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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1973-05-23, Page 4The select Committee. of the Ontario Legislature investigating circumstances surrounding the construction of a new Head. Office Building for Ontario Hydro out- lined this week the six questions which should be answered in the investigation. The first was whether the terms of the agreement between Hydro and Canada Square under which Hydro will become a tenant in the 19 storey tower at an annual rent of $4,116,424 and assume ownership in 30 years for $ 1, were financially and economically sound. The second was whether the agreement provided benefits and advantages which justify the deci- sion of Hydro to abandon previous plans for constructing of a Calf club The Brussels Calf Club met at 'the home of Mr. and Mrs. John 'Boneschansker and judged a class of holstein cows in prepa- ration for the upcoming judging competitions in Seaforth. Re- turning to the house, the meeting was turned over to the leaders who handed out the quizbooks. It was decided to have the next meeting on June 6 at Fred Uhler's. Tower King Silos The silo with the hydraulically wet pressed stave and full plaster lining. • To avoid disappointment ORDER NOW! We are also agents for BUTLER MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT in your area. See us for silo =loaders, barn cleaners feed conveyors and belt cattle feeders. • CONTACT: ELO S. BARMAN LTD. R.R. 4, ELMIRA, 669-3984 or CLAYTON GINGERICH R.R. 4, WINGHAM; 3572999 "This year try one better, go Butler" Ronnenburg Insurance Agency ARE NOW PAYING A HIGH OF FOR TRUST CERTIFICATES MONKTON, PHONE 347-2241 BRUSSELS OFFICE OPEN: Tuesdays and Fridays, PHONE 887-6663 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I P • I News of Walton Church groups hold meetings McKILLOP UNIT The McKillop Unit of the U.C.W. met at the home of Mrs. Stewart McCall with 15 members present. Mrs. W.J. Leeming presided for the devotion s opening the meeting with two poems "Tribute to Mother" and "Home". "Hap- py the Home" was sung and Mrs. Glen McNichol read the scrip- ture from Ephesians and the ' second chapter of Titus. Mrs. W.J. Leeming. and Mrs. G. Mc Nichol gave the meditation, "The making of a Christian Home". Mrs. Dave Watson read a reading, "Beatitudes of a Christian wife". Mrs. Leeming conducted a quiz and discussion on the meditation. Collection was taken by Mrs. Merton Hackwell and dedicated by Mrs. W.J. Leeming. Mrs. Stewart McCall dis- cussed the topic, "When I have time" closing with a poem, "Take time". "Saviour like aShepherd Lead Me" was sung. Mrs. Leeming closed the meeting with prayer. Mrs. John Burch conducted business. Mrs. MertOnHackwell gave the treasurer's report. Mrs. Neil McGavin conducted a successful auction of baking. Lunch was served by Mrs. G.S. Love, Mrs. G.A. Love, Mrs. Charles McCutcheon, Mrs. Laverne Godkin and the hostess, Mrs. McCall. 8TH AND 16TH UNIT Eleven members were pre- sent for the 8th and 16th Unit meeting on May 9, at the home of Mrs. Alvin McDonald. Mrs. George McCall presided, for the devotions, opening with singing Hymn, "In Christ there is no East or West," accompanied by Mrs. Jim Fritz as pianist,' followed by reading the sailor's version of the 23rd psalm. Mrs. Rae Houston read the Scripture lesson and Mrs. McCall a poem, "If a little Child Comes." "we have heard a joyful Sound".was sung.. Mrs. G. McCall conducted btisiness; minutes were read by Mrs. Don McDonald. The "Lun- cheon is Served" supper for june 4th was discussed. Lunch was served by Mrs. Jim Fritz, Mrs. Doug Fraser and the hostess, Mrs. Alvin Mc Donald. MONTHLY U.C.W. MEETINGS Mrs. Art Heard opened the May meeting of the Walton Unit in the basement of the church on Wednesday evening with the theme on "Mother." Mrs. Mac Sholdice read the scripture from Proverbs 1:8-10. "When mothers of Salem" was sung with Mrs. Ray Huether pianist for the .evening. Mrs. Sholdice read a scripture from Proverbs 31:10-31 followed by a poem on Motherhood by Mrs. Heard. "Faith of our Mothers" was sung and Mrs. Sholdice read a poem, "A Mother's Name." Mrs. Heard gave the meditation, tell- ing what mothers used to do, every thing was home-made in the earlier days, was not bought in the stores as it is nowadays. And closed with a poem on "Mother". Mrs. W.C. Hackwell dis- cussed Bible Characters, Jonah a prophet, and a foreign miss- ionary, as well as a statesman, the' story of Jonah is found in four short chapters in the Old Testament.