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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1998-01-28, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1998. Cold weather friend Taking advantage of some time off from school during exams and a light covering of wet snow, Cassie Bootzin of Brussels created a cheerful companion for her outdoor activities. Fire chiefs discuss changes "SPECIAL THANK YOU" from the Brussels Optimists to everyone who donated goods to go to Crysler in eastern Ontario. Organizers Joe Seill & Gerry Wheeler thank driver Max Demaray & MDL doors for delivery. Al Teeft, Ron Clarkson & Max Oldfield helped to top up the load with paper products from cash donations received. A very receptive group of dedicated volunteers In Crysler accepted the donation from Brussels last Wednesday. 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HANK TEN PAS CONSTRUCTION Brussels 887-6486 Home hardware Zurner' borne TOarbinare Come in and meet Donna Gall Employee of Turner's Home Hardware Our friendly service will keep you coming back 24 Albert St., Box 99 Clinton (519) 482-7023 Crysler says thanks for donations Morris councillors met with local fire chiefs, Jan. 19, to once again discuss fire coverage for residents living adjacent to Brussels. In a report from the fire chiefs' meeting, Wingham Fire Chief Harley Gaunt told council that if the Brussels Department takes over properties next to Brussels' fire hydrants for total response, mutual aid will be applicable. The fire marsnall said this should work, said Gaunt. To enable Brussels to assume total response in hydrant areas, the Blyth and Wingham fire agree- ments will have to he amended, fol- lowed by the Brussels agreement. Total response will be for the houses and buildings but not the farm land. The newly formed Huronlea Auxiliary met in the apartment dining room. Leona Armstrong opened the meeting with a "Happy New Year Greeting" and thanked the volunteers for helping with the different activities over the Christmas season. Ann Brabender of Huronlea explained how the Huron Club card worked for the tenants in the Highland apartments. On a motion of Yvonne Knight and Bev Brown it was decided that the auxiliary would purchase these cards so that all tenants could attend whichever activities they wished with no cost to them with the exception of an activity that included a meal. A discussion took place with regard to insurance for volunteer drivers. Ann will look into having a form developed. The following people offered to assist with different activities in the Home for The amendments will not affect Huronlea which remains the responsibility of the Blyth depart- ment. Morris council agreed to send a letter to Brussels to begin the pro- cess with follow-ups to Blyth and Wingham once confirmation has been received. Morris Clerk-Treasurer Nancy Michie was instructed to call Bell ,Canada with regards to the fire areas for 9-1-1 calling. Brussels will be told mutual aid was an important factor in the deci- sion by council and has been approved by the Huron County fire chiefs. Consideration for extending the first response area was deferred, to become effective when 9-1-1 is in place. January and February: John Robson, Dini Nethery, Bev Brown, Marjorie Duizer, Janny Fear, Nelva Scott, Audrey Cardiff, Yvonne Knight, Kay Roberts, Jim and Leona Armstrong. It was agreed that each person would pay an annual membership fee of $2 to belong to the Auxiliary. People are encouraged to join even if they are unable to attend the monthly meetings. Monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 10 a.m. Men, women and teens are welcome. A new reminiscing program is being introduced at Huronlea which Huronlea hopes to start with the museum. If there is any individual in the community who might be interested in helping with this type of program or would like to pay a membership please drop in to the Continued on page 14 By Bonnie Gropp Citizen staff It was a thankful community in Crysler, ON, last week that wel- comed a truckload of items donated by the residents of Brussels and neighbouring communities. The truck loaned by MDL Doors with fuel paid by Howick Mutual Insurance, was driven by Max Demaray and his son-in-law Joe Seili, to this eastern Ontario town, which is about the size of Brussels and located some 40 km from Ottawa. Its residents, Joe's wife Deb said, were "very friendly, very receptive and very much in need." While power had been restored within the village, there were still hundreds of people from rural homes without hydro. Some 200 people were being fed each meal at the local community centre. The Seilis, who own and operate Huron Feeding Systems had spo- ken with a Crysler grain bin dealer, Giles Yelles, whom they knew through their business. His wife contacted the community centre to find out what was needed, Deb said. "Through donations we pur- chased necessities like batteries, flashlights and kid's games. We sent cases of plastic forks, knives and spoons, which was a good thing because they were using the last that they had when the truck got there." With many people hopefully able to return to their homes by Sunday, Seili said anything that Crysler couldn't use was going to be taken to Moose Creek, a few kms east of there. The full impact of the devestating ice storm has to be seen to be believed and its effects could still be long reaching, even after power is restored, said Seili. "The trees are stripped right down to trunks, " she said, "and they are fearful of further flooding. If this ice stays right on into spring, they are going to be in trouble again." Yelles, she added, kept busy for two weeks steady just pumping basements. Restoring the power is not with- out its concerns as well as electric motors and water heaters can't take the sudden surge. Another outcome of the storm that many do not consider, Seili said, is the financial loss. "Many of the people had just been going back to work after a Christmas holiday when this storm hit. Some are look- ing at eight weeks without a pay- cheque, when they just spent a for- tune on Christmas." It's bad for business, too, she added as while the stores are open Brussels People There were seven tables at play on Monday, Jan. 19 at the euchre party sponsored by Morning Star Rebekah Lodge, Brussels. Winners were: high lady, Erma Brighton; low lady, Viola Adams; high man, Alice Nicholson; low man, Alan Edgar; most lone hands, Ross Stephenson; tally card winners, Alvin McDonald and Mabel Wheeler. Brussels Mennonite Fellowship (519) 887-6388 Worship Service 9.30 a.m. Jesus is Lord Guests Welcome no one has any cash. Sending games for children was necessary, she said, because many of the hydro lines are quite close to the ground in some areas, so youngsters are being kept inside as a safety issue. "They were very pleased with the contributions. It was heart-warm- ing," said Seili, adding that her hus- band and father enjoyed a spaghetti dinner with 150 others before embarking on the return leg of their round trip. A message of gratitude to the people in the area from the eastern region, was sent to another business last week. Joan'Bemard, agent for the Brussels driver and vehicle license office, received a message from the Ministry of Transporta- tion's Kingston support centre via computer. It stated: "On behalf of Eastern Region we would like to express our sincere gratitude for your generosity in sending elner- gency relief and donations to the citizens of eastern region. Thank you." Aesthetics Electrolysis by Bonnie will be closed for holidays Feb. 8 to 15. Huronlea Aux. holds first meeting