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The Citizen, 1991-10-09, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9,1991. Golden occasion Family and friends gathered at the William St., Brussels home of John and Mildred Wheeler to pay tribute to the couple on the occasion of the golden wedding anniversary. Wheelers celebrate 50th Brussels refuses minor variance application After hearing opposition from neighbours in the area, Brussels vil­ lage councillors Monday night voted not to approve an application for a minor variance to the zoning bylaw to allow the sale of a north­ end building. Merle Hoegy of CIL Agromart has sought the minor variance to allow use of the former Brussels Transport building for storage of the company's machinery as well as fertilizer storage. Mr. Hoegy had been renting the building from George Jutzi the present owner but required the variance if he was to buy the building. However six resi­ dents of the area turned up to oppose the application. John Pen­ nington was the main spokesman for the group saying they had noth­ ing against Mr. Hoegy and felt he would probably take concerns of the neighbours into account in his operation of the building but the neighbours felt that the potential for trouble was there and they would prefer the building to return to the residential use. The area around the building is zoned residential but because it was operated as a garage for trucks, and a holding pen for pigs, when the zoning bylaw was passed in 1987, it could remain with that or similar use unless the building was sold. Neighbours in the area, led by Mr. Pennington, had complained bitterly over the years about the use of the building to house livestock and cleaning of manure from the trucks on the site. That use has been discontinued in the last few months as the trucking firm relocat­ ed in Morris Township. Mr. Pennington told council that there was potential for future prob- No answer for Wheels Away Brussels village council will seek information on the intentions of other municipalities before it decides whether or not to pick up some of the costs of the Wheels Away transit system in Wingham. The system, which operates a bus that picks up seniors and others with disabilities and transports them around north Huron, had asked that council agree to share a deficit of the system with other area municipalities. After government grants and local fundraising, the system is expecting an $8000 short­ fall. It suggested that picking up the costs might cost municipalities about 75 cents per capita. continued on page 6 lems in the neighbourhood if the application was approved. He said said the street might become busier and if the shed was used in future for repair of equipment it might make noise in the neighbourhood. He said life in the neighbourhood had improved greatly since the trucking operation moved out. "It's (zoned) residential," he said. "It would be nice if it was shut down." Wayne Caldwell of the Huron County Planning and Development office explained that in allowing a minor variance it was possible for council to put restrictions on the use of the building but neighbours worried about who could police those restrictions. They pointed out that fertilizer had been stored in the building without anybody knowing. Councillor Dave Hastings said he could understand Mr. Hoegy's point of view but he could also see the points made by the neighbours. "If I lived down there I'd have the same feeling as you people," he said. Councillor Greg Wilson agreed that he wouldn't want to be living near the building if it was heavily used. Still, he said later, it was lough making a decision that could reduce the value of the Jutzi property from a commercial prop­ erty to residential land. Eventually the application was rejected on the grounds that council felt proper planning for the site was residen­ tial. Still, the property could continue to be used by the current owner for commercial purposes similar to those existing when the zoning bylaw was adopted, even without council approval. Councillor Bruce Hahn declared conflict of interest on the issue. The Five R’s - Brussels Community THRIFT SHOP Old Paint Drop off - Wed., Oct. 9 7 - 9 p.m. Volunteer Painters Needed Sat., Oct. 12 and Mon., Oct. 14 Used Item Drop off - Tues., Oct. 15 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m 887-9865 887-9017 Hours Weekdays 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Weekends 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: John and Mildred Wheeler