In the Community

Grad season has come and gone, the kids are out of school. Spring flowers have bloomed and fruit trees are fruiting, summer is really here. Tornados and flooding have been the topic of conversation amongst most these days, but life does go on.

The village of Denholm celebrated 100 years, 1912-2012. Registration was June 29. Coffee and dainties as well as a cash bar were available. The next day started off with a continental breakfast, followed by a parade.

John Paul II's annual graduation ceremonies took place June 28. The day started with a meaningful mass organized by John Paul II's chaplain, Andrea Sparrow. That afternoon, the awards ceremony took place.

Excited children wove their way single-file through hallways stacked with desks to the Ratushniak Elementary School gymnasium at the end of the day on the last day of classes.

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.