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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1980-04-09, Page 14 THEY REALLY COTTONED TO THIS PROJECT—Karen'knight and Shelley Draper didn't think they were going to Win with their project but they walked away with a first prize at the annual Science Fair held at • Howick Central School on Wednesday, The girls are Grade 6 students at Brutsels Public School, (Photo by Ranney) ag ender plant accppt0d Construction, on, Brussels' long, awaited Sanitary sewage treatment plant should soon get underway now that the tender bid of $1,347,636 frura McLean-Foster Construe- tion Ltd. 'of St. Marys has been ,ccepted. Tenders were to be in at the Ministry of Eovironment office on March 25 and the clerk's office in. Brussels was informed of the decision on March 27. The ti;vc, lowest tenders following the St. Marys firm's bid were from Maple Engin- eers of Brampton at $1,455,295 and Shar- Dee Construction of Mississauga at $1.456,903. Burns-Ross of Goderich, con- - suiting engineers on the project said the highest bid was one from the John Gaffney Construction $ i,73o, 800 Company in 'Stratford at Working with the St. Marys firm will be Sutherland and Shultz of Kitchener who will be' doing the mechanical work. and Mattel! and Roberts who will be doing the electrical work, Construction is expected to take 65 weeks and, should start soon pending Ministry of Environment approval. The firm's bid was a little less than the figure estimated by Burns-Ross which was approximately $1,475,000. ESTABLISHED 1E72 ~se1s Post LEARNING TO DIP AND DIVE — Georgina and Hugh Jarvis learn to "Dip and Dive in the Ocean Wave" at, the dance held recently at the Bluevale Hall..Proceeds of the dance will be used for renovations to the 'hall. (Photo, by Bev Brown) 109TH YEAR -- ISSUE NO. 15' WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1980 BRUSSELS ONTARIO Shot- ShOts: by Evelyn Keorted'y Congratulations to • the Brussels Atoms hockey team, They captured the W.O.A.A. Championship when they defeated Tees- water. ris * * * * Senior Citizens are reminded that they are to meet on Wednesday, April 16th. The meeting, as usual will be held in the Legion Hall at 2:00 p.m. ***Al** life-style they have achieved. Canadians tend to :be naive. They go full-blast ahead overspending. They heed not that such,, a way of life cannot go on ferever without disaster overtaking them. It takes a great deal of hard-earned money these days just to keep up with essentials - food - clothing - and; other household and family expenses. Many of us have to face 'the hard fact that anything, even approaching, the luxury class are things we have to do withbut until we get things' straightened, out: . • • * * * • Easter weekenil:w4i -a happy time for me with. my two tons and most of both families with the. What a difference it makes having young, lively grandchildren romping around and adult family members enjoying a not frequent enough get-together in a home that is usually too quiet and a bit lonesome. Nothing brings more.happiness to this senior citizen 'than having my family around me. Now it is just me and my dog again. ****** Nobody has asked me for one but I have a great solution that will end the greedy, self-interest battles going, on among Can- adian provinces. Abolish provinces. Put one central government in the middle of the country, preferably in a remote area with a cold climate. There, away from the cocktail circuit and the round of ego-building social events, they will, of necessity, have the solitude conducive to the serious contempl- ation of the country's problems. In such a place the hot-headed trouble:makers mild be shut outside to cool off until they came to see the error of their ways. Citizens complain 'Council puts BY DEBBIE RANNEY A common , problem in many municipalities--that of dogs running at large. came up again at Brussels council Monday. night. A delegation of • five residents came to council to complain about the dog problem, but especially about one.particular dog in the neighborhood. The residents said the dog was running loose . on Mill Street and.. also on the next block. Council had previously had 'problems with the very same dog and had instructed Clerk Bill King to send a letter to the owner asking him to keep the dog tied up. The clerk did this on September 28, 1979. Residents said the dog had been kept tied up for a while after the clerk sent the letter, but now it was on the loose again. 