HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe 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.
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May 1981
Bring You
The greatest gift of all
Good Health
and a
Wealth of Happiness
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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.
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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.
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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)