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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1992-10-21, Page 17Times -Advocate, October 21, 1992 Pelee 1.7 Events t Clieviosts Blood School It was back -to -the o books after a well -de- served summer holiday. It started on September 14 with the third annual-P.T.A.-barbecue, as well as an Open House and Meet the Teacher Night. Parents got to talk with the teachers and have a delicious barbecue supper for the whole family. We also had a book fair that night. September 30, Science is Alive had a presentation on in- sects. Mrs. Pickles talked to us and showed us some fascinating insects such as cockroaches, walking sticks and millipedes. We studied many different in- sects. Some of us had collected insects and asked -Mrs. Pickles to identify them. As October approaches we have many exciting upcoming events. On October 8, the grade 5/6 class had a presentation from the Stratford Art Gallery to prepare them for their trip there on Ocw- Q )l. Fe ETEN\-- r 'ber16. - On Ootober 14• the grade 5/6 class travelled. to the Wawanosh Conservation Area for a nature study. On October 16 the grade 7/8 class took a trip to the Universi- ty of Western Ontario for a pres- entation on earthquakes add vol- canoes -which -they -have -been studying for the past few weeks. On October 19 grades 3-8 will participate in a Soccer Fun day where they will compete against Me Clime' and St. Boniface schools. On October 20 the Cross Country Meet will take place at Wildwood Conservation Area.. Many students have been train- ing since the beginning of school and we wish them all good luck at the meet. On October 31, the Parent Teachers Association is holding a Hallowe'en Dance at the Exet- er Lions Youth Center. Tickets arc ten dollars a couple. Get your tickets now! We hope this school year is just as good or even better than - fast year. Coffee hour activities at Baptist church EXETER - The culture and cus- toms of Canada's aboriginal people were vividly described by Val Hop- kins, guest speaker at theCefiae Hour at Emmanuel Baptist Church on Saturday October 17. Hopkins, how a part-time eoetol- ogy student at UWO, lived on the Moravian reserve near Thamesville until age 10. She is a member of the Turtle Clan, part of the matriar- chial Lenape tribe, or Delawares, as the Europeans named them. `Hb ins recalled Tndleg wnrel'` time in the woods with her grand- mother, gathering plants for eating, and mots, herbs and barks for heal- ing. The belief that everything con- tains manitou or spirit motivates the natives to try to please the su- pernatural with ceremonial feasts and dances, and sacrifices of food and tobacco. She also related the oration myth, and the importance of the cir- cle, as embodied in the medicine wheel and the dream -catcher. Hopkins noted that much harm has been done in the flame of Chris- tianity, citing the tesidential schools as a prime example. This has made natives mistrust anything Christian, end turned them back to their own ancient spiritual tradi- tions. Often someone who becomes „-,a Christian is considered a traitor. - Hopkins' -personal story -parallels that of the vast majority of natives - absent father, alcoholic mother, abuse, truancy, broken marriage, and her own drinking problem. She sought help at age 22, and has been dry for 16 years-. However, the feel- ings of loneliness and emptiness did not disappear until three years Zurich dors meet ZURICH - A good attendance of Seniors met Wednesday at-thecom- munity centre. Tammy Antaya welcomed every- one and informed the diners of up- coming events. Ethel Knowles, Hensel) gave a reading (Grandma's Day). The Zurich Golden Agers were in charge of the programme. Harriei Vanderburght and Dianne Miller ted in -a sing song, -they -also sang two beautiful duets. Cecelia Far- well read a Thanksgiving thought President, Farwell conducted the Business Meeting. Verde Baechter gave the Secretary's Report and Farwell the treasurer's report. The Golden Agers next meeting will be Wednesday, November 11. Granton residents attend annual convention By Muriel Lewis GRANTON - The 78th annual London Area Women's Instiwte Convention was held at the Ailsa Craig Community Centre last Wednesday when the theme was "Proud to be a Canadian" and the hostess district was North Middles- ex. Granton and Prospect Hill W.I. branches convened the craft tables sales. Attending from Granton were Muriel Lewis and Olive P. Hod- gins: and from Prospect Hill were Kay Dunnell, Margaret Spence, Edith Eaton and Ruth Bryan. The luncheon at the Granton United Church and the bazaar across at the Masonic Hall on Sat- urday were well attended and very successful. At the Si. Thomas' Anglican 'church...tin Sunday,- the Reverend Stephen Emery's .message was about persisting in the trust of the Lord as His agents of truth and jus - ace. There was no service at the Unit- ed Church on Sunday but members attended the 125th Anniversary at Wesley United Church. Pastor Nor- malic Voakes took charge of the service and the guest speaker was Bernie Hann. Special music was provided by the 4 Shadow group. UCW The general U.C.W. quarterly meeting was held at the Granton United Church last Tuesday eve- ning, commencing with refresh- . meats with a Hallowe'en theme served by Unit two members. The president April Bryan gave a reading and introduced Unit two for the program which began with a skit by Julie Riddell and Shirley Mills. The content portrayed the is- sues of using one's talents to the best advantage without being dis- couraged by the things one cannot do so well. This presentation was followed with bible readings by the rest of the group. Business included arrangements for the potluck supper at the next meeting in December when canned goods will be brought for the Salva- tion Army. Reports were given and the luncheon and bazaar were dis- missed. It was decided canvassing for the Heart and Stroke Founda- tion in February would be