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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1973-02-21, Page 1Max Watts (right) and Fred Stephenson, were kept busy Wednesday as visitors to Brussels Businessmens Billionaire Bonanza night pressed their play money on them in an effort to make a killing. (Staff Photo) Short hots By Evelyn Kennedy russels Post 102nd Year — Issue No. 8 Wednesday, Feb. 21, 1973 BRUSSELS ONTARIO Businessmen entertain at Billionaire Bonanza Canada Cord duides and two of their leaders ate shown following a Guide ceremony in BitS8618. They are (rear) (left) LeaderS Capt. kellingtoli arid Lt. Joan BtePtietiSciti. The duldeS are' Harbare. tiliatt ) Linda Machan and Maxine wattS, (Photo by Elliott) t Ceremony attracts area Girl Guides This is the big weekend in Brussels! Lions "Polar Daize", Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Mon- day. Things get underway at 8:00 p.m. at the school on Fri- day eve ning.. Members of the community have a chance there to display their various talents as entertainers in different age- groups. There will also he a variety non-competitive program as well which should provide an entertaining evening for an audi- ence. There will follow a TOrehlite Parade to the fairgrounds for a Christmas Tree bonfire. Satur- day has a full schedule of ac- tivities, the parade, polar dip, downhill Thundermug races (which should prove a hilarious event), skating races for chil- dren and a dance. Sunday will feature snowmobile races and Monday the Lions' Bonspiel and draw for snowmobile. For de- tails see ads alsewhere in this issue of The Post. Don't miss any of it. Support our Lions Club in their charitable and com- munity projects. The general public hears little of the ex- cellent work they do for the Lions do not roar to publidiZe their good WorkS on behalf of the community. * * * * * How nriatlY have the fortitude to braVe the icy Waters of the Maitland in the Polar DIOWatCh it take place at 1:30 p.m Sattit., day and find out. At least this year it lOokS as if they will not have to struggle through' snow banks tO reach the Wafer. Via the -grapeVine we hear that One of our More atiVetittireSbitiecotill,, cillorS Is preparing for it, 14t us hope he SurviVeS and is not incapacitated to the point Where he is unable to perfOrrii his civic duties or funetiOn as an active Lien, May the cold north Winds not blow 'during that ,event; AS they did last year, When even. the spectators shivered and shook. Those who are courageous enough, (or foolish enough), to take the Polar Dip may not need a Saturday night bath if the high water has flushed away the river pollution. However, a hot shower will no doubt be more than wel- come after the event. * * * * * Get your Torch made ready for the Torchlite Parade Fri- day night. Torch Recipe is as follows: Large tin can, the kind fruit juices come in. Nail this securely through the bottom of the, tin to a stake. Place roll of toilet tissue in the can. It is. best to use a new roll soaked with barbeque lighter fluid or fuel oil or other combustible substance. Just before the parade begins, have somebody light it. * * * * * There was a rumour along the main drag last week that some of our people were a bit unhappy. It seems they foUnd, after the recent visit of our U.S, friends, that they .were left with Ameri- can' Money, that, following the de Valuation of the Atherican WAS subject to discount at the bank, Somebody always gets stuck! • * * We appeal to residents of Brussels and community to send in any items of interest they have knowledge of visitors, anniversaries, social events,. happenings of any kind that Wetild be of interest to Our readers" Subscribers scattered throughout anada arid the U.S'. are asking for tribtd local news. They want to 'knOW What is going on in their home=town and dillnintinity, It IS difficult kir thiS .office to find Out about everything unless tOttleone tells US about it. Just call 01. 