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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1978-05-10, Page 1russets learns of 31,459 'surplus Brussels has a $31,459 surplus, village councilors learned *when they went over their financial report at a special council meet- ing last Wednesday, Aceeuntant Bill Skin from the auditing firm of MacGillivray and Company in Listowel sad that overbudgeting produced the sur- plus. Council also learned that they had overspent on their roads budget, budgeted as $42,400 but they actually spent $56,257. In- cluded in that total are street lights at a cost of $4,130. The recreation figure budgeted was $5,500 and $28,120 was actually spent but Mr. Skin said that figure includes the parks, libraries and other things,' Brussels still has taxes re- ceivbalbe of $15,614 which forms part, of the surplus. Mr. Skin said' the reserve for working capital is set up so the village won't have to borrow money from the bank, if they're sloW in collecting taxes. Currently, Brussels has a reserve for working capital of $100,217. Without that reserve they Would `have to borrow from the bank every year. Mr. Skin told councillors that the captial fund was in good shape and that they didn't hal' to; worry. about capital operations at all since the auditors had managed to come up with the money for everything they had spent money on. Also at the meeting, Brussels council approved building per- nits for Dave McCutheon for a swimming pool and for Jean Ireland for a garage and an addition to her house. ESTABLISHED 1872 VARIETY FAIR A SUCCESS — Freda Pipe and a' friend look through a display of items on sale at the Rebekah's successful Variety Fair held in Brussels on Saturday. (Standard Photo) 4Brussels Post BRUSSELS ONTARIO 107th Year — Issue No. 19 " WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1978 Starts May 25 BB plans carnival Plans for the upcoming carnival in Brussels were discUssed at a meeting of the Brussels Business Association at the Brussels Inn on May 3 with 12 people present. Terry`Sugg reported he had got in touch with Peter March ShoW's about posters to be put up. Advertising in several papers was Saturday is Girl Guide Cookie Day. Most folks know how good these cookies are. Guide training makes girl's better Canadian citizens. Support Brussels Girl. Guides. Buy their cookies for $1.00 on Saturday.' * * ** * Sunday is Mother's Day. The one day of the year chosen to honour mothers. All mothers, we are sure, are happy. to be' remembered by their family on their special day. Most women, however, hold dear their mother- hood from the birth of their first child. Every Day until' the end of life. It does not matter if they have become grandmothers or great grandmothers, their mother's heart embraces their children and their children's children, with love and hope, every day of their lives. * * * * * Seat belts and the lower speed limits are credited with saving lives. Traffic, related deaths on Ontario roads are reported as having dropped the, lowest since 1962. According to statistics there has been a 6.2 per cent reduction, a noticeable:effect of the seat belt law and lower speed limits. It is said • that seat belt wearers' survival. chances are f6 ,111=. higher than that of those who do not use them. This is surely an incentive for every one to "buckle * * May 27 is Carnival Day in Brussels sponsored by the Brussels Business Association. Draw tickets are now on sale. Among other events there, will be a dance. Watch for additional information. Proceeds of the Carnival, Day will be. used for also suggested. John Sims sug- gested a banner across:the street advertising the carnival and dates. Doug Trollope offered to paint the sign. • A street danCe is planned for May 27 from 10 p.m. to , I a.ni. along with carnival days and a ;trash and treasure sale. Some street signs. * * * * * Consumers are warned to beware of "fly-by-night" home improvement contractors" at this time of year. They have been know g to not finish a job, especially if they have received payment before completing it. Often their work is unsatisfactory but they have disappeared before you can seek redress. It is much wiser to deal with a reputable contractor you know , and can trust. ***** * There is plenty of opportunity for Bingo fans to try their luck at their favourite game of chance these days. If you are an avid Bingo player you do net need to leave Brussels to enjoy the game at least once a week. The Optimist Club of Brussels are having Bingo in the Legion Hall every Sunday evening. * * * * The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal,is made during the month of May. The good deeds they do for those in need, or distress, is well known. Aid is extended to anyone who needs it not just to members of the Salvation Army. if they call on" you give what you can.they can not keep up their charitable'work without support. * * ** * There has been an upsurge in motorcycle driver and passenger deaths. Greater caution must be exercised 'by motorcycle drivers, They