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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