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THIS WEEK:
Seaforth’s Fisher elected Huron East Deputy-Mayor
4-H Clubs
awarded
Seaforth Councillor Bob Fisher isHuron East’s new deputy-mayor,
besting two others who put their
names forward at the inauguralmeeting of Huron East Council onDec. 4.
Fisher, Tuckersmith Councillor
Ray Chartrand and Grey CouncillorAlvin McLellan all let their names
stand for the municipality’s second-
in-command position. This came
after Huron East eliminated the at-
large deputy-mayor position,reducing the size of council from 12members to 11 just ahead of
October’s election.
It was Fisher who nominatedChartrand for the position.Chartrand then paid the favour back
by nominating Fisher. Former
Deputy-Mayor Joe Stefflernominated McLellan for theposition.
Fisher told his fellow councillors
that he has lived in the community
for over 40 years. In addition, he has
been a councillor for 12 years andspent nearly 40 years in business, allexperience he felt would aid in being
the deputy-mayor.
Fisher also listed a number ofprojects he’d like to see undertakenor continued both in Huron East and
in Huron County.
In Huron East, Fisher said hewanted to see the municipality’scommunity centres better utilized
and to promote a harmonious
relationship between residents
of all of Huron East’s five wards.
At the county level, Fisher said hewanted to see a greater focus ontourism, saying that Huron County
could easily be the Prince Edward
County of southwestern Ontario. Healso said that while the county’saccessibility advisory committee has
done a lot of great work, there is still
more to be done.Fisher also said that, as someonewho is legally blind, he also hoped
that being named deputy-mayor
would inspire others with disabilities
saying that if they “get [their] ass off
the couch and do something” like he
has they can accomplish anything.McLellan said that his decades of
experience as a councillor and on
numerous boards and committeeswould make him an ideal choice forthe deputy-mayor position.
He said that being self-employed
would ensure that he wouldn’t missany meetings, adding that he hates tomiss any council meetings.
He said he had been asked if he
The Huron County 4-H Leaders’Association Awards Program wasrecently held at the Seaforth
Agriplex, recognizing 4-H members
for their efforts throughout the year.COUNTY AWARDS
Loretta Higgins won the Murray
Cardiff Award for Top All-RoundMember.The Don Pullen Award for highest
overall score in the county went to
Evy Verschaeve. She also won theDedication Award for dedication tothe club. The Warden’s Novice
Award for first year competitive
member with the highest score wentto Emily Datema. The Ben Lobb Award for the
junior member with the top essay
went to Kayla Drennan.Emily Franken won the OntarioPlowmen’s Association Award for
outstanding agricultural 4-H
member as well as the LongstandingGraduating Member Award. Shealso received her graduation seal.
The Citizen-Rural Voice Awards
for press reporter book competitionawards went to Dugald McIntosh
(first) and Mercedes Prout (second).
The Huron County 4-H Leaders’Association Award for clubsecretary book competition were
awarded to Emily Bieman (first) and
Kayla Drennan (second).The winning team for the countyGo for the Gold Competition was
the South Huron Sheep Club Team
which consisted of Amanda Bos,Rachel Gras, Grace Hallahan andEvy Verschaeve.
The Top Gate Sign Award for the
White Christmas
The snow was falling on Friday night as Clinton held the
final Santa Claus parade of the Huron County season,
bringing residents and visitors out to the town to help
celebrate the holiday season. One of the main attractions of the
parade every year is the Clinton Pipe Band, seen here appealing
to the ears of all in attendance. (Nick Vinnicombe photo)Continued on page 12
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The excitement of Easter and
spring are both in the air, with a
touch of snow for an added bonus.
Resurrection is the church folks’
word for the new life and new
growth happening in our midst.
This final week of Lent holds the
anticipation of Easter morning in
check as we think about the sad and
sorry things of life, knowing that
after death there is life. When we
live with hope, life, even the tough
parts, is quite manageable.
If you missed Jane Hall out and
about, she’s back! Her good
daughters Deb and Dianne have
been watching her every move these
last few months and she’s now ready
for her independence.
The children were offered lots of
fun on Sunday. At the United
Church, Mary and Clayton Ross
talked to them about the Easter story
as they decorated cupcakes in their
personal styles and then offered
some of them to the adults in their
lives. Then it was off to the Lions
breakfast for sustenance and a hunt
for Easter treats organized by the
Leo Club. The large mobile bunny
was an added attraction.
I spent last week checking on the
wellbeing of Hark in Edmonton. I
was going to say he’s now a toddler,
but kids at a year and a half do not
toddle. He just loves running to the
next thing on his mind.
