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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2011-01-13, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2011. IMPORTANT NOTICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for LEAD TESTING IN MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMS As part of the ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of drinking water in Ontario, the Provincial Government requires mandatory testing for lead in municipal water systems. The lead testing which must be performed involves sampling tap water from a minimum of 10 private homes and 2 businesses in each service area, including the Bruceﬁeld, Brussels, Seaforth and Vanastra municipal water systems. Testing is to be performed twice per year (ﬁrst round is between Jan. 1st – Apr. 15th and the second round is between Jun. 15th– Oct. 15th). The Municipality of Huron East is asking for volunteers who would be will- ing to permit staff entry into their homes/businesses for lead testing. It takes approximately 45 minutes and uses less than 50 liters of water. Participants will receive copies of all test results. Please contact the Municipal Ofﬁce at (519) 527-1710 to schedule an ap- pointment. The Municipality of Huron East thanks you for your assistance in helping us to keep your drinking water clean and safe. Barry Mills, Public Works Manager At the Branch Bad weather leads to slow week By Jo-Ann McDonald The first week of January is off to a slow start at the Brussels Branch, but I’m not complaining. The Tu esday night Cadet meeting was cancelled because of the inclement weather conditions. I can attest that the drive on Tu esday afternoon was one of the worst I have had in quite awhile. The Thursday night dart league had only nine darters attend on the first night of the new year. Winners were: first, Deb Burch, Ron Schmidt and Sandra Josling; second, Kaye Smith and Gord Jacklin; high shots, Ron, 119 and Gord, 112. Come out on Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. for a night of fun with darts. The Friday night supper had a very small group enjoy the sweet and sour meatballs and rice. This week will be roast beef. The Saturday afternoon euchre had over 10 tables of players hoping to be the first winners of 2011. Winners were: Vera Schmidt and Judy Hahn, 75 points; second, John Pollard and Charlie Shaw, 72 points; third, Frank and Betty Hulley and Shirley Gilders and Ruth Pickard, 71 points; low, Lorna and Ethel, 43 points; lone hand prizes, Faye Albert and Norm Dobson. We have been fortunate to have a couple of members step forward to help out with the euchre, they are Comrades Wanda Walker and Bush Whittard. Comrade Leona McDonald is unable to continue helping with the euchres and Comrade Marg Bennett feels it’s time for her to take a break. She will help the new folks for a little while until they are comfortable with the job. The euchres at the Branch began in 1994 with Comrade Leona and Shirley Hopper initiating the event. They were held upstairs for the first while, before moving downstairs. The euchres started as part as many new initiatives at that time to increase the revenues of the Branch. Comrade Marg Bennett joined forces with Leona in 1998 and the pair have carried on ever since. Every other Saturday, the ladies have given their afternoon to help the Branch. They made sure everything was in order for the day, would read the rules to all, provided good decks of cards, counters, pens and pencils for all. When the players were playing, they would get the sandwiches ready, coffee, pickles and soon added cookies to the light lunch. Comrade Helen Dobson started providing cookies most weeks and Marg occasionally. The ladies then started to provide door prizes to add more fun prizes for the players. Leona and Marg have met many new friends over the years and know most of the folks by name. They settled into a routine and each had their jobs to do. The Branch is very fortunate to have had two such dedicated women doing their part for the fundraising efforts of the Branch. We appreciate all the years of service by Leona and Marg and wish Comrades Bush and Wanda good luck in their new adventure. The Branch had four crib players go to Mount Forest to play District crib on the weekend. Comrades Eric Ross, John Harrison, Bob Richardson and Cam Ross had a “good” day, but will not advance. A bus started out in Mitchell and picked up players from Mitchell, Seaforth, Clinton, Blyth and Brussels for the day away. The Sunday Night dance had a poor attendance for a variety of reasons. The weather in some areas wasn’t the best and some folks were not sure if it was the right night. The last dance before Christmas was stormed out, so folks didn’t get the new schedule for 2011. Oh well, the folks that were there had plenty of room to dance and had a good time. A warm thank you to a small village with a huge heart for all your generous donations for our bottle drive. The generosity and kindness of our town was more than we ever expected. We surpassed our goal financially as well as learning that even within a small community like ours, we have spirit greater than any city. We are all proud to be a part of Brussels!!! Thank you! BPS Graduating Class of 2011. Christmas is officially over, our tree is undecorated and sitting on the front porch and Sheila Richards is home. So it’s over for another year. Abbotsford, British Columbia was home base as Sheila’s son, Robert and his wife Helen showed his mom how Christmas is celebrated in the city. Of course they had a great time, even if rain is apart of their festive season.Rev. Richard Hall was welcomedas the new minister to WinghamUnited Church at his CovenantingService on Sunday. Severalmembers of Huron Perth Presbyteryfrom Belgrave, Brussels, Blyth and Londesborough attended to share in the vows that come with each new ministry. As a welcome, this service helps show the relationship between the local church and the outside world and how the area connects to the national level of our faith. Welcome Richard. For anyone into winter art, looking out the window several times this past week looked like a beautiful painting. Backgrounds with sunshine and trees, then seeing the large fluffy snowflakes that look to be suspended in the air, made you admire the amazing January days. Hockey like any other sport, is not over until it’s really over. The Russia/Canada game this past week showed that loud and clear once again. Even in the game of life, events alter, people adjust, things change. It’s good to have confidence, talents, determination and skill but consideration is always given to the competition. And when the game or the day is over, as long as you did the best you could at that time, then you too are a winner. Annual meetings are gearing up, so get your reports in and once again wonder where the time and money went. Be sure to wash your hands, properly and often, as we have lots of “bugs” affecting folks all around us. Take care of yourself. Bye now, Betty G.W. By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231 A NOTE FROM BETTY NEWS FROM BRUSSELS Tense trump Judy Hahn tries to read Dorothy Carter during a euchre tournament held at the Brussels Legion on Saturday, Jan. 8. (Denny Scott photo) Saturday, January 29 6:30 pm Burns Supper & Ceilidh For tickets call 519-887-2664 or 519-887-9831 or 519-887-6555 Presented by Melville Presbyterian Church, Brussels At the Brussels Legion Tickets $25.00 Dinner and Dance. Highland Dancing — address to A Haggis — Pipes & much more... BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED