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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1979-10-31, Page 13Huron . Hotel FURNITURE Seaforth of VALUES! Hwy. #8- Furniture MI Goettler I High Quality Low Prices GO G ETTLER o 614661 Fine Furniture MAIN STREET 345.2250 Closed Mon. Open all day Wed. Fri. night till 9 p.m. DRIVE a LITTLE and SAVE a LOT ,p41- I IC, • ,^1 4,1 White-Westinghouse ONE ONLY Side by Side Refrigerator & Freezer W.S. 189 Reg. $920.95 All Fridge W.A. 125 Sale Reg. $477.95 Range W.F. 440 reg. $439.95 K.F. Range 530 Reg. $469.95 Buy Now For Christmas OLDFIELDS Brussels 887-6851 $834 .95 $429.95 :399.'S ;385.00 Sale Sale Sale APPLES Excellent Quality •MacINTOSH • SPARTAN • SPIES • RED DELICIOUS available now CRUNICAN BROS. 11/2 miles south of Elginfield on ft4 Highway ITHE BRUSSELS POST, OCTOBER 31, 1979 — 13 Bluevale WI hears woman vet HONOUR FOSTER PARENTS—A number of foster parents received special recognition at Wednesday's annual banquet of the Huron Family and Children's Services. Above, presi- BY ROSS HAUGH "Something good must be afoot in Huron" Those were the opening remarks of Dr. Orm Stanton who was speaking to Wed- nesday's annual meeting of the Huron County Family and Children's Services. Dr. Stanton,who is director of social work at King's College at the University of Western Ontario, was com- menting on the attendance and enthusiasm shown by foster parents and volun- teers. To the foster parents, Dr. Stanton said, "When the going gets rough, remember, there is hope. You are the jewels of the community. You are the experts dealing with in many instances prod- ucts of one parent homes." Dr. Stanton continued, FLORENCE A. HIGGINS A lifetime resident of Morris Township, Mrs. Gordon Higgins of RR5 Brussels died Friday, octber 26, in Wingham and District Hospital in her 81st year following a lengthy illness. The former Florence A. Procter was born in Morris on February 25, 1899, to the late George Procter and Ellen Wilkinson. Sixty years ago, on June 18, 1919, she marled Mr. Higgins at her father's home in Morris. Besides her husband she is survived by four sons, Jack Higgins, George Higgins and Robert Higgins, all of RR5 Brussels, and Chester Higgins of Brussels. There are five grandchildren. She was predeceased by one brother and three sisters. Mrs. Higgins was a member of Knox United "You are providing the op- portunity to children to ex- perience the feeling of being accepted as a human being." The King's College pro- fessor said there are 2,443 one-parent families in Lon- don with one or more child- ren under 18. Of these 2,200 are motherled on an average annual income of $6,000. He added, "We must face the fact that there is not enough money going around for these people." The money problem for social work was stressed by Huron-Middlesex MPP Jack Riddell. He said, "Family and Children's Services" are working under extreme dif- ficulties. Here in Huron the budget increase for this year has been cutback to 1.5 per cent." Church, Belgrave, and belonged to the United Church Wonien and the Women's Institute. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. John G. Roberts on Sunday at 2:30 at the Currie-Walker Funeral Home. Interment followed in Brandon Cemetery, Belgrave. Pallbearers were six nephews, Donald Procter, RR 4 Brussels, George Grigg of Wingham, Charlie Hig- gins, RR.5, Brussels, Clarence Yuill, Belgrave, Alvin Fitch, R.R.1, Wroxeter and Alvin Higgins, Wing- ham. Floral tributes were carried by grandchildren, Donald Higgins of Brussels and Joan. Higgins of R.R.5, Brussels. Mr. and Mrs. Higgins celebrated their 60th wed- ding anniversary in June, '1979. Several special, present- ations of awards were made to foster parents and volun- teers. