The Brussels Post, 1981-08-12, Page 1Don Reid,
Murray
Huron-Bruce M.P.
Cardiff's research assistant
MORRIS QUEEN CONTESTANTS — Seven girls vied for the title of
Morris Township Queen and it was Carol. Wheeler of R. R. 5, Brusiels
(fourth from left) who came up the winner. Other con testants from left
are Sheila Anderson, Joanne Edgar (runner-up), Karen Coultes, Cheryl
Fraser, Kim Craig and Janet McIntosh. Carol was crowned by the 1956
Queen Mary Lou Johnston (Wright) (Photo by Langlois)
Firemen's work appreciated g Brussels Post
ESTABLISHED
1872
Fire partially destroyed the roof at the
home of Mrs. William McQuarrie of Brussels
early last Wednesday morning.
Brussels fire department answered the call
to the home shortly after 7 a.m. According to
fire chief Howard Bernard, the fire anneared
to have started in the corner of the porch-
where the hydro wires come in.
There was some water damage to the
carpet and ceiling in the living room. Damage
is estimated at approximately $4000
Mrs. McQuarrie's son Pete said he was
really pleased with the Brussels fire depart-
ment's efforts in puting the fire out.
109 Year — Issue No. 32
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1981
BRUSSELS
ONTARIO
Planner tells council
Downtown needs a lift
BY JOANNE RIMMER
A Business Improvement Area (BIA)
would give Brussels access to low interest
funds to implement a plan designed to
improve its core.
Nick Hill, an architect from the firm of Hill
and Borgal in Goderich told Brussels council
Monday the village could receive up to
$150,000 loan, at one percent interest i a(e.
BY DEBBIE RANNEY
For the past week and a half, constituents
of Huron-Bruce M.P. Murray Cardiff have
found a nevi/ person sitting in Dan Pearson's
seat at the constituency office in Btussels.
Don Reid, Murray Cardiff's reasearch
assistant in Ottawa, has been filling in while
Dan Pearson has been on vacation.
Don's faMily is from Elderslee Township
in Bruce Comity, He had been studying in.
Halifax when he moved to Ottawa because
his wife was returning to school there.
He said he was lucky to be there at the
time when Bob Mckinley was looking for a
researcher and fortUnate to have some
agricultural background. He also came front
Bruce County which had just recently been
It could be payable over a 10 year period.
Council could consult the Ontario Ministry
of Housing for aid and advice on,organizing
BIA. Once established, the BIA could borrow
the money from the 'ministry. Hill said
without a BIA there is little chance the village
could raise the necessary funds to develop
mainstreet. Acting on council's request, Mr.
Hill investigated possibilities of receiving
Researcher
at grass roots
added to Mr. McKinley's riding.
Mr. Reid said in a member's office in
Ottawa there are three people. A researcher
works on the legislative side and on
committee work. If there are a lot of
constituency problems and requests then
they are shared too. Other duties include
communications--preparing press releases;
Don will have worked as a reasearch
assistant for about three years this fall.
Since he has been working in the Brussels
constituency office he says he's been busy
with "pretty well a constant stream of
phone calls and people coming in."
Because of the mail strike, the office has
been getting in hog stabilization forms and
beef subsidy forms for the provincial plans.
Mr. Cardiff's office has been more or less a
distribution centre for the beef subsidy
forms since they are a provincial concern.
Also, Mr. Reid has been involved with a
whole range of activities that Dan Pearson
takes care of such as U.I.C., Workmen's
Compensation, inquiries into health pro-
grams, and government programs such as
the Canadian Oil Substitution Program.
Don said most people hired as research
assistants have a degree in political science
and very often will have been involved in
politics in whatever riding they came front.
In a lot of cases researchers are hired
because the member knows them from the
riding.
- The job of researth assistant fot the
opposition haS a high turnover rate due to
the fact that when you're in Opposition there
are no jobs to move to, Don said.
Since Friday was Don Reid's last day
here, people will once again be seeing the
Smiling 'face of Dan Pearson behind the
constituency office desk.
grants and loans. He was told by the housing
ministry the village needs a BIA. Mr. Hill also
consulted Melanie Mclaughlin of the ministry
of culture and recreation, and has prepared
terms of reference for her to screen. "She is
- willing to go to bat for us" said Mr. Hill, He
added there was little culture and recreation
in the village's plans.
"I can't bring you positive news (in this
sense)" said Mr. Hill, "for I know you're
keen to ease the financial burden." However,
he added that he would help the village to
implement a "practical and reasonably
priced program."
After consulting county planner Roman
Dzus, Mr. Hill agreed the plan "should be a
catalyst for community renewal." He sug-
gested council prepare an interim plan with
all physical details included. This plan could
be presented to mainstreet merchants and
council' could ask for their support. Mr. Hill
suggested council invite members from area
Short Shots
by Evelyn Kennedy
If we needed an example of what can be
done when there is a real community spirit
effort we had it in the recent 125th Birthday
Celebrations of Morris Township. When you
have dedicated people in key positions and a
host of willing workers who give whole
hearted support, much can be accomplished.
This was in evidence in the successful
outcome' of the celebration. Many former
Morris residents came back to join in the
festivities. Other folks also attended to take
part in, or see, the various events, watch the
huge parade, enjoy the barbecues. 'Everyone
who had anything to do with the Birthday
Celebrations is to be congratulated on the
outstanding success of the entire proceed-
ings.
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The queen of the Fair Dance, sponsored by
the Brussels Agricultural Society, is being
held on Saturday, September 5th. Remember
to attend. Dance to the music of the Ian
Wilbee Orchestra. Support your Fall. Fair
Society.
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By the tithe you read this the mail strike
may be' Over if most of the striking postal
workers approve a tentative contract on
Monday. After- all the- probletris this latest
BIA s to attend a joint meeting of council and
merchants to present recommendations.
Reeve Cal Krauter felt council should, "act
as a leader" and asked Mr. Hill for help in
implementing this program. We're green,
he said; "talk about grass roots we're in with
the worms!"
Mr. Hill assured council he would ad'.ls
them, \and urged them to consider a positive
plan of action soon. "We would like to
concentrate our efforts" he said, adding the
best time for his firm would be. September.
Please turn to page 12
Morris crowd 1400
Between 1300 and 1400 people registere,:
for the Morris Township 125th celebrations
last weekend, according to Wilfred Shortreed
of Walton, one of the people in charge of
registration.
mail strike has caused it to be hoped that the
union will be satisfied with what they have
gained. Or will they, at the expiration of this
two-year pact, put us through the whole
miserable business again?
******
The heroism of Terry Fox has not gone
unknown, or ignored outside of Canada. He
was recently honored by the California Sate
Legislature. A resolution honoring Terry was
presented to Edward Hepner, acting head of
the Canadian Cansulate in Los Angeles. It
called Fox "an inspiration to the people of
California and of Canada."
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Have you noticed how many Monarch
Butterflies are around us these days? Their
fragile loveliness is fluttering everywhere, on
the street, on the beaches, in our gardens.
Alas too often we see them crushed beneath
our feet.
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As you may, or May not have nciticed, I was
o. n holiday' last week enjoying mySelf with my
Ottawa family who were with me here. It was
somewhat of a hectic week for a lady of my
advanced years. It was off and away to One or
another I of our Lake Huron beaches, front
Grand end to Southanipten 4 every day of the
week. That has been a favourite holiday
pastime of this family for many years. This
year it included a fourth genetation (iriy 18
Month old great-granddaughter}' who took to
the water and sandy beaches with &tight,
just like the rest of us,