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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1977-07-06, Page 1DAVE 1V1cCUTCHEON INSTALLED — Dave McCutcheo installed as 100F District Deputy Grand Master in a cerem him are Ray Crawford, left, D. b. G. secretary and D. D.0; Clinton. n of BruSsels, right, was ony here last week. With:: warden Doug 'Cantelon of (Staff 'Photo) ESTABLISHED 1$72 russels Post BRUSSELS ONTARIO 106th Year - Issue No. 27 WEDNESDAY, JULY 6,1977 Drop impost fee In arena area istrict 100F officers nstalled in Brussels J3russels council decided to drop their impost fee for lots in the new arena area because that were faced with pressure from a landowner, it was,_ learned t Monday night's meeting. "One party who owned property on the road said if there was an impost fee, there wouldn't be any road. He would fence his section off and reseed it. For that purpose it was either cut off the , impost fee or cut off the road," Reeve Cal Krauter told council. Council declined to n ame the :objector: to the impoSt fee. Reeve Krauter made his 'comments in response to a delegation by former reeve, Jack McCutcheon, and former councillor, Hank Ten Pas. Mr. McCutcheon criticized council for dropping the impost fee on the lots along the arena road. "If someone challenges the wording of .a law they can often beat it, but council shouldn't challenge council's own policy," he said. The decision to drop the impost fee on the arena road lots was taken, at a special meeting on June 2 at which the press was not present. Mr. McCutcheon said the decision to waive the impost bylaw cost the village over $21,000. "The new lots will be a considerable amount and who gets the money for, developing them, not the Village," he said. The impost fee by-law was (Continued on page 16) The District Officers of Huron istrict No. 8 of the Independent der of Oddfellows were 'nstalled in Brussels Wednesday ight by the Grand Master of the rand Lodge of Ontario, John oadfoot of Brucefield, Grand, arshall Alex Meikle of Exeter nd the Grand Musican Jim Rose Seaforth. The District officers installed ere: District Deputy Grand Master, Dave McCutcheon of Brussels; District Deputy Grand Warden, Doug. Cantelon of Clinton and District Deputy Grand Secretary Treasurer, Rae Crawford of Brussels. A large number of guests. attended from Seaforth, Exeter, Hensall, Clinton and Wingham. Following the installition,. the Rebekahs. of Morningstar Rebekah Lodge served lunch. ouncil won't accept resignation EW would invalidate himself as a Pletch said. "Then we can accept member of council by not attending any more meetings. "That is the only decision left to me," he said. Councillor Stretton then shook hands with members of council and left. Reeve Cal Krauter asked council if they_ would not reconsider their decision not to .accept Mr. Stretton's resignation in view of the fact he would invalidate himself by non- attendance. deep regret". "I would still, like to sec it his resignation if he hasn't CoUncillor Stretton said he tabled for one Month, Councillor changed his mind. " The resignation was tabled. sr in Brussels council will still haVe aunt seat despite -council's • efusal to accept a resignation. ln,a two to one vote, Council aided Monday night to refuse o accept the resignation of ouncillor Frank Stretton. Mr. Stretton filed his resignation June with Reeve Krauter. At the time of his resignation e cited personal advice from a pccialist in London, and many :x-ira commitments. Monday ight he remained firm in his decision to quit. would hope that you would onour my wishes. I have given Twenty-six Huron County 4-FI ub members left on Sunday, line 26th for Butler County Ohio n a 4-H Exchange Program. The oung people taking part from his immediate community are athy Boneschansker of RR#1, lel, Chris Meier, ,RR 4, tassels; Russell Eedy, RR 1, Walton and Terry Smith, RR 1, Walton, ****** Look for particulars of the ghland Concert, that is being ponsored by Brussels Legion' ipo Band elsewhere in this issue f the Post. Many of the early' esidents of this area were catfish and their descendants till thrill to the skirl of the pipes and the fascination of the swirl of he kilts as do others who do riot ave a drop of the blood of cotland in their veins. Plan to be here and enjoy it. ****** .ignation of Councillor Prank Stretton, requested by him' for reasons of health, was not aceepted by Council. This, no tiMbt, Will put an added. bidden the matter a lot Of thought," Councillor Stretton told 'council. Councillor Tom Pletch asked Mr. Stretton if he would recon- sider if council deferred the decision on the resignation for one month. "I am positivbe I won't change my mind," Mr. Stretton said. "I appreciate your thoughts trying -to make me reconsider, but I would prefer to get the whole thing off my-Nfld." Councillors Pletch and Jacobs voted against the motion by COuncillor George Jutzi to accept Mr. Stretton's resignation "with. on Mr. Stretton and it is hoped that it will riot be too -Much of a strain for him. This is all the more reason for council to settle down, forget all petty bickering, put aside personal animosity, and get down to the business of the people of Brussels as they were expected to do when they took office. * * * * * * Donnie Grey,Louis Ebel, Lloyd. Wheeler, Ernie Beirnes, Ross Peabotk, Dave McCutcheon, Ted McLean. What do, these men have in conimen? Well, they were all ballplayers for either Jamestown or Brussels, at one time or another., They are corning back to relive Sole of those memorable, and forgettable moments on August 13th and 14th. Ori that Weekend, OldtitherS Baseball is coming to town in the forth of a two game grudge match between two long time rivals hi the Tri County Fastball • League, The two teams are Jamestown, headed by Max "Ever Confident" Derriarav and. Brussels who will be coached by archrival "Tina" Ted McLean. So keep these dates in mind and be sure to watch the Post each week for more information on this event. * * * * Canada Day did net make 'much of an impact in 13russelS. Few flags were flying and no special events were planned, The only noticeable excitement was created by a broken wilier main at the corner of Thrtiherry and Queen Streets; The break sent water shooting up through the surface of the street several places on Friday Morning: To find and repair the trouble required the shutting off of the . water supply for some tithe: Residents of the area affected Were without. Water ; Off and Oh o ail afternoon. To' add to the troubles of the PUC a drain Was torn up in hunting for the source of the first problem, Two blocks of turriberty Street North were closed to traffic Until noon Monday when final repairs were completed. Friends, teachers and pupils attended a retirement party for Mrs. E. McNair, a teacher at Grey Central School • on Wednesday, June 29th. Mrs, McNair taught grade one in Grey Central at Ethel for 27 out of 28 years of her teaching career. Now she plans to travel and practise the many hobbies that she didn't have tithe for when she taught, Mr's. McNair was born in Wales but received her education in Listowel. She then attended Hamilton Normal School 1933 34. Her first year of teaching was at Tilbury. The next year: she taught in the Senior Room at Cranbrook, East Wawanosh, No. 6 Grey, No. 10 Grey and lastof all Grey Central. School at Ethel. 27 of the 28 years of her teaching career were in Huron County. She has one daughter (Myra)' Mrs. Wm. H enry of Goderich employee of„-the Huron County Health Unit. Her husband Stuart predeceased her several years ago, While in Grey Central she taught the grade one class. M any of these former students will remember the excellent teaching, guidance and loving care that was (Continued on Page 16) ARENA $2,000 RICHER — Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre Fund is $2,000 richer this week, thanks to a donation from the Grey Central Home and School. The proceeds; from .this spring's production of South Pacific, were presented to fund chairman Jim Prior, right, by Joan Smith of the Home and School Association. (Photo by Langlois) Mrs McNair retires at Grey Central Short Shots by Evelyn Kennedy