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The Citizen, 1990-09-12, Page 19THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1990. PAGE 19. Brussels Council briefs Brussels on short end of stick on lot sale says Reeve One of the lots of the industrial park that the Village of Brussels thought had been sold is back on village hands. Council was told Sept. 4 that one of the conditions in the sale agreement (that the village sell four lots in the park) has not been met so the buyer was backing out of the deal and wanted his deposit of $8,500 returned. “I don’t know why we’re always on the short end of the stick”, Reeve Gordon Workman said. “We did everything he was asking for.” The condition was put in the agreement to protect the village from having to build a road into the industrial park without having Christmas season comes early to Ontario Agricultural Museum A spectrum of Canadian country crafts returns to the Ontario Agri­ cultural Museum for the 7th annual Christmas Craft Fair, Saturday, September 22 and Sunday, Sep­ tember 23, 1990, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Over 50 exhibitors from through­ out the province will offer quilts, pottery, knits, jewellery, folk art and more - all handmade by the artisans. “The Craft Fair’s country Christ­ mas theme appeals to both the New generating enough lots sold to make the expense worthwhile. Later council decided to go ahead and build the road even though it didn’t have the four sales, so it could serve the businesses that had bought lots. ***** Another development in the village has also fallen through, at least for now. Council was told that the option of Blyth developer Robbie Lawrie to purchase the Elizabeth St. tennis court to build an apartment building had expired. A condition in the offer to purchase was that Mr. Lawrie was to be able to get a convert-to-rent grant which he was unable to do. urban and rural communities, mak­ ing it the Museum’s most success­ ful event,” says Museum general manager, John Wiley. Held in the Museum’s Gambrel Barn with its rustic allure of hand-hewn timbers, this event has grown in popularity and for a second year will be expanded into an additional historical building. With over 30 buildings on the site, the Museum invites visitors to explore Ontario’s rich rural heri­ tage. Board a tractor-drawn wagon; stroll the grounds depicting the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Catering Council must return the deposit with the offer and now can sell the lot to any developer who wishes it. Although the project is side-track­ ed Reeve Workman held out hope it may go ahead if interest rates become more favourable. ***** Council had some quotes of prices for street signs for the village but will wait another month for a quote that was unavailable before making a final decision. Some councillors expressed ur­ gency that the issue not drag on too long. “We’ve got people bugging us to get them up”, Councillor Bruce Hahn said. “You better believe it,” Councillor Mary Stret- and picnic facilities, gift shop, and farm animals are favourite fea­ tures. To discover the Ontario Agricul­ tural Museum, take Hwy. 401 to Milton exit 320 or 312 north and follow the signs. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the Museum is $3 for adults, $1.50 for students or seniors, and $7.50 for a family. Entrance to the Craft Fair is free with admission to the Mu­ seum. The Christmas Craft Fair week­ end ends the Museum’s 12th season. ton emphasized. ***** Sept. 22 has been set for the day of demolition of a house on Thomas St. next to the fire hall. The village purchased the house for future expansion of the fire hall. Brussels firemen had agreed to tear down the building. ***** Councillor Stretton reported that the Brussels, Morris and Grey Recreation Committee is looking into a request to build a ramp for HENSALL LIVESTOCK SALES LTD. SALES REPORT The market at Hensail Livestock met a strong demand on all classes of slaughter cattle. There were 381 head on offer. Steers sold from $88 to $92 with a high of $103.50. Heifers sold $86 to $90 with a high of $94. Fifty-two steersconsigned by Larry Ballentyne averaging 1303 lbs. sold for $91 with a top sale of $103.50. Purchased by Starbrand Packers. Fourteen steers consigned by Kerslake Farms averaging 1255 lbs. sold for $91.15 with a top sale of $93. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Thirty-eight steers consigned by Arnold McCann averaging 1393 lbs. sold for $91 with a top saleof $91.80. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Twenty steers consigned by Murray Shiells averaging 1307 lbs. sold for $90.20 with a top saleof $92. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Three steers consigned by Cor De Corte averaging 1178 lbs. sold for $89.65. Ten steers consigned by Jim Hayden averaging 1279 lbs. sold for $88.60. Twenty-one heifers consigned by Powe Farms Ltd. averaging 1110 lbs. sold for $90 with a top sale of $93.80. Purchased by Starbrand Packers. Thirty-eight heifers consigned by Ron Smith averaging 1023 lbs. sold for $88.35 with a top sale of $90.50. Purchased by Norwich Packers. Forty-one heifers consigned by Gordon Jones averaging 1079 lbs. sold for $87.60 with a top sale of $92.50. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Sixteen heifers consigned by Brian Radford averaging 1044 lbs. sold for $86 with a top sale of $91. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Eight heifers consigned by Cor De Corte averaging 1072 lbs. sold for $85.90 with a top sale of $87. Purchased by Jnnerkip Meat Packers. 0WNER&MANAGER 262-2831 SALESREP. BARRY MILLER JOEZEHR 235-2717 887-9599 skateboarders at the arena. The committee is also looking into some sort of barrier at the ramp between the dressing rooms and the ice surface to reduce altercations be­ tween fans and players. She also reported the ice will be installed in the arena on Oct. 14. ***** Village staff was asked to look into what night during local government week, Oct. 15 - 19 would be most suitable for a ratepayers meeting. station on line The George Barrie hydraulic station, a privately-owned and operated enterprise, is the latest non-utility generating (NUG) sta­ tion to produce electricity in Ontario Hydro’s eastern region. The 110-kilowatt station, located on the Waba Creek northwest of Ottawa, began feeding electricity into Ontario Hydro’s rural lines July 14. The station is the 14th privately-owned generating station to come on-line in the eastern region. These stations are capable of generating from 30 kilowatts to nine megawatts of electricity. By comparison, the average monthly peak load of a city the size of We are now ready to receive your 1990 WHITE BEAN CROP • Fast Unloading • Accurate Probe System • Trucking Available Forward contracting of corn and soybeans. 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