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Times-Advocate, 1979-02-14, Page 16Page 16 Times-Advocate, February 14, 1979 Women at Grand Bend church learn about life in Afghanistan Mrs. Bariteau read from theThirty ladies gathered Thursday afternoon in the S.S. rooms of the United Church for the February meeting. President, Eleanor Durie opened with a poem on Love and Friendship. The worship service was convened by Eva Bariteau. All joined in singing “The beautiful garden of prayer.” Scripture from Psalm 21 was read by Marjorie Mason. book “getting the most out of life”, about the work of beauty in a magnolia gar­ den. Guest speaker, Carol Erb, of Zurich, home on furlough from Afghanistan was in­ troduced by Annie Morenz. Carol first went to Afghanistan as a volunteer for three vears, in 1972, under the Mennonite Central committee. In 1975 she returned and is now secretary to the medical director of Noor Eye Institute. She told us Afghanistan is a Moslem country. There are many mountains and valleys. At the eye clinic they treat between 150 to 200 patients a day. Due to im­ proper diet, there is much eye disease and blindness among the people, especially children. GRAND BEND ANO DISTRICT NEWS skating to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate in Grand Bend, Sunday. The three were among the many participating in the summer resort's annual fun day. T-A photo They perform about 2500 eye operations a year. She showed us color slide pic­ tures and commentary and answered many questions. The American $1.00 is worth about$.35 there. Farming is very primitive. Grain is cut by a hand scythe, plowing done by teams of oxen, donkeys are used to carry loads of straw on their backs. Pictures showed us nomad camps, and camels, and beautiful mosque temples. Carol had with her, on display, much beautiful handwork done by the women of Afghanistan, souvenirs, slippers, hats, tablecloth and hand woven rugs. Lunch hostesses were Hazel Broad and Fern Love. A short business meeting followed. Plans were made for the World’s Day of Prayer to be hosted by the United Church on March 2nd. Roll call was answered by, “What Love can do.” Hazel Blewett gave a minute mission report on World Outreach and a letter from a boy being helped by Compassion. Meeting closed with mizpah benediction. Church of God news Church of God men’s club held their meeting last Monday night with President Harold Vincent, presiding. Ken Leeborn of Exeter was their speaker and he gave testimony. George Winegarden led in devotions. Ferman Snyder and Earl Vincent provided lunch. Church of God ladies met I YOUNG SKATERS — f , , „ were Scott Keyes, Alan Campbell and Shelley Uniak. Enjoying the skating as part of Grand Bend's annual fun day Sunday ‘.................. T-A photo School plans carnival along French theme On February 20, the students at Grand Bend Public School will be taking advantage of the snow to hold a “Winter Carnival”. Although it will not be on the same scale as the Quebec Winter Carnival, it will be on the French theme. All the students in the school will be divided into twelve teams and will rotate throughout the day on a six station circuit. Two teams will be working at an event at a time and some of the events will involve competi­ tion between the teams. The events include snow sculp­ ture, mural making, snow shoeing, cross country ski­ ing, Eskimo games, story and poetry writing, and French games. According to school prin­ cipal Howard Hartle, the idea for the day came from Mireille Heinhuis, the school’s french teacher. The whole staff worked on the planning and the teachers will be running the events. Ideas for the events came from the students. “The reason for some indoor events is to give the children a chance to Warm up”, said Mr. Hartle. Lunch will also be on the carnival theme as hot dogs will be cooked by parent volunteers and served ‘to. all the children. Volunteers will also help run the events. GOLDEN AGERS Nineteen Golden Agers met, Wednesday afternoon at the Village Inn for their February meeting. President, Mary Ravelle presided. During the business period they have planned a pot luck dinner to be held at the Village Inn at 1.00 p.m. on February 14th. All Golden Agers are welcome. In the social time games of bingo were played, and the winners had their choice of an assortment of prizes. The Golden Age ladies are planning a quilting bee in the