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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1990-01-24, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1990. School bus, van collide in Monday morning mishap Madill Musicians Some former students of Brussels Public School returned to their alma mater last week when the members of F. E. Madill’s Senior band came to perform. Brussels was just one of the elementary schools visited by the band that day, though the tour was cut short due to inclement weather. Brussels People By Bonnie Gropp Phone 887-9114 or 523-4792 Congratulations to Tom and Lynne Cronin on the birth of their son and to Brian and Jan Deitner, whose baby daughter arrived Fri day night just before midnight. Members of the Brussels Basket have been extremely busy since their first visit in July. To date there have been 21 families wel comed to the village, and there are 12 more on the list to be visited. The number of baskets the commit tee has stocked ready to deliver is dwindling so they want anyone new in town to know that they will be arriving on their doorstep as soon as possible, with complimentary gifts from our local merchants. Most recently welcomed to Brus sels are: Al and Mary Carr, Krauter Court; Ken and Paulette Gravestock, Queen St.; Margaret Lindner, John St.; Neil Madill, Albert St.; Duane and Tammy Gibson and family, Thomas St.; John and Isabel Armstrong, James St.; and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Teeter, Stretton St. Morris sets remunerations Wingham OPP report two minor accidents occurred Monday, Janu ary 22. The first mishap occurred at 8:50 a.m. in Blyth and involved a school bus driven by Marion Cook of Blyth and a van driven by Theresa Abell-Rinn also of Blyth. A spokesperson from the O.P.P. stated that Mrs. Abell-Rinn was north bound on Morris Street at a stated speed of 40 kilometers an hour when she was struck by the Friendship Club meets Possibly due to the unpleasant weather a small attendance was welcomed by newly elected presi dent Gerald Exel at the January meeting of the Friendship Club held in the Legion Auditorium on Wednesday, Jan. 17. After the singing of “O Canada” and the Brussels Friendship Club theme song, a short, prayer by Mr. Exel followed. Minutes of the previous meeting by Doris Hooper and the treasur er’s report by Vera Hastings were read and adopted. A “get well” card was signed by all present and sent to Mary Lowe who is convalescing at her home after a bout with the mumps. Gerald Exel read an article on the “Demise of the C.P.R.”. Euchre was played with the following winners: high lady, Mar guerite Sanderson; low lady, Ethel Brewer; high man, Annie Engel; low man, Effie Heinrick; Uno, Verna Tunney. school bus. Mrs. Cook, who was driving east on Hamilton Street had apparently failed to yield at the intersection. There were no injuries sustained in the collision. According to O.P.P. Mrs. Cook was charged with failing to yield. The second accident happened in Grey Township at 4:15 p.m. on County Road 16 at County Road 19. Harold Kumm, 27, of Brussels was travelling west on 16 at a stated speed of 60 kilometers an hour. According to a police spokes person, Mr. Kumm had his four way flashers on. The second vehicle, driven by Donald Saunders, 41, of RR 6, Goderich was stopped at the inter section on 19. Seeing the flashers, he apparently thought Mr. Kumm was turning so pulled onto the intersection, police say. O.P.P. stated that Mr. Kumm applied his brakes, causing him to skid on the icy road and strike the Saunders vehicle. No charges were laid and both drivers escaped without injuries. WIN A TRIP TO ORLANDO SAT. FEB. 10, 1990 BRUSSELSOPTIMISTS VALENTINEDANCE &DRAW AVAILABLEFROM ANY OPTIMIST MEMBER Arrangements by Hanover Travel OUR JANUARY SALE CONTINUES Remunerations for Morris Town ship officials and employees were set at a recent meeting of Council. It was decided that Clerk- Treasurer Nancy Michie will re ceive $31,000 for the year plus $70 for night meetings to be received bi-annually. In addition she will be reimbursed 40 cents a kilometre mileage and in iieu of a pension will receive $1,500, 100 percent em ployee benefit and three weeks holidays. Reeve Douglas Faser will receive an expense allowance of $1,800, while Deputy-Reeve Clement Mc Lellan will get $1 550 and the councillors, $1,500. In addition Councillors will also be paid 40 cents mileage. Reeve Fraser will be paid remun eration for the difference between the monthly private telephone ser vice and party telephone service for his