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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1978-04-26, Page 1GOING, GOING, GONE! David Vandenberg throws himself against the wall as his volcano is about to erupt during Science Day, held at Brussels Public School last week as part of Education Week activities. David's volcano, which exploded on cue, was one of the hits of the show. (Staff Photo) • 1872 Brussels Post \s:rTsiz."- Walton man wins Liberal nomination 107th Year --- Issue No. 17 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1978 BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR A LONG-TIME LEGION MEMBER — George Ingles (I) is congratulated by George Campbell, zone commander of District C-1 of the Legion at a party held in honour of Mr. Inglis' birthday. The party was held at the Brussels Legion on Saturday night. (Staff Plioto) Plans for the upcoming 1978 Plowing match moved ahead with the recent meeting of the Brussels, Morris and Grey official catering booth committee, which is headed by Carol and Allan Campbell and co-chairme'n Jack and Audrey Cardiff and Kathleen and Joe Semple. The work was divided by making one area couple respon- sible for different aspects of the catering chores. Valerie and Wally Black will handle transpor- tation; Bob and Rene Richmond will organize workers; George and Aileen Mutter are in charge Congratulations to the Brussels Ladies' Legion Auxiliary Euchre Team who brough home the trophy from Preston. Keep up that kind of performance ladies and bring borne another trophy from the next level of competition in Timmins. Good Luck goes with you! ******* Many students will be seeking summer jobs that will require their doing work to which they are not accustomed. If you hire students lie sure they are aware of the hazards they .may en- counter in any task they ate assigned to. An accident on the job could affect their entire future life. Help Students Work Safely this summer. ****** What a warm feeling it gives one to hear unexpectedly from old friends and acquaintances that yoti have not had contact with for some time. Such cards and letters, and those who drop in to say "hello" once again, ate so welcome. These things support onnes faith in human kindness and fendship. ******* of heavy equipment; Jim and Leona Armstrong will arrange paper products needed for the booth; George and Shirley Wheeler and Clarence and Rose Marie Bishop will handle snack bar responsibilities; Allan and Carol Campbell are in charge of kitchen duties; Jack and Audrey Cardiff and Joe and Kathleen Semple will handle the food; Jack and Esther McCutcheon will manage light equipment and Carl and Betty Graben are in charge of advertising chores. Already the prices and qualii of various items to be used in, th ****** The proposed o.H.I.P. raise in Health Premiums is causing a great deal• of concern to people and has raised quite a hub-bub in parliament from apposition parties. There is indication that the raise will not be as hefty as was first proposed. That raise would indeed prove a hardship to some people. ******* The .mild sunny weather we have been experiencing brought out energetic householders to tidy tip their lawns and flower, beds. We have even seen some poking around • hopefully in their gardens, Some of Us lazy people keep deciding our lawn is too wet to rake. We would pull up grass along with the delerii; we want to get rid of, poor excuse, but we will get moving one of these days. . The nation's economy and national unity will be the two main issues in the upcoming federal election according to Graeme Cr,aig, Walton. He was chosen to represent the Liberals in the Huron-Bruce riding at theHuron-Bruce Liberal Associa- tion nomination convention and annual meeting in Clinton on , Wednesday, April 19111, Mr. Craig defeated Grant Chisholm, Lucknow, and Jean Adams, Goderich. The riding, now • represented by Bob McKinley, P.C., was Huron-. Middlesex before redistribution. A lifelong resident of the riding Mr. Craig, 31, has farmed since graduating from Ridgetown College of Agricultural Technology. A technician with United Breeders for 10 years, he is a director of the Huron Cattlemen's Association, president of the Brussels Agricultural Society and assistant Secretary-Treasurer to the Huron Plowmen's Association. Statistics concerning the nation's economy are booth -hav-c—been, studied and countless hours have been spent in Organizing the catering effort to make the kitchen.more efficient and see that pies come the same day as the person who makes them is scheduled to work in the booth.. The committee wishes to thank people for their reponse to the telephone canvass. Legion honors Ingles Veterans from across Zone Clof the Royal Canadian Legion marked the 80th birthday of 'George Ingles, a well known first war veteran at a party in Brussels Legion Saturday night. His birth- day was last February 19 but the party was .postponed to take advantage of spring weather. Enlisting on March 21, 1916 Mr. Ingles nought in the battle of Vimy Ridge when he was sent in as part of a reinforcement of the 58th Infantry Battalion. The battalion fought in the 3rd division of the 9th Brigade. , In the fall of 1917 he was wounded while fighting at Passehendale, By the spring of 1018 he was hack in Canada being discharged July 16 of that year . Joining the Great War Veterans Association (GWVA), the forerunner to the present day Legion, in 1919 Mr. Ingles began a half century of activity With and on behalf of area veterans. This contribution was recognized when he was presented recently With a 50-yeas- by n the Legio. Togethet with dontrades with whore he had served overseas he early became a member of the (Continued on Page 16) "confusing" he told the 400 Liberals who attended the convention. While there are a million unemployed, there are 300,000 more working now than one year ago. The labour force has increased three percent in the last year in Canada while in the .same period, the U.S. labour force has increased only two per cent and the labour force in Germany has declined two per cent. The budget brought down by the Liberals two weeks ago is a "responsible" one, he said. The three per cent drop in sales tax will stimulate the purchasing power of Canadians. But, he added ) it is important that a balance in foreign and Canadian buying be kept to • ensure Canadians work. He noted that the budget also brought into effect the exemption from capital gains tax, of incorporated farms • which are handed down from one family member to another. He told the convention GRAEME CRAIG 31 year old technician with United Breeders, enjoys his first political victory after he defeated Ben Chisholm of Lucknow and Jean • Adams of Goderich farming is the backbone of the country and that farming must be , profitable to make a viable enterprise for the farmer. He said that this is the most "crucial election" this country has faced and that the prime minister of this country will have to give solid direction to the Canadian people to keep the country together. He said that he could not see Joe Clark as having the ability to do this. He said that Pierre Trudeau, however, is respected by world leaders. Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs, Hugh Faulkner, M.P. Peterborough, addressed the convention considering issues which included 'the economy, national unity , unemployment and agriCulture. During the annual meeting which followed the nomination ballot, a nominating committee presented a report which the meeting adopted, resulting in the election of the following officers: - Pres., Herb Kuntz, Foromosa; Executive Vice. President Howard Aitken, Goderich; Treasurer, Murray Elston, Wingham; Secretary,, Jack Horan, Walton. DiStriet Vice -.Presidents, Emil Hendrick, Paul ;Steckle, Oord'on Smythe, Clarence Denomme, George Townshend, John Currie, Peter Keil, Muriel Murphy, Duncan Campbell, and Mac Inglis. Directors: Trudy Homes, Wingham, Tony Johnstone, Lucknow; Anne Marie Murphy, Goderich and Keith I. McLean, Exeter. Other officers are: Immediate Past President, Charles Thomas, Brussels, Ontario. Honourary Presidents, Elmer Dennis, Albert Kalbfleisch, Clifford Dunbar, George Inglis, William Elston, John Broadfoot, Hugh Hill, Mrs. W.L.Whyte, A. Y. McLean, Colin Campbell. Advisory committee, Earl Campbell, D.J.Murphy, Q.C., Noel Laporte, Robert Simpson, Harry Strang, Ben Tuckey, John Short Shots by Evelyn Kennedy Those who prefer that good old Scotch Whiskey are going to have to'pay more for it. The price has gone up (again) so perhaps some folks who'dote on it will have to switch to some less potent thirst quencher. Plowing atch booth or anized