HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-02-26, Page 2The February meeting of the
Melville Gild and Women’s
Missionary Society was held at the
home of Mary Huether on Tuesday
evening, Feb. 17 with nine members
and one guest present.
Mary Huether opened the meeting
with the call to worship and the
hymn, Come, Let us Sing of a
Wonderful Love was sung.
The WMS Purpose was repeated
by all and Cathrine Campbell led in
prayer. Mary Douma read the
scripture from Matthew 19 and Alice
Marks read a poem, Love Is. Leona
Armstrong read a story, about how a
girl has to have a lot of skills to
survive in today’s world.
Mary Huether read the topic What
Have We to Serve With and the
Mizpah Benediction was repeated by
all to close this part of the meeting.
Alice Marks presided over the
business. She read a poem,
Valentine’s Day is a Day for
Showing Love.
The minutes of the January
meeting were read and approved.
Jean Bewley read the treasurer’s
report and Leona Armstrong read the
WMS report.
The World Day of Prayer was
discussed. Leona Armstrong, Alice
Marks, Jean Bewley, Mary Douma
and Elaine Armstrong will take part.
The roll call was answered with
everyone telling something that was
special to them on Valentine’s Day.
Mary Douma and Dona Knight
will be in charge of the March
meeting.
Lunch was served by the hostess.
PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2009.
Another week and the weather
pushed in to be the top topic for
conversation once again. Even the
folks who truly enjoy winter are
getting a little tired of it - not the
students just yet.
The ladies of the Catering Group
wanted their thanks expressed for
all the support they received for
their dance Feb. 14. Thanks to the
band for their talent, extra practice
and great music. Thanks to all the
volunteers, the evening came off
even better than they anticipated.
Thanks to each one in the great
crowd who came to dance and kept
up the pace.
Well over $2,000 was realized for
the purpose of making the
washrooms perky again.
Our fall fair is part of a larger
organization called the Ontario
Association of Agricultural
Societies. Their annual meeting
was held last week at the Royal
York in Toronto and I had the
privilege of going as chaperone
for Brussels Ambassador Kari
Bell. (This being retired has
advantages.)
People from Dresden to Durham,
Kinmount to Kincardine, Clinton to
Chesterville, Burgessville to
Barrie, Earlton to Exeter and the
list went on were there to promote
their fair. Over a 1,000 people
attended in some capacity to
celebrate fairs in Ontario and do the
necessary business. Networking
was well used and seminars on
attracting volunteers, well run
meetings, new ideas, judging and
technology were a few of the
gatherings available over the three
days.
Promoting agriculture and fairs is
a big part of this gathering so the
Ambassadors attend. The
Ambassadors had their own
program, part in preparation for the
CNE competition but mostly to get
to know about fairs, Ontario and
personal presentation. Over
80 young ladies as well as
four guys introduced themselves
to the assembly on Friday evening
to much cheering - a very fine
crew.
I watched with pride as Kate and
Kari told the huge crowd their
name and fair. Kari and I shared a
room with Kate Underwood,
Neilson’s daughter and the Howick
and Turnberry Ambassador. It was
fun to be with these two getting all
spiffy in their tiaras and sashes - a
dress requirement for the
convention.
Our local fairs can be very proud
of their Ambassadors.
Sledge hockey was the name of
the game Saturday night when the
BMG bleachers were full of folks
waiting to see how it is done. The
game went well and for those who
weren’t sure just how blades, an
aluminum frame and broken
hockey sticks worked they saw and
were even offered an opportunity to
try it.
The after game time was great
fun to watch as lots of folks got into
the molded seats and tried to keep
their balance, even before moving
let alone, finding a puck.
Like everything else in life it
looked easy until you gave it a
try.
A ladies’ and then an oldtimers’
game filled out a fun evening.
Take care of yourself.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
By Jo-Ann McDonald
The week at the Brussels Legion
Branch began with president Jo-Ann
McDonald attending the spring
council meeting held at the Howick
Branch in Gorrie. She was
accompanied by Comrade John
Lowe in his capacity as Zone youth
education chairman.
