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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1996-05-08, Page 2BRUSSELS UPHOLSTERY For all your upholstery needs • Furniture • Auto • Machinery seats etc. Sample and estimates free of charge Brian & Sandy McKnight Mill St., Brussels 887-6056 Brussels, Morris and Grey SWIMMING LESSON REGISTRATION Mon., May 13 Tues., May 14 7 - 9 p.m. BMG Community Centre No phone registrations dr SPECIALS- SUNDAY MAY 12 BRUNCH 2 Seatings 11:00 am & 1:00 p.m. Salad buffet, scallop potatoes, schnitzel, ham, lasagna, quiche, french toast, pancakes, crepes, bacon, sausage, juices, fresh baked bread, & assorted sweets Adults $8.95 Children 3-10 $4.50 DINNER 2 seatings 4:30 pm. & 6.30 p.m. Salad buffet, beef, turkey, stuffed pork loin, ham, cabbage rolls, dressing, scallop potatoes, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, fresh baked bread, assorted desserts Adults $10.95 Children 3-10 $5.50 Reservations Required Brussels Country Inn Brussels (519)887-9035 No Purchase Necessary Enter Today to Win Watch for future specials draws /NS TANI - THERMOAMTER Thank you for your patronage Brussels Pharmacy 887-9514 Yalu* $99.00 PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 1996 ' Lions event bigger, better Brussels Troy Gower (Somers) A former Brussels resident has recently been accepted on the Canadian karate team to compete for the World Karate organization in Hamilton, May 24-27. Troy, who is the son of Rick and Debbra Somers of Thorald, attend- ed Brussels and Milverton Public Schools, before his family moved to Thorald. He attended Westmount Public and Thorald Secondary School from which he graduated last year. He is currently taking business and accounting in Niagara College. In November of 1992, Troy joined the Burtnik Karate Club competing in competitions on both sides of the border. He has been very successful bringing home many trophies and medallions. In 1996 he successfully attained his Black Belt status. Monday, April 29 the Cancer Casserole Euchre was held in the basement of the Brussels Library. Over 60 people attended the supper. After the meal there were 12 tables of euchre played. Prizes went to: high lady, Anne Cunningham; low lady, Ferne Howatt; high man, Laura Barbour; low man, Emerson Mitchell; travelling lone hands, Luella Mitchell; lucky tallies, Ora Bruce, Garner Nicholson, William Craig, Jeanne Ireland, Lloyd Wheeler, Jim Smith, Leslie Knight, Ed Howatt, Isabelle Craig, Doug Hemingway, Helen Gallop, Phyllis Mitchell. All proceeds went to the Canadian Cancer Society. 27 attend Dining Out Twenty-seven diners were in attendance when Brussels Diners met at the United Church on Thursday, April 25. Tara Ferguson, co-ordinator, read a poem about volunteers and noted how important volunteers are to this group. She presented each volunteer and advisory board member with a carnation in recognition of National Volunteer Month. Student volunteers are extremely important and helpful to the group as well. Students this week were Betty Bodfield and Mike Comeau. The entertainment was on gardening. Nelva Scott did a skit on how not to indoor garden, while Ruth Sauve gave the guidance and direction required to plant and transplant seeds and cuttings. She also led a lesson on how to make earthless soil. The 50/50 draw was won by Ruth Galbraith and the door prize was woo by Jim Mair. By Janice Becker It's bigger and better than ever, with more entertainment and more prize money. The Brussels Lions Club is celebrating their 50th anniversary with the annual elimination draw, but prize money now totals $7,500; entertainment includes world renowned illusionist Mike Mandel, magician Stephen Lynn, and a hot buffet with something for every- Nelva Scott opened the April meeting of the B.M. & G. Diabetic Project Group with greetings and a humorous story. She then introduced the guest speaker Dr. K. M. Hagerman O.D. from Wingham. He explained by words and illustrations, the eye structure and how it functions. Type I diabetics are the most The Citizen is looking for anec- dotes and memories to help make the Brussels history book a true profile of the stories and people who were and are part of the vil- lage. We request that in 25 words or less you share some special moment of Brussels history that one, says Lion Greg Ducharme. "Mandel is awesome," says Ducharme. "Both entertainers go the whole nine yards." "It will be entertainment for those two to 102. "It is an evening of professional entertainment for the whole family." The Lions hope to draw a large crowd for the anniversary celebration. Tickets for the entire event are $40 per person, and there is no charge for children under 12. seriously affected by the disease. New treatments have been and are being developed to cure or help eye problems. Eyes should be checked regularly from age three. Nelva thanked Dr. Hagerman. At the May 15 meeting the speaker will be discussing glucometers, questions are invited. June 19 will be a potluck supper. you consider worthy or of interest. It can be humorous, sentimental or tell of some milestone that many may have forgotten. One entry will be selected later this year to receive a cash prize of $100 generously donated by a life- long area resident. Deadline for entries is June 26. Doctor, guest speaker at Diabetic Group Citizen looks for Brussels stories Good show Tanya Franken of Brussels receives the Haltrice 4-H trophy for Junior Showmanship from Patrick Hallahan of Lazy Meadows Farms. Hallahan received the Blyth Veterinary trophy for Senior Heifer. Mother's Day Special Sunday, May 12 Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts or Roast Beef Dinner includes soup or juice, tea or coffee, choice of potato, vegetables, coleslaw and pie or ice cream $6.95 Free corsage with every meal Reservations not necessary Golden Lantern Restaurant Brussels 887-6303