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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2018-5-24, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018. 90 -year-old Schade hosts meal for 4 Grade 1 chums 450 years of experience Neil Schade, centre, has been meeting with his fellow Grade 1 students from the former Molesworth USS #3 for just shy of four decades. The group meets at JR's Restaurant in Brussels as Schade lives at Huronlea Home for the Aged. From left: Edna Culbert, Helen Cullen, Schade, Betty Dippel and Bernice Bartja. (Denny Scott photo) By Denny Scott The Citizen Five nonagenarians who attended Grade 1 together at USS #3 near Molesworth gathered for their semi- annual meeting last Friday in Brussels, sharing stories of their lives, their descendants, their neighbours and reminiscing about the past. The group has been meeting for more than 35 years, having started their spring and fall get- togethers after a school reunion in the 1980s. The reunions were in recent years to JR's Restaurant in Brussels as Neil Schade, a resident of Huronlea, lives in the village. Joining Schade at the restaurant were Bernice Barja of Mitchell, Betty Dippel of Listowel, Edna Culbert of Kincardine and Helen Cullen of Listowel. Absent from the meeting were Grade 1 students Eric Coates who Farmers' Market opens in barn A NOTE FROM BETTY By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231 At the Branch There's something about the days of spring that remind us that each day is special. Perhaps it's the many shades of green that put life and growth at the forefront. The circle of life is obvious as things wither and die and now the miracle of spring pops. For me, the first sighting of marsh marigolds announces the next season. The land reveals the work of last fall, perennials slowly peek out Ace is still at large By Jo -Ann McDonald The week at Brussels Legion Branch began with the Lions Club hosting its early May meeting. They enjoyed a ham and scalloped potato dinner before the meeting. The dinner was served by Judy Lee and Jo -Ann McDonald. The Branch was a busy place on Friday hosting the celebration of life for Mitch Blake. Over 200 shared their time with the family expressing condolences and sharing stories of Mitch. Our sympathy is extended to the Blake family. The Branch thanks the many helping hands in the preparation making and serving of the luncheon at the Branch. There were 16 Comrades and friends of the Branch who offered to help. The Catch the Ace draw was held Friday evening with Comrades Sandra Josling Brown, Catrina Josling and Jo -Ann McDonald in charge. The lucky winner was Perry Pearce winning $222. He chose envelope number 17 and found the king of spades. Congratulations! The ace is still hiding. This weekend will have karaoke with Stubby D on Friday evening following the draw. Come on in and enjoy the music and fun. of the ground, baby birds and squirrels are learning the ropes and life is shimmering. The Four Winds Barn has a new venture: the site of the Brussels Farmers' Market is now in the lower level of the barn. Many of last year's vendors are returning and several new ones have signed up. Be sure to check it out each Friday from now until October. As locals, we need to support any new (or old) business venture in our locality, it is up to each of us to support as able as support will determine our future. I always like it when it is reported that survey results tell what you knew all along. The Toronto Star this week mentioned the compilation of several surveys that found that people who live in rural areas are Continued on page 10 HURON EAST Brussels Morris and Grey Recreation Board Volunteer Citizen Appointments to Building and Fundraising Committees The Brussels Morris and Grey Recreation Board invite citizens who are interested in volunteering on the following committee to submit a letter of interest: • BMG Arena Expansion - Building Committee — 6 members required — for further information related to duties/responsibilities please visit the Huron East website www.huroneast.com • BMG Arena Expansion — Fundraising Committee — 6 members required — to commence in 2019 Committee appointments are for the duration of the project. Please submit your letter of interest to Nicole Noble by Friday, June 1, 2018 at 12:00 pm (noon) Nicole Noble PO Box 612 Brussels ON NOG 1 HO colelowe@hotmail.com passed away several years ago and David Mathieson who passed away more recently. The school was known as "The Little College" in a tongue-in-cheek way thanks to there being a larger school in Molesworth. USS #3 was built in 1879 and closed in 1953, boasting as many as 35 students at one time and 30 students when Schade and his friends were in Grade 1. The group gets together to talk about "normal things" as Helen explained. The meetings were set up by Neil originally, who is fiercely proud of the company he keeps, according to Betty. "Helen and I went to [Huronleal to visit him once and he stopped everyone we ran into and told them we went to school together," she said with a laugh. Schade, formerly a pilot, said he was happy to meet with the four women and showed off some hardware he had received from the Canadian Warplace Heritage Musem for his efforts in restoring and honouring Lancaster aircrafts. He was happy to share his experiences with the plane with The Citizen briefly before turning his attention to the group, saying Lancasters are unmistakable in every aspect, but especially so when it comes to the sound. "Nothing sounds like a Lancaster," he said. "When those four engines are open, nothing in the world sounds like that" NEWS FROM BRUSSELS Brussels -4� • Farmers' Market Friday, May 25 2 pm - 6 pm OSAEntertainment by Mitchell Legion Band Brussels Four Winds Barn 60 Orchard Lane, Brussels Brussels Legion 218 Catch the Ace Week #6 Winner Perry Pearce won $222 on Envelope #17 King of Spades Estimated Jackpot for week #7 is $2,400 Brussels Legion Branch 218 presents Karaoke with Stubby D Friday, May 25th Music starts at 8:00 - Food available PUBLIC NOTICE UNVEILING OF CEMETERY SIGNS Municipality of Morris-Turnberry In an effort to recognize the contributions of our forefathers The Council of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry has purchased signs for all heritage cemeteries The signs have been funded by the Susanna Lattimer Estate You are cordially invited to attend the unveiling of the Cemetery Signs at the following cemeteries in Morris-Turnberry Date of the unveiling - Friday June 8th, 2018 Cemetery Morris Cemetery Bluevale Cemetery Jewitt Cemetery McCrea Cemetery Sunshine Cemetery Location 42349 Salem Road 80 Bell Street, Bluevale 41294 Browntown Road 39 Jane Street, Belgrave 84757 Martin Line Time of Unveiling 11:00 am 11:30 am 12:00 noon 12:30 pm 1:00 pm Everyone is welcome to attend the sign unveiling and the photo opportunity. Thank you. Mayor Paul Gowing and Members of Council.