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Winners!
The winners ofthe
Christmas Lighting contest were Greg & Kathy Grant for the rural and
town was Marj & Joe Soos. These people will receive gift certificates
from the Business Council. They can use these gift certificates anywhere
within the municipality and then those businesses are reimbursed by the
us. Congratulations to these couples and to all of those who had beautiful
displays of lights. It's nice to drive down these country roads and see
yards all dressed up for the Christmas Season.
Reminder!!
The R.M. is asking people to please get their house
numbers up. If you have any questions about it, call Ron.
Births: baby girl for Kerry and Christine Wilson on Jan 23.
Community Profile - Lakeview Children's Center
An average of 2 Manitoba children die each year in farm related
accidents. 20-30 more require hospitalization.
These are alarming statistics. "Farming is the only industry
where children are permitted on the worksite", says Rita Roeland.
As the Lakeview Children's Center celebrates it's 9th anniversary
on February 15th, they take comfort in knowing that child care is
available in our very small community. A community with needs like so many
other small rural communities; to have trained care givers providing child
care with the needs of the children first and foremost.
Long before
Feb 15, 1990 interested parents saw a need for child care in the community.
In 1985, a meeting was held but nothing was done at this time. In the summer
of 1987 an informal telephone survey was conducted. Results were encouraging
and in 1988 a second meeting was held. As a direct result of this meeting
a four- member Parents' Advisory Committee was formed to determine what
the child care needs of Langruth were.
With all factors
considered the committee began the struggle to change a dream into reality.
The key word "flexibility' was first and foremost in their minds. In order
to be successful, the Children's Center (chosen because of the variety
of programs offered not only to infants and preschoolers but also to school
age children with after school care) had to meet the needs of the surrounding
community being primarily agricultural. Farming isn't a 9 to 5 job.
In November
of 1989, with a lot of determination on the part of the committee, the
Lakeview Childrens' Center was approved for funding through the Child Care
Initiatives Fund. It was approved as a three year pilot project. And so
the challenge was to begin. A building was found, the former post office,
and before that the municipal office. Owned by the R.M. and rented to the
Center the ardent task of renovations began.
As with many
major projects in our community enough can't be said about
the countless hours the volunteers did to bring this to reality.
When the
Lakeview Children's Center at last opened it's doors, a dream had come
true. In February, there were 14 children enrolled and by November of that
year enrollment had risen to 25. As the Center continues to flourish (not
without stumbling blocks), they have added and changed programs but always
with the needs of the local children and families in mind.
The advantages
of the center is that it allows farm women the opportunity to gain much
needed off- farm employment, work on farm with their spouse and provides
a safe environment for kids. Both parents having to work is a reality for
most families and child care is meant to assist and support the parents
but not raise their children for them.
Even though
the Lakeview Children's Center is situated right on the main street of
Langruth, many of us don't know the impact it has had on our community.
It employees 4 full time people and 6 part time people.
Recently it
adopted the C Fan model which operates Child Care Centers in the communities
of McCreary, Westbourne, all under the auspices of Lakeview Children's
Center. (There is also a nursery school in Plumas.) These centers all operate
with extended hours, all age grouping and after school care.
Lakeview's C
Fan is a model the provincial government is watching to see if this type
of service is feasible to provide child care to other rural communities.
Lakeview spear heads some of the programs. The entire thrust of C-Fan is
to have rural children safe and that they receive quality care, whether
it be in private homes or licensed centers.
The strength
and the development of C-Fan rests on the partnership with various agencies
throughout the province as well as contacts with schools and professionals
specializing in various area of child development. There are services available
through the Center for those children with special needs and limited services
for those children with social needs. Services are available because the
Center works in partnership with these professionals that provide a network
of support for the parents.
Along with a special program coordinator, Lisa Ludwig, the program directors
of the three centers (LCC- Donna Huyber, PCC Tammy Gingras, and FCCC Tricia
Stangl) and overall director, Jane Wilson, they bring a total of 117 years
of education and experience. Their committment is for quality child
care.
The dedication of
the people that sit on the board with a continued interest in the Center
and it's growth long past the days of their own needs, must be complimented.
There is very strong, positive support for continued growth.
Part of the
success of Lakeview is that they realize that nothing is written in stone.
Keeping total flexibility provides the center with the opportunity to change
their schedules to meet the ever changing needs ofthe community they serve.
Some goals for
the future include a resource center to provide a library for children's
toys and furnishings for loan to people within the area.(ie-if you were
having visitors for a few days and had no toys or furnishings appropriate
for a child these would be on loan). One of the goals is to get someone
to do youth programs within the region at all centers. Children after the
age of 12 still have needs even though they are past the needs of"Child
Care". A youth program might be a very beneficial addition to working toward
stronger families which create a stronger community.
While Jane Wilson,
the director of Lakeview Children's Center is very modest of her own accomplishments
when it comes to care and concern of children she speaks loud and clear.
Dedication of this nature goes far beyond an 8 hour workday. Kids are her
first and foremost concern.
These three
centers all operate with an "open door" policy. This means that anyone
can drop in anytime for a visit. So, take interest in your community business,
drop in and say "Hi". Get to know the people in their workplace and see
what they strive to maintain--- the service that they provide to our community.
Dear fellow Hollywooder' s,
The cairn committee
is pleased to announce that the Hollywood cairn is in place and will be
unveiled on Friday, July 2nd 1999 at 1 p.m.
All former students,
teachers and trustees are invited to attend. In fact all former residents
of Hollywood and their families would be welcome.
Following the
unveiling ceremony and speeches we plan to have activities throughout the
afternoon at the old Hollywood School site - baseball, horseshoes, etc..
At 6 o'clock we will move to the Langruth Community Hall to have supper.
After
supper there will be a time for people to meet old friends and talk about
the old days.
At 8 o'clock
there will be entertainment provided by the local community and by ourselves.
So if you have any talent for singing, playing or something else and are
willing to entertain please let us know.
The entertainment
will be followed by an old time dance (with some variety) at 9 o'clock.
Please let us
know if you can attend. Tickets for the dance will be sold in advance-
so book your tickets early. Tickets are $10 apiece.
The committee
is interested in putting together a Hollywood Cook Book - a collection
of recipes, old pictures from the past, and stories from the past. We want
to have these books available for sale at the unveiling.
So if you have
good recipes, old pictures or a good story to tell - please send them or
copies of them to us.
We also want
to have a display of mementos of the old days.- Old report cards, artifacts,
pictures etc..
