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The Citizen, 1999-09-08, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1999. 4 vie forFall Fair Ambassador title Judy Bondi A Grade 12 student at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, Judy, I6, is the daughter of Barry and Sharon of RR4, Brussels. Judy works for Tastefully Yours Catering. After graduation she hopes to attend college and study interior design. Her hobbies are cheerleading, dancing and spending time with friends. Judy is sponsored by Barmy Tech. Ashley Gropp Ashley Gropp, 17, is the daughter of Mark and Bonnie of Brussels. Now in her OAC year at F.E. Madill Secondary School, she hopes to eventually study graphic design or photography. Employed at the Brussels Country Inn and by The North Huron Citizen, her hobbies include theatre, music, writing, photography and art. Ashley is sponsored by the Majestic WI. Katie Harrison Now in her OAC year at F.E. Madill Secondary School, 18-year-old Katie Harrison of Brussels hopes to one day be a lawyer. Employed at the Brussels Variety and Wescast Industries, the daughter of John and Julie enjoys baseball; reading and being with friends. Katie is sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion, Brussels Branch. Sarah McLellan Sarah McLellan, 18 of RR3, Brussels is the daughter of Alvin and Pam. An OAC student at Listowel District Secondary School she would like to study chartered accounting following graduation. Her hobbies include soccer, computers and reading. Sarah is sponsored by her employer, Todd's Bakery. At the Branch Things picking up after quiet summer By JoAnn McDonald Well, have you missed me? The summer has certainly been busy and so my write-ups have been few. Back into routine I hope. The Branch has been fairly quiet during the summer. Many members have been involved with doing fish frys for other local branches. It’s great fun and comradeship and anyone interested in helping with upcoming ones can leave their name with Sandra at the Branch. The Pipe Band is always looking for new members. If you have some talent and are willing to learn, the pipes have always been a wonderful sound and a great pride for Brussels. You don’t have to be a Legion member and you can be any age. They practise Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Legion. Call Donald Dunbar if you’re interested. Busy week for firefighters It’s been a busy week for Brus­ sels firefighters. On Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 31 at approximately 1 p.m. firefighters responded to a brush fire at Mill Street. According to Chief Murray McArter someone had been burn­ ing rubbish and it got out of con­ trol. On Friday at 3:30 p.m., there was a medical emergency at the sales bam. Then on Saturday shortly after noon, firefighters received a call to a grassfire. This turned out to be in Grey’s area, so they returned to the station. At approximately 8:30 that evening dispatch alerted them to a truck fire at Cone. 9 in Grey, just outside Brussels. Firefighters attended as first response to that area along with some members of the Grey department. The truck, a pickup owned by Mike Rammeloo was destroyed by the fire. McArter said the origin is unknown. During the last week of August. Brussels Branch hosted the Poppy and PRO seminar for the zone. It was an interesting evening and a great deal of information was passed on. I will relate some of this during Legion Week, Sept. 19 - Sept. 25. The Branch has activities planned and we hope to see a lot of Legion friends that week. Darts anyone! Looking for something indoors out of the cold for the winter? Thursday night will be Blind Draw Mixed Darts. There are no set teams and you don’t have to be a member. The elimination draw is Sept. 18 with $4,000 in cash prizes up for grabs and only 500 tickets, chances are pretty good. Dues are now being accepted for the year 2000. Let’s do better than last year and try and have the Branch meet its goal of 80 per cent paid by Dec. I. Don’t forget general meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 8 p.m. JOCUS OPEN HOUSE Look for our booth at the Brussels Fall Fair Sept. 14 & 15 NOTICE Murray’s Barber Shop will be closed from Mon., Sept. 13 and will re-open Wed., Sept. 22 at 9 a.m. A Note from Betty Ah, September! Each of us starts into this month with unique anticipation - the kids ready for a new teacher, the minister ready for new growth in congregations, the college set ready for new direction, the senior set ready to learn new things leaving the rest of us ready to get back to normal. Ah, September. My holiday is now but a memory but it sure will make good daydreaming. Four great brothers with four very understanding wives, and kids from six to 30. “Go-carting” is always part of our gatherings when the cousins gather. My tan got deeper that day than the days we spent camping on the St. Lawrence. Now that’s the life, swimming, kayaking and canoeing as the great ships drift by on their business and you just holiday on! It always makes me sad when we part, for distance and life determines the next time we’re together. Edmonton and Hallville seem so far away but the memories of making dozens of tarts with Phil and Alex (13 years from Edmonton) or peeling 40 pounds of potatoes with Pat and Wade or watching Nicole take her maiden go-cart trip or laughing until you can hardly breathe with folk you really know, these thoughts will get me smiling when I see other families gather routinely. Jennifer Gowing was my travelling companion from Ottawa last week, returning from a holiday with Uncle Archie. Thanks for the company Jenn and good luck at Western. Are you studying the Fall Fair book and getting your exhibits in order for next week? It’s always great to see the talents of our community on display. See you at the fair. Thanks Lyle Brothers for getting Alice safely home after her Newfie fracture and for your on-going patience as you get her back to normal. Part of her rehab was playing for church on Sunday. Now that’s a dedicated couple who could give lessons on physio for fractures. Good to see you back. Our thoughts are with the fair board and with the plowing match folk as the days to the wire are fast approaching. Try to attend both. Attendance makes for success. Enjoy September and hug your brother. Bye now, Betty G. Anyone with stories or news about the Brussels community contact Betty at 887-9231. Saturday, Sept. 11 764 James St. Brussels l :00 p.m. Come and check out the new line of fall toys! Call Tammy for more info (519) 887-2624 Registration for Brussels Girl Guides, Pathfinders, Brownies & Sparks September 13 7-9 p.m. Brussels Legion For information call Janet Mitchell 887-6618 COMING EVENTS at the BRUSSELS LEGION SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Elimination Draw and Fish Fry Elimination Tickets $20.00 ea. Prizes totalling $4,000. Fish Fry Tickets: Adult - $9.00 Children under 12 - $4.50 Preschool - Free From 4-7 p.m. Tickets available at Legion and from members SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Singles Dance from 7-11 p.m. Admission $8.00 per person. Lunch Provided. Enjoy "The Westernaires" SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Slo-Pitch Mushball Tournament 8 Teams One day only - interested teams contact John Harrison - 887-9865 or Sandra at the Legion 887-6562 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Sunday Morning Breakfast Come before or after church Served from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Adults $4.00 Children under 12 $2.50 Inquiries on events, use or rent of Legion, please call 887-6562 after 4:00 p.m. Brussels Minor Soccer Pot Luck Banquet and Annual Meeting Sunday, September 19 5:30 p.m. B.M.G. Community Centre Uniforms to coaches only Equipment to John Gillis Please bring plates &, cutlery Refreshments will be supplied Dr □ □ 0 0 □ a □ □ □ □ □ □ □ BRUSSELS MINOR HOCKEY REGISTRATION For males & females BMG Arena Thursday, Sept. 9 & Friday, Sept. 10 g □ g □ g □ g □ g o g □ g □ g □ g □ g □ g □ g □ g □ g □ g □ g □ g □ g □ ’3 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. $100 $125 $170 $175 Mite Tyke Novice Atom PeeWee Bantam Midget Juvenile Family Rate $180 $185 $190 $195 $450 Equipment Exchange Sales on Friday Anyone interested in coaching call Jim at 887-9607 Bring a separate cheque for fundraising