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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-07-07, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2005. A NOTE FROM BETTY By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-6236 887-9231 A White reunion was held at the home of Randy and Donna White on Saturday. June 25 hosted by Clarence White. Doris (White) Fischer. Ken White and their families. The 2005 reunion was held in memory of their parents John and Mary White, their sister Feme (White) Craven, their brother Ross White, Ross’s son Jackie White. Mary Ellen (White) Wood's son J.R. Wood and Ken Fischer Doris’s husband. There were over 130 in attendance. Whites. Fischers and Cravens attended from Wallaceberg. Bowmanville. Severn Bridge. Kincardine. London. Ridgetown. Listowel, Kurtzville and around the Brussels area. Games were played and much time was spent getting reacquainted. A hot buffet was served in Ken and Randy’s shed and the evening was spent reminiscing. Lodge hosts visiting Sisters Morning Star Rebekah Lodge met on Tuesday, June 28 with sisters from Listowel, Wingham and Waterloo attending. Receiving a warm welcome were Sisters Leola Harrison, Phyllis Thompson and Marlene Osborn from Listowel and Sister Reta Merkley. Wingham and her daughter from Waterloo. Sister Elva Brown. Noble Grand, attended the decoration service at Brussels Cemetery, Sunday, June 26. Convalescing is Sister Sarah Stephenson. Members wish her the best for a speedy recovery. The first meeting of the new season to be held Sept. 13 will begin with dinner at JR’s. Contact Sister Betty Cardiff or the lunch convenor if you plan to attend. A social time and cake, strawberries and ice cream was enjoyed. BRUSSELS LICENCE OFFICE will be CLOSED for Holidays July 9 to Monday, July 25 For more information please call 519 887-6377 In the s-witn It was a refreshing way to get in shape on a steamy Monday when the first session of water exercise classes began at the BMG Pool. Classes are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1-2 p.m. (Bonnie Gropp photo) At the Branch 16 at general meeting By Jo-Ann McDonald The general meeting of the Brussels Legion was held Tuesday evening, June 28 with 16 members present. Topics covered included the need for a treasured the financial situation and the many fundraising activities in July. There are fish fries in Lucknow, Brussels and Seaforth, catering to a wedding reception and providing food at the Brussels fastball tournament on July 22. 23 and 24. Volunteers will be needed to help, especially for the tournament, so be prepared for the call. There was no meal on Friday as the Branch was closed. This week is roast pork. The fish fry crew was off to Lucknow to celebrate Canada Day and to cook fish and french fries for the over 240 celebrants. The crew included John and Julie Harrison, Sandra and Catrina Josling and Lloyd and Mabel Glanville. Good job folks. There were 16 tables of euchre players competing Saturday. The top prize winners with 88 points were Mabel and Fay. Second prize went to Gloria Love and Betty Hulley with 84 points and the third prize was split between two teams with 70 points each. They were Bob and Dorothy Dalton and Rita Flynn and Mary Colson. Graduation Daughter of Sheri Hilker and Chuck Mason has graduated from Lambton College in Sarnia. She has her diploma in Business-Marketing. Congratulations Chrissy! Love, Mom and Dan, Nicki and Jazzy and Dad. r-lil Low prize went to Ivan Bennewies and Roy Beuermann with just 38 points. Lone hand prizes went to Bush Whittard and Helen Dobson. Euchre is every two weeks. The Branch hosted a seniors luncheon on Tuesday with almost 70 Brussels and area seniors enjoying the noon meal. Diners were welcomed by seniors chairpersons. Charlie and Grace Proctor, and the melodious tunes played by Alf Sutton. After the meal, guest speakers Ed and June Pyette spoke on seniors’ scams. The afternoon was completed with old tunes sung by Janna Dodds, Canadian Cancer Society HEILMANNS- accompanied by Donald Dunbar. The Sunday night dancers enjoyed the music of Country Ways. Over 70 kept cool and kept the dance floor full. Dances are every two weeks. The Branch is in need of more people to look after some of the events. A chairperson is needed to head up the annual craft show held the first weekend in November. Comrade Marg Bennett has been head of this event for many years and has retired as chair. She is willing to help out and pass on her wisdom to someone new. Call Marg Bennett or Jo-Ann McDonald. FROM BRUSSELS Teen Challenge Choir eoming to town The Teen Challenge Choir from London will present a music program focusing on freedom from drug addiction at the farm of Howard and Alice Martin, 99 MacDonald Dr., Brussels on Sunday, July 10, 10 a.m. This is an outdoor worship service sponsored by Brussels Mennomte Fellowship. From gangs to crime, to mainline drug addiction, each member of this 20-voice male choir has his own story of how he finally found freedom. This event is suitable for all ages and is free of charge. A noon potluck meal will follow the service. Contact 887-6388 for more information.