The Keepville Church Pastor

Gurnee Electric & Contracting - Furnace Repair

2012-01-11T18:03:00.003-05:00

First service job of the year. Warranty problem...inner bearing on the combustion air circulation motor went bad. 5 year warranty came in handy!

Out with the old!!

In with the new!!

Back at Blogging

2012-01-07T10:14:00.003-05:00

The 2011 year is over and we are well on our way in the new year. Resolutions are made by many but I rarely make them since I realize I probably wont keep them....however this year I am making one: More family, less Facebook, less texting, and back to blogging! It seems that all day long there is electronic media that vies for our time and attention. We don't have television and so spending lots of time sitting in front of a screen watching shows and the news is not a part of our life. Video games play a very small part of our families life as well....well I guess we got the kids a Wii this Christmas....I guess it is supposed to bring exercise to some games. Our kids don't need much exercise as the are usually running around Conneaut township somewhere in the woods or playing in the streams.

The bottom line is: Necessity! What do I need? How can I effectively communicate with my friends and let them keep up and yet not get bogged down with too much unnecessary communication. With the Christmas season just past I had come across this photo which sums up exactly everything that I need to say about what governs my life. Is it something I need or merely want. If I want is it something that will be long lasting. Take for example Tiger Woods exwife what ever her name is...bought a 12 million dollar home in Florida and had it bulldozed over. Waste - Think of the people starving lady!!

Too many gifts and "things" in life are wasteful and are quickly thrown away. I guess it sums up why needed to take a break off of here for awhile and now off of Facebook! Go blogging!!

Youth Ski Trip - Peak N Peek

2011-03-07T13:57:00.003-05:00

Daryl Fultz and Lorin Grates first ride on a ski lift.

Trying to jump up on and ride over

a school bus buried in the snow.

3rd time over I crashed.

Kenton and Daryl

A Toothing We Go in Pittsburgh

2011-03-07T13:25:00.005-05:00

Headed into Pittsburgh down 279

Alyssa with her dentist.

Mark Fultz met up with me at Primanti Bro's

USX Building.

At Wholeys in the strip.

Cleaning fish.

Sushi Chef

A sandwich as big as her - 8oz!

Huge lobster tail.

Enjoying her funny fumes.

Interesting sign at Children's Hospital

Outpatient Parking Garage.

Just think about it!

Eastern Sports Show - Harrisburg Pa

2011-03-07T11:49:00.007-05:00

Michael Waddell signing the boys hats.

The boys with Lee and Tiffany

In-line Repeater

With Larry Weishuhn of http://larryweishuhntv.com/

Dalphins Pizza Parlor

Steve Shetterly our wonderful host - dishing out breakfast.

The whole mount of three animals was held midair

by the back leg of the lion.

T-Bone and Nick signing the boys hats.

Random Pics

2011-03-07T11:23:00.002-05:00

While out on visitation I found this pooch...looks like a good size hole .44 caliber hole through his back hip. I am guessing that he was not somewhere where he should have been.

Another friend was making a horse drawn logging cart.

Socks - RN

2011-03-07T11:11:00.002-05:00

I think Socks our cat has an ambition to be a Registered Nurse.

While Julia studies he watches everything she types.

It is very amusing to all of us.

Mr. Mom Goes To the Portrait Studio

2011-03-07T10:26:00.004-05:00

My attempt at a hairdo...

My cutey posing!

What the pose got...

A famished poser with her cute sidekick chowing down
on some General Tso's chicken, egg rolls, and rice!

That did not fill them so some Pizza was bought!

I just love my sweeties!

Valentines Day with the Corders

2011-03-07T09:47:00.003-05:00

Grandpa and Grandma DocA delicious cake made by Grandma Doc

Car Work at 12 Degrees

2011-03-07T08:41:00.004-05:00

Lack of heat in our newly acquired vehicle made for uncomfortable rides in the bitter cold. A leaking radiator and intake manifold gaskets were the cause of the coolant loss. Deciding to ensure our car was tip top, we replaced anything and everything while replacing the gaskets. Heater core was plugged and so it was replaced along with the blower motor that would cut out when you hit a bump in the road. Wheel bearing were growling and so $1200.00 later in parts the car is in tip top shape! Ready for another 130,000+ miles!

