Dave Ogilvie
The public is cordially invited to attend the launch of a new book entitled “Create Space for Peace,” which will be held Sunday, March 20 from 3-5 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church in Fort Frances.
The event also will celebrate the life and work of the author, the late Gene Stoltzfus, who imagined and worked daily for peace around the world for more than 40 years.
After spending time in Vietnam in the 1960s, the Philippines in the ’70s, and urban Chicago in the ’80s, Stoltzfus founded the Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT), of which he was the director from 1988-2004.
Now in its 25th year, CPT continues to bring the concept of peace to hotspots around the world. “Create Space for Peace” documents their work and “contains pictures and stories of direct peace actions, along with critical assessments of current political and military trends.”
On the first anniversary of Stoltzfus’ death, family and friends will gather at St. John’s Anglican Church to remember him and listen to various readings from his book.
To RSVP or for more information, contact Fr. Wayne McIntosh at 274-2540 or via e-mail at wsmci@hotmail.com
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The next monthly potluck at the Stratton seniors’ centre will be held next Thursday (March 17) at noon.
People are invited to wear green in honour of St. Patrick’s Day, as well as to bring food for the meal that reflects their own ethnic origin.
After the lunch, entertainment will be provided by Mary Curtis and Gerry Fiske.
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A St. Patrick’s Day roast beef dinner is slated for Thursday, March 17 at the St. Patrick’s Church hall in Emo starting at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets cost $12 for adults and $6 for children aged six-12 (those five and under are free).
There also will be door prizes, draws, and entertainment, with everyone welcome to attend.
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Another St. Patrick’s Day dinner will be held at the Chapple Hall on Saturday, March 19 starting at 5:30 p.m., which is put on jointly by the Chapple Heritage Committee and the Rainy River District Women’s Institute as a fundraiser for their two museums.
The cost is $15 for adults and $7 for children eight and under.
There also will be a penny table, a silent auction, and a door prize, with music being provided by a few of the “Country Jam” musicians.
There are posters up all across the district showing where people can purchase tickets, which must be obtained in advance until March 12.
For more information, contact Rilla Race at 487-2655 or Ruth Brett at 488-5360.
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The Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary will be holding its annual Shamrock tea and bake sale on Friday, March 18 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Emo Hospital Cafeteria.
Admission will be $3 at the door.
There also will be draws, baking, and lots of great fellowship, with proceeds going towards the new X-ray equipment at the hospital.
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In the middle of the night on Feb. 25, Morris Judson’s company shop suffered a devastating fire.
Six pieces of equipment, which were being kept inside because of the cold weather, were lost in the blaze.
Family members were awakened by OPP officers who saw the blaze from the highway.
Insurance details, and the possibility of rebuilding, are still in the planning stages.
Members of the Barwick and the Emo fire departments did an excellent job containing the fire.
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The annual World Day of Prayer Service at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church last Friday afternoon was well-attended by individuals from across the district.
The service—entitled “How Many Loves Have You?”—was prepared by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Chile.
A portion of the proceeds received each year are used to prepare and provide resources to local co-ordinating committees and given as grants to various projects in Canada and around the world.
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The next “Country Jam” will take place Friday, March 18 at the Emo Legion.
If you enjoy listening to old-time country music, or you like to get up and dance, mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend!
