HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-09-08, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2005.
They’re off and running - another
year of academia is underway.
Laments of last year can be heard as
the suspense of this year unfolds.
The absolute joy on the faces of the
young as they return to the school of
last year with its comfort level and
call of friends is a fine thing to
watch. The sparkle of the eyes and
anticipation of seeing the school
friends is exciting for those around.
For the older ones making new
roads into secondary school and
beyond, the anxiety, suspense and
anticipation can be hard to watch
but at the same time gives us
reassurance that these kids do know
what they’re doing. The progression
of youth is to
fascination.
Anyone with
County is very
International Plowing Match is very
be watched in
friends in Perth
aware that the
our own fair - you and it are very
special. Be sure to tell them of your
appreciation when you see them -
hopefully at the fair.
Watching the ads in The Citizen,
we're getting back into routine. The
groups and teams are onto schedule,
so sign up and attend the ones of
your interest. You are needed to
make a good community.
An after school program of music
is available at the United Church
starting at 4 p.m. on Sept. 27.
Money left to the church by Ida
near ready to begin. The hours of
planning and preparation are into
the final stretch and the volunteer
hours are mounting fast. This is one
farm show that all those not in
farming can attend and enjoy so be
sure to support our neighbours in
Perth by checking out their show
right after the Brussels Fall Fair.
So of course you have your entries
all planned for our fair on Sept. 20
and Sept. 21 of this month. All
events need participants so support
the fair board as you can. Doers and
lookers are both a big part of a , Evans is being used to celebrate
successful fair. Thank you to the
year-round volunteers who offer us
Vandals target public school
By Bonnie Gropp
Citizen editor
Ida’s love of children. This program
was started last year to do just that.
Encourage any of your school-aged
friends to join the group with Brian
Black as their leader. Their music
appreciation and participation
terrific to watch unfold.
Bye now, Betty G.VV.
is
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
Frustrating work
Brussels Public School custodian Eric Wice scrubs off one
of the swastikas painted on the school at the beginning of
last week. The one at the edge of the sidewalk was
removed with a little elbow grease but this one, on the west
side of the building required paint to hide it. (Bonnie Gropp photo)
Huron East council briefs
It was a frustrating return to work
last week for Brussels Public School
principal Heather Beattie.
Arriving at the school on Aug. 30
to prepare for the next term, Beattie
discovered spraypainted swastikas
on the sidewalk and the west wall.
“We have tried to do so much to
show this is a cared-for place for the
children,” said Beattie
acknowledging the efforts of
volunteers who have landscaped as
well as the janitor. “We have been
doing so much to make it a
beautiful, safe, secure and inviting
environment, and then for this to
happen, it’s
disappointing.”
Beattie asks
seeing anything
grounds after school hours to please
report it.
She also hopes that parents will
take the time to talk to their children
and explain why this kind of
behaviour in inappropriate.
“This is our community, our
school and we are very proud of it.
We don’t need this kind of stuff
going on.”
At the Branch
10 members at
executive meeting
sad, really
that neighbours
suspicious on the
By Jo-Ann McDonald
The Brussels Legion executive
met on Tuesday evening at the
Branch with 10 members present.
Lots of business was discussed
and notice of meetings announced.
The financial situation is improving
due to the many fundraising events
that have been held this summer.
There is still the major elimination
draw being held in September. The
tickets are out there and the early
bird draw is this weekend, Sept. 10.
The Friday night supper will be
roast pork this week.
Cadets return to meeting on
Tuesday evening and youths 12-19
are welcome to drop in and find out
what it’s all about.
As the fall begins'ajid everyone
gets back into their routines maybe
getting involved with the Legion
could be part of your routine.
Helpers for both Saturday euchres
and Sunday dances, once a month
would be appreciated.
A chairman for the craft show is
needed and volunteers for the
entertainment for the elimination
draw would be welcome.
Extra help in the kitchen wold also
be great.
Call Jo-Ann or Julie to offer your
help.
COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
for September
Council approves mileage rate increase
SATURDAY, SEPT. 10
Euchre Tournament
at 1:00 pm. Bring your own
partner. Cash Prizes. Lunch.
