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The Brussels Post, 1972-02-23, Page 1Mr. and Mrs. boug. Callander announced this week that. Calla.nder Nursing Homes had been sold. The couple will reside in Gait. (Staff Photo) hort hots By Evelyn Kennedy Callender Nursing Homes Ltd. was sold this week to Grenville Auatin of OrangeVille. The Nursing. Home, which has accommodation for 39 beds, was conducted by the Callanders since 1961. (Staff Photo) Sale Is Announced Of Callander Nursing Homes Our village must be an attrac- tive place to live. So many vaca- tioners returning home from the city, the sunny south and other distant and exotic places have expressed their pleasure at be- ing back home again. They find the city an interesting place in which to spend a short period of time, but the life too hectic, hurry, hurry, hurry. Even one of our recent Chicago visitors said although he thoroughly en- joyed the trip, he was glad to be back in Brussels. People here may be engaged in a number of activities, but they can still find time to relax, enjoy life, their family and friends in the rela- tive peace and quiet of a small community. Or perhaps it's just that this is home and what better place is there to be. *** *a* *Mt* A number of organizations are becoming involved in activi- ties for our centennial . The Firemen have taken on the task of decorating our village for the occasion. That will be no small undertaking and we are confident they will make a spendid and gala display of it. They will also be selling flags so everyone will be able to purchase them to fly, the size of their choice. See that you get yours before it is too late. ****lc*** Monday night saw another snowy, winter's blast howling around with 60 miles an hour gusts at times. Might as well have it now rather than later. We keep hoping that the corner spring is just around isn't too far away. Get out those colourful flower and gardening catalogues and perhaps they will scare old man winter away. ********* It was indeed pleasing to see the name of one of our home town Young men on a CBC,production. The name of Lester Meehan, eld- er son of Mrs. Machan and the late Leonard Meehan appeared on a recent 4 iTake 30" as the re- searcher of a most interesting program. Lester has been a staff member of the CBC for some time and his name has (Continued on Page 3) Couples Report On Trip The three couples who left Brussels last Saturday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bridge, Mr. and Mrs. David Hastings Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Murray Love, to carry the invitation to John Ainlay to attend Brussels' Cen- tennial celebrations as Honorary Parade Marshall, received a warm welcome on their arrival at the Ainlay home in Evanston, Ill. They were entertained at lun- cheon, shown many interesting pictures and told much of the his- tory of the Ainlay family, which Mrs. Ainlay has compiled. The reading of the invitation scroll by Harold Bridge, and Mr. Ainlay's reply, were recorded and the tape given to the group to be brought home with them. Mr. Ainlay said he considered it an honor to receive the invitation personally delivered to him. He regretted tlat due to other com- mitments, he will only be able to be here for one day of the Cen- tennial activities. The Ainlays took their visit- ors on an interesting tour of Chicago. Plans Advance Plans for Brussels Centennial over the July 1st week end were advanced last week when the com- mittee in charge of arrangements worked out further details. The registration committee reported that 1,000 invitations were being sent out. Arrange- ments were made for souvenirs to be sold during the celebration. The committee learned that Miss Canada would not be avail- able to attend the event but further details were indicated concerning a steam caliope and midway. Discussing the erection of a plaque on the school lawn, the committee appointed Ken Scott to the group making arrange- ments. It was agreed the week- end program would include horse races. Jack McWhirter reported on plans the fire brigade is making to provide for decorations across the village. The meeting was, re- minded that registration for en- trants in the beard contest would close on March 1st. The next meeting Was set for March 13. Firemen Entertain Guests Brussels Firemen held their annual banquet in the Royal Cana- dian Legion Hall on Saturday night. A good number of persons braved the stormy elements to attend. Among guests of the fire- men, were their wives, the Vill- age Councillors with their wives, with the exception of R.W.Kenne- dy and Reeve J.L. McCutcheon, who were unable to attend, mem- bers of the P.U.C. and their wives and Mr. and Mrs. Cal Krauter. Fire chief, Jack McWhirter presided and welcomed their guests. Councillor Hank TenPas spoke on behalf of the Council in the absence of. Reeve McCutch- eon. Gordon Stephenson expressed thanks to the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion for the bountiful banquet served. Following the banquet, the re- mainder of the evening was enjoy- ed playing cards. Prize winners were: Ladies High, Mrs. Nora Stephenson,; Low, Mrs. Vera Hastings; Mens' High, Jim Mc- Taggart; Low, Bill McWhirter. Books Now Available For the convenience of area farmers, copies of the Ontario Farm Record Book, as provided by the Huron Ag. Rep. Office at Clinton, may be obtained at the office of the Brussels Post. The Callander family associations with the Brussels community will terminate on March 1st. after eleven years of service. Announcement was made this week Callender Nursing Homes Ltd. has been sold to Grenville Austin of Orangeville, Ontario. On March 1st, 1961, Doug. Callender and his mother, then Mrs. Edna Callender, took over the nursing home operation from Ed. and Mary Baker. At that time the nursing home had 12 patient beds and private living quarters for the family. In 1964 Doug. Callander was married to Betty Gashches of Galt and, as she was a Registered Nurse, she assumed the position of Nursing Director shortly after her marriage. In 1965 Edna Callander was remarried and became the wife of Dr. Balmer Beattie of Ottawa and has re- sided in Ottawa since leaving Brussels. During the years Mr. and Mrs. Callender have directed the affairs of the nursing home it has been expanded to a pre- sent capacity of 39 beds. It includes a complete medical clinic occupied by Dr. J. K. McGregor. Family living quarters dis- appeared as beds increased. Mr. and Mrs. Callander have lived in the former William Baeker home on the main street. This home has been sold to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hyde and Mr. and Mrs. Callender and boys will reside in Galt at 244 Christopher Drive. The nursing home operation will continue as it has been under new management with all the employees remaining as be- fore. Three of the employees have been with the Callanders almost from the start, 11 years ago. they are Mrs. Calvin Krauter, Reg. N., who has been Assistant Director of Nursing, Mrs.Hartley Rutledge,R.N.A. and Mrs.Adrian McTaggart. Most of the remain- ing staff have been at the nursing home for a number of years and will remain. The new owner, Grenville Austin, is president of a firm operating several nursing homes in this area of Ontario. In announcing the sale Mr. and Mrs. Callender expressed the hope that Mr. Austin would be given the same support and encouragement that they have enjoyed while in Brussels. Annual ,bay Of Prayer The annual World Day of Prayer service for the Brussels Community will be held Friday, March 3rd at 2:30 p.m. in St. Ambrose Rom an Catholic Church. Tea will be served. WE'RE SORRY The picture of a group of Brussels youth taken in the early years of this century and which appeared on page 9 of last week's issue in error was credited to Walter Scott. The picture was kindly loaned for reproduction by Mrs. James Bryans. C e. I / 11.1.1111111.11141NosESTABLI$KD 1072 4J Brussels Post U. 4 BRUSSELS $4.00 A Year in Advance — $5.00 to U.S.A. -- Single Copy 10c ONTAR 10 101st Year — Issue No, 8 Wednesday, February 23, 1972 .