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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1994-11-09, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1994. Brussels council briefs Quiet Halloween saves taxpayers money A quiet Hallowe'en saved Brus sels taxpayers money, Clerk-Trea surer Donna White told village councillors Monday night. Mrs. White said that firemen decided that rather than patrol the streets as in years past, they would react to calls for help. There were no calls so council saved the money that would normally have been paid to firemen. *** Completion date for the new fire hall is Nov. 15 so most of the work has been done. The firemen will do the painting in the building with council providing the paint. Council gave permission for the fire department to move its truck into the building once the painting is done even though there will be no sewer connection until spring. Council also asked Mrs. White to get two quotes on providing propane to heat the building and to look at installing a propane water heater instead of an electric one originally planned. Council decided to shut down the old firehall once it is vacated and to wait until spring to decide what to do with it. *** Despite council concerns, the vil lage has no jurisdiction over the Brussels PS news Grade 7 and 8s Maitland River and can do nothing about over-fishing by bait fisher men, Mrs. White said. An official from the Ministry of Natural Resources had visited the municipal office to meet with Reeve Workman and Mrs. White over the issue and explained that only the province has jurisdiction over the river. The MNR has reduced the num ber of commercial bait fishing licences and feels this will relieve the over-fishing problem, Mrs. White said. But Reeve Workman wasn't easi ly convinced. "They're satisfied but there's no way it is right," he com plained. The bait fishermen are tak ing the feed stock for larger fish, he said. *** Brussels and Morris township councils will meet in late Decem ber or January to discuss new charges for the village's use of the township landfill site. With Morris planning to accept garbage from Wingham a new fee structure had been discussed. At an earlier meeting it had been suggest ed a $95 a ton tipping fee might be appropriate. The village has been weighing its garbage throughout October and learned that 37 tons had been taken to the landfill. That would mean a huge increase in costs at the proposed fee. Mrs. While suggested council ask Morris for a statement of projected revenues and expenses under the new management agreement. "We know what it is costing now and we know it shouldn't cost any more next year," said Councillor Bruce Hahn. "Give them our tonnage and let them come back to us with a fig ure," suggested Councillor Greg Wilson. "Hopefully it will be a lot better than $95 a ton." *** Council will budget for a new computer for the municipal office in the new year. The six-year-old computer is no longer able to keep up with the demands of new pro gram updates being installed. *** Council had a lengthy discussion over what to do with a situation on Frederick St. where three houses have been found to be using the same sewer lateral and one of the houses is having a sewage backup problem. Councillor Wilson was delegated to investigate. *** A bylaw was passed allowing temporary use of some of the rail- Majestic WI holds euchre way lands as a roadway for Brus sels Agromart. *** Those still having leaves to be picked up can bag them and the vil lage employees will pick them up Monday, Nov. 14. Council decided against having another visit from the leaf vacuum. Looking farther ahead, council agreed that it would again truck ’ used Christmas trees to the Hensall composting facility after the holi days. There is no charge bv the ST. JOHN STANDARD FIRST AID 2 DAY COURSE Saturday, November 12th from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, November 19th from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Price $55.00 ST. JOHN EMERGENCY FIRST AID 1 DAY COURSE Saturday, November 26th 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Price $40.00 Please bring lunch for all course days. Courses to take place at Brussels Fire Hall across from IGA store. To pre-register call Marlene: 887-6797 composting facility but there is trucking costs (last year $86.52). *** With his probationary period over, council decided to confirm the employment of Bob Trick as village animal control officer. *** Donations of $100 to the Salva tion Army Christmas campaign and $350 to the Santa Claus Parade committee were approved. Diabetes Canvas will be held during the month of November in Brussels and area. visit Career Fair By Tracy Goodland and Katie Harrison Halloween! Our exciting week has come to an end. The week started off with the Grades l/2s and 2/3s going to the nursing home and performing songs and poems. They made masks and got treats from the residents. They really enjoyed themselves. The Grade Is would like to thank Mrs. Josling for coming in and helping carve four pumpkins. In the afternoon the Grade 7/8s put on a Halloween afternoon of fun. It included a haunted house under the stage, mural room, jello eating contest, face painting, pumpkin bowling and apple bobbing. All together there were 10 activities and the students went in teams from one event to the next. Grades 1 to 6/7 enjoyed the activities and all the classes thanked Mrs. Perrie's class for such a good day. The Grades 1 and 4 classes visited Wawanosh Nature Centre Mrs. Uhler's class ”’ent to the nursing home and met their new buddies. They will visit the first Tuesday of every month. They played games like Bingo, they read to the residents and did crafts together. On Nov. 2 the Grade 7 and 8s went to the Career Fair at F.E. Madill high school. It gave them an opportunity to look at the different jobs that there are available. They had handouts and spokespeople there. The different centres ranged from hairdressing to veterinarian assistant. The students had a work sheet to do when they got back. The students really liked it. On Nov. 1, nine tables of euchre were played at the Brussels Library which was sponsored by the Majestic Women's Institute. Prizes went to June Jacklin for high lady, Stewart Musgrove for high man, William Craig and Betty McDonald for most lone hands. The next card party will be held on Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. NOTICE TO BRUSSELS RESIDENTS Bagged leaves will be picked up 1 day only - Monday, November 14th. Please have bags at the curb by 10:00 a.m. Thank You Council of the Village of Brussels Brussels 5 R’s Community Thrift Shop 3RD Annual Meeting Tuesday, November 15,1994 St. Ambrose Catholic Church 6:30 p.m. Potluck Supper (Please bring your own dishes) 7:30 p.m. Annual Business Meeting (Please bring your most valued recycled Item) Everyone Welcome! A special thank you to all our patrons on Oct. 26. They participated in a program called Watching for Winter. The children learned how animals gather and store food for winter. They played a game about red and grey squirrels. The class imitated Canada Geese flying in a V formation. The students learned that weather has an impact on the survival of plants and animals. The weather was perfect and everyone had a great time. 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 Dates still open for Christmas Parties |\| Tuesday Evenings All You Can Eat Spaghetti Wednesday Wings 25c Fri. Evening Steak & Shrimp or Ribs Thurs. Evening Schnitzel Fa A delicious special each Saturday Evening I ■ Friday Lunch Buffet $5.95 L Sunday Evening ■ Smorgasbord $9.95 BRUSSELS COUNTRY INN Brussels 887-9035 BRUSSELS - SEAFORTH MEDICAL CLINIC 373 Turnberry St. Brussels, Ont. Opening November 10, 1994 New Patients Welcome Telephone: 519-887-9952 or 519-527-1770 for Brussels Office Mon. 9 -12 Noon Tues. 9 - 12 Noon Thurs. 9-12 Noon Fri. 9-12 Noon appointment Seaforth Office Mon. 8:30 - 5 P.M. Tues. 8:30 - 9 P.M. Wed. 9-12 Noon Thurs. 8:30 - 5 P.M. Fri. 8:30 - 5 P.M. Dr. Janet Zettel, M.D. Dr. Mark Woldnik, M.D., M.C.F.P. Dr. Ken Rodney, M.D., F.R.C.S.(C) (General Surgeon)