HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1973-02-28, Page 1Huron Planner' Nick Hill explains, details of a proposed
Brusselsplan to a study Meeting held in the LegiOn .Hat.last Week,
Brussels Post
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 1973
BRUSSELS
ONTARIO
While spectators shivered, eight hardy citizens took part in the Polar Daize Dip which was a
popular feature of the Annual Lions Winter Carnival.
Residents consider details
of proposed plan, zoning
Winter weather
aids Polar -Daize
Between 50 and 60 residents
were present at a public meeting ,
at the Legion/Hall last Wednes-
day evening to discuss the pre-
paration of a Land Use Plan and
Zoning By-law for the village of.
Brussels.
This is the first of a number
of public meetings to be held
over the next four months to
involve the village residents in
the planning decisions. I Jack McCutcheon, Reeve of
the village, said that “the village
needed a land use guide for future
growth". itAll the maintowns in
the county have plans and plan-
ning boards and if we in. Brus-
sels want to retain locIl 'auto-
nomy, we must show ourselVes
to be well prepared and
organized, and a Plan is a first
step in that direction" he added.
He also asked the residents to
get involved with the preparation
of the plan, for the planners
wanted feedback.
Gary Davidson, Director of
County Planning, told the meeting
,the Huron County Official Plan,
has a direct strategy of promot-
ing growth of the villages. 'Vil-
lages such as Brussels, will be
looked to in the future to provide
serviced land for urban develop-
m ent, such as housing, commerce
and industry. There activities
are not being permitted on agri-
cUlttiral land" Mr. Davidson re-
Marked.
Mr. Davidson also stressed
that for a growing number of
people a village like Brussels
offers an attractive alternative
to cities and larger urban
centres. “More people in the
future will be choosing to live
in a village like Brussels", he
said.
Many people will be asking
why Brtissels needs a plan, for,
they may not feel there has been
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much change in the village. The
planner added that over the last
25 years there has been a lot
of change in the village and a
plan will "equip the village to
change for the better for the next
25 years."
In concluding his opening re-
marks, Mr. Davidson said he
wanted resident participation in
the development of the Plan for
Brusseli.
Nick Hill, County Planner,
presented a slide and corn-
m entary presentation on the re-
search and field work carried out
so far on the Secondary Plan for
the village.
The main areas of research
included the built-up and vacant
areas of the village, housing,
commerce, industry, park-land,
the river, historic and cultural
features and agriculture. All
these topics were illustrated by
colour slides.
Indluded in Mr. Hill's presen-
tation were a number of proposals
related to the growth of the vil-
(Continued on Page 16).
Post wins
excellence
award
The Brtiatela Post was
ded third prize in its ele.tie let
General Excellence in dOnipe4
titiona held in con junction With
the annual convention of the
Ontario Weekly Newspapers
Association. The POSE competed
With papers across the province.
The Hiatt Expositor,
eatorth, also won third plate tor
General Excellence in its class.
The dOderieh Signal Star
headed AS class in the General
Eitbellende class and for Spedial
editorial as well 'AS taking
end for OliOtograOhy and the Ct`itt
award lor beat tieVia atoryi.
A beautiful winter's morning
Saturday, sunshine, moderate
te.mperature, light intermittent
snow flurries set the stage, au-
gured well and raised the hopes
of the Lions for the success of
their continued schedule of Polar
Daize activities,
The past two years this event,
looked forward to with excite-
ment, has been marred by
stormy, frigid polar weather cut-
ting down both participation and
spectator attendance.
The sun hid behind clouds
and winds were chilly but it did
not hinder the success of the
day's events. The people came
to watch the parade, Polar Dip
and Thunder Mug downhill races.
It was regretable that more
decorated snowmobiles were not
entered in the parade. It may
have been due to the fact there
was little snow on the Main
Street. The few that were en-
tered were imaginative and
colorful.
Eight young men braved the
icy water of the Maitland for
the Polar Dip. Most seemed to
enjoy it for they splashed,
swam and frolicked for several
minutes before dashing to 'the
warmth of cars.
The Thundermug races pro-
duced many a spill and thrill.
Reeve Jack mcCutcheon entered
in the fun of the racing to get
the first class going.
The children's skating races
at the arena were enthusiastically
competed.
Dancing to the Oktoberfest
Polka Band attracted a large
crowd to the arena on Saturday
night with everyone entering into
the spirit of the occasion.
Sunday was the day of
snowmobile racing at the fair-
grounds with numerous entries
and many spectators on hand to
watch this exciting sport. Un-
fortunately there were two ser-.
ious accidents. Bob Blake, son
of Mr. and Mrs. George Blake
of R.R.2, Brussels and Mr. Poole
of Chatham were injured when
their machines crashed in se-
parate accidents. Both were
removed by ambulance to Wing-
ham and District Hospital.
