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The Citizen, 2007-05-24, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2007. Aren’t long weekends great? It’s like a surprise gift. It’s one of those things you know is coming but when that extra day is actually there to enjoy, you can’t help but be just a little surprised at your good fortune. So I’m hoping that you did just exactly what you wanted and withthe folks you enjoy most.It was rather nice to listen to aradio announcer on my home fromwork (yes some of us workweekends) naming off the number ofjobs that require folks to work, whilethe 9 to 5 world doesn’t. As hecontinued on with his list ofoccupations that would be punching the time clock this weekend I was intrigued. We sometimes forget about who counts the Brinks cash or who stocks the shelves in the retail stores or who services the airplanes. Police, fire, health and transit personnel are always noted but there is a whole unsung list who are busy working. Listening to this fellow, I was in avery large company and knew thatmany of us would be starting ourtime off on Monday.Saturday is yard sale day inBrussels so get up early to check outall the treasures, I’m sure there issomething out there that you didn’tknow you needed. Do your part tosave the landfill. Seeing in the papers last week that people in Ontario use seven million plastic bags a day got me thinking about waste, ignorance and consumerism. Like the environmental fair we held in Brussels for a couple of years in the 1980s timing is everything. Marg Garniss made me two pretty cloth bags when my Chris and herClint and Cherida attended BrusselsPublic School and that got me in thehabit of using them for mygroceries, and they’re still goingstrong. Little things can make adifference. Concern for our air, landand water is not new but finally ithas hit main line thinking. Perhapsnow we’ll get serious about the world we leave for our descendants. The United Church members have the menu set and the groceries ordered so you don’t have to cook on May 27. You’ll be able to enjoy a nice Sunday dinner, with no dishes to do, then sit back and enjoy the easy sounds of Terry Sumsion and his Company. Don Chesher or Audrey Cardiff would be happy to sell you a ticket. Take care and enjoy the weather. Bye now, Betty G.W. The Great Canadian Geography National Finals took place on Thursday, May 17 and local Madill student Matt Cardiff, son of Cathy and Jeff Cardiff of Brussels, had earned his spot as one of the 41st finalists from across Canada. The competition was an on-line test of the students’ knowledge of Canadian and international geography and held at Madill. It consisted of 11 rounds of questions, which took about one hour with all contestants “connected” at the same time, via the internet. For each question that appeared on the computer monitor, Matt had 30 seconds to answer it, with a five-second break between questions. Matt’s teacher Terry Walker, meanwhile, sat by, via a conference call the whole time, with the “command centre” in Ottawa, as did all the other contestants’teachers, in case of problems. “It was quite exciting and went off without a hitch,” said Walker. Interested bystanders, while they couldn’t see the questions, could see the scoreboard for up-to-date totals of all the contestants. Matt did quite well finishing 21st in the country. Overall it was a fun and educational experience, said Matt. So far in two years of running the competition, Madill has had two provincial finalists (Jesse Winger - 2006, Matt Cardiff - 2007 and one Canadian finalist (Matt Cardiff - 2007) from Madill. Student takes the challenge NEWS FROM BRUSSELS By BettyGraberWatsonCall 887-6236887-9231A NOTE FROM BETTY NOTICE MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST PUBLIC MEETING to be held Tuesday, May 29th, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at the Brussels Morris and Grey Community Centre Plans for the renovation of the existing Brussels Public Library building or for a new structure on municipal property to the rear of existing Brussels Public Library building will be presented and discussed. J.R. McLachlan Clerk-Administrator Municipality of Huron East 519-527-0160 Hours Monday & Tuesday 1 - 5 pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 1 pm - 8 pm Friday & Saturday 9 am - 5 pm Sunday ~ Closed or by appointment COME AND SEE WHAT’SGROWING 519-527-0761 Carol & Bert Reinink & family 43079 Hullett-McKillop Rd. R.R. # 4 Walton ❀❀ Annuals ❀❀ Perennials ❀❀ Hanging Baskets ❀❀ Patio Pots ❀❀ Balcony Boxes ❀❀ Shrubs By Jo-Ann McDonald It was convention time this week for the Royal Canadian Legion’s Convention in London. Comrades Rick and Jo-Ann McDonald were registered delegates. They carried the three votes of the Brussels Branch. Comrades Eric Ross and Deb Trollope were also in attendance with Eric attending to his duties as vice-chairman. The business was conducted on Monday and Tuesday. Elections, resolutions, reports and donations for various charities were also carried on throughout the two days. A new initiative of the Royal Canadian Legion across Canada is the Troop Morale Fund. This has been established to provide Tim Horton’s coffee to the troops serving in Afghanistan. Dominion Command has made the arrangements with Tim Horton’s and Branches from Ontario donated $3,700 to the fund from the convention