HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-11-01, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2007.
The Brussels, Morris and Grey
Diabetic meeting met at Huronlea,
Brussels on Wednesday, Oct. 17.
Nelva Scott opened the meeting
with a reading on Middlescence is
When.
Guest speaker, Marguerite
Thomas, public health nurse, was
asked to speak first on how and
when the Brussels, Morris and Grey
Diabetic Group began. After that she
played a DVD that showed how
people grow and age from infancy to
seniors. The DVD was put to music
and had wonderful scenery.
Thomas was instrumental in the
DVD’s inception and it has been
chosen by other groups to be a part
of their teaching.
Thomas read related statistics to
seniors and in particular to their
risks in falls. She asked questions as
to where falls occur and why, then
how to prevent them. She also
distributed several booklets
including, Interactions With
Prescription Drugs.
Thomas brought with her a gift
bag as a door prize. It was full of fun
things which related to good healthy
living. She read a poem which spoke
of the contents of her gift bag.
As Linda Walker prepared lunch,
motions were passed to accept the
new directors for 2007-2008, and to
pay an honorarium to the co-
ordinator.
The treasurer’s report and an
update on speakers were given.
Nov. 21 Nancy McGill, dietitian
and dietitic nurse educator will be
the guest speaker.
By Jo-Ann McDonald
The week began at the Brussels
Legion with the general meeting. In
attendance were Zone Commander
Stew Taylor and Deputy Zone
Commander Peggy Griffin for the
annual zone visitation.
There were 19 Comrades present.
Reports from the various committee
chairs were given with Comrade
Greg Wilson reporting 51 members
have taken advantage of the early
bird dues rate and paid their 2008
dues. There are only five weeks left
to be an early bird. Comrades are
reminded to drop in and renew their
membership.
Poppy chairman Allyson Cardiff
reported that the Remembrance Day
agenda is well in hand. The Brussels
and area poppy canvass was
Saturday with 15 Cadets, 6 Legion
members and three Cadet leaders
covering Brussels, Walton and
Cranbrook. They received over $500
in donations to the poppy fund.
Donations were approved from the
Nevada fund for both the Brussels
Santa Claus parade and for the
PeeWee hockey team’s entry fee to
attend the Legion PeeWee
Tournament.
Comrade Andy Overholt, Nevada
chairman reported a positive balance
to enable the donations to be passed.
Comrade John Lowe, chairperson
of the youth committee reported that
the schools have the information
needed for the Remembrance Day
poster, essay and poem competition.
Remarks were heard from both the
Zone and Deputy Zone
Commanders congratulating the
Branch on a successful year in
2006/2007.
Open blind mixed darts began on
Thursday evening with 10 darters
taking aim at the boards. The first-
place team was Deb Cann and John
Harrison. In second place were
Harry Smith and Marlene Little.
High shot was by Deb shooting 131.
The Friday night supper of ham
was enjoyed by over 30 people. This
week is roast beef.
Comrades are reminded to bring
baking items and/or door prizes to
the Branch Saturday morning for the
annual craft sale and show.
Remembrance Day is soon upon
us and the poppy is available in
many places in the area.
The Royal Canadian Legion
appreciates a donation for the poppy
but invites everyone to have a poppy,
anyway. Wearing a poppy is a
symbol of Remembrance for those
who sacrificed their lives in the fight
for freedom.
The poppy is to be worn on the left
over the heart in respect for those
lost.
At the BranchGeneral meeting beginsweek at Brussels Legion
Outdoor cooking
It couldn’t have been a better fall day for outdoor grilling at
the Huronlea Residents Council barbecue on Friday.
Volunteer Glen Howling was responsible for the best
burgers in town that day. The event was to raise funds for a
new gazebo being constructed in the ring road area at the
west of the home for the aged. (Bonnie Gropp photo)
All branches of the Huron County
Library will be participating in the
Food for Fines program again this
year.
From Nov. 17-24, the libraries
will accept non-perishable food
items in place of cash for overdue
library fines. This project is offered
through the Huron County Library
in partnership with the Huron
County Health Unit and local food
banks.
“This is a popular initiative among
Ontario’s public libraries. In 2006,
623 people donated 927 items
through public libraries in Huron
County, clearing their records and
their consciences at the same time,
and everybody benefitted from the
project,” said Beth Ross, county
librarian.
“It gives library users the
opportunity to clear their record,
return overdue materials, and
support the food banks serving their
communities.
Fines for items will be waived on
a one-to-one ratio; it’s simply
one item of food for each book
overdue.”
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