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The Citizen, 2003-01-29, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2003. At the Branch Parents support Cadets with fundraising By Jo-Ann McDonald It's been a stormy week around here and of course that reflects in activities at the Brussels Legion Branch rhe Cadets met on Tuesday evening as usual. They are working hard on their drills and other courses. New for the Corp this year is their parent support group. They have formed to aid in fundraising as the Department of National Defence has cut back its support. The Thursday night dart league had only nine players. The first-place team was John Harrison and Bruce Clarke. The second-place team was Norm Dobson and Bill Kammerman. The high was thrown by Lawrence Machan with 140 points. This Friday night supper will be spareribs, a change from the plan of roast pork. This past week’s supper of shake and bake chicken legs was enjoyed by a crowd of over 40 diners. On Saturday, 16 comrades travelled to Howick Community Centre by bus to participate in Zone euchre, hosted by the Howick Branch 307. There were eight members, or two teams, which will advance to District level in Owen Sound including Andy Overholt, Mike Dauphin, Norm Dobson. Eric Ross, Dale Sauve. Jim Alton. Lloyd Glanville and Willis Knight. The other eight Comrades who enjoyed their day were Gary Pipe, Gary Emmerson, Rick McDonald, Oh what beautiful sunshine. It was like a surprise gift, warm wonderful shining light for a couple of days this past week. January is such a surprising month, never sure what to offer - blizzards, squalls, cold or just pretty little snowflakes. But the end is in sight and by week’s end the concerns for January weather will be past and then we’ll begin worrying about whether a little brown rodent sees her shadow. The flu bug is still making the rounds so take care of yourself with proper diet, lots of rest and the most important thing you can do for yourself and others - wash your hands! All research repeats this simple idea - wash your hands at all the appropriate times and several times in between. When you use lots of soap, friction and water you are helping keep the little nasty bugs where they belong - down the drain. So get your favourite 15 to 20- second-dilty ready, lather up and rinse under running water. Be sure to include your fingertips in your performance. You Are My Sunshine works just as well as the Alphabet or Happy Birthday or your personal Jo-Ann McDonald, Julie Harrison, John Harrison, Sandra Josling and Jim Brown. Congratulations to those who advanced On Saturday evening the Branch and members of the Brussels Pipe Band hosted the Robbie Burns Dance. The weather wasn't very nice and only a small crowd ventured out to hear the music of the Ken Scott orchestra. The combined members of the Brussels and Listowel Pipe Bands performed twice during the . evening with a wonderful and moving performance of Amazing Grace. We are thankful for the dedicated members of our pipe band and their efforts to keep the wonderful pipe music resounding within our Branch walls. There are only two days left to pay dues for 2003 and stay a member in good standing. Contact Membership Chairman John Harrison for reinstatement if you are unable to get in and pay your dues in time. Thanks to all our volunteer helpers for the month of January. The help for February includes Comrades Ken and Linda Bird, Ruth Machan, John Kerkhof, Dale Sauve, John Huether, Gord Finch, Andy and Marge Adams, Jim Alton and Dianne Machan. There is going to be a cooking bee by the Friday night cooks and donations of various items would be appreciated. We are looking for ground beef, spaghetti sauce, lasagna noodles, cheese blocks, onions, ketchup, tomato sauce, canned favourite. Just make it long enough to move the little nasties off your hands and down the drain. Phyllis Beacom is in the hospital. Our best wishes are going her way. We ventured to Waterloo on Saturday to see The Bible (Unabridged) and it was even better than anticipated. What a treat and a nice surprise - a rib-tickling, belly laugh performance. The high energy level of the three male actors in very simple costumes was a real joy as they depended on facial expression and words to get the humour across. Taking the Bible literally we found out that there were computers in that time and that motorcycles were also part of the landscape. Those two tidbits, as well as many others made for a very entertaining way now and then. Yes, there was Garden of Eden ‘triumph’ that was heard all over the land. The show is playing until mid­ February at Waterloo Stage Theatre. Bye now, Betty G.W. al looking at life YOUR AEROBIC WORKOUT CLASSES MONDAY & THURSDAY 7:30 PM 72 Mill St., Brussels (Upstairs) Men & Women