The Citizen, 2003-08-13, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2003.
A NOTE FROM BETTY
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-6236
887-9231
FROM BRUSSELS
Ah the golden days of summer -
time to relax, read, rejuvenate and
really, really enjoy the warm
summer days. We did it all -
swimming, fishing, hiking, biking
and of course, a lot of eating and
reading.
The provincial park near Alliston
is the ideal spot for camping with a
wide variety of ages - nice private
sites, very clean washrooms, biking
and hiking trails, scheduled nature
programs, swimming in river or pool
and jumping fish ready to be caught
- ah, good memories.
The summer advertising indicates
that it’s time to be thinking about
school - pencils, backpacks and
shoes tell the story. We’re in the
middle of August.
Another indicator that it’s August
is that it’s TransCan time in Walton.
For 12 years now our area prepares
for the visitors from Japan, Chile,
Belgium, Australia, U.S.A, as well
as many other countries with their
motorcycles and related equipment.
Pro and amateur racers need food,
flaggers and facilities and our area
people are more than willing to
provide.
Local groups lend their expertise
to the largest motocross event in
Canada - the St. John Ambulance
excitement of real casualties in real
situations - not just pretend. It’s an
excellent experience for all. So go to
Walton on any of the next four days
and be entertained -i music,
helicopter rides, food, fun and of
course the races.
This is Kid’s Comer week, you’ll
see the gang at the Mennonite
Church every afternoon ready for
Vacation Bible School. Each year the
theme involves letting our children
know of the many in the world who
are in need or trouble and relates
these to stories in the Bible.
For practical application the junior
At the Branch
People see pipers
Volunteers have been there since that
first year and have since invited
neighbouring brigades to join the
youth on Thursday, as in tomorrow
from 1:45 to 3 p.m. will be collecting
non-perishable items for the North
Huron Food bank. We can only
collect on the north side of the river
so please leave your donation visible
and we’ll get it.
If you live in the south half of the
village give it to one of the children
to bring or just leave it at the church
after lunch and we’ll see that it gets
where it’s needed.
Encourage your little school-age
friends to attend.
Enjoy the weather.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
By Jo-Ann McDonald
The new Brussels Legion senior
chairpersons Charlie and Grace
Procter are doing their part to
promote activity for seniors around
the Branch. They took Neil and Ruth
Schade, Eleanor Stevenson and
Maxine Adams on a trip to Goderich
to a Friday night summer ritual for
various bagpipers to gather for the
Piping Down of the Sun. It is held at
St. Christopher’s Beach and begins
at dusk.
A dozen or so pipers and
drummers play for about an hour.
The Saturday euchre saw 13 tables
of players. The top cash prize went
to Ivan Bennewies and partner Ken
Engel with 76 points. Tying for
second place were Jim Coultes and
George Inglis and Thelma Deveau
and Doris McClinchey with 75
points.
Not having much luck with the
cards were Marjorie Smith and Vera
Ahrens with only 41 points for low
prize. The lone hand winners
were Hilda Holmes and Carman
Pollock.
There were over 100 at the singles
dance to enjoy the music of Country
Motion.
The Friday night supper of beef
stew was enjoyed by over 30. This
week is sweet and sour meatballs.
For the next trip to Goderich
Charlie and Grace Proctor took
friends Carol Long, Helen Gallop
and Eleanor Stevenson.
The Dominion track and field
event sponsored by Zone Cl was
held in Kitchener this past week.
Attending were Eric Ross, Deb
Trollope and Glenn Bridge.
The fish fry crew was away
Stratford Legion on Saturday
cater to 250 fish lovers. Helping out
were Murray Lowe, Pete Exel, John
and Julie Harrison, Lloyd and Mabel
Glanville, Greg Wilson and Jo-Ann
McDonald.
An executive meeting was held
Friday evening to catch up on a few
things. Attendance in the Branch has
been very low during these summer
weeks and Comrades are encouraged
to make an effort to stop in.
Notice of an upcoming meeting
concerning Branch chairmen has
been received as well for the fall.
Mitchell Legion Branch has
invited the fish fry crew back for
another fry in October.
The Elimination Draw is set for
Sept. 20 and the tickets are available
at Murray’s Barbershop, Brussels
Variety and from Branch members.
Early bird draws are Sept. 6 so get
your tickets early.
There will be a fish fry and
Continued on page 6
COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
Euchre Tournament downstairs at
1:00 p.m. Cash prizes.
Admission $5.00 per person.
Bring your own partner. Lunch.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17
Singles Dance from 7:00 to 11:00 pm
Admission $8.00 per person.
To be announced.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30
Euchre Tournament downstairs at
1:00 p.m. Cash prizes.
Admission $5.00 per person.
Bring your own partner. Lunch.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31
No dance.
Info and general inquiries
al 887-6562 or 887-6570
Brussels' "Name That
Nickname Contest
Congratulations to
Gary Dauphin
for correctly
identifying our
nicknames.
Thank you to all our
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Wow, what a fun and fantastic baseball season we had. ”
Melinda and Kim would like to extend our thanks to each 1
and every ball player and their parents on our team for
the lovely gifts we received for coaching. We won some
games and lost some games during the summer and had
an exceptional day at the year-end tournament held in
Belgrave last Saturday, winning all our games and
becoming the Grand Champs. All the kids poured their
heart and soul into each and every play — JOB WELL
DONE KIDS! We had excellent parental help and support
all season long. Also thanks to Mike and Vai Watson for
inviting the players and parents back to heir
home for pizza, pop, swimming, horse rides,
etc. after the tournament. It's been our true
pleasure coaching a GREAT team of kids.
Melinda Ten Pas &, Kim Higgins
Thank You
for everyone's
concern &
assistance
Brian Workman
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The Brussels Fire Department
would like to thank L & B Auto
Wreckers for providing cars for us
to practice extrication using the
Jaws of Life.
Your generosity
if greatly
appreciated.
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Wednesday, August 20, 2003 at Brussels, Morris & Grey Community Centre in Brussels, ON
fea^ing PARTNERS:
Brussels Ag Society; Ontario Cattlemen's Association; Entertainment by
Huron County Beef Producers; Cardiff BBQ Catering Ltd.; C* .J clOntario Cattle Feeders Association "
For tickets and informatiRRUSSELS LIVESTOCK, 519-887-6461
Tickets also available from: MCCALL LIVESTOCK; MCGAVIN FARM SUPPLY; DAVID CARSON AUCTION SERVICE;
VINCENT'S FARM EQUIPMENT; MOLESWORTH FARM SUPPLY; BRUCE TRACTOR; GILMORE FARM SUPPLY; HURON TRACTOR
‘All proceeds directed to benefit Beef Producers through local beef promotions and/or charitable organizations used by the agricultural community.