The Citizen, 2010-06-03, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010.
Weather is the one thing that we
all talk about. No matter, if it’s a
comment to a passing stranger or to
a spouse, a comment about the
elements is just how we do
conversation. This summery spring
that we’re experiencing, has made
for some unique comments about
our weather. Good thing we don’t
control it.
The yard and garage sales on
Saturday gave the recycling
movement a good boost. Treasure or
trash, it’s all in the eye of the
beholder. The social aspect of
meeting up with other like-minded
folk is always fun.
I’m rather enjoying this retired
life, it gives you a chance to notice
things. Birds seem to flit into my life
and make me smile. A pretty
cardinal hovering by a van trying to
see into the mirror or the red-winged
black bird, nibbling at Jeanette
Boynton’s feeder, who then chirps at
her or my three baby robins, all
beak, have given me moments of
wonder.
The work of the Optimist Club
continues and is looking very good,
fencing, light stands and, seating,
ground cover and the list goes on.
Looks great so don’t forget to add to
their cash pool.
The London Conference of the
United Church of Canada met on
Saturday for its annual meeting.
These gatherings are always
enlightening and challenging and
with statistics from several
denominations, the trends for
organized religions give a push for
change. Everyone looks at change
differently but it is one of life’s
constants, we change and grow or
we die. So this is a very exciting
time to be Christian, a time of
wonder and faith. Several area
United Church folk were present.
Last chance to get your ticket to
support the Lions Club Elimination
Draw. This is a tried-and-true way to
join in community with all the ages
and stages of life, enjoy a good meal
and give your support to the ongoing
work of the Lions. The students
accepted for the International visits
by Lions is but one of many projects
done quietly and well, and they will
be leaving next month. Get your
ticket for Saturday evening.
Enjoy all that comes with the
month of June.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
By Jo-Ann McDonaldThis week at the Brussels LegionBranch has been very busy. TheBrussels Army Cadet Corp 2967held its annual inspection and
awards evening on Monday, May 24.
They held the event outside for the
first time in over 15 years and it was
very nice. The Corp held its parade
on the back lot and the drill team
carried out its routine very
impressively. There were almost 100
family, friends and invited guests on
hand for the evening. Special guests
for the evening included RetiredColonel Jim Abbott, ReviewingOfficer Sgt. Bourque, DetachmentRepresentative Capt. Grobbo, retiredCadet Corp 2967 and Legion Past
President Jo-Ann McDonald.
Awards presented previously to
Cadets for passing their Star Levels
included Pte. Miller, Rozell, S.
Subject, Walford, Rabak, R. Subject
and Tait and passing Green Star
Level. Cadets Pte. Bechley, Fougere,
Oster, Nevin, Bonner, Nixon,
Terpstra and Bragan passing Red
Star Level. Cadets French, Zukoskiand T. Struthers passing Silver StarLevel. Cadets Barker and Pedersonpassing the Gold Star Level andCadets J. Struthers and Kerkhof
passing their National Star
Certification.
Awards were then presented to
deserving Cadets. The Kerkhof
Award was presented by John and
Pauleen Kerkhof to Pte. Curtis
Terpstra. The Top Junior Cadet
Award was presented to Pre. Rozell.
The Top Senior Cadet to WO
Struthers. The Esprit de CorpsAward to Mcpl. to Ashlie French.The most improved cadet to Pte.Nixon, Warrant Officer Award toWO J. Struthers, the
Leadership/Caring Cadet for People
Award to Mcpl. Zukowski,
Commanding Officers Junior Award
to Pte. Bonner and Pte. Walford, the
Commanding Officers Senior Award
to Cpl. Oster, the Legion Medal of
Excellence to Sgt. Hannah Pederson,
the Lord Strathcona Award to Mcpl.
Struthers.
CWO Burgess was presented with
a gift as he turned 19 and is retiring
as a Cadet. The evening concluded
with words from the special guests.
A social time followed the closing
ceremonies and a light lunch was
enjoyed by all. Birthday cake was
supplied by Burgess’ parents and
enjoyed by all attending.
The general meeting to be held on
Tuesday evening was cancelled due
to a lack of Executive Comrades
able to attend. The issue of grass
tenders was received by the House
Chairman and the executive
members and has been awarded.
We appreciate all who submitted
tenders including Gord Jacklin,
Kellington Brothers, Bridge
Brussels Cadets hold annual inspectionAt the Branch
Village sale
It wasn’t so much of a yard sale as it was a village sale last weekend as Brussels held its
annual community yard sale. Dozens of households and organizations participated in the
village-wide event. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
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