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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2003-03-05, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2003. 13 attend Legion’s general meeting By Jo-Ann McDonald It’s been a busy week at the Brussels Legion Branch. The general meeting was held on Tuesday evening with 13 comrades in attendance. There were many major issues on the agenda. Insurance for the building was discussed first, and after reviewing the quotes from the two companies a motion was made to retain Sholdice Insurance. The issue of the auditorium floor was discussed. The finish is completely gone and Rintoul’s will be redoing the floor. The timetable suggests the last week of April and first week of May. This will be covered by the warranty. The need for a major fundraiser to carry the Branch over the slow summer months was discussed. A silent auction will be held in June, so all comrades will be contacted in April concerning donations. Meeting on Tuesday evening as well, were the Cadets and the Cadets Support Group. Two branch executive members sat in on some of their meeting to answer questions. They are planning a fundraising dinner in april. On Wednesday evening it was the youth public speaking event at the Branch. There were six speakers in three categories. Participating in the storytelling section were Brianne Dendecker and her story The Flower Princess; Chelsey Terpstra, Mortimer Be Quiet; Nathan Watson, My Fishing Story; Janessa Smith, Mortimer Be Quiet; Heather Bone, My Shark and Ryan Baan, Up and down. The junior division included speakers Breanne Wheeler and her topic, Yawning; Mercedes TenPas, Brad May. May Favourite Hockey Player; Kalen Hammermueller, Bermuda Triangle; Derek Bachert, Tim Horton’s Coffee; Matthew Cardiff, My Laying Hens and Cole McLean and The McLean family Adventure. In the senior division speakers included Amber Dougherty, Animation; Alysha Lewis, Princess Diana; Michelle Cousins, Food Allergies; Tanya Bechard, My Perception of Life; Lindsay Watson, Fishing and Pamela Cousins, The Trials and Tribulations of Grade 8. What a diverse choice of subjects and interesting presentations by these talented young people from Brussels and Grey Central Public Schools. We congratulate all the speakers for a job well done and thank the parents for encouraging their children in this venue of public speaking. The speakers advancing to Zone Competition in Clinton on Saturday were Chelsey Terpstra, Derek Bachert and Lindsay Watson They report having a good day and enjoying their experience. They all did an excellent job but will not advance to District competition. Thursday night darts the first place team was Kathey Cochrane and John Harrison. Second place was Adam Cassidy and Lawrence Machan. The high shot of 113 was made by John Harrison. The Friday night supper of roast pork was enjoyed by almost 40 people. This week it’s shake and bake chicken legs. Thanks to all for the donations for our cooking bee and we hope everyone will enjoy our creations. Saturday was a busy day at the Branch with both euchre and the fish fry. There were 13 tables of avid players vying for top prize. Coming out on top with 76 points were Lloyd and Lillian Appleby. The second place was a tie with 73 points team dartdouble and Cochrane, Ken Bird between couples Len and Betty Archambault and Carmen and Ila Pollock. The low prize of the day was won by Marjorie Smith and Vera Ahrens. Lucky lone hand prizes went to Sally Scott and Neil Hatt. The ever-popular fish fry was a great success with over 150 hungry diners enjoying the meal. The singles dance on Sunday evening was cancelled due to the weather. Single, players attended District level darts at Milverton on Saturday. It seems they all had a good time but will not advance. Attending were Wade Henderson, Bob Richardson, Andy Adams, Steve and Eric Ross. NEWS FROM BRUSSELS Please Recycle This Newspaper COMING EVENTS at the BRUSSELS LEGION Yummy! The class with the highest percentage in spelling over a four-week period at Brussels Public School were treated to a pizza party last week. The winners were Miss Ewenen’s Grade 3/4 class. The event was organized by school council chair Jennie Schimanski. (Vicky Bremnerphoto) A NOTE FROM BETTY ' i IJB By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-6236 887-9231 Well March is here and with it come thoughts of change and seasons, and on a hopeful note, spring. All the lion and lamb stories don’t hold up much hope when the fluffy whites continue to petal the earth. But winter is the time to ponder all Lodge meets The regular meeting of Morning Star Rebekah Lodge #315 was held on Tuesday, Feb. 25 with Noble Grand Sister Gertie Kellington presiding. It was decided not to send a representative and scholar to the sessions in London this May. A celebration of the Lodge’s 70th anniversary will be held at a "dinner and social evening at the Brussels Legion on May 21. The next casserole supper and euchre party will be held on March 17. D.D. President Sister Helen Coates will pay her official spring visit to the Lodge at the next meeting, March 11. Brussels Licence Office will be closing at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 14 and will re-open on Monday, March 31 at 9:00 a.m. For more info call 887-6377 z* the details of life and you must admit that there is nothing like gale force winds and flurries to help you stop and think about life in specific and general terms. March break is so near you can almost feel it, as the school crowd gets ready for their time of leisure and recreation. So be a good sport and offer to be part of this life- affirming group as they take a breath from winter things and get prepared for the next items on their life’s agenda. It will do you good to taxi them to a few events planned for the coming week or at the very least dig out your cuddly pajamas and be part of a sleepover. It’s good for your soul but probably not your body. Income tax is starting to be a timely subject and the details increase in intensity as the next two month' march along. Sometimes it is just a time of wonder - wondering where the year went, wondering what you did with all that money and wondering why you wonder the same things every year. We’re approaching the season of Lent. You know it’s time to shift gears when you see all the pancake suppers advertised. The season of light moves on and we begin the contemplation that goes with Lent. Don’t let the winter get you. Call a friend and make an effort to get out and socialize. Just check the paper for new things to do. Bye now, Betty G.W. SATURDAY, MAR. 15 Euchre Tournament downstairs at 1:00 pm. Bring your own partner. Admission $5.00 per person. Cash prizes. Lunch. No Smoking Event. SUNDAY, MAR. 16 Singles dance from 7:00 to 11:00 pm Admission $8.00 per person. Lunch. Enjoy "Country Motion" SATURDAY, MAR. 29 Euchre Tournament downstairs at 1:00 pm. Bring your own partner. Admission $5.00 per person. Cash prizes. Lunch. No Smoking Event. SUNDAY, MAR. 30 Singles dance from 7:00 to 11:00 pm Admission $8.00 per person. Lunch. Band to be announced. Info and general inquiries at 887-6562 or 887-6570 Xgfrk Brussels Optimist Club Kill 4th Annual Fundraising Dinner & Auction APRIL STH, 2003 Brussels, Morris & Grey Community Centre in Brussels This year's charity of choice is Jesse's Journey - The Foundation for Gene & Cell Therapy With successful events over the past 3 years raising over $60,000for such notable charities and causes as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Children's Hospital of Western Ontario - Optimist Pediatric Wing, Brussels 82, Grey Fire Departments and Brussels area community betterment, the Optimist Club is confident that another successful fundraiser will take place. 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. N Ji Doors open for the Silent auction and viewing of live auction. Dinner followed by entertainment and live auction. The meal, catered by Beth's Catering, will feature your choice of three meats as well as potatoes, vegetables and of course delicious desserts. All prepared by Beth and her staff. Only 350 tickets to be sold at $20. per person for the dinner and are available from any Optimist member. Tickets will go fast ~ don't disappointed, get yours today.