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gainS admiring glances from (left) Audrey Scott, Eric Taylor,
Beverly Lovtther and Bonnie Burchill. (Staff Photo)
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101st 'few -- Issue No. 38 Wednesday, Soptembor 20, 1.072
iFind substantial increase
in :confirmed rabies cases
The warm sunny weather was too much for Cathie Walker's
puppy and it went to sleep while Donna Higgins was holding it
following judging at Eelgrave Fair on Wednesday. The
pup won first prize in its class. (Staff Photo)
Brussels Fall Fair is being
held somewhat later this year
but that time is fast approaching.
Fall Fairs have been a continuing
institution of rural life for many
years. Brussels Fair has passed
the century mark and it would
be a pity to have it fade into
non-existence now for lack of
interest and participation. One
additional special feature this
year will be the Regional Show
of Huron-Perth Shorthorn Club.
There will be many events of
interest; 4-H competitions; horse
races; pony races; pony cart
races. The Saugeen Amusements
Midway will be on the grounds.
The school parade, marching to
the music of two bands, will
offer prizes for the best appear-
ing school, school floats and
organization and commercial
floats. It would be pleasing
to see a decided increase in
entries in the indoor Ladies'
Division exhibits. So, ladies of
the community, get those entries
ready andfill the Palace with
your handiwork and win your
share of the prizes.
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The hoiseless carriage, there
is no doubt, has replaced the
horse in many instances. In
this community, however, the
horse is holding its own in the
affection of children and adults
alike. The fall school term is
underway but after school hours
there is scarcely a day when
you do not see a number of
youngsters enjoying themselves
astride their saddle horses and
ponies. It is not an uncommon
sight to see Men exercising their
horses, getting them ready for
the harness race tracks. Brus-
sels is fortunate in having what
seems to be a rare convenience
in most communities, a saddlery
shop.
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It is gratifying to hear, after
the extensive planning, the time
and energy expended, by those
concerned with the outstanding
success of our Centennial cele-
brations, that their efforts
yielded what so far appears to
be a substantial amount on the
credit side of the ledger. It
was certainly a most enjoyable
occasicin, much appreciated by
the thousands of visitors, as has
been expressed by so Many Of
By Evelyn Kennedy
••••••••••••••••••••i.taktame..
them. It is a credit to those in
charge that it was also a
financial success. They have
earned a hearty "Well Done"
from their fellow residents of
this village.
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This is the day and age of
automatic household gadgets of
all shapes, sizes and uses, co-
ordinated and color oriented n ,plus
instant this and that, from drinks
to a multiplicity of foods. These
all designed to keep the lady of
the hOuse happy and with more
leisure time. What would become
of these pampered housewives if
they suddenly found themselves
back in the world of their grand-
mothers? How would they cope
with the do-it-yourself arrange-
ments of those times? We sus-
pect that a number of them would
collapse at the mere prospect
of cooking, baking, preserving,
on a wood cook stove, scrubbing
clothes on a washboard in a tub,
churning butter,.not to mention
running up and down basement
stairs for food instead of reach-
ing into a. refrigerator for it.
Grandmothers kitchen was
never-the-less a favourite spot
for everyone with the fragrance of
homemade bread and butter,
ginger cookies, and all sorts of
freshly baked goodies.
' M. P. Miller, Associate Agri-
cultural Representative for
Huron in a release this week
reminds farmers of three
matters that concern them.
These are:
1. Farmers who grew wheat in
1970 and have not yet applied
for payment of the, Federal
Government's $1.04 pes bushel
are urged to get forms 'mined-
lately from the Huron Agricul-
tural Office as the applications
should be in by September 30th
1972. Producers will receive a
Maximum payment based on 500
bushel. Crops from 1969 through
67 are eligible for a smaller %
payment.
2. Trefoil seed growers are
According to Dr. NV, J.
Thompson, .D.V.M„ Sub-District
Veterinarian, Canada, Depart-
ment of Agriculture, Health of
Animals. Branch atSeaforth, con-
firmed cases of rabies in animals
have increased markedly in
Huron County, during the first
eight months of 1972. Total con-
firmed cases, involving both
domestic and, wild animals were
52 for the period, representing
an increase of approximately 50%
Huron-Perth TB
plans display •
Huron - Perth TB and Res-
piratory Disease Association is
completing plans for an
educational display during the
International Plowing Match later
this month at Sebringville.
Mrs. J. Schenck, Seaforth,
chairman of the Education Com-
mittee, told a meeting of the
board in Seaforth Community
Hospital board room that in
addition the CBC documentary
"One Way To Quit" would be
shown periodically during the
match.
