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The Citizen, 2008-08-14, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2008.By Jo-Ann McDonaldSummer is flying by and it willsoon be September. The BrusselsLegion’s elimination draw is onSept. 20 and there are tickets available from members and the Branch. The fish fry crew was off to Kincardine Legion on Friday evening to serve up their speciality. The crew was Glenn Bridge, George Adams, Norm Dobson and Deb Cann. Great job guys. The Saturday afternoon euchre saw 13 1/2 tables of players trying to be winners. There was a tie for first place with George and Gloria Love and George and Deanna each earning 79 points. The winners splitthe top prize money of first andsecond place. The third-place teamwas Stuart and Lois Chamney with73 points. The not-so-lucky card players were Helen Dobson and Mabel Willis who received the low prize for their 47 points. Lone-hand winners were Vera Hesselwood and Ray Gilders. The two Branch Comrades who faithfully run the euchres are Leona McDonald and Marg Bennett. Since Leona’s birthday was on Saturday and Marg’s was on July 31, a special treat and surprise was birthday cake for all. The group sang Happy Birthday to them and enjoyed cakewith their lunch.The Branch donated the use of thehall for the Ambassador of the Faircompetition held Saturday evening. There were three girls vying for the honour. Committee members started arriving around 2 p.m. to the beautifully decorated hall, compliments of the talents of Leona and Leanne Armstrong. The three girls arrived and had their makeup done by Alloette consultant, Donna Bauer. Interviews, spending time speaking with 2007 Ambassador Sara Baker, then dinner provided by Homecraft President Dona Knight and her helpers filled the afternoon. Nearly 50 family and friends arrived for the evening’s speeches and crowning of the 2008 Ambassador. Congratulations to Kari Bell crowned Brussels Fall Fair Ambassador. Congratulations to Darby Alcorn, representing the Brussels Legion and to Melinda Dorsch for a job well done. The Sunday night dance saw a great crowd enjoy the music of theJohn Heaman Band. Although thecrowd is primarily of a single nature,there are plenty of married coupleswho join in for the love of music and dancing. Everyone is welcome. On Aug. 22, the Centre for Applied Renewable Energy will host a symposium on Merging with the Green Economy, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 390 Parson’s Court, Goderich. This one-day event will bring together industry, educators, financers and workers to examine what needs to be done for rural Ontario to participate in the burgeoning Green Collar revolution. The new green economy provides significant opportunities for rural and farm communities and the symposium will examine the training, financing and policy responses that are needed to make this happen. The keynote speaker is the Hon. John Wilkinson, Ontario’s Minister of Research and Innovation. Other speakers include Matt McLean, executive director of the Southwestern Ontario Bioproducts Innovation Network, Gary Kay, a senior lecturer at Ridgetown Campus, University of Guelph, Jens Lohmueller, founding partner of Community Partners Group, Ken Traynor, from the West Toronto Initiative for Solar Energy, Julian Reed, former MP and MPP and David Blaney, program manager, Centre for Applied Renewable Energy. The symposium starts at 9:30 a.m. with registration and the first plenary begins at 10:30 a.m., with Matt McLean speaking about the commercialization of new products in the environmental sector. The cost for the day is $10 and lunch will be served. For further information or to register please contact Joan van der Meer or David Blaney at info@cfarhuron.ca or by phone at 1-519-887-2694. CfARE hosts symposium At the BranchDate for elimination draw nears Lucky duck Lion Ron Clarkson, left, and Lion president Jim Lee, right, present the Lions duck race winner, Peter Murphy (with his daughter Katelyn, four) with a cheque for $1,000. Their duck was able to out-swim all the rest to come in first and claim the grand prize at this year’s event. (Photo submitted) Brussels Lions Duck Race Results 1st - #1295 Pete Murphy $1,000.00 2nd - #1205 Alyssa Oldridge $25 Gift It’s A Shear Thing 3rd - #1157 Amy Crawford $25 Gift Oldfied True Valu 4th - #154 Danielle Ducharme $25 Gift Holly’s Hair & Tanning 5th - #791 Mary Thomas $25 Gift Cowboy Loft 6th - #356 Janine Knight $25 Gift Bachert Meats 7th - #141 Donna Prior Apples Blake’s Apple Orchard 8th - #396 Mary Huether $25 Gift Winthrop General Store 9th - #1144 Matt Elliott $25 Gift Walton Inn 10th - #343 Glenda Morrison $25 Gift Dauphin Feed & Supply 11th - #794 Amy Thomas $25 Gift Island Wire Products 12th - #741 Brian Rehkropt $25 Gift Radar Auto Parts 13th - #827 Michael Van Veen $25 Gift Cinnamon Jim’s 14th - #42 John Lowe $25 Gift McDonald Hardware 15th - #59 Cathy Goetz $25 Gift McCutcheon Motors 16th - #1249 Darcy Fear $25 Gift JR’s Gas & Family Rest. 17th - #1002 Curtis Mutter $25 Gift Brussels Agromart 18th - #970 Jeff Newell $25 Gift McGavin Farm Equipment 19th - #1033 Clarence White $25 Gift Hay’s Home Hardware 20th - #398 Rylan Shawcross $25 Gift Solace on Turnberry 21st - #567 Scott Armstrong $25 Gift John McKercher Const. Thanks to John Gillis Custom Farming, Brussels Agromart, Cinnamon Jim’s and McGavin Farm Equipment for their help in the Duck Race and to all the sponsors of the prizes. Soccer Camp/ Vacation Bible School at Wingham Pentecostal Church FREE soccer, games, bible lessons, singing & lots of fun! August 18-22 9:30 - noon Ages 5-12 Bus pickup -Brussels P.S. 8:30, Belgrave Variety - 8:45, Riverview - 9:05, Frosty Queen - 9:15 Dianne - 519-357-3056 Pauleen - 519-887-9422 SOCCER SHIRTS NEEDED to coaches by August 15, 2008 Cheques for missing shirts will be cashed September 1, 2008 NO EXCEPTIONS! NEWS FROM BRUSSELS Photos and history of Brussels Public and Continuation Schools at http://www.simplysurf.net/~dleach Live Music at Gazebo 439 Turnberry St., Brussels www.solacespa.ca 519-887-9682 O l d f i e l d ’s T r u e V a l u e & T h e S o u r c e Big S u d s Lau n d r y Brussels Shop local & Save $$ Wednesdays July-Sept. Sh o l d i c e In s u r a n c e Bru s s e l s Var i e t y Congratulations Patricia and Josh on the arrival of your baby girl Hailey! Welcome to Coral Nicholson Registered Massage Therapist Coral will begin as Solace’s massage therapist on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 offering a range of massage treatment types including: • Therapeutic deep muscle therapy for injuries, chronic pain including treatments for cancer patients • Indian Head Massage • Sports Massage • Therapeutic and Aromatherapy Relaxation Massage • Hot Stone Massage • Body Booster Appointments available Tuesday through Saturday Also available at Solace Spa: Reflexology, Reiki and Aesthetics Live well.