Dad working at getting the heater core out.

Done!!!

Family Portrait Session at JC Penney's

2011-01-30T22:00:00.002-05:00

Reading Night at Northwestern Elementary

2011-01-29T09:14:00.001-05:00

Kenton's Basketball Game

2011-01-29T09:00:00.001-05:00

Northwestern Vs. Girard

Game Night

2011-01-29T08:49:00.002-05:00

It was great to have the Baxters and the Johnsons over for games!

Taking on all the wimps in the house!

Makes You Think

2011-01-29T07:52:00.003-05:00

Riding in the Escalade to the cemetery...makes you wonder when it will be your turn to make that journey. So many people work so hard at preparing for the things in this life and being consumed with it that they don't put enough or any time in preparation for eternity. Just a thought.....to ponder.

The best Funeral Director in Albion:

Mr. Pat "Squally" Mattera

A Thank You....

2011-01-24T23:30:00.001-05:00

...to all our wonderful friends and family who

have been so good to us this Christmas.

Miscellaneous Pics

2011-01-24T23:17:00.002-05:00

Kenton sorting Ammo

Kenton eating the best pizza and wings

in the world!!

Rayne Drop Inn Marion Center PA

A typical scene on Carter Road

My tools to repair our Buick one very Cold Day!!

A hoof trimmer!

My New Woodstove

2011-01-24T23:15:00.000-05:00

Pastor's Appreciation Meal

2011-01-24T23:08:00.003-05:00

The Carr's and the Orsini's had us over for a lovely evening.

Some Interesting Signs

2011-01-24T23:03:00.000-05:00

Moe and Curly Head to the Butcher

2011-01-24T22:54:00.001-05:00

Larry Miller moving them out!!

Friends from Pittsburgh

2011-01-24T22:35:00.002-05:00

Julie and Dianne

Christmas Pastor's Dinner - Amish Door Wilmot Ohio

2011-01-24T13:06:00.006-05:00

Daryl Muir playing me checkers in Sol's Exchange

Daryl and Marilyn Muir

With the most beautiful lady in the world!

Mr. and Mrs. Don Davison - Guest Speaker

Misc Hunting Pics

2011-01-23T21:30:00.006-05:00

Flintlock Hunting

Kenton toting the flintlock for his tired dad.

Bob Wyant hunting out of Uncle Tom's Cabin.

Wayne, Kenton, and Bob

Antlerless 1A

Hunting with my Buddy Vince

along the Conneaut Creek bottoms.

Hunting on the Preserve.

Hunting with John Cassedy down in Kennerdell

Let It Snow!

2011-01-23T20:49:00.001-05:00

2nd Annual Stephen J. Mayhle Memorial Ski Run

2011-01-19T17:10:00.002-05:00

2nd Annual
Stephen J. Mayhle Memorial Ski Run
E.O.W. 04-04-09
When: Friday February 25, 2011
Where: Seven Springs Ski Resort
Memorial Run from the top - 1:30 p.m.
Thursday Daytime (9am – 7pm)

Lift Ticket - $28.00

Ski Rental - $15.00
Board Rental - $25.00

To get a discount Price you MUST:
RSVP and Contact:
Byron Gurnee - 814-397-3266
Or

FACEBOOK @ 2nd Annual Stephen J. Mayhle Memorial Ski Run

Stephen at Holiday Valley- 2009

Erie Otters with Lorin

2011-01-16T22:50:00.002-05:00

Vs. Barrie Colts

13-3

Otters Win

Undefeated Hockey Players at Prcatice

2011-01-16T22:41:00.001-05:00

Ottowa Senators

Kent and Vince

My Pizza Box Surprise

2011-01-16T21:45:00.006-05:00

The kids love trying to keep me fooled.

Alyssa did a great job this year.

I guessed a pizza box....

...but not what was in the pizza box!
Good job kids!

Christmas with Papa and Mama Gurnee and Aunt Beth

2011-01-16T21:15:00.000-05:00

Some Weird Old Ice Skates

2011-01-16T21:05:00.002-05:00

I snapped this pic of some old skates at my chiropractor.

