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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2000-02-16, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2000. Mixing it up John Harrison kept his hands warm, stirring up the batter for the Legion fish fry on Sunday afternoon. (i//c/cy Bremner photo) Brussels council briefs At the Branch Fish fry By JoAnn McDonald Great, that’s what everyone who came out and enjoyed the Brussels Legion’s valentine fish fry was saying. Over 70 people enjoyed the delicious fish and variety of salads. A round of applause for our hearty cooks who endured the cool breeze and the girls inside who kept the kitchen under control. This Friday is hamburg casserole night. The Legion is celebrating its 75th anniversary across Canada in the spring of 2001. As a special celebration and so the past can bloom every spring, we are promoting the sale of Legion tulips. The bulb growers of Holland are supplying three special Darwin hybrid tuhp varieties, Legion Gold, Legion Crimson and Legion Brilliant. In the next few weeks, there will be more information and these Rebekahs plan supper The regular meeting of Morning Star Rebekah Lodge took place on Tuesday, Feb. 8 with Noble Grand Elva Brown presiding. Word has been received that the V.P. of the Rebekah Assembly will be visiting the District on March 1. Plans were finalized for the Valentine supper to be held on Feb. 14. Brussels Mennonite Fellowship (519) 887-6388 Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Jesus is Lord Guests Welcome a success tulips are available to anyone to purchase. Please contact the branch or myself for more info. The general meeting is next week Feb. 28 and discussions on this year’s major fundraising ideas will be on the agenda. —.------------------------------------------- A Note from Betty I hope you had a nice Valentine’s Day sharing love with the sweethearts in your life. I’m writing this early Monday and already I’ve had a great start - Chris and Lara brought flowers and Chinese food for Sunday supper and of course Jordan came along for a squeeze. Then Phil made me think he was going to help milk cows when really he was heading to Kitchener to gather Curt from the bus ride from Ottawa. I sure am blessed. In case you’re not by my house it must be a national holiday somewhere and I have the remnants to prove it, banners, decorations, balloons and a decorated tree. Who could have the February blahs? Anyway late Happy Valentine’s Day. Folks got to say goodbye to Pat Watson at a memorial service on Sunday at the United Church. I’m sure she loved every minute of it, friends and family remembering with love through good stories and lots of music. Lindsay and Andrew did Grandpa Ralph proud as they each played a piano solo. If you’re reading this Wednesday join the music at the Public School tonight at 7:30 p.m. If not too bad you missed it. Sheila Richards has returned from a nice warm vacation in Portugal where the walnuts, wine and oranges are to dream for. Well enough for now, I need to get ready for the rest of this day. Bye now, Betty G. Anyone with stories or news about the Brussels community contact Betty at 887-9231. Upcoming Events at Brussels Country Inn Feb. 19th................................ BEACH PARTY!!! Dance to the Music of the Beach Boys with “Endless Summer” Bikini/Wet T-shirt Contest, Limbo Contest, Hoola-Hoop Contest! !!$$$$$$ in prizes, Tickets $8.00 in advance $10.00 at the door. Feb. 24th.........................................It’s LADIES’ NITE A Saucy evening of entertainment just for the ladies!!! Male Erotic Dancers come to the Inn. hubba-hubba!! Tickets $8.00 in advance $10.00 at the door. 887-9035 for info and pricing Founder’s descendent Betty Graber of Brussels recently received a news clipping from The Edmonton Examiner by Joe Payeur, staff writer, which may interest long-time residents of the village. The story is about Harry Dean Ainlay, described as a “multi-tal ented big city man who never for got his small town roots.” Ainlay was born in Brussels on Jan. 3, Lodge hosts breakfast St. John’s Lodge #284, AF & AM, Brussels held a pancake breakfast at the Brussels Country Inn on Saturday, Feb. 5. Attending were St.John’s Masonic members, their wives and family members, and widows of former Lodge members. Also present were Wingham lodge members and wives and some non-Masonic guests totalling 65 in all. A delicious breakfast was served by the managers, Rick and Shelley Brussels PUC are hoping to meet soon with their counterparts in Seaforth to discuss incorporation. Clerk-Treasurer Donna White told council that a joint venture may be considered with other municipalities if they could come up with a buying group that had a base of 50,000 customers. “We have to wait and see where Seaforth.is at,” she said.*** Council is meeting with Grey on 1887 and moved west in the early part of the century to work with his father as a carpenter. He eventually obtained a teach ing certificate and worked his way up to serve successful tenures as assistant principal, principal and vice-principal. He was also a politician who was aiderman for several years before being elected Edmonton’s mayor in Campbell and their staff. The guest speaker, Right Excellent Companion, Lee A. Grove, Grand Superintendent of Huron District No. 6 RAM spoke of the choosing of a Masonic way of life and what it involves. His talk was very well received by those present. The Worshipful Master of St. John’s Lodge, Robert Hesse, thanked him and presented him with a gift. St. John’s Lodge is planning to hold a series of such events. Feb. 17 to discuss the landfill.*** The industrial lots will be appraised for an estimated cost of $200-$300. The appraiser has agreed to look at lots in Seaforth so the prices are balanced, and will also gather information with regards to marketing. This will be Continued on page 20 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The 124th Annual Meeting of the Members will be held in the OFFICE BUILDING of McKILLOP MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 91 Main Street South, Seaforth, Ontario on Wednesday, February 23,2000 at 1:30 p.m. • To receive and dispose of the 1999 financial statements and Auditor's Report, • To appoint Auditors, • To consider and enact proposed amendments to bylaws No. 7,12, and 13, • To transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting, To elect three Directors, The retiring Directors are Lavem Godkin, Alex Townsend, and Donald McKercher. All are eligible for re-election. Any person wishing to seek election or re election as a Director must file his intention to stand for election in writing with the Secretary of the Company at least seven (7) days in advance of the Annual Meeting or Special Meeting called for the purpose of electing Directors (By-law No. 21 (d)) Ross Struthers, BA., AIIC. Secretary-Treasurer-Manager 1945. Payeur writes, he “became a favourite with the masses for his down-to-earth manner and his impressive speaking ability.” Ainlay’s achievements were rec ognized in 1966 with the official opening of the Harry Ainlay Com posite High School. Ainlay passed away in 1970. COMING EVENTS at the BRUSSELS LEGION SATURDAY, FEB. 19 Euchre Tournament at 1:00 p.m., downstairs Admission: $5.00 per person $100 Cash prizes. Bring your own partner. No smoking event. SUNDAY, FEB. 20 Sunday Morning Breakfast served from 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Adults $4.00 Children under 12 $2.50 SUNDAY, FEB. 20 Singles Dance from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. Admission $8.00 per person Lunch provided Enjoy “The Country Ways" WEDNESDAY, FEB. 23 Men's Stag Euchre at 8.00 p.m - downstairs Admission $5.00 Lunch provided MONDAY, FEB. 28 General Meeting for all members of Branch 218 at 8:00 p.m. Inquiries on events, use or rent of Legion, please call 887-6562 after 4:00 p.m.