near future. Lunch was served by the Inn staff. Couples Club visit Pinery Roll “A I’ve this Seventeen members of the Couples Club met Saturday evening and in the recreation time went skating and tobogganing in the Pinery Provincial park. Meeting back at the United Church, special guests were Ruth Ellison and David Whiting of Parkhill, Mr. Whiting showed a film on “Rock-a- bye-baby.” The film em­ phasized the importance of holding, rocking and cud­ dling young children. Some experiments show that children who lack this type of loving care tend to have emotional problems. Presidents Larry and Donna Lovie conducted the business. The club decided to hold the Good Friday sunrise service and breakfast. A lawn sale is planned for the summer. In keeping with the tradition of Valentine’s day, a box social was held at lunch time. Couples in charge were Elsie and Leroy Keyes, Paula and Larry Taylor, Millie and Morley Desjar­ dine. United Church news At the Sunday morning United Church service, soloist was Marlene Bren­ ner, singing “When I’m feeling lonely.” Rev. H. Moore’s sermon topic was “Who?” The Christian Education committee of the United Church are to meet at the Church Wednesday evening at 8.00 p.m. Personals Several United Church women gathered at the church last Tuesday for a housecleaning bee in the church kitchen. Ed and Mabel Gill returned home Thursday morning after a ten day f i wi ■» m m w mi ■ ■ ■ holiday in Jamaica. Anyone wishing to take the needlepoint course, spon­ sored by Grand Bend Womens Institute is asked to phone Brenda Love, or Nola Taylor. Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Johnson spent a few days with Mr. & Mrs. Duncan McVittie and family, at Southampton and celebrated February family birthdays. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Holt of Ganonoque, have? been visiting relatives and friends in this area. Mrs. Grace Lawrance is a patient in St. Joseph’s hospital London. Rev. John Campbell spent Sunday in Toronto at the Church of God. Wednesday night supper guests with Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Des jar dine were Mr. & Mrs. John Brigham•of Strathroy, when they celebrated Mrs. Brigham’s birthday. Winners in the Grand Bend duplicate bridge club play Wednesday at the Anglican Church parish hall were: North-South — Manning and Helen Jamieson; East-West —• Mrs. Sue Baumgartner and Mrs. Flo Yorke. J. Kennedy - high single 245, high triple 593. Charlie's Angels nesday evening. Our Gang - Nancy Stoker­ man - 311, 567, team 2546. The Good Ones - Marg Roberts 209-541, team 2375. Hi Hopes - Fran Relouw - 215- 557 team 2252. Hopefuls - Liz Vandenberk - 271 team 2735.Louise high triple 648. Blue Water mixed league - Thursday^ evening. Mona Gaiser - single 141, triple 383. Joe Grigg - single 226, triple 499. Little league - Saturday Dreamers - Kim Boogeman - 97. Angels - Mark Griswold -158. Rascals - Todd Hayter -106. G.B. Gorillas - Chris Tiedeman - 155. Strikers - Pat Lupton - 215. Pointers - Scott Hayter -147. Scrappers - Paula Sawyer - 91. Stooges - Sandra Page -152. Wed- on on Thursday afternoon, call was answered by report on something done for someone else month.” The worship Brotherhood was given by Betty Campbell. • * Janet Desjardine gave a mission report on the history of China. President, Katie Vincent presided for business. Lunch hostess was Leota Snyder. At the Church of God Sunday morning service, Edgar Cudmore of Exeter was guest speaker on the work of the Gideon Bible .society. • • In the absence of Rev. J. Campbell, George Winegarden acted as chairman. The beautiful hymn, “In the garden” was sung by Alex Desjardine. The evening service at Church of God was con­ ducted by ladies of the church. A film “Adventure in Hong Kong”, was shown. A Christian Education workshop started Wed­ nesday evening at Church of God. Topic was “Because we care.” Village Inn Bowling Cove Town and Country Gals - Monday afternoon Sparrows - high single 161 and triple 420, Olga Keay. Robins - high single 192 and triple 500, Norma Desjar­ dine. Blue Jays - high single 184 by Marg Forden, high triple 448 by Nola Taylor. The Benders - Tuesday afternoon Dee Rath - high single 256, high triple 643. Betty Smith - high single 215, high triple 489. Grand Cove men - Wed­ nesday afternoon FREE Your Child’s Portrait HURON SANITATION Owned by John J. 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