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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-03-12, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12,1997 Valuable stitching Members of Majestic Wl, Brussels, are busily working on two quilts, set up in the former Union Gas office on Turnberry St. This quilt is a fundraiser for the 125th Homecoming and in celebration of the Wl's 1OOth anniversary. A second quilt is being done to raise money for thelibrary's new computer. Not only do the women volunteer their needlepoint skills for the project, but for the quilt shown here Ruth Sauve donated the print for the blocks, Sandra Clark provided the liner, and Leona Armstrong donated the batting. Leona also donated the second quilt. Caught at work last week were, back row, from left: Ida Evans, Ruby Steiss, Leona Armstrong, Marie McTaggart, Ruth Bauer. Front: Ruth Sauve, Jane Devries, Edna McLellan and Edna Pearson. Issue frustrates reeve By Bonnie Gropp Citizen staff Talk of amalgamation brought feelings of frustration to the table at Brussels council on March 10. Clerk-Treasurer Donna White presented council with the informa­ tion for a proposed Huron Perth Public Utilities Commission. "They feel a county-wide PUC could offer a viable service rather than a province-wide one," said White. "Basically, I'd have to say it boils down to the lesser of two evils." Reeve Gord Workman replied, "There is no way we can have PUC service in this town cheaper than we are providing it right now." While said that she agreed the municipality was running efficient­ ly but added "(the province) is just not going to leave us alone." In response to a letter from East Wawanosh, she asked whether council wanted to send a represen- Surplus Continued from page 1 projects not completed. The Medical/Dental Centre board also showed a surplus, of $2,824. Loree said there was a "lot more activity" at the Brussels Cemetery last year which contributed to a sur­ plus of $7,315. The BMG Catering Group has a surplus of $4,700, while the surplus for the Homecoming Committee is $4,500. Total equity for the village, in surplus, reserves and reserve funds is $608,063. The reserves he said, are "quite satisfactory for a work­ ing capital". Loree credited Clerk-Treasurer Donna White and Deputy-Clerk Lori Pipe for their work. The books, he said, presented fairly what has happened in the munici­ pality over the past year. "I found the books to be in excellent shape, some of the best I've seen. And I’m . not just throwing that out. It's true." Councillors in turn congratulated the staff on a job well done. tative to a meeting with other north Huron municipalities regarding restructuring. Councillor Ralph W atson agreed to attend. "My ideas have not changed. If they (the province) are going to come and force us to do this, then do it. Whatever will be, will be. The people who are running this show will make what they think it takes to run this county and there will be people without a nickel of - representation," said Workman When councillors questioned how the province thinks there would be any savings in having the 'staff required to run such a large municipality after amalgamation, White said she believed there would be one clerk and then lower paid support staff. Anything else, she said, would not likely be approved. "I've been to Toronto often enough I won't be brainwashed and I don't want you to be," said Work­ man. "There's not one of them (Ontario government representa­ tives) who knows what they're talk­ ing about. If they're going to do all these things they say will save Continued on page 13 HEARING AID CLINIC mark mcintyre Hearing Instrument Specialist will be at Brussels Medical Centre 373 Turnberry, Brussels (enter at rear of building) Wednesday, March 19 Call for your appointment 1-800-236-5514 \Ne service and sell all makes of Hearing Aids. We also have hearing aid batteries and do hearing tests. MCINTYRE HEARING AID SERVICE 289 Huron Street, Stratford 271-9322 NOTICE Lindsay Thomas Morgan Outstanding New Contemporary and Country Artist, brings his special music style to the Brussels Country Inn March 14 & 15, 1997 6 of the songs on his first album earned chart positions. You will be entertained by a diverse selec­ tion of songs, nostalgic, Rock 'n' Roll, new country and classics. Morgan has released two videos "If wishes were Horses" and "Flowers" which have aired across Canada (NGN/CMT). "Fresh, exciting sounds ~ a new kind of country" - CHAM- Radio Hamilton. 36 attend Majestic WI euchre party was held on Tuesday, March 4 at Brussels Library with 36 players in attendance. The travelling lone hand prize went to Allen Edgar. Other winners are: high lady, Isabelle Bremner; high man, Orval Bauer; low lady, Malinda Johnston; low man, Alvin McDonald; most . lone hands, lady, Beryl Smith; man, Ross Stephenson; lucky tallies, Vera McDonald, Ruth Bauer, Freda D'Arcy, Jim Smith, William Craig, Freda Scott, Sarah Stephenson, Stewart Musgrove, Garner Nicholson, Kate Wilson, Reinhardt Bauer. The next euchre parly will be held April 1 at Brussels Library. The movement tor active healthy living Looking For a Family or Business Computer? Call Huron Video and Sound Quality Multimedia Systems with a 2 year warranty. Also upgrades, repairs and technical support. Free delivery and 2 hour tutorial with every new system. Steve Blake Phone/Fax 887-9434 blakey@wcl.on.ca $1195 includes dessert Reservations Recommended BRUSSELS HISTORY BOOK The Brussels History Book will not be ready until JUNE 1997 The deadline to purchase a copy of the book at the advance sale price of $25.00 is MARCH 15, 1997 For further information please contact the Municipal Office 887-6572 ALL YOU CAN EAT Buffet Saturday, March 15 5-9 p.m WI party all giftware at Just For You Flowers & Gifts Brussels 887-9731 * Sale excludes fresh flowers & plants f