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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-06-22, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017. Prior honoured with just second Brussels fellowship A prestigious honour Jim Prior, left, was presented with the Lions Club International Melvin Jones Fellowship Award at a recent meeting of the Brussels club. Lions Zone Chair Fred De Boer was on hand to make the presentation. Prior was honoured for 50 years of membership in the club and being heavily involved in the club's actions over those five decades. (Photo submitted) By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Jim Prior of Brussels has become the latest local Lions Club member to receive the Melvin Jones Fellowship, which is the highest form of recognition from Lions International. Prior was honoured with the award last week at the club's regular meeting with Lions Club member Paul Mutter introducing Prior and detailing his lengthy list of accomplishments. Mutter says he surprised Prior with the award — telling him that a member of the club was receiving it, but not telling Prior that it was him. As part of the presentation, Prior was waiting to take pictures of the recipient when he realized he was the one being recognized with the award. OFA president takes engagement tour Continued from page 18 Michigan Farm Bureau colleagues. Meeting with their board of directors and key staff presented opportunities for discussions on respective agriculture industries, and how the OFA and the Michigan Farm Bureau could align future lobbying efforts with our respective governments to push for a more fluid trade relationship between our countries. The visit also revealed opportunities to engage with other Great Lakes states farm organizations. Ontario's agriculture and agri- food industry is a key economic driver in the province. Maintaining free trade between Ontario and the U.S. is a vital part of ensuring the financial and business success of our industry. Minister Leal reminded us what an open border means to Ontario businesses — open borders ensure access to customers and allow movement of food products and ingredients back and forth for processing and consumer sales. The OFA was proud to be part of this engagement tour, providing insight and first-hand experiences to discussions with our U.S. counterparts. The creation of NAFTA resulted in an open border trade system that is working extremely well for everyone today. Ontario maintains solid trading relationships with our neighbouring states and the rest of the U.S. The OFA appreciated the hospitality and discussions that took place. Book Your Ad Now for the 2017 IPM Issue Distributed to all homes in Huron County and western Perth County (through Canada Post) plus all campers staying at the Match RV site, with copies available for match goers to pick up - 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 "The Melvin Jones Fellowship is the highest form of recognition from Lions International and embodies humanitarian ideals consistent with the nature and purpose of Lionism," Mutter said in his presentation. "The recipients of this award are model Lions because of their exemplary service to their club and to the community." Prior now becomes only the second member of the Brussels Lions Club in its over -70 -year history to win the award. Long-time member Jim Armstrong won it in 2014. "I think you will agree that tonight's recipient is one of the most humble individuals you will ever know. He approaches each task at hand with a passion and with painstaking care and attention to detail, yet never seeks attention for his efforts," Mutter said to members of the club as part of his presentation. "Over the years, he has given of his time to coach, to volunteer his time and to chair several committees both within our club and outside of our club, each of which has made Brussels and area a better place to live. This would include chairing the committee which made the facility we are gathered in this evening [the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre] a reality." Mutter also mentioned in his presentation that Prior had been honoured by North Huron Publishing in winning its Citizen of the Year award for the Brussels area in 2010. Those who nominated Prior listed his total commitment to Brussels as a reason he was nominated. Prior, however, said he felt strange receiving the award, wondering why his fellow residents would nominate him. Prior has been a member of the Brussels Lions for 50 years, becoming a member in Canada's Centennial year, 1967. He was president of the club in 1973/1974 and is now a life member of the club. Mutter recognized Prior for his tireless work with the club's annual Hockey Draw, the Elimination Draw and compiling the club's regular newsletter, which Mutter said is one of the best in the area and has competed at the highest level of international Lions Clubs in Germany years ago. Lions Zone Chair Fred De Boer was on hand to make the presentation. Purses Bainton's Old Mill Downtown Blyth 519-523-4740 BIRDFEEDERS tiHELTERS &BATHS BIRDFEEDERS, SHELTERS & BATHS From works of art to simple projects using materials around the house, this book provides instructions and ideas for everyone from craftsmen to children. $23.95 FARM DOGS: A sa :::"""nm..r-e w- Comprehensive ..', Breed Guide Learn the history, t'. breed standards and 1 traits of 93 working breeds. 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