It’s such a joy to watch children
develop, you can see the brain move
into gear as each new thing is
noticed and the move to get at it, no
matter what. Remote controls and
cell phones were the most
challenging for him, but he gets full
marks for determination. All is well
there and he can say, “Grandma,” so
my time was a success.
This April is the 39th anniversary
of the start of the Terry Fox legacy.
On the windy shores of
Newfoundland, Terry started his
little run with the dream of running
across Canada on his cancer-free
legs. It took until Ontario for the rest
of the country to see that he had a
dream and a goal.
Like all of life, we do not control
the events and Terry’s were derailed
by Thunder Bay. Looking back,
most people at some point have
supported the Terry Fox Run and for
many it gave hope in tough times
and was a way to show appreciation
to a hero then and every year since.
Easter weekend is coming fast.
Plans to make and food to prepare or
you can support the United Church
bake sale on Saturday morning and
save yourself lots of work. The Four
Winds Barn is hosting the Kidney
Walk on Saturday. Sounds like a
good time for a good cause.
Take care of yourself and have a
Happy Easter.
Betty G.W.
Brussels Legion 218 Catch the Ace
Weekly Winner
Winning Ticket: Marilyn & Bryan Allen $896
Envelope #25 found the Queen of Spades
Estimated Jackpot for April 19 is $18,500
Brussels Legion Branch 218
Karaoke
with Stubby D
Bring your voice, your family,
your friends. Food available.
Fun starts at 8:00 p.m.
Friday, April 25
Easter marked with hunt, treats
By Betty
Graber
Watson
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A NOTE FROM BETTY
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
By Jo-Ann McDonald
The week at the Brussels Legion
Branch started with the Lions Club
holding its regular meeting. The
group enjoyed a chicken breast
dinner before they began their busy
and filled meeting. Helping with the
meal were Judy Lee, Kathy
Burkholder and Jo-Ann McDonald.
Our member who spends many
hours organizing and house cleaning
was at it again this week. Linda Bird
and helper Kathy Burkholder were
busy in the kitchen cleaning
cupboards and re-organizing them.
Thursday night darts had 21
darters out to play. Winners were:
first, Rhonda Davis, Catrina Josling
and Sandra Brown; second, John
Stadelmann, Barbara Codette and
Gord Jacklin. Three darters were on
their games and shot good darts:
hitting 129 was Lawrence Machan,
Ken VerBeek, 126 and Catrina, 120.
The Friday night Catch the Ace
draw had a nice crowd of folks
around to maybe witness the finding
of the ace. The weekly winners were
Marilyn and Bryan Allen and they
won $896. They chose envelope
number 25 and found the queen of
spades, so the ace is still hiding. The
estimated jackpot for April 19 is
$18,500. The draw will still be held
on Friday with the Branch being
open from 6-8 p.m. for the draw and
for those wanting to drop in and
witness and hopefully be the winner.
The retail outlets will be closed
Good Friday, so make sure you get
your tickets early.
The Saturday afternoon
progressive euchre underwent a few
more changes this week and I think
the Legion is now on the same page
as the other groups that run
progressive-style events in our area.
There were nine tables of players
enjoying the afternoon. Winners
were: high pink card, Eileen Sloan,
95; high white card, Lou Lahey, 85;
second-place pink card, Nancy
Willis, 86 and second-place white
card, tied, Tom Willis and Murray
Forbes, 83; lone hands, Betty
Thompson and the low pink card,
Florence Machan, 57 and low white
card, Earl Foster, 47. We hope
everyone enjoyed the day. Comrades
Frank Workman and Jo-Ann
McDonald looked after the event.
The Branch had darters away in
Aurora to play senior provincial
darts. Comrades Jim and Sandra
Brown, Linda Bird and Kathy
Burkholder represented Branch 218
playing good games and having a lot
of fun. Congratulations to them all!
President Jamie Mitchell spent the
weekend in Owen Sound attending
the District C conventions. He found
it very interesting. Elections were
held for the district positions and he
was able to witness the election of
Brussels Comrade Eric Ross to
District Commander.
The entertainment committee
organized a dance on Saturday
evening and had the great band,
Mostly Sideways, playing for the
evening. There was a very small
crowd enjoying great music of
classic rock and country. It was a
great lunch and a good time for
those who attended.
The Sunday night dance had a
nice crowd enjoy the music of
approximately 50 people enjoying
the music of the Tri Country Band.
We welcomed back Mary Bradshaw
to the door again after her winter
retreat to the south (Clinton).
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At the Branch
‘Ace’ draw continues to grow
One big bunny
The Brussels Leo Club organized an Easter egg hunt, held
in concert with the Brussels Lions Club breakfast at the
Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre on Sunday.
Above, four-year-old April Salter visits with the Easter
Bunny while hunting for treats. (Mark Nonkes photo)
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