• Jonah lived in the nbithern kingdom, helped to re- cover some of Israel's lost tern- to irieS. Lydia, who was 'the first; Christian Convert was a native of Thyatera. Mrs. fielSon Reid condUcted business. Minutes were read by Mrs. Howard Hackwell. Twenty- one Members answered the roll call. Mrs, Mac Sholdice gave the treasurer's report ) and took the collection which was ded-- idated by Mrs. Held. The general meeting to be held. on dune 6th With the 17th and BOUndarY 'Unit in Charge, Mr.Reath of. Child,. 4—THE BRUSSELS POST, MAY ren's Aid to be guest speaker. All units to attend, then separate for business. Copper contest leaders Mrs. Torrence Dund as and Mrs. Bill Coutts reminded members to bring donation to the June meeting. "Happy the Home when God is there" was sung followed by Mrs. Reid giv- ing the closing prayer. Lunch was served by the, hostesses, Mrs. Ian Wilbee, Mrs. Nelson Marks and Mrs. Waiter Bewley. BOUNDARY AND 17th UNIT The May meeting of the 'Boundary and 17th Unit was held at the home of Mrs. Jan Bos Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Van Vliet Sr. opened with the thought for the month. Happy the home, when God is there was sung followed by pray- er. Mrs. Van Vliet read the scripture lesson and a poem, "Then caught for you". Mrs. Martin Baa.n gave the topic on "The kind of Mcither's we need," keeping with the thought of Mother's Day. Min- utes were read by Mrs. Harold McCallum. Announcements were given out and a thank-you card read. It was decided to have the next meeting 'in the base- ment of the church Wednesday evening, June 6. "All people that on earth do dwelMas sung. Mrs. Van Vliet and Mrs. M Baan assisted the hostess, Mrs. Bos in serving lunch. Mr. and Mrs. John McGilivary and Roger of Dorchester; Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Clark and Jim of Listowel; and Mrs. Maud Leeming. Dianne , and Bruce Grodkin, children bf Mr.'and Mrs. Laverne Godkin, children of Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Godkin, entertained with several numbers accompanied by their guitars at the Horticultural meeting in Brussels Public Li- brary on Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Machan and family of Sarnia visited over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Reid. Mr. and Mrs. Volker Hert- lein and family, London, spent the holiday weekend with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Thamer and family. COngratulations to the girls o f the Walton Clubs, who received County Honors on Satur- day at the Achievernent Day at Clinton High School. They were: Mary Ann Blake, Patty McDonald and Margaret EhOrtreed. VictOria Day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. William Blake were their daughter and son-in,laW, Mr. and Mrs. Jitn Hyerdon and family of Strathroy. Mr. Fred Dunk gave a sum- mary report at the Sunday morning at the Sunday morning church service, of the 49th Annual Meeting of London Conference, that he and Rev. Mocker" had attended at the University of Windsor. Mr. and Mts. Harold Bolger are holidaying in Sahli Ste. Marie: Visiting with Mrs. Waiter Broadfoot for a few, days are Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kerrly Of TOronto; Pant Kerrly and son Jeffery, LOndeon). called at the same home last Friday and On Sunday, Mrs, Jack' Scott 'and Mrs. Brian Murphy, LondOn, visited with Mrs. BroadfOOto Mr, and Mrs , Emerson dhotl visited Sunday With Mr. and Mrs. Earl Somers BriiaSelSi the occasion of Mrs. Somers (Dere.