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The Citizen, 2010-09-16, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. Hallelujah! Sloan is here. A new son came into the life of Curt, Julie and Ella in Barrie last Wednesday, Sept. 8. All those niggling worries waiting the labour and delivery of a new life can be put to rest. Now for the parents the work really begins, and as for the Grandma, it’s just plain joy time. Last Monday, the Armstrongs hosted the Culture Club and significant others at breakfast. Leanne and Leona cooked up a storm much to the delight of the guests. Jim stayed out of the kitchen. In any group of lively folk, conversation is never dull and so it came as a bit of a surprise to note that it was lunch time before it seemed time to go home. If we’re not invited back we’ll know why. A 1939 Brussels phone book was quite entertaining to peruse for familiar names. Please note some of us weren’t even born yet, so weren’t listed. For the record I think our phone number as I grew up was 36J. Old issues of The Brussels Post and the phone book kept the stories rolling. The changes that come with September continue to roll out. School is back in session and the routines of fall take effect. Routine is often a good thing. It’s good to have Edna Pearson back in the village. Her mobility buggy is a nice thing to see leaving Huronlea for the outside world. Bye now, Betty G.W. Like anything, keeping things fresh is the key to relevance and attracting people’s interest, which is what’s behind several moves by the Brussels Agricultural Society for this year’s Brussels Fall Fair. Several new events have been brought in for this year’s fair as well as a new fundraising initiative surrounding gift baskets and raffle tickets. Six gift baskets are currently at The Citizen office in Brussels and will be until they are moved to the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre on Sept. 22. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $2 or three for $5 at The Citizen office in preparation for the draw at the fair. Each basket has a theme, one is a movie-lovers’basket, one is for bird- lovers, another is for gardeners and one is aimed at preparing the perfect casserole. There is one aimed at women called the pampering package, that includes plenty of items to pamper the body, while the Thanksgiving basket comes along just in time for the holiday. Each basket is worth between $150 and $200. Sandy Allison took the lead on the baskets after attending her first meeting of the Agricultural Society earlier this year. After retiring, Allison worked at a gift basket retailer for three years, so she offered her services to the Brussels Fall Fair. While she’s new to Brussels, Allison now knows that when you volunteer in Brussels, it can be quitea commitment.“I offered to help tie ribbons onthe basket and by the next meeting, Iwas in charge of the project,” shesaid.As for new events, Mary Douma, secretary of the Brussels Agricultural Society, said there have been several events added that should appeal to fair-goers of all ages. She said the society is hoping to add to last year’s successful dog show by holding an even bigger dog show this year. She said there will also be a “Birds of Prey” demonstration that will takeplace in the morning for the studentsand in the afternoon for everyone.There will also be a liveperformance by Juanita Wilkins, astand-out folk singer from the OwenSound Folk Festival. There will also be some fowl on display, something that hasn’t been at the fair in years, Douma says. Brussels-area resident Paul Nichol will be bringing turkeys and roosters to the fair. Douma says there will also be a reptile show this year, which is sure to interest more than a few people. New events at Brussels Fall Fair Brussels Skating Club REGISTRATION FOR 2010 CAN SKATE AND POWER SKATING at the Brussels Fall Fair Tuesday, September 21 7 pm to 9 pm Wednesday, September 22 1 pm to 3 pm STARTS OCTOBER 14TH, 2010 Brussels Skating Club is pleased to announce a new level “KIDSKATE” for first time skaters (In JK and SK) BRUSSELS AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY PRESENTS The Dog Show CATEGORIES TO ENTER ARE: * best dressed dog * best trick * most tricks * most unique looking dog * fastest treat eater * friendliest dog Enter as many categories as you wish. Both dog and owner will win a prize! BMG Community Centre Arena Auditorium Tuesday, September 21, 2010 Free Registration at 7:00 pm Dog Show starts at 7:30 pm The Brussels Agricultural Society Donations of pies for the Fair Food Booth are urgently needed Please bring your contribution to the BMG kitchen by 12:00 noon on TUESDAY, SEPT. 21 or 11 a.m. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 22 THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP See you at the fair!! is asking for your help Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Parade will leave the Victoria Park at 11:30 a.m. SHARP!! 1.Best Decorated Float 2.Best Commercial Float 3.Best “Theme” Float 4.Oldest Tractor 5.Best Restored Vehicle 6.Most Unique Motorized Vehicle PARADE RULES: 1. NO ATVs or motorized bikes 2. NO riders on tractors or lawn mowers 3. NO throwing of goodies from any moving vehicle THEME – “Bee Keen — Go Green” All children who enter in classes 8 through 11 will receive a prize. Prizes for above: $15, $10, $5. Prizes - 1st - $5, 2nd - $4, 3rd - $3, 4th - $2, 5th and entry award - $1. Brussels Fall Fair Parade See you at the Parade! 7. Judge’s Pick – $15 8. Best Decorated Bikes 9. Best Clown 10. Best “Theme” Costume 11. Best Dressed Horse & Riders ***NOTE*** All entries in the parade must be at the Main Ball Diamond, and registered before 10:30 a.m. to be judged before the start of the parade. $25 given to each school entering a float. Money awarded when Ambassador comes to schools with prize money. Tuesday, September 21 Appearing live at Brussels Fall Fair Canadian Folk Singer and Recording Artist Juanita Wilkins www.juanitawilkins.com 7:15 pm BMG arena Don’t Miss It! Cutting, baling & wrapping Bale ~ 3x3 square bales Individual Wrap ~ 3x3 square bales and large round bales Buy & sell hay & straw Blake Cardiff R.R. #1, Ethel Cell 519-357-8407 or 519-887-9867 Wanted to rent ~ standing hay ground CUSTOM HAY & STRAW SERVICE NEWS FROM BRUSSELS 1st Brussels Girl Guides REGISTRATION Sparks ~ 5-6 Brownies ~ 7-8 Guides ~ 9-11 Pathfinders ~ 12-14 Senior Branches ~ 15-17 Monday, September 20 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Brussels Mennonite Church For more information contact: Janet Mitchell 519-887-6618 or Vicky Bull 519-783-1284 Mait-Side Orchard Now Open 7 days Macs, Ginger Gold, Royal Gala, Cortland, Honey Crisp, Pears, Honey & Apple Butter Sweet pressed cider. West end of Brussels 519-887-6883 By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231 A NOTE FROM BETTY Up for raffle New Brussels resident Sandy Allison is seen here with baskets that are up for raffle as part of a new fundraiser for the Brussels Fall Fair on behalf of the Brussels Agricultural Society. (Shawn Loughlin photo)