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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-09-10, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10,1997. Council accepts sidewalk tender The band plays on Members of the Brussels Legion Pipe Band warmed up prior to their performance at the Thresher Reunion in Blyth this past weekend. Brussels PS news BPS students meet new staff By Bonnie Gropp Citizen staff After some discussion, Brussels council accepted the lowest tender for sidewalk improvements to the east side of Tumberry Street in the downtown core and to the west side from Smith Lane to Huronlea. Morris Twp. will pay the cost for the portion of the sidewalk which lays in their municipality. The three tenders were opened at the Sept. 8 meeting. The first was from Bill Scott Construction in the amount of $20,900, with A gravel jo be applied at $11.35 per yard. Of this amount $5,200 was to come from Morris. The second tender was from H&R Carpentry, owned by Henk Vandenbroek, Brussels in the amount of $17,133.57 with gravel at $12 per yard. The Morris portion was estimated at $4,200. The third tender, from Nicholscn Concrete in St. Marys was $22,375.30 from which Morris would pay $5,483.75. A gravel would be supplied at $14 per yard. While noting that the lowest ten­ der was also a resident of the vil­ lage, councillors did express some concern as they did not know the type of job the contractor did. "With Bill Scott we know what we'll get," said Reeve Gord Work- ’ man. "You don't have to watch him to see how it will be done." "We've got to give him a chance," said Councillor Greg Wil­ son. "If it's not right it will be done again until it is." The tender was accepted unani­ mously. 9th Annual Fishi Fry Brussels Legion Sunday, September 14th Good Luck at College John Vakkters By Chrissy Mason and Nicole Mastnak Brussels Public School has been very busy this past week with many new staff and students. We would like to welcome Mrs. Regier who teaches the Grade 7/8 class and music; including band, Madame Anguish who teaches French, Mrs. Iarusso who is our new librarian, and Abi Corbett who is our new custodian. We are very grateful to have them with us. The school has started intramural soccer for boys and girls, Grades 4- 8. We have also begun cross­ country running for Grades 4-8 as well. Thanks to those who are participating. From Mrs. Douma's Grade 1 class Brianne Wheeler says, "I like my class, especially working with numbers and going to gym." Joel Wilkinson tells us that he likes his new teacher. The Grade Is are looking forward to a good year. Ms Anonech compliments her Grade 2 class on their very good reading! They have also worked hard on excellent portraits of Council debates By Bonnie Gropp Citizen staff A building mistake from years ago caused some debate at Brussels council Monday night. The problem has occurred with a water problem in a shop owned by WIeuchre Jean Fraser, Peggy Keffer and Edna McLellan were the hostesses for Majestic Women's Institute card party on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Eight tables were in play. The following were the winners: high lady, Annie Wight; high man, John Subject; low lady, Isabelle Craig; low man, Bill Craig; ladies', most lone hands, Iola Subject; men, most lone hands, Murray Keffer; lucky tallies, Jim McGillawee, Iona McLean, Doug Hemingway, Gloria Buller, Stewart Musgrove, Frieda D'Arcey, Velma Sleightholm, Isabelle Gray, Ross Stephenson, Helen Gallop. The next euchre will be Tuesday, Oct. 7 al 8 p.m. themselves. Keep up the good work! By now, Mrs. Clark's Grade 3 class has probably gotten to know each other after their 'Get Acquainted' games at the beginning of the school year. They are in the process of studying whales. This year Mrs. MacDonald's Grade 4 class will be going to Huronlca every other month. Other classes in the school will be joining the program. Have a good year Grade 4s! Mr. Teall's Grade 4/5 class is starting reading buddies with the Grade 2s. Most of them are looking forward to this year. In Mrs. Whyte's Grade 6/7 class, the Grades 6s are starting band. The whole class has started writing biographies. Mrs. Regier's Grade 7/8 class has also started into band again. They have been reading and writing autobiographies. They are going to work very hard to fundraise money for class trips and graduation. The Grade 8s are already thinking about high school. We wish everyone a great year. water problem John Pennington. He approached council two months ago asking if there was some solution that could be found. At that time it was noted that the shop, which was built before Pennington owned it, had been built tocflow and should never have had a building permit issued for it. Council at that time felt that there was little they could do but would Continued on page 10 9-1-1 numbers set By Bonnie Gropp Citizen staff The re-numbering for 9-1-1 is complete. Now Brussels homeown­ ers have to get their act together. Clerk-Treasurer Donna White told council at the Sept. 8 meeting that if the correct house number are not used there will be penalties for residents. "9-1-1 is a benefit, but it won't work if the numbers aren't used. We regret any work or cost for some of the residents, but it will be worth it," she said, explaining that there are a few homeowners who will have to purchase new numbers. She added, however, that where possible, the staff had tried to keep at least one number the same as the previous one. Numbers must not be obscured and must be fixed to the main entrance. Each number must be a minimum of five inches in height. Anyone with numbers smaller than that will have to replace them, she said. Letters will be sent to residents explaining the changes and giving them a deadline to get their num­ bers on. "They must all be up by Jan. 1. We've got to be ready. Everyone has to participate in 9-1- 1." Brussels Agricultural Society needs volunteers to work at the fair Donations of pies for food booth also required Please call Dorothy 887-9393 or Bev 887-9439 THANK YOU, HURON! Sponsored by the Huron PC Association Friday, September 12,1997 Brussels, Morris, Grey Community Centre 800 James St., Brussels, Ontario 6:30 p.m. Cocktails 7:00 p.m. Dinner Tickets: $10.00 For tickets call: Jack Coleman 263-2332 Steven Sparling 523-9746 Tom Jasper 524-4969 or your local municipal chair 4 to 7 p.m. Adults $8.00 Children under 12 $4.00 Cod - Potato - 2 Veg - 2 Desserts - Coffee Refreshments Available Take-Outs n I BRUSSELS^ FIGURE ( It SKATING POWER SKATING REGISTRATION Wednesday, September 10th 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. at BMG Arena (50% off fees at registration, balance post-dated Jan. 1) HEARING AID CLINIC mark mcintyre Hearing Instrument Specialist will be at Brussels Medical Centre 373 Turnberry, Brussels (enter at rear of building) Wednesday, September 17 Call for your appointment 1-800-236-5514 We 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