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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1976-02-25, Page 7• People are sometiim¢s the, innocent victims of violen! crime. • - • Thisis,:what-..-Ontatiois- doing 110.11):compensate them. Here in Ontario, we have a law called "The Co'mp'ensation for Victims of: Crime Act," It is administered by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board. Happily, not too - many people need to Use it: But When 'someone' is injured or killed by a crime of violenCe Which' is an offence against the Criminal Code of Canada, your 'Ontarib Government may award cOmpen- eatign to the victim, a person reeponsible for supporting the victim, or the depen- dants of the victim., Am'ong the crimes for which compensa-' tion may be awarded are murder, wound- ing, assault, and rape. And victims do not need to be the personsagainst whom the crime was originally directed. Peopte killed orinjured while preventing or attempting to prevent a crime against another person, arresting or attempting to arrest someone committing such a crime, or assisting a law-enforcement officer may also receive compensation. Compensation may be awarded for: • expenses incurred as a result of death or injury, • monetary loss incurred becauee of the victim's inability to work, • monetary lose incurred by dependants as a result of the victim's death. • Compensation may alsO be awarded for • otherresults of violent crime. Applications for compensation must be , made within one year of the injury or death, but the applicant should apply as soon as possibte—not wait for a court to convict the alleged criminal. , For enquiries, an application form, or a brochure explaining the Act in detail, contact: Crirhinal Injuries COnipensatibn Board 505 UniVersity Avenue' (3rd floor) Toronto,. Ontario M5G 1X4 Minittry of the Attorney General Roy McMurtry; Attorney General Province: of Ontario .William Davis,: premier • Mt BRU$S.ELS •0600, ,PaillUARY 25, ittt 5 e grave WI Hold 65 anniversary Correspondent Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse The 65th anniversary of the founding of the Belgrave Branch of the Women's Institute was celebratedthe Belgrave Women's Institute = , on February 17. at 1,2;00. noon when more than 40 : members and friends enjoyed . a "Pots Luck dinner" The ladies at the , head table were former , presidents', Mrs. Hazel Procter 1929, sMrs.Earl Anderson 1942 — 1945, Mrs.. Stewart Procter 1946 , 1950, Mrs. Cliff Logan:1963, Mrs. Ivan Wightman 196871971 as well as the present president Mrs. Stan Hopper since 1974, the secretary- treasurer, Mrs Ross Higgins.; Miss Jane Pengilley, and Mrs. Loralee Marshall, Home Economists. MiSs.. Pengilley brought greetings from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. An anniversary cake which was. decorated by Mts. Leslie Bolt was cut by Mrs. L,ena Higgins, who, was present at the first picnic held by the Belgrave W.I. in 1911. The 4-11 Homemaking. Club ' leaders were guests and they.. as well as former club leaderS were thanked and congratulated for their efforts. Mrs.Stanley Hopper conducted arnemorial,service in memory of former members who have passed on, Mrs Ross Higgins lit a candle in memory of those members who pasSed away prior to the 60th Anniversary and then a candle in memory of. Mrs. Myrtle Anderson, Mr. Violet Cook and Mr. Annie Coultes was lit. The roll call was answered by several members contributing a picture or story that can be inserted in TWeedsmuir History book. Mrs. Ivan Wightman` gave, a detailed account of the history of the local Institute. She-recalled many names and incidents in the past that made the, 'audience aware of the work and planning that has gone into the branch-over the past 65 years. Mrs. Wightman did a great- deal of research into tho history of the branch and it was appreciated':: by every one 'present. The motto "One Way to make the world better is by, improving yourself " Was given by 1VIrS. Norman Coultes