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The Citizen, 2008-06-05, Page 2It was a time for celebration on Sunday as family and friends gathered at Brussels Legion to honour Murray and Betty Cardiff on their 50th wedding anniversary. The former Betty Mathieson of Goderich was the daughter of George and Florence Mathieson. The groom was the son of Harold and Elizabeth Cardiff of RR1, Ethel. The couple married, May 31, 1958 at North St. United Church in Goderich. Rev. E.A. Eustace officiate. Groomsmen were Bob Rann, George Harris and Ian Matheson. Attending the bride were Mary Lou (Mathieson) Stewart, Pat (Samis) Beatty and Jean Cardiff. The newlyweds departed for a honeymoon in Quebec City and Lake Placid, New York following the ceremony. They resided at RR1, Ethel where they farmed and continue to do so today. Murray was also involved in politics for a number of years, serving his consitutents as a Progressive Conservative MP. The Cardiff family eventually included three children, Jeffrey (Cathy), Joan and Scott (Kendra). They now have four grandchildren, Emily, Matthew, Blake and Tanner. Both are well-known in the community for their involvement in a number of organizations and activities. Betty belongs to the Rebekahs and the Brussels Agricultural Society. Murray is an Optimist and Oddfellow. Both belong to Melville Presbyterian Church. Special guests at the open house on Sunday were Jean (Cardiff) Prescott, a bridesmaid and best man, Bob Rann. PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2008. Well, “June is busting out all over…”The old song is just right for a nice sunny June day. Good thoughts flow and plans are easily made for the next few hours. Oh life is good. Sales were going on all over the place on Saturday. Yards and tentcovers and garages all held thearticles ready for departure. Buffedand shone, the treasures were readyto find a new home. And the peoplecame, in many forms and manners.Some came for the entertainmentvalue of sales and walked inleisurely and full of expectation.Others used great strides toapproach the items as if the stock market was about to open. Still others sauntered in for a nice visit and as an after thought checked out the merchandise. People watching is such fun. The world is a better place, item are in new homes and once again appreciated and the landfill is not involved in the disposal of the items.Good work all. To keep us alert over the weekendwe had the pleasure of Jill Graber’scompany. She is now 18 monthsyoung and ready to take on theworld. It’s good to be in thecompany of the innocent who seethe world from a shorter perspectivethan mine and take on life either fullblast or sleeping. Oh yes it’s good to have babies when you’re young. Chris and Lara, Jordan and Robyn joined Mike and Michelle Dauphin and family in Niagara Falls for the weekend. Water and water slides seemed to be the highlights of the weekend and everyone came home happy and tired, so success was achieved.Be sure to get your donationsready as the youth group will becanvassing on Thursday, June 5 tohelp fill the needs of our NorthHuron food bank.The Lions Club elimination drawis on Saturday. It’s a nice way tosupport the club for all the goodthings they do in the community.See one of the members if you don’t have your ticket yet. A drive in the country reminds us of the bountiful and beautiful land we call home. A stroll through the village gives serenity as the trees and flowers display their colours to the world. Oh yes, we are blessed. Bye now, Betty G.W. Cardiffs celebrate golden event Milestone Long-time area residents Betty and Murray Cardiff were guests of honour at a 50th anniversary celebration in Brussels Legion on Sunday afternoon. (Vicky Bremner photo) NEWS FROM BRUSSELS By BettyGraberWatsonCall 887-6236887-9231A NOTE FROM BETTY As of May 31, 2008, tobacco products cannot be displayed wherever tobacco products are sold or offered for sale. What does this mean? Tobacco products must be out of view until purchased by the consumer. For more information on the Tobacco Display Ban, contact your Public Health Unit or call the INFOline toll-free at 1-866-396-1760. TTY: 1-800-387-5559. Or visit www.ontario.ca/smokefree Ontario’s Tobacco Display Ban Paid for by the Government of Ontario COMING EVENTS at the BRUSSELS LEGION for June 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 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 Seniors Dinner at 12:00 noon. Come and enjoy roast pork. The famous “Bag Ladies” will entertain. $10.00 per person. —————————— SATURDAY, JUNE 14 Euchre tournament at 1:00 pm. Bring your own partner. Cash prizes. Lunch. $5.00 per person. Door prizes. —————————— TUESDAY, JUNE 24 General meeting at 8:00 p.m. —————————— SATURDAY, JUNE 28 Euchre tournament at 1:00 pm. Bring your own partner. Cash prizes. Lunch. $5.00 per person. Door prizes. —————————— SATURDAY, JUNE 28 Fish fry with all the fixin’s. Served from 5:00 - 7:00 pm Adults $12.00 Children under 12 $6.00 Preschool free —————————— SUNDAY, JUNE 29 Sunday night dance from 7:00 - 11:00 pm Lunch. $10.00 per person. Enjoy The John Heaman Band. —————————— Brussels Branch 218 wishes to say THANK YOU to everyone who made the silent auction a success. Thank you to the many Comrades who helped in set up, donated the many beautiful items or made monetary donations, to those who attended and were successful bidders and to our many friends of the Branch who supported the event. Monies raised go to support our goal of making the Branch more accessible. Thanks to everyone. Thank You Brussels Cemetery Decoration Service Sunday, June 8 at 2:00 pm Everyone is invited to attend a remembrance and celebration of life service for those who have left our family circle and community. BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED