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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1981-07-01, Page 1KINDERGARTEN GRADUATES—Walton Public School held a graduation for its kindergarten students last Friday. In the front row from left are: Michelle Cooper, Brent Whitmore, Michael Stoll, Tina Bosman, Greg Fritz, Matthew McNichol and Michael Craig. In the second row are Michael Campbell, Sandra Storey, Paul Glanville, John McKercher, Robbie Shortreed, Patricia Williamson and Thomas Wheatley. In the back row are Dianne De Block, Brad Beuermann, Randy McClure, Wendy Clarke, Susan Carter, Tim Bachert. Shawna McCall and Susan Stewart. Their teacher is Mrs. Barb Livermore. Absent when the picture was taken was Robbie Patterson. (Photo by Ranney) Area farmer injures hand in the forage harvester. Mr. Knight lost most of his hand as a result of the accident and is currently in Stratford Hospital, BPS grads next week A picture of the Brussels Public School Grade 8 graduates will be printed in next week's issue of the Brussels Post. As the graduates all rushed away before their names could be taken down on the night the picture was taken, we had to wait for the actual picture so we could get the students identified. Look for the Brussels graduates next week. ss4. Jack Knight of R.R. 2, Brussels was injured in a farm accident on Wednesday when he got his hand caught Grandson of Ethel couple killed in farm accident 109th Year — Issue No. 26 WEDNESDAY JULY 1, 1981 Ronald Murray Diehl, 21, of Monkton, a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. William. Bishop of RR1, Ethel was killed in a farin accident near Beachville on Thursday. Woodstock Provincial Police said Mr. Diehl .was repairing an auger on a portable machine used to process liquid and solid manure when the auger swung down and hit him on the head. The accident occurred at the farm of Al Osborne of RR1, Beachville, in. South-West Oxford Township. Mr. Diehl was an employee of Central Ontario Metal and Construction Ltd. of Brunner,. the company that had been hired to repair the machine. He was born in Listowel, a son of Ron Diehl- and the former Agnes Bishop of Short Shots by Evelyn Kennedy Perpetual devotion to what man calls his business is only to be sustained-* perpetual neglect of many other things. -Robert Louis Stephenson- * * * * * * Brussels and District Horticultural Society will hold their Rose Show July .4. There will also be a craft display and bake sale at the same time. It is something you will not want to miss. ****** Our weather with rain, cloud, and little sunshine for the first few days of summer has not been too pleasant. But, we should not complain for we have been spared the high winds and severe thunderstorms that swept areas of the U.S.A. generating tornadoes and twisters that left death, injuries and millions of dollars of damage int their wake. ***•** Brussels children now have the Lions Wading Pool and crafts available to them to keep them busy and happy during their summer vacation. Cathy Shouldice and Debbie Hall are supervisors and instructors. Mothers must be pleased to have these capable young ladies provide interesting activities to keep their youngsters safely occupied for several hours each day. ***so* Drivers in Japan are required to meet tough standards and have a speeding alarm in their car which is triggered whenever they exceed 100 km/h speed limit. It is such a serious offence if a person is killed accidentally by a car that the driver may end uP in Prison, even longer than someone who deliberately kills another person. ****** Rene Levesque has not given up his quest for separatism for Quebec. It is very much alive. Quebec sovereignty will be a major theme of the December policy convention of the Parti Quebecois. The P.Q. national Monkton, who survive him. Also surviving are his wife, the former Nancy Darlene Hinz of Monkton, one sister, Mrs. Randy (Rhonda) McCracken of At- wood; two brothers, Bill and David, both at home, his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. William Bishop of RR1, Ethel' and Mrs. Hazel Diehl of 93 Graham Cres., Stratford; a nephew. .and a niece, Nigel and Stephanie McCracken. He was the son-in-law of Elmer and Shirley Hinz of -Monkton -and is -also survived by brothers-in-law Brian Hinz of Stratford and Randy McCracken of Atwood. Funeral services were held from the Peebles Funeral Home, John St., in Atwood on Monday at 2 p.m. with burial to follow in the Elma Centre Cemetery. Huron County Council recommended to its development committee at its June meeting that a minimum of 1,000 trees be planted when the committee issues an order to replant trees. For some time now, council has been concerned about the number of applications for exception to the tree cutting by-law, which have been brought before the development committee. The committee's June report showed they considered seven applications this month. Stanley reeve