HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-10-23, Page 31Darts at the Brussels Legion beginthis week on Thursday evening at 8p.m. Darts are open to everyone andall are welcome to join in onThursdays. It costs $1 to play.
Random teams are drawn up
before the games begin and play
usually lasts until about 10 p.m.
There are small prizes to be won
and there’s always lots of fun.
The accessibility committee met
on Tuesday evening with John
Rutledge to go over some of the
ideas he has come up with for
making the Branch accessible. The
group discussed the pros and cons of
each proposal and offered
suggestions on other options to be
investigated.
There were a few things that need
to be clarified as well and committee
members will check into these
items. The committee will meet
again next month.
The Friday night supper of roast
beef was enjoyed by a great crowd.
This week will be chicken breast.
The next week is Halloween and
there will be no supper that week.
The Saturday afternoon euchre
had only 6 1/2 tables of players.The top team of the day was Glenand Eileen Sellers with 75 points.Coming in second with 73 pointswere Delores Howatt and Dorothy
Dalton. The third-place team was
Joyce Hodgins and Norma Strong
with 67 points. The low prize of the
day went to Helen Dobson and
Mabel Willis. The lucky lone hand
winners for passes were Lloyd
Appleby and Ariel Woods.
Euchre is every two weeks.
The first Zone dart even twas held
on Saturday in Exeter and it was
double darts. Participating from
Brussels were John Harrison and
Deb Cann. They had a good day and
finished eighth to advance to District
play in the new year.
There are more sports sheets at the
Branch for sign up and to check the
dates of upcoming events. Drop in
today.
The District convention was held
on the weekend in Elmira. Comrade
Jo-Ann McDonald attended the
president’s meeting on Saturday and
Comrade Glenn Bridge attended
with her on Sunday for the
convention.It was an interesting day with afocus on how to promote the Legionas more than just a place to drink.Branches need to make sure the
public is aware of all the youth
programs, senior programs and the
many donations that are given each
and every year to various
community groups, schools, sports
and hospitals, etc.
Another misconception about the
Royal Canadian Legion is that the
Legion supports war. This is not
true. What the Legion supports is the
brave men and women who serve
their countries and upon their return,
the Legion becomes an advocate for
them and their families.
The Legion is many different
things to many different people and
we here at Brussels Branch would
like to be what the town needs. If
anyone has any suggestions as to
what you would like to see at the
Branch, tell an executive member,
drop into the branch or drop us a
line at Box 128.
Remembrance Day is almost here
and the annual poppy canvass of the
town will be held on Nov. 1.Comrades are asked to be at theBranch at 9 a.m.Drivers are needed to take Cadetsto areas of the town as well as
Walton, Cranbrook and Ethel. The
canvass is for a couple of hours in
the morning.
Come out and help out the Branch
with the Legion’s number one
mandate of perpetuating the
importance of Remembrance Day to
young and old and that the sacrifices
of the many will not be forgotten.
The Sunday night dance had over
90 in attendance. The Country
Versatiles did a great job as usual.
Dances are every two weeks.
Helping out for the evening were
Ross and Cora Alcock with the
absence of Howard and Audrey
Hackwell.
The Cadet Corps was away at
Peacekeepers Park for a training
weekend. They were learning
survival techniques which were put
to the test when a Cadet from
another Corps went missing in the
bush. The girl was found within an
hour, but it was an excellent lessonfor the Cadets to experience thereality of conducting bush searchand how they would handle thesituation if they were lost.
Their return home on Sunday
evening was delayed an hour but
they report it was a good weekend.
THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008. PAGE 31.At the BranchDarts every Thursday at Brussels Legion
A haunting hand
The tours at the Blyth Festival for the Haunted Huron Doors
Open weekend, got some help from members of the Young
Company. Back row, from left: Dan Moran, C.J. Bouwman,
Curtis te Brinke. Front: Liese Bornath, Aislinn Bremner,
Katey Bornash and Haley Hunt. (Vicky Bremner photo)
YOU CAN MAKE A BIG
DIFFERENCE TO A PERSON IN
NAMIBIA, AFRICA BY DONATING
YOUR USED BICYCLE
Your bicycle can help the poor
and AIDS sufferers.
Don’t leave those bikes lying around in your
basements, garages and sitting outside.
DONATE THEM!
From October 21 to November 1, 2008
Bicycles can be dropped off at
Spring Breezes Greenhouses
83189 Scott Line, R.R. #1 Auburn
If you have a bicycle to donate, but cannot get to the collection site or
wish to make a financial donation to cover cost of container and
shipping call Rev. Gary Clark at 519-523-4380 manse, 519-523-4224
church or Jack and Sylvia Nonkes at 519-523-9456.
Thank your for your support.
This is a project of Bicycles for Humanity, Huron County chapter.
Visit www.benbikes.org.za/namibia
www.bicycles-for-humanity.org
CREATIVE MEMORIES
COME CELEBRATE
CROPTOBERFEST
WITH ME!
Friday, October 24 • 5:30 ~ 11:30 pm
Cavan United Church, Winthrop
• Scrapbooking • Laughs • Draws
• Snacks & fun • Prizes • $25 per person
Please call or email 519-527-1939
lbernard@tcc.on.ca
Celebrating
50 Years Together
Gerald and Anne Ryan
October 25, 2008
Dust off your poodle skirts
and saddle shoes. We’re going
back to the Fabulous Fifties.
Join the fun and dress
in 50s Style!
October 25 ~ Brussels Legion
Dancing 8 pm - 1 am
In lieu of gifts, donations to the North
Huron Food Bank
The families of Gerald and Anne
look forward to seeing you.
Happy 45th
Wedding
Anniversary
Murray & Wilma Scott
With love from
your family
October 26
Happy 1st
Birthday
Caden Mason
October 23
Love
Mommy & Daddy
BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED
Blyth Legion
Branch 420
invites you to
our
Harvest Dance
November 1
at the Blyth Memorial Hall
Dancing 9 pm to 1 am to
The Riverview Band with
band member Peter DeJong
• Age of majority
• Lunch provided
• Cash bar
$7.00 per person