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The Brussels Post, 1977-11-30, Page 1CUTTING THE RIBBON — The official opening of the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre was capped by the traditional ribbon cutting ceremony. Chairman Jim Prior looks on while Morris Who should pay, Cciunty wonders? Reeve Bill Elston, Brussels Reeve Cal Krauter, and Grey Reeve Roy Williamson prepare to snip the ribbon. More than 700 people turned up for the event, which included a beef barbeque and dance. A months of hard work Several seek .warden's seat arena 1. the ugust glois) rive and lecessary :erial, It was that time again on Friday at Huron County Council and three members have declared , their interest in the warden's chair for 1978, the year of the Internation Plowing match 'in Huron. Gerry Ginn, the reeve of Goderich Township was the first on his feet, Reeve Ginn, recently named Forester of the Year, had announced his intention much earlier this year to seek the warden's post in 1978. Reeve Ginn has had 22 years in municipal life - nine years of the former Goderich District Collegiate Institute Board, four on the Advisory Vocational Committee of 'Central Huron Secondary School; four years on Goderich Township Council as a councillor; four as deputy-reeve; and when he finishes this term of office, it will be four as reeve. Bob Lyons of West Wawanohs Township declared himself a candidate. He has spent 11 years on county council , this year as chairman of the road committee. He is semi-retired, he told council, and will have plenty of (Continued on Page 20) ESTABLISHED 1872 Costs are issue. termed "so great a meeting place." A beef barbeque, during which some 700 pounds of roast beef were consumed, followed Costs of many of the items involved in the production of The Brussels Post have continued to increase during the past year and as a result it has become necessary to make certain adjustments of the rates in effect at The Post. Subscriptions to the Post are being increased by less than two cents a week. The means that effective December 24 the warty County council didn't come to any conclusion Friday on the question of who• would bear the additional costs for land severances - the taxpayers of Huron or the individuals applying for the severances.So the matter wastossed back in the laps of the Land Division Committee for decision. Members do have the authority to charge an•administra- tion fee on- any approved severances, or they can choose to continue as at present. The problem in a nutshell is simple. The present charge for each application for severance is $50. As of october 31, 1977 the average cost per severance is $152, based on 206 severances received to date. Who should pay the additional $102? The Land Division Committee which is set up under provincial legislation, has certain authorities granted to it. Just recently the Land Division Committee in Peel attached fees in acess of $700 to The severe cold and winter storm that made driving conditions hazardous did not keep people away from the Grand Opening of our New Community Centre. Nor •did it freeze the enthusiasm of those who came. In spite of the weather there were many in attendance "at all functions that marked the opening. The Open House brought congratulations for the excellent facilities provided. The unveiling and dedication of the Memorial Plaques was quite impressive. Hundreds enjoyed the Beef Barbeque for the success of which the chefs are to be congratulated. The pipes and drums of the LegionBand were an appropriate .musical addition to the occasion.- Now that the Centre is officially open it is to be expected that the people of Bnissels, Morris and Grey will make full use of the facilities provided for theni by the long, time-CotiStiming work of those Whose efforts have made it possible. A most interesting film on the earthquake and rebuilding of the one severance which was approved, and the decision was upheld in the court. According- to county adminis- trator Bill Hanly, the precedent has been set and it is now a question in Huron County of "how much should be subsidized by the public". Bayfield Reeve Ed. Oddliefson, asked, "should the people .of Huron pay the costs for an individual who is asking for a •severance so he can make money?" Stanley Township Deputy- reeve Paul Steckle answered: "the people who are receiving the benefits should also pay the costs." But that feeling wasn't shared -by everyone. Reeve Jack Tinney of Hay suggested much pressure could be brought on the Land Division Committee if the applicants were paying the entire cost of severance. Tinney also (Continued on Page 20) devastated area of Guatamala will be shown at St. Ambrose Church, Brussels, on Monday evening, December 5th at 8:15, A talk by Sister Madelaine, who was in the stricken area at the time of the earthquake, will accompany the film. Sister Madelaine; who is at present on furlough from Quatatnala, is visiting at the home of her sister Mrs. Leo Meitner. Everyone is welcome to attend. ****** In an effort to improve communication between, the residents of this community and the 0.P.P: G.L:Foutori of the VVitignarn Detachment was in Brussels one day last week, In establishing liaison between the citizens and the O.P.P. he will as Often AS possible, hopefully at least once a Month, visit Brussels to Meet, and talk with both business people and those on the Street. Thus, coming better acquainted with peoplei he hopes it Will 'encourage them to feel free to discuss with him any problems of concern in the corninunity. This teeing to Us an excellent idea that (Continued' on' 1340 20) Countless hours of planning and nearly seven months of construction were capped Saturday night by the official .opening of the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. More than 700 people attended the opening of the $850,000 building despite a snowstorm that might have kept some people at home. CereMonies got • underway at 5:30 p.m. following an open house, with the unveiling of the memorial plaque in the lobby. Community Centre committee chairman Jim Prior, who acted as master of ceremonies for the evening's activities, said of the plaque, on which appear the names of many prominent early area residents: "It was our thought that the memories of these people should be perpetuated. And what better place for a tribute to these ancestors than in the heart of a building that is itself a tribute to the community". The plaque ,was unveiled by Mrs. Margaret. Tyerman, a retired Brussels Public School teacher. Dr. Gordon Hazelwood, Who dedicated the plaque, said it was fitting that "Those who during their life played a vital part in the life of the community be corninemoratecl°, • He said the plaque, which he termed "an act of remembrance" binds the generations together. Sack Bryans,• Chairman of the metnotial plaque committee, noted that it is to. be an ongoing memorial, width names added in future years. He said those who names appear on the plaque would' be proud to be conitneMorated in Whit be between 6 and 7 p.m. After the meal the Brussels Legion Pipe Band led a parade to the platform, where Mr. Prior, (Continued on Page 20) subscription rate in Canada becomes $9.00. Subscriptions outside of Canada because of the additional postage required are $16.00. Single copies of the current issues continue to be 20 cents. , Renewal subscriptions and Christmas gift subscriptions will be accepted at the presentjate of $8.00 until Christmas, Short Shots by Evelyn Kennedy Brussels Post BRUSSELS ONTARIO 106th Year - Issue No.48 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1977 Subscription costs up slightly THANKS TO-THE 'CHAIRMAN Shirley Wheeler presented arena committee chairman With a gift: oh behalf of all the., tOthrhitteei'therriber6 at the opening: ceremonies: fbr. the ,tieW building taturday night. Here Mr, Prior displaya the gifts, a painting of •the. .,(Photd by Latigbia)