HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1977-03-09, Page 20and the enthusiasm of the
residents of the local
municipalities.
They are encouraged to
contribute suggestions for
possible uses and most import-
antly to make evident their desire
to have restoration work take
place. Without an indication of
strong support for the restoration
of the Logan Mill from the
residents of Brussels, Grey and
Mroris Townships, there is a
greatly reduced chance of any
extensive improvements being
made , the Authority says. If no
local verbal or financial support is
received the Authority may
recommend the demolition of the
building. Such action will become
n ecessary as decay makes the
building unsafe..
The Authority is now seek
input from local citizens. Any as
all reasonable suggestior
regarding the role the mill migl
play in the future of t
community will be considered -
the the planning efforts the Authorit
says.
A -public meeting will be he
April 14th in the basement of
Brussels Library. Briefs or oth•
verbal presentations may
made and will be grateruI
received, the Autority says,1
the interim comments may 1,
forwarded in writing to r
Authority office in Wroxeter,
The Authority says it is loch
forward to a worthwhile exchang
of information and ideas.
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Day of Prayer
The World's Day of Prayer was
observed in the , Presbyterian
Church, Friday, March 4 at 3
p.m. Mrs. Wm. Elston, Mrs.
Wendell Stamper and Mrs. Carl
Frieburger were the key ladies.
Mrs. Keith Nicholson was
soloist, accompanied by Mrs.
Glenn Snell, singing "An
Evening Prayer". Mrs. Bert
Garniss was guest speaker giving
a very inspiring talk on "Love Is
Action" the theme for this year.
W.M.S.Meets
Th ough it was such a lovely
day, only six members and one
child attended the W.M.S.
meeting of the Presbyterian
Church in Bluevale, held at the
home of Mrs. Burns Moffatt.
Mrs. Glenn Golley, first vice
president took charge of the
program and presented the
Biblical portrayal of Samson who
became the thirteenth judge of
Israel, a huge, lubering, giant of a
man marked for tragedy, and
lacking in self-control. From the
study of this character we can
reali ze that, ultimately, physical
strength,. without God, is unable
to overcome the vicious powers of
lust, betrayal, or v engeance, sh
said.
Mrs. Harry Elliott and Mrs
Harvey Robertson contribural
inspirational stimulus in they
devotions based on Psalm 23, at
the poem. "Living a Prayer",
Mrs. H. Robertson, and Mrs,G.
Mundell submitted oral report
on the Maitland Presbyterial hell
in Wingham in February.
Arrangements were plant*
for the Easter Thankoffering lob
held on April 3, in the chard
schoolroom with Miss Mar)
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Sunday visitors with Mr. ar
Mrs. Harold Elliott were Ma
Lloyd Henning, Linda Harkness,
Dayle Fischer, Mr. and M
Kalvin Fischer, Mr. and Mrs
Larry Elliott, Mr. and Mrs.
George Fischer, Mr. and Mrs
Clarence Henning, Mr. and Mr,s
Martin Cretier and Amy-Jo acid
Mr. and. Mrs. Joe Walker ati
family.
Mrs. D.S.MacNaughton
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Meeting here April 14
MVCA wants your
ideas for mil
detailed plans for restoration or
renovation and all required a
minimum of expense beyond the
cost of labour. The Authority now
believes thata future work on the
mill should not be carried out
without a clear plan stating what
use can or should be made of this
historic structure.
The Authority has recently
been compiling accurate
information concerning the
history of the building as well as
the technical data. pertaining to
the state of repair of the structure
and its contents. Maitland
Engineering Services of
Wingham have been assigned the
latter tasks while a number of
Authority employees both past
and present have endeavoured to
pull together a comprehenSive
and detailed history of the mill, A
great deal of work remains to be
accomplished if the mills is to be.
preserved according to the
Authority.
To finance future restoration
work the Authority must secure
funding in the form of grants from
a number of potential sources.
The. Ontario Heritage Foundation
and Wintario Grants program are
the principal suppliers of grants
for restoration of historically
significant pieces of architecture.
Neither of these sources will
provide the financial resource
however until they know exactly
the detailed plans for restoration
and future use, the Authority
says. They must also be
convinced that the building(s) in
question are highly significant
from an historical and an archi-
tectural perspective. A complete
feasability study must now be
children from stores, etc.
provoked much discussion. The
Secretary is to write to the board
of education asking exactly what
steps the board will take in this
matter.
The. committee for the Morrow
wedding consists of Mrs. Lefor,
Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Workman.
Mrs. Strickler reported on a
meeting held in Wingham,
concerning the Cancer Society
canvass in April. We will again be
involved in this and members Will
receive more information at a
later date.
Highlights from a planning
meeting held in Molesworth to
plan the East Huron District 75th
anniversary were given by Mrs.
Strickler. Miss Helen McKercher
will be guest speaker at this
meeting on May 10 at Moncrief.
Mrs. Strickler and Mrs. Lefor will
be responsible for a display of
antiques to be set up at this
meeting.
It was decided that Mrs. Cox
should keep the quilt she haS
constructed and which the
quilting course members are
going to quilt.
It was decided that this year we
would not hold a meeting to write
our annual reports. It is hoped the
quality of the reports will not
suffer from this move.
The annual meeting will be a
pot luck supper at 7:00 p.m. April
5. The Branch Directors are in
Charge of arrangements.
Ten members answered the roll
call "Name a favourite picnic or
camping area".
Mr.s Baker read 3 or 4 smiles to
finish our meeting on a light note.
