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The Citizen, 2004-05-20, Page 2ALL WELCOME TO YOUR AEROBIC WORKOUT 72 Mill Sports Drive (Upstairs) BRUSSELS Low Impact - Improve balance, muscle tone & cardio vascular Weight room available Call Jim: 887-8013 Evenings: 887-9181 COMING EVENTS at the BRUSSELS LEGION SATURDAY, MAY 22 Euchre Tournament downstairs at 1:00 p.m. Bring your own partner. Cash prizes. Lunch. Admission $5.00 per person. No smoking event. SUNDAY, MAY 23 No Singles Dance. Info and general inquiries at 887-6562 or 887-6570 MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST WATERING RESTRICTIONS (By-Law No. 77-2002) From May 1st until October 31st each year, ALL OUTDOOR WATER USE (garden/lawn watering, washing vehicles, filling pools, etc.) in BRUCEFIELD, BRUSSELS, EGMONDVILLE, SEAFORTH and VANASTRA is only permitted as follows: 1. in the morning between 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 2. in the evening between 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 3. on EVEN Calendar Days if you live WEST of Main Street in Seaforth, WEST of Turnberry Street in Brussels, WEST of Kippen Road in Egmondville, or NORTH of Mill Road in Brucefield 4. on ODD Calendar Days if you live EAST of Main Street in Seaforth, EAST of Turnberry Street in Brussels, EAST of Kippen Road in Egmondville, or SOUTH of Mill Road in Brucefield 5. Violations are subject to a fine of up to $300 exclusive of costs. (Some exemptions apply to newly planted lawns, Lawn Bowling Clubs and lawn/garden centres) Because of high water demands on our water systems during the summer months and in an effort to promote "good water conservation practices", we request all Huron East residents (urban and rural) to refrain from excessive water usage. PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2004. A NOTE FROM BETTY The social events of spring continue as folks get out and about and shake off the memories of the confining winter. Eating out has become almost a national sport as we meet and greet and eat in the community. With that in mind the groups that are in a money-making mode offer all sorts of menus to entice folks to come out to eat. Everyone has a good time, lots of delicious and different food At the Branch By Jo-Ann McDonald There were 11 tables of euchre players looking to take top prize at the Brussels Legion but the winning team was Lloyd and Lillian Appleby with 75 points. Coming in second were Glen Sellers and Ed Stewart with 73 points and close behind in third were Roy Beuermann and Bill Siemon with 71 points. Hoping for better luck next time will he Hilda Holmes and ' Isabelle Gray who managed only 49 points. Having the luck in lone hands were Stuart Chamney and Maxine who • received free passes for another euchre. The Huron County darts final day was a blind draw event in the afternoon with approximately 40 darters taking part. The day finished off with around 100 arriving to attend the year-end banquet and receive the many trophies. It was a joint banquet with members of the men's Huron County darts as well as ladies' Bluewater - dart members. The catering group .of the Legion The Brussels UCW held its annual Mother's Day potluck supper on May 5 in the United Church. There was a good attendance. President Nelva Scott welcomed everyone present. In place of collection. members brought items for the food hank. is offered and everyone goes home happy. The United Church crew took their tarn on Sunday at the community centre and sent well over 300 folk home smiling. Hope you enjoyed yourself. The planning committee for Kid's Corner is getting down to the fine details that every year help about 100 children have a fun time singing, playing and doing things that make Vacation Bible School so much fun. This is one of the projects that all the village churches support, encourage and take part in. So we'd like you to mark July 19-23 as Kids' Corner week and help the children in your life attend this year. With this many children, volunteers are needed, so contact your church rep or 'give me a call and I'll pass your name and your area of interest on. Child served a delicious roast beef dinner for them. The Sunday night Mother's Day singles dance had around 70 enjoy the music of Country Motion. There will be no dance in one week as it is the long weekend of May. The Branch was saddened with the news of the passing of Comrade Ian Matheson. A memorial service was held in Agincourt on Saturday for friends and family. The Thursday night dart league held its final fun night with 12 darters playing. There were snacks and prizes given out during the night. The award for most high shots and most finishes went to John Harrison. Ladies' high shot (140) and most finishes was Sandra