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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-03-29, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2000. A Note from Betty This last week of March sure snuck up on us. Once again I must be having a good time ‘cause I don’t know where the month went. The green growth of spring is more evident each day even as we wait pessimistically for the last snow of the season. Maybe we’ll get lucky and miss it. On Sunday my Uncle Donald and Aunt Violet Jenkins came for a wee visit and brought with them a picture of my mother’s graduation from 1932. It was great to see and even better comparing the family traits in the newest generation - that forehead, those eyes and the chin. This heredity stuff is pretty powerful. Brothers Bob and Bill with wives Barb and Pauline were here as well, and each of us could see our children in this old picture of Mom - neat! For anyone who transports infants and children it would be worth their life for you to get a copy of the April Reader’s Digest - the statistics are horrible. Only 20 per cent of our children are properly buckled into vehicles for many surprising reasons. Give it a read and then get your kids harnessed properly. It’s their life. Muriel Whitfield is celebrating 80 on Thursday. If you’re on her walking route step out and sing to her. That’s tomorrow - so don’t forget. She had a good surprise last Saturday when her daughter Lois took her and sister Doris and cousin Ruth Johnston to the Grey Rose in Hanover. Daughter Sharon and the sons-in-law Lyle and Gord had all the grandkids there and other family gathered for the arrival of the birthday girl. Twenty-five special people in Muriel’s life were there to celebrate this special day with her. Enjoy Muriel. Don't forget to let the village office know your ideas for the historical mural. Check the bulletin boards downtown each day. There is something else to keep us out of trouble or at least entertain us. Bye now, Betty G. Anyone with stories or news about the Brussels community contact Betty at 887-9231. At the Branch Speakers speak-off By JoAnn McDonald Sunday, March 26 District Public Speaking was held at Brussels Legion Branch 218. The winners from the four Zone competitions presented their speeches and what a wonderful afternoon. There were 18 youths from the age of seven to 18, in five different categories. The winners from each category advance to Area Competition later this month. From Zone Cl there was a winner in the storytelling division. Young Thomas Murray from Mitchell Branch 128 had a very entertaining speech called Jonathan’s Snowsuit. Congratula­ tions to everyone and good luck to Thomas. The chicken on Friday night was delicious and our compliments to Julie. We look forward to sausage and sauerkraut this week. The Brussels Ladies Auxiliary is celebrating its 54th birthday on April 3. There will be a supper at Sharing a Healthier Future™ , vvith PdRTicipaaian 6:30 p.m. and meeting to follow. Supper is being supplied and we hope all Auxiliary members will attend. The tulip sales are going well and the deadline has been extended until June, but why wait, come in now and order your tulips for celebrating the Legion’s 75th anniversary. The spring newsletter is out to all members and if you didn’t receive one, come in and pick one up. Drop in and see the finished memorial millennium table, it’s wonderful. Hope to see you At the Branch. IS aS \ J J Spring Craft Show Brussels Public School Saturday, April 1, 2000 9 a.m. to 4 pm. Come and help support your local school BRUSSELS BUSINESS GROUP HISTORIC MURAL CONTEST The Brussels Business Group is going to create a historic mural to celebrate the new millennium. Funds have been received from the "Main Street Ontario" fund and council of the Village of Brussels. The group is looking for suggestions or ideas of significant buildings, people or artifacts that should be included in the mural. LET S PROMOTE "ONTARIO’S PRETTIEST VILLAGE"!!!!! PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR IDEAS IN WRITING TO THE MUNICIPAL OFFICE BY FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2000 Donations towards the cost of this mural would be greatly appreciated Lodge hosts euchre Morning Star Rebekah Lodge held its annual St. Patrick’s Day casserole supper and euchre on Monday, March 20 with a very good turn out. Graham Work won the lucky plate prize. The door prizes of fruit baskets were won by June Jacklin and Lorraine Edwards. Eleven tables of euchre followed supper. Winners were: ladies’ high, Yvonne Knight; ladies’ low, Eluned McNair; men’s high, Tim Dilworth; men’s low, Sarah Stephenson; lone hands, Vi Howes, Jim Smith. ATTENTION Proudly accepting the trophy Five-year-old Ray Huether of the Brussels Tykes was all smiles Sunday afternoon when he had the honour of accepting the B championship consolation trophy at the Tyke year-end tournament in Goderich. Goderich Minor Hockey Vice-President Mike Hawkins presented him with the plaque. BRUSSELS LICENCE OFFICE will be closed from Fri., Mar. 31/00 at 12 p.m. to Tues., Apr. 11/00 at 9 a.m. Inquiries call 887-6377 Highlight your look for spring Sane $5.CC on Cap & Foil Highlights for the month of April Call Rhonda at & d Brussels 887-9025 COMING EVENTS at the BRUSSELS LEGION SATURDAY, APRIL 1 Euchre Tournament at 1:00 p.m. Downstairs Admission $5.00 per person $100 Cash prizes Bring your own partner. No smoking event SUNDAY, APRIL 2 Singles Dance from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. Admission $8.00 per person Lunch provided Enjoy "Blue Diamond Trio" WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 Last Men’s Stag Euchre at 8:00 p.m - downstairs Admission $5.00 Lunch provided VILLAGE OF BRUSSELS Interim Taxes Due The first payment of the interim taxes for the Village of Brussels is due on Friday, March 31, 2000. Interest at 1-1/4% per month or any part thereof will be charged after this due date. Please note that people who have acquired properties and have not received a tax bill should contact the Municipal Office. Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve a taxpayer from responsibility for payment of taxes, nor from penalty for late payment. Donna M White Tax Collector Village of Brussels SATURDAY, APRIL 15 Euchre Tournament at 1:00 p.m.- downstairs Admission $5.00 per person $100. cash prizes. Bring your own partner. No smoking event SUNDAY, APRIL 16 Sunday Morning Breakfast served from 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Adults $4.00 Children under 12 $2.50 SUNDAY, APRIL 16 Singles Dance from 7:00- 11:00 p.m. Admission $8.00 per person Lunch provided Enjoy "Country Trubadours" NOTICE TO BRUSSELS RESIDENTS 9-1-1 IMPLEMENTATION IS FAST APPROACHING County Wide 9-1-1 will be implemented in the near future. There are some properties that do not have their numbers posted. All buildings including residential and commercial must have the numbers posted even if the building is vacant. If your property does not have the house number mounted please be advised that all numbers must be installed by April 7, 2000. Please ensure that your house numbers are mounted in accordance with the following standards. Standards The numbers must be a minimum of 5" in height and clearly visible from the street. The numbers must NOT be written out The numbers must not be obscured by other structures, landscaping, foliage, etc. If you require information, please contact the municipal office at 887-6572. Thapk you for your co-operation. MONDAY, APRIL 24 General Meeting at 8 p.m. All members are invited to attend. SATURDAY, APRIL 29 Euchre Tournament at 1:00 p.m.- downstairs Admission $5.00 per person $100. cash prizes. Bring your own partner. No smoking event SUNDAY, APRIL 30 Singles Dance • from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. Admission $8.00 per person Lunch provided Enjoy "The Country Ways" Inquiries on events, use or rent of Legion, please call 887-6562 after 4:00 p.m.