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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1981-03-11, Page 16GARY HARRON CANDIDATE IN HURON-BRUCE The recent announcements by'Premier Bill Davis and the Progressive Conservative government for development of a Bruce Energy Centre at the Bruce Nuclear Power Development is good for Huron-Bruce, it's good for Ontario. -it can provide jobs for the you.th of our area -it can provide opportunities for second- ary industry and small business to locate in our area. -it can provide a ready market for cash crop farmers in the riding and the byproducts can provide mash for livestock feed. -it can make Ontario less dependent on Albertan and foreigh oil. The Bruce Energy Centre is a step ahead for Ontario and, all the better, it can happen in Huron-Bruce. While the new prosperity will be wel- come, it must not come at the expense of our farmers, industries, small business or municipalities. GARY HARRON IS INVOLVED -Chairman of the BrOce County Ec- onomic Development Committee -12 years municipal experience '-25 years a farmer GARY HARRON HAS THE EXPERIENCE HURON BRUCE NEEDS A16 — THE BRUSSELS POST, MARCH 11, 1981 K m Indian service at day of prayer 0 Correspondent MRS. GEORGE BROWN 335-3424 The World's Day of Prayer was well attended, in St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Gorrie, Ladies of Molesworth Presbyterian, Gorrie Presbyterian. Wroxeter and Gorrie United Churches as well as visitors attended. Mrs. Jasper Farrish. President of the Anglican Guild presided for the in- troduction of the Theme, "The Earth is the Lord's"! This prayer service was prepared by Native American Women, who re- present Indian tribes from throughout the United States - South-East-West and North - who work in their homes, their communities, their churches, and some at the National level of American Indian Affairs. Their re- verence for nature and their relation of kinship with all creatures of the earth. sky and water enable them to teach ur how to live justly, respectfully and in harmony with our world and each other. According to the Hopi Indian belief. there is only one race, the human race divided into two major groups - light and dark. Therefore, Native American Indian women invited their sisters dark skinned and light skinned to come together for prayer to day. From all parts of the Globe to lift their vol, es in praise and prayer, on this day of World Prayer. Mrs. Farrish led in prayer with responses by the con- gregation, "The Sorrow of the Earth", was taken by Mrs. Robt. Strong and Mrs. Robt. Harper of the United Church. The litany drew upon the symbolism of the American Indian people. Because the earth is the source or blessing, food, clothing, shelter, .the seasoi s„healing medicines, the Beauty of the Earth is the nurturer of life, the earth is personified in myth and poetry and called "Mother Earth". But Mother Earth protests in these days that God is not pleased with modern de- secration of land, sea and air, with the distruction of the The members of Unit 2 of Gorrie United. Church Women met at the home of Mrs. Cecil Grainger for a combined February and March meeting of their group. Mrs. Alex Taylor arranged the worship service around the Theme "Joy and Love". Mrs. Elmer Farrish opened the worship. Mrs. Marie Schmidt read texts from Corinthians 1: 13 and Mrs. Robt. Gibson read verses from Ephesians and Galatians relating to the Theme, with the key verse from Galatians: 5-22 "the fruit of the Spirit islove, joy, peace, long Suffering, gentleness, goodness and faith." The Quilt committee re- port and' the Federation Of Agriculture banquet March beauty of .forest and field, and even the.4eatures of the earth. They all belong to God. He gave humans life. and a path to walk. We have lost our humanity and our footsteps have strayed from the pa th God has ordained for us, The Offering of gifts and service was taken by Mrs. Gordon Moir president of W.M S. and Mrs. Lloyd Felker of Molesworth Presbyterian Churches. Mrs. Moir introduced the Guest Speaker Mrs., Vancook wife of Rev. Bert Vancook, minister of these charges. Mrs..Vancook spoke on the Theme, "The Earth is the Lord's" after reading from Genesis. She asked, "Who am I in relation to the earth and its people?" She asked to pause and take time to reflect Upon our own understanding and actions, in our relation to the earth and its people. How do 11, act in relation to the earth? the air, the fruits of the earth? Do you use them or abuse them? Are you able or willing to share in some way with those in need? Mrs. Felker told of UCW has plant party The March meeting of Unit 4 of Gorrie the United Church Women was held in the Sunday School Room in the form. of a House Plant Party attending were 17 members and a number of guests. • Mrs. George Brown, Pres. Welcomed the guests and. "For the Beauty of the Earth was sung. accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Harold Hyndman. A short business period followed. Scripture reading, was taken from Genesis 1: 1-12 by Mrs. Ivan Haskins, Mrs. Robin Bolander gave a reating, "A walk Through. Woodland Trail" and Tender Loving Care, Mrs. R. Bolander in- troduced guest speaker Ruth Anne Cook 'of Listowcl who spoke on the care of plants with a nice display of plants which were for sale, and also conducted a plant contest. Mrs. Raymond Gowdy expressed thanks 17 at noon were announced. In the absence of the secretary Mrs. Robt. Gibson read the minutes, roll call and thank you notes, also reported the U.C.W. catering committee report from their meeting March 4 at 10 a.ni. A motion was made that get well gifts be given to hospitalized members of the unit only in the future. Mrs. Marie Schmidt took charge of the collection and Special remembrance collection for the depleted fund. Favourite recipes were ex changed among members and the new 1981 printed programs distributed. Meeting adjourned and re- freshinents were served by Mit. Alex Taylor and th e hostess. cermonial, carried out in a form of a cross, by the Dakota, a native Indian American people. Five poles are set up in the fOrm of a cross, one at centre and one at cacti of the four directions. West-is direction from which come the purifying waters- north this direction of the purifying winds; East - the source of the rising sun and the moring star, is the direc- tion from the which comes knowledge and wisdom; and South is the direction of guidance and the source and end of life. Mrs. Felker had the audience use the Dakota ceremony by facing the four directions and responding to the litany of Prayer. Duet, "Have a talk with Jesus in Prayer". by Mrs. Ron McMichael and Mrs. ,lack Clarke with Mrs. Sheldon Mann at the Organ. The collection will be sent to Women's Inter. Church of Canada to be used to spread the gospel.. PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Ferguson spent the week with Mr. and Mrs, Stuart Aitken of Kincardine and attended the benefit dance for Wes. and Ferne Abell at Chepstow; their home had been damaged by fire. On Sunday evening they attended the Talent Show at the O.A.C. Guelph of which Clark Aitken was the or- ganizer. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hynd- man, Kelly and Jennifer of Guelph visited Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hyndman and also with Mrs. Fred Hyndman at Geri Care Nursing Home Harriston. Miss Karen Hyndman of Sarnia visited several days with Mr. and .Mrs, Allan Hyndman. Mrs. Earl Cudmore of Brussels is spending a few days with Mr, and Mrs. Bill Nay. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph The Junior Women's Institute met in the Howick Central School, with President Joyce Lockie we- lcoming everyone and con- ducting the business. Gratitude was extended to everyone who helped canvass for the Ontario Heart Foundation and the members are grateful to all who Fiddes of Kingston spent the weekend with Mr, and Mrs. Jack Brown, They all attended the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs, Robt. Brown of Wroxeter held in the Legion Rooms Brussels on Saturday donated, helping the group realize about $1,200.00. Marion Feldskov, uo of the members,decorated a cake to commemorate the group's third anniversary. All members practised different decorating designs. The next meeting will be a Skating Party at the arena on March 19. Joy and love is theme of UCW Junior WI collect $1200 for Heart