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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-02-24, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011. NEWS FROM BRUSSELS Lions donate freezers to BMG Community Centre Another month sneaking away and with it, in the last few days at least, the snow is going as well. On one of the fine days lately I was driving in past Jutzi’s and justpast the swamp two large blackobjects were observed in the middleof the road. My vehicle was no threat to these two as I approached with the brakes on. Both wild turkeys continued to stand firm on the pavement as I approached and then drove past. I really couldn’t see the object of their attention but it was pretty plain that they had no intention of giving space to me. I wonder if deer whistles work on turkeys. The Brussels Lions Club was supporting community again thismonth as two nice freezers weredelivered on their behalf. TheBrussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre will put the new machine to good use and the volunteers at Soup and More 2 really appreciate the large upright model that was gifted to them by the Lions. Thank you. We’ll miss Ross. Mail delivery was where we saw most of Ross, an ever-present, pleasant face as he waited patiently for you to answer the door and then sign for the package. No hurry, no fuss, just Rosswaiting for the world to unfold. RossAlcock will be missed by many incommunity as he and Cora, Brian and Jeff were an important part of Brussels over the years. Be sure to tell them your Ross stories the next time you see them. The good memories will help the pain of loss and death. So celebrate life and use everyday to create good memories to share. I hope your Family Day was memorable. Bye now, Betty G.W. By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231 A NOTE FROM BETTY New president, secretary for Women’s Guild The Presbyterian Women’s Guild met in the church parlour February 15 with an attendance of six. Leona Armstrong led worship beginning with a poem, “God is Love”. Hymn 233 “Love Divine All Loves Excelling” was sung, followed by a responsive reading taken from Mark, John and the Psalms. Leona led in prayer followed by the singing of hymn 447, “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go”. Leona gave the topic from the last issue of Glad Tidings. The article was written by a woman who grew up in a farm family of five girls; they were raised to believe that girls could do anything boys could do and have retained that belief. She works on the Glad Tidings staff. Leona led in prayer, then all repeated the WMS Purpose to close that part of the meeting. New president Cathrine Campbell took over the business part of the meeting with Jean Bewley as secretary. The minutes of the January meeting were read and passed. Leona told the group that she had taken over the Sunshine fund. Mary Heuther had been doing it for 50 years and had kept complete records of every card or gift given. Jean Bewley reported on the planning meeting for World Day of Prayer. The World Day of Prayer service will be at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church Friday, March 4 at 2 p.m. The program this year was written by the Women of Chile, entitled, “How Many Loaves Have You?” Jean, Leona and Alice will be readers. Tickets for the springtime supper, April 10, will be printed to be available by the next meeting. The spring meeting of the WMS will be held at Camp Kintail on May 9. Synodical is in Goderich this year April 12 and 13. The theme will be, “The Salt of the Earth”. Anyone planning to attend and stay for meals must register by March 1. “Guess Who is Coming to Dinner” will be held March 5 and 13. The March meeting will be planned by Jean Bewley. Margaret Work moved to adjourn and lunch was served by Leona. By Jo-Ann McDonald The Brussels Legion Branch Comrades were saddened for the second week in a row with the news of the passing of Comrade Ross Alcock. Ross was a Comrade of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 218 for 37 years. He supported the Branch regularly by attending suppers, fish fry events and other special events. He and his wife Cora would bartend for the Sunday night dances regularly and many times in emergencies. He was a quiet and well respected member of the Branch and the community. There were 21 Comrades of Branch 218 gathered on Friday evening for the Service of Remembrance held for Comrade Ross. Our sympathies are extended to Cora and sons Jeff and Brian and their families. The Branch hosted the funeral luncheon, along with the Anglican church ladies, on Saturday afternoon. There was over 160 in attendance for the luncheon and with the help of Comrades Jo-Ann McDonald, Judy Lee, Linda Bird, Marg Bennett and Nanci Ducharme and nine ladies of the church, all went well. Thanks to all. The Saturday afternoon euchre had six tables in