In the Community

The annual awards day for Marsden Jubilee School was held June 25 in the gymnasium. Honour roll recipients were Jaiden Graham (Grade 3); Jacob Biensch, Travis Morgan and William Sorenson (Grade 5); and Tyra McIntosh and Raymond Granger (Grade 6).

A group of ladies from Waseca travelled to Marshall Friday to attend a Communities in Bloom workshop. The event was intended to promote the organization and encourage people to become involved.

The Chapel Gallery is hosting a unique exhibition in the Window Salon during the month of July. Entangled is a collection of works by Prince Albert artist Twyla Exner.

Hafford Central School held its annual high school student awards recently. Distinction awards were presented to Grade 7 students Jessica Attrux, Austin Lavallee.

After a week of unsettled weather, Canada Day turned out very well for celebrations. Many people from the district attended all or part of the day in Maidstone. They enjoyed the parade, among other things.

The Deagnon racing family has now reached three generations. Yes, Mel Deagnon did something other than play musical instruments and sing.

John Paul II's annual awards night took place June 14t.

Borden Golf Course held their annual tournament June 24 and the Borden 4-H Light Horse Club ran the concession booth. The tournament was a two-man scramble and winning the men's championship were Vern Meister and Verne Sylvester.

I've known Jake a long time, most of his life, in fact. He's a fidgety dude, he's not especially cuddly and frankly some of his behaviours are downright off putting, but I love him anyway. Jake is a Shih Tzu.

The years pass swiftly and change is a constant. Farms that have been farmed as family farms are gradually disappearing.