Wednesday, October 29, 2008

George and Pat Parizo have been bird watching today . . .
Three Hooded Merganser Ducks stopped by this morning to say good-by on their way South. This is the first ones that I have seen since Spring. They summer in northern Canada, and head south in late fall. If we are lucky, we may see more before the lake skims over for winter. The biggest one is a male, the other two are hens, or young birds? Interesting, they are the first Ducks back in the spring. In their winter feathers in the spring, they may look similar to loons, only they ride higher in the water. Look twice to identify. (check out the small bill)

The Joe,s Pond Snow Maiden was seen this morning showing the song and snow birds the way South. I saw a flock of Robins hopping across the black top drive way looking and feeling for earth worms. If they want worms from under the black top, they better put on hardened steel bills!! Or go south - now !!

George Parizo

Thanks, George and Pat -

Then I found the following from my friend in the north west, Peter Rabbit. I hope you get a chuckle out of it . . .

They're Back! Church Bulletins: Thank God for church ladies with typewriters -- misspellings, bad sentence construction or choice of words all make for fun reading. These sentences actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church services:

The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals.
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The sermon this morning: "Jesus Walks on the Water." The sermon tonight: "Searching for Jesus."
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Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.

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The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has been cancelled due to a conflict.
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Don't let worry kill you off - let the Church help.
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Miss Charlene Mason sang "I will not pass this way again," giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.
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For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.
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The Rector will preach his farewell message after which the choir will sing:
"Break Forth Into Joy."
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Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So
ends a friendship that began in their school days.
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At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be "What Is Hell?"
Come early and listen to our choir practice.

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The church will host an evening of fine dining, super entertainment and gracious hostility.
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Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 PM - prayer and medication to follow..
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The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon.
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This evening at 7 PM there will be hymn singing in the park across from the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.
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Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10 AM. All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B. S. is done.
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The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday.
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Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 PM. Please use the back door.
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The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare's Hamlet in the Church
basement Friday at 7 PM. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.
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Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use large double door at the side entrance.
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The Associate Minister unveiled the church's new tithing campaign slogan last Sunday: "I Upped My Pledge - Up Yours!


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