Any guesses about these when where etc?

Proof of Good Behavior

2011-01-16T17:20:00.002-05:00

A personal gift from Santa himself!

Oh Wait...that was his gift of cookies - My bad!

A Visit from Jolly Old St. Nick

2011-01-16T17:16:00.001-05:00

A Christmas Visit from the Drurys

2011-01-16T17:13:00.001-05:00

A Visit with Rosabelle

2011-01-16T16:53:00.002-05:00

Many know her as Mrs. McAdoo or Marie, but her name is Rosabelle. We stopped by PLeasant Ridge Manor to take Christmas Cards to her. She is the Keepville Church's oldest member.

Socks - Leading a Cat's Life

2011-01-16T16:49:00.003-05:00

Mom and Dad brought the kids a liveball fleabag and furball...

...and Mr. Socks is spoiled rotten.

Socks sure works hard to keep comfortable.

Merry Christmas

2011-01-16T16:36:00.001-05:00

English Tire

2011-01-16T16:28:00.002-05:00

A shameless plug for the guys at English and Sons Tire and Battery! The prices are good, the products are quality, and the work is prompt!

Staying Out of Debt

2011-01-05T12:40:00.001-05:00

2010 Live Nativity

2010-12-24T22:56:00.008-05:00

Our Roman Soldiers

Tammi and Lisa

Buddy
Bob

Shepherds:

George, Austin, Kenton, and Vincent.

Wisemen:

Blaine, Luke and Nathan.

Angel: Alyssa

Angel: Kendra

Angel: Brittany

Mary and Joseph: Rod and Christy

Refreshments: Ilene and Peg

Artwork: Ashley

The star over the stable...

Our oldest attender: Granny - 90

My buddy Jacob

Love Birds!

New Tires From English Tire

2010-12-14T12:03:00.001-05:00

Bald does not cut it in this weather!

Doe in WMU 1A

2010-12-14T11:04:00.001-05:00

Hunting on the Farm Rifle Season Part II

2010-12-07T10:09:00.004-05:00

Julie's second deer.

150 yard shot.

Vince has been with his mom for both of her deer.

First time to see her shoot a deer!
She sure made me proud!

...and I was not the only one!

Her Dad is very proud of his girl's shooting!

Hunting on the Farm Rifle Season Part I

2010-12-07T09:13:00.007-05:00

My meat cutter - Mark Fultz

Papa Tom Wallace and Kenton

Nathaniel Churchill and his first deer.

Kenton posing with Tucker Zeiglers,

huge buck from the Wallace Farm.

Nicest buck to date ever taken off the farm.

Meet Socks...

2010-12-07T09:08:00.000-05:00

...the terror of the Christmas Tree.

Miscellaneous Hunting Photos

2010-12-07T08:46:00.005-05:00

Vince's Red Squirrel

A doe I stalked within 5 yards.

Help me out - a den tree for something.

It came to life...briefly.

A tree in the state game lands in Warren County.

Kenton's Big Spike Buck

2010-12-05T15:58:00.007-05:00

Morning found us...well at least Kenton -

SLEEPING!

When we moved to a better spot....
he promptly fell asleep again.

Around noon after it's second apearance...
Kenton pulled the trigger much too my persuasion.

He really wanted an 8 point,

but he still was proud of his spike.

Dragging....

...and dragging...over a mile.

Congratulating another hunter with a big 8!

Tired from the long pull.

Meeting up with the Neely's again.

Back home, hung up and skinned down!!

Getting Ready for our Live Nativity

2010-12-05T14:50:00.006-05:00

Material was from the garage I tore down.

Buddy Carr and Blaine Cosner

George Randall and Bob Orsini

Blaine, George, Bob, and Buddy

I need to get a mask like that for skiing.

3 hours later....

Skating with the Erie Otters

2010-12-05T14:10:00.007-05:00

Ready for the game with one of their number one fans.

Erie Otters vs. Kitchener Rangers

Ottawa Senators vs San Jose Sharks

Kenton #12 and Vincent #9

Vince #9- Center

Kenton #12 - Left Wing Defense

Went to a fight and a hockey game broke out....

