HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2010-05-13, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2010.
The sun is shining as I write this,
the snow has flown, the rain is spent
and it looks really nice from the
office window. Sweater and mitts are
in order this morning if the stay
outside is to be extended, so perhaps
I’ll rethink the plans.
Mother’s Day was celebrated in
many ways on Saturday and Sunday.
Phone calls, cards, short visits, tea,
lunch, dinner or take-out are always
acceptable ways to acknowledge the
mother in your life. This is the one
day that the only child has the big
advantage, no need to negotiate
times or places with anyone. The
other side of that, is with multiple
offspring the mother has a busier
weekend with several events to
attend. So I hope your time with
your babies was a great celebration
of family love.
Sandra Cable had a busy time on
Mother’s Day with regular services
at the United Churches as well as
baptizing Addison Lori Bootsman,
daughter of Amanda and Calvin,
Payton Lillian Illman, daughter of
Shalin and Christopher in Ethel and
in Brussels Jakob Andrew Terry
Gofton, son of Laura and Andrew.
The grandparents and great-
grandparents just sat back and
enjoyed the moment. A time to
ponder the role of heredity in our
lives, as the years slip by.
The best present for everyone at
the United Church on Sunday was
the arrival of Edna Pearson
accompanied by her daughters and
several of the descendants. It was a
true gift to see Edna walk into her
beloved church showing what
faith and determination can do in a
few short months. We love you
Edna.
Soccer and baseball are underway,
with a bit of street hockey still on the
agenda to keep the kids busy. Camp
forms are being filled out so the time
at church camp or other camps can
be confirmed for July or August. So
summer is coming even if the
weather is not indicative of that fact.
Enjoy the sun.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
By Jo-Ann McDonaldThis week at the Brussels LegionBranch 218 has been quieter. TheCadets are preparing for their year-end inspection which will be on a
Monday evening. The date has
changed from the usual Tuesday
evening because of a school function
field trip. The inspection will be held
outside on the back lot of the
Branch, weather permitting, on
Monday, May 24 at 7 p.m.
The Friday night supper of roast
turkey was enjoyed by a crowd of
over 50 and this week is pork chops.
The Sports Chairman Rick
McDonald attended the District
Sports meeting in Harriston on
Saturday. This past year’s events and
the coming year’s events were alldiscussed.Our thoughts and prayers are withComrade Bill Steadwell at this timeas he is in hospital in Exeter.
The Mother’s Day dinner had
many of the preparations taking
place on Saturday afternoon.Helping with the peeling, cutting,chopping and mixing were DebCann, Mary Bradshaw and Jo-AnnMcDonald. There was a good crowd
of over 90 enjoy the meal on
Mother’s Day. Helping out the
Branch for the afternoon were Nanciand Danielle Ducharme, Deb Cann,Judy Lee, Jo-Ann, Neil and LeonaMcDonald.Cadets prepare for inspection later in May
WI hosts 30 for cards
At the Branch
519-527-0761
Bert and Carol Reinink & Family
43079 Hullett McKillop Rd., R.R. #4 Walton
Wednesday, May 19
9 am - 5 pm
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Come and enjoy a day of
planting with us!
Plant your own creative planter pots.
We have the soil ~ just bring in
your clean pots.
You can plant and leave the
mess with us
or let us plant them for you!
Planting Day
Take a drive and
see what’s
growing at
Sunset Springs
Greenhouse!
When you need to get the job done ~ Call us!
CONSTRUCTION LTD.
519-887-9061
•Licensed Septic Installations
• Fill • Bulldozing
• Excavating
• Loading & Hauling
• Crushed Asphalt
Screened & Field
Topsoil
Natural Bark Mulch
John
Learn To Play the
Bagpipes or Drums
with the
Brussels
Legion
Pipe Band
No prior music
knowledge
required, just
enthusiasm.
Everyone welcome!
Contact Don Martin at
519-887-6328
for more information.
Hydrant flushing will take place in BRUSSELS, SEAFORTH &
EGMONDVILLE during the day and night from May 17th, 2010 to
May 28th, 2010,and in BRUCEFIELD and VANASTRA during the
day from May 31st, 2010 to June 11th, 2010.
The water is safe, however you may notice cloudy or coloured water.
If you experience discolouration of water, run a cold water tap until
the water runs clear. It is recommended to refrain from doing laundry,
especially whites, on these dates.
OMI (Operations Management International Canada Inc.)
519-527-1004
HYDRANT
FLUSHING
NOTICE
BMG Recreation invites
everyone to celebrate the
retirement of
Murray McArter (Crusher)
Saturday, May 15
7-9 pm Open House, cake & refreshments
9 pm - 12 pm Stay and have a drink with
Murray ~ snacks available
Donations to the Optimist ball diamond renovations or
BMG arena new ice machine fund appreciated in lieu of gifts.
Brussels Legion
Saturday, May 15
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
with all the fixin’s
Adults $12.00; Children (6 to 12) $6.00; Preschool Free
Everyone
Welcome!
Walton
Property
Maintenance
Property clean-ups,
weed wacking,
lawn cutting,
junk removal.
Call 519-440-3706
anytime
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-9231
A NOTE FROM BETTY
Big winner
It was a day that was created for Sydney Bauer and how
fitting that she was the winner of a door prize consisting of
street chalk and a skipping rope. The young lady from
Kitchener, granddaughter to Donna Bauer of Brussels, is
stricken with juvenile diabetes and was the inspiration
behind the family fun day held in Cranbrook over the
weekend to raise funds for juvenile diabetes research. The
golf portion of the day was largely washed out, except for a
few brave golfers, but there was still fun to be had at the
Cranbrook Hall. (Vicky Bremner photo)
The Majestic Women’s Institute
held a card party at the Brussels
Library on April 29. There were 30
guests and 16 staying to play cards.
Winners were; share-the-wealth,
Cathrine Campbell and Pete Allison;
ladies’ high, Leona Armstrong;
men’s high, Gwen; ladies’ low,
Elna; men’s low, Allan Edgar;
ladies’ lone hands, Elna; men’s lone
hands, Pete Allison.
Tally winners, Leslie Knight, Judy
Hahn, Roger McHardy, Viola
Adams, Helen Dobson, Yvonne
Knight, Helen Dobson, Bush
Whittard, Eluned McNair.