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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1979-04-11, Page 12Pag© 12 Times-Advocate, April 11, 1979 Storm fails to halt ladies Cancer event attended By JOY SCHEIFELE AILSA CRAIG In spite of an evening of severe weather warnings, rain and snow, a hundred and fifty ladies filled the West Williams Parkhill Public School auditorium Thursday evening to learn more about cancer and its prevention. For an hour following a film and panel discussion, the audience sought answers from the panel experts on questions that were con­ cerning them. While most of the inquiries were written on paper and handed in, verbal questions were also en­ couraged and a wide variety of problemswere thoroughly discussed. Ruth Arnel, president of the Ailsa Craig-Parkhill unit welcomed the ladies to the meeting noting that the branch had been in operation now for twenty-five years serving the needs of the community. She briefly outlined the three main areas of work in the unit, campaign with Carolyn Woodburn acting as this year’s chairperson, education with Jill Waters as chairperson and the Service to Patients Committee with Doris Robbins being responsible for the Parkhill area and Deanie Twynstra responsible for the Ailsa Craig area. She reported that the Craig UCW hear about Brazil tribe After spending two full weeks in one of the most primitive jungle areas of Brazil, Adele Stewart of Ailsa Craig related a few of her experiences to the ladies of the United Church at Carlisle Thursday evening at the annual Thankoffering service. The middle of February, Mr. & Mrs. Andy Stewart visited Adele’s brother and his wife, Keith and Myrtle Wardlaw, missionaries with the New Tribes Missions. For the past 16 years the Wardlaws have been missionaries to one of the aboriginal native tribes in the heart of the jungle, in nor­ thwest Brazil. “The people there are extremely primitive”, reported Adele. “Their possessions consists only of bows and arrows, spears for hunting,a hammock, cooking pot, machete and possibly a basket made ffom palm leaves for carrying wood and fruit. “They find no need to wear clothes and live together as families in a common round house made of dried palm leaves. Their existence is the simplest you can possibly imagine”. The villagers are of the Yanamaro tribe and is one of approximately 125 villages in northwest Brazil. To reach the village the Stewarts flew over 475 miles of jungle from the city of Manaus in a small 6 passenger missionary plane. It was their first trip into Brazil and they were struck by the contrasts of the country. “Although I had heard about the situation from k Antenna Problems? MAX'S TV & APPLIANCES Grand Bend 238-2493 Keith, I didn’t fully realize how things really are there”, said Adele. “There was nothing here that I could relate it to”. Fifty percent of the babies born in the village each year do not survive. Superstitions still prevail to the point where no one will call another by his given name for fear of evil spirits en­ tering into that person. The witch doctor is a respected person in the village. “They need our prayers”, Adele stressed. People survive by hunting in the jungle. Wild pig and wild turkey helps to relieve the monotonous diet of bananas which is the main source of food. Poor soil conditions prevent much farming, although a few sweet potatoes and such are grown, and fish are available. “Until recently there were restrictions on anyone going into the jungle villages ex­ cept the missionaries,’’ explained Adele. “Last fall the government relaxed the rule to allow families or friends of missionaries in with special permission”. Her brother has been there for the past sixteen years. Three and a half years ago he was home on furlough and visited many churches in the area. He is due for a leave again a year this summer. Mail and medical supplies are flown in from Manaus only once in every six weeks to two months by charter plane at a cost of over $500 per trip. “They try to make a circuittrip in co­ operation with the other missionaries to cut ex­ penses, but it still has in­ creased in cost drastically over the past year”, Adele explained. Radio communication is fairly recent with contact being made three times a day. The Stewarts returned home the first week in March. They shared a number of picures they had taken while in Brazil,with the ladies. daffodil sales had been highly successful and thanks was expressed to the Take-A- Break Group in Ailsa Craig and the Greenway Willing Workers for their help in selling the flowers. She alerted the audience that the