Watching the birds at a scary wedding
Bill Hall, editorial page editor of the Lewiston Idaho Tribune, describes a chaotic Alaska wedding where the judge nearly marries the groom to the best man. The bride Hanna arrives with her father, J P, a public service advocate, while the groom Scott resembles the bride’s father. Birdwatching motifs frame family pride and sacrifice as Hanna moves from Idaho to Alaska.
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Hanna
Scott
J.P
Idaho
Alaska
Ellen
Bill Hall
Lewiston
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Backhoe veteran Thom Thomspon serves Hamiota years of service
Thos Thompson has operated a backhoe in Hamiota and surrounding districts for decades. He prioritized village needs through a standing agreement to dig water main breaks and emergencies, continuing work despite slower recent business. Married to Geneva for 55 years, they raised three children and stayed active in the community. retirement talks paused as he remains busy at 79.
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Thos. Thompson
Hamiota
R.M
Thompson
Tom
Geneva
Manitoba Declares 1994 Year of the Family
Len Derkach MLA for Roblin Roblin Russell announces Manitoba government designation of 1994 as Year of the Family. The Filmon administration creates IYES to promote Family Year 94, raise awareness, and encourage Manitobans to participate in provincial activities worldwide. Derkach invites constituents to get involved.
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Manitoba
Len Derkach
Roblin Russell
Filmon
IYES
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Wanda Strachan
Woodworth
Kenton
Board of Revision
Howard J. Norek
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