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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2009-01-15, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2009.By Jo-Ann McDonaldIt may be the beginning of a NewYear as far as the calendar goes, butit is the last five months of theLegion year, which runs from June 1 to May 31. The executive terms of office are almost over and elections will be just around the corner in three months. They are now asking people to think about taking a term of office and sitting on the executive. There is generally one meeting a month on Tuesday evenings. There are also plenty of committees that could use another member. It is much easier when the jobs can be done by many instead of by a few. Please consider helping at the Branch. Call and let someone know of your thoughts or for more information on the various committees. Missing from last week’s article were a few names of Comrades who participated at the Zone dart event. Four Comrades having a good day were John Harrison, Lawrence Machan,Anita Little and Sara Little. The Brussels Cadet Corps held its sports night and went swimming at the Vanastra pool on Tuesday evening. There were lots of donations of pop cans and such dropped off at the Branch for them and they appreciate everyone’s help in their fundraising efforts. Keep them coming.Congratulations to Cadet OfficerPaul Dawson and his wife Cory onthe birth of a daughter, Laura lastweek. The Branch Veterans Service Office Mabel Glanville has received word that Randy Groundwater, provincial service officer will be in the area in February. Comrades wishing an appointment should contact Mabel by Jan. 22. The Thursday night darts had 13 players return to the boards after the Christmas break. The first-place team of the night was Glenn Zehr and Marlene Little. A playoff for second place was won by partners Gord Jacklin and Sandra Josling. Finishing third were Norm Dobson and Sharon Robbins. The high shots of the night were Roger McHardy with 114 and Marlene shooting 102. The Friday night supper of sweet and sour meatballs, rice and macaroni was enjoyed by a good crowd of nearly 35 people. This coming week is roast beef. The first euchre of 2009 saw 10 tables of players at play. The winners were Delores Howatt and Dorothy Dalton with 75 points. Second prize went to Glenn Sellers and Ed Stewart with 71 points and third prize went to Ariel Woods and Hazel McGonigle with 69 points. The couple wishing for better luck was Vera Lindner and Reta Davidson who earned only 31 points. Thelucky lone hand prize winners wereRita Smith and Lloyd Appleby.Euchres are every two weeks andthe Branch is looking for a couple of Comrades to help out. Contact the Branch if you could be helpers. The Sunday night dance had a new band play for the evening. The Country Sounds did a very good job for the nearly 70 dancers in attendance. Dances are every two weeks. Membership is an ongoing topic. There are still a few folks out there who have not paid their dues for 2009. There is also the need for new members. A misconception that you must have an affiliation to an armed forces person is not true. Membership is open to any Canadian citizen who is of federal voting age, is not eligible for ordinary or associate membership, believes in the purposes of the Royal Canadian Legion. They can join a Legion Branch as an affiliate voting member. Ordinary members of the Royal Canadian Legion are Canadian citizens who served or are serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, Merchant Navy, etc. Her Majesty’s Reserve Forces including Cadet Instructors, The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Canadian Coast Guard, a city, municipal or provincial police force officer plusother criteria sections.An associate member is also aCanadian citizen who is a spouse,child, grandchild, relative of an ordinary member, parent, spouse, child of an associate member, Cadet civilian instructor (three years), firefighter and other categories under which citizens may join. There are many categories under which a person can join the Royal Canadian Legion and we would welcome any interested parties with questions to drop into the Branch to find out more. Ten Brussels United Church Women met at Maple Villa on Jan. 6. Nelva Scott opened the meeting with the UCW Purpose. Joan Bernard read the minutes and the treasurer’s report was given by Isabelle Wheeler. The UCW had a very busy and successful year in 2008 with projects, dinners and lunches. Many thank you cards were read from shutins, for their boxes at Christmas. The