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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-03-26, Page 2Things are looking good. Several days with sunshine, ebbing snowdrifts and robins hopping about on the lawn. Everyone has their own signs of spring and at the first sight, life just gets better. Snowdrops and pussy willows have made their way into view. Children playing, with coats resting on the ground and enjoying life in shirts for the first of the season. Next sign, the bikes are out. Life is good.The sight of the tundra swansgives me the official word that theseasons are about to change. Theirspot on the Centre Sideroad, oopsClyde Line was busy this week. Theevening that I stopped to enjoy thistreat from nature, the water in thecornfield was the resting place towell over 200 of the magnificent birds. Leisurely feeding, visiting, resting and swimming was the view from these white wonders. Their size alone makes you stop and when you think of the trip they are on, you really do have to shut off the car and ponder our small place in the rhythms of nature. A good day of speeches was held in Exeter Legion on Saturday. Our local winners competed against all of Zone C making for a lot of talent in one room. Good job students. Another successful night of fundraising for the Optimist Club was held last Saturday. They have it figured – excellent food, good prizes, great company and lots of surprises. Well done Optimists. Don’t forget about Queen Victoria’s visit to Brussels on Saturday. She’ll be looking for you. Check the ad and save Saturday afternoon for such a treat. Take to heart all the information about conservation. We need to leave this world a better place and each person can do something. Turn off the lights, walk, reuse things, you know the list, now do it. Just getinto a new habit for the world. Enjoyyour days.Bye now, Betty G.W.Brussels Majestic Women’sInstitute was invited to attend theWalton WI meeting at BrendaPerry’s home March 18. There were 18 in attendance. Guest Diane Clark from the community food advisory group spoke on smart shopping. She said read labels, don’t shop when hungry, buy local, avoid prepared foods, and follow Canada’s Food Guide for portion size. The next meeting is at Leona Armstrong’s Friday, March 27 to plan the next year’s program. The casserole supper is April 23. The next UFO to be held at Edna McLellan’s home April 7. Mad Science! It was time for Mad Science at the Brussels Library last week, Magnetic Mel was up from London to guide the nearly 20 children, all on their March Break, through fun and educational science exercises, one of which, was building a structure large enough for an adult to pass through it with straws and jacks. (Shawn Loughlin photo) NEWS FROM BRUSSELS By BettyGraberWatsonCall 887-6236 887-9231 A NOTE FROM BETTY Brussels Legion Saturday, March 28 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm with all the fixin’s Adults $12.00 Children $6.00 Preschool Free Afternoon Tea Admission $8.00 * Group (8+) reservations suggested: 519-887-9231 or 6867 Brussels United Church 1 pm to 4 pm Be received by “Queen Victoria” English Style Saturday, March 28th Join the fun, wear a hat and gloves the more outrageous the better * fancy sandwiches, scones, cream, and sweets all created by our “chefs” Majestic WIvisits Walton ON $6.00 THURSDAYS Drop into either of our offices any Thursday with your word classified (maximum 20 words) and pay only $6.00 + GST (paid in advance). That’s $1.00 off regular rates. The Citizen PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009. 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 March 29 - April 26 Buy 1 Sunday Brunch, get 2nd 1/2 price Appearing in the Upper Deck April 24 ~ Lyndon John & Lorraine Reid May 8 ~ Shawn Kellerman✂✂ Cl i p a n d S a v e t h i s c o u p o n ✂✂ With this coupon