These would
be displayed at the hall. Mark them so that they can be returned to you
at the end of the day.
We hope you
find our plans to your liking, since your presence is the key to making
the day enjoyable and successful.
We look forward
to hearing from you soon and seeing you that day. NB. - We would like to
have the material for the cook-book before April 30 to give us time to
put it together so don't put this letter away too quickly. Take a look
and see what you have.
The Hollywood Cairn Committee
(A committee that truly cairns)
HANG THIS LETTER ON YOUR FRIDGE!
Thank you.
Book your tickets with & send your material to:
P.Thordarson, Box 218 Langruth, Manitoba ROH ONO Tel: 1-204-445-2323
Fax: 1-204-445-2236; e-mail: thordrsn@portage.net or
to:
Mrs. Helen Smith, Box 566, Portage la Prairie R1N 3B9 Tel:
1-204-857-8438.
Fish Derby Results:
Perch: 1st - Joanne Kleemola, 2nd - Mary Hordesky
5 Heaviest Perch: Joanne Kleemola
Burbot: 1st - Einar Sigurdson, 2nd- Einar Sigurdson
Draw for Rod and Reel: Jim Bohm
Oldest fisherman/lady: Kristine Arksey
Youngest Fisherman: Christopher Rinn
Dog licenses are due April 16 for $10.00.
Fishing licenses for Resident Conservation are $9, Resident Regular
are $15, Non-Resident Regualar are $44.
Community Profile
This month I chose to profile
the Hollywood school, the new cairn on the school site and the upcoming
events planned for the unveiling of the cairn.
According to the Langruth
history book the Hollywood school was first built in 1898 of logs, a second
school was built of lumber and in 1954 the third school was built along
with a teacherage. This school had a foyer, a large classroom with two
bathrooms and running water. The teacherage consisted of a bedroom, kitchen
and a bathroom.
Records in the history book
show that the first teacher at the Hollywood School was Daniel Windsor
and the first scholar's name on the register was Helga Johanneson.
The last teacher at the
Hollywood school when it closed it's doors was Mrs. Iona Lasson. At that
time, their were seven children in attendance. From then on the students
went to Langruth to school.
Recently some of the former
students decided to have a cairn erected on the site where the Hollywood
School was situated. The cairn, now completed, has this inscription on
the plaque.
Hollywood School District No. 1279
This cairn marks the location
of the Hollywood School from 1904 to 1963. Hollywood School District No.
1279 was formed in 1903. A lumber school was built on this site, SE 20-17-9
in 1904 and was used until 1954 when a lumber school and teacherage was
built. It was used continuously until the school ceased operation in 1963.
In 1967 the Hollywood School District No. 1279 was amalgamated into
the consolidated Langruth School Distiict.
These buildings also
served the district as a center for Christmas concerts, dances, picnics
and other community events.
This commemorated
cairn was made possible through the generous support of former students,
teachers, and residents of the district and a grant from the Manitoba Department
of Culture, Heritage and Citizenship.
An unveiling ofthe
cairn is planned in the near future and there will be more information
on this in a future newsletter. Congratulations to those who organized
having this cairn built. Take a drive to see it and for any of you who
went to school there, I'm sure it will give you a few minutes for a trip
down memory lane.
A Pioneer --- by Lena Thorleifson
(This article was in a paper in 1985. For those
of you not familiar with Lena Thorleifson, she was a teacher in the district
for many years.)
She was nineteen. The
winter in the northern part of a little island in the North Atlantic, Iceland,
had been very severe. Death had claimed brother, sister and father. The
little turf hut was cold and the larder bare. "If only bossie would release
her offspring and fill the pail with good rich milk! "That would help a
little", thought the family. "Children" said the mother, "The agent from
America was here this fall. You remember how he pictured the rolling prairies,
the thick bush and the rich waters. Let us, all ofus, leave this summer
and start afresh in America.
There was rejoicing,
and there were tears, for how could they leave their old home that had
served their forefathers from generation to generation? Oh, to leave the
many little beauty spots, the sweet-smelling lowlands, the clear rills,
the purple mountains and everything!
In the summer
of 1876 Borga with her four sisters, brother-in-law and mother completed
the six week trip by various modes of travel, pony, steamship, train and
flat bottomed boat. They were greeted in Winnipeg by a few countrymen who
had arrived the year before. The destination of these several hundred immigrants
was to the region on the west shore of Lake Winnipeg, fifty-six miles north
of Winnipeg, than a small town compared to the present metropolis.
The immigrants
with their boxes and sacks were conveyed to a barge to their new abode
in Gimli. On their arrival they found no houses were available, not even
tents, nothing but the beautiful sky above, the heavy bush in front, and
the clear shining lake behind.
Before
long the woods echoed and re-echoed, for logs were being cut and trimmed
for the much needed shelters. Bits of net were cast and delicious fish
cooked by open fires made the meal.
Winter set in,
but as everyone was everyone's neighbor, families were fairly comfortable
in their little log cabins. Log stables housed one or two cows granted
by the government to destitute settlers. All went well until spring, when
the whole community was placed under quarantine for small- pox. Very few
homes escaped, and the dear ones were placed under the sod. Borga lost
two older sisters the same week.
Two years of hardship drove all who could leave home to seek their fortunes
nearby or in Winnipeg. Borga with two young girls started off on a long
walk of fifty-six miles. On their arrival to Winnipeg they all entered
service.
What a time
mistress and maid had when neither understood each other! What funny little
incidents created smiles, and now to recall them, laughs !
"Dress the chicken,
Sarah". (Her mistress shortened her name, Sigurborg, to Sarah). Sarah,
in absolute bewilderment, wondered why her mistress wanted to put clothes
on the chicken.
"Scrub the floor,
Sarah, please" Again bewilderment, for incidental, the word 'floor' in
Icelandic means the main isle in the barn behind the cows.
However Sarah, saw
the happy side through life, and laughed off many mistakes. Little by little
she learned to understand the daily routine.
Late in the
fall the return trip was made on foot, but with a four footed companion,
a young cow, representing the summer's wages. The little traveling bag
was not very heavy, only two gingham gowns being added to the wardrobe.
New shoes were viewed in the window of the little store, but no, the homemade
sheep-skin shoes would have to serve the purpose. Another year, perhaps
she would return, and this time the wages would be a little higher, and
she would not have to contribute as much to the family home.
Winnipeg was
growing and willing hands found work easily. Then as now young people with
that far away look were migrating to the city. After a few years on the
homestead, Borga with her two sisters, brother in law and mother moved
to Winnipeg. Everybody worked, either by the day or washed in the home.
