Webster anniversary honored at civic Folklorama event
Bert and Hazel Webster celebrated an anniversary with Ivan and Lena Lawrence attending, then weekend time with Ivan’s sister Helen Nelson. Folklorama marked its 25th year in Winnipeg over two weeks, with a Mid West Recreation District bus tour August 9-11 led by Gwen Snell. Jim Moggah praised as top bus driver. Crandall attendees included Roberta Wallace Ada Fleming Ron Coveney and Bev Coveney. Donna Grace Gardham moved to Crandall from Arrow River. Swimming lessons run at Hamiota pool. Sherry Lawrence family and Marilyn Burr camped at the park with two daily lessons. Gerry and Marion Decker toured the west coast visiting Vancouver Victoria and Youbou. Ralph Fraser, once of Hamiota, age 95, in Victoria. Murray Knight and Elva Knight visited Winnipeg. Allen played in Westman Oil Dome Pee Wee tournament. Canada National Pee Wee A Baseball Championship set for North Bay August 24-29. Shawn Hunt from Prince George BC visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert
Hazel Webster
Ivan
Lena Lawrence
Helen Nelson
Winnipeg
Mid West Recreation District
Gwen Snell
Jim Moggah
Crandall
Roberta Wallace
Ada Fleming
Ron
Bev Coveney
Donna Grace Gardham
Arrow River
Grant Hyndman
Hamiota
Sherry Lawrence
Marilyn Burr
Gerald
Marg Decker
West Coast
Marg
Vancouver
Decker
Victoria
Clearbrook
Youbou
Ralph Fraser
Hugh
Margaret Alexander
Chemainus
B.C
Murray
Elva Knight
Allen
Westman Oil Dome
North Bay
Shawn Hunt
Prince George
Linda Campbell
Frank
Joy van Dusen
Pilot Mound
Doran
Brandon
Birtle
Isabella
Weyburn
Dave
Margaret Heise
Rob
Carolyn Somerville
Randi
Carli
Tyler Gammack
Bev Doran
Glen
Margaret Still
Mattie Attwood
George Allen
Virden
Bob
Sharon Attwood
Nanton
Alta
Wilmer
Carol Miller
Powell River
Earle
Marjorie
Barrie
Linda Miller
Jessie
Hazel Wall
Toronto
Cory Sherwin
Old Mill Chapel
Christine
Megan Ashcroft
Swift Current
Bill
Connie Choptuik
Fay Sunley
Swan River
Jean Sutherland
Jessie Wall
Doris Butler
Minnedosa
Anne
Mike Oneschuk
St. Catherines
Ont
Nick
Ina Klemm
Rossburn
Johnnie
Gaylene Coutts
Hinton
Art
Isabella Reds
Lloyd
Margaret Irwin
Eric
Kim
Dauphin
Keith Irwin
Therese Koturbash
McConnell 50th Anniversary Celebrated in District
District residents celebrate Bob and Dawn McConnell’s 50th wedding anniversary last Saturday August 13 with a community tea and evening dance. Irene Maynes vacationed a week in Oakville with Murray and Sherree McLenehan and their boys. Shirley Little retires as Home Care Co-ordinator at Hamiota District Health Centre after years of service. Bert Bailey of Minnedosa passes away prompting condolences to the Bailey family as several locals attend the funeral. Visitors to Harold and Marion Hunter over two weeks include Bill and Arthur Gould Melita Phillip and Pam Gould Hartney Hector and Gladys McInnis Napinka Helen Bailey Minnedosa and Cecil and Wilma Nichol Birtle. Robert Hatton of Winnipeg visits Hazel Hatton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerry Davis
Bob
Dawn McConnell
Irene Maynes
Murray
Sherree McLenehan
Oakville
Decker
Shirley Little
Hamiota District Health Centre
Shirley
Bert Bailey
Minnedosa
Bailey
Harold
Marion Hunter
Bill
Arthur Gould
Melita
Phillip
Pam Gould
Hartney
Hector
Gladys McInnis
Napinka
Helen Bailey
Echo office visit and rural social events noted in Hamiota
Glenda Kingsbury and Kristy visit Marion Kirk in Hamiota while Jim and Norah Mathison with Verne and Jean McConnell return from Alberta tours near Jasper and Thompson family reunion in Alix. Holly Hudson receives a July 17 shower with Melanie Cole, Karma Hawkins and family hosting. gifts include kitchenware and bakeware. Community notices cover birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, reunions, and a September meeting with discussions on hall upgrades and Sports Day date options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenda Kingsbury
Kristy
Glenda
Marion Kirk
Jim
Norah Mathison
Verne
Jean McConnell
Brandon
Alberta
Jasper
Thompson
Alix
Alta
Holly Hudson
Chumah Hall
Melanie Cole
Holly
Shirley Hudson
Andrew
Family party hosted by Kenton Bill and Deane Butler
On Sunday July 31 a family gathering took place at Hamiota Park near the pool. Attendees included Mrs Willodeane Newhouse and her children Jennifer and Bradley from Markham Ontario, Clarke Butler of Regina, Ean Muriel Butler and daughters Erin and Ashleigh from Dauphin, Jimmie Rae Butler of Hamiota, George and Heather McGhee and children Cameron and Riley of Hamiota, Kenny Karen Williams and daughters Kaylan Karla from Oak Lake, Evelyn Ivan Butler and son David from Kenton, and Evelyn's mother Mrs Roberts from Rapid City. Jimmie and George arranged the tables and covered them. Everyone enjoyed the afternoon and dinner at a lovely picnic spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Deane Butler
Hamiota Park
Willodeane Newhouse
Jennifer
Bradley
Markham
Ont
Clarke Butler
Regina
Ean
Muriel Butler
Erin
Ashleigh
Dauphin
Jimmie
Rae Butler
Hamiota
George
Heather McGhee
Cameron
Riley
Kenny
Karen Williams
Kaylan
Karla
Oak Lake
Evelyn
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Gerry
Karma Hawkins
Karma
Melanie
Rose Wright
Lorne
Beatrice Wright
Marion Wright
Hollis Stewart
Tiny Stewart
Craig
Stonville
Coby
Terry
Linda Stewart
Renee
Wendy
Tracie Vernon
Mary Allemong
Hamilton
Hollis
Gordon
Vivian
Wilma Campbell
Campbell
Earle Miller
Sean Irwin
Margaret
David Irwin
Jason
Grenfell
Phyllis Bell
Robert
Kevin
Ceri Doran
Sarah Elizabeth
Brandon General Hospital
Gordon (Smitty) Kennedy
Doug Heise
VLT
Leigh Huberdeau
Julie Higgins
Joanne Huberdeau
Joanne
Brooks
Kenton
Paulette Wiens
Dialae
Bob Clark
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