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The Citizen, 1994-06-22, Page 7THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 1994. PAGE 7. AVa l t o n™ [ Compiled by Patty Banks Phone%87-6860 Children, staff cool off The news from Rev. Banks speaks of storms Supposing you were sitting in a very hot, stuffy classroom and even the thought of doing schoolwork made you sweat, and supposing all the school staff had a solution to help alleviate the problem. Well, it just so happened that last Friday afternoon the kids and staff beat the heat by having squirt gun play and water balloon throws and all kinds of water games. The kids had fun "getting the teachers", and I'm sure the teachers had fun getting the kids. V. Kirby hosts visitor Mrs. Helen Hazelwood from Hamilton, visited this past week with Viola Kirkby. She also met many old friends at the coffee shop and was entertained in a few homes. WDLCA says goodbye to interim exe. director The Wingham and District Com­ munity Living Association (WDCLA) held its annual general meeting at Wingham United Church on June 13. The highlight of the evening was the saying of farewell to an interim executive director and hello to the ing with a group of people, the individual, the family and the staff. We must work hard on learning to listen," he said. Mr. Healy outlined some of the results from an 'outcome based per­ formance' questionnaire which had been distributed to members of the Marie McGavin greeted people at Duff s United on June 19. Rev. Banks welcomed everyone and pointed out his favourite cartoon in the bulletin. It had a picture of a man and woman getting ready for church and the caption read, "Hurry up woman! We got to get to church early or we won't get a back seat." He also announced that Bluevale will be hosting a Vacation Bible school, July 4-8 from 9:30 - 12 for ages three to 12. The choir sang, I'm Going to Live so God can Use Me. Rev. Banks spent time with the children telling them about when a storm came up while the disciples and Jesus were on a boat. The disciples were scared to death but Jesus slept. When they woke him up he calmed the storm. Rev. Banks said that Jesus is with us in thunder storms and in the storm of of life, too. Phyllis Mitchell read scripture. Rev. Banks's sermon was called, "A giant and a weakling" based on the David and Goliath story. Rev. Banks said that he preached on this story many years ago and spoke at length about David's courage and fearlessness. But this time around he sees more to the story. The defeat of Goliath and Philistines is not David's doing but the work of God. David is the agent of God's purposes. As a nation Israel must have cherished this story, recalling it especially whenever threatened by enemy superpowers of the region. They would find strength, hope and encouragement in remembering David's victory against seemingly insurmountable odds. Little David would further serve as a symbol of the nation-small, powerless, dispossessed. Rev. Banks sees this story as one that can strengthen the resolve of those who have stood alone against the principalities and powers in matters of injustice or oppression. In this story God tends to ally himself with the needy, the weak and the powerless. Many ordinary people have shown, found, or been equipped with the courage to take on the powerful and mighty. A David and Goliath image that Rev. Banks pointed out was the Chinese man who stood defiantly in front of the tank in Tianamen Square in June 1989. The student protest was quashed and many students imprisoned or massacred but, at some point in the future, those dramatic days in June will be remembered as the beginning of the end of oppressive communist regime in China. Another image for Rev. Banks is the young girl from Bowmanville (Leah) who is trying to save 88 hectares of wetland from being drained by St. Mary's Cement Company so they can lap into the Motherlode of Limestone. Rev. Banks said he is sure that the victory will be won by 'Goliath' since he has lax dollars and jobs on his side, but he applauds her courage and determination. She is like a little David, asking serious questions about how we can take care of the garden of creation. If this planet is to survive there will have to be many more Davids such as Leah to do battle with the Goliaths of industry and progress, he said. new director. Dan Healy has acted as executive community involved with the asso­ ciation. director since the resignation of Barbara Hogan who opted to stay home with her family. President Lynda Train told the gathering that "Mr. Healy's exper­ tise and background made my job as president much easier as he guided us through many changes over the last nine months." In his consultant's review given earlier in the evening, Mr. Healy said, "WDCLA is way ahead of many other regions because you have a home support system which places residents in a family situa­ tion instead of in group homes." The day programs also help the participants get involved in the community, he said. "The fundamental goal of the WDCLA is to give people the opportunity to live in a state of dig­ nity. We must look at what we are doing to assist them," said Mr. Healy. "The excellent staff with the There were two groups who voiced concerns. The aging parents expressed fear for the care of their children once they were gone. They wanted some assurances that the association would still be there for them. "Young parents of pre-school or school age children need the asso­ ciation to reach out to them, espe­ cially for the hard to deal with children," said Mr. Healy. "These parents know what they want for their children. They want some control and they want to see results." "The WDCLA should also build stronger ties to other businesses and associations in the region which are providing services to the participants in the programs," he said. Mr. Healy said, "Because of the system, the WDCLA is moving out of the traditional and into the future." BOB BUTELLA In the 1950s, close to 90 per ceni of immigrants came from Europe Today, more than half of all new­ comers were born in Asian, Caribbean, African and Central American countries. COALITION FOR HURON COUNTY MEETING June 23rd, 1994 8:30 am to 12:00 pm Hensall Community Centre Auditorium iRr Groups and Businesses interested in community and labour market issues are invited to attend. Co-sponsored by jobsOntario Training and the Employment Training Committee of Huron Community Services Network. WDCLA must prepare the people to move out on their own, to achieve society norms and yet be Bob Butella of Waterloo was introduced as the new executive director. 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