The Citizen, 2000-07-12, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2000.
Birdy Nest furniture cheap, cheap, cheap
FROM BRUSSELS
At the Branch
Many
turn out
for
events
By JoAnn McDonald
Another great weekend at the
Branch was enjoyed by a variety of
people.
The faithful euchre players filled
eight tables on Saturday afternoon.
The successful couple of Charlie and
Millie McDonald took first place and
just behind was John and Iola
Subject. The third place pair was
Harvey Edgar and Ed Stewart. The
men’s lone hand winner was Jim
Coultes and for the ladies Ilene
Miller.
There’s another euchre in two
weeks.
Saturday night saw a wonderful
crowd helo celebrate Ken and
President Linda Bird’s 25th wedding
anniversary.
Sunday night was singles dance
night and a good crowd enjoyed the
music- of the “Westemaires”. They
are held every two weeks.
Friday night suppers continued this
past week with sausage on a bun
being enjoyed by diners.
The menu for this week was still
unknown at press time, but whatev
er it is, it’s certain to be as tasty as
always.
Summertime is always a little
slower at the Branch but it is cool
there. So drop in and have a visit
with friends at the Branch.
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Just like home
Top quality used furniture will be offered by Ann
VanLanduyt at The Birdy Nest in Brussels.
By Janice Becker
Citizen staff
Nestled in a neat and tidy shop
along Brussels’ main street, a new
used furniture store has opened.
A NOTE FROM BETTY
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-6236
887-9231
Well, there’s another mystery that
remains unsolved in my mind. It
seems I forgot to leave a column for
last week’s paper but visiting Ottawa
did not seem like a good excuse, so
called a friend for The Citizen e-mail
and swooshed a Canada Day note to
Brussels. But when the paper came
out - no words from Ottawa.
Does that mean those words are
still loose in space or where do e-
mails and faxes go that are not
received? Oh another thing to won
der about.
(Ed note: Sorry, didn't receive
until after press date. Here it is.)
Corker is the new play at Bly th
Festival - it shows the challenges of
life both for the busy folk and for the
truly challenged on many levels. It’s
another good one to see and will get
you thinking.
I hope you had a good Canada
Day. Ralph, Curt, Zora, and I and
100,000 others partied on Parliament
Hill. A variety of music kept the
mood light.
Then pomp and circumstance
brought Jean Chretien, Adrienne
Clarkson, as well as the RCMP
musical ride, and various other dig
nitaries. The talents of many
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now available at Oldfield's
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The Birdy Nest, operated by Ann
VanLanduyt, is far different from
many used goods shops. Though
small, it is tidy and uncluttered,
appearing more like a living room
than a store.
Canadians were part of a show that
had something to suit everyone.
Fireworks are always part of the
festivities, and the ones on the Hill
shooting over the Peace Tower were
awesome, but being awakened from
a sleep in a tent to have a truly great
display unfold is nearly beyond
words.
It felt like you were under the
sparkles as we viewed the 20-minute
display from under the trees in a
camp ground in Greely. Their dis
play had been rained out on the first
so we had fireworks two nights in a
row. Wow!
Two nice people went to heaven
last week. Ralph Pearson was a
long-time neighbour on Tory Hill
and was one of the folk who was
consistently nice-nice to animals,
nice to neighbours and especially
nice to the children.
He set an example for our neigh
bourhood.
Jean Bell was the Sears Lady
when Chris and Curt worked for
Oldfield’s. Her pleasant manner,
grace and common sense helped
them learn the business world. As a
church friend and neighbour Jean
showed the world calm and quiet
dignity.
Both these folks had qualities that
the world needs more of and so as
we miss them in our lives, perhaps
trying to follow their example by
doing as they did, we’ll preserve
their memory.
The river is being well used this
week. Canoes and lots of kids fish
ing make it a pleasant destination for
a walk or bike ride.
Bye Now, Betty GW
When asked about the name of her
business, she credits her family and
friends with helping her decide.
The “nest” idea was derived from
furnishings for the home or nest and
“birdy” from “cheap, cheap, cheap”.
A Brussels native, VanLanduyt has
wanted to try her own business and
believes it is important for the vil
lage to have more storefronts filled.
Understanding the plight of many
lower income families or young peo
ple just starting out, VanLanduyt
says she wants to offer good quality
furniture and appliances at good
prices.
Attending auctions, warehouse
and private sales, she says she is very
picky about what she buys.
“If it doesn’t sell in the shop, I
want the items to be something I
would put in my own house.”
Her frequent shopping trips will
also provide regular changes in the
inventory.
While the front room of the shop
features a sofa, end tables, lamps,
storage chest and chest of drawers, a
NORTH HURON
GARDENS
Come and pick your own
Raspberries
Raspberry Patch open
Monday & Tuesday,
Thursday & Friday
Ed Boneschansker
2 1/2 miles north and 1 1/4 miles
east of Brussels
Corner of Cardiff Road and
McDonald Line
Phone before 8:00 a.m. at
(519) 887-6870
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410 Turnberry Street Brussels Ontario
(519) 887-9035
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Tuesday Night... is family nite ii Kids eat free
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Thursday.... "Taste the World".,
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Friday Lunch... All you can eat Fish
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Saturday Night.. BBQ Ribs and Wings
$10.95
Sundays!!! Our famous all day Buffets
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inluding coffee or tea. Supper Buffet now
just $10.95 inluding coffee or tea. Only
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back room houses kitchen tables and
chairs and small appliance cabinets.
Though she didn’t have large
appliances on hand at the time, she
says-she may if they are a good deal
and they will be all in working order
for customers to test.
Though she seeks out most of her
goods, she will take items from oth
ers, but insists on very good quality
and cleanliness.
Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday through Saturday,
VanLanduyt will deliver large pur
chased items for $5 in the village,
$10 within five miles and $20
beyond that.
COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
SUNDAY, JULY 16
Sunday Morning Breakfast.
Come before or after church
served from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Adults $4.00 Children $2.50
SATURDAY, JULY 22
Euchre Tournament downstairs
at 1:00 p.m.
Bring your own partner.
$100. cash prizes.
Lunch.
Admission $5.00 per person
SUNDAY, JULY 23
Singles Dance
from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Admission $8.00 per person
Lunch.
Enjoy "The Blue Diamond Trio”
Inquiries on events, use or rent
of Legion, please call 887-6562
after 4:00 p.m.
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