The Citizen, 2005-09-15, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2005.
At the Branch
Cadets hold first meeting of new year
FROM BRUSSELS
By Jo-Ann McDonald
Cadets held their first meeting at
the Brussels Legion on Tuesday
evening, Sept. 6 with a good turnout
of kids. Youths aged 12-19, who are
interested in finding out more about
Cadets, are welcome to drop in. In
Cadets, you will learn discipline,
drills, camping and survival
techniques, and will develop self
confidence and maturity.
Meetings are every Tuesday night
from 6:30 - 9 p.m. with both male
and female instructors. Uniforms are
provided and interested youths or
parents are welcome to attend.
The Friday night supper of roast
Recognition
Brussels fire chief Murray McArter, right, presents a
certificate to John Pennington in recognition of 30 years of
service to the fire department. (Photo submitted)
Man returns home,
break-in in progress
car leaving the residence at a high
rate of speed with two men inside.
The vehicle went around man’s
vehicle and left travelling
westbound on Brandon.
A search of the house turned up
that approximately $5,000 worth of
property had been stolen. Taken
from the home was a Garmin
GPS/Map, 17" Envision flat screen
LCD Monitor, V-tech cordless
phone and some jewellery,
including a locket and a diamond
ring.
If you can help in anyway call the
Huron OPP or Crime Stoppers at I-
800-222-8477(TIPS).
pork was delicious. A good crowd
was on hand. This week is chicken
breast.
The fish fry crews were working
both Friday and Saturday night. On
Friday, crew Rick McDonald, Glenn
Bridge, George Adams, Lloyd and
Mabel Glanville were off to
Harriston Legion to feed 175.
Saturday’s crew of John Harrison,
Bob Bridge and Greg Wilson were
off to Ethel to feed 180. Of course
the prep crew of Julie Harrison,
Sandra Josling and Jo-Ann
McDonald (a little late) had
everything ready for the job to get
done.
The Saturday afternoon euchre
had nine and a half tables at play.
The first-place winners were
Carman and Ila Pollock with 80
points. The second-place team of
Rita Flynn and Verna Gibbing
earned 78 points and third place
went to Stuart and Lois Chamney
with 73 points. Low prize went to
Gord and Louise Bosman with 42
points. Lone-hand prize winners
were Janet Mathers and Bush
Whittard.
Country Motion played at the
Sunday night dance where over 80
enjoyed the music.
The Ambassador of the Fair
program was held on Saturday
evening. The Brussels Legion
donates the use of the hall to the
Brussels Agricultural society for this
event. Three ladies vied for the title
of Ambassador: Heather Armstrong,
Amy Bishop and Yvonne DeWitt
who was crowned ambassador.
Congratulations to all the girls.
The Ambassador contestants did a
small job for the Brussels Legion as
well Saturday evening, drawing the
three eariy bird winning tickets for
the elimination draw. The three
winners are Jean Davidson, Valerie
Shortreed and Ross and Marie-
Stephenson, all winning $50 prizes.
The elimination draw is Saturday,
Sept. 24 and even if you missed the
early bird draw, there are 19 chances
to win a prize, so drop in and get a
ticket at the Branch, the
Murray’s Barbershop of
Legion member.
The general meeting
Branch is Tuesday, Sept, 27 at 8 p.m.
and we encourage members to
attend. The Branch needs more
members to become interested in
how the Branch runs and attend
meetings on a monthly basis. We
would love to see more members
dropping into the. Branch. New
faces, new ideas, new fun. Come out
and get involved.
Variety,
from a
1 st Brussels
Girl Guide
Registration
The Brussels
Agricultural Society
is asking for your help
Janet Mitchell
Girls ages 5-18
Monday,
Sept. 19
6;30-8:00 pm
Brussels Library
For more
information contact
Donations of pies for
the Fair Food Booth
are urgently needed
Please bring your
contribution to the BMG
kitchen by 11:00 am on
WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 21
Call Donna 887-6493 or
Jo-Ann 887-6570 to let us
know if you can help.
As always we are counting on
the support of the Brussels
Community to make our fair a
truly memorable event.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP
See you at the fair!!
Brussels Legion
Elimination Draw
Fish Fry from 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Adults $10.00 Children $5.00
"Fish and all the fixins"
Elimination Draw Tickets $20.00
$3,150. still to be won.
Draw starts at 6:00 pm; Entertainment 8:00 pm ”
Final Draw 10:00 pm
Sept. 8 Huron OPP received a call
from a house owner on Brandon
Road in Huron East over a break-in
that had just occurred.
The victim said he had left his
residence on Sept. 8 at 12:45 p.m.
for a half hour When he returned he
found that a blue Chev/Pontiac car
was backed up to his garage. The
owner not knowing whom the
vehicle belonged to blocked off the
laneway with his vehicle and trailer
that he was pulling. He walked up to
the garage finding the garage door
and inner house door wide open. He
entered his residence and found that
someone had ransacked the house.
While inside he then heard a
squealing of tires and saw the blue
Equipment
stolen
from shed
On Sept. 6 at 2:45 p.m. a citizen
reported the theft of equipment
from a shed on Marnoch Line in
North Huron. ,
The officer was advised that
someone in the last week entered
the shed on the property and stole a
Stihl weed eater and a Husqvarna
Model #268 chainsaw. The theft is
estimated at approximately $500.
II anyone has information on this
theft call the Wingham OPP office
or contact Crime Stoppers.
for the
Theft from
firehall
On Sept. 7 at l: 15 p.m. a break-in
was discovered at the Brussels
firehall located just off Brussels
Line. Someone entered the building
through the night and stole a small
amount of cash and some liquor.
If you have suspects in this case
contact the Wingham OPP office or
Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-
8477(TIPS).
Brussels Public School
Family Fun in the Fall
Thursday, October 6
BMG Community Centre
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Supper served 5 pm to 7 pm '
By Cardiff Catering
Silent Auction 5 pm to 7:30 pm
Winter Wear Swap 5 pm to 8 pm
Children's Activities 5 pm to 7:30 pm
Clowns 7:30 pm to 8 pm
Tickets are $12 adults; $5 children in grades 1-8;'
K and preschoolers FREE
Call 887-9361 (BPS) to order your tickets
By Friday, September 23 or
come to the Brussels Fair and buy them there!
fPwceeds to SStPS ScAooi Council and (Ac d'ta^’iound Hund
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* INTRODUCES NEW SESSIONS *
x POWER SKATING x
X 10 WEEK SESSION - OCT. 13-DEC. 22 $90. X
X 20 WEEK SESSION - OCT. 13 - MAR. 16 $150. X
X ALL POWER AND SKATING REGISTRATION X
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BRUSSELS SKATING CLUB
REGISTRATION
FOR
Figure and
Power Skating
See our booth at the Brussels Fair
Tuesday, September 20
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 21
After the parade
Contacts:
Karen Smith 887-6000
Jill Sholdice 887-6836