more reunion pics...

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Ya Hoo!!

The Reunion Committee would like to "Thank" everyone who came to enjoy & help out with the Reunion...it was Greatly Appreciated!! Everything came together, the meals were fabulous, the kids loved the craft table & games, we had lots of participants in the bean-bag tournament and the dance was out-of-this-World!! We danced and ate until the wee hours of the morning, absolutely wonderful.

The "Garden Bench" was won by Niaomi and Andy Romanow, the beach umbrella went to Deb Lewko and Logan Kotylak won the bands (Prairie Crocus) CD...Congratulations & Thank-you to all that bought tickets.

We had a "Full-House" in Church, over 105 people came to enjoy mass and the blessing of the graves. A big "Thank-You" to Fr. Lazorko, who came all the way from Moose Jaw to lead us in prayer.

We hope that everyone who came got a chance to reminisce and enjoy the weekend.

Alot of people commented that this was the best Reunion yet...Thank-You!!

I will be posting photos of the Reunion, as I collect them. Enjoy!!

We are Moving...

Due to lack of response and low registration numbers the reunion committee took a vote.

Majority voted to move the reunion to the Ukrainian farm hall, across from the Holy Ghost Church.

There will no longer be activities at the Kemoca Park or the School Gym.

You are welcome to keep your campsite at Kemoca Park and drive out to the hall or set up camp on the UK hall grounds.

We apologize for any inconveniences, we just couldn't cover our expenses with the low number of registered people.

The 4th Meeting

The 4th meeting was held at Glen & Brenda Klein's on May 11th @ 7:00pm. The following people were present: Ed & Darlene Romanow, Brenda & Glen Klein, Bertha & Rick Romanow, Kelly & Stacey Romanow, Tom & Lil Romanow, Steven Romanow, Joe & Angeline Lawryk, Pat Romanow, Joyce Legasse, Dave Romanow, Paul Romanow, Pat & Wilfred Mouly, Clayton & Natasha, Ciera & Cyson Romanow & Cathy Romanow.

The meeting opened with a prayer lead by Pat Romanow.
We also had two special couples celebrating anniversaries; Ed & Darlene Romanow who were celebrating their 43rd anniversary & Brenda & Glen who were celebrating their 27th anniversary. Congratulations!

Pat Mouly reported, she sent a letter to the R.M. for the permet for the park. Wilfred checked into the pumps for the beer kegs. Pat suggested on buying two of the pumps. Ed will buy one of the pumps and the committee willbuy the other one. Joe Lawryk is still checking on getting some beer from a liquor rep. Pat, Bertha & Darlene will plan the Saturday night program.

Brenda, Clayton & Natasha are planning activities for Saturday & Sunday afternoon. They will have more to report at the next meeting.

Kelly & Stacey will have a bench built, which tickets will be sold on, for a fundraiser. Prices for these tickets will be 3 for $2.00.

Darlene will get all the food for Sunday for the Carin site BBQ.
K of C will serve supper on Saturday night. Cabbage rolls still have to be made for Saturday supper.

Tom is organizing his committee for the BBQ & bar on Sunday. The bartenders are looked after for Saturday night, but we need volunteers for Saturday afternoon to work the bar.

Steven & Joyce will have a list ready of which families will work the front gate on Saturday. Each family will work for a couple of hours, welcoming the families and handing out name tags.

Anyone wishing to bring their family pictures from past reunions are welcome to do so. A table will be set up in the gym to display these pictures.

No time has been set yet for the Sunday Mass.

Pat Romanow suggested on asking Father John Mock and Father Hengen for supper on Saturday. Committeee all agreed on this.

Stacey reported that there is $1,268.20 in the bank as of April 25th. 22 replies have been sent in so far for the reunion.

The Reunion is starting to fall into place. We would like all the families to talk to each realative who will be attending to send in their registrations and money. We are looking forward to another successful reunion.

Next meeting will be held on July 1st at the Carin site @ 1:00pm.

Brenda served a fantastic lunch!!
~Thanks to Brenda & Glen~

3rd Romanow Reunion Meeting

The 3rd Romanow Reunion Meeting was held at Ed & Darlene Romanow's on Sunday March 18, at 1:00pm.