cele­ brated the occasion of their golden anniversary at an Open House at their home on 52 William St. in Brussels on Sunday afternoon. It was October 15, 1941, when the daughter of Andy and Gertie Jacklin married the son of Augus­ tus and Grace Wheeler at the Brus­ sels United Church manse. Rev. Charles Lewis conducted the ser­ vice. The attendants were Violet Machan and Lawrence Jacklin, both of Brussels. Following a honeymoon trip to Brussels students talk about buddy system by Heather Grant and Stacy Hahn For the past few weeks the grade eight students have been working with the Kindergarten classes, hop­ ing to help the pupils understand each other better. We asked two Kindergarten students and two grade eight students what they thought of the program. Becky Davidson, Grade eight - Q. What do you think of the Kindergarten buddy system? A. "I think that it is very good for the Kindergarten students to get along with the grade eights. They start to get an idea of how to read. In other words I think it's awesome. Jonathon Trollope, Grade eight - Q. Do you enjoy your times with your "new friend"? A. "I think he's pretty cool!" David Bondi, Kindergarten - Q. Do you like your buddy? A. "Yes. He reads me neat books. He is really nice to me. I try to see him in the room but sometimes I can't find him. Sara Mason, Kindergarten - Q. Do you like spending lime with your buddy? A. "I like him a lot. He helps me read my books since I can't read them myself. I wish that Mike, my buddy could come more often. Fairy tale unit concluded on Fri­ day, October 4 with sharing day. Pupils in Kindergarten, grades 1, 2, 3, shared the paper bag puppets which they made. Each class put on a short program, including songs, poems, plays, books and rhymes DON'T MISS OUR RRST FRIDAY OCTOBER 18/91 •Free Draws«Free Cake & Coffee and more: J.R.’s SHAKE SHOPPE & X/ PIZZA 4*^ OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK BRUSSELS 807-6951 i Niagara Falls the newlyweds returned to the Brussels area to farm. Mr. Wheeler retired in 1980. Throughout their life the Wheel­ ers have been active members of the United Church. Mr. Wheeler has served as church elder for many years. He was a member of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and president of the Brussels Fall Fair. Both he and his wife were 4H leaders. As well, Mrs. Wheeler has ■been a member of the Women's Institute and of the Homecraft divi­ sion of the Brussels Agricultural which were presented. On Tuesday, October 1, the grade eight class went to the Blyth The­ atre. It was fantastic. There were seven grade eight classes attending the theatre. The classes were Brus­ sels, Howick, Wingham, Hullett, Grey Central, Tumberry and East Wawanosh. The new interior of the Blyth Theatre was nice. There are new seats and a new stage as well as new carpet. The outside was new and painted. It looked cool. It was good to see that the actors and actresses were a balance of differ­ ent ethnic groups. The behaviour of our grade eights in Brussels was great. Also the message that they were trying to get through to every­ one was not to use drugs. They dra­ matized how it can effect us. ITS OUR 1" Anniversary Sale 10% -15% - 20% OFF NOW IS THE TIME TO START YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING LOOK FOR THE BARGAIN COLOUR CODES SUTTON’S COUNTRY CORNER 357-2534BELGRAVE NO G.S.T. CHARGED HOURS: TUES.-SAT. 10 A.M.-6 P.M. SUNDAY 1-5 P.M. "SUMMERGREEN” STARTS THIS FALL Stop by for a look at our beautiful Fall colours This area's largest selection of flowering shrubs, trees & evergreen can be found at: Maitland Manor Nursery Bluevale 335-3240 GAJtDHMl COUNCM Society. Her hobbies include tat . ting, crocheting, knitting and man) other crafts. The Wheelers have two children, David and his wife Rosemary and Audrey and husband Murray John­ ston, all of Blucvale. Special guests at the Open House were the couple's bridal attendants, their six grandchildren and great- granddaughter, Lindsay Watson. Other guests attended from Toronto Tillsonburg, London, Woodville and the surrounding area. Brussels People In conjunction with Renew, a tree of life will be planted on the lawn of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church in Brussels, fol­ lowing Mass on Sunday, October 13, at about 10:15. This marks the beginning of Renew in Brussels. Purchasing a vehicle is a big decision1 Let us help you make the right one1 GARRY WOODCOCK Quality Cars & Trucks We Can Save You Money . Drive A Little - Save A Lot ^j^lffNTGOMERYl LUCKNOW 528-2813*^*