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Brussels
council
briefs *
The restructuring draft report
with Grey Twp is coming along
nicely, said Brussels Clerk-Treasur
er Donna White at the Feb. 1 met
ing of council.
White and her Grey counterpart,
Brad Knight, have met with fire
chiefs and road superintendents and
have tried to outline options for
council's consideration.
They hope to have the report
ready for a joint meeting of the two
councils on Feb. 15 at Grey.
Reeve Ralph Watson said that he
and Robin Dunbar, the reeve of
Grey have discussed the idea of a
meeting with staff. "We feel a ses
sion with employees would be a
good idea," said Watson.♦♦♦
Sale of bag tags has brought in
S3,500.
One of the businesses where they
are being sold requested a commis
sion and asked that they not have to
pay up front for the tags.
Council agreed to the latter but
were emphatic that no commission
would be paid. "They can sell them
for more. Were not going to pay
them, or we'll be paying others,"
said Councillor Mary Stretton.♦ ♦♦
Stretton, the Community Policing
Committee rep, gave an update on
the Citizens on Patrol. She said she
had 29 signed to the program,
many of whom had returned their
applications.♦ **
White spoke to county engineer
Sandra Lawson about a parking
bylaw. She said that Brussels
would have to ask the county for
permission to enforce the parking
along the problem section and the
county will not Qnforcc the bylaw.
Someone would have to be desig
nated by the village to issue tickets,
the revenue of which would go to
Brussels.
Also, the OPP arc aware of the
problem and have been informed
that should they sec vehicles
parked illegally they arc to ask
them to move. No ticket will be
issued, White said.
Traffic cones are being pur
chased for the crossing guards.
Brock Voddcn attended the meet
ing to discuss the Business Partner
ship for Job Creation.
The.idea is to make people aerbss
the county aware of the program
and encourage participation.
Prompted by a concent over the
Huron economy, the idea is to gen
erate ideas that would stimulate
business growth and job creation.
Voddcn will be speaking at a
meeting with the local business
community as well.*♦*
Notice has been received from
the Ministry of the Environment
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A Note from Betty
Contemplate is the word for this past week, you know taking time to
think, not just for a moment but actually dwelling on a subject, like we
expect our kids to do in school.
A letter of request from a Winnipeg cousin and a phone call from Juanita
Smith got me thinking of "the good old days" - HA!
I got out my trusty Morris Twp. book of 1981 and thanks to Jeanne
Kirkby's good work I was able to get the requested information for Marg on
its way.
A little tidbit from that book - did you know a group called The Sage
Girls entertained in Walton in 1893? And you thought The Spice Girls were
original - ah history.
Chatting to Juanita about nursing and her new counselling business we
strayed to The Brussels Post and The Kansas Farmer, Juanita's grandpa. He
wrote just before I came to Brussels, but I can remember folks getting a
little irritated with him. So Juanita lent me some of his 1960’s columns to
read - oh my! Johnnie didn't miss much, especially the business of
organization. The Legion, the fair board and especially village council got
the inky side of his pen.
He liked to mention individuals, Ivan Campbell, Lenord Lamont and Bid
Bell were favourite targets and I'm sure they were each capable of returning
his insults.
Derek Raymond from the Butcher Shop and Archer Grewar were two
more names that brought back good memories of the old Brussels that
Thynne wrote about.
I grew up in Morris Twp. with four brothers, the third one arrived on
Valentine's Day. I was not impressed - I did not want another brother and
especially not on my birthday. It seems I let the world know my opinion as I
ended the day with four birthday cakes, to compensate for the lack of a
female baby!
Mom baked one before she left to deliver Clif. Dad bought one at the bake
shop in Wingham. Dorthy Thornton made one while I stayed with her until
Dad returned and Ruby Sanderson, the baby housekeeper, brought one with
her. All to pacify a five-year-old. It worked as I still love birthdays.
If you're looking for birthday cake on Feb. 14 sing to Jack Cardiff and
Ken Graber and I'm sure they will oblige . They're aging fast.
Bye now,
Betty.
In honour of Groundhog Day, Bridgette Cucksey
(standing) visited Huronlea in Brussels with her pet
hedgehog, Coconut Cream Donut, giving residents the
opportunity to play with the prickly creature. Bea Hallahan
was a little hesitant to touch as he seemed to be in a
nippy mood.
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) everyone for your
overwhelming support
last weekend.
We apologize for
the delays.
Birthday Party
Packages available
Caterings
Buck & Does
Gift Certificates r-
Cail ahead on weekends and we ll be sure to have
your pizza ready.
Please note our hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Thursday 11 a.m. - 12 midnight
Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Sunday 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
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Saturday, February 13th
Dancing 9-1
Cash Prizes!!!!
1st - $500.00, 2nd - $250.00, 3rd - $150.00
Plus two Early Bird Draws of $50.00
You must be there to win at 10:00 p.m.!!!
Music by Band
"General Lee and the Rebels"
Tickets $10.00/each,
Admits 1 person to dance
Sponsored by the Brussels Optimist Club
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‘‘Got the Winter Blues?”
NO PROBLEM: "Have A Little Longer Snooze!”
Head to the
WINGHAM SALES ARENA
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They just received a truckload of New Quality Mattresses
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This quality bedding will be offered at CLEARANCE
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Closed Sunday,__
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