Miniota By Susan Poppel
Deepest sympathy of the community to Dorinda Stamford, Ron and Brenda Ryan, Scott and Sharon Medd and Barry and Bar Stamford and their families on the passing of their Mum and Grandmother Eilleen Stamford. Funeral Services were held on August 18th.
Congratulations to Sherry Moorehead of Virden on her 65th birthday. Family, friends & relatives gathered at Evergreen Lodge on Aug 14 to help her celebrate.
Recent visitors with Jean McKean and family were Patti McKean of Moose Jaw, Earl and Ann Stevens of Flin Flon and Debbie Forsyth of Morden.
Wayne and Susan Poppel and Jeff Poppel traveled to Calgary to attend the ceremony of Laura Poppel as she was Called to the Bar. The ceremony was held in the Calgary Law Courts Building on August 7. Laura’s sister Kathryn of Wainwright joined the family in Calgary. Laura has accepted a position with Borden Ladner Gervais in Calgary.
Linda Clark, Hazel Wall, Margaret E. Heise and Susan Poppel traveled to Winnipeg to attend the funeral of Donna (Douglas) Johnson. Donna grew up in Crandall and later lived in Isabella where she taught Grades 1-4 for many years.
Sympathy of the community to Jack and Mary Reynolds, Ken and Joan Reynolds and Wilma Kryshewsky and their families on the passing of their Mum and Grandma Verna Reynolds. Verna lived in Miniota for many years. Funeral services were held in the hall on August 11.
Congratulations to April Jorgensen (bride elect of Sean McKean) who was honoured at a Bridal Shower in Cromer, MB. Several friends and family attended the shower.
Congratulations to Nathan Argue and Brittini Gordon of Edmonton who were married on August 2 in Edmonton. Danny and Karen Argue and Loren Argue, Dorothy Argue, Randy and Ollie McKean, Angie McKean and Devrin Stonehouse, Robyn McKean and Traci Orr, Sean McKean and April Jorgenson all attended the wedding. Get well wishes to Denise Brown who had surgery at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg. Visiting with John and Noreen Stowe and Darryl and Krista Brown and family are Steven and Catherine Stowe, Steven Jr. and Ryan of Calgary.
The sympathy of the community to Murray and Joan Gurr, Kyle and Kerrie, and other family members on the passing of their Aunt Joan Foxton of Hamiota.
Nat and Kristy Howard, Callan and Jayce, along with Jill and Steve Warkentin, Damon and Tyler of Virden and Courtney Howard, Tyler Wood and Alexis Lowes of Elkhorn, enjoyed a trip to the Wisconsin Dells.
It’s been nice to see so much activity in the park recently. The Nursery School, Day Camp Kids, and the Daycare Kids have all taken their turn selling lemonade. It is great to see them all enthusiastic about their jobs. The daycare had a bike parade today as many of the kids over the summer learned to ride their bikes so were proud to show off their new skills.
Jamie and Stephanie Brown, Lexie and Tiffany, holidayed in Souris. Grant and Colleen Brown took Carson and Kelsey Brown down for a day of visiting and swimming. Visiting with Betty Ann Ellerington, Grant and Colleen Brown and Wayne and Dorothy Brown and other family were Doug and Connie Heath of Ontario.
Muriel and Ernie Stowe visited with Ron and Mildred Leonard and family in Regina over the past weekend. Visiting this week with Muriel and Ernie is daughter Maggie McDonald of Tennessee.
Get well wishes to Janet Walker who is resting at home following surgery in Winnipeg.
Kenton By Paulette Wiens
Robin Routledge, (formerly from Kenton) and from Fort St.John, Alberta was married on Saturday, August 22. He is the son of Scott and Marcia Routledge. Gert Routledge (Hamiota, MB) and the late Lyle Routledge and Lloyd and Betty Waterman are his grandparents. Family members also attended the wedding.
Despite a stormy Saturday morning August 22, family, friends, and people in the surrounding area gathered at the McLauchlin farm to celebrate 125 years that the farm has been in operation. Four generations have operated it from 1890-2015. Their son Darryl operates the farm now. Orley and Adele have four children; Lynn, Marilyn, Orley Jr. and Darryl.
Orley thanked everyone for coming and introduced his family, some present and others away. Daughter Lynn asked everyone to sign the quest book and gave the history of the farm from the beginning to the present day. Orley then asked Denis Carter, Reeve of the Wallace-Woodworth Municipality to bring greetings. Denis told Orley and Adele that he was pleased to be there representing the municipality that now goes all the way to Kirkella, SK due to the recent amalgamation. He also told everyone that he is a neighbour to the McLauchlin farm and that at one time he was a hired hand. He presented them with a plaque. Larry Maguire, Federal Conservative Candidate for Brandon-Souris brought greetings also. He was pleased to attend and said that it was a great thing to not only have a farm operating for 100 years, but now 125 years as well. Vicki and Ken Smith from Hamiota brought greetings from the Manitoba Historical Society. A plaque was handed to the couple as well as a sticker for the 100-year plaque. The Province of Manitoba, represented by Amir Farooq, presented the couple with the Heritage Farm Sign for 125 years.
A lot of pictures were taken during the afternoon and the weather cooperated as well. A short time of visitation over coffee and cake followed the celebration.
Orley and Adele moved to Brandon, MB in 2001 to Monterey Estates on 18th Street on the North Hill.
Arrow River by Sheila (Lelond) Kokoruda and Faye (lelond) Campbell
Jed Lelond descendants met at Shoal Lake campground for a family reunion August 13 to 16. Jed Lelond was born at Arrow River, MB, August 18, 1885 - 130 years ago.
Jed and Louse (Durrant) had four children; the late Doug and Wilf Lelond, late Kathleen (Lelond) Geib, and late Evelyn (Lelond) Clark. Doug’s wife, Maud, the only remaining person of that generation, will be 100 years old November 22.
All four families were represented with relatives arriving from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Winnipeg, Thompson, Brandon, Virden, Oak Lake, Shoal Lake, Miniota and Arrow River - a total of 30 - the youngest being a few months old.
Potluck suppers on Friday and Saturday evening were enjoyed with lots of reminiscing, tall tales and laughter.
We enjoyed touring the Northwest Mounted Police Museum in Shoal Lake. It was very informative and educational. We also toured the Prairie Mountain Museum just outside of Shoal Lake. It was good to see the Arrow River Clegg antique transportation vehicles in their new location. We were delighted to see two horsedrawn winter sleighs and a grain wagon, donated by Doug Lelond, Lou Lelond and Kevin Lelond.
It was just amazing to see the well-kept antique vehicles from all avenues of life. The tour of the two-storey house and school sure brought back memories of years gone by.
We strolled through the Shoal Lake campground, pathways, and beautifully manicured Lions North Shore Park with benches, lovely fl owers and water fountains beside the lake - on our way to Morley House to visit Aunt Maud, who really appreciated all the visits, cards, and beautiful fl ower arrangements given to her.
Many family photos were taken and will remain treasured memories of our times together.
