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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1977-11-23, Page 1port ) to 44.00; Y FOrinQs4 Nyeiping with their 914 ibs, iiBnPd by: Brussels for 46.90 . averaging 60. to 2 7,00' 0 25.00, 21.00 to of 36.00 cis b ull image of [260 lbs. hirty-one 887 lbs. of 46.10, led for a of 50.00, high of high of Armstrong, secretary; Henry Exel, Gordon McDonald. Front row L., Cecil Moore, McCutcheon, president; Bob Richmond, 2nd. NEW LIONS BOARD'OF DIRECTORS --` The Brussels Lions Club elected a new board of directors at a meeting Monday night. Elected were, back row, L., Jack Knight, Bob Rowe, Jim treasurer. Workman, and Neil 1st' VP; Clarence -VP;-and Bruce Hahn, (Photo by Langlois) Morris and Grey seniors can occupy Brussels opts. -housing at rents they can afford, considerably lower than may be available elsewhere. The Huron County Housing Authority, 53 ' Stanley Street, Goderich, Manages the Brussels Senior Citizen apartments in .addition to 261 other such apartments in the 'county.. Additional' information may 'be obtained from Mr., Lyndon at the Goderich address. Residents of Brussels, Morris, and Grey are eligible to occupy vancant apartments, in the Brussels Sergor Citizen apartment building according to John Lyndon housing manager of the Huron County Housing authority. The Brussels building contains 34 unitsofwhich .`3 are. vacant. Rents for the apartments. are on a geared-to-income basis. This allows Senior Citizens to obtain Short -Shoo by. Evelyn Kennedy BRUSSELS 106th Year - Issue No., 4 7 ONTARIO WEDNESDAY *NOVEMBER 23, 1977 area men, injure girl The Grand Opening of the beautiful new Brussels Morris and Grey Community Centre in Brussels will take place this Saturday, November 26. It is an, affair to look forward to and will long be remembered. There will be something for those of all ages to enjoy. These include a beef barbeque and dance; a dance for the teenagers, and free public skating. Perhaps the most important event of the day will be the dedication of the Memorial Plaque. Many residents of Brussels, Morris and Grey will not want to miss, at least some, of the events taking place at the opening of their new Community Centre. ****** In response to our asking if any of our readers remembered The Guy Lombardo Orchestra playing here in years gone by, Herb' Stretton dropped in to tell us that, although he was too young to go to dances at the time, he recalled such an occasion. He said it was after the First World War, sometime in the '20's, that a group of Brussels young men sponsOred a dance in the old Town Hall with. Guy Lombardo's Band providing 4`the sweetest music this side of Heaven'.'': Mr. Stretton said that he remerribered that the young fellows that organized the dance were the late "Bid Bell", Alex Sparlitig, Stuart. Fox, Archie Stewart and George Backer, * * * Bill Turnbull has done it again. He walked away from the Royal Agricultural Winter Pair with several top awards in the York- shire Swine Classes, Ile had the Reserve Grand ChairiPion first in the Hetdsiriatt'S Award, was winner of the R. W. Wade Memorial Challenge Trophy, of the Premier Exhibitor's Award and the Premier Breeder's Award. was not however the only one from this area who made a good showing at the Royal. Jan Van Vliet placed third in the Herdsman's Award and first for Gilt 8-9 months and well up- in several other classes. Robert J. Robinson of Walton won the Master Feeds Championship award for class 628. ****** Have you ever thought you would like to join in that ever-so-popular winter sport— Curling? If you are good with a broom and can lift one of those stones, now is the time to get involved. The Brussels Curling Club will curl in the new Community Centre on Monday of each week, starting on December S. New members will be Welcomed. Why not join the club now and not be a lazy Winter stay. at-hone but be part 'in a healthy, enjoyable whiter activity. * * * * * A skim of snow,. that, thank heaven, quickly melted away' and rain, with the resulting mud, gave Way Monday to bright blue skies with a chill brisk wind that helped to dry, up the mud. That Mild creates a headache for lionse, wives with kids and dogs to track it in unless both are