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On September 27th, 2006, Melodie was featured in this article from the Nipawin Journal, about the opening of her new “Warrior’s Song Café”!
Salvation Army’s new home for a Warrior’s Song
The Salvation Army officially opened their new location at 211 First Street West despite the heavy downpour of rain on Saturday, September 16.
By Ryan Kiedrowski
Journal Staff
Wednesday September 27, 2006
The Salvation Army officially opened their new location at 211 First Street West despite the heavy downpour of rain on Saturday, September 16.
The thrift store and coffee shop (Warrior’s Song Café) has been open for about two months, enjoying the new 7,400 square foot space.
“This is a really exciting time for us,” said Capt. Melody Routly, who told The Journal that the idea to have a coffee shop came to her about a year ago.
“What we’re finding is with the volume of which we have to handle, we’re often limited in the amount of space,” explained Divisional Commander Larry Martin. “If they separate the thrift store itself, the other issue we have is that we need more space. It’s much more economical to do it in one space.”
The new building is about six times larger than the former location making it easier for the six employees, approximately 25 volunteers and customers to get around.
“We were quite crowded at the other location and this one here gives a lot more opportunity for us to be of service to our community,” said Martin. “The Salvation Army seeks to be a transforming influence in all the communities that we serve.”
As a symbolic gesture, Routly and Martin cut a chain in the Salvation Army’s doorway.
“We’re not about fancy ribbon stuff here,” said Routly. “We’re about breaking the bondage that takes over a lot of people’s lives. We chose today to have a chain cutting ceremony.”
Read the rest of the article here!
November 19th, 2006
Phil
Well, we made it home in one piece, none the worse for wear. 
My poor pumpkin, left all week to face the blustery winds and pounding, sideways rain on the ledge of our balcony, was… not so lucky…
November 11th, 2006
Chris
Well, Anna and I are still in Tillamook, trapped for a week due to excessive flooding that closed all roads out of town.
These photos were taken on Tuesday, when Anna’s grandpa George drove us around town to survey the water and see why we couldn’t leave.
This isn’t a lake! It’s a field where cows usually hang around and eat grass. The campers (as well as all the logs and fallen trees you see) floated down from at least a mile away:
Here’s one way out of town:
And here’s another:
No way through here either:
We could try to get through, of course, but we don’t want end up like this guy:
November 10th, 2006
Chris
We’ve received the official wedding photos from our awesome photographer, David Watt.
I will post them up online as soon as I can. We have digital copies, but I need to go through and make sure they are all optimized for the web. In the meantime, here’s a preview!
Pictures from various friends can also be seen here on the old wedding site.
:-)
EDIT: You can now see Dave Watt’s official wedding photos here!
March 27th, 2006
Chris
Joel’s first web-cam shots - not so happy!
Settling… and resting…
… and sleeping soundly…
but, alas, not for long.
Safe arrival.
This was SO much easier than last time.
Proud, and resting.
Now, if I could just dump the mitts, I could reach that thing.
Interesting…
Resting at home.
Just how sweet can you get?
Gram’s lap is such a comfy place…
And so is Daddy’s tummy.
I’m not so sure about these guys…
… but I’m sure they’ll be okay.
June 3rd, 2003
Chris
It was a hard fought battle, but the day has finally arrived. On April 27, 2001 at 6:40 PM came the birth of Dave and Maia’s two beautiful baby boys, Bren James and Jace Philip.
Bren weighed 6 lbs 2 oz at birth, and Jace weighed 5 lbs 15 oz. Both babies are very healthy and are growing quickly. Over the last week Dave and Maia have seen them start to gain weight and to put on some of the “baby fat” that makes them look pretty cute.
The Routly’s suspect that the twins may be identical, although they do not know for sure. The twins look a lot alike, and the differences that that ARE seen may be accounted for as birth-related swelling. The only way to really know would be to do a DNA test, which is not really necessary at this time.
We are all very excited to have these additions to our family!
Jace
Bren (L), Jace (R) two minutes after birth
Bren (L), Jace (R)
Bren in the transitional unit
Bren in the transitional unit
Maia sleeps it off
Jace (L) and Bren (R)
Jace
Bren
Maia and the twins
Jace
Bren
Bren
Bren
Bren (L) and Jace (R)
Jace (L) and Bren (R)
Maia and Dave - Proud parents
Jace
Bren
Bren (L) and Jace (R)
Maia with Dr. Robbins
April 28th, 2001
Chris