Birch Lodge Christmas Concert Recital by Hamiota Choirs
Birch Lodge residents enjoyed Christmas activities with the Hamiota United Church choir and Decker Hutterite choir performing among residents. Lilac and Birch residents admired Ukrainian dancers while Crandall community hosted the December birthday party and a piano sing along.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birch Lodge
Hamiota United Church
Doris Wilson
Marion Sheardown
Decker Hutterite
Lilac
Birch
Shoal Lake
Crandall
Marriage brings new neighbors to Minnedosa district
Cardale congratulates Ken Skoglund and Irene Burton on their recent Minnedosa marriage. Welcome Vivian and Cam Stewart and family to the Ken Skoglund farm. Arnold, Jean, and Ethel Fortune joined Irene Parker of Strathclair for lunch in Virden with Joyce and Les Biccum. Larry Shaw, Sharon, Jim, and baby James Thomson traveled to Calgary to visit Kim and Tony Stoop and boys, returning home. Bev Shaw spent three days in Brandon with Gerry Waldon and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Skoglund
Irene Burton
Minnedosa
Vivian
Cam Stewart
Arnold
Jean
Ethel Fortune
Irene Parker
Strathclair
Virden
Joyce
Les Biccum
Larry Shaw
Sharon
Jim
Little James Thomson
Calgary
Kim
Tony Stoop
Bev Shaw
Brandon
Gerry Waldon
Weekend Happenings Spotlights Robins and Revels
District events bring Nicole and Kathryn home for the weekend. Bev attends Shelley's band concert in Brandon and a university program, visits White Gift services, and returns for Cardale service. Wendy and David celebrate Amy’s birthday in Winnipeg with Grandpa Bob. Sympathy extended to Muriel Cottingham’s family. Cardale Sunday School Christmas pageant precedes Santa gifts and a pot lunch. Seniors Christmas Supper at Oak River arena raises funds for Christmas Cheer. Santa gifts, plates, and ring stands noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicole
Kathryn
Brandon
Bev
Shelley
Wendy
David Glenn
Winnipeg
Amy
Bob
Edith Kerr
Lois
Allan Hyndman
Edith
Muriel
Terry McLean
Timber Wolves
Oak River Arena
Oak River Arena Board
Grace
Frank Paddock
Hamiota
Norman Argue
Art Espey
Margaret Simms
Alvina Paddock
Merle Argue
Fred Mylrea
Margaret
Don Simms
Maxine Shamray
Jean Bridgeman
Dorothy Ramsey
Chrissie Stewart
Decker Area Merry Christmas Wishes and News Recap
The note thanks Decker friends and readers for support in the year and sends season greetings from Marion and Gerry. Mentions visits by Harold and Marion Hunter Belle Forrest and Shanks, lunch at Vincent's Place, and Don and Mary Gregory hosting a 60th birthday gathering. Includes calendar note: Leisure Club resumes Jan 3 after holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil
Wilma Nichol
Birtle
Harold
Marion Hunter
Belle Forrest
Vincent’s Place
Wilma
Decker
Don
Mary Gregory
the Echo
Marion
Gerry
Newtons and Brandon families share holiday weekend
Last weekend the Newton home in Francis Saskatchewan welcomed Larry and Lorraine Newton along with Jim Eunice and Meagan McPhedren and Linda and Michael Bandura, plus Murray Karen Courtney and Steven and Dale of Shoal Lake. Peter and Sandra Weetman of Strathclair and Mae Hetherington of Shoal Lake had supper with Earl and Olive Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry
Lorraine Newton
Francis
Sask
Newton
Jim
Eunice
Meagan McPhedren
Linda
Michael Bandura
Brandon
Murray
Karen
Courtney
Steven
Dale
Shoal Lake
Peter
Sandra Weetman
Strathclair
Mae Hetherington
Earl
Olive Newton
Family greetings and travels noted in local notices
Isabella Vivian Campbell's sister Lauretta of Edmonton visited. Sympathy to Colleen and Jody Shoemaker on Ken's death on Dec 2. Bill Clark attended Agribition in Regina. Bill Linda Cherylynn and Trevor Clark assisted Julie's 21st birthday in Winnipeg. Stephanie Tournad of Elkhorn visited Glen and Margaret Still. Stan Ruth Teasdale and Ron Alice Harrison toured Mr Canada bus route with companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Campbell
Lauretta
Edmonton
Colleen
Jody Shoemaker
Ken
Bill Clark
Regina
Bill
Linda
Cherylynn
Trevor Clark
Winnipeg
Julie
Stephanie Tournad
Elkhorn
Glen
Margaret Still
Stan
Ruth Teasdale
Ron
Alice Harrison
Mr. Canada
Kenton History Book Committee Donates Cart and Tubs
The Kenton History Book Committee donated a serving cart and six tubs to the Kenton Memorial Hall. The Kenton Leisure Club hosted its Christmas Pot Luck Dinner and Annual Meeting on Tuesday December 13 with spouses present. Joyce Kehler spoke grace and Margaret McManus led snatch bingo before fellowshipping and tea. Eva Wilson of Wawota visited her sisters Norma Hunter and Grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton History Book Committee
Kenton Memorial Hall
Kenton Leisure Club
Joyce Kehler
Grace
Margaret McManus
Eva Wilson
Wawota
Sask
Norma Hunter
Lauman Memorial Scholarships Awarded in Birdtail River Division
The George and Mabel Lauman Memorial Fund distributed several thousand dollars to former graduates of Birdtail River School Division. Seven second and third year students received 500 each based on academic excellence, led by Carlie Tolton with 3.90 GPA and Deanne McKay 3.85. Seven fourth and fifth year scholars were named, including Barbara Birch and Tracy Leland at 1225 each and others at 700 each. Applications advertised by March 1, 1995.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laumans
George and
Mabel Lauman
Birdtail River
Carlie Tolton
Deanne McKay
Debbie King
Kristen Prawdzik
Melissa Brignoli
Karen Clark
Josie Bryant
Barbara Birch
Tracy Leland
Ryan Borody
Melanie Holden
Charlotte Schmyr
Cory Smith
Tess Wilson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pam Robinson
Cardale
Myrtle Crighton
Harvey English
Gaye Peters
Lynne Hopley
Gunter Dorno
Anola
Ryan
Laurel Crighton
Tiny Tim
George Sez
Gerry Davis
Shooting Star
Shannon Still
Bernice
Rusty
Randy
George
Blanche Lawn
Kent
McConnell
Isabella
Kenton
Paulette Wiens
Lauman
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