Reading, literacy, and the rise of community papers
A columnist argues reading strengthens society amid TV's rise and library growth. He cites library usage, school literacy debates, and editorials praising public libraries, noting a culture of reading in prairie communities and urging readers to support local papers and print.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John the Divine
Esterhazy Minor-Journal
Estevan Mercury
Canadian Teachers Federation
Laverne and Shirley
Dukes of Hazzard
Whitecourt Star
Rudolf Flesch
Johnny
Flesch
Canada
National Geographic
Reader’s Digest
New Yorker
Classified Thanks and Memorial Notices Roll On
A collage of thank you notes and memorial messages from families and friends. Readers express gratitude for support during illness bereavement and note donations meals flowers cards and visits. Many entries acknowledge specific individuals clubs and local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynas
Ken Smith
Carol Knight
Campbell
Scotia
Rena Smith
Winnipeg
7Th Street
Estelle
Bill Hall
Oldtimers Hockey Club
Outlaws
Hamiota Curling Club
Lloyd
Marilyn
Oarner U.C.W
Campbells Funeral Home
Rev. Lyna
Don and
Marlene Murray
Jean Hutchings
Estelle Hall
Births announced for Sheilley Anne and Linsey Jean
Debbie and Robert Edmundson announce the arrival of Sheilley Anne on February 19 weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces with Warren as sibling. Grandparents Hudson Dale, Shirley Dale of Hamiota and John Edmundson Verna Edmundson Beulah listed. Wes Strong and wife announce Linsey Jean born February 13, 1982 in Surrey Memorial Hospital weighing 8 pounds 5 ounces with Robyn as sibling. Grandparents H Fitzpatrick Lak Cowlen BC and E Strong Hamiota Manila plus great grandmothers in Swift Current and Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmundson
Debbie
Robert
Beulah
Sheilley Anne
Warren
Hudson
Shirley Dale
Hamiota
John
Verna Edmundson
Strong
Wes Strong
Langley
J.C
Linsey Jean
Robyn
Surrey Memorial Hospital
H. Fitzpatrick
Lak Cowlen
B.C
E. Strong
Manila
Fitzpatrick
Swift Current
Saskatchewan
Brandon
Manit
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fred McGuinness
United Press Canada
John Paul II
Vatican
Rollingdale
Oakner Ucw
Oakner
Brandon Shoppers
Miniota
Lauree
Arnie
Les
Sonny
Bill
McKenzie
Hamieda Health Centre
Vivian Butler
Margaret Wallace
Oak River Ladies Culling Club
Melinda
Mel
Mavis Smith
Milne
Delbridge
Margaret
S. Perimutter
Hamiota, Manitoba
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