HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-01-29, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2009.
The beauty of winter is one of
those things that is often not
appreciated. Several days this past
week, a look across our land could
leave you in awe. The graceful drifts
of windswept snow, the sparkle and
gleam of the blanket of white and the
puffy tufts of clean down fall on the
trees, painted a picture of pure
wonder.
It’s really not all that bad. Winter
can be a wonderland.
The Huron East crew were doing a
fair bit of their own wondering as the
cold weather made their lives a little
challenging once again. Watermain
problems with lots of snow about,
must be a real pain.
Thinking about the time and
people involved in a watermain
break was good. It made the bright
pink “don’t drink the water”
message a little easier to handle
when you remember you don’t have
to fix it. So once again thanks fellas
for doing your job so well.
Just like any other “time out,”
periods of no hydro or water force us
to appreciate the luxuries we take for
granted. A renewed appreciation of
good running water should be high
on the list of many of the Brussels
folk this week. Remember all the
people in our world where drinkable
water is a dream. We are a privileged
people, perhaps even spoiled.
The annual meeting of the
Brussels United Church was well
attended on Sunday, just like others
in the area I’m sure. Reality of
attendance, the need for spiritual
support in our world and the
challenges of financing mission and
building made for a good review of
the year. This is a time that faith is
tested, a time to question how we see
church and a time to be present in
community to support the people.
Who said life was easy?
Our neighbourhood was a little
quieter last week, Cuba was not. So
be sure to check the tans on Deb,
Eric, Sharon, Greg, Mike, Karen,
Bob and Laura. I’m sure they had a
good time enjoying the warm people
and beaches of Cuba.
Get your reading done, January is
almost over.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
Nine members of the Melville
Presbyterian Women’s Guild and
Women’s Missionary Society
enjoyed a potluck supper before
their regular meeting.
The meeting was opened by all
repeating the WMS Purpose.
Alice Marks read a New Year’s
poem and Standing at the Portal of
the Coming Year was sung. Leona
Armstrong read an article on
Resolutions.
Members read Romans 12: 9-20
in unison. Mrs. Armstrong led in
prayer ending with all reading an
annotated version of The Lord’s
Prayer.
Mrs. Marks read an article
entitled, Invitation to Christ. Mrs.
Armstrong read, Jesus a Perfect
Model to Follow and a verse, when
God is Our Companion.
President, Mrs. Marks conducted
the business and Jean Bewley read
the minutes of the December
meeting. Several thank you notes
were read.
Mrs. Armstrong showed a
video outlining two special
projects of the WMS for this year: to
build a school in Jobat, India ($25
will buy one brick) and to provide
school supplies for children of
Eastern Europe ($15 will provide
school supplies for a child for one
year).
Mary Huether reported that plans
to hold a fashion show May 6 are
underway with clothes provided by
Marita’s of Clinton.
The Presbyterial annual meeting
will be held Jan. 26.
Brussels will be responsible for
taking up the offering and offertory
prayer.
Mrs. Marks reported that the
planning meeting for the World Day
of Prayer was held at Phyllis
Mitchell’s. The service will be held
at Duff’s United Church, Walton,
7:30 p.m., Friday, March 6. The
service this year was written by the
women of Papua, New Guinea.
Cathrine Campbell will fill the
position of vice-president of the
Guild.
Mrs. Huether offered to have the
February meeting at her home with
a speaker from the Food Bank.
Members are to bring an article for
the Food Bank.
The roll call was answered by
members paying WMS dues.
By Jo-Ann McDonald
Happy Robbie Burns to everyone.
A delightful evening was held at the
Branch on Saturday night when the
Melville Presbyterian Church held
its annual Robbie Burns Dinner and
Ceilidh.
The work crew arrived bright and
early to prepare for the dinner and
because of the boil water advisory,
everything took a little big longer to
do.
Over 120 diners watched as the
haggis was piped in and the address
of the haggis recited.
The meal was followed by
Scottish dancing and the Brussels
pipe band performance. A good
portion of the crowd stayed and
enjoyed the music of the Georgian
Bay Islanders for the Ceilidh.
The Thursday night darts had 12
players taking aim at the boards. It’s
always nice to see new faces coming
out for the evening. The first-place
team was Dan Beyersbergen, Harry
Smith and Sandra Josling. The
second-place team was Kae Smith,
Glen Zehr and Gord Jacklin. The
high shots were by Kate with a 118
and Lawrence Machan and a 117.
The Friday night supper of
chicken and rice was enjoyed by a
good crowd of over 45 people. This
week will be roast pork.
The Branch was a busy place on
Saturday with all the preparations
for the Robbie Burns dance and a
euchre. There were 7 1/2 tables of
euchre players hoping to have the
best cards of the day. Winners were
Stuart and Lois Chamney for first,
and a tie for second was split
between Lloyd and Lillian Appleby
and Dorothy Carter and partner
Joann MacDonald.
The low prize was an unusual
event with three teams all having 50
points. Prizes went to Bush
Whittard and Olave Little, Glen
Sellers and Ed Stewart and Hazel
McGonigle and Ariel Woods. The
lone-hand prizes went to Stuart
Wilson and Marie Stewart.
The Branch had one team away at
District cribbage in Blyth. Lloyd
Glanville, Bob Richardson, Norm
Dobson and Harry Smith had a good
day but did not finish in the top eight
to advance to Provincial play.
Speedy recovery wishes go out to
John Harrison who has had surgery
on his foot. Hopefully he will be up
and around before you know it.
The Sunday night dance had a
great crowd enjoying the music of
the Country Versatiles. There were
just over 70 present braving the cold
evening and heating up the dance
floor. Dances are every two weeks.
At the
Branch
Guild,WMSenjoy
potluck
Cake and cards
Dessert euchre was held last week at the Brussels Library and boasted a full house. From left:
Jim Armstrong, Edna Pletch, Shirley Bowman and Allan Edgar. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
Join us for the biennial
Brussels Skating Carnival
TV TUNES!
with the Brussels Skating Club
Sunday, February 1
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre, Brussels
Admission: $5 per person; Under 6 years Free
Family Rate: $20 (4 or more over 6 yrs.)
Tickets Available at the Door
For more information:
Allyson 519-887-9988 or
Susan at 519-887-6908
NOW OPEN
Patricia Beuermann
Registered Massage Therapist
and Kinesiologist
~ Deep Tissue Massage
~ Relaxational Massage
~ Hot Stone Massage
519-887-8246
80 McDonald Dr., Brussels
Open
Monday -
Friday
Call for an
appointment
today
Mait-Side
Orchard
Macs, Empire,
Cortland, Spy, Ida Red,
Crispin and Delicious
Honey, apple butter
Fresh pressed cider weekly
Open Monday - Saturday
West end of Brussels
519-887-6883
In time for the Superbowl...
Chicken Wings!
Fully cooked ~ just heat and serve
Honey Garlic ~ Sweet & Spicy ~ BBQ ~ Plain
We now carry
Jerry Rader products
Turkey, chicken and beef pies,
turkey shepherd’s pie, vegetarian,
bacon and mushroom quiche,
turkey lasagna
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6:30 am - 7 pm,
Sat. 8 am - 7 pm, Closed Sun.
WALTON 519-887-8429
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-6236
887-9231
A NOTE FROM BETTY