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The Citizen, 2017-06-15, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2017. Saturday marks celebration of baseball in village Advancing all the runners As part of the Brussels Minor Ball weekend, the PeeWee Perth #1 local squad took on the Seaforth Wolverines. The day featured games from T -Ball up to PeeWee Perth 2 teams in Minor Ball and the day finished with the Sr. A Brussels Tigers taking on the Goderich Grizzlies. (Quinn Talbot photo) At the Branch Cadets reviewed, given awards By Jo -Ann McDonald What at week at the Brussels Legion Branch! It has kept everyone busy with jobs. The fish fry crew was busy with three dinners last week. The first one was in Atwood at the Atwood Presbyterian Church where the crew fed 260 hungry folks. The crew included Judy Lee, Mabel Glanville, Sharon Robbins, Deb Ross, Kim and Cam Ross, Lisa Glanville and Joan Smith with Jamie Mitchell dropping by to help. The second fry was in Wroxeter for the Wroxeter Hall Board and the crew fed 150 people. A smaller crew was on hand including Judy Lee, Greg Wilson, George Adams, Deb Ross and Eric Ross arriving to help load up at the end of the night. The third fry was in Hensall at the arena for the Hensall Legion. The 150 diners were looked after by crew members Sandra and Catrina Josling, Judy Lee, Mabel Glanville, Sharon Robbins, Glenn Bridge and Deb Ross. It was a lot of fish to thaw for the week by Deb Cann and Jo- Ann McDonald with almost 1,200 fillets used in the week. Great job everyone! The Cadets held their year-end fun night with a barbecue and games. They are now off for the summer, although many will go to Camp Borden for summer training. Some stay for three or six weeks and some train as officers with a stipend for their efforts. The Saturday afternoon euchre was handled by Glenn Bridge and Deb Cann. There were 13 -and -a -half tables of players. Winners were: high, Joan and Mary, 78; second, Norm and Wayne, 76; third, Frank and Betty Hulley, 75; lone hands, Anne Laidlaw and Joyce Hodgins; low, tied, Bonnie and Nancy Turner and Wayne and Betty Ann Smith. Euchre is every two weeks. The Sunday night dance had the music of the Crippled Duck band. It was a hot night with a smaller crowd of approximately 60 people to have plenty of room on the dance floor. The John Heaman band will perform at the Legion in two weeks. Ryan Jacklin is doing so well again this year and has come home with three gold medals from the Legion District C Track and Field competition held in Kitchener on the weekend. Congratulations Ryan! Brussels Firefighters Breakfast Bring your father to the Brussels Fire Hall for breakfast Sunday, June 18 7:00 am - 11:00 am Donations only A NOTE FROM BETTY By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231 By the book, summer doesn't arrive until next week, but the heat of the day on Sunday spoke loud and clear that summer had arrived — so no complaining. It made summer plans easy to think about — camp, weddings, parties, gardens, theatre, family. The ball parks were busy spots on Saturday as players of all the ages took up the challenge to play some good ball games and celebrate the teamwork involved. We did our first camping stint last week at Inverhuron Provincial Park. Situated between Kincardine and Port Elgin, with Lake Huron access and wild flowers in full bloom — iris, columbine and ladies slipper — it was a very nice spot to spend some leisure time. The park opened in the 1950s, but was closed for a time when heavy water production at Douglas Point was a concern. Now it is once again a popular spot with good trails, nice campsites and Lake Huron. There is something about waves lapping on the shore that is very relaxing and from our spot, we could hear and see the lake. When we think about life, we remember the people who were part of our past. So when old friends call or when someone dies, our memories move into action. Attending Hank TenPas' goodbye service in Listowel last week had me reviewing life in Brussels over several decades and how Hank's life overlapped mine and many others. We all have a story or two with Hank involved, so be sure to share them with Aggie as the reality of life without Hank settles in. Nursing was a great influence on my life and three girls I met in 1967 have remained important as the years go by. A call reporting that Dagi is coming from British Columbia got the rest of us moving and a gathering is settled. Memories of teenage student nurses now make me shake my head, but it's a good shake that gets more fun stories moving. So I'm waiting impatiently for the gold stories to begin. It's time to get your tickets for the Blyth Festival. The variety of subject matter should have at least one show you need to see. Opening night is fast approaching. Take care of yourself. Bye now, Betty G.W. FROM BRUSSELS Brussels Farmers' Market Friday, June 16 — 2 pm - 6 pm og • Food Booth • 5R's Community Thrift Store Chilli Cheese Dogs, and pie MUSIC FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE June I6 . Don & Dale and the "Just Fun" • 5 piece band playing your favourites!! June 23 • Talent from Brussels -Adam Cousins writes, sings, plays guitar - Check him out t� June 30 • 'The Hilliers' - multi -talented IBrussels orchestra -A great show not to miss New Vendors Each Week 50150 & Weekly Vendor Draws - downtown Brussels Join us for Alan Rhody in the Bann Saturday, June 17, 8:30 pm You won't want to miss this singer/guitaristMarmonica player whose career has spanned many years. Dinner in the cafe — 2 seatings Call for reservations. [f] 401 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-8011 EoQXgone i Ll eeco ne to- attend the Brussels Cemetery Decoration Service Sunday, June 25 Hosted by: Brussels Legion Members form up at 1:45 and the service begins at 2:00 pm Please bring a lawn chair Celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed in the last year from our community.