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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1983-04-20, Page 6A6 — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, APRIL 2o, fl Brussels Post Wawanosh school choir give • concert at Callender Vera Hastings was pre- (kilted church of Canada's rented with a gift by Mar- Division of World Outreach. garet McCutcheon in apprec- She went as a tutor to teach Tation of her work as Degkee nurses at the Nursing School socialtimewas held foll- owed Ulu.a in atnab She founra d thelsland of country by lunch served by Jean very primitive, especially in Bridge and her committee. the isolated mountain reg - Janet McCutcheon won the travelling prize, Mem- bers are asked to bring articles for aheon ril to the nxtwoApuction 26. U.C.WeAFTERNOON UNIT Mrs. Carpentier was host- ess for the Afternoon Unit of the U.C.W. on April 5. The president, Anne Smith open- ed the meeting. An article on Easter Anne Smith, Thoughts which emphasized the Smith,P problem of racism. Betty Graber entertained the group with two solos, Ida Evans had charge of the devotions. Margaret Tyer- man continued the study of the South Pacific Islands, reading the story entitled 'A Stranger in Paradise.' The story told of the work of Judith Ray, a nurse sent to Papuo, New Guinea by the RatepayerS Want am, but more m Correspondent JEAN BEWLEY 887.9047 Morning Star Rebekah Lodge No. 315 met April 12 with Noble Grand Alice McArter in charge and Vice Grand Vera Hastings assist- ing. Guests from Exeter Lodge were welcomed. District Deputy President of Huron District No. 23, Mrs. Alice Bowen of Exeter was introduced by Lillian Moses and welcomed by the members. It was report- ed that six members attend- ed the school of instruction held in Exeter. Plans were made for sever- al to attend the District meeting in Exeter, April 13 and visited Monkton Lodge the same evening. Invitat- ions were accepted to visit Wtngham and Stratford Lodges. Birthday greetings were sung to Margaret Mc- Cutcheon and Barbara Watts Sister Bowen gave a very interesting talk on "Being a Rebekah".She was thanked and presented with a gift by Lillian Moses. tons. CALLENDER Ann Poels, a student at F.E. Madill Secondary School is working at the nursing home on a school work week. She helped with activities including Monday morning exercises and bingo. Residents are putting to- gether a crib quilt for the Children and Family Servic- es. On Thursday, students from East Wawanosh Public School Choir came to put on a concert for residents. They were accompanied by the piano, drums and guitars. Bowling trophies were won by Frank Dunn and Ernest Michie. On Friday Mrs. Ann Smith played some old piano tunes for the residents and in Please turn to page 7 OVER 50 exhibitors and approximately 1,500 visitors attended the fourth annual Brussels Lions Tradefest on the weekend. People enjoyed the event and spent more time visiting a variety of booths, said cgmmittee chairman Murray Siddall. "There was something for everybody." The quality of the Tradefest has Increased yearly with exhibitors spending more time and money prdparing for the three day event. "We have 18 who re -booked for" next year." Max Watts; back, and Ken Innes displayed their Intricate model train switching yard. The miniature trains mesmerized young and old. (Photo by Wasslnk) Most ratepayers at a public meeting on the would be of a recreational nature and wdater "The miciclub wwill bdeertyely be els involved posi- ." Brussels dam felt repairs should be made. conservation. If reconstructed and dreg p felt Many were concerned that the cost of the the mill pond and dam would contribute to the tive the Optimist Club would work with the project may be added to the yearly taxes. flow of the Maitland river and quality of water Lions if the project was undertaken by service Approximately 80 attended the April 11 in the river." organizations. . meeting to hear a structural report on the Funding through regular channels. such as Concerned with flooding problems if the crumbling dam and alternatives to save the 85 per cent from the Ministry of Natural dam was gone, Mary Lowe was assured by dam Resources and 15 per cent from the Brian Howard that the "river rats" wouldn't April 4. Brussels council decided to host a municipality, is not available commented Mr. notice any change in basement flooding, with public meeting to inform the public and get Howard. "It would have to be a high priority or without the dam. opinion on whether repairs should be made to project to qualify for such funding." He Questioned as to the depth of water if an save the dam and if the public wished costs of explained if the project was designated as an island was constructed and .if swimming was such repairs added to the tax roll or raised employment program, funding was possible. possible. Mr. Howard joked, "the ducks are through other means. "1t would have to be fairly labour intensive, now scraping their knees. A possible, depth Brussels representative to the Maitland up to 60 to 70 per cent of the total project would be 10 feet. The water quality Y of the Valley Conservation Authority, Bruce Mc- cost." - Maitland has improved." Call. thanked council for acting quickly on the - Mr. Howard said the engineer's structural Herb Stretton asked, "talking of dollars, issue. "The plans for" a public meeting and report listed several repair estimates, "but what would the proportion be for Brussels the promptness with which council acted is they are only estimates. It's very hard to pin taxpayers?" very important.'