campaign is now underway for cancer funds and everyone should be receiving a canvasser at their door shortly. Dr. Fred Boyce of Parkhill acted as Chairman for the evening. After a film, “Decision”, Dr. P. C. Crowley of Strathroy presented some further information. He reported that one quarter of all cancer in women is breast cancer. If there is a family history of breast cancer, there is in­ creased chances of con­ tacting it. Early diagnois is important and the survival percentage increases with early detection. Mrs. Marion Taylor, a volunteer mastectomy visitor from London related her personal experiences with breast cancer, and brought along a number of especially designed lingerie items for mastectomy patients. Refreshments were served by the ladies of the Bornish Catholic Women’s League. SEEK TALENT The talent search goes on for children to play the seven young members of the Trapp family in the Huron Country Playhouse production of The Sound of Music. More than 30 children have now been interviewed and asked to sing. “It is not just a matter of talent,” said James Murphy, the Artistic Director, “there are plenty of talented youngsters in the area, but the seven children not only have to be able to sing and act, they must also look like brothers and sisters. Of course, age is a great factor too. The children range in age from five to sixteen.” One additional day of auditions is set for Saturday, April 21, from 1-5 at the Grand Bend Public School. Whalen By MRS. HAMILTON HODGINS A pot-luck supper and ’ euchre will be held Thursday evening at the Community Centre (weather per­ mitting). Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Ferguson attended their brother-in-law’s funeral Mr. James McLachlin, Sarnia on Monday. Mr. & Mrs. Everitt Hicks, Barrie spent last week with Mr. & Mrs. John Scott. Mr. & Mrs. Dave Hord and Dianne, Strathroy spent Saturday with Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Ferguson who were to celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary but due to no hydro, plans were postponed to a later date. "SPRING SPECIAL” 1 ■f ✓4 I Ji’ f . 1/ lilu! COME AND RETIRE WITH US AT GRAND COVE ESTATES RETIREMENT PARK "SPRING DISCOUNT TO COMPLETE PHASE 2 OF OUR DEVELOPMENT ONLY 14 UNITS LEFT!! SPECIAL!!! 6 PINERY MODELS AT ■ ’19,995 8 HURON MODELS AT ’24,800 (DOES NOT INCLUDE LOT RENTAL) SAVE $3,000 OFF LIST PRICE. HURRY WHILE THEY LAST!! YOU MUST SEE THEM TO BELIEVE THEM!! RETIREMENT IS LIVING IN ONTARIO'S BEAUTIFUL RESORT AREA GRAND BEND FOR INFORMATION CALL "COLLECT” AREA CODE 519- 238-8444. LOCATED ON HWY. 21 ACROSS FROM OAKWOOD GOLF _____________ ________ COURSE. _________ • • TALK ABOUT CANCER — A seminar on cancer was held at the Parkhill Public School Thursday evening. Shown here are pan­ elist Dr. Fred Boyce, Parkhill, Jill Waters, Education chairman, Ruth Arnel, president of the Ailsa Craig-Parkhill Unit, and pan­ elists Mrs. Marion Taylor, a visiting mastectomy volunteer from London and Dr. R. C. Crowley, surgeon of Strathroy. Photo by Scheifele Several members join Kirkton UC By MRS. HAROLD DAVIS KIRKTON Holy Communion was observed at the United Church on Palm Sunday with several young people being confirmed and others transferred their mem­ bership. New members by profession of Faith: Jeff Brookshaw, Steven Brookshaw, Sandra Flet­ cher, Dale Foster, Karl Heather, Anne Marie Paynter, Daniel Shute, Valerie Stephen, Joan Ulch, John Wiles. By transfer: Mr. & Mrs, Alvin Cooke, Mrs. Glen McElrea, Mr. Bruce Hodge, Mrs. Keith Selves and Mrs. Murray Shier. Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Brine, St. Marys, Mr. & Mrs. Don Brine, Cheryl and Daryle, Woodham were Sunday dinner guests with Mr. & Mrs. Ross Robinson. Mr. & Mrs. Peter Simpson and friends from Dutton motored to Brandon, Manitoba, and attended the Manitoba Flying Farmers Convention and also visited relatives while there. Mr. & Mrs. Peter Simpson and family visited at Malton last week and toured the Hawker Siddley Jet Engine plant. Mrs. Wm. J. Blackler attended the funeral of her brother Cecil Dobson, Monday and is staying for a few days with her son Mr. & Mrs, Burns Blackler and family. Tuesday friends called at the home of Mr. Miller McCurdy, the occasion being his 90th birthday. Evening dinner guests with Mr. McCurdy and Mr. & Mrs. Harold Davis were Mr. & Mrs. Reg McCurdy, Jason and Jeff, Woodham, Mr, & Mrs. Ken Blackler, Maureen, Andrea and Greg, Mr. & Mrs. Burns Blackler. Mr. & Mrs. Lome Marshall were dinner guests Wed­ nesday with Mr.&Mrs.Roger Christie, Ilderton. 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