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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1983-01-12, Page 6A8 — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, JANUARY 12, 1983 4Brussels Post PIugis pulled on -. disconnected sewer i BY RON WASSINK "1'11 pay a share to get the sewer hooked up!" The matter of the sewer re -connection at Councillor Gordon Workman said proper - the newly constructed home of Jack Me- ties should be put up for tax sale if bills are Cutcheon was resolved at the regular not paid. "That's the way 1 feel about it." meeting of Brussels awned, January 4. He added, "The only thing I will do is help Although not listed on the agenda, the sewer splice the pipe, or icannhelp, rn will problem was the last item of business personally assist in paying parth discussed by council. "Everybody made a mistake, so let's get it Reeve Cal Krauter asked council "what are settled" , said councillor Ten Pas. . we going to do about the McCutcheon sewer "You say we have to settle it. As far as I'm hook-up? would dearly love to have it concerned, we don't have to settle it. The settled. Mrr McCutcheon has been billed the matter has to go to court to be settled", said sewer rate and has not paid. Presently, the councillor Workman. assessment -is on a small base rate, because Councillor Jerry Wheeler felt "it's better he (Mr. McCtltcheon) was smart enough hot for the people of Brussels if it's cleaned up. to finish theew house." The reeve We, the village, want the tax dollars of the concluded his prsentation, saying, "1 new house for the people. The matter should • personally offered to hire a digger but the be resolved but not using tax dollars." offer was refused." "When the disconnection was made, Jack Clerk William King said the problem dates said he was going to sue the village. That's back to May. 1981 when Mr. McCutcheon why nothing was done before," said co inected to the main sewer line befofe the ll Pas Ministry of Environment had approved the sewer contract as completed. Brussels council, the engineering firm of B.M. Ross and Associates of Goderich and the Huron furious councillor County Health Unit felt hook-ups should not be approved until final approval was received from the ministry. "Council had received a directive from the health unit that all permits be issued from the municipal office", said Mr. King. Prior to ministry approval, Mr. McCutcheon received approval in part from the health unit to install the sewer line froyn the location of the new house to his property line. In the process, the connection to the main line was made. "Permission had not been given by council to connect. The permits were supposed to have been issued by the municipality." He said there was no problem councillor Ten , "If we're going to give in to him (Mr. • McCutcheon) and use taxpayers' money t connect the sewer, then I will resign" said Bluevale holiday visitors Correspondent MRS. JOE WALKER 357-3558 New Year's Day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Henning were Mr. and Mts. George Fischer, Mr. and Mrs, Harold Elliott, Mr. and SEWER CONNECTED—The sewer line at the home of Jack McCutcheon Brussels, was re -connected last Wednesday after it was disconnected by the village two years ago. The decision to reconnect was made at the regular Brussels council meeting the previous day with council insisting that taxpayers' money would not be used for the required work. Several council members said they would personally pay for the connection. A portion of the new McCutcheon home is shown in the background. (Wassjnk photo) a Turnbulls celebrate 65thl by enter- Mrs. Joe Walker, Miss Mil- dred Henning, Mr. and rs. Larry Elliott, Shawnda nd Derek, Mr. and Mrs. M Cretier, Amy Jo and Janet , Mr. and' Mrs. Jim Moffat, Rob and Jeff, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Ski�tn and Nanci, Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Walker and Brian, Sheila, Marie and Kevin Walker. New Year's Day guess at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Murray MacFarlane and fam- ily were Mr, and Mrs. Clif- Please turn to page 7 WE WILL BE CLOSING at 12 Noon, on WEDNESDAY, /AN. 19 FOR INVENTORY ( OPEN FROM 8:30 to 12 NOON) CALENDER ACTIVITIES Workman. UPSET Correspondent ding anniversary Upset over the matter, councillor (iraber JEAN BEWLEY tailing 50 relatives and homAttheCaendts erNursing explained, "1 would be the one quitting if we 887-9047 friends at a dinner catered bythe country China studying n used tax dollars. He wants to say the village Mr. and Mrs. Ross Strick- the Legion Ladies Auxiliary. January ryoChi Staff re -connected the sewer. But it will be us as land, London, and Mr. and At 3 p.m. a public greception January Chinese decorations, Stafareindividuals