HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-05-15, Page 2By Jo-Ann McDonald
The spring newsletter went out in
the mail this week and any
Comrades who did not receive it, let
the Brussels Legion Branch know.
Information on the upcoming silent
auction is included and other
upcoming events.
The installation of officers is on
May 23 at Seaforth Branch 156 at 8
p.m. All Comrades can attend.
The final thought of mixed darts
was held on Thursday evening.
There was a great turnout. The
winners of the final night were
Marlene Little and Harry Smith with
second place going to Sandra and
Catrina Josling and Jim Brown.
Awards were handed out to Gord
Jacklin and Marlene Little for most
starts, John Harrison and Sandra
Josling for most finishes, Heather
Little and Gord for most high shots
over 100, Tim Harrison for the
highest start, John Harrison for the
perfect shot of 180, Harry Smith for
the most improved darter, Sharon
Robbins for the most skunks, Roger
McHardy for the most trick shot,
Catrina Josling for the best multi-
tasker darter and Gord and Sandra
for perfect attendance for the
year.
It has been a great year with the
average of 10 darters every week.
There’s room for more folks to join
in so think about it for the fall and
come out for an enjoyable evening.
Have a good summer everyone.
The Friday night supper of roast
beef was enjoyed by nearly 50 folks
and this week will be sausage and
sauerkraut.
The Mother’s Day buffet dinner
was enjoyed by only 60 or so folks
but they all raved it was delicious.
There was roast beef, chicken breast
and ham along with plenty of
potatoes, vegetables and salads.
There was pie and cheesecake for
dessert and watermelon as well.
Five members of the Brussels
Cadet Corps served coffee, tea and
juice and did a great job. They also
did most of the cleanup and dishes
and were fantastic help. Thanks to
the Cadets.
The provincial service officer will
be in the area soon and any veteran
wishing an appointment needs to
contact Mabel Glanville
immediately.
Any Comrades interested in
playing zone golf need to come in
and sign up immediately for the
event on June 7.
Hoping all our Comrades who
have been under the weather are
feeling better.
PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2008.
Another Mother’s Day past,
another time to celebrate the good
stuff of life. For one day the world
stops, or at least hesitates and
recognizes the world of mothers. In
reality everyone of us would be out
of sight right now, if not for our
mothers.
So the village was a happening
place as mothers were visited, meals
enjoyed and gifts given. Trees, a
shopping basket and flowers were
presented to this mother while other
mothers were gifted with trips,
tickets, meals, chocolates, etc.
So on behalf of the mothers thank
you for noticing we’re here.
It’s Tulip Festival in Ottawa.
Imagine if you can, three million
tulip bulbs in action. Every place
you look has tulips of one kind or
another. Real ones, wooden ones,
metal or paper are all for your
viewing pleasure.
The history of this Festival is
linked directly to the Second World
War. During the conflict and
devastation Canada offered a place
of refuge and peace to the Queen of
Holland and her daughters. Because
the queen was pregnant with
Princess Margriet the maternity
wing of the hospital was seded tothe Netherlands thus making thenew baby Dutch. To show gratitudefor this gesture Queen Juliana sent10,000 tulip bulbs to Ottawa whenthe war ended.More bulbs arrived each year asthis significant moment wasremembered. After the war the roleof the Canadian soldiers in the
Netherlands was recognized and
more bulbs were given.
In the early 1950s the tulips were
being seen in Ottawa as the numbers
increased. The queen and the
princesses visited and the
connection was made.
Today a magnificent sculpture of
a Canadian soldier with two hats
uplifted stands proudly on
Confederation Park. One hat is the
hat of a soldier, the other one that
signifies someone who helped feed
and rebuild Holland in their time of
distress. So over the years the
number of bulbs as gifts, and those
bought by Canada and Ottawa
number in the millions.
Walking through the parks and
streets of Ottawa a sense of pride is
all about.
A city with the Ottawa and Rideau
Rivers as well as the Rideau Canal
running through the downtown
section makes a terrific backdrop for
any party. Walking about
Confederation Park on a beautiful
May morning with over 300,000
tulips is very hard to describe.
Another chance to feel we live in the
best land ever.
Get your firecrackers ready. It’s
time for the long weekend.
Betty G.W.
Huron East has found its next
economic development officer.
Janice Hawley of Goderich was
offered the position after a closed-
door session of council and is
scheduled to start the third week of
June.
Clerk-administrator Jack
McLachlan says Hawley will have
no problem keeping busy once she
starts. There are several projects
ongoing in the municipality that will
need her immediate attention. He
says that Hawley will begin work
immediately on a plan for the
summer that will include finalizing
the tourist information booth so it is
ready for the summer.
Hawley spent last year as the
manager of the Goderich BIA, and
before that, spent time in Huron East
on contract to the Huron Business
Development Corporation with Paul
Nichol.
It was this time spent with the
HBDC where introductions were
made. Hawley says she fell in love
with the municipality and Nichol
says he worked well with Hawley,
and looks forward to working with
her again.
“I’m delighted. It’s like coming
home,” Hawley said. “Huron East
has a really good feel. They’re
already doing great things and
there’s so much potential to do even
more, so it’s quite an exciting time
to come in.”
Huron East has been without an
economic development officer since
Ralph Laviolette retired several
months ago.
A first round of interviews were
conducted, and then recently a
second round.
“I’m just really looking forward to
starting. When I was on contract
with the HBDC, I fell in love with
the area. I got to know a lot of the
personnel and worked a lot with
town hall,” she says. “I’m still
pinching myself.”
Goderich woman new EDO
At the Branch
Silent auction this month
Pie for mom
Donna Howling was on pie duty last week at Huronlea in
Brussels. The home held a Mother’s Day lunch for its
residents all with a piece of pumpkin pie at the end. (Shawn
Loughlin photo)
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
By BettyGraberWatsonCall 887-6236887-9231A NOTE FROM BETTY
The Ontario Early Years Esso Family Math Program took place
Wednesday evenings at the Brussels Public School. Parents and
children learned how to incorporate math into their everyday
living using the Ontario Math Curriculum. Staff, parents and
children wish to thank the following businesses for their
generous donations to help make this program possible: John
and Bonnie Pennington, William B. Spink Dental Office, Brussels
Foodland, Brussels Lions, JR’s Gas Bar and Family Restaurant,
Ben and Chris TenPas, Jane Shilling.
Thank You
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Wednesday evenings by
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Welcoming Pauline Gulutzen
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Wednesday evening
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By Shawn Loughlin
The Citizen
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money.”
Groups pay $50 at most to rent
the hall. Roberts noted that if these
groups rented the community centre
instead, they’d have to pay $100.
The WI has offered the building
to various buyers for alternative
community uses but no one has
followed up on the offers.
One hindrance for some potential
users is that there is very little
property that goes with the
building.
“Let’s put our heads together,”
said mayor Dorothy Kelly in
promising further co-operation in
considering the building’s future.
WI Hall rental $50
BUY? SELL?
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