The Citizen, 2008-04-17, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2008.
By Jo-Ann McDonald
The Brussels Cadet Corps had
special guests from London
Detachment on hand Tuesday
evening at the Brussels Legion to
inspect their progress in their
training program.
The Cadets were in full uniforms
with their boots in high shine. As the
Corps was going through drills, the
support committee was meeting
downstairs with a couple of invited
guests. The retiring liaison officer,
the new liaison officer plus Legion
president Jo-Ann McDonald, two
new committee members from
Mitchell and support committee
chairman Gerard Ducharme, who is
beginning a leave of absence from
the committee, were in attendance.
The resignations of the top
executive people have left the
committee without proper
leadership. The new liaison officer
for the Corps, Mark Tulley, brought
in two fellow support committee
members from the Stratford Cadet
Corps who are familiar with the
running of this type of committee to
help out for the time being.
It is imperative that the Corps has
a support committee behind them.
To be a member of the support
committee does not mean you have
to have a child in Cadets. Persons
interested in youth, or persons with
some military background or
persons with a talent in organizing
events for fundraising are all
welcome and needed to make the
support committee able to do the job
of providing the necessary funds and
extras that the Corps needs.
If there are any people out there
who would be interested and would
like more information on what
joining the committee entails, call
the Branch and leave a message. The
appropriate people will return your
call on Tuesday evening.
The Thursday night darts had 10
players taking aim at the boards. The
first-place team was Harry Smith,
John Vye and Tim Harrison. The
second-place team was Norm
Dobson and John Harrison.
The high start of the night was by
Tim Harrison for the men shooting a
146 and for the ladies, Heather Little
shot 100.
The season will soon be coming to
an end so come out for the last few
weeks for some fun.
The Friday night supper of pork
chops was enjoyed by a great
crowd. This week is ham and
scalloped potatoes.
It was District C Convention in
Listowel this weekend and president
Jo-Ann McDonald attended the
president’s meeting on Saturday
morning and the general convention
on Sunday. Comrade Eric Ross was
also in attendance in his capacity as
District tri-county hospital treasurer.
Comrades Rick McDonald, sports
chairman and Comrade Deb Cann,
track and field chairman, attended
the Zone sports meeting in Clinton
this past week. The only sports
events for the spring are the golf
events. Sign-up sheets will be up at
the Branch this week.
The info for the upcoming track
and field event for District in
Kitchener as well as the provincial
meet to be held in Kitchener was
provided. Volunteer help is needed.
If you have an interest in sports and
youth, call Comrade Deb or the
Branch. Event dates are June 14 and
July 18-19.
The Branch is pleased to be
hosting the area public speaking
competition this Saturday. The
speeches begin at 1 p.m. and there
are four divisions with three
speakers in each. Everyone is invited
to attend to hear these wonderful
young people and their speeches.
Unfortunately, our Brussels
speaker, Delayna Smith, is unable to
attend.
The young people are now
participating in their fifth level of
competition, so the speeches are
excellent.
Take advantage of this opportunity
and stop into the Legion on Saturday
before the 1 p.m. start.
At the Branch
Cadets host London guests
Smiles all around
It’s not every day someone turns 93, so Betty McDonald celebrated her birthday with her
friends last week. The ladies enjoyed coffee and tea while Ross Procter, left, was relegated to
butler duties. Standing, from left: Procter, Ann Goodall, Marge Cook, Dawn White, Mary
Procter, Verna Steffler and McDonald, seated. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
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Saturday, April 26
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
at the Brussels Legion
Everyone is welcome
Adults $12.00
Students (under 11) $6.00
Pre-schoolers - Free
Take Outs are
available
Proceeds go to
the Brussels Public
School Grade Eight
Graduation
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All is well in Brussels. Nothing
earthshaking has happened on this
side of town and the other half
seems to be under control as well.
The Workmans of uptown
Cranbrook have returned from a
pleasant visit to Florida. Frank has
decided that he will not be taking on
the Daytona racetrack, even if
Kathy thought it would make a good
second life career.
The water has receded nicely and
the mighty Maitland is getting back
to its normal current.
The wild turkeys are coming out
and making themselves known and
noticed. The numbers must be on
the rise as they seem almost as
plentiful as the deer when driving
about our county.
It’s nice to see the neighbours
again. The snow and cold is a great
divider and with the pleasant
temperatures everyone is out and
about. I really like the meet and
greet of April.
Take care and enjoy the return of
new life to our land.
Betty G.W
By BettyGraberWatsonCall 887-6236887-9231A NOTE FROM BETTY
The annual Majestic Women’s
Institute was held on April 9 at 12
p.m. with 13 members and seven
guests attending.
President Ruth Bauer started the
meeting with grace, which was
followed by a potluck luncheon.
After the minutes and treasurer’s
report, correspondence was read
regarding art therapy, a notice of
Melville Presbyterian Church’s
supper on April 27 and a safe food
handling course being offered
through the Huron County Health
Unit.
Mrs. Bauer had visited the Water
and Agriculture Festival in Seaforth
in the morning, where there were
demonstrations on water
contamination, animals and farm
safety.
Kathy Bridge said the cancer
committee had distributed the kits
for canvassing.
Coins for friendship and the
sunshine convenors gave their
reports. Roll call was answered with
members revealing their Sunshine
Sisters.
Leona Armstrong gave the ROSE
program report with activities and
highlights of the meetings of the
past year. Volunteer hours reported
were 2,748 hours and 8,900 kms
walked.
Marie McCutcheon and Ruth
Sauve-Schade gave the financial
examiner’s report, finding the books
in excellent condition.
Marjory Humphries installed the
new executive for 2008-2009: past-
president, Ruth Bauer; president,
Yvonne Knight; first vice-president,
Jackie Mirotta; second vice-
president, Lucy Hesse; secretary,
Lucy Hesse; Assistant secretary,
Edna Pletch; treasurer, Kathy
Bridge; District director, Ruth
Bauer; alternate, Kathy Bridge;
PRO, Bev Craddock; ROSE, Leona
Armstrong; pianist, Marie
McCutcheon; Tweedsmuir, Kathy
Bridge, Jackie Mirotta; advocacy,
Cathrine Campbell, Kathy Bridge;
nominations, Kathy Bridge, Ruth
Bauer; Branch directors, Ruth
20 attend
WI meeting
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