HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-01-17, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008.
We’re halfway through January. If
the winter blues or blahs are part of
your winter existence that’s very
good news. If your snow machine or
skis are on the new side of their life
that’s not good news at all. Like the
weather, we have no control of the
speed at which time flies. So grab
your moments.
Bill and Sandra Clark have
returned from a great English
holiday. Time spent with family and
friends over Christmas was enjoyed.
Travel to see various cousins and
friends was extra nice when they
knew about our snow load and were
then really ready to enjoy the green
fields of England with snow drops
popping their wee heads out for a
peek.
With nearly three weeks to holiday
they were able to take in lots of local
side trips. History, lots of 13th-
century buildings and roads that do
not compare to ours gave them
many fun days.
Distance is quite manageable so
visits to Vale of Evesham, the Peak
District then Firsdown and Salisbury
were all easily accommodated. The
bus and rail system is to be envied
but then they think our land mass is
marvelous. Fuel prices are a bit
ahead of ours yet. It’s the same price
in pounds as ours is in Canadian
dollars. A pound when Bill and
Sandra were buying was slightly
more than $2.
Having the “milkie” deliver glass-
bottled dairy products was anotherbit of nostalgia that Bill and Sandraenjoyed on their English tour. Ah,snow drops …The holidays are over. PeterWorkman was headed back northafter imparting his views of our greatland on several groups including theInstitute Women and the Lions Club.The vastness of our land is so very
real when you see the calendar
produced by Canada Mortgage and
Housing Corporation for Nunavut
with the monthly photos by Peter.
We admire the starkness of the
horizon as the tips from CMHC give
advice on generators, moisture
levels, mold, treated lumber and
more tips for their area. It’s always
good to see you Peter of the North.
Take care of yourself and eat by
the Canada Food Guide. The health
system will thank you.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
Well done
Two Brussels Skating Club members were successful in
achieving Level 3 Gold in power skating. Lauren McNichol
and Mitchell Kellington are halfway through the six power
skating levels that are taught at Brussels. New members
can still enroll for the next 10-week session. Coach is
Michelle Blake. (Bonnie Gropp photo)
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FROM BRUSSELS
By BettyGraberWatsonCall 887-6236887-9231A NOTE FROM BETTY
By Jo-Ann McDonald
It was the usual happening at the
Brussels Legion Branch for this time
of year – Cadets, pipe band practice,
darts and so on.
The Cadets had a sports evening
this past week and went swimming
at the Wingham complex. They had a
great time with over 25 Cadets
enjoying the night.
They are working hard at learning
all the different aspects of the
program and the parent support
committee is also working hard at
fundraising to help provide extra
equipment for the corps.
They have cookbooks available for
$10 and are collecting pop cans,
returnable bottles, etc. that can be
left behind the Branch on Tuesday
evenings.
Cookbooks are available at the
Branch during regular hours.
There were 13 darters taking aim
at the boards on Thursday night. The
first-place team was John
Stadelmann, Jeff Topham, Tim
Harrison and Bill Kammerman.
Coming in second were Gord
Jacklin, Sheron Stadelmann and Rob
Burkholder. The high shots were by
Gord with a 133 and Catrina Josling
with a 131.
You don’t have to be a Legion
member to drop in for darts.
The Friday night supper of turkey
deluxe was enjoyed by a great
crowd. Next week is roast beef.
There were 13 tables of players for
the Saturday afternoon euchre. High
scores abounded with the winning
team Doreen Skinner and Elsie
Mogk getting 88 points. Coming in
second with another high score of 82
points were Jim Coultes and George
Smith. Third place went to Tom and
Eileen Sloan with 74 points. The
cards were not so kind to team
Delores Howatt and Dorothy Dalton,
who earned only 43 points.
Earning seven lone hands was
Millie Johnston to receive the ladies
prize. John Subject got through on
five lone hands for the men’s prize.
Euchre is every two weeks.
The Sunday night dance had a
good crowd enjoying the music of
the Country Versatiles.
401 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-8011
CAFÉ
More than just a great sandwich!
Friday Night
5 pm - 7 pm
January 18 ~ Prime Rib $14.95
January 25 ~ Stuffed Baked Salmon $12.95
February 1 ~ Chicken Cordon Bleu $13.95
All of the above include roll and your choice of 2 sides
Ask about catering for your get-togethers ~ seating for 50 ~ available in our upper deck room.
Special Valentine’s Dinner ~ Saturday, February 9
with guest chef Courtney Sallows
reservations required
Saturday, January 26
Dinner 6:00 pm
Ceilidh 9:00 pm
Burns Supper
For supper tickets call 519-887-2664 or 519-887-9831
Ceilidh tickets $10.00 available at the door.
Presented by
Melville Presbyterian Church
& Brussels Pipe Band
at
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 218, Brussels
Dinner $14.00 adults, $7.00 children
At the Branch
Business as usual at Legion
Huron East council endorsed a
resolution from the regional
municipality of Durham at their Jan.
8 meeting. The resolution requested
that the federal government revamp
the criteria for employment
insurance to make it more
accessible by those who need it.
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Council approved accounts
totalling $710,028.04.
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The Maitland Bank Cemetery
Board’s request for financial
assistance in 2008 was deferred
until the 2008 budget deliberations.
Huron East contributed $400 to
the board in 2007.
Huron East council briefs
Council lends supports