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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1972-01-19, Page 1Zero weather on occasion discouraged spectators during Polar Daize events but as far as swimming enthusiasts, Wayne Lowe and Ken Graber were concerned the cold breezes just added zest to their swim. The two entrants in the Polar Dip event braved the breezes and the snow and ice as they swam in the Maitland before seeking sanctuary in a warm car. (Staff Photo) ESTABLISHED 1872 ri`Brussels Post BRUSSELS ONTARIO Brussels Polar Daize Success Despite Zero Weather $4.00 A Year in Advance - $5.00 to U.S.A. - Single Copy 10c 101st Year — Issue No. 3 Wednesday, Jan. 19, 1972 Chort hots BY Evelyn icennedY Bonnie Pennington was crowned Polar Daize Queen before an enthusiastic audience in Brussels Public School Friday evening: She is the 17 year old daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Jack Pennington. (Staff Photo) 0 4' ing. They actually swam a few strokes before leaping from the water and hightailing it to the warm interior of a car.. Spectators lined the edge of the park and the bridge, shiv- ering.in the bitter wind, to watch the two, in brief swim trunks, enduring both the below zero temperature and the frigid (Continued on Page 8) More plans were made by the Brussels Centennial Commit- tee when it met last week. A Beard Growing Contest is planned and those interested are to register as soon as possible at Murray's or Hall's Barber Shops. Permission has been given by Huron County Board of Edu- cation for the plaque from the old school to be erected on the school lawn. Roy Bennett from CKNX, who was present, contributed several suggestions and said the corn mit- tee could have P.A. system ands that the station would have a broadcast booth. John -Ainlay, 3330 Grant St., Evanston, Ill., U.S.A., great grandson of Wm. Ainla.y, founder of Ainlayville has been asked to be Honorary Parade Marshall. If Mr. Ainlay accepts an invitation will be delivered personally to him. Anyone having the names of former residents or having know- ledge of addresses that have been changed is asked to contact Mrs. Matheson or anyone on the committee as soon as possible. The next meeting will be held on February 14th at 8:30 in the Arena. Figure skating instruction is well underway at the Brussels arena with MI'S. Faye MacDonald as the instructor again this year. There are 85 beys and girls registered to become' accom- plished in the graceful art of figure skating. There will not be a carnival this year but there will be a Competition Day, with judging of individual performan- ces, at the close of the season. In December a very successful sale of chocolates was held. The Ways and Means Committee are planning to hold either a dance or a skate-a-thon later. Mrs. Jack Cardiff is president of the Figure Skating Association with. Mrs. Ivan Campbell , treasurer and Mrs. Doug. Evans, secretary. * * * * Christmas has come and gone With it ha s gone much of the pervading good will that abounds at Christmas. How different it would be if the Christmas spirit lasted, not just one or a few days, but every day of the year. If adults possessed the faith a child has in miracles on Christ- mas morning, how changed our ways of life would be. Perhaps, with grown-up wisdom, we would learn to live with more love in our hearts, not always striving to get, but to give. * * * * * * There exists, in the World, a problem regarding the disposal of garbage. This writer has found a simple and effective way of dis- posing of all food scraps, from sweets to meats to vegetables and fruits. They are, simply put outside the kitchen door and then one can watch our assortment of visitors make them disappear. In the early morning the birds arrive daintly picking with their preference in food and squabbling noisily over the choicest morsels. In the dark of early evening come the cats, scrawny cats, sleek fat cats and scarred battle-torn torn cats, Later the dog's come to hastily gobble up whatever the others have left. No problem with table scraps. * * * * * * "Polar Daize" was a most appropriate name for the week end activities in Brussels. Blus- tery snow, high winds and sub- zero temperatures created a climate more to the taste of polar bears than spectators wait- ing for sports events to take place. In spite of the inclement weather a good number of hardy souls were on hand for the activi- ties that were carried out. The intense cold did cancel the parade scheduled for Saturday. Band instruments would have frozen up. One band could not get here. It was simply too cold for people to ride on floats in the bitter cold and swirling snow. * * * * There are at least a few people who must be happy with the icy blasts we have been_ subjected to, that chills our homes and keeps the furnaces