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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1980-09-03, Page 1 .. A • ..• • .v • • onstruction ahead on sewage plant Construction of the sewage treatment plant is about a month ahead of schedule, 'but the equipment for the inside of the buildings probably won't be available till next spring, according to Clarence Doherty of B.M. Ross Engineers, the inspector on the project. The concrete work on the control building, filter building, inlet Worki and treatment unit is about 90 per cent complete. Mr. Doherty said the fact that they're ahead of schedule doesn' change, the completion date since that in governed by the equipment and some of that won't be here till spring. It is hoped that the treatment plant and pumping station will be completed by June of 1981. rA%,./f,r; ••• • • r.f.4 ;;",:rtr•r,.rr arr.rserrr!q.Te'd.rr.',vrek.. . FAST WORK Work on the outside of the buildings at the Brussels sewage treatment plant site is progressing well, and Clarence Doherty the Inspector on the project says they're about a month ahead of schedule with this construction. (Photo by Ranney) WHICH WAY, PARDNER? Local children got the chance to dress up'as, cowboys and Indians when they took part in the Brussel-sm.-Play- ground's Cowboys And Indians Night on Short- Shots by Evelyn Kennedy 4 sr 5"r4 r,', • 1.11* "r•:' r """ / 44 . Morris discusses new proppsals New proposals in tbe pits and Quarries. Act were a disturbing topic of conversation for Morris Township CoPncil when it met Friday afternoon. Council had a deputation from Art Carr, of the MiniStry of Natural Resources (MNR) in Winghatn, who explained the new proposals were to become effective January 1981. In the new proposals, either the owner of a gravel pit or a person taking gravel out of The pit would have to get a licence. Currently, contractors in Morris move freely from one pit to another. Another change is a rehabilitation fee increase from two cents a ton,--to eight cents per metric tonne• for the contractor which means that once a gravel pit is, exhausted the contractor must then make sure the area goes back into agriculture or forestry, whatever the site plans are. The contractor is reimbursed after the rehabilitation takes place. In a telephone interview later, Mr. Carr explained that in the past a lot of the contractors hadn't worried about their source of aggregate but in the future gravel pits will be licenced areas and the tendering on jobs' will require some • pre-planning on the contractor's part. In his deputation to council, Mr. Carr. explained that a new Pits and Quarries inspector would be coming into the Wingham District and that changes-in that area would be extensive. He told council that 158 more townships would come under the Pits and Quarries Act as of January. Currently - the Act applies to 278 Please turn to page 7 Tuesday. Here they follow along the parade route, dragging their covered wagon with them. (Photo by Langlols) 0 • things„ earning badges, and-having lots of The boat docked a the islandon which. . , , , ..„ . — , • , • ' • • " • ' • September 9th at four o'clock in the Library When she died suddenly he discontinued the work arid it was never' completed. Paasen- WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3,1980 basement. Why not join now and not miss gers who desired a closer view of the castle any' of the activities you are sure to enjoy. . * * * and' its 'environs could- disembark and be picked up an hour later: Now more about my Ottawa Holiday. While visiting, in, Ottawa we had and After we returned to Gananoque, at 6:00 p.m., we were entertained at the home of interesting excursion. We motored to Gan- Mr. and Mrs. Ron Scrutton. Our hostess had nanoque where we embarked on one of the ccompainied us on the cruise. Gananoque Boat Line's three-decker boats Ron will be remembered here by those for a three-hour Thousand Island Cruise. If who were members of the Brussels Boys and you have never taken that cruise you should Girls *Band. He used'to come from London if you ever hay.e the opportunity. with the bandmaster and was a highly These boats .are well equipped :for a competent performer on drums. Mr. pleasant trip on the mighty St. Lawrence. Scrutton is at present, and has been for There is a 'snack bar for those who get several years, the manager of the Toronto hungry or thirsty. An enclosed deck offers " Dominion Bank at Gananoque. He still plays protection if weather is inclement. drums in an orchestra. Ron and my son Well it is that this river should be referred Robert have never lost contact and have to as the Mighty St. Lawrence. Until you continued 'their friendship throughout the have travelled on it and see its vast expanse years. We spent a delightful evening with it is hard to realize what a great waterway it them. - - is. We were on the upper deck where there - •• • was ample opportunity not miss a thin A running commentary informed passengers of objects and points of interest and gave bits of hiStory. Although it is call The Thousand Island Cruise, there are well over a thousand island, large and small, in that area of the St. Lawrence. We passed through Canadian, U.S. and International waters: In the main channel we sighted a large freighter making its way up river. Most of the islands are owned by the Canadian or U.S., government but a good number are privately owned with lovely summer homes.' Twice we passed under the huge Inter- national Bridge that links Canada to the The Canadian section extends from, the Canadian mainland to Hill Island, from there is the International' section and then the American section. It is a graceful, sweeping * Girls:. If you are at least sirle 4o age, structure under which the conflicting tides in you can, become a Brownie. As a Brownie that vicinity- swirl. you are one of a group of , girls your age to join in the experience of. learning . new fun . • , • stinds the fanicius Boldt Castle.; It was' built some years ago by a'millionaire for his wife. ' Brownies will be starting here on Tuesday 109th Year Issue No. 36 g. There was much of interest to see and hear about. Three young men made up the capable experienced •crew. I had the pleasure of being taken to the wheel house and introduced to Captain Marty Mangon, first' mate Neil McCarney and engineer George Cunningham. All three were equally qualified. They told me that the cruise we were on covers opproximately 50 miles. Visits were made to a number of Locks on the Rideau system. One -of the most interesting was to Chaffey's Lock. Lock grounds are always attractive and well kept. Lawns are meticulously groomed and flowers are blooming. Always there are picnic tables. ,A1Cliaffeys Lock there is an old hotel called the Onipicon where, in time gone by, U.S. tourists on the Rideau System liked to arrive for meals. They are said to have been bountiful and good, everything placed, on the table to help yourself. If it is the same to-day we do not know. Here we watched three large cruisers and three smaller boats pass together through the lock. ***** Early morning was enjoyed outdoors on the deck. There mornings were spent lazing around in 'housecoat and slippers amused by the antics of black and grey squirrels. Four of them became so tame they, would scamper Up the steps of the deck to where we were to take peanuts from Our hands. Two of them would even climb a chair and into our laps. fo r a nut. The greys had beautiful plumed and marked tails. One would jump into a lap, take the nut and Sit up happily munching away. They were a source of amusement to all of us.