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)
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