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The Citizen, 1994-03-30, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30,1994. Area woman volunteers in Third World country A memorable experience Susan Gross of RR 1 Auburn spent three and a half months in Costa Rica working with underprivileged children and families to teach them family values and encourage them to aim for a higher standard of living. Ms Gross took part in the exchange program through Canadian Crossroads International. By Janice Becker Susan Gross had thought about travelling for many years and after discussing an international organi­ zation with a friend at university, she saw her opportunity. The organization is Canadian Crossroads International (CCI) which facilitates volunteers work­ ing for Third World development and cultural exchanges. Susan, 26, the daughter of Car­ MORRIS HEMINGWAY Morris Bertram Hemingway of RR 3 Brussels passed away on March 23, 1994. He was in his 51 rd year. He was the beloved son of the late Bertram and Viola Hemingway of Brussels. Mr. Hemingway is survived by one aunt, Eleanor Hemingway of Brussels and several cousins. Rev. Cam McMillan officiated at the service which was held on March 27 al Betts Funeral Home, Brussels Chapel. Interment was at Brussels Ceme­ tery. Donations to the Brussels youth centre, The Ark, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. REV. LAWRENCE POCOCK Rev. Lawrence V. Pocock passed away suddenly at his residence in Guelph, on March 19, 1994. He was in his 93rd year. Rev. Pocock was an Anglican priest for 65 years, serving mostly in the Diocese of Huron. He was the Rector of St. Mark's Trinity in Blyth and Trinity in Belgrave from 1930 to 1935. He is survived by his devoted wife Patience (Ross). Rev. Pocock was the dear father of David and Doreen, Bruce and Pat and Bob and Dawn Pocock, Margaret and Walter Thomdyke, Betty and Ron Preszcator, Pal and Ruby Hakala, and Pauline and John Berridge. He was the dear grandfather of 16 and the great-grandfather of six. Funeral services were held at Trinity Anglican Church in Lucan with the Most Rev. Percy O'Dris­ coll officiating, assisted by Canon Morley Pinkney and his son Rev. Bruce Pocock. Interment was at St. Matthew's Cemetery, Florence, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, the Memorial Fund of St. Andrew's by the Lake, Big Bay Point (c/o Rev. S. Isherwood, 6 Hamilton Ave., men and Christina Gross, of RR 1 Auburn, first applied to CCI in September of 1992. Involvement in the program requires a year's com­ mitment, she says, with the first several months used for fundrais­ ing. "Each participant is required to raise 20 percent of the cost, approx­ imately $2,100," says Susan. Susan joined the Kitchener- Waterloo group for the fundraising and was involved in bake sales, car Coburg, Ont. K9A 1V3) or to a charity of your choice. WILMER (PAT) RUTLEDGE Wilmer E. (Pat) Rutledge of RR 6 Goderich passed away at his resi­ dence on March 14, 1994, in his 77th year. Mr. Rutledge was a retired farmer and cement contractor in Blyth and the Lucknow area. He was a member of the Nile United Church. Mr. Rutledge was bom in West Wawanosh Twp. to George and Martha (Blake) Rutledge on June 25, 1917. Both his parents prede­ ceased him. He is survived by his wife Eliza­ beth Adeline (Cantwell), whom he married on March 18, 1937. He is survived by five daughters; Verna (Mrs. Roy Boisclair) of Toronto, Helen (Mrs. Don Nichol­ son ) of Dungannon, Dorothy (Mrs. Joe Freeman) of Nile, Ruth (Mrs. WEST WAWANOSH MUTUAL ( a A 1879 INSURANCE COMPANY 1993 My YOUR LOCAL AGENTS Frank Foran, Lucknow 528-3824 Lyons & Mulhern, Goderich 524-2664 Donald R. Simpson, Ripley 395-5362 Delmar Sproul, Auburn 529-7273 Clinton 482-3434 Chapman-Graham & Assoc. Insurance Brokers Inc. Owen Sound 376-1774 City Insurance Offices Limited Kincardine 396-9513 "INSURANCE FOR FARM, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND AUTO" washes, the selling of stationary and rich man/poor man dinners. She says she also raised money through private donations. By September of 93, Susan was ready to begin her exchange. She had chosen Costa Rica, as she wished to learn the Spanish lan­ guage. (Participants list three coun­ tries of choice and are given the one which is available for an exchange and which the organizers Bill Oliver) of Spring Bay, Jeannie (Mrs. Blair Butcher) of Erin and one son, Ross of Goderich. Mr. Rutledge is also survived by one brother, Calvin Rutledge of Timmins, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sons, Jim (1962) and John (1990). He is lovingly remembered by Gord and