UCW will have the February birthday party at Huronlea, and hold its regular meeting at that time. Camp Menesetung sent an events calendar for 2009 and a camp registration form. Pastor Sandra Cable asked how many were interested in a spring Bible study. The UCW prayer was said and Pastor Cable read the scripture, Matthew 14: 22-33. Mrs. Scott had a poem, Postscript, then gave a meditation, Bits and Pieces. She closed with a short story, It’s Not Easy Being Green. Hymns sung were All the Way My Saviour Leads Me, and Will Your Anchor Hold. Betty Campbell accompanied at the piano. At the BranchSearch for members continues 10 members at UCW meeting NEWS FROM BRUSSELS Huron East Fire Department Station #1 (Brussels) To honour the many past and present members for their time and dedication, we are updating the service recognition board at the hall. Your assistance is requested to fill in the blanks for years of service for the list below. Davidson, Charlie Ebel, Louis Elliott, Orrie Fischer, Hartley Garniss, Tom Gemmel, Robert Hall, Russ James, H. Logan, Jack Please contact Firefighter John Lowe by January 31 at 519-887-9799 MacDowell, Gordon McQuarrie, Dick McWhirter, Alvin McWhirter, Bill Mitchell, Jack Mooney, Harry Pearson, Ralph Pope, Charlie Richmond, Bob Sanderson, Brian Sanderson, Gordon Shaw, Charlie Stephenson, Bill Ten Pas, Albert Thompson, Frank Thompson, Mel Willis, Archie Willis, Don Young, Bob Thank You The Grey Township Firefighters’ Association would like to thank everyone for their support of their second annual Christmas draw. Winners were: 1st place - Ron Stevenson $1,000.; 2nd place - Cass Vandervelte $500.; 3rd place - Dorothy Martin $250.; 4th place - Tanya Toll $200.; 5th place - Irene McKee $150.; 6th place - Joanne Parr $100.; 7th place - Murray Subject $50. Proceeds from the draw are going towards the purchase of safety harnesses. Councillors Alvin McLellan (left) and Orval Bauer of Grey Ward drew the winning tickets Saturday, January 24 Dinner 6:00 pm Ceilidh 9:00 pm at the Brussels Legion Burns Supper & Ceilidh Space is limited. Please call 519-887-9831 or 519-887-2664 or 519-887-6555 to reserve your space Presented by Melville Presbyterian Church, Brussels Tickets are $20.00 for the supper and dance, and tickets for the dance only are $10.00 at the door. Well Happy New Year, it still feels like a pretty new year as we slip into the second half of this new month. Things are getting back to normal. The visitors are all gone, the decorations are nearly all the way away and the diet is being given a serious thought. I’m not real sure that I like normal. Peter Workman from Nunavut and Phil Graber from Alberta have both returned home after good visits with family and friends over the festive season. The United Church was a happy spot on Sunday as two beautiful babies were baptized into the church family. Hailey Lauren Beuermann and Luke Murray Robert Fischer behaved as their grandparents thought they should and would. Parents Josh and Patricia for Hailey and Brett and Laura for Luke stood by as the admiring congregation saw the very best of their new babies and were most relieved. Hailey’s great- grandma, Nora Stephenson, played her role in her usual style. It’s annual meeting time. Secretaries are waiting anxiously for your reports. The meeting dates are set for the review of last year’s activities, so get your part done soon and all will be well. Time to get the tartan out and dusted off. Enjoy the peace of January. Bye now, Betty G.W. By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-6236 887-9231 A NOTE FROM BETTY At its Jan. 6 meeting, Huron East council discussed the revisions made to the current 911 policy and procedure manual. Councillor David Blaney said that after looking over the revised edition as compared to the initial edition, none of the recommendations made by Huron East were implemented in the new version. Deputy-mayor Bernie MacLellan agreed, saying he would bring the issue up to county council. Blaney’s concerns were seconded by Paul Josling and Brussels fire chief Marty Bedard. *** Council approved $694,094.09 in accounts payable. *** Clerk-administrator Jack McLachlan said he and treasurer and finance manager Brad Knight would look into the possible cost of a contract with Waste Management and compare costs with the municipality’s current waste management company. *** A request from the Wingham and Area Health Professionals Recruitment committee for a member of council to sit on the committee was rejected by council. Huron East council briefs Council questions 911 policy manual