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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1998
Page
2
Carbon monoxide from a faulty heating system sickened about 250 worshippers at a Christmas service in Saverdun France with 40 hospitalized. The priest and church leader suffered headaches and nausea as doctors organized oxygen treatment at a village crisis center.
In Togo President Gnassingbe Eyadema and main rival Gilchrist Olympio agreed to invite mediators from Europe and French speaking countries for January talks to resolve the election dispute. Olympio has protested at the Supreme Court over the June presidential results. Mediators likely include EU, Germany, France and other French speaking nations with possible observers from the United States Canada and nearby African states.
The Moscow Times reports Patriarch Alexy criticized priests who flaunt wealth with expensive cars and mobile phones as Russia faces its worst crisis since the Soviet era. He warned of ties to dubious businesses and private firms within parishes seeking money via the church. Meanwhile, Russia ratified a long delayed friendship treaty with Ukraine, with Duma voting 244 to 30 in favor, Kazhumalo praising the accord for both nations.
Washington County park cancels Christmas crossing re enactment due to drought. Low Delaware River water forces replica boats to be replaced by a steel bridge for the historic crossing 30 miles north of Philadelphia. The event recalls 1776 march of 2,400 soldiers, 200 horses, and 18 cannons with 30 German casualties and 1,000 prisoners.
Eastern Washington and north central Idaho farmers welcome snow to insulate winter wheat seedlings planted last autumn. A recent cold snap may have damaged young plants, with temperatures briefly below zero. A light snow by Thursday offered some protection, said Walt Neff of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers, while Brett Blankenship noted more snow could further reduce damage.
Grand Rapids artist Amy Greving created a life size Madonna and child from dryer lint gathered from a 750 member congregation at First Reformed Church of Grandville. Over three months she built a wire frame, applied a papier mache like coating, and used metallic paint to finish the piece. The lint sculpture, light enough to be carried by two people, drew gifts of lint from many members after initial skepticism. Greving plans a Joseph sculpture for next year.
In a trend seen across faiths, many people attend church mainly at Christmas and Easter. Clergy urge welcoming behavior to engage these “C and E” attendees, who cite family traditions and time constraints. Religious leaders warn against secularization while noting such visitors seek connection during holidays.
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