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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-06-17, Page 11THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17,1992. PAGE 11. B elgraveThe news from African woman thanks U.C.W. Compiled by Helen Stonehouse Phone 887-9487 back East Wawanosh student Matthew Rochetta gets some help from Marie Toll to find his family's name in the township's history book Wilderness to Wawanosh. Mrs. Toll, who was on the committee that organized the publication spent some time talking to the students about the book and how it was made at Author’s Day last Wednesday. Fayre a success A very successful supper and Country Fayre, sponsored by members of Knox United Church was held in the Belgrave Community Centre Saturday, June 13. Winners of the Penny Auction U.C.W. hears about handicapped kids The Evening Unit of the Belgrave U.C.W. was held at the home of Mabel Wheeler June 2 with 19 members answering the roll call. Donna Shaw opened the meeting with the poem “Someone Gave Me A Smile Today.” Ida Procter conducted the worship service on the theme “The Handicapped”. Hymns, “Jesus The Very Thought of Thee” and “Jesus Thou Joy of Loving Hearts” were sung. Dorothy Logan read the article “Sincerely”, written by Sydney Fields, telling how Helen Keller was responsible for the Reader's Digest being printed in Braille. Scripture from Romans 12, verse 10, Peter 3, verse 8 and Luke 10, verse 33 were read. Ida gave the meditation on “Handicapped Children” stressing how people hear best with their hearts. Donna conducted the business. The September meeting will be held at the home of Freda Johnston with the roll call “A Memory of Your First Day of School.” Barbara Anderson conducted the program on The Columbus Day 1992 Celebration to mark the 500th year anniversary of Columbus' discovery of America and how the aboriginal people want us to be more aware of their pain and struggle after the arrival of Columbus. The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction and lunch was served. were: Cushion, Margie Gordon, Belgrave; Cook Book, Kate Procter, Brussels; Candle and Dish, Doris Carmichael, Belgrave; Plant, Bill Craig, Blyth; Stationery, Adah Smith, Brussels; Sweater Set, Wilma Higgins, Brussels; Pop and Ice Cream, Annie Cook, Belgrave; Tea Towels, George Johnston, Belgrave; African Violet, Mabel Wheeler, Belgrave; Wall Hanging, Helen Martin, Belgrave; Bathroom Accessory, Stanley Black, Belgrave; Oil Painting, Margie Gordon, Belgrave; Stationery, Freda Scott, Belgrave; Cushion, Gordon Bosman, Belgrave; East Wawanosh Mug, Andrea Stevenson, Belgrave; Pillow Cases, Anna Armstrong, Thorndale; Painted Wooden Basket, Levi Cook, Belgrave; Hairsetter, Erin Johnston, Ilderton; Potato Chips and Pop, Ila Mathers, Exeter; Teddy Bear, Dianne McWhirter, London; Swan Bubble Bath, Annie Cook, Belgrave; Strawberry Bubble Bath, Helen Martin, Belgrave; Summer Musk Cologne, Anna Armstrong, Thorndale; Purse Organizer, Garner Nicholson, Brussels; Blue Trinket Box and Tape, Tara Johnston, Ilderton and Bubble Bath, Verna Capson, London. Sister Dehne Mengiste, of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and the co-ordinator for the Women and Development Program in Ethiopia, is visiting Belgrave as part of the 'Acrumenical Decade of Churches in Solidarity With Women' pro­ gram, sponsored by the United Church Women. This program is an enlightenment program aimed at studying the lives of women here and in other coun­ tries. With medical aid and financial support, the United Church Women have been instrumental in establish­ ing community health services and community development programs in Ethiopia. In 1989, Sister Dehne explains, when there was a meningitis out­ break in Ethiopia, the United Church of Canada assisted the Ethiopian Orthodox Church in ren­ dering medical relief to one of the infected regions. The United Church sent $60,000 (Canadian) to Ethiopia to help pur­ chase medical supplies and to set up 11 temporary shelters as clinics. In one district alone, 580 patients were treated and 70,000 people innoculated, which Sister Dehne says, saved a great many lives. Before the United Church became involved, 22 to 30 people would die a day, Sister Dehne said, but since the relief project began they have had only three deaths in two months. In 1990, the London Conference of United Church Women under­ took a six month project of travel­ ling throughout Ethiopia to see first-hand the implementation of their aid. When they arrived at Wake Tiyo, a farmer's village 120 km south­ east of the capital Addis Ababa, there was an outbreak of malaria and many people were ill. The United Church Women saw 8 W.M.S. hold meeting in Blyth The W.M.S. held their meeting on Monday, June 8 at the home of Mrs. Margaret Siertsema of Blyth. Mrs. Alice Nicholson opened with a call to worship and the hymn “Spirit of God Descend Upon My Heart,” was sung. Mrs. Lottie Scott read the scripture. Mrs. Siertsema read the scripture and led in prayer. The roll call was answered by a bird from the Bible. The secretary's report was read by Mrs. Siertsema and Mrs. Ivy Cloakey gave the treasurer's report. Mrs. Freda Scott read a poem “I asked of God”. Mrs. Siertsema read “Fathers are Wonderful People.” Mrs. Nicholson read a story by John Cameron, of his year as moderator of the Church in 1991. She also read “The Rural Church - a Future,” a story on the condition of rural churches in Canada. “Breathe On Me Breath of God,” was sung and Alice closed with prayer and the hostess served lunch. the need for more assistance, and returned to Addis Ababa to pur­ chase more medical supplies. Sister Dehne said that her church and her people are very grateful for the help rendered by the United Church Women. It has meant a dif­ ference between life and death, she said, and she has been deeply touched by their generosity. All the local United Church Women in the surrounding areas have helped to support the Ethiopi­ an Fund by contributing money towards the project, Muriel Coultes, President of the London Conference of United Church Women, said. On this visit to Canada, the Unit­ ed Church Women have given Sis­ ter Dehne an additional $500 towards more medical supplies. Canadian Pharmaceutical compa­ nies have matched this donation $10 to every one dollar that the United Church Women have given. Enjoy Your Own Private Paradise Qarden This Spring Father's Day June 21 Maybe the best sobution is a Maitband Manor (fft Certificate. Cabb‘Today! Dads are always partial to a beautiful Colorado Blue Spruce or a Crimson King Maple or a Clump Paper Birch or a Mountain Ash or a...........& the list goes on UANOfl,. £3 Landscaping & Supplies East on Hwy. 86 R.R. #1 Bluevale 335-3240 (519) 335-3240 a|jff GAROfNlcOVNCfL We Deliver! 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