who pay for the hook-up, not the Mrs. Ross Lawless, Burling- was held at he Legion hall. bringingvillage." ton, visited at the home of Mrs. Muriel) Garniss, Mrs. for the activity room and are Council asked the clerk to contact Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bowman Jane Draper, Mrs. Marg please turn to page 7 McCutcheon to attend the meeting so a on Sunday, Jan. 9. Krauter, Mrs. Fran Bremner proposal could be offered. Following a Drs. Anne and Cecil and members of the Legion conversation with the reeve, Mr. McCutch- Rytwinski and __daughter Ladies served tea and sweets. eon said he would not attend. Nina, Rainy Riv r, stent a Guests were present from "If he doesn't want to talk to us, then let week and celeb the matter go to court, but let it be known thaYear's with her p h concerning individuals were willing to pay the expense ofand Mrs. Max Old the installation from the house to property the re -connection," said councillor Work- patient Jean an McDona line' but the connection should not have been • man. "W kerich Ho ' a bi hassle over a lousy Congratulations are ate se _7- New Vancouver, B.C., Mrs. Doro- itts, Mr. thy Robinson, relative of Mrs, Id. Turnbull; Mr. and Mrs. Gord- d is a on Bennett. Toronto, the ital. former Deputy Minister of tFx- Agriculture; Mr. and Mrs. / Charles Watson, Caledon CANADIAN TIRE ASSOCIATE STORE B. C. WINSOR HOLDINGS LTD. SEAFORTH - 527-1350 -made. The Ministry of Environment and ere ma tng g engineer said it was council's perogative to $75. 1 would ignore everything and simply tended to Sue and Gr g disconnect the sewer, which the village did. re -connect the sewer," said. councillor Ten Wilson on the e y birthn Listowel heir E si, retie dCa mploy Other The , ministryeapproved d tc i contractwia July. Pas.CHospital. Sue's mother, m Ingersoll. 1981, after the disconnection was made. once theisewer is connected the assessment . George Thomas. Oakville, is rs. Burlington,uests fLondon, Fort PERMIT Mr. King said the proper course of action on the new home will be adjusted, resulting in spending two weeks at the Erie, Goderich.WaltSe grave, was for Mr. McCutcheon to obtain a permit- more fax dollars for the village. Wilson home. Lucan, Walton, Belgrave, from the village. This was done, but the Following the heated debate, council l Icsg r ndnMrs. on R ss Law - the fi in h m, Stratford, ir t or , Bay - ll, sewer was never re-clQnnected, "Due to the made a weekend at the home fact the village was" responsible for the disconnection, Mr. McCutcheon felt it was up to the village to re -hook the sewer," concluded Mr. King. Councillor Hank Ten Pas said, "Let's settle to assist in The sewerhe was re -connected the following tives in the area. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hendry. it, but how?" "1 vowed and declared it (re -connection) morning, Wednesday, January 5. Clerk Bill At noon Sun Jan. 9, Mr. Tiverton, spent the weekend would not be done using the taxpayers' King said there will be absolutely no charge and Mrs. Wilbur 65th Turnbull Jim at the Knight.me of Mr. and Mrs. money." exclaimed councillor Betty Graber. to the village. , k u' l e -celebrate an -n iversary Cranbrook co p agreed to make. the connection. of Mrs. Clinton. Guelph. Zurich. councillors, acting 'as individuals, committment to cover connection charges. Betty McDonald. They at- Dublin, St. Thomas, St. Village employees, Dave Hastings and John tended the Turnbull 65th Catherines, Gorrie, Denfield, Pipe offered to donate their time to the village wedding anniversary and vis- . Woodstock, Listowel, Holy - h fiends and tela- rood Brussels and area. NEW POSTAGE RATES IN EFFECT AS OF..• Correspondent London. The proud grand-, MRS. MAC ENGEL pare its are Mr. and Mrs. 887-6645 Ross Knight and Mr. and Rev. Don Mdlnnis began Mrs. Larry Smith. his ministry to the congrega- Mr. and Mrs. Earl Illman, tions of Monkton and Cran- Monkton. visited on Jan. 2 brook on Jan. 9. 1983. The with Mr. and Mrs, Larry Sacrament of Baptism was Smith. observed with the following Mr. and Mrs. Ross Knight children baptized. Jason left on Jan, 2 for Florida. Michael Armstrong. Nathan Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bur - Patrick Conley and William dctt and Ron. Stratford, spent Patrick Donald Dickinson. New Years with Mr. and Mrs. Congratulations to Mr. and Gordon Engel and family. Mrs. Warren Knight. 