The Citizen, 2015-09-17, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2015.
Marking the route
Local Knights of Columbus members, shown in their dress uniforms, were part of a special
centennial celebration at St. Ambrose Catholic Cemetery south of Brussels on Sunday.
Approximately 130 people came out to honour those interred at St. Ambrose and at other
cemeteries in the area. (Denny Scott photo)
Elizabeth made it, that’s Queen
Elizabeth the Second. She hit the
mark last week as the longest
reigning monarch of the British
Empire. Officially on Sept. 9 she has
out-reigned Queen Victoria in length
of service and perhaps more
important, she shines with
personality, common sense and good
relationships.
As part of Canada’s history,
Elizabeth’s reign has had a good
influence on us. Her example of
quiet dignity, commitment to service
and knowledge of issues has made
her a pleasure to observe these 61-
plus years. Starting with weekly tea
and consultations with Winston
Churchill, she has heard, shared and
guided the next 14 Prime Ministers
of the British empire.
Imagine the stories she could tell,
but only to dear Philip. With her first
love Philip from Greece, as
companion and guide, as the world
changed she was able to keep
abreast with the realities, and in her
dignified way, guided history. The
reign of countries away from the
British Isles needed tact and
knowledge as co-operation and
shifts of power were handled in
many different ways over the years
to celebrate the Commonwealth.
Oh Elizabeth, you have been a
great example of dignified service.
Goodbye Gerry Jutzi. Frederick
Street is sad again this week as they
dealt with the realities of life and
death and helped Julie, Kendall and
Travis celebrate a life well lived at
Gerry’s funeral on Saturday. Death
is always a surprise, but when lives
are well lived and relationships
important, then life is celebrated. Be
sure to tell Julie your Gerry stories –
the good ones of course.
It’s definitely fall when the
Thresher Reunion is over and the
Brussels Fall Fair is ready to roll, all
the planning is done, the work
complete, or nearly and weather has
the final say. For endeavours like
these, the farmers’ way of thinking
has sustained both these historic
events as community changes and
weather of the week, do not
determine the long-term success and
their very reason for being. Well
done, oh faithful volunteers.
Autumn brings with it many, many
opportunities to eat away from
home. Suppers of every kind are
being prepared, pork, chicken,
turkey, beef and schnitzel, to name a
few, have dates set. So check them
out, each organization would love to
feed you this fall.
Wedding anniversaries of any
number are to be celebrated, but 60
seems to be pretty special. George
and Shirley (Machan) Wheeler dug
out the wedding clothes, the photos
and the memories as they shared a
fun afternoon with family and
friends. The United Church was
decorated to celebrate the years past
and the history of George and
Shirley and their part as sports fans,
skating championship parents,
farmers, crafters and good friends in
our community. Congratulations to
the Wheelers.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
At the Branch
Cadets return with
a few new faces
By Jo-Ann McDonald
The start of September and the
new school year means the start of
the new Cadet year. There were lots
of last year’s Cadets returning and
even a new face or two.
They had a good first night at the
Brussels Legion Branch for their
meeting and the preparation began
for the weekend’s activities. The
Cadets spent the weekend at the
Walton Hall for a field training
exercise. They were able to pitch
tents on the adjoining property and
spent time learning their
assignments at different locations on
the property and at the ball park.
Meals were held inside the hall and
a campfire was enjoyed. They report
a good weekend.
The Branch held a fish fry and had
a very small crowd. The outside help
included Lisa Glanville, Joan
Warner, Ron Schmidt, Deb Cann
and Sandra Josling. The inside help
included Judy Lee, Mary Bradshaw,
Daisy Schmidt and Glenn and Jean
Bridge.
The annual zone visitation by the
zone and deputy zone commanders
is slated for Sept. 22. Members are
invited to attend and catch up with
what has been happening at the
Branch over the summer. We need to
have more members to become
interested in the “running” of the
Branch. Attending the general
meetings can be the first step in
learning about how the Branch
operates.
A reminder to veterans wishing to
have a visit with the Provincial
Service Officer Kim Dolan: they are
asked to contact Branch Service
Officer Mabel Glanville by Oct. 9 to
arrange an appointment.
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
SUNDAY,
SEPTEMBER 20, 2015
Sponsored by: Brussels Lions & Optimist Clubs
INSPIRED BY A DREAM
GROUNDED IN TRADITION
VOLUNTEER DRIVEN
NO ENTRY FEE
NO MINIMUM PLEDGE
RUN, WALK, WHEEL, RIDE
THE TERRY FOX RUN
FOR CANCER RESEARCH
Location:
Brussels Optimist Clubhouse
Registration:
10 am - 2 pm ~ Rain or Shine
Official Start Time
Will Be 10:00 am
4 km & 8 km course available
Hot dogs and refreshments
available at finish
Can’t make the run? Stop by the
Optimist Road Toll to donate
Pledge sheets can be picked up at
various Brussels businesses or
downloaded at
http://www.terryfox.org/Run/Download_
pledge_sheet.html
Call Ron Clarkson for info ~ 519-887-6058
401 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-8011
CAFÉ
More than just a great sandwich!
Join us for
Blues in the Barn
featuring Texas soul man
Danny Brooks
Friday, September 18, 8:30 pm
Call for
details
Come to the
Café for a
great dinner,
then drive
5 minutes to
Jim’s barn
for the show.
Brussels
Farmers’ Market
Fridays ~ 2 pm - 6 pm
September 11
Food booth:
JR’s Family Restaurant
Music by: Nick Siebert,
guitarist, singer ~ country rock
Downtown Brussels
Many vendors offering
flowers, produce,
organic ice cream
& more
Threshers, Fall Fair mark start of autumn
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-9231
A NOTE FROM BETTY
Aloette honours Bauer for sales
Sheila Bauer of Brussels was
recently recognized in San Antonio,
Texas at Aloette Cosmetics’
International Conference as the top
executive in personal sales for
Canada!
Aloette is a direct sales beauty
company that specializes in
advanced skin care and makeup.
Sheila has been active with the
company for over 32 years, with
sales exceeding $1 million. She has
a passion to share the products and
the business opportunity and loves
making a difference in women’s
lives.
Some might think living in a small
community would be a challenge,
compared to those in larger urban
areas, but Sheila says it is an
advantage. “People in smaller
communities are more socially
connected! We know our neighbours
and when someone has a home
show, friends come out!” Sheila says
she has many more goals she wants
to achieve.
WALTON 519-887-8429
Fresh Hayter’s Turkeys
Place your order by
September 30th
Don’t want a whole turkey?
Try Hayter’s turkey
products, Norpac and West
Grey beef,
Metzger’s pork, chicken
from The Poultry Place,
Jerry Rader meat pies,
Millbank cheese and
frozen fruit for dessert.
for
Thanksgiving
Ask about Mom’s homemade baking
BUY? SELL?
TRY CLASSIFIED