• Mr, McCall explained his costs, which range from $500,000 and down. Reeve Krauter explained if $80,000 was . appointment as village representative five We are looking at a ballpark figure of debentured for a 20 year period, taxpayers ' years ago, "and people then said, now for $300,000." Heti serd est the itlage the could er o uld per year an on increase of proximately $65 goodness sake, get that damn dam fixed.' responsible for$60,000.P Municipal clerk, Bill Ki informed the Mr. McCall noted a written condition. approximately when the dam add former grist mill were sold Dave Gower. chairman of the Authority. public that hg has contacted various groups in to the Authority. said in part that no said the subject of the Brussels dam has been search of grants. including Wintario and the construction would take place to the structure brought to light on several occasions. "This Windsor Historical Society. "There is a -for 10 years. "That stipulation has only been meeting was held to reflect the feelings of possibility we could acquire some extra bypassed by one and a half years." village residents. Unfortunately, these things Quoting from a letter by MP Murray take time. We are willing to co-operate within Cardiff, Mr. McCall read. "''soil and water the limits of the Authority and we are conservation has always been one of my prepared to assist if this is the concept concerns. With the improvement made by (repairs) the village wishes. various service clubs to several parks. the 90 PER CENT IN FAVOUR plans for the dam would be beneficial to Councillor Hank Ten Pas felt 90 per cent of Brussels.' I offer my full support and the residents would approve reconstruction assistance in any possible way." . of the dam. "I'm personally in favour ALTERNATIVES because we don't have much to attract Three alternatives for the dam were outsiders." outlined by Brian Howard, resource manager "I would like to sec the dam repaired," of the Authority. A complete new structure explained councillor Gordon Workman, "but could be constructed at a cost of approximate- I don't financially want to break somebody in ly 5500.000. Secondly, new spillways could be the act if the cost was applied to the taxes." constructed and repairs made to most of the In reply to Reeve Krauter's, "where will remaining dam at a cost of approximately the silt go if the dam is gone?'. Mr. Howard $300,000. The third alternative is to leave the said the silt could end up downstream "or dam as it is. to crumble. 11 would slowly even in the Goderich harbour. The mill pond disappear and nothing would remain. is pretty well choked to capacity with silt." Explaining the dam would not aid flood Lions club member. Neil McDonald, said control. Mr. Howard said, "the only use . the issue was brought up at a Lions meeting. Cranbrook dart club ends season Correspondent MRS. MAC ENGEL 887-6645 Mrs. John Vanass gave the topic "People from the South Pacific" telling of tourism as it affects them at the WMS meeting at the home of Mrs. Ida Gordon. Many look on it as a paradise holiday in the sun for two or three weeks. They take pictures of the natives as if they were animals in a 700. for entertainment. In some countries up to'0,per cent are employed in tourist -related businesses such as restau• rants, hotels. etc. which arc often owned by wealthy pro- moters and the money goes out of the country. Guidelines were pointed out for tourists who visit the country. Mrs. Jim Hart held a brief Ladies' Aid meeting when a committee was ap- pointed to plan a garage sale. Mrs. Jack Knight and Mrs. Mac Engel assisted the host- ess with refreshments. The Cranbrook Dart Club finished off for the season with a banquet on Thurs. night. Apr. 14 in the Com- munity Centre. Season's champs were Jim HartDavid McArthur. and Danny Dillon. Playoff champs were Gordon Engel, Jerry Zwep and Ernie Lewington. High score for the season was Eric Prescott, most starts. finishes and total points was won by George Zwep. Following presenta- tion of trophies. darts were played. