1997 was indeed a year to remember. After a long cold winter with lots of snow, everyone was ready for spring. Summer was pleasant, haying weather was excellent, harvest was completed and we were blessed with the best winter weather on record to end out our year.
We survived two elections provincial and federal. Princess Diana died in a terrible car crash and Ferguson Flats was referred to as ``Little Texas`` due to all the oil activity in the area. The main event of the year, however, was the 50th anniversary of the Ferguson Flats Ladies Club. On Mar. 5th the ladies gathered at the home of Olive Nelson where the very first meeting of the club was held exactly 50 years ago, on the very same date, Mar 5th 1947. Four of the original members were among the group who attended. To commemorate the occasion a collage of pictures depicting the club`s involvement in many events throughout the years was framed and put on display at the community center.
BIRTHS:
- Wyatt Robert to Melinda and Rob Heathcote Jan.4th (a grandson for Judy and John Ockerman)
- Morgan Kelly to Lori and Doug Nelson Oct.16 (a granddaughter for Mary and Niel Nelson)
- Margit to Becky and Stewart Peterson in July, (first grandchild for Bev and Ivan Peterson)
- Calvin to Marlene and Sylvain Dore in April (a grandson for Ella and Ed Hillebrand)
- Gwen Nelson had several great grandchildren:
- Lily Penny Forsyth granddaughter for Amy Ann (nee Nelson) Bullock
- Bailey Dawn Ripley granddaughter for Amy Ann (nee Nelson) Bullock
- Mykaela Tammy Belter a granddaughter for Charles and Sharon Nelson
- Dalin William Riches grandson of Charles and Sharon Nelson
WEDDINGS
- Blair Capjack and Sharon Labant May 15th
- Wendy Grekul and Dwight Yarmuch Jul 5th
- Brent Ockerman and Jean Ellert Aug 2nd
- Gayle Fakeley and Albin Leaf Aug 21st (Olive`s granddaughter)
DEATHS:
- Shirley Ockerman March 21st
- Fred Lorenson July 26th
- Walter Hillebrand Dec. 28th
- Bruce Young Nov.15th (former resident)
- Allan Sanregret
- Ruby Antonio
GRADUATE:
- High School: Christa Hammond, Michelle Hillebrand, Leslie Hillebrand, Vania Sanregret, Amanda Sanregret
- Law Degree from Osgoode Law School, Toronto Margaret Bayduza
BIRTHDAYS:
- Pearl Zapesocki 80 years
- Edna Darling 90 years
- Arthur Gallagher 87 years
- Harvey Dunham 80 years
- Bob Smith 75 years
- Leatha Ockerman 75 years
ANNIVERSARY:
Connie and Charlie Thomson 25th wedding anniversary
EVENTS:
Cribbage Tournament 1st Mary Nelson 2nd Charlie Thomson
Whist Winner - Judy Ockerman
Koch began operating their plant (battery) and oil activity is continuing to be a dominate industry in this area.
