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The signs of spring are peeping
into our lives – a bit more sunshine,
a glimpse of grass, a few puddles
and increased animal activity. Ah the
changes of the seasons! It’s mid-
March and back to reality for many,
jet lag is occurring, memories are
bursting, bank accounts are
questioning and the usual life
returns. Once again to listen to a
young person tell of experiences
away from home and listen to their
growth with the experience of seeing
more of our great world is so
encouraging.
We live in a blessed place but in
order to truly appreciate all that we
have travel and return with new
appreciation of Ontario and our
community.
Gossip remains one of my top
irritants of small town. It’s good to
chat with one another but for
goodness sake, stop filling the air
with news that is not validated. For
me for many years, unless I hear the
same facts from at least three
sources, I don’t share the tidbit.
It might seem silly, but when you
decide to share details that are not
yours to share, you could very well
affect someone’s life, hurt someone
and at the very least deny the people
involved the right to share their own
story. There it’s off my chest.
While visiting Bill and Pauline in
Hamilton, our area was reviewed as
they both were raised in the Bluevale
and Brussels area. Some things
change and others stay the same as
we chatted about the present and
years past.
On one tangent our Carnegie
Library and the renovations
determined that none of us knew a
lot about Andrew Carnegie. Using
an available method we Googled
Carnegie libraries.
Here was a rich history that started
in Scotland in 1835. For economics
the family of Andrew moved to
Allegheny, Pennsylvania in 1848.
As a teenager Andrew worked in
factories, delivered messages,
operated the telegraph, all the while
working hard and taking
opportunities as they arrived.
One such opportunity that was
essential to his growth was the fact
that a Colonel Anderson opened his
personal library to any working boys
and girls who yearned education.
A variety of encounters in his
youth saw Andrew grab the future of
rail and steel, even inventing the
sleeper car.
By 1870 he was supporting
libraries and peace projects. In 1901
he sold his steel company to JP
Morgan and in 1911 the Carnegie
Corporation of New York was
established with $135 million for
education and international peace.
Since that time grants of $10,000
to $15,000 were awarded to 111
sites in Ontario. Thank goodness
someone saw the need for a library
here and applied.
Carnegie was a smart sensible
man who worked hard, and knew
that sharing makes things
worthwhile. As part of the research
several quotes from Andrew suggest
he would fit here nicely, “No one
will make a great leader who wants
to do it all himself, or get all the
credit for doing it” or: As I get older
I pay less attention to what men say.
I just watch what they do.”
Now my appreciation for our
library is even greater and the
conversation in Hamilton was far
reaching.
Take care of yourself and enjoy
the blossoming of spring.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
Signs of spring abound locally
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
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A NOTE FROM BETTY
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
Whoops!
The Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre hosted a
number of events throughout March Break including an
introduction to pickleball. Above, Allison Jorritsma, left,
didn’t hold on to her paddle quite hard enough on her first
swing while Sophia Burkholder waits for her turn to serve.
(Denny Scott photo)
Brussels Legion 218 Catch the Ace
Weekly Winner
Winning Ticket: Martin Thomet, $687.
Envelope #33 found the Jack of Clubs
Estimated Jackpot for March 22 is $13,500
At the Branch
‘Catch the Ace’ rises to $13,500
By Jo-Ann McDonald
Last week was a good week at the
Brussels Legion Branch for many.
The Thursday night darts had a good
crowd of 18 darters. Winners were:
first, Lisa Glanville and Roger
McHardy; second, Barbara Cadotte
and Sandra Brown; high shots,
Marlene Rutledge, 165; Linda Bird,
133 and Ken Verbeek, 120. Good job
folks!
The Friday night Catch the Ace
draw and Karaoke had a really good
crowd around. The weekly winner
for Catch the Ace was Martin
Thomet winning $687. He had
chosen envelope number 33 and the
Jack of Clubs was revealed. The pot
will continue to grow with an
estimated $13,500 prize to be won.
Get your tickets at the normal outlets
early before they are gone.
The Saturday afternoon
progressive euchre had only six
tables come out to play. The lucky
high winner of the day was Carol
Lahey with 89 points; second and
third prize was split between two
Frank Hulley and Sean Kuche, each
having 81 points. Harry Smith had
the most lone hands with five for the
prize.
The Sunday night dance had a
great crowd of over 70 dancing to
the great music of the Country
Versatiles. Many attending were
dressed in their finest green to
celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and
prizes were awarded to the best
couple and the best single. The help
including Linda Bird, Judy Lee,
Mabel Glanville and Jo-Ann
McDonald had their St. Patrick’s
outfits on also.
Brussels Curling Club
wishes to say
THANK YOU
to all the sponsors for their generosity in supporting
the Brussels Mixed Bonspiel. There were 80 curlers
who went home with a fantastic prize donated by our
many local business people.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Recognized
Brussels Lion Paul Mutter was presented the Melvin Jones
Fellowship Award at a recent Brussels Lions Club meeting.
The award is one of the most prestigious a Lion can receive,
and Mutter was being recognized for his years of dedication
and hard work. Fellow Lion Jim Prior presented the award.
(Photo submitted)
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