'Bel- There will be a card party in grave on the birth of their first - the Cranbrook Community child, Curtis Douglas on Jan.Friday rh conducted thes hort Se 3 in' Si, Joseph's Hospital, For your convenience, clip out this rate table for future reference. VAIN 915 bring lunch. sion of their 40th wedding burn, high man -Arnold A large number of friends, anniversary. -Campbell, Seaforth. low man relatives and neighbours Evening guests were. Allan Knight, lone hands - attended an open house on entertained at •a card party. Loretta Feener, Fred Shire - Saturday afternoon at the Nineteen tables played and man. Plattsville, lucky table - Cranbrook Community Cen- prizes were won by high lady - #4, lucky draw, Lois Hart, Ire to honour Wilfred and Kathleen Facey. Bright, low Ken Hulley, Mrs. Russ Fare, Laura Strickler don the occa- lady, -Mrs. Clayton Riley, Kin- Atwood. Rebekah Lodge hold euchre MAIL FOR - DELIVERY WITHIN CANADA -The following is a selection of postage rates which will apply, as of January 15th, 1983, for the delivery of Canadian andinternational mail. Complete information on all postage- rates is available at your local post office. 1 ' 'Special Seinfices - Certified Mail* 81.06 Registered Mail* i $t96 Special Delivery* $1.06 *Ply¢ applicable postage The Past Noble Grands giving reports. The roll call being Marguerite Crawford Club of Morning Star Rebek- was answered by seven mem- and Aleatha Rann. Mary ah Lodge met at the home of bers and there were two Lowe and Marg McCutcheon. Vera Hastings. Pres. Verna visitors. Lucky cup prize went to Centre on evening,Thomas vera, games of euchre Marie McTaggart and lucky Jan. 14 at 8:30. Ladies please business with Mary Lowe were played with winners saucer to Winnifred Edgar. INTEREST RATES AT AN ALL TIME LOW OF 12.9% Parcels (to 30 kg) Local Delivery (2 kg) Vancouver to Winnipeg (2 kg) Halifax to Montreal (2 kg) Ottawa Woronto (2 kg) 1st Class $2.60 Parcel Post81.38 1st Class $4.77 Parcel Post$t91 1st Mass ' $3.60 Parcel Post$t70 1st Class $2.97 Parcel Post $1.59 INFORMATION ABOUT FUNERALS AT MCLA GHLIN CHEOLDS 1 SEAFORTH Non-standard letter rate (0 - 30 g) 37¢ This rate applies only on metered and permit mail that does not include postal code or meet postal standards (eg. size. All letters bearing postage stamps and all standard letters remain al 30e until the 15th of February. when the rate will be -32e Yes, providing you can qualify we can finance your new car or truck, IQW, low rate of 12.9%t_Chis offer good 'rs must,be contracted on or before 1982 or 1983 model, for,,th s, -until March 31. Ordered- c Februau(y 28. \, lJS D CARS 1981 OL�)SZ9 E : 2,dr� speed, 4 cyl., AM radio, p. brakes, p. steering, sold b us and only 15,000 miles. A. real gas saver. Don't miss ti'tis one. brakes, 1979 CHRYSLER CORDOBA: 2 'dr., V8, p. steering, p - automatic, AM radio, locally owned and a one owner. 1977 CHEVELLE MAL_IBU: 2 dr. real sharp finished in beige Ath dark brown, t/a vinyl roof. This is a local car and has only 36,000 miles. Extra clean. USED TRUCKS ONE ONLY 1981 CHEVROLET SCOTTSDALE ° Clearing at Below Invoice Prices 198-2 MODELS ALIER ' TWO HA -TON P ICACK-UPS ' �c ■ au �n BARK of � r GM l� EXCELLENCE Seaforth� CHEVROLET -OLDS LTD. 527-1140 FUNERAL DIRECTOR ROSS RIBEY HOW DO 1 PRE -PLAN A FUNERAL? F first, discuss your -wishes with us or any of the other funeral homes in the area We will talk about your preferences as to religious services, the minister, selection of music, readings from scripture, and flowers Costs for caskets, fixed and optional funeral services, and cemetery fees will also he covered ' Second, a completed pre -arrangements document will he provided In it, all of your wishes and costs will he recorded Your copy should he kept in a safe place and/or given to your executor, friend or relative There are no costs or obligations for preparing this Third may be pre financing This is optional and at Your discretion After we record your wishes, it can he arranged in several ways (11 pre payment in full ( 21 partial payment and provision made for installment payments, and (3) partial/pay with balance to be paid by life insurance, Canada Pension Plan, or Veterans Affairs allowances Pre -planning is sensible and realistic It can he done without stress or grief It provides great 'peace of mind'• in knowing that an unpleasant, yet necessary, task has been completed in advance, thereby sparing your survivors a difficult task later on WHITNEY-RIBEY FUNERAL HOME MAIL FOR DEUVERY TO THE U.S.A. MAIL FOR DEUVERY OVERSEAS Letters, postcards and greeting cards (0 - 30 g) 37C 'Airmail letters. aerograms' and postcards (b - 20 g) 64¢ Unsealed greeting cards — airmail (0 - 20 g) 48¢ Unsealed greeting cards — surface (0 - 20 g) 37¢ 111 87 GODERICH STREET, WEST SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, NOK 1W0 527-1390 The following postage rale will apply as of February 15th. 1983 Standard letter rate 1st Class Letters (0 - 30 a) 32¢ A variety of rates apply to different types of mail. You tan have complete information by contacting your local Postmaster or Sales Representative. CANADA POST CORPORATION Cana(1'a