The Citizen, 2008-04-24, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2008.
It really must be spring. The true
signs of spring are now obvious to
all. The farm machinery is as regular
a passerby through Brussels as the
cars. The many bags of fertilizer are
more frequent than the farm dogs as
the cargo.
On Saturday the road to the old
dump almost needed a stoplight.
Grass and cones, branches andweeds were the cargo as lawns andgardens got their spring touchup.It really is sad though to know thatwe have so many people in Brusselswho are unable to read. There areseveral signs posted that this place isfor compostable material only. We’llall be a little cross if this nifty spot isclosed. If you know any of the dears
that tossed in their plastic containers
or regular garbage, please go and tell
them what the posted signs say.
The other sure sign that spring is
in the air is the Maitland
Conservation Foundation dinner and
auction. BMG was a busy spot on
Friday evening as the capacity
crowd came to support one of their
favourite charities. Pre-dinner
entertainment involves scanning all
the beautiful and often unique itemsavailable for to take home.Meeting up with folks you onlysee at this function and joining thefun of the raffles helps keep thehunger pangs at bay. A meal byBeth’s Catering is always worth thewait. Her staff just keep gettingbetter looking and more capable astime goes on – well most of them
anyway. Another delicious meal
Beth and crew – thanks.
The Foundation is made up of
people who have the life and health
of the Maitland River at heart. When
you think of the path of the Maitland
River follows, the supporters come
from a large area so sometimes it
feels like old home week. They
support come from as well as the
ever popular Wawanosh Nature
CEntre with the cash raised by thisfun evening. This was the 20th partyand always a fun time for a greatcause. Thanks for all the work youdo on our behalf.Great-Grandma Alma Watsonattended the baptism of Gavin inFordwich on Sunday. DaughterMary with husband Vern watched inwonder as little Gavin made her
proud, while parents Rhonda and
Terry glowed with pride at their
bundle of energy.
Last week Skylar Lowe was part
of a terrific production of Aladdin at
her school in London. Proud
grandparents Grace McCall and
Wayne and Hope Lowe went to the
show at the Emily Carr school and
report it was a job well done. Dad
John I’m sure is smiling proudly
from heaven.
Be sure and check the pretty
flowers this week.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
The 2008 budget was officially
adopted with a five per cent tax hike
included by Huron East at its April
15 council meeting. The increase is
significantly less than the 13 per
cent increase taxpayers saw last
year.
While deputy-mayor Bernie
MacLellan said that there are still
some loose ends that need tying,
namely the uncertainty surrounding
the Brussels Library, treasurer Brad
Knight insisted that there can be
amendments made.
The budget was adopted under
a recorded vote, with only
councillor Larry McGrath voting
against it.
McGrath voiced his concern about
the budget from the beginning of
deliberations, saying that
he would like to see the two
major projects completed, the
library as well as the Family Health
Team building in Seaforth, before
council committed to any road
construction.
While Huron East was denied the
$627,500 they were all but
expecting for the Brussels storm
sewer project, the roads and bridges
funding they received from the
government in the amount of
$1,469,232 made that pill slightly
easier to swallow.
This funding allowed Huron East
to include repaving and bridge
work, as well as $809,000 of the
Brussels storm sewer project in the
budget.
Bravo!
The Brussels Public School band travelled to the Stratford Kiwanis Festival recently and took
top marks. They have been attending the festival for years and show improvement each time.
This year they were the highest placing of seven bands. (Photo submitted)
Huron East council gives
2008 budget final approval
By BettyGraberWatsonCall 887-6236887-9231A NOTE FROM BETTY
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
401 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-8011
CAFÉ
More than just a great sandwich!
Friday Night
5 pm - 7 pm
Ask about catering for your get-togethers ~ seating for 50 ~ available in our upper deck room.
April 25 ~ Prime Rib . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95
~ Lasagna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95
May 2 ~ Stuffed Salmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95
~ Pat’s Cabbage Rolls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95
All of the above include roll and your choice of 2 sides
Were you a STAR OF THE TOWN in 1947?
Join us for a special viewing of
Brussels “STARS OF THE TOWN”
— a 30 minute film from the 1940s.
See many familiar faces...maybe Aunt Mable or even yourself!
Readings by Catherine McColl from her Brussels memoir
“Happy as the Grass Was Green”
Saturday, May 3rd 6:00 p.m.
Reservations at Cinnamon Jim’s
Upper Deck 519-887-8011
$25 per person — includes dinner
Proceeds towards the Brussels Library Building Fund
Brussels Legion
Mother’s Day Dinner Buffet
Sunday, May 11
4:30 - 7:00
Featuring roast beef, ham and chicken breast
Adults $14.00, Children $7.00, Preschool free
Reservations
can be made by calling
519-887-6562 or 519-887-6570
HYDRANT FLUSHING
will take place during the daytime
in Brussels
the week of April 28
Thank you
Phone: 519-527-1004
NOTICE
American Water Services
Saturday, April 26
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
at the Brussels Legion
Everyone is welcome
Adults $12.00
Students (under 11) $6.00
Pre-schoolers - Free
Take Outs are
available
Proceeds go to
the Brussels Public
School Grade Eight
Graduation
BRUSSELS MINOR
SOCCER SHIRTS
In players’ possession
Many missing
Please return to
Ontario’s Finest Inns
Turnberry St., Brussels, ON
THANK YOU!
By Shawn Loughlin
The Citizen