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The Brussels Post, 1980-12-17, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1872 russels Post 109th Year - Issue No. 50 PRICE: 30 Cents WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 17, 1980 Arena financing discussed again BRUSSELS ONTARIO ,OPENING MARTIN'S BRIDGE—The new Martin's bridge in. Morris Township was officially Opened on Monday with a number of people taking part, in the ribbon, cutting ceremony. Holding the ribbon on the left is. Dave:Johnston from `the Dawson and Johnston Engineering Firm in Stratford and hOlding the ribbon on the right is Bill Siemon who was the foreman for the job for the engineers. In the centre from left are Morris Township's Deputy-Reeve Torn Miller, councillor Doug Fraser, Reeve Bill' Elston, Helen Martin ,(cutting ribbon), former councillor Ross Procter, Huron-Bruce M.P.P. Murray Gaunt and councillor Bob Grasby. (Photo by Ran r' ey) new Martin's bridge made to' construct the new bridge, clerk- treasurer Nancy Michie, road superintend- ., ent Lloyd Michie and former treasurer Goige Michie., Huron-Bruce M.P.P. Murray Gaunt was there as were the engineers Dawson and Johnston of Stratford and the contractors-- Moffat and White from Stratford and a few spectators. A plaque inscribed with the names of the Please turn to page 20 A new Martin's bridge finally became a reality in Moris Township when an official opening was held foi the $400,000 structure on MondaY. Christmas is almost here, and apparently the Scrooges of the world are still here with us. On Sunday, a car (with children in the back seat) was observed on the first line of Morris.Township near the sideroad. It stopped.in front of 'a private gateway\ where two blue spruce trees were growing: A man got out of the car, chopped down one of . the trees and took it with him. The spruee tree was, almost four years old and the people who owned the two of them have now cut down the other one rather than Short Shots by Evelyn Kennedy Teach me to feel another's woe, To hide the fault I see, That mercy I to others show, That mercy show to me Alexander Pope ** **** It is Christmas concert time. What better one to attend than where you can enjoy- watching your children and those of your friends and neighbors "do their thing?" You can do that at Brussels Public School tonight.. (December 17). Youngsters from kindergarten to grade 8 will present. "What Shall We Do For A Christmas Play This Year?." It will be an exciting evening for them and they will appreciate your being there. , ****** Have you won your Christmas.Turkey yet? If not you have one more chance to do so at the last Legion Turkey Bingo of, this season, Friday night, December 19th. ****** Congratulations to our Canadian figure skaters, Lori Baier of Mitchell and Lloyd Eisler of Seaforth. They were awatded the silver medal in the freestyle pairs competit- ion at the World Championships in London last week. Their superb 4-minute routine thrilled the audience, brought 'cheers through out, -a shower of roses, and a standing ovation when they recieved their silver medal. * * The polishing action of tires on snow and ice . make intersections particularly hazar- dous, the Ontario Safety League Warns drivers: Slow down BEFORE the intersect- ion so you do not slide into cross traffic. * * * * ** The Canadian 'Meter Ski" 'Tait Cutting the ribbon for the ceremony was Helen Martin. The structure was named Martin's bridge because it is located near what was the Martin homestead for many Ironically, there were Christmas trees for ' sale on the Morris Township waste disposal at price site for $5 but apparently th wasn't cheap enough forthe. culprits.. The people: who: owned the spruce trees ir gate looking had kept the area aronnd the nice with the tree and some flowers ought the area planted around them, and th would 'look especially nice for Morris ToWnship's 1981 celebrations of its 125th birthday. the skiing world by having the best team showing ever in the World Cup competition. Five Canadian skiers were in the top seven. An- Austrian placed first but was closely followed by Canadians in second, third, fourth, and fifth position. They were led by Ken Reid followed by Steve Podborski of Toronto, Chris Kent of Calgary and Dave Irwin of Vernon• B.C. 'Dave Murray of Whistler B.C. was seventh. Canada's Men's Team now have skiers capable of challeng- ing the Austrians and Swiss who have lo ng dominated downhill skiing. 