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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-04-04, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1990. Brussels People By Bonnie Gropp Phone 887-9114 or 523-4792 Nichalas Wheeler, son of Scott and Lori Wheeler, is apprearing in the Home Promenade commercial on Kitchener and London TV stations. He is the grandson of Mr. and tylrs. Cec Moore and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wheeler, Brussels. Carmen Klaus, a member of the Maitland Motivators Toastmasters Club, Brussels, is the winner of the French Canada Day Speech Con­ test held March 19 in Elmira. She was chosen to represent the Elmira Town Criers Toastmasters Club at the Toastmaster area contest held March 26 at the Valhalla Inn in Kitchener. (The Elmira Club is sponsoring the new Maitland Motivators Club). Carmen was also the winner in the area contest in Kitchener and she will be representing Area 18 of the Toastmasters at the Division contest in Hamilton on April 5. The Maitland Motivators Toast­ masters meet every Monday even­ ing at 7:30 p.m. at the Brussels Mennonite Fellowship. Persons in­ terested in improving their com­ munication and leadership skills are welcome to attend at anytime. Car hits cow No injuries were sustained after a car struck a cattle beast that was standing on a Grey Township concession road last Friday night. Robert Bateman, 61, of RR 1, Ethel, was travelleing alone on Cone. 7-8 at 9 p.m. on March 29 at a speed of 60 kilometres an hour, when the incident occurred. A Wingham OPP spokesperson stat­ ed that dense fog made it difficult for Mr. Bateman to see the cattle beast. Tired The dreary weather of this weekend did not deter these youngsters from venturing outside to play on the equipment at Brussels School. Bottom row, from left: Joey Mullen, Trish Mullen, and Cody Nichol. Top row: Tanya Mewhinney, Kelly Mullen, and Jimmy Gauthier. Brussels ends year in good shape The Village of Brussels is in sound financial shape, village audi­ tor Nancy MacDonald Exel report­ ed to council Monday night as she presented the financial statements for the village and its various boards. The village ended 1989 with a small surplus of $3,960 but with substantial reserves ($142,500) for working funds and has no debts aside from the money owing for the installation of sewers ($234,429). “There aren’t too many villages that can say that,’’ she told councillors. All items came in very close to the budget for both expenses and revenues and most of the indepen­ dent committees worked within their budgets, Mrs. Exel said. Revenues for the combined oper­ ations of all town boards and the village itself were nearly $70,000 higher than budgeted for the year. A large part of that came from a bequest to the Medical Dental Centre of $22,484 to be used for the purchase of equipment. Lot levies were also much higher than budge­ ted because of increases in con­ struction activity (this money is put in a reserve for future needs). Investment income was $28,793 instead of the budgeted $9,000. On the expense side general government cost $7,500 less than budgeted and the Medical Dental Centre expenses were nearly $2,000 less than budgeted. Gar­ bage disposal cost $2,585 more than expected due to increased charges at the Morris landfill site and sanitary sewers cost nearly $6,000 more than had been budgeted. Recreation costs were $12,000 more than the budget. On the operation of the various boards, the Brussels, Morris and Grey Recreation Committee ended the year with a small surplus of $2,990 but still has an accumulated deficit of $9,876. The Medical Dental Centre would have had a deficit of $200 if not to the bequest which isn’t used for working funds but has been invested for future needs. The Catering Group at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Com­ munity Centre donated $12,000 to the operations of the arena this year and still managed a small surplus of $354. The operations of the water department of the Public Utilities Commission saw its ongoing deficit dropped to only $4,445 from $9,726. The electrical utility had a good year with its cash position increasing by $33,000 and its equity up. Mrs. Exel said the sound finan­ cial position of the village is a good thing considering some of the major projects it may undertake this year. Included are the exten­ sion of sewers, water and the roadway on Elizabeth Street to service the Huronview North pro­ ject and the provision of services to the industrial park. CELEBRATE EASTER LILIES POTTED MIXED BULBS DISH GARDENS CUT FRESH FLOWERS We have a large selection of TOP QUALITY PLANTS & FLOWERS Easter Basket fe filled with TjQJF assorted flowers Call early & avoid disappointment Country Garden Flowers & Gifts & 887-635 Brussels principal retiring Brussels Public School principal Jim Axtmann will be retiring at the end of this school year to be replaced by Dave Kemp, who has been Hensall Public School’s prin­ cipal for four and a half years. Mr. Kemp states that while he is not anxious to leave the Hensall school he is looking very positively to­ wards the move. Mr. Axtmann became principal of Brussels in 1987 replacing Ken Scott, who took over the position of administrator at East Wawanosh Public School near Belgrave. Mr. Axtmann had been at Grey Central School near Ethel for 21 years prior to his move to Brussels. He states that he is looking forward to retirement and plans to spend some time travelling and do a little farming. “And I think that should keep me happy,’’ he added. 4H members judge baking efforts BY SANDRA BRIDGE The fourth meeting of the Brus­ sels I 4H club was held at Edna McLellan’s home on March 19. The meeting was opened with the 4H pledge, followed by the answering of the roll call. Members then tried making twists and knots with dough, while Edna McLellan demonstrated how to make Chelsea buns. The club members then did a question and answer quiz on infor­ mation in the meeting. Loaves of bread made by Sandra Bridge, Tricia Duskocy and Peggy Keffer were then judged by their general appearance, internal app-. earance, and flavour and aroma. Members then taste-tested Chel­ sea buns, Panettone and white bread. They then closed the meet­ ing with “Learn to Do by Doing’’. BREAK THE PATTERN OF POVERTY Please contribute to 56 Sparks Ottawa K1P 5B1 (613) 234-6827 use® Canada! 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