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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1976-03-10, Page 3THOMPSON and STEPHENSON MEAT MARKET Phone 8117-6294 FREE DELIVERY , lT Schneider's ThOrInger 111 _ SUMMER SAUSAGE — 39 Fresh Ground HAMBURGER . — rots : 3.50 FreSh Biked BEEP LIVER' L669 4' STOCK YOUR .FREEZER SIDES of BEEP cut & vvitivi*d. .. Each PIZZAS .soismitiktis 7 = P PEAS AINStibit PkiiM14- - 2 pls. BRUSSELS POST' •MARCH 16 89 c SPEAKERS WIN — Prizes for public speaking at BPS went to, left, Sherry Robertson, Jacquie Mr. Dick Roorda led the Christian Reformed song service on Sunday evening with Mrs. Elsie Henderson providing the piano accompaniment for the singing of favoUrite hymns. The old tyme music and sing-a-long program was held in the normal care sitting room on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Elsie . Henderson and Norman 'Speir proVided the Music with vocal solos by Morgan ' Dalton. Mrs. John Henderson of Seaforth arranged a musical program for "Family Night" and provided the piano accompaniment. The Henderson sisters Donna, Darlene, Debbie and Diane entertained' with vocal trios, duets, solos a d step dance numbers. The Hicknell sisters Theresa and argaret provided their own guitar accompaniment for vocal Workman, Cathy Sholdice, Paul Nichol, Sheila Dorsch and Cathy Smith. (Photo by Langlois) solos and duets. The last number on the program was a medley of songs including Happy Birthday for Bessie Elliott who was celebrating her eightieth birthday. Bessie thanked the entertainers on behalf of the residents for the hour of fine music. Members of the Clinton Ontario Street United Church girl guides assisted with wheel chairs along, with the regular' volunteers. The World Day of Prayer service arranged by Wesley Willis United Church was held in the chapel on Friday morning. Mrs. Ruth Bond led the service assisted by Norma Grigg, Mrs. Homuth and Mrs. Nediger. Mrs. Elsie Henderson played the organ and collection was received by Sarah Carter and Gladys Stanlake. Compete at BPS speaking The Public Speaking Contest for Burssels Public School was held on Friday, March 5 in the auditorium. A few parents were present and their interest was greatly appreciated. The judges wer Mrs Douglas a teacher from F. E. Madill Secondary School, Reverend Stan McDonald from Londesboro and Reverend Ken Innes from Brussels. Mr. Prior, Miss Clark, and Mrs. Raymond were the teachers working with the young speakers.The following is a list of the speakers, their topic and the winners: Grade 5 Pam Wilson - Florence Nightin- gale nda TenPas - Smiles Kevin Wheeler - The Life of a Steer Winner; Pam Wilson Grade 6 Janice Somers - Anne of Green Gables Sheila Dorsch - Olympics Cathy Smith - Trip to Florida Winner: Janice Somers Grade 7a Cathy Sholdice Th omas Edison Karen. Johnston - Handicapped Children PaultNichol - Foster Hewitt Winner: Karen Johnston Grade 8 Jacquie Workman - Olympics Susan Cardiff - Tomorrow's Promise Barbara Johnston - Hands Sherry Robertson - Caring for a Horse Winner: Barbara Johnston Overall Grade 5 and 6 Winners ; Pam Wilson Brenda Ten Pas Overall Grade 7 and 8-Winners - Barbara Johnston Susan Cardiff H/ uronview Christian Reformed Song Servic and Family Night entertain CAS Director criticizes gav't restraints The overall winners will represent Brussels Public School in a speak-off with Grey Central on Thursday, March.11. Director of Huron County hildren's Aid Society Bruce Heath took some healthy swings at provincial government officials last week at the annual meeting of the CAS, in the 65th year since its establishment in the county. Speaking about the government's "travelling road shows" which preach the doctrine of restraint, Mr. Heath commented, "The central reason for the restraing program as we underst and it is that the province cannot go on/ spending at the present rate. The , daily presen- ation of the extent of government debt is of concern to all the people of Ontario. It is obvious, however, hat this problem did • not develop overnight and it will nbt be overcome in one fell, swoop." , "Without falling into the trap of making absolute compariSons made on the basis of limited statistical data," Mr. Heath continued, "I must seriously question the multitude echoing the call of restraint when we find this local Society operating at per capita costs one third under the Provincial average, and half as atge as our far gest colleague in he field -of child welfare in ntario." The director Challenged the )overnment on oVer-timplifyitig he economic problem, "history should make' 'us omewhat wary of those Who hi Ines of crisis or difficulty present mple and cleat answers," Mr. eath pointed out. "Stich PProaclies might be appealing tid enticing to a public genuinely necrncd. Unfortunately, as we know too well from history, more often than not such statements reflect political opportunism more than genuine concern, under- standing and thoughtful effective solutions." Mr. Heath . said, that the Ministry of Social and Community Services under which the CAS operates, has called for agencies to re-evaluate priorities to separate essential programs from those which although desirable, are not essential. The director argued .4hat the social service field with • its "Multiplicity of funding sources and delivery systems" requires much more communication and participation in decision making than the Ministry has to date allowed. "The guideli rtes and the manner in which they are being introduced certainly do not give Us the confidence that the complexity of the problem and the necessary processes for rational intervention and decision making are recognized by the Ministry,", stated Mt, Heath, He said that statements the budgets ate :not being cut or fitter', but ate being increased at a lesser rate than in previous yearS. are Misleading. "The dollar figure is being increased but the actual services that the larger dollar figure Can purchase are detteased," I4eath insisted, "A 5.5 per cent. increase in expenditures at a time when inflation is at or hear per cent can only be a decrease in real terin," Mr. eath reasoned,- "especially when roll-over costs are taken into account." Mr. Heath pointed out that in slow growth periods such as now are being experienced, there are greater needs for social services. "As a result, there is greater pressure, especially on the municipalities in regard to General Welfare Assistance programs ; for the proviSion of services," Mr. Heath said. The director said the Ministry's answer to get people off welfare and into a job "demonstrates a lack of sensitivity toward the realities of the present economic environment". "The fact of the matter is that at a time such as this, a period of slow growth, the jet) market is tight and those least able to Compete cannot obtain 'work," Said Mr, Heath, "The jobs just aren't there," Present budget requirements for CAS in 1076 hover at about an 8 per cent increase over 1975, Mr, Heath said. That is making no allowance for those contingencies brought about by the closing of Goderich Psychiatric Hospital ; a SELL. Through EtrUttelt 'Post etitoviedi • service well utilized by CAS in the past. "All in all, we are clearly talking of doing more with less," Mr. H eath, said. "The challenge to do so we accept with some trepidation." "The responsibility for achieving this broad general goal, howevei, clearly is a shared responsibility between this Society's Board and staff, and the people of the county," he concluded., ._ zi p ELECTRIC CONTRACTING I Residential, Commercial Industrial I Atnaisehl, On 8$14140 I Prop. WAYNE GRUBEi