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... IN OUR EDUCATION<br />
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continued to be involved in teaching.<br />
In July <strong>of</strong> 1989, all four <strong>of</strong> us teachers showed up at<br />
Kane again, this time for a reunion. Joyce (Wiebe) Falk<br />
was there as well. She taught grades three and four, the<br />
first year I was at Kane. During our visit we also went to<br />
the local store, run by Peter Harder. During our time in<br />
1965-67, it had been John Wiebe. It was fun to be in the<br />
store again, and recall many memories <strong>of</strong> our visits there—<br />
to pick up the mail, visit, and sometimes buy a few groceries.<br />
I have fond memories <strong>of</strong> Kane.<br />
LARRY NEUFELD<br />
(1965-1967)<br />
by Larry Neufeld<br />
Larry and Mary Neufeld with<br />
Chris, Jason, Kendall, Jeff and Katrina.<br />
Teachers, Joyce Wiebe, Janet Bock and Erna Peters enjoying the<br />
school picnic, June, 1966.<br />
Former teachers, Erna (Peters) Dueck, Larry Neufeld, Janet<br />
Bock, Joyce (Wiebe) Falk, and Louise (Kliewer) Enns at the<br />
Kane Reunion, July, 1989.<br />
Larry and Mary Neufeld came to Kane in 1965, and<br />
stayed for two years. Both Larry and Mary taught school<br />
previously in southern Manitoba; Larry for ten years and<br />
Mary for three years. Larry took on the position <strong>of</strong> teacher<br />
- principal in Kane while Mary stayed home, as they had<br />
decided to start their family. Jeff was born during their<br />
stay in Kane.<br />
They have fond memories <strong>of</strong> their stay in Kane. Some<br />
<strong>of</strong> these memories include: Christmas concerts, ball games<br />
and in one instance getting a flat tire on Jake Born’s van<br />
which was replaced by the Brown twins in no time. Another<br />
memorable event was the field trip to Kenora when<br />
the teacher and chaperones rounded up certain students<br />
at night until they were in their correct tents. They also<br />
remember the great snowstorm in March <strong>of</strong> 1966, and catching<br />
mice in the old teacherage.<br />
When they left Kane, Larry and Mary moved to Winnipeg<br />
for one year where Larry studied at the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Winnipeg. From there they moved to Brandon where Larry<br />
continued his teaching career. Mary worked as a teacher, a<br />
teacher assistant, and other volunteer activities. They have<br />
now retired to a comfortable condo in Winnipeg by the<br />
Red River.<br />
Larry and Mary have four boys, all living in Winnipeg.<br />
Jeff and his wife Katrina are both actuaries at Great West<br />
Life. Kendall got his BA degree at University <strong>of</strong> Winnipeg<br />
and presently works as a TA for Winnipeg School Division.<br />
He also loves to work in his music studio. Jason got<br />
his degree in film studies at University <strong>of</strong> Manitoba and is<br />
presently a pr<strong>of</strong>essional actor. He works at several other<br />
jobs to supplement his income. Chris is in his final year at<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Winnipeg working on his honours degree in<br />
Sociology.