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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1980-10-01, Page 1(Photo by 19annay) Little ara Fotmer CKNX star-.:11-ves'bote in 'Brussels re Holland continues to expressits thanks to Canada for its part in the liberation in 1945. Brussels is one of the, recipients of that gratitude. Recently a box of 1000 orange-red tulip bulbs arrived at the municipal building for the Royal Canadian Legion here. Tulip bulbs were to be sent to every Legion in Canada as a sort of Thank You gift to the Canadian Armed Forces for their part in the Liberation of Holland. These were to be sent after some of Canada's veterans attended the 35th, anniversary in May of Holland's Liberation in the Second World War and signed their names on a guest list. , Attending the ceremonies from this area were: , Bill and Isabel Elston of Morris TuwnShiP, Walter (Watt). and Jean Bewley of R.R. 1, Walton, Bruce Smith.of 'Myth, Mr. and Mrs. William Harris of Wingham, Mr." and/ Mrs. Eldon Mann of Lucknow and a furiner Gonie resident, Harold. Townsend, now of Shelbourrie. The box of tulip bulbs was sent along with . a Charter 'printed in. Dutch, English and French which expressed thankfulness for the liberation of the Netherlands. At the top of the charter is a picture of a '' Canadian soldier with the words, 'Thank you Canada, Merci" and Holland; 1945-1980 printed underneath. At the bottom of the charter it quotes, "Gratitude is the remem- bering from the heart." ESTAIL 1$14(0 1117 2, russels Post BRUSSELS ONTARIO . WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1980 109th Year Niue No. 40 Elston will run again astittle Sarah who used to Sing on th BY DEBBIE RANNEY CKNX radio has-been providing enter- tainment to Wingharn and surrounding area fpr many years now and 42 years age, Sarah Stephenson of Brus;els became part of that station's history., The 'former' Sarah Cruickshank, a cousin of the late W.T. (Doc.) Cruickshank (her father and his were brothers) the pioneer and founding fathei of the CKNX radio station, Sarah became known to many as "Little Sarah". Little Sarah was 15 years old when she Was so` named: after she and a nephew asked Doc Cruickshank if they could sing for 15 minutes in' place of some of the records on a country music show. He said yes. Later she appeared on the CKNX Barn Dance program with people like Rossic Mann, Cactus Mac and the Jackson Orchestra, Freda Jordan, Orton Graham and Clark and Maitland Johnston. The Barn dance started in a back studio of CKNX but as the program grew it was moved to the front studio, across from what is now Vance's Pharmacy in Wingham. That studio had a big picture window looking onto the street and. Sarah has fdnd memories of people lining the street to Watch them perform. Then the program started to travel around to places like Hensall, Exeter, Kincardine and Owen Sound where .the Seyers Brothers appeared with them. After she was married Sarah moved to Brussels, but when her husband had to go into the army she moved 'back home to Brussels sits with a guitar given to is remembered by many in the area e CK.NX Barn Dance radio program. Wingham with her parents and once again appeared on the Barn Dance program. Then when Ken Rintoul who had a country music program on CKNX was transferred to a bank out of town. Sarah took over his program as well. That program was sponsored by Murray Johnston Motors and Sarah always' sang a hymn for the elderly, shut-in people, a special song just for them. When her husband came back from the war, she discontinued singing with the barn dance but kept the other program until the end of the year. People who used to do the announcing for this program included Johnny Brent and Johnny Cruickshank. "I really enjoyed being on the Barn Dance. W.T. Cruickshank was certainly very good to' me. Mr: Cruickshank wanted people to get, ahead," Sarah said. She was on the Barn Dance about 42 years ago and says that after she quit it started to broaden out with different hands coming in to play. Before she became known as little Sarah, she used to sing on a church service. At that time the CKNX station was known as 10 B.P and Sarah remembers having to stand up on a box so that she could reach the microphone. Now she is putting her singing power to use in the local United Church choir: she sometimes singsln a quartet and She is a soloist 'Lodge. Sarah still listens to CKNX radio and now she has found another outlet for her musical talents as well. She's taking piano' lessons. BY DEBBIE RANNEY It looks like most of Morris ToWnship's council members will be seeking re-election this year with the possible exception of 'councillor.' Ross.Procter. . • t council's regular..meeting on Monday night reeve Bill. Elston indicated that he would probably be running but said that if ' any of the present council members wanted .to run for the positon of reeve, he would,step down. He didn't have any takers for that offer, but deputy-reeve Tom Miller who has been on council for 13 years said he would like to put in another two years before he quits. councillor Bob Grasby said he was willing to stand on his present position but that he didn't want to , go any higher. Ross Procter said, "I haven't made up. my mind but at the'moment I'm more inclined to drop out than stand." He added that he would like to see Morris hold an. open nomination meeting, which council decided to do, Wednesday, October 15, at 8 p.m. at the township hall. Clare Van Camp who has only been on council for two years said, "I've enjoyed the Build for yourself a strong-box Fashion each part with care; When it's strong as your hand can make it, Put all your troubles there; bide there all thought of your failures, And each bitter cup that you quaff:. Lock all 'your heartaches in it, Then sit on the lid and laugh: Bertha Adams Bacus Have you sent in your favOurite recipes for the Christmas. Cookbook? If not do' it now. * * * Congratulations to the Brussels Bombers, the ladies slo-pitch ball team. While they did not win the championship, being defeated by Sebringville, that should not earn them "boos'.' from their supporters. They did very well indeed to get to the final game of the series and provided ball fans with some very entertaining games during the season, With rmore encouragement and less criticism they might have ,won the championships. * * A community is fortunate to have active Service Clubs in their area. Such clubs work For the betterment of their community. The general public are often not aware of all the time and effort that goes into raising money for the projects they undertake. The $1,500 cheque that was recently presented to the Walton Sports Club by Brussels Lions Club illustrates the variety of things they contribute to not only for their own particular village, but for surrounding communities as well. Their efforts 'are no doubt appreciated Please turn to page 2 Morris group gets organized E'xe'cutives of various committees for the Morris 125th birthday celebrations met on Tuesday night, but not many definite plans have been made yet. People suggested for the positions of honorary chairmen were: former Morris reeves Bailey Parrot and Cecil Wheeler and former clerk Helen Martin. More definite plans should be made at the next executive meeting to be held on October 14. MEMORIES — Sarah Stephenson of her when she was 10 years old. Sarah two years working with council. I feel it has . been a good experience. Whether by election or if there isn't one, I'd be willing to stand for two more years. In other business;, council opened snow plow' tenders and decided to hire George Radford and Jim Adams and to have Jim Adams meet with council at the next meeting over the plowing of the third and fourth Concessions. George Radford's grader will be used and Jim Adams' dump truck will be used. Tenders for snow plowing for the trucks were as follows: Jim Adams- $18 per hour Keith Nicholson- $23.50 per hour; John McKercher-$27 per hour and George Radford -$27.50 per hour. Council had a deputation from Leona McDonald who is the treasurer's for Morris Township's 125th anniversary celebrations and •in a motion council decided that the township will guarantee the expenses of the 125th celebratiOn executive committee and in co-operatiOn with that committee, either a profit or a loss would be absorbed by the township. Council passed two resolutions, one Please turn to page 3 Short Shots by Evelyn Kennedy