* 80th birthday;‘ .Mr. and Mrs.Fred Dunk entertained aoprokithately 42 of their friends and relatives at a reunion over the weekend with a family dinner at the hall. Mr. and MrS.; John Smith, tAke Echo, Nova gdOild remained fOr' a few" dog' holidayS. Report from Queens Park By Murray Gaunt, M.P.P. • Mr. and Mrs. Dave Watson visited on Mother's Day Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Prit- chard and family of London, also spending a few days in Thames- ford with Mr. and Mrs. Don Maier and family. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Humphries, Kathy and Jim, Lon- don spent the holiday weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Hum- phries and Kim. Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Achilles were: Mr. and Mrs. Bill Taylor and family, Kintail; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Achilles and Debbie, Fergus; Mr. and Mrs. Don Achilles and family, Walton, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sills and Tracey, Seaforth. On Thursday, June '7th, the Walton Institute is taking a Bus Tour to Stratford, leaving the Walton Restaurant at 7:45 a.m. Members are to let Mrs. Van Vliet Jr., Mrs. Don McDonald, Mrs. Laverne Godkin or Mrs. Ray Huether know by May 27. Miss Brenda Bewley spent the Victoria holiday weekend at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bewley. A number of ladies of .the community attended the Dessert Euchre, Thursday evening in-the Blyth Memorial Hall, which was sponsored by the Blyth W.I. Holiday weekend guests with Mr. and Mrs. Allan Searle and family were: Mr. and Mrs. Gor- don Saunders, Royal Oak, Michigan; mrs. Lillian Saun- ders, Royal Oak; Michigan; and Mrs. Annie Newby, London, Eng- land. -Miss Karen McEwing, Sarnia spent the holiday weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack McEwing. The i,shindigs", nine grade '7 iinoils from BelgraVe PUblid School entertained at the Walton W.I, meeting wednesday evening and gave several selections of songs With their own accom- paniments; guitar ; mouth organ, banjo, spOonS and ; piano, under the leadership Of their' feather, David Medd. MrS. Hay Huether, gleveh and John visited, 8Unday with Mr, Dawson Woodburn, COrbitt. Sunday dinner guests with Mr, Jim Clark, Keith and Ann were,, 23i, 1973 Personals building owned and financed by Ontario Hydro. The abandonment cost Hydro $1,485,000 in architectural fees. The third question was "Did. Ontario Hydro take all steps necessary to obtain competitive proposals?" The fourth, fifth and sixth questions were: "Did Members of the Ontario Hydro Electric Commission have their judge- ment in any way respecting the agreement for the new Head Office Building affected by any consideration other than what was in the best interests of Ontario Hydro and the people of Ontario Hydro? Should the agreement ,have been submitted for consideration on a policy basis to the Minister reporting to the House for Hydro? Who was the person who alleged that there was a warning delivered by someone to one of the unsuccessful bidders that if he did 'not be quiet he would never get another Government contract, and was such a warning delivered? The Committee will be assisted by Counsel Richard Shibley, a chartered accountant and a junior lawyer. Prime Development lands in 13 municipalities in the area of the still secret site of a planned new town , near Lake Erie have been abruptly frozen by the On- tario Government. The land in Haldemand and Norfolk Counties includes 14,000 acres now being developed by a private developer. That Sales Tax increase has now become law. According to Opposition spokesmen the Sales Tax increase will cost the average family between $35-40 a year not $5.27 a family as suggested by the Government. The Ontario Government has announced' a ten year construe, tion programme for health sciences centres at the Uni- versity of Toronto and four other Universities but made it clear there will be substantially less money available than Univer- sities expected. The announcement lifted a freeze the. Government imposed last year on renovation and building at the centres and the teaching hospitals affiliated with the Universities.-