Place-bound people define rooted community ties and life rhythm
In a reflective essay Val Farmer contrasts mobile careerists with place-bound farmers and rural dwellers. He describes place-bound life as a shared cosmic connection to land, family rituals, and continuity across generations, shaping responses to uprooting and community cohesion, and notes the draw of home despite mobility.
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Fairfield
Montana
Great Falls
Pacific Northwest
Dakotas
States
Val Farmer
Valfarmer.com
MeritCare
Fargo
Rapid City
Senior Years Technology Education Program Alumni Note
Michael Didych, grade 12 student at Rossburn Collegiate Institute, completed SYTEP with Ranchvale Dairy Farm owner Peter Harris. He describes feeding cows, barn cleaning, manure spreading, deep tilling, and learning punctuality and teamwork. Gratitude expressed to Peter and Christine Harris. Stan Furman coordinates SYTEP in Pelly Trail School Division.
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Michael Didych
Rossburn Collegiate Institute
SYTEP
Ranchvale
Peter Harris
Peter
Christine Harris
Stan Furman
FAC Clinic and activities in Rossburn Rec Dept August 2000
Denise Trakalo announces an FAC clinic in August by the Rossburn Recreation Commission. A course is set for August 12 at the RM of Rossburn office with limited attendance. The Playground Program runs 1:00 to 3:00 pm at Rossburn Skating Arena and Senior Olympics occur July 24–28 at the Drop-In Centre. Souvenirs from the 2000 Celebrations Committee remain for sale. Contact Denise Trakalo or Town and RM offices for details.
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Rec. Dept
Denise Trakalo
R.M. of
Rossburn
Rossburn Skating Arena
A.M
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Farmer Peter Harris
Gram
Pelly Trail
Mekietiuk
Man
Sask
North Dakota
Doug
Bill
Oakburn
George Malik
St. Josaphat’s Ukrainian Catholic Church
Shoal Lake
Coe & Cairo
Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church
John Lehky
Rossbumn
Birtl
St. Theresa’s Roman Catholic Church
Dominic Yuen
Calvary Gospel Church
P.A.C.C
Elphinstone
Knox United Church
Wayne Crafford
Waywayseecappo First Nations Church
Clinton Bird
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