The Citizen, 2011-03-24, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2011.
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
Natural changes herald the coming of spring
Just check those little buds
peeping through the ground.
Snowdrops and crocuses have been
admired. Flocks of robins have been
observed, as in 12 on one lawn and
the tundra sawns are here for their
yearly visit. Several wet, low-lying
areas, with a food field nearby, are
annual visiting grounds for these
large white wonders as they make
their way north. So enjoy all the new
bits of nature.
Our hearts are heavy this week aswe think about the families and thecommunities of volunteerfirefighters Ray Walter and Ken Rea
from North Perth. Death is always
hard to accept and unexpected
public deaths are that much harder.
Everyone with connections to a
firefighter has given lots of thought
this week to this public service, and
the danger that is involved with
many calls. So keep the thoughts,
kind acts and prayers going as life
moves along for our firefighters, but
is ever changed in Atwood and
Listowel.
Are you looking for a bit of very
old news, that has now just hit the
gossip mill? The word is out – 5R’s
is for sale. Wrong. The building is
up for grabs with a very successful
store as part of the deal and has been
for many, many months. So c’mon
into 5R’s and get/bring your
treasures and be aware the board isplanning a celebration of 20 years inbusiness. So be careful what comesout of your mouth, check on details
or it could be pure gossip.
Saturday was a day of nostalgia
for me. A morning funeral for my
friend Rose Anger started the day.
Visiting with Archie and Kim
MacGowan and former staff from
Brookhaven/Braemar made nearly
30 years disappear as we recalled a
few antics that happened in that
time. Rose’s family, Father
Morrison and the Catholic
congregation in Wingham sent Rose
off very nicely. The highlight for
me, near the end of the service was
the fire alarm blaring and Rose
sending each of us a last goodbye
and another sweet memory. Good
job and good life Rose Anger.
On Saturday afternoon, the place
to be was Huronlea. Jean Mathers
and family were celebrating life andbirthdays with pretty big numbers.Family and friends filled the centralarea along with balloons, candy and
lots and lots of wonderful cake. I
think Jean must have given a few
baking lessons along the way. My
life has mingled with Jean’s since
the ’50s starting when daughter
Ruth and I did sleepovers, as well
our brothers did sports things
together and the Bluevale United
Church was an important part of all
our lives.
So lots of Bluevale folks came to
visit Jean as that area was home
until she came to Huronlea several
years ago. So keep the smile
Jean and the twinkle in your eye as
you review the good time of the
years.Keep washing your hands,
there is still lots of cold and flu
around.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-9231
A NOTE FROM BETTY
At the Branch
Brussels Legion a hotbed of activity over the weekend
By Jo-Ann McDonald
It has been a busy weekend at the
Brussels Legion Branch with a
variety of functions. There were
cards, darts, wings, dancing and a
banquet to keep Branch members
busy.
The activities started on Thursday
night with the Thursday night dart
league. Winners were: Marlene
Rutledge and Gord Jacklin; second,
Greta Zehr and Roger McHardy;
high, Greta, 107 and Bush Whittard,
115; fourth skunk of the season,
Harry Smith and Deb Burch.
The Friday night supper of roast
pork was enjoyed by a nice crowd
and this week will be ham and
scalloped potatoes.
Saturday kicked off with the usual
Saturday afternoon euchre
tournament downstairs. There were
seven-and-a-half tables in play.
Winners were: Glenn Sellers and Ed
Stewart, 73; second, tied, John and
Iola Subject and Frank and Betty
Hulley; third, Marjorie and Doreen
Skinner, 67; lone hand, Edna
McLellan and Judy Hahn, six hands;
low, Stewart and Lois Chamney, 49.
Comrades Bush Whittard and
Wanda Walker are in charge of the
euchre.
Soon after the euchre started, it
was time for the men’s Huron
County darts to start playing
upstairs. There was a smaller group
of players with around 56 men
talking aim at the boards. It was a
single round of play for the day and
then about 20 men signed up to play
doubles for the rest of the afternoon.
Comrades Allyson Cardiff, Judy Lee
and Jo-Ann McDonald had
everything running smoothly for the
afternoon.
The St. Patrick’s wings, fries and
draws were underway before the
darts were over and a good bunch
was on hand downstairs. The
Comrades in charge of the wings and
fries were Lisa Glanville, Linda Bird
and Nicole Noble and they were kept
busy. Nice and steady started the day
and then a fantastic bunch of hockey
parents and players arrived to enjoy
the evening. The fry girls were kept
busy for the next couple of hours and
they did a great job. The meat draws
were in the capable hands of Daisy
Wong and Mabel Glanville. There
were plenty of prizes for everyone
and lots of people went home happy
at the end of the evening.
The dart players upstairs finished
their play of a couple of games
downstairs as a group arrived for a
function upstairs. The family of Jean
Mathers arrived to enjoy a family
celebration dinner in honour of
Jean’s 90th birthday. They had held
an open house at Huronlea and then
came to the Legion for a roast beef
dinner. Congratulations to Jean on
reaching the milestone of 90.
Comrades preparing and serving the
dinner were Judy Lee, Mary
Bradshaw, Deb Cann and Jo-Ann
McDonald.
The Branch congratulates Ron
Schmidt on having a good day at the
Provincial competition of men’s
singles darts. The event was held at
Branch 15 in Brampton. Ron was in
a four-way tie after regulation play
and did not advance after the tie
breaker was played. There were 36
single players and Ron just missed
being in the top four of the day.
Congrats to Ron for representing the
Branch as well.
The Sunday night dance had a
good crowd of about 65 enjoying the
music of the Red Rascal Band. We
welcome the Red Rascals back to
performing after a break.
Auction items are beginning to
arrive and there are some beautiful
things. The Branch appreciates all
donations from the Comrades and
such a variety of things is great.
April is election month and
anyone interested in serving the
Branch as a member of the executive
or on committees are asked to
contact the Branch.
It would be great to have more
folks taking part in the decision
making for the Branch.
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OF PHOTOS
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photographers are
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519-523-4792
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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.
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
Cooking and representing
Sergeant at Arms Lisa Glanville was operating the deep
fryer behind the Brussels Legion for their St. Patrick’s Day
Wings meal and meat draw on Saturday, March 19.
Glanville donned her green gear to get in the festive mood.
(Denny Scott photo)
Read
Rhea Hamilton Seeger’s
Gardening column
on the
Huron Home and
Garden Guide
section of our website
www.northhuron.on.ca