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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2011-06-09, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011. ABI’S AWESOME ANGELS TEXAS HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT Proceeds to Relay for Life Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 1:00 pm Location: Brussels Transport Ltd. Each team consists of 2 players Cost is $40.00 per team Beef on a bun included/refreshments available Contact Abi at 519-525-0385 Lyn at 519-887-9052 CAFÉ More than just a great sandwich! 401 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-8011 Show only $15. ~ dinner available in the café Reservations recommended Last meals 8:00 pm Don’t miss Jim’s last show of the season MICHAEL PICKETT Juno nominee, Maple Blues winner Friday, June 17 Live in the Upper Deck www.michaelpickett.com Tickets going fast - don’t miss it! Here comes the sun! Watch for new Summer Menu including chicken and ribs for Friday night dinners. Eat in or take out on the patio Congratulations There was plenty to do and plenty to see Saturday night at the Brussels Lions Club’s annual Elimination Draw at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre, but it was Klaas (left) and Shelley Jorritsma who came away with the big prize of $4,000. The Jorritsmas were awarded their cheque by Brussels Lions Club Vice-President Gerry Exel (right). (Photo submitted) There’s music in the air. The Lions Club held its annual Elimination Draw at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre on Saturday night with another year of good food and entertainment. This well-supported event is a major fundraiser for the club. The dollars raised by this venture are then shared throughout the wider community and here at home. Most of us can think of at least three ways that we’ve benefitted from the work of the Lions medical assistance funds, youth trips and village parades are what enter my mind first. A wide range of ages enjoyed the music of the Ballagh bunch as their dinner digested, while balloon animals and painted faces kept the young crowd happy. Well done, once again fellas. Ethel United Church was celebrating on Sunday. Habitat for Humanity brought a message of sharing and caring in our world while Glenda Morrison helped out sister Susan Alexander in the music department by bringing the Brussels United choir out to help with the celebrations. With the choir in fine form, an evening of music with dessert was offered on Sunday evening at the United Church. The school band, the 3Ds and Sonny and Cher offered their talents to the appreciative audience. So lots of music to enjoy. When you’re making summer plans with the children in your life, be sure to mark down, right now, Kid’s Corner is Aug. 1-5 in the afternoon. This is a great diversion for the grandkids, so this might be a good week for a visit. “Taste and see that God is Good” is this year’s theme so that offers lots of possibilities. Of course help is always appreciated so a call to Yvonne at 519-887-6098 or the church at 519-887-6388 will indicate your willingness to be part of this fun week. Don’t you just shake your head in wonder sometimes? My wonder moment last week was about two visiting hummingbirds at my friend Jeanette King’s house. They were fairly new to her feeder but figured out very quickly that she could be found at the window by the kitchen sink and if they darted about long enough in her view line she would do the right thing. So one more point for Mother Nature and the many ways of communication, without words. Enjoy all the joys of June. Bye now, Betty G.W. By Jo-Ann McDonaldThe Brussels Legion Branch heldits general meeting on Tuesday evening and held installation of officers. Comrade Glenn Bridge presided as installing officer for the ceremony with Comrade Eric Ross assisting. President is Comrade Deb Caan; first vice, Comrade Jo-Ann McDonald; secretary, Comrade Sandra Josling; Sergeant-at-Arms, Comrade Lisa Glanville; executive, Comrades Eric Ross, Andy Overholt, Andy Adams, Wanda Walker and Mabel Glanville. Members of the executive who were absent will be installed at the next meeting. Business was conducted by new President Deb Caan. A donation was passed for a youth forum at F.E. Madill Secondary School and for the foursome attending provincial darts in Kingston. There are three local athletes attending district track and field in Guelph in June and a representative is required to present proficiency awards at the Brussels Public School graduation banquet. Nevada tickets are low and new ones need to be ordered. The canteen is to be painted, stock foryear-end has been done and thedraft lines need to be cleaned. House reports that there were plumbing problems again this week and repairs were needed. The men’s room upstairs has been painted, as has the back wall of the auditorium Comrades Eric Ross and Bob Richardson participated in zone golf on Saturday. They played at Seaforth golf course and finished fifth for the day and will advance to district play. The Branch was the venue for the celebration of Sharon Stephenson’s 65th birthday. Daughters Corrina and Chantele managed to surprise their mom with a very special guest. The D.J. was Elvis impersonator Shon Carroll and he was great. The over 150 family and friends enjoyed a fantastic evening and so did Sharon. Happy birthday Sharon. The Branch supplied the hors d’oevres for the night and the ladies helping included Deb Caan and Judy Lee for prep along with Jo- Ann McDonald, Mary Bradshaw and Mabel Glanville who helped serve at night. At the BranchOfﬁcers installed NEWS FROM BRUSSELS By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231 A NOTE FROM BETTY The Brussels Lions Club ELIMINATION DRAW THANK YOU ! To all the members of the community that support our club we extend a great big thank you. By purchasing our tickets and supporting our events, you make it possible to support many causes throughout our area. Congratulations to the Winners $ 200 - Rob & Chris Keffer, Brussels $ 50 - Lee & Lila Rintoul, Lucknow $ 50 - Ross & Marg Bennett, Brussels $ 50 - Grand Kids & Esther McCutcheon, Brussels $ 50 - Lois Thompson, Brussels $ 50 - Wray & Debbie Wilson, Fordwich $ 50 - Don & Beth Crawford, Brussels $ 50 - Jan Dietner, Brian Kellington, Brussels $ 75 - Greg Campbell, Bluevale $ 75 - Julia & Doug Mitchell, Brussels $ 75 - Donna & Randy White, Brussels $ 75 - Robert & Jackie Glanville, Walton $ 75 - Doug & Linda Davidson, Brussels $ 75 - Neil Gowing, Brussels $ 100 - Hugh & Monica Ives, Brussels $ 100 - Brenda & Marie Perrie, Brussels $ 100 - Irwin & Doreen Johnston, Seaforth $ 100 - Tom & Joyce Williamson, Walton $ 100 - Don & Pat Dalton, Walton $ 100 - Wallace Bell, Brussels $ 150 - Wyatt & Wade Machan, Brussels $ 200 - Josh & Jess Jorritsma, Brussels $ 250 - Don Hotson, Mitchell $ 500 - Bonnie, Darryl, Colton, Cloe Hastings, Brussels $ 4000 - Klaas & Shelley Jorritsma, Brussels ($100.00 each) Francis & Carol Hunt, Walton Don & Joyce Adams, Wroxeter Neil McDonald, Brussels Early Bird Winners Goderich Lions Club The Clowns The Ballagh Bunch Community Volunteers Our wives and family Abby Corbett For the meat cookers. What would the evening be like without the clowns? For an evening of great entertainment. For those folks who just show up to help with arena setup. For their support all year long. and the arena staff for their great cooperation. A Special thank you to: Not only do they supply the food, they also provide knives, aprons, and oven space for some of the extra cooking For providing and delivering the extra chairs To the local 4-H members who help in the delivery of the meal and clean up after. Their help is invaluable. Lions hosts elimination draw Abi Corbett