Gather round - 3
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In this photo the tourists stand around a sign for "The Post Road," art on the sign by Altona artist Olga Krahn.
(Post Road Memorial Trail Tour marking 125th anniversary of Mennonites arriving at Fort Dufferin in 1875)
Paetkau, Peter, 1940-2011
Gathered here today
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In this photo many cars are parked in a lot for Sperling Mennonite's 50th anniversary celebrations.
Paetkau, Peter, 1940-2011
Gazing up
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In this photo a young boy looks up at the CMU torch, placed on the property of Canadian Mennonite University for its opening year.
Paetkau, Peter, 1940-2011
Gerald is here
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In this photo Gerald Gerbrandt addresses the congregation, introducing the guest speaker.
Paetkau, Peter, 1940-2011
Getting Involved
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In this photo choir director Mark Bartel leads the congregation in song.
Paetkau, Peter, 1940-2011
Girl's residence
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In this photo the entrance to the girl's residence of Mennonite Collegiate Institute is shown, as well as the bulk of the building.
Paetkau, Peter, 1940-2011
Glen Murray's Turn
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In this photo Mayor Glen Murray takes a turn speaking at CMU's opening ceremony.
Paetkau, Peter, 1940-2011
Government Sign
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In this photo the official Fort Dufferin sign is shown, describing in brief the history of the area. It is crafted in wood with a small roof, and behind it sit several scattered trees.
(Post Road Memorial Trail Tour marking 125th anniversary of Mennonites arriving at Fort Dufferin in 1875)
Paetkau, Peter, 1940-2011
Ground Breaking
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In this photo the first ceremonial shovel is dug into the ground at the site of the new Gospel Light MB church in Carman, Manitoba. Building chairman Ron Peters makes the first dig.
Paetkau, Peter, 1940-2011
Guest singer
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In this photo Debbie Wiebe sings a solo at Rosaisle Pentecostal church. She is visiting from Calvary Temple in Winnipeg.
Paetkau, Peter, 1940-2011
Guest speaker
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In this photo Rev J. M. Schmidt speaks at the 25th wedding anniversary of Peter and Margaret Enns.
Paetkau, Peter, 1940-2011
Harry Schellenberg takes the stage
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In this photo Harry Schellenberg (MLA of Rossmere, MB) speaks at the podium of Canadian Mennonite University's opening ceremonies.
Paetkau, Peter, 1940-2011
He speaks
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In this photo the minister of Gospel Light MB speaks to the congregation while the choir sits and listens behind.
Paetkau, Peter, 1940-2011
Head table
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In this photo several guests of honour sit down at the opening banquet of the new church building of Gospel Light MB. Left to right: Ron Peters, Rudy Boschman, Reverend and Mrs Doerksen, and Mayor Fletcher (Carman, MB).
Paetkau, Peter, 1940-2011
Henriette Sings
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In this photo Henriette Schellenberg sings at Canadian Mennonite University's opening ceremonies.
Paetkau, Peter, 1940-2011