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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-03-09, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1988. War on stray dogs to be continued, council says Brussels and Grey Central Public Schools shared the limelight last Wednesday evening at the inter-school Public Speaking competition hosted by the Brussels Legion, with each school having first and second place winners. Laura Cousins of Brussels P.S. [front, left] was the top Junior speaker, while Seth McCutcheon of Grey Central took the Senior Championship. Sheri Huether of Brussels [back, left] was the Junior runner-up, while Grey’s Katie Rowbotham [centre] and Brussels’ Carla Johnston tied as runners-up in the Senior division. Laura and Seth advanced to the regional competition in Clinton on Saturday, but failed to place. Brussels council briefs Council won't bend on rules Brussels Council Monday night refused a request for a minor variance that would have allowed a homebuilder to encroach on the five-foot side lot limit in the village’s zoning by-law. The proposal from the home­ builder vas to allow the house to come within four feet of the property line with one side of the building being an open car-port, but councillors unanimously agreed they didn’t want to start ignoring its own by-law already. Brussels People Compiled by Marilyn Higgins Call887-6754 Mr. Frank Rutledge has return­ ed to his home after having eye surgery in London. Mr. and Mrs. Don Edgar of RR 1, Allenford, Ashley and Ryan David of Shallow Lake visited with Mrs. Winnifred Edgar and Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Higgins on Saturday. Also visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Higgins were Mrs. Ann Ward and Julie of St. Marys and Mr. Bob Higgins, Dennis and Ronald of Blyth. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Craig of Aurora visited with Mrs. Edith Baker and Mr. and Mrs. Allan Baker and family on the weekend. Mrs. Ethel Brewer is a patient in University Hospital, London hav­ ing eye surgery last Friday. She hopes to be home by the end of the week. Visitors with Jack and Marilyn Higginson Saturday were Ann and Julie Ward of St. Mary’s, Bob, ennis and Ronald Higgins of blyth. “Everybody has spent a lot of time on this zoning by-law and now the seventh or eighth house wants to change it,’’ Hugh Hanly, clerk­ treasurer said. Councillor Ruth Sauve agreed she didn’t think the council should relax its rules. Councillor Neil McDonald pointed out others have designed their houses to fit the lot so that could be done in this case as well. Mr. Hanly was asked about the charge for granting a minor variance and he said it was $150. All 30 members of the Bremner clan and seven guests were at Bill and Fran’s on the weekend, enjoying the snow and sunshine and participating in their version of the Winter Games. Birthday Wishes are extended to Ken Higgins on March 1 and to Clarence Goll on March 16. The final countdown is on for the 14th Annual Atom Hockey Tourn­ ament. This hockey is not a rough, tough game, even if there are penalties called. The ladies of the Optimist have their duties assign­ ed as well as the referees. There is a lot of work involved in this tournament and all proceeds are donated to Youth Activities. For the next two weekends you can enjoy good hockey. Try to come out and support the Optimist. They help the community in many different ways. BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH King Street MINISTER: REVERENDCHARLESCARPENTIER Sunday 11:00a.m. Now is the time for all Christians to be Christian. Even if council granted the minor variance it would still have to be approved by the county planning department, he said and there was a 99 per centchance it would be turned down. Reeve Gordon Workman warn­ ed that if this variance was granted there might be a dozen more asked for. Council agreed not to grant the variance. Council agreed to increase the Workmen’s Compensation cover­ age for firemen to $25,000. Coun- Continued on page 5 Love Candice & Morning Worship Church School Nursery Brussels council voted Monday night to keep up the battle to rid the village of stray dogs. Council agreed to have Arteeka Canine Control, thecompanv hired Morris Heart Fund canvass brings record response Residential canvass for the Heart Fund in south half of Morris Twp. has been completed by Mary Douma, Alma Watson, Elliot Somers, Isabelle Craig, Kathy McNichol, Evelyn Blake, Theres Egli, Judy Shortreed and Dorothy Sholdice. There was $860 donated compared to $690 last year. This is the most money received in the last six years since Phyllis Mitchell has been captain. The canvassers say thanks to all doners and especially the canvassers during that time. Mrs. Ray (Kathy) McNichol will be captain next year. FINAL CLEARANCE 30% off all Items Yarns, patterns, needles, etc. Last noticeof credit redemptions Barbara M. Brown Wool Shop Brussels -- 887-6927 We would like to thank all of our customers over the past years for their patronage. It was greatly appreciated. janet&dave McCutcheon McCutcheon Grocery toenfor'cethedog by-law, make several more visits to town in the coming weeks to patrol the streets and pick up dogs running at large. The company made two visits to Brussels last month and picked up two dogs, one of which was later destroyed. The cost of dog control for the month was $123 for the patrols plus boarding of one dog and destruction of another. Councillor Neil McDonald said the visits had resulted in a lot more dogs being tied up: he knew because his hardware store had sold the rope. BM&GINDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE If any organization, business or private individuals in Brussels, Morris or Grey wish to advertise on a place mat promoting our area - Please Contact - Keith Mulvey Office Home 887-6100 887-9083 Max Demaray-887-6706 Citizen BRUSSELS OFFICE HOURS Monday -10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday - Closed Wednesday -10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday -10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday -10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday - Closed Sunday - Closed