HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1981-03-04, Page 1IT WAS HARD WORK, BUT THEY WON—Howard and Jim White of
Mount Forest sawed their way to the top with a winning time of 58 1/2
seconds when they participated in the log sawing contest at the Lions
Polar Daize. (Phototy Ranney)
Brussels wins
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BRUSSELS
109TH YEAR - ISSUE NO. 9 ONTARIO
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 1981 30 CENTS.
It'vbeeti a great season for some Brussels
Hockey teams and the excellence of the
players was really shown recently by two
of our hometown teams.
Or. Wednesday, February 25, the Brussels
Bantams scored a 6-0 victory over Teeswater
to win the W.O.A.A. DD Championship for
Western Ontario. That victory has now
placed them in competition against Smith-
ville in OMHA DD playdowns.
Coaching the Bantams this year are Bill
Smith and Mel MeArter.
The Brussels Midgets also scored big
when on March 1 they defeated Paisley to
win the W.O.A.A. DD.Championship, . The
score was 6-1 for Brussels. The team now
advances against Wainfleet in the all Ontario
Playdowns. Coaches for the Midget team are
Jerry Wheeler, John Wayne McDonald and
Paul McDonald.
For more details on these exciting games
and other hockey action, turn to the sports
page.
orris awar s
ravel tenders
Short Shots
by Evelyn Kennedy
Before the birds, the leaves and the flowers,
Must come the snow, the ice and the
showers.
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Morning Star Rebekah Lodge are not
having a Hat Lunchecin Euchre as reported
in this column last week. Those naughty
little gremlins got into the act and changed
an o to an a. It is a HOT Luncheon Euchre
the ladies are sponsoring on Monday, March
9th.
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"Buy Canadian" has become an often
seen slogan. It is one we should take
seriously. Every time we buy Canadian
goods we help boost the economy of our
country. Be it food, clothing, or anything
else we are shopping for look for the "Made
in Canada" label. If you cannot find it ask for
a similiar article that bears such a label.
What if we do have to pay a bit more for it
because labor costs in Canada are much
higher than in Tawian, China, Hong Kong,
Japan or elsevvhere, You might find that
made in Canada goods are often of better
quality and worth the extra dollars: That
brings up another matter. Why are not more
of the things we need manufactured here
instead of shipping the raw materials
elsewhere and importing the finished pro.
ducts? Certainly we have the raw materials-
and the technical know how: The sale of
more "Made in Canada" articles would
mean less unemployment, Make "Buying
Canadian" a habit.
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Spring is not far off. Wth the earth's
awakening to new life the thoughts of young
couples turn to marriage. Spring and early
summer seem to be the popular time for
weddings. Foy brides to-be the Brussels Post
,has the latest display of the lovely "Forever
Yours" wedding stationer. There is a wide
selection of exquisite designs to appeal to
everyone's taste. It also offers a choice of
bridal accessories- Cake-boxes and bags;
coaster; confettis cards; wedding scrolls;
napkins; cake knives; bride's garter, and
others. Available also are social announce-
ments and personalized stationer . If your
are in need of any of the above items you are
welcome to drop in and take a look at what is
available.
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The young ladies of this community
Please turn to page 16
It's not too early to •
get ready for the fair
You may think the Brussels fair is a long
way away, but now is definitely the time to
start preparing for it.
This week, the Brussels Post carries
information on some of the craft and sewing
categories on page 5.
These categories include hobby crafts,
photographs and miscellaneous items such
as ceramics, wall hangings and much much
more,
Other items of interest might be liquid
embroidery, infant and children's wear,
ladie'swear, quilts and afghans and rugs, •
There's even a junior section for those
ages 12.14 who might want to try 'their hand
at any number, of crafts. Check the 1981
prize list on page S.
BY DEBBIE RANNEY
Gravel tenders for pit run and crushed
gravel for Morris township roads were both
awarded to George Radford Construction of
Blyth when Morris Township. Council met in
regular session on Monday.
The company's total price for crushed
gravel was the lowest at $52,500. Other
crushed gravel tenders Were Lloyd Jacklin at
$54,500; Joe Kerr, $62,500. Radford's also
had the lowest tender in pit run gravel at a
total of $26,600. Other tenders were Lloyd
Jacklin - $27,300; John McKercher -
$37,950; Jim Adams - $31,150; Machan's -
$33,950 and Cox at $29,050.
Council had a deputation from Art Clark,
vice-chairman of the Wingham Recreation
Board and Wingham Recreation director
Rennie Alexander regarding the surcharge •
that Morris township residents have to pay
on top of registration fees when they use
Wingham recreational facilities.
Mr. Clark explained aproposal to do away
with that surcharge.
There are two areas which councils can
apply for recreation grants, one under
operational, the other under leadership.
Presently Morris does not apply under the
leadership grant because they have no
permanent recreation staff.
Mr. Clark said the township could apply
for a leadership grant and residents of
Morris Township would come into the
Wingham facilities, pay their $30
registration fee, making the cheques out to
the township. The Wingham Recreation
Department would then turn those over .to
the township and ask 'fora grant cheque in
return,
Mr. Clark also said that if the township
wanted representation on the recreation
board; they would recommend to Wingham
council the board be re-structured.
Council went into committee-of-the whole
to discuss the matter, but decided to make a
decision later.
An amending by-law for a tile drainage
debenture of $158,600 was passed. Tile
drainage loan application of George
Stormont, Gary and Ronald Jewitt, Peter
Oldridge,William and Valerie Shortreed and
Maurice Douma were accepted.
Council decided to make a donation of $50
to the Canadian Cancer Society and made a
motion to pay $8,000 over two years toward
renovations at the Wingham and District
Hospital after construction starts.
In a letter from the Maitland Valley
Conservation Authority, council learned that
Morris Township 's share of the general
levy was $5,003.42 up from $3,791 in 1980.
A dog control by-law was passed and the
amount for the third time a dog is caught
was raised to $50. A first offence costs $15, a
second offence costs $30. Council also
passed a motion to enter into an agreement
with dog catcher Greg Smith again this year.
Council accepted a petition for the
cleanout of the Hopper drain and decided to
appoint an engineer.
Please turn to page 16
ded Tenants- nee
At least one senior citizens apartment in
the Huron County area is lacking peOpie.
Since theteginnitig of February Brussels
has had a Acancy of five in its apartnient
building, but the reason for the lack of
tenants can only be guesSed at.
Clerk. Bill King suggested perhaps it was
because people were 1eluctant to give up
their Own MotileS.•