The Island of Chortitza, Russia Following article by Henry Bernhard Pauls 1904-1995, late of Leamington, Ontario, a well-known artist and writer. Chortitza was Pauls’ place of birth. Chortitza Island, on the Dnieper River, is about 12 Kilometers long and between two and three Kilometers wide. The upper part was more hilly, with high rocks and […]
Archives for November 2013
Susa Enns Story
Susa Koop Enns 1911-1993 From an account written by Susa Enns Our family moved to the Crimea, Boselachea. Here we lived in little villages and owned a farm. Dad was mayor of a little town and had many responsibilities. When the war broke out again, Dad was called upon to haul people and soldiers far […]
Festival of Thanksgiving – November 10, 2013: an invitation to join us!
The Essex Kent Mennonite Historical Society is presenting a Festival of Thanksgiving to commemorate the arrival of Post WWII immigrants to the area. An afternoon program will include singing by the Leamington Heritage choir, and some reminiscing with stories of the time. Pictures, letters, and small artifacts will be on display, and coffee and platz will be served. […]
