ALMAGUIN NEWS, Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - Page 15

DID YOU KNOW 85% OF ALL AVAILABLEJOBS ARE NOT ADVERTISED IN NEWSPAPERS OR ONLINE ...

FREE NETWORKING EVENT!!!ONE DAY ONLY!!!

JANUARY 31, 2008Starting at 9 a.m. sharp to noon

COME AND EXPLORE THE HIDDEN JOB MARKET AND NETWORK WITH OTHERS TO FIND EMPLOYMENT

Please call 382-6100 to register, or drop in to theEmployment Resource Centre,

205 Ontario Street, Burk’s Falls

This Employment Ontario project is fundedin part by the Government of Canada

THE ANGLICAN PARISH OFTHE GOOD SHEPHERD

2190 Hwy 592, Emsdale(2 doors south of Hwy 518

on Hwy 592)636-7038

Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School

11:00 a.m.Incumbent: Patrick McManus

Hon. Assoc. The Ven. Dr. Eric PatersonAll Are Welcome

CHETWYND COMMUNITYCHURCH

“Non-Denominational”Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Celebration & Worship ServiceTuesday 7:00 p.m.

Prayer & Bible Study1193 Chetwynd RoadEVERYONE WELCOME

EVANGELICAL LUTHERANCHURCH

Magnetawan, St. Paul’s“Led by Jesus Christ to proclaim

God’s Word and Love.”Sundays - 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Thom Zumbrock387-4939

CHURCH OF CHRISTSUNDRIDGE

(beside Bray Motors)Come and Grow with Us!Services Sunday

10:30 a.m. - Worship Serviceand Bible Classes

Wednesday7:00 p.m. - Bible ClassesA family spirit awaits you

Office: 384-5214

THE UNITED CHURCH OFCANADA

Burk’s Falls Pastoral ChargeOffice: 382-3325

Katrine - 10:30 a.m.Burk’s Falls Hymn Sing- 11:15 a.m.

Service - 11:30 a.m.Trinity Magnetawan

9:15 a.m.All Are Welcome

THE UNITED CHURCH OFCANADA

South River - Trout CreekPastoral Charge

Invites You to WorshipOffice: 386-2308

Trout Creek - 9:00 a.m.South River - 11:00 a.m.

Guest Speaker: Rev. Dennis LandryAll Visitors Welcome

SOUTH RIVER SEVENTH DAYADVENTIST CHURCH

Bunker Hill Road, South RiverSaturday Services9:15 and 11:00 a.m.Tuesday - 7:00 p.m.

Pastor: Fred Irish(705) 476-2397

Local Elder - Blair Flowers386-2933

All Are Welcome

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Now meeting in the buildingbeside Paul’s Auto Service,formerly “Girlfriend’s Gym”.Sunday Worship - 9:15 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.For more info call Hubert at

382-2026

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES

Knox Presbyterian Sundridge 9:30 a.m.

Knox PresbyterianMagnetawan - 10:30 a.m.

St. Andrew’s PresbyterianBurk’s Falls - 11:15 a.m.

Office: 1-877-387-4882Rev. Les Drayer

495-4660and

Rev. Dr. Walter Winger387-0303

Your Friendly Churches

THE POWASSAN & CHISHOLMUNITED CHURCHES

Sunday Worship & Church School9:30 a.m. - Chisholm, 1469 Chiswick Line

11:15 a.m. - Powassan, 462 Main St.Wednesday Church School:

Every Wed., 3 to 4 p.m. at PowassanAges 5 - 13

Resumes January 9Powassan UC Used Bookstore

Thurs., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Sat., 9 a.m. to noon

Grace House, Powassan(New to You clothing)

Tues. & Thurs., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Sat., 9 a.m. to noon

ALL ARE WELCOMERev. Teresa Jones Office: 724-2815

THE UNITED CHURCH OFCANADA

Emsdale Pastoral ChargeMinister: Rev. Nina Fulford

788-2360Sunday Worship Services

Sprucedale - 9:00 a.m.Harmony - 11:00 a.m.

