HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-09-20, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2007.
It’s definitely September. The
smell of autumn is in the air and the
Terry Fox Run has made its point for
another year. Do you ever wonder
just what that humble young man
would be thinking now if he came
back?
Total amazement and pride would
have to be his, to see all the
community spirit that his life and
ongoing courage spirited over the
past years. What a man, what an
inspiration!
Thanks to Melinda and the
Optimist Club for showing all of us
endurance, courage and
perseverance. Well done everyone.
Birthdays are always fun and there
seems to be some numbers that hold
more significance than others.
Families have a way of tuning in to
the spirit of the year and know just
how to acknowledge the significant
number of the special year.For the Cousins family, with Johnin the birthday mode they spent anenjoyable evening at the OptimistClubhouse to mark 65 reasons forcelebration.Meanwhile Gary Pipe, whether hewants to or not is marking 40birthday cakes eaten and enjoyed. Afamily gathering marked the
momentous occasion.
The fair will be past as this week’s
edition hits the mail. Another year of
effort and interest, another year of
pride in community, another year of
support for rural life. Now if we
could get the area stores to be sure
to give us a choice of the source of
the produce offered, that would be
nice.
It is our responsibility to read
labels and sometimes it is almost a
shock to see where the food we are
buying started its life. As our world
closes in we are required to spend
more time on our consuming. The
closer to the source of our food, the
healthier we will be.
Take the time – it’s your health.
The school is having a fundraiser
on Oct. 4. Talk to the students if
you’d like a good dinner and some
fun.
Enjoying kicking the leaves.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
By Jo-Ann McDonald
September starts a new year it
seems with the beginning of Cadets,
darts and regular pipe band practise
at the Brussels Legion.
Cadets welcome youths ages 12-
18 to join them Tuesday evenings at
7 p.m. They will learn discipline,
drills, survival techniques and
working together as a unit. They will
enjoy sporting activities and other
activities.
Drop in Tuesday evenings to find
out more about Cadets from the
corps of officers of the Brussels
Army Cadet 2967.
The pipe band is always looking
for more people who would enjoy
learning the pipes or drums. They
practise Thursday evenings. For
more information contact Drum
Major Donald Martin.
The Huron County men’s dart
league started off its year in Brussels
on Saturday. There were plenty of
gents on hand and a good day was
had by all.
There are only a few more days
until the elimination draw so if you
don’t have a ticket, drop into the
Branch soon.
The fish fry crews were busy with
two dinners on the weekend. The
Stratford Presbyterian church turned
away folks after reaching their goal
of 200 people. Helping out in
Stratford were Glenn Bridge, Sharon
Glanville, Calvin Semple, Andy
Overholt, Rick and Jo-Ann
McDonald and Judy Lee. It was a
little dam to start but the rain soon
moved on. Thank goodness for the
tent.
Sunday the crew travelled to
Exeter Legion to serve yet another
200 folks. This time the crew
consisted of Lloyd, Mabel and
Sharon Glanville, Rick and Jo-Ann
McDonald and LeeAnn Konarski.
Our fish fry year is almost
complete with only a few more to go.
Welcome
Cherry (pronounced Sherry) Hoste has assumed the
position of manager at the Brussels CIBC branch. Hoste, a
life-long resident of Huron County, who now lives in
McKillop, replaces Catherine Wick, who has moved to the
Seaforth branch. The mother of two had worked in another
financial institution for 13 years, before coming to CIBC.
She said customer service is her primary focus. “I am
looking foward to serving this community in my new
role.”(Bonnie Gropp photo)
At the
Branch
Last Call!
Can Skate and
Power Skating
REGISTRATION
Brussels Skating Club
Tuesday, September 25
BMG Arena 7-9 pm
Skating starts October 4
For information call
519-887-6000
Brussels Legion
Elimination Draw
Draws begin at 6:00 p.m.
Fish Fry with all the fixin’s
served from 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 22
Adults $12.00 Children $6.00
Preschool - Free
Entertainment by Jim Lee
519-887-8011
CAFÉ
401 Turnberry St., Brussels
Friday Night
September 21 ~ Rolled Ribs and Dressing,roll & your choice of 2 sides $14.95
September 28 ~ reservation required
Fine dining with guest chefs ~ Courtney Sallows and Richard Mills
Smoked Pork Chop with pear and pancetta chutney $22.95
or
Prosciutto-wrapped Leg of Chicken with an infused honey thyme pear $19.95
Both meals served with caramelized pear salad with mixed greens,
seasonal vegetable and a dessert of pear trifle.
5 pm - 7 pm
BRUSSELS PUBLIC SCHOOL
Family Fun in the Fall!
Thursday, October 4
5 pm to 8 pm
BMG Community Centre
Super served 5 pm to 7 pm
by Beth Earl Catering
Silent Auction ends 7:30 pm
all other activities 5 pm to 8 pm
Bring the entire family!!
Adults $12.00
Kids (Gr. 1 to 8 ) $5.00
K & Preschoolers FREE
Advance Tickets Only. Take Out Available.
Call BPS at 519-887-9361 to order
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* Gel nails
* Manicures * Pedicures
* Waxing * Gel toes
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519-887-6449 770 Ainley Street, Brussels
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Mait-Side
Orchard
Apples Apples Apples
Macs, Honey Crisps, Ginger Golds
Honey & Fresh Cider
Open daily
West end of Brussels
519-887-6883
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
By BettyGraberWatsonCall 887-6236887-9231A NOTE FROM BETTY
The September meeting of the
Melville Guild was a special
meeting with guests from Ashfield
Presbyterian church.
The meeting was held Tuesday
evening, Sept. 11 in the church
parlour. The theme was education.
The WMS purpose was repeated by
all to open the meeting.
The call to worship was read by
Jean Bewley.
Elli Schimanski entertained with a
solo which was followed by prayer.
Jean Bewley and Eluned McNair
read Psalm 119 and read the
meditation between the versus. One
More Step Along the World I Go
was sung and Mrs. McNair led in
prayer.
Mrs. Bewley and Mrs. McNair
presented the topic on education by
reading alternately. Mrs. McNair
read a story, Time for Cathy to Go
Off to School and Mrs. Bewley read
a poem, The Flour Sack.
For the Fruits of All Creation was
sung and Mrs. Bewley led in prayer
to close this part of the meeting.
Mary Carr presided over the
business. She read a poem, Silent
Angel, then welcomed the ladies
from Ashfield. The minutes of the
May meeting were read and
approved. The treasurer’s report was
read by Jeanne Kirkby and the WMS
report was read by Leona
Armstrong.
An invitation to the WMS fall
rally in Belmore for Monday, Sept.
24 was read. Mrs. Carr, Mrs.
Bewley, Dona Knight and Alice
Marks will attend.
The roll call was answered with
each member telling who their
favourite teacher was.
Mrs. Marks and Mrs. Knight will
be in charge of the October meeting.
Lunch was served by Mrs.
McNair, Mrs. Bewley and her
daughter, Mary Baker.
Melville Guild has visitors