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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2019-05-16, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2019. PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING BELGRAVE COMMUNITY GROWTH PLAN Notice is hereby given that an ‘Information meeting’ will be held on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Belgrave Community Centre 12 Queen’s Street, Belgrave, ON Open House 6 pm Presentation 7 pm Information will be available as follows: • Proposed Lot configuration • Studies in progress for the lots • Planning Process • Proposal for the sale of lots For further information please contact the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Municipal Office 519-887-6137 or email: mail@morristurnberry.ca HE staff directed to prepare Brussels parking report According to some, the issue of main street parking in Brussels persists and Huron East Council is planning a report to find out just how deep the issue runs. Brussels Councillor Zoellyn Onn raised the issue at council’s May 7 meeting, saying she’s had continued discussions with a few business owners on the main street of Brussels who are concerned with apartment residents parking in main street spots, rather than in allotted parking behind the buildings. Onn, bringing the concerns of the business owners to council, wondered if a two-hour parking limit could be imposed in Brussels. This is the same two-hour parking bylaw that is in effect in downtown Seaforth, she said. Director of Public Works Barry Mills said he was concerned as to whether there is truly an issue with the availability of parking on Brussels’ main street, or if it’s just a “one-off” issue between individual business owners and main street apartment tenants. Mills also cautioned against the change, urging councillors and Brussels business owners to “be careful what you wish for”. If parking were to be limited to two- hour intervals on the main street, he said, would that disrupt activities at other Brussels business, he asked. There would also be a question of enforcement with Huron East’s bylaw enforcement officer and his limited time working in Huron East. Onn persisted, saying that she didn’t think it would be a “big deal” to look into implementing parking bylaws similar to those in Seaforth in Brussels. Mills said he would be happy to prepare a report on parking on the main street of Brussels and present it at a future council meeting. Council approved the staff direction. By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen NEWS FROM BRUSSELS Brussels Legion 218 Catch the Ace Weekly Winner Winning Ticket: Barrie Currie $850 Envelope #36 found the 2 of Diamonds Estimated Jackpot for May 17 is $23,000 Tea time The Brussels Four Winds Barn held a Mother’s Day Tea welcoming daughters, mothers and grandmothers to sit down and enjoy sandwiches, tea and snacks as well as entertainment by local fiddle player Cappy Onn on Sunday, May 12. Above, Susan Lammers and her three daughters Becca, Lindsay and Katie enjoy tea and fellowship. (Mark Nonkes photo) Local WI enjoys ‘mystery tour’ The Majestic Women’s Institute met on Wednesday, May 8 at 9:15 a.m. in front of the Brussels Library. Six members loaded into a van to begin a mystery tour. The first stop was just outside Clinton at the Huron County Hospice’s beautiful country location. They were greeted by Jay McFarlan, who is a volunteer on the board of directors. He gave them a tour of the four-bed residence for people who are terminally ill and at end of life. All rooms are private, and family are encouraged to stay, including children and pets. The hospice residence provides compassionate care to individuals and families through illness, death and bereavement with two nurses on staff at all times to keep residents as comfortable as possible. Over 90 volunteers help in care at the hospice and help at home in the community. Members were lucky to meet one volunteer, Pat Martin, who had first found hospice like most, through loss. After grieving, she had decided to help others through community and volunteering. The W.I. donated coffee, sugar and a throw blanket. The first resident at this location was Oscar Ducharme, formerly of Brussels. Members got back in the van and headed to their next destination, Cowbell Brewing Co. in Blyth for lunch. After lunch they headed to downtown Blyth to the Maple and Moose, a store dedicated to selling Canadian items. After a great day, they headed home. Thanks to Kathy Bridge and Lucy Hesse for arranging the day. The Brussels Legion has been very pleased with the support of the community and the businesses who have sold the Catch the Ace tickets at their stores. Unfortunately, there also have been some problems with the poor attitudes of some people and their verbal abuse of owners, since the jackpot has grown. Not only person to person, but on Facebook and in other forms via social media. The Brussels Legion feels the owners should not have to tolerate such disrespect as a result of a Legion fundraiser and so have moved the ticket sales to the Legion. We regret and apologize for the change. Tickets will go on sale at the Branch on Friday evenings following the draw at 8:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. If there are tickets remaining, they will go on sale on Saturday at opening at 3:00 p.m. Brussels Legion Executive By Jo-Ann McDonald Another week has flown by and the fish fry crew was at it again. This time they were at Trinity United Church in Listowel. They fed almost 200 folks fish and frieds. The crew consisted of Eric and Deb Ross, Daisy Wong Schmidt, Bob and Monica Richardson and Joan Smith. It was another big night at the Brussels Legion Branch on Friday evening with the Catch the Ace draw. A full house was on hand to hear that the weekly winner was Barrie Currie. He won $850 and chose envelope number 36 and found the two of diamonds. The draw goes on. The estimated jackpot for next week will be over $23,000. Tickets for the May 17 draw went on sale at 8 p.m. and were sold out very quickly at the Branch. The draw will move upstairs to the hall for any remaining draws because of the crowds. Beef stew and a roll will be available that night. At the Branch ‘Catch the Ace’ draw growing See histories and historic photographs on the Stops Along the Way website stopsalongtheway.ca