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The Brussels Post, 1981-02-11, Page 1Home lost in elgrave fire FIRE LEAVES FAMILY HOMELESS—A fire early Thursday morning destroyed this house near Belgrave leaving Lottie Scott, and her family homeless. Approximately $60,000 damage was done. Mrs. Scott and her family moved into the house formerly occupied by Allan McBurney of Belgrave on Monday. (Photo by Ranney) NDP picks McQuail Tony McQuail, a 38 year old West Wawanosh Township farmer, was acclaimed as the NDP candidate for the Huron-Bruce riding for the March 19 provincial election. Mr. McQuail was made his party's choice at Saturday night's nomination meeting in Wingham. The candidate, who rases sheep- and goats on his 100-acre. farm outside Lucknow, ran unsuccessfully forthe NDP in the 1980 federal election in the same riding. Mr. McQuail, who is active in several farm organizations, is second vice-president of the Huron Federation of Agriculture and is a strong advocate of alternate energy sources, including solar energy. The farmer has been a Huron County resident for the past nine years. Short Shots by Evelyn Kennedy We cannot change .people into what we want them to be. If they are close to us, and we love them, we must accept them for what they are. * * * * * * Hi there folks! Get out your skates and have those blades sharpened. There will be adult skating at the B.M.&G. arena on Valentine's Day, February 14th. You will. not have to 'dodge any of those whiz kids who' would go flashing by or trip over a fallen youngster for the ice will be all yours that day. So, come along to the arena and enjoy skating. * * * * * * It was encouraging to find that there is a large group of Alberta ns who are vocally opposed to the Western Separatist Move- ment. The Alberta Federation of Labour, with a 125,000 membership, declared their opposition and have adopted a unanimous resolution also committing organized labour to fight separatism "with all their means and resources." They recognize the separatist movements as front organiztions for the interest of the multinational oil companies. They condemn western separatism with no reservations and have resolved to fight it, "with all the power they possess, to keep Canada strong and united from sea to sea." Surely with so strong a voice they will have to be heard,' and heeded, by those bent on splitting up Canada to serve their own interests. * * * * * * The Brussels Home and School Associ- ation will hold a Family Social Night at the School on, Friday, February 13th. The association is hopeful of finding a way to provide needed playground equipment for the school. Simple equipment that kids like and that gives them a chance to exercise their imagination as well as their bodies. This can be very costly, even for a small unit, when purchaSed from those who make it a business but much less if the H&S association can find the help to do it themselves. ***** Many of us are kept scrambling these days to keep within our budget while the cost Of food, heating, clothing and almost anything else, you could mention keeps rising. It amazes Us then to hear Of the astronomical salaries• that are paid to Softie Liberals in Huron-Briuce riding will be busy Tuesday night in Lucknow. Their job is to select a successor to retiring professionals to entertain us, as in .-.sports, hockey, football, baseball, and Others, In most cases the stands, at such gaines are filled with thousands of spectators who pay inflated admission charges to, watch the excitement on the spot:, It is from -their pockets that comes the where-with-all to pay those high priced players. * * * * * * The Brussels Senior Citizens Friendship Club will get together for a social afternoon at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18th in the Legion Hall. Such a club, with an active membership, is an asset to any community. * * * * * * Where did the perky early-bird robins go when the temperature dropped and the, freezing winds blew? Did our red-breasted heralds of spring become frosted statues or did they find shelter where some warm- hearted human did not let them starve? Are you prepared for the Lions Club Polar Daize next week? It starts on Tuesday, February 17th with a Curling Bonspiel and continues on the 20th, 21st, and 22nd with a number of fun filled competitions to take part in or to watch. It will be hardly souls indeed who take a Polar Dip. * * * * * * The Molson $500,000 Tennis Challenge at Maple Leaf Gardens, Torotito this past weekend was exciting to watch. The event was filled with tension and supense as the World's top ranking tennis players exhibited amazing ability and dexterity. Vita Gerulait- is, the winner of the final match in the round-robin tournament, received a $175,000' cheque plus bonuses, and the trophy. Fantastic! * * * * * * It is quite conceivable that a home with, a couple of little tots will have' toys scattered about. But — in a house with one adult and a