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The Citizen, 2003-05-07, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2003. NEWS Huron East briefs Hugill tenders resignation Huron East councillors regretfully accepted the resignation of Doug Hugill as manager of the Seaforth and District Community Centre at the April 15 meeting. He was then appointed to the full time position of water and sewer labourer at a starting salary of $16/hr. Tuckersmith; Sharon McClure, McKillop; Larry McGrath, Tuckersmith and Greg Wilson, Brussels. Graeme MacDonald, Grey, abstained. FROM BRUSSELS *** In a recorded vote, council voted 7-4 in favour of appointing Marty Bedard to the full-time position of fire chief and emergency management co-ordinator for the municipality. Those voting against the motion included Councillors Bill DeJong, *** William Dietrich of Dietrich Engineering presented a report on the Canada Company municipal drain, Lot 3, Cone. 2, McKillop. The new drain will consist of 303 metres of 674 millimetre diameter tile. Also, approximately 279 metres of open ditch will be cleaned out at Lot 4, Cone. 2, Dietrich told council­ lors. A court May 20. of revision was set for Egmondville.*** Council reconsidered a motion granting $10,000 to the Seaforth Co­ operative Children’s Centre. It was amended to be a one-time only grant.*** A motion was approved asking the Huron County library board to submit an application to the Trillium Foundation on behalf of the municipality improvements library. for repairs and for the Brussels COMING EVENTS at the BRUSSELS LEGION SATURDAY, MAY 10 At 1:00 p.m. Euchre Tournament downstairs. Bring your own partner. Admission $5.00 per person. Cash Prizes. Lunch. No Smoking Event. SUNDAY, MAY 11 Singles Dance cancelled. *** recommended approval *** i Steffler presented to employees for of courses. Council of a severance application from Acre T Farms for Park Lot 1, RP 194, Brussels. *** A severance application from Larry Wheatley for Lots 26 and 27, Cone. 7/8, McKillop was approved on the condition that the drain maintenance obligations were apportioned between the severed and retained land. 1 *** Permission was granted to Open Eye Productions for an outdoor festival, June 6-8, southwest of Mayor Lin certificates 1 completion of courses. Chief Building Official Paul Josling has completed Part 9 - Buildings - Structural Requirements under the Ontario Building Code and community emergency management co-ordinator course. Joe Ryan completed the 2003 drainage superintendents course and Doug Ansett finished part 1 of the basic training certification for joint health and safety committees in Ontario. *** Accounts payable in the amount of $188,509.70 were approved for payment. Beef on menu SATURDAY, MAY 24 At 1:00 p.m. Euchre Tournament downstairs. Bring your own partner. Admission $5.00 per person. Cash Prizes. Lunch. No Smoking Event. SATURDAY, MAY 24 Fish Fry from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Adults: $10.00 Children under 12 $5.00 Preschool Free Deep fried fish, potatoes, salads, desserts, coffee SUNDAY, MAY 25 Singles Dance from 7:00 -11:00 p.m. Admission $8.00 per person Enjoy “Ken Scott Orchestra" SUNDAY, MAY 31 At 3:00 p.m. Brussels Army Cadet Corp 2967 Annual Inspection. Everyone welcome to attend. Fundraising BBQ to follow. Info and general inquiries at 887-6562 or 887-6570 Excellent education Barb Mutter, an educational assistant from Brussels, was presented with an Excellence in Education award for her work at Listowel District Secondary School. (Sarah Mann photo) Brussels educator earns Excellence For Barb Mutter of Brussels, her Excellence in Education award received recently is a recognition of her tremendous contribution to the school environment at Listowel District Secondary School. Mutter has been an education assistant in the Life Skills program for four and a half years, working with special needs students. During the ceremony at the awards banquet held April 30, it was noted that Mutter went above and beyond for her students, initiating research into medical conditions and showing considerable understanding and empathy. She has gained the trust of her students, their parents and her co-workers. The openness, positive attitude, level of caring and patience demonstrated was nurtured during her more than 17 years of owning and operating a nursery school in Brussels said presenters Doug Pratley and Cathy Pratt. Mutter was among the 47 staff, students and community members presented with the awards which are given annually by the Avon Maitland District School Board and the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation. By Jo-Ann McDonald The Friday night supper of sausage and sauerkraut was enjoyed by many at the Brussels Legion. This week is roast beef. Full-time bartender, Sandra Josling is off for a couple of weeks due to surgery on her hand and we wish her a speedy recovery. There were nine Comrades on hand to attend the memorial service on Tuesday afternoon for Comrade Bill McWhirter. Our condolences to his family. Cadets will be meeting at the arena for the next couple of weeks due to the unavailability of the auditorium. On Saturday, Comrades George Adams, Norm Dobson, Andy Overholt and Jo-Ann McDonald, with extra helper, George Somers, managed to finish the raking and cleaning outside the Branch. Thanks to George A. for bringing the tractor and George S. for his thoughtful­ ness. Return silent auction pledge sheets as soon as possible. Brussels, Morris & Grey SWIMMING LESSONS REGISTRATION Tuesday, May 13 & Thursday, May 15 7 - 9 p.m. \ Upstairs at BMG Community Centre, Brussels > f No phone registrations CI - Aqua Tots (for children who can't touch the bottom will be A \ offered in June as well due to the high interest last year). y / There will be swim team sign up as well. y ( Pool passes will be available. y 5First come - first served for June lessons - remember the watery ( is going to be warm. SPECIAL EVENTS ROOM FOR RENT With light kitchen equipment Holds up to 70 people Call Jim: 887-8013 Evenings: 887-9181 YOUR AEROBIC WORKOUT CLASSES MONDAY & THURSDAY 7:30 PM 72 Mill St., Brussels (Upstairs) Men & Women welcome The town has named their Bologna! ’’Brussels Bologna” i-----------SFEVTML5 3 PORK SCHNITZEL 4.39L&O [FRYER CHI ’^SL49L|fi KOI 'I i^TEST Mm I Guy & Cheryl Stroop, John Nixon, Chris TenPas The ballots are counted! The winner is in. On May 1, Chris TenPas, President of the Brussels Business Group and Cheryl and Guy Stroop opened the ballot box and counted the ballots to name Stroop Meat Market’s bologna. The winning name, with 61% of the ballots, was “Brussels Bologna”. Winner of the draw for a $75 gift certificate was John Nixon. Congratulations John and all who helped us name this famous product of Brussels. Come and try our Brussels Bologna 533 Turnberry St., Brussels 887-8674 snoop's MEAT MARKET