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The Brussels Post, 1975-10-01, Page 3Rev, Ed Baker ew minister at Duff's, Walton PROVINCE OF ONTARIO PUBLIC HEARINGS The Royal Commission on. Violence in the Communications Industry Appointed to study the possible effect on society of the depiction of violence in the media, the Royal Commission on Violence in the Com- munications Industry will hold public hearings in GINGHAM December 3, 1975 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm F.E . Madill Secondary School, Gyni 28 Carling Terrace , Wingham, Ontario You' are invited to submit a written brief at least three weeks before this date. Everyone is urged to attend, whether or not a submission has been Made. Submissions and requests for information should be' directed to: The Royal Commission on Violence in the Communications Industry, 1.51 Bloo.r Street West, Room 810, Toronto; Ontario M5S 2V5. The lion:judy Lakilefeh H'is Honour Judge L.A. Beaulieu Scott Young • CO,' triiieitl6ts Cat tit toil-free anytime' at 1.860.2614091 THE BRUssELS, 'ottOBER 1 1975 WI donates to Walton hail . on d my ning. ime I ants. me, I s an and s and u, It can g me ods. quite trist, with pie's rked tame they s,1 do? ery the ing now one t to to e? 1p, ing as .he "My friends say 'Ed, you look so relaxed' and I am, I feel relaxed", says the new minister at Duff's Church, Walton, Rev. Ed, Baker, about how he's enjoying his new location. Mr,Baker, or Ed as he likes to be called, is a relaxed, informal man. He says that it is important to him that people feel omfortable in church and want to come back. He is struck by the fact that Duff's United has probably a igher percentage of regular genders than many city hurdles do, In this area people go to church very week, and you don't get the startling increase in attendance n special occasions that y ou see the cities. Ed, Baker comes to Duff's in alton, and also the United hurch on Moncrief, from mbeth. Although he's been a Mister since he was ordained her graduation from St. ndrew's College, the University Saskatchewan in , 1953; he sn't been in a parish for four a s, The new minister is divorced d his two children live with heir mother in London. He anted to minister to a, congre- ation within driving distance of at city so that he can see his ildren regularly. He replaces Rev. Derwin ocken who has moved to the tilted Church in Dorchester. After he graduated Mr.Baker rved for 10 years as a ssionary in Korea, just after e war ended, from 1953-63. He "farmers there having to make hying on two and a half acres of nd or starve. He says what he saw in Korea vinced him that Canadians se to learn to share resources lb the rest of the world. 'We've been on a Materialistic 111110 he says. "You hear all talk about wage and price nttols, what about self ntfol ?" Too often he feels, our hide is "Grab all you can." Mr. Raker says part of his job a minister is 'weaning people He from too much materialism. lle is enjoying his new ngregation and the Walton Mmunity. fle knows something about Nag because he lived an a Idles!x comity brill .until he t17, Then his family moved to skatchtwan and his father Ilied,oht there. 14 father went west because e ellmate was better ter his l llIna and bronchitiS. He Started a sharecropper and now ‘:s 2,11)0 acres there. Ids' Baker has been Very active the tendon -chapter of an organization for widowed and divorced people called Parents Without Partners. The club organizes family activities like camping and sports. His children, Bruce, 13, and Cathy, 10, go with their dad to PWP activities and have been to visit him at the manse. His experiences in Korea taught Ed. Baker that we shouldn't take the standard of living that we enjoy here for grant ed. He went to Korea as a missionary because he felt a responsibility to get involved. He wanted to do more than remember fallen soldiers on Remembrance Day.He wanted to help clean up the mess after the war and help Korea plan for the future. Since he came to Walton at the beginning ,of July he's been getting involved there too. Mr. Baker helped organize the meeting that the community had to discuss the Walton Hall. Although no motion came out of the meeting, the minister says it served a purpose by getting open discussion on the matter. There were undercurrents being talked about before but the meeting got things out in public. A badly needed new roof on the hall Will probably result. Mr. Baker isn't your traditional awe inspiring minister in a white collar. He's a down to earth informal man who sees being involved in the community as part of his ministry. He likes to be approachable. Call the DUff's manse these days and you'll hear, "The manse, Ed Speaking", Walton boys win