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The Brussels Post, 1978-09-06, Page 1HURON COUNTY QUEEN OF THE FURROW — Anne Stewart, of R.R.5, Seaforth, was selected Queen of the Furrow at the Huron County 'Plowing Match held in McKillop Township on Saturday. The first runner-up was Elizabeth Datars of the Exeter area and the two other girls competing for the honor were Kathy Pentland of R.R.6, Goderich and Patti Down of.R.R.1, Hensall. (Brussels Post Photo) The junior champion of the' match was Bevan Shapton, 15, of R.R.1, .Exeter, and Brian McGavin of Walton was the junior reserve, champion, Bill Leeming, of Walton, the Huron Plowmen's As- sociation president, said the weekend match, held on the Ken Campbell farm in McKillop Township, at- tracted altnost 100 entries, setting a record for the event. Mr. Leeming said it was the largest turnout he re- membered, and he's, been going to the plowing matches all his life. Part of the success of the county match can be at- tributed to the, fact Huron County will be playing host to the International Plowing Match near VVingham later this month. (Continued on Page 113) russels Post BRUSSELs ONTARIO 107th Year — Issue No. 36 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1978 Complaints aired: Problems in town Minister wins match Entonment Enrollment is down a little in most local schools. Mrs. Isabelle Streeton, secretary at the Bnissels Public School, reported that there are a total of 246 students enrolled at the school this year and there will probably be about three more students enrolling later on. At the end of last year, the school had 254 students enrolled but no figures were available for how many were enrolle'd at the beginning of the year. They are going to have 23 children enrolled in kindergarten. Walton Public School had an enrollment of 118 students as of Tuesday while last year there were 119 students enrolled. There are 33 children enrolled in kindergarten while last year there were around 27 children , who started in September said Mrs. Marie Toll, ' principal of the school. Rev. Ken Innes of Brussels plowed the straightest fur- rows at the Huron County, Plowing Match in McKillop Township on Saturday. His skill with the plow, learned on his father's farm near Stratford, earned, the Presbyterian minister* ' the over-all senior champion hOnors for the match. The reserve champion was another Brussels resident,. DonaldPerrie. By Debbie Ranney Recently the Brussels Post has heltrd many complaints and reports about vandalism, squealing of tires and threats made to people in Brussels. In an effort to seperate fact from rumour, the Post talked to a number of people in the area. Some said there was no problem on their street, others said the problem was on Brussels' Main Street. others claimed Brussels doesn't have adequate police protection and still others said even when the police 'do catch the. 'people causing problems, the courts wouldn't do anything about them. Most people did not want their names used. „ They said they feared retaliation frOM people causing the pro- blems. 'Jim 'Cox, 20, of R.R.3, Brussels did however talk about a recent incident. "I was out playing hall. My girlfriend was on. the bleachers. Three guy's in their late teens or early twenties were sitting around my girlfriend asking her certain questions I didn't like, so I asked them to move. They weren't going to move so I went around to see what I could do. My brothers came around. Before too long the rest of the players on .the team were starting to razz them a bit." Jim said the same guys had been seen squealing tires and beating people up so when he went over to them again he took a baseball bat with him "just in case." After the players went back out to play ball, Jim got out at bat and was sitting on the bench . when one of the three approached him holding a tire iron. One of the players told him to put the tire iron away and the trio. said they were leaving. "They went' away squealing tires to beat the band," Jim said.. Repeal the law about liquor being served on. Sundays, might 'prevent incidents like this, he said, since this particular incident happened on a Sunday. night, and, "these guys were drunk as skunks". He also thought the fines for causing such incidents should be a little stiffer. A Laugh "People my own age, when they talk about being.in jail they just laugh at it. There should' be something a little stiffer than just a little fine," he said. Is there a problem with vandalism and threatening incidents in' Brussels? Accord- ing to Sgt. William Skelding of the Wingham (Continucc1 Paw.. Hi Short Shots by Evelyn Kennedy ESTABLISHED 11.172 Nancy Michie sworn in as Morris clerk Brussels Sr. Friendship Club are re• minded that their first meeting of the Fall Season