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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2001-10-10, Page 2Bernard Ent. C:Classic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE CENTRAL BOILER AND PRODUCTS Carman Bernard R.R. 4 Brussels, Ontario NOG 1H0 Phone: (519) 887-6405 By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-6236 887-9231 CLOGGING with Sherry McCall Wednesday Evening at the Brussels Morris & Grey Community Centre beginning October 3, 2001 Beginners 6:30 - 7:30 Previous experience 7:30 - 8:30 Seniors' Clogging or line Dancing on Thursday mornings from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Previous experience 11:00 - 12:00 Noon All clogging sessions are 10 weeks long and will cost $40.00. Please register at B.M.G. Community Centre or call Sherry at 527-1307 for more information. join cv3 tot owt inth Iv Anniversary eeteltatiaa Friday & Saturday October 19 & 20 Brussels 5R's I Community Thrift Shop I Turnberry St., Brussels 887-9072 \ 2 DAYS ONLY ''''r • live mannequins • exciting door prizes • refreshments served • Silent auction - Oct. 5-20 See our window display • lots of in-store specials )kind. a Aka - you wilt have a peat time! This ad is generously sponsored by the Brussels Optimist Club Annual Meeting November 15 PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2001. Huron East hears budget review NEWS FROM BRUSSELS Cadets get new members By Jo-Ann McDonald "At the Goiqg down of the sun, We will Remember Them."— a phrase that all Legion members know and that all Canadians should know. It is only a month away until- Remembrance Day and with world events as they are, we need to take time to remember those who have in the past fallen for peace and to pray that, we do not lose more of our young people to the sorrows of war. Let us all pray that this conflict will be short lived. Cadets have some new members. Keep in mind men's nights are Wednesday starting Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. The first night will be euchre alter- nating with cribbage every other week. Prizes and lunch are available. The mixed darts start Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. and everyone is welcome. You don't have to be good to have fun so come out and join the gang, There is no obligation to attend weekly or be . on a team. It's just a fun night for a buck. Last Friday night's supper of lasagna was delicious. This week is beef stew. Saturday afternoon saw the Branch . host Huron County men's darts. There was a great crowd. Saturday was the start of meat draws. The fowl affair was great fun. Drop in next week and see what',s on offer around 4:30 p.m. If you missed the early bird draw for September you still can win in October and November. Get in and be an Early Bird and pay your dues before the price increase in December. District convention is this weekend and Branch executive members will be attending in Kincardine. A reminder: the executive meeting is Oct: 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the 70th anniversary dinner should be purchased by Oct. 13 for catering purposes. The evening is open to all Legion members as well as the general public. By David Blaney Citizen staff Last Tuesday's meeting of the council of Huron East saw Treasurer Brad Knight present an overview of the municipal budget to date. Although some items had not yet been billed out on the revenue side, a total of $5,798,499 was received, or 73.4 per cent of the year's expected revenue of $7,900,211. Knight indicated that with aMalga- mation some budget categories were still being harmonized with the new systems he was setting in place. Individual line items were, in some cases, still being adjusted to ensure that revenues received were record- ed in the appropriate location. Most revenues were within expec- tations but he went on to note some significant differences. Revenues generated by planning and zoning application fees were up slightly and fees generated by build- ing permits were up significantly. Investment revenue was not as high as hoped out Knight indicated that in the current financial climate this was to be expected. Recreation facilities only generat- ed about 65 per cent of their yearly totals, but as the ice was no% in at the facilities this was expected to climb significantly during the last three months of the year.