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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2011-03-10, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011. NEWS FROM BRUSSELS Sun, animals lead to thoughts of Spring I’ve just felt my mind being manipulated. Just the sight of the sun moved my mood from thewinter blah to the movements ofspring. Yes, the snow and cold arewith us still, but the sun certainlyadds sweetness to any day. Depending on your measure of spring, we’ve had a couple of signs that certainly indicate things are ready to change. A robin sighting at Joan Jacobs’ place and a wandering skunk at Don Bray’s let the world know that these two are ready for the next season. Me too! Birthdays are fun and it’s good togather with friends so that wasAgnes Schell’s excuse to party lastweek. Laughter, good stories and ofcourse birthday food made for a good celebration. Last games of the season and public speaking have kept some of our young folks busy lately and like everything else in life, it too shall pass, and life as you like it will return. Several of our high school friends are taking the opportunity offered to them to see the world next week. High school teachers have arranged tours of interest so the students can travel and see that students in another land have the same interests and are really quite like them.History and sports are the trips thatI’m aware of and neither admittedthat they needed a chaperone, darn.Irish day is coming and with it March Break so if that doesn’t get you out of the winter ho-hums, you’re in trouble. The Christmas tree is still on the porch, looking pretty fine if I do say so. The job this week is to find green ribbons to adorn it to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. It would be too bad just to toss it, after all it is still looking good. We’re into Lent, a time to ponder the lives we have been given – pretty heavy stuff to do in March. Bye now, Betty G.W. By BettyGraber Watson Call 887-9231 A NOTE FROM BETTY By Jo-Ann McDonald The Huron-Perth Challenge results are in and Brussels-area darters did very well. Partners in the doubles competition, Eric Ross and John Verwey, captured first place. Bob Richardson captured third place in the singles event. The gentlemen will advance to the finals of the Counties Challenge in Scarborough on May 7. Congratulations to the gentlemen and good luck at the finals. The activities at the Branch began on Feb. 28 with the Lion’s Club holding its dinner and meeting at the Branch. They enjoyed a roast beef dinner served up by Jo-Ann McDonald, Mary Bradshaw and Judy Lee. Thanks to Comrade Frank Workman for looking after the bar while doing double duty as a Legion Member and a Lion. The Cadets held their regular meeting on March 1. They are still collecting pop cans and returnable bottles which can be left at the Branch on Tuesdays for pickup Tuesday evening. The Public Speaking event was held on March 2. There were 13 speakers presenting their speeches for the three judges and the near 50 in attendance. There were six speakers in the primary section of the event. The winning speech was by Abby Strome, Grey Central Public School, entitled “Ava Eats Out”. The second place speaker was John Nesbit, Brussels Public School with his speech, “When I Get Older”. The other speakers finished third, “Blue is Best” by Myles Johnston, Brussels; “The Three Cats and Goldie the Mouse” by Tommy Warner, Brussels; “Justin Bieber” by Emma Silcock, Grey and “Hunting with Dad” by Cole Terpstra, Grey. The junior division had three speakers, all from Grey Central. Winners were: first, Emily Terpstra, “Hand Me Downs”; second, Sarah Strome, “One Day on Earth” and third, Alida Swart, “Snowmobiling”. The intermediate division had four speakers. Winners were: first, Alison Terpstra, Grey, “She’s Gone Organic”; second, Lexi Smith, Grey, “Cell Phones”; third, Emma Strome, Grey, “The Power of One” and Caitlin Scarrow, Brussels, “Avril Lavigne”. Congratulations to all speakers for the fine job and the very entertaining speeches. The winners of each division advanced to the zone public speaking event which was held on Saturday, March 5 in Clinton. The three participants from Brussels enjoyed a good day but will not advance to district competition. The primary winner was Eric Hackney from Ripley; junior winner, Ian MacGregor from Seaforth and intermediate winner, Ethan Milne, Goderich. They advance to district competition in Elora. Public speaking is a great learning experience that builds confidence in young people. It can be an asset in future life experiences to be able to speak in front of crowds, making presentations for job opportunities and build confidence for interviews. It is unfortunate that many school boards do not promote public speaking as part of the curriculum. The Thursday night dart league had 15 darters taking aim at the boards. Winners were: first, Kaye Smith, Glen Zehr and Daisy Wong; second, Deb Burch and Gord Jacklin; high shots, Penny, 138 and Glen, 140. The Friday night supper of roast beef was enjoyed by over 40. Next week will be roast pork. The trio of cooks for the suppers include Jo- Ann McDonald, Mary Bradshaw and Deb Cann. They prepare, cook and serve up the fare week after week for everyone’s enjoyment. The Huron County Men’s dart league played at the Branch on REPRINTS OF PHOTOS taken by Citizen photographers are available to purchase. ALL ARE IN COLOUR 4x6 - $4.00 5x7 - $5.00 8x10 - $8.00 Phone to order ~ 519-523-4792 or 519-887-9114 Brussels Optimist Club Annual Spring Dinner & Auction On Saturday, March 26 The Brussels Optimists will be holding their Annual Spring Dinner and Auction (silent auction starting at 5:30 pm) at the B.M. & G. Community Centre ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT MEAL Catered by: Cardiff Catering Proceeds to The United Way Perth-Huron and community betterment 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 26 or to donate auction items contact any Optimist or call Jason at 519-441-0188 or Corey at 519-830-7163. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Brier-bound Reece McArter, a student at Brussels Public School, enjoyed some curling at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre on Monday, March 7. Students were invited on the ice by the Brussels Curling Club to show them what the sport is all about and teach them the ins and outs of sweeping, cleaning the house, and throwing rocks. (Denny Scott photo) Continued on page 25 Blaney chosen for water protection committee Huron East councillor David Blaney becomes the newest member of the Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Drinking Water Source Protection Committee (SPC) after his appointment announced recently. Blaney brings a great deal of knowledge about drinking water source protection to the committee as he completed the intensive two- year, professionally-developed working group training program as a member of the municipal subcommittee between 2008 and 2010. Committee members Marilyn Miltenburg, Don Jones and Ian Brebner were re-appointed to the SPC by the Ausable Bayfield and Maitland Valley source protection authorities. Blaney will represent the central municipalities (North Huron, Morris-Turnberry, Huron East) of the Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Source Protection Region. He will take over the seat formerly held by Jim Nelemans. Committee chairman Larry Brown thanked Nelemans for his positive contributions to the committee since 2007 and congratulated Blaney on his appointment as the committee’s newest member. “David brings a rich experience in municipal and environmental issues and his contribution will complement the existing strengths on the committee,” said Brown. “We look forward to working with him during this vital time in the work of the committee.” Blaney is the former Executive Director of the Centre for Applied Renewable Energy and is a member of the Huron County Sustainability Steering Committee. He has been a business owner, reporter and community educator. He is beginning his third term as a councillor for Huron East. He has SATURDAY, MARCH 19 at the Brussels Legion Fun begins at 4:30 pm. Don’t forget to Wear the Green! Come out and enjoy St. Patrick’s Wings, Fries and Meat Draws Continued on page 25 At the Branch Brussels-area darters do well