In a short time a laundry was started, and though there were breaks in
the family and little nephews and nieces arrived, the work continued.
Borga married
in 1884 and in 1888 pioneered near Grund in the Buldur district. Hard work,
thrift and happiness brought the family over all obstacles.
Old Buck and
Bright, the oxen, had ploughed a few acres; the small herd had multiplied,
and the family had increased to six girls, a happy and contented
group. Borga taught them all to see the bright side of life, and
to feel no matter what happened God always was with them. That
beautiful belief carried her over her Gethsemane, when in 1898 her
loved one, the father of her little brood was taken away after many
weeks illness.
Help came
in many ways. Some took the cattle for wintering, others the children
for schooling, and one very kindly moved Borga's shanty to his own
farm and donated two cows for her own use. With her spinning wheel
and knitting needles Borga, met her direct needs, though not alone.
For each day, as if in answer to her prayers, someone or something
cropped to render aid. She never feared the morrow. "God will take
care of me if I do my best". Her daughters grew up, helped her a little,
married and the grandchildren, one by one, loved "Amma" (Grandmother).
They loved to visit her in the little home, where the whir of the spinning
wheel and the click ofthe needles spelled happy rhythm to her contented
and thankfUl nature.
Borga lived
her three score years and ten, and a few more in fair health. Only the
last two found her confined to her bed, having failed to recover from an
accident. While bed ridden she was the same heroic person as in the early
days, and death found her with an expression of peace and contentment.
Editors Note: The subject of the article, Mrs. Sigurborg Gottfred, was
born in Iceland in 1857. She died in Langruth in 1937.
The hardships and
privations of pioneer life, and the noble self sacrifice of the pioneers
are vividly portrayed in this article written by Mrs. Gottfred's daughter,
Mrs Lena Thorleifson. Insofar as it depicts the simple everyday experiences
of a typical pioneering lady, and affords some intimate glimpses of everyday
incidents in the life of the people in a half forgotten era, it has definite
historic value. Living in an environment of relative ease and comfort,
we can draw inspiration from the courage of such women as Mrs. Gottfred
whose spiritual strength was a forerunner of material progress.
AWARD
Congratulations to Melodie
Leclerc who recently received an award from the Red Cliff Legion for an
essay she had written. This is the essay:
Freedoms
A child plays without a
worry in the park as her father and mother watch from a nearby bench. Up
above the sun is brightly shinning and all around the birds are chirping
their happiness for a wonderful day. A light breeze tugs at people as they
walk to their separate destinations. No one even notices the true beauty
of the world.
Has it really been so long
ago since the last war, that people have forgotten to look and appreciate
all that our veterans fought and died for? It's hard for those of us living
in the results of their efforts to truly realize what happened back then.
The bloodshed, the noise, the pain, the horror-worst of all-living with
everything they saw during that time. In order to obtain the freedom so
greatly desired by all who lived in Canada at the time, they gave up their
own hopes, dreams, and yes, they even gave their own freedom. They gave
it freely for us.
Once a year on Remembrance
Day, we honor those who fought and died. But perhaps we should honor their
memories by being truly grateful for what we are able to enjoy today. The
freedom to laugh or to cry; the freedom to be who we want or do what we
want; and the freedom to choose pride in our country.
Thanks a lot, students!
Just in case
some of you may have noticed the students from the school around town in
the middle of the day, last week, they were cleaning up garbage around
town for "Earth Day". After many bags of garbage were collected, the whole
town sure looked good. Thanks from all of us and thanks for taking pride
in your community.
The Langruth Community Business Council has new brochures printed.They will be distributed at Rural Forum in Brandon and sent to various torist information centres in the province. Presently we are also working on signage which will be placed in town with a general map of the municpality marking places ofinterest for visitors. There will also be various brochures with information of the sites placed there as well. The nextstep will be to put signage at those sites.
Happy 50th Birthday Ola Czeranko!!!
Congratulations to Eldon and Kathy
Wiebe on the anival oftheir new son, Joel Brent. He was born on May 1st,
1999 weighing 8 Ibs 9 oz. A little brother for Nicole. Proud grandparents
are Isaac and Erna Wiebe.
Congratulations also to first
time grandparents, Bill & Phyllis Hanneson on the arrival of their
wee granddaughter, Alix Jennifer, on May 5,1999. Proud parents are Sean
and Lauren.
Congratulations also to Alan &
Joann Ewin on becoming first time grandparents with the birth of their
grandaughter, Shiann Lillian Ida. She was born May 25,1999 wieghing 7 Ibs
2 oz. Proud parents are Terri and Justin. Very proud great-grandparents
are Dan & Lil Wilson.
This little verse was passed on to me for the paper!
Congratulations to Jane Wilson for receiving an award for Early Child Care in the province. There has only been three ofthese awards ever presented. Jane's continuos efforts to promote rural child care in the province has been beneficial in promoting our community as well. Thanks Jane for all of your hard work and congratulations on your award.
We would like to say "Thank
You" to all those who turned out to clean the Big Point Cemetery. You
did a great job and it looks so nice.
- The Big Point Cemetery
Committee
Coming Events:
Hollywood School Cairn
unveilng will be held on July 18th -2 p.m. This date has been changed from
the previous July 2nd when it had been planned. There will be a ceremony
followed by refreshments at the cairn site. Bring your own lawn chairs.
Pass on this information to family and friends.
Congratulations:
Congratulations to
Cory and Mandy Annstrong on the birth their son, Zachary Liam born on June
2. He weighed 8 Ibs 11 oz . Proud grandparents are Darrel and Dee Dee Armstrong.
Congatulations to
Jeff Ewen & Sabrina Bugg on the arrival of their new daughter, Cassandra
Rae who was born on June 18. Cassandra weighed 7 Ibs and 5 oz. Grandparents
again are Joann & Alan Ewen. (My apologies for spelling Ewen wrong
last month)
Another arrival! Clint
& Susan Christienson have a new son. Locklan Kerr was born June 22nd,
weighed 6lbs 8oz. Clint was manager at the PFRA a few years ago.
The following article was submitted by Jessie Yungkurt about her daughter Carole, who grew up in Langruth. It is reprinted here from the Pitt Meadows " The Times".
Kubb an easy choice as top Pitt citizen
Commitment, dedication, self-sacrifice. For those who know Carole Kubb,
it was no surprise to here those words associated with her name as she
was honoured as the 1999 Pitt Meadows Citizen of the Year on Saturday.
