The Brussels Post, 1976-08-25, Page 2fELS
ONTARIO
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 25, 1976
Serving Brussels and the surrounding community.
Published each Wednesday afternoon at Brussels, Ontario
by McLean Bros. Publishers, Limited.
Evelyn Kennedy - Editor Dave Robb - Advertising
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gBrussels Post
For a good cause
Rodeo time in Brussels .
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If Brussels and area people continue to co-operate
the way they did on Sunday, a. bright future for
Ontario's prettiest village is assured.
Six months ago the Brussels rodeo was just an
idea. Sunday it came off as a whizz bang success.
That's thanks to the hard work of a lot of our good
friends and neighbours. The Maitland Valley Saddle
Club looked after the events, the horses, the steers
and even the odd donkey. The Brussels Business
Association looked after the rest. The Leo Club
contributed their, bit by serving breakfast.
The rodeo allowed a whole lot, of local people to
have a good time and see western type riding that's
rarely available around here. The rodeo gave local
riders the chance 'to show their stuff and meet
challenges .... like steer riding .... that were perhaps
new to them.
But best of all, none of those involved with the
rodeo were working strictly for themselves. All the
proceeds went to the mentally retarded of the area.
We proved in Brussels on Sunday that a
community can do something for others and have a
great time doing it. Let's see more of that
co-operative spirit in 'our village.
It's the best Brussels booster we've got!
Amen '
by Karl Schuessler,
Pepper leaves home !
You could have warned me at least, Pepper.
Given me some hint, some clue you were ready
to take off.
I never dreamed my cat was ready to leave
home.
&it you did it, didn't you, Pepper? Up and
left just like that
Now, I want you to know, Pepper, I've
learned a few things from' my law studying
son. I suppose you've noticed he's been
around the house more than usual this
summer.
Well, as I started to say, I've learned a
thing or two from him about law. And first off,
it's this: When you trot off from home, you're
taking along some of your home privileges.
Say it in any other words, the cliche still
runs pretty true: "possession is nine-tenths of
the law."
So, remember that, Pepper. I've stayed at
the house—faithful to my place of bed and
board. But you, my little lady, chose to vacate.
Now, don't give me any of that. I know I left
you for a day or two alone here at the house.
But you're a grown cat, Pepper. No curfew
hours. No demands. All the running-loose as
you please.
I know you can take care of yourself,
Pepper. If you starve, it's your own fault.
Why, you're the best mouser around in these
parts. The fields are full of mice.
In one day I've seen you bring back a
banquet of sixteen mice for your kittens. You
lined them all up on the cement patio at the
back door —just to show us and your kittens
what a great mom Winter you were.
And for water, there's plenty of that in the
trough.
So don't go around meowing to the
neighbors I'm not taking care of you. I don't
want any ,of your fraidy cat business.
And stop all that complaining about your
kids. know they are a nuisance. You know it.
Heaven knows it . Andi know it. I about break
my neck every time I walk off the back steps.
The two things won't move. And if they do,
it's to cliMb up the screen door and hang in
there. And where do you think they picked up
that trick, Pepper? From you, of course.
I've told you over and over again I've tried
to give those two away. I've pestered every
neighbor around and asked if they want any
cats. I've posted signs in stores. And let ten
weeks go by and who wants tiger striped
females -- awkard teenagers with all that cute
babyness gone?
,But I'Ve told you Pepper, over the
years. You can always be replaced. You leave,
and there's someone else to take your place.
And mark my words. It's happened.
There--on the back steps -- right now your two
cats are filling in very well for you, Pepper.
And, I might add, making far better stumbling
blocks of themselves than you ever did.
So, we can get along without you. Who needs
Pepper?-- I tell myself. Who wants Pepper? I I
say. Especially when you're out.to embarrass
me.
You want me to pick up the phone and call
the Leonhardts and say, "I understand ,
Pepper's up at your place."
You're trying to show me up and make me
admit to them their place has more going for
you than mine.
I know, Pepper, You've tried this one
before. You're not crawling home on nlY
terms.
I know what's behind it all. Y think you
can stay away. Get adopted elsewhere. Try to
threaten my financial independence. Yod
think I wouldn't have much to write about if I
didn't have you.
Striking off may be your way of getting what
you want.
But I got news for ythi. You struck out.
Remember ? You're replaced by two kittens.
And I'm still possessing. I stuck by this place,
It's a lock-out, Pepper. This place is male,
all mine-- with or without you. .And it S on
those terms, you're coming back.
And note this. I'm putting all this down In.
black and white. How much more legal can I
get?'