Hawaiian Ordeal details Ukrainian workers in Hawaii sugar fields
Manitoba author Michael Ewanchuk profiles Ukrainian migrants who left Riley Park for Hawaii in 1898 to work five-year contract sugar cane jobs. The book Hawaii Ordeal cites abuse and low pay, noting attempts at homesteads and eventual moves to San Francisco or Western Canada. It costs 12.95, with 1 handling, and is available by mail from Ewanchuk in Winnipeg.
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Winnipeg
Frank Zubracks
Oakburn
Riley Park
Ukraine
Hawaii
Honolulu
Bremen
San Francisco
Canada
Pacific Ocean
Michael Ewanchuk
Manitoba
Borebank Street
Ralf the paper fetcher dog on Vista farm
On a Vista area farm, Ralf a nine year old black Labrador Border Collie cross fetches the Brandon Sun daily. He retrieves the paper for Jack Miller and son Wally only after a slice of bologna, waiting in all weather and even guarding the house.
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Ralf
Vista
Wally Miller
Jack
Wally
Metz
Olha School Reunion Weekend Nears With Cairn Unveilings
The Olha School District 1243 reunion spans July 19 20 at Olha with events including registration 1:30 4:30 p.m. Saturday a weiner roast 5:30 p.m. dance 9 p.m. at Olha Hall and Sunday 10:30 a.m. mass at St Michael Church followed by cairn unveilings and a hall dinner. Secretary Mary Kolinsky says about 300 attendees expected.
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Olha
Cairns
Olha Hall
St. Michael’s Church
Mary Kolinsky
Osha
4-H Beef finale puts Pee Wee Calf Club on display
The Pee Wee Calf Club joins Rossburn 4-H Beef Club Achievement Day on Sunday July 20 at 10 00 AM in the Rossburn Skating Arena. Sixteen Pee Wee members show their calves and demonstrate yearlong work while urging public support. The next day July 21 the 4-H Interclub and Sale at Strathclair offers buyers a steer and a chance to back the club.
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Rossburn
Strathclair
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South Parkland
Lisa Drozda
Jack Miller