Kubb, who has lived in Pitt Meadows
since 1974, told the crowd assembled at the Pitt Meadows Day ceremonies
on Saturday that she started her involvement in community work in 1975
by simply signing up for an hour to help with a school's hot dog sale.
From there, she's gone on to help with a broad spectrum of community projects.
Citizen of the Year Selection Committee member
Michael Hayes read out a list Saturday of just some of the volunteer work
Kubb has done.
During the last 19 years, she has served in
various capacities on the executive of the Golden Ears Lioness Club, including
president, treasurer, secretary, and chair- person of several fund-raising
activities.
She is a member of the Pitt Meadows Foundation,
the Pitt Meadows Citizen Community Task Force which worked on the Official
Community Plan, and has helped to organize the Pitt Meadows Canada Day
celebrations for the last four years.
Kubb has also assisted with the Peewee
National Baseball Committee, the Pitt Meadows Blueberry Festival, the Pitt
Meadows 75th Anniversary Committee, and the Yes committee for recreation.
In addition, she served at one time as president and fund-raising chairperson
for the Pitt Meadows Ratepayers Association.
Within all that volunteer work, she still
finds time to canvass support for the Kidney Foundation, the Heart and
Stroke Foundation, the Cancer Society, and the Mothers March of Dimes.
Does that sound like too much for most to
handle? Instead of saying no when someone calls to ask for volunteer help,
try saying, "If I can," said Kubb.
"If everyone did that, what a great place
this would be," said Coun. Gwen O'Connell on Monday, praising Kubb's volunteer
efforts.
"The lady's an awesome woman, No one was more
deserving. She's made an outstanding contribution to our community," said
O'Connell. "She's just done everything, all for the goodness of Pitt Meadows."
The Pitt Meadows Citizen of the Year Award
is given each year to an individual
in recognition of their outstanding community service. The award is
sponsored by the Pitt Meadows Foundation, a non-profit, charitable organization
which raises funds to support projects in the community.
4-H Horse Club News
The Langruth Ridge Riders have
had a busy June with all the riding events. The club met weekly to ride
together, and also hosted two 3-D Barrel Racing jackpots. The jackpots
were very successful thanks to all the members and their parents. Johnny
and Joanne Kleemola brought their quad along and looked after the ground
conditions. Louise Blair, along with Heather Beaulieu's help, did the secretarial
end of things, while Karen Jackson kept everyone supplied with drinks and
snacks. Colleen Gardiner acted as ring steward, and we owe a big thank
you to Clint Cannon and Jane Wilson for helping with the timing.
Unfortunately, due to wet
weather, the poke derby scheduled for May 30th had to be canceled. This
may be held in the fall. On Friday, June 18th, the club held their achievement.
After playing some games on horseback, everyone enjoyed a wiener roast.
We had a total of 10 members this
year, meeting monthly throughout the winter, and trying to meet weekly
in the spring when the weather cooperated. I think the members had a rewarding
year, sharing their love of horses with each other. I know I did.
-submitted by Dawn Callander
Awards Day at Langruth School
Langruth School held their annual Awards Day June 18, 1999. This
is a list of the awards.
Sportsmanship & Participation Award
-----Kiersten Wild
Male Athlete of the year-----Kris Egilson
Female Athlete ofthe Year--Suelee Woolford
Hardy Olson Band Award---Kris Egilson ($50 cheque from Mrs Olson for
the most deserving music student)
The Elks also presented Kris with a week at Music Camp at the International
Peace Gardens
Citizenship Award---Holly Gardiner
Most Improved Student---Ward Leclerc "'*
General Proficiency Award--Morgan Arksey
Students on the Honor Roll (average of 80% in core subjects, from Grades
5 to 8)
Grade 5: Carma Hackewich
Katie Jo Jackson
Jackie Reed
Kaitlin Wild
Grade 6: Aaron Brown
Denton Callander
Vanessa Kopp
Shannon Huyber
Grade 7: Melissa Poschenrieder
Heather Thordarson
Kaleigh Jackson
Grade 8. Morgan Arksey
Holly Gardiner
Kris Egilson
Josh Armstrong
Marg Soos presented
the school with a cheque for $500 towards the construction of a soccer
field.
School Schedule:
August 30: Admin/ P.D. Day
August 31. Classes start--Day 1
September 2: Picture Day
***my apologies for missing Ward's name in the list of grade 8 students
in the last newsletter
Grads:
There were four students from the Langruth area that graduated from
W.M.C.I this year. These students were:
Lisa Armstong - Lisa won the Langruth Homecoming Award. This award
was presented to the student who attended Langruth school and has shown
the most improvement academically in the last year. Lisa plans to continue
her studies at the University of Manitoba.
Heather Eiriksson - Heather was presented with the John A. Nevin award
from the Shorthorn Association. Heather plans on going on into the field
of Agri-Business.
Vicki Reed - Vicki received the Anna Smyrl Memorial award. This award
was presented to the student with the highest achievement in the general
courses. Vicki plans on working for a year before going on for further
studies.
Angelina Vivian - Angelina is new to our area and at the present
time has not made a decision to her future.
Tidbits:
We'd like to welcome
Leonard and Heather Arksey to our community. They have purchased the municipal
property directly behind the R.M. building.
Thank you to the Elks
for their donations to the Big Point, Langruth, and Lakeland cemetaries.
The costs for grass cutting and upkeep doesn't take long to drain the finances
and a donation such as this is certainly appreciated.
Kristin Arksey recieved
a gift in recognition of the 24 years she served as treasurer of U.C.W.
It is dedication as this that keeps our small communities going.
July 22, 1999
Dedicated director keeps Manitoba centre open
By Roberta Rampton
The Western Producer, Winnipeg bureau
LANGRUTH, Man. -- When Jane Wilson is asked what it takes to get child
care in a rural
community, she'll say it takes a group of committed parents, and money.
But when the same question is posed to parents in Langruth, Man., where
Wilson has helped
build a highly successful day-care centre, they will say it takes someone
like Wilson.
"Jane's made us a name across Canada and beyond," said Marcia Rinn, who
chairs the centre's
board of directors.
"It's her life. It's so much more than a job," said Rinn, describing Wilson
as talented, creative,
smart and dedicated.
"There's no way of giving her too much credit."
Wilson was recently honored with the Caring for a Living award, a distinction
given to only two
other child-care pioneers in the province by the Manitoba Child Care Association.
"She's got a lot of vision," said Barb Hill, adding Wilson works tirelessly to achieve her goals.
She understands farm families because of her farming background, said Gary Hill.
