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The Citizen, 1990-10-31, Page 9THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1990. PAGE 9. Morris takes action on Belgrave's Queen's Hotel issue Morris Council Building Official Leo Sanders was urged by Morris councillors at their meeting on October 17 to do whatever is necessary to eliminate the safety hazards at the site of the Queen’s Hotel in Belgrave. The OPP had requested earlier the previous week that all possible accesses to the building be boarded up to prevent illegal entry. This, Mr. Sanders explained, would mean nailing the doors closed which would also prevent the owner from entering. To this point the door has been locked by padlock but it has not prevented curious youngsters from entering. According to Mr. Sanders the police recently apprehended three youths who were vandalizing the second floor. The Queen’s Hotel was desig­ nated last year as a heritage building and set for renovations. Bricks were removed from the walls and the foundation was excavated for repair but since then it has sat derelict. Last spring the township had to put a fence around the site to protect young children from falling into the eight foot deep excavation, and boarded up win­ dows and padlocked doors. Clerk Nancy Michie said that she had been asked by the lawyer of the owner Al Norris, of Kitchener, why Council had not issued a building permit. “I told him he would E. Wawanosh receive a building permit as soon as he received a septic permit,” she said. Last summer Mr. Norris said in an interview he still wanted to renovate the hotel but was seeking an investor’s help. Renovations begun in 1989 were left unfinished leaving the site in worse condition than before. Mrs. Michie said Mr. Norris was served notice to clean up under the property standards by-law last summer. The deadline passed nearly two months ago. Since then no action has been taken. The permit says that if the owner does not comply, the chief building official “may cause the building to be renovated, repaired or demo­ lished for the purposes of removing the unsafe condition” at the owner’s expense. Mr. Sanders said that since the . time had lapsed he would remove debris and board up the windows. In addition Council has authorized Mr. Sanders to backfill the excava­ tion using the dirt and loose bricks on the site, an old furnace and other items lying about, and level it with road sand if necessary. Council interviewed two appli­ cants for the position of snow plow truck operator and hired Bob Jamieson of RR 1, Bluevale for $10.50 per hour. Employment be­ gins December 1, or earlier if a truck becomes available and last until March 31. Mr. Jamieson is to be guaranteed 50 hours of work per month. Councillor Delores Souch report­ ed to Council that a bus turning sign has been requested by Ray McNichol of Lot 12, Cone. 9. Road Superintendent Lloyd Michie will discuss the matter with the Huron Board of Education. Mr. Michie informed Council that the expansion joint in the Clarke Bridge may need repair. Council advised that should this repair be required Mr. Michie should contact B. M. Ross and Associates to inspect the matter. A one-way plow has been order­ ed for the new truck and Mr. Michie said a V-plow may be needed. John McKercher Con­ struction has one presently that the township can use for this winter. Mr. Michie reviewed the engi­ neering drawings for improve­ ments to Highway 4 from Blyth to Belgrave and sideroad 25-26, Cone. 1 on Highway 86. A motion was made and carried that Morris had no objections to the proposed improvements. Council was informed that the Blyth Fire Area Board is purchas­ ing a new fire truck and the board will be calling the 1990 levy balance. A letter of appreciation was received from Gerald Wheeler commenting on the excellent condi­ tions of the township roads. Mr. Wheeler runs a bus operation south of Wingham. Morris reserved 24 tickets for the Christmas party sponsored by the Brussels Recreation Board on December 8. All council members, staff and board members are invited. A demolition permit for Gary McArter, Lot 15, Cone. 5 was approved. Leo Sanders will attend the Building Official course, “Part 9 - The House” and the $200 registra­ tion will be paid. The general accounts in the amount of $68,660.29 and the road accounts totalling $17,974.10 were approved for payment. INSTANT FAX AS F.A.S.T. AS PHONE Send your paperwork by FAX instantly! eg. statements, con­ tracts, auction ads, favorite recipes, obituaries, mess­ ages... The Citizen has a FAX machine in our office that lets you contact any other FAX machine in the world ... instantly. Our FAX number is also your number so if you want to be reached instantly -- we will receive your messages as well. Call Us Today For Details 523-4792 or 887-9114 School News Edited by Rowan Kerr Students in Grade 1 are excited about Hallowe’en and their field trip to “Perry’s Pumpkin Patch’’ with their Grade 4/5 buddies. Grade 1/2 made neat masks out of paper and sang some Halowe’en songs. The students are reading Hallowe’en riddles every morning. The students in Grade 2 started Hallowe’en centers. They are in­ volved in creative writing, word studies, and art activities. The class has enjoyed making their room as spooky as possible. The Grade 3/4 class has just finished ‘^Canada Projects” of free choice topics. Some of the projects handed in were - a booklet on Canadian wildlife by Michelle Thompson and Lauren Walker, a poster of Canadian birds by Robbie McGee and Jason McBurney, a hand drawn map of Canada with a key by Tim Robinson and a booklet of Canadian sports by Sjaan Gerth. Grade 4/5’s were happy to have Mrs. Kreiger help them publish their books. They are also excited about going to “Perry’s Pumpkin Patch” with their buddies from Grade 1. Students in Grade 8 are relieved that the series of tests in English, Math, History, Science and Geo­ graphy has ended. The class has also started morning rehearsals in the gym for the Christmas musical. The Grade 8’s are proud of Collin Campbell, Kevn Martin, and his brother Ray for participating in the Cross-Country Run held at the Wingham Golf and Curling Club. Ray Martin received first place for his division. BRUSSELSOpen 6 Days A Week Monday to Saturday 8a.m. -6p.m. Fridaynightsuntil9 Brussels VILLAGtE 887-9226 We reserve the right to limit quantities Prices in effect Oct. 30-Nov. 3 While supplies last! Deliveries Mon.-Fri. Only! MARKET igssv or Diet Cola CASE OF 24 X 280ML. CANS I > .....<•-J"- SCHNEIDER’S Breaded Chicken Legs 900G 3.99 US QUALITY MEATS SCHNEIDER’S Popular Luncheon Meats 175 G. PKG.1.69 SCHNEIDER’S CRY-O-VAC Ring Bologna 3.69... 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