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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1983-08-17, Page 14• r was Correspodent CINDY McnIL 887-9216 Brusselsfest was held this past weekend beginning with a Friday night street dance on the main street of Brussels. Although more people were buying merchandise at Mid- night Madness sales, rather than dancing, it was enjoyed by those who attended. The one -man -band that played Friday night was' Timothy". Saturday acttivities in- cluded a bed race which was won by J.R.'s Shake Shop. Soap box derby races were held with children 12 and under racing their homemade cars down. Tory hill. The A group champion was Albrecht and the B group winner was Danny McNeil. A 1 H & N DAIRY SYSTEMS LTD. 1 !_!!!?JN Sales, Service & Installation of Pipelines & ____ Milking parlours 1 1 1 girls race called "The Powder Puff" was won by Michelle McNeil, All three winners received trophies. ' A greased pip contest was held on the main street and was open for boys and girls. A greased pole stood on the side of the street with a total of $35 on it. The five and ten dollar bills were reached but the 20 at the top wasn't. There was a dunking ma- chine that people found excit- ing. Those w q,thought they could hit t small target tried to make the person fall into the cold water below and if you wanted to cool off you fantastic could sit up in the seat and get wet. Speaking of getting wet, the firemen were challenging people to water fights at the Lions Park Hill. Even specta- tors eceived a cold shower. On unday, the final Brus, selfest day, a concert yeas held at the baseball park. Everyone brought their lawn chairs along and listened to bands play. Some stayed all day until the singing stopped. A feature event was a ball tournament, the difference being that the players were former members of the Tri - county baseball league. T-_, SAVE AVE SIWE $200 - $500 CASH REBATE ON 1983 C10 PICKUPS! wawa esa George Ste. Marie, Clif- ford, was brought out of retirement to ump the games. Sunday morning featured the annual firemen's break- fast. Early risers were treated' to bacon and eggs at the Lions Park. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! On Thursday, August 18th, Judy TenPas, the daughter of Albert and Mary TenPas, will be celebrating her 13th birth- day. "Happy Birthday Judy from all your friends! ' TRI -COUNTY men's softball teams were called out of retirement for exhibition games during Brusselsfest on the weekend. Teams Included Monkton, Jamestown, Met, Walton, Brussels, Kurtzvllle, Moncrief and Bluevale. Spectators lined the stands as memories unfolded before their eyes. Umpire, George Ste. Marie was called out of retirement for the special event. Saturday events included a bed race which was won by the Clip 'n Curl and J.R. Shake Shop entry. The firemen again prepared breakfast for early Sunday morning risers. (Wasalnk photo) MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY is pleased to announce the appointment of AITLAND. INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. ALLEY AS THEIR REPRESENTATIVES IN THE AREA. liamanesa IS A STRONG, ALL CANADIAN COMPANY R Murray Siddall C.LU: FOUNDED IN 1896 A.y FOR QUOTES ON ALL TYPES OF INSURANCE Phone: STRATFORD 271.1522 MONKTON 347-2241 - BRUSSELS 887-6663 lim Snider C.L.U. 1 1 1 1 1 1 BERG Sales -Service Installation FREE ESTIMATES • Barn Cleaners • Bunk Feeders • Stabling Donald G. Ives R.R. #2, Blyth Phone: 1 Brussels 887-9024 1 AO, ,AM, ,AM/ ,_e .a i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 cylinder, automatic 305, V8, automatic, heavy duty Scottsdale, Loaded S10, Extended Cab 1981 Ford F150, 6 cyl. 1980 Ford F150, overdrive 1980 GMC, Diesel 1979 Chev Window Van $9,150 $9,350 $10,900 $9,200 $7,000 $6,000 $6,300 '5,500 C H E V 887-6856 11. McCUTCHEON OLDS BRUSSELS Brussels usiness Directory FARM MARKET °KWIG STORE SPECIALS Salada 60's Tea Bags 1.99 Stacey 2 lbs. Limit 4 Soft Margarine 1.49 1 Fraser Piec ersA SSen, Mushrooms rooms Limit 4 Farm House Cream Pies Banana and Chocolate ABC Sockeye 7'/. oz. Salmon Limit 41.79 Schneiders 175 g. Chopped Ham 1.19 Palmolive 1 litre • -.69 Detergent 1.49 Tuna 7% oz. 'Paramount Flake Light" Chapmans 2 litres Ice Cream Assorted 1.69 STEPHENSON GROCETERIA r 1. 29 • peaches • apples • cucumbers • squash • peppers • beans • tomatoes • sweet corn • broccoli • cabbage • beets 9nle is .., , .. OPEN WEEK DAYS TILL 9 P.M. SAT. TILL 5 P.M. CLOSED SUNDAY PLUS IN-STORE SPECIALS Huron Ridge Acres Brussels SELF SERVE OPEN 6 DAYS 887-9226 Phone 527-0240 Brussels Variety Open 7 Days a Week 8874224 Cards & Gifts, Groceries, Newspapers, Magazines Cigarettes -a Tobbcco, Stationery, Snacks, Lottery Tickets, Health Care Items MMcGavin's Farm Equipment WI: SPEC' >LIZE IN A COMPLETE LINE Jt Farm Equipment SALES AND SERVICE QV 130SMS% . PAY LESS IN THIS ALL ECLIPSING . , . , Downward Price Crash Now In Progress R.R. 2, Zuri h--- 2 -._. 565-2121 LARONE -SPITTAL EMERGENCY J Wide Variety of Children's Sweaters Brussels 887-6365 Walton Seaforth 527-0245 OUR PRICE CUTTER'S AXE FALLS AGAIN! All • Greeting Cards • Halloween, Christ- mas and Thanks- giving Items • 1/2 PRICE DEEP CUT PRICES ON FAMOUS MAKE BRANDS Coucii:,4ecides,; fate of station The vacant Sunoco service station in Brussels, zoned residential and located in a residential neighbourhood, can be operated, but only if site plan control. At their regular meeting, Aug. 8, Brussels council passed a bylaw designating the property as a site plan control area. It was one of three choices presented to council by Roman Dusz, Huron County planner. "Since the station doesn't comply to the zoning bylaw, council can refuse a building permit, but enforcibility of the zoning bylaw is questionable because it has only had two readings," said Mr. Dusz. At an Aug. 3 public meeting. the owner of