Kenton News
By Paulette Wiens
It was very nice to see the young ladies of Kenton serving the crowd. Good job ladies.
People gathered at the Kenton Memorial Hall at 10:30 a.m. to start the Kenton and Area Lions Club Car Rally. At the end of the rally, questionnaires were checked, as well as poker hands to declare the winners.
The winners of the rally were: 1st Roma Stevenson, 2nd Scott Routledge, and 3rd Wyatt Black. The winner of the questionnaire was the Dallas Gray vehicle. Approximately 150 hands were sold.
There was a Kenton Community Park Project Kids Fair behind Kenton Memorial Hall. For $5.00 the kids could participate in Giant Bubbles, Painting, Crafts, Volcano Construction, Face Painting, and Stick and Yarn Art. Nicole Wilson organized this event. Devon Caldwell led a Yoga session behind the Hall. Good job.
During the celebrations of the day, the Kenton Legion Clubroom and Patio were open.
The Harding Agricultural Society held their 30th Annual Pit Barbecue Beef/Pork supper. It was a very delicious supper, and a lot of visiting took place among those in attendance.
Following supper Robin Hill of Lenore auctioned off the leftover beef/pork roasts and buns. It was a great fundraiser for the Ag Society.
Kenton Community Park Project/KCE took place at the Kenworth Dam. There was swimming and crafts available; along with live music provided by Martin Finnie, Henry and Nicole Wilson, Sheena Blanchard, Danny and Trisha Turner (who looked after the sound system). David Caldwell played along with the music group Rollin' and Tumblin', Brett Hemrica, Cameron Nolan and Hayden Crampain. At dusk there was a bonfire and a display of fireworks. A big bouquet from the community,for all those who organized events and took part in the festivities as well. We will look forward to celebrations again next year.
MiniotaNews
By Susan Poppel
Is anyone out there interested in purchasing our new History Book? We want everyone to pre-order so that we know how many books to have printed. We don’t want to have a lot of books left over, so please get your order in. We also don’t want anyone who didn’t order a history book to be disappointed.
The history book will cover the previous RM of Miniota; so that means, Arrow River, Beulah, Crandall, Isabella, and Miniota. There will be a lot of reading in this book. To pre-order you can send a cheque for the deposit of $50 payable to: Prairie View Municipality, and mail it to Bridging the Years Box 145 Miniota, MB R0M 1M0. We will be taking orders until Jul. 31, 2017. Don’t be disappointed – get your order in soon.
Remember the Summer Bonspiel is coming up Jul. 14-16. If you want to enter a rink, please contact Anna Allen at 204-764-0038. If you want to enter the Tractor Pull, contact Murray Gurr at 204-567-3773. If you want to enter a Slo-Pitch Team call Dusty Hill at 204-567-3888.
A great celebration of July 1st and Canada’s 150th was held in Arrow River. They had a great parade, delicious food, exciting ball games, wonderful entertainment, and ended the evening with an impressive fireworks display. Congratulations to all the organizers.
Visitors with Edward and Beth Lelond over the long weekend were James and Liz Hargrave, Hudson, Alec, Savannah and Isabelle from Walsh, Alberta.
Wayne and Susan Poppel, and Jeff and Ashleigh Poppel, Mason, Emmett and Noah were happy to have Laura Poppel of Calgary home for a short visit.
Ryan and Victoria Lelond were happy to have Victoria's parents John and Joy Payne her for a short visit.
Parkissimo Lodge News
By Dorothy Argue
At time of this writing, our news reporter, Dorothy Argue is still in Hamiota Hospital due to a fall three weeks ago.
Attending Birtle Graduation day, along with many others were: Marg Taylor, Norma Shurvell, and Dorothea Amy. All had a great grandchild graduating.
Our Christa Nash had 28 people from Beulah, Isabella, and Miniota; gather at Andy and Christa’s camping spot at the Miniota Golf Club for a good barbecue lunch and great visiting.
Lots of us attended the Arrow River July 1st celebration, great day, nice parade, good entertainment, super supper and fireworks.
Some of us attended the Awards Day at Miniota School.
Our Parkissimo Lodge Annual Meeting was held on Jun. 30, and all board members stayed on.
Most of us still enjoy coffee and games at the Drop-In Centre, come and join us sometime.
Marg Taylor had her granddaughter, Liz, and James Hargrave family visit her; while they were visiting family and friends, and attending the Arrow River celebrations.
Dale and Pat (Hodnett) Gould of Winnipeg visited with Sandra Nash on Jun. 30th.
Pat Moldowan of Stonewall, sister of Mary Hurlin and Sharon McKenzie, visited for the weekend and attended the Canada Day activities at Arrow River.
