HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-03-03, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011.
Winter is playing games with us
and I like it. Just a touch of warmth,
then back to snow. Pleasant, almost
vest weather, then the cold returns.
Who says weather isn’t interesting?
Andrew Watson went to Ottawa
with us last week. He was on
business, checking out the
universities that are on his list for
September. Winter is a good time tosee the surroundings of Montrealand Ottawa, especially when youintend to spend years there foreducation.While there, we met up with my
brother Jim, Beth and daughter
Nicole. Nic is nearing the end of her
degree in Thunder Bay and thinks
Nunavut might be a good place to be
sure she can be a teacher full time.
So she flew out on Tuesday to see
the far north in winter and to get her
questions answered. She had three
contacts, Peter Workman being one
of them, and so via Kathy and Frank
I know she got there and her
questions were being answered. I’m
so impressed when leaps of faith are
made and wait in anticipation for the
next chapter of the lives of Andrewand Nic.As you know from my ramblings,Ottawa is one of my favourite cities.No skating this year, the warmweather made the canal just a touch
choppy. We used the time to check
out the new Aviation Museum.
Another good reason for you to go.
They’ve done a marvelous job of
displaying every kind of aircraft
imaginable that has influenced our
flying history. Information on the
history, building and their
acquisition is in front of each plane,
so all your questions are answered
so smoothly.
It’s a kid friendly place with lots
of space to roam. A peddle plane,
available cockpits, lots of runningspace and craft tables made it a goodplace for kids to enjoy the time aswell as the parents. We were there onFamily Day and it was being wellused.
Babies always bring out the best in
people so when Cooper Harrison
took time from his busy schedule to
visit Soup and More 2 last Friday,
many smiles were seen. Just before
the visit Julie Harrison and Elaine
Armstrong were sharing grandma
stories about the new babies in their
lives. So to Kip Armstrong and
Cooper Harrison, welcome to our
world.
Enjoy the first days of March.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-9231
A NOTE FROM BETTY
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
At the Branch
Branch seeks execs
By Jo-Ann McDonald
The Executive and General
meeting of the Brussels Legion
Branch were held on Tuesday
evening. There were nine in
attendance. Comrade President John
Lowe conducted the meeting. The
membership is an important
problem of the Branch. Membership
is declining and new members are
needed to help keep the organization
strong. The Legion supports not
only its building, Veterans and
Remembrance, it supports the
community and many organizations
throughout our community. The
Branch needs some new members
with new ideas so we can improve
and grow in the community. Please
consider this your invitation to join
the Brussels Legion. Call Comrade
Greg Wilson or the Branch for more
information.
Elections are slated for April and
new executive members are needed.
The normal term of office is for two
years, but many of the current
executive have served longer,
because no new Comrades step
forward. The executive of the
Branch meets once monthly to
consider the business of the Branch.
They approve decisions affecting the
financial aspects of the business,
membership applications, requests
for funds from outside sources, and
any other considerations of business
concerning the Branch. Chairmen of
committees give reports on the
various events of their committee or
seek approval of events they would
like to plan. Twelve meetings a year,
about two hours a night.
I would not like to mislead anyone
by saying that that is all the time
required of an Executive member.
Depending on the committee you
would choose to participate on,
other time commitment would be
needed, some at home or at the
Branch. For example, the Sports
Chairman is required to attend one
District sports meeting, usually on a
Saturday, outside of the Branch in
the Spring. Posting sign up sheets
and calling in registrations for
events pretty well covers the
position. There are other committees
that require more time commitment
or areas of expertise that you may
process.
We would like to hear from
Comrades that feel they could give
some time to a position on the
Executive for the next two years.
Please contact the Branch, Comrade
John Lowe or any executive
member.
The Thursday night dart league
had 16 darters taking aim at the
boards. Winners were: first, Daisy
Wong and Gord Jacklin; second,
Roger McHardy and Kaye Smith;
high, Linda Bird - 131, Penny
Reynolds - 140, Tim Harrison - 140
and Gord Jacklin - 124. The honours
of the third skunk of the season
goes to the team of Bush Whittard
and Sharon Robbins.
The Friday night supper of sweet
and sour meatballs, pork chops and
rice had the smallest crowd of the
year enjoying the meal. This week
will be roast beef.
The Branch had two mixed
doubles teams competing in Zone
competition in Wingham on
Saturday. The team of Eric Ross,
Sandra Josling, Bob Richardson and
Monica Provost will advance to
District competition in March. Team
John Harrison, Deb Cann, Ken and
Linda Bird had a good day. Mixed
doubles was also played and the
team of Eric Ross and Sandra
Josling will advance for doubles
play. Congratulations to all the
Comrades.
The Branch hosted the Huron
Perth County Challenge for dart
players on Sunday. There were
about 34 men and one woman
competing in doubles and singles
competition. Helping out for the day
were Jo-Ann McDonald, lunch,
Monica Provost, bar, and Linda
Bird, lunch, cleaning and bar. Good
job ladies.
Brussels Minor
Baseball, Soccer,
Swimming, Skating Club
and all summer activities
2011 REGISTRATION
Tuesday, March 8 and
Thursday, March 10
7 to 9 pm
BMG Arena
Please bring 2 cheques. New registrants are
required to bring a copy of their
birth certificate to be kept on file.
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150 years and going strong
The Brussels Agricultural Society was awarded in February for being in existence for 150 years.
The plaque was awarded at the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies’ annual convention
in Toronto, which was held from Feb. 17-19 at the Fairmont Royal York. From left: Karen Uhler,
fair director; Mary Douma, secretary; Carl De Shutter, president of the Ontario Association of
Agricultural Societies; Jeff Cardiff, president; Nicole Noble, vice-president/ambassador co-
ordinator and Brian Schlosser, fair director. (Photo submitted)
COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
for March
SATURDAY, MARCH 5
Euchre tournament at 1:00 pm.
Bring your own partner.
Cash prizes. Lunch.
$5.00 per person.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 5
Huron County Dart
League play.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 6
Sunday Night Dance
from 7:00 - 11:00 pm.
$10.00 per person. Lunch.
Enjoy the music of the
Country Classics.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9
Beef Producers Meeting
at 7:00 pm.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 19
Euchre tournament at 1:00 pm.
Bring your own partner.
Cash prizes. Lunch.
$5.00 per person.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 19
Huron County Dart
League play.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 19
St. Patrick’s wings, fries and
meat draws.
Fun begins at 4:30 pm.
Don’t forget to Wear the Green!
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SUNDAY, MARCH 20
Sunday Night Dance
from 7:00 - 11:00 pm.
$10.00 per person. Lunch.
Enjoy the music of
The Red Rascals.
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Look for this ad the
first week of the month only.
Auditorium and small
meeting room available to rent.
Catering available.
Info and general inquiries
519-887-6562 or 519-887-6570
Winter weather proves interesting