The Citizen, 2001-03-28, Page 2A NOTE FROM BETTY
By Betty
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COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
SUN., APRIL 1
Singles Dance from 7:00 • 11:00 p.m.
Admission $8 per person. Lunch.
Dance to "Ken Scott Orchestra"
WED., APRIL 4
Men's Stag Euchre at 8:30 p.m.
Admission $5.00. Lunch.
Cash prizes.
SAT., APRIL 14
Euchre Tournament downstairs
at 1:00 p.m.
Bring your own partner.
Cash prizes. Lunch.
Admission $5.00 per person.
No smoking event.
SUN., APRIL 15
Singles Dance from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Admission $8 per person. Lunch.
Dance to "Southridge Sound"
WED., APRIL 18
Men's Stag Euchre at 8:30 p.m.
Admission $5.00. Lunch.
Cash prizes.
SAT., APRIL 21
Ladies' Stag
Doors open 7:00 p.m.
Hypnotist "Jeff West"
Food Available
Palm readings by appointment
$15.00 by Roz
Call the Branch 887-6562
SUN., APRIL 22
'Sunday Morning Breakfast
9:00 a.m. • 1:00 p.m.
Come before or after church.
Adults $5.00 Children $2.50
MON., APRIL 23
General Meeting 8:00 p.m.
SUN., APRIL 29
Singles Dance
from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Admission $8.00 per person. Lunch.
Dance to "Blue Diamond Trio"
Inquiries on events, use or rent of
Legion, please call 887-6562
after 4:00 p.m.
Bernard Ent.
C Classic
OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE
CENTRAL BOILER
AND PRODUCTS
Carman Bernard
R.R. 4 Brussels, Ontario NOG 1H0
Phone: (519) 887-6405
"COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED"
The students and staff of Brussels Public
School are looking forward to the arrival
of Spring so that we can continue our
Earth Friendly Garden Project.
Our Committee needs community
members who can share their love of
gardening, and show off their "green
thumbs" with our students.
Please contact the school at 887-9361
to join our committee to demonstrate
your support for this
project and our
community
school.
The Western Star Lodge would like to thank the
following businesses for their donations &
support for their annual chicken supper
Profits from the supper go back into our community
Donations
1. Doug Dale
2. Lucy Hesse
3. McCutcheon Motors
4. Dauphin Feeds
5. Janice Machan
6. Bill Young
7. McGavin Farm Supply
8. G & M Auto Parts
9. Brussels Motors
10. Dauphin Feeds
11. K.A. Hammond
12. J.R.'s Take Out & Gas Bar
13. Janice Machan
14. Brussels Variety
15. Lucy Hesse
16. Doug Sholdice Insurance
17. L & B Auto Parts
18. Teeft's Food Market
19. Radford Auto, Farm & Ind.
20. Dauphin Feeds
21. J.R.'s Take Out & Gas Bar
Prizes
1. Kandice McNichol
2. Lois McCutcheon
3. Lynda Shaw
4. Kathy Workman
5. Jim Armstrong
6. Jim Swan - St. Marys
7. Ethan Nichol
8. Elva Wilbee
9. Lillian Beer, Hensall
10. Mary Mann
11. Doug House, Clinton
12. Audrey Chambers
13. Ruth Johnson, Bel§rave
14, Grant Williams
15. Wayne Lowe
16. Nancy Bridge
17. Jackie Rach, Dublin
18. Lillian Moses
19. Betty Graber Watson
20. Ann Bosman
21. Bruce Blake
Honoured
Brussels Legion presented this year's Certificate of Merit to
member Julie Harrison, left, at the awards and honours
night. Harrison received the certificate from Linda Bird.
(Vicky Bremner photo)
The Hired Hand ‘,4/A
- spring cleanup
- lawn maintenance, garden tilling
- eavestrough/window cleaning
- painting, etc.
590-7868 or 887.2605
Normal people doing odd jobs!
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ATTENTION EVERYONE
The Brussels Optimist Club is hosting our
2nd Annual dinner, auction and dance
to be held Saturday, April 14, 2001
At the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre
The purpose of this event is to support the building of a new
Sick Children's Hospital of Western Ontario. We are hosting
a "Legrand Feast" meal, catered by Tastefully Yours
Catering. Auction and dance to follow meal. We are looking
for donations for the auction, with all proceeds going to the
Children's Hospital of Western Ontario.
