The Citizen, 2007-02-01, Page 2Morris-Turnberry public works
co-ordinator Barry O’Kraftka will
investigate to see if the embankment
of a road constructed last year
encroaches on a Turnberry Ward
farm.
Don Eadie of Glenannon Road
appeared before council to suggest
the municipality might buy a 12-foot
wide strip of land along the side of
his farm that was covered when the
shoulder was built higher and wider
during construction last summer. “I
feel if the (municipality) wants the
property it should buy it,” Eadie
said.
He said he understood there might
be some confusion of where the
property line was because there was
a line of electrical poles in the field
that makes it look like that might be
the edge of the field. His concern, he
said, was about difficulties in a
future sale if the land was being used
by the municipality.
O’Kraftka said it might be
possible to identify the property
limits from old survey stakes if they
can be found. He promised to
explore further. If there is a problem,
he said, it might be possible to make
the bank steeper and remove the
road from Eadie’s property.
Councillors agreed they were not
anxious to get involved in buying
land along roadsides.
PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2007.
By Jo-Ann McDonald
The general meeting of the
Brussels Legion was held on
Tuesday evening with only nine
members present.
Committee reports included that
one euchre team will advance to
District play and District cribbage is
in Listowel with one Brussels team
competing.
Youth Chairman John Lowe has
set Feb. 26 as youth public speaking
and PRO chairman Jo-Ann
McDonald reports the newsletter is
ready to go.
The Nevada licence is complete
and a new licence will be applied
for.
Sergeant-at-Arms Lisa Glanville
reports she will be unable to attend
Zone convention on March 18.
House duties are going to be
handled by Comrades Lloyd
Glanville and Harold Bridge for the
next while.
Donations were approved for
Brussels Minor Hockey and
Brussels Skating Club.
The Thursday night darts saw 13
enjoying the evening.
The first-place team after six
games was Sandra Josling and John
Harrison. The second-place team
was Heather Little and Gord Jacklin.
The high shot of the night was
Heather shooting 140.
The high starts of the night were
Bush Whittard with 97 and Marlene
Little with 80.
The pipe band practised for
Saturday’s Robbie Burns Dance and
decorated the hall with a Scottish
theme.
The Friday night supper of
sausage and sauerkraut that usually
draws a large crowd had around 20
people present this week. The next
meal is Feb. 2 and, Groundhog Day,
so the extra special Prairie Dog Loaf
will be served.
The Saturday euchre saw 11 tables
of players. The first-place team was
Doreen Skinner and Elsie Mogk
with 79 points. Close behind with 78
points were Neil Hatt and Edna
McLellan. Taking third place with
77 points were Ethel and Lorna.
The low prize went to Helen
Warwick and Vera Schmidt.
Euchre is every two weeks.
The upstairs hall was decorated in
honour of Robbie Burns and the
Presbyterian Church was busy
preparing some Scottish fare to be
enjoyed by the over 140 diners on
Saturday evening. The Georgian
Bay Islanders provided the musical
entertainment for the dance,
sponsored by the Brussels Pipe
Band.
The combined Brussels and
Listowel Pipe Band performed as
well during the evening and played
the always moving Amazing Grace.
There were nearly 18 pipers and
drummers with close to 60 in
attendance.
The Sunday night dance crowd of
about 90 people enjoyed the music
of the Red Rascal Band.
The new corner cabinet has been
installed in the Veteran’s Lounge at
the Branch. The remembrance
books that Comrades Charlie and
Grace Procter have compiled over
the last two years are already in
place. We hope that everyone can
have a chance to get in and look at
them.
Eric and Cam Ross, Bob
Richardson and Harry Smith had a
good day at District cribbage but
will not advance any further.
Well the Brussels skating club
tried its very best to move January
right along on Sunday. With a theme
of Hot Hot Hot and appropriateattire the members from all theclasses showed off their talents andfigures with finess to an adoringcrowd. Lots of neat things to see on awintry Sunday afternoon.When you’re a student ministerand have a January birthday it can bea little limiting the places you cancelebrate.So with lots ofimagination, flowery shirts, not
too short shorts, the snow takes
on a different hue with the right
crew.
Southern dishes mixed in with acouple of grass skirts definitelymade January the month to have abirthday. So happy year SandraCable.Wolves have been on thediscussion circuit lately with severalsightings about our area. My viewof that species of wildlife last weekwere tucked in the enclosure northof Dublin and I was happy that thenice tall fences separated us.
Supper was their main interest and
four adults and a cub took no notice
of passing cars.
They really are a magnificentanimal, as long as lots of space isavailable between them and thedomestic side of life.I was worried that the boys ofwinter might have lost their touch,with lack of practice. Oh silly me.The snow came down and theequipment came out. The streets ofBrussels are as clean as a whipwhenever I’m getting home from mynight shifts.
Good work guys.
February is just ready to roll.
Don’t forget all the nice people in
your life who have birthdays this
month, starting with Joan Jacobs on
Feb. 1. What a nice way to start a
month.
Take care and enjoy the changes of
winter.
Bye now.
Betty GW
The Ethel euchre was held on
Monday, Jan. 22 with 10 tables in
play.
Winners were: share the wealth,
Jim Smith, Shirley Kingsly; high,
Myrna Burnett, Walter Seiler; lone
hands, Mary Craig, Helen Dobson,
Verna Crawford, Florence Homes;
low, Joyce Beirnes, Rex Whaley,
Norm Dobson; lucky tally, Don
Beirnes, Frieda D'Arcey, Shirley
Kingsley, Ray Kingsley, Isabelle
Craig, Bill Craig.
The next euchre will be held on
Monday, Feb. 5 at 8:30 pm.
M-T told of possible encroachment
10 tables in play
at Ethel euchre
At the Branch
Public speaking Feb. 26
Just a fling
It was a big celebration in honour of Robbie Burns as Melville Presbyterian Church and the
Legion enjoyed a night of music, dancing, and Haggis. Performing some Highland dancing
were, from left: Kasey King, Justine King, Jasmin Vader, who also had the honour of carrying
in the Haggis, and Ami Schimanski. (Vicky Bremner photo)
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