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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1993-08-04, Page 2New to Just for You Agnes TenPas, left, will be re-opening Just for You in Brussels Aug. 12 in the former Brussels Variety on the west side of Turnberry St. Former owner, Rene Richmond, who officially gave up ownership on July 31 is keeping her future plans open for a few months. Mrs. Richmond opened the flower and gift shop six years ago. Morris Township council lets road tenders at July 27 meeting BRUSSELS, ONTARIO (519) 887-923(1 Will Dowson 10 Years Experience Fully Licensed INDUSTRIAL • COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL Electrical Contracting lb Complete Electrical Installations Call for a Free Estimate 24 Hour Emergency Service Available } 25 °00FIFITill's Electric • But issi I.S. oN Alm ) Your 1" Service Call (519) 887-9230 Coupon Expires December 31, 1993 limit One Coupon L. per Service Call 1 r PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1993. Popular Brussels store changes hands, moves Several issues of road mainte- nance and repair were discussed by Morris Twp. Council at the July 27 meeting. The tender for the replacement of the culvert at Sideroad 25-26, Conc. 5 was accepted from RJ Mal- oney of Seaforth, for the cost of $25,818. This motion is subject to approval by the Ministry of Trans- portation. A tender from Steed and Evans of Kitchener was accepted by coun- cil, for the repaving of Conc. 1-2, Lots 3-5 and Sideroad 30-31, Conc. 1. The costs are $35.10 and $34.10 per tonne respectively. This is sub- ject to Ministry of Transportation approval. Road Superintendent Lloyd Michie reported to council that Bert Pepper had concerns about cars going through the T-intersection at Lot 5, Conc. 2. Council agreed Mr. Michie could proceed with addi- tional warning signs and that he should monitor the situation. Council agreed to forfeit remu- Alastair Neely, a librarian at the London Public Library spoke to the Huron County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society meeting on July 7. His specialties are Canadian and military history and genealogy. He discussed the various military involvements Canada has officially taken part in, such as the War of 1812, 1837 Rebellion, 1866 Fenian Raids, Red River Rebellion, Boer War, WWI, WWII, Korean War and Gulf War. He pointed out that the military has affected settlement patterns in Canada. neration from one council meeting for the years 1993 to 1996 in an effort to meet the restraints of the Social Contract. The target for reduction in grants under the social contract talks is set at $1,503.94 for 1993 and $2,005.25 for the following two years. The Ministry of Environment advised council there will be no waste disposal grant for Morris Twp. for the 1993/94 fiscal year. Council was advised people are co-operating with the card system at the landfill site. A complaint was received by Councillor John Duskocy concern- ing the smoke from the landfill site. Mr. Michie advised council the men at the site had been told not to burn if the wind was blowing in the direction of that neighbour. The Bosman's of Belgrave noti- fied council they were no longer interested in the municipally owned well on Parker Drive. The well will Records for officers have more information than those of enlisted men. He discussed what records exist from the 1800s and how federal government records became more organized at the turn of the century. Such records as casualty lists, personnel files, medal lists, honour books, diaries can help your search. The London Public Library has one of the few complete sets of casualty lists for WWI. Mr. Neely brought several artifacts to show what is available to see and read. He left a bibliography list for military history and an address list of sources. By Bonnie Gropp It's always sad to see a familiar face leave, but it's easier if the one taking its place is equally familiar. On July 31 Rene Richmond of Brussels will no longer be the owner of Just for You. Agnes Ten- Pas has taken over the business which opened on Oct. 1, 1987. She will be re-opening the doors, in its new location at the former Brussels Variety on Aug. 12. Rene says she had originally con- sidered expanding her business, but after some consideration decided it was already bigger than she could handle. She knew that Agnes had been looking for an entrepreneurial ven- ture of some type so approached her to let her know she might have something available. "Five days later Agnes called me and said let's talk," Rene said. "I was to the point where I want- ed not a change of life, but a change in my life," says Agnes. "So with the support of my husband I decided to go•for it. " "Besides it was a good idea, con- sidering I'm Rene's best customer." Though she admits the business aspect is " a little scary" Agnes says owning a gift shop is some- thing she's wanted to do for a while. MVCA seeks nominations for awards Continued from page 1 Conservation Authority at (519) 335-3557. Nominations will be reviewed by a committee of MVCA Directors. There are two levels of awards presented. The Conservation Award of Distinction is given to those making a long-term, outstanding commitment to conservation. To recognize and encourage shorter-term contribu- tions, Certificates of Appreciation are presented. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Aug. 27. The presentation of the awards will take place at the general meeting of the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority to be held in October. You can lose a lot more than your licence drinking and driving. Ministry of the Attorney on.,, General In preparation for another aspect of the job, Agnes has taken a two- •week floral course, to "learn the basics," she says. Though she is moving and will introduce a few new lines of mer- chandise, Agnes says there will be no changes. "The name and tele- phone number are staying the same and there will be the same type of customer service that people have become familiar with," she says. "One thing about Rene, she was always the same, no matter what her day had been like. When you're working with people, you have to be like that and I hope I can be half as professional." For Rene's part, she said the busi- ness just grew so large, it got to the point where she was feeling burnt out. "It's been a good business, bet- ter than I ever thought it would be. I can't complain. But it is a seven day a week job." Though she has kept her future plans loose and is looking forward to some time to herself for the first time in six years Rene does have one qualm. "I am really going to miss the people." BRUSSELS BULLETTES DRAW WINNERS The winners of the Brussels Bullettes' Draws that were held on July 28 were: First Prize, Rita Haasnoot. Consolation prizes: (random order), Doreen Rutledge, Devon Josling, Karen Bridge, Rosemary Terpstra, Mike Scherbarth, Sandy Huether, Lloyd Glanville, Brenda Duck, Sheila Smith, Bruce Brown. Thanks to the busi- nesses for the donations for consolation prizes and to everyone who purchased tickets. BRUSSELS COUNTRY INN 'essillefte•lielWeAllefte".11^^0.4011regkeri DAILY LUNCH & DINNER SPECIALS WED. NIGHTS 250 WINGS FRIDAY NIGHTS Steak & Shrimp Steak & Baby Back Ribs FRIDAY LUNCH HOT BUFFET $5.95 SATURDAY SPECIAL SHISH KEBAB $8.95 SUNDAY SMORGASBORD $9.95 OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION IN OUR LOVELY ROOMS & SUITES ENTERTAINMENT- CLASSIC ROCK Aug. 6 & 7 KARAOKE Aug. 14 BRUSSELS 887-9035 remain private. Council gave approval for Mait- land Engineering Services to pre- pare a report for the Warwick Drain. A by-law was passed to authorize the repairs to the Grant Drain. Petitions for repairs to Hopper Drain and Bosman Drain were accepted. Subject to availability of funds, two tile drainage loans were approved for Lot 8-9, Conc. 7 and Lot 26, Conc. 10. Mr. John McKercher will receive $1,711.61 for surveying Lot 30, Conc. 2. • Genealogical Society hears about military history