roaring. During the mild pre- vious period, the men who supply the oil to keep those furnaces pouring up the necessary heat, had a very glum" expres- sion on their faces. These days they are going about their duties with a pleased look. It's the poor guys who have to pay the oil bills who wear the "glum" look these days. * * * * * Six young girlS of BrusSelS and community performed on. CKCO, Kitchener, on. Big APS program on Sunday. Debbie Adams, Julie Camp- bell, Mary Lynne Cardiff and Joan Huether did several step dance numbers. Catherine Car- diff and Carol Wheeler displayed their talent in Scotch Dancing. All were highly complimented On their performance and their beautiful costumes. Despite the cold and stormy night a near capacity crowd at- tended the Talent Contest and "Polar Daize" Queen Compe- tition at the public School on Friday evening. Lion Ken. Scott was in charge of the proceedings. Henry Exel, president of the Brussels Lions Club, sponsors of (Polar Daize", welcomed the audience and thanked all who participated. Miss Bonnie Pennington of Brussels was crowned "Polar Daize" Queen after competition among five young ladies. Joan Elliott was the runner-up. Each young lady was required to dis- play a talent or speak for one minute. Miss Linda Wilson, who was last year's "Polar' Daize" Queen, crowned the 1972 Queen. Bonnie, 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Penning- ton, is a Grade 12 student at the F. E. Madill High School, wing- ham. Her hobbies are her guitar and sewing. The talent contest presented an interesting and varied program featuring solo and group dancing, instrumental numbers and solo and group singing with a sprinkling of comedy. It brought to light a great deal of talent among the young people and made decisions of the three judges dif- ficult. The winners of the Talent Contest were: Solo Dancing: 1. Susan Langlois; 2. Catherine Cardiff. Group Dancing: 1. Carol Wheeler, Catherine Cardiff; 2. Joan Huether, Julie Campbell, Marylynn Cardiff, Debbie Adams. Instrumental: 1. Dorielda Stiles; 2. Gwen Bernard. Solo Singing: 1. Julie McCall; 2. Colleen Raymond. Duet Singing: 1. Susan Cardiff and Vicki. McCall; 2. Donna Willis and Lise Ristirnaki. Trio Singing: 1. Dianne Willis, Jackie McWhirter, Rhondo Kiffer; 2. Rhonda Kiffer, Juanita Smith, Maxine Watts. Judges for the contests were Mrs. R. Kennedy, Mrs. J. Nixon and G. Jackson. Prizes"-in the taleritcontest were: 1st. $5.00; 2nd. $3.03 in all Classes and a consolation of $1.00. Firemen Raise $279,. Brussels Firemen, in a door to door canvass of the community collected a total. of $279,70 for Muscular Dystrophy, The cam- paign is held annually during December. The FireMen wish to thank all who helped in making the campaign a success this year. They have available for the Centennial Canadian flags for sale at various sizes and prices. A 9" X 16" plastic flag is ,25/, a x 16" nylon flag, SW and a 3 foot by 6 foot nylon flag is available at $12.00. You may purchase a flag from any member of the department. Huron Names Committees The fate of the Huron County jail was discussed only briefly at Wednesday's session of coun- cil, but if the reeve of Colborne, Doug McNeil, had his way, the five exercise yards would be torn down to make way for additional parking at the assessment office and the Children's Aid Society. "The exercise yards should be removed in my way of think- ing, for a future parking area," stated Mr. McNeil. Mr. McNeil was speaking to a motion introduced by the God- erich representatives to have the jail named as an historic site. Roy Pattison, reeve of East Wawanosh, said the jail would make a location for a "special museum" but he did not elab- orate concerning what specialty the museum mould feature. The new committees were named as follows: (in each case, the name of the chairman is listed first) Roads, William Els- ton, Elgin Thompson, Joe Hoff- man, W.J.Cuthill, Joe Dietrich; Huronview, Hugh Flynn, Frank Cook, J. L. McCutcheon, Anson McKinley, Lloyd Hendrick; Health, Gerry Boyle, Elmer Hay- ter, Gerry Ginn, Jack Alexander, John Morrissey. Library, Eugene Frayne, John Baker, John Flannery, George McCutcheon, Stewart Procter, Don McKenzie; Property, Ken • (Continued on Page 7) 4 11: Polar Da.ize Queen prizes were: 1st. prize - $25.00 with a tierra, bouquet of roses and gift. 2nd. $10.00 with a gift. All other entries $1.00 and gift. Merchants co-operating in providing gifts for Queen contest: Brussels 5i to $1.00 Store; Haywards Variety; "George" of Brussels; Eder's Variety Store; Rutledge 5 to $1.00 Store and Woods Ladies Wear. Flowers were courtesy Listowel Florist. Two local young men, Wayne Lowe and Ken Graber, braved the icy waters of the Maitland River at the Lions Park, to take the polar Dip on Saturday morn- Invite Great Grandson Of Founder