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The Citizen, 1994-06-08, Page 9Brussels approves idea of draining arena property Brussels council, Monday night, joined the neighbouring councils of Grey and Morris Townships in sup­ porting the idea of draining proper­ ty at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre into the Nichol Drain. The area involved is located behind the arena complex and occupies seven acres purchased by the village and the Brussels Agri­ cultural Society several years ago. Councillor Greg Wilson noted that service clubs are prepared to fix up the land and build a ball diamond and soccer field. "To me the land is worth nothing the way it is," he said. The BMG Recreation Committee had said they didn't want develop­ ment of the land until proper Brussels Council briefs Council changes zoning A rumbling tummy drainage was provided, Councillor Mary Stretton, the village's repre­ sentative on the committee, told council. Morris and Grey councils had already agreed to share the cost of upgrading the tile on Branch C of the Nichol Drain by one size in order to provide an outlet. The cost would be about $11,000. The land would then be graded so that run off would go to the drain, not to the neighbouring properties. "I think we should agree with the townships," Councillor Wilson said. "It's just a dump hole back there. We could be playing baseball and soccer." The villages share of the cost of the drain, which likely won't be installed until next year, is $5,500. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1994. PAGE 9. There was no one present Mon­ day night, when a public meeting was held to change the zoning of property where the new Brussels fire hall will be built. The property had been zoned as future development but will now be rezoned for institutional use. There is no word yet that the vil­ lage's grant under the federal- provincial infrastructure program has been approved but design work is proceeding for the building and tenders may be called in early sum­ mer. *** Under rent review legislation council could raise rents at the vil­ lage trailer park from $50 a month to $69 a month, councillors were told. There has been no increase in rent in 12 years. However, councillors noted that between the rental paid and the taxes paid on the trailers, residents of the park are paying a consider­ able amount now. It was pointed out that the lot rental in a new pri­ vately owned park nearby is bound to be considerably higher. "If we haven't raised the rent in 12 years it's time we slipped a little extra in there," said Councillor Greg Wilson. Council will look at whether or not to increase the rent and by how much at a later meeting. *** Councillors expressed dismay at a new provincial bill which will force all successful councillors after next fall's municipal election to fill out a conflict of interest dis­ closure form which will make all the assets of the councillor and his/her family public. "Don't they realize a lot of people won't run (for council)," Councillor Dave Hastings wondered. "It's none of their business," said Councillor Mary Stretton. *** Tenders for street paving will be delayed because work on the Nichol Drain on Frederick St. won't be competed until August. Clerk-Treasurer Donna White said she had intended on getting tenders out early this year but until the drain work is completed on Myth: The best way for a woman to protect herself from sexual assault is to avoid being alone at night in dark, deserted places, such as alleys or parking lots. Fact: Most sexual assaults (60 per cent) occur in a private home and the largest percentage of these (38 per cent) occur in the victim's home. The idea that most sexual assaults fit the "stranger-in-a-dark- allcy" stereotype can lead to a false sense of security. Frederick St. it can't be paved. Also set for paving is a 300-foot section of John St. from Thomas toward the arena and a block of Thomas St. Because it is not a pub­ lic street the extension of John St. to the arena parking lot cannot be paved using Ministry of Trans­ portation subsidy money but coun­ cillors agreed they should look into the cost of paving the small section and alternative ways of financing the project so the entire street would be paved. *** After four years of legal work, a street closure m tne west end ot the village has still not been completed. Mrs. White said it seemed all the work had been completed finally but the registry office phoned to tell her that a strip several inches wide had not been included, meaning that a property owner in the area was actually cut off from public roads by the transfer. Lawyers and the surveyors involved in the origi­ nal work had agreed to work for no charge to correct the error but there will still be a cost for plans and reg­ istering the switch at a cost of about $170. *** Repairs have been completed to the village tractor at a cost of $3813. Graduation Tracy Bosman, daughter of Jim and Ann Bosman of R.R. #1 Seaforth, graduated on June 6, 1994 from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Honours History. She was given the Fred Landon prize In Canadian History for her outstanding performance In the Honours History program. Tracy will be attending the Faculty of Education at Althouse College in London in September. Congratulations, Tracy. Love Dad, Mom, Tina and Paul. Three Grade 9 students and the art teacher from Seaforth and District High School presented the skit King Grumbletum and the Magic Pie to the junior pupils at Hullett Central Public School on June 3. From left, Laura Strangway (Dr. Thermometer), Sean Ludwig (Mrs. Plum Crumble and Kyle Rae (Wizard) circle teacher Greg Sherwood ( King Grumbletum) in an attempt to help a rumbling tummy. Hullett PS Happenings Gr. 8s enjoy Toronto trip By Shannon Scott WE CAN FLY! The Grade 5 class is nearing the completion of their "Flight" unit in school. The class, along with Miss Anderson's Grade 6 class, took a trip down to Huron Park to see the Static Air Show. The students got the opportunity to view the inside and outside of many modelled aircrafts. A learning experience was had by all. GRADE 8s GO TO TORONTO On Wednesday, June 1, Mr. Talbot's Grade 8 class took their last field trip to Toronto. After leaving at 6 a.m. the students (FILM 24 Exposure ^PROCESSING < / VALU CLUB > SNACKS Pretzels, Tortillas, Corn Chips, Cheese Puffs \908 g f VALU CLUB COOKIES ' PEPSI £„7SS"' 5a0Q f SMALL FRY A POTATO CHIPS Assorted Flavours _ ^180 g ■ J r All Plants & Garden Stock < Reduced to Clear ) stopped at McDonald's for breakfast. The Hockey Hall of Fame was the first stop. The students filled out a quiz and were then given time to do as they please while there. At 12:30 the students joined the Blue Jays for the game at the Skydome. Even though the Jays lost and the seats were out in left field, they had a wonderful time watching the game. Before going home, the Grade 8s stopped at Ontario Place. While there, the students were allowed to go on rides after which they watched a documentary. The left and arrived back at school at 9:30 p.m. Everyone had a wonderful time and will have many happy memories of the trip. K-4 GETS CAUGHT IN THE WEB! On Thursday, June 2 the students from Kindergarten to Grade 4 took a trip to London to see Charlotte's Web. At 9:30 they left to go to Althouse College. The children enjoyed the play put on by the Showcase Series. For lunch they stopped at the Arva Park before reluming to the school at 3:15. It was an enjoyable experience for all. Open 7 days for your convenience Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. -10 p.m. Sun. & Holidays 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.