Mrs. Elliot and Miss McNabb
served lunch assisted by the'
hostess.
MARCH 9, 1977
Craribrook
Seaforth recdirector
speaks to W.I.
The Maitland Valley Conserva-
tion. Authority is attempting to
formulate a plan of action for the
preservation of an historically
significant mill which stands on
the bank of the Middle Maitland
River in the Village of Brussels.
It has recently come to the
attention of the Authority that
'decay has progressed to the point
where the foundation and main
structural members of the mill are
in danger of serious deterioration.
The Brussels or Logan Mill, as
it is more commonly known, is
made primarily of cement. Since
its purchase by the Authority in
1972 a new steel roof has been
isntiilled. Currently, a drainage
problem along the west
foundation wall is resulting in
seepage of water through the
stone wall. As a result, the wall is
buckling and action to erradicate
this problem must be undertaken
as soon as possible to stabilize the
situation the Authority believes.
In addition to the installation of
a new roof, the Authority has
been responsible for removal of a
shed at the south end of the mill
wh ich housed a steam engine,
used during periods of low water
levels. The main water driven
mechanism including the two
turbines, shafts and crown gears
have been removed from their
place of operation. One turbine
was donated to the Huron County
Pioneer Museum while the other
remains at the mill for possible
future use. As well, the original
awning has been removed and a
new one constructed in its place
in 1976.
All of these repairs were
carried out in the absence of
Mrs. Workman was hostess for
the March 1 meeting of
Cranbrook W.I.
Mrs. Lefor, convener of FAmily
and Consumer Affairs,
introduced Mr. C. Buist,
Seaforth, Recreation Director who
spoke on his work of organizing
recreation programs for all ages.
He stressed that the best way to
get a specific program going in an
ar ea is to present views to the
local recreation committee. He
also drew attention to the fact that
wonderful opportunities for
entertainment and participation
are often overlooked simply
because the event is only a few
'miles from home. Mr Buist left
some information pamphlets for
the members and said he would
. be more than happy to help
anyone individually with vacation
plans. Following a question and
answer period Mrs. W.Strickler
gave Mr. Buist a gift and thanked
him.
The minutes of the January
meeting were approved as read
and the treasurer's report given.
Pennies and collection were
taken.
The Members voted "Tricks
with a Mix" and "Calorie Count-
down" as choices for food
forums.
Mrs, C. Johnston the represen-
tataive from the W.I. to the
Steering Committee for a District
Health Council gave n otice of a
public meeting on March 30, at
Central Public School, Listowel,
at 8:00 P.M.
A letter from DJ.Cochrane,
Director of Education for Htiron
which had been sent to public
school parents and which
concerned the Unfit 'reading
Material readily available to
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undertaken , the Authority says.
There are two ways to approach
the preparation and implemen-
tation of such a study the
Authority believes, The first
involves the hiring of a qualified
consultant who prepares a plan
based on his own ideas garnered
from past experience and study.
Such a plan may be highly
subjective in nature. The plan is
then implemented either with or
without consulting the lcoal
residents. If consultation is held,
the chances of locally inspired
changes to the study resulting
may be slight due to the fact that
a good deal of time and energy
have been invested by the
consultant.
The second method places a
significant emphasis on the ideas
Bluevale
Correspondent
Mrs. Joe Walker
357-3558
Awards for C.O. C. and
Explorers were given out at the
Bluevale Presbyterian Church on
Sunday by Mr. Wayne Baswick.
Jr. Certificate and pin to Melody
Brewer and Gregory Moffatt.
1st. year seal - Jimmy English,
Rhonda English and David Shaw.
4 year seal and life membership
- Kevin Walker, Susan Elston and
Kevin Hoggart.
5 year perfect attendance, the
presentation of a Bible - Sandra
Thompson.
6 years and more perfect
attendance Jacqueline
Robertson, Sherry Ann
Robertson, Kathy Snell, Murray
Snell, Donna Thomp son.,
Mr. Baswick•announced that he
has accepted a call to Arondale,
starting on the first Sunday in
June.
Play Euchre
Eight tables of euchre were
hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Glenn
Sellers -in Bluevale Community
Hall. Prize winers were - High
Lady - Mrs. M el Craig, High
Man - Harry Elliott; Low Lady -
Mrs. Bob Gillespie; Low Man -
Jerry Frieburger; Lucky DRaw -
George Fischer.
The 'next euchre party will he in
charge of George Hetherington
BBA
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members that a number of
merchants are interested in
advertising Brussels' stores and
services on CKNX radio. \ Any
merchants who are intereste& and
haven't talked to Mr. Moore are
asked to get in touch with him,
and he'll be in touch with CKNX.
BBA president Ken Webster
said efforts are continuing to get a
'resident druggist in Brussels and
that there's a possibility of a shoe
store and a lawyer's office
opening in the village.
Mr. Webster said he would be
discussing signs on the outskirts
of Brussels at Monday night's
council meeting. "We're going to
have a new community centre,
let's advertise it," he said.
The BBA returned Mr.
Webster as president for 1977
and Ron Zimmerman as the new
vice president. Mr. Moore is
treasurer and will collect dues,
Larry Brocklebank is secretary.
Karen Cardiff and Audrey Mayer
Will sell tickets for the
aSsociation.
The BBA has 24 paid up
Members and 16 ' attended last
Week's meeting held at the Texan
Grill, including representatives
from new Brussels businesses..
The head meeting Will be held
on April 6 in the dining room` at
the Brussels Inn, and more`
members are weldOmed