"She has a real desire to work for the kids. Not for the parents, the kids.
It wouldn't happen
without her."
David Allan Peterson
David Allan
Peterson passed away on July 28, 1999 at Invermere, B.C.
David was born in 1955 and was raised in his early childhood in Langruth,
later moving to Morris and then to Invermere where he lived with his family.
David leaves
to mourn his passing, his wife, Carol and two sons, Chad and Devin. He
will be missed by his mother Annabel Denby,and brothers Glen Peterson,
Lany Peterson, Dennis Denby and Bill Denby and by everyone whose lived
he touched during his time with us.
Melanie Ching
Perseverance and hard work
pay off, or so it would seem for Melanie Ching, granddaughter of Kristin
Arksey.
Melanie recently
graduated with honors from Morden Collegiate. She spent the month of July
enrolled under a full bursary in a French immersion program at the College
Universitaire du Ste. Boniface. Come fall, she is enrolled at Carleton
University in Ottawa having obtained the president's scholarship in the
amount of $11,000. Melanie received this scholarship as a result of her
application in which she had to outline her academic achievements, her
extra-curricular activities as well as her volunteer and community involvement.
She was an honor
roll student all through high school. She was on the student council and
many of the school committees as well as the coordinator of the jackets
and rings sold. She was active in track and field and worked on the year
book. She was an editor in her final year supervising and managing the
computer layout of the year book.
Melanie
sang in her local church choir and taught Sunday School. She performed
in the Pembina Valley Music festival and volunteered with the ACL
in Morden. This past year her Rememberance Day art earned her awards with
the local, district and zone levels while her art work also earned
her recognition at the Morden Festival of Arts.
She took
part in the Forum for Young Canadians where she traveled to Ottawa
to learn the workings of our Federal Government.
As well
she participated in the Youth Pilgrimage to the United Nations, sponsored
by the Ruth Rebekah Lodge. She was also very active in the
school debated team and this past spring she was one of the school representatives
at a land mine conference in Winnipeg.
She has
also heen active in 4-H serving in several executive positions. Her
involvement in 4-H made her eligible for several scholarships-- she wrote
a farm related essay and earned herself a $1,000 scholarship from Ivomec
(veterinary medicine) . As well as this scholarship, she was the recipient
of one from Morden Rebekah Lodge, one from the Western Teacher's Association
and the Morden Legion Poppy Fund. She also had a steer entered in the Manitou
district 4-H competition.
At Carleton, Melanie will be persuing a Bachelor of Arts Honors in
Political Science.
"Way to Go, Melanie" and "Good Luck"
from your Grandma Arksey.
Hollywood School Cairn Unveiling, July 18,1999, 2pm
The setting was perfect.
The weather, not too hot, not too cold, and the rain promised to hold off
until the ceremony was completed and refreshments and food served.
Rural beauty at its best,
greeted our eyes, as we took in the scenic beauty of wild Baby's Breath
lining the ditches and inhaled the sweet smell of the nearby bush. Just
the smell of it brought back many pleasant memories of days gone by. Beautiful
arrangements of daisies and blue delphinium graced two sides ofthe newly
erected Hollywood School Cairn.
The platform was gaily decorated
in the green and gold Hollywood School colours and the last Hollywood School
banner made by Hilda Olson and Jean Thordarson proclaimed why we were here;
to unveil and commemorate the Hollywood School Cairn, to reunite with old
school friends, to immerse ourselves in the setting and our memories, and
enjoy the afternoon program and fellowship .
The platform with podium,
chairs, and microphone was set for the program to begin. An old school
desk with a guest book reminded us of the desks we used to sit in. The
ringing of an old school bell, by Master of Ceremonies, Philip Thordarson,
brought the crowd of over one hundred quickly to their lawn chairs.
Philip opened the program
with a warm welcome to all and then it was time to stand for "O Canada"
which was followed by a prayer by Rev. Phyllis Thordarson. We received
greetings, congratulations and warm remarks from both the Honorable Glen
Cummings, our MLA, and our Reeve, Isaac Wiebe.
Our MC reminded us
all of the work that the late Roger Wilson contributed towards the construction
of the the cairn that now stood before us and commented on how much Roger
loved the Hollywood area. The remaining members of the Hollywood Calm Committee,
secretary/treasurer Helen Smith, Steini Johanson, Ralph Faurschou, Gerald
Faurschou and Philip Thordarson were all present for the unveiling. Our
MC reminisced about traveling back and forth to school and note how
much transportation to school has changed today. He also remarked on
the beauty and potential of the local area and commented on how he wished
people would return here to live. We were then led in a rousing Hollywood
cheer.
Glen Cummings and
Steini Johanson performed the unveiling ofthe cairn.
Guest speaker and
former student, teacher and trustee, Helga McNeil, spoke about her years
at Hollywood School and especially remembered some of the students names
and how well the older students organized games at recess.
The last teacher to teach
at Hollywood School until its closure, Iona Lasson, was the final guest
speaker, reminding us of the warmth and hospitality of the Hollywood community
and the enjoyable times she had teaching at the school.
Our MC closed the program
with a brief history of the cairn and the singing of "God Save the Queen".
A camper full of food and
refreshments enabled the setting of a bountiful country table, with cakes,
sandwiches and refreshments for all. Old fashioned fellowship was enjoyed
while people ate and viewed the old school shield, a report card, and pictures
of old school days.
A warm hand of thanks goes
out to anyone who helped in any way to make this project and program a
success and a special thank you to all who in attending made this an enjoyable
and memorable event.
Gladstone Access TV filmed
the event and video tapes of the program are available for the cost of
$20 per tape by writing to Gladstone Access TV, Box 60, Gladstone, Manitoba,
ROJ OTO.
Construction of the Hollywood
School Cairn was made possible by donations and a grant from the Manitoba
government through the Heritage Grants Advisory Council
BRIDAL SHOWER
FOR
Jennifer Grant
Date: Saturday, August 7, 1999 Time: 8:00 P.M. Place: Langruth Community
Hall. Anyone wishing to be on the committee, please call Phyllis Thordarson
at 445-2323. Everyone Welcome.
Veronica Soos
Date: Saturday, August 28, 1999 Time: 8:00 P.M. Place: Langruth Community
Hall. Anyone wishing to be on the committee, please call Barb Jackson at
445-2214. Everyone Welcome.
