The Citizen, 2003-07-02, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2003.
FROM BRUSSELS
ALICIA NESBITT
Represents Huron
Teen enters
pageant
By Sarah Mann
Citizen staff
Sponsors, fashion wear, fitness
wear and evening gowns.
This is what Brussels teen Alicia
Nesbitt was surrounded by when she
competed in the Miss Teen Canada
pageant, held in London from June
19 - 22.
An e-mail from a modeling agency
Nesbitt belongs to struck her
curiosity and she decided to go to the
website and find more information.
“1 went to the website and checked
it out, they mailed me an application.
I filled it out, sent it away and they
said I could come.”
To get into the pageant, each
contestant had to be sponsored and
their clothes also had to be
sponsored.
On the Friday, Nesbitt had to walk
in her sponsored fashion wear
(which had to describe her
personality), fitness wear, to show
what shape the contestant is in, and
an evening gown, “I guess just for
the fun of it.”
After contestants were eliminated
on Friday, Nesbitt moved on to the
final pageant, held on Saturday.
Although Nesbitt didn’t place in
the final pageant on Saturday, her
reasons for competing were, “to
have fun and to meet new people.”
“1 had an awesome time, and it
wasn’t hard like 1 had thought it
would be.”
Besides walking in various outfits,
each contestant was interviewed by
the judges.
“They asked why we wanted to be
Miss Teen Canada, and they also
asked us about our platform.”
Each contestant had to have a
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Painting the town
In an effort to freshen the look of Brussels main street,
business owners were offered a grant to add a little paint to
the storefronts. Keir Campbell worked on the east side of
the street Thursday morning, staying in the shade and out
of the searing heat. (Janice Becker photo)
Resident’s efforts benefit
main street buildings
By Janice Becker
Citizen staff
The main street of Brussels is
getting a fresh coat of paint thanks to
the hard work, endless hours and
dedication of one resident.
An idea devised and implemented
by Rene Richmond has resulted in a
grant plan for main street building
owners to spruce up their store
fronts.
Working through the Brussels
Business Association (BBA), with
proceeds from the Christmas home
tour, Richmond has spoken to more
than a dozen building owners,
written letters and sought keys from
absentee landlords, in an effort to
gain co-operation with the painting
blitz.
COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
At least half of those approached
have participated, said Deb Seili of
the BBA.
Store owners must apply for the
grant, which covers 50 per cent to a
maximum of $300 for the cost to
repaint the first storey store fronts.
The paint must also be purchased in
town.
Richmond had discussions with
the owners regarding colour
selection, keeping in mind
neighbouring buildings and brick
structures. .
“All the colours have been co
ordinated by the committee,” said
Seili.
With the application deadline for
the grants passed, Seili said all the
work is to be completed in July.
SUNDAY, JULY 20
Singles Dance from 7:00 to 11:00 pm
Admission $8.00 per person.
Enjoy "Blue Diamond Trio"
Info and general inquiries
at 887-6562 or 887-6570
SUNDAY, JULY 6
Singles Dance from 7:00 to 11:00 pm
Admission $8.00 per person.
Enjoy the music of
"Country Versatiles".
SATURDAY, JULY 19
Euchre Tournament downstairs at
1:00 p.m. Cash prizes.
1 Admission $5.00 per person.
| Bring your own partner. Lunch.
SATURDAY, JULY 5
Euchre Tournament downstairs at
1:00 p.m. Cash prizes.
Admission $5.00 per person.
Bring your own partner. Lunch.
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A NOTE FROM BETTY
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-6236
887-9231
Well wave the red and white and
continue the celebration in Canada
week. Use the warm and quiet
moments this week to thank God that
you are Canadian. First start with the
things we take for granted -
available health care, that doesn’t
cost the farm; clean air where we can
see the sky clearly; water that is
clear, very drinkable and readily
available and housing that is roof
covered.
Just watch the news and read the
papers and you’ll be abruptly
reminded how blessed you really are.
Oh my yes, thanks Canada.
As the summer weekends pass and
more young couples start into the
married state of their life, we watch
At the Branch
Grads
get
awards
By Jo-Ann McDonald
Comrade Jo-Ann McDonald
attended the Grade 8 graduation of
Brussels Public School to present
the proficiency awards. This year’s
recipients were Allysa Gowing and
Chase Chapman.
The general meeting was held on
Tuesday evening with only 12
Comrades present.
It was reported that the -silent
auction was a great success and the
Legion has three fish fries in July to
get ready for.
There has been some response on
the search for both a photocopier
and dehumidifier.
Summer hours were discussed and
passed. Weekdays, the Branch will
close at 6:30 p.m. with Friday and
Saturdays later. Hours are posted on
the door.
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hopes and dreams for a good future
start into first gear. Each couple is in
love, and ready with their new
partner to get their great plans
started. So to all the 2003 wedding
celebrants go or blessings.
As a beacon to watch or an
example to think about all the great
couples who have had their pictures
in The Citizen in the past few months
- folks celebrating 25, 40, 50 and 60
years together. Maybe that could be
part of the wedding preparations -
spend a few hours with folks who
have got this couple thing figured
out. It might just save a few fights,
silences and tears.
The most recent celebration was
for Jack and Audrey Cardiff who
celebrated their 50 years experience
as a Mr. and Mrs. I’m sure they could
both give us a few words of wisdom
on married life. With family and
friends, music and dancing, laughter
and food this moment in the Cardiff
history was celebrated on Saturday
at a party at the Community Centre.
The Blyth Festival has opened for
another season. The plays look
excellent so support the community
and get your tickets.
To the travelling holiday crowd -
drive carefully, have fun and be sure
to wash your hands lots and lots.
Your mother had it right - get your
rest and sleep, be nice to each other
and wash your hands.
Enjoy July.
Betty G.W.
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