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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-04-13, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017. Goverage of Vimy celebrations shows battle's importance A NOTE FROM BETTY By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231 There's a saying that if we forget our history, we'll probably repeat the mistakes. This goes for families, communities and countries. The mental health folk talk about sharing stories with our offspring, letting them know that you too have made mistakes and didn't always have things together. Feeling of hopelessness can be lifted sometimes when you know that those around you have made it through some bumpy times in life. So share the stories of real life. The 100th anniversary of the battle at Vimy Ridge has been well remembered this month. Each article and commentator has a different take on events, but it is clear that the four Canadian Units fighting for the ridge changed history. Details have been shared, families are more aware and the organization and leadership for the battle have been acknowledged. The ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary was on the battle site, Cacophony before symphony St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School in Clinton hosted a special concert and mass band performance on Thursday, April 6. The day started with workshops for individual instrument sections, a mass band practice, shown above being lead by St. Anne's music teacher Josh Geddis, and the concert afterwards. Bands from St. Mike's Catholic Secondary School in Stratford, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, St. James Catholic Elementary School in Seaforth, Sacred Heart in Wingham, St. Mary's Catholic School in Goderich and Saint Ambrose Catholic School in Stratford joined the St. Anne's band for the event. (Dennyscottphoto) At the Branch No branch euchre, dance for Easter By Jo -Ann McDonald It was a busy night at the Brussels Legion Branch on Thursday evening with the Thursday night darts having their final night of play and the ladies slo-pitch league meeting. The darters had a dozen folks enjoy the evening of fun games, prizes and snacks. The winners of the fun games of darts was Sandra Josling, with Roger McHardy and Marlene Rutledge taking second. The high shot was by Lawrence Machan hitting 124. The dart season will resume in October. Prizes for the year were presented to the deserving darters: men's high, Lawrence Machan, 101; ladies' high, Sheron Stadelmann, 105; men's high shot, Jim Brown, 171; ladies' high shot, Sheron and Sandra Josling, 140; most starts over 60, men, Lawrence and ladies, Marlene Rutledge; high starts, men, Wayne Smith and Gord Jacklin, 92; most starts prize went to John Stadelmann and Deb Burch; most finishes, Gord and Sheron; most skunks prize, tied, Betty Ann Smith and Jim Brown and after breaking the tie, Jim Brown was the loser receiving the skunk gnome to look after until next year. The District convention was held in Elmira on the weekend. Comrades Jo -Ann McDonald, Eric Ross, John Lowe, Glenn Bridge, Deb Ross and Deb Cann spent time attending meetings over the course of the weekend. Our own Comrade Eric Ross was elected as Deputy District Commander for the next two years. Congratulations Eric. Sunday, April 9 was the 100th anniversary of the battle of Vimy Ridge. It was during the first World War and the battle was a decisive victory in turning back the German Army. It was the first and last time that all four Canadian Divisions would assault together. Thousands of Canadian soldiers advanced on the ridge and almost 4,000 soldiers lost their lives and 3,700 more were wounded. The battle has since been known for Canada as the "birth of the Nation". The monument built by the Canadian government on the cliffs of Vimy stands as a memorial for all. Many make the pilgrimage to Vimy and stand at the base of the memorial and feel the weight of history, the echoes of the clash of battle and the faint voices of those who served and sacrificed. It is for all to remember them. Lest we forget. We wish everyone a Happy Easter and remind folks there is no Saturday euchre or Sunday dance this week. The Branch will be closed Good Friday. Municipality of Huron East �:. NOTICE Public Meeting will be held on April 18th, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Brussels, Morris & Grey Community Centre to consider a Community Improvement Plan for Downtown Brussels. The location of the regular Huron East Council meeting on April 18th, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. has been changed to the Brussels, Morris & Grey Community Centre 800 Sports Drive, Brussels Additional information relating to the proposed CIP and the Council agenda can be viewed prior to the meeting on the Huron East website (www.huroneast.com). Brad Knight CAO/Clerk Municipality of Huron East 519-527-0160 now the Vimy Memorial. The televised version was great, so I cannot imagine the thrill of being there. Ten thousand students were there showing the enthusiasm for life that comes with youth. Each had a story connecting them to the history, they had done their homework and were in awe of the whole situation. They knew details and the impact on young lives as soldier, pilot, parent, lover or child. It was felt. Connecting history with today was right there. A recent read of The Stone Angel had me seeing the monument, not as just a very impressive remembrance, but as the fight for our Canada. The battle is our history, the struggle to build, the talks and negotiations, the outline of a dream and all the fragilities in life. Eloquent speeches talked about the Canada that we have today is a direct link to our history of enthusiasm, fortitude, negotiation and good will. 0 Canada! Holy week is here and this event lets us remember things from the past. Fun, food, parades and parties started the week for Jesus and the followers of the time. Then, like today, power, jealousy, distrust and details muddied life. And like all stories, we have a favourite part, depending on your thoughts of the moment. Easter is new life. We all get many new beginnings along our way. Learning from history once again can keep us from letting the bullies run the world and acknowledging that each one of us has a hand/mind in how our world turns out. Enjoy the fine weather of spring and have a blessed Easter. Bye now, Betty G.W. FROM BRUSSELS Correction In a description of a photo in the April 6 edition of The Citizen, the Brussels Mennonite Fellowship Choir was misidentified as the Brussels United Church Choir. The event the group was performing at was also misidentified as the first annual Spring Songfest concert when it was the second annual. The Citizen apologizes for the errors. Call today for an estimate Jason Crawford 519.441.0188 Professional Grass Cutting and Lawn Maintenance Available in the Brussels area and now Blyth!! The Citizen Wants to dear from You! 1 PHOTO OF THE DAY Let us know what is happening in your area by emailing a picture for possible inclusion on our website's "Picture of the Day". Please include a small caption about the picture. 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