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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1980-05-21, Page 1Blyth exchange and would' similarly,be deprived of their Clinton phones. Walton and Londesboro Subscribers who want to keep Seaforth and Clinton phones would have to pay $169.55 per month. Those from Walton attend- ing the CRTC' meeting in TorOntO on Wednesday night were Howard Hackwell, Neil McGaVin, George Love, Graeme Craig, Maxine Marks, Dorothy Sholdice and Jeanne Kirkby. Mrs. Kirkby "said they were supposed to be at the meeting, at 7:30 but weren't called upon to give their presentation until 11:45. She said the CommissiOn seemed interested and encouraging in a way, „and were quiteinikessed 'with• a book of " ft' 'Mb— McKillop Municipal Tele- phone System meetings. In that .minute book, a meeting of June 12, 1967 indicated that the general The Maitland •' galley Conservation Anhority (MVCA) has hired a replace- ment for resources manager BRYAN. HOWARD, Township. The six residents from the Londesboro area who attend- ed the meeting included Mary Buffinga, Mr. and Mrs. Bert' Greidanus, Mrs. Ralph de' Weerd and Harry and Grant Snell. •• Mrs. Buffinga ; said they left •all ;ffiejT. correspondence and maps of the area with the Commission, and Bell Can ada and the CRTC said they would look into the matter; The Londesboro people made their presentktion at 12 o'clock. The meeting on Wednes- day was preliminary to a hearing to .discuss Bell's proposed rate increases to be held in Hull on May 21. Huron-Bruce MP • Murray Cardiff's "office in Ottawa is to keep in touch with the CRTC for further develop- ments on the Walton- Londesboro situation. NOW; BEFORE YOU GO . . — Principal Ken Scott gave some last minute instructions to Grade 8 bicyclists before they set out for a nature study -in the bush on Friday. 109th Year — issue No. 21 WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1980 ested in Walton phones Seven residents from the Walton area and six, from Londesboro attended a Canadian Radio Television and TelecomMunications Commission (CRTC) hearing on Wednesday night to pro- lest losing their Seaforth and Clinton phones., In a recent 'PropoSal byX Bell Canada, all Walton cus- . tomers would be put on the Brussels exchange, thus los, ing their Seaforth phones and all Londesboro cus- tomers would be put in the Man with local ties is new head of MVCA Ian DesLaurier who left the several other ConservatiOn Authority at the end of Authorities starting with the January to work for Ausable-Bayfield Authority Associated Realty in Exeter when he got out of Consultants in. Goderich. school, the Long Point The new man who will hold Region Authority which the position of general centered on 'Sirncoe, the manager is Bryan Howard, Central Lake Ontario 34, who served as a re- Authority which covered the, sources manager with the Oshawa, Whitby area and Essex region Conservation the Essex Authority. Authority from 1976 till the Mr. Howard should ' be present, 'before coming to the familiar to some Brussels residents as his grandfather, the late Harvey Bryan, was from Brussels and his mother Mrs. John Howard is the former Mini Bryan of Brussels. He is a nephew of Herb . and Marguerite Stretton of Brussels. He grew up in Listowel and although he has moved around a lot he said 'he decided to apply for the MVCA job, becau .se he was anxious to return to his home area of Huron and Perth Counties. E. Wawanosh ,will buy land The township of East spend $25,000 to buy 2.8 Wawanosh has agreed to acres of land from Lorne purchase land for a new ball Humphrey for the new ball park in Belgrave with the parka understanding that the local the Belgrave Kinsmen Kinsmen will repay the ,have premised to repay the money advanced. township for the land, to- At a recent meeting, town- gether with any interest ship councillors voted to (Continued on Page 16) manager of Bell Canada froM Toronto was at the meeting to tell what types of services Bell would offer if the System was sold to them. At the same time, McKillop was` considering an offer from Maitland Teleservices. Mrs. Kirkby said they had written proof , of the pelt_ manager's answers, one of which guaranteed Seaforth service to Walton sub- scribers living in McKillop No doubt spring is here. Magnolias are blooming. Birds are nesting. Grass has flourished in the warmth of the sun and lawns are green and Push. Brussels Lawn Bowling greens are ,ready fOr action and so are ;Lawn bowling enthusiasts. Even if you have never engaged in lawn boWling before do not let that stop you. New Members will be welcome. Be there Monday and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. sharp to enjoy this popular outdoor activity. It is certain that many people of this community are interested in local affairs. They must have some ideas of their own about what, in the end result , concerns them. Such things are talked about in homes and on the street, hashed over, sometimes With approval, frequently vi. gorously opposed. The Brussels Post is a forum in which by Letters •to the Editor you can express your views and opinions on many subjects, local or otherwise. Thee Brussels Post would be pleased to publish them. While such letters must be signed by the writer your name will not be published if you request that it not be. ******* The folks who 'Swarmed to beaches and parks in anticipation of a 'warm and sunny holiday weekend got just one day of what they were expecting. Rain Saturday evening continuing Sunday, with chilly gusty winds and glowering skies, quickly dampened their enthusiasm for the great out-of-doors. It sent them scuttling for the shelter and warmth of home, that holiday weekend gone down the drain' with the rain. ******** A seminar, with a subject that sounds very intriguing, will be held in Brussels Presbyterian Church on May 29th. Betty Jeavons will speak on "Adventurous Lifestyle." Ladies should take their lunch with them (be verages supplied) as the seminar will be from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Do not stay away because of a baby- sitting problem. Baby-sitting will be (available at St. John's Anglican Church. Just be sure your child takes a lunch along. There is no admission charge, or baby-sitting fee. Plan to attend to hear about "Adventurous Living!,' It should be very interesting. ******* Have you be, housecleaning and dis- covered your closets cluttered up with boxes of books you have stored away over the years ?lf you want to get rid of some of them. The Brussels Post is the place to bring them. Drop them in to this office before June 5th. They will go to Blyth Memorial Hall for the used book sale on June 7th. •All proceeds from the sale will go to Blyth Centre for the ' Arts. ilt******* Keep the date, Saturday , June 15th open. Reserve it to attend the Baking and Craft Sale of the Ladies Auxiliary of Brussels Legion. Watch for particulars in later editions of the Post. ******* Bicycles are everywhere these days. The Ontario Safety League reminds us that one should be sure to see that their bicycle is in good condition for the sake of safety. You ,will have more fun with troubleiree cycling. They also tell us that "No child should be permitted to ride on roadways until he has r mastered all aspects of the bicycle. Bicycle skills that must be taught to chidlren include safe starting, ability to ride in a straight line near the curb, rules about rightllf-way, turning corners, and rapid stopping: Bicyclists are considered drivers under the low and traffic rules, signs and signals apply to them' just as they dO to motorists." Be Sure your youngSters are taught to ride safely so they will not become a fatality stastic. By what we see happen on our Streets it is evident that some youngsters are not aware otior ignore, safe cycling habits. MVCA. Mr. Howard's position is a little different than that of Ian DesLaurier in that he will be working directly for the Authority instead of the pro- vince. He will also have a little bit more administrative responsibility. He got his background in geo; graphy studies at Western University and in Geography and Planning studies at the University of Waterloo. He worked • for Short Shots by Evelyn Kennedy