6641 and tell US about it.. Your co-operation Will be appirediateci: The Guides and Brownhs held their Mother and Daughter Ban- quet at Brussels United Church on Monday night and 'observance of Thinking Day. The highlight of thp evening was the presentation of the Ca- nada Cord, the highest honour in Guiding, to three young ladies, Barbara Elliott, Linda Machan and Maxine Watts. Mrs. Glanville president of the L.A. welcomed those pre- sent, Following the banquet, the Brownies enacted their opening exercises. The enrollment of Tawny Owl, Elizabeth Sholdice A large representation of the Brussels business community gathered at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall on Wednesday even- ing of last week for a gala even- ing of fun, games and entertain- ment at the Brussels Business Association "Billionaire Bon- anza". Business men and women with their husbands, wives,,staff members and friends, joined in gaines of chance including wheels of Fortune and darts. On arrival each person's ad- mission cash of $2.00 was ex- changed for a million dollars of "Funny money"with which they gambled. Judging by the hilarious abandon with which they risked their million it was obvious that all were thoroughly enjoying themselves. For a change of pace, enter- tainment was provided by the talented "Timbre Tones" Barber Shop quartette 'of Kitchener. Later in the evening a spirited auction was held with auctioneer Dave Huether in action. ' Contributions of items repre- sentative of the various business places were auctioned off in lots, at extravagant prices, to those who had not gambled away all their million and the lucky ones who had won more during the evening. Some players pooled their resources to bit on lots. Lunch was served at the close. The organizers, and those in charge of the various activities of the evening are to be Congra- tulated on the success of this Business Association "Get-to- gether". Skids on ice cuts hydro Hydro service in the area was interrupted for two hours Thurs day morning when a car driven by Royce Baiter of Brussels went • out of control oh ice and crashed IMO a hydro pole, breaking it' off, Fortunately Mr, Hauer was not seriously injured. He ceived facial cuts and was badly shaken up, The accident occurred on Turnberry Street north in fret* of the residence of S. Sweeney, shortly after 10 a,in„ ithursday morning Of last week. The front end of the Vehicle WAS extensively damaged, Tr dam, WaS detotired:artitind the block for several' hours while hydro arid telephone maintenance crews repaired the damage.. A telephone 'Cable attached to the hydro pole defile 'down with it, ttydit, service iii the area was interrupted' for a couple of hourS. Was made by Captain Kelling,- ton. The enrollment of the fol- lowing girls in the Brusiels 'Brownie Packwas made by Brown Ow.: Joan Exel: Kim Bauer, Brenda. Tenpas, Sherry Hiebien, Tammy Seddon, Vicki. Machan, Evelyn Stroop, Debbie Hall, Lil- lian Goulet. Golden Bar presented by Cap- ' tain Kellington; Cathy Dgiemer, Janice Somers, Karen Alexander, Theresa Glanville. Golden Lad- der; 'Patricia Haveman, Debbie Prior, Karen Alexander, Trina Watts, Cathy Sholdice, Karen Mc Lean. Golden Hand; Patricia Haveman, Debbie Prior, Karen Results of the Auction Sale are: Lot No. 1 including Cook Book 'by Brussels Post; Hair Spray - George of Brussels; Home Lubri- cation - Hoppe Hardware; Stud Finder- Exel Construction; Can- ned Ham - Thompson & Stephen- son Meat Market; 4 Batteries - Scotch Thistle Grill; Bath Towel - Hackbarts. Dry Goods & Clothing; Bracket Set- McDon- ald Lumber purchased by Rick Somers for $8,500.00. • Lot No. 2. Including Oven Mitts & Tide - Gem Appliance Servicing; Quart SnoWmobile Oil- Texan Grill(Texaco);4 tumblers, 2 paper Clips - Peter's Mobile Mill; 2 Quarts Oil - McNeil McLean, Cathy Sholdice. One year Star; Janice Somers, Karen. Alexander, Janet Heibien, The- resa Glanville. Two-year Star; Patricia Haveman, Debbie Prior, Trine Watts, Cathy Sholdice,Ka- ren McLean. Proficiency Badges; Karen Alexander; Thrift, Outdoor Adventure, Jester, Singer, Writer; Kim Bauer - Toymaker; Cathy Deaner - Jes- ters, Singers, Writers, Col- lectors; Theresa Glanville - Jester, Singer, Thrift; Lillian Goulet - Collectors, Cook, Crafts, Thrift, Toymaker; Pat- ricia Haveman - Singer, Jester, (Continued on Page 4); ESTABLISHED yen Garage; Dinner Ham - Brussels Stockyards; Marker Set - Eder's (Continued on Page 12). We're sorry . Sorry! we gave the young man getting his teeth brushed by a nurse of the Health Unit, pie- tnred. on page -3 of last week's Issue, the wrong. parents. ' He is the son of Mr. and Mri. Win. Bremner of R.R.3, Brussels . not Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bremner of R.R. 2, Bluevale. We are sure , however, that anyone would be proud to have the fine looking youngster as a son.