The following people were present: Ed & Darlene Romanow; Bertha & Rick Romanow; Stacey, Kelly, Morgan & Kara Romanow; Tom & Lil Romanow; Steven Romanow; Joe & Angeline Lawryk; Joyce Legasse; Pat Romanow; Glen & Brenda Klein; Janet Kaczmarski; Clayton, Ciera & Cyson Romanow; Wilfred & Pat Mouly.

The meeting opened with a prayer lead by Pat Romanow.
~Joyce handed out a copy of the minutes from the last meeting.
~Stacey reported there is $320.95 currently in the bank. Started out with $160.64, income of $470.00 & expenses of $310.65 (expenses-down payment on park tent, Darlene-perogie supplies & invitation printing to date)

~Pat booked the band for Saturday night. "Prairie Crocus" from Manitoba. Price for band $1800.

~Ed Romanow will take look for bartenders for Saturday night.
~On Sunday, each family will be assigned to work a couple of hours at the bar in the tent.
~A discussion was held on what kind of program will be set up for Saturday at the gym.
~Bertha, Darlene & Pat Romanow will look after the presentations on Saturday night.
~Pat stated a 100th Anniversary plaque will be presented to the Mike Romanow Family Farm on Saturday night.
~Brenda Klein & Clayton Romanow will set up activities for Saturday afternoon.

~Tom will be in charge of the BBQ's & tables for the Cairn site on Sunday.
~Hamburgers & hotdogs will be served for lunch on Sunday at the Cairn site.
~Tom & Pat will look after the washrooms for the site.

~3000 cups will be purchased from Andy & Sylvia Klapak for $20 for the reunion.
~Joe Lawryk met with a liquor rep, Molsons will supply between 12-15 doz beer for our reunion along with some glasses.
~Pat Mouly reported that we will need 3 liquor permits for the weekend. Pat also inquired about getting beer kegs. Montartre bar can provide the kegs. Cory will also deliver the kegs to the park for us. Wilfred will check on the price of pumps for the kegs. Darlene will check with John Panio about renting his pumps.

~Stacey will print out more invitations for the reunion (200 already printed)
~Kelly & Stacey will donate a steel bench for a fundraiser. Tickets will be sold, the bench will be on display at the park & gym.

~If by chance it rains on that weekend, the gym will be used for all the activities.

Next meeting will be held at Glen & Brenda Klein's, in Regina, on Friday May 11 at 7:00 pm.

Pat closed the meeting with a prayer.

Darlene served refreshments & a delicious lunch...as always,
"Thank-You Ed & Darlene"

Sec. Joyce Legasse

Reunion Invitations...

The reunion invitations are out & ready to go...
if you haven't received yours, call your family contact:

Bertha Romanow - 424-2708
Joe Gilewicz - 424-2822
Harry Hrycak - 761-1334
Edward Romanow - 424-2710
Angeline Lawryk - 543-7623
Pat Romanow - 789-7998
John Jurzyniec - 424-2289
Myron Romanow - 352-8425
Rosie Lintott - 949-3779

In order to complete the plans for this reunion, your prompt response would be greatly appreciated!!

**There is a copy of the invitation at the bottom of this site**

2nd Romanow Family Reunion Meeting

The 2nd Romanow reunion meeting was held at Bertha Romanow's on Sunday, February 4th @ 1:00 pm. The following people were present: Ed & Darlene Romanow, Dolores Klapak, Bertha & Rick Romanow, Stacey, Kelly, Morgan & Kara Romanow, Tom Romanow, Steven Romanow, Joe & Angeline Lawryk, Pat Romanow and Joyce Legasse.

The meeting opened with a prayer lead by Pat Romanow. Joyce Legasse read the minutes from the last meeting.

Pat talked to Fr. Len and he will not be attending the reunion or saying the mass for that Sunday. Pat also inquired about whether we can get Ukrainian Dancers for Saturday. He found out a lot of these groups take the Summer off. Joyce also inquired about dancers, and they also take the summer off.

Darlene Romanow will try to find out more information on some Ukrainian Dancers from Wishart.

Pat will contact Calvin Fehr about taking pictures.

Pat thanked Ed & Bertha Romanow for all that they have done over the past years for the reunion.