the property applied to have it rezoned to commercial. Prospective buyer, Jim Toth of Formosa, said he wished to open the service station, add a body shop and construct an addition to the rear of the building. "1 understand the buyer now doesn't want anything more to do with the property," said reeve Cal Krauter. "He's washed his hands of the whole deal because he said we (council) took too long. Now the seller is crying." "The station has been a problem for many years because owners come and go. Even• tually the site could be redeveloped to conform with zoning, but it doesn't look too promising," Mr. Dusz said. "The first choice is maybe not fair." The second option is to let a new owner open the business, approving a building permit so he can begin operations. "It helps the owner, but not surrounding residents. They will have to put up with noise. dust, etc." The most favorable option was the third. where council allows the property to be developed, but includes site plan control. such as buffering and that Ministry of Environment requirements be met. —Prob- lems of noise and dust would be reduced. It offers a degree of protection to the residents, said Mr. Dusz. The zoning would not change. "Maybe that's the way to go," said councillor Bank Ten Pas. "It makes the difference between a pleasure and a pain in the neck." "If you choose the third option. 1 suggest a bylaw be passed so a range of cohtrols will see that the property will be properly develop. ed," said Mr. Dusz. "Once this is done, a building permit can be issued. The Ministry of the Environment recommends a certificate of approval be obtained for a paint booth prior to the issuance of a building permit." "If 1 had been the buyer," said councillor Betty Graber, "1 would have said forget it long ago. But we were held back." "We maybe dragged our feet. but it was because we were working in the dark," said the reeve. "1 believe in planning and this is one of the reasons. 1 didn't realize the ministry of environment could get involved." "If he always has complaints from neighbours. it becomes very unpleasant: Precautions make it easier for everyone in the long term." said Mr. Dusz. "1 think we should have a complete zoning bylaw for the municipality very soon." said councillor Gord Workman, "not just for one property. There is a lot of confusion.over a body shop in the downtown area. What's fair for the goose has to be fair for the gander." "We know what he (Mr. Toth) wants, but we have to know what we want," said Mr. Krauter. If Mr. Toth plan to pursue the purchase, he will first have tenter into an agreement with the village and prepare a site plan showing how the property will be used. AAS' H. TEN PAS CONSTRUCTION L -TD. Brussels RESIDENTIAL—COMMERCIAL Mill St West We sell and install • Pella and Hunt Windows Patin Doors Insulated Entrance Doors Insul Glass 887-6408 NOG 1H0 Builders Since 1956 ALL YARD GOODS��� 40% OFF • School & Of flee Supplies • Gift Ware • Greeting Cards • Sewing Supplies • Children's Clothing • Ladies Gowns, Robes, etc. • • Mrs. Yvonne Knight Agent for Elma Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company R R 3, Brussels 887.6476 QUANTITIES LIMITED - FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED Store Hours: Daily 9-5:30 Thursday and Friday 9-9 LARONE - SPITTAL Department Store 55-57 Main St., Seatorth, Ontario 527-1960 Short Shots by Evelyn Kennedy The knowledge that you are a welcome guest in a home visited does not come from the house, cleaned and polished, and the fuss of food prepared for you. It conies from the warmth and friendliness that comes from the hearts of those who live there. Why not be at St. John's Anglican Church between the hours of four and seven p.m. today (Wednesday. August 17). There you can see the Flower show of the Brussels and Community Horticultural Society and treat yourself to the ham and turkey supper they will be serving. More about vacation! After almost five full days and four nights on the boat the time inevitably came when it was necessary, with regret, to leave for Ottawa. taking with us memories of the enjoyable time spent among the Thousand Islands of the scenic St. Lawrence. Enroute to Ottawa there was a stop at the Smith's Falls hospital to visit my elder granddaughter and be introduced to my new-born great grandson. Jeremy Michael Pershaw. His mother was glowing with pride having' presented her husband with a healthy, 7 Ib. 9 oz. boy who yawned and slept on ignoring the faces gazing at him through the nursery glass. Arriving at the family home some chaos met us within. Two rooms being redecorated were supposed to be finished but were not. This however put no crimp on activities. Brushes were taken up and wielded by some folk, the painting soon completed, with things quickly put back in place. Family members living elsewhere in Ottawa, dropp- ed in each day as did other friends. Barbecues were an every day occurrence. One evening every member of the family from wee Jeremy to great grandma. plus a fiancee and e boyfriend were present to enjoy the barbe- cue- Jeremy's three-year-old sister Saman- tha appeared to take her baby brother quite calmly with no apparent jealousy or great enthusiasm. The 12 -year-old uncle of the baby was the one fascinated by the tiny hands and feet. Chased indoors late in the evening by rain everyone joined, playing in couples, in the interesting, memory testing game of Trivia Pursuit. It is fun, furrowed brows concentrated on recall, questions for which correct answers were not forthcoming, provoked mirth and laughter. Among all the activity were quiet times sitting in a shady spot outdoors reading, or talking, while we cooled off with a tall glass of iced tea. Then there were trips to shopping malls. Two ladies I accompanied visited a store that had been recommended. It was a Please turn to page 15