country trophy The Wa lton Squirts are to be congratulated in winning the Tri County Trophy. The last game WaS played in Brussels last Tuesday evening, Making their winnings out of 5. Following the gaine Hugh Campbell, convener of the Tri County Squirts made the presentation. Each boy Was also presented With an individual Crest, Those belonging to the tearn are Danny Achilles, Peter Bennett, Neil Mitchell, John fluether, 'Greg Humphries, Kevin Smith, Michael Ryan, Patti kirkby; Jeff McGaviti, Gerry Zwep, 13laitie HackWeli and Bert Iterthick, Their coaches- were Joe Steffler and Bract Clatk With Ddit Achilles assisting with their training. Correspondent Mrs. A. McCall The September meeting of the 8th and 16th unit of Duff's United Church 'Was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Don McDonald. Mrs, Don Fraser was in charge of the devotional period, opening with singing hymn, "Take time to be holy". She read the scripture from Psalm 1.05 followed by prayer, The topic was Dr. Goth from London. Mrs. Fraser gave two different readings pertaining to Dr. Goth. "The awful queStion what have we done with our life" and `Kep your eyes on Him". The hymn "All people that on earth do dwell" was read in unison and the "Lord's Pryaer" closed this portion of the meeting. Mrs. 'Alvin McDonald presided for the business. The secretary, Mrs, Don McDonald read the minutes. A thank- you card was read from Edna and Jim McDonald for the unit helping at their anniversary party held in the hall. Members were reminded of the bate to be packed, and articles are to be left at the church no later than October 15th. The hostess served lunch. The next meeting will be held at Mrs, Gerald Smith's home. W.I.Meeting The Citizenship and World Affairs meeting of Walton Women's Institute, was held on Wednesday evening. The president, Mrs. Don Achilles opened the meeting in the usual manner and welcomed the members and guests. Mrs. Herb Traviss was pianist for the evening. The 4-H Garden. Club put on their skit- the "Walton Weedin' Wonders". Those taking part were Mary Alice Ryan and Laura Dennis. Jane Schade introduced the rest of the club members. The leaders were Mrs. Pearl McCallum and Mrs. Trevor Smith. A moment's silence was held in memory of a faithful Institute member and a 4-H leader,, the lateM iMnurtse.sEtwte Leeming. bying. Mrs. Ken McDonald, the roll call, "Give a law . that you feel everyone should know" was well answered by 25 ifiembers. There were 15 visitors present. Correspondence was read, also a thank-you card from the Leeming family. The County Rally is to be held in Belgrave on Monday, October 6. Mrs. H arold Hudie an,d Mrs. George McCall are ,delegates. There was much discussion on the senior leader training school for "Salute to Vegetables". /It was decided there were n of too many interested and the W.I. would not take it.as leaders were not available. Invitations were accepted from Seaforth W.I. on October 20th and Londesboro on October 8th. Six dozen cookies from each branch are donated by members for , the area convention in Atwood, October 1 - 2. W.Lplates are available front the secretary. A donation was voted to the hall board towards a new roof on the community hall. The regular and the pennies for friendship collection was taken. It was decided to have the card parties resume next Friday night. The hostesses for October 3rd will be - convener Mrs. Mac Sholdice with Mrs. Gerald Watson, Mrs, Jack Gordon and Mrs. Torrence Dundas, hostesses for October 17th are: Convener - Mrs. Alvin McDonald, assisting, Mrs. Harold Bolger, Mrs. Eleanor Liphard and Mrs.H. erman Plaas,. Alvin Mrs. McDonald introduced the guest speaker,' Mrs, Malcolm Allan of Wroxeter who is the district president. She! spoke on membership in the W.I. and whatr it can do for self development. One can use her talents,said. give her leadership, she She closed with a poem "Age is' a state of mind". Mrs. Allan also had a display of jewllery she had. made while in Florida, and many interesting crafts. Mrs. Harvey Craig thanked her and presented a gift. Mrs. Herb Traviss accompanied at the piano for a short sing-song led by Mrs. Craig. The Institute Grace preceded, the lunch, prepared by host esses, Mrs. Jim Axtmann, Mrs. Lavern Godkin, Mrs. Earl Watson, Mrs.' Gerald Watson and Mrs., Emerson Mitchell. Personals Jim Shortreed is in St. Joseph's ; Hospital having surgery last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Bennett attended the Le' Blanc-Merkley wedding recentlyk held in • Carleton United Church, Ottawa and the dinner and reception at Chez Lucien Hotel. Mrs. Harold Smalldon, is again a patient in Clinton Public . Hospital. Her many friends are hoping she is ,soon improved and able to be home.