$5.00 per person.
Door prizes.
Clerk-administrator Jack
McLachlan proposed an increase in
mileage rates to the mayor and
members of Huron East councilat a
meeting or Aug. 30.
The increase would be from 35
cents to 40 cents a kilometre.
The reasoning behind the
adjustment was that there was an
agreement earlier in the year to
review mileage rates if the price of
gasoline increased to over $1 per
litre.
The increase would mean that
Huron East councillors and
employees would receivq the second
highest mileage rate in Huron
County (after Morris-Turnberry at
42 cents per kilometre).
The motion was carried.
***
Council agreed to sell one old fire
pull alarm box that was previously
in the Seaforth museum. One fire
alarm box will remain in the
museum, two will be in the fire hall
and one will be sold at a yet to be
determined price.
***
Council discussed repairing the
sidewalk on Queen Street in
Brussels due to a complaint that it is
in poor condition. John Forrest,
public works co-ordinator wrote in
his proposal, “There is major
spalding on the top surface of the
cement leaving a rough gravel finish
along with major and minor
cracking and pieces broken out.”
Council
decision.
ON $4.00 THURSDAYS
Drop into either of our offices any
Thursday with your word classified
(maximum 20 words) and pay only
$4.00 + GST (paid in advance).
That’s $1.00 off regular rates.
The Citizen
decided to defer any
***
and District Community
committee requested
Seaforth
Centre’s
council grant funds in the amount of
$25, 491 “for the balance of the
committed 2004 capital grant funds
as per the motion of June 22, 2004.”
Council decided to defer a motion
to grant funds until more
information could be attained.
PUBLIC NOTICE - HERBICIDE USE
County of Huron
The County of Huron intends to control weeds along the following county roadsides:
Co. Rd. 1 (Benmiller Line & Lucknow Line), Co. Rd. 4 (London Road) from Clinton to Blyth,
Co. Rd. 8 (Base Line) from Clinton to Co. Rd. 25, Co. Rd. 12 (North Line) from Seaforth to
Co. Rd. 25, Co. Rd 15 (Londesboro Road & Kinburn Line), Co. Rd. 17 (Winthrop Road), Co.
Rd. 20 (Belgrave Road), Co. Rd. 22 (Donnybrook Line), Co. Rd. 25 (Blyth Road) from Hwy.
21 to Blyth, Co. Rd. 31 (Sharpes Creek Line, Londesboro Road & Saltford Road) from Hwy.
21 to Hwy. 8, Co. Rd. 86 (Amberley Road - both sides) from Lucknow to Co. Rd. 4
Within the County of Huron
using the pesticide Vanquish, PCP Registration Number 26980, and 2,4-D Amine, PCP
Registration Number 14725, under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada).
Commencing on September 14, 2005 weather permitting and ending September 28, 2005.
For more information call: DeAngelo Brothers Corporation 1-866-853-9333
County of Huron (519) 524-7412 (collect calls accepted)
Graduation
Congratulations to Laura
Hallahan on receiving her
Certified General Accountants
(CGA) designation. Earlier she
graduated from the University
of Calgary with a Bachelor
Degree In Accounting Science.
Love from Jamie, Avery and the
Hallahan and Douma families.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 11
Sunday Night Dances
from 7:00 - 11:00 pm
$10.00 per person. Lunch.
Enjoy "Country Motion".
SATURDAY, SEPT. 24
Euchre Tournament
at 1:00 p.m. Bring your own
partner. Cash prizes. Lunch.
$5.00 per person.
Door prizes.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 24
Elimination Draw and Fish Fry
Enjoy fish and all the fixings
from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Adults $104)0 per person
Children $5.00
Elimination Draw tickets
$20.00 each available until
6:00 p.m. when draw starts.
Entertainment at 8:00 p.m.
Final draw at 10:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 25
Sunday Night Dance
from 7:00 -11:00 pm.
$10.00 per person. Lunch.
Enjoy "Country Versatiles".
Look for this ad the
first week of the month only.
Auditorium and small
meeting room available to
rent. Catering available.
Info and general inquiries
887-6562 or 887-6570