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Our intrepid Chairperson, Walter Koop, has purchased a Time Machine which he hides underneath his desk. He is able to see into the future. The following pictues show what is going to happen. \ \ \ \
1943-1950: The Konrad/Willms/Willms/Wiebe's home which was purchased by
John Wiebe, on Parsons Road; this is where the 2011 Worship Service is
being
The group is in the museum listening to Ron Tiessen as he talks about some of the display items.
This is a picture of the group that takes part in the tour. They meet in front of the entrance to the winery. It is a beautiful summer day.
This ia picture of the above group as they gather at the table at winery beore having adelicious dinner.
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DATES TO REMEMBER
January 23/10 Super Soup Night 5:30 PM Admission by donation
February 21/10 Agriculture in Ukraine 7:30 PM Presenters: Abe Fehr & Dave Epp Admission by donation
March 13/10 Spring Banquet 6:00 PM Presenter: George Dyck representative for "Friends" Of the Mennonite Centre in the Ukraine
March 27/10 Mennonite History Evenening 7:00 PM Low German Presenter: Bill Janzen (Ottawa) Part I A Glimpse of the Whole Mennonite Story Part II The Story of Those Who Moved to Mexico Admission by donation
June 5/10 Community Sale
June 8/10 Pelee Island History Tour Admission $60.00/person includes ferry, bus, lunch
The Essex-Kent Mennonite
Historical Association
presents
Mennonite Footprints on Pelee
Island 2011
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Purpose
of the EKMHA: To promote the history of the Mennonite people living in
Essex and Kent Counties, Ontario.
EKMHA:
31 Pickwick Drive, Leamington,
Ontario N8H 5T4
Open Monday through Friday 9 am to
12 noon. Telephone (519) 322-0456
Contact: Walt Koop (519)
326-9791
Tour Guide: Ron Tiessen, Pelee
Island Museum curator.
Limited seating:
48 only
Date: Sunday, August 21, 2011
Tour cost: $65. per person
Tour includes ferry to and from
Island, bus transportation on the Island,
noon lunch at the winery,
afternoon snack, tour of cemetery and Pelee Island museum.
Sunday Worship Service:
Message:
Paul Warkentin
Vorsanger:
Bruno Penner
Congregational Hymn
Announcements
Choir
Message by Paul Warkentin
Choir
Benediction
Closing
Profit to be
divided between Pelee Island Museum and Essex-Kent Mennonite
Historical Association.
Please note: Pay
in advance to reserve your seat.
The Essex-
Kent Historical Association
Mennonite Footprints on Pelee
Island
Aug. 21, 2011
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Please meet at the Kingsville
dock ticket office at 9:30 a.m.
We need to board together - we
have one ticket for our group.
Return time:
8 pm boat.
Car
pool or get a ride to the dock;
a fee of $6 per vehicle may be charged for parking. Bring
ID, hat, sun glasses and you may want to bring a bottle of water to drink;
the bus is not air conditioned. Wear
comfortable walking shoes.
In order
to save time , please use boat washroom before docking at Pelee. We will
take the bus to the winery for
lunch, then go to our Church Service. After
the service, time permitting, we'll travel to the cemetery and Pelee
Museum.
A snack will be provided before
returning home; food can also be purchased on the boat.
Hope
everyone enjoys the trip!
The Essex Kent Mennonite History Association is planning to publish new book soon called Mennonite Memories of Pelee Island. Watch for the date. A New Cafe Is In Town! The Essex Kent Mennonite History Association invites you to join us at our new cafe on 31 Pickwick Drive for coffee and home baked pastry. We are open every morning from 9:00 am to 12:00 am Monday through Friday. The price is absolutely unbeatable: $2.00 !
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 Nov.
9, 2011, Mennonite Heritage Centre, 31 Pickwick Dr. Leamington,ON: The smaller group picture is of L-R: Paul Klassen, Walt Koop, Ernie Rempel, Bob Renwick, Mabel Renwick. Bob Renwick is holding a corn stalk from the Renwick farm, east of Wheatley, ON, which produced two cobs of corn, an exceptional yield! |
Nov.8
2011, Mennonite Heritage Centre, 31 Pickwick Dr; Leamington,