The Brussels Post, 1979-03-28, Page 1RUSHING WATER AT THE MAITLAND DAM IN BRUSSELS — The
roar of rushing water could be heard last week as the Maitland River here
rose higher and higher threatening to run over the banks after last week's
milder temperature and rainstorm. There's been no serious flooding
reported in the village.
Short Shots
by Evelyn Kennedy
russets Post
BRUSSELS
ONTARIO
Many beautiful costumes and the part-
icipation in the various events made the
Family Carnival in the B.Mi&G. Community
Centre an enjoyable evening for competitors
and the large numbers of spectators in
attendance. The performance of the "Old
Smoothies" and the skater on stilts, as well
as the local skaters, was thoroughly enjoyed.
It was a successfuly community affair for
which the sponsors, the Brussels Figure
Skating Club, are to be congratulated.
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NoW that the mild weather we had
tempted us to think that spring was here to
stay, good houskeepers are busy, or soon
will be busy, in the spring fever splurge of
housecleaning. (Men run for cover when that
storm rages.) When you clean out closets,
storeroom, cupboards and drawers, remem-
ber that Carnival Days can make good use of
those useful articles you are about to throw
out. They are just what they need for their
"Trash and Treasure" sale. What you may
not want to keep may be just what someone
else wants. Last year a truckload of articles
left over from that sale was given to the
Muscular Dystrophy Association to help
them start their sale. Carnival Days
Jamboree, May 25, 26, 27 will be held at the
Fair Grounds if the weather is favourable, if
not, it will take place in the arena.
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A group of enterprising ladies have
organized a Catering Group for the Brussels,
Morris and Grey Community Centre. The
object of the venture is to raise money which
will go to help pay for the upkeep of our new
Community Centre. About 60 ladies of the
•community have already volunteered their
services. More volunteers, we know would
be appreciated for it would make work for
any one person lighter. It looks as if the
group will be a success. They have already
booked several dinners for the month of
April. Surely there are more ladies who
would be interested in this community
venture. If you are interested call 887-6902,
887-6457 or 887-9368. They will be 'pleased
to have your .co-operation.
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Mrs. McPhail of Brussels has become
interested in observing a yellow canary that
has been a visitor in the yard of her home.
She first saw this colorful bird before the last
snowstorm (the one previous to the past
weekend one) and wondered if it has
survived. It had, It has been making
frequent appearances in company with a
• robin and other birds. Did it weather the
winter's cold and snow here or was it a
too-early spring arrival? Whichever happen-
ed it is a welcome visitor.
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Canadians of Scottish descent, as well as
the Scots amongst us, must be thrilled to
know that the "Gathering of the Clans" will
be held in Canada this year. Canadians are
indeed honored for it will be the first time it
has been held outside Scotland. It will take
place in-Nova Scotia in June. Her Majesty,
Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, will
Open the "Gathering of the Clans" in
Halifax On June 28th.
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This past weekend was a bad one on
Ontario highways': The traffic accidents Were
higher than expected. The sudden change in
weather conditions was suspected as part of
the cause. Drivers did not make a quick
enough adjustment to the change to avoid
trouble, April is "Traffic Safety Month". in
Canada. Just naming a month as Traffic
Safety Month is not going to prevent
accidents. It takes an effort On the part of
every driver to do that. The Canadian theme
for April is "prevention Is the Cure."
'Drivers can prevent accidents. Be sure
vehicles are in good operating condition—
know and obey traffic laws—be alert—drive
defensively—practice courtesy. This all
applies to bicyclists as well as other vehicle
drivers. We should all do our part, not only
in April, but at all times, to cut down .traffic
accidents that kill and maim.
It's official-the long expected federal
election will be held on Tuesday, May 22.
Parliament has already been officially
dissolved so the politicians can hit the
campaign trail in earnest.
The election will be held on a Tuesday
rather than the usual Monday since Monday
is Victoria Day, a statutory holiday.
This will be Canada's first May election
since Confederation` and is a break with the
tradition of holding elections on a Monday. •
The campaign will run exactly eight weeks:
The two candidates who have officially
announced they will be running for election
in the Huron Bruce riding are Conservative
MP Robert McKinley, the incumbent, and
the 'Liberal candidate, Graeme Craig, a
Walton area farmer. •
Mr. McKinely, 51, was first elected to the
House of Commons in 1965, representing
the Huron riding. Mr. McKinely, of RR 1
Zurich, was educated at Goshen Public
School in Stanley Township and Clinton
High School and was the manager of a family
business, McKinley Farms and Hatchery
Ltd., for several years. The member of
parliament is married to Audrey McKinley
and is the father of five children-four girls
and a boy.
Robert McKinley was re-elected as the
The costumes were Marty
and varied as an approximate
200 people attended the
Pamily Carnival Saturday
night and raised about $350. •
for the Brussels Figure Skat-
ing Club.
Judges for the event were
Jerry Dillow, George Pear
son, and Marg Bennett. Ken
Scott was the announcer for
candidate representing the riding of Huron
Middlesex in 1968, 1972 and 1974.
In the upcoming election, Mr. McKinley is
running in the newly created riding of
Huron-Bruce which includes all of Huron
County and four townships in Bruce county
Huron, Kinloss, Culross and Carrick
townships.
Graeme Craig, 31, of RR 1, Walton, was
nominated as the Liberal Party candidate
last spring. •
Mt Craig was born and raised in the area
and is a graduate of Seaforth District High
School and of Ridgetown College of
Agriculture. In addition to his own farming
operation, he has been a technician with
United Breeders for the past 10 years.
Mr. Craig is married to the former Helen
Elliott of Seaforth and has a son and
daughter, both preschoolers
Mr. Craig served as president of the
Brussels Agricultural Society, a director of
the Huron Cattlemen's Association and
assistant secretary treasurer of the Huron
Plowmen's Association. He also holds a
private pilot's license and is a 4-H leader.
Mr. Craig will be taking a leave of absence
from his United Breeders job to run for
office.
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man Hoover,
Best Nursery Rhyme Char-
acter, 15 and undet - first -
Shawn and Sharie Jacklin;
Second, Peter Workinan;
Third, Paul Machan. Best
Nursery Rhyme Character,
16 and over - First, Bessie
Johnston; Second; Brian and
p onna Sanderson. Best
(C_otitintr ed on Page 10)
Jane White wins
bartel contest
Jane White of Brussels must be good at
guessing gatneS.* She was the winner Of the
Brussels Fireman's Draw for guessing when
the barrel Would gO over the dam. She
receives $50 aS her prize:
The barrel went over March 19 at 4:38 and
Mrs,. White had guessed that it would go
over on that day at 5:15 p.ni.
108th Year -- Issue No. 13
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 1979
They're off!
Skating carnival raises over *350
the evening.
The winners Were: Young-
est girl - Jennifer Machan, 22
month old, daughter of
Sandra and Carman Machan
of Brussels; Youngest boy -
Trevor Machan, 21 month
old son of Jane and Gordon
Machan of Bluevale.
Oldest woman - Dorothy
Sterner; oldest man - Net.-
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