must be doubly alert and other drivers must be more aware of motorcyclists. Motorcycles may be the smaljest motor vehicle on' the roads, but; must be properly licensed, and are entitled to their fair share of the road. members have offered to pick up articles people have. and don't want. The articles donated will be sold by the B.B.A. and the money will be used towards street signs.. Anybody -with something to sell can phone -Ken Webster or Lloyd. Mayer any time. It is hoped that the B.B.A. booth can, be set up either on the street or where the carnival is. Don't throw out your trash, someone might bity it, the B.B.A. says. Members said that a person winning the first prize of the pony at the carnival could have the pony auctioned off if they didn't want it. DOug Trollope has draw)). -up a brochure on the village with pictures of prominent places in town and a map of the village. On the back is space for 45 merchants to advertise their businesses. The ad price has been set at $10 for a maxinium of 5,000 copies.- A draft copy is to be drawn up, for the June meeting for approval, June Webster and John Cousins will sell advertising on the west side. John Sims, and Dave McCutcheon will sell it on the east side. A bulletin board for notices somewhere on the street instead of people putting their signs in stores was also talked about, Advertising all the i organizations on one large board and advertising BrUssels as the pret- tiest 'village in. • Ontario was .discussed. The B..B.A. is going to • look into getting more in- formation. Stores are going to stay open on Friday nights till 9 p.m. starting Friday, May 5. Ken -Webster has asked council to paint parking places on the streets. He also suggested going to council about putting a two hour parking limit on the street on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Mr. Webster also complained about the cars left on the street all day by Huron County workers: He suggested that places in town with old cars and junk in the yard should be made to put up fencing around it, especially 'as Brussels is billed as Ontario's Presttiest Village. The report on the drifggist is very promising and he should be in the village soon. It- is reported they have the filing cabinets for the village 'and are drying shelving for' the store. Edwards, demolish house; Robert Gower. house. By-Law on the Chester Baker Municipal Drain Improvement and Extension was' passed. Gamsby arid Mannerow Ltd.; Guelph were appointed -to prepare a report under Section 77 (2) , The Drainage Act, 1975 to move the Beauchamp Creek Municipal Drain along Sideroad 20-21 off the Road Allowance and it; tngke a survey and prepare plans, profile a,iu specifications and report on the McDonald. Municipal Drain to give a proper Outlet to ,Lot 32, CoribeSsion 5. A by,law tO raise $200,000.00 to aid in the construction of drainage works Under The Tile Drainage Act, 1971 was passed. The next meeting will be held June 7 at the Brussels Inn. " Everyone is welcome with their suggestions for the betterment of -the village. OHC building now full The seniors citizens apartment building in Brussels, now has a -full house. The 34-Unit apartment building, which opened in December, 1975, was half empty for some time and there was some amcern about filling the build'ng. In January, 1976, only 10 of the seniors apartments were rented, by May, two more had been tented and by the early summer, 20 apartment were occupied. By April of last year, 27 of the units were occupied, by tenants. The building finally reached, full tenancy this month and clerk Bill King announced at the May Council 'Meeting that the last vacant -apartment has been tented.. Senior citizens from Brussels, -Morris and Grey are eligible to live in the OHC -building. Council decided the old yellow grader not to be used for grading roads unless the road Superin- tendent drives it. Volunteer Firemen will be p aid at the rate of $6.00 per hour for the first hour and $5.00 per hour -for each hour thereafter, practice to rerliain nt $7.00. A membership fey !I: the amount of $10.00 be paid to the Huron County Municipal Officers' Association.• Coun cil val histall a light at the back of the Ethel Community Has! and a "Park at the rear of building" sign at thq front of the Hall. • Council will list the old Municipal Clerk's Office in Ethel with Den Hamilton Real Cstafe. Short Shots .by Evellin Kennedy Grey Council appointed W.E.Kelley & Associates Ltd., Kitchener, to make a survey and prepare plan, profile and' specifi- cations of the Bolton NI unieipal Drain to give a proper outlet to Lot 20, Concession 18, when it .met May 1. Building permits Were granted to tarry Smith, farrowing barn with , granary; Nu-Teck Farms Ltd., morgail home;' W.R.Alexarider silo; Carl Hinz_, silo; Harry Smith, garage and sun room; Leroy Winger,• addition to house; Norman Dickson, addition to barn; William Van Nes, Ilarvestor silo; Wtn. and Margaret Van I•IeS, demolish house; Nu-Teck Varti-is Ltd., •clemoligh house; Murray Grey council will sell clerk's office in Ethel