The Citizen, 1997-07-16, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 16,1997
Brussels council briefs
Surveys say council okay
With only 57 replies to a survey
Brussels council determined at its
July 7 meeting that residents must
be satisfied.
The survey was distributed with
tax bills, and asked ratepayers to
rate services in the village, offer
comments and input into things
they would like to see changed-.
Residents were also asked to priori
tize services in the event that
provincial funds were cutback to
the point that the village would be
unable to maintain certain services
at the present level.
The most important with 84 per
cent of the respondents was fire,
water and hydro. Sixty-nine per
cent see composting, parking con
trol and leaf pick up as the least
essential service.
Comments included the impor
tance of attracting business and
industry to town, by leasing the
industrial lots, rather than selling
them and subsidizing businesses
downtown for improvements to
Decorations galore
their properties. Another resident
suggested a speed limit reduction
through the village on Turnberry
Street.♦♦♦
Councillor Ralph Watson report
ed on the restructuring meeting of
June 25.
Reeve Gord Workman said he
didn't see the sense of going
through any of this as "no one
agrees to agree and I would bet bot
tom dollar someone will be doing it
for us."
Watson noted, however, that that
was why the group wanted a com
mittee formed to come up with
options and hopefully keep govern
ment from intervening.
Council voted in favour of two-
tier government for Huron and
appointed Watson and Councillor
Greg Wilson as representatives to
the committee.
A resolution hiring Lisa Winger
for five days a week until Nov. 14
as an office assistant was passed.
Winger will receive $8 per hour.
Council is participating in the
Homecoming parade.*»♦
The new lettering for the munici
pal office is installed, at a cost of
$638.93. Deputy Clerk-Treasurer
Lori Pipe said that PUC may pay
part of the cost.
Hank Van den Broek had
Continued on page 19
Brussels
People
Deb Seili shows off just a few of the ideas the Brussels
Homecoming committee hopes village residents will
undertake to help bring colour to the streets of town, for
the 125th anniversary. The committee would like to see
every household purchase at least one large red and
white ribbon, available at local stores, for the small price
of $3. They also hope to get several entrants for the home
decorating contest.
Council approves land survey
Little things,theme
of WMS devotions
Melville WMS met on June 9 at
the home of Marguerite Krauter.
Leona Armstrong was in charge
of the devotions. Her theme was
"Little Things". The hymn,
Forward into Faith was sung.
Her readings were "Like a Seed
that Grows into a Tree", "Doing
Small Things with Great Love" and
"Seeds that fall in Different
Places".
Ruby Steiss read the scripture
from Matthew 15: 3-8 and Mark 4:
26-34. The song was Thank You
Lord for Earth's Awakening, was
sung.
President Helen Elliott was in
charge of the remainder of the
meeting. Reports were read and
approved. The hymn The Glory of
Spring, How Sweet was sung. The
president continued the study of
China. Mrs. Armstrong read a
story. China is importing goods
from Canada, including beef. There
have not been any western
missionaries to China in recent
years. Many meet in homes due to
fear of the government.
The hymn How Firm a
Foundation was sung, followed by
the Mizpah Benediction.
The hostess and Cathrine
Campbell ser/ed lunch and a social
time was enjoyed.
By Bonnie Gropp
Citizen staff
A $750 fee to survey some for
mer CN property to make it a lot
for future sale, raised some debate
at Brussels council Monday night.
The idea was put forward as
Councillor Joe Seili said that he
knew of someone who was interest
ed in buying the land. The survey
would create two streets through
the area and a comer, as well as
allowing the CN Road to be
assumed by the village.
Councillor Greg Wilson noted
that the survey had not been bud
geted for and asked if the issue was
pressing. "If someone is going to
buy it, he'll have to get a survey
anyway."
The land is behind the fire hall, at
Princess and Albert Streets. It can
be made into a full-service lot.
Seili said that in order for the vil
lage to keep the road allowance in,
then the village had to do the sur
vey. "We have to make the first
move to make it a saleable lot," he
said.
Wilson and Councillor Ralph
Watson still argued that it may be
putting the cart ahead of the horse.
"If someone wants to buy it, then
we're going to survey it," said Wil
son, "But let's have something con
crete."
Reeve Gord Workman, however,
agreed with Seili that if a survey
was going to be done anyway, the
village might has well get it done
now. "In three months- it could cost
seven times the $750."
"But it's $750, we haven't budget
ed for, " added Wilson, before
' reluctantly making the motion to
proceed with the survey, which was
seconded by Watson.
Seili, who owns neighbouring
property, did not vote.
Mrs. Mel Jacklin was in London
and Dutton for some holidays all
last week visiting her daughters
Marlene and Barbara and families.
Also she spent some time with
her granddaughter and children,
Darlene of London.
Brussels Mennonite
Fellowship
(519) 887-6388
Worship Service 9:30 am.
Jesus is Lord
Guests Welcome
Village of Brussels
Commemorative
Plates
Handcrafted by Barb Mutter
Now Available
at the
Crafter's Market
Turnberry St., Brussels
Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 10-5
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Light Show said when asked what he would do if the
Brussels Reeve was not doing a good job.
Answer to last week’s puzzle:
BEARD PARADE OFFICIAL DANCING
Why entertainment chairman Gary Pipe bought tickets to the
Homecoming Saturday Night Dance. Gary says he once saw a
house fly but he has never seen a BARN DANCE”. 97-07-16
CALLING EVERYONE HOME TO
July 31 - August 4. 1997
Box 1997, Brussels. ON NOG 1 HO
HOMECOMING
Homecoming Tickets
Some events have limited seating and may
be sold out before the Weekend even
begins To guarantee admission, you
should buy advance tickets now. Tickets
are required for the following events.
Fri., Aug. 1 - Lulu’s Roadhouse Band - $10
Sat., Aug. 2 - Beef Barbecue - $10 & $5
- CKNX Barn Dance - $10 & $5
- School Reunion BBQ - $5
Sun., Aug. 3 - Pork Chop BBQ - $9 & $5
- Shriners Fish Fry - $9 & $4.50
Homecoming Headquarters
421 Turnberry Street 887-9094
Wed. to Fri.: 3 - 8 p.m. Sat. 10-2 p.m.
Extended hours during the Homecoming
Weekend ON SALE: Souvenirs, brochures,
memorabilia and event tickets.
W A N T E 1)
Volunteer Help for the Homecoming
Headquarters Contact Donna White at the
Brussels Municipal Offices if you could help.
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The complete Homecoming Itinerary will
appear in next week’s edition of the Citizen.
WATCH FOR IT!
The School Reunion Committee would like
to set up a “Treasures From the
Community” Exhibit. Brussels and area
residents are invited to display their own
items which they feel reflect our village’s
history and development. Please leave your
articles - clearly labelled -
at the Homecoming Headquarters.
The “Memory Lane” Show
Thurs., July 31, 8:00 pm.
BM&G
Community Centre
This show will trace some of
the major events that have
occurred in Brussels since the
1940's and will offer appearances by some
surprising guests.
II E L P V4e need volunteers to help
pick up litter during the
Homecoming Weekend. If 'fou could assist.
please contact 6hief Sanitary Engineer,
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Visit our web site: http://www.huroned.edu.on.ca/BrusselsPS/hc-party.htm