LANGRUTH FALL FAIR RESULTS - TROPHIES & AWARDS
Marg Sorenson Memorial Trophy - Grand Aggregate
1st Bearnice Evenson (Plumas)
2nd Marg Soos
3rd Barb Jackson
Helga Hanneson Memorial Plaque - Grand Aggregate of Class IIT, IV,
V
Bearnice Evenson (Plumas)
Maude Arksey Memorial Plaque - Most prizes in total fair
Bearnice Evenson (Plumas)
Langruth Fall Fair Plaque - Grand Aggregate in Handicrafts
Sheila Sepke
Westlake Co-op Trophy - Grand Aggregate in Class I
Myrtle Pottinger (Gladstone)
W.I. Memorial Plague - Grand Aggregate in Class II
Jessie Yungurt
McCains Trophy - Grand Aggregate in Potatoes
Myrtle Pottinger
Ethel Buchan Memorial Plaque - Best Tea Buscuits
Ola Czeranko
Sigrun Oddson Memorial Plaque - Grand Aggregate in Gladiola
Myrtly Pottinger
New Exhibitor - (Most Points)
Myrtly Pottinger
Most Points in Children's Section
Cheryl Kleemola
Thank You
I would like to thank all of you who attended my bridal
shower in Langruth on August 28th. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
A special thank you to those of you who planned this special day for me.
I am truly blessed.
Thank you, Veronica Soos and Steven Roth.
An auction sale was held for Everett Schneider on August 28th. Everett has moved to the Lion's Prairie Manor in Portage. The community will miss you Everett and we wish you well.
Greg and Kathy Grant are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jennifer to Philip Reynolds son of Helen Reynolds, Winnipeg, Manitoba. The wedding will take place in Winnipeg in September of this year.
Thank you for the special greetings, gifts and cards that we received for our 40th Anniversary on August 22nd. It made this special day one we will never forget. Special thanks to our children and anyone who helped put it on. - Joe and Marg
The Terry Fox Run is being held a week earlier than usual on the 12th
of September. For more information, call Henriette Kleemola.
COMMUNITY LOSES WHEN LODGE CLOSES
(Submitted article)
After more than 45 years of volunteer service to the community,
the Langruth lodge of the national Royal Purple organization is nearing
the last page in its history. Earlier this year, the local
organization made a decision to disband effective December
31, 1999.
Continued low membership and the increasing age of current
members have made it difficult for the organization to effectively continue
in its role as a volunteer service group.
Since the initiation of its first officers in May 1953,
the Langruth lodge has been a staunch supporter of the local
community.
In keeping with the objectives of the national organization,
the lodge has provided assistance to young people in need, purchasing
eye glasses and hearing aids for those who need them and assisting
with travel and other expenses relating to medical care. As part
of its Drug Awareness Program, the lodge has sponsored poster and essay
contests at Langruth Elementary School.
A scholarship for the Grade 10 student from Langruth with the
highest academic average at William Morton Collegiate is given annually.
Most recently, Royal Purple members approved donations to the Langruth
boys' and girls' minor league ball teams, as well as to Langruth School
for the purchase of sports equipment.
The local lodge has been an annual sponsor of special
activities for Langruth's senior citizens. It has also supported such community
events as the fall fair and the annual community canvass. Cards and gifts
for the sick and disabled and messages of sympathy to the recently bereaved
have been distributed within the community. Fundraising efforts have included
the catering of weddings and other social events, as well as the spring
tea and bazaar held Easter weekend each year. The end of the lodge will
also bring an end to the benefits enjoyed by the community as a result
of these endeavors.
Members say that they will miss the unity of purpose created
over the years by working with each other to achieve shared objectives,
a unity that is common to all volunteer organizations and that helps to
define the communities they serve.
Edith (Kelm) Stanley
On August 12, 1999 Edith Stanley
passed away at the Leamington Nursing Home .
She was predeceased by her husband
Leslie in April, 1999. She leaves to cherish her memory her son Mac, wife
Roselyn and her two grandsons, Trevor and Jason who meant the world to
her. She is also survived by her sister Ema Schieve of Kingsville, Ontario
and her sister and brother in-law Evelyn and Ed Haddad of Portage a Prairie.
Aunt Edith will be missed by her nephew Wayne, wife Dianne and niece Lynne,
husband Ted and their families as well as other family and friends.
Edith was born and raised
in the Falmouth district and later when she married her husband Leslie
became part of the Amaranth Community until they moved to Kingsville Ontario
in 1965, Ediths greatest love was the sport of curling, and she had the
wonderful ability to be creative.
Funeral Services were held
in Kingsville on Monday, August 16, 1999. Edith was laid to rest in the
Greenhill Cemetery in Kingsville, Ontario.
LANGRUTH TRIUMPHS
The Langruth Elementary School girls soccer team triumphantly defeated
Plumas, Austin and MacGregor and captured the Pine Creek Girls Soccer Divisional
title on Wednesday, October 29th at Langruth.
The five teams of Langruth, Plumas, Gladstone, Austin and MacGregor
competed on newly mown soccer fields complete with new soccer poles which
were generousIy donated by the Langruth Royal Purple.
The Langruth team, though small in number, put on a fantastic performance
displaying great teamwork, skill and endurance to the great pleasure of
local onlookers. Three cheers for Langruth.
SUPPER DRAWS LARGE CROWD
The Langruth United and Lutheran churches have proved once again that
teamwork is the key to success. This is the second year that the two local
churches have combined their efforts to provide a sumptuous fall supper
for Iocals and outsiders alike.
A large crowd filled the hall in support of the local fund raiser even
though many competing suppers were staged on the same day.
Many thanks go out those who helped or contributed in any way.
WEST LAKE TOURISM ASSOCIATION TO MEET IN LANGRUTH
The Westlake Tourism Association will meet on Nov. 1' at 7:30 p.m in
the council chambers of the Rural Municipality of Lakeview.
Lakeview recently became a member of the Westlake Tourism Association
which has as its other members Alonsa, Erickson, Minnedosa, Neepawa, Gladstone,
Sandy Lake and McCreary .
Interested business or community members are invited to attend as this
meeting will be looking at the present tourism and future tourism potential
in our individual areas. The information provided will be kept on file
for community information referrals and published in future information
brochures. Call Phyllis at 445-2323 for more information.
TERRY FOX RUN A SUCCESS
Thirty four participants took part in the Terry Fox Run by walking,
running, biking or roller blading the 10 km event held outside of Langruth
on September 12. The successfull local fund raiser for cancer brought in
$2,700. Way to go Langruth!!
Lunch was provided courtesy of the Langruth Royal Purple in the Legion
Auxiliary Club Rooms . Coke, Hershey and Old Dutch contributed drinks,
chips and candy for the participants.
