Page 8 - ALMAGUIN NEWS, Wednesday, December 19, 2007 Potluck supper on New Year’s Day with lots of music Sympathy of the community is ner for seniors, despite the snowstorm expressed to the relatives and friends and unplowed roads over the bridge of Bobby Grawbarger This week in and other sideroads. of Thor Lake, who The meal was delicious passed away Friday, and appreciated by Dec. 7 after a few all. Thank you to the days in the hospi- by Vera GrawbargerRestoule Lions Club. tal in Sudbury. Son Music during dinner of Mary Grawbarger of Capreol and and for the carols following was pro- the late Victor. Brother of Margaret vided by Jane Force. Jolly Santa Claus and Michael and cousin of many in also made an appearance. Restoule. Bobby would have been 63 The sympathy of the community years old on Dec. 26. is expressed to Sid Edwards (Betty) of The Nipissing Country Music Asso- Restoule, Ron Edwards of North Bay ciation will be hosting a potluck sup- and Shirley Hassler of Restoule. Their per on New Year’s Day at the Restoule sister Sylvia Briggs passed away Dec. 1 Community Centre beginning at 2 p.m. in Newmarket after a short illness. Harley Renaud will be playing and The sympathy of the communi- anyone else who can play a musical ty also to Wayne Campbell (Frances instrument or sing is welcome. There Lankin) of Restoule whose father, will be a silent auction and supper will David Hamilton, passed away in hos- be at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome. pital in North Bay on Friday, Dec. 7 in Euchre results from the community his 80th year. centre Tuesday afternoon are: high Sympathy is also expressed to John scorers, Pat Duncan and Bob Nichols; Engstrom (Irene), whose mother Freda low scorer, Ben Austin; lone hand win- Engstrom passed away in Sussex, New ners, Bea Stromberg and Bob Nichols. Brunswick on Saturday, Dec. 8. Dart results from the legion Mon- Scott and Brenda Westall and fam- SUBMITTED PHOTO BY TRACEY MURRANT day, Dec. 10: first, Kathy LaPlante, John ily will be enjoying their first Christ- WILDERNESS CREW: Cold temperatures didn’t deter spirits at the Restoule Santa Claus Parade on Saturday. More than a dozen floats Peever and Mary Holotuk; second, Lew mas in their new home across from took part in the annual event that continues to grow in size and spirit. Shown is the entry, with, from left, Hal Holotuk, Bob Noble and Tina Slaught; Mill Bay Marine. Hamilton, Norma Learn, Smokie the Bear, Steve Cobb and Wade Murrant. third, Doug Harris and Bob LaPlante; Our best to those in hospital, under- low, Julie and Kaylynne McCorry. going tests or at home recuperating. Cribbage results from the legion We are glad to hear that Eleanore Wednesday, Dec. 12: first, Bob This- Beatty is home following surgery in tle; second, Lew Holotuk; third, Mary hospital in Sudbury. Holotuk; low, John Peever. The Corner Gospel Church can- Agricultural society seeking a Crib for Bucks results at the legion celled Unspeakable Joy by the Corner- Sunday, Dec. 16: first, Jean Evans and stone Gospel Singers Sunday evening Barb Wall; second, Anne Massie and due to the snowstorm. John Peever; third, Bob Thistle and The deer runway just east of new secretary/treasurer Tina Slaught; low, Joe Evans and Fran- Restoule was really wide and packed cis Edwards. down last week, so keep an eye out for The December Scholastic Book Fair resulted in sales of Congratulations to Central School on a There were over 12 floats in the deer crossing the highway. $1,009.80 and the books to the school are $399.75. The win- great Christmas concert. The hall was again packed to the fourth annual Christmas parade on The trumpeter swan hasn’t been ner of $25 in books was Nathan Locke (in junior kindergar- walls. The winner of the six-foot Christmas stocking was Saturday and a well-behaved white see since Sunday, Dec. 3, so let’s hope ten) and he also won the same amount for Cameron Law. The turkey was won by goat. Smokey the Bear was present he made it to wherever he was going. his class. Congratulations. This week in Mrs. Scott and the child’s basket by Clair once again doing little jigs as he walked The river froze over to just above the The Women’s Own Resource Centre will Ballard. The concert was written by Megan along and Santa Claus was in his sleigh island and the slush is up on Com- be closed from Dec. 14 through Jan. 2 and (Lister) Jeffers and she came to watch her on the last float. Everyone had a good manda Lake. My sister, who lives near they would like to wish everyone a happy Magnetawan & Area show executed. time and it was followed by coffee, tea Nottingham, England cut her grass a holiday. by Mary Jane Campbell The children were very proud, with or hot chocolate and goodies in the week ago. The Magnetawan Agricultural Society is every right to be. They sang songs in United Church basement. A big thank Here’s hoping everyone has an looking for a secretary/treasurer. If interested please contact French and spoke very clearly. you to Angela Roberts for organizing enjoyable Christmas holiday and a Maria Dunnett at 387-4570. The society will be holding their I would like to take this opportunity to wish all my the parade. happy and prosperous new year to all, annual meeting at 2 p.m. at the Magnetawan Community readers a very merry Christmas and a healthy new year. On Sunday there was a good turn- near and far. To those travelling, take Centre on Jan. 5. There will be dessert and coffee, and every- Food for thought: What we see depends mainly on what out for the Lions Club free turkey din- it easy. one is welcome. we look for. Seek out the positive and you’ll find it.

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