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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2019-07-25, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2019. 48TH ANNUAL MEN’S INVITATIONAL FASTBALL TOURNAMENT FRIDAY, JULY 26 TO SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2019 SPONSORED BY:THE BRUSSELS TIGERS FASTBALL CLUB BEER TENT SPONSORED BY:LABATT BREWERIES Hort. Society, local businesses beautify Brussels The Brussels Horticultural Society, alongside some enthusiastic local business owners with their own initiatives, have come together to make the community’s downtown more colourful this season. Sandy Allison, a member of the Horticultural Society as well as the sub-committee for allocating raised funds, said that the downtown core has been the subject of significant beautification this year, starting with the village’s gazebo park. The Horticultural Society made some drastic changes to the park, including removing the large spruce tree that dominated much of the park. Allison explained to The Citizen that the tree cast shade over the park, and created some less-than- appealing hidden areas in the site. The tree has been removed and the society has focused on improving what’s there, she said, while making some small additions. Two new urn-style planters, for example, now flank the entry way to the park and local business owner Jackie DeWit will be refinishing the gazebo to beautify the space. DeWit owns JD and Company, through which she refinishes and sells furniture, making her uniquely qualified to tackle the challenge. “We wanted to create a place for people to sit and relax when they are at the Four Winds Barn for the market or for an event, or if they are visiting downtown,” Allison said. The space will also serve as a great backdrop for photos, Allison said, whether they be for visitors looking to mark their time in the community or more formal events, like weddings at the Four Winds Barn. Allison added that the gazebo will be decorated for the Christmas season. The Horticultural Society also planted Ivory Silk Lilac trees along the green space between DeWit’s JD and Company and the Brussels library. Four Winds Barn owner Bryan Morton has also been helping to beautify the town, having purchased 60 floral baskets to adorn the bridge on Brussels main street north of the commercial core. He also placed floral arrangements between benches bordering the green space between JD and Company and the library. DeWit herself has also decorated the green space with plants along her building as well as an addition to the Brussels Fairy Door Trail for eagle- eyed observers. “As a citizen and a member of the Horticultural Society, I’m proud of the initiative that’s being taken by the village,” Allison said. “Small villages can struggle with these kinds of projects, but Brussels is making the most of what we have.” Other businesses are putting their best foot forward as well, with well- maintained planters, shrubs and floral arrangements in front of businesses like Solace on Turnberry and JR’s Restaurant. “You can have a situation where so many people will talk about doing things, but Brussels seems to have an abundance of community members who are doing things as well,” Allison said. NEWS FROM BRUSSELS Chipping in Beautification isn’t just up to volunteer groups, as Four Winds Barn owner Bryan Morton proved in Brussels recently. Morton was responsible for placing floral arrangements around the downtown, including the flowers on the village’s downtown bridge. (Denny Scott photo) Sprucing things up Brussels’ downtown park received a face lift courtesy of local volunteers including the Brussels Horticultural Society. The park, which used to have a large spruce tree dominating much of its usable space, is now more open and features plantings and a soon-to-be- refinished gazebo, making it a great place for photos or taking a break. (Denny Scott photo) By Denny Scott The Citizen By Jo-Ann McDonald Weekdays are quiet around the Brussels Legion Branch, but the weekends are busy. Friday night had karaoke for July and had a small crowd of about a dozen. There were plenty of good singers and they had a lot of fun. It is with a great sadness we relay news of the passing of Comrade Cecil Moore. He will be missed by his son James and daughters Deb and Lori and their families. Comrade Cec was a veteran of World War II and had served as a cook on an aircraft carrier. A committed and active member of Branch 218, he could always be counted on to lend at hand. It could be peeling potatoes, scrubbing chairs, painting or fixing medical devices, Cecil was a jack of all trades. Always a smile on his face and a friendly hello, he was a wonderful part of the Branch who will be missed. Our sympathies to all. The fish fry committee was in Hensall on Saturday to serve just a small crowd of 125. The Comrades had a challenging time because the wicked storm moved in on them before all was done. Having to battle the winds and rain to keep everything safe were Sandra Brown, Kathy Burkholder, Chris Brown, Jayne Ross and Keith White. It was not a great time when working around hot fryers and we are thankful no one was hurt and everything came back in one piece. Thanks to Keith and Jayne for helping out the Branch by volunteering. The Sunday night dance had the usual crowd of around 50 enjoy the music of the Classics. They had a special guest in the band this evening with Allyson Cardiff singing harmony. A Legion service was held Monday evening for the late Comrade Cecil Moore. Nearly a dozen Comrades attended the service at Riverside Funeral Home. At the Branch Branch honours Moore’s life Beautification The Brussels Horticultural Society put some effort into beautifying the green space beside the Brussels Library, buying numerous trees to fill the space. (Denny Scott photo)