Ivan Forsyth, the President,
was in charge of the meeting and
routine reports were given; Mrs.
Frank Dodds, Stratford,
Screening; Rev. Garbutt. Smith,
Stratford, Rehabilitation and
Patient Services; Christmas Seal
Campaign, Ralph Goren,
Stratford and the F inancial report
given by Mrs. Raymond Little,
St. Marys.
Mrs. Schenck said two Junior
Board Members, Jane Bonsteel
and Diane Thornton will be
actively assisting the Association
in several programmes this Fall.
Mrs. Dodds reported that her
Committee will be doing Lung
Function tests throughout the
duration of the International
Ploughing Match and that 2500
tests had been processed in a
recent Industrial Survey in Perth
County. Dr. Frank Mills, M.O.H.
Huron. County and a Medical
Advisor for the Association
has lined up a similar programme
in Huron County to take place in
the near future.
Rev. G. Smith reported that
Adult Breathing and Asthmatic
Conditioning Courses for
Children would reconvene on
Monday, October 2, 1972 in the
Red Cross Rooms, Stratford.
Mrs. Linda Clarke will again
conduct the classes.
advised of a problem with the
clever wasp which lays eggs in
the Seed of trefoil and tiny larvae
-develop inside renderi ng the seed
useless. Growers tan find out
if their seed is affected by
squeezing a number of ripe seeds.
Infected seeds squash easily as
only the seed coat remains. To
date 39% of the seeds in Bruce
County are infected so we urge
trefoil growers to sample their
fields.
3. As farmers are now fining
silos with green corn, the Farts
Safety Council warns of pbasible
silo gas accumulating one to
three days after filling. If it is
necessary to enter the silo, do
SO only after running the blower
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over the same period in 1971. He
added that undetected cases of
rabies in an endemic area usually
far exceeds confirmed incidents,
The 52 positive animals were
composed of the following species
of animals: 16 Foxes; 16 Bovine;
13 Skunk; 4 Swine; 1 Dog; 1 Cat;
1 Bat.
The figures indicate a rela-
tive low incidence in dogs and
cats, which are considered to be
animals which present a greater
risk to our human population.
This is attributed to the fact
that during the past 6 years the
Health of Animals Branch and
the Huron County Health Unit
have sponsored free. Anti-Rabies
Vaccination Clinics for dogs and
cats.
Residents of Huron, to an
increasing extent, are taking ad-
vantage of the clinics.
Dr. Thompson said with the
exception of 1967 the number of
dogs and cats vaccinated at the
free clinics has risen steadily.
In 1966 when the program was
begun a total of 2630 animals
including 1957 dogs and 673 cats
was vaccinated. This has in-
creased with last year twice
as many dogs 3,89g and three
times as many cats were vac-
cinated for a total of 6331 ani-
mals.
In view of the increased in-
cidence of rabies, the Anti-Rab-
ies Vaccination Clinics will be
held again in 1972.
These clinics will commence
on October 2 in the northern
areas of the county and con-
tinue southward to completion
A number of Brussels and
area residents took the oppor-
tunity provided by two busses,
operated by the Armstrong Bus
Lines, to attend the Western Fair,
London, on Saturday.
on October 25. Dates of par-
ticular clinics will be announced
in area papers.
Rabies is a virus disease
which affects the central ner-
vous system of animals and hu-
mans. Dr. Thompson said. The
symptoms produced by the dis-
ease vary from incident to
incident, but, by and large, 8.11
animals behave in a peculiar
manner and attempt to attack
other animals and thus propa-
gate the disease, as live virus
is frequently present in the saliva
of infected animals. The disease
is usually fatal, unless proper
evasive action is taken prior to
the onset of symptoms.
Rabies infection is mainly
centered in southern areas of
Ontario and Quebec. Total elimi-
nation of the condition is highly
unlikely because of the residual
constant infection in wild life.
Spread to the human population
is therefore a constant and real
threat, Dr. Thompson warned,
and for this reason col.'xol in
domestic animal population is
one of the major concerns of the
Canada Department of Agricul-
ture, Health of Animals Branch.
Rebekah lodge
Has meeting
The Rebekah Lodge resumed
for the fall term on Tuesday,
September 12th when the mem-
bers enjoyed a pot luck supper
before.the meeting.
During the business a com-
mittee was named to choose a
crest for the hockey team which
the Rebekahs are sponsoring this
winter.
Installation of the new
officers will be held on October
24th.
Farmers are reminded