well-trained to wipe their feet before entering their home. Not all kids remember to do so. 1)6gs, somehow are slOW to learn that trick though some will meekly 'submit to having their feet wiped, if you have the tittle to do so everytinie -they come in, Thank gbecliiesS for that small mercyl Douglas Earl Guy, 19, of Ethel, and Gary M. Keffer, '19 year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Keffer of Ethel, died as the result of two separate car accidents over the weekend. Gary Keffer, driving a '72 Pontiac, was southbounld on sideroad' 20-21 going up a hill when his vehicle collided with a northbound '77 Chevrolet pick-up truck driven by Richard Karst, 19, of R.R.1, Gowanstown. The Royal Bank has opened a temporary office in the Stretton Block on Turnberry Street in firtisSelS. They will conduct business in . that location until renovations. in the former "Rouse of mge, building. Are completed And it 'is ready for occupancy,' The manager of the Brnssels Branch, Gerald W„ Mow, tomes to Brussels from Rodney, Ontario. .Hp was herb: in PrestOtt, Ontario and has been with the Royal Batik in Galt, Midland, Toronto, tteattisville, Lakehead, Siiticoe, Lindsay, Peterborough, accident. Saturday night. The accident occurred on Huron County Road 25, Hullett Township when his car left the road and struck a tree, DOUGLAS E. GUY Douglas Guy of Ethel, Ontario passed away in Hullett Township on Sfurday, November 19th in his 20th year. Surviving besides his wife, the former Cheryl Ronald of Ethel, is one son, Michael, at home; also Sault Ste. Wee, Tillsoriburg, Sudbury and finally in Rodney. He is married and he and his wife Margaret and two children, 6 year old Tim and Chris, 4, have taken Up residence in the former home of Mrs. Sohn Kelly. John. Sims, the assistant Manager, who was born in Port Alberni, B.C., comes to Brtissels from Waterloo, Ontario, after having worked previously in Sarnia. He and his wife Isobel and children Brenda, 14 and three year old Kevin will also bedoind residents of Brussels. his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Guy of Southarripton; one brother, Verne of Shilo, Manitoba and two sisters, Jacquie of London and Tracy at home; his maternal grandmother. Mrs. Merle Bowes of Ethel and his maternal great-grandmother Mrs: John Wilson of Listowel. The late Douglas Gt.. rested at the Peebles Funeral Home, John Street, Atwood with (Continued on Page 24) both Morris and Grey Townships has increased during the same one year period. Grey's population stood at 2017 in 1976. It currently stands at 2037, an increase of 20 residents. Morris' population has gone from 1651 in 1976 to 1700. this year, up by 49. In 1976, Seaforth had 2046 residents. The 1977 population stands at 2025, or 21 less than last year. The population of McKillop Township has also dropped in the last year. There were 1598 people living in McKillop Township has also dropped in the last year. There were 1598 people living iin McKillop in 1976, but the number has dropped to 1571 this year, down by 27. Hibbert Township. has Also seen a decline in population this year ) 1451 people now live in Hibbert, 28 fewer than last year when the population stood at 1,470: Rtiltett Township has seen Modest increase hi the number residents in the last year, 184! people currently live in Hullett, (Continued on Page 24) k Ban opens branch There are 15 fewer people living in Brussels this year than there were last year, according to figures supplied by the Huron County Assessment office. The statistics are based on the 1977 enumeration, and are current to October. Last year, there were 1008 people living in the village. The current population stands at 993. In contrast, the population of Dianne Stephenson, 17, Gordon Stephenson of Brussels, Village population down daughter of Mr. and Mrs. • •• • • • who was a passenger in . the Keffer car, suffered serious multiple injuries and was listed in fair condition in the intensive care unit of University Hospital, London, on Monday morning. Karst suffered facial injuries and is in satisfactory condition in Listowel Memorial Hospital. OPP say Karst was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident. Douglas Guy, who was alone in the car, died in a single car