BY SHARRON ARKSEY - THE HERALD LEADER PRESS
A former Langruth and Portage la Prairie resident
has created a quilt that will be presented to England's Queen Mother in
recognition of the International Year of the Older Person.
Leila Duffin of Moose Jaw, Sask. "just sort
of fell into" the project. The local crafter had already made 12 lap quilts
for Moose Jaw residents aged 99 or older on behalf of the IYOP
committee.
When the Moose Jaw Royal Canadian Legion
Branch No. 59 came up with the idea of presenting an IYOP lap quilt
to the royal family's most beloved member, it was natural that Duffin would
be asked to make it.
Daughter Marsha Lasson of Langruth said her
mom is delighted to know that one of her lap quilts is on its way to England.
Moose Jaw Legion members got the idea for
the quilt, following the Queen Mother's 99th birthday on Aug. 4. A letter
was sent to the Director of Protocol outlining the proposal and one month
later, the project received approval.
The quilt will be sent to the governor
general's office in Ottawa and then on to the Canadian high commissioner's
office in England. It is expected that the high commissioner will make
the official presentation to the Queen Mother.
Prior to her retirement and move
to Saskatchewan, Duffin taught school at Falmouth, Alonsa,
Woodside, Plumas, Amaranth and Portage Collegiate. She and her first
husband Bob Duffin farmed in the Langruth area before moving to Portage
in the late 1960s.
Celebrate 2000!
Join the Lakeview Fire Department this New Year's
Eve at the Langruth Community Hall as they ring in the New Year. They're
pulling out all the stops this year to provide you with a memorable evening
of food, entertainment and good cheer. There will be a live band, party
favours and a great hot meal.
Tickets are available from the RM office or your neighborhood firefighter.
Dinner is $15.00, the Dance is $15.00 or for a real bargain get the Dinner
and Dance package for $25.00. See you there!
Hope in a Shoebox
The Langruth United
Church Women will be packing shoe boxes again this year for "Operation
Christmas Child." This is the second year the UCW has supported this project.
Our shoeboxes
are taken to Gladstone then on to Calgary to the Samaritans' Purse (a nonprofit
Christian Relief and Evangelism organization) depot where they are shipped
to 60 countries. This year shoeboxes packed in Canada will go to warm climates
such as Central America and southeast Africa.
Anyone wishing
to help may leave small toys, hard candy, small books, school supplies,
and hygiene items with any UCW member before November 7th. Toys that require
batteries should include them and some extra ones. Items not acceptable
are war related toys, perishable items, medicines, or breakable items.
Each of our boxes
must be accompanied by $5.00 for shipping, therefore financial support
is also welcome. Through "operation Christmas Child" the UCW are sharing
the true meaning of Christmas with children around the world.
Everybody Dance Now
It's that time of the year
again - when kids get to dress up and roam the streets in search of Hallowe'en
loot! And for those adults who like to dress up and act like kids there's
the Hallowe'en Dance. So put a bag on your head or whatever and show up
at the Langruth Hall, Saturday, October 30th from 9pm to lam. Costume judging
at 10:30 pm sharp. Tickets are $8.00, no minors, one free refreshment for
dressing stranger than you usually do (costume). (Do the mash. the
monster mash . . .)
Craft Sale
Don't wait till the last minute to do
your Christmas shopping, stop by the Langruth Craft Sale on Saturday, November
13, from 10am to 2pm at the Langruth Community Hall and get a jump on the
Christmas rush. If you would like to book a table ($10.00) call Marie 445-2097
or Erna 445-2097 or 445-2059.
Speaking of Christmas . .
Mark December 3rd on your calendar as
a special evening. At 7:00 p.m. we will be having the annual Christmas
tree lighting in the lot between Puddicombe's Used Furniture and Amie Symesko's
shop. Carols, hot chocolate, and cookies are all part of the evening. Everyone
is welcome to come out and help us start the Holiday Season.
Once again we are looking for donations of baked goods. If you would like
to contribute please call Phyllis at 445-2323.
Legion Service and Banquet
The Langruth Legion will
be holding its Remembrance Day service on Nov. 11th at 11 a.m. at the Langruth
Cenotaph. All marchers are to meet at the Langruth Legion at 10 a.m.
The Langruth Legion will
also be hosting the annual Legion Banquet on Nov. 12th. Cocktails will
be served at the Legion at 5:30 p.m. The banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m.
at the Langruth Community Hall. Sergeant Helmut Neufeld will be the guest
speaker. The evening will wind up with entertainment at the Langruth Legion.
Tickets are $10.00 each and available at the Legion.
Annual Decoration Contest
This year don't wait until
it's 40 below, get out there now, untangle the Christmas lights, and string
them up in preparation for the Festive Season. If you do an outstanding
job let us know and we'll register you for this year's judging. Call Ron
at 445-2243 or 2358. Our expert panel of judges will be out roaming around
in the week of December 19-25. Make MB Hydro happy and plug them in.
Kinosota Trail Banquet
The Annual Game & Fish
Banquet will be held on the evening of Saturday, November 27th. Tickets
will be on sale soon and must be purchased prior to the banquet. Ticket
prices are as follows: Adults - $8.00, Ages 6-12 - $4.00 and preschool
- free.
Celebrate 2000!
Join the Lakeview Fire Department this
New Year's Eve at the Langruth Community Hall as they
ring in the New Year. They're pulling out all the stops this year to provide
you with a memorable evening of food, entertainment and good cheer. There
will be a live band, party favours and a great hot meal.
Tickets are available from the RM office or your neighborhood
firefighter. Dinner is $15.00, the Dance is $15.00 or for a
real bargain get the Dinner and Dance package for $25.00. See you there!
Hope in a Shoebox Update
The Langruth United Church
Women had a successful drive for Christmas presents in far away lands.
Seventeen shoeboxes filled with toys, candy, drawing supplies, school supplies
and hygiene items, etc. were sent to needy children in Central America
and Southeast Asia. Thanks to all who contributed with items or financial
support in order to make this Christmas special for children far away.
Annual Tree Lighting
On December 3rd at 7:00
p.m. we will be having the annual Christmas tree lighting in the lot between
Puddicombe's Used Furniture and Amie Symesko's shop. Carols, hot chocolate,
and cookies are all part ofthe evening. Everyone is welcome to come out
and help us start the Holiday Season.
Once again we are looking for
donations of baked goods. If you would like to contribute please call Phyllis
at 445-2323.
