HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-01-06, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1999.
Congrats
Jill Sholdice, left, a member of the Brussels Skating Club
passed her final Gold Dance test on Thursday, Dec. 17 in
Brussels. This is a gold medal achievement in dance, with
Jill having passed all 21 CFSA dances. She returned to
figure skating a few years ago to complete her four
remaining dance tests. She was partnered and coached by
Peter MacDonald and her sister (pictured with her) Michelle
Blake.
Council supports
rec, bd, appointment
By Bonnie Gropp
Citizen staff
Brussels council at its Jan. 4
meeting supported the decision of
the BMG Rec Bd. regarding the
appointment of a new
secretary/treasurer.
The issue was brought up in
response to a letter from Morris
Twp., dated Dec. 21. The letter
states that council felt to be fair to
area residents and reduce any criti
cism, the position should be adver
tised.
The board had decided at its Dec.
9 meeting to invite the new office
employee for the Townships of
Grey and Hullett to assume the
position.
In a letter to council from Grey
Twp. Clerk Treasurer Brad Knight
it was explained that the board has
the authority to appoint/dismiss a
secretary and/or treasurer with
compensation to be set by the
Blocked sidewalk
concerns parents
By Bonnie Gropp
Citizen staff
The snow-filled sidewalk on the
west side of Tumbcrry Street, just
south of the bridge has caused
some concerns for Brussels resi
dents.
At the Jan. 4 meeting, Councillor
Greg Wilson said a ratepayer had
spoken with him about the situa
tion. Clerk-Treasurer Donna White
said the problem is basically due to
parked cars on the street which
make it impossible for the road
crews to clean the sidewalk. As a
result children enroute to school
must cross to the east side of the
street to walk on a sidewalk.
"This is silly," said Wilson.
"We've got kids crossing the street
a block away from a crossing
Help protect the environment
Reduce, reuse and recycle
board. Until her recent resignation,
Rhonda Fischer had filled the posi
tion with the compensation reim
bursed to Grey Twp.
Listing her qualifications for the
position, Knight said that Shelly
Pryce, who now works with Knight
at Grey and Fischer at Hullett
municipal offices, "would be an
ideal candidate to provide the board
with secrctarial/treasurer function."
Brussels representative on the
board, Councillor Mary Stretton
said that she felt the matter had
been settled and that Pryce was
assuming the position on a six-
month trial basis. Stretton added
that her working arrangement
would allow her to ask Fischer for
assistance. "It makes sense," said
Stretton.
Clerk-Treasurer Donna White
was authorized to send a letter to
the board acknowledging that the
decision rests with the board and
that council is satisfied with the
decision to appoint Pryce.
guard, because we aren't clearing
the snow."
White suggested that perhaps the
county might lake some action
against the people who were parked
illegally. No parking signs arc post
ed al the problem spot.
Wilson said, "I don't think talking
to the county will make a damn bit
of difference. This is something
we'll have to fix ourselves."
While noted that a Turnberry
Sleet resident, John Cousins, had
been clearing the sidewalk "out of
the goodness of his heart."
Council decided that he should
be approached about doing both
sides of the street for a fee on the
condition that the work be complet
ed by 8 a.m. If he was unable to,
While was going to contact Jeff
Clark.
A Note from Betty
Well, the holidays are over, even the ones especially sent from Mother
Nature - she gave us a few extra hours to contemplate life - hopefully in a
warm spot! The frenzy of the Christmas season is now but a memory and I
hope yours are good ones that will hold you through January and its
offerings.
Visitors were plentiful over the past two weeks as the love of the season
was shared in most homes in our community. The glee of children is evident
in most stories I've heard and I hope you were able to come in contact with
kids as you celebrated this holy time.
And now it's time to undo the house and put the treasures away for
another year. In this house that's a big job as I have to admire each angel and
Santa and recall where it came from and the neat happenings of that time.
Who said Christmas is for kids - it's a state of mind, in my opinion.
The business of January is now upon us - annual meetings, year-end
business and the normal runnings that keep our community the good place it
is. Be sure to give a word of encouragement to our elected officials as they
go about the thankless job of trying to make our municipalities viable and
functional. As well say thanks to all the volunteers who give small towns a
heart - the ways they do it are limitless but you know the ones that make
this HOME.
May 1999 be a fulfilling year for you and yours!
Bye now,
Betty.
M. Work hosts
WMS meeting
The Christmas meeting of
Melville Presbyterian Church
Women's Guild was held at the
home of Margaret Work on
Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m.
President Mary Carr opened the
meeting by reading two scripture
passages followed by the reading of
the minutes of the previous
meeting.
