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The Citizen, 2007-05-17, Page 2The tulips are in full bloom, waving gently in the breezes for all to admire. The range and arrangements of colour are enough to get you out walking to see all the pretty flowers. The renewal of life in spring is such a joy to watch as the bulbs and perennials take their stand for another year of enjoyment. The machinery on the land is good to see and quite amazing how quickly the dust was ready to blow, as the land was being made ready for new crops. The girls at 5Rs are not looking forward to garage sale season. You could put them in a much better mood if you look really carefully at the donations you are making. Put yourself in the spot of the buyer before you make the trip to the store and be very critical of your gifts. If in doubt toss a bag tag or two in with your goodies. The board of the 5Rs will thank you. As you’re making plans for your front flowerbeds, keep in mind the colour scheme for Homecoming and put your money into red and white posies. All the July visitors and the committee getting things in order will appreciate your effort. As you’re getting them planted say a word of thanks for the many volunteer hours that have already been put into this reunion. Be sure to pass on the information to your offspring and siblings so they can book the July 27, 28, 29 weekend to return to Brussels for a good time. Another Mother’s Day is past. The descendants are all at another stage of life. The neat thing about aging is watching the next generation take their place in our world. New interests, new skills, new homes, new babies and we get to sit by and enjoy the view. Mind you the flowers, the books and the meals are also a very nice perk. So I hope your Mother’s Day was a time of joy, connecting by phone or touch, reminding eachother how important love really is.Do your part this week to be kindto the environment and start to do anew thing besides the things that arealready habits – car pool, walk or bike, cloth bags for your groceriesand the list goes on. We owe it tofuture generations to show moreconcern. You can do it, start thisweek.Bye now, Betty G.W.PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2007. By Jo-Ann McDonald It was a quiet week at the Brussels Legion Branch. The Friday night supper of ham had a small group on hand. There is no supper this week as it is the long weekend. Comrade Isabel Workman is home from hospital and we wish her continued improvement. The Mother’s Day dinner was enjoyed by a great crowd. The hall was beautifully decorated in pastels and flower arrangements and a fountain. Thanks to the Langloises for the lovely table and chairs and the Bennetts for the fountain. Decorating was done by Nanci Ducharme. The prep crew included Mabel Willis, Deb Cann, Sharon Robbins and Danielle Ducharme. Giving up Mother’s Day with their own families to help were Leona McDonald, Jo-Ann McDonald, LeeAnn and Jason Konarski, Deb Cann and Judy Lee along with three cadets from the Brussels Cadet Corps, Josh Struthers, Ashley Muse and Brian Burgess. Their mothers Michelle Muse/Struthers and Shirley Burgess also helped. A reminder that the installation of officers with Seaforth Branch 156 is Friday, May 25. Cadet inspection is Tuesday, May 29. The fish fry crew was off to Kincardine on Friday to feed over 250 people. Crew chief was Glenn Bridge with helpers Lloyd Glanville, Sharon Robbins, Dale Sauve, Greg Wilson, Norm Dobson and Neil McDonald. The regular meeting of Morning Star Rebekah lodge was held May 8 with Noble Grand Sister Nelva Scott presiding. Sisters Leola Harrison and Lillian Moses were visiting from Listowel. The joint service with the Oddfellows and Rebekahs was held May 6 at the Anglican Church in Brussels. Huron Perth Children’s Aid Society acknowledged the donation to the camping fund. Gertie Kellington is looking into planting a red maple in the new park at Brussels in memory of past members of the Oddfellows and Rebekahs. Decoration Day is being held June 3 at the Brussels Cemetery. Grey firefighters were called to the scene of an early morning crash, which claimed the life of a 21-year- old Atwood man, May 9. Chief Calvin Semple said they responded at 6:30 a.m. According to police Trevor Kuepfer was the lone occupant of a pickup truck, travelling west on Perth Line 72 just at the Huron County border. Police said Kuepfer drifted off the pavement and lost control in the gravel. The truck came to rest on its side against a hydro pole. Kuepfer, whom police say was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene. Man dies in crash Eleven ladies from the Majestic Women’s Institute met at the Brussels Library on May 9 for a mystery tour. After leaving the library, they ventured to Terry’s Restaurant in Seaforth for lunch. Business discussed included sponsoring teenagers for the Ambassador of the Fair contest. On May 16, Gowanstown WI will be hosting a ROSE program. Anyone interested is to contact Ruth Bauer. Members were also reminded about the District annual on May 30 at the Listowel Ag Hall. Information was brought up about the Born to Bloom reading program. This subject will be discussed at the next meeting. Ruth Bauer will present the Ida Evans Award in Grey Public School ListowelSisters visit Lunch for moms Last week, Huronlea home held a lunch for all the mothers out there. The dining room was filled nearly to capacity with many people attending the lunch, visiting with their loved ones on that lovely Thursday afternoon. Chen Fransen, serves up salad to an unidentified diner. (Shawn Loughlin photo) At the Branch Dinner well attended NEWS FROM BRUSSELS By BettyGraberWatsonCall 887-6236 887-9231 A NOTE FROM BETTY THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2007 AT 7:00 P.M. MITCHELL GOLFAND COUNTRY CLUB Members who pay their fees annually shall not be entitled to vote at any meetings of the Corporation unless their membership fees were paid in full at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the meeting. A person is eligible to be an Annual Member where he or she pays to the Corporation the annual membership fee of $10.00 and where he or she meets the conditions outlined in the By-laws. Annual Memberships in the Corporation are effective from April 1 in one year to March 31 in the following year. Annual Membership Fees can be purchased from the Business Offices at the hospitals no later than May 28, 2007. 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Organic Programs Available 524-2424 -Trust the Professionals - ACCREDITED Majestic takes mystery tour Continued on page 6