What makes a community a sense of community in towns
Rural sociologist Darryl Hobbs of the University of i outlines how community forms from shared values, mutual aid, and local institutions. He notes rural towns differ in connectedness due to leadership, history, and opportunities for collaboration. He suggests building networks and inclusive participation to strengthen ties.
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Darryl Hobbs
University of i
Hobbs
White House
Court House
Stephens Celebrate Golden Anniversary in Hamiota
Herb and Laura Stephens marked 50 years of marriage after exchanging vows July 12 1947 in Oak River and celebrating with family in Hamiota July 13 1997. The event featured a come and go tea, a family supper, toasts and songs led by relatives, and a charitable donation to the Cancer Society.
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Herb
Laura Stephens
Henry
Oak River
Hamiota
Laura
Bruce
Cardale
Tami McConnell
Mavis Smith
Ryan Whelpton
Matthew Ramsey
Wayne McConnell
Allan Cumming
Wes Clubb
Rena Reid
Cancer Society
Barbara
Treherne
Jacquie
Marlin Metcalfe
Tami
Grady Woodward
Grady Jr
Brad
Mavis
Mel Smith
Julie
Jody
Curtis
Vicki
Forrest
Mitchell
Erin
Melva
Wayne Ramsey
Carrie
Robbin
Matthew
Cherri
Brandon
Angela
Darren
District Happenings and Rural Community Reflections
Parkissimo Lodge Armitage Fraser of Victoria visited with Jean Cook. Ruth Leland hosted granddaughter Rojeanne Dupuis from Winnipeg. Jim Morton 92 attended Ross School Reunion August 23 with over 250, wearing Ross School pins. Community leaders praise shared civic responsibility and open discussion for strong rural places. Visit Dr. Val Farmer’s site for more on community spirit.
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George
Mattie (Taylor) Fraser
Victoria
Jean Cook
Ruth Leland
Rojeanne Dupuis
Winnipeg
Lodge
Jim Morton
Evelyn Inglis
Ross School
Jim
Mona
Ted Cooley
Calgary
Marie Massey
Rae Armitage
Lil Horner
Neepawa
Katie Sparks
Fran Sparks
Brandon
Edna Brown
Grant
Colleen Brown
Richard
Dorothy Brandon
Petrolia
Ont
Doreen Clark
Oak Lake
Grace Ketchin
Virden
Wesley Foote
Pipestone
Sam
Val Farmer
Threadimages.com
Vfarmer
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Banking
Herb and
Parkissimo Lodge
Armitage
Birdtail River
Carol Little
Miniota
Crandall
Manitoba
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