Grange hears from Peace Corps volunteers

Evening Observer, NY
July 17 2006

7/18/2006 – FALCONER – Peace Corps volunteers Jason and Terra Sprague
presented the program at a recent Ross Grange meeting.

The former area residents are serving in Armenia, formerly part of
the Soviet Union. They are involved in the Gavar school for special
children. It is the only one of its kind in the country. They showed
pictures of the washing machine installed with the help of Ross
members’ donations.

The school has nearly 100 special children and will have about
25 more next year. Women were doing the laundry by hand, so were
very appreciative of the gift. The Armenian people are especially
interested in education and pictures and lifestyle were discussed.
The Spragues have spent two years in the Peace Corps and will return
to Armenia for one more year.

Hazel Porter, Ross treasurer, presented a $1,000 check for use in a
special project to Mr. Sprague. She also presented a check for $500
to Mary Jane Griffith and Laurene Rice, representing the Ellington
Farman Free Library. A similar gift has been given to Falconer,
Fluvanna and Sinclairville public libraries.

Members are planning a display booth at the Chautauqua County Fair,
July 24 to 30 in Dunkirk. The committee shared ideas and specific
needs with others.

Officers were recently elected, with installation of new officers
at the Aug. 14 meeting. Marlyn Griffith, community service chairman,
asked volunteer hours be turned in to her by that date. Blood pressures
will be taken before the meeting and those attending should bring

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress