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The Citizen, 2007-07-26, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2007.By Jo-Ann McDonaldThe Brussels Cadet Corpsappreciates the support with thecollection and donation of pop cansand returnable bottles left at the rear of the Legion on Tuesday evenings. It’s a win-win way for the Cadets to raise funds and for people who recycle anyway, to get rid of those cans and bottles in a helpful way. Keep up the great work Brussels! The Legion Branch executive met on Tuesday evening to carry on with the usual Branch business of summer. Financial reports, fish-fry reports, and the reports on the upcoming Homecoming events were heard and discussed. The help for the food booth has come along nicely with just a few spots remaining to be filled. The help for the jamboree is looked after and a great afternoon is expected. The Cadets hope for a good turnout to the teen dance with D.J. Joe Carter. There are no general meetings in the summer. The Branch is looking for someone who is willing to commit to one Sunday evening a month tohelp in the kitchen at the Sundaynight dances. The job is preparingthe lunch of sandwiches and puttingit out and cleaning up. They would be working alongside two other people. Call Jo-Ann if you could help. We can report at this time that Comrade Willis Knight has been moved back to Fordwich Nursing Home again. Two young ladies, sponsored by Brussels Branch 218, were off to the Legion provincial track meet in Ottawa on the weekend. Ami Schimanski and Darby Alcorn earned the right to participate a month ago. They caught the bus in Kitchener early Friday morning and were off to Algonquin University residence to stay for the night. Arriving Friday afternoon they checked in, then prepared themselves to go for competition on Friday evening. Ami placed eight in shotput. Saturday morning, Darby competed in the javelin competition and finished seventh throwing a personal best. The afternoon was the discus competition and Darby placed fourth with a personal best of 3,182 metres. The girls returned home last Saturday evening. At the BranchCadets say thanks Token of recognition The downtown flower boxes in Brussels were made possible through in kind, or in memory donations from a number of individuals and businesspeople. Small plaques have been attached to recognize the support. Hank TenPas has been busy getting them in place before Homecoming this weekend. Deb Seili lends a hand for the one donated by her and her husband Joe and family. (Bonnie Gropp photo) Brussels 135th July 27, 28, 29 Homecoming Headquarters www.brusselshomecoming2007.ca • For List of Events • For Contacts • Ticket Order Forms • Please Sign our Guestbook Contact Co-Chairs Wayne Lowe - 519-887-6681 Don Sholdice - 519-887-6836 Gary Pipe - 519-887-6291 or Public Relations Chair - John Lowe - 519-887-9799 The Homecoming Headquarters is now open in the old Brussels Variety next to Sholdice Insurance. Hours are Mon. - Fri. 7 pm - 8 pm and Sat. 9 am - 12 noon. You can purchase any meal or dance tickets there as well as Homecoming bows and pins. DVDs of the New Year’s Day Levee and Lions Duck Race tickets are all for sale. Saturday Parade The Saturday parade route starts at 12 noon at the arena, proceeds up Ainley Street to Ellen Street then over to Turnberry Street heading through downtown and ends at the Firehall area. Reminder no water throwing devices/apparatus allowed in the parade. Any person entering a bicycle in the parade will receive a loonie. Sunday Shirt Tail Parade The Sunday evening Shirt Tail parade starts at 8 pm at the ball park/Logan’s Mill area and proceeds north on Sports Drive to Turnberry Street then heads south on Turnberry to Thomas Street then on the the arena. Church Service Sunday’s Church Service at 11:15 am at the Conservation area - please bring a lawn chair and your picnic lunch. Rain location: Melville Presbyterian Church. For more information Choir The Community Choir practices every Wednesday evening at Brussels United Church at 8 pm. All are welcome. People Movers People Movers will be out and about on Saturday and Sunday from 9 am - 6 pm. compliments of McGavin Farm Equipment and Gord Finch.Celebrity Pinning will take place Sunday afternoon at 2 pm Thank You to all who supported the project of new flower boxes for our downtown. The following names contributed financially, in memory of or in kind to the project. Most were recognized on name plaques according to their request. Extra special thanks to Henk Ten Pas and his volunteers who spearheaded the entire project. John W. Lowe, Neil Pipe, Dave and Vera Hastings - Town employee 1956-1974, Della Nichol - Librarian 1972-1981, George and Jean Bridge, Ken and Margaret Tyerman, Bill Sr. and Robert Stephenson, Sheryl Hesse - 2007, Mrs. W. McPhail “Granny” from Mary Bradshaw, Joe and Debbie Seili and family,Tim and Donna Prior, John and Bonnie Pennington, CIBC Brussels, Jack and Esther McCutcheon, McCutcheon Motors Chevrolet, Dauphin Feeds and Holly’s Hair Salon, Ken and Sheila Cousins and family, Ten Pas Decor, Dale and Ruth Machan, Keith and Rita Mulvey, G.A. Nicholls Realty Ltd., Case and Betty McCutcheon, Snedden Insurance Brokers Ltd., Brussels Agromart Ltd., Brussels Transport Ltd., Radar Auto Parts - Brussels, MDL Doors Inc., Ryan Construction, Brussels Livestock, Kurtis Smith Excavating Inc., Gordon and Isabel Workman, Sholdice Insurance Ltd., Brussels Variety, Kraemer Concrete, JR’s Restaurant & Gas Bar, Tom and Joan Warner, Gerald Exel Carpentry, Brussels Auto Collision and Restoration, Paul, Janice, Wyatt and Wade Machan, The Hoys - 2007, The Roetcisoenders, Mel and Lois McCutcheon and family, Crawford, Mill & Davies, Oldfield Hardware, Dr. Jim Mason - Chiropractor, Dr. William B. Spink - Dentist, B & H Mechanical - Vern and Nancy Bridge, Ben Ten Pas - Shaklee Distributors, Chris Ten Pas - Reflexologist, Jim and Lois Lee - Cinnamon Jim’s Café, Ross and Judy Somers Appraisal Services Ltd., Thalen’s Fine Carpentry, Frank and Jenny Schimanski Family Funeral Home, Steve Rathwell and family - stone and gravel, Bob and Rene Richmond, Jean Davidson, Brian and Sheila Prescott, Wayne and Hope Lowe, Henk and Aggie Ten Pas, The Horticultural Group. Wingham Pentecostal Church FREE soccer, games, bible lessons, singing...and lots of fun! August 20-23 9:30 - noon ~ Ages 5-12 Bus pickup - Brussels Public School 8:30 am; Belgrave Variety 8:45 am; Wingham Riverview 9:05 am; Wingham Frosty Queen 9:15 am For more info call Pauleen 519-887-9422 Soccer Camp – Kids Fun Week NEWS FROM BRUSSELS The anticipation continues to rise as plans are made for our big weekend. Everyone has different views and expectations of Homecoming 2007. For some it’s gathering the grown-up kids back for time together. For others it’s being with the old ball team to see if everyone is aging gracefully. For others it’s the parade, chance encounters with the life past. Others just wait for the pajama parade and the fireworks. Anticipation is getting tense. Get ready to live, laugh and play! Bye now, Betty G.W. By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-6236 887-9231 A NOTE FROM BETTY ON $5.00 THURSDAYS Drop into either of our offices any Thursday with your word classified (maximum 20 words) and pay only $5.00 + GST (paid in advance). That’s $1.00 off regular rates. The Citizen