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The Citizen, 2007-05-31, Page 2The May meeting of the Melville Guild was held in the church parlour on Tuesday, May 22. The Guild enjoyed hearing some of the speeches from Brussels Public School students. Austin Johnston, Victoria Kellington, Hayden and Sadie TenPas and Jacob McGavin presented their winning speeches. Mary Huether presented the students with gifts. Leona Armstrong gave an account of the Presbyterian Synodical held in Listowel on April 17 and 18. Happy the Home when God is There was sung. Mrs. Huether read a poem God Created Mothers and the scripture 1st Samuel I: 21-28 was read by all. Mrs. Huether read the meditation and Mrs. Armstrong led in prayer. Mrs. Armstrong read a story, The Wonder of Trees. Leona Armstrong presided over the business. The minutes of the April meeting were read and approved. The correspondence included plans for the Maitland bus trip on Oct. 15 and a thank you card from Jean Conley’s family for the lunch following her funeral. Jeanne Kirkby gave the treasurer’s report and Leona Armstrong gave the WMS report. Plans were made for the executive meeting to be held at the church on June 13. The Guild is invited to Ashfield on June 18. There will be no Guild meeting in June. The roll was “What was special about your Mother’s Day?” It was answered by 12 members and one visitor. The Mizpah Benediction was repeated by all to close the meeting. Lunch was served by Mrs. Huether and Mrs. Armstrong. PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2007. Hurrah, hurrah for days in May. That statement can be followed by many others that express the sentiment. For me it means holidays, reunions, bursting flowerbeds, smiles on people as the sun warms them and of course the growth and changes in the fields all about us. The resurrection story is so much easier to believe in May as the bulbs and the blossoms pop and the crops sown last fall peek through and offer a cover of green. Brussels was a busy spot on Saturday as goods were exchanged in the annual, trade-your-treasures day. Very few garages needed to be used as the sun shone nicely, and in my experience the good stuff to be had, wasn’t found in most garages. So I hope you have a few new things to enjoy and as well moved your goodies on to a new home. London Conference of the United Church of Canada held its annual meeting last weekend at Ridgetown College, now under the administration of the University ofGuelph. Since I’ve been down thatway several new improvements wereobserved. A beautiful new buildingwas ready for our meetings and itwas very nice to have the gatheringsall in one spot.For those who wanted a reminderof school days, dorm rooms wereavailable. Ah yes, shared bathrooms down the hall and the patter of large feet as sleep came. It makes the term good old days rather questionable. Good business meetings, lively music including two bands and the gathering of members made for a very nice gathering attended by several members from our area. Since Sandra Cable was in Ridgetown, Valerie Watson led the service for the United Church folks and my gossip tells me it was very well done. Meanwhile many of the other members had their thoughts on feeding the multitudes. The dinner and Sumsion show was held on Sunday evening and the auditorium was well filled, as visitors, community folks and families bought tickets to this venture. Thank you to everyone for your interest and support and hope you enjoyed the evening of food, visits and music. Oh my, here comes June. Enjoy the trip. Bye now, Betty. G.W. Public speakers deliver at Melville Guild meeting Easy riders Ayden Sheppard, two, and Mercedes Sheppard, four, went bargain hunting the easy way, touring the yard sales in Brussels Saturday via wagon. (Vicky Bremner photo) NEWS FROM BRUSSELS By BettyGraberWatsonCall 887-6236887-9231A NOTE FROM BETTY COMING EVENTS at the BRUSSELS LEGION for June 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 SATURDAY, JUNE 2 Euchre tournament at 1:00 pm Bring your own partner. $5.00 per person. Cash prizes. Door prizes. Lunch._________________ SUNDAY, JUNE 3 Sunday Night Dance from 7:00 - 11:00 pm $10.00 per person. Enjoy “Georgian Bay Islanders”_________________ SUNDAY, JUNE 3 Cemetery Decoration at Brussels Cemetery at 2:00 pm Form up at 1:45 pm_________________ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 A Seniors Evening. Meal at 5:30 pm at Brussels Legion. $8.00 per person. Entertainment to follow._________________ SATURDAY, JUNE 16 Euchre tournament at 1:00 pm Bring your own partner. $5.00 per person. Cash prizes. Door prizes. Lunch._________________ SUNDAY, JUNE 17 Father’s Day. No Dance. _________________ SATURDAY, JUNE 23 Fish Fry with all the fixin’s. Served from 5:00-7:00 pm. Adults $12.00 Children $6.00 Preschool: Free_________________ SATURDAY, JUNE 30 Euchre tournament at 1:00 pm Bring your own partner. $5.00 per person. Cash prizes. Door prizes. Lunch._________________ LAWN QUESTIONS? Organic Programs Available 524-2424 -Trust the Professionals - ACCREDITED WANTED Dead Crows and Blue Jays West Nile Virus is transmitted to birds and humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. Symptoms in birds include convulsions, tremors, head tilt, wing droop, and paralysis. Huron County residents are urged to report all dead Crows and Blue Jays from now until the first of October. These species are particularly sensitive to West Nile Virus and are the only ones that may be picked up by the Health Unit for testing. Report dead Crows and Blue Jays to the Huron County Health Unit at 519-482-3416 Ext. 2001, or if calling long distance, 1-877-837-6143 Ext. 2001. Large birds of other species found dead or when several smaller birds die in one spot may warrant testing for avian influenza. This is not done through the Health Unit. Please call the Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre at 1-866-673-4781 to inquire about avian influenza testing. Dead birds not being picked up should be discarded in the following manner: • using gloves or a shovel, double bag the bird in plastic bags • do not touch dead birds with bare hands; • place the bagged bird out with regular household garbage; and • wash hands thoroughly. To find out more, visit www.huroncounty.ca or call the Huron County Health Unit at 519- 482-3416 Ext. 2001 or if calling long distance, dial 1-877-837-6143 Ext. 2001. Brussels Cemetery Decoration Service Sunday, June 3 at 2:00 pm Come celebrate and remember the lives of our loved ones who have passed this past year. Legion parade forms up at 1:45 p.m. KKaarreenn’’ss NNeecceessssiittiieess * Gel nails * Manicures * Pedicures * Waxing * Gel toes G i f t C e r t i f i c a t e s A v a i l a b l e 519-887-6449 770 Ainley Street, Brussels Karen MitchellCertified Aesthetician Annuals Bedding Plants Patio Pots Hanging Baskets Perennials Flowering Shrubs Evergreen Shrubs PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNER OPEN: Mon. & Tues. 1 pm - 5 pm Wed. - Closed Thurs. 1 pm - 8 pm Fri. & Sat. 9 am - 5 pm Sun. - Closed or by appointment 519-527-0761 Bert & Carol Reinink & family 43079 Hullett-McKillop Rd. R.R. # 4, Walton Growing Every Year