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The Citizen, 2013-06-20, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013. Brussels Cemetery Decoration Service A time of Remembrance for our loved ones resting at Brussels Cemetery. The Community is invited to attend. Sunday, June 23 at Brussels Cemetery ~ 2:00 pm with Padre Sandra Cable officiating. Parade forms up at 1:30 pm at back of cemetery. Ag Society Fair Book ~ June 21 Brussels Farmers’ Market Fridays 2-6 pm Downtown Give us a call 519-887-9061 Fax 519-335-3570 R.R. 2 Bluevale It’s Gardening Time • Natural Mulch • Screened Topsoil • Regular Topsoil (call ahead to make arrangements) • Sand • Gravel • Fill • Loading & Hauling • Bulldozing • Excavating Delivery Available You Pickup John CONSTRUCTION LTD. Municipality of Huron East SECOND INSTALLMENT OF INTERIM TAXES Property owners are reminded that the due date for the second installment of interim taxes is June 28, 2013. P. Michiels Treasurer-Finance Manager Researcher finds 95 per cent don’t wash hands well I can’t believe it – a researcher from Toronto found that after a trip to the bathroom 95 per cent of the people didn’t wash their hands properly – over 3,700 people were secretly observed. We really must send a copy of all the nagging I’ve done in this column over the years. So if you’re washing with soapand water for at least 20 secondsyour chances of staying healthy are improved. Of the observed bathroom uses, 66 per cent passed their hands through the soap and water but the short washing showed minimal effect and the five per cent who walk straight out, make you shudder. I wish you could see the micro organisms that are attached to your fingers and your washing habits might improve. So on behalf of your loved ones that you may touch – soap, water, friction while you sing the alphabet song lustily – please. The passage of time is on my mind today when I think over the past week. Jim and Leona Armstrong celebrated 60 years since graduation from the OAC in Guelph. Many ofJim’s class attended to renewyouthful friendships and to take note how this period of their lives affected the years just passed. Lindsay Watson now has her Honours BA from Brock University. Mike and Val proudly watched as Lindsay’s first class honours were noted. Grandpa too was grinning. Just a couple more years Lindsay to study. Grandma Nora Stephenson is pleased to announce that Katie Bowley is a Guelph University graduate. Parents Dianne and Mark are proud of her hard work as she received her hotel and food administration status. Crabby Joe’s in Kincardine is the lucky spot to see Manager Katie’s new knowledge inaction.Claira Grace Olson made her debut at Brussels United Church in her pretty christening gown on Sunday. Nicole and Mark relaxed after the words, water and oil had been spent. Claira seems to have picked up all the relaxation techniques of her parents and grandparents as she smiled, searched, wiggled and kicked her wee bare feet throughout her baptism. A new life step for Claira. So to all the folks who celebrated milestones be it 60 years from graduation, a new degree or a baptism, we’re proud to know you. Summer theatre has begun, tickets for Blyth, Stratford, Drayton and Grand Bend are waiting for you toenjoy.Enjoy the beauty of June and for Heaven’s sake wash your hands properly. Bye now, Betty G.W.By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231 A NOTE FROM BETTY At the Branch Decoration service to be held Sunday at 2 p.m. By Jo-Ann McDonald This week is Cemetery Decoration Sunday. It is a time for family or friends to come together at the Brussels Cemetery to remember the lives of loved ones who rest there. A celebration of lives that had touched loved ones and have given them lasting memories to cherish. We gather to honour them, respect them and remember them. The cemetery always looks its very best with flowers placed on headstones and the grounds manicured by the cemetery staff. The service starts at 2 p.m. with Padre Sandra Cable officiating. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 218 organizes the day with invitations to all denominations to attend and participate in the reading of the names of congregational members who have passed during the past year and rest at Brussels Cemetery. Please plan to attend and don’t forget to bring a lawn chair. The Brussels Pipe Band will perform during the service. The fish fry crew went to Wroxeter for the fry hosted by the Wroxeter Hall Board. They had over 170 enjoy the fish dinner. Working for the Branch was Rick McDonald, Glenn Bridge, George Adams, Deb Cann, Daisy Wong, Jo-Ann McDonald and Eric Ross. The Saturday afternoon euchre had 13 tables of players. Winners were: first, Joann MacDonald and Dorothy Carter, 77; second, Frank and Betty Hulley, 76; third, Jim Devereaux and Earl McNaughton, 75; lone hands, Viola Adams and Ruth Sharpin, eight; low, Tom and Eileen Sloan, 47. Helping with the euchre were Bush Whittard and Sharon Robbins for the day. The Sunday night dance crowd enjoyed the music of the Country Versatiles for the evening. There were over 75 people who enjoyed the evening of dancing and a light lunch. Apologies to John Lowe foromitting his name for the list of new officers. John is an executive member of Branch 218 and will be installed at the next meeting along with the Glanvilles. Comrade Eric Ross attended the district track and field meet at Kincardine on Saturday. The Branch sponsored four athletes in 14 events at the meet. Results are incomplete at this time, but I can report that Anthony Vader captured gold in one event. Deb Cann, with a little help from Glenn Bridge, has tidied up the front flowerbeds. Flowers will be planted as soon as the weather co-operates. Brussels Optimist Gala Dance to the Lulu’s Band Saturday, July 6 9 pm - 1 am Brussels, Morris & Grey Arena Tickets are $10 each available from any Optimist member or at the door Age of majority - Photo ID required CAFÉ More than just a great sandwich! 401 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-8011 www.michaelpickett.com Last Poor Boy Blues show of the season Blues in the Barn with award-winning acoustic roots singer/songwriter Michael Pickett Friday, June 21,8:30 pm Acoustic act of the year 2004 - Maple Blues Have dinner in the café then a 5 minute drive to Jim’s barn. Call for details/reservations. Dinner before the show 2 seatings 6 pm & 7:15 pm Cooking up a good time As they do every Father’s Day, members of the Brussels station of the Huron East Fire Department ditched their bunker gear for kitchen garb and took to the griddles and cooked breakfast for hundreds of diners on Sunday. While a lot of people waited out the inclement weather, once the sun started shining, they started showing up to see the new meal trailer that Brussels is sharing with their fellow Huron East firefighters from Grey. Here getting some food on the griddle are, front, Tyler Deitner and back, Ron Stevenson. (Vicky Bremner photo)