convener for the meeting. Mrs. Hopper presided for the business. The secret ary read the' correspondence whichlitcluded a letter from F.W.1,0.. President, Mrs. H. WhiSke and' an acknowledgement of a donationto War Memorial Children's Hospital. It was decided to buy bowls for use at banquets and Mrs. Ivan Wightman is to look into this matter with regards to prices and sizes etc. There was a motion. to send money in for a delegate to go to Officer's Conference to be held in Waterloo May 4,5,6., The Branch DireCtors are be the Nominating 'Committee for 1976. The BelgraVe W.I. has been asked to pro'ide a program' and birthday treats at Huronview on April 21st at 2 p in and the following. COMmittees were chosen Program - Mrs.. William Coultes, Mrs, Norman C'ottlfes, Lunch - Mrs. Stewart 'Procter' and Mrs. Ross Higgins: Gifts Lawrence Taylor' and Mrs, Leonard James.. It was agreed to eater for the Soil and Crop litiprOVedient Ladies Night banquet to he held. on March 10th at 7 pail. With Mrs Ross FligginS and Mts. Glenn Coultes as committee to 'plan the meal, • It was decided to hOld a Shoot Party" in hall on March 12 at 8:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided and a silver collection taken.. The March meeting will be held in the arena rooms at 2 p.m,. on March 16. ,The meeting closed with the national anthem. Shower• Held‘ A miscellaneous shower •was held in. the Women's Institute Hall' on Sunday afaternoon for Miss Brenda ,Coultes, bride elect, with neighbours and relatives in attendance, She Was assisted` in opening her gifts by Mrs.-Bryan Coultes and Miss Doris Coultes. Contests were enjoyed and lunch was served. PersonalS Mr. arid Mrs. Joe Thompson of Goderich visited on Saturday with. Mr. and Mrs. Mark 'Arnistrong and Mr:. and Mrs. Lawrence Taylor. Bruce Hanna of Listowel is spending a few days with Mr, and Mrs. Lorne Jamieson.. 'On Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne. Jamieson visited ,with Mr. and Mrs. Randy White of Kitchener. Saturday evening guests•of Mr. and Mrs.. Lorne -Jamieson were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lennox Of Listowel and Mr. and Mrs, = Clarence Hanna: Mrs. Cliff Logan, 'Mrs. Roy McSween and Harold Vincent attended-the funeral of their 'aunt Mrs. Roland Vincent of Blyth on Monday. 'Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cook and Mrs. Telford Cook visited on Sunday with ,Mr. Stanley Cook of Callender Nursing Home, Brussels, also, with Mrs. Jean Taylor of Brussels. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Anderscin, Judith and Leslie of Rexdale, Mrs. Ivan Telfer of Weston were Weekend visitors with Mrs. Earl Anderson. Howick. Lions bingo winnprs.. Regul ga m e$ i Mrs. Hammer. Hisiop Brussels, Doreen Leek Listowel,, ar Mrs. Harnock Gorrie, Wroxeter $26,00 and Purple Balr Mrs. Cliff Henry, Hatristen, Mrs, of $30.00 Lewis and Mrs. Patterson both of $25 Spec; l` Isoble Tiffin and. Wingham. and Dorren Leek, Wro $25 Gardner both of Lucknow.. xeter, Mrs. Aitcheson, Wingham and Mrs. and Dolly Felker, Listowel, Flor- Jackpot Consolation and bonus. Ab. Nethery, Wingham. ence Kennedy, Wingham yRobert Harnock, Gorrie and Margaret Hastings Listowel. Edgar, Wroxeter, Mrs. McLaugh- Shand up 'Bingo; Doreen Leek lin, FIarriston, Heather Brent Wroxeter. LapCard, Mrs. Patter VV - roxeter, and Mrs. Hammer son, WinghamDart game: R'uth Listowel, Mark Westerterp, Wro- Sharpin, Wroxeter .$11.00 Door xeter, Mrs. Newman, Wingham. Prizes: Allan Sturgeon, Gorrie, and Clara McInnis; Fordwich, Brenda . dooding, Molesworth, Mrs. Gord Simmons, Wingham, Agnes Williamson, Wingham and Mrs. Pearl Angus, Wingham Mrs. Ryan .. Wingham. Lucky Mrs: Wm. Upper, tistowel; Mrs. Draws: Mary Lou Clark Wroxeter Garniss, Wingham Dolly Felker, Doris Derbecker, VVinghamEthel • Listowel. `Day, Wingham, and Rita Hollo- Share the Wealth, Mrs. George way, Wingham. 1 Parker Plumbing & Heating 1 1 1 887 6079 1 S be Ball diet O to The one ing, ool. Lade ned e at that joy- Iger I .1111MMI