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The Brussels Post, 1976-11-10, Page 13m 'ing APPLE POLISHERS? --- Every apple that the Brussels Cubs sold in the village on Saturday had a guod shine put on it .first. It was the first time in many years that Brussels own cub pack had an apple day., The hard working cubs are, from left, Chris King, Wayne. McCutcheon and Shawn Bremner. ( Photo by Langlois) russels Post BRUSSELS ONTARIO 105th Year - Issue No. 45 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1976 BBA pions parade The Brussels Business Assocation is planning a Santa Claus parade again this year, but that date hasn't been decided on yet.. Nine members attended the BBA meeting last week at the Texan Grill, Wayne Grube is in charge of getting a BBA float for the parade. and the date will be announced soon. They heard that Christmas lights are being rewired by the firemen and it .is hoped that they'll be ready in time for Christmas. The BBA Christmas party will be put off to February 12 when it'll be in the form of a dinner and dance. The Legion was all booked up before Christmas. Members learned that a druggist who is interested in starting a business in Brussels had toured the town recently. He has four other stores in his chain operation. The BBA will write, inviting him to town. Couc illor Frank Stretton and Wayne Ward are responsible for the druggist's interest in Brussels, members heard, The next BBA meeting will be held. December 1 at the Olympia Restaurant. Set Xmas store hours Christmas .thopping.-.i•store hOurs were voted on when the BrusSels Business Assocation met last week. Stores will stay open on Mondays, starting December 1. December 20 to 23 stores will be open from 9am to 9 p.m. for the convenience of Christmas • shoppers. On Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24, Brussels stores will be open from 9 am. to 6 p.m. Over $50,000 collected for arena After five days of canvassing, Brussels, Morris & Grey contributions for the new community centre total $ 52,859. This amount was raised through the canvass of about 50% of the residents. The remaining areas to be canvassed will be done during the n ext two weeks, the area committee says. It is hoped that another $50,000 can be raised in the next Optimists install Officers The Optimist Club of Brussels Installation of Officers for 1076-77 was held Thursday at the Walton Ihh„ Lt. Gov, Larry Livingston of Baden did the honours and installed Pres. Don Mcdotiald, Viet-ileti Ten Pas, Jim Fritz, bittetets-,2yrs.. Herman Plas, Gordon Finch, Murray Cardiff, .1. ken McDonald,- Ray Adapts, grace Spoiran Past Pre8- I)an Pearson the Lt. Gov.. also linitiated tieW Itehiber John Jarvis, Nils are in j*igrest for Vontli Alipteleation Night oath Night' two weeks through public subscription. The money raised -this week The Brussels Wolf Cub Pack, with twenty members who hold weekly meetings, are an active group. These energetic boys were out on Apple Day offering their wares for sale. Their effor t realized $85 for their Pack. It is fine that the young boys of this community have an opportunity to belong to the Cubs,This has not been possible in the recent past as there has not been an organized Cub Pack here for several years, ****•** The Majestic WA, meeting in the United Church bete in the evening of November 10th should lie a very intersting one. Mrs. Abner Martin willgive a talk on her Agricultural, Tour of China. This should give some added knowledge of a country that re of us know a great deal about, It should be of interest, not only to the ladies of the community, but to the theft as Well. Everyone will along with previous committed donations from the property, wallcathon, figure skaters, be welcome. * * * * * Thursday, November 11th is a day of Remembrance in which we honour our War Dead who battled in the skies, on and under the seas and on the land. Those who lost loved ones need no special day in which to remember them. Thoughts of them are always with us. Those of a younger generation must often wonder where the peace is for which they died, and if the sacrifice was worth it. But they Should know this. If not for them Who gave their lives we might not now be living in a free country, even if it is a troubled one. * * * Old Man Winter is struggling to get a strangle hold on the weather. We older folk do not enjoy his efforts: It does riot bother the youngsters. They are eager to be out bundled up' (Continued on Page 10) Centennial Committe, Lions, Minor Hockey, etc. has increased the grand total of funds for the new community centre to slightly over $97,000.00. The new arena office will be open downtown for the next three Saturdays, from 10 - 12 and 2 - 4. Visitors are welcome. The 50/50 draw will be held on Saturday, November 13. Donations fellow and more will be printed next week: N.D.Cameron $50.00 il•eg, McGee & Sons Ltd. 25.00 MacGillivray & CO. 25.00 Listowel Purity Dairy Ltd. 100.00 Listowel Florist. Ltd. 50.00 Russell Studios 5.00 Royal Homes Ltd. 250.00 Whitechurch Sand & Gravel. , . - 500.00 Maitland Redi Mix Ceticrete 1;000.00 MacLand Wall Systems 500.00 Fred Stevenson 200.00 George Mutter 100.00 Howard Bernard 25,00 J, M. McDonald 500.00 L. McCutcheon & Family 10,000:00 it.Wttichtnoricl &Family 1,000.00 Neil McDonald 500.00 Ralph Pearson 100.00 Margaret kraut et 100.00 Paul McDonald 800.00 Mr. & Mrs. Bill Strephenson Jr. 5.00 Ken & June Webster 200.00 Mr.,& Mrs. Alex Keifer & Family .. 100.00 Hank & Angus TenPas & Family . 1,000.00 Herb & Marguerite Stretton 500.00 Jack & Mary Lowe 200.00 Mr. & Mrs. Frank Thompson 500.00 Jim & Hope Prior & Family... 1,000.00 Frank & Isabell Stretton 500.00 Bill & Marie Turnbull 1,000.00 Grace Jutzi 100.00 Doug. Huether 100.00 GeraldMcA rter 100.00 Jennie Dellow 5.00 Gerald McCauley 100.00 Glenn & Jean Bridge- 500.00 Harold Bridge 100:00 Lorne Draper 100.00 Jack Pennington 100.00 Murray Huether 200.00 Brenda Higgins 200.00 Mrs. F. kitty 5.00 Anonymous 1,200.00 Spence Scott 300.00 Dave McCutcheon 100.00 Al Logan 100.0 Anonymous 100.00 Len Lamont' 25.00 Laura Lucas 20.00 Anonymous 100.00 (COntintied On Page 10' Short Shots by Evelyn Kennedy