The Brussels Post, 1972-04-26, Page 1Short
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By Evelyn. Kennedy
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BRUSSELS
ONTARIO
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101st Year — Issue No. 17 Wednesday, April 26, 1972
* Morris HPCRCSS rate drops 5 mills
Although weather conditions weren't the best, Joan Huether
and Janet Heibein both have similes and a lot of cOokies to
deliver as Brussels BrownieS took part in the annual Brussels
Cookie bay. (Additional photo on page 9). (Staff Photo)
Charles Thomas, Reeve of Grey Township, who was nominated as Liberal
candidate In Huron at a largely attended convention in Clinton Monday night is
shown as he introduced members of his family to the gathering. Mrs. Thomas
stands at the left of her husband and next to her are Dianne, 15 and Bob 19.
A second son David, 18, is hidden behind his father. Mrs. Jean Adam who
also contested the nomination appears in the background. (Clinton NR Photo)
Huron Liberals nominate
Grey reeve Chas. Thomas
The Huron-Perth County
Roman Catholic Separate School
Board at a special meeting
Wednesday approved the 1972
budget of $2,400,780. This is.an
increase of 6.7 per cent or
$151,700 over 1971.
The maximum recognized or-
dinary expenditure for 1972 is
$561.10 per pupil or $1,803,200.
This covers all expenditures of
the Board less capital expendit-
ures, transportation, debt
charges and the capital element
included in rentals payable. The
total increase under ordinary ex-
penditures from 1971 is$129,980
Delegation
seeks help
of minister
or 7.8 per cent.
Extraordinary expenditures
of the board total $544,500, an
increase of $54,500 from 1971. •
Jack Lane, business adminis-
trator for the board, said signif-
icant changes in the 1972 regu-
lations require the removal from
ordinary expendirtires the capital
element included in rentals and
covers portable classroom ren-
tals and administrative office
accommodation. These are now
considered as extraordinary ex-
penditures with only the portable
classroom being recognized for
grant purposes on the basis of
average daily enrolment at 25
cents per pupil place per day. A
substantial reduction in approval
for grant results from this change
in regulation.
"Transportation costs under
the present grant structure will
continue to increase the disparity
recognized for grant purposes, a
matter which has been a constant
concern to the board for some
time" , he said. "Minor adjust-
ments in the rate per pupil per
mile announced by the Depart-
ment of Education in 1971 have
had little or no beneficial result
in the Board's net transportation
cost."
The provincial grant on ordin-
ary expenditures for 1972 has
increased by 2.21 per cent and on
Lions
entertain
ladies
Annual Brussels Lions
Ladles Night was held at the
Royal Canadian Legion Hall
Monday night Noien Lion presi-
dent Henry Exel presided and
welcomed the Liens and their
ladies and guests.
The LiOnS Rally in Seaforth
on Wednesday was announced and
a number of Lions plan to at-.
tend. BrusselS is planning to
enter a float in the parade at
the Lions Ontario Quebec con-
vention held in Kitchener at the
end of may.
A sing sting was led by Lion
Ken Scott. The dinner was
served by the Ladies Auxiliary
of the Legion. Dancing followed
with music by the Ken Scott
Orchestras
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1872
recognized extraordinary expen-
ditures by one per cent. The
equalized assessment per pupil
which determines the board's
grant percentage has increased
from $19,500 to $20,200.
The 1972 local tax levy after
deduction of the general legis-
(Continued on Page 6)
Miss Linda Wilson, daughter
of Mrs. Idella Wilson of Brus-
sels was awarded third prize in
the Talent Contest held in
Wingham on Thursday. Previous
competitions were held in
January, February and March
with the four top competitors
of these performing on last
Thursday's program. Con-
gratulations to Linda.
* * * * *
Don Martin and Ted Cowan of
the Brussels area were among the
competitors in the recent Thames
canoe race. They were sixth in
the men's amateur 'race.