IN KEARNEY

Happenings at Emmanuel United Church

God Talk Cafe every 3rd Tues.7 p.m. - 636-5009

United Church Women 1st Mon.1:30 p.m. - 636-7172

Exploring Faith Weekly Wed.1:15 p.m. - 788-2360Joyful Singers Group

Weekly Thurs. - 636-9389Everyone Welcome

SOUTH RIVER CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY

63 Ottawa Street EastSunday - 9:30 a.m.

Remembrance & Worship11:00 a.m. - Sunday School

& Family Bible Hour Monday - 6:30 p.m.

Kids KlubWednesday - 7:30 p.m.

Prayer & Bible StudyPhone 386-2885/384-5117

OBITUARY

“The brave do not always win the battle.”

Bravely after a protracted illness, Douglas Summers Johnstone, aged 81 years, passed away peacefully on Jan. 13, 2008 in Renfrew, Ontario.

Predeceased by his parents Evelyn (Summers) and Fred Johnstone.

He leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 57 years Norma (Percival) John-stone, his children Jill Francis (John), Jim (Diane), Mark (Lynn Nadeau), and Barbara McAnsh, brothers Ross

(Marie), Dave (Pat), Bob (Arlene) and sister Marilyn de Vries (Bill) and grand-children Greg and Derek Elliot, Erin, Katelyn, Emily, Eric and Stephanie Johnstone.

Douglas was cremated. A memorial service was held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Renfrew, on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008. Rev. Bruce Ferguson presided.

In memory donations may be made to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foun-dation, 499 Raglan St. N., Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 9Z9.

Johnstone, Douglas

I hope everyone is staying warm with all this chilly January weather we’ve been having. We spent most of last weekend digging ourselves out from the snowfall last week and more is on the way. It’s good news for people who love to snow-mobile, as the trails really needed a good amount of snow so the groom-ers could get them into shape. With family coming up this weekend and a house full of kids, I hope the weather co-operates and we can spend lots of time outdoors.

Whitestone Lake School is look-ing for volunteers to help with the hot lunch program (making hot dogs, grilled cheese ect.), if you are inter-ested please call 389-2590.

The school still has copies of their cookbook left. If you are interested in a copy they sell for $10 and can be purchased at the school or the Whites-tone Hagerman Memorial Library.

The next school council meeting is Thursday, Jan. 31 at 6:30 p.m. Every-one is welcome to attend.

In legion news: bid euchre results

for Monday, Jan. 14 are as follows: first, Joy Warnholtz with 317; second, Betty Illman with 304; third, Bob Lock-

wood with 279; moon shots, Betty Illman, Cliff Greenwood and Bob Crossman with one each.

Euchre results for Tuesday, Jan. 15 are as follows: first, Ken Woehl with 74 points; second, Elizabeth Hamilton with 65 points; lone hands was Beverly Church with four.

Cribbage results for Thursday, Jan. 17 are as follows: first, Paul Kenyon with six wins and 85 points; second, Klaus Reinhardt with four wins and 333 points; third, Elizabeth Hamilton with four wins and 322 points.

Euchre results for Saturday, Jan. 19 are as follows: first, Audrey Hake with 83; second, Norma Johnson with 71 points; lone hands, Harvey Morris with 5.

Meat draw results for Saturday, Jan. 19 follow: Harry Johnson – ground beef (two) and a sirloin tip roast; Gerry Robson – pork tenderloin and peame-al bacon; Phyllis Sands – ham; Melin-

da McMurphy – chicken breast; Julie North – pork back ribs; Mary Grasley – smokies and astrip loin steak.

The next meat draw is Saturday, Feb. 2 at 4 p.m. That day the legion is also having a special lunch and euchre. The lunch is at noon for $4, with cards starting at 1:30 p.m. for $4. You can enjoy both for a terrific price of $6. Stay for the meat draw followed by the horse races and have a fun filled day.

The branch Ladies Auxiliary is having a spaghetti dinner night on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy homemade spaghetti sauce with crusty bread and Caesar salad all for only $10 per adult and $5 for children 10 and under.

