Dave Ogilvie
Members of the “Country Club” at the Golden Age Manor in Emo, along with interested individuals from the community, were treated to a special presentation about the Central American country of Guatemala.
Sonny Ferris, who just returned from a trip to Guatemala City, brought with him a very interesting slide show, which not only offered those on hand a chance to view the beauty of the mountainous countryside but also gave everyone a glimpse of the extensive poverty of the native people.
Ferris went on the excursion with 22 Canadians from Rainy River District and 22 Americans from various places in the U.S.
The purpose of their trip was to build houses for the poor of Guatemala City and to share the Gospel.
Together with help from some of the women and children of the city, they built 26 homes for people who desperately needed a place to call home.
For only $400 each, the group built homes—some of which were dedicated to the people from Rainy River District who had donated to the project.
Everyone who listened to the presentation was touched by the poverty, as well as by the efforts of Ferris and the others in the group.
The afternoon concluded with some tea, coffee, dainties, and visiting with friends.
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The next men’s breakfast meeting will take place Saturday, March 17 at 8 a.m. at the Emo Legion.
The $10 buffet will feature guest speaker Rod Muir from Thunder Bay. He is a past owner of Courtesy Freight Systems and a long-time businessman in Thunder Bay, where he has played a key leadership role in his church.
With a passion for making the Gospel known, Muir has found various effective avenues of getting the message out.
For a number of years, he has been one of the key people in organizing a very successful monthly luncheon meeting in Thunder Bay, where the Gospel is shared with business and professional men.
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Students from across the central area of the district were invited to attend a morning presentation of Sturgeon Creek’s production of “Peter Pan” on Monday (March 5).
After many weeks of practice, the students of Sturgeon Creek entertained a receptive audience with some excellent singing and individual performances.
A musical production of this size is a huge commitment of time and effort. But with the help of many parent volunteers, a sound man, and contributions from area businesses, the students and teachers were extremely pleased with the results.
Ticket sales for the evening performances on Monday and Tuesday at 7 p.m. were brisk.
