Friends of D’Arcy School receive award

By Joan Janzen

The popular phrase, “It takes a village to raise a child” is very evident on the prairies, and especially applicable in small rural schools. Which is why two men were the recipients of Friends of D’Arcy School awards on Wednesday, June 19th.

Larry Benjamin (l) and Duffy Ham (r) received Friends of D’Arcy School awards, presented by Chantelle Wade on June 19. Everyone was enjoying a laugh as Duffy marked the occasion by telling a joke.

Chantelle Wade had the honour of making the presentation, and extended a friendly tribute to Duffy Ham and Larry Benjamin. Her speech went as follows:

“Our little school is very fortunate to have strong family support, and we also have people who are not parents or grandparents, and yet they still come out, give up their time and work hard to make our kids feel special. We call them Friends of D’Arcy School. These friends have nothing to gain and yet they still believe in our school.”

“You will see this year’s Friends of D’Arcy School recipients attending D’Arcy School events like Remembrance Day and track and field, and helping out at the rink for our curling days, which I imagine their spouses may remind them a time or two of the scheduling. In addition to that you will see these friends bringing their horse teams to the school for sleigh rides for various occasions; the planning and work required for this is quite note worthy.”

These two community minded individuals both live and farm near Brock, Sask. Duffy often donates the use of his Clydesdale horses, while Larry brings his miniature horses to numerous events in surrounding communities.

Congratulations on receiving this well deserved recognition.