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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1980-10-29, Page 1eirt prqp.ks are the latest 'STAIR-104E9 1412 ost BRUSSELS . ONTARIO WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 1980 109th Year - Issue. No, 44 C cc)uricil 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. ****** An Easter Lily at the home of Mrs. Sam Sweeney has six beautiful blooms. ***** * 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. ****** 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. ****** 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. ****** 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.