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CALL THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY'S TOLL-FREE SMOKERS' HELPLINE 1-877-513-5333 "there's nothing goo like d a book" Check out our fantastic selection of books. Drop by today. The Citizen THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2006. PAGE 21. New cafe opens on Brussels main street By Bonnie Gropp Citizen editor Brussels is welcoming a new business to its main street which promises to be a tasty addition. Cinnamon Jim's Cafe is going to offer deli style dining for the early morning and lunch crowd. The business is located at the corner of Orchard and Turnberry Streets, in the spot where Mechanical Design Services has been operating. Owner of both businesses, Jim Lee, recognized that the space worked better as a retail spot and began looking into the idea of an eating establishment. MDS staffer Charles Corbett said that he and Lee both love to cook, but the idea of a restaurant had been a dream of Lee's for a long time. "His mom worked as a cook at Woolworth's 1 think it was. He even has one of their old menus:' With cinnamon buns in mind, they first looked into a franchise, said By Bonnie Gropp Citizen editor A request from North Huron Museum curator Jodi Jerome and parks and facilities manager Bruce Skillen came as a bit of a surprise to North Huron council at the May 3 meeting. The request was that for historical and grant purposes that the roof on the Museum be replaced with slate, not steel, as had been included in the budget. The slate quote was for $86,460 plus GST, while the steel quote was for $42,315, plus GST. Councillor Archie MacGowan said he was a "little confused", but the request. "We have talked about this and I thought it was done. Now there are questions." The concern of the Museum people is that as the building has been designated a heritage building it could lose its operating grant if the roof is not replaced with slate. "The provincial museum advisor John Carter, stated that it has become their division's policy to pull funding if the heritage features of museums are not maintained," the Corbett, but felt the investment was too high. The buns are from frozen bread dough and will come in a variety of flavours besides cinnamon. "We will be adding spices and herbs," said Corbett.. Also on the menu are salads, homemade soup and deli-fresh sandwiches. "It's going to be report stated. A section of the Heritage Act outlines that "No owner of property designated under section 29 shall alter the property or permit the alteration of the property if the alteration is likely to affect the property's heritage attributes, as set out in the description of the property's heritage attributes that was required to be served and registered under subsection 29 (6) or (14), as the case may be unless the owner applies to the council of the municipality in which the property is situate and receives consent in writing to the alteration." Reeve Doug Layton expressed strong opposition to spending the extra money for slate. "We spent a lot of time discussing this and the motion passed saying we were going with steel. The point to me is that we are in a crunch. This is talking a $50,000 difference that can be used someplace else. If it's easier to de- designate I'm prepared." Councillor Archie MacGowan said he wouldn't want to see that happen, but said he had talked to Jerome and said that "either they go wholesome, non-greasy food," said Corbett. The new cafe has indoor seating for 18 and there will also be outdoor seating at the north of the building. The building is also wheelchair accessible. The business will open early for the morning crowd then will close at 3 p.m. with the steel or do some fundraising and wait a few years to get the slate." The problem, however, is that the roof needs to be repaired now. "The water is doing damage," said Layton. Councillor Arnold Taylor pointed out that throughout the budget discussions the cost of running the Museum was often brought up. "I think it's important the roof is fixed," agreed deputy-reeve Murray Scott who is chair of the health, social and cultural committee. "But my other thought is we're still uncertain of the future over there. We're not . sure where we're proceeding. If we put a slate roof on, then closed the door, it would not be the best move for sure." Incoming clerk-administrator Kriss Snell said that the bylaw talks of the building being of architectural significance. "There are, no specifics. My feeling right now is that a person can alter (it) as long as they apply in writing to council." "A steel roof does not change the historical integrity," said MacGowan. Welcome to main street Lois Lee, and 'friend', are set to welcome customers to Cinnamon Jim's Cafe, opening on Brussels main street in the building formerly occupied by Mechanical Design Services. (Photo submitted) It's steel for Museum roof Business Directory PAUL COOK A BD0 BDO Dunwoody, LL Chartered Accountants ELECTRIC and Advisors Offering a full range of services: auditing, accounting, business plannihg, income tax planning, personal financial planning, computer and management services. Alan P. Reed, CA P.O. 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