welcome With light kitchen equipment Holds up to 70 people Call Jim: 887-8013 Evenings: 887-9181 Zone level sports are now completed and District level events begin in February. We have comrades participating in cribbage, darts, and euchre events. Good luck to them. tomatoes, etc. Any of these items can be dropped off al the Branch during Branch hours. Thanks Comrades for your assistance with any of these items. Ceremonial entrance Matthew Cardiff carries the official dish as the haggis is piped in during Melville Presbyterian Church’s Robbie Burns supper on Saturday night. (Vicky Bremner photo) Melville Guild holds meeting The January meeting of the Melville Guild was held in the church parlour on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The 11 members present enjoyed a delicious potluck supper. Due to weather conditions it was decided to have the business first. The president opened the meeting with a poem The Glad New Year. The Women’s Guild 2002 annual report was read by Dona Knight and the WMS 2002 annual report was read by Leona Armstrong. Jeanne Kirkby gave the treasurer’s report and Jeanne Ireland read the 2002 annual treasurer’s report. It was decide to have the Springtime Supper on April 27 with Dona Knight and Alice Marks convening. Mrs. Armstrong discussed some fundraising ideas and the collection was taken. The meeting was turned over to the leaders for the devotions. Eluned McNair gave a reading, Threshold Thoughts and Standing at the Portal was sung. The scripture, Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8 was read in unison. Mrs. Armstrong led in prayer and Mrs. McNair gave the topic, Farewell to the Old Year. A discussion on the WMS meeting to be held in Wingham on Jan. 27 followed. The next meeting will be held on Feb. 18 with Cathrine Campbell and Marg Work in charge of the devotions. Take Time to be Holy was sung. NEWS FROM BRUSSELS \Check out The Citizen's WEBSITE at www.northhuron.on.ca COMING EVENTS at the BRUSSELS LEGION SATURDAY, FEB. 1 Euchre Tournament downstairs at 1:00 p.m. Bring your own partner. Admission $5.00 per person. Cash prizes. Lunch. No smoking event. SUNDAY, FEB. 2 Singles dance from 7:00 - 11:00 pm Admission $8.00 per person. Lunch. Enjoy "Country Versatiles” SATURDAY, FEB. 15 Euchre Tournament downstairs at 1:00 p.m. Bring your own partner. Admission $5.00 per person. Cash prizes. Lunch. No smoking event. SUNDAY, FEB. 16 Singles dance from 7:00 -11:00 pm Admission $8.00 per person. Lunch. Enjoy “Southridge Sound" TUESDAY, FEB. 25 General meeting for all comrades to attend at 8:00 pm Info and general inquiries at 887-6562 or 887-6570 in the had a an ‘apple’ and David We need some HELP to restart another season of soccer for the kids Join us for the bi-annual Brussels Skating Carnival Under 6 yrs. Free Tickets available at the door For more information: Debbie Seili: 519-887-6289 or Jill Sholdice: 519-887-6836 Brussels Minor Soccer ATTENTION For each position on the committee we offer ease in the finance area for each , volunteer, as we are offering a free child to be registered at the highest cost to the parent. We would also like to offer a $20 discount to people who would like to be a coach. (This will be reimbursed when the season is started.) With all the positions open this would be a great opportunity for the high school student to get involved and earn their school hours that they need. We still offer your family the discount with the ) count of your high school hour. , Note: These positions are not a paid position. This is being offered to give a little back to the volunteers of the community. Open < position and a brief description of the duties. .' President: Be the chief executive officer of the club. Act as a spokesperson for the club. ) Organize a calendar of duties throughout the season. j Vice President: Be the senior officer of the club next to the president and help with organizing the calendar year. . Secretary: Must notify committee of any meetings, record meeting information and then distribute it amongst the committee members. : Referee Coordinator: Sets up ref schedule for the season. Setting the referees up for their levels and the equipment that they may need. We will have a meeting on February 13 at 7:30 p.m.: location will be at the Brussels ( arena upstairs. We will discuss the positions on the committee and the future of I ) soccer if these positions are not filled by the end of February. ( ) This meeting is open to the people that have questions. ( ) If you need any more information please call John Peeler at (519) 887-8148. Sunday, February 2, 2003 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Brussels, Morris & Grey Community Centre, Brussels Admission: $5.00 per person Family Rate: $20.00 (4 or more over 6 yrs.)