Fifty five years since a wedding in Virden Presbyterian church
Fifty five years ago on October 11 a Saturday Christine and I wed at Virden Presbyterian church with a reception at Scarth School later a community centre. The day featured family, fiddle music by Alex Milne, a weak speech, and a modest honeymoon drive near Virden before returning to university life at Manitoba.
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Christine
Virden Presbyterian Church
Scarth School
Alex Milne
Henry
Jean Lobel
Scarth
Virden
Fort Rouge
Winnipeg
U of M
U of M Senate
Manitoban
Carberry
Carnation Foods
McCains
Brandon University
Blessed life from Neepawa publisher and family
A Manitoba publisher reflects on 58 years in publishing, family growth with Michael, four grandchildren, two grandsons-in-law and four great grandsons, and decades of farming, auctioning, and running a newspaper and three community papers plus a local TV station. He recalls health challenges, especially Christine's cancer treatment, faith, and gratitude for faith, family, friends, and finances.
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Michael
Neepawa
Manitoba
Christine
Thanksgiving reflections on gratitude and daily thanks
A personal essay celebrating gratitude across daily life from family and friends to laundry and kitchen gadgets. The author recalls ancestral stories of washing machines, wringers, and drying methods, expresses thanks for modern conveniences like microwaves and travel, and urges reflection on safety and community.
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