Light a Penny Candle by Maeve Binchy review
The piece discusses Maeve Binchy s first novel on a grand scale Light a Penny Candle tracing the intertwined lives of Irish O Connors and English White families from World War II to the sixties Evacuated Elizabeth forms a bond with Aisling O Summer and their paths cross over two decades as they face loves marriages and disappointments The reader is reminded of Binchy s storytelling and the enduring charm of her characters while a local library notes delays in new video blocks and talking books for readers.
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Maeve Binchy
O’ Connors
Elizabeth
London
O’connors
Aisling
England
Aisling O’summer
Elizabeth White
Oak River Ladies Auxiliary meeting and summer break
Oak River Ladies Auxiliary of Royal Canadian Legion met on Thursday June 2 with Birch Lodge Birthday Party on June 14. A 36 cup coffee pot and other donated items were for hall use. Cards of condolence and get well were sent. Last meeting until September followed by pot luck lunch. Sweepstakes winners announced for 1987-88 include Diane and Jim Kuculum and Ted Coulson. 1988-89 tickets on sale. Convocation attendees Allen Hopley earned a Computer Engineering degree at University of Manitoba and will start work in Ottawa June 6.
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Oak River
Royal Canadian -Egion
Birch Lodge
Diane
Jim Kuculum
Ted Coulson
Bob
Lynne Hopley
Myrtle Shanks
Rivers
University of Manitoba
Allen Hopley
Allen
Ottawa
Miniota District News Reads Like Community Chronicle
Well wishes go to Stan Hill in Hamiota Hospital and Joe Bonner in Brandon Hospital. Neighbors visited Kilrey and Snowflake kin while sisters and nieces gathered in Irene Cole’s circle. U C W packed thirty bags and eighteen boxes of clothing sent to Berens Lake and Island Lake, with thanks to volunteers. Worship service at Minnesota United Church on Trinity Sunday featured readings, a children’s story, and a flower planting. Graduates Lori Bryant and Judy Rowan lauded with awards and future plans noted. Piano recital set for June 12 at 7:00 p.m.
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John W. Gardner
Stan Hill
Hamiota Hospital
Joe Bonner
Brandon Hospital
Wes
Norms Shurwell
Art
Sheila Lockhart
Kil Rey
Norma
Bud
Irene Cole
Ede Decker
Clearbrook
B.C
Myrtle White
Oak River
Gladys Nygaard
Virden
Mary Baskerville
Elkhory
Shirley Nygaard
West Two Creeks
U.C.W
Berens Lake
Manitoba
Island Lake
Bicknell Transfer
Warren
Joe Shewfelt
Verna Reynolds
Margaret Rollo
Tracy Rollo
Edna Reynolds
Rae Armitage
Ann Craig
Muriel Stowe
Shirley Strachan
Sandra Nash
Minsota United Church
Trudy Wattes
Sylvia Hanlin
Bev Cole
Edward Leland
Betty Shewfelt
Darcy Lynn
Lori Bryant
Brandon
Lori
Judy Rowan
Brandon University
John and Catherine Robbins
Neil
Lorna Rowan
Linda
Eddie Rowan
Bob Barrett
Rivers
Judy
Minot State University
United Church
Parkissimo Lodge 10th Year Milestone Promised
Parkissimo Lodge in Miniota marks its 10th anniversary on June 7 1988 with near full occupancy and services like home care and noon meals three times weekly. The entry notes past visits by Mrs Margaret Foster Mr At Armitage and others, plus memories of travel to Glenboro and Moosomin and plans to tour less.
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Mabel Stowe
Geo
Muriel Stowe
Glenboro
Ernestine
Richard Lepke
Cora
Clayton
Parkissimo Lodge
Mildred Purvis
Moosomin
Virden
Virlie
Marcy
Devin
Amanda Oliver
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S. Perimutter
F. Sardinalla
Hamiota
Tcopm
Shoal Lake
Kachur
Autopac
At Armitage
Margaret Foster
Evelyn Inglis
Maniota
Maude
Oak Lake
Vwirden
W. A. Barrett
Wawanesa Metal Life
General Insurance
Manitoba Public Insurance
North West Trust Co
Miniota, MB
Hunter’s Septic Service
Lynn Nolan
Travis Hunter
Campbell Funeral Home
Rock of Ages” “Granite Provincial Granite Works
Mac Campbell
P.O
Hamiota, MB
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