C.K.N.X, mobile was pre-
sent and assisted in conducting
events. St, John's Ambulance
stood by for emergencies.
The Lions Club Bonspiel on
M on day brought the Lion Polar
Daize to a successful conclusion.
The Club' and the Lions Polar
Daize Committee are to be con-
gratulated on the success of their
efforts. ,
TORCHLITE PARADE
The Torchlite Parade wended
its way, following the school
concert, from the Royal Can-
adian Legion to the fair grounds.
Snowmobiles and a number of
merry Making torch carriers
participated.
At the fair grounds they were
joined by a good many spectators
gathered there for the Christmas
Tree bonfire. Within the glow and
warmth of the crackling flames,
coffee, hot dogs, beans, etc.,
Made available in the Palade,
were enjoyed r in a jolly
atmosphere.
Results in the various events
follow:
Skating Races Lions Polar Daize
Girls end Boys 5 years and
under - 1. Sandra Huether; 2.
Darin Watts; 3. David Hastings.
Wrist 7 years and under ;-
Sandra Htiether; 2, Brenda
Richmond; 3. Janice Adarna.
Boys '1 years and Under
I. Darin Wattst, 2. David Haa-
togs; 3, PautTenPas.
Girls 8 and 9 year's -- 1.
Jill MCCuteheen; Joan Cardiffj
3. Brenda TenPas.
Girls 10 and 11 years - 1.
Katherine Cardiff; 2,, Carol
wheeler; 3,, Elizabeth Exel.
Boys
10 and it years = 1.
Brude Armstrong; 2. Brian Diet=
ner; 8. Metic
Girls' 12 and 13 yearS 1.
Dianne Stephenson,, 2. Michelle
McCutcheon; 3. Joan ituether.
Boys 12 13 years 1.
DOUg. dbusitis; 2. itebert Anti-
strong; 3. Wayne Lowe.
Girls 14 years and over - 1.
Michelle McCutcheon;' 2. Carel
Wheeler; 3. Katharine Cardiff.
Boys 14 years and over
I. David Stephenson; 2. Rickey
Demeray; 3. Doug. Cousins.
Girls Shuttle Race - 1.Carel
Wheeler,Judy Ada.ms,Gail white;
2. - Diane Stephenson, JoanHue-
ther, Michelle McCutcheon.
Boys Shuttle Race. - 1.Laurie
Campbell's team; 2. Doug Cou-
sins' team; 3. Bruce Armstrong's
team.
DRAW WINNER
The holder of the lucky ticket
on the Polar Daize Snowmobile
Draw, made at the arena on Mon-
day night, was Warren Zinn, De-
puty Reeve of Ashfield Township.
- THUNDER MUG RACES
Men 14 and over - 1. John
Van Vliet; 2. Jack McCutcheon;
3. Jack Bryans.
Ladies 14 and over - 1. Col-
leen Raymond; 2. Cathy Work.
Boys under 14 - 1. Bryan
Deitner; 2. Chuck Mason; 3.
Darin Watts.
Girls under .14 - 1. Cathrine
Cardiff; 2. Michelle McCutcheon;
3. Trina Watts.
POLAR DAIZE POLAR DIP
Brave young men that took
part:
Wayne Lowe, Ken Graber, Jim
Wheeler, Gerald Bauer, Greg
Wilson, Barry Currie, Robert
Stephenson, .Rich Bell.
POLAR DAIZE PARADE
1. Julie McCall and Susan
Langlois 'ilioneymoon Couple"
(Continued on Page 101.
Youth in
Belgrave
loses life
A snowmobile accident On
Thursday claimed the life Of
DOnald Malcolm Scott 14, Of Bel-,
gra.Ve. The accident occurred
East wawanosh two. oh county
road 20 west of t elgrOe early
Thursday evening.
The youth, a member of the'
Belgrave Bantam HOCkey team,
was the son of Malcolm R. Scott
and the former Freda Minter.
Besides his parenta he is, Mir.,
ViVed by a younger Slater Dianne,
alto survived by gtitbdthotbet,
Mrs. Jake Minter of LiiCknOti.
Educated at East WatVatutitli Public School he had been a
StUdent at the F.E, Madill SenOti.
dark Sdh001 in Winghent, He
was a nienibet of Hileg PreSJ.,
bytetittli Church Heigketie,
Funeral services were held
Sunday frOin the R A and
son itineral Home, Windham with
Rev. C A. Medarrof Odic-Wine.
teitipo#1 interment followed in
the •Wiiightut Cemetery chapel
with burial later in Brandon
Cemetery: Pallbearers werei talty Menary, ,Itatold lOneryi Robert SOOtt Me:
Milan, diet ',Robb, jOhit Scoff
10/0 Bearers', ttaYttibiid find
Hunter