The Citizen, 2017-06-01, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017.
Young people at church meeting a welcome sight
A NOTE FROM BETTY
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-9231
Another month of 2017 has passed
us by. Hope you made it memorable.
Memories are in the minds of the
Kellington kids this week as they
remember their growing up life with
Bill and Gertie in Brussels. Dad, Bill
has handled the end stages of life at
Huronlea for the past few years and
died last week. So, smile Kellington
clan as you think of the good times.
The Horticultural Society folks
were out and about this past week —
getting the big pots and boxes ready
for Turnberry Street and then getting
them all planted for the enjoyment
and beautification of the village.
Thanks to the Huron East folks
(Rick) for being such nice helpers,
especially the lifting parts.
The last weekend of May is often
church weekend for me with about
300 other United Church folk this
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SUNDAY WORSHIP
11:15a .m.
YARD & BAKE SALE
FOOD BOOTH
SAT MAY 27
TAM - 2PM
EVERYONE W MAW
Finding the deals
The village of Brussels was busy on Saturday morning with yard sales throughout the village
and surrounding areas. St. John's Anglican Church was no exception, with a fundraising yard
sale and food booth serving food throughout the morning and early afternoon. (Denny Scott photo)
time. Seeing the church move is a
joy. Like many established
institutions in our history, the church
held ground by maintaining
beautiful buildings, worshipping in
traditional styles and sending money
to "fix the world".
The world changes and if church is
to remain relevant in this new world,
adaptations are needed. Open minds,
ears that listen, education,
challenges and reassurance are all
required and were all available on
the weekend.
Ryan McMahon, a Canadian
comedian and actors was our theme
speaker.
His place in our agenda was his
clear and real insight of a family
history of four generations of
residential school survivors.
I could listen to him several more
times to grasp what we need to do to
help make things equal in our
province.
The thrill for me was the number
of young people ready to lead the
church on this unknown path.
Names were confirmed for next
year's general council with Kathy
Douglas as well as Ian, Jack and
Sarah taking our realities to the top
meeting of our denomination. We
are blessed.
By reports I hear the sales on the
weekend went well. A nice way to
give things a better life, find new
space and prolong the life of our
landfill. Everybody wins.
I hope you have your ticket for the
At the Branch
McDonald attends Provincial convention
By Jo -Ann McDonald
The week at the Brussels Legion
Branch started with the final
meeting of the 2016/2017 year of the
Legion. The regular business was
conducted and the two special
guests, Zone Commander Keith
Vanderhoek and Deputy -Zone
Commander Dennis Schmidt
conducted initiation for the new
executive. The new president
assuming the responsibilities of the
Branch is Comrade Jamie Mitchell;
First Vice -President, Andy Overholt;
Second Vice -President, Judy Lee;
secretary, Catrina Josling; treasurer,
Alicia McDonald; executive, Eric
Ross, Lisa Glanville, Mabel
Glanville, Deb Ross, Nanci
Ducharme and Sandra Josling.
Comrade Jo -Ann McDonald gave
a report on the Provincial
Convention she and Judy Lee
attended in London the previous
weekend. There were over 520
delegates attending and the voting
strength for the province with
proxies was 1,237 votes. A new
president, Comrade Sharon
McKeown, the first woman for
Ontario Command, was elected.
District C is proud to have Comrade
Derek Moore re-elected as a vice-
president of Ontario Command.
An unknown fact to many in the
communities in Ontario, is the
generosity of the members of the
Royal Canadian Legions across the
province and the country. Donations
were given to the Charitable
Foundation which considers
applications for medical equipment
and research funding and approves
grants to community medical
facilities and organizations across
the province. Our own Brussels Fire
Department has been a recipient of a
grant from the Charitable
Foundation of the Royal Canadian
Legion. At the convention $132,000
was donated to the Foundation
committee.
Another program administered is
the Bursary Fund. It is a program
designed to assist those students
who are in need and enter post-
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Open House
The Brussels Optimist Club
would like to invite you to our
Open House
June 3 from 10 am - 1 pm
Come check out our newly renovated clubhouse
that's great for family/event rentals.
Enjoy a hamburger or sausage and pop
Special thanks to everyone that helped out.
Gale White, Annette, Wade and Kyle Stephenson, Larry and
Jane Rock, Cousins Construction, McLean Brothers Concrete,
Somers Electric, McDonald Home Hardware and Gerry Exel.
secondary education and have a
relationship to a category of
eligibility through ex -servicemen,
armed forces or Royal Canadian
Legion. A grant of $750 is available.
Almost $30,000 was donated to the
program. Application forms and
COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
for June
SATURDAY, JUNE 10
Euchre Tournament at 1:00 pm.
Bring your own partner.
Cash Prizes.