-- Fundraising and donations were ATV stolen On Oct. 6 at 11 a.m. Huron OPP were advised of a theft that took place on Jamestown Road in Morris. A 1989, grey Yamaha YSIC/1 250, four- wheel ATV was stolen from the side of the road while the owner was busy in the field. " The theft took place on Oct. 5 shortly after 5 p.m. Other people in the area remember a male driving the unit towards Wingham. Later on Oct. 6 the ATV was locat- ed on an abandoned 'railway track that had been converted over to a trail, near Wingham. No damage was done to the unit but Huron OPP officers would like to find the person responsible for its theft. Call the HurOn OPP or Crime Stoppers with information. down at all three recreation com- plexes in Huron East but Knight speculated that upcoming fundrais- ing events would partially offset this. He also noted that revenues from the Brussels pool had not met expecta- tions this summer. Expenses for council wers_ggner- ally under projections as were administration expenses. The only significant differences involved computing costs which were higher because of the expense involved in dealing with a computer virus, and advertising costs related to the larger number of newspapers in the new municipality according to Knight. The costs of running the munici- Snow! Snow — let us give thanks for the, snow, right? Actually the snow was beautiful on Sunday as people made their way to worship, but by noon the beauty was fading as it looked like a January day. Oh my, aren't the seasons wonderful2 As, news of the bombings increase, our sense of anxiety is in direct pro- portion. A feeling of total loss of control invades our space as word of the Taliban at work hits our con- science being. This is a time when people of faith — no matter whom we worship — God, Allah, Sophia — put faith to the test and trust God. It was significant that the increased military action was taking place at our celebration of Thanksgiving and so we need to, perhaps with more deliberate pality's five water systems are all higher than projected. Knight indi- cated that the major component of this was the testing regime that is now required. He suggested that council might want to look at the costs with a view to changing the rates. Most other operating costs were consistent with budget projections. Public works was over in some areas but the only significant overage was in maintenance where a road grader needed major engine repairs which proved more expensive than expect- ed. Overall the budget in this area is within expectations. The 2001 capital budget of thought, truly give thanks for our lives. Celebrating the Thanksgiving weekend the village was a buzz of activity as visitors, guests and fami- ly came to visit and celebrate this holiday. Sightings were made of folks from Ottawa, Toronto, London, Owen Sound, Listowel and Kitchener — all having a good visit. Each person around a table is a gift to all the others and Thanksgiving is a time to stop and appreciate the value of each. As our part in trying to maintain peace and goodwill in our community, think and say only the good thoughts. For some that is harder than for others but wouldn't it be wonderful if everyone just made positive comments. Try it. It would -be so much more pleasant for every- one. Hockey practices are in full swing and now the girls of our community have an opportunity this year to have their own team. Good luck to all the coaches as you show your young charges the joy of competition and the need for practice with a team. Get ready for fall or winter. It has arrived, Bye now, Betty G. W. $1,654,780 will probably be exceed- ed. Two ,of the major reasons are higher than expected road mainte- nance costs and extra work needed on the Brussels sewage system. Knight also commented that chang- ing regulations have resulted in much higher costs for the engineer- ing studies that have become neces- sary on all five water systems. Knight summed things up saying, "The budget is coming along nicely and I don't see any major problems with expenditures. However, we have some holes to fill on the rev- enue side." coming Soon: Brussels United Church Silent Auction Viewing 7-9 Friday Evening, Oct. 26 Auction Saturday, Oct. 27 10-3 View items in Brussels Citizen Window. Items can be dropped off there also. COMING EVENTS at the BRUSSELS LEGION SAT., OCT. 13 Euchre Tournament downstairs at 1:00 p.m. Admission $5.00 per person. Bring your own partner. Cash prizes. Lunch, No Smoking Event. SUN., OCT. 14 Singles Dance 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. Admission $8.00 per person. Lunch. 'Enjoy Ken Scott Orchestra" WED., OCT. 17 Men's Euchre Night at 8:00 p.m. Admission: $5.00 Lunch. THURS., OCT. 18 Blind Mixed Darts at 8:00 p.m. $1.00 to play. Everyone Come. SAT., OCT. 20 70th Anniversary Dinner. Social time 5:00 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker: Dominion Chairman Wally Smith Entertainment Singers Sentimental Journey. Tickets $12.50 at Branch. MON., OCT. 22 General Meeting for all members at 8:00 p.m, WED., OCT._ 24 Men's Cribbage Night at 8:00 p.m. Admission $5.00 per man. Lunch. THURS., OCT. 25 Blind Mixed Darts at 8:00 p.m. $1.00 to play. Everyone Welcome. SAT., OCT. 27 Euchre Tournament downstairs at 1:00 p.m. Bring your own partner. Admission $5.00 per person. Cash prizes. Lunch. No Smoking Event. SUN., OCT. 28 Singles Dance 7:00. 11:00 p.m. Admission $8.00 per person Lunch. Enjoy "Country Ways" WED., OCT. 31 Men's Euchre Night at 8:00 p.m. Admission $5.00 per man. Lunch. .Info on events call the BranCh at 887-6562 after 4:00 p.m.