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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2017-09-14, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2017. Community centre hosts rained -out IPM volunteer day Thousands of volunteers The Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre hosted hundreds of volunteers for the upcoming International Plowing Match in Walton. The event was moved to the centre due to heavy rains last week. (Photo submitted) A NOTE FROM BETTY By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231 At the Branch September has been established in all its glory. It's a great month to be sure. It's a time of transition as summer has faded and the days of autumn are preparing themselves for days that are calmer and cooler. Another lovely month. For our area, September is a time of celebration. Gardens and crops are ready to be harvested, the young set is gaining experience in their newest education challenge and fall fairs, the Thresher Reunion and the International Plowing Match are on the schedules. So in September we celebrate bounty, history, people and agriculture. As individuals, we choose our activities and that means certain people become part of our life and work. As time moves along like it does so quickly, new things and new people influence our lives. When we take stock of things, we realize that many activities and the people involved are what our memories are made of and that the duties involved have shaped who we are. So September brings out the memories of harvest and fairs and if you're like me, it also brings a smile. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have dominated the news lately. Numbers on television are offered endlessly, very large numbers that boggle the mind. There have been wind speeds of 200 kilometres per hour or a storm path of 650 kilometres wide or the evacuation of six million people. Unbelievable! Ongoing pictures of these same things let it be known that, yes this is really happening. A new opportunity to remember we do not control the world, let alone the weather or our days. Quite humbling I'd say. Cadets welcome new members By Jo -Ann McDonald It's back to school and back to Cadets. The Brussels Cadet Corp met for the first time this fall and had 21 Cadets in attendance. Youth aged 12-19 are welcome to come out and see what Cadets is all about. They meet Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and welcome new faces every week. Come out and learn about the many aspects of leadership, drills, camping, sports and many other things. The week at the Brussels Legion Branch was about fixing the cooler and ordering supplies and prep work for the upcoming meals. A workbee on Sunday had six ladies making pies, carrot salad and coleslaw. Decorating outside in plowing match colours and inside will be done this week. Thanks to Sandra Josling Brown, Jo -Ann McDonald, Judy Lee, Lisa Glanville, Joan Smith and Daisy Wong. Volunteers are still needed for the meals so call the Branch to help. All meals, even the fish fry, are by reservation by calling the Branch. There are no tickets for sale, as your reservation is your ticket. Meals Sunday to Thursday feature various meat menus. Call today and reserve your seat. The Sunday night dance had a nice crowd enjoy the music of the Crippled Duck. A good night for all with lots of room to dance. Huron East prepares for IPM By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Huron East, as the host municipality for the 100th International Plowing Match (IPM) next week, is in the midst of making its final preparations ahead of the historic event. Chief Administrative Officer Brad Knight presented his final pre -IPM report to council at its Sept. 5 meeting, bringing councillors up to speed as to just how much the municipality has had to do to ensure the event is a success. Huron East has two tents at the match. The municipality is one of the nine lower -tier municipalities with a display in the Huron County Showcase tent, but it also has its own tent to herald all that is great about the municipality. The municipality will also be entering a float into the opening day parade. The parade begins at 10 a.m. on opening day, Sept. 19, just ahead of opening ceremonies, which begin at 11 a.m. that day. Huron East has also worked to put a number of other services in place that are essential to any IPM Knight told councillors that a bylaw is now in place to appoint a team of chief building officials on a temporary basis. These officials will inspect structural anchorage, the number of exits in buildings, washroom facilities, signage and fire safety signage. In addition, the public works department will be working extensively at the site to finish fencing, install additional signage and to help with traffic control. Huron East Fire Chief Marty Bedard has also been busy co- ordinating the emergency services for the site, including the fire department, the placement of Huron County paramedics, St. John Ambulance, an assistance tent run by the local Girl Guides, emergency management and placement of OPP officers, who will be assisting with traffic control, as well as patrolling the site. Economic development is going to be a big part of what the municipality is doing at the IPM. In addition to Huron East's display in the Huron County Showcase, economic development staff, municipal staff, councillors and volunteers will all be on hand to help with the Huron East -specific tent, which is being co-ordinated by Economic Development Officer Jan Hawley. Other services that have been co- ordinated by Huron East include water, sewage and waste disposal for the site. Huron East will be making water available from the filling station when needed. Knight said that it is anticipated that 70 cubic metres of water, or two tanker loads per day, Continued on page 9 Brussels Legion Branch 218 Meals Sunday, September 17 - Thursday, September 21 5-7 pm - Brussels Legion Adults $15 (Children 6-12 $8, under 5 free) September 17th September 18th September 19th September 20th September 21st Fish Fry Roast Beef Dinner Turkey Dinner Ham Dinner Roast Beef Dinner Reservations are required. Call 519-887-6562 The folks who offer us the Blyth Thresher Reunion are having a break after their weekend. It's a great opportunity for people to remember the days of the gangs coming to the fields to get the crops off. My job was water girl when it was our turn, my brothers got the good jobs as I recall. It's good to remember, but a touch of reality tells us that that day is past and we move on to the next thing. The International Plowing Match machine was at work on Saturday morning at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre as the volunteers for this match were orientated, fed and encouraged for their volunteer jobs. This 100th anniversary of the IPM will be well - marked as the whole county is involved in the celebration of agriculture with the enthusiasm and history of "a get 'er done". The schedule has lots to offer, plan your time soon. Be sure to attend the worship service on Sept. 17 at 3 p.m. on the grounds to get things started right. Enjoy the September sun. Bye now, Betty G.W. CI And We ► Still Try Harder! Recent circulation figures show The Citizen has the highest circulation in the northern part of Huron County, #3 in the entire county. The Citizen Proudly Community - Owned Since 1985 FROM BRUSSELS Maitside Orchards 23 Orchard Lane (West end of Brussels) Open Monday -Saturday - 9 am - 6 pm Honey Crisp and Cortland Check out our new `Play and Learn' Centre every Friday and Saturday of apple picking season. 519-887-6883 fem eqz presents 2 Time Juno Winner Al Lerman FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 8:30 pm Join us for dinner in the cafe prior to show - 4 2 seatings 6:00 & 7:15 pm �1ra�Or� - CAFE More than just a great sandwich! v,r Reservations are recommended - Take out available 401 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-8011 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 INSPIRED BY A DREAM GROUNDED IN TRADITION VOLUNTEER DRIVEN NO ENTRY FEE NO MINIMUM PLEDGE RUN, WALK, WHEEL, RIDE THE TERRY FOX RUN FOR CANCER RESEARCH Location: Brussels Optimist Clubhouse Registration: 10 am - 2 pm - Rain or Shine Official Start Time Will Be 10:00 am 4 km & 8 km course available Hot dogs and refreshments available at finish Can't make the run? Stop by the Optimist Road Toll to donate Pledge sheets can be picked up at various Brussels businesses or downloaded at http://www.terryfox.org/Run/Download_ pledge_sheet.html Call Ron Clarkson for info - 519-887-6058 Sponsored by: Brussels Lions & Optimist Clubs