Christmas Decoration Contest
To register for this year's
judging call Ron at 445-2243 or 2358. Many people seem to be putting a
great deal of effort into their Christmas lights these days and we would
like to recognize their efforts. Our expert panel of judges will be out
roaming around in the evenings during the week of December 19-25.
Exciting School Project
Langruth School has been
chosen as a pilot site for a special project involving the use of computers
for instruction in the junior high. The project is called the "Interdisciplinary
Middle Years Multimedia Project" (or IMYM for short) and has provided $20,000
worth of computer equipment and teacher training for Langruth School. The
school obtained the grant money after Ms Elliot (teacher), Mr. Cannon (principal)
and Mr. Rintoul (Pine Creek School Division Technology Coordinator) made
a successful application to the provincial government.
The students
and teachers will be using the equipment to study different themes. During
the study of a theme, students use skills from all of the academic areas
(math, science, language arts, etc). The first theme they will be tackling
is called "Balance & Harmony" which will focus on ecosystems.
Party Time at the Legion
The Langruth
Legion will be hosting a Christmas party on the evening of Dec. 4th. Musical
entertainment will be provided by the Campbells from Kinosota. Come and
get into the Christmas spirit.
Sunday School Concert
Once again the
Grace Lutheran Church and the Langruth United Church join forces to provide
an evening of seasonal entertainment, fine food and fellowship. All the
Sunday School students will be performing and a potluck supper will follow.
It all begins at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 19th in the Community Hall.
Parents Please
Note: Practice is on Saturday, Dec. 18 at 2:00 p.m.
School Christmas Concert
Hard to believe
but it's that time of the year again: The School Christmas Concert! For
one evening everyone takes to the stage and gives their all for family
and friends. This year the Concert will be on December 21st at the Community
Hall. Showtime is 7:00 p.m.
By the way,
the last day of classes is Wednesday, December 22nd. Students return to
school on January 4, 2000.
Did You Know... ?
- That the first speed limit was set in 1920 (10 mph in town
and 30 mph rural)?
- That Langruth's first doctor (Abner Sproule) arrived in 1917?
- That the Arena was built in 1977?
- That the Lakeview Community Pasture opened in 1945?
Have you got more interesting dates
to add? Do you want to argue about these ones? Then send us a letter or
drop by and let us know.
Think Skate
The Langruth Skating Club will be offering
skating lessons in January of 2000. Chenoa Sheridan will once again be
the students paid instructor. Volunteer instructors will be Sig McRorie
and Karen Dick. Registration and the first skating lesson will take place
on January 6th, ice permitting. Group times have yet to be determined.
Look for more information in the next newsletter. Call Phyllis @ 445-2323
to pre-register your child or to obtain more information.
Remember! ThinkSkate!
Craft Sale a Success
The Langruth Craft Sale
was held on Nov. 13. All who attended were treated to a variety of crafts;
beautiful stained glass, lovely wood crafts, warm hand-knitted sweaters,
toques, mitts & more. Health products to relieve allergies, cold &
flu symptoms & acne to name a few, were also on hand. The sale also
included handy items such as: Rada knives, towels & dishcloths, dishes
and a wonderful selection of baking, honey, jams & jellies. For the
younger ones- beanie babies & hair clips were for sale. To send greetings
for Christmas & to wrap those special presents; there was Regal Cards
& Wrap.
A couple of crafters have already
booked tables for next year's Craft Sale and others are asking to be contacted.
There were lots of door
prizes & raffles, CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners.
Next year's Craft Sale will be
tentatively held on Dec. 2nd. Till then Merry Christmas & Happy New
Year.
Seniors and Kids Club
This item was submitted
by the Langrurh School Grade 5&6 class.
Ms D's Grade 5 & 6 Class
at Langruth School is so excited about the new Seniors and Kids Club (and
so are the seniors). 1999 has been declared Year ofthe Older Person, and
therefore we have chosen to start this club. The club seniors and their
kids include: Jesse Yungkurt: Cheryl Kleemola & April Callander. //
Paul Oswald: Alan Egilson & Marty Kelemen // Terry Soos: Carma Hackewich
& Jessica Dick // Rita Organ: Kaitlin Wild & Erika Brown //Marg
Soos: Jackie Reed & Stephanie Eiriksson N Raymond O'Connor: Kelly Egilson
& Matthew Kleemola // Florence Jackson: Jeff
Jensen & Alana Reed
We would like to thank Mrs.
Kleemola for recruiting the seniors in order to make this program possible.
The program consists of
the students going for home visits and also the seniors coming to school.
The first home visit took
place on November 15th. All the students reported having an excellent time.
Some activities included crafts, playing cards, working on a puzzle, making
Christmas decorations, raking lawns, looking at quilts, building bird houses
and getting to know each other.
We all had a good time during
our first visit and we are looking forward to our
next.
On November IOth, the school held
a Remembrance Day Service where the Grade 5 & 6 class presented a skit
entitled War. The skit was written by the students and they invited some
of the seniors to see it. Sincerely,
L.E.S. Gr. 5&6 Class
PARTICIPACTION
Attention Curlers!
Another curling season is fast approaching. In the near future the challenge
of curling on natural ice will be here. Dust off the brooms, find your
rinks & give us a call. The more rinks we have, the more fun we can
have at regular curling & bonspiels.
Families don't feel left out! This a wonderful opportunity to spend quality
time with the kids.
If you would like to be on the Curling Club Committee, even if you don't
curl, but are interested in it; call Marie @ 445-2097.
LDC November Meeting News
The Langruth Development Corporation (LDC) held a meeting on Nov. 14th.
A presentation was given by Phyllis Thordarson representing Manitoba Outdoor
Experience. It was well received.
It was moved at the meeting that the three individual committees that make
up the LDC would become more active in running their own clubs. So if you
are interested in being a committee member on either the Curling Rink,
Skating Rink or Hall Committees; contact Linda Hackywicz @ 445-2371 for
further information.
We always welcome fresh, new ideas. Remember it takes your support and
attendance to make community events successful and enjoyable.
Langruth Library Update
The new video selection has arrived
at the library . These are available until January 5th, 2000. Titles include:
"Mr. Bean", "Travel the World", and "Wildlife Tales" and many others.
A new rotation of books
will be at the library on Dec. 3rd. If you are looking for a book, a certain
author, or are just curious about what's available, come in and see what
we have to offer. We can request a book if the one you are looking for
is not in. This service is now much faster as we are able to e-mail all
requests to the branch that has the book you are looking for!
Hoping you have time to come in
and look around, Teri&Karen.