'The clerk was instructed to write another letter informing the owner 'that if the dog was not tied up, the reeve would deputize someone to shoot it. Council also decided because of numerous complaints about other dogs to put in advertisement in the paper to let the public know that if dogs weren't kept under control, they would be disposed of immediately. Council also met with Phil Beard of. the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) who came to explain the Peace Time Emergency Measures By-Law. He explained that the' by-laW was a plan of action in case any type of emergency should hit the town and what the village could do to bite on dogs complement such organizations as the O. P.P., Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, Ontario Hydro or any other organization that would need their assis- tance. The by-law sets out the roles for the road superintendent, clerk and others. Brussels road foreman Ken. Graber was also at the meeting .to hear issues and complaints. that, council .had disCuSsed in. regard • to the roadmen at its last regular meeting. " Reeve Cal Krauter read off some of the issues, one of which said that Mr. Graber had knocked off a tree in a fit of temper and that he should replace it. Mr. Graber denied he had knocked off the tree in a temper and said he wasn't going to replace it. He said he didn't even realize he had cut the tree off. Some of the other requests that council discussed were that the men have a well-ordered shop and that trucks and tractors be serviced regularly. Mr. Graber said they were doing both these things. Council had also decided that when trees were chopped down, the wood would be sold to village residents who requested it, and Mr. Grabet was informed of this: TENDER ACCEPTED Councillors heard that' the tender of McLean-Foster of St. Marys of $1,347,636 had been accepted for the sewage treatment plant. (See related story on page one) In his fire report, George Cousins reported that the fire phone had been off the hook from after 1 o'clock when the fire siren went on Wednesday to the next day, and it was decided to make the firemen aware of this. In the report on recreation, council was informed that the ice had been taken out of the arena. Councillor Gord Workman also seemed upset that before Grey Township would give grants to minor hockey and figure skating they wanted to know wha Brussels had done. Mr. Workman noted that Brussels had already given a donation of No show, no go for BBA It doesn't look like there's much chance of the Brussels Business Association (BBA) being revitalized since only four area businesses called about tickets for the dinner meeting which was to be' held on Wednesday, April 2. Former BBA president Ken Webstees only comment was that the "the businesses Weren't very interested in the town" and added that there were . a possible 811 businesses that could have come to the meeting. April. is Cancer Month. Already the Majestic Women's institute: lheit camPaigo well under way'. In many.Brussels business places, you Will find a box .in 'which you'can drop' a donation and wear a daffodil, the symbol of your support, of the Canadian Cancer Society. A door to door canvass is being conducted in this community in-April. With Mrs. Peggy Cudmore as captain willing workers, who are conscious of the great need of the Cancer Society for financial ,. support, will call on you. Do not turn thein away empty handed. Your support, and that of others, may some day save the life of someone dear to you. ***** Something new is coming to town. The ilrusSels Lions are sponsoring a Town and Country tradefest to be held in the B.M. & G. Centre on April 24, 25 and 26. Business people, not only of Brussels but of surround ing communities, and other organizations, are taking advantage of the booth, display areas to make the public more aware of what' they have to offer. The Lions are putting a great effort into their Tradefest. It should prove to be an attractive event having many things of interest for everyone. Make plans not to miss it. The Lions have given many years of service to the Brussels community. The Tradefest is one more attempt to do something for the good of this area. Attend and make it a resounding success. ****** The dress rehearsal for "Annie Get Your Gun" took place on Monday and all signs. . point to a smashing presentation at Grey • Central School on Friday and Saturday of this weeks also on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of next week. If you have not already got your tickets, better get them right away. Tickets can be purchased at the' Brussels Post. ****** There will be an opportunity for lots of fine and the chance to learn new skills for the boys and girls who enroll in the coming season's 4-H project "Outdoor Living." You can experience camping, first aid for campers, outdoor cooking and much mote. Boys and girls who are 12 years of age by this first of May' are eligible. Why Miss all the good times in "Outdoor Living?" Plan to be one of the 4-H'ers taking part. ****** We are living in a greedy society. The more we hay e the moreVe Want, It seems many' are never content no matter what