I inadvertently missed Becky's name when I was expressing condolences to Werner and Jeffrey on the passing of Werner's mother, Hilda.
Congratulations to Joey Lynn Petterson and Brent Struble, who were married at the Red Barn on Aug. 21.
Several family members and friends attended the ceremony and a small intimate group shared the meal. It was especially poignant as the Red Barn came from the Art Struble farm.
Congratulations also to Chelsey Happner (school teacher) and Taylor Volke (conservation officer) who were married Aug. 22 in Nipawin.
Happy birthday to Kay Dorrance who recently celebrated her 85th birthday Aug. 26. She celebrated with several family members. Sandra Dorrance, who teaches school at Lloydminster spent several weeks visiting with Kay and Rhonda during the summer.
Sympathy to the family of Mary MacPherson-Pleckham of Moose Mountain Lodge. She passed away on Aug. 16 at the age of 89 years. A private service will be held. There will be a meet and greet at the Wawota Village Inn on Aug. 29. Family members are Greg, Delwyn and Darlene, and Sharon, Joan and Kay and their families.
On Aug. 8, some of the family of Norma Lamontagne came to visit but little did she know they had organized a surprise birthday party for her. (Aug. 24). Those attending were Michele and Mike Taillon, Sam and Jake from Calgary, Mike's mother Barb Baxter of Thunder Bay, Ont., Rennee Lamontagne and son Emett David of Canmore, Alta., and Mac Lamontagne and friend, Brenna of Saskatoon and Paul and Lisa of Wawota and Lisa's son Michael and her daughter, Taylor.
Happy anniversary to Ross and Joanne Corkish, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 22. The celebration was held at the hall at Sunset Beach at Round Lake. Family and lake friends attending were Troy Corkish and friend and Heather and Dave Yanko, Rowan and Nolton of Regina.
Sympathy to the family and friends of Melvin McDougall who passed away on Aug. 7 in Moosomin. He was 89 years old. He and his wife Jean and family were former Vandura/Langbank residents.
Visiting with Ross and Donna Petterson and attending the Petterson-Struble wedding were Maureen Augustine and Heather Petterson from Cranbrook, B.C., and Sheila and Jason Martin, Keely and Emily of Drumheller, Alta.
Will Lamoureaux enjoyed spending several days in Regina with his cousins, Kate and Sarah Heffernan.
Happy birthday to Annie Easton who celebrated her 95th birthday last weekend at the Eden Care Home in Weyburn. Family members attending were sons Wade, Phillip and Tracy, Brian and Susan and daughters Carol Schira and Helen and Curtis Stepp.
Best wishes to Clifford Wilson who has moved to the Villa in Maryfield. Jason and Ransel Barnachea, Sanyo, Sanneyah and Sandrea will be making Clifford's house on Lonsdale St. their new home.
Adam and Tina Czarnata, Jessica and Ayden, who have lived on Main Street since 2014, have moved to Estevan. Adam has worked in Estevan for the past three years and told me he won't miss that 5 a.m. drive every morning. We wish them all the best in their new home.
Joe Brisbois celebrated his 80th birthday (Sept. 2) last Saturday. Several family members gathered at the Brisbois home for a supper and social evening.
