Lögberg-Heimskringla - 13.12.1996, Blaðsíða 5

Lögberg-Heimskringla - 13.12.1996, Blaðsíða 5
Lögberg-Heimskringla • Föstudagur 13, desember 1996 • 5 Norm Black presenting award to May Peiluck Manitoba Heritage Federation The Manitoba Heritage Federation held their annual awards dinner in Dauphin on November 9 this year. Helgi Austman and President of the Icelandic National League, Laurence Johnson were in attendance and accepted two awards; one on behalf of Leo Kristjanson who received the Interlake Regional Volunteer Award and on behalf of the Gimli Municipal Heritage Committee who received the Heritage Preservation Award for the restoration of the Gimli Public School—1915. On November 14th, Norm Black, President of the Manitoba Heritage Federation, attended a ceremony at the school in Gimli where he was able to present these awards directly to Leo and to May Peiluck, Chairperson of the Gimli Municipal Heritage Committee. Members From All of Us at.. Wishingyou a Joyous Holiday Season and a Very Happy New Year! of the Heritage Committee and those who volunteered some 25,000 hours to the restoration project were among those in attendance at this ceremony. Another citation for Leo occurred when the NAFTA and the New Rural Economy Conference was held in Gimli October 23-26. A delegate, Brett Fairbairn, Professor of History at the University of Saskatchewan, took this opportunity to pay tribute to Leo for his efforts in founding the research and development in biotechnology, Centre at the U. of S. called Innovation Place. In his address, Brian Fairbaim told the group of delegates from across North America, that one of the greenhouse complexes at Innovation Place was named for Leo. All the delegates joined in a standing ovation, giving recognition to Leo for his vision and support in furthering the work in research in the field of agriculture during his time as President of the University of Sas- katchewan. On another note, The Gimli Heritage Committee has now embarked on the task of restoration of the old Unitarian Church which was declared a heritage site by the Town of Gimli. This restoration will accommodate services for the church as well as, theatre productions for both the Gimli Theatre Association group of actors and other performing groups visiting Gimli. □ D.N. Christmas Greetings On behalf of the Board of Directors, we extend Season ’s Greetings to our many subscribers, near andfar. We have met change with many innovations this year, and trust and hope that you will be with us, healthy and happy, in 1997. The new year, which many ofus bring in with joy, promises improvement at Lögberg- Heimskringla, with, we hope, all currents staying in tact, but with a new inflection towards a better future. We hope you can share the joy and triumphs of 1997 with us; we look optimistically to the future. May God grant you and your loved ones the best rewards ofthe holiday season. — Kevin Johnson Radio Broadcasts in Icelandic Internet newscasts The Icelandic national Broadcasting Service sends out newscasts over the Intemet in Icelandic. You must download Real Audio software and your computer must have sound capability. There are two daily broadcasts and a weekly review. The address is http://this.is/ruv/. Radio broadcasts The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service also transmits newscasts to the US and Canada on short-wave radio as follows: Winter (October-April) Frequencies Eastern Standard Time 9:10-9:40 a.m. 2:35 - 3:10 p.m. 6:00 - 6:35 p.m. 11.402kHz & 13.860 kHz 11:402 kHz& 13.860 kHz 11.402 kHz& 9.275 kHz Summer (April-October) Eastern Daylight Time Frequencies 10:10-10:40 a.m. 3:35- 4:10 p.m. 7:00-7:35 p.m. 11.402kHz & 13.860 kHz 11.402kHz & 13.860 kHz 11.402 kHz& 9.275 kHz Eastem Daylight Time runs from the first Sunday in April until the last Sunday in October. On Saturdays and Sundays, a re- view of the week’s news is broadcast after the daily morning newscast (about 35 minutes). The reception is variable. The higher frequencies are better for the long distances and during daytime, but the lower frequencies are better for shorter distances and during the evening. It may be necessary to use an outdoor antenna, such as a simple wire, 20-25 feet long. If you can hear the broadcasts in your location, we would appreicate your let- ting us know. The Icelandic Embassy’s e-mail address in Washington is icemb.wash@utn.stir.is. E-mail news A daily summary of the news from the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service in Icelandic is available by subscrip- tion through e-mail by contacting help.desk@skima.is. Icelandic National Broadcasting Service You may also want to check out the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service homepage at http://www.ruv.is/english/ index.html. □ Bestu Jóla oq THýáurs Óshir SSGVALDASON 334-1 FIRST AVE., P.O. BOX 1060, ARBORG, MANITOBA R0C0A0 (204) 376-2679 Fax (204) 376-5483

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