HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1979-01-10, Page 1WINTER'S RAGE — Local schools were closed and O.P.P. were urging
motorists to stay off the roads as the first real winter storm hit Brussels
and area last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. (This motorist seemed to
had a problem starting his truck in front of the library).
(Brussels Post Photo)
ESTABLISHED
1872
4Brussels Post
BRUSSELS
ONTARIO
108th Year — Issue No. 1
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1979
Brussels council csic's raises
BY DEBBIE RANNEY
Brussels council members increased
salaries for themselves and village em-
ployees at its regular meeting Monday
night. Salaries were raised roughly 61/2 per
cent for everybody. The salaries for both
reeve and councillors were raised $100
bringing the councillors' salary to $800 a
year and the reeve's salary to $1,000 a year.
Clerk Bill King's salary was raised $1,000
to $14,000, The clerk's salary was raised
partially because he got his degree as a
clerk. Secretary to the clerk Ruth Sauve was
getting $4 an hour and will now be getting
$4.25 an hour and village employee Ken
Graber was raised from $5 to $5.50 an hour
and Archie Willis' salary was increased from
$4 to $4.25 an hour.
Reeve Cal Krauter said Mr. Graber didn't
get a raise last year and that neither did
council.
At the meeting, Brussels council made
appointments to the various committees and
organizations.
Robert Browning said - "God's in His
heaven: All's right with the world" - Our
world is troubled, torn with strife, beset by
nationals and international problems. In
times like these it is hard to ponder
Browning's words and hold, fast to our faith.
A majority of the world's troubles are
man-made ; created by greed for wealth and
power. May, in this dawning year, world
leaders be given the wisdom to see where
they are leading their people and the
strength and courage to do what is right for
all. Canada has tome through' turbulent
times in the past We are now one of the
most affluent nations in the world: We will
survive again:
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Snow,• cold and ice does not deter our
Senior citizens in their activities: They will
brave whatever the weather brings to attend
McGillivray and Company were appointed
as auditors for Brussels and the firm of
Crawford, Mill and Davies were appointed
as the village solicitors. It was recommended
that Gerald Gibson be appointed as their
representative on the Wingham and District
Hospital Board. Bruce McCall was ap-
pointed as the representative on the Mait-
land Valley Conservation Authority. David
Hasting was appointed fire chief, Joe Gibson
was appointed weed inspector and Gerald
Exel was appointed as building inspector.
Betty Graber, Gordon Workman, John
Cousins, Wayne Lowe, Jerry Dillow, Karen
Hastings, Frank Stretton and David
Hastings were appointed to the recreation
committee.
Council approved of councillor Malcolm
Jacobs taking over the town crew once
again.
Jack Hall wanted council to give per-
mission to change the zoning plan at the
Fina station from residential to commercial.
He plans to operate it as a service station.
the meeting of the Senior Friendship club at
the Brussels Legion on Wednesday, January
17th.
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Last week brought bitter cold, strong
winds and icy conditions, made some
highways and roads impassable, cancelled
bus service, close schools,and postponed)
meetings throughout western Ontario. Anyone
daring enough to challenge the conditions
and drive, did so with caution, facing
problems of blowing snow that made
visibility nil and icy conditions that were
extremely hazardous. Others, like myself,
who were more cautious, or more likely just
plain scared to drive, braved the cold, wind,
and snow bundled up, and walked when it
was necessary to venture out. This Monday
morning the weather seems to have settled
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Reeve Cal Krauter was to check( with the
County Planning Board on this.
The fire department would like extra
equipment such as air masks at $800 apiece
and a second hand van to carry equipment
and an inline foam inductor at a cost of $260.
A fire prevention course is being held at
Gravenhurst on January 1549 and it was
suggested that rather than send the men
here that the money should be spent on
equipment but council has not yet decided to
buy the new equipment.
Council also discussed a by-law on
overnight parking and penalites of not less
The aims and objectives of the Brussels
Business Association (BBA) and having the
stores stay open until nine on Friday night
were just some of things eleven members
discussed at the BBA meeting Wednesday
night. When the rules of the BBA were read,
Murray Siddall suggested that the objective
of the BBA be included.
The governing rules are now:
1. The objective of the BBA is to promote the
social and economic growth and expansion of
Five guns
stolen
Five guns including two shotguns, two
22's and one pellet On were discovered
Stolen from Oldfield's Hardware in Brussels
When Mrs. Nora Stephenson reported to
Work On Tuesday morning. Although there
Was an open cash register, no cash Was:
taken.
When Mrs. Stephenson came in to work at
eight TueSday morning, the glass frame in
the front door had been smashed with pieces
Of glass. lying inside. The stolen merchandise
had not been 'trained at press time: Whighairt
O.P.P. are inVeStigating,
than $5 will now be charged to cars that park
on village streets from 2 a.m. to 7 a.m. and
cars will be towed away at the expense of the
owner. A ticket Will be put on each car with
payment to be made to the clerk's office
within 48 hours.
Council also discussed having a by-law
enforcement officer for the village and
decided to advertize for one and if anyone
was interested they could go in and apply at
the clerk's office.
A free rabies clinic is to be held at the
Brussels fire on hall on January 13 with
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the village of Brussels and surrounding area.
2. In event of death to a member; spouse of
or children of; flowers or donation to their
favourite charity with a limit of $15. 3. A
member being hospitalized for a period of
time exceeding seven days will receive a
fruit basket valued at $5. 4. A member
hospitalized for a period of time not
exceeding seven days, will receive a card. 5.
4s a business association, this club is not a
service club, therefore there will be no
tonations in the event of tragedies. 6. All
retiring members of the association will be
presented with a plaque equivalent to the
ones presented to past members. They must
have been a member for two years in order
to qualify. 7. All association dues paid before
the year end of Dec. 31 will be a set amount
with $3 additional charge for any dues .
received in the incoming year. 8. The
election of new officers will be held on the
first Wednesday in the month of February
each year.
Members also discussed having the stores
stay open till, nine on Friday nights.
President Ken Webster felt the merchants
should back the druggist as the drugstore is
open every Friday night year round.
Carnival days were discussed and Terry
Sugg,Committee Chairnian said the doniniit-
tee will begin Making contacts right away to
get things moving for the weekend in May.
There will be more information at the next
meeting,
Short Shots
13y Evelyn Kennedy
BBA lists its aims and objectives