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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1981-01-28, Page 1Fair may be nearer arena THE NEW LADIES EXECUTIVE—A new executive was elected to the ladies' division of the Brussels Agricultural Society at that organization's annual meeting on Wednesday night. From left are secretary-treasurer Elva Bolger, president -Leona Armstrong and past president Joan Bernard. (Photo by Ranney) ESTABLISHED 11172 4Brussels Post 109TH YEAR - ISSUE NO. 4 PRICE: 30 Cents WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1981 BRUSSELS ONTARIO Rain is more of a tradition at the Brussels fair than some of the events, and because of this the fair might be moving to a new locatioh. At the annual meeting of the Brussels Agricultural Society on Wednesay night, president Jack Cardiff noted that it seemed as though it rained every second year of the Brussels fair and that because of this there had been talk of moving the location to near the Brussels arena. He said there would be more room for displays and moreroom for people if it was raining than there is in the Crystal Palace. He told the members of the Agricultural Society that they could buy some lots from Jack Bryans up near the arena, but in order to get the money for that they would have to sell some of the lots they own. He said they also found out that the village of Brussels and Morris Township owns some of the fairground land. He also noted that the new site which would be south of the arena and extend as far as Graham's Survey would not be large enough for a race track so that they would have to buy even more land. One 'of the stipulations of Mr. Bryans agreeing to his land is that there must be a race track. Mr. Cardiff said that no matter whether the fair stayed in its present location or moved up near the arena, in order to have some place for the midway and the parking of vehicles, there would have to be some topsoil taken off and some gravel put in so there would be better drainage. He said he was just bringing these things up for information and if the fair board did decide to go ahead with it, there would have to be a vote on it. Jim Mair, anAgricultural Society member said he thought the idea would be worth looking into. "I've always felt the Palace was . overcrowded and I think you could, have a better display if you had more room," he said. One member wanted to know whether, they would undertake to have the calve barns moved, up near the arena location. "All these things will have to be thought about, talked about and chewed about," Mr. Cardiff said. Morris contests get entrants There are 26 entries in the beard growing contest and so far, seven have entered the queen contest for Morris Township's 125th celebrations this year. Entered in the queen contest are: Sheila Anderson of Belgrave, Kim Craig of R.R. 2 Blyth, Janet McIntosh of R.R. 5 Brussels, Cheryl Fraser of R.R. 2, Blyth , Carol Wheeler of R.R. .5 Brussels, Joanne Edgar of R.R. 4 Wingham and. Karen Coultes of R.R 5 Brussels. Entries for both contests will still be. accepted. Short Shots by Evelyn Kennedy Impoverished indeed are those who cannot find joy in simple pleasures, and beauty in the world of nature that surrounds them. • ** *.* * * The letter received last month from a reader was appreciated. It is always pleasing to be assured that people actually read this column and enjoy it. * * * * * * Spring cannot be far off. Even the robins, our bright harbingers of spring seem to feel that way. Joan and Howard Bernard of Brussels caught sight of a robin on Sunday at their cottage on the 6th line of M'or ris where they provide feed for birds. It was not shivering and dopey with cold when they spotted it but perky and ch irping as it perched on an apple tree while feeding. * * *4: * * Morning Star Rebekah Lodge will hold a Valentine Dessert Euchre on Monday February 9th. Reserve that date for an enjoyable, and tasty, social afternoon. * * ** Folks who trot around in the cold and frosty days of winter without a head covering are making a mistake. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food informs us ,that a major percentage of the body's heat is lost through yotit head, so always wear a hat. Take that advice and remember to conserve body energy when the cold winter winds to do blow. ****** A letter from an Ottawa resident stated how pleased, and proud, he was to see on Fs the front page of the Sport Section of the k. Ottawa Citizen that Carol 'Wheeler, a young lady from his home town of Brussels, with her partner, Michael Kashilka, had been awarded the Silver Medal for Junior Pair at the Eastern Divisional Champions hips held in Ottawa. They went on to say these yOung people deserve tremendous credit for doing So well and added just remember that at that level they are only a few levels 'away from World or Olympic standards. How right he is! Congratulations also to Kevin Wheeler and his partner Christine Hough of Kitchener who won the cold Medal, at Central Division Championships at Winoi- peg. ***** * This is the time of year-for-snowmobile fun activities. One of such activities, a Snow- mobile Poker Rally, will be sponsored by the Walton .Area- Sports Club on Sunday February 1st. See ad for particulars. . * * * * * * City folk ask "What is there to do in a place as small as Brussels?" If you are spry enough, have the energy and care to become involved, there is more than enough to do, even in the winter weather we have had. There is curling (men's, ladies', mixed, and junior), hockey, ringette, skating, figure skating, tobogganing and snowmobiling. For those not up to such activities there is the Senior Citizens Club; church, lodge, W.I. and Horticultural Society activities; instruc- tion in crafts available, 4-H clubs, Guides, Brownies, Cubs, The Lions, Optimists Legion and Recreation Committee sponsor special events. If you still have leisure time hanging heavy on your hands shut-ins would welcome a visit or you could become a Nursing Home Volunteer. There is an excellent library where you can find books to improve your knowledge on any number of subjects or simply amuse and entertain you, Yes, there is plenty to do here if you have will to get going, ***** * Do not let this happen to you. Here is an item noticed in Safety Newsbriefs. Upon completing a driving test a Sherman ; Texas; driver was parking in front of the license bureau, A foot hit the wrong pedal...and the car shot through the but eau's front door, ploughed through partitions and offices, and left a clerk with a broken foot." Do you suppose that driver was issued a license that day? ** **** It Seems I was not the only one with a cat problem. My next door neighbours had the same trouble. Their situation Was more complicated. It was not a simple case of chasing them Out or catching them to drop them outside. As there is no basement under that house there was no way to get at them in the limited space. At least one cat enjoyed itself frolicking around the heat and water pipes creating suite weird sound effectS, before it decided, after a couple of days, to go home and crawled out the way it had crawled Doug McArter, 16 Hockey player out of intensive care Doug McArter, 16, of Brussels, who is in serious condition in hospital after suffering a back injury in a hockey game last week is no longer in intensive care. He has been taken out of the intensive • care unit at University Hospital, London, and currently has 50 per cent use of his spinal cord and a little bit of feeling in both legs, according to his father, Mel. Doug, a member of the Brussels Midget Hockey team received the injury at a game played in Seaforth last Tuesday night. Jerry Wheeler, coach of the Brussels team said Doug seemed to go backwards into the boards, hitting his back after a Seaforth player caught him on the breakaway. He said since the play happened beside the net \Please turn to page lb AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY EXECUTIVE The Brussels Agricultural‘ Society electedrteW executive at its annual 'Meeting- Ort,Wednetday. Wight, In the front row are past president Jack Cardiff and Seoratary4reaturat. Marie .81060, In the. back row are: orealdeht John'. Botio6thati8korl vice-president- Neil Hemingway and SOCOnd' vice-president Keith. Wil liamson; (photo by Ranney)