Area couple live on a Century Farm
Hugh and Dorothy Armstrong live on a Manitoba Century Farm homesteaded by John D. McKinnon in 1880. The McKinnon family migrated from Tiree, Scotland, in 1850, with ties to Tiverton Ontario. Generations prior, the farm saw early electricity, horse transport, and participation in the Rossburn Agricultural Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh
Dorothy Armstrong
John D. McKinnon
Ontario
Isle of
Tiree
Argyllshire
Scotland
John
Tiverton
Bruce County
Manitoba
Hugh Armstrong
Catherine McKinnon
Katie
Catherine
Birtle
McKinnon
John McKinnon
Mary
Perth
Manitoba Hydro
John L. McKinnon
Rossburn Agricultual Society
William Armstrong
Morley House
Shoal Lake
Argyle Church
Special L G D Onanole Council Hears 1982 Budget
A special council meeting in Onanole reviewed 1982 estimates for the Local Government District of Park. Reeve James C Irwin presided with all councillors and administrator Sylvester Yakielashek present. Fire representatives urged a revamped pumping facility and discussed 1982 fire protection budget needs. The meeting adjourned at 5 30 PM after discussion from 1 00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onanole
Park
James C. Irwin
Sylvester Yakielashek
David Green
Rick Proven
Council
Parkland Ukrainian Association to build cairn in 1982
The Parkland Ukrainian Pioneer Association plans a cairn with engraved names to be erected in spring 1982 at St John Cantius cemetery, six miles northeast of Oakburn. Donations are listed from Shoal Lake Winnipeg Rossburn and other towns, with a plea for more money as cairn prices rise. Contact Walter Hacikowski or Lena Nychek to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkland Ukrainian Pioneer Association
St. John Cantius
Oakburn
Frances Shwaluk
Shoal Lake
Teenie Shinsky
Natalie Velner
Winnipeg
John Glushka
Alice Hrubeniuk
Mildred Leschyshen
Nettie Glushka
Rossburn
Frank
W. Hachkowski
Dora _ Sitko
Joe Kozyk
Elphinstone
Peter Nychuk
Mike Pshyshlak
Erickson
Walter Hacikowski
Lena Nychek
Man
Auxiliary planning for tea in Rossburn District Health Centre
The February meeting at Lise McLart’s home had eleven members. Plans include opening the new Health Centre in May and possibly replacing the ambulance. Six Meals on Wheels are delivered. Thanks go to new volunteer drivers. A Spring Tea and Bake Sale is set for April 10. A Tag Day is planned for May 8 as Hospital Month. The March meeting is March 23 at May Lawless’s home at 8:00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Lise McLart
May Lawless
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The
Rossburn Review
Entury
Argyle
Greg Nesbitt
Dorothy and
John Neable
L.G.D
Peter Woychyshen
Vista
Victoria Drozda
Olha
Stanley Drozda
John Muzylowski
John Laneway
W.J. Sitko
Sudbury
John Drozda
Frank Drozda
Nellie Kaban
Teenie Maryniuk
Anne Bobinski
John Sitko
Strathclair
Stanley Stozek
Dauphin
Mary Sulymka
Newdale
Helen Mushumanski
Russell
Swintak
Betty Crocker
Raydena MacMillan
Myrna Kostecki
Candy Chicheluk
Barbara Yaskiw
Pauline Genovey
Stan Leschasin
Shirley Jean
Charlie Pawluk
Steve Drozda
Willian Brykaliuk
Blanche Andrew
Bea Lysyshin
Beverley Walko
Diane Twerdun
Coffee
Asweet
A. MacEachen
Farmer
Legion Rooms
Roger Chychota
Manit
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