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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-02-08, Page 2We’ve had lots of time in the past few days to contemplate life. The name of Old Man Winter is not an all-time high, in fact about Monday it was mud. Cold and snow we can handle, a few drifts are partof life but when whiteouts take over,vehicle mobility needs to cease.So there was a lot of telephoneconsultations as church, games,classes and meetings were put onhold. The winds blew on indicatingthat rescheduling was the order ofthe season.Visitors at several homes becameovernight guests making the confining weekend much more enjoyable. A bathroom in Listowel got completed instead of started when the volunteers spent the night and the next day so labour was cheap and captive. A visit last week to the ROM – the Royal Ontario Museum in Torontoto celebrate Andrew’s birthday wasas usual a very nice way to whileaway the hours. While the Egyptianexhibit is on hold, much to ourdisappointment, a new one ofJapanese, Chinese and Koreanculture filled our minds withwonder. Artifacts that we assume aremodern have been around forcenturies. Pottery, weapons, transportation and of course art were intriguing. The bat cave is one of my favourite spots at the ROM. It takes the mystery and fear out of these little rodents when you see inside their lives. In that same section, bones of many of our usual animalsare there for the viewing, once againa totally different way of looking atlife around us. The staff do anincredible job of explaining whatyou’re viewing. Be sure to go if youget a chance – any age will findsomething neat to learn.Check outjoshuagropp.blogspot.com to followhis western tour. A few familiar names are popping up as former area folk and Madill alumni have turned out to hear him and offer a place to sleep. Enjoy the week. Bye now, Betty G.W. PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2007. By Jo-Ann McDonald The weather has played a large part in poor attendance at the Brussels Legion Branch at all functions this week. The Thursday night dart league had only nine darters come out for the fun evening. The first-place team was Heather Little and Sandra Josling. In second were Alex Mawhinney and John Harrison. One team, struggled during the evening and earned the distinguished title of skunk of the night. Players were Gord Jacklin and Sharon Robbins. The Friday night supper of Prairie Dog Loaf (aka meatloaf) was enjoyed by a nice-sized crowd. This week is ham and scalloped potatoes. The mixed team darts for Zone competition had only eight teams in attendance, again due to the forecast of nasty weather. Because of only eight teams, all eight qualified and will advance to District play. Teams from Brussels included Ron Schmidt, Eric Ross, Anita and Sara Little, who tied for third place after the day’s play and team John Harrison, Deb Cann, Ken and Linda Bird who placed fifth after play. Comrade Willis Knight is still a patient in Wingham hospital. Almost 50 people attended the casserole supper and card party held at the Brussels Library on Feb. 1, sponsored by the Majestic Women’s Institute. Following the supper, the share- the-wealth was drawn with Jim Minielly and Brittany Thyssen being the winners. Other prizes winners were: high lady, Dona Knight; low lady, Jean Nethery; high man, Jim Minielly; low man, Bonnie Lindsay; lone hands, Helen Dobson and Lloyd Smith. Lucky tally prizes went to Beryl Smith, Emerson Mitchell, Edna Pletch, Jean Bewley, Viola Adams, Lawrence Plaetzer, Jackie Mirotta, Bill Craig, Dorothy Dilworth, Mary Huether and Isabel Armstrong. The next card party and casserole supper will be held on April 25 in the Brussels Library. There was a surprise in store for the Brussels librarian when she arrived for work at 1 p.m. on Feb. 1. Sometime between closing on 8 p.m. Jan. 30 and Thursday, the library was broken into and a quantity of cash was taken. Sue Nichol noticed a broken window in the south side door and a missing doorknob. “They’ve taken it,” she said of the culprits. “They also took the brass plate, but left the four screws.” Entry was actually gained into the library through a basement window which had been kicked in by the culprit. Fortunately, no other damage was done to the building. “When someone broke in 15 years ago,” said Nichol, “they made a horrible mess. At least that didn’t happen this time.” OPP are asking anyone with information that might assist in their investigation to contact them. Sparse crowd for darts Medals Tim Waechter, left and Brody TenPas received awards for Level 3 powerskating at the annual Skating Club carnival on Sunday. (Vicky Bremner photo) COMING EVENTS at the BRUSSELS LEGION for February Look for this ad the first week of the month only. Auditorium and small meeting room available to rent. Catering available. Info and general inquiries 519-887-6562 or 519-887-6570 SATURDAY, FEB. 10 Euchre tournament at 1:00 pm Bring your own partner. Cash prizes. Lunch $5.00 per person. Door prizes. _________________ SUNDAY, FEB. 11 Sunday night dance from 7:00 - 11:00 pm. Admission $10.00 per person. Lunch. Enjoy “Georgian Bay Islanders”_________________ MONDAY, FEB. 12 Huron County Dairy Producers annual meeting._________________ WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14 Valentine’s Luncheon served from 11:30 - 1:00 pm. Enjoy ham and scalloped potatoes $8.00._________________ SATURDAY, FEB. 24 Euchre tournament at 1:00 pm Bring your own partner. Cash prizes. Lunch. $5.00 per person. Door prizes. _________________ SUNDAY, FEB. 25 Sunday night dance from 7:00 - 11:00 pm. $10.00 per person. Lunch. Enjoy “John Heaman”_________________ MONDAY, FEB. 26 Public Speaking at 7:00 pm._________________ TUESDAY, FEB. 27 General Meeting at 8:00 pm_________________ CC hh oo cc oo ll aa tt ee ss && FF uu dd gg ee Village of Brussels Swiss Love is in the air ... Valentine’s beware ... Here comes the chocolate! 422 Turnberry St. S., Brussels 519-887-8875 www.chocolatesandfudge.com 519-887-8538 H a p p y V a l e n t i n e ’s D a y Brussels Flower Shop Don’t Be Disappointed! Do your ordering today for that special somebody! Don’t forget your Sweetheart! NEWS FROM BRUSSELS By Jo-AnnMcDonaldCall 887-6570PEOPLE AROUNDWALTON At the Branch 439 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-9682 (across from Chocolates & Fudge Shop) Valentine’s is a time for Caring & Sharing ™ Facials ™ Make Up ™ Waxing ™ Body Wraps ™ Manicures ™ Pedicures ™ Detox ™ Reiki *New ™ Massage Now open every Saturday 9:00 - 3:00 pm spa@solacespa.ca Live Well. 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