Monday, July 25, 2011
My father (Don Johnston) grew up on a farm close to the now defunct village of Carnegie.
Dad and his two siblings (Stew and George) attended Powrville School and it was there that they met Helen and Don - they all grew up as friends.
During a visit home to Brandon in 2004, Dad insisted that I meet a fellow and his wife that he knew as a young boy growing up; it was Don and Helen.
It wa a memorable visit. Later over a lunch Helen had prepared, the years receded as the trio relived their youth amidst laughter and anecdotes. Powerville School, Carnegie, hired hands, and the Great Depression were all rehashed and relived.
Later, Don took us for a ride at a seemingly breakneck pace, in a Model A Ford that he'd restores himself - at age 90?
There are gone now, but they all lived full, interesting and fulfilling lives.
Warmest regards....
George Johnston
Halifax