large dog? At times it is like weaving one's way through an obstacle course. Sheba's toys, a variety of bones; (large, medium and small) plus a cardboard box or two she has dragged out of hiding, a stone or two and at this time of year, a frozen hunk of snow or an icicle, sneaked in whenever she can manage it. if one is not careful you could slip, fall and break a limo ; trip over bones, stub your toe or find your foot stuck in a box. It is necessary at bedtime to clear a path from front door to back in case an emergency makes it imperative to vacate the house in short order in the dark hours of night. In -spite of it alliher friendly companionship is Worth the trouble she creates. A Belgrave area family was left homeless after an early morning fire Thursday, destroyed their home at Lot 37, Concession 9 of East Wawanosh Township. Lottie Scott and children, John, 23; Bill, 19; and Allan, 15 were taken to the Wingham and District Hospital where they were treated for minor bruises, burns 'and lacerations and Karen Scott, 22, who had extensive burns to 40 per cent of her body was transferred from Wingham and Distict Hospital to Victoria Hospital in London where she is still listed in serious condition. Another family member, Jim Scottwas. unharmed. Kevin was spending the night with Neil Vincent, ESTAIMLISHED 11172 MPP Murray Gaunt from six candidates seeking the Liberal Party nomination. • The six men in the running for the Liberal nomination for the March 19 provincial election are insurance agent Bruce McDonald of Wingham, farmer John Dewitt of Hullett Township. Wingham lawyer Murray Elston, school principal Dave Zyluk, Renus Bailey, owner of the Sunrise Dairy in Wingham and Tony Johnstone, manager of the Lucknow Sentinel. Murray Elston, 31, was raised on a Morris Township farm. He attended. school in Three candidates have announced their intention to seek the Progressive Conserva- tive (PC) nomination in the Huron-Bruce riding for the March 19 provincial election. The nomination meeting will be held Thursday in Kincardine. Shortly after Premier William Davis announced the election last week, Mike Snowbelen, a 33-year old farmer from R.R. 1, Ripley, placed his name in the running for the nomination. Mr. Showbelen, who also operates an elevator, is making his first attempt at provincial politics although he has been active at the local level. He currently serves on the Bruce County board of education and' was reeve of Huron township from 1976 to 1980, He is a co-owner of the Wingham Fire Chief Dave Crothers said when the department arrived the living room and stairway were a mass of flames. The department received the call at 1:24 a.m. and arrived on the scene at 1:36. The ambulance arrived at approximately the same time. The Blyth fire department was also on the scene for a little while. Damage is estimated at approximately $60,000 and the house was partially covered by insurance. The fire is believed to have started in the living room but the cause is unknown at present. Donations of food, clothing and money have been made by many organizations, and individuals in the 13elgrave area. A skating carnival held by the Hi-C's group on Saturday, night raised $210 which will be donated to the family. The Belgrave Kins- men were to canvass the areas of East Wawanosh, Morris Township and the Bel- grave area on" Monday and Tuesday nights. Donations are also being made at Taylor's store in Belgrave and the Toronto-Dominion bank in Wingham. The family will be moving into the house formerly occupied by Allan McBurney of Belgrave Wingham and later graduated in law from the University of Western Ontario. For the past four years he has practised in Wingham. Mr. Elston has been involved in recent federal and provincial campaigns, and is treasurer of the Huron-Bruce federal Liberal association. He and his wife, the. former Trudy McLeish, have two young daughters. Mr. McDonald, 27, is a native 'of Grey Township. He attended Seaforth District -High School and graduated with a business Bruce energy centre joint venture, associated with the Bruce Agriphark. Also in the running for the PC nominatita are Robert Emerson, a 36-year-old beef and cash crop farmer at R.R. 3, Ripley and Gary Harron, a dairy farmer near Elsinore in Amabel township. Mr. Emerson has seven years experience in municipal politics at the local and county level. He has been active in the PC organization, and has also been involved in minor sports in Ripley. Mr. Harron is chairman of the Bruce economic development committee, and has served as Amabel township reeve in 1979, he was warden of Bruce County. ,109TH YEAR - ISSUE NO. 6 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11,, 1981 russets Post BRUSSELS ONTAR 10 Five want Liberal nod Three vie for PC nomination CONdRATVLATiONS—BN88618' Optimist President; Gerd Finch (left) Wat •pre8brited with an award last Monday after being .ohO8dei Optimist member of the year. Presenting is Optimist Gary -