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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2007-03-15, Page 2By Jo-Ann McDonald There were 11 darters on hand Thursday night at the Brussels Legion. Top player for first was Gord Jacklin. In second place were John Stadelmann and John Harrison. The high shots were by Sharon Robbins shooting a 125 and Gord Jacklin shooting a 127. The third skunk of the year happened to the team of Harry Smith and Bush Whittard. The Friday night supper of salmon loaf was enjoyed by all. This week to celebrate St. Patrick’s it will be Irish stew. Saturday’s euchre had 12 tables at play. The first-place team with 77 points was Elsie Mogk and Doreen Skinner. Close behind for second with 76 points were Stuart and Lois Chamney. The third-place team with 72 points was Neil Hatt and Edna McLellan. The I-can’t-believe-the-cards-are- so-bad prize, or low, went to Glen Sellers and Ed Stewart. Lucky lone hand prizes went to Jean Bewley and Carman Pollock. The Sunday night dance saw over 100 enjoy the music of the Country Versatiles. We are pleased to have Joshua Gropp performing at the St. Patrick’s celebration pub night on Saturday. He will perform several times during the evening, so if you haven’t heard him, now’s your chance. Food and meat draws are happening from 5 p.m. on. Comrades are reminded that Zone convention is being held at Branch 218 this Sunday. Comrades are reminded that donations for the silent auction are to be in by March 28. Vouchers or gift certificates should be brought in earlier so the appropriate certificates can be made up. The auction is March 30 and 31. PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2007. Life in Huron County can be a mind and mood-altering experience. Now this is not a new concept to you but where my mind is going on this one is the effect of weather on lives. Once again last week the weather ruled in all categories. From mid- morning on Monday until well into Tuesday, flakes and drifts determined where one spent their time. Many were stuck at work and for those in the caring field, that meant you put sleep off until the customers’ needs were met, even if that was a 16 or 24-hour stretch. So for some, that storm was the stuff good stories are made of and will be told for years to come as the storm of March 2007. Visibility and large unforgiving drifts saw many others wishing they had that emergency bag with them as they found themselves spending quality time with co-workers,complete strangers and other goodsports. Sleepovers were quitepopular, or not.From every situation good comes.The mood of neighbourliness,friendship and sharing were to beseen everywhere as beds and foodwere offered, helping hands given and nice folks with tractors giving that much needed pull. As much as we mutter about the weather it is always a time of reassurance that there is much good in folks that is too often not seen. So as you know the emotions are fragile, as you worry about those on the road, celebrate with those enjoying a snow day and rejoice when all are known to be safe. To the plow guys, the farmers, the snow movers, all the Good Samaritans and hostesses – thank you for your generosity and kind spirit. March break is with us so take advantage of all the neat things there are to do in and around our community. Be sure to dig out your green underwear, or whatever to celebrate with all the wanna-be Irish on Saturday. Enjoy the sunshine. Bye now, Betty G.W. Change can be a good thing, especially when what is good doesn’t change. There is new ownership at Solace on Turnberry in Brussels. But while this means expanded services and product, Kathy Nichol and Tammy King have no intention of altering what was already in place. “We like their style and philosophy,” said Nichol, who with King and their spouses, Paul and Bill, respectively purchased the buildings that house Solace and the Ontario’s Finest Inns and Spas headquarters, of which Nichol is executive director. The women are going to be running the spa. They bought the buildings, said Nichol, because they are very interested in keeping downtown Brussels “alive and interesting.” Nichol explains the reason for the purchase of Solace quite simply. The owner no longer wanted to be a landlord, she said, and massage therapist Becky Rapson preferred to be out of the business end of things. “Our expertise is in hospitality and business, so it’s a good fit.” “We love the way that they have built their services and want to expand on that,” said King. “We are very happy that Becky is staying on.” In addition Solace welcomes a new massage therapist, Robyn Nash, and Cindy Jarvis will be the new aesthetician. Also joining the team is Reiki therapist Jennie Schimanski. In addition to an expansion of services, the spa will now have extended hours of operation, incluidng Saturdays. More products are being added to the existing line as well. “It truly is building on the same business. They set the framework and we’re taking it from there,” said Nichol. At the Branch 11 out for darts Business and leisure Kathy Nichol, foreground, and Tammy King are the new owners of Solace on Turnberry in Brussels. The only changes planned for the business is to expand on the existing services and products. (Bonnie Groppr photo) Brussels spa has new ownership NEWS FROM BRUSSELS By BettyGraberWatsonCall 887-6236 887-9231 A NOTE FROM BETTY www.yourschools.caGEOFF WILLIAMS Director of Education JENNY VERSTEEG Chair The Avon Maitland District School Board is Seeking Your Assistance The Province of Ontario has established new procedures to assist school boards through the student accommodation review process. The new procedures call for boards to establish a public input process that provides a complete picture of each school’s value to its students and to its respective community. According to the Pupil Accommodation Review Guidelines, boards must establish a “Generic School Valuation Template”with the assistance of a public committee. The Avon Maitland District School Board is now seeking community representatives to join this committee in order to create the Template. We are seeking community, parent and staff representatives from elementary and secondary school councils, as well as two elected municipal representatives and two representatives of the business community. The committee will also include trustees, principals and senior staff. If you are interested in participating in this process please apply in writing by electronic or regular mail no later than Wednesday, March 21 to: Avon Maitland District School Board 62 Chalk Street, Seaforth, Ontario N0K 1W0 email: info@fc.amdsb.ca CAMPBELL DRYWALLING Hanging Drywall - Taping Painting - Decorative Ceilings Renovations, Additions, New Homes Corey Campbell Home - 519-887-8168 Cell - 519-531-0389 Free Estimates Brussels Minor Soccer 2007 Registration Tuesday, March 20 and Thursday, March 22 7 to 9 pm ~ BMG Arena Please bring two cheques. New registrants are required to bring a copy of their birth certificate to be kept on file. Sign up for all the summer activities! Brussels Legion Welcomes you to St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Wings, Fries & Meat Draws Saturday, March 17 5:00 ’til 8:00??? Entertainment by Joshua Gropp Songs from his Sunsets to Swingsets CD On March 10 at approximately 10:30 p.m. a person notified OPP about an act of mischief in Brussels. According to police the victim said someone in what they believed was a dark blue Chevrolet pickup threw a beer bottle and struck his vehicle’s window. Police say the truck was last seen on Brandon Road. Anyone with information is asked to call the police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Vandals throw beer bottle at car By Bonnie Gropp The Citizen