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Saskatoon a diverse place to visit: Graber -Watson
A NOTE FROM BETTY
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-9231
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan was the
destination for our May getaway.
Random places to see was our
criteria for a May visit. The only
requirements, a bed, a book a pool
and, of course, food. So Saskatoon it
was.
Over 270,000 people call it home
with a lovely treed landscape and the
South Saskatchewan River
dissecting it very nicely. Co-
operation can be seen everywhere.
Kinsmen and Kiwanis Clubs proudly
support riverfront parkland running
the length of the city, while the
opposite banks offer untouched land
full of trails with native plants,
animals and birds right there for
your observation. Sixty kilometres
of trails through the city bring the
Meewasin Valley Authority, local
businesses and the city together to
offer this much used trail. Office
workers, students, strollers, bikers,
runners, Canada geese and gophers
all take advantage of the smooth
surfaces throughout Saskatoon.
With no experience with this spot,
our resource was the car rental map
and it did a fine job listing the things
to see and do. Foremost was quiet
time, so daily reading, snoozing and
water time were mandatory.
Adventures found some neat spots to
explore.
The Western Development
Museum, one of four sites in
Saskatchewan (others are in Yorkton,
Moose Jaw and North Battleford)
A fine time to visit
Huronlea Home for the Aged hosted its annual Mother's Day bake sale and lunch on Friday
welcoming visitors of all stripes to take in the facility and meet and greet some new or old
friends. Above, Huronlea resident Margaret Walters and her granddaughter Celeste and her
friend took some time to sit down, have a bite to eat and chat. (Photo submitted)
At the Branch
Branch seeks Euchre volunteer
By Jo -Ann McDonald
It was a quiet week around the
Brussels Legion Branch with only
Cadets, fitness and the pipe band
practice there. The Catch the Ace
draw had a small crowd witness the
A fitting thank you
Kamran Zafar of JR's in Brussels was recently recognized
by the Brussels Fire Department for his commitment to the
restaurant's agreement with the department. JR's is enlisted
to provide food and refreshment when the fire department
is at a call and, whether it's in the middle of the night or early
in the morning, Zafar has always made himself available,
often at no charge said Fire Chief Max McLellan. The
department presented him with a special fire helmet,
thanking him for all he does in the community. (Shawn Loughlin
photo)
draw and winner was Muriel Taylor
of Belgrave of $248. The ace is still
hiding!
The Saturday afternoon euchre
had eight tables of players. Winners
were: high, Dianne and Betty, 74;
second, Janet Davies and Hazel
McGonigle, 73; third, Bush
Whittard and Pauline Bennett, 71;
lone hands, John and Iola Subject,
seven and low, Pauline and Edna.
The Branch is still looking for a
Comrade or two to run the euchre
tournaments. If no one steps
forward, they will be cancelled until
such time as a couple of folks can be
found to look after it. It is not a hard
job, but requires the commitment of
every other Saturday. A couple of
different people could alternate and
do it once a month. Contact the
Branch at 519-887-6562 or Glenn
Bridge at 519-887-6106 for
information on the event.
The Saturday night pub night had
the musical talents of John Borton
entertaining the very small turnout.
There were wings with thanks to
cooks Peter and Terry Grey.
See histories and
historic photographs
on the History section
of the Stops Along the
Way website at
stopsalongtheway.ca
was very good. A replica street had
30 buildings of the 1910 vintage
showing the landseekers' story as the
flow of people headed west. Each
building had the stuff of their trade:
cans, bottles, tools and equipment,
clothing and books. So the funeral
home, the photographer, the drug
store, homes, the blacksmith were
just a few of the spots that needed
study.
Starting in 1910, the effects of
world history were shown from this
perspective: both wars, influenza,
the Depression, the dirty '30s;
another view of the world.
Their inventiveness, tenacity and
co-operative nature were evident.
The role of Metis, First Nations and
settlers together in the destiny of
Saskatoon were well documented.
The evolution of farm machinery
was on display with Hart -Parr,
Pioneer, Mogul, Gray, Ford -Titan
shown to open this area coming from
England, Minnesota, Woodstock and
Hamilton to name a very few. The
ladies of the Women's Grain
Growers Association were credited
with women getting the vote from
their annual meeting in 1916. Our
history is fascinating, especially
from a new perspective.
The University of Saskatchewan
plays a big role in the city with three
museums on the grounds. One, the
Diefenbaker Canada Centre,
followed John's travels from
Neudstadt westward and onto being
Prime Minister — replica rooms and
tidbits of time were appreciated. As
well, the Canada Light Source is
housed here. This facility hosts
1,000 scientists a year to use the
synchrotron to better see inside
things. As well the Canada Space
Agency is here. Who knew?
Yes, I know that's enough — it's
good to be back and as you can read,
I don't know what happened here
while we were away, but Saskatoon
is well worth a visit.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
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• Farmers'
Market
$Season Opening')
Friday, May 18
2pm-6pm
Entertainment by Cappy Onn
Brussels Four Winds Barn
60 Orchard Lane,
Brussels
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Let everyone know about
your new bundle of joy!
Call forprices and details
The Citizen
519-523-4792
or
519-887-9114
Brussels Legion Catch the Ace
Week #5 Winner
Muriel Taylor won $248
on Envelope #22 Jack of Spades
Estimated Jackpot for week #6 is $2,100
Brussels Morris and Grey
Recreation Board
Volunteer Citizen Appointments
to Building and Fundraising
Committees
The Brussels Morris and Grey Recreation Board invite citizens who
are interested in volunteering on the following committee to submit a
letter of interest:
• BMG Arena Expansion - Building Committee — 6 members
required — for further information related to duties/responsibilities
please visit the Huron East website www.huroneast.com
• BMG Arena Expansion — Fundraising Committee — 6 members
required — to commence in 2019
Committee appointments are for the duration of the project.
Please submit your letter of interest to Nicole Noble
by Friday, June 1, 2018 at 12:00 pm (noon)
Nicole Noble
PO Box 612
Brussels ON NOG 1 HO
colelowe@hotmail.com