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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-04-23, Page 20By Jo-Ann McDonaldIt was a busy weekend at theBrussels Legion Branch. The Fridaynight supper had a great crowd ofover 50 people enjoying the roast beef dinner. This week is pork chops. The family of Howard and Joan Bernard had the hall decorated beautifully for the celebration of 50 years of marriage for their parents on Saturday. A delicious meal provided by Beth Earl Catering was enjoyed by over 60 family and friends of the couple at noon. The afternoon open house saw a large crowd in attendance to wish Howard and Joan congratulations on their golden anniversary. Our congrats are also extended to Howard and Joan. The Saturday afternoon euchre had only 6 1/2 tables of players vying for the prizes. The first-place winners were Delores Howatt and Dorothy Dalton. The second place prizes went to couple Ed and Marie Stewart and in third were Mary Huether and Helen Dobson. The low prize of the day went to Sally and Wilma. Lone hand prizes went to Marjorie for the ladies and Bush Whittard for the men. Euchre is every two weeks. Our get-well wishes go to Lawrence Machan as he is in Wingham hospital at time of writing. The Sunday night dance had over 85 enjoying the music of the Red Rascal Band playing for the firsttime this year. They always havegreat music for the crowd.It was District convention time and Comrades representing Branch218 were in Owen Sound to attend.Comrades Rick and Jo-AnnMcDonald went on Saturday so President Jo-Ann could attend thepresidents’ meeting in the morning,then the seminar in the afternoon onPRO. They attended the banquet in theevening and had a delicious dinnerand enjoyed the speech byProvincial President ComradeGeorge O’Dair. Comrade Eric Ross and Debbie also attended in his capacity as District C Hospital Treasurer. On Sunday, for the main convention, Comrade John Lowe arrived to be in attendance for the day. Elections were held this year for a new Deputy District Commander and our own past Zone Commander for Zone “C 1”, Stew Taylor was elected. Congrats to Stew, who is from Hensall Branch. This week is the fish fry being hosted by the Grade 8 class of Brussels Public School at the Branch. Come out and support the Grade 8s. Welcome back to Comrade Glenn Bridge and Jean. They have returned from Florida and Glenn to his house duties. Thanks to Comrades Barrie Currie and Lloyd Glanville for filling in for him while away. Elections are next Tuesday evening. We invite and encourage all Comrades to attend. The meeting begins at 8 p.m. Have a voice in the operations of your Branch. Looking ahead to May, the Branch has three major functions. There will be an anniversary party, Mother’s Day dinner and the silent auction. We hope that Comrades will be ready to help, attend and donate to these functions. PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009.At the BranchOver 50 attend Legion’s Friday supper Sold! The Maitland Conservation Foundation held its annual dinner and auction over the weekend at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. After the silent auction items and winners were announced, Dave Johnston, left, took over the calling duties for the live auction, here auctioning off a complete camping experience. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Business Directory D & J CONSTRUCTION Jim McDonald 519-887-9607 - COMPLETE MECHANICAL SERVICE - COMPUTERIZED TUNE-UPS - TIRES - BRAKES MUFFLERS - VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION DAN'S AUTO REPAIR Owned and Operated by Dan & Heather Snell RR 3, Blyth, Ont. N0M 1H0 (on the Westfield Rd.) DAN SNELL, Automotive Technician 519-523-4356 ELLIOTT NIXON INSURANCE BROKERS INC. BLYTH, ON N0M 1H0 519-523-4481 MEMBER OF HURON INSURANCE MANAGERS GROUP 5 Generations Since 1910 R. John Elliott Res. 519-523-4323 J. 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