$5.00 per person. Lunch.
SUNDAY, JUNE 11
Sunday Night Dance
from 7:00 - 11:00 pm.
$10.00 per person. Lunch.
Enjoy the live music
of Crippled Duck.
SATURDAY, JUNE 24
Euchre Tournament at 1:00 pm.
Bring your own partner.
Cash Prizes.
$5.00 per person. Lunch.
SUNDAY, JUNE 25
Sunday Night Dance
from 7:00 - 11:00 pm.
$10.00 per person. Lunch.
Enjoy the live music
of the John Heaman Band.
TUESDAY, JUNE 27
All Comrades encouraged to
attend meetings. Have a say in
your Branch! Meet your new
President Jamie Mitchell.
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
519-887-6562 or 519-887-6570
eligibility requirements can be
obtained through your local Legion.
A third program that the Royal
Canadian Legion is very proud of is
Continued on page 7
Lions Elimination Draw and dinner
for Saturday.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
FROM BRUSSELS
Follow the International
Plowing Match Countdown
on our website
northhuron.on.ca
Brussels
Farmers' Market
Friday, June 2 .- 2 pm - 6 pm
Food Booth by Three Oaks Farm
• featuring hamburgers & hot dogs
MUSIC FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE
June 2 • Marilyn Scott & the 20 member
Mayfair Ukulele Band. Come and hear them!
June 9 - From London - "Gary Boyle"
Canada's County Balladeer
- Has played as far away as New Zealand.
June 16 • Don & Dale and the "Just Fun'
5 piece band playing your favourites!!
50150 & Weekly Vendor Draws
- downtown Brussels
•
2017 Brussels Tigers Huron County ('
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Fastball League Schedule
Day
Date
Away
Home
Time
Sunday
28 -May -2017
Tigers
vs
Wroxeter
2:OOpm
Wednesday
7 -Jun -2017
Wellesley
vs
Tigers
8:30pm
Refreshment Tent
Brussels
will be provided
Ball Day
in pavilion @
6:OOpm till 1:OOpm
Saturday
10 -Jun -2017
Goderich
vs
Tigers
7:30pm
Wednesday
14 -Jun -2017
Fullarton
vs
Tigers
8:30pm
Monday
19 -Jun -2017
Tigers
vs
Mitchell
8:30pm
Wednesday
21 -Jun -2017
Wingham
vs
Tigers
8:30pm
Sunday
25 -Jun -2017
Tigers
vs
Goderich
3:OOpm
Australia's
Refreshment
National Team
Tent will
Coming to
be provided in
Brussels
pavilion
Monday
26 -Jun -2017
Australia
vs
Tigers
7:OOpm & 9:OOpm
Thursday
29 -Jun -2017
Australia
vs
HCFL Allstars
7:OOpm Milverton
Tuesday
4 -Jul -2017
Tigers
vs
Monkton
8:OOpm
Wednesday
5 -Jul -2017
Milverton
vs
Tigers
8:30pm
Tuesday
11 -Jul -2017
Tigers
vs
Walton
8:OOpm
Friday
14-Ju1-2017
Sebringville
vs
Tigers
8:30pm
Wednesday
19-Ju1-2017
Tavistock
vs
Tigers
8:30pm
Sunday
23-Ju1-2017
Mitchell
vs
Tigers
2:OOpm
46th Annual Tigers Fastball Tournament
28-Ju1-2017
to
30-Ju1-17
Look for Schedule in Mid July
Thursday
3 -Aug -2017
Tigers
vs
Tavistock
8:45pm
Wednesday
9 -Aug -2017
Monkton
vs
Tigers
8:30pm
Friday
11 -Aug -2017
Tigers
vs
Wingham
8:30pm
Tuesday
15 -Aug -2017
Tigers
vs
Wellesley
8:45pm
Wednesday
16 -Aug -2017
Wroxeter
vs
Tigers
8:30pm
Tuesday
22 -Aug -2017
Tigers
vs
Fullarton
7:30pm
Wednesday
23 -Aug -2017
Belmore
vs
Tigers
8:30pm
Sunday
27 -Aug -2017
Tigers
vs
Belmore
1:OOpm
Wednesday
30 -Aug -2017
Walton
vs
Tigers
8:30pm
Thursday
31 -Aug -2017
Tigers
vs
Milverton
8:30pm
1 Wednesday
6 -Sep -2017
Tigers
vs
Sebringville
8:30pm
Year End Tournament
15 -Sep -2017 I to 1 17 -Sep -2017 Iln Listowel hosted by Monkton
Brussels Minor Ball would like to thank
Brussels Tigers Men's Fastball Club
for providing our teams with the beautiful jerseys and look forward
to the remainder being purchased next year. The Teams look great
in the Tiger colours and will represent our community well.