HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-05-21, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2009.
Firecracker weekend! The first
long weekend that involves warm
weather, usually.
Mind you talk of snow in the west
makes one set up an alternative plan
all ready to go.That’s the exciting
part about living in Huron – our
diverse weather.
Jill, (2 1/2 years) and I took a wee
trip to visit wee Ella in Barrie last
week. I had the privilege of the fun
that only little people have and
appreciate. Communication is
simple – yes, no and a gesture.
Actions take on new importance and
need to be heeded. Simple things are
appreciated – a walk to the park is
the best. A smile and a chuckle
make the day complete.
It was good to take time with the
innocent ones, their spin on the
world is so refreshing. Eat, sleep,
play and no definitely means no.
A memorial service was held for
“Mac” MacGowan last week. He,
Tig and Archie came to our area
when they bought Brookhaven and
Callander Nursing Homes in the
1980s. Mac was a good boss who
kept on top of things.
Braemar Retirement Centre was
the joining of the two small homes
to increase efficiency in 1991.By the mid 1990s, Mac hadstudied the computer world,relatively new then. Soon all thebusiness including the nursingcharts were done on computers. Wewere way ahead of the crowd – Macknew how to run a good business.During the memorial atMcBurney’s, son Archie and wife
Beryl gave terrific eulogies telling
stories of a man they admired for his
grasp of life, his curiosity, his golf
game, his unique habits, his
knowledge and his loyalty.
Nursing home residents and staff
attended the memorial to say
goodbye to our boss.
If you’re missing Ralph and Jim
Armstrong around the village this
week, it’s because they’re in Brazil
checking out the country, and to see
if they build better ultra lites than
Jim and crew. I’m sure the stories
will be quite enlightening.
During the community yard sale
the Library fundraising group is
going to have a table at 63 Dunedin
Dr. to sell items that are surplus to
requirement either yours or friends
and neighbours.
If you won’t be having your own
table and would like to do some
clearing out we would be happy to
receive these goods. Anything not
sold would be donated or returned if
you wish.
If you need further information
about drop-off or pick-up please
give Cathrine Campbell or Charlie
Hoy a call at 519-887-9831 or 519-
887-8581.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
A horizontal leap
Matt Pipe makes it look easy as he takes his turn on the
running long jump during Brussels Public School’s annual
track and field event held last week. (Photo submitted)
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NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
By BettyGraberWatsonCall 887-6236887-9231A NOTE FROM BETTY
By Jo-Ann McDonald
It was a very quiet week at the
Brussels Legion Branch.
Cadets are still meeting on
Tuesday evenings and are getting
ready for their year-end inspection.
They held a fundraising event on the
weekend having a car wash and
barbecue. The rain Saturday
morning put a damper on the car
wash but they did manage to sell out
of hot dogs by 1 p.m.
They still have their ongoing
fundraiser of collecting pop cans and
returnable bottles and these can be
dropped off at the Branch for pickup
on Tuesday evenings.
Friday supper will return from its
brief holiday this week. Chicken
breast is on the menu.
The Saturday afternoon euchre
had 13 tables of players hoping to be
winners of the day. The first-place
team was Elsie Mogk and Doreen
Skinner with 83 points. In second
were Lloyd and Lillian Appleby
with 80 points and coming in third
were Helen Warwick and Vera
Schmidt with 78 points.
Some days there is no luck with
the cards and that was the case for
Bush Whittard and Olave Papple
who won only 33 points. The lucky
lone hand passes went to Betty
Hulley and George Smith.
The silent auction is on the last
weekend in May, so Comrades are
urged to bring in their donations or
pledge sheets so the behind-the-
scene work can be done. The auction
is the same day as the community
yard sale so we hope to see lots of
folks dropping in.
The installation of officers held
jointly with the Seaforth Branch will
be Friday at 8 p.m. All Comrades
and friends of the Legion are
encouraged to attend and enjoy the
evening. There will be entertainment
following for about an hour
downstairs in the lounge.
CAFÉ
More than just a great sandwich!
401 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-8011
It’s our
3rd
Anniversary!
To thank our community for 3 wonderful years of
support, we’d like to give a little back.
On Wednesday, May 25, $1.00 from each coffee
sold will go to the Brussels Library Fund.
At the Branch
Quiet week at Legion
On Saturday, May 9, Renshi John
Bak and several black belts along
with one brown belt travelled to the
Brussels location of Bak’s School
of Martial Arts to grade some of the
white belt students to yellow belt.
The day was a great success.
Congratulations to Jessica Johnston,
Gregory Manley, Seth McCauley
and Dylan Prout who all passed to
their next rank.
Pictures can be seen at
www.bakskarate.ca then select the
latest dojo news link.
Locals
achieve
yellow
belts
Morning Star Rebekah Lodge held
its regular meeting on Tuesday, May
12 at 7:30 p.m. in Melville
Presbyterian Church.
Noble Grand Sister Sharon
Freeman presided for the meeting
with 11 members present.
Correspondence was received
from Rebekah Assembly of Ontario
secretary.
A thank you letter is to be sent to
Melville Church for the use of their
basement for meetings.
Lodge
receives
thank you
Saturday, May 30
Brussels Legion Br. 218
10:00 am ~ 4:00 pm
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