Lögberg-Heimskringla - 22.07.1994, Blaðsíða 2

2 • Lögberg-Heimskringla • Föstudagur 22. júlí 1994
Congratulations to a very "special lady”
illa was born at Vedi-
viodlum, on the farm in the
Minerva district, in the days
when this could indeed be called
New Iceland. She was brought up
with the Icelandic language and cus-
toms.
Dilla attended Minerva
Elementary School and went on to
Gimli High School. She found work
at Lakeside, and other Gimli busi-
nesses, later enrolling and graduating
from Misericordia School of
Nursing, working in various hospitals
across Canada and a time in
Bermuda.
Dilla was active in all areas of
nursing. She served on the executive
of the Nurses Association for many
years. Always ready to venture out
and try something new, she travelled
to many places, made countless
friends with whom she still has close
contacts, always the friend to rely on.
Well organized and articulate,
Dilla has all important events in his-
tory, and events of her family in
records and albums.
On retirement from nursing, Dilla
would pursue her next career in poli-
tics. She became councillor for the
town of Gimli, and has served as
Deputy Mayor.
Even though she has not married
and has no family of her own, she is
indeed the “matriarch” of the
Narfason family, organizing and host-
ing family gatherings in her home.
Dilla never forgets a family birthday
from the oldest to the youngest.
Dilla is very considerate and kind,
ready to help those in need, her
home is always open to relatives and
friends.
Dilla is indeed a very “special
lady”. The family congratulates her
on being chosen Fjallkona for the
1994 Icelandic Festival.
Árnadaróskir í tilefni
íslendingadagsins
On behalf of the government and
people of our province, we are
pleased to extend warm greetings
to the members of Manitoba’s
lcelandic community in preparing
to observe a grand tradition -
íslendingadagurinn, the 105th
Annual lcelandic Festival of
Manitoba.

Gary Filmon
Premier
Manitobans of lcelandic descent
have much to celebrate. This past
spring marked the 50th anniver-
sary of lceland’s Independence,
an important milestone in the
development of a proud,
successful nation.

Harold Gilleshammer
Minisler of Culture, Heritage
and Citizenship
Minister Responsible for
Multiculturalism
Here in Manitoba, lcelandic
heritage and traditions have
enriched our cultural diversity for over a centuiy. Today,
through their achievements and vast contributions to their communities,
Manitobans of lcelandic origin continue to enhance our quality of life in so
many ways.
We are honored to pay tribute to the people of lce[and and all Manitobans of
lcelandic descent during the 105th celebration of íslendingadagurinn.
Árnaðaróskir / tilefni íslendingadagsins!
Manitoba <Q%
JHaith t)<f Jöotiotu'
Amber Narfason
Amber is the
daughter of Cliff-
ord and Shelley
Narfason and the grand-
daughter of Oli and the
late Gudny Narfason,
and Anne and the late
Arni Anderson of
Arborg.
Signy Arnason
igny is the daugh-
ter of Cameron
and Janice Arna-
son and the grand-
daughter of Oli and the
late Gudny Narfason,
and Balwin and the late
Gudrun Arnason of
Gimli.
cSiqntj and cAmhev
Signy and Amber are fourteen year old stu-
dents at Gimli High School. They have
continued the Icelandic heritage singing in
a group known as the Valkyries.
The Valkyries have performed for both
provincial and national conferences where they
often share their Icelandic folksongs.
Signy and Amber are also the winners of
many awards in the Evergreen Festival of the
Arts and have performed in the Provincial
Highlights Concert for the Associated Festival
of the Arts.
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