The Citizen, 2003-08-20, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2003.
Lowe in
top 7
Checking out the exhibit
Brussels natives and visitors were treated to a wonderful display of antique and classic cars
Friday morning when the Normoska car club, camping in Blyth since Aug 9, visited Don
McNeil’s garage for a show-and-tell session. The group of over 100 people and 80 cars
toured many sights in Huron and Perth Counties while in the area. (Janice Becker photo)
Well where were you when the
lights went out? Everyone will have
their stories about the happenings
and then the effects of the major
darkening on Thursday.
Much like a major snowstorm the
lack of hydro put each one of us in
a unique spot depending on your
need for some kilowatts. As folks
adjusted to life without hydro,
reality dawned. Flashlights, oil
lamps and enclosed candles were
pulled into service and barbecues
and cold foods put nourishment in
our bodies. Thinking took a new, or
old, track as the hours of no hydro
continued.
With every adversity in life we
grow and change. Hopefully our
days without instant and reliable
power will get us to conserve the
available energy on a regular and
ongoing basis. As well time to think
was available letting us fully realize
just how much we-depend on others
for our very existence.
Kids Corner last week was good.
Months of planning served us well.
Adults encouraged their school-
aged friends to try it. Kids came and
returned for their share of fun,
stories, games, drama, snacks and
songs.
The energy level of a hundred
children for five afternoons is
a force to reckon with -
ahhhhhh.
Thank you to the generous folks
who opened their food cupboards so
the senior class could have a
successful, meaningful service
project. The North Huron Food
Bank now has some very fine food
to share with our neighbours.
The children’s offering will be
sent to Iraq to buy five large tents to
protect displaced people from the
elements.
This project let the children know
the realities of war, the need for
protection and most important, the
message of hope and trust in God
and her people. Thank you to all all
the helpers organized by our
churches.
August is slipping away so make
use of these last good days of
summer and enjoy the warmth and
the beauty of our crops.
What if someone in Brussels
needed blood?
Well, recently someone certainly
did, and now his wife is asking
people to support the blood donor
clinic being held at the BMG arena
from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday,
Aug. 27.
Brian Workman is now in stable
condition in the critical care unit of
a London hospital, as the result of
two-vehicle crash. His wife Jo-
Anne says that two of Brian’s
trauma nurses indicated the need for
support and she is urging people to
attend the clinic. “Brian always
donated before but I know he’s
probably used his fair share now.”
The system is now done by
appointment. To schedule call T-
888-236-6283.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
By Bonnie Gropp
Citizen editor
Brussels Fall Fair Ambassador
Nicole Lowe represented the village
well, finishing in the top seven at the
Canadian National Exhibition in
Toronto this past week.
Lowe, who was accompanied by
her mother Ruth and her aunt Anne
Bosman, was one of 78 ambassadors
representing their communities
across the province.
In Toronto from Aug. 15-17, this
year’s contestants had the extra
challenge of being there during the
blackout. “It was very confusing
because of the power outage,” says
Lowe. “And we had to stay in our
dorms. We didn’t get to see any of the
CNE because it was shut down so
that was a little disappointing.”
The plus side, however, was “we
all got quite close.”
The adaptable young people
however, came up with their own
motto. “Be flexible,” says Lowe.
“We just had to go with the flow.”
In addition to delivering an
agricultural-related speech for the
competition, the contestants also
were interviewed. In the five-minute
session they were asked a variety of
questions regarding themselves, their
interests and their knowledge in
current events.
Lowe’s speech was an urban
person’s view of farming.
As her name was called for one of
the seven finalists, Lowe, believed to
be the first Brussels ambassador to
achieve this honour, was
dumbfounded.“I couldn’t believe it.”
The winner of the competition,
Chris Enns of Wallacetown, made
history as the first male ambassador.
One of Lowe’s final duties will be
to emcee the Great Canadian Beef
Barbecue in Brussels on Wednesday
night. Present will be one of the
judges, who Lowe found out later is
aquainted with people in the area.
FROM BRUSSELS
News from
the Branch
By Jo-Ann McDonald
The Friday night supper of sweet
and sour meatballs at the Brussels
Legion was enjoyed by a smaller
than usual crowd.
The Saturday euchre saw 15 tables
at play. The winners of the day were
Len and Betty Archambault in first,
Isabel Gray and Hilda Holmes in
second, and Eileen Sellers and
Marie Stewart in third. The low-
prize winners were Mary Davidson
and Mary Huether. Lone hand
winners were Lillian Appleby and
George Inglis.
Euchre is every two weeks.
The Sunday night singles dance
crowd of about 100 enjoyed the
music of the Red Rascal band.
Elimination draw tickets are at the
Branch. Comrades are urged to drop
in and pick up a book.
The next executive meeting is
Tuesday, Aug. 26 so if you have any
concerns please address an
executive member about them.
Congratulations to Mabel
Glanville on celebrating her 60th
birthday at Winthrop park amongst
family and friends and some of the
Legion comrades.
COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
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
at 887-6562 or 887-6570 '
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MISSING DOOR
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screen door. It was taken
off and left outside
because the building is
being painted.
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Please give at the Brussels Blood Donor
Clinic
Wednesday, August 27
5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
At the Brussels Community Centre
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MUSIC FOR
YOUNG CHILDREN
by Frances Balodis M.Ed.,
A.R.C.T., R.M.T.
TEACHING IN BRUSSELS THIS FALL
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• KEYBOARD • SINGING • THEORY
• RHYTHM ENSEMBLE
• COMPOSING • MUSIC GAMES
• RECORD YOUR OWN CD
Child and Parent learn in a small group setting
A happy habit of learning music
designed for children ages 4-8
Call Sue Mason 291-5948
for registration