play. Winners were: first, George and Deanna Bacon, 78; second, Ruth and Shirley, 77; third, split between Wilmer and Marie Glousher and Bill and Faye Albert; lone hands, Russell Smith and partner Jim; low, Elizabeth and Ruth. The post-Valentine’s wings, fries and meat draws were held Saturday evening starting at 4:30 p.m. There was a smaller crowd enjoying the evening but plenty of happy winners of the meat draws. The next wing night will be in March for St. Patrick’s. The Friday night supper of pork chops had a small crowd and this week will be sweet and sour meatballs and rice and pork chops. Comrades of Branch 218 participated at District level darts last week. There were participants in singles, doubles and teams. Two players, Ron Schmidt and Eric Ross played singles and Ron will advance to provincial play in Brampton in March. Playing doubles was Andy Adams and Eric, team 1 and Ron and Daisy Wong team 2. They will not advance. The team darts consisted of Ron, Eric, Andy and Bob Richardson. They lost in the playoff game, so were very close but will not advance. Congratulations to everyone and to Ron for advancing to provincial play. The Thursday night dart league had 15 darters taking aim at the boards. Winners were: first, Deb Burch, Marlene Rutledge and John Harrison; second, Penny Reynolds and Gord Jacklin; high shot, Roger McHardy and Tim Harrison, 102 and Sandra Josling, 140. Everyone is welcome to come out and join in the fun any Thursday evening it suits them at 8 p.m. At the Branch Schmidt advances to provincials Brussels Royal Canadian Legion Branch 218 Public Speaking Contest Wednesday, March 2 6:30 pm - Registration 7:00 pm - Speeches begin Public Welcome                            J. R. McLachlan Clerk-Administrator Municipality of Huron East 519-527-0160 WINGHAM & DISTRICT HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHTS “Excellence in Rural Health Care” Phone: 357-3210 Fax: 357-2931 Website: www.lwha.ca WINGHAM & DISTRICT HOSPITAL CAPITAL REDEVELOPMENT – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS? Rural and Northern Health Care Framework Regional consultation sessions are scheduled across Ontario to provide feedback to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care regarding the recently released Rural and Northern Health Care Framework/Plan. This framework is available on-line at: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/ ruralnorthern/report.aspx Public feedback is important as the Ministry works to define the future of rural health care. Interested in Health Care in Your Community The completion of the Hospital Board year will be upon us in the late spring, and we will need new members. If you are interested in participating in the future of health care in your community, please contact Denise Mino at 519-357-3210, ext. 5295 or denise.mino@lwha.ca . Diabetes Education Do you or someone you know have Diabetes? Come and learn about: medications, complications of diabetes, healthy eating and more on March 30th from 9:00am - 3:00pm in the Terrace Room. For more information call Karen Cook, RN at Ext 5362. Healthkick Huron funds to run out this year Gwen Devereaux, Huron County’s physician recruitment officer, was at Huron East Council on Feb. 15 to give a presentation on the municipality’s healthcare initiatives. Devereaux’s presentation provided significant background on healthcare in Huron East for this term’s new councillors and provided a look into the future for what’s planned for Healthkick Huron at the Gateway Rural Health Research Institute. Devereaux indicated that the five- year funding for Healthkick Huron has nearly been exhausted, as it will be up at the end of the year. Since the program began five years ago, Healthkick Huron has graduated 20 nurses and all have found nursing jobs. She also discussed the Gateway Rural Health Research Institute and its plans for the future. Namely, she said, the institute hopes to expand to include a new 16,500 square foot building that would include a lecture hall and student residence. She said she hopes for a green build when the day finally comes. She also indicated that the institute has now gotten to a point where they have study partnerships with the University of Western Ontario, the University of Waterloo and McMaster University. She also pointed out that the institute has been fortunate to benefit from the Seaforth Country Classic for the last three years. By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Putting them down Deb Caan of the Brussels Legion was hard at work on Saturday for the Legion’s Valentine’s wings, fries and draw night. While Valentine’s Day might have been earlier this month, there was plenty of love in the air over the weekend at the Legion for this celebration. (Vicky Bremner photo) See histories and historic photographs on the Huron History section of our website www.northhuron.on.ca