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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2007-01-18, Page 2The Ethel euchre was held on Monday, Jan. 8. Winners were: share-the-wealth, Isabelle Craig, Allan Martin; high, Myrna Burnett, Lloyd Smith; lone hands, Isabelle Craig, Verna Crawford; low, Shirley Verstoep, Mary Huether; lucky tally, Norm Dobson, Neil Hatt, Leota Thompson, Joan Jacobs, Keith Turnbull, Beryl Smith, Ross Stephenson, Helen Dobson, Dorothy Martin, Edna McLellan, Marion Harrison. The next euchre will be on Monday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. Ladies are asked to please bring lunch. Twelve members and guests attended the Majestic Women’s Institute meeting on Jan. 10 at the Brussels library. President Ruth Bauer welcomed everyone back after the Christmas holidays. Yvonne Knight read the secretary’s report, letting mem- bers know that 15 boxes had been delivered in December along with many Christmas cards to shut- ins. There will be a casserole supper and card party on Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the basement of the library. Edna McLellan introduced the guest speaker, Merv Bauer. Mr. Bauer told members that he had been on the farm and safety committee for 15 years. Since he became involved the number of accidents has decreased significantly. There are more accidents with lawn mowers in recent years. Some people are still taking children on the lawn mowers or not shutting everything off before fixing a problem. Another problem is persons wearing ear phones (i.e. ipods) and are not fully aware of their surroundings or sounds such as a horn to help prevent accidents from happening. These earphones should legally not be above 86 decimals but most young people will have them a high as 110 decimals which will affect their hearing both now and later in life. Mr. Bauer spoke on flashing lights that use small batteries that last for about 50 hours and can be seen for 1 1/2 miles on farm machinery. This is a must for farmers and as a safety precaution on the road. First-aid kits should be in vehicles, in your house and garage, and at community buildings. Always be prepared. The farm and safety committee sponsor a poster contest in the spring that students are asked to participate in. Arm bands are available for persons to wear when riding bikes and are sometimes handed out at local fairs where they set up displays. He ended by saying new members are welcome to join. Meetings are usually held the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Huronview in Clinton. Edna McLellan presented Mr. Bauer with a fruit basket. Roll call was answered with naming a product derived from sheep. Many interesting items were named by members and guests. Lucy Hesse will report next month on a ROSE session which Majestic branch will help host this year. The next UFO will be held at Bev Craddock’s on Feb. 13 at 54 Dunedin Drive. Discussion on prizes for the draw in September were finalized. A quilt will be made after the committee has purchased supplies. A baby quilt is to be quilted for the craft show that is hosted by the Huron-Perth District in April. Members are reminded to bring a brown bag with articles in it for the surprise auction next month. The meeting was closed with the singing of O Canada. Happy Birthday was extended to Leona Armstrong who celebrates this month. Marie McCutcheon served a lunch of loaves and cheese. The next meeting will be held on Feb. 14. PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2007. By Jo-Ann McDonald The week at the Brussels Legion began with president Jo-Ann McDonald meeting with Zone Commander Shirley Chalmers, Deputy Zone Commander Stew Taylor and Zone secretary Russ Berry. The meeting was a planning meeting for the upcoming Spring Zone convention being hosted by Branch 218 Brussels. The Cadets met on Monday evening for drill team practice and on Tuesday evening for regular Cadet instruction. The parent support committee also met with Cadet leader Captain Wegg and with Legion president Jo-Ann McDonald to confirm details of upcoming events. The Thursday night darts had 11 take aim at the boards. First-place winners were Heather Little and John Harrison. In second was lone player Gord Jacklin. The high starts were by Norm Dobson shooting 98 and by Marlene Little shooting 95. The high shots of the night were by Sandra Josling with 112 and John with 137. Darts are Thursday nights at 8 p.m. The Friday night supper of roast pork was enjoyed by a great crowd. The Legion community was saddened by the news of the passing of Comrade Lyle Brothers. We extend our sympathies to wife Alice and family. Comrade Willis Knight is still a patient in Wingham hospital. There were 16 1/2 tables of euchre players on hand Saturday afternoon vying for the top prize money. The cards couldn’t have been kinder to pair Hilda Holmes and friend Florence who earned a high score of 94 points. The second-place team of George and Deanna Bacon earned 83 points and third place went to John and Iola Subject with 75 points. The not-so-lucky-at-cards prize went to Bush Whittard and Olave Papple with 45 points. Lone hand prizes went to Lorna for the ladies and Lloyd Appleby for the men. Euchre is every two weeks. The Sunday night dance had fewer than 70 people in attendance to enjoy the music of the Ken Scott Orchestra. The general meeting is next Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. Members are encouraged to attend. The orchestra for the Robbie Burns Dance, Jan. 27, sponsored by the Brussels Pipe Band, has been confirmed as the Georgian Bay Islanders. Tickets will be available at the door. We’re into the middle of January, usually the most detested month of the year. This year has almost been a pleasure, without the usual snowbanks. It’s been rather nice, puddling about in runners and lightjackets but always with an eye onthe weather. It’s just too weird, enjoying thewarmth but wondering when thewhiteout will hit.January as much as it’s a newmonth and part of a brand new year,it always seems to me that we’re inclean-up mode. We’re collectingfigures for the year-end reports,we’re sorting papers into piles of value, junk and who knows, and we’re still finding bits of tinsel and decorations from the holidays season. I guess that’s a good way to start a new year and new month – check up on the past, plan for thefuture and tidy up the present. Nowonder January is such a specialmonth.The animals are having a goodtime as well. The squirrels areripping about as if it’s August,moving and replacing stores ofgoodies. The deer know that huntingseason is gone and are now quitecomfortable standing by the sides ofthe road waiting for you to move on. We’re not the only species that are affected in this world. Do you think the animals spend as much time watching us and wondering about our habits and even enjoy the viewas much as much as we do them?Who knows?Farewell to Lyle Brothers. Talkabout a life well lived – productiveworking life, enjoyable retirement,community supporter, stimulatinghobbies, travels to dream of and allwith a constant companion. We’regoing to miss the quiet demeanor ofLyle.If you’re in Stratford check in on Alice Brothers in her new apartment. She’ll be glad to see you. Dig out that book and get reading, it’s about time. Bye now, Betty G.W. WI speaker discusses safety Ethel euchre results NEWS FROM BRUSSELS By BettyGraberWatsonCall 887-6236887-9231A NOTE FROM BETTY BRUSSELS SKATING CLUB For more information: Karen Smith 519-887-6000 or Allyson Cardiff 519-887-9988 Come see us at the beach! Brussels, Morris & Grey Community Centre, Brussels Admission at the door: $5.00 per person Under 6 yrs.FREE Family Rate: $20.00 (4 or more over 6 yrs.) presents HOT! HOT! HOT! 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