floor. Brussels Branch is collecting donations at the bar and will forward the amounts throughout the year. All donations are gratefully accepted in support of Canadian troops. The Brussels Cadet Corps is very busy practising for the year-end inspection which is Tuesday, May 29 at 7 p.m. They also are busy raising funds for their year-end trip to Wonderland by having both a breakfast and car wash this weekend. The Friday night supper will be roast beef. The installation of officers with Branch 156 Seaforth will begin at 8 p.m. All comrades are urged to attend. Saturday euchre saw 10 1/2 tables at play. The first-place team was Lloyd and Lillian Appleby with 76 points. The second-place team was Bush Whittard and Olave Little with 72 points and close behind with 71 points were Ruth Sharpen and Mary Bell. The low prize went to Helen Warwick and Vera Schmidt. Low- hand prizes went to Glen Sellers and Betty Hulley. Euchre is every two weeks. The fish fry crew of Glenn Bridge, Deb Cann, Sharon Robbins, Norm Dobson and Calvin Semple provided a fish fry dinner to the group attending the mutual aid meeting at the host fire department of Grey. At the Branch Comrades at convention The Ethel euchre was held on Monday, May 14 with seven tables in play. Winners were: share the wealth, Dorothy Dilworth, Helen Dobson; high, Edna McLellan, Allan Marlin; lone hands, Isabelle Bremner, Margaret Peebles; low, Shirley Verstoep, Bill Craig; tally, Leona McDonald, Walter Seiler, Leota Thompson, Allan Edgar, Viola Adams, Lloyd Smith, Ross Stephenson, Florence Broughton, Helen Dobson, Myrna Burnett, Adrian Verstoep, Hilda Holmes, Viola Adams. The next euchre will be held on Monday, May 28 at 8 p.m. 7 tables at Ethel euchre party ATTENTION ~ PARENTS & CHILDREN OF BRUSSELS PUBLIC SCHOOL & GREY CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOL The Brussels Optimist Club invites you to Put Adventure In Your Summer! Register them for the Galbraith - Optimist Camp For Kids This day camp is for the children of Brussels Public School & Grey Central Public School Ages:5-13 For the week of August 13-17 Cost:$110.00 per child Transportation: Provided by Brussels Optimist Club at no charge For more information:CALL DOUG McARTER 519-887-6963 - deadline June 13 Registration forms also available at the office at Grey Central Public School & Brussels Public School A Traditional Day Camp Experience ABOUT OUR CAMP... ...HOME AWAY FROM HOME! The Galbraith Day Camp for Kids is situated on 118 acres of beautiful, secluded land just 8 kilometres from both Milverton and Listowel. The camp property includes a springfed pond that is just perfect for swimming and canoeing. There is also a hardwood bush with hiking trails for nature walks, The picturesque woodlands and pristine, spacious site offers a unique opportunity for discovering the great outdoors and exploring the geological wonders in our own backyard. Our facilities include a new indoor pavilion for crafts and activities, a story-telling cabin, modern washroom, changeroom facilities, and an outdoor pavilion. LEADERSHIP! Our Galbraith Day Camp Counsellors are university, college and senior high school students who receive program, leadership and instructional training in preparation for the summer. Our staff take pride in the enthusiasm and experience which they bring to their roles as caring and responsible leaders, instructors and role models. Our lifeguards are hired with National Lifeguard qualifications (NLS) and our directors and counsellors are trained in C.P.R. and First Aid. We seek out and hire creative and dynamic leaders that possess a wide range of skills which allow them to provide a great day camp experience for your son or daughter. Our campers are at the very centre of everything we do. They will enjoy a caring camp atmosphere where they will have a good time, learn new skills and make new friends. EXPLORE! DISCOVER! CREATE! The Galbraith Optimist Day Camp program includes: • Discgolf • Canoeing • Kayaking • Paddleboating • Ropes Course • Arts and Crafts • Swimming • Archery • Singing • Games and Sports • Outdoor Adventure • orienteering • Nature and Environmental Study • Theme Days • Special Guests and Visitors • Basketball/Tetherball on pavement OVERNIGHT CAMPING Every Wednesday night is overnight camping. This great opportunity is restricted to older campers, and a $25.00 user fee will apply. (To be collected during camp week - do not send with registration). OPEN HOUSE All members of the family are welcome to visit our lovely camp and take the opportunity to ask an Optimist representative any questions that you may have. Free food and beverages provided. June 2-3, 2007 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm TRANSPORTATION Local Optimist Clubs will provide transportation free of charge on the date indicated for their community. transportation will leave the pickup point in sufficient time to arrive at the camp by 9:00 am and will drop off at the same place no later than 4:30 pm. Children not requiring transportation may arrive at camp by 9:00 am. Pickup time is 3:15 pm. Children must bring their own lunch. Please note: Galbraith is a Nut Free Camp. Afternoon refreshments will be provided. Full payment needed at time of registration. No post-dated cheques accepted. Tax receipt will be provided for the 2007 Camp fee as it qualifies for the Child Fitness Tax Credit.