HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2019-02-14, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019.
Brussels Legion 218 Catch the Ace
Weekly Winner
Winning Ticket: Kim Higgins $470
Envelope #22 found the 4 of Diamonds
Estimated Jackpot for February 15 is $8,900
BRUSSELS OPTIMIST CLUB 21ST ANNUAL
Saturday, March 23, 2019
Ronald McDonald House
and Community Betterment
For TICKETS or to DONATE auction items contact any
Optimist member or call Chad Fisher 519-357-7001
Dinner prepared by:
Scott Saunder’s
Rollin Roaster Catering
Brussels Leo Club seeking members, direction
Winter remains as it should; as if
my opinion on the state of the
weather matters.
In this part of our great land I truly
enjoy the changing of the seasons.
When that gets wonky, like green
grass showing in January or rain in
February, I don’t like it. But like any
other weather-related discussion,
we’re just blowing hot air, as we
have no control over the weather,
just how we accept the reality.
The past week has us on alert to
see. Do we go out? Do we take a
chance on the visibility or just wait it
out? It’s good to be reminded that we
do not control the world, even a wee
bit of it.
These are the days for planning.
What to do when the snow clears?
What to plant in spring? What our
community needs? Only by listening
to others can we get a good picture
of community. Each of us,
established souls, meet with specific
groups, regularly chat with certain
folks and go to familiar places, so we
really keep a narrow view of life.
For community, this is why
service groups, churches included,
can work well. With various age
groups and interests all seeking
advice, a balanced view takes place,
if everyone is listening. When things
get stagnant and interest slips, it’s
usually time to review the mandate
and the viability of the organization.
The Brussels Lions and Optimists
keep aware of community needs by
inviting new members and taking
stock of community on a regular
basis. With that in mind, the Leo
Club, sponsored and supported by
the Lions Club, started here in the
1980s. With a mobile membership,
continuity of purpose is a major
issue. Youth between 12 and 18 have
many choices in their teenage years.
Over the years the Leos have
bloomed and faded to bloom again.
In a growth stage at present, the Leo
Club is searching for its purpose.
This club is about life lessons,
knowing purpose, doing your share
of the background work, knowing
that a common goal can be achieve if
everyone works. This is the
beginning stage for other interest
groups in their future; a time to see
beyond their personal wants and
help with bettering the community.
A Leo meeting is being held on
Monday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. at
Riverside Funeral Home. Encourage
your teenage friends to see what it’s
all about and have some fun.
February can seem like a long
month for having the fewest days.
Contact is the key according to all
the health experts: a cup of tea, a
phone call or a note to let others
know you enjoy them in your life.
With questionable weather our
norm, it’s the spontaneous contacts
that work best in February. So get at
it and touch someone today.
To keep your strength up, the
Lions Club is serving breakfast on
Sunday, Feb. 17 at the Brussels,
Morris and Grey Community Centre
and the next Sunday the Canadian
Foodgrains Bank folks are hosting
lunch at St. Ambrose Catholic
Church. So eat up for good causes.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-9231
A NOTE FROM BETTY
Breaking away
The Bantam Crusaders Local League team welcomed the Huron-Bruce Blizzard to Brussels
over the weekend and the Crusaders posted a 3-1 win over the visitors. (Nick Vinnicombe photo)
By Jo-Ann McDonald
It was a quiet week around the
Brussels Legion Branch, but it may
just be the calm before the storm.
Cadets met Tuesday evening and the
pipe band held its normal practice.
The Thursday night darts had 18
players out for the night of play. The
first-place team was Pat Cooper and
Sandra Brown; second place trio,
Krysta Bujold, Ron Schmidt and
Catrina Josling; high shots were
Ron, 180 and Sheron Stadelmann,
140.
The Friday night Catch the Ace
draw was conducted by Sandra
Brown, Jamie Mitchell and Andy
Overholt. The lucky weekly winner
was Kim Higgins, winning $470.
She chose envelope number 22 and
the four of diamonds was found. The
jackpot continues to grow with an
estimate of $8,900 for the next draw
Feb. 15. A good crowd has been on
hand the last few weeks for the draw
and everyone is welcome to drop in.
The draw is at 7:15 p.m. on Friday
nights.
Congratulations to our senior team
darters. Team Jim and Sandra
Brown, Eric Ross and Linda Bird
played at district darts in Elora and
placed third. They will advance to
provincial darts in Aurora in April.
Looking for something fun to do
on Feb 23? It’s the Spring O’Lympix
being held at the Branch. Teams of
two will compete in six activities
that requires no athletic talent and no
stamina, just determination and a
sense of humour. Find a friend and
sign up to participate by calling the
Branch. The entertainment
committee has worked hard to come
up with these great events and
members look forward to seeing
some old and some new faces at the
Branch.
Brussels Royal Canadian
Legion Branch 218
Public Speaking
Contest
Wednesday, February 20
6:30 pm - Doors open for registration
7:00 pm - Speeches begin
Public Welcome
Snow date ~ February 21
Brussels Legion
invites all to the
Spring O’Limpix
Saturday, February 23
Registration starts at 6:30 p.m.
Events start at 7:30 p.m.
Events include Posterior Free Style, Bag Agility,
Legion Cup, Skiing, Corn Hole and Spud Butt.
Teams of 2 ~ $5.00 per team
Cash Prizes
Spring O’Lympix set Feb. 23
At the Branch