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dunn arc home following the winter spent in a Listowel apart- ment. Mrs. M. Rogers. Atwood, visited with her brother-in- law and sister. Wilfred and MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATION Licence Issuing Office Tentative Opening Date Friday, April 22 at Howard Bernard Fuels BRUSSELS Short Shots by Evelyn Kennedy We are told to "forgive and forget". Many' forgive. but few forget. Brussels seniors have been offered the service of Meals on Wheels during the months of May and June. 1t is an opportunity to have a full course mid -week hot meal without having to plan or prepare it. Now is the time for seniors who want to take advantage of it to let those in charge of the project know if they have not already done so. This is being—done on a trial basis. If successful it will be resumed in September. It is springtime and it is said "In the spring a young man's fancy turns to love. Undoubtedly many young lady's fancy turns that way also. Just take it easy girls, for in spite of the so-called equality of male and female most men still want to be the aggressor. For men it is the thrill of'pursuing the unattainable that keeps them interested. An easy conquest is just as boring as a suggestion of uncertainty and competition is a challenge. All that just means, girls, do not chase after a man.µ let h imd o the chasing. Someone once said "Credit was the invention of the devil." Certainly the ease with which one could get credit in'the,past has plunged many into deep financial trouble. The "Buy Now - Pay Later" slogan dinned into our ears did not help matters. The old idea was "Buy nothing with one hand unless you have the cash to payyin the other hand." That may not make so comfortable a lifestyle it would at least keep one out of cosmetic. "The dam isn't going to break tomorrow. We should wait with repairs, because our priorities are not right." Murray Lowe was concerned of responsi- bility "of pulling planks" during peak flood periods. "Who is responsible for flooding damage?" Mr, Howard explained if the dam is rebuilt, the structure will be designed to "over -top''. He said no residential congtft(Mion is possible in the flood control area. Observing the concerns about payment if the project was approved, councillor Betty Graber stressed, "the last thing the village wants to do isput $60 or $80,000 on the tax be to bill. Possibly the best method would approach various organizations. Councillor Gordon Workman said "if we're going to do something, we have to move. These people, (the Authority), have made a start. When it comes to something we want in this town, we have to break our butts to get it. W,„(„:„ have dose ,it before." , 1 y' 'Feeling that some residents were under the impression the Authority was responsible for • rebuilding the dam, Tom Hanrahan said. "now it would seem an informal responsibil- possi i i y ity is relieved. Is it true the dam provides no funds." - flood control? Could the suggested budget be WORTHWHILE Grey township reeve, Leona Armstrong felt the project. "is very worthwhile and 1 would like to see the dant re -instated. I'm pleased the authority fully supports the project." Noting most residents favour a new dam, Rob Demaray felt the asset was only Mrs. Strickler. A former resident. Mrs. Stanley Fischer is a patient in Listowel Memorial Hospital. Fifteen tables played at the Forester's card party Apr. 15. Winners were high lady, Dorothy Martin. high man - Mel Jacklin, low -Isabel Craig and Jean Dunn. lone hand5- Lenora Mills. Earl Dunn, lucky table -#14. lucky tallies - Finned McNair, Alberta Smith. The Foresters will have another card party on Fri. evening April 29 in the Community Centre. Prizes were donated by Rev. Stan McDonald. The Hall Board arc having a card party next Fri. evening April 22, higher?" ON HOLD Mr, Gower said the dam does not provide flood control. He said the project could bo put on hold "and we could apply for funds. But l am positive nothing will be done by the Ministry. The Authority still owns the dam but here is the opportunity to do something Ag. society raises prize money The officers and directors of the Brussels Agricultural Society met at the home df the secretary with president, Neil Hemingway chairing the meeting. Murray Cardiff, M.P. is to be asked to open the fair. Graeme Craig is to be asked to be Master of Ceremonies. The Seaforth DHS girls trumpet band and the Brus- sels Legion Band are to be asked to head the parade. A variety concert is to be held on the Tuesday evening Schneiders WIENERS 11b. E.D. Smith Cherry PIE FILL 19 oz. 1.59 Limit 4 DISC JOCKEY STEVENS Country Gold & ROCK 'N' ROLL Good recorded music for weddings. dances. anniversaries, parties, etc, 5 years experlencc Phone Brussels (daytime or evenings) 887-6159 Limit 2 1.79 before the fair. with Dave Perire and Roy Hanna on the committee. 