* * * * *
In spite of our continuing cold
weather there are those who are
optimistic that spring is really
here. The recreational com-
mittee are having the park
groomed in preparation for the
coming ball season.
* * * *
The Brussels Minor Hockey
Association are arranging a
Minor Hockey Banquet for the
players. The banquet Will be
held in the Brussels Arena on
June 3rd with the boys' parents
as guests. There will be the
presentation of trophies to two
members of each team, the most
valuable player and the most
improved player. They are en-
deavouring to get a player from
the N.H.L. as speaker for the
occasion. Tickets will be on sale
soon.
* * * *
Have you any idea how many
discarded beer bottles litt er our
village? Carelessly thrown aside
(Continued on Page 9)
Huron Liberals have nomin-
ated Grey Township Reeve
Charles Thomas as Liberal can-
date in the forthcoming
election.
The 44-year-old Morris
native was the choice of a
convention in Clinton Monday
evening attended by nearly five
hundred. He defeated Mrs. Jean
Adams of Brucefield, a
vice president of the Huron. Pro-
vincial association. As the
results of the election were an-
nounced, Mrs. Adams moved to
make the choice unanimous.
Mr. Thomas was nominated
by Mrs. Ian McAllister, Hay
Twp. and seconded by Graeme
Craig, McKillop. Mrs. Adams
nominators were Dr. Morgan
Smith, Bayfield and Paul Stekle,
Stanley Twp. while Dr. Lloyd
C. Hall, Lucan and Neil Mc-
Gavin, McKillop nominated Mr.
Hodgins.
A third candidate for the
nomination, former Middlesex
County warden Wilson Hodgins
from Biddulph Township, with-
drew.
Mr. Thomas, a former Royal
Canadian Air Force jet pilot, has
been reeve of Grey Township and
a member of Huron County
council for the last four years.
He is married and has three
children.
Gordon McGavin, president
and Colin Campbell, vice presi-
dent, presided over the meeting
while A. Y. McLean, regional
vice president of the Liberal
Party of Ontario conducted the
nomination.
Reeve Wm. Elston of Morris
was returning officer.
While the ballots were being
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Begins on
Monday
The Salvation Army's Red
Shield, appeal for funds will be-
gin in Brussels on Monday, May
1st according to Captain J. R.
Fearnall, in charge of the local
Salvation Army work. The
resident's chairman of this
years appeal is Cecil McFadden.
The objective of the apne.al
for the entire 1,Vingham area,
according to Captain Fearnall,
will be $6,232.00. He pointed
out that the theme of the cam-
paign "Yes, you can buy happi-
ness" speaks of the way in which
your dollars can assist the Sal-
vation Army ' in bringing
happiness to thousands regardles
of colour, race or creed.
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A delegation from the Huron
County Board of Education was
in Toronto Tuesday, April 11 for
a meeting with Education Minis-
ter Thomas L.Wells, two of his
senior grants people, Hon. C.S.
MacNa.ughtori and Mr. MacNaugh-
ton's executive _secretary, DOn
Southcott,
According to the chairman
of the board, R.M.ElliOtt,Goder-
ich Township, the delegation was
well received and is now only
awaiting an answer from govern-
ment regarding the board's pro-
test to the new grant ceilings on
Ordinary expenditures in the
schools.
Mr. Elliott told the board at
Monday's meeting that the gov-
ernment readily admitted that
e.
Huron Board had the fifth lowest
budget in Ontario in the elemen,
tail/ division and the second low-
est budget in OntariO at the sec-
ondary level.,
The government reCogniZeS,
Mr. Elliott said, that the Huron.
Board has put up a Valiant fight
to hold the line on education eX-
penditUreS, especially in the
area Of salaries.
John HenciersOii, of McKillop
asked whether of not Murray
Gaiint, Liberal Member for Hilt-,
oti-BiliCe had been invited to the
meeting with the Education
inter. 1.1e Was told thatdautit had
not been advised of the Meeting.
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