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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2011-03-17, Page 2Top of the morning to you and Happy St. Patrick’s Day all, even if you’re not of the Irish bent. The green decorations are all hung up and looking good, so we can celebrate family birthdays, Lindsay, Val and Julie and the green day aswell. It’s always more fun when Ihave the grandgirls from Listowelhelping. Listowel Paddyfest is in its last days for another year, so lots of music and games were enjoyed. We hit a concert last week, organized by the Perth Arts Council that had the toes tapping as an Irish flute, whistle, banjo, mandolin, accordion, drum and guitar made their sounds known in many Irish tunes. Stories interspersed the music making for a fun evening. Very interesting that this is Farm Safety Week and Nutrition month. Maybe soon, someone in authority will clue in that farms, Ontariofarms, are directly linked to ournutrition, and even our safety.When you think about quality of food, deterioration in nutritional value, food allergies and our need for good nutrition, we need to spend more thought and education on the make up and intake of our food. Take the time to know the source of your food is that jam really from Romania, and do we need to buy carrots from Mexico or milk from the U.S.A. So food shopping is time consuming as you see how much salt they added to the chicken and the level of fat they tucked into the crackers, besides where it came from.Maybe one of the dieticians in ourmidst would set up a beginner foodintake course, much like a mechanic tells you what your car needs to run well. So be aware of all the implications of Farm Safety Week and Nutrition Month. For all of us who stayed at home this March Break, be thankful you’re not flying away. The estimated number of travellers at Toronto Airport last Friday were 100,000 souls. That certainly made home look good to me. Enjoy the days of sun that are becoming more frequent. Bye now, Betty G.W. PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011. 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. When you need to get the job done ~ Call us! CONSTRUCTION LTD. Ph.: 519-887-9061 R.R. #2 Bluevale Fax: 519-335-3570 •Licensed Septic Installations • Screened & Field Topsoil • Bark Mulch • Sand • Gravel • Fill • Bulldozing • Excavating • Loading & Hauling • Crushed Asphalt John 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 NEWS FROM BRUSSELS At the Branch Brussels Legion hosts meeting for feed program By Jo-Ann McDonald Meetings, darts and parties kept the Brussels Legion Branch busy this week. The Cadets met on Tuesday evening, as usual, and again on Sunday morning. They are practising for drill competition coming up soon. They have shown improvement every year and are looking good for this year. They are still collecting pop cans and returnable bottles and which can be dropped off Monday or Tuesday for pickup Tuesday evenings. A meeting of area beef producers was held on Wednesday evening. They were discussing the implementation of a new feeder calf enhancement program – the basis behind raising better calves for better beef. The meeting was organized by Harvey Hoggart with over 30 interested parties in attendance. They enjoyed a soup and sandwich meal prior to the meeting and discussions. Branch helpers included Lisa Glanville, Mary Bradshaw, Judy Lee, Mabel Glanville, Linda Bird and Jo-Ann McDonald. The Thursday night darts had 14 darters aiming at the boards. Winners were: first, Alice Clifford and Gord Jacklin; second, Glenn Zehr and Sandra Josling; high, Marlene Glanville, 140 and Glenn Zehr, 125. Glenn was also recognized for the low shots of one and a two. The Friday night supper was cancelled due to the bad weather, and this week will be roast pork. It was a surprise for Brian Deitner on Saturday evening when he arrived at the Branch for a birthday party for himself. He was told it was for someone else and was very surprised when he found out it was for him. Nifty 50 is Brian. His family and some of his friends planned the occasion and kudos to all those invited for managing to keep it a surprise for him. The nearly 100 gathered had a nice time visiting, listening to the music, enjoying lunch and especially the birthday cake decorated as a firefighter’s hat. Congratulations Brian! Comrades should have received their newsletters in the mail. The auction is our prime fundraiser for the spring and every Comrade is encouraged to participate. Unique, interesting and original ideas are encouraged to make the auction appealing to all. Please respond with your donations by the deadline and save someone making reminder calls. Every donation is appreciated. Come out and support the Branch at the auction on April 2. Farm Safety Week, Nutrition Month important By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231 A NOTE FROM BETTY CAFÉ More than just a great sandwich! 401 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-8011 5 pm - 7 pm Mar. 18 ~ Stuffed Baked Salmon Mar. 25 ~ Prime Rib April 1 ~ Rolled Ribs & Dressing Friday Night BIG BAD WOLF featuring Tara MacKenzie March 18 in The Upper Deck Call for details Did you know we do breakfast? From bacon & eggs to French toast or pancakes. How about oatmeal & toast for the breakfast mom used to make? Available daily until 10 am Seats still available for... Thanks to all who supported us at this year’s “Souper Saturday”. More than $3,000. in cash and food was collected for the Food Bank. Ask about our entry this year, Chicken Salsa Soup. It’s Time for the Brussels Legion Silent Auction Saturday, April 2nd 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Over 100 items to bid on Baking, crafts, tools, garden items, gift certificates and more Proceeds to Accessibility Fund Service, and syrup with a smile Amy Alcock serves up pancakes, sausage and smiles at the pancake dinner on Tuesday, March 8, also known as Shrove Tuesday. Alcock and other volunteers served pancake dinners at the annual pancake dinner at St. John’s Anglican Church in Brussels. (Denny Scott photo)