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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1974-06-19, Page 110 so CAROLYN SULLIVAN Fraser, daughter of Mr. and Doug. Fraser, graduated on 7th, 1974, from the ersity of Western Ontario, the Degree Bachelor of ice in Physical Therapy. Mrs. Ivan has accepted a position staff physiotherapist at St. holomew's Hospital, London, and. /11:1111°1111.118*NaloTABLI8HE 1872 russets Post 103rd Year -- Issue No. 25 Wednesday, June 19, 1974 BRUSSELS ONTARIO Playground receives grant 4 v" Visitor likes our weather Cnnvess in Stratford. He said the ason the Lions send the students to small communities is to give them a better chance of getting to know the people. "If they had sent me to Toronto, it would have been like sending me to Houston, Texas," he explained.In a small town, an outsider stands out and more people will make an effort to say, hello, he feels. The weather is more to his liking in Brussels than in his home area. Snyder is at the bottom of the Texas Panhandle in west Texas; an area that is "notorious for its weather" according to Steve. Last week when the temperatures in Brussels were settled in the pleasant sixties, Snyder would have been having 80 degree weather, in the mornings. Not only is it extremely hot in the summer there, but , severe winds in the winter make living conditions rough for the inhabitants. "I've been out hunting When the weather is beautiful," Steve said, "when I've turned around to see -a nor'wester blowing in. I've seen the temperature drop 40-50 These young ladies are attending a Leadership Training Camp at Goderich to prepare for their responsiblities as leaders of "The Children's Summer Playground" here. The Youth-In -Action program is an opportunity for municipal authorities, recreation committees and other community agencies to develop summer programs. AML AGE — Bob Thomas may be the same age as s guest from Texas, Steve Dillaha, but he has to ok a long way up to see eye to eye with him. Steve, 1, is part of a contingent of Texan youths who came o the area as part of the Lions Exchange Program. (Staff Photo) gion installs new officers performed the installation ceremony. Comrade George Hay s, president of the Seaforth Branch was chairman of the activities. The meeting was followed by a social time with music by The Blenders Orchestra and a smorgasbord lunch. Officers inst ailed were: Past President - Comrade Pete-Cardiff; President-comrade John Brewer; 1st Vice President - Comrade Tom Garniss; 2nd. Vice President •Glen Bridge;Secretary-Treasurer -Comrade Ross Duncan; Sgt. at Arms-Comrade Allen Nichol; Padre - Rev. •E. Le Drew; ''Eitecutiye Committee - Comrade Archie Willis; Comrade Tom MacFarlane; Comrade Len Lamont; Comrade Herb Stretton; Welfare - Comrade Ross Bennett; Membership- Comrade Ted Elliott; Poppy - Comrade Stew Lowe. Officers of Ladies Auxiliary: Past President , Comrade Mabel Willis; President - Comrade Margaret Brewer; 1st Vice President Comrade Gene Dellow; 2nd. Vice President - Comrade Bernice MacFarlane; Secretary - Comrade Bertha Elliott; Treasurer - Comrade Kaye Duncan; Sgt. at Arms- Comrade Doreen Rutlege; Executive Comlnittee: Comrade Jean Lamont; comrade Ethel Brewer; Comrade Brenda Higgins; Comrade Helen Dobson. Snyder, Texas and Brussels, Ontario are separated by many miles, but 21-year-old Steve Dillaha can't find many differences between the two towns. Steve is staying in. Brussels at the home of Grey Township Reeve, Charles Thomas as part of the Lions Exchange Program. He arrived almost two weeks ago and the Thomas family have already won the Texan over. "When you go away that far from home you can get very worried," he said. "Sometimes it doesn't work out, but I'm very impressed with the Thomases." He explained that the program is supposed to encourage the visitors to become part of the family. He has found that easy to do as his hosts are very similar to his own family. Bob Thomas is the same age as Steve, and although Steve has no. sisters, the younger Th. omas son is the same age as his own brother back in Snyder. Steve has nothing but good words for the people he has met in the community. Bill Beacom, Manager of the . Bank of Commerce in the village took the visitor to Niagara Falls, and later on during his stay, the bank will be se nding Steve to a Pork Brussels Recreational Committee will use an Ontario "Youth-In-Action" grant of $365.00, obtained from the Sports and Recreation Bureau of the Ministry of Community and Social Services, for "The Children's Summer Playground". Misses Colleen. Raymond and Jacquie McWhirter will be in charge of the program of sports, crafts and games, also the wading pool. degrees in three or four hours." The weather isn't the only thing in Canada that Steve finds attractive. An avid outdoorsman, he is considering moving to Canada, perhaps Alberta or, British Columbia. He said the majority of Canada's population is found within 200 hundred miles of thr border which leaves a lot of opej space. "There is a lot of area in Canada to run around in," he said with a smile. To my way of - thinking, the States is getting crowded." Steve became eligible for the trip when his family were hosts t o a girl from Brazil last year. He had the option of going to her native country or Canada. — He chose Canada as he knew he would have a better chance of • returning to the area to visit some day. There would be no language barrier here although he realizes that to many of the people he has met, that he talks funny. "Sometimes I catch Charlie (Thomas) developing a drawl,", he said, but there is really no problem. Steve will be in the Brussels area until he returns to Texas on July 16. This summer special program provides employment for young people in co-operatively funded community projects.which involve the maximum number of people and develop useful community services. The summer projects, cost-shared with the Youth and Recreation Bureau, are designed for community action, with a view to continuing after the summer. roni lam oily eat ois) IIN• .1 t joint . installation of 1974 ers of the Royal Canadian on and of the Ladies' nary took place in Brussels n Hall on Friday evening, 14th. aforth Branch #156 of the Canadian Legion From Texas to Brussels 1 icre does not seem to be any on for students in this area to ithout summer employment. college student had the Ice of three summer jobs, rally chosing the one most ble, With all the complaints ut unemployment in all ors it seems strange that a her of companies' are stantly advertising for needed loyees. Perhaps some people just too particular about the oyment they will accept. ****** t least the youngsters Of County will not be as fused over the metric 'system ; nit conies into universal use .anada, as will many adults, on County Board of Education Atitiounced that the metric' tern will be introduced hi the 001 system in September and recommended metric measures in all grades as soon as possible. They will also include a course in the metric system in the 1974-75 night school prograni for parents of pupils. ****44* The deluge of election talk from all parties tends to make one more confused as time goes on, With all parties promising this 'and that, and each claiming to have the best, or only solution, to many Canadian problems, it is difficult to believe any of them. Many people appear, to be apathetic about the election arid wilt simply be glad when the Whole thing is over. That sort of attitude is wrong .but with the state that exists it is hard to get one's reasoning straight and try to do what One feel is best for all Canada: NEW OFFItERS. Brussels ~Canadian Legion. 8ranth 218 installed their new OffiberS this past Week, JOnn Brewer ie tho now .itireeident and the Ladies AUXiliary. president 18, Mit, Mar g, 8,rewer, Seated in frOnt i. i<ay DU hp6I1 Rutledge, Mabel Willis, Margaret .Brewori, •.Gihtly 06.11004....,BerniCe. MACFartanei, and jean LattiOnt, In back, Archie ROSS .Bentiet4 ROSS DUnden f TOM MetFatiehei. Pete.Cardiffi.jadk Brewer, Glen Bridge Allen NiChOL (PnOtO by Pat Lahowo hort hots (By Evelyn Kennedy)