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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-10-05, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1994. Brussels Library basement to be renovated Brussels councillors Monday night voted to make renovations to the basement room in the Carnegie Library that has been used as an OPP Extended Service Office. The move seemed to be the cheapest option available to pro­ vide more privacy for the office, councillors decided. The OPP had requested belter accommodation because of the lack of privacy in the basement room which is also used by community groups and this currently must be used to gain access to the kitchen. Councillors will construct a wall providing a separate hallway to the kitchen and providing a lockable office for the police. In a few months the police will be installing a computer in the office and must have a way of pro­ door. Councillors had earlier looked at the possibility of giving lhe police space in the new firchall but fire­ men weren't thrilled about that. The Medical-Dental Clinic board of directors had been approached and were willing to allow their building to be used as long as the space was available. If a doctor or dentist Brussels council briefs Garbage a weighty issue Brussels and Morris councils will be meeting in the next month to discuss new tipping fees for the Morris Township landfill now that the Town of Wingham wants to use the facility too. But Brussels councillors weren't thrilled with the proposal that came from an earlier meeting of the two councils when Morris proposed a fee of $95 per ton to receive Brus­ sels garbage. Since that meeting Brussels has begun weighing the garbage taken to the landfill. They got a surprise when they found out that nearly 10 tons of garbage were collected in lhe Sept. 28 collection. Based on that, the cost would be more than $47,000 a year, up from the current charge of $25,000. And that doesn't include the Saturday pick-up of bins from commercial outlets. "When we were out there (to talk to Morris Council) a year ago there was some talk of Wingham coming Continued on page 17 Council plans for long-term Continued from page T rejected that. Councillors could also have decided to put in a special sewer connection to the front of the firc­ hall but it would have been 220 feet long and would have cost $5,872 and would have only served the firchall and one lol to the cast. * Councillor Dave Hastings initial­ ly argued for this option slating the second lot would have to be ser­ viced at some lime anyway and so only the money spent on sewer line to the firchall would be wasted. But Councillor Wilson worried about the length of lhe line and lhe five clean-outs required, saying the clean-outs could easily be damaged for their location forgotten. Also, he said, it would be much cheaper to service the lot to the cast of the firchall from George St. at about $1,500. Councillor Bruce Hahn agreed that it would be good to extend the sewer fine up George St. but won­ dered if it made economic sense. "Do you think there is a recovery or even near-recovery (of lhe invest­ ment)?" he asked Councillor Wil­ son. "You know it's going to a bare minimum of $22,000 and it could be up to $38,000. I know you're supposed to p'an for lhe future but I don't know how far in the future that industrial park is." But Reeve Workman argued the investment was a good one. "I don't think you have a ghost of a chance of anything happening at the indus­ trial park unless it is serviced. We've spent so much doing half measures. We've been fixing up things that should have been done right in the first place." Councillor Hahn kept coming back to whether council was will­ ing to spend the greater amount of money needed to service George St. or not. "Sure it would be nice to service the industrial park but I don't know that people living in this village today should be paying for something that might not be used for 40 years." Lodge meets I'hc regular meeting of Morning Star Rebekah Lodge #315 Brussels look place on Sept. 27 with Noble Grand Lois McCutcheon presiding. There was a good attendance of members. Installation of officers will take place at the next meeting Oct. 11 with District Deputy President Jean Hodgert, Exeter as installation officer. Plans were finalized for lhe upcoming hot casserole supper and card parly on Oct. 17 in the Lodge rooms. in the new firchall. No decision was made as to whether the firehall will be occupied before the sewers arc installed or whether the old fire- In the end, councillors decided to take the long-term view and put the sewers up George St. It means that over lhe winter months there will Waiting North Huron's schools, Brussels, East Wawanosh, Grey Central, Howick, Turnberry and Wingham enjoyed a great day of sport on Sept. 30 at the soccer tournament held at Grey. Here, in a game against Turnberry, Amanda Leger of Brussels, left, appears ready to take control. Brussels girls went on to win this one by one. (^celebrat^^^ksgiving) Thanksgiving Arrangements Fresh Cut Flowers Flowering Plants ** A price to suit every budget"" COUNTRY GARDEN FLOWERS Brussels J 887-6900 or 887-6351 * needed space, however, lhe police office would have to go. The board also felt they should be compensat­ ed for their healing and other costs at a rate of $100 a month which, they noted is one dollar per year for every resident in the village. But noting how little the current office is used, Reeve Gordon Workman noted, "I'm just not 100 No free pizza By Janice Becker Residents of Brussels and area should be aware that prank phone calls are being made in connection with a local restaurant. The recipient of the call is led to believe they have won a free pizza from JR’s Gas Bar and Take-out. The most recent call was received at approximately 5 p.m. on Oct. 3. The homeowner was told that if he answered a skill-testing ques­ tion, his pizza would be ready in 20 minutes at JR's. Bob Rowe, owner of JR's, says, "We have a had a rash of calls in the past two weeks, but hadn't received any in the last five days." Manager Sue McNeil says, "We know of at least four calls (for free pizza) as well as one pizza which was ordered, but not picked up. All of the calls have been made on a Monday evening, thus far." The caller's voice is described as probably a teenager's which is dis­ guised with an accent. ?l r ;7 per cent sure that it is worth that kind of money." The wall in the current office, councillors agreed, would be lhe least expensive way to provide for the needs of the police. LOSE UP TO 10 lbs. In 3 Days! With the Tennen III™ Supplementary Diet Plan Try It! It works! Using All Natural Ingredients. Available At: Brussels Pharmacy For more Information call 1-800-361-4720 October Special Buy a large pizza &, receive a FREE 2 litre bottle of Pepsi JR’s Gas Bar & Take Out Ltd. Brussels 887-6951 THANKSGIVING Sunday October 9 i BRUNCH , O qf 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. v All you can eat • salad bar & Hot Buffet / Evening Smorgasbord 4 Qc 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. e ™ (children under 10 - 1/2 price) If Reservations recommended I •Christmas is fast approaching.* We are now taking reservations for your holiday party. Brussels Country Inn Brussels 887-9035LTurnberry St. hank Accommodations - newly renovated guest rooms • • DINING Sunday, October 9 Roast Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings Includes: soup or juice and Choice of Dessert $7.25 GOLDEN LANTERN RESTAURANT Brussels . 887-6303