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Tonight I figured out how to add the picture with the text... I found the picture icon above. Now I just need to find the pictures for my blog topics :)

Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary to the Sturgesses

From the Diocese of Saskatchewan Website:

Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary to the Sturgesses
Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 08:55PMAdministrator
We offer our hearty congratulations and every blessing to Wayne & Janet Sturgess who celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary this Sunday October 28. Fr. Sturgess is the Rector of Tisdale, SK.

Sunday in Shellbrook

Sunday, October 28th, I left Prince Albert at 4:30pm to drive to Shellbrook. I arrived around 5:00 pm. With just a short wait, I was seated at a table at Knox United Church for a roast beef supper. It was a good supper and very friendly atmosphere. After supper, I drove over to the Shellbrook Pentecostal Assembly in preparation for our Men's Chorus Concert at 7:30 pm. I arrived there just before 6:00 pm and groups were already rehearsing. The local men's quartet comprising of 2 members of the Parkland 4 and Shellbrook members of the Men's Chorus were the first up. Then a trio of Lyndon, Murray, and Jack (without Jack because he was still helping at the United Church Supper) rehearsed their bluegrass gospel numbers, then the Men's Chorus Quartet rehearsed and then the Men's Chorus. There were people arriving for the concert over an hour before the start time.

The Concert began at 7:30 pm to a full house. Lyndon was the MC and did a great job. It was a great Concert and well received by the Shellbrook crowd. The pastor before closing the concert in prayer (grace for the coffee and cookies) announced that there was approximately 225 people in attendance and the free will offering had raised close to $2,000 towards the Shellbrook Hospital Building Fund.

The Shellbrook Pentecostal Church is a very attractive, comfortable church to sing in. The pews are padded and comfortable. I found the accoustics lively for singing. The fellowship hall at the back of the sanctuary is wide open to the sanctuary, so is perfect for accommodating overflow crowds.

Many stayed for the fellowship time after the concert. The selection of cookies was great. I sat with a couple from Canwood, that had a family connection with the Andrews family, and with another couple who was related to the other Art Peterson VE5IP.

I started for home at 10:00 pm and realized just east of Shellbrook, that I had forgotten my music binder. I drove back and found it and headed back home, making it home by 10:45 pm., still glowing inside from a wonderful evening of music and fellowship.

Men's Prayer Breakfast - Saturday October 20th Community Bible Church

Reuben Wendland was the guest speaker and he brought with him an interesting collection of old Canadian Currency and Automobile license plates. Joel Dubourt from my Men's Bible Study was able to make it as well. I had to leave for work before it was over, but we did pray for Lloyd Glass who is in St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon with Gallbladder problems.

My Jimmy - 2

Well, the damage in the Transfer Case was more extensive than first thought. Randy had to order in the part. It will be much better quality than what was originally in there. Not mechanically inclined so won't go into any detail. Should have the Jimmy back before I am finished my day at work at the CO-OP tomorrow. Managing to function with one car, so far.

My Jimmy

Yesterday, I had an interesting day with my 1999 Jimmy. I backed out of my driveway and came to an abrupt stop when I saw a small city bus approaching. When I went to drive away when safe to do so, I noticed a loud scary grinding sound coming from under the car. At the earliest convenience I left it with Walters Service. They were kind enough to give me a loaner car to drive. They phoned me back in about 2 hours to tell me the noise was coming from the Transfer box. I would have to take it to a transmission shop. I picked it up and drove it to Randy's Transmission because the owner's wife is my second cousin. I thought I better carry my Lubrico Auto Warranty in with me. I met with Randy and he informed me that he is a Lubrico Repair Depot. He phoned them and talked to them and I did as well. They assured me that the vehicle was covered. I had a nice visit with Randy's wife Tracey while waiting for things, and I take the Jimmy in Thursday to be repaired. Thank God for the Lubrico Warranty, and that Randy's Transmission is a Repair Depot. Whewh!! What a relief.