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The Brussels Post, 1976-07-14, Page 1BRUSSELS ONTARIO 105th Year - Issue No. 2.8 WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 1976 tf. NEW SIDEWALK IN PROGRESS — The area in front of the Brussels Municipal Building and the medical centre is looking spruced up these days, with a new sidewalk under construction by Henry Exel. It'll make walking down Turnberry St. much easier from now on. r (Photo by Langlois) ESTABLISHED urn russels Post in IS irtin the too. tyth Juts, , S [nth Brussels, Morris Grey Rec 102 kids in Legion sponsored swimming 102 Brussels kids are enjoying swimming lessons at the Howick Township pool in Gorrie this summer. Thanks to hard work and money from the Brussels Legion. The Post reported • by mistake recently that the swimming lessons are financed by the Brussels Lions and that is only partly right. Legion members do all the organization work, enrolling the kids, arranging for buses supervising the youngsters to and from lessons. The Lions Club shares the bill for expenses wit!' the Legion after the program over. Mrs. Elaine Nichol, who's husband Allan works with the Legion sports program says that last year one bus to transport the kids to lessons cost about $300 This year there are two buses needed and costs will probably double. Even with 102 registered, some kids had to be turned away because there just wasn't room for any more at the lessons, Mrs. Nichol said. A great many of the children are in pre-beginners. "Last year we had quite a few seniors but this year there is only one." She says the swimming lesson sponsors are happy to see (Continued on Page .3) Centre Names-executive, starts campaign for $200,000 t. The fund raising committee for anew arena for Brussels decided on a name and picked their executive at a well attended meeting in the old arena Monday night. Jim Prior was named chairman of the new Brussels, Morris and Grey Recreation Centre Board. Ralph Watson is the group's treasurer and Shirley Wheeler and Audrey Cardiff are the secretaries. The finance committee, headed by Frank Stretton, with Ross McCall as first vice and Don McDonald as second vice plan to organize a house to house canvass to help raise the $200,000 needed Some badly needed sidewalk repairs reached completion early his week after getting underway last week. The sidewalk front southeast of the Municipal Office around the corner, north to the bridge was torn up and new sidewalk laid. This is an improvement that will be appre, elated by pedestrians, The work was done by Henry Exel, * * * * Why bother to prepare art evening meal at home On Wednesday, July 21, Yotir family an enjoy a delicious pork chop ti-11-$:)- being held by St. john's Anglican Church on that date, .:;gee add elsewhere in this issue for particulars. * * :lc the Majestic VSPortieri'S Insti- tute. of Brussels are going to Roy* those interested in theatre with a convenient opPer tanity to attend a preSeritatiott of !'Anne of Green Gables." They for the new arena. More than 60 people have volunteered to help them raise funds. Board chairman Prior, said ab out $11,000 has been raised already, before the campaign has really ever started. "We've got $190,000 to go yet and it's not going to be easy." But the enthusiasm is there, he says, "With anyone I've talked to, it's a foregone conclusion that we're going to have a new arena." The property committee, headed by Gerald Smith is looking into a .site for the new recreation centre. Jim Fritz heads the building committee which is are sponsoring a bus trip to Huron Country Playhouse of Grand Bend on Wednesday, August 25. If you want to see this beloved, and widely acclaimed, play and have a transportation problem, this is your chance to attend. * July 25' - 31 is National Farm Safety Week: With farming becoming more mechanized every year, safety precautions are of Major concern: If properly used ; Modern farm thaehinery can save' time and money,. Too often farm accidents occur resulting in loss Of life or serious injury', The farther must know how to Operate equipment safely . and be sure everyone tin did farm is safety, conscious at all tirries o not only on faritt safety week, Only then will farm accidents be reduced and machinery work for, not against, the farther,. studying repliminary plans for the arena from Peirson Buildings -Ltd. of Peterborough for the 500 seat arena and 350 scat auditorium. They p lan to visit a similar arena in Coldwater, Ontario. The recreation centre's While plans are underway to build a new recreation centre, Brussels Clerk Bi II King is confident that the old arena won't be padlocked immediately. He said officials of the Brussels Agricultural Society were assures' by a Ministry of Labour inspector' who toured the building last Wednesday that their July 16 dance could go on as scheduled. The inspector, Don Zimmerman, The Brussels Horticultural Society held their Rose Show at the home of the president Mrs. F. Dunk, Walton. Owing to the weather, exhibits were down from last year. But the judge Mrs. 0. McCharles of Lucktiow said the quality was good. There were guests from Blyth and Seaforth Societies. Mrs. Lottie McCutcheon was over-all winner, winning the Vera Frain trophy, Mrs. F. Dunk had the best rose in the show and Mrs. W. Scott, BrUcefield, ,t wori the door prize, donated by Mis. A. McCall. Mrs. E. Cudmore Spoke of the publicity committee is chaired by. Shirley Cossitt. Fund raising activities are underway already with the Brussels Figure Skating Club sponsoring a draw for a market hog at Friday night's Agricultural said no action would be taken to close the building until after his report was submitted well after that date. Clerk King agreed provincial authorities may be trying to soft pedal arena closings and said "it could be the first of October before we get word." A full program, including roller skating several nights a week will July 19 meeting, when Reg Tompkins of Listowel will do floral arrangements and asked for a good attendance of visitors, It'll be Rodeo' time in Brussels this.. summer, the Brussels BUSitieSS Association decided at their .ineetifig last week, The: rodeo` will held. at the fairgrounds on August 22', with, Society dance with Walter Ostanek. All proceeds go to the recreation centre fund and tickets are available from. Ray and Helen's, Oldfield's Hardware and Hayward's Variety. go on as scheduled in the 4 5 year old building. Honour B. Elliott Members of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary called on Mrs. Bertha Elliott Monday afternoon to honor her for being a true and faithful member and serving as secretary for the past 17 years. The auxiliary being formed 30 years ago there was a lot of reminiscing going on. Bertha was presented with a post officers badge (honorary secretary.) Cake and ice cream were served which brought the pleasant afternoon to 'a close. events sponsored by the local saddle club. BrtisSels business people are donating trophies and ribbons for the event and the saddle club has (Continued on Pagel()) Shijet Shots • by Evelyn Kennedy Mrs. McCutcheon Wins. Rose- Show Old arena isn't closed yet! Rodeo -Coming to Brussels August 22.