41***** If you feel I harp too frequently on the horror of the Ku Klux Klan give it serious thought. The very idea that this Klan, which fosters prejudice, racism and intolerance, might succeed in gaining strength in Canada is repugnant to me as it must be to all decent Canadians. A recent article told what a U.S. veteran reporter who went underground in the.KKK has to say about what he found. He became a member and infiltrated two Klan groups including the militant Invisible Empire of the. KKK. After leading a double life for 1% years here is some of what he had to say r. "The KKK grows more dangerous every day and should be disarmed." "Suddenly in the Klan I found myself submerged in a cauldron of racism and intolerance that offends decency." He wrote that the Invisible Empire grows more dangerous every day with a paramilitary training camp near Cullman, Ala. This Militant faction, of the Klan bears close scrutiny by authorities. Is this the kind of thing we want in Canada? Surely it is not!. If anyone approaches us with the intent of arousing our interest in being sympathetic toward, or becoming a member, we should assure them, in no uncertain terms, that the very thought of what their Klan stands for is utterly abhorent to us. * * * * * * You cannot stop winter but winter cam stop you, Be 'prepared, years. Mrs. Martin was' .alSo the clerk of Morris for a number of years following the death of her husband George who had been the township's clerk. Also present at the bridge opening were - Morris Township council members--Reeve Bill Elston, Deptuty-Reeve, Tom Miller, Councillor's Bob Grasby, Doug Fraser, Clare Van Camp and former councillor Ross Procter who was on council when plans were licencing regulations) but that donations to • the arena were up from what had been projected. Over the past year, approximately $17,000 was given in donations--including $8,000 from the Brussels, Morris and Grey catering committee, $5000 from the Lions Club, $500 from the Optimists, $25 from the curling club, $1,000 from the village of Brussels and some private. donations as well. "It's worth considering whether the catering group will go on or whether the Lions will keep up with the $5,000. It's going to be very close now that we're not getting the proceeds from the bar," Mr. Dillow said. DONATED TIME He also talked about some of the people who donated time free of charge to the arena or who turned all their profits over to the arena such as Vera Hastings who runs the booth anti the Brussels Morris and Grey Catering Committee. He said he thought income and expenses would pretty well match lip this year. "I think we'll probably end up in the black again," he said. Reeve Cal Krauter told the other two councils that Brussels has always carried the arena's fire insurance until the recreation board can afford to pay them back. "If she, the arena, goes in the hole, we know somebody has to bail it out or what do you do with a million dollar building then?" he asked. Grey Township Reeve Roy Williamson said, "I believe at the last meeting (of the three councils), there was no set percentages of 'what the municipalities would pay, but if there was a deficit, a meeting would be called and it would be hashed out at that time." Scrooge steals tree frotn.Morris .'home. have a repeat performance. BY DEBBIE RANNEY The three councils involved in the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre held a special meeting Friday night to discuss arena financing. The meeting which was held in the arena's auditorium was attended by Brussels Reeve Cal Krauter, and councillors, Malcolm Jacobs, Betty Giaber, Gordon Workman and Hank Ten Pas; Morris Reeve Bill Elston, Deputy-Reeve Tom Miller, Councillors Doug Fraser, Bob Graby and Clare Van Camp; Grey Township Reeve Roy Williamson, Deputy-Reeve t. eona Armstrong and councillor Lyle Pettapiece, Ben Terpstra and Charlie Thomas. Wayne Lowe, chairman of the recreation board and Jerry Dillow,.' treasurer for the board were also at the meeting to talk to the council about the arena's 'current' situation: Wayne Lowe, who plans to resign his position as of January 1, 1981 said he' guessed he had created a bit of controversy with his resignation but that there were three names on the front of the building (arena) arid he would like to know who owns the building. If one municipality owns it, do , each of the municipalities k;,..1 in equally. Jerry Dillow, treasurer for the recreation board reported on the arena's income and expenses: The income he had projected for the 1979-80 season was $77,650 but with figures to the end of November and estimating for December the income will actually come out to about $74,409. Projected expenses of $69,800 will be aboUt $19,495. He pointed out however that the arena brought a tractor and two fire insurance premiums to be paid, one of which wsa carried over from the year before. He noted a loss of income originating with the bar receipts (because Of the new liquor