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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-01-24, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013. Friday Night 401 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-8011 CAFÉ More than just a great sandwich!$895 Bring Your Buddy Mondays Don’t Forget! Only in January & February Are you on the list? Be among the first to know about our special events & features. Ask about our email list. Bring your Sweetheart and Jam with Jim at our 5th Annual Friday, February 15th ~ 8:30 pm in the Upper Deck Why not have dinner in the café first? 2 seatings ~ 6 pm and 7:15 pm Call and reserve your space today! Hosted by John Bryndza & Dave Hawkins Open Mic Night Have We Got Your Number? The Citizen is now planning its 2013-2014 Telephone Book. Is your number correct in the recently delivered Bell Canada phone book? Do you have a new listing since that book was compiled? If so, please let us know so we can make our phone book as complete and useful as possible. Call 519-523-4792. WANT TO ADD YOUR CELL PHONE LISTING? If you would like your cell number listed in our listings we can add it if you give us the information. We will only put your cell phone number in our book if you don’t have a land line. Hand-ball! Soccer was a popular sport on the playground last week at Hullett Central Public School. Students like Joey Scrimgeour, left, and Joel Howson didn’t mind the weather as long as they got to play. (Denny Scott photo) Weather matching the season Enjoy the white stuff. Finally a nice bit of snow to call January to attention. When the seasons are appreciated, it’s tough to enjoy green grass in December. It’s one of those things that just isn’t right. And of course we can do nothing about it but accept the day that has been given. Do you have a list of things that are really none of your business but can be just a little irritating? Me too! Our trip of the month last week took us to Ottawa for a few days. That is one fine city that knows how to celebrate winter. People walking and talking, strolling and smiling atany time of the day or night. Theirclothing indicates they expect coldand wind and are out and about to enjoy it. The Byward Market area remains one of my favourite places to stroll and often eat. Any type of food can be found here in any price range and Ottawa hospitality abounds. To encourage eating in different places the tourism board has encouraged ‘prix fix’ for a specific menu. So I had an interesting lunch one day – beef barley soup, potato pancakes on smoked salmon with capers and then a nice piece of salmon, oven potatoes and a green vegetable that felt like lettuce and cabbage and I forgot to ask. Anyway what a great way to try new foods in a new combination for a good price. They also had a bison burger for Ralph, so everyone was happy. The Museum of Nature on McLeod Street and the National Art Gallery on Sussex were two of the many wonders to behold. Both are well worth a second visit soon. Yourmind can only take in so much andso on to other things to see and do.Two days with Jim and Beth on their wee farm in Hallville finished off our time away. I have such great brothers all over this country, it’s always good to catch up. Our children are in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario at this busy stage of life, so the stories are good and then we wonder where the years went and appreciate how we’ve been blessed. Home again. Travel plans have started or are in the final stages for many in Brussels this month. A time for a little warmth and a chance of scenery. Enjoy. Annual meeting time is here. A review of the year, what went well, what needs work and what are our plans for the future. Looking back is a good thing as history comes with us but in order to survive in this busy world we need to be clear about the road ahead. Take care. By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231 A NOTE FROM BETTY Community tea party on Feb. 9 The January meeting of the Melville Presbyterian Church Guild and WMS was held at the home of Jean Bewley on Tuesday evening, Jan. 15 with 10 members present. A delicious potluck supper was enjoyed by all to start off the new year. The WMS purpose was repeated in unison to open the meeting. Alice Marks read the meditation, A New Year is Unfolding. The hymn, “Standing at the Portal” was sung and Mrs. Marks read the scripture from Corinthians 5: 11-21, followed by prayer. “God’s Rosebud” and “Jesus Loves Me for Seniors” were read by Jean Bewley and the hymn, “Jesus Loves Me” was sung. The Mizpah benediction was repeated in unison to close this part of the meeting. Alice Marks presided over the business. The minutes of the December meeting were read by the secretary Dona Knight. Alice Marks moved to adopt the minutes as read, seconded by Elaine Armstrong. The correspondence included a thank you from Jean Fraser for the poinsettia she received at Christmas. The WMS treasurer’s report was given by Leona Armstrong and the roll call was answered with everyone paying their membership. The Maitland Presbyterial annual meeting will be held in Wingham on Jan. 28. Marg Work, Mary Douma, Elaine Armstrong and Margaret Siertsema will attend. The World Day of Prayer to be held in the Presbyterian Church on March 1 was discussed. The Guild is invited to Camp Kintail to “Cake by the Lake” on June 26. The Community Compassion Tea will be held on Feb. 9 at the Presbyterian Church with all churches involved. Tea will be from 10 a.m. until noon. There will also be a bake table. The Springtime Supper will be on Sunday, April 28. The price will be $14 for adults. Elaine Armstrong and Mary Douma will be in charge of the February meeting. Alice Marks moved to adjourn the meeting. NEWS FROM BRUSSELS By Jo-Ann McDonald The week at the Brussels Legion Branch began by hosting the Lions Club meeting. They had a good group out to enjoy the roast beef dinner. Comrades helping the branch included Judy Lee, Jo-Ann McDonald and Deb Caan. Tuesday evening the Cadet Corp held their usual meeting. They have over 30 Cadets learning the components of the various Star levels. Thursday night darts had 13 darters taking aim at the boards. Winners were: first, Kaye Smith, Deb Caan and Sandra Josling; second, Lawrence Machan and Sharon Robbins; high shot, Wayne Smith, 105; high finish, Daisy Schmidt, 74. Darts are every Thursday night at 8 p.m. and cost is $1 to play. Legion and non-Legion members are welcome to come out and play. Teams are random and different every week. Come join the fun. The Friday night supper of lasagna was enjoyed by about 25 people. Great helpers to prepare included Greta Zehr, Deb Caan and Mary Bradshaw. This week will be chicken. The Huron County men’s dart league held their day of play at the At the Branch Lasagna supper draws 25 to Legion branch Continued on page 19