Josling. Most high starts was Paul Gross. The most ladies' starts went to Julie Harrison. The high finish (90) was Lawrence Machan. The most improved darter was Harry Smith, and a new award for a high shot not counted (177) was Bob Cochrane. The high start for men (140) was Bruce Clark. Most finishes over 60 Rene Richmond was in charge of the program. She introduced a number of students who had done . speeches for public speaking at school. The students introduced • themselves and their topic. They were: Katie Richmond, Tory Kellington, Heather Bone, Maddison Sjaarda, Tyson Sjaarda, supervision, food preparation, secretarial duties and janitorial jobs are just a few of the duties that need done in a regular and timely fashion. You'll have a wonderful time and be of great help. Call. The soccer enthusiasts have their teams set and are getting prepared to play. The practices are very important and are the time that is needed to build and strengthen the team. As each player gets to know the level of individual talent only then does the team start to develop. Then the individual strengths and weaknesses are shared and the team shines through. Enjoy the season. As the horrors of another war are shared with us from the television and print media it became clear once again that history continues to repeat itself. The geography and faces change but the behaviour of was Cassie Bootzin, and most men's starts was Bob Cochrane. Men's high start (144) was Lawrence Machan and most high starts (five) was Lynda Shaw. The most high shots was Lisa Glanville and ladies' highest start ( I 1 1 ) was by Jo-Ann McDonald. The number one skunk award (five) was a beautiful handcrafted wooden sign that went to Adam Smith. his name will be engraved on it and will hang on the wall at the Branch. The sign was made and donated by Sandra Josling. A great night was enjoyed by all and thanks to Sandra for organizing the year. The Friday night supper of roast beef was enjoyed by nearly 40. This week ,j* Oktoberfest sausage and sauerkraut. On Friday evening the new executive travelled to Seaforth to be installed and to install Seaforth Branch 156. The new executive takes over June I'. They are: president, Comrade Norm Dobson; past president, Comrade Rick McDonald; and Austin Sjaarda. Mrs. Scott reminded everyone about the garden party, May 16 at the BMG Community Centre. Prayer closed the meeting. humans does not improve. Power seems to be the name of the game once again. A group I 'belong to watched the National Film Board offering of The Burning Times last week. Flashes of Iraq prisons could very easily have been substituted into this movie that was showing struggles in the 13th century. The movie moved on in time and the horror and murder continued. Yes, the geography and faces change but domination and power seem to be the only way we know to settk differences. Maybe ours can be the generation that learns to communicate, appreciates the differences and build relationships that will truly improve the world. It's such a beautiful day outside just let me dream. Bye now, Betty G.W. first vice-president, Comrade Jo-Ann McDonald; second vice-president, Andy Overholt; treasurer, Comrade Julie Harrison; secretary, Comrade Allyson Cardiff; executive members, Comrades Mabel Glanville, Dale Sauve. Mike Dauphin and Greg Wilson. On Saturday the fish fry crew was off to Belgrave to cook for the Belgrave Optimists. They fed over 260 and great reviews were heard about the entire meal. It was the inaugural voyage of the new trailer that Comrades Gerry Wheeler and John Harrison have been working on. It is the old Optimists trailer that is being converted for use for cooking. It worked out very well and it was initiated by Comrades John, Rick, Norm Dobson, Jim Brown, Bob Bridge, Dave Stephenson and FROM BRUSSELS Seaforth Annette, Sandra Josling, Julie Harrison and Jo-Ann McDonald. A great crowd was on hand to celebrate Kathy Bridge's birthday at the Branch on Saturday evening. We are still collecting pop tabs and kneelaps. The Branch also has canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs for any member of the community in need to borrow. Call the Branch 887-6562. A few comrades are still under the weather or are still recuperating from various things. They are Bill and Fran Bremner, Murray Lowe, Sandy Huether and Bob Cochrane. Get well soon everyone. By Belly Graber Watson Call 887-6236 887-9231 Thanks Paul Mutter, left, president of the Brussels Lions Club presents a cheque for $2,500 to Alvin McLellan, chair of the Brussels, Morris and Grey recreation board. The money will be used to replace solar panels at the pool and repair the fence around it. (Photo submitted) UM holds Mother's Day potluck .New Branch executive travelled to 4zf: 4.;