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Brussels Post
109 Year - Issue No. 16
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1981
BRUSSELS
ONTARIO
Howick man is
new warden
ST. PATRICK -St. Patrick's Day Was the theme for the Grade 2
representation of the month of March when the Brussels Public School
held its Christmas concert on Monday night.
(Photo by Ranney)
Morris hears of fire hail renovations
Dick Le Van and Jim Currie, members of
the Rural Area Fire Board from. Wingham
attended the regular meeting of Morris
council to discuss possible renovations to the
Wingham Fire hall, estimated to cost
$160,000.
Morris Township's portion of this cost
would be 18 per cent or $28,800. No decision
was made by council and further discussion is
to be held December 29.
The Belgrave storm sewer was briefly
discussed and a letter is to be sent to Robert
Wattam and Harold Cantelon, owners of the
two lots in Belgrave who decided not to
connect to the new storm sewer on Jane
Street. They'll be advised of the actual costs
and asked again if they wish to connect to the
storm sewer.
A motion was made that the $1,000
certified cheque of Sid Bruinsma Excavating
be returned. It had been held until the ,
Belgrave storm sewer was completed. A $500
certified cheque will be retaihed by the
township as some work remains to be
Short Shots
by Evelyn Kennedy
We look forward to, and plan for, the
festive season for 'months. Suddenly it is with
us with happy family reunions, gatherings of
friends and "best wishes of the season" for
everyone. Then so quickly it is gone. If only
we could keep that Christmas spirit of love
and goodwill throughout the year how much
happier we all would be.
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For many Canadians this Christmas
season will not be a time of bright and shining
joy filled with hope and goodwill. For the
thousands.who are unemployed and those
Who are struggling with financial problems
that may result in the loss of their home or
business it will be a time of despair and the
feeling that there is little of "Good will"
toward them. For those who are alone,
without family or close friends it is a time of
depression. There is little we can do as
individuals for those in financial troubles. We
can remember the lonely ones-amongest us.
A visit, a small gift, a card, even a friendly
telephone call to let them know someone
remembers them, will brighten their days.
May the Star of the East and the Christmas
candles bring them all faith and hope for
better times ahead.
* * * * *
It is gratifying to see that women are
increasingly being elected, as never before,
to assume the duties of important positions in
municipal affairs. Dorothy Wallace of God
erich was elected Chairman of the Huron.
County Board of Education at their December
meeting and Elsie Karges Reeve of Listowel,
as Warden of Perth County at their inaugural
meeting. It is the first time these positions
have been filled by a female, Mrs, Wallace,
with, the exception of a couple Of years, has
completed in 198k.
Don and Melva Fraser attended the
meeting to discuss construction which was
completed on Button's Hill. Council went into
committee-of-the-whole to discuss the sub-
ject.
Gordon and Roma Nicholson discussed a
cleanout of .the Bird drain .with council. A
meeting will be set at a later date and Gordon
Nicholson is to notify council of a date for an
on-site meeting.
Drainage on County Road 25 at the Walton
Inn was discussed. Douglas Fraser advised
that Ken Williamson is willing to allow the
homeowners to connect to his drains in his
field behind the village homes for a fee of $50
per connection. A copy of the motion passed
by the ratepayers in Walton on October 27
will be forwarded to Bob Dempsey, the
County engineer, as the drainage problems in
Walton are on County property.
A request for a grant was submitted by the
-Huron Day Centre for the Homebound and
council decided to make a grant of $15,
been a member of the Board since its
inception in 1969. Mrs. Karges was a
member of Listowel Council for 10 years, the
first woman councillor and reeve. They have
earned their present positions. We wish them
well.
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Christmas time is partying time. A time
of social gatherings of friends and relatives.
A time of fun and laughter. In this day and
age it also means, not only the eating of tasty
treats, but the usual convivial cocktails or
whatever drink you prefer. Remember, when
the party is over, do not drive yourself, or
others, if you have indulged beyond the safe
driving state. Let someone else who is less
under the influence take the wheel to get you
safely home. Who wants a tragedy at
Christmas time?
*******
It does not look as if Christmas will be
exactly a time of unadulterated joy for Rene
Levesque. He was upset over the radical new
policies passed by 2,000 delegates at the Parti
Quebecois convention earlier this month. He
told them he could not defend such policies
and threatened to resign as president of the
P.Q. possibly even as premier. The radical
idea of proclaiming independence im-
mediately after the next election, regardless
of whether a majority of the people had voted
for it did not please him. His reaction, he
commented; was "that he would have a
certain hesitation about voting for himself in
such circumstances."