The McKellar Seniors Club’s next Rama trip is Wednesday, Feb. 20 and the Niagara Falls trip will be May 5,6,7 (a few seats left). For more informa-tion on these trips or to book your seat please call Mary Ann Beck at 389-2512.

That’s all for this week. If you have news for this column please send it by Sunday 6 p.m. to ankirocks@zeuter.com or phone 389-3768.

February meat draw will have special lunch and euchre

This week in

Dunchurchby Shelly Heffernan

I see they have flooded the rink at the park but as of Sunday it was not ready for skating.

Wednesday evening fitness classes have been cancelled due to lack of numbers. It may resume in the spring. The morning fitness class-es on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. are ongoing.

There is an indoor walking club on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. at the commu-nity centre. For more information call Donna at 636-7323.

The Emsdale pastoral charge for the United Churches will worship on Sunday, Jan. 27 in Sprucedale at 9 a.m. and Kearney at 11 a.m. led this week by Reverend Nina Fulford.

The Kearney legion will resume monthly all-you-can-eat spaghetti

dinners on Feb. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. The cost for adults is $6 and $3 for chil-dren under 12. The dinner includes garlic bread, des-

sert and non-alcoholic beverage.To celebrate the Town of Kearney’s

centennial, the library is having an essay contest, open to all ages. Write an essay of 300 words or less on any of the following topics: what Kearney means to you, what you like about Kearney and area, how you imagine Kearney to be in the future, or other topics about the town, wilderness, or a person. Submit your essay to the library by Tuesday, April 1 at 5 p.m.

All essays become the property of the library and may be reproduced.

Did you know you can buy wine at the liquor store in town with special Kearney centennial labels? The wine comes in red and white and was avail-able on New Year’s Eve.

Happy birthday, Rick Flavelle on Jan. 27.

Card results for Jan. 15 are: men’s high, John Froese; second, Edna Eyres; women’s high, Mona Schame-horn; second, Doreen Harris; most lone hands and last lone hand, Jac-queline Fortier; XOs and 50/50 draw, Verna Maynard.

You can reach me at 636-0451 or by fax at the same number.

Stay warm and have a great week.

Centennial wine bottles make great souvenirs

This week in

Kearneyby Denise Gawley

Pastor C.J. Barry Kentner

Whitestone Community Church

One month into the New Year, comes the question “how many new year’s resolutions are still unbroken?”

Perhaps we should not expect any hands to go up, what with the pres-sures of everyday living. We could well ask: “is there any sense in even making a new year’s resolution?”

But it isn’t just new year, and reso-lutions, it is just about everything we commit to. We have difficulty main-taining a steady performance. It is very easy to put off, even for just one day, a commitment because of the time or the circumstances of the moment.

Saints and patriarchs of the Bible had difficulty with their commitments. The apostle Peter is probably most notable, swearing he would not deny Jesus and then hours later denying him not once but three times.

There was Moses, who was denied entry to the Promised Land because his emotions overrode his resolve to keep true to his calling. Then there was Samuel, who had to be pushed out of a ‘blue funk’ after the death of King Saul. There are many others.

It doesn’t matter how small or large our sins, fumbles and goofs are. What matter is that God forgives.

Because of our human-ness, which God, who created us is fully aware of, it is just about impossible to keep all the rules, to live up to our responsibilities, to be consistent in our commitments. That is why we have God’s Holy Spirit as a guide and enabler.

The Holy Spirit opens our hearts to recognize Jesus and accept his salva-tion. Then we discover new meaning to life. Scripture promises us a new life in Christ. “...If any man be in Christ he is a new creature, old things are passed away, behold all things are become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17)

In an encouraging letter to the Phil-lipian Church, St. Paul wrote: “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me,” (Phillipians 4:13).

The beauty of that statement is that we too, can do all things through Christ, including the keeping of new year’s resolutions.

On EagleWings

GONE FISHIN’: Cold temperatures this past week may have deterred some from facing the frosty air, but not these ice fishers on Lake Bernard on Jan. 20. Now that the temperature is plunging and ice levels are rising, there are colonies of huts popping up all over the lake.