HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-06-21, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21,2000.
Majestic WI hears
Sunshine report
Ornament
stolen
blue elf was stolen
lawn flower bed.
this elf is asked to
OPP office or call
On June 14 shortly after 4:30 p.m.
a theft was reported from the front
lawn of a home on Mill Street in
Brussels. Sometime during the night
a one-foot high
from the front
Anyone finding
notify the local
Crime Stoppers.
Thefts in MeKillop
On June 13 just before 10 a.m. a
resident from Sawmill Road in
MeKillop Twp. reported the theft of
tools. The owner told police that
sometime between 3 p.m. on June 10
and 9 a.m. on June 11 someone
entered an unlocked driving shed
and walked away with over $2,500
worth of tools. Some of the tools
stolen were a Makita drill, Makita
cordless drill, Tanaka gas drill,
Columbus McMillan chain hoist and
a Stihl Model 064 chainsaw.
On June 12 just after 10 a.m. tools
were reported stolen from a garage
on Cone. 8 in MeKillop Twp.
The owner who lives at the corner
of County Rd. 17 near Winthrop told
police that he left his garage
unlocked over the past weekend.
Sometime Saturday night he was
awakened by people he believed
were lost looking for a buck and doe
party that was in the area.
Monday he found that tools are
missing from his workshop. One tool
stolen was a Black and Decker
Firestorm cordless drill along with
battery, charger and carrying con
tainer.
Looking back to April 2000 the Optimist Club
with your help raised $17,8000. at their dinner
and auction. We were able to fulfill the wish of
a little girl and sponsored a trip to Disney World
for her and her family. Since then we have been
able to sponsor two more wishes. One is a six-
year-old girl who required very special
equipment for her therapy and medical
condition. She also required a special
communicator to be able to communicate with
her family and nurses. With our donation this
will help relieve the stress and help change her
quality of life. The other wish was for a six-year-
old boy who wished for a computer. We have
made his wish come true with a complete
computer system with a work centre and chair,
printer, software (fun and educational) and
computer paper.
Once again, thank you, Brussels & Area
Optimist Club
The Majestic Women’s Institute
met in the Brussels library with 16
members present.
President, Peggy Keffer opened
the meeting with a poem.
The report of the last meeting was
read by Jean Fraser, the assistant sec
retary. The treasurer’s report was
given by Edna McLellan and the
Sunshine report by Edna Pletch.
The roll call was well answered by
relating an event where you were
proud to be a Canadian.
On July 22 there is to be a 4-H pro
gram on TV.
Cathrine Campbell and Peggy
Keffer are to look after the WI dis
play at the Brussels Fall Fair. The
theme is to be items pertaining to
garlic.
The Institute euchre parties will be
Brussels Hort. Soc.
hosts Blyth members
On May 15 at 7:30 p.m. the
Brussels Horticultural Society met
with visitors from Blyth.
President Gertie Kellington wel
comed everyone.
Alice Brothers gave the report of
Durham regional meeting with three
people from Brussels attending. Lyle
Brothers had the winning photo
graphs.
The program was under the charge
of Brenda Perrie and Mary Huether.
Mrs. Huether gave some readings.
She introduced Jillian Camochan of
Seaforth, owner of Jillian Store in
Mitchell. She demonstrated door
hangings and fruit boxes.
Lunch was served by Jeanne
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young adults in Canada.
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BRUSSELS OPTIMIST CLUB/
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION
UPDATE
held on the first Thursday of each
month starting on Oct. 5 at 8; 15 p.m.
Cost is $2.
Rev. Campbell gave an interesting
topic on the newsprint. She com
pared several daily papers showing
how the news is set up. For example,
the E.coli epidemic was in very large
print on the front page, a few days
later the heading was in smaller print
and next it was moved back a few
pages.
Happy Birthday was sung to mem
bers having a birthday in June.
Lunch was served by Ruth Sauve
and Pat Button.
The next meeting will be held on
Sept. 13. Members are asked to turn
in their quilt tickets and money as the
draw is to be made at the Brussels
Fair.
Ireland, Isabel Gibson, Betty Knight
and Eluned McNair.
Phyllis Mitchell did an excellent
job of auctioning off the plants
donated by members.
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Looking for local heroes
There are so many people out there who do
so much to improve their community.
Now you have a chance to say thanks.
Nominate that specialperson for the 14th
Annual Citizen Citizenship Awards.
Each year a committee chooses an outstanding citizen from each of
the Blyth and area and Brussels and area communities to receive an
award for contribution to the community. If you know someone you
think should be honoured, please fill in the ballot and send it in. You
may attach a longer explanation of why you think your nominee
should win, if you like. If you have nominated someone before and
he or she didn't win, please feel free to try again.
I nominate
as Citizen of the year for
I hope you had a good visit with
your Dad; and, being men you both
knew how much the other one
means to you without saying one
word - right. Thank God for Dads.
The United Church of Canada is
75 years old this year. Its unique
place in Canadian history is interest
ing, we grew with a new country.
Three established religions knew the
country needed union and so a bill of
the House of Commons in 1925 saw
the Methodist, Presbyterian and
Congregational Churches become
the United Church of Canada.
According to Jim Smith it took a lot
of debate and struggle often instigat
ed by clergy but with compromise. A
new church reflecting society was
bom.
It’s countdown time for the public
school set. Less than five days now
of books and buses, lessons and
lunches. Have a great summer.
Brussels
& area
Nomination Deadline June 30, 2000
Name and phone number of nominator
Birthdays took Sheila Richards to
Montreal to celebrate her aunt’s 90th
birthday, and Saturday Ralph and I
went to Gowanstown as the
Hetherington Keil clan ushered in 80
years for Alma. Both these women
know how to celebrate life and so as
family we need to return the gesture
and honour the day.
The rain must soon be done. Only
the mallards in the soggy corn field
comers are enjoying the day.
Bye now, Betty G. W.
WHERE DO YOU TURN
to monitor
the school
board?
COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS
Were at the heart of things
COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
SATURDAY, JUNE 24
Euchre Tournament
Downstairs at 1:00 p.m.
No Smoking.
Bring your own partner.
Admissions $5.00 per person
Lunch.
SUNDAY, JUNE 25
Singles Dance from
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Admission $8.00
Lunch • Enjoy "The Country Ways"
SUNDAY, JUNE 25
Cemetery Decoration Service
at Brussels Cemetery at
2:00 p.m.
Line up the parade at 1:30.
Everyone welcome to attend.
Inquiries on events, use or rent
of Legion, please call 887-6562
after 4:00 p.m.
I feel she/he deserves this award because