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Home My WebLink AboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1996-04-10, Page 10Page 10 Lneknuw t entinel, Wednesday, *mil 10, 1996 PROMOTIONAL111110 ADVERTISINGI Crusade to Haiti changes outlook 474 seitiotssw twist N, 1 rawer wr il+ixr • by Pat Livingston SI tigit 4111011100111.011111110111111 'iliolut WEDDING GIFTS for your Gwen+ 259%O t an Invitations stn Ralf for out' hi. C+talo,, tis, _COlift R , Calnndara i araaw t CowanPrinti_ & Advertising know,:Onto (519)520;2730 Fax: (519) 528.3 iisir mom now mai mow yorna am moo imai mow �e 4#41a Ca101 8aer1 et101cttiail Volunteer Tutors Needed :Wauid, you like'to.hetp someone improve basic reading,writing or math skills?.: someone in your community needs you. For more information calt.Darlene Williams at "+ 482-5428 ext,, 353 CSR 1-8004265.1778 Part ot'ourlifel tng learning initiative. R. Brow Chairs aroli Detector A week with a missionary crusade in Haiti has changed a Lucknow man's ,outlook on Iife. " I think IPni a little more patient now and more grateful for everything in my life," says IanIviontgomnery, as he talks .about his week at Cape Haiti. Ian spent one week with the Men for Mission Crusade turning his hand to anything that would help the people of that country and lessen the burden on the. missionaries who live and work there. . 'we take somany things for granted," says fan as. hereflects on theconditions in iaiti ndw described as a fourth world country .with no hope of climbing out of poverty-stricken conditions. Missionaries and crusaders continue their work:.in. the earrntry.in an:" attempt to alleviate sonic of those conditions; "It'sheart wrenching watching the children, but they are content» a There was this child Who was haul- inging around a piece of wood with pop- bottle caps on. w . is piece re our kids Wouldn't giveit it. It as.b tri ore: Here, , R :a passing thought." Then them is a program to feed about 40 orphaned 'children twice a day, As those children'weree eating, others stooade outside Watching them but not -saying or doing anything-, "It's a way of life.!" The children who attend school all wear uniforms and the girl's;have brightly colored ribbons i1n`their hair, Their' school' is, one room block building with a grav floor. ^ While Ian was in Haiti,: he helped ed drill; anew well, did, some plumbing and carpentry work_ One of the.°. frustrations felt by crusaders is the': lack of proper tools and equi rent. As an:example;: building cup- boards here would take two days whereethere it took two, weeks., 4 Ian said people have toy walk anywhere from a, quarter to alialf mile to'get freSh water..: Medical attention requires the Haitians to walk Many milesM "They start lining up•to see the doctor;at 4 .m„ in, the morning,', said Ian. Some wait for as. long:as 1Cl hours to. seen bya riedical person i ho examines up to e rti: rse told ,lour that tl,per cern of all skin pr+rxl leis s con currd' b' washing' lot of diseases s are death sentences. .rastl ►S` are prey thiie hospitals are clean, there •sire no. sterile cot ditions. "I'he larger percentage, of hospital' equipment is pre and war IT dAnd yet standing b'eside Ft at, one aright find a.slghtly neweversion h rtatrylas been . donated . err ti e average e span ofa Haitian is 54 Years. len Morntgomeiy:souk these';:pictwres while epent rig . week in Haiti ;helping: : ng : rmmissiort+ • ariee.-` B lowr,'a classroom iii ,:;a gravel= floored building. Right, a Haitian, worker beside a,'piece.-.0t,,,'.040 p,pment' used :for Clrill$iig ai°w,ellw ,Although American embargoes are lifted now Ian was told when they were in place conditions reverted to those of 20 years ago. 44 lte whole country is .so far behind...hydro only half the time.” Haiti is, the voodoo capital of the world, says Ian, They worship ratan, however if you can get a child. into a Christian school for fur years, a Haitian pas- tor a -for says he or she will never return tovoodooism, Those who can find employment work in sugar or rice fields, make crafts and sell therm and there is farming olio very small scale. Attempts are being made to give.the Haitians something they. can start a business with. Au example of this is the sewing courses} that were given :when::a few peddle. sawing .. machines were donated. Ian said there is no more danger for visitors than `iii other countries - you use your common sense, posed to be in. a "f felt like we didn't accomplish enough," says .!`‘Most are a eful for anything you can: do. parr .so grateful y g They are as o - le not looking for handouts;. they want to be able to provide for their families, They are quick learners..and`not lazy. Most, are pretty conscien- tious. Their only goal is the next Meat, while here we arelanning' for our next vacation, a new` car..,. p Ile. culture' shock going into Haiti wasn'tbad, • but.coming out of Flaiti,..it bit rue. It'shard not to reflect that onnyour,oun children» tan said: -the • cru - seders were told bye�gant2ers thatithose feelings would surface and they, would have: to deal with them logically. ,Tan's week was part of a month long crusade by the Men for Mission. Dna g' that month, the cru- saders accomplished the foliowing: almost finished building a duplex; worked an the church in Port au Prince; made and installed curtains for the medical clinic;. supplied and installed cul tains in • ,.the Holiday 'House and the Velma* InnA ; supplied books for, the Bible school, repaired two vehicles (mechanical. and body),♦■buiilk an enclosurKre for the machine shop and .- . .,.... .ain't+T„'Rc fi n the. mi$ston houses, '. e rn�s lednine; tied That Means 3d< ople are now getting. venty-fi wire 1 and iousand our wei are swore laic an 'fresh, dean water, Being part of this crusade to help others who have so little is a me ory len w always have. "I've grown as a person and made some long time friends in that short week♦ If you: would like further information on the. Men for Mission. crusades, tan °would welcome your :calls. 1 IVIAIJOR APPLIANCES; FURNITURE. FLOOR COVERINGS HOME ELECTRONICS .& HOME IMPROVEMENT : ` ., A$$ KGMMID1114 N1 MAIM