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McNeil's car, sign restored, set on top of garage
A landmark
Don McNeil's old shop, on the west edge of Brussels, used to have one of the most unique
signs in the community in the form of a 1926 Ford Model T that McNeil restored. The sign
served as a landmark for the community and even a Christmas card photo from the shop one
year before it had to be taken down. Since then, McNeil has worked on restoring it and
recently had it installed at his current shop at the north end of the village. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
By Shawn Loughlin
The Citizen
Earlier this summer, a well-known
Brussels landmark was relocated to
the north end of town, taking its
rightful place alongside plenty of
other village artifacts.
Those driving past Don McNeil's
shop and museum in the north end of
Brussels in the last month or two
may have a 1926 Ford Model T, high
atop the building that holds so many
items important to the history of
Brussels and beyond.
July means fun, isflying by
A NOTE FROM BETTY
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-9231
Wow, July is more than half over
as I write this. As the saying goes,
we must be having a good time for
the time is sure a -flying. Ball games
and soccer, swimming and playing
all make time move right along, so
another reason to enjoy each
moment.
We spent a fast week at Earl Rowe
Provincial Park near Alliston this
past week. Good weather, grandkids
on the loose and all the fun things a
campsite brings made for a very
good week. Whenever we worry
about the next generation and their
future (using our criteria for success
of course), let me assure you that
water, marshmallows and fire are
still very high on the required skills
for life. So thanks Robyn, Ella and
Sloan for sharing your views on life.
July is heaven for those who
appreciate gardens. Walks and drives
in many areas offer the rainbow, in
flower and shrub colours. Solid
walls, splashes or sprays of colour
are there for your viewing
enjoyment. Flower names do not
matter, as only the display is under
consideration. Enjoy!
I knew when we moved, we were
in the country, but really it wasn't
that far from Brussels. So when two
wild turkeys came strolling into the
neighbourhood Sunday afternoon, it
did give me pause. Checking us out
for bugs, I guess.
Kids Corner 2016 will be nearly
over by the time you read this, so I
hope you remembered to get your
school-age friends there. It's always
fun to share time with the kids,
under the fun and capable leadership
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of the Camp Kintail summer staff,
with the support of the Ministerial
group.
Summer gatherings remain a
popular weekend pastime with
reunions, tournaments, parties and
this past weekend — two weddings
and an anniversary surprise. So to
the Kellington — Bob and
Marguerite's party, the
Quesenberry — Cory and Bethany's
gang and the Pipe — Gary and Lori's
crew, enjoy the fun and celebrate
every day.
Enjoy the days of summer.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
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The car would have been familiar
to those entering Brussels from its
western entrance, as it sat atop a pole
outside McNeil's Auto Body since
the late 1970s.
The story of the vehicle goes back
to the early 1970s, when McNeil
worked with a group that ran a car
show and flea market at the old
At the Branch
Brussels Fairgrounds (near where
the Brussels Optimist Clubhouse is
now).
"We would bring hundreds of old
cars into Brussels and people would
stay for this three-day event,"
McNeil said. "This show happened
once yearly in Brussels and lasted
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Country Versatiles
play concert for 75
By Jo -Ann McDonald
It was a quiet week at the Brussels
Legion Branch but the weekend was
busy as usual. A meeting was held
on Tuesday evening with a member
of the Mitchell Legion Branch
concerning the work required to
have a food booth at the
International Plowing Match to be
held at Walton. Mike had a lot of
useful facts for us to ponder and the
information will be passed on at the
next meeting of the Executive.
The Saturday afternoon euchre
had a good crowd with 14 tables of
players. Winners were: first, George
and Deanna Bacon, 78; second,
Norm and Grace, 77; third, Joann
MacDonald and Dorothy Carter, 76;
low score, John and Iola Subject, 41
and low hand, Emma and Marilyn.
The Sunday night dance had over
75 people enjoying the good music
of the Country Versatiles. It was a
nice night and a great evening of
dancing. There is no dance this week
as the Lion's Fiddle Jamboree is on.
We hope Comrade Lloyd
Glanville is home from hospital
soon and is feeling better.
Saturday was the celebration of
the marriage of Marguerite Oberle
Thomas and Bob Kellington. The
couple held a reception at the
Branch following their nuptials.
Congratulations to the newlyweds.
It is the fastball tournament at the
park this weekend and the Legion
will be there. Drop into the Branch
and see if there is a time that you
could help out.
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Farmers' Market
Friday, July 22
2 pm - 6 pm
Downtown Brussels
Food: Brussels Leo Club
Music: Joseph & Marie Flynn
Great fiddle and piano music
Jam Jar Cruise Night
50150 Draw
Weekly Draw Winner
- Deb Stryker
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