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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-03-11, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 1987 Grey Central Public School cleaned up at the Public Speaking competition with Brussels Public School at the speak-off at the Brussels Legion last Wednesday, with all the top awards going to the Ethel school. The winners were, from left, Wong Yee Kuang, second in Senior Division; Wong Yee Fun, second in Junior; Priska Menzi, first in Junior; and Ann Morton, first in Senior. Both first-place winners went on to compete at the Zone Finals in Clinton last Saturday, where Miss Morton qualified for the District Finals in Kincardine later this month by topping her division. With the students are the organizers of the Legion-sponsored event, from left, Eugene Janes, Kathy Burkholder, Ted Elliott and Murray Lowe. Brussels Public School news Top speakers chosen Brussels council briefs Public meeting coming in April Brussels residents will get a chance to tell village councillors their concerns when council holds a public meeting during Local Government Week April 13-17. The council tentatively set April 15 as the da te for an open house for residents to meet their councillors. Final curling draw results The last draw of the Brussels Mixed Curling Club ended on March 2. In first place with 46.5 points was the team of Howard Hackwell, Joyce Alexander, Doiothy Kelly and Doris Mitchler. In second place with 44 points was the team of Stewart Steiss, Fran Bremner, Gordon Stephenson and Jean Veitch. Third place with 39 points went to Brad Speiran, Madelene Steiss, Gordon Mitchell and Dar­ lene Oldfield. In fourth place with 38 points was the team of Murray Huether, Jo-Ann McDonald, Velma Locking and Dean Hackwell. People Compiled by Marilyn Higgins Phone 887-6754 or 887-9114 The Brussels Optimists have their hockey tournament plans well underway. They report that 24 teams are entered so far, and they would appreciate sponsors for ice time and billets for the hockey players. One advantage for some of the parents coming from afar will be the home in Brussels that offers bed and breakfast. Hopefully they will make use of this new accom­ modation. The event takes place March 14, 15, 21 and 22. Mrs. Margaret Kelly has return­ ed from an enjoyable holiday with Mr. and Mrs. R. Stephens (Rus­ sell) at Sarasota - and Mr. and Mrs. W. Weiss (Russell) Hutchison Island, Florida. Mrs. Norma McNair of London Reeve Hank TenPas suggested the meeting noting that at the last ratepayers meeting in late 1985, ratepayers had expressed an inter­ est for more public meetings. In the days of yearly municipal elections, he said, there used to be yearly ratepayers’ meetings but the prac­ tice has fallen by the wayside since elections are held once every three years. ***** Saying the village’s mobile park is ‘ ‘ not a parking lot but a place for people to live,” council voted to inform the owner of a vacant trailer that they would like to see action by May 1 to either sell the trailer or have it moved soon after. Council­ lors noted that there is a waiting list to get into the park and it was unfair to have space taken up by vacant trailers. A meeting will be set up to bring together the various contacts in the village set out by Maitland Valley Conservation Authority in case of flooding. The Brussels contacts under the MVCA’s plans are Reeve TenPas; Hugh Hanly, clerk-trea- nas relumed home after staying with Mrs. Jean Bridgesince Jean’s return from the hospital. Visitors over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Higgins were Mr. and Mrs. Don Edgar of Allenford, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ward of St. Mary’s andMr.and Mrs. Bob Higgins, Dennis and Ronald of Blyth. Mr. and Mrs. Don Edgar of Allenford visited with Mrs. Winni- fred Edgar on Saturday. Happy Anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. Herb Stretton whose anni­ versary was on Tuesday. The community was shocked to learn of the sudden passing of Merv Pipe on Saturday. Sympathy is extended to Freda and family. Congratulations to all the lucky winners in the past weeks: Mr. and Mrs. Ken White, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Albert TenPas and Mr. and Mrs. George Langlois. Mrs. Ida Evans is a patient in Victoria Hospital, London. Robins have been.seen by Mrs. Edith Baker and Mrs. Mary Lowe. surer; Dave Hastings, village foreman and Howard Bernard, Brussels fire chief. Reeve TenPas wants to make sure the group is co-ordinated in case they ever are called on.***** Because of the close proximity of the wading pool and the swimming pool, lifeguards at the swimming pool will be looking after supervi­ sion of the smaller pool this summer, Councillor Betty Graber reported in giving council her report from the recreation commit­ tee. Fun For The Whole Family Ladies’, men’s, & children’s Bikes 5, 10 or 12 speeds Oldfield Pro Hardware and Radio Shack Brussels 887-6851fl!aek PRd Radio The Brussels Public School Public Speaking Contest was held in the school auditorium on Tuesday, February 24. Judges were Bev Brown, Adver­ tising Manager for The Citizen, Dorothy Dilworth, retired teacher and Mary Anne Cruickshank, an English teacher at F. E. Madill Secondary School. Following is a list of the speakers and their topic: .Grade 4, Randy Beuermann, first, speaking on Commercials; Heather Somers, Aunt’s Dog Taffy; Laura Douma, My Sister Amy. Grade 5, Sarah Dauphin, speak­ ing on Care Bears; Tim Machan, My Mom; Erica McDonald, Stitch­ es. Grade 6, Carla Johnston, speak­ ing on, My Grandpa; Kelly Over­ holt, My Dad; Brad Beuermann, Pet Peeves. Council firm on fee for garbage collection People who live on the outskirts of Brussels and make use of Brussels water services but think they shouldn’t have to pay for garbage pickup too, are out of luck, Brussels council decided March 2. The council had received three requests from people who lived in the townships outside of Brussels but who get their water from Brussels, tohave the charge for garbage pickup discontinued. The homeowners argued that they pay taxes in the township and can take their garbage to the township dump. Reeve Hank TenPas declared conflict of interest on the situation since his business location is in the same situation. Councillor Gordon Workman called the situation a ‘‘can of worms.” Councillor Neil McDonald noted that the village has to pay to maintain the service (the landfill Grade 7, Michelle Machan, speaking on, My Hockey Experi­ ence; Bobbi Jo Rutledge, Koalas; Danielle Cardiff, Pet Rabbits. Grade 8, Margaret Jarvis, speaking on, Grannie’s Time Machine; Pattie Knight, Brussels Pipe Band; Darren Johnston, History of CKNX. Trophies were presented by Ross Bennett to the winning students on behalf of the Brussels Royal Canadian Legion. The following students repre­ sented the school at a speak-off with students from Grey Central to determine who will represent the Brussels Legion in the Zone Contest: Junior Division, Carla Johnston, Randy Beuermann, Sar- ahDauphin; Intermediate Divi­ sion, Margaret Jarvis, Patti Knight, Michelle Machan. site in Morris to which it pays a portion of the costs) and therefore people had to pay to help keep it. If they don ’ t want the garbage, theydon’tgetthe water,” Council­ lor Workman said. Councillor Malcolm Jacobs suggested the homeowners had three options: take neither water or garbage service; pay the rates for both or approach their townships to ask to be annexed to Brussels. Councillor McDonald thought the garbage rate was cheap. Councillors suggested that if ex­ emptions are allowed because people felt they could take their own garbage to the dump, where would it end? It ended with councillors agree­ ing that the charge would remain on the waterbills, where it has been. Ifpeoplerefusetopay the garbage charge, it will be shown as arrears by the computerized billing system. Get out and Bike! BMX 200 moto cross style bicycle Come see us at OLDFIELD PRO HARDWARE we'll set you up with a deal on wheels.