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The Citizen, 1992-12-16, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1992. Brussels council briefs Residents approve leaf vacuum, despite costs It seems the "ayes" have it when it comes to the cost of vacuuming up leaves on Brussels streets. Village councillors learned, at their Dec. 7 meeting, that it cost $1416 to have the vacuum suck up the leaves this fall. Clerk-Treasurer Donna White said councillors would have to have a reaction soon from residents on whether they wanted to continue the service next year. She estimated the cost at $3 per household. But councillors said they had already had a strong reaction of support for the vacuum. "People said 'I don't care how much it costs it's worth it not to have all that smoke (from burning leaves)"', Councillor Bruce Hahn said. Councillor Mary Stretton said others had said they were so glad to be able to take laundry off the line without having it smell of smoke. Reeve Gordon Workman sug­ gested the vacuuming costs should be a one-time charge on the tax bills. Mrs. White said that if coun­ cil wants the service continued, she would calculate the costs into the garbage collection costs and break it down over the 12 months of the year. *** The paving of the tennis court at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre was completed before winter set in, Councillor Wilson reported. The weather con­ ditions weren't the best and the paving crew really didn't want to pave that day but time was running out before the asphalt plant shut down for the season, he said. The cost of the paving was under $7,000. *** A fire agreement has been reached with Morris Township and Huron County for Huronlea fire coverage for the first year. Normal­ ly the Blyth Fire Department would cover all but short-term emergency fire situations in the southern part of Morris but a special agreement puts Brussels in charge of Huron­ lea. The agreement with the county calls for a $300-fee for each false alarm plus $300 for the first hour on a fire call. A $500 fee will be charged for "fire education" with Brussels firemen going to the home six times a year to familiarize themselves and staff with fire pro­ cedures. "After the first year you'll know how much it costs (for fire depart­ ment coverage) and how much time you're spending up there," Mrs. White said. *** A decision on whether to buy a new truck for the village street crew will be made after some coun­ cillors take a shopping trip to see what used trucks might be avail­ able. If a good, late-model truck that meets the village's require­ ment, it will be considered. If one can't be found, the council will re­ examine the purchase of a new vehicle. *** Councillors will review the fees for building permits at their Jan. 4 meeting. A number of revisions were proposed by Paul Josling, chief building official for the vil­ lage. Council will also look at set­ ting a standard for the number of visits by the building inspector to each type of building. *** A meeting with Morris township council to discuss tipping fees at the dump shared by the two munic­ ipalities has been postponed until January. *** Councillors supported a resolu­ tion from the township of Planta­ genet that the Ministry of Environment reconsider its deci­ sion to pass on costs to municipali­ ties for such things as testing at sewage treatment facilities because of the serious impact on small municipalities. Earlier this fall the council had increased the monthly sewage charge to homeowners because of increased costs from MOE. Council also supported the reso­ lution of the Village of Cardinal that those homes originally built as senior citizens apartments remain that way. In. recent years the homes have been turned into rent-geared- to-income homes for all ages, to the distress of many seniors living in the apartments. "If we all sit back and don't com­ plain nothing will be done," Coun­ cillor Hahn said. "They were built for seniors and they should have been left like that," Reeve Workman said. *** Early Bird 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday Dec. 19 You can lose a lot more than your licence drinking and driving.©MHitiyol the Attorney Ontario General 7-9 a.m. 30% off storewide 9 a.m. -12 noon 25% off storewide 12 noon - 5:30 p.m. 20% off storewide *Sale merchandise excluded WEBSTER'S CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR Blyth pgq gg 523-9709 Hours: Open Friday evening December 18 as well as evenings December 21,22 & 23 Closed Christmas Eve at 5 o'clock p.m. •McKercher Const Ltd. 'Cardiff & Mulvey Insurance Co. 'Country Garden Flowers •C.I.B.C. 'Just For You Gifts & Flowers •Oldfield Pro Hardware •George of Brussels •John Pennington Oil Burner Service •Crawford, Mill & Davies •Maitland Valley Insurance Brokers Ltd. •Thompson's Meat Market •Murray Lowe Barber Shop •Golden Lantern Restaurant •Fashion Boutique •Todd's Bakery ♦J.R.'s Shake Shoppe •McDonald Lumber •Bett’s Funeral Homes Inc. •Brussels Livestock •Country Cooks Caterings •Central Huron Recycling Centre out by Santa, Reeve Workman said, "I'll bet there wasn't another place in this country where the kids got a nicer bag of candy." Organizers of the Brussels Santa Claus Parade were praised by coun­ cillors. Speaking of the generous amount of candy in the bags given ENJOY OUR BREAKFAST SPECIAL which Includes: Bacon, sausage, ham, eggs, homefries, toast and coffee or tea served until 11:30 a.m. for only $3.16 G.S.T. Included or receive 10% off any lunch order with this coupon Dec. 19, (alcoholic beverages excluded) at Tim's Family Restaurant 523-9623 EARLY BIRD SALE Just in time for Christmas at CHRISTMAS & COUNTRY Sat. Dec. 19 7 a.m. - 12 noon 30% off collectable "Colonial" lighted churches and houses 20% off all other lighted village houses. 30% off all remaining Christmas supplies (greens, trims, berries, etc.) in Christmas supply room. 25% off all Christmas decorated swags and wreaths throughout store at reg. price Special grouping 1/2 price. 25% off all Christmas tree ornaments 1. Christmas deliver Days ($1.00 only) p,ease or^er Tues. Dec. 22 (Clinton, Londesboro, Goderich) now/ Wed. Dec. 23 (Belgrave, Wingham, Brussels) 2. Hours: Open Friday night until 9:00 now 'til Christmas Open Dec. 21, 22, 23 until 9:00 p.m. Closed Christmas Eve 5:30 p.m. Queen St. Blyth Olfelefloia 523-4820 In-store, specials all day seis Santa Claus Parade Committee wishes to express a sincere THANK YOU to the following for their financial support and help •J. Ryan Construction •Brussels Variety •Brussels Village Market •Herman Terpsta Farms Ltd. •Frank Workman Electric •Brussels Transport Ltd. •McGavIn Farm Supply •McGavIn Farm Equipment •Bill's Auto Sales •Cook's of Walton •Blake's Orchard •Brussels Agromart •Ethel Store •Bill Stevenson Auto Wrecking •Walton Inn •J.L. McCutcheon Motors •Radford Auto •Brussels Pharmacy •Brussels Agri Services •Brussels Motors •Brussels Auto Sales A Service ORGANIZATIONS; •Brussels Friendship Club •Township of Morris •Opthnlst Club of Brussels •Royal Canadian Legion Br. 218 •Township of Grey •Brussels Lions Club •Village of Brussels •Morning Star Rebekah Lodge •Western Star Lodge No. 149 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF TROPHIES Best Animal Best Adult Clown Adult Cartoon Character Child Cartoon Character Child Clown FLOATS: Best Service Club Rec. & Sports Farm Entry Parade Theme Commercial Float Best Decorated Residence Best Commercial Enterprise DONATED BY: Oldfield Pro Hardware & Radio Shack Parade Committee Parade Committee Parade Committee Parade Committee M.D. Cameron Yvonne Knight of Elma Mutual Brussels Hotel Parade Committee R. Wayne Todd Industrial Alliance Howick Mutual Insurance The Citizen WINNER: Julie Mitchell & Floyd Carolyn Fear Reta Mulvey Rich Pethick Aaron Richmond Brussels Optimists Brussels Beavers Radford’s Auto McGavin’s Farm Supply & Equipment McCutcheon Motors Mr. & Mrs. Paul Elliott Thompson's Meat Market