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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2006-05-04, Page 7Challenge: Getting enough iron to help feel energetic and .prevent iron deficiency anemia Solution: Women 19-50 years of age should aim for 18 mg of iron per day. For iron, choose red meats, clams, oysters, cooked dried beans and lentils, iron- fortified breakfast cereals, soybeans and tofu. You can also get iron from other meats, fish, poultry, eggs, pasta, bread, oatmeal, oat and wheat bran, nuts and. Seeds, dried fruit, prunes and prune juice. Going, going ... It was big night of fundraising at the Brussels arena on Friday night when the Maitland Conservation Foundation hosted its annual auction. (Vicky Bremner photo) ntrai. Huron The Municipality of Central Huron is pleased to announce the 5th annual Central Huron Donation Fund. The Municipality will again set aside funds to assist and promote community-based non- profit organizations. Funding is also available for national and international non-profit organizations whose programs demonstrate a direct benefit for the residents of our municipality. To Qualify Organizations must be non-profit. Proposed programs or events must clearly demonstrate a direct social or economic benefit for residents of Central Huron. Successful organizations will be required to submit a post project report identifying the use of the funds. Application Applications for funding should include: • Description of program or event v Date of program or event • Organization budget for proposed program or event • Targeted resident group, if appropriate • Supporting information including statistics for previous similar projects • Amount of funding requested, specifying whether a cash or in-kind donation is required. Phase I Deadline for applications must be received by 12:00 noon June 15 th, 2006. Phase II Applications will be received throughout the calendar year. If your organization has questions or comments they should be directed to the Municipal office at 482-3997. Applications are to be addressed as follows: "Central Huron Donation Fund" • Attention: Richard Harding, Clerk Administrator ,Municipality of Central Huron ;',744). Box 400, 23 Albert Street Clinton, Ontario NOM ILO The Municipality reserves the right to hind only programs or events as deemed appropriate. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2006. PAGE 7. At the Branch Deputy Zone Commander visits Branch By Jo-Ann McDonald The Brussels Legion Branch held its elections at the general meeting on Tuesday evening. Special guest was Deputy Zone Commander Stew Taylor who assisted with elections. Elections were ran by Comrade Glenn Bridge. Elected to office were president, Jo- Ann McDonald; first vice-president, Allyson Cardiff; second vice- president, Debbie Cann; secretary, Sandra Josling; executive, Andy Overholt, Mabel Glanville, Mike Dauphin, Catrina Josling and Nicole Lowe. Those unable to attend and appointed to office were Greg Wilson, executive. Lisa Glanville, The fur was flying at the Walton Community Hall as the Huron County 4-H Chinchilla Club held its show and auction on April 29. Twelve members gathered with their furry friends at 9 a.m. for preparation time. This included combing their animals and trimming their tails. By 10 a.m. all chinchillas were placed in their show cages and were ready for judging. Lucknow rancher, Jack Wilkins and Winthrop rancher, Ray Storey judged the animals and taught members what they look for in the perfect chinchilla. Darkness, fur thickness and smoothness and animal size are all some of the deciding factors. All the 4-H members were proud of their fine looking animals which they originally purchased in January: Results of the judging were as follows: Show Champion, Zach Drost, sold for $161 to the Lucknow Co-op; Reserve Champion, William Fleming, sold for $100 to Linda Kovacs; third place, Brent Drost: Citizen publisher, Keith Roulston welcomes Carol Burns, as the new reporter. Burns, a new resident in Blyth, says that she is excited to have the opportunity to do a job she has always found fascinating. "When I took my training almost 30 years ago, I didn't think that it would take me this long to get a job in journalism. but I certainly bring more experience to the position now than I would have then." Burns stated. "I hope it enables me to do a good job working with the community and at The Citizen." Burns. a mother of six, moved to Blyth to be closer to some of her family. She is enjoying the friendliness of the community members she has met. "I am looking forward to learning more about Blyth and Huron County, and to getting to know more of the people. sergeant-at-arms and Sharon Rai nvi 1 I e, treasurer. There were 20 comrades in attendance and lunch was provided by Comrades Helen Dobson and Sandra Josling. The installation of officers will be held in Seaforth on May 26 at 8 p.m. All Comrades are welcome to attend. There were 17 darters playing Thursday evening. The first-place team- was Gord Jacklin and Jim Brown. A playoff for second place had Marlene Little and John Stadelmann skunking John Harrison and Catrina Josling. The high shots were by Lawrence Machan and Gord Jacklin, each 'CAROL BURNS New 'Citizen' staffer shooting 133. The high starts were Mary Dickson shooting 102 and Harry Smith with 74. There's only two more weeks of darts. The Friday night supper of roast pork was enjoyed by a good crowd. This week is roast beef. Our condolences to Comrades Rob and Allyson Cardiff and family on the loss of Allyson's mother, Barbara Scott. Comrades from Brussels Branch 218 attended the Legion service held on Sunday evening in Seaforth. The fish fry in Brussels was very well attended with over i 80 enjoying the dinner. Auction items continue to arrive. club such as Milton Dietz Limited for supplying the feed, John Storey for donating the wood blocks, Georgian Bay Club for the animals, cages and hall rental, Londesborough Co-op for supplying the beverages and snacks, Allan Storey for doing a wild animal pelt demonstration and the club leaders Ray and Barb Storey for hosting the Chinchilla Club. Everyone had a successful day and members are looking forward'to next year's club. — Submitted by Derek deBoer and Zach Drost, Chinchilla Club members Hopefully' by Thursday night (tonight) all are in their place for the start of the auction Friday. Bidding closes at 4 p.m. Satur- day. There are some interesting, useful things, food to tempt anyone's tastebuds and- plants for those with green thumbs. There are items for children, Christmas, sports, adults and the handy workman. The Mother's Day dinner is only 10 days away and only a few reservations have been booked. The Branch would appreciate hearing from you if you're planning on attending- and a table will be reserved for your group, large or small. Service Officer Randy Groundwater will be/making a visit soon. Anyone wishing an appointment, call Mabel Glanville immediately. fourth place, Derek deBoer; fifth place, Randy Murray; sixth place, Derek deBoer; best groomed animals, Ian Murray and William Fleming; best female 4-H chinchilla book award, Dawn Nornian, donated by Helen Storey; best male 4-H chinchilla book award, Zach Drost, donated in memory of Harold Storey. Then came the live auction with auctioneer Jim Campbell from Walton who donated his time. His special helpers were his two children. The bidding was fierce with the members holding up their animal to be bidded upon. All the chinchillas were sold ranging in price from $45 - $161 due to the generosity of the following buyers: Townsend Tire, Fleming _ Feed Mill, Advantage Seed, McKillop Insurance, Walton Inn, Ray Storey, Martha Murray, Greg Walton, Lucknow Co-op, Graeme Craig Insurance, Sherrie Klassen, Larry Wagler, Western Fair, Gerald Golem, Clinton Box Rental, Ray Storey, Linda Kovacs, Jack Wilkins. Members then took the time to thank their other supporters of the Citizen welcomes new reporter 4-H Chinchilla Club holds annual show and sale