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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1980-12-30, Page 1Short Shots by Evelyn Kennedy Wishing now for You and Yours, Far more cheer throughout the year, than -you could ever guess; Hoping too for Peace on Earth, the kind that long endures And all the blessings that will bring more joy for Ipu and Yours. ****** May 1981 Bring You The greatest gift of all Good Health and a Wealth of Happiness ****** We are leaving a year of our lives behind. We are entering the doorway of a New Year. What are we goiiig to do with it? Will we be able to look back at the close of 1981 and say we made it a good year, that we are better persOns, have lived better than before. We can if we becomeless self-centred; strertch out a helping hand to those who need it; meet strangers with a welcoming smile; consider others before ourselv,es; cleanse ourselves of all prejudice, envy and malic- ious gossip. Most of all we need a warm, close relationship, devoid of selfish demands and expectations, with family and friends. Cease the struggle for mere material things, be satisfied with what we can afford and make the best of what we have. Luxuries do not guarantee happiness. Where there is love, understanding and contentment there is a happy family. We can, if we make . an honest effort, make a better year for ourselves and those close to us. ****** Skidding is common on icy roads. Don't panic, warns the Ontario Safety League , and don't brake. Take your foot off the gas and steer in the direction of the skid. Don't over-correct, Be prepared for a second skid in the opposite direction. After all the publicity and continued uproar about Western Separatism it was encouraging to read an editorial front Ithe Calgary Herald. In it Alberta was told to _pause and think as bit about important things before, in anger and frustration, they talked of separatism. "Canada (the writer went on in part) with all its divisions, is still one of the world's most noble dreams. It hai" richness of human spirit, a Challenge, a frontier that wise men and women simply cannot lightly cast aside. There is cause for anger, just grievance, yet it would be the height of folly to allow it to propel- us unthinkingly in a course of action, or even proposals, that. 'would seriously damage our country and this part of it we hold dear. Canadians elsewhere look on with growing incredulity as the province that is now most prosperous, and that has the most glowing future of them all, harbours without counter argument the exhortations of those who would wrench themselves and their energy Profits away from Canadian federation in what must be one . of the most negative political proposals this continent has ever seen. Outraged as we may be, we must ask ourselves whether one basic economic argument, no matter how deep and devisive, justifies a reciprocal attack on the very foundations of Canadian nationhood. The plain answer is that it does not." „The forgoing in only a small part of what the editorial writer had to say. It clearly demonstrates that there are some sane clear-headed Albertans who actively oppose separatism. May their advise be heeded and the money hungry oil moguls not allowed to lead their province into separatism. ****** In spite of the fact that my dog and I were, alone for Christmas Day the holiday season was a happy time for me. My Winnipeg, family were with me for two days before Christmas. The Ottawa folks arrived on Boxing Day and spent several days with tire, before having to return home. A Kapp Christmas time to me means having my family around me. Youngsters and yoting people make it a merry Christmas with fun and laughter chasing away the hovering thoughts of other years when dear Ones now missing were with us. How lonely Christmas tittle must be for those who have no family With them and only memories to keep them company. ESTABLISHED 1872 ANOTHER GOAL FOR US-2A good crowd of spectators•cheered them on as the Brussels 'Bantams scored a 6-4 victory over the Wingham team, in an exciting, action-packed game at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre on Sunday night. The photo shows the team members after one of the goals that brdught them, that victory. (Photo by Ranney)' ONTARIO BRUSSELS 109TH YEAR - ISSUE NO. 53 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1980 'PRICE: 30 Cents 8 fh e r in review JANUARY 2, 1980 Churches plan meeting to discuss sponsoring" a bOat family. Ethel farmer Murray Car- diff seeks the Progressive- Conservative nominatio for the riding of Huron-Bruce. Vandals smash the front window of Hilt's Food. Market in Brussels. JANUARY 9, 1980 Graeme Craig is acclaimed as the. Liberal candidate in. Huron-Bruce. Bluevale decides to, form a, Chamber of Commerce. JANUARY 16, 1980 Melvill e Presbyterian Church discusses setting up various committees, when it arranges the sponsorship of some boat people: Grey Township people meet to,discuss the possibil- ity of a subdivision in James- town. The , Brussels Playschool closes its doors. Firemen: fight a' 3 a.m. blaze- at the home of Gar Vandenberg of Brussels. Tony McQuail is named the N. D. P. candidate to' represent -the Huron-Bruce tiding. JANUARY 23, 1980 Former secretary-treasur- er Edwin Martin is honoured at the annual meeting of the Brussels Agricultural Society The possibility of James- town being re-zoned to ur- Amn residential worries Grey Township residents who fear such a change could restrict their agricultural operations. JANUARY 30, 1980 A new playschpol for 10 children opens in the base- ment of .the Brussels. United Church. The candidates, for Huron- Biruce in the upcoming elec- tion discuSs some of the issues. P.C. candidate Mur- Please turn to page 4 Mow 14, 1980 COMING OUT FOR A BREATH OF AIR—Brussels firemen worked in a smokefilled room to get a fire under control at the home of David Jamieson pn Thursday night, The fire caused $6,000 damage. (Photo by t Langlois)