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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-08-11, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2005. Well hello August. The last unofficial summer month is up and running and doing a very fine job of making for a good summer 2005. For the vacationing crowd all is well, just a little rain now and then but mostly great weather and lots of warmth. The holiday time for the At the Branch By Jo-Ann McDonald The Branch fish fry crew was on duty for Seaforth Branch for the Coming Home to the Country celebration on the long weekend, they served up fish and french fries for the largest crowd ever of over 450. Doing a great job were Glenn Bridge, Andy Overholt, Mike Dauphin, Greg Wilson, Sharon Montgomery, Allyson Cardiff, Jason and LeeAnn Konarski, Neil, Rick, Scott and Jo-Ann McDonald. The prep crew of Julie Harrison, Lloyd Glanville, John Harrison and Sandra Josling did a great job getting everything ready to go. Euchre results from last week saw 12 tables at play. Top players were Hilda Holmes and Florence Broughton with 85 points. The second-place team was roy and Shirley Gilders with 75 points and Kay and Vera Hesselwood earned 73 points and third place. The not-so- lucky players were Alice Keffer and Gail Smith winning only 48 points, but the low prize. Lone hand prizes went to Dorothy Dalton and Charlie Cameron. The Brussels Legion catering crew was pleased to serve the wedding dinner for Donna Pattison and Jason Young at the BMG Community Centre. The Branch is looking for a person or persons to help out once a month at euchre or Sunday night dances. Call Jo-Ann at 887-6570. The major fundraiser for the fall is the elimination draw set for Sept. 24. The early bird drav is Sept. 10 and tickets are available from Branch members. Please pick up a book of tickets from the Branch. They are also at Brussels Variety and Murray’s Barbershop. Our thoughts go out to Margo Richardson who is hospitalized in London. Best wishes on her recovery from surgery and our best to husband Bob and family. We hope Ross Knight is feeling better after being released from kids continues as they enjoy free time just being kids. The pool remains a popular spot as the sun shines on and the temperature stays high, perfect weather for just being. The summer visitors are out and about in the village, checking on family and friends in the relaxed atmosphere of the outdoors. There’s leisure time to chat, admire the surroundings, enjoy eating in the yard and generally enjoying the company. The Lions youth exchange visits have been part of the summer fun for many years in this area. Good memories of visits to another land have been enjoyed by many folks when they were younger. Good stories of the young people hosted in our communities remain happy thoughts for many of the Lions and their friends. The International Youth Exchange continues and Fran Bremner and Nora Stephenson helped brother Charlie Shaw fete the visitors for this year. At Kingsbridge on Lake Huron Lions District 9A enjoyed the youth visitors from Spain, Turkey, Germany, Indonesia, Northern Ireland, Belgium. Austria, Peru, Switzerland, Croatia, India and Brazil. A fish fry, lots of information exchange, laughter, songs, and dance made for a very pleasant time making the world seem a little smaller and less intimidating. Thanks to the Lions Club for its continued support of this very worthwhile project that has far- reaching effects on the future attitude of the youth of our world. A yearly ritual continued as the Armstrong gang used holiday time to celebrate air planes. The legendary meet at Oshkosh was once again well worth the drive as thousands of like-minded folks learned, compared and thoroughly enjoyed the vehicles of the sky. The big red/black bus once again made the trip without much complaint to Jim and the boys. Don’t forget to check out the music by the lake. Different venues on .different nights are part of summer in Goderich and Kincardine. It’s very nice. Bye now, Betty G.W. nospital. Our best wishes to him. Brussels Car Boot Sale Saturday, August 20th 8 am -1 pm downtown Customers and Vendors wanted Contact 519-887-9340 f J-walking A group of athletes with a cause used the Wescast co-ed ball tournament in Wingham on the weekend (Aug. 6) to raise $1,052 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Five of the team’s 10 power walkers, and two young fans, pose with Moose McKenzie of Wescast Industries Inc., the first one in the dunk tank. The team of local women is participating in the Toronto- Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon Sept. 25 and each must raise $1,000. They’re doing it for Jackie Wilkinson and Jerry Debruyn, the former an employee of Wescast Industries Inc., and the latter with strong connections to the industry. Shown are J-walkers Debbie Hamilton of Teeswater, Alecia Lantz of Neustadt, Veronica Stevenson of Brussels, Becky Lantz of Neustadt, and Bonnie Brooks of Wingham. Stevenson said if she raised her $1,000 by Aug. 6, she’d shave her head. She did, thanks to her employer, Spinrite’s donation, support from Glassier Physiotherapy which actually put her over the $1,000 mark, and numerous other friends and supporters. (Advance Times photo) Free ride to area shopping avallablel Free Drop-off & pick-up servlcel 346 Huron Road, Goderich 524-9381 or 1-800-338-1134 Don’t lose this number! SH4-938I FIB EE BRLAJKLE INSPECTIONS N/C estimates If work recommended. FROM BRUSSELS Beat the temptation. ^smokers'HELPUNE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY TOLL-FREE 1-877-5 I 3-5333 Make Your Own Beer, Wine, Coolers and Fruit Wine (Q^rew here er at heme1) 84 Kingston St., GODERICH 524-2323 COMING EVENTS at the BRUSSELS LEGION for August SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 Euchre Tournament at 1:00 pm. Bring your own partner. Cash Prizes. Lunch. $5.00 per person. Door prizes. SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 Sunday Night Dances from 7:00 - 11:00 pm $10.00 per person. Lunch. Enjoy "Country Versatiles". SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 Fish Fry with all the fixin's Served from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Adults: $10.00 Children $5.00 Preschool: Free SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 Euchre Tournament at 1:00 pm. Bring your own partner. Cash Prizes. Lunch. $5.00 per person. Door prizes. SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 Sunday Night Dance from 7:00 - 11:00 pm. $10.00 per person. Lunch. Enjoy "John Heaman". Look for this ad the first week of the month only. Auditorium and small meeting room available to rent. Catering available. Info and general inquiries 887-6562 or 887-6570