Times-Advocate, 1985-01-23, Page 10Page 10
Times -Advocate. January 23, 1985
Zurich farmer gives impressions of Ethiopian visit
Finding a solution to the many pro-
blems contributing to the current
famine killing thousands of Ethio-
pians would require the wisdom of
Solomon, Zurich area farmer Gordon
Erb has concluded after a six-week
visit to that unhappy land
Erb had gone to the nation, reputed-
ly founded 3,000 years ago by the son
of the Queen of Sheba and the great
king of Israel, to visit his daughter
Carol Gingerich and her husband
Cyril, workers with the Christian Mis-
sion to the Blind based in the capital
city of Addis Ababa.
Erb quoted experts who attribute
large responsibility for the present
drought to the irresponsible stripping
away of Ethiopia's forests. Twenty
years ago 40 percent of the country
was covered with trees. That has now
shrunk to two percent. r Erb says
Canada is not careful enough about
conserving the trees that once
flourished so abundantly across this
land, and he fears we may also pay
a steep price in the future. 1
Another factor he cited is the Marx-
ist government's refusal to allow
Ethiopian farmers to store surplus
grain. Anxious for foreign currency,
it forces them to sell the grain
instead.
According to Erb, the majority of
the 43,000,000 Ethiopians inhabiting
an area slightly larger than the pro-
vince of Ontario are chronically
undernourished, and the conse-
quences are often irreversible. He is
haunted by the sight of young children
who looked like wizened ancients.
Many are dying of secondary
causes even after receiving food, as
bodies deprived of adequate
sustenance for a long time are often
no longer able to assimilate protein.
All food aid must be taken from the
port of Assab on the Red Sea by
military convoy through rebel -held
territory. Relief workers accompany-
ing the convoys can't keep track of all
the trucks all the time, Erb explain-
ed, and a small percentage does go
astray, to resurface on the black
market.
Though thousands are dying of star-
vation in the northern provinces, food
is not scarce in Addis Ababa "if you
can put up the money for it", Erb
said. The going price for a pound of
flour is $4. Erb maintains this is not
all bad. Why shouldn't poeple who can
pay for their food do so, he asks.
Erb was overwhelmed by the con-
Okes host
dinner party
Wednesday evening, January 16,
the Don Oke family hosted a retire-
ment dinner party in honour of Ger-
► ► s een
employed by the family for the past
14 years. Betty Oke and Gertie's bir-
thdays were also celebrated. i Gertie
was presented with a livingroom
rocking chair by the family.
Zurich Golden Agers met Monday,
January 14 with v/p Annie Finkbeiner
presiding in the absence of president
Gen Doyle. The. meeting opened by
singing 0 Canada. with Gertie
Fleischauer as pianist, followed by
the Lord's Prayer in unison.
Secretary Verna Baechler and
Edith llohner, treasurer. gave their
reports. Roll call was answered by 29
members.
Eileen Consitt, card convener. sent
a Christmas card to honorary
member Peter Deichert at the Blue
Water Rest Home.
Happy birthday was sung for Annie
Finkbeiner. Arnold Merner, Freda
Moore, Ilarvey Ilohner and Gertie
Fleischauer.-
After the serious side of business
was concluded. a few chuckles were
raised by Beryl Hogg with some old
jokes.
Mike Doyle won the door prize.
Lottie Gascho and her committee
served a delicious lunch.
There were a few vacancies for the
bus trip for Sunday. February 17 for
(he Ice ('apades in Kitchener. If in-
terested phone 2:16-4(I88.
Due to the bad weekend storm. St
Boniface Parish PTA skating party
has . been postponed until further
notice. Bowling was cancelled until
later in the week.
Get will wishes are sent to Art
Woodcock. Hen;a 11. a patient in Ex•
eter hospital.
Birthday congratulations to Paul
.Johnson. Jerry Smith and Helen
Rcgier
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trasts in Ethiopia, the rich and poor
side by side. a modern capital city set
in the midst of a backward coun-
tryside. Addis Ababa is headquarters
of the country's airline, the most
modern in Africa. Erb was in one im-
t
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AT WORK - Zurich Reeve Isidore LaPorte
hands Ken Seyler a cup of coffee. The municipal office held open
house on Friday to mark Local Government Week.
pressive bank with white marble
floors and 98 tellers' cages. Vet a
short distance away he saw women
laden like beasts of burden carrying
huge bundles of branches on their
backs.
While in Addis Ababa, Erb stayed
with his daughter. He wants to assure
those who know Carol and Cyril that
they are well looked after, and
relatively safe.
"Carol was in Kabul when (he Rus-
sians invaded Afghanistan and she
lived through that", her father
remarked.
The Gingerichs live in a one -halt
acre walled compound surrounded by
a stone wall nine fee high and three
feet thick. A guard at the double gate
checks out all seeking admission.
Within the complex are offices for
each, a guest room for visitors, a
storeroom and deep freeze for extra
fcxxi, and the couple's quarters con-
sisting of two bedrooms, two
bathrooms, a kitchen. living room and
dining room.
Carol does the secretarial work and
Cyril is responsible for the ad-
ministrative duties of the Christian
Mission to the Blind in Ethiopia. The
Mission funnels assistance through its
office to worthy projects, regardless
of denominational label. Erb mention-
ed specifically a leprosy clinic, an eye
clinic, a school that teaches Braille
and a hospital as current recipients
of financial help.
When asked what Canadians can do
Ito help the Ethiopian people, Erb said
"Send aid through reputable agen-
cies. Even with all that can go wrong.
it's still doing good. Just don't be
naive enought to think we are going
to solve all their problems. They re-
quire a political solution."
Erb would make an interesting and
informative speaker for service
clubs, church groups and other
organizations wishing to hear a first-
hand report on Ethiopia.
ETHIOPIAN MEMENTOES - Zurich area farmer Gordon Erb displays
an ebony elephant, two birds carved from horn and a brass icon he
brought back from a six-week stay in Ethiopia.
3.26/kg
EACH PACKAGE HOLDS
- 3 Centre Cut Chops
- 3 Rib Chops
- 3 Tenderloin Chops
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MAPLE LEAF
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4.39/kg
1.7 9.
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POLISH COIL
3.95 /kg
f.796.
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UNTIL CLOSING SAT. JAN. 26/85
SAUSAGE MEAT 1.29
PURCHASES TO REASONABLE
WEEKLY FAMILY REQUIREMENTS.
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MINI DELI CHUBS 250 g
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OLD WISCONSIN
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2.19
1.49
1.79
1.99
1.79
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CARROTS 51b. BAG
PROD. OF ONT. CAN. NO. 1
COOKING ONIONS
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2.18 /kg
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