June 3, 2013

Author Rudy Wiebe in Leamington, May 11, 2013: Follow-Up

On May 11, 2013, Author Rudy Wiebe came to UMEI Christian High School in Leamington. We hope he and his wife enjoyed their time with us, as those who met them and heard Rudy speak certainly did!

Walter Koop welcomed approximately 100 guests who came to hear Rudy Wiebe Speak

Pastor David Dyck introduced Rudy Wiebe as an author, but also as a long time friend, a volunteer, an active church member, and an entertaining story teller to his children around a New Year's campfire some years ago! — Pastor David Dyck introduced Rudy Wiebe as an author, but also as a long time friend, a volunteer, an active church member, and an entertaining story teller to his children around a New Year’s campfire some years ago!

By reading passages from his books, and telling stories of how he has used words and languages to help develop his writing, Rudy Wiebe allowed guests to enjoy and appreciate his unique ability to guide his readers through his creative works.

Victor Winter, after an engaging talk from Mr. Wiebe, thanked the author for sharing his thoughts on words and his use of them over his career of writing. — Victor Winter, after an engaging talk from Mr. Wiebe, thanked the author for sharing his thoughts on words and his use of them over his career in writing.

Guests line up to greet Mr. and have a chance to get their books signed. After, coffee and delicious platz was served for a time of visiting together. — Guests line up to greet Mr. Wiebe and have a chance to get their books signed. After, coffee and delicious platz was served for a time of visiting together.

Cathy Schartner asked Mr. Wiebe to sign his book, Hidden Buffalo. As one of the Librarians at LUMC, she plans to add this book to the children's section of the church library. — Cathy Schartner asked Mr. Wiebe to sign his book, Hidden Buffalo. As one of the Librarians at LUMC, she plans to add this book to the children’s section of the church library.

Signing another book

During their stay in Leamington, Rudy and his wife Tena were able to visit and tour in the area.

Visiting around the table with new friends goes well with strawberries and ice cream!

Visiting at the Heritage Centre

Taking a tour of Enns Plant Farm in Leamington