If you could make a donation to this life saving project,
please contact
Gerry Wheeler 887-6233,
Tickets are $20.00/person and are available
Don Sholdice 887-6836 or Ken Cousins 887-9857.
from any Optimist member.
* Doors open at 5:30.
Advance tickets only.
Thank you.
The Brussels Optimist Club
Please check out the Children's Hospital of Western Ontario web site to
learn more. www.chwo-foundation.org/
PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2001.
At the Branch
FROM BRUSSELS
Lodge hosts euchre
The winners at the card party on
Monday, March 19 at the Lodge
Rooms in Brussels were: lone hands,
Erma Brighton, Allan Edgar; high
lady, Elva Brown; high man, Stewart
Musgrove; low lady, Jean Little; low
man, Bill Kellington; closest birth-
day, June Jacklin; lucky tally, John
Brown, Sarah Stephenson; 50/50, Bill
Kellington.
The next card party will be a casse-
role supper at 6:30 p.m. followed by
cards. This will be held on Monday,
April 16.
By Jo-Ann McDonald
Wonderful, delicious, fantastic
were all the words heard at the fish
fry on Saturday. Almost 150 people
enjoyed the dinner. The weather was-
n't great but the crowd was. The
entertainment by Mike Kalbfleisch's
One Man Show was enjoyed by
everyone, young and old.
March is in the home stretch now.
It's given us everything it could in
the form of weather variations and as
for me I've had more than enough.
I'm ready for warmth and bright-
ness; and more than prepared for less
gravel and dirt in my snow. Bring on
the spring!
I think the folks of this house need
to fast. It was one of those weeks
that rich, calorie-laden food was part
of the many activities. The week
started with a nice visit with Uncle
The honours and awards
monies were attended by a nice
crowd. Comrades received service
pins as well as service bars. Special
guests were District Commander
Steve McClure and Zone
Commander Eric Ross. Special recip-
ient of the 55 year service pin was
Comrade Ross Bennett.
Donald and Aunt Vi that was topped
with dinner at Robindale's. The
Lodge Chicken Dinner was
Wednesday then Friday was a
potluck celebration for the Workman
birthday and Saturday we celebrated
Val and Lara's March birthdays at
the Fireside, Oh my, what a week of
glorious food. I'm stuffed!
The school council has a Regal
sales campaign in process. Profits
will buy ne6v playground equipment.
Contact the students before May 11
to study the Regal book and support
our school. Don't forget that April is
an early dismissal day.
Former Brussels resident Susan
Meyers, is travelling across the
country as president of the Kinettes,
witnessing the tremendous works
undertaken by both that club and the
Kinsmen.
The daughter of George and Pat
Langlois, Meyers, elected to the post
last August, is touring with Kinsmen
President Neville Greeley of
Newfoundland for 10 days, visiting
clubs and participating in numerous
events.
Aside from flying from coast-to-
coast, Meyers and Greeley also
attended a gathering in Atlanta,
Georgia, where volunteer leaders
from around the world launched
International Year of the Volunteer.
As I'm writing this, the birds are
flitting about the spruce trees as if
it's spring, despite the fact that the
branches are still laden with the
white stuff, so I'm hopeful that they
Initiation was also held Saturday
night with Comrades Albert Kitchen,
Dianne Go11 and Andy Adams being
initiated.
Friday night's supper was lasagna.
The cooking bee held a few weeks
ago had some great cooks at the
Branch 'whip up delicious dishes.
This week is cabbage rolls.
know the warm winds are coming.
The spring events are starting to be
advertised so get your calendar
marked. You don't want to miss any
of the good things that happen -
games, dinners, speakers, exercises,
concerts to name but a few. It may be
hard to support them all but don't
miss the choice.
Bye now, Betty G. W.
Turning Heads &
Making Waves
will be closed
April 9th - April 17th
due to surgery. I hope to
reopen April 17th. I will
be booking appointments
during my time off. Sorry
for any inconvenience.
Janice Machan
The usual events of the week as
well as extra meetings are on the
schedule for the next few weeks. The
downstairs lounge is open for smaller
meetings most every night. Just call
the Branch and inquire.
Important events for April and May
are the Ladies Stag and the Casino
bus tour.
Folks enjoy tasty meals at Legion