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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1975-01-22, Page 1ri°11.111111111***NsimESTABLISHED 1872 Brussels Post „,4 „. ..,k''. „,, ,iik • . N %, ATOM , . "A" TROPHY WINNERS .-i. At the Seaforth Optimist Winter Carnival over the weekend, the Brussels Ato ms won the. A. Championship. •Player , are, left, .Front: Kevin' Deither„ Doug McArter, Kevin Keilltigtoh, Brad Wright, Nell Mitchell, 'Kevin' Wheeler„. Robbie .Cardiff, Briah. Wheeler; Rear:. Stewart Cardiff, Murray Noe,. Greg Humphries; barmy Achilles, Terry. MoGutoheori f Peter Bennett, Steve Knight,. Todd Wheeler,. Coache8. - Gary Bennett" bate Mao-hail., (Photo. by Pat Latigio10. 1975 Fair set for Sept. 16,17 Agricultural awards presented r. The 1975 Brussels' Fall Fair will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, September 16 and 17 directors decided when they gathered following the Brussels' Agricultural Society's annual meeting in Brussels United Church last Wednesday evening. Members and guests, 66 of them, sat down to a delicious banquet served by the ladies of the United Church. Rev. Eric Le Drew said Grace and welcomed the people to the United Church for the occasion. President Gerald Smith pre- sided and referred to some of the highlights of the successful Fall. Fair held on September 25 and 26. Graeme Craig thanked the ladies for the dinner and on behalf of the municipalities of Brussels, Grey and Morris. Hank Ten Pas, Clifford Bray and James Moir brought greetings, con- gratulations, best wishes and the promise of support for future fairs. Wm. Beacom, Manager of Brussels Bank of Commerce introduced the guest speaker, John Maes, one of the 14 Field Men for the Canadian Imperial. Bank of Commerce. Mr. Macs spoke on his work in endeavour- Complaints are being voiced about the damage being done to rural mail boxes by snowplows. One party informed The Post that their mail box had been broken off and tossed into a neighbouring field although it was clearly visible with red reflective tape. Damage to these boxes causes problems for both the people on the rural routes and the mailman for it makes the delivery of mail difficult.The boxes are also a problem for the operators of the snowplows. The snow is inevitably piled into drifts against ing to promote interest in 4-11 Club work, and the extent to which the Bank will go in their, lending policies to help farmers, junior farmers and youths remain in or become involved in the primary industry of agriculture. Young people who are interested must be given an opportunity to acquire some livestock of their own., gain pract ical experience and increase their own stock, year . by year in preparation for managing and obtaining their own farm he said, The country needs. young farmers coming along to keep the industry of agriculture continuing to pro- gress. Murray Hoover thanked Mr. Maes. Mrs. Margaret Bennett. President of the Ladies Division. gave a gratifying summary of their accomplishment in 1974. . Len MacGregor, assistant • agri- cultural representative for Huron and Randy Willick, assistant agricultural representative for Bruce spoke. on 4-H Club work.. John Boneschansher. and Fred Uhler, 4-H Club leaders were highly complimented on their success in 1974 . Wm. Beacon presented Bill Boneschansher with a pen and pencil set awarded the, boxes and there is almos certain to be damage. What can be done to rememdy the situation is also a problem. * * * * * * The snowmobilers are at last happy. The long-awaited snow is here and they are taking advantage of the pleasure to be enjoyed • in this popular recreation. The snowmobilers are whizzing abouteivDrywhere these days. * * * *** There is an effort being made, (Continued on Page 16) by the Bank for the highest scoring member in the 4-H club, Fred Uhler presented John Van. Vliet with the beef halter donated by Jacobs Saddlery of Brussel's for winner of the beef judging competition. Bruce McCall presented Bill Boneschansher with a trophy which he donated for best show- manship. The Treasurer's report showed total receipts for 1,974 to be $10.672.38; total expenditures, $9r444.60: December 31, 1974 bank balance, $3,520.12. Out- standing cheques $67.50. True In a marathon meeting that lasted until after 2 a.m. Brussels Council approved salary increases for Village employees and appointed representatives to two area boards. Council also decided to hire a building inspector and to advertise for a village utility man. At Monday night's special meeting Clerk Bill King's salary was set at $10,500 per year, up from $9,000 last year. Town employee Harry Crich will be paid $3.25 per hOur for his 44 hour week, with time and a half for overtime when requested by Council or the PUC. PUC Commissioners also attended the meeting. Mr. Crich received $2.75 per hour in 1974. Village garbage truck driver balance $3,452.62, A new roof must be put on the Palace in the spring. It was. agreed to have a, Fall Fair in 1975; to pay the 1975 Affiliation Fee of $28.56 to the Ontario Association Agriculture Socities and to send delegates to the annual convention in Toronto in February. At the meeting of officers and directors following the annual meeting, the dates decided upon for the Brussels' Fall Fair in 1975 arc Tuesday and Wednesday, September 16 and 17. Walter Ostanek and his Orchestra have Harry Hall will be paid $3.50 per hour and the boys who assist him will be paid $15 per day each. Mrs. Lila Goll will receive $50 per month for cleaning the village library and $2.50 per hour for cleaning the municipal offices. Casual labour will be paid from $2.75 to $3.00 per hour, depending on the job. Salaries for members of council will remain the same - $400 per year plus $15 per meeting. The reeve's salary was increased from $550 to $600 per year plus $15 per meeting. Gerald Exel will be invited to become the village building inspector and will be paid $5 per permit issued plus 30% of the been engaged for a Dance in the Brussels Arena on Friday evening. July 18, 1975. The officers and directors for 1975 are: President - Fred Uhler; 1st Vice President - Graeme Craig; 2nd Vice President - Jack Cardiff; Sec'y-Treas. - A. Edwin Martin; Directors - Gerald Smith; Emerson Mitchell; Ray Adams; John.Bone sch an sker ; Lloyd Wheeler; Murray Hoover; Bob Higgins; Merle Freeman; Keith Williamson; President of Ladies Division - Mrs. Margaret Bennett Auditors - Norman Hoover; Wm. D. Beacom. permit fees charged. Gerald Gibson was appointed to represent the village on the Winghain and District Hospital Board. He will be given an honorarium of $10 per meeting, plus $4.50 for travel to and from each meeting. J.C.Krauter, one of four people who expressed interest in the position, will represent Brussels on the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. Council will ask the OPP to enforce the Highway Traffic Act provisions about keeping village streets clear for snow removal. This means that any cars parked on the street which impede snow removal will get $13 tickets. S hort hots (By Evelyn. Kennedy) WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1975 BRUSSELS 104th Year — Issue No. 4 ONTARIO • Brussels council sets 1975 salaries at long meeting