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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-06-07, Page 2The May meeting of the Brussels and District Horticultural Society was held in the Brussels library on May 28 at 7:30 p.m. The President, Cathrine Campbell, welcomed everyone followed by the singing of O’ Canada. The roll call was answered by 24 members telling what was new in their garden. The President presented Laura Barber with a gift for her many years of dedicated service as secretary of the organization. The meeting was turned over to the convenors, Debbie. Seili and Gert Kellington. Mrs. Seili introduced Chris Hart from Kitchener who showed some interesting slides on many different landscapes. Some landscapes were ornamental settings while others were natural, woodland, institutional, etc. A slice off a log can be used for stepping stones and grapevines can be used for shade. Mr. Hart mentioned that a grass landscape can be a lot of work while crushed stone or field stone can be low maintenance. A question period followed the slides. Mrs. Kellington thanked him and presented him with a gift. The secretary, Leona Armstrong read the minutes of the March meeting and gave the treasurer's report. Mrs. Seili offered a white truck and a red trailer for the horticulture float in the 135th Homecoming parade. It would be appreciated if anyone with flowerboxes and/or containers of red and white flowers for the float would deliver them to her the morning of the parade. Leanne Armstrong gave a report on the progress of the butterfly PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2007. Well, it’s time to start decking out in red and white. The Brussels Homecoming decorating committee has bows ready for sale at $3 apiece and isencouraging homeowners to spruce things up for the July 27, 28, 29, 135th anniversary celebration. Committee member Rene Richmond said they are focussing a lot of their energy on getting the downtown ready so hope that residents will join in to beautify Brussels. To encourage people even further is the chance to win cash prizes in the Brussels Beautification Contest, through Doors Open Ontario. That event will be Aug. 18. “It’s kind of killing two birds with one stone,” said Richmond. “People can have their houses ready in the red and white for Homecoming, and enter the contest for the Doors Open event.” To register for the contest pick up a form at Solace on Turnberry before July 1. People are being encouraged to pick red and white when doing their planters. The bows come in red and white, with either as the background. Or there are some available in just one colour. They can be picked up at Foodland’s flower shop, Murray’s Barber Shop or by contacting Richmond at 519-887-9340. Though Homecoming is more than a month away, Richmond feels it’s not to early to get the decorating done. “It lets people passing through know that something is going on.” Continued from page 1Seili said that while both of theoptions on the table are in excess of$1 million, Huron East is receivingfunding assistance from Morris- Turnberry. He also said that Brussels has never had a problem fundraising in the past, and this should be no exception. Seili also guaranteed that there would not be a tax spike as a result of this project. In addition to the decision on what action to take on the library, Seili also presented a basic library floor plan for people to peruse and discuss. This “pretty basic footprint” didn’t include a meeting room, something Seili would like to see happen. “Right now these are just lines on a page,” he said. “It’s when we start building that moving the lines around gets expensive.” Seili gave everyone in attendance a homework assignment - to take a look at other libraries in the area over the next few months and come back with ideas. He intends to have a follow-up meeting in a few months to revisit the issue. There was a particular emphasis on the Goderich Library, because Brussels has employed the same architect used in that project. Seili said that Goderich started with a lot more money than Brussels has, but it would be good to at least get an idea from the layout. Seili stressed he was not thinking short-term on this project and wants to head up a project that will still have a library in Brussels 50 years down the road. One citizen asked whether he could guarantee a library would still be in Brussels in 25 years, or that further regulations wouldn’t close it again. A county-wide library system is important to rural Ontario, Seili said, because it’s more convenient for the people of Huron. “This is why Brussels has to work with the county on this project, so they can keep the county-wide system alive,” he said. Seili said an estimated time for work getting done would be next spring, pending a decision soon from council. There is a lot of work to still be done, he said. “We have to move forward,” Seili said. “If we don’t move forward, we don’t have a library.” Libraryoptions Dress up for Homecoming Coming home It’s time to start getting the town ready for Homecoming 2007. Decorating committee member Rene Richmond hangs the red and white ribbons which are available for residents at a cost of $3 per bow. They can be purchased at the Foodland flower shop, Murray’s Barber Shop or from Richmond. (Bonnie Gropp photo) Society thanks secretary NEWS FROM BRUSSELS Brussels Legion Saturday, June 23 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm with all the fixin’s Adults $12.00 Children $6.00 Preschool Free Make your family part of history In the July 26 issue, prior to the homecoming celebrations from July 27-29, The Citizen will be publishing a special commemorative edition with an extra 1,000 copies. Included will be pages of family histories. You can tell your family’s history for as little as $50 for one-eighth of a page (with enough space for a brief synopsis and small photo of someone from your family’s history). Or by purchasing a one-quarter page, for $100 or one- half page for $200, you can give a more complete history. Just bring in your family story and photograph(s). We’ll quickly scan your precious photos and return them to you. Tell your family’s history as part of The Citizen’s salute to Brussels’ 135 th anniversary. Deadline for submission is Friday, July 13. (These rates apply to family histories only.) BMG Arena June 8th 7-9 pm Roller skating and last chance for Day Camp registration. Drive-in movie at dusk. Also: swimming lessons list at Big Suds Laundromat By Bonnie Gropp The Citizen Continued on page 7 2007 BRUSSELS LIONS ELIMINATION DRAW - WINNER’S LIST Order Drawn Amount Won Winner 1 $200 Hugh & Monica Ives, Brussels 25 $50 Diane & Jerry Krete, with the band 50 $50 Mary & Maurice Douma, Brussels 75 $50 Valerie & Mike Watson, Brussels 100 $50 Brad Knight, Mitchell 125 $50 Murray & Ruth Lowe, Brussels 150 $50 Lacey McCall, Brussels 175 $50 Barb Cronmiller, Diane McLean, with the band 200 $75 Murray & Tara Pipe, Brussels 225 $75 Wanda & Milton Dietz, Seaforth 250 $75 Bill King, Brussels 275 $75 Bob & Joyce Alexander, Ethel 300 $75 Harold & Pearl McCallum, Seaforth 325 $75 Marilyn McDonald, Brussels 350 $100 Mike Noble, Nicole Lowe, Brussels 375 $100 Rob Shaddick, Londesboro 400 $100 Bill & Gertie Kellington, Brussels 425 $100 Harvey Holland, Seaforth 450 $100 Chuck & Samantha Terpstra, Brussels 475 $100 Klaas & Shelley Jorritsma, Brussels 496 $150 Paul & Karen Menheere, Dublin 497 $200 Chris & Shelly Smith, Brussels 498 $250 Wilda & Chester Higgins, Brussels 499 $500 Larry & Barb Rose, Brussels 500 $4000 John Davies, Egmondville Early Bird Winners of $100 each: Viola Adams & Allan Edgar; Don and Pat Dalton; Jim and Isabell Prior. Also a big thank you to all who purchased tickets and helped the Brussels Lions Club support many projects in and around Brussels. Winner of the Early Bird Draw for the Brussels Lions Duck Race to be held during Homecoming Weekend was Annette Stephenson. She received a stained glass duck.