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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 09, 1977
Page
2
One Viewpoint discusses the World Day of Prayer theme Love in Action and its many meanings. It compares love in romance, affection, enjoyment, compassion, and divine love while urging reflection on true love as defined by the Bible and its call to care for others. It references Corrie ten Boom and the film The Riding Place as contextual examples.
Rev Dennis Hansen of Poplar Point and Oakville Alliance Churches reflects on love as action. He uses an empty glove analogy to show how only Christ fills our capacity to love. He praises Albert Schweitzer as a model of self giving service and notes love as a fruit of God’s Spirit guiding deeds.
A teacher’s letter stresses careful selection of music instructors, advising parents to seek diplomas from recognized schools, avoid long contracts, and compare quality and price. It urges personal recommendations and cautions against door to door sales tactics and vague warranties.
The St Marys A C W hosted a Valentine tea on February 12 in the Parish Hall. Rev Colin Chapman opened the event with a tea table decorated in a Valentine theme. Tea pourers included Mrs Rosina Taylor Mrs Faurschou Mrs Cliff Walker and Mrs Roy Bell. Convenors for Bake Sewing and Knitting White Elephant Kitchen and Servers were named, with Mary Burton Evelyn Smith overseeing the grocery hamper draw won by Mrs Ernie Dutson.
Doug Dorsey was re-elected president of the Auxiliary to the Manitoba School in Portage la Prairie. Honorary President Dr. G H Lowther and Rev S A Walmsley named, with officers Terry Gibson Tony Thorson Leslie Cohen and Doug Arnold elected. Reports note Adopt-a-Friend program thrives. members knit toques mitts and scarves for residents and plan expansions to Camp Sandy Haven and the Manitoba School Adventure playground.
The Northern Sites region of Parents Without Partners held its regional conference in Fargo North Dakota on February 18 19 and 20. Eight Portage la Prairie chapter members attended including Jean Lander Anena Dyck Mary Lesperance Kathy St Goddard Les Porteous Nelson Hulme and George Lloyd.
The Kozy Korner senior group met on Saturday February 2 with 58 attendees. Wayne Luchik presided as recreation director, secretary and treasurer reported, and new officers were elected: president George Robinson, vice president Elgin Watson, second vice president Mrs Fries, secretary Mrs Ross, treasurer Mrs Margaret Tucker. Directors include Mrs N Painter Mrs E Perkins E Bowes H1 Rae Ben Crews on and J Donald. A move discussion was tabled, a raffle aided the choir fund, and upcoming events include a March 1 whist drive and a Winnipeg guest concert March 13 at 2 80 p.m. with a silver collection at the door.
Lorne Falk, Saskatoon Photography Gallery curator, argues photography can be art. He notes slower public acceptance, rising gallery interest, and the need for grants to support non commercial photographers as Canada expands its photographic art scene.
The Young People of First Baptist Church hosted a Starvation Banquet after Sunday service to raise funds for Operation Eyesight. Thirty five participants sampled a small rice meal and water, with attendees contributing the cost of a Sunday dinner. The event showcased an Indian eye hospital and noted 60,000 operations since 1947, highlighting cataract care and hospital stays funded for about $25 per eye.
Layland notes record Mr and Mrs B Perchak visiting Winnipeg to see Bill's mother Mrs Rose Perchak while Frank Perchak of Portage cared for the farm. Kurtis Kamotzki birthday party drew over fifty at Kamotzki's in February. Margarete Mazurat stayed with daughter Gloria Skikar in Portage to help with sick children. Margarete Kamotzki of Berlin arrived March 3 to visit son Michael for six months. Bill Perchak birthday greetings on February 28.
Mr Falk advocates a western photographers resource centre and a Saskatchewan workshop to connect prairie photographers across Canada. He stresses local stimulation and cross regional ties, noting the idea need not form a formal group.
Ruth Rebekah lodge held its regular meeting at Odd Fellows Hall with Noble Grand Ida Mickle presiding. Reports from committees were heard and plans announced for the Country Garden Tea on April 2 and the Odd Fellows Towers opening March 5 at 2 p.m. A bus of Rebekahs will attend initiation March 13 at the International Inn, with contact Isabelle Vollett at 857-9904. Veterans jewels were presented including Lyla Lepad’s 50 year pin and 15 year pins for Edna Miller and Ora Towle. Go-getter pins went to Isabelle Vollett and Margaret Tully. Lunch will be served at the Carroll sale April 30. 85 members attended. next meeting March 14 at 8 p.m.
The regular card party with whist and 500, tea and social time, followed by a hymn sing and lunch by the Bagot Ladies. Danny Raine visited with organ music. World Day of Prayer led by Mrs Peters and Mrs Troop with community helpers. bingo on Friday. visits from various locals and guests from Newdale Kelwood Carman Winnipeg and Brandon with several residents and helpers noted.
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