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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-03-08, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012.Sun, snow, low temps welcomed Today we’re having winter, nice! The constant change of temperature makes for conversation as every few days we get a total change. I’m really enjoying this bit, the sun is shining, the snow is sparkling and the temperature is down where the nasty bugs will be eliminated. As usual snuffles, coughs and fatigue are part of winter and it seems the warmer it is, the more the wee nasties hang around, so for me I’m pleased to have a good winter day. March brings us the season of Lent – 40 days, plus Sundays, weird counting right. For Christians it’s the time set aside to get ready for thecelebrations of Easter. Going withhistory, we set aside the frills of lifeand so go with the basics. In churches, the decorations are removed, so thoughts can be directed to the simplicity of faith. At home, for some, luxurious items are put away or things of decadence are withheld, for others the basic of life are pondered and enjoyed. It’s part of getting ready for the celebration of the risen Christ. Chris and Lara were in California last week, so Listowel was home base for me as I recalled daily the ebb and flow of the life with children. All went well and by now I think I have recovered. It really is a privilege to step into the lives of little girls with all the details that make them tick. Being raised with four brothers and mothering three sons, it seems there were a few things in life that I missed. After this week I really think perhaps I was lucky. Getting girls out the door involves more drama and detail thanboys, but I quickly learned to get outof the road and solutions surfaced.We had a great week, Chris and Lara too, theirs involved a red convertible Mustang, sun and all the good stuff of holidays. Blyth Brussels Juveniles are showing their skills as they play Campbellford for their spot as Ontario champions. Two games on the weekend were well played, one here and one near Peterborough, as our guys kept the scores down, one with overtime. A game on Friday night in Blyth will be game three in a five-game series. So well done players and coaches for showing what combined skills can do. Play well on Friday night and good luck. March Break is coming and so are the plans that make it a good break. Swimming, sleepovers, going south are just a few of the things I’ve heard mentioned. So wherever you are have a good time. Bye now, Betty G.W. By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231 A NOTE FROM BETTY Artistic Jasmine Vader of Brussels Public School placed first in the Royal Canadian Legion’s Remembrance Day Poster contest for her school and her zone and then placed third at a district competition. Vader is shown here with her work and accompanied by Youth Chairman Nanci Ducharme of the Brussels Legion Branch. (Denny Scott photo) Local Independent Consultants from Epicure Selections, a Canadian company, from Victoria, BC, spent Feb. 25 preparing 196, two-cup servings of Hearty Minestrone Zuppa (soup), and 175 individual Maple Granola Bars. Local Independent Epicure Selections’ Consultant Pauleen Kerkhof from Brussels and her team of Brussels Sprouts, and Lynn Fischer, Teeswater, and her team of Teeswater Tasters, and friends, gathered on Saturday, at Melville Presbyterian Church, Brussels for this community event. This event was sponsored by: Fresh Wind Revival Center - Wingham; Dean’s Valumart - Wingham; Walkhom’s Valumart - Mitchell; and Brussels Foodland. On Saturday, Feb. 25 Huron County Food Bank and Soup ‘N’ More2, Brussels, were recipients of a donation of homemade soup and homemade granola bars. The food bank will be distributing the goods to the agencies that are serviced by the Food Bank. Soup ‘N’ More 2, serves a free soup luncheon to those in need, in Brussels at the church on Fridays. On Thursday, some of the soup made was brought to the Soup ‘N More event in Clinton, as there was plenty left over due to the day’s snowstorm. The history behind the event is that in January 2012, 130 leaders in this company gathered for a Leaders’ Summit in Victoria, BC. One of events on the agenda for the weekend included a “community event” for the Saturday evening. In a few short hours, the leaders prepared 250 servings of soup and 12 dozen granola bars, which were then picked up by three local community agencies. Brussels Optimist Club Annual Spring Dinner & Auction On Saturday, March 24 The Brussels Optimists will be holding their Annual Spring Dinner and Auction (silent auction starting at 5:30 pm) at the BMG Community Centre ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT MEAL Catered by: Thyme and Again Catering Proceeds to The Make-A-Wish Foundation and community betterment Tickets: $25 per person We are now looking for auction items for our silent and live auction. This is only made possible with your generous donations that we always receive in our small but mighty community. Thank you. For tickets to the event on March 24 or to donate auction items contact any Optimist or call Don at 519-357-5135. