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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-07-11, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2013. Brussels Business and Cultural Centre 9:00 am - 11:30 am July 22 - 26 Sponsored by Brussels Community Bible Chapel preregister online at www.brusselscommunitybiblechapel.com/vacationbibleschool2013.htm or register at the door at 8:45 am For more information call: Rick Packer - 519-527-0173 or Andrew Versteeg 519-357-7302 Calling all Kids!! Faith on Fire Vacation Bible School • Daily Colouring Contests • Games & Snacks • Prizes • Bible Stories • Singing • Crafts All Kids Completed SK - Grade 8 St. John Ambulance celebrates 30 years in Brussels “Celebration, celebration …” I don’t recall who wrote or sang the song that repeats those words, but it was the tune of the day here on Saturday. The conservation area was the place to be for anyone ready to celebrate the 30 years that St. John Ambulance has served our area. Part of the original Brigade Deb Trollope and Betty Graber smiled many times as memories of the early days of hockey with Jim Garniss and Stewart Parker were recalled. The need for instructors was soon evident and Doug Sholdice and Marlene Richmond volunteered as well. Names of all the former members were read and more stories were recalled. Huron-Bruce MP Ben Lobb, Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, North Huron Reeve NeilVincent, Huron East CouncillorsFrank Stretton and Dave Blaney and Chris Lee each brought their thoughts of St. John and the benefit to community here and worldwide. Congratulations were offered from St. John provincial and Hanover level to Carol Henderson, the present unit leader and the members of today. They continue to offer their skills at many of our community events for our health and safety. Meanwhile the Optimist Club was busy getting ready for its 40th anniversary party at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. In every club, part of the fun is working and playing together and so setting up the party Saturday afternoon was once again a team effort. Everyone knew the importance of this evening, sharing the history, celebrating the founding members and reliving some of the notable events. The decorations were beautiful with purple and white accents showcasing the ice sculpture of the Optimist crest. Friends of the Optimists came to celebrate this milestone, to enjoy the good food, listen to many great stories and finally to boogy to the music of Lulu’s Roadhouse Band. Agood reunion with folks ready andwilling to show their support for all the good things the Optimist Club has done. We each have an Optimist story in our memory and smile at the thought of today and the past 40 years. Well done and may your membership continue to enjoy theirtime of service to community. As I think about all the good things in our community, none would be happening without volunteers. If you’re not part of this fun pastime, think about it. I’m sure a volunteer position could be found just for you. So make your life better byoffering to help our many organizations who look after our community so well. It will make everybody happy. Take care of yourself. Bye now, Betty G.W. Kids’ Story Time - July 12 Brussels Farmers’ Market Fridays 2-6 pm Downtown COMING EVENTS at the BRUSSELS LEGION for July SATURDAY, JULY 13 Euchre tournament at 1:00 pm. Bring your own partner. $5.00 per person. Cash Prizes. Light lunch. ———————— SUNDAY, JULY 14 Sunday Night Dance from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm $10 per person. Lunch. Enjoy the music of the Country Versatiles. ———————— SATURDAY, JULY 27 Euchre tournament at 1:00 pm. Bring your own partner. $5.00 per person. Cash Prizes. Light lunch. ———————— SUNDAY, JULY 28 No Dance. ———————— FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY JULY 26, 27, 28 Food booth at Brussels Tigers Fastball Tournament. ———————— Look for this ad the first week of the month only. Auditorium and small meeting room available to rent. Catering available. Info and general inquiries 519-887-6562 or 519-887-6570 By Jo-Ann McDonald It was a quiet week around the Brussels Legion Branch after a busy long weekend. Congratulations to the Brussels Optimist Club on celebrating its 40th anniversary. There were about nine members of the Brussels Legion in attendance at the event. Comrade Rick McDonald delivered congratulatory remarks on behalf of the Legion. The one-by-one program has been initiated by the Royal Canadian Legion. The program has been created to hopefully encourage and promote membership in the Royal Canadian Legion. Members of the Branches who support the application of a new member for a Branch will have their name entered into a draw for a chance to win a prize of a holiday cruise. Your chances of winning are increased with every new member you recruit. Your name will be entered again into the draw for each member you recruit. Dominion Command is hoping that if every current member of the Legion recruits a new member, the membership will double and the Royal Canadian Legion will continue to be the largest service organization in Canada. Comrades Eric Ross and Bob Richardson participated in District Seniors Golf in Port Elgin on the weekend. They finished fourth in the seniors and will participate in provincial plan in September in Blenheim. congrats to Eric and Bob. The food booth at the Tigers Fastball Tournament is around the corner at the end of the month. Volunteers are needed to work a shift. If every Comrade works one shift, it is not a lot of work for others. Please call the Branch and speak to Sandra about times available. At the Branch Legion starts one-by-one program By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231 A NOTE FROM BETTY Tigers help Pre-Mite team hone their skills The Brussels Tigers of the Huron County Fastball League took some time out of their busy schedule last Friday night to pass on some of their baseball wisdom. Organized by Brussels Pre-Mite coach Heather Dunbar, the team of young baseball hopefuls practiced with their adult counterparts on Friday night just hours before the Tigers played the Wroxeter Royals and won by a score of 12-5. In an interview with The Citizen on Monday, Dunbar praised the Tigers for their work with the children, saying they were great with the young would-be baseball players. Dunbar said she has some real “hardcore” baseball fans on her team, so to play alongside the Tigers was a pretty special moment for them, she said. The Tigers helped the young team with their hitting fundamentals, fielding and throwing, showing them the proper way to execute the basics of baseball. “Shawn Daw took turns pitching to all the kids,” Dunbar said, adding that other players on the team were working with the Pre-Mite batters ensuring that they stood correctly in the batter’s box, putting them in the right position to hit the ball. “They were all really great with the kids, they were really involved,” Dunbar said. The Pre-Mites’ time with the Tigers didn’t end there, however, as the team stayed for the Tigers’ contest with Wroxeter, even making up their own cheer for their village heroes. Dunbar says the experience was a really great one for the Pre-Mite team and that there has been talk about a Brussels Minor Ball day where the Tigers and a handful of other Brussels baseball teams will all play on the same day with the same level of interactivity. “I was just really impressed with all of the Tigers,” Dunbar said. “They really stepped up.” Passing along some wisdom The Brussels Tigers welcomed special guests to a recent home game. On Friday night, the Brussels Pre-Mite team joined the Tigers to practice before the game. (Vicky Bremner photo) NEWS FROM BRUSSELS WALTON ~ 519-887-8429 Get Grilling! Beef • Pork • Chicken • Turkey We’ve got what you need. Steaks • Hamburger Patties • Roasts • Sausage • Pork Chops ~ smoked and plain • Chicken ~ wings, strips, nuggets, cordon bleu and much more! Get information on Huron County attractions on the Stops Along The Way section of our website www.northhuron.on.ca