Expressions of thanks were read
from Palliative Care Services Inc.,
Ruth Martin and Thelma Cardiffs
families.
The treasurer's report was given
by Jeanne Ireland. A decision was
made to give the board of managers
$2,000.
Alice Marks will be the new
president for 1999. Leona
Legion plans events
By JoAnn McDonald
Well, Happy New Year to
everyone.
We at Brussels Legion Branch
218 hope everyone has recovered
from a busy Christmas and has had
an enjoyable new year.
The New Year's Eve dance was a
great success with a sell-out crowd.
A fantastic potluck meal was
consumed by the enthusiastic
crowd.
There was a full house on
Christmas Eve day for the meat
draws and a lot df people went
home with an early Christmas
present.
The winners from the euchre held
Saturday, Jan. 2 were: first, Jean
Bewley and Mary Huether; second,
Carman and Millie; third, Charlie
and Ila; Lone hand winner for the
men was Neil Hatt and for the
ladies', Lili Appleby.
CITIZENS ON
PATROL
(C.O.P.)
Information
Meeting
Monday, Jan. 11/99
B.M. & G Arena
Brussels
7:30 p.m.
Armstrong is secretary and Jeanne
Ireland, treasurer. A second vice-
president is still needed.
Cathy Cardiff, Janna Dodds and
Kim Yuszwa Semple will make up
a committee to look after lunches
following funerals.
Sixteen visitors and one guest
answered the roll call by offering
many interesting Christmas poems,
readings, and songs.
A round of applause was given to
Mary Carr for her excellent
leadership over the past two years.
Thelma Cardiff, a faithful
member of the Women's Guild
group will be greatly missed.
Gifts were distributed and a
delicious lunch was set out and a
social time was enjoyed.
The next euchre is Jan. 16.
The branch is hosting the Zone
mixed darts on Jan. 9 and on Jan.
10, Ontario Darts. A few people
will be needed to help.
Remember the meetings coming
up in January. Executive meets on
Jan. 18 and everyone is welcome to
attend the general meeting held on
Jan. 25 at 8 p.m.
1999 Dog tags are now available at the Municipal office and all
dogs must be licensed.
The owner shall within 10 days of becoming such owner, and
thereafter on or before the 28th of February in each year cause
such dog to be again licensed for one year from the 1st day of
January in the office of the Village Clerk.
The fee schedule shall be as follows:
a) if the dog is a male or a spayed female, a fee of $12.00
b) if the dog is a female, a fee of $14.00
c) for a second female, a fee of $19.00
d) for a second male, or spayed female, $14.00
e) for a pit bull, or a pit bull cross, a fee of $100.00
A LATE FEE OF $15.00 WILL BE APPLIED ON MARCH 1, 1999.
PROOF OF RABIES VACCINATION MUST
BE SHOWN AT TIME OF PURCHASE!
This by-law requires dog owners to forthwith remove excrement
left by the dog anywhere in the municipality Of the Village of
Brussels. Any person contravening this provision shall pay a
$50.00 administration fee.
Donna M. White
Clerk-Treasurer
Village of Brussels
Cell
phone
stolen
Huron OPP are investigating the
theft of a cellular phone from a car
in Brussels on New Year’s Eve.
The owner of a car parked in a
Church St. driveway informed
police that sometime between 4 and
10 p.m. on Dec. 31 someone
entered the unlocked vehicle and
took the phone, a Motorola Model
650.
UPCOMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
SUNDAY, JAN. 10
Single's Dance from 7 -11 p.m.
Admission $8. per person Lunch
Enjoy The Country Versatiles
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13
Stag Euchres Downstairs
Starts at 8:00 p.m. Lunch
Admission $5.00 per man
SUNDAY, JAN. 17
Sunday Morning Breakfast
Come before or after church
Served from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Adults $4.00
Children under 12 $2.50
SATURDAY, JAN. 23
Euchre Tournament starts at 1:30
Upstairs No Smoking
Admission $5.00
Bring Your Own Partner
Lunch Cash Prizes
SATURDAY, JAN. 23
Robbie Burns Dance 9:00 • 1:00
Enjoy "Beechwood"
Admission $8.00 Advance
$10.00 At the door Lunch at 11:00
Tickets at Legion or Band Members
SUNDAY, JAN. 24
Single's Dance from 7-11 p.m.
Admission $8.00 per person Lunch
Enjoy "Ken Scott Orchestra"
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 27
Stag Euchres Downstairs
Starts at 8:00 p.m. Lunch
Admission $5.00 per man
For More Information call
Jo-Ann McDonald
(519) 887-6570