Will Levesque, who has been the favourite
son of Quebecers, loSe his grip on the Parti
QuebeceiS? If he does what will happen? Will
the radicalism of the emotional hardliners on
independence take over or will wiser
level-headed moderates control the P.Q.
******
By this Friday afternoon I will be in
Ottawa with my entire family (inelUding all
my grandchildren and great granddaughter)
around me. That I am looking forward to With
great pleasure.
BY STEPHANIE LEVESQUE
Howick Township, after 25 years, has
produced another warden for Huron County.
Reeve of that township, Harold Robinson,
68, was elected as warden on Dec. 8,
defeating Goderich Township Reeve Grant
Stirling.
The last warden from Howick was Harold
Gowdy, a man who the new warden says
encouraged him to get into politics. Mr.
Gowdy was warden in 1957, a year after
Howick's centennial . Warden Robinson takes
the chair following Howick's 125th anniver-
sary this year.
In his first speech as warden, Mr. Robinson
said it is a "humbling experience" to sit in
the warden's chair. He asked county council
to keep Huron County "one of the banner
counties of the province."
Counc. William Newton of Howick referred
to the new. warden as "a man of integrity,
honesty and sincerity", adding he is a
"frugal" man.
In keeping with that idea, prior to his
election, Warden Robinson said one of the
main issue he will be dealing with is inflation.
In the official ceremony, County Judge F.
G. Carter administered the oath of office and
then congratulated the new warden. He also
had words of praise for Reeve Stirling, for
allowing the democratic process to work. The
invocation was given by Rev. Ron Ashton of
the Free Methodist Church in Goderich.
Mayor Harry Worsell of Goderich, congrat-
ulated the 1982 warden and brought civic
greetings from his town. While no members
of parliament either provincial or federal
could be present, they did send greetings.
Congratulations were sent by MP Murray
Cardiff, MPP Jack Riddell, and MPP Murray
Elston.
Warden Robinson has had a lengthy career
in municipal politics. First elected in 1964,
because of shuffling in Howick Council, he
became reeve in Junebf 1965, and thus won a
seat in county council. He was off county
council for about four years, but during that
time he served the county etp the land division
com mittee.
After being presented with the key to the
county, the gavel and chain of office, Warden
Robinson introduced his- tarrhly. His wife
Margaret, was introduced %along with their
two daughters, Mrs. Eric (Ma,cion) Monroe of
Guelph and Mrs. Lawson (Carol) Campbell of
Georgetown. The warden's brother and wife
were also on hand for the ceremonies, Lorne
and Marie Robinson of Gorrie. -
An insurance salesman, Huron's 1982
warden resides in the village of Gorrie.
Receiving many congratulations, Warden
Robinson also gave tribute to past warden
Fred Haberer of Zurich. Reeve Haberer was
commended by the new warden for his work
for the county in the past year. Presented
with the name plates used to identify
warden's position, Warden Robinson said he
hoped they would provide many happy
memories.
"Even though you beat me last year,"
joked Warden Robinson.
Warden Robinson first ran for the posit*
a year ago, losing to Reeve Haberer by a vote
of 16 to 15. This year, he defeated Reeve
Stirling by a vote of 27 to 4.
Turn on those
Christmas lights
Make sure you have your Christmas
lights turned on. Monday night.
That's when a bus trip has been arranged
for residents of Callander Nursing Home to
view the Christmas lights in the village so
have your home lit up at 6:30.
Old truck sells
at $350
BY DEBBIE RANNEY
John Boneschansker of RR1, Ethel was
awarded the tender on the old village truck at
last Monday night's council meeting when he
sent in an offer of $350.
Other tenders were Stan Marks-$110;
Robert McCool-$201; Roy Stewart-$105;
Henry Devlin-$135; Bill Stevenson-$155;
Bridge Motors-S210; Tinus Zanburger-$310
and John McKercher $112.
Ken Innes, council's representative on the
Wingham Hospital Board told council that
the hospital had been given a three year
accreditation. He said the building fund had
raised enough money for the new addition to
the hospital.
He reported that the salaries for R.N's had
been increased 13.8 per cent and that
everything was based on that.
"Some of the fringe benefits don't go as far .
as what the union calls for. (The Wingham
hospital is not unionized). Part-time help had
to include a certain per cent in lieu of benefits
and they decided to go up to 10 per cent. That
item alone cost $65,000" he said.
NOW. Huron Warden. Harold Robinson is congratulated . by his predecessor
'Fred Haberer