HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-01-31, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1990.
Rev. Zehr begins
ministry in Elmira
Student drivers
Learning the ins and outs of snowmobiles was just part of the training for these youngsters at the
Driver Training Safety Course in Brussels last week. Two members of the Brussels-Walton
Trailblazersweretheinstructors. Pictured on the machineisKarlTerpstra. Standingfrom left: Mark
Dietz, Kristal Smith, Jeremy Bach, Terry Thompson, Chris Wattam and Jeffrey Bauer.
Brussels
People
By Bonnie Gropp
Phone 887-9114 or 523-4792
The possibility of starting a
Toastmasters Club in Brussels
attracted over 30 persons to the
information meeting at Brussels
Mennonite Fellowship on Monday
evening.
Organizers from clubs in Elmira,
London and Stratford assisted AT
lan Dettweiler to explain the pur
pose and goals of Toastmasters.
The laughter and friendliness of
the group encouraged many to try
out their wings with one minute
speeches. Anyone is welcome to
join this group at any time. Come
out next Monday, February 5 at
7:30 p.m. for fun and fellowship.
Students enjoy day
of skiing at Talisman
SKIING AT TALISMAN
by Sarah Dauphin and
Stephanie Henry
On Friday morning, gathered in
groups in front of Brussels Public
School, the students in grades 6, 7
and 8 along with several staff
members and enthusiastic parents,
crowded into Bob Tyerman’s bus
for a day of skiing at Talisman
Mountain Resort.
Arriving at Talisman at 9:30 a.m.
we unloaded the bus and got our
skis. The students got an hour
lesson and got the rest of the day to
enjoy for themselves. The students
not attending the ski trip were a
great help by phoning the parents
saying we were going to be late.
With over 1,000 students at Talis
man last Friday, we decided to stay
later so we could have as much
time skiing as possible. Thanks to
the teachers supervising us at
Talisman. They were Mrs. Ray
mond, Mrs. Lindsay and Mr.
Wanless. Thanks also to the par
ents, Nigel Hutchins, Carol and
Roland Glitz. Upon arriving home
at 6:30 p.m., the students were
tired and glad to be back in
Brussels. I am sure all students
enjoyed the day of skiing at
Talisman.
VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT AT
F. E. MADILL
For the past week the grades 7
and 8’s of Brussels Public have
been practising for the volleyball
tournamenton Saturday, Jan. 27. It
was held at F. E. Madill in
Wingham. The schools participat
ing were Brussels, Grey Central,
Howick, Turnberry, East Wawa-
nosh and Wingham.
After 10 years as pastor of
Brussels Mennonite Fellowship
Doug Zehr and his family, wife
Miriam, and daughters Sherah-
Leigh, 6, Charissa, 3, and Maria, 8
months, have moved to Elmira,
where Rev. Zehr will be pastoring a
new congregation. His last sermon
in Brussels was conducted Sunday,
and his new duties resume Febru
ary 1.
Rev. Zehr began the Mennonite
congregation in Brussels in 1980.
‘‘We started with five families
which has grown to 50 plus,” he
said. “When I held my frist service
there were 25 people present and
now there is regularly 125 at
Sunday services. I guess you could
say that my establishing work is
finished so it is time for someone
else’s gifts to help the church
along.”
Rev. Zehr explains that the
Mennonite conference has identi
fied a variety of communities in
Ontario where they wanted new
churches started and since there is
not a surplus of people willing to do
it, Rev. Zehr thought it would be
something for him. ‘‘While there is
no one to replace me in Brussels as
of yet, I felt it would be easier for
them to find someone as it does
seem to be easier for the establish
ed churches to find a pastor than
for the new ones just beginning.
For me, it will be like starting
over.”____ ___________________
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Legion hosts dart tournament
BY SANDRA JOSLING
At the January meeting of the
Brussels Legion, donations were
made to local organizations. To the
Huron County Library $100 was
donated for the Brussels Branch
computer system. Also to help
support the Brussels and surround
ing girls involved with the Seaforth
and District High School Girls
Band, $1,000 was donated for their
trip to Florida and to support the
handicapped $100 was donated to
the Windsor Classic Indoor Games
for the Hanidcapped.
On January 20 there was Zone
“C” Bowling in Wingham. Al
though Brussels didn’t qualify for
the district finals, a great time was
had by all participating.
On February 3 at 2 p.m. the
Legion will be hosting a mixed dart
tournament. Anyone wishing to
come and participate is welcome.
There will be a draw for partners.
Morris okays zoning amendment
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od Council will review the matter to
insure that the repairs to Morris
Township drains are being done in
the proper time period.
An agreement has been entered
into with Arteeka Canine Control in
Fergus for dog control in Morris.
Morris Township Council passed
two amendments during its regular
session of Council on January 16
following a public meeting concern
ing the proposed amendments.
Wayne Caldwell of the Huron
County Planning Department was
in attendance at the meeting to
discuss the rezoning of Lot 26,
Cone. 8 owned by James and
Evelyn Blake from Agriculture 1 to
Agriculture 4 as a condition of
severance.
All landowners within 400 feet
had been notified concerning the
re-zoning amendment.
Neither Council nor attending
ratepayer Ken McDonald had any
comment so it was decided that the
by-law would be reviewed during
the regular session.
Brian McBurney was present at
the public meeting from the Huron
County Planning Committee to
hear an amendment to the Secon
dary Plan for Lot 2, Cone. 5 owned
by Kevin and Barbara Pletch and
address any comment or concern.
Mr. Caldwell presented the amend
ment advising that the Ministry of
Agriculture and Food will require a
need study for the lots.
A map was presented by Mr.
Pletch showing the area which is to
be set up as urban. The recom
mended lot size is 15,000 square
feet.
There were no objections raised
and Council was supportive of the
proposal.
During regular session Mr. Cald
well advised Council that there had
been no appeals concerning the
proposed zoning by-law, but stated
that a letter of concern was
received from the Ministry of
Agriculture and Food with regards
to the Secondary Plan Amendment.
He said he would be preparing a
report for the VanCamp subdivi
sion plan and would be forwarding
material to advise of the procedure
to establish a committee of adjust
ment for minor variance.
Following a motion by Clem
McLellan, Council passed a by-law
giving approval to the zoning
amendment for James and Evelyn
Blake. Council also voted in agree
ment to the proposed amendment
for the property owned by Kevin
and Barbara Pletch.
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