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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-03-27, Page 2The regular meeting of Morning Star Rebekah Lodge held March 11 at Brussels Lodge Hall had guests visiting from Ruth Lodge #2 Stratford. President of the Rebekah Assembly, Sister Dorothy Lawrence, and District Deputy President, Sister Marjorie Gibson of Huron Perth District #23, were special guests. They brought greetings from the Assembly. During the meeting they had the honour of presenting Sister Sarah Stephenson with a certificate. Her veteran’s jewel was updated for 50 years as Rebekah Sister of Morning Star Lodge #315. A successful casserole supper and euchre party was held March 17. The door prize was won by Joan Jacobs. Eleanor Stevenson and Lawrence Plaetzer won share the wealth. Eight tables of euchre followed. Winners were: high lady, Thelma Wilson; low lady, Linda Minielly; high man, Lloyd Smith; low man, John Brown; ladies’ lone hands, Beryl Smith; men’s lone hands, Mr. Minielly. Tally draws were held and everyone went home with a prize. Prizes left over are being given to the food bank. PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2008. Contrary to a report in the March 13 issue of The Citizen, Huron East council moved to table a motion that would accept the quotation from Somers Electric to install a fan and limit switch in the Brussels Fire Hall at a cost of $2,734.93 to the municipality. Council tabled the motion until further quotations are obtained. The Citizen apologizes for any confusion this may have caused. Hallelujah the time of Easter is here! No matter the weather, Easter brings the spring back to your step. Even with the temperature below zero and Eater so early, it still brings joy. Even the snow didn’t seem so bad with Easter weekend in full bloom. Area churches celebrated the high point of the Christian year on Sunday. Symbols of Easter decorated the space and music filled the rooms. This is the time to celebrate. Easter Sunday is the time to let the world know that in the sadness of life, we are not alone and a loving Presence, many of us call God will guide us. The flowers, the butterflies, the eggs are all real things that remind us that even though something appears dead and gone, with time and faith and patience, new life bursts forth. Hallelujah Easter is here. With celebrations at the ready and a long weekend to spend, many visitors were in Brussels to join with family and friends for a time of renewal, celebration and of course good food. Each family has their own traditions and some foods are just part of the celebration in that house. So I hope you had a chance to join with others to celebrate the hint that spring may be coming. The Gowing clan decided that March 8 was their time to celebrate this year, because so many of them just wouldn’t be here, if Mother Betty hadn’t been born. The offspring – Thelma, Rosemary, Dave, Neil, Nancy, Ken and Paul are scattered throughout Ontario as well as Grand Village, Nova Scotia so it takes a little preparation to gather together. Nasty weather didn’t stop the party that started on Saturday and didn’t wind down until Monday, as neighbours old and recent joinedthe celebration of 85 birthdays.Poppa Carl was looking down fromheaven shaking his head admiringthe good kids he and Betty gave theworld.March 22 was water day – if youdidn’t stop and think about the wateryou take for granted on Saturday, doit now. We are blessed in Canada to have clean water. Our governments sees it as a priority to insure safe water comes from our taps. Many nations are not so fortunate. Our reality now, is that we have one world and all the water comes from the same sources. Plastic bottles leaching in a landfill, chemicals and hormones we use will get to the water table. We share the water and all the good and bad that’s in it. We need to cherish this precious commodity and pass only good water on to our descendants. Enjoy the sunshine, it’s melting the snow very nicely. Betty G.W. Oops! Our mistake Brussels Curling Club’s third draw results are: first, 48.5 points, skip Jo-Ann McDonald, vice Tom Warwick, second Jeff Cardiff and lead Mary Bernard; second, 47.5 points, skip Mike Alexander, vice Catherine Thomet, second Debbie Campbell and lead Murray Pepper; third, 46 points, skip Murray Hoover, vice Annette Lewington, second John Dorsch and lead Don Chesher. McDonald rink wins draw Stratford guests visit Morning Star Helping hands The Sunday school children were busy in the kitchen of Melville Presbyterian Church Easter morning serving up breakfast for the congregants. Jasmine Vader did a fine job on toast duty. (Vicky Bremner photo) NEWS FROM BRUSSELS By BettyGraberWatsonCall 887-6236887-9231A NOTE FROM BETTY 401 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-8011 CAFÉ More than just a great sandwich! Friday, March 28 9 pm - 12 midnight Live Music in the Upper Deck at Cinnamon Jim’s with Blues Guitarist Shawn Kellerman 5 pm - 7 pm Friday Night March 28 ~ Prime Rib . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95 ~ Lasagna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 April 4 ~ Stuffed Baked Salmon . . . . $12.95 ~ Pat’s Cabbage Rolls . . . . . . . $9.95 April 11 ~ Chicken Cordon Bleu . . . . . $13.95 ~ Lasagna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 Tickets $10 advance; $12 at the door Available at Cinnamon Jim’s or Ernie King Music in Wingham & Goderich TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE (Age of majority required) Ask about catering for your get-togethers ~ seating for 50 ~ available in our upper deck room. Brussels Optimist Club Annual Dinner & Auction On Saturday, April 5 The Brussels Optimists will be holding their Annual Dinner & Auction at the B.M. & G. Community Centre To donate items contact any Optimist Member. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets available from any Optimist Member or call 519-887-6502 or 519-887-6836. Proceeds to Make A Wish Foundation REFS, REF IN CHIEF AND HOUSELEAGUE CO-ORDINATOR NEEDED Contact: Susan Jared vanVliet, John vanVliet, Thea Harding, Jacquie Waechter or Kathy Nichol ASAP KEEP SOCCER IN BRUSSELS! Brussels ~ 519-887-6951 is no longer licensed under L.L.B.O. Effective immediately Huron community Family Health Team - Brussels Clinic If you are already a patient of Dr. Dan Rooyakkers, Dr. Dan Eickmeier, Dr. Jason Datema, Dr. Heather Percival, or Dr. Carolin Shepherd, the Huron community Family Health Team will start Tuesday, April 1, 2008 booking appointments at the Brussels Clinic with our Nurse Practitioner, Cate Verberne. To book an appointment call 519-887-8886 between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 and each following Tuesday. Please note the Brussels Clinic will only be open on Tuesdays. The clinic will be available for medical appointments and blood drawing. All patients coming for an appointment are asked to bring all medications in the original bottles. Patients without a family physician may inquire about being added to an Orphan Patient list. We continue to be proactive in recruiting more physicians to address this issue. An evening of dinner and entertainment at Brussels United Church Friday, April 4 at 6:00 pm Roast Beef Dinner by the U.C.W. With entertainment to follow by “Music and Madness” Tickets $20.(in advance only) available by calling 519-887-8267 or 519-887-9881. 439 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-9682 info@solacespa.ca Live Well. ❀ Manicure with Paraffin ❀ Pedicure with Paraffin ❀ Body Booster/Scrub Reg. $170 only $149.00 Book by March 31/08 and enjoy your treatment before April 30/08. IInndduullggee YYoouurrsseellff...... ...With our SSpprriinngg SSppaa SSppeecciiaall