Paul Steckle told council it seems people want to extend themselves as far as the by-law permits. In many cases when the committee permits a farmer to remove a lot of trees, they request the farmer replant 100 trees. Steckle said he questions whether 100 trees is worth planting and what ensures the trees will live, he asked. A partnership that lasted for over 14 years has ended as the Thompson and Stephenson butcher shop in Brussels is moving to a new location and changing its name to Thomp- son's butcher shop. The old shop has been in existence- as a butcher shop for over 60 years. At one time, two Baeker brothers, Bill and Cleve had it. Then they took Bill's son George into the business. Later on George took over and then Frank Thompson bought half the business from him in 1966. Fred Stephenson bought the other half from him in 1967. Municipal co dnia face a "tremendous challenge" ahead because of govern- ment cutbacks, observed Jack Riddell, MPP for Huron -Middlesex, when he ad- dressed the June session of county council last Thursday. Riddell warned municipal ESTABLISHED 1872 Steckle commented he appreciates the concern of farmers that large machinery does not operate well around trees, but he said he is also concerned about the problems of erosion and top soil blowing away. Tom Cunningham, chairman of the development committee ponied out that the by-law is explicit; if trees are encouraged to die through neglect or some other reason, the committee has the power to order they be replanted again. Cunningham went on to say the new ruling may prevent the replanting of trees in some cases. If there isn't room to plant 1,000 trees, said Cunningham, it is possible the committee will recommend none be planted. Reeve Steckle observed planting the trees six feet apart in rows six feet apart would permit 1,800 trees to be planted in an acre. He said he doesn't find the new ruling out of line in this respect. Frank Thompson and Fred Stephenson then went into partnership. They worked together in the business for 25 years, but now Frank is striking out on his own at a new location three doors down. The former Thompson and Stephenson building will be used by Stephenson's Groceteria. The old butcher shop will be closing on Jtily 4 and Frank hopes to re-oopen in the new building on July9. As for Fred, he has made no firm decision regarding his future at this point. "Both governments have backed themselves into a financial corner," said Riddell "and they have little mom to manoeuvre:" Riddell made his corn, rnents to council at their last session before the stimnier I Please turn to page 10 executive are to formulate a plan to sell the 'people of Quebec on sovereignty in a way that will be understood. Mr. Levesque has said that just because the party promised not to hold a referendum on sovereignty does not mean that it is not committed to independence. The aim of the P.Q. now is to convince the people of Quebec sovereignty is what they want. Premier Levesque has also been reported to have stated that he may seek help from France to gain his objective. * * 4, * Here we go again. The postalunion is in a legal position to strike once more. Canadians have of necessity become used to coping with postal strikes for they have been happening with annoying regularity. A proposed 70 cent an hour increase is not acceptable to them. They are asking for a $1.70 increase. It is said these postal workers earn an average of $9.30 an hour including cost of living bonus. There are thousands of Canadians who would be happy to receive half of such a wage. Some people are never satisfied and show no regard for those who are inconvenienced by these strikes. Delay in mail means hardship for some. For businesses that depend heavily on mail service it is difficult and often a costly matter. ***BS* Summer has arrived. Vacation time is here. All we need now is nice warm sunny summer weather with just enough rain to keep things green and growing. With school out families will be going on holiday trips. Folks tied up with business will be heading for weekends at the lake. Beaches will come alive with frolicking youngsters and bikini- dad girls sun-bathing with males eying them hopefully: Make this a safe summer for you and yours. Take care driving for the highways will be busier than ever. If you are a boating enthusiast be sure you obey all safety regulations. When swimming do not swim alone and avoid dangerous antics in . the .vater. yoU are sun-bathing at the : beach or elsewhere take care. Too much of the sun's rays are harmful. Keep your holidays safe and happy ones. Brussels Post BRUSSELS ONTAR 10 County to plant 1000 new trees Partnership dissolves Cutbacks challenge MPP says councils will see cutbacks by both provincial and federal governments, meaning mu- nicipalities will not be able to rely as heavily on the funds available from these gov- ernments to support many tithe cost sharing programs in place.