Mervin Clark, who is currently residing in Cochrane, AB with his daughter, Tammy and her family, spent a few days staying with Lanny Topliss while visiting with everyone back home in Dubuc. He also stayed a couple days in Grayson visiting with his sister, Yvonne (Clark) Schlechter and her sons, Randy and Ken, and renewing acquaintances there.
Congratulations and best wishes from community friends and neighbours go out to Alan and Betty Willway who celebrated sixty years of marriage with a supper, dance and social evening on Sat., July 9 at the Memorial Hall.
Congratulations to Louise (Nielsen) Hershmiller of Waldron who celebrated her 65th birthday and then flew off to England. Louise and Bob Hershmiller are making their first overseas visit to attend the wedding of a daughter of their English neighbours, Richard and Jane Crewe, as well as sightsee and experience the countryside. By the time this hits the press, I'm sure they will be back with stories and lots of pictures for us.
Christa (Nagy) Laclaire and her daughters, Madison & Sharanne, of Hanna, AB visited her grandma, Mary Nagy from July 7-10.
Alexis Wenzel of Medicine Hat, AB is presently visiting with her dad, Reid Hedstrom for summer holidays. She is spending lots of time with newly retired Grandpa John Hedstrom while Dad is at work. Congratulations, John, on your retirement from the RM of Fertile Belt where you've done a great job keeping the roadways maintained. Joanne (Hedstrom) Wallace from Barrhead, AB is presently visiting with her Dad, John and Gayla Hedstrom, as well as her brother, Reid and Alexis.
David Wilson of Saskatoon spent a few days with his Mom, Gayla and John Hedstrom while visiting with Grandparents, Pearl and Gordon Nelson of Esterhazy and other friends and relatives.
Congratulations to Carolyn (Moore) Thauberger from Vancouver who graduated again May 26, 2011, this time with a Doctor of Philosophy in Language and Literacy Education from the University of British Columbia.
Harvey & Marian Arnott from Swan Hills visited with sister, Diane & Marvin Horachek and also with their father, Vic Arnott, of Esterhazy recently.
A shower for Mom-to-be, Amanda Chopping, was held on Sunday afternoon in the Hut. Family and friends attending enjoyed a couple games before Amanda opened the gifts and they were passed around for all to admire. A lovely lunch was served before everyone headed home.
Also on Sunday afternoon, a service was held at the Dubuc Memorial Hall to celebrate the life of John Freed who passed away in March at the age of 105 years. John was born in the Freedhome district south of Dubuc and lived in the community all his life until, at age 104, when he was no longer able to live alone, he moved to Swan River to be closer to family. John's children, Maurie (Ted) Ayllon of Atlanta, Georgia; Paul (Kathy) Freed of Swan River, MB and Raymond Freed of Victoria were able to attend. They shared many of their memories with everyone while leading the congregation in song and prayer. Maurie's daughter, Paola, John's oldest grandchild, reminisced about experiences with Grandpa on behalf of all the grandchildren. Sympathy is extended to all of John's family and many friends.
Daphne Meunier and her mom, Iris Groseth, of Estevan stayed with Rodney Groseth and June Haas this past weekend. They all visited with Daphne's children, Joanne Wallace, Reid Hedstrom and granddaughter, Alexis and met up with many friends while in town to attend the Willway 60th anniversary celebration and the John Freed Memorial.
Sandra Forsberg of Saskatoon stayed for a week with her Mom, Mary Forsberg. They attended the Willway 60th anniversary and the Freed Memorial while she was home.
