Dave Ogilvie
Although attendance was down a bit at the district Women’s Institute annual tea and bake sale, organizers were pleased with the support.
Those on hand had an enjoyable meal and a great time socializing with friends from across the district.
The bake table items were a big hit, with bake goods almost selling out before 1 p.m.
The winners of the door prizes included Marg Woollard (home-made jams) and Joyce Meyers (fresh vegetables courtesy of A.G.’s Produce).
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A small but interested group gathered Saturday morning for the monthly “Men’s Breakfast” at the Emo Legion.
Those in attendance were treated to another excellent buffet breakfast prepared by the Legion’s kitchen staff, as well as a thought-provoking message from Dr. Phil Whatley, entitled “Appetites.”
Next month’s breakfast will take place on the third Saturday of the month. Watch for further information concerning this event.
In related news, the men’s study group, which is commonly known as the “Eye-opener,” will take place on the first Wednesday of the month (June 1) starting at 6 a.m. at the Emo Inn.
The group still is studying the book, “Practising Basic Spiritual Disciplines” by Charles Stanley.
All men are invited to attend.
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Another successful “Country Jam” took place Friday night at the Emo Legion.
More than 65 people were on hand, with many taking to dance floor for long periods of time.
The music-lovers were so involved, in fact, that the musicians didn’t stop playing until nearly 10:45 p.m.
The next “Country Jam” will take place June 17. Be sure to mark it on your calendar for an evening of dancing and great music.
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Los Quinchos is an elementary-middle school created by the Nicaraguan government to focus on literacy. Besides basic education, the school teaches responsibility, respect for others and the earth, parenting skills, justice, and the values of Christian faith.
For more than 20 years, the United Church of Canada has assisted in the feeding program of the school’s 880 students by paying for kitchen staff salaries, food, and school supplies.
Many of the poor children in Managua, the capital city, must work in the toxic dumps searching for recyclables to sell for food. Street children numbering in the hundreds of thousands are a sad reminder of the desperate poverty of Nicaragua.
The students at Los Quinchos are the lucky ones.
Members of the United Churches in Rainy River District presently are raising money to do even more for the children of Los Quinchos. If you are interested in helping, call one of the churches during office hours.
You can learn more about this remarkable school by visiting www.losquinchos.it
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The book, “Create Space for Peace: Forty Years of Peacemaking, Gene Stoltzfus 1940-2010,” recently was declared a finalist in the 2011 International Book Awards, sponsored by JPX Media Group in Los Angeles, Calif.
Copies of this inspirational book can be purchased at Cloverleaf Store in Emo, Betty’s in Fort Frances, and several other locations across the district.
