Monthly Archives: November 2007

Stoesz, Recipient of Lifesaving Society Award

27 November 2007
Brent Stoesz, Recipient of Lifesaving Society Award

Brent Stoesz, Recipient of Lifesaving Society Award

Carman Valley Leader

A group of Manitobans including a Carman pizza business owner were honoured for their valiant attempts to save others from drowning.

At an event Tuesday night in Winnipeg at Government House, the Lifesaving Society - Manitoba branch will give the Rescue Commendation Award to four individuals.

“It’s tremendous that they’ve put themselves in some form of danger to try to save someone,” said Carl Shier, CEO of the Lifesaving Society.

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Andrew Blatz Kehler (1924-2007)

16 November 2007
Andrew B. Kehler

Andrew B. Kehler

Suddenly on November 16, 2007, at his home in Steinbach, Andrew Kehler passed away at the age of 83.  Andrew worked for Versatile Farm Industries for 15 years.

He leaves to cherish his memory three brothers and six sisters: Henry and Mathilda, Helen and Leonard Unger, Nettie and Rev Cornie Peters, Peter and Helen, Bill and Tina, Eva and Jake Schellenberg, Anne and Rev. Jac Doerksen, Tina and Bill Bergen, Frieda and Ed Neufeld, sister-in-law, Sara Isaac, as well as 44 nieces and nephews and their families.

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