The Citizen, 2003-11-19, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2003.
Letter from Israel
A night in a Bedouin tent
Editor’s note: Sandra Clark of
Brussels is off on a second
pilgrimage to Israel as part of a
group of Christian women.
Greetings from Israel. We have
been many places but I thought you
might be interested in our night in a
Bedouin tent at Shacarut.
We arrived a polite time before
supper. Amir regaled us with stories
and customs and played traditional
instruments for us.
A Bedouin tent always has the
open side facing east. The women
have the north side of the tent and
the men have the south. Life is very
hard in the desert so hospitality is a
requirement. It is the only way many
could survive.
Anyone who comes to your tent is
entitled to be invited in and can stay
three and a third days. This allows
that no one would have to leave in
the middle of the night but can wait
until the sun comes up.
If a visitor arrives and the woman
is in the tent alone she makes a point
of rattling the dishes and whatever
else as a message that the man is not
there. She can’t come out to speak to
the man but he will understand what
is happening.
The first thing to be done is to
make coffee for the guest. This
involves a metal vessel (like an urn)
and a large pounding stick used to
grind the coffee beans. When the
neighbours hear the coffee grinding
music, and it IS music, they start to
gather around. Coffee is very
expensive and saved for guests so it
is a good chance to get some coffee.
Also, in the time before
newspapers, guests were a
wonderful source of news ...
definitely not to be missed.
When the coffee is ready, the guest
is offered coffee first but only one
third of a cup. The guest must
politely refuse three times before
accepting the coffee. A full cup is a
sign that the guest is not welcome
and they want him to drink up and
go - rather than have one third at a
time and visit. If the guest has had
enough, he must sort of wiggle his
cup when offered more coffee. A
great deal of weight is placed on
being polite.
There are many more stories to
tell. The weather is quite pleasant
here and time is going quickly.
Shalom.
Sandra Clark.
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
Well, we’re feeling just a little
naked on our side of the hill. The
storm of Thursday did permanent
damage. Several homes in Brussels
had trees down from the power of
the wind. Parts of porches, some
shingles and several items were also
lost to the storm. One of our majestic
blue spruce trees from the front lawn
was placed neatly over the cable line
just at the edge of the lane.
Memories started to flood my
mind as I stared at the fallen tree. I
thought of the folks who built this
house, the Davidsons, and then of
the Bakers who beautified it by
adding lots of trees and gardens. So
I’m not sure who planted the blue
spruce on the front lawn but the
birds and our family have certainly
enjoyed the shelter and beauty it
provided over the years. The feeling
naked part comes from the privacy
this huge beauty provided - I’m
guessing a dress code will now be
required.
Hello to Bill Turnbull who is
presently checking out the staff at
the Seaforth hospital. We're thinking
about you and will be in touch. He’ll
know who planted the blue spruce.
The furious storm last week
cancelled many functions in the area
including the annual meeting of the
5Rs. Details of the new date are still
in the works but it is set for Dec. 12.
Check at the store for more details.
Checking Santa Claus’s schedule,
just in passing made me realize the
pressure the poor man is under. His
presence is requested in Seaforth on
Nov. 28, he’s expected in Brussels at
5 p.m. Nov. 29 and then off to
Listowel for 7 p.m. He’ll need a bath
and a good back rub when he hits
home that night.
So be sure to get your float ready
or be a good viewer and make the
poor fellow feel his hurried schedule
is appreciated.
Have a nice week.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
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At the Branch
Sgt.-at-Arms leads colour
By Jo-Ann McDonald
The most important day in the year
of the Royal Canadian Legion was
observed last Tuesday with a cool
wind and intermittent drizzle falling
on the crowd. The many veterans,
comrades and families, along with
the children of the Brussels Public
School, Cadets, Brownies,
Pathfinders, Girl Guides and Sparks
formed up for the beginning of the
Remembrance Day service at 10:30
a.m. Sergeant-at-Arms Lisa
Glanville ordered the colour party to
march on the colours to their place in
front of the cenotaph.
O Canada was played and Rev.
Padre Joan Golden opened with
prayer and the reading of the
scripture. The laying of the 35
wreaths by the many organizations,
businesses, schools, churches and in
memory of comrades was followed
by the placing of the poppies by
those assembled.
The Act of Remembrance with the
playing of The Last Post with two
minutes of silence by 11 a.m. was
observed, followed by Reveille and
Padre Joan’s Benediction.
The Brussels pipe band led the
parade to Melville Presbyterian
Church where the congregation
enjoyed a service prepared by Rev.
Cathrine Campbell.
Following the service, the parade
members marched back to the
Legion.
Many veterans and comrades of
Branch 218 travelled to Huronlea for
a 2 p.m. service of remembrance for
those unable to attend the cenotaph
service. Padre Joan Golden, assisted
by Comrade Ross Bennett, lit
candles of thanksgiving,
remembrance and peace.
Pipe Major Donald Martin played
Amazing Grace on the bagpipes to
the delight of those gathered. A light
snack was served to all.
It is important that we all promote
the meaning of Remembrance Day
and the memory of those from
Brussels and the surrounding area
who lost their lives. Talk to your
children, grandchildren and all
young people about the sacrifices
made by those who served.
The Brussels Cadet Army Corps
participated in the Remembrance
Day service by being gun and flag
bearers in the colour party. They also
placed wreaths on behalf of absent
representatives.
The Corps is selling chocolate bars
as a fundraiser to assist in
transportation costs and equipment
for camping.
The Thursday evening darts were
cancelled due to weather and will be
as usual at 8 p.m. Thursday night.
Newcomers are always welcome
anytime and it’s only a buck.
The Friday night supper of ham
and scalloped potatoes was enjoyed
by over 30. This week is lasagna.
Saturday was the first of the Huron
County dart days at the Branch.
Over 80 men gathered to take aim
and enjoy the day.
Sunday was the Altman Christmas
party.
Christmas decorating was done by
Comrades Sandra Josling and Julie
Harrison and thanks to them for a
party
job well done.
There are only a couple of weeks
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rate and to get your name into the
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Payment can be sent by mail or drop
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