will be held in the Legion Hall on Wednesday, September 13th' .at 2:00 p.m. Plan to attend, ******* Wednesday, September 20th is the big day for Brussels Fall Fair. That is the day the people of this community come to enjoy the results of. all the preparations and work the Bnissels Agricultural Society has been doing over many months to make our fair a success. One of the most dedicated groups of the Society are the members of the Ladies' Division Of the Fair Baorcl. They put in hours of effort, long before and during the.two-day event, to fulfill their responsibilities in keeping Brussels Fair alive and healthy. They will again this year have their own refresheMent booth at the Fair on the 20th. They will, we know, be gratefully ap- preciative for the donation of pies from any ladies of the community. ** * ** It was back to school on Tuesday morning, After the long stitntner vacation a good many of the Stuclentsnodoubt welcome the return to school, regular routine and activities. Those who had summer jobs will regret that no longer will there be a weekly paycheque but, then, there is always Mum and Dad to' rely on when ready cash runs short; Among the wee ones who went off to school for the first time were those who welcomed the tieW adventure With Pb misgiving. There were also the shy, timid ones who will need an understanding teacher to give them Con- fidence. All will need dedicated teachers who have the ability to awaken young minds to the joys of learning. ** * * * * * Have you been thinking about the municipal election this year? It is not far off. What about some ladies on Council? Why leave it all to the men. It is time to elect some intelligent, capable women as councillors for Brussels. After serious consideration of their qualifications to' deal with Municipal affairs decide.on who would be your choice to serve the best interests of all without prejudice on or partiality. * * * * * * Unfortunately Sunday was hot the kind of day that people wo spent the holiday weekend at the beach-hoped for. It, was dull and dreary with chilly wind and threat of taro. Monday was bright and sunny for those Who wanted to relax on the beach and laze in the sun. Some cottage owners were busy With preparations for closing for the season. Lucky those who keep their cottage open Much later in the quiet and beauty of the fall after'vacation time is over. Then they can enjoy the' picture of the ever-changing lake. It is spectacular sight when the storm-'tossed Waters of the lake are whipped into Mtge forrning, . White-tipped _breakerS, rushing, roaring, curling. A fascinating scene to Watch. Nancy Michie was sworn in as the new clerk of Morris Township at Council's regular meeting which was held on' Friday because of the Labour Day holiday on Monday. Council awarded a contract for work on the Branch A of the Grasby Drain to Hanna and Hamilton Construction of Listowel who tendered at $2525. Other tenders came from Golan Drainage in Listowel at $4929.10, Robert Nicholson Construction Company ,of Sebringville at $2940, George Radford Construction of Blyth at $2599 and Bruce Carson of Palmerston at $2780. A court of Revision was held on the drain with Reeve Simon Hallahan of East Wawanosh Township also taking part, Lorne Hittnphries of Belgrave asked council concerning an objection to him tapping into a storm sewer drain. Mr, Humphries said that he understood that Morris had approved an East Wawanosh zoning bylaw for the Humphries subdivision in Beigrave "subject to our easement being kept clear of all obstructions so that we may Maintain our storm sewer drain," but Mr. Humphries said there was noregistereci easement through his property And added that he' had received the right to tap into the storm sewer drain, Reeve Bill Elston explained that all the township was asking was that the drain be kept clear. '1'm going to have to ask the Township to draw up an agreement about the drain," Mr. Humphries said. Councillor Ross Procter suggested that bah ought to know "where we stand" and councillor Sam Pletch added, that the matter should be straightened out. Reeve Elston agreed the objection could be withdrawn providing there was assurance the drain would not be damaged by overloading: "How can I hurt it", Mr. Humphries asked. The reeve replied he could hurt it by putting too much water in it. "One thing I'd like removed and, that's otjection. I can do without an OMB hearing. I can pretty well say Fm going to draw up a favourable agreement" Mr. Humphries said. "We wanted to know how much water you're dumping in there" the reeve Said. It was decided that representatives from Morris and East Wawanosh councils, engineers and solicitors should meet with Mr, Humphries to discuss an agreement, Bob Dawson of Dawson And Johnson It tint nued on Page nl