The meeting had 12 out of the 13
Branches represented and almost all
presidents presented a positive report
on their Branches. The Branches’
PRO reports were handed in to the
Zone PRO chairman.
Tuesday was the annual
Valentine's luncheon. There were
over 50 ladies and gentlemen out to
enjoy the ham and scalloped potato
dinner.
In honour of the birthdays in the
month of February, the celebrants
were asked to stand as a black forest
cake with birthday candles was
presented. Happy birthday was
sung for everyone and the meal
continued on.
The Thursday night darts had only
eight taking aim at the boards. The
first-place team was Marlene Little
and Sandra Josling. The second-
place team was Greta Zehr and Gord
Jacklin. The high shot of the night
went to Glen Zehr, with a 113.
The Friday night supper of pork
chops had a surprisingly great
turnout considering the weather.
There were over 40 on hand to enjoy
the supper. This week will be
lasagna.
There were nine tables of euchre
players on hand to play for top prize
on Saturday.
The top players of the day were
Stu Wilson and Alex Townsend
earning 77 points for the day. The
second-place team was Delores
Howatt and Dorothy Dalton, earning
70 points. In third were Ed and
Marie Stewart with 68 points. Lone
hand prizes went to Dorothy Carter
and Bruce Kennedy. Wishing for
better cards were Glen and Greta
Zehr, who won low prize for the day.
There were eight off to play in
District darts at Owen Sound on
Saturday. Comrade Ron Schmidt
was the busiest of the darters
playing in all three events, singles,
doubles and team. The double
players included Comrades Ron and
Eric Ross, Norm Wylie and Bob
Richardson and Andy Adams and
Ken Bird.
The two teams were Comrades
Ron, Ken, Bob and Norm on one
team and Comrades Eric, Andy,
Anita Little and Cam Ross on the
other.
All the Comrades had a great day
with the best success by team Ron,
Bob, Ken and Norm capturing
second place. They will advance to
provincial darts being held in
Beechville on March 21.
At the Branch
Comrade attends meeting
Round the rink
Part of the fun at the Brussels Minor Hockey fundraising night on Saturday was the chance to
tour the ice on the Olympia. Winners were Austin Johnston (shown here enjoying his tour),
Brody TenPas, Abby Strome and Claire Mitchell. (Vicky Bremner photo)
Melville Guild, WMS meet
Brussels Optimist Club
Annual Dinner
& Auction
On Saturday, March 21
The Brussels Optimists will be holding their
Annual Dinner & Auction
at the B.M. & G. Community Centre
To donate items contact any Optimist Member.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets available from any Optimist Member
or call 519-357-5004 or 519-357-7001.
Proceeds to MS Society and Community Betterment
401 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-8011
CAFÉ
More than just a great sandwich!
Friday Night
5 pm - 7 pm
S U N DAY
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Feb. 27 ~ Chicken Cordon Bleu
Mar. 6 ~ Prime Rib
Mar. 13 ~ Stuffed Baked Salmon
(Watch for our St. Patrick’s Day special)
Ask about catering for your get-togethers
~ seating for 50
~ available in our upper deck room.
to the Brampton Sports
Unlimited Falcons for winning
the 2009 Ontario Winter
Games Hockey Championship
for seniors 55+in
Brockville/ Prescott/Gananoque
on February 11 - February 13,
2009. The Falcons won all five
games against Oshawa,
Chatham, Wawa, Mississauga
and Richmond Hill-Newmarket.
Claiming gold medals were Dave
Huether (formerly of Brussels)
and Tom Dick (formerly of
Seaforth) from Brampton.
Brampton now qualifies for the
Canada Winter Games for
seniors 55+.
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
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
By BettyGraberWatsonCall 887-6236
887-9231
A NOTE FROM BETTY
ON $6.00 THURSDAYS
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Thursday with your word classified
(maximum 20 words) and pay only
$6.00 + GST (paid in advance).
That’s $1.00 off regular rates.
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