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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2004-05-13, Page 2By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-6236 887-9231 COMING EVENTS at the BRUSSELS LEGION SATURDAY, MAY 22 Euchre Tournament downstairs at 1:00 p.m. Bring your own partner. Cash prizes. Lunch. Admission $5.00 per person. No smoking event. SUNDAY, MAY 23 No Singles Dance. Info and general inquiries at 887-6562 or 887-6570 Wingham & District Hospital The Emergency Department The Emergency Department at the Wingham & District Hospital is becoming increasingly busy. As a result, the medical staff would like to make the following suggestions. If you need to seek medical attention on an urgent basis please call your family doctor's office first. Each doctor keeps some appointments each day for urgent care. If you do not have a family doctor, or he/she is unable to see you, then please call the emergency department for advice. They will be able to tell you when and where you can be seen most easily. NOTICE To All Residents of the Municipality of Huron East Kindly be advised that the Municipality will be employing a Part Time By-Law Enforcement Officer to enforce parking, property standards and other by- laws within the municipality. J.R. McLachlan Clerk-Administrator 519-527-0160 Brussels, Morris & Grey SWIMMING LESSONS REGISTRATION Tuesday, May 18 & Thursday, May 20 7 - 9 p.m. Upstairs at BMG Community Centre, Brussels No phone registrations - Aqua Tots (for children who can't touch the bottom will be offered in June as well due to the high interest last year). There will be swim team sign up as well. Pool passes will be available. First come - first served for June lessons - remember the water is going to be warm. Day Camp re istration will also be held at this time. PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2004. It's sure a good thing to see new and different folks once in a while. Last week was our time to wander about southern and eastern Ontario checking the weather, the birds, the family, some friends and doing a little business. Driving our part of the world on May days is a real privilege and an education. The fields are always good to watch — the growth, the activity setting up for the growth, the - animals, the equipment being used — each field has a story to reveal. Brother Bob and better half Barb are now calling Bobcageon home and truly enjoying all the joys of a small-town atmosphere. The presence of water during conversation just puts a calming tone to life so viewing Pidgeon Lake, part of the Trent waterways system from their porch is pretty fine. The joys of nature were alive and well as the stop at the cottage on. North Beaver Lake proved. The weather was just right for reading and relaxing and we didn't seem to interfere in the life that is not ours. The ducks were quite busy and_ made for great entertainment especially when we're not used to watching buffle heads and mergansers living their life. To make us comfortable a pair of mallards were in residence as well. This area is known as the Land of Lakes and it is true to the word for the map is dotted with many, many big and little ones. Nurses Reunion time was the next stop — now that's a time for you to take stock of your life. I've been hanging out yearly with these women for over 30, and the remember stories are not improving but .they sure cause a good belly laugh. That alone is worth the stop in Guelph each May. As you realize these folks have known your good and bad since 1967 and still are happy to see you — that's a gift. Sometimes I wonder what the Sisters of St. Joseph made of all those teenagers but they did a fine job of training nurses. So we had a good time away — checking on new and old people and places, stopping in to view the common and the wonderful and just had a good change of scenery. Speaking of scenery we received a new magazine this month produced by the Reader's Digest company called Our Canada. Pretty neat when Goderich and Bobcageon were two towns they think are tops. Us too. So liome to family and the celebration of Mother's. Day — with grown and away family it is a real occasion when all the boys are at the table together. Hurrah for family time. Life is good. Bye now, Betty G.W. FROM BRUSSELS 4-H photography club wraps up fun year On April 3 at 10 a.m. the 4-H Photography Club held its first and second meetings at Snyder's Studio in Wingham. Members split into two groups upon arrival. One went for a walk to Cruickshank Park and discussed many different ways for a good background and how to take good pictures. By Jo-Ann McDonald Happy belated Mother's Day to all. It has been a normal week around the Brussels Legion Branch. The cadets are planning their annual inspection on May 18 at 7 p.m. They have had a positive response from MP Paul Steckle to attend ,and be the reviewing officer. Members of the public are always welcome to attend especially if you Group two received a presentation about digital cameras and printers. The owner, Jim Snyder, spoke on what to look for while buying camera and printer. The groups then switched. After, they went back to the Bishops for pizza and recited the 4-H pledge. They elected the executive: president, Jill Johnston; vice- have a young person between the ages of 12 and 18 that would be interested in joining the 2967 Brussels Army Cadet corps. The Thursday night darts had ten players taking aim. The first-place finisher was Lawrence Machan. Coming in second place were Bruce Clark and Norm Dobson. The high scores were shot by Bruce and Lawrence scoring president, Kayla Bishop; secretary, Alex Peel; press reporter, Katie Mullin. Leaders are Jacquie Bishop and Joyce Johnston. The third and fourth meetings were held on April 12, at 1 p.m. at the Schimanski residence. This opened with the pledge and the last meeting's minutes. They then had their roll call where everyone brought pictures of landscape and wildlife and told their story that went with their picture. Mr. Schimanski gave a presentation about his cameras. He had many vintage ones and discussed which type of lenses and film is best for the type of picture you want to take. Members then played a few games to loosen up. They listened to a presentation by Val Watson. She brought along many pictures and showed us that taking pictures from different angles and distances can make a difference. She also stressed cutting out any unwanted background. After a snack they walked to the Brussels Park and played a game, in which the loser had to strike an embarrassing pose. They also got to set up people to take their own fun shots. The fifth and sixth meetings were held at the Bluevale United Church on April 17 at 2 p.m. The guest speaker showed some of her scrapbooks and also told some of the- 140 each and by Sandra Josling with 131. The final night of darts will be tonight, May 13. The Friday night supper of sweet and sour meatballs and rice was enjoyed by over 30. This week is roast beef. different techniques used in putting together a scrapbook. Members set to work on creating their own personalized page with the pictures they had brought along. The last meeting was held on April 23 at 5 p.m. at the Bishops Members played several games with balloons, toothpicks, and lifesavers. They then had barbecued hotdogs and fruits. They went inside to show everyone how their pages turned out from the last meeting. Members were: Morgan Armstrong, Keshia Bishop, Kayla Bishop, Kabrina Bishop, Matthew Cardiff, Morgan Deitner, Yvonne DeWit, Amanda Dorsch, Melinda Dorsch, Melissa Higgins, Meagan Higgins, Jill Johnston, Katie Mullin, Anna Nicholson, Alex Peel, Jacinta Peel, Ami Schimanski, Elli Schimanski, Cameron Schlosser, Amanda Shaw, Ashleigh Shaw, Andrew Watson, Lindsay Watson, and Jory Willits. Photo finish Members of the 4-H photography club completed their meetings recently. The club was popular having over 20 members. (Photo submitted) At the Branch MP reviewing officer for cadets' annual inspection Anyone interested MEN'S SLOW BALL 19 and over Contact Kevin 887-9078 Mike 887-6449 Murray 887-6621 Starting May 25 in playing PITCH , > ,,, ; -it ««f-•-• ectcr ....../ r;;_