Waseca Quilting Ladies began the season's quilting Sept. 6. It was decided to meet on Fridays this year because that day was more suitable for the small group. We will be meeting on the first and third Fridays of the month. Anyone interested is invited to join us at the community centre. Some of our quilters are very proficient and are willing to help others in the group. As a beginner quilter they have given me extensive help.
Arlee Lumgair will be attending the KYCA Rodeo finals to be held in North Battleford this coming weekend, beginning Sept. 13. Her grandson Arlan Lumgair of Meadow Lake is an ardent rodeo rider. This will be the last rodeo of the season.
Congratulations to Taylor Doepker and Dean Ogg who were married in an outdoor ceremony in the garden of Taylor's grandmother Evelyn Janus Saturday afternoon, Sept. 7. Although it was a cloudy day, the weather was beautiful. Supper and an evening of dancing followed at Maidstone Legion Hall. Taylor and Dean are making their home in Marshall.
The previous week, Sept. 1, Taylor was honoured with a bridal shower. Friends and relatives gathered at the Maidstone Seniors' Centre for this event. She thanked everyone present for the many useful gifts.
Sept. 8 relatives and friends again gathered at the home of Evelyn Janus to join Taylor and Dean as they opened their wedding gifts.
Visiting with Jim Karpluk in Waseca presently are his sisters, Anne Smith of Vancouver, B.C., Helen Specht of Delta, B.C. and his brother, Wally Karpluk of Rocky Mountain House, Alta. Anne and Helen had a leisurely drive from British Columbia, visiting friends along the way. They picked Wally up on their way. This is an annual visit for the Karpluk family. While here they also visit many friends. Sept. 6, Lynn and Bob Douglas of Saskatoon visited with them.
Did you know the Canadian dollar was worth an average of 96.1 cents US in the 1970s? It had a rough ride up and down. In the spring of 1974 it was worth $1.04 US and hit the dust at $83.2 cents US in 1979. In late 1984 it stood at 75.66 cents US and at year end 1985, it was worth 71.52 cents US. By January 1986 the Canadian dollar dropped to an all time low of 70.87 cents US. Today and for some time, the Canadian dollar has been more stable.