Stacey read the financial report; there is $160.64 in the bank.

The entertainment committee will get together & bring their suggestions at the next meeting for Saturday/Sunday afternoon & evening activities. Pat, Natasha & Clayton Romanow are checking outsome bands for Saturday night. Joe Lawryk will also check with Roger Langelier about his band. A motion was made by Stacey Romanow to spend around $1800.00 for a band for the reunion, it was carried.

A discussion was held about the bar prices. It was the consensus that between $2.50 & $3.00 will be charged for drinks. Joe Lawryk will check with a beer rep. Bertha will contact Pat Mouly and get her to inquire about kegs of beer for the reunion from the Montmartre bar.

Darlene stated this is what will be served on Saturday & Sunday for meals:

Saturday: coffee will be served in the morning.

• Lunch: perogies, sausage, salad & desert.
• Supper: 5:30 pm, roast beef, cabbage rolls, mashed potatoes, gravy, 2 salads, buns, pickles and desert.

Sunday: coffee will be served in the morning.

• 10:00 am Mass @ The Holy Ghost
• Picnic @ the Cairn sight (food supplied), family pictures & program
• Sunday afternoon bar & tent will be open for socializing.

Stacey will finish the registration form. It was decided June 1/07 will be the reply date on the form.

Bertha will sew the Ukrainian flag for the Cairn sight.

Pat closed the meeting with a prayer.

The next meeting will be at Ed & Darlene Romanow's on Sunday, March 18th @ 1:00pm.

Bertha served refreshments & a delicious lunch!! (Fresh home-made bread!!)

~Sec. Joyce Legasse

Our History ~ Andrew & Anastasia

Andrew Romanow was born in 1861, he was the son of Stefan Romanow & Mary Demus. He married Anastasia Bula, in 1881. Anastasia was born January 11, 1862, daughter of John Bula & Katherine Harasym. Andrew & Anastasia had 4 children before immigrating to Canada; Danko, Mary, Frank & Annie.

While in the Ukraine, Andrew served in the Austrian Army, but little is known where he served & how long. He also farmed but his farm only consisted of 6 or 7 acres of land. With the promise of free land and Religious freedom in Canada, Andrew & his family sold their farm & started their move to a country they know little about. Arriving in Halifax via Hanburg, Germany in the summer of 1897, they started their tract across a vast landscape to a region of Canada similar to their homeland. On November 21, 1897, they arrived on the prairies & stayed in Neudorf, N.W.T. with the Muzolowski family, until the spring of 1898.

Andrew & family built their first house in June of 1899. The log, mud and concrete house was a mere 14 x 24, but it would be their home for some time. By 1903, his family consisting of 10, lived in this home. On January 19, 1901, Andrew applied for & obtained his homestead. That same year, 1901, 20 acres of land were broken. In the year 1903, Andrew had 50 acres seeded into crop, 7 horses, 8 head of cattle & 14 pigs. In 1904, 2 sod stables, 16 x 24 were built along with a granary.

In 1908, Andrew Romanow helped organize & build the first Roman Catholic Church in Candiac. The "Ukraine's" longed for their own church & decided to establish a "Ukrainian Catholic Church". Three trustees were elected to undertake the organization; Andrew Romanow, Fred Gilewicz & Waysl Stopanski. The Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, was built in 1913. It still serves the Ukrainian people to this day.

Andrew served as a trustee of the Fallowmead School, built in 1906. The Ukrainian language weekly, "Svoboda" published in New Jersey, carried a letter written by Andrew Romanow, telling about the free homesteads in this area. Mr Theodore Frycz moved here with his wife & 3 children. Daniel his son, carried on the farm, followed by his son, John.

Andrew was a progressive farmer, he bought the first steamer & threshing machine in the district & harvested his own & neighbours crops. He received his Steam Engineering papers in 1918. At that time, the steamer was a 25hp George White.

While sick, Andrew, in his Last Will & Testament, made provisions for his family. Anastasia was to receive $50 a year until she died, along with a cow, which her boys were to provide feed for. Andrew died March 08, 1920, this was written about him; Considering the few advantages that he received, in the way of education, he did well in learning the language of his adopted country & fulfilling his duties as a father, neighbour & citizen. He successfully over came the difficulties which beset the path of the pioneer without capitol & raised a large family.

