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BRUSSELS .
ONTARIO WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 1980
109th Year - Issue. No, 44
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AUTUMN FROLIC Jackie Snell and Sherri Jacklin of Brussels had a lot
of fun frolicking in this huge pile of leaves one day last week.' ' (Photo by
Langlois)
After j a •four year absence from munici-
pal politics, Hank Ten Pas has re-joined the
ranks to become Brussels' new council
member.
He was acclaimed to the position after
nominations re-ppened on Wednesday.
Second nominations• were necessary to
re-open because no one had submitted their.
name to replace councillor George Cousins
after initial nominations closed Monday at 5
p.m. Mr. Cousins had decided not to seek
another term on council.
Mr. Ten Pas formerly served' 13 years on'
the Brussels council but decided not to runin
the 1976 election race. He served from 1964
to 1976. He said he decided to put his name
in again beeause, "Somebody's got to do it. I
was disappointed that nobody showed up. I
take an, interest in the town. That'S why Pm
going back on. • .•
'I had. figured I might come back, but,
maybe not that soon. It's good experience
for anybody,'' he said.
In .Grey Township, no names -were
forthcoming to replace the, two .trustees of
the police village of Ethel who decided not to
take on the job again. William Dobson let his
name stand but Phyllis Pfeifer and Ronald
Cardiff declined.
AT' LAST) —The Bruisels fire van is finally ready for use to carry extra
equipment needed at fires. This includes resuscitating equipment, and
stretcher and other necessary fire fighting equipment which will be more
accessible at a fire, stored in the van. After many months of work by the
volunteer firemen, the old blue van has been painted fire engine red.
Support from the Brussels Lions and Optimists Clubs and the Ideal
Supply Company alsb helped, (Photo by Langlois)
Short Shots:
by Evelyn Kennedy
Figure Skating classes start this Thurs-
day, October 30 at 4:30. Registration is I still
being taken. Call 887-9200. Skate exchange •
again at the arena on Saturday.
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An Easter Lily at the home of Mrs. Sam
Sweeney has six beautiful blooms.
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Someone must be feeling the at the
cost of meat. Meat was stolen from the
freezer at the B.M. and S. Community
Centre. Some dishes are also missing.
Anyone having any of these dishes please
return them. The B.M. and G. Community
CentrePior the convenience of the public and
is supported by them. Anyone stealing Or
destroying anything there is costing the
people of this community money.
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More about Winnipeg
Having had a tour of the city, conducted
by my son, we also visited the Museum of
Man and Nature. This was Very interesting.
The Various exhibits impressed on us the
interaction necessary between Man and
nature. While there- we also saw, and
boarded the authentic replica of the famous
Nonsuch Ketch. This sailing ship was built
in England in 166g, suggested by 'Wilson
and Grossilieta as a way to get control' of the
Fur Trade in Canada. It was at that time in
the- hinds of the French. The Nonsuch sailed
across the Atlantic and into Hudson Bay, the
first ship to do so, Thus England wrenched
control' of the fur tade froth the Ftenth. This
led to the establishment of the Hudson Bay
Company. The Ketch was a sturd craft but
one had to wonder hoW the crewmanaged to
survive what must of been a hazardous
voyage, in cramped quarters devoid of
comforts. The replica we savv was also built
in England, brought to Winnipeg in pieces
and reassembled in the building prepared
for it, It took little imagination to envision
pounding waves, sailors, aloft in billpwing
sails and exhausted crew asleep in the
narrow bunks. * * * *
Restaurants-in other cities could copy an
excellent idea Winnipeg restaurants use.
Their advertisements include what facilities
they have to accomodate, the handicapped.
Very useful information for those, concerned.
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The busy intersection at Portage and
Main, with its very wide streets, which has
been said to be the coldest windy corner in
Canada, is no place for pedestrian crossing."
There is an underground mall at this
interesection with boutiques, restaurant etc.
Pedestrians are not allowed to attempt street
level crossing here. They must use the
underground route.
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Winnipeg, where once, not that long ago,
was heard the creaking of the Red Rivet
Carts, is no longer just "The Gateway to the
West" but an attractive city with an active
financial district: It has become a cultural
centre with two universities-011e renowned
Winnipeg ballet Company; Centennial. Hall;
Symphony Orchestra; three live threatres;
sport centres: There is an excellent zoo with
no admission charge. It is supported by the
city. Close by this • is a large area preserved
in what could be called a wilderness state
Where animals roarn; and a variety of birds
abound in a natural habitat.
Please turn to page -20,
Morris wages go up
Wage negotiations were the topic of a
special Morris Township Council meeting
held on Wednesday.
The road crews got a 50, cent per hour
raise from $6.75 to $7.25 per hour with time
and a half for statutory holidays and Sunday
pay.to be negotiated at a later date: The new
wage's were effeCtive' October: 1.
Road superintendent Lloyd Mich ie'S
wages were negotiated following his six
month probationary period and his salary
went from $5 to $6 per hour and his mileage
rate from 23 cents to 25 cents per mile.
While on probation he was paid $25 a month
for bookwork but that is now part of, his
hourly salary.
John Earl from the Ministry of the
Environment was at the meeting to discuss
the township's waste disposal site. He
advised council it was necessary to develop
an operating and development plan for the'
site to be completed by December' 31, 1981.
Because of the material the ministry
collected on the site when it was opened in
1971, Mr. Earl told council it wasn't
necessary for.the municipality to engage an
engineer to develop a plan, that he would
work with them on it.
Melanie McLachlan from the Ministry of
Culture and Recreation discussed various
FEDERATION ELECTS NEW EXECUTIVE—The new executive of the
Huron County Federation Of Agriculture is (left) John Van Beers of RR1,
Blyth, the first vice-president; Gerry Fortune of RR1, Wingham, the
federation's first Woman president. and Tony McOuail of RR1, Lucknow,
Second vice-president. The executive, and directors-at-large Bev Brown,
Walter Elliott and Jim Hunter Were elected at the annual meeting in
Brussels on Thursday. (Photo by Gibb),
options with council:
Tile drain loan applications were approved
' for Lary Badley and Charlie Terpstra.
It looks like Hallowe'en
pranksters are at it again and some of their
latest tricks 'have fallen on unsuspecting
newspaper staff.
In one weekly, an advertisement was put
in announcing a bud and doe for a couple
who apparentlylwere along way from getting
ready to take the trip to the altar. A for sale
sign was put in front of the office of the Blyth
,Standard which wasn't for sale. And in last
week's Brussels Post, a strange classified
advertisement appeared.
What was advertised was one very used
Mischief typewriter and the phone number
of a man who definitely did not have a
'typewriter for sale.