The Citizen, 2003-12-24, Page 27THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2003. PAGE 27.
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Star performer
At the Branch
11 at meeting
By Jo-Ann McDonald
On Tuesday evening it was the
general meeting of the Brussels
Legion Branch with 11 present.
Cigarettes will no longer be
available at the Branch. The decision
had been made at the October
meeting and the stock has now been
sold.
Glen Sellers with 70 points. The not-
so-lucky players for low prize were
Norm Dobson and Mabel Willis.
Lucky lone hand winners were Vera
Ahrens and Mac Smith.
Euchre returns Jan. 3 at 1 p.m.
There was a great crowd on hand
for the many Christmas draws held
at the Branch. The winners of the
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Little Logan Chalmers was a highlight at this year’s A Village
Christmas in Blyth entertaining those in attendance with her
dance routine. Master of ceremonies was John Elliott while
Lynda McGregor was accompanist. Other performers were
Heather Elliott, Clifford Coultes, Les Cook and Oakey,
Amelia and Chelsea Carter-Brown and Emily Nicholson,
Marian Cook, Adrian Borrmann, MacKenzie Chalmers, Eric
Coates, Allis Smith and Jenny Engel, Thomas Bailey, Rudy
Brak, Katie Cook, Brad Marsh, Mary Marsh and Dale Porter;
Jackie Cook and Toothless, Calvin Bakelaar, Jim Parish,
Deb Siertsema and Darlene VanderVeen, Duncan
McGregor and John Battye. (Vicky Bremner photo)
Shelley Beyond
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Those festival calories
The Christmas Season means
spending time with family and
friends. It is a season of chatter,
laughter and happiness. A
comfortable place to meet is to sit
around the dining room table, where
everyone is given a chance to share in
conversation and enjoyment. It is
place where we can loosen up and
indulge in talk, as well as food!
Christmastime has always allowed
us to indulge on food. But
overindulge? A traditional Christmas
dinner alone will provide you with
enough calories to power your
television for eight hours - since I am
not interested in television in the first
place, 1 don’t want to be remotely
involved in this idea. So this year, I’ve
decided to moderate.
Although the stomach has the
ability to expand after eating large
amounts of food, it’s very
uncomfortable sit in my wheelchair in
a pair of pants that are too tight
around the waist: especially since it
can take several hours for the stomach
to empty! As the stomach walls
stretch, they excite the digestive
process. Inevitably, the calories from
all that gravy distribute somewhere
and over the past few years, I have
noticed that they are resting at my
mid-section and not leaving!
1 am very sure I will need to put
forth a lot of effort in order to feast in
moderation this year, but 1 am up to
the challenge. Besides, there are a few
other reasons that are convincing me
to stop overindulging as well.
Turkey and dairy products are high
in the amino-acid tryptophan — a
natural sedative. This, along with
increased blood flow to the stomach
after eating reduces the amount of
oxygen to the brain, meaning that
drowsiness is an common after-effect
of a Christmas dinner.
Since my disorder has significantly
lowered my body’s ability to produce
energy, the feeling of drowsiness
attacks my muscles and leaves me
physically drained. Every move I
make is exhausting for a couple hours
and leaves me in no mood to
celebrate.
Like so many other people, one of
my New Year’s Eve resolutions for
the upcoming year will be to lose
weight.
Actually, I think this is a resolution
I can attain, since I’ve been planning
it for a couple months. It is important
to remember that it takes about 21
days for a new activity to become a
habit, and six months for it to become
part of your personality.
So, if I stumble away from my
resolution, I will not obsess about it -
1 plan to just start over. Many of us
choose the New Year because it
symbolizes rebirth; but, technically,
so can a day; thus I will stay
motivated and try to reward myself.
I would like to wish everyone much
happiness this holiday season and
warmest wishes and hopes for the
New Year.
The Ladies Auxiliary reports that
it’s completed business and books
are ready to be audited.
They installed new cupboards
along the west wall of the Branch
kitchen with a generous donation by
an Auxiliary member.
A new catering committee will be
formed beginning in January.
Comrade Helen Dobson and
Comrade Mabel Willis offered to be
on the committee, taking the
bookings and keep the financial
records. At least three more
comrades are required and if anyone
is interested in being on the
committee call Helen or Jo-Ann.
The ladies will donate the
remaining funds to the Branch and
President Rick McDonald thanked
Helen and the Auxiliary for their
donation and all their work over the
years.
Comrade George Adams will take
on the house responsibilities while
Comrade Glenn is unavailable.
There were three new applications
for membership accepted and a
report that 65 comrades have still not
paid their 2004 memberships.
The Cadets held their Christmas
Mess and Promotions evening on
Tuesday evening. Cadets, officers,
parents and families along with
special guest Colonel Abbott of
Palmerston attended. Approximately
80 people enjoyed a dinner of chili,
spaghetti and salad.
They presented five cadets with
promotions: Cadet Forbes to
Sergeant, Cadets Vanderkolke,
Tulley and Stafford to Master
Corporals and Cadet Kerkhof to
Corporal.
They also presented a gift basket
to parent Mike Van Veen and family
for his support of the parent advisory
committee.
On Thursday evening there were
13 darters playing. Prizes went to
Julie Harrison, Bill Kamerman,
Katie Harrison, Ron Schmidt and
Bob Cochrane. Darts resume Jan. 8
at 8 p.m.
The Friday night potluck supper
was enjoyed by approximately 40
people.
Saturday afternoon’s euchre had
nine tables al play. The lucky pair of
winners with 81 points were Leona
McDonald and Helen Dobson.
Coming in second were Lois and
Raymond Haggitt with 74 points and
third-place winners were Eileen and
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8:30 pm
Wingham Legion
Beat wishes only
donated prizes included Marie
Coutts, Christmas wreath; Deb
Caan. Santa Claus and Betty
McDonald, afghan.
The Sunday night singles dance of
85 enjoyed the music of the Blue
Diamond Trio. The next dance is
Jan. 4 to the music of Awesome
Possum.
Merry Christmas to all and a
Happy New Year. We look forward
to seeing all of you at the Branch.
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