Anastasia Romanow was a very small & frail woman, hardly the pioneering type of person. Her quiet, loving nature made her a favorite with all the grandchildren. She was especially fond of Walter & Tom. Anastasia was also a very religious person, she devoted much of her time to the Church & family. She dedicated the Cross, situated West of the Holy Ghost Church & South of the Mike Romanow Family Farm, to her son Danko. This was to recognize him a first son...

Anastasia passed away February 13, 1935. At that time, she was living with her son Frank & his wife Mary. She was honored with this obituary; Hard work, thrift & good management were the remarkable qualities of this happy couple. They prospered & rapidly increased their land holdings with the result that their 4 sons are comfortable settled on the original Homestead & adjoining lands. Mrs. Romanow lived to forget the first years on the Homestead, and see the nine original families at the colony grow into a almost solid colony of 40 families, all bearing enviable reputations for thrift, honesty and hard work.

Both Andrew & Anastasia are buried in the Holy Ghost Cemetery.

~May their memories be eternal.

The First 2007 Romanow Reunion Meeting

The first Romanow Reunion meeting was held at Ed & Darlene Romanow's on Sunday Jan 14 @ 1pm. The following people were present; Ed & Darlene Romanow, Andrea Romanow, Pat Romanow, Joyce Legasse, Steven Romanow, Joe & Angeline Lawryk, Clayton & Natasha Romanow & family, Stacey, Morgan & Kara Romanow, Pat Mouly, Delores Klapak, Rick & Bertha Romanow. The date for the reunion will be Saturday, Aug 4 and Sunday, Aug 5. The park & gym have been booked and confirmed, the park requires a $150 deposit for the tent.
Pat Romanow drew up an agenda for the meeting and opened the meeting with a prayer for a successful reunion. Bertha gave a report on the minutes of the last meeting for 2002. Ed gave his financial report, $160.64 in the bank. Pat Mouly also gave her report on the bar, plans are in place to have the beer gardens open Saturday afternoon.
Pat Romanow will keep his CEO position, but Ed & Bertha gave up their positions. Joyce Legasse volunteered to take over Bertha's position as secretary, and will take over at the next meeting. Stacey Romanow volunteered to take over Ed's position as Treasurer. Good Luck to you both! Everyone agreed on the volunteered positions.
An informative meeting followed: Joyce will look after the greeters. Invitations will be done by Stacey, similar to our last reunion with replies inserted separately.
A discussion was held and it was decided to raise the price as follows; Adults $30/ea. Students $20/ea., Kids 7-10 remain at $5/ea., preschoolers free.
Pat Mouly will look after the Bar Service. $2.50 a drink was suggested. Joe Lawryk will contact a liquor rep. Darlene has the dispensers. It was decided, we will purchase the liquor from John Sydorko and the beer from the hotel.
Clayton, Andy Romanow, Jennifer Mouly & Brenda Klein will do the entertainment for the weekend. It was suggested to have a ball & bean bag tournament, also a "chicken shit" Bingo!
Ed & Darlene will look after the Food Service.
Calvin, Clayton, Pat Romanow & Joe Lawryk will look into a band for our cabaret. Joyce will check out the UK dancers from Regina as part of our Sat. night program.
Family Reunion pictures were discussed and Pat Romanow will check with Calvin Fehr.
Stacey Romanow will check into a Web-site for our reunion. (and here we are)
Tom Romanow will look after the park maintenance. Ricky will bring a tank of drinking water to the park for the weekend.
Name tags were discussed, and each family will have their colors as per invitation. Family posters were also suggested.
Loree Romanow will be approached to do the pinata for the kids.
Todd & Terry Romanow were suggested for M.C.'s for the weekend.
It was also suggested to have a program drawn up at the registration.
Pat Romanow suggested we get coffee pots from the UK hall and serve coffee on Sunday morning. Pat will also check with Fr. Len Romanow in regards to mass Sunday morning.
"We are looking for suggestions & VOLUNTEERS, to make this reunion a success!" The next meeting will be at Bertha Romanow's on Sunday, Feb. 4 at 1pm.
Ed & Darlene served refreshments and a lovely lunch!
~Sec. Bertha Romanow