orga- nized by Shirley Mills. Members were encouraged to help with the baby layettes for needy children, half of which will be sent to Ethiopia and half to be used in Canada. A donation was also made to Murray Mitchell of St. Marys who will be going again with Habitat to build houses in the underprivileged countries. Grand Send birthday GRAND BEND - Happy 80th Birthday wishes to Mrs. Laurence Johnson. Last Sunday family members escorted her to a .sur- prise birthday supper at 4:30 at Grand Bend U.C. Sunday School rooms. Attending were Johnson's two daughter's, Neva and Duncan McVitie, daughter Karen. and son Kevin and friend of R.R. Paisley St. Patrick's ACW meets By H. Davis SAINTSBURY - Thc St. Pat- rick's A.C.W. met last week at the home of Mary Jefferies with seven members present. Nadene Bedell and Mary Jeffer- ies were program leaders. Bedell gave a very interesting talk on Y tli Kippur the "Jewish Day of Atonement", followed by the business portion of the meeting. Those • going` to iliePettll Deaner} at Stratford on Wednesday. Octo- ber 21, are to be at the Davis's at 5:15 p.m. Jefferies closed the mect- ing with prayer and the Grace was said in unison. St. Patrick's wilt celebrate the Holy Eucharist at 11:00 a.m. Sun- day, October 25. Readings to be Zephaniah 3:1-9, 2 Timothy 4:6-8. 16-18, Responsive Reading 'Psalm 3. The Holy Gospel St. Luke 18:9- 14. The Sunday is 20th after Pente- cost (Year C) "Peace Sabbath". A time of fellowship will follow -the-set vie a the -Parish 'Hall -when tiro Sunday School children will serve coffee and goodies. A collec- uon will be taken to purchase a bag 'of groceries for Daily Bread. Everyone is welcome. Personals Hugh and Hazel Davis returned home from a jnoliday to U.S.A. where they visited with cousins Bill and Christine Hick�-,apd George Miller of Flint, Michigan. , Ron and Margaret Carroll, -Wayne-and-Cheryl Carrell arpd Ar nold and Rose Cunningham attend- ed the Blane wedding and reception on Saturday. Worship service at Queensway HENSALL - Rev. Phillips of Varna -Goshen United Chutihes led Worship Service at Queensway. Tuesday afternoon. His special -Thanksgiving message was very -.meaningful. Special music was pro- vided by Joyce Pepper and Mildred Gingerich. Geri Fashions of London set up shop in the Activity Room Wednes- day and many residents, their fami- lies and community people made use of this wonderful service by ....shopping for a variety of items. A Fashion Show was held in the after- noon and Zurich Mennonite Church volunteers as well as Mary Roobol a member of the volunteer Auxil- iary,modelled a selection of stylish fall outfits. Refreshments were en- joyed following the show. Florence Glew, Jack Lowe, Stuart McEwen, Aleida Kats and Bruce Cann were lucky winners of the free draws winning such items as pajamas. .tewelery, . slippers, stockings and notepaper. Thursday movie presentation "Wild Kingdom" was a hit with all the residents who enjoy nature films. Reading and visitation time were the order of the day Friday after- noon as residents wound down af- ter their busy week. Caning everts October 21 - Craft and Bake Sale, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., all welcome. October 29, 7 p.m., Birthday and Halloween Party with entertain- ment by George Mathonia and Mo- zart Geinas. WO?d office announces move HENSALL - The fust fall' board meeting for the Victorian Order of ;Nurses, Perth -Huron Branch was ,held at the Hensel' office. The -guest speaker was Joanne Jasper, executive du-ector of Huron Home Calc. Announcement was made of the .Agency's recent move to the second Uloor of the Stratford Railway Sta- llion at 101 Shakespeare Street. Thc siabour involved in the renovations .-was generously donated by the ,btratford Kinsmen. A new community program is.bc- ajng developed in southern Hutun county. The palliative cart volun- Atoer visiting 'programme is . being coordinated by Janice Hayter -Oke, esupervisor of the VON Nensall of- "icc. Nine volunteers attended the lust training session. Executive director, Lynne MeV° esiald and the board president, Mary ' Anne Hamacher attended the VON Canada National annual meeting. The main focus of this meeting was the embarkation of the whole or ganihatiun on a program of total quality management, to include all levels of staff, T4*H*A*N*K*8! to everyone who helped-get.us ready for the gala opening of the SENALL ZNMPOSTF,. LITY -and made this event.such-.a great success ! inks aLsa to everyone who came out to Coeur tel Ifni were 4044 to anent ga(a opening on Ort. 16 but ivAufil (ileo W have *Of ilii.140/ d-t0ss filaafry eatt26.140,0:toomuotnrtQp dt Vtlfitg4 01 hellbali HtNSALi. (u1vIl''uS / 1-14C1011' Erwin Holt, Beulah Holt, cousins Melba Landstrom and Helen Pir- rello. United church ladies served the meal. ago, when she visited a friend who ant* her to a Bible study, and a church service. There, Hopkins made two life -changing decisions - to make Jesus Christ her savior, and Lord of her life. Dreams are important to Canada's aboriginals, and Hopkins has a dream. An official survey she did on a reserve revealed that all but two had experienced sexual abuse, all but one had been physically abused, end all had been assaulted verbally. The natives' rate of unem- ployment is 80 percent, alcoholism affects the same number, infant mortality is the highest of any group of people, and most are phys- ically crippled by their 60s. "My dream is to see less pain en the reserves, and to see all of us tiv- .ring together. When 1 first began reading the Bible, it,was lire find- ing gold. One verse was Galatians 3!28, which says there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male or female, for all are one in Christ Jesus. That can be applied In our medicine wheel with the four col- . ours, red, .yellow, black and white, standing for all the people on the earth," she concluded. ENERGY SAVING PRODUCTS AN' SPECIAL PRICES. 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