Cleaning up Chuck a Puck

With Julie's Great Uncle Harold and Great Aunt Jerri

Their buddy Zach came to the game with them.

2nd Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner

2010-12-05T14:01:00.005-05:00

Pouring Concrete in the Barage

2010-12-05T11:57:00.007-05:00

Roy Shumate and Matt Renwick

Dad and Wayne Drury

The truck driver traded places with Wayne.

He liked his loads FULL!

Wayne enjoyed the break!

Our New Tractor

2010-12-05T11:45:00.002-05:00

Getting ready to tow it home.

30 M.P.H. behind Jeff

Home and ready for restoration!

Turkeys for Thanksgiving

2010-12-05T11:40:00.001-05:00

Turkeys the boys raised.

Putting Steel on the Porch Roof

2010-12-05T10:56:00.003-05:00

Wayne Drury

Tom Rodgers

Tom and George Randall

Tally Gets Hit by a Quad

2010-11-14T15:57:00.005-05:00

High Speed hit by a quad - impact sent the quad over 70'

The quad was totalled and the rider went to the ER.

Thanks goodness he was not hurt badly.

Tally suffered a laceration to her eye and some sore ribs.

First time to sleep inside our home.

She never moved from this postion for about 3 days.

Today...a few weeks later. Our one eyed pooch.

Interior Renovation Has Begun

2010-11-14T15:43:00.002-05:00

First load of debris:wall plaster, wood..heading to the burn pile.

At This Point....

2010-11-14T15:30:00.003-05:00

...I can still hold him down,

and give him a kiss.

...this won't last long!

Another Home Addition by Gurnee Electric

2010-11-14T15:18:00.001-05:00

Visit from President Sams

2010-11-14T15:11:00.000-05:00

Porch Roof Addition

2010-11-14T14:20:00.007-05:00

Thanks to Rev. Marvin Blowers for giving us an expert hand.

Tom Rodgers and George Randall

Gurnee Electric

2010-11-14T14:08:00.002-05:00

Another furnace install - adjusting the blower motor speed.

Finishing Up Some Siding

2010-11-14T13:59:00.002-05:00

When they say be careful around the

electric wires while on an aluminum ladder....

The Barage is Ready for Concrete & Steel

2010-11-14T13:16:00.002-05:00

Hunting Time with the Boys

2010-11-07T00:27:00.002-04:00

Waiting on a Black Squirrel...

A Weekend with the Sams

2010-11-06T23:56:00.005-04:00

At Chef Pengs with our friends:

John and Catherine Parker

Clair and Melba Sams

Roy Shumate, Bill Randall talk old trucks.

A leader you can have fun with!

Celebrating Kendra's 7 birthday

Keepville Church's New Sign

2010-11-06T23:48:00.001-04:00

George Randall and Wayne Drury

Fall Fun with Pumpkins

2010-11-03T22:24:00.008-04:00

Interesting...The Market's Reaction to Yesterday's Election?

2010-11-03T22:20:00.002-04:00

Highest Dow in 2 years!

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-10-06/asia-stocks-climb-to-26-month-high-treasuries-japan-bond-yields-decline.html

Rescued by Peg

2010-11-03T22:14:00.002-04:00

Mommy is away...Daddy can't find anything to remedy an asthma attack....and sweet wonderful Peggy Shauberger not only gets Vincent a machine but one that has a Lego kit with it.

We love you Peg!!!

Landscaping by George

2010-11-03T21:55:00.002-04:00

George Randall

More Sheeting on the Barage

2010-11-03T21:45:00.002-04:00

Tom Rodgers our cut man.

Wayne Drury helping sheet the front.

Steers Almost Ready for the Freezer!

2010-11-03T21:21:00.003-04:00

For Sale: By the half.

Contact: Kenton Gurnee

Larry

Curly

Moe

Sir Loin

Barage Update

2010-10-19T19:53:00.000-04:00

The Amazing Dad!

2010-10-19T10:14:00.005-04:00

Nailing the last piece of sheeting!

Back on the job...

Two hours after a crowbar knocked out Dad's two front teeth.

Sporting his new teeth.
The next day....the ER!
13 Stitches
4 hours after..back on the job!