Elsie Hulley and Audrey Rutledge. Rev. Dr. Rick Magie and Miche- line Montreuil officiated at the ser­ vice on March 17, at McCallum and Palla Funeral Home in Goderich. Flowerbearers were Gord Hulley, David Rutledge and Ross Rutledge. Pallbearers were Roy Boisclair, Don Nicholson, Joe Freeman, Bill Oliver, John Wain and Blair Butch­ er. Interment was at Dungannon Cemetery. P.A. Roy Insurance Broker Inc. Clinton 482-9357 Banter, MacEwan, Feagan Insurance Brokers Limited, Goderich 524-8376 Kenneth MacLean, Paisley 368-7537 McMaster Siemon Insurance Brokers Inc. Mitchell 348-9150 John Nixon, Brussels887-9417 Chapman Graham Lawrence Insurance Brokers Walkerton 881-0611 feel best suits the person.) As a student of child psychology at Waterloo University, Susan was placed with an organization, Furacid Promotova de Vivierda, which literally means promoting living. She says she worked in an area of the disadvantaged where they were being helped to build homes, simi­ lar to Habitat for Humanity. Her job was to work with young children and single mothers in teaching them how to deal with their situation. Susan says she helped to instill in them a sense of community for their new housing development. She helped them learn to work together to build a better standard of living for themselves. The work with the children was aimed at building self-esteem and learning family values, she says. A chat group was formed for the women as a means of support and simply as a source of communica­ tion for them, Susan says. Susan was involved with this program for three days per week. On the other days she worked at Pueblito, little village. It is a com­ munity of 12 homes designed for the care of orphaned or abandoned children. Susan says the set up is quite unique because it places a single mother in each home and she is then responsible for the care of up to six or seven orphaned children, depending on the number of her children. She says the idea is good because it gives all the children a sense of home. "They all call the woman in the house Mom," she says. "One of the most challenging aspects of spending three and a half Hippity Hop to Walton PATCHWORK OF TALENT AUCTION Easter Monday, April 4 at 7 p.m. Duff's United Church, Walton An Evening of Fun Come see other surprises! Above is a partial listing • Food Booth • Preview 5-7 Richard Lobb Auctioneer Entertainment: home-cooked dinners voucher for Blyth Festival meal at Brussels Country Inn airplane ride over Huron County bed & breakfast with evening dinner Services: cleaning services for your home for 1 day hair perm 1 hour backhoeing purchase & plant red maple tree yard clean-up car wash & polish lawn mower tune-up 4 hours carpentry work reflexology treatments Crafts: hand-painted picture wooden calendar holders podged swans Christmas & Easter decorations afghans, sweaters, baby blankets, embroidered pillow cases, handmade quilts homemade baking (Walton's best) assortment of preserves Misc.: 1 gallon pickles in season 50 bales of straw discount off no-till planting natural fertilizer live pig (2 halves) grocery vouchers cord dried hardwood (firewood) Bell telephone voucher months in Costa Rica was learning the language," Susan says. "While I was still new to the lan­ guage, I sometimes just went along with what was being said, hoping to catch on eventually. In one case, I was to work in a school with chil­ dren who were developmentally delayed. I was not quite sure what was expected of me until I was left with a class of 25 students, ranging in age from five to 12. I was on my own." Susan says, "The class went well because the children were fascinat­ ed to leam English phrases and to be taught about Canada, though it was difficult to explain snow." She says the family she lived with and all the people of Costa Rica,were very friendly and open. "They made me feel like part of the family. I was welcomed as a daughter." During her off days, Susan trav­ elled around the country and was amazed at the beauty of the rain forests. "Everything was so quiet and calm," she says. "We even went kayaking down a mountain river." Susan spent Christmas in the warm climate but, a visit from friends helped her to celebrate the season. "In Costa Rica, New Year's is more of a family celebration than Christmas is," she says. Susan says the experience was very rewarding and she is left with many good feelings about the peo­ ple and the country. "I definitely want to return." Anyone interested in becoming involved with Canadian Crossroads International may contact the local representative, Veronica Kolkman at 347-2689 or Susan Gross at 526- 7752.