residence. Reeve Fraser will be paid $20 per attendance at the municipal office to sign cheques. For attendance at meetings the Reeve will receive $75 while the rest of the Council will get $70. Council will receive remunera tion of $75 per day plus expenses for designated meetings and $30 for meetings they attend as a Council representative. The Town ship will support attendance at seven conventions for which Coun cillors will receive $75 per day and $35 for meals per day. Road Superintendent Lloyd Michie will be paid $13.25 per hour, plus 40 cents mileage, two per cent employee benefit plan. Grader operator John Smith will get $12.75 an hour, six per cent holiday pay, two per cent Credit Union Savings and 100 per cent employee benefit plan. Robert Dickert will be paid $12.50 per hour, four per cent holiday pay, two per cent Credit Union Savings, and 100 per cent employee benefit plan for his job as grader operator. Road employees will also receive an overtime rate of time and a half after 44 hours. Wages are based on 175 hours monthly and the road employees are allowed an addition al 100 hours yearly for construction and snowplowing. Any hours over must be compensated by time off. Road employees will be paid time and a half for work hours on statutory holidays in addition to statutory pay. Office help will be given nine dollars an hour and the casual labour wage was set at eight dollars and 50 cents per hour. The tile drain inspector Ken Shortreed will receive $22 per inspection plus the mileage rate of 40 cents a kilometre. Landfill site attendants Calvin James and John Cronyn will be paid $8.75 plus four per cent holiday pay and $7 per hour until February, respectively. Holiday pay will be paid to all employees at the rate of four per cent for up to seven years of service or two weeks holidays; six per cent from eight to 14 years of service or three weeks holidays; and eight per cent for plus 15 years of service or four weeks holidays. Poundkeepers for the township this year are Harvey Edgar, Jim Bowman, Ronald Gordon and George Blake. Fenceviewers, John Nixon, John Cardiff, William Souch, and Ken MacDonald will be paid $10 hourly plus the mileage rate. Livestock valuers will be paid the same. Carman Craig has been appointed for the south side of the township; and Glen Casemore for the north side. Gary Nicholson will receive re muneration at the rate of $11 hourly plus mileage for his duties as Drainage Superintendent while Chief Building Inspector Leo San ders will receive $14 plus mileage. WITH UPTO 50% OFF STOREWIDE The Fashion Boutique 423 Turnberry Street Store Hours Brussels 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 887-9811 Tues. - Sat. Adults can return to school too! Learn pet care at 4H club BY JANE MUEGGE RURAL ORGANIZATION SPECIALIST Do you like animals? Would you like to learn about grooming, feeding, training and caring for different kinds of animals? Would you like to learn some of the basics about judging and showing? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, then the 4-H Animal Friends Project is for you. This project is about companion animals and their care and feeding. You and other members of your club will choose and care for your own companion animals. Your com panion animal can be anything from a goldfish to a pony. Through many interesting activi ties, you will find out how an animal thinks and learns. You will discover how to create the right living space for your animals. You will also have a chance to learn and practise basic judging skills. You will meet new friends who like animals just as much as you do. You and your friends will have fun sharing your experiences and the knowledge learned while caring for your animals. To join the 4-H Animal Friends Club, contact your local O.M.A.F. office. Leader workshops will be held on Thursday, February 1 during the evening at Huronview, Clinton. Please pre-register. 1-800- 265-5170 or 482-3428.___________ ONTARIO MARCH OF DIMES II WHERE ? Central Huron Secondary School WHEN ? Register anytime HOW ? Phone 482-5922 or drop in to the school WHAT ? Earn credits leading to a Grade 12 diploma. More than 30 credit courses are offered. -------------------Bonus-------------------- • Learn at your own speed in a relaxed, adult atmosphere • Work your school hours around your work hours, OR choose our flexible home study programme. • Enjoy a supportive atmosphere with other adult students • Have access to staff at all times • It’s FREE - it only costs your time and energy Adult Education ...second chance with a difference