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The Citizen, 1998-09-23, Page 2Brussels People She also attended the dinner and fashion show, and the opening ceremonies for the Brussels Fall Fair. Since then she has returned to her home in Saskatoon. Help protect the environment Reduce, reuse and recycle We've got just what you've been waiting for... 2 Canadian Dish Networks - ExpressVu and Star Choice RadioShack. now offers both ExpressVu and Star Choice Satellite Systems at excellent prices. Stop in and see them working in our store Ask about our buyer - - incentives! Your authorized dealer: niniW2) OLDFIELD©R-wshack PRO HARDWARE & RADIO SHACK Brussels (519) 887-6851 Fax 887-9426 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 218 Brussels The Poppy Campaign Money collected in 1997 was: POPPY ACCOUNT Receipts Bank Balance Sept. 30/97 $480.17 Amount collected in 1997 Campaign 1743.75 Donations 65.00 Interest 42.17 Investment 1000.00 $3331.09 Expenditures Poppy Drive Expenses $115.84 Poppy Supplies 535.76 Printing & Advertising 107.96 Posters, Poems & Essay Prizes 360.00 Service Charges 14.05 Investment 1000.00 Veterans Comfort 402.00 Disaster Relief & Education 300.00 $2835.61 Total Receipts $3331.09 Total Expenditures 2835.61 Bank Balance Sept. 30/98 $495.48 I would like to thank everyone who helped to make 1997 another successful campaign. This thank you goes to anyone who made a donation and the Cadets, local businesses and Legion & L.A. Members for their hard work and support. Poppy Chairman Linda Bird PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1998. Euchre kicks off Legion Week By the droves They were lining up early Sunday afternoon in front of The Ark in Brussels to register for the annual Terry Fox Run. A total of 95 participants raised over $5,000 for cancer research. Sheila Richards, the village's Terry's Team Member for 1998 got everyone off and running. The Brussels Legion Branch euchre tournament was held on Sept. 18 with nine tables in play. Winners were partners Eileen Mann and Isabella Gray who received $50. Second place was a tie and the prize of $30 was split between Marie Stewart and Eileen Sellers and Lois and Raymond Haggett. Third prize of $20 was won by Cecil and Maxine Pollock. Most lone hands, men, was Norm Turnbull and most lone hands, women, was Rita Flynn. Both On Aug: 20 the Brussels #1 Camera Crew met at Julia Mitchell's house and opened the meeting with the 4-H pledge. Members answered the roll call "What do you think is the biggest challenge about taking pictures in the dark?" They also talked about what they learned from the club received a free pass for euchre. The 50/50 draw was won by Edna McLellan. Six other draw prizes were given away. There were two lucky cup winners also. The next euchre will be held Oct. 24 at 1:30 upstairs at the Legion. Bring your own pittner. No smoking. There were over 100 people who enjoyed breakfast. Sunday morning at the Branch and a good crowd attended the singles dance. and what they liked about it. They went to visit a rabbit farm to take some animal pictures. The achievement program was at Walk-A-Bott Farm on Aug. 28. Members took some more great pictures and everyone agreed the club and the farm was enjoyed by all. The Roast Beef Dinner is Friday, Sept. 25 from 5 - 7 p.m. Tickets available by calling 887-6562 or 887-6570 or 887-9865. Sympathy is extended to the families of two Legion members who have passed away this week, Henry (Harry) Hall and Walter Schlueter. A memorial service will be held at Brussels Cemetery Sunday, Sept. 26 for Mr. Schlueter. Call Legion for time. Keep the "physical" in education! Research confirms that children who participate in daily physical education are more fit, have better health habits, are less susceptible to stress, and perform better academically. Shanng a Healthier Fukirellii Rnapacnon Mrs. (Dr.) Anne Myers of Saskatoon and formerly of Brussels, visited with relatives and friends recently. While here, she travelled to Pre- scot to visit other family members. She was entertained by many friends, and she attended a birthday party at the Brussels Country Inn with some birthday girls. Terry, now owner of her former home, gave her a tour of the home, which was a thrill for her to see as there had been some changes. On Sunday, Sept. 6, Anne was greeted by relatives and old friends at her daughter and son-in-law's Rene and Bob Richmond, to celebrate her'85th birthday which is on Sept. 22. A RECORD BREAKER! OVER $5,000 IN OUR FIFTH YEAR Sincere thanks to all Terry Fox Run participants, the dedicated volunteers, and the donations from Ives Construction & Son, Tastefully Yours Catering and Beretta's Butcher Shop of Brussels who donated all the hot dogs. 4-H Camera Crew visits Walk-a-Bott Questionable talent While even they don't know for sure if they have talent, this parade entry proves they sure have fun. This colourful crew delighted spectators watching this year's annual Fall Fair parade in Brussels.