HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2002-09-11, Page 19By BRENDA
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FROM LONDESBORO
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2002. PAGE 19.
will give each of them the
opportunity to use their creativity
and gifts.
They noted, too, that work is
"waiting in the wings" so to speak
and they anticipate a busy winter.
The girls hauled from Calgary the
harp/plate from a nine-foot concert
grand Young Chang piano. The plate
has a very tiny crack and had to he
replaced.
In time the partners plan to use
that harp as their store sign. A name
for the business has yet to be
confirmed.
David, Lianne and Tamara, the
community welcomes you and your
business and wishes you well. What
an interesting endeavour you have
brought into our village.
As for Roy and Marie, they have
purchased a home in the Huron
Haven community on Hwy. 21 north
of Goderich.
Former Londesboro residents Paul
and Marg Brunkard also live there.
Roy and Marie came to
Londesboro in 1986 from Kitchener-
Waterloo and ran a "Trading Post"
from the store side of their building
while living in a renovated area of
the property. ,
The Krauters still have a trailer at
Paul Bunyan Campground in
Bayfield and will continue to sell at
flea markets, etc.
After 16 years in Londesboro their
presence here will be missed.
However, it is pleasant knowing they
are still in the area. Villagers wish
them well in their new community
and future endeavours.
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Sadly, the unfortunate overnight
occurrences on the Labour Day
weekend are a reminder that even in
our village we need to be vigilant
about locking car, shed and house
doors. Also, we need to be
suspicious of noises, strangers, etc.
for ourselves and our neighbours.
Many of you may have noticed a
"SOLD" sign on the former Twp. of
Hullett office building. After a lapse
of several decades, Londesboro once
again has a second church. The
Fellowship Bible Chapel has
purchased the property and will soon
affix their name to the building. The
leaders of the religious group are
presently adapting the building in its
existing form for their activities.
This . denomination recognized
four or five years ago that their
building on Maple Street in Clinton
was no longer convenient for all its
members. Thus they began a search
for a new gathering place.
As the Clinton Kinsmen Club took
possession of their former building
on Sept 1, the Fellowship Bible
Chapel will hold its services at
Hullett Central School for most of
September.
The Fellowship Bible Chapel was
established in Clinton 50 years ago
and currently has 40 or so adult
members. The group looks forward
By David Blaney
Special to The Citizen
It appears that the village of
Brussels may be growing in the near
future. Acre T Farms has applied for
an amendment to the village
secondary plan to allow residential
development on part of the former
Maitside Orchard property.
Acre T Farms purchased the
property earlier in the year and most
of the orchard was taken out. The
land was then planted in soybeans
with the exception of the area
immediately adjacent to the
property's current houses.
The former orchard is located
partially in Brussels and partially in
the Municipality of Morris-
Turnberry.
The proposal would change the
planning designation of the 18')
acres located within Brussels'
boundaries from agricultural to
residential and open space.
Although the land is on the current
plan as agricultural, Brussels
council had previously zoned the
land for future development. The
remaining 22 acres located in
Morris-Turnberry would remain as
agricultural land.
The new designation would allow
for a plan of subdivision and
accommodate development of
residential - homes in the area.
Approximately 190,000 square feet
of land along the Maitland River
would be kept as a natural area for
parkland.
Matt Robillard, the project co-
ordinator, said that .the idea is in the
very beginning stages. '"We are
currently looking at 25 to 30 large
to bringing their particular religious
message and presence to our
community.
One of their outreach programs,
The Countdown Club for children in
Grades 1 through 5/6 begins
tomorrow, Sept. 12. This program of
games. religious stories and singing
will be held at Hullett Central
School and is open to all children in
the area.
Two -young women and a very
specialized business venture have
moved into the building which until
recently was owned by Roy and
Marie Krauter.
A number of years ago, a mutual
friend introduced Lianne
Hoogenboom at the Auburn area and
Tamara Andre originally from St.
Thomas. Their friendship developed
into a working relationship.
Together the girls worked at a
variety of jobs as they were offered
in the Clinton, Goderich and Exeter
area. Along the way they became
proficient at refinishing hardwood
floors and furniture.
Interestingly, they did such work
for Elaine Gottschall, a writer and
consultant for specialized diet needs,
and for Anne Chislett of the Blyth
Festival when she moved into her
Auburn-area home.
Lianne's family was acquainted
with David McKee's family. David
has been tuning and repairing pianos
in this area of Huron County for
some 20 years. David contacted
Lianne and Tamara about refinishing
a piano for him and a new working
relationship was established.
Their interest in piano repair grew
along with their reputation for good
work amongst piano dealers, etc.
