Graduation season is upon us and local families have been busy attending graduation ceremonies.
Congratulations to Ashley Keith and Deanne Walker who were among the graduates of J.C. Charyk High School in Hanna on Friday. Many family members and friends from the area attended the ceremony. Best wishes and good luck to Ashley and Deanne in all their future endeavors.
Mickey Tucker attended the graduation of her grandson Matthew Tucker in Oyen on Saturday. He was among the graduates of Oyen's South Central High School and is the son of Lee and Christine Tucker. Good luck, Matthew, in your future career choice.
The Stettler graduation is coming up next.
We extend sympathy to the family of David Nixon Sr., who passed away in Stettler on May 11. He was 91. Dave was a longtime resident of the Byemoor community before retiring to Stettler. He and his wife Betty raised a family of seven children here and were very active in the community. A large attendance of family, friends and neighbours at the funeral service held in Byemoor on Saturday attested to the high-esteem held for Dave. Our thoughts are with Betty and all the family in their time of loss.
Camping season has begun. Despite cool weather on the long weekend, many campers braved the frosty nights to go camping, something they have likely been itching to do again following the long winter break.
Ken and Eleanor Schultz hosted their annual Victoria Day weekend campout at their farm. They had many family and friends join them for the weekend.
Lloyd and Audrey Hausher of Duchess were joined by friends and family for a camping outing at their usual spot on the Tucker homestead.
Dale and Dee Green along with Gary and Dolores Pearson were among the campers at McLaren Dam.
Edwin and Nola Gutsche of Calgary spent the weekend camping at Webber's Corner and also planted a patch of potatoes at their acreage.
We extend sympathy to John and Carolin Schofer and family on the passing of Carolin's mother, Helen Steen of Rumsey. Many from our community had the privilege of knowing this fine lady. Our thoughts are with the Schofer and Steen families in their loss.
Congratulations to Raymond Mappin and Brandy Newsome on their marriage on Saturday in Stettler. Raymond is the elder son of Henry (Skip) and Anita Mappin. The couple is residing on the Mappin farm north of Byemoor. We wish the newlyweds a long and happy marriage.
A private family burial was held on Saturday at the Halkirk cemetery for Dewey Duncan. Dewey passed away March 19 in Ontario at the age of 52 years. He was raised at Endiang and was the youngest son of Donald and Irene Duncan. Dewey was laid to rest beside his father in the family plot at Halkirk. Our thoughts are with Dewey's family as they say their final good-byes.
Chuckle for the day — Seen on a bumper sticker — "Watch out for the idiot behind me."