Progress....Comes Slow

2010-10-19T09:57:00.002-04:00

First time for everything.

This time the steel shank of my 28 oz. Estwing snapped!Sheeting on the roof and the sides!

I love Eating at Nursing Homes!

2010-10-19T09:47:00.002-04:00

BBQ'd wings, Jumbo Shrimp, and Onion Rings!! Rolling Fields sure makes fine food for their elders!!

A Visit from the PPD SWAT

2010-10-19T09:05:00.002-04:00

Congratulations to a new Pittsburgh Bureau of Police SWAT officer. He ranked number one in his class. Way to go Officer Wade!! Thanks for bringing your great family to Keepville for a visit.

All Star Game

2010-10-17T13:55:00.004-04:00

Kenton #36

How To Get Out of Debt

2010-10-17T13:52:00.001-04:00

6 Bushels and What Do You Get....

2010-10-17T13:22:00.002-04:00

....100 quarts of Applesauce and sick of doing Apples.

Putting Up the Church Light Pole

2010-10-17T12:58:00.003-04:00

The "Barage" Trusses Are Up

2010-10-09T23:14:00.006-04:00

Mark Fultz Gets His Ringneck & Jesse Gets his First Point and Retrieval

2010-10-09T23:13:00.004-04:00

Danny Gilley's First Pheasant

2010-10-09T23:13:00.001-04:00

Gabe's Second Bird

2010-10-09T23:10:00.000-04:00

Gabe's First Pheasant

2010-10-09T23:07:00.000-04:00

Pheasant Hunt with Friends

2010-10-09T18:50:00.014-04:00

Danny Gilly - Grand Prize Winner

of the 2010

Heartland Hunters Fellowship Winter Get Ttogether.

Tara - One of the best bird dogs I have hunted with.

Three of my best friends:

Kenton, Mark and "Jack"

Danny and Gabe

Ann and Tara

Gabe takes the first of many.

Ready for some feathers.

Gabe Norris - Grand Prize Winner

of the

2009 Heartland Hunters Fellowship

Greg Hatcher - Owner of Hatcher's Game Preserve

Danny Gilley with his Ringneck.

Byron and Mark

Mark Fultz

Fellow pastor, friend, and hunting companion.

More Trusses Up

2010-10-09T17:41:00.003-04:00

A Visit with the Fausts

2010-10-05T00:27:00.004-04:00

The whole gang: Dale, Becca, Ethan and Olivia and not to forget their adopted hairballs: Arlo and Guthrie.

Kendra and Olivia

Becca's scrumptuous stromboli.

I was so hungry I thought about eating the whole thing.

Kenton was feeling the same way!

Vince - The Cowboys Waterboy

2010-10-05T00:19:00.002-04:00

Ready To Set the "Barage" Trusses

2010-10-04T23:36:00.007-04:00

My best man in my wedding and still my best friend!

The "Barage" Floor Gets It's Grade

2010-10-04T22:46:00.005-04:00

Bank gravel from Northwestern Sand and Gravel.

George Randall

Paul Klein

John Rausch

Kenton & Vincent learning how to run grade.

Our high class grading stick.

A Visit with Aunt Cathy and Uncle John

2010-10-04T22:43:00.002-04:00

Bill Smith Working....

2010-10-04T22:31:00.000-04:00

Please Vote.....

2010-10-04T21:54:00.003-04:00

....and help the Northwestern Community Youth Center win $50,000.00!

Just vote very day at the following link!

http://www.refresheverything.com/nwyouthcenter

http://wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=10482&type=News

Revealing the New Church Sign

2010-10-04T21:41:00.002-04:00

Buddy Carr and Bob Orsini show off the new sign.

Sighting in the 17 HMR Savage Accu-Trigger

2010-10-04T21:28:00.002-04:00

Driving tacks down at the Albion Sportsmans Club.

Setting the Posts for the "Barage"

2010-09-28T00:50:00.004-04:00

The "Barage" Post Holes Being Drilled

2010-09-28T00:18:00.004-04:00

A quick repair on a hydraulic steering hose...

Wayne Drury working till dark.

Barage Site Prep

2010-09-27T23:51:00.003-04:00

Pushing the walls over.

A cool pic Julia took.