HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-07-14, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 1999.
Thanks Hank!
After several years of service on the board of directors for
The North Huron Citizen Hank TenPas retired. His
replacement Rene Richmond presented him with a
plaque recently in recognition of his work with the board.
Brussels council briiffs
Sidewalk budget gets boost
A Note from Betty
Ah the days of summer - time for smelling the flowers, visiting with
friends, hitting the beach and savouring garden vegetables. Aren’t we the
lucky ones.
Take time this week:
- to stop and sit and be thankful for our Homecoming gazebo and greenery
- to listen to the squeals of delight at the pool
- to admire the white clothed folk at lawn bowling
- to envy the skill of our players at the ball parks
- to enjoy the energy and enthusiasm of our soccer players
- to watch the Maitland flow
Yes, we need to count our many blessings - the land and climate, the
peace, the people.
So on with summer. Enjoy the camps, the theatre, the festivals, the shows,
the events. They are all in full swing ready for your presence.
Remember if you want 5R’s to pick up your good junk call 887-9072
before July 21.
With the underspending of the
William Street road work, Brussels
council was told at its July 5 meet
ing that over $8,000 could be added
to the budget for sidewalks.
Road Superintendent Hugh
Nichol compiled a list of possibili
ties which will be studied by coun
cil. The decisions will be made at
the next meeting.
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The trailer parked on land owned
by James Kerr on Stretton Street
has been moved to the back of the
property.
Kerr attended the meeting to ask
if this was acceptable. Councillors
will be visiting the site.
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Approval was given to Maitland
Engineering for the hook-up of a
roof drain at Brussels Public
School to a catch basin on the east
side of the building.
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It was noted that the most comm-
mon response on the business and
residential surveys was a clean up
of buildings on main street.
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A total of 134 dog tags have been
sold in the village to date.
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A request for an extension to
leave a trailer on his property until
Sept. 15 was granted to Don
McNeil.***
Building permits were issued to
George Cousins for a new resi
dence and attached garage, Don
McNeil for the installation of a roof
pver an existing wall and Ross
Alcock a new deck.***
Council had no objections to the
issuing of a liquor license for the
Tigers fastball tournament, July 30-
Aug. 2.***
Neighbours have requested that
something be done with regards to
the lot on Elizabeth Street owned
by John Engel. Deputy Clerk-Trea
surer Lon Pipe said that though the
COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
Bye now,
Betty G.
Council reconsiders
decision on prayer
By Bonnie Gropp
- Citizen staff
Brussels council at its July 5
meeting reconsidered an earlier
decision following a request from
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Lori Pipe.
At the June session of council, a
resolution from the Twp. of Leeds
and Landsdowne petitioning the
provincial and federal govenrments
to reinstate Bible readings in
schools was not supported.
As a Catholic, Pipe said she had
the option of sending her children
to a separate school. However, to
this point she had enrolled them the
local public school in the town
where the family resides and where
she works.
“But if I don't see a return to val
ues in the school I will consider
switching,” she said. And moving
to a new school usually results in
an economic spin-off as parents
often travel there and inevitably
spend money in the community.”
Councillor Greg Wilson said he
felt that religion should be optional.
Pipe responded that saying The
Lord’s Prayer when she attended
elementary school was never forced
on children. “And I don’t think
exposure to others saying it harms
anyone.”
Also, she noted that the village
has five churches. “I think there’s a
strong religious background here.
Perhpas in the city this might be a
problem, but here though we may
have many different religions there
are no different beliefs in our God.”
Councillor Mary Stretton pointed
out that for many children school
may be the only opportunity to hear
The Lord's Pray’er.
Wilson said, “I don’t think valu
able school time is the place to
teach religion. But if all you want is
to have The Lord’s Prayer said in
class, I have no problem with it.”
Council supported the resolution
unanimously by motion.
Help protect the environment
Reduce, reuse and recycle
Chemicals
SUNDAY, JULY 18
Sunday Morning Breakfast
Come before or after church.
Served from 8 a.m. -1 p.m.
Adults $4.00
Children under 12 $2.50
stolen
SUNDAY, JULY 25
Singles Dance from 7-11 p.m.
Admission $8.00 per person
Lunch provided.
Enjoy "The Blenders"
in Grey Inquiries on events, use or rent
of Legion, please call 887-6562
after 4:00 p.m.
neighbours do maintain it, cutting
the grass, this was impossible as
there was a large amount of refuse
and weeds.
The weed inspector has been
contacted and a letter sent to the
landowner. If it is not cleaned up
according to the property standards
bylaw it will be cleaned and the
cost added to the taxes.
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On July 9 at approximately
9 a.m. police were notified of
chemicals being stolen from a farm
on Cone. 10 in Grey Twp. The
owner of the property advised
police that sometime overnight on
July 8 a vehicle with farm
chemicals was left in a field where
some spraying of corn was taking
place. The unlocked vehicle was
entered and a quantity of chemicals
was stolen, Ultin, Peak Plus and
Agro 90 valued at $ 1,400.
Anyone who can lead police to
the person or persons responsible is
asked to notify the Huron OPP or
Crime Stoppers.887-9061 FAX 887-9999
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