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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1977-03-16, Page 1THE-BARREL'S GOING, — These three byst anders, Cathy Marks, Mr. Marks and Tom Garnissl, watched the Maitland River at Brussels on Sunday to see when the barrel, placed some weeks ago on the ice by the Brussels Firemen, would float away. The magic time was 11:49 Sunday morning but the firemen don't know yet who wins a prize for guessing the correct time. (Photo by Langlois) 4 OPTIMIST FINALISTS - (hrietirie. Lib-MI,. left and David Van Veen of Orey'centrai,SOhool o, Ethel, WOh- the local Optim ist ubllc tbeakind contest and are iitiOratutated by Optimist 'Pre4ideht, Don MdbOhald., The twd competed 2dhe find la ih: Stratford Sunday and Christine,. speaking Oh. "Together We, Will placed second (Photo by Lahglbit) russets Post BRUSSELS ONTARIO 106th Year - Issue No. 1 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 1977 I seeldti Oty att, lestia 1 in1 3f t erect itho it be he t of [ r otl ay ateful ays, [lay tt, to t ter, lookir char :1 ,e, si Mrs ributet [ thet 23, at 'Cr" Mrs,G report ial het [lannd [g lob chuac Mar ecenll gues Ir. aid Mrs rkness, 1 M i Mr Mrs, i Mrs, d Mrs Jo ant er ant on .y will her 0 Turnout low but lounge vote is yes Dr The Liquor vote in Brussels on Monday for the sale of spirits, beer and wine, under...the loune license was 85.25 per cent in favour. In the March 9th edition of The , Post reference was Made to the fact that at a meeting .of the village council on the preceding Mond ay Harry Crich had been relieved of his duties as general utility man for the village and the Brussels Public Utility Commission. The story indicated arn,stock lost in fire A Monday . morning fire totally destroyed the barn and contents on the farm of Louis Kumprey of R12.21, Brussels. Mr. Kumprey told the Post 30 head of livestock, cows and horses, were lost and the entire contents but could not say how many implements. Cause of the fire was not known and there was no estimate of loss available. Brussels, Blyth and Wingham tire departments responded to the call after the fire was first noticed between 6 and 7 a.m. The fire had gained too in uch headway and the barn was burned to the ground. The Brussels Curling Club is waiting to hear from the village council on whether the old arena can be sold to the club and at what price. Following a presenta- tion to Brussels council at a meeting Wednesday Murray ght, M curling club president Hoover told the Post that "we need a decision from council". Jim Prior, chairman of the new Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre committee, told the council meeting that it's The vote was light. Only 38 to 40 percent of eligible voters went to the polls. 305 votes were cast, 160 pro and 45 negative. that no reaason was given for terminating his employment. A member of council has drawn attention to an omission in the story and has, pointed out that during a fifteen minute discussion a number of reasons were advanced for the action that was taken. Particular 'reference was made to the failure of Mr. Crich to attend the council meeting on March 7th after having been instructed to do so by the Reeve. Council records indicate there were no dissenting votes on the motion to terminate Mr Crich's employment, according to Clerk Wm. King. just not feasible to add four sheets of ice, exclusively for curling to the plans for the new building. That was the curling club's first suggestion and their second is a plan to buy the old arena and renovate it to serve as a curling club." Wehad hoped for better facilities in the new arena but that's n of forthcoming so we have to look at our second alternative," Mr. Hoover told the Post. The old arena is basically in good shape, Mr. Hoover told council, and the curlers feel that the engineer's report on the old structure was "as critical as possible." The old arena could be reinforced, but Mr. Hoover said the club would have to have a firm price on the arena before making any renovation plans. The new safety and fire regulations are not as strictly enforced in private clubs as they are in public arenas, Mr. Hoover said, but that could change. The curlers would like to buy the arena for a nominal fee, and lease the land it's on. Then if the arena couldn't be converted, the club While Brussels suffered less with the flooding of the Maitland than did a number of other communities, there were a number of residents *ho spent an anxious time the greater part of Sunday night, and Monday Morn- ing, trying to cope with flooded basements. The river crested here around noon on Sunday inundating the lower flats and the Lions Park where the water washed. away the newly erected Washroom facility. The water started to slowly recede by noon on Monday. * * * * * * The beloved fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel will be enacted in a puppet show at the Brussels Library on Thursday morning; March 24. All youngsters will enjoy this story told by these fascin Stifig puppets, sponsored by the Huron County Library Board. ESTABLISHED 11172 would sell the arena back to the village for the same amount. Arena chairman Prior said although adding four sheets of ice to the building now is "out of the question", a curling rink wing could be added to the new building in the future. "I don't think the community is prepared to raise another $100,000 now," to add the four sheets, he said. He said he'd like to see the curling club try curling in the new arena for one year and "see what it's like." Then if it's impossible they could raise funds for their own building, he suggested. Costs for curling in the new by Evelyn Kennedy It will be unfortunate indeed if the controversy between the Brussels Curling Club and the new community centre committee cannot be resolved to the satis- faction of both parties. The Curling Club, with a large, enthusiastic membership of both ladies and men of the community, has been active here for some time. It would be a pity to have the club disbanded and the members forced to go elsewhere to enjoy their favoured sporting activity: ****** l:trussels was Mrs, Don Brae of the lucky wirier of the 50-50 draw and is richer by $255. itc * The barrel, placed on the ice above the dam here during the winter months by b russels firemen was reported, to have gone over With the rushing' flood Arena tenders being considered Six tenders have been received for the construction of the new Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre, committee chairman Jim Prior said. Monday. But the arena committee is still studying them and hopes to have a decision by the end of the week. Tenders were due at 5 p.m., on Friday and Mr. Prior said that at 14 minutes before 5 p.m., none had been received. All six came,in within 16 minutes of the deadline. arena are going to be higher because facilities are better but "we want to keep costs down, for all sports." Fees at the new arena will have to be "kept low enough so the whole community can use it," Mr. Prior said. Mr. Hoover stressed that the curling club was concerned with keeping their membership curling in Brussels. "If enough core members leave, the club could fold." Reeve Cal Krauter told •Mr. Hoover that council would make a decision on the price of the old arena. (Continued on Page 3) of water at 11:40 a.m. on Sunday. The winner with the lucky guess, as to date and time, is not known at this time as all tickets sold have not yet been turned in. That will be announced next week. *4444*** Huron County 4,H are planning two exchanges for this summer. Arrangements have already been Made for them to participate in an exchange with members from Butler County, Ohio. They hope to involve 25 members in this one: They are also trying to arrange a 3 or 4 club member exchange to Quebec. What an excellent Oppor- tunity for young people such exchanges Offer. There is an enviable Chance to travel to other provinces and OW-dries; to learn something about the people they associate With, their life style; to Make new friends and come to a better understanding: of elherSi Reasons were given councillor says wiling club wants price on old arena Short Shots