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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2017-03-16, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2017. Hawley, Huron East councillors host CIP meetings L.U'iiiIii. iu j LI. o CII Love bean ler&Nue for drak. Fv.w fe:n emM poviafial&nom ffenra+ia. OWN m-+.�h i<a�mJAbau r Er rr" l innl W fRir, rio. old f d 4Newspzig4 ibsdouldmeaboincluditeriareilrlitageffMo+ ��iY i. :sire&wetsPlopwaivePmesm, , o " �„yr�,d, m.aavri... �.�,hmrhf Milfr+�f fLWf adraernro ,y S iMv r_t+li 4 ,n;1a+71 reae+fe ,yz,efi. �.nnl r J. Trre ati' Pref • if, rhM^�"°f4"0 Looking it over Local residents and property owners were invited to the Brussels Library last week for a special meeting to learn about and review the proposed community improvement plan. Huron East Economic Development Officer Jan Hawley says both the afternoon and evening sessions were well attended. Here, taking a look at the boards are, from left: Doug Sholdice, Paul Nichol and Huron County planner Claire Dodds. (Shawn Lou gnrrn photo) By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen The introduction of the proposed Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for Brussels has been positive, says Huron East Economic Development Officer Jan Hawley. Hawley, Councillor David Blaney and several Huron County planners hosted two open houses on March 9 at the Brussels Library. The open houses welcomed local residents and business owners to view conceptual drawings and ask questions about the plan, which was proposed to Huron East Council last month. Hawley says that people were attending the meeting from the opening of the first session at noon until the final session shut down after 7 p.m. "We were all really pleased when we left," Hawley said in an interview with The Citizen, adding that a fine mix of property owners and interested residents all attended the meeting. In order to reach as many people as possible, Hawley said the municipality attempted to contact as many property owners as possible in hopes they would attend to find out more about the plan. She and other meeting organizers kept track and said that many of the property owners from throughout the downtown were able to attend. Hawley said that the overwhelming response from those in attendance is that they were intrigued and that the responses were largely positive. After the proposal was first presented to Huron East Council last month, the next step was the public open house. Now, Hawley said, she and local planners will be preparing for the next public meeting, which is tentatively scheduled for April 18. Hawley says she is planning a public session ahead of council's regular meeting. The meeting on April 18, however, will be held in Brussels in the hopes of attracting local residents to participate in the plan's consultation process. She says that Chris Cooper, heritage architect and the artist FROM BRUSSELS behind the plan's street renderings, will be at the meeting to make a presentation and meet with local residents about the plan. While details have yet to be finalized, Hawley is hoping that if Brussels business owners who qualify are looking to improve the facade of their building, up to $5,000 will be available for a project. Depending on the project, Hawley said that could mean a "good chunk of change" for a property owner under the matching funds model. The next public meeting on the plan is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, April 18 in Brussels. A time and location have yet to be determined. Break a great time to reconnect, relax with family A NOTE FROM BETTY By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231 The Ides of March have arrived, followed up soon with St. Patrick's Day - both pretty fine ways to move a month right along. Each month in our year has a special spot. Some are favourites and some not so much. For me, March is one about moving along. Each day is a wonder, a wonder if it will show snow or not. At the Branch Will the influence of spring win or will a few more flakes take to the sky? So, as we enjoy the movement of March, take each day as it comes and enjoy the variety. March Break is the other great thing about this month. This week is a good time to contemplate the day's offering. A time for the school set to enjoy some relaxing in a variety of ways. For some, the flights have already gone, in fact, it's nearly time to return from warmer climates where sand and surf are the high spot of the day. Others have gone to find snow to ski and play in and others have stayed around just to vegetate. Sleeping in, extra television time and movies are seen as good ways to relax. So enjoy these found moments of fun in whatever space you're in. The Listowel grandgirls have arrived here. I've had a great chicken stir fry prepared for me. Toad in the hole for breakfast, really an egg in a hole of toast with cheese, but the toad story sounds so much better when served for your personal breakfast. Homemade soup is next, I hear, and after that surprises will come, I have no doubt. So yes, March remains one of my favourite months, can you see why? Have you got your ticket for the Recreation Board's Ladies Night Out on the 30th? Don't wait too long, this guaranteed fun time will soon sell out. Many years ago, six Watson boys grew up on th 6th of Morris, parented by Carson and Alma, Reg and Gene. They were Bert, Jim, Bauer wins big at meat draw It was a quiet week at the Branch, with the Cadets meeting as usual and the Thursday night darts gathering for a night of fun. There were 12 darters having fun. The first place team was John Stadelmann and Penny Reynolds. The second place team was Gord Jacklin and Sheron Stadelmann. The high shots were by Jim Brown hitting 171 and Sheron Stadelmann hitting 135. The St. Patrick's Day wings and meat draws had a nice crowd attending. Comrades helping at the Branch were Lisa Glanville, Jamie Mitchell, Catrina Josling and Joan Smith. There were many multiple winners for the evening including Steve Burke, Julie Pearce, Pete Gray, Deb Seili, Deb Ross, Eric Ross, as well as winners Rick McCloud, George Adams, Tom Cronin, Doug Bauer, Catrina Josling, Colleen Adams, and Jamie Mitchell. Sheila Bauer was the big winner of the night. There were four Comrades attending the Zone Convention held in Hensall on Sunday afternoon. They included Comrade Eric Ross, who is the outgoing Zone Commander for Zone Cl, Comrade Glenn Bridge, Comrade Deb Ross and Comrade Jo -Ann McDonald. It was an election year and a new Deputy Zone Commander was elected from the Goderich Branch. Friday, March 17 come celebrate St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef and Cabbage or Homemade Stew for lunch & dinner Live music at noon with "Just Fun" and at dinner by "Half an Irish Cowboy" 4 CAFE More than just a great sandwich! Eat in or Take out ®Find us on Facebook 401 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-8011 Barry, Ralph, Joe and John and they went on with their lives in many parts and in many ways. Jim, who spent most of his adult time in Florida, has had health issues of late and died this week. Mary, now Heise, was the lone girl growing up with this rew and went along or ignored many of the shenanigans that seemed to involve cars a lot. Trial and error mechanics were a big part of their young years and those are some of the good memories that are at the surface this week as we think about Jim. Once again as death is on the radar, we recall that we only get to leave memories behind, so make them good ones. Bye now, Betty G.W. 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