Consequently the two girls accepted
lots,", he said. "The plan is to have a
nice residential survey in keeping
with what Brussels is." He went on
to say that they hope to have most of
the homes opening onto an interior
road to prevent too many driveways
from opening onto the Morris Road.
Robillard emphasized that while
Acre T was prepared to "go the
distance" to ensure a pleasant
residential development they were
"open to ideas from everyone" on
how to accomplish their. aim. He
said that although they have
considered some design ideas
nothing could go forward until the
necessary plan ,amendments are
approved. He added that they are
looking at keeping the two houses
currently on the property.
The request for a plan amendment
is just the first step in a long process
necessary for the establishment of
"the subdivision. Prior to the actual
construction of any homes it will be
necessary for zoning changes to be
approved. As well, specific plans of
subdivision and site plans will need
to be developed and then approved
by council.
The existence of the Maitland
River as the northern boundary for
the proposed project will also mean
that the Maitland Valley
Conservation Authority will
probably be involved in any
discussions.
A public meeting to consider the
proposed amendment will take place
on Oct. 15 at the municipal offices
of Huron East in Seaforth. Any
person may attend this meeting and
make verbal or written submissions
concerning the proposed
amendment.
jobs in Calgary with one of the only
four Steinway piano dealers in
Canada.
There they honed skills in
different areas of piano repair.
Lianne has become adept at the new
polyester finish and repair. She
points out, however, that they are
constantly learning new skills.
But after four years in Calgary the
girls felt the pull of family and
decided to return to this area and re-
establish ties with David.
David, Lianne and Tamara all have
their areas of interest and expertise
and plan to operate a full service
piano store in the former trading
poSt. In time the building will
undergo renovations to
accommodate a showroom, a repair
area and storage space. Eventually
they hope to sell new pianos, sheet
music and accessories as well as
help anyone who has any sort of
piano problem.
The store will be a base for David
and also Lianne's "on the road"
repair service. Obviously there is a
need for their talents as after just one
week of occupancy there are five
pianos in the store in various stages
of repair.
As a result of their experience the
partnership has many contactsaWith
piano dealers, and specialists in the
area of repair. The shelves in the
store area are already full of tools,
parts, etc.
Their conversation was full of
enthusiasm and plans. The girls
pointed out that each partner has a
flare for the artistic and the business
Hullett Central Public School will
be implementing the virtues
program again this year.
Virtues are the content of
character and they exist within each
child. The virtues program teaches
children about things which arc
important to the development of
their whole person and for their
interactions in daily life.
The virtue being stressed by
teachers and administration with the
children this week is courtesy. Sa'di
states "Use a sweet tongue, courtesy
and gentleness and thou mayest
manage to guide an elephant by a
hair.
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Acre T Farms
plans development
at old orchard
Youths lead service
Liz MacGregor of Londesboro
United Church and Will and A.J. of
Grace United Church of Sarnia met
at the Youth Forum of London
Conference. These three young
people did an admirable job of
preparing- and conducting the
morning service at Londesboro
United Church on Sunday, Sept. 8.
Their message was that if
Christians all put their prejudices
aside together they can do great
things for their God. Prejudices
create cracks in the structure of
faith. Jesus did not allow the
prejudices of His time to affect His
work on earth. By following His
example Christians will discover
every person's special gifts and
talents.
The thread of this message joined
the two scripture passages and
related reflections and the children's
conversation. The youth gave a
dramatization of the Parable of the
Good Samaritan from Luke 10: 25-
37. That every person is our
neighbour despite their particular
appearance or belief is what Jesus
taught by this parable.
Paul's letter to the Ephesians
19-22 is relevant in today's society
and speaks of. Christ being the
cornerstone of the Christian faith.
Two CD selections pr.)vided
music ministry for churchgoers to
enjoy. they were Our God is tin
Awesome God and I Could Sing of
Your Love Forever.
Gloria Wilbee will conduct the
service Sunday, Sept. 15. Senior
choir will reconvene at 10 a.m. that
morning.
The report from the joint needs
assessment committee will be voted
'upon at a congregational meeting on
Sept. 15. There will be a potluck
sandwich and square lunch before
the meeting.
The committee of stewards,
session and official board will meet
Tuesday, Sept. 17 beginning at 7:30
p.m.
Liz MacGregor talk about her
exchange in Brazil at the
_____Londesboro UCW —meeting on
Monday, Sept. 16 at the church at,
7:30 p.m..
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Hot work
On a muggy September day, Connie Dejong stirred up the
bean pot for the Londesboro pig roast on Saturday night at
the Hall. (Vicky Bremner photo)
Virtues program back
at Hullett Central PS