HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-05-19, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 1999.
The late Queen Vic
Betty Graber rang the bell to welcome Queen Victoria
(aka Joan Jacobs) to the Brussels United Church’s spring
fling on Saturday. Her majesty was quite impressed by
the church perchers, who spent four hours looking down
from above to raise funds for the new access lift.
A Note from Betty
Well, bless my pansies, we’ve had some rain. What a nice sight, a puddle
in the driveway. Keep it coming for a few more hours.
Congratulations to Gordon and Helen Blake on their 50th anniversary. It’s
okay Gordon, you can now tell everyone what it’s like to live with a
Callander Girl since you now had 50 years experience!
Good to see Ralph Pearson. Ida Evans and Jane DeVries on the sidewalks
of Brussels again. Now keep well you three!
Good breakfast at the Legion on Sunday. They should think about
advertising the chef(s) of the day. The ones this time, were certainly well
worth watching - cook!
Queen Victoria was at the United Church on Saturday celebrating with the
Church Perchers. She was so impressed with their stamina for roof sitting
that she arranged for a good Catholic sword and duly knighted them, Sir
Donald, Sir Ralph and Sir Warren. By the way her orthopedic shoes didn’t
just cut it with the tiara from Morris Twp. and the lace gloves and velvet
dress from elsewhere.
If you’re walking on Mill Street on Thursday pause at Helen’s house and
sing birthday greetings to her in your finest voice.
Enjoy the long weekend with a few firecrackers and friends.
Bye now.
Betty
Optimists host special night
Plan could put Brussels on tourist map
The Brussels Optimists have
been busy cleaning up the Maitland
Valley Conservation Park, on the
north side of the dam, and proud of
their efforts they want to throw a
party.
On Monday, May 24, they invite
the public to join them for hot dogs
between 7:30-8:30 p.m. People can
stroll through the park and take
notice of the recent installation of
lights and washrooms.
At dusk they invite everyone to
share fireworks with the Optimists
and their families.
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By Bonnie Gropp
Citizen staff
Inspired by a resident’s action, a
Brussels woman is taking steps to
put the village on the sight-seeing
map.
Bev Brown approached council
recently about the trees which have
been cut down. She suggested that
rather than completely remove
them, the stumps be transformed
through chainsaw sculpture into
tourist attractions, similar to that on
a Turnberry Street’property.
“I as at Expo ‘67 in Montreal and
I saw these gorgeous sculptures.
When Eric (Ross) and Debbie
(Trollope) had the one done at their
home the idea hit me.”
Though council felt the project
was a good one, they didn’t feel it
was up to them.. Clerk-Treasurer
Donna White then took it to the
business group, who also agreed it
was a sound idea.
But the problem is where to get
the funding. Sculpting the trees
costs $100 a foot, then there will be
maintenance.
“The plan is to try to do one a
year,” said White. “From the busi
ness meeting there has been general
interest growing in the idea with
one or two individuals already say
ing they would contribute.”
This was what was done in Hope,
B.C., said Brown, where carvings
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Public School
Advisory Council
would like to thank
the Lions Club for
their generous
donation towards
the new playground
equipment.
"The Kids especially
thank you!"
NOTICE TO
BRUSSELS RESIDENTS,
GROUPS AND COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATIONS
Queen Victoria welcomes Don
Crawford, Ralph Watson and Warren
Wray into the Knighthood. She would
also like to thank all her loyal subjects
who participated in and attended the
Spring Fling at Brussels United Church
on Saturday, May 15th
It was a great day!
Please contact the municipal office 887-6572 by May 28th for
further information.
organization interested in contributing to a
... to create an ongoing tourist
The Village of Brussels is accepting quotes for cleaning the
Municipal office, fire hall and library on a contract basis.
Contractor must be bondable. All cleaning equipment must be
supplied by contractor.
Sealed quotes will be accepted at the Municipal office until 4:00
p.m. on Monday, June 7/99.
Tender forms and further information may be obtained from the
Municipal office at 399 Turnberry Street or phone 519-887-6572.
Are you or your
"CHAIN SAW SCULPTURE"
attraction in the village. These beautiful sculptures can be a
lasting memorial for someone and give new life to a tree stump
that would otherwise be removed.
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were done in accordance with a
piece of the town’s history.
Though there are currently three
stumps waiting, White noted that
none may be suitable and also that
they are working against time.
“They will have to come down by
the end of May if we don’t have the
money,” she said.
As well, with the many consider-
We believe,
in helping.
Anyone. Anywhere.
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COMING EVENTS
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BRUSSELS LEGION
SATURDAY, MAY 22
Euchre Tournament at 1:30 p.m.
No Smoking Event
Bring your own partner
Admission: $5.00 per person
Cash prizes of $100.00
Lunch provided
TUESDAY, MAY 25
General Meeting 8:00 p.m.
Members urged to attend
SUNDAY, MAY 30
Singles Dance from 7-11 p.m.
Admission $8.00 per person
Lunch provided
Enjoy "The Country Trubadours"
Inquiries on events, use or rent of
Legion, please call 887-6562
after 4:00 p.m.
rooming
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Veterinary care upon request
Please call for appointment or information
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Custom Butchering every Monday by
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We can receive your
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Monday morning.
ations to take into account, White
stresses that the concept is very
much in the planning stages. “But
if it flies, it will be in progress
every year and will attract tourists
as much as when the carving is
being done as when it is complete.”
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