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Blanchard, RR 4, Walton were honoured for complet- ing 20 years as foster par- ents. Awards for 15 years of service went to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Durnin, R.R.3, Auburn and Mr. and Mrs. Paulus Van der Spek, Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. James Wilk- inson, RR 3, Exeter received 10 year awards and cer- tificates for five years service went to Mr. and Mrs. Char- les Bruinsma, RR 2, Goder- ich; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kloss, RR 1, Brucefield; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Knechtel, RR 2, Bluevale; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Steckley, Bluevale and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stover, RR 1, Wingham. Volunteer awards were given to Charles and Roxie Adams of Goderich for 10 years of service as volunteer drivers, Molly Burke, Eieter and Wyn Homuth, Clinton as co-ordinators of their respec- tive Christmas programs for five years, Mrs. Vernice Stanbury, Goderich for 10 years volunteer service and Mrs. Dorothy Scott, Goder- ich for 20 years as Christmas co-ordinator. Mildred Marwick who has completed 20 years as a social worker in Huron re- ceived a pin from Hensall reeve Harold Knight, who was representing the county in the absence of warden Jack Tinney. Miss Marwick has been forced to discontinue her duties because of health problems. During the past 20 years she has been involved prim- arily with the protection of children living with their families and assisting foster presents five year Mrs. Charles Stover, Mr. and Mrs. Ray e. T-A photo children in the care of the agency. The volunteer and foster parent awards were made by Family and Children's Ser- vices president Charles Thomas, vice-president Ver- ona Snider and Marion Hind- marsh. Agency director John Penn was chairman for the program. Correspondent MRS. MAC ENGEL 887-6645 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Grisdale, North Bay, spent a week recently with their son Earl and Mrs. Grisdale and family. Miss Marjorie Stewart, Victoria B.C.) visited on Wednesday with her cousins Mrs. Calvin Cameron,- Miss Emylene Steiss and Mrs. Sam Burgess, Brussels. A number from Cranbrook attended the anniversary service in Knox Presbyterian Church, Monkton. The Rev. Dr. James Ferguson of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Stratford,was guest Correspondent MRS. JOE WALKER 357-3558 Mrs. James Armstrong was hostess for the Oct. meeting of the Women's Institute. Mrs. Chas. Mathers. president opened the meeting with a Thanksgiving poem. • Mrs. Carl Johnston was appointed acting secretary in the absence of Mrs. Mel Craig. The convenor of Agriculture, Mrs. J. Armstrong asked for response to the roll call, "A humourous memory related to animals and the farm." Eight members and two visitors told amusing stories. Mrs. Armstrong introduced the guest speaker, Dr. Alma Armstronv, busy mother, homemaker and practising veterinarian. She told of Western Canada where she began practising, and Ontario. She spoke of the satisfaction she felt when sick animals responded to treatment, and the thrill of delivering alive animal, be it a kitten or a large animal. Each year a much larger minister and Mr. Peter Dekker of Listowel was soloist for the morning percentage of girls enter college to veterinarians. Mrs. Charles Mathers and Mrs. Carl Johnston reported on the Huron County Rally held recently at Elmville. An invitation to Brussels Majestic Institue 40th anniversary on Nov. 14 was accepted. Plans were made to attend the Huronview Birthday party, Nov.2lst. Lunch was served by Mrs. Ken Simmons, Mrs. Wm. de Vos and Mrs. Jim Armstrong. PERSONALS Quite a number from Bluevale area attended the open house for Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Henning at their home to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Moffat, Sandra and Greg and Marie Walker spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Henry and family at Parry Sound. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Coe, Barry and Clarence spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Henning. Obitu ary dent Charles Thomas certificates to Mr. and R.R. 1, Wingham and Knechtel, R.R. 2, Blueval Foster parents get credit MAITLAND VALLEY Financial Consultants Ltd. Guaranteed Investment Certificates 121/2% Brussels Monkton .1;074043 3472241- Cranbrook people Attend special service service. Music in the evening was provided by the Festival City Choir of Stratford.