1t was decided to try and have more commercial exhi- bits and displays at the fair this year. The swine feature was deleted from the fair book 1 Sales, Service a Installation of with the scarecrow contest but Dhih burdensome debts. The electronic age has brought many benefits but it has also brought problems. Young people have become so fascinated with video games that it has police and -others worried. This is particularly true in large centres where video parlours have located in the vicinity of schools. Students are skipping classes and spending their time and stoney in such places. Good youngsters who would stay away from pool halls and pinball parlours are attracted to the video arcades. There they come under the influence of drop outs and other unsavoury characters. It has become a social problem. Some operators do strictly supervise their business but most do not care what goes on as long as the kids come and the moley keeps rolling in. What strange things come about. It seems that those smelly blobs that cows drop and farmers spread on the fields to fertilize their crops may some day be a big thing in energy. After undergoing a process manure pro- duces methane gas that can be used to power a generator that makes electricity. It is said to save the U.S. farmer, who has been using this • kind of electricity, all kinds of money. How many farmers have a large enough herd Sf cows to provide ' the amount of manure necessary? The water extracted in the process is used to irrigate fields. Now if only some process could be found to convert the "doggie do" of my Sheba into electricity her run would be kept tidy and my electric bills down. PLETCH: Don and Connie of. ilderton are happy to an- nounce the birth of (their sons, • Michael Thomas and Daniel and vegetable display prize money both being raised. The secretary is to contact the same judges as last year. -rte/ —r—r /res—r—/—. _r /rl_ r-1 Curtis, weighing 8 lbs. 10 oz. and 7 lbs. 8 oz. respectively on April 12, 1983. Twin brothers for Amanda. Grand- parents are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pletch and Mr. and Mrs. Jack McWhirter of Brussels. exact figures under a special employment program." It is possible to complete the job more cheaply. said Mr, Howard. "We hope the proposed budget would'be lower." Repeating concerns voiced by others at the meeting, Jack McCutcheon said he was not opposing the dam project but was concerned, "how the project will be paid for." He also felt more concrete figures should be acquired on the cost. "There is no doubt in my mind it should be rebuilt. Do it, but don't do it too fast. Give us a few more figures." Mr. McCall explained attempts are in the Steiss Brussels curling club held their annual meeting and banquet, April 2. with no complaints the club is stand- ing in good order. Prizes for the year were handed out to: Nov. draw - 1st Bruce Cox, Joyce Alex- ander, Brad Knight, Yvonne Knight; 2nd Ernie Lewing- ton, Moria VonKuelen, Ross Hemmingway, Bill Spink; 3rd Bob Alexander, Betty Cardiff, Don McDonald, Linda Gingerich. January draw winners were: 1st Stewart Steiss, Trish Clarkson, Jack Vader, Brian Workman; 2nd Rick McDonald, Vilma Locking, Herb Traviss, Linda. Ginge- rich; 3rd Orval Bauer, Jean Bridge, Bruce Cox, Wayne Higgins. February draw winners were: 1st Brad Sperion, H & N DAIRY SYSTEMS LTD1 . !ET] Pipelines BERG , Milking parlours Sales -Service Installation 1 18874063 R.R- 4 WALTON \\ `i�r�r�r�r�►rwr�r�r�rir�r.�r� FREE ESTIMATES t erg"�r,�r�r:�r�r•s����'�'�'s 5 1 5 1 • Barn Cleaners • Bunk Feeders • Stabling Donald G. Ives Ship your Livestock WITH \ Art Heffron Myth 1OF ONTARIO \ ` n�� tf Livestock Marketing Division Ontario Stockyards, Toronto works to receive alternate funding. "1 have admired this town on their fundraising attempts. The most recent was the financial support when $35,000 was raised fora new fire truck. 1 would like to see how maty will come forward and donate if this is the route taken. Some of the cost may still have to be debentured. The dam will be beautiful for Brussels. The kids now enjoy it, even in the bad shape it's in. If it is repaired, even the senior citizens can enjoy it. I'm delighted that over 90 per cent here tonight wish to see the dans restored." rink tops Moria VonKuelen, Jack Vad- er, Jean Veitch, 2nd Ernie Lewin ton, Trish Clarkson. Tom Worrwick, Julie Mit- chell; 3rd Toward Hackwell, Fran Bremner, Don McDon- ald, 'della Wilson. The high rink for the year was Steve Steiss and his rink in the Jan. draw. Out of town teams attocal.-bonspiels were also appreciated, such as teams from Belmore, Tees - water, Lucknow, - Ripley, Wingham, Goderich, Listow- el, Monkton and Mitchell. russets usiness irectory Phone 527-0240 1 s SHIPPER FOR UNITED COOPERATIVES • R.R. 142, Blyth ' ,- Phone: N' Brussels 887-9024 'SP AIII .ir.dWrr if _r) C.Glad GARBAGE ,0 5 BAGS Royalle Assorted Colours FACIAL TISSUE .79 1.49 Save .50 cents Valley Farm FRENCH FRIES 1 kg. 2/■99 Limit 2 Limit 2 COCA COLA 24's 4.99 Christies Plain or Salted SODA BISCUITS 16 or. 1.19 Chapmans 2 Litres ICE CREAM 1.65 STEPHENSON GROCETERIA Brussels SELF -SERVE DPEN 6 DAYS 887-9226. a PHONE BY 8 A.M. \ 523-4221 r._r .10r r r Air rANI r_r—r w r i r it_rs r� BRUSSELS WOMEN Town League Slow Pitch REGISTRATION DEADLINE May 7 No registration accepted after due date Ruth Lowe 887-6223 - Pat Langlois 887-6424 18 YEARS AND OVER H. TEN PAS CONSTRUCTION LTD. 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