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. Supper at 6:30 p.m. Come out and support a great cause NEWS FROM BRUSSELS At the Branch Branch donates to hockey team By Jo-Ann McDonald The executive and general meeting of the Brussels Legion Branch was held on Tuesday evening at the Branch. There were eight executive members present. The normal business of the Branch was conducted and the reports from committee chairmen were given. A donation was approved for the Blyth Brussels Juvenile hockey team to help with travel expenses for the trip to Campbellford. Upcoming events concerning Zone Convention and Dominion Convention information was passed on to the respective Comrades. A preview of the summer events was presented. The fish fry events will start Easter weekend and 10 are booked at this time. The silent auction will be held on May 5 and the auction pledge sheets will be sent out along with a short newsletter and membership cards. The youth public speaking event was held at the Branch on Wednesday evening with nearly 90 folks attending. There were 19 speakers from Grey Central Public School and no speakers from Brussels Public School. Brussels Public School staff decided that public speaking is not considered a part of the school curriculum, so no students participated. The judges for the evening were Shannon Mercer, Steve Savarin and Marilyn Mitchell. The evening began with the primary speakers and the five speakers included James Blake speaking on “My Grama”, Camden McNevan on the “Pittsburgh Penguins”, Jenna Swart on the story “Alexander, Who Used to be Rich last Sunday” placing third, Lauren Silcock on the topic of “Summer”, placing second and the winner of the division, Adam Martin with the story of “My Kitchen”. The junior division had six speakers with some very entertaining speeches. First, was Cole Terpstra, “Bull Riding”; second, Emily Terpstra, “Family Reunions” and third, Sarah Strome, “Gifted”. Abby Strome spoke on “Skiing”; Emma Silcock “Blue Mountain” and Mercedes Sheppard “My Dog”. The intermediate division had seven speakers. First place was, Tiffany Deitner, “High School”; second, Alida Swart “My Snow Days”; third, Alison Terpstra, Living in the Shed/Trailer for the Summer during Renos”. “Nymphs” was the topic for Harmoni Main’s speech, “Child Poverty”, Kristen Seymour; “Speeches”, Johanna Blake and Devin Bachert, “My Older Sister”. The speeches were very entertaining and interesting and the students did an excellent job. It must have been a very difficult job for the judges. Light refreshments were served prior to the presentations and awards. The winners of each division advanced to the zone competition on Saturday at the Wingham Legion. They report it was a great experience, but no speakers from Brussels will advance to the next level of competition. Comrade Nanci Ducharme, Youth Chairman, did a wonderful job organizing the evening. Helping with timing were Comrades Linda Bird and Nicole Noble, scrutineers were Comrades Sandra Josling and Lisa Glanville and emcee was Comrade Jo-Ann McDonald. The Thursday night dart league had a good bunch of darters on hand for the evening. Winners were: first, Roger McHardy, Marlene Rutledge and Daisy Wong; second, Glenn Zehr and Sandra Josling; high, Sharon Robbins, 101 and Glen, 121. The Friday night supper of sweet and sour chicken was enjoyed by a good crowd of over 30. This week will be turkey. The poster, essay and poem contest is held in November and the winners from the Branch level are then sent to Zone level. There were three area students who were successful at the Zone level of competition. Toni White, Grade 8 student from Grey Central, received a third place in the coloured poster category; Nathan Armstrong, Grade 8 student from Grey Central, third place, black and white poster; Jasmine Vader, Grade 6 student, Brussels Public School, first in the junior category, black and white poster. All first-place winners from Zone then advance to the District level of competition. Jasmine Vader’s poster placed third in the District level. Congratulations to all who participated and to the three students who advanced to the higher levels of competition. Great! A team of four gentlemen played at District level euchre in Seaforth on Saturday. Representing the Branch at District level were Comrades Norm Dobson, Bush Whittard, Lloyd Glanville and Eric Ross. They had a good day but will not advance to further play. Huron County darts were held at the Branch on Saturday afternoon. There were over 60 men having a good day. CAFÉ More than just a great sandwich! 401 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-8011 with us! 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