HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-01-24, Page 2We’re getting there. I’ve always
thought of January as the year’s
longest month. It’s not that its any
lengthier than the rest; it just seems
to be.
Perhaps it’s the aftermath of
Christmas or maybe it’s the reality of
the longer days. Then toss in a fewgood snowstorms and January isdefinitely a long month. So yippee and hurrah, we’re intothe home stretch.Safety is always a concern, so theswirling snow on Sunday put lots ofplans on hold. Listening to roadclosures brings different thoughts todifferent folks. My thoughts are
always with the healthcare providers
who are caught in the work spot.
Safety of staff is the top priority. The
needs and wants of
patients/clients/residents are not
adjusted with the weather
conditions. The work is still there.
Details like fewer numbers or staff
on their second shift are just thingsthat need to be handled withpatience.So to all those caught in not-so-nice weather – you’ll get your star inheaven and for now – we’re justhappy that everyone was safe.The demolition of the Brusselshotel is in progress. It’s always sadto see buildings go but for many the
memories of parties and gatherings
there over the years are limitless. I
have several, but one involving
Nurse Pearson stands out as well as
the wedding of Anne Kernaghan and
Brian Scott.
Share your stories as the bricks
begin to tumble.
Out of every negative, a positivecan often be found. The suggestionthat our new library could be locatedthere is a possibility. Petitions togive to council regarding the libraryon Turnberry Street are in circulation– so sign up if you think that wouldbe a good move.To beat the winter blues the folksat the United Church turned to music
on Saturday evening. We blew the
blues away with lots of trombones,
trumpets, voices and piano
selections.
The talents were shared with
generosity and were received with
joy, thanks to Andrew, Betty, Dale,
Doreen, Don, Emily, Heather, Joan,
John, Kari, Lindsay and the line
dancers of Audrey, Jane, Merle,
Nelva and Nora.
Thanks for a fine evening.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008.
Whether it began as a search for
redemption and ended with a need to
satisfy a sweet tooth is anyone’s
guess. But during the evening of Jan.
16-17 two area churches were broken
into, netting some treats for the
thieves.
A custodian discovered a break-in
at St. James Catholic Church in
Seaforth. The side door, leading to
the priest’s chambers was open.
Missing were two boxes of
chocolates.
There was no damage reported.
That same evening, thieves forced
open the back door of Brussels
United Church, causing $150 in
damage, before absconding with a
large tub of chocolate ice cream from
the kitchen freezer.
Also that evening, break-ins were
attempted at the Gorrie Community
Hall and Gorrie United Church. The
culprits were unsuccessful however.
The Huron OPP are urging people
to be watchful and report any
suspicious behaviour. Anyone with
information that might assist police
in their investigation is asked to
contact 1-800-222-TIPS or the
Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
By Jo-Ann McDonald
The week at the Brussels Legion
Branch started off with the executive
meeting on Tuesday evening. There
were nine members present.
Membership chairman Greg
Wilson reported that there are just a
few members who have not paid
their dues.
He said he felt the membership
will be down by about 20 this year.
Membership is the backbone of any
organization and we need more
members to keep the Branch strong.
We encourage anyone out there who
might be interested in joining the
Legion to contact Greg or come into
the Branch and speak to Sandra.
The Legion of today has much
broader criteria on membership and
a veteran affiliation is not a
necessary condition of membership.
Yes, there are dues to pay, but they
entitle members to receive the
Legion magazine, opportunities for
discounts and credit cards, to be part
of a sports program with other
Branches, bursary opportunities for
education for your children, to help
raise funds for the children of our
community and to support local
sports, to have a place to gather and
enjoy comradeship and social
activities and to always be there to
aid our veterans and perpetuate the
need for Remembrance in memory
of those who served for our country
and for those who are serving today.
Consider joining today and
becoming a member of one of the
largest service organizations in
Canada.
Comrade Mabel Glanville, Branch
Service officer reported that no one
made an appointment to meet with
provincial service Officer Randy
Groundwater in February.
Nevada chairman Andy Overholt
reported that the Nevada licence has
finished and the paperwork is
complete. The application for a new
licence is also completed. The
branch should have tickets again by
the weekend.
Comrade John Lowe, Branch
youth chairman reported that
Brussels had two first-place winners
in Zone competition for the
Remembrance Day poster, essay
and poems, Mackenzie McGavin for
junior essay and intermediate Tori
Kellington. They will advance to
District level now.
Kristen Pipe received a second for
her intermediate poem.
Congratulations to these students.
Comrade John also announced the
dates for public speaking. Branch
speaking is March 19 in Brussels
with winners advancing to Zone
speaking on March 29 in Seaforth.
District speaking is April 5 in
Elmira and the area contest is April
19 in Brussels.
Honours and awards chairman
At the Branch
Legion executive meets
Coming down
The Brussels Country Inn, formerly The New American Hotel, was in the early stages of
demolition last week after nearly two years of being on the market. The hotel was originally
built in 1876 and changed hands several times before finding its way to current owner Dave
Rapson. The hotel was closed for several years until it was briefly revived in the 1990s. (Shawn
Loughlin photo)
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