HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-06-22, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017.
Heritage projects approved for Huron East, others
Huron County Council approved
three projects through the Huron
Heritage Fund at council's June 14
committee of the whole meeting.
Meighan Wark, the county's
director of cultural services, spoke to
the applications at the meeting,
detailing each one.
Council approved a grant of
$5,000 to the Municipality of Huron
East for an ongoing project at the
Seaforth Library.
The project will help bring the
Seaforth Library up to date with a
new roof, windows, attic insulation,
Breakfast for dad
The Huron East Fire Department's Brussels members hosted a firefighter's breakfast on
Sunday, June 18, Father's Day. The breakfast, which was made and served by members of the
station, is a fundraiser for the fire department. (Quinn Talbot photo)
At the Branch
Cemetery decoration service set
By Jo -Ann McDonald
The decoration service for the
Brussels Cemetery is this Sunday,
June 25 at 2 p.m. The event is
organized by the Brussels Legion
but is a community event. All the
churches are notified and are asked
to send a representative to answer
the roll call of members who
have passed away during the past
year.
It is a chance to remember and to
celebrate lives well lived of those in
the Brussels area and beyond.
We invite all to attend and to bring
a lawn chair for your seating
comfort. The service is led by Padre
Sandra Cable and is always
meaningful and enjoyed by those
who attend.
Please plan to attend and make it a
worthwhile event for those who take
time to plan this event. The Brussels
Pipe Band will be playing for all to
enjoy.
There are only two weeks left
before the Canada Day Draw on
July 1 at the Brussels Legion
Branch. Tickets are available at the
Book Your Ad Now
for the 2017 IPM
Issue
35,000 copies in total
Call The Citizen 519-523-4792
or contact sales representatives
Brenda Nyveld & Heather Fraser
e-mail: ads@northhuron.on.ca
branch, from Branch members and
will be at the Brussels
Farmers' Market community table
on June 30.
This is a major fundraiser for the
Branch and members appreciate
everyone's support. Get your tickets
today!
We wish Comrade Greg Wilson
speedy get -well wishes as he
recovers from having a shoulder
replacement.
Euvuone i welcome 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.
MUNICIPALITY OF
MORRIS-TURNBERRY
TAX INSTALLMENT NOTICE
The second installment of the 2017 property taxes is due on Thursday,
June 20, 2017.
Payment can be made by mail or directly at the Municipal Office, 41342
Morris Rd., PO Box 310, Brussels, ON NOG 1H0. For your
convenience, a drop box is available at the front door for after hours
use. Payments can also be made at most banking institutions and by
telephone and Internet banking.
Failure to receive your property tax bill does not in any way exempt you
from payment.
Nancy Michie
Administrator Clerk -Treasurer
519-887-6137
new exterior doors, handrails and
eavestroughs, while maintaining the
heritage look of the building.
The municipality requested $5,000
from the fund.
The Huron Tract Land Trust
Conservancy also received $5,000
through the fund in order to partner
with the Bayfield Historical Society
to present historical importance and
natural history interpretations of the
Bayfield River Flats through
signage, video and historical display.
The area is the site of the 1830s
Bayfield Dam and river crossing and
an early commercial mill and
settlement area.
The third and final approved
application came from the Bayfield
Historical Society to help with the
"Sir John A. Macdonald visits
Bayfield" event.
The grant approved was in the
amount of $250.
One applicant was turned down.
The Goderich Rotary Club
Charitable Foundation and its
attempt to develop an ActiveFit trail,
complete with equipment for the
Goderich beach, was turned down by
those evaluating the applications.
The report stated that evaluators
felt the project fell outside of the
parameters and purpose of the Huron
Heritage Fund.
Council approved Wark's
recommendation.
The county set aside $25,000 for
Huron Heritage Fund projects in
2017.
During the first intake, only
$10,250 was approved, leaving
$14,750 available for the fund's
second intake, which is in
November.
FROM BRUSSELS
Brussels
Farmers' Market
Friday, June 23 -• 2 pm - 6 pm
Food Booth • Brussels United Church
Special Community Booth
Health Care Workers & Seniors
- Resources for Fall Prevention, Osteoporosis,
& more...
MUSIC FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE
June 23 • Talent from Brussels - Adam Cousins
writes, sings, plays guitar - Check him out
June 30 - The Hilliers' - multi -talented
Brussels orchestra - A great show not to miss
New Vendors Each Week
50150 & Weekly Vendor Draws
- downtown Brussels
Brussels Legion
Canada Day Fish Fry
Enjoy fish and fries and all the fixins'!
Saturday, July 1st
5-7 pm
Adults $15.00; Children $7.00; Preschool Free
Supporting more Branch improvements!
PHOTO OF THE DAY
Let us know what is happening in your area by
emailing a picture for possible inclusion
on our website's "Photo of the Day".
Please include a small caption about the picture.
Visit our website at northhuron.on.ca
- maybe your picture will be the
PHOTO OF THE DAY!
Email submissions to:
reporter@northhuron.on.ca