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The Brussels Post, 1977-09-28, Page 1.Big crowds enjoy Fall Fair Wen s dea to gene int spe at i ner, lug to :wood ' r to t let nber, Conj 08 on dyable; Veit hip an nted. Nation rrlPorla untry h ed by j St, M rovobn nt wort differe b spok ory an Nation 1y Mrs Frs. Ha lunch, 19' i90 is' 99 9' er 19 IC 19 Have you ever wondered, even for a moment, as you sit down on Wednesday with the latest copy of the Post, how all those stories and pictures and advertisements come together on the printed page every week? Recently a number of readers have wondered out loud just how . the paper comes about. In - response to those queries, the Post asked reporter John Miner to analyze the way the paper is made, The results of his effortrs will be found on page three, four and five of this week's Post. Readers may be surprised to learn how many people are at work every week, gathering news and information, writing stories, Readers' questions spark Post story SCHOOL FLOATS --- Students and teachers from Grey Central, Walton and Brussels' Public Schools took part in the parade that made its way to the fair grounds Wednesday morning. The students put a lot of work into their floats, as the artwork held by these youngsters shows. (Photo by Langlois) Postmaster dies suddenly Brussels Postmaster since 1958 Mrs, Carl Kokesch died suddenly '0 Wingham and District' HoSpitaI early Monday morning shortly after being taken to the hospital, She had been in poor health, for some time. She was 61: The former Pearl Baker she was a native of Grey Township, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Baker, She was predeceased by her husband in January of this year. Since assuming direction of the Brussels office she had been a resident in the village: Funeral service will take place Wednetday at 2 p.m, from the Watts funeral home) 106th Year -- Issue No. 09 WEDNESOAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1977 taking pictures, seeking out advertisers, and finally laying out the stories, pictures and ads that end up a finished Brussels Post every week. Like all newspapers, the Post is made up of people Who do their best to keep you informed and entertained. We hope the story ,of how the Post works helps you, ,our readers, to know a little more about us and what we do. And if, after you read the story of the Post, you have any suggestions on how we can do our jobs better, we' Te as near as your telephone. The Post is your paper, and we want it ,to be a 'reflection of your needs and intersts. So turn to page four, and take a look inside the Brussels Post. October 3rd. A course in Liquid Embroidery, with Mrs. Emerson Mitchell, is also to be given in BrusselS Public School for 20 weeks from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday evenings starting on Wednesday October 5th„Here is your ,chance to enroll in an interesting instructive course that can give a great deal of lasting pleasure and be most rewarding. ****** A disturbing fact has been brought to our knowledge. Some Brussels young people have been (Continued on Page .10) A 'BrtisSels man . escaped serious injury Thursday when his tractor-trailer unit, hauling 33 tons of gravel, and a CNR freight train collided five miles west Of here, " Hugh Alexander McKay, 24, of RI:, 2; Brussels; in trying to avoid a collision at a level creising, ,On Fullatton Township sideroad 10, slammed into two 4i0e1 units of the 15 car WOthoitild freight 'He WAS treated for. Minot (By Shirley J. Keller) By a show of hands, Huron County Council barely accepted a report of the executive committee presented at the regular Septem- ber session Thursday in Goderich. The portion of the report which caused the contro- versy was the debate on tax reform in Ontario, in particular taxation on farmland. The Blair Commission recom- Mends that farmers will pay taxes on their houses and "a reason- able amount of land" surround- ing the house from their own resources, while 100 per cent of the tax' on the farm buildings and the farmland will -be paid by the government. The recommendation of the executive committee was that farmers pay 100% of the taxes on their houses and the portion of land surrounding them, and that farmland, together with farm buildings be .assessed at 100 per cent.of the market value with the injuries, kept under observation overnight at Stratford General Hospital and then released. The conductor of the train; Bernard Bart; 52, of 85 Youngs St., Stratford', was fininjored. OpP said that if Mr. McKay had not-swerved to avoid colliSion, injuries would haVe been More serious and the train Would haire derailed. Damage to the tractor-trailer unit was estimated at $6,000* to the train, $2,000. The rain stayed away, the sun shone and an estimated 3,000 came to. Brussels Fall Fair on Wednesday of last week. The Fair was a decided success with plenty of activities for the crowd to enjoy. The. Palace was open Tuesday evening for the public to view the fine array of exhibits. The parade on Wednesady had pupils and teachers from Grey Central, Walton and Brussels Public Schools marching to the music of Seaforth District High School Trumpet Band and Brussels Legion Pipe Band. There were several floats, a contingent of horses with costumed riders, decorated small motorized vehicles and bicycles.. The fair this year featured Blyth, Brussels and Belgrave 4-H competitions and a display of purebred cattle by the Huron- Perth Shorthorn Club, Heavy and Light Horse Shows and pony races were among the outdoor attractions. . The youngsters found their fun on the midway without which it just would not be a fair as far as the kids are concerned. Fair results start on page IS. MAIM:SHED II172 mendation to give farmers the- choice to pay all taxes on all the property would be some protection for those farmers who had plans to sell their property for development purposes. It is understood that taxes paid on farmland by the government are forgivable after 10 years, providing the farmland remains (Continued on Page 24) farmer paying 10 per cent of the resulting property tax while the remaining 90 per cent is paid by the province. The committee also recommended that there be a proviso that the farmer be allowed to pay all or any portion of the taxes on the farmland and farm buildings, if he so desires. The executive committee, council was told, felt its recom- Short Shoo.. by Evelyn Kennedy Ladies of this community who are artistic are being offered an excellent opportunity to develop their talent under ,qualified instruction. Classes in 'Oil. Painting will be conducted by Mrs, J.A.Perrie in Brussels Public School from 8:00 to 10:00 pan. each Monday night for 20 weeks beginning on Monday, ar, train in collision russels Post BRUSSELS ONTARIO ax reform recommendations ive-_..forniors thoico.. 1kiliDWAY THRILLS ,,,,Thetoldway proved to be' one the more popular at the teas-telt; especially for young people, with strong stomachs. ere Michelle McCutcheoh and. Leanne tOteit ekrietiellbe the..e5iditetheiil ofbile of the, rideS., (PhOtO by Langitiii3)