HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-01-27, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2005.
A NOTE FROM BETTY
By Betty
Graber
Watson
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We’re into the home stretch.
January is nearly done. For those
who don’t appreciate all that winter
has to offer. January is often viewed
as the most dreaded month of the
calendar year. So heave a sigh of
relief, we’re getting ready for better
days ahead.
Colds and flu are out and about so
it's time for the usual reminders. If
you’re sick - stay at home. In order
to stay healthy the best thing you
can do is - wash your hands. Both
those things are so easy, that’s
probably why they get ignored.
Germs are persistent little critters
and only with diligent effort are we
able to keep them in their place.
Winter puts us in close quarters
with others and as we share the air,
we often share the germs so use a
tissue, throw it in the garbage and
wash your hands. Prevention is the
only defence you have, so be alert to
your habits.
Keep things simple and you may
just make it through the winter
without a cold.
Having four very fine brothers
with equally fine wives it is always
fun to celebrate the good things with
them. Eldest brother Bob from
Bobcaygeon is 60 this week so a
surprise was planned for last
Saturday. The bigger surprise was
the weather. The guest list was
substantially reduced with folks
from Hamilton not being able to get
out of their city.
Our drive was just the usual
winter journey with reduced speed
and extra caution. Weather really is
not an unusual consideration for
anyone with winter birthdays so
knowing everyone was safe and
warm somewhere, the party
began.
Check the advertising for Grease
as our skating club members show
their stuff on Sunday at the arena.
Have a good week.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
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By Jo-Ann McDonald
The Brussels Legion executive
held a meeting Jan. 18 to discuss
ways to promote the attendance at
the Legion. You do not have to be a
member of the Legion to come in.
Our doors are open to everyone with
the only small rule of removing a
man’s cap in the Veteran’s Lounge -
our sign of respect.
The lounge area has seen
celebrations of birthdays and
anniversaries, and guests can play
pool or darts, music and dance, even
karaoke.
Call ahead of lime to the Branch
and we’ll be ready for your group.
The upstairs auditorium was only
rented seven times in 2004. Why?
It's the perfect size for a crowd of
100 - 150 and rates are very
reasonable.
The executive discussed ways to
promote the hall - more advertising,
signage out front. If anyone has any
suggestions let us know.
The Thursday night darters had 16
taking aim at the boards. It was an
unusual night with a five-way tie for
first. Julie Harrison and Adam Smith
were the victors. The second-place
team was Marlene Little and Norm
Dobson.
G. Garratt
among guests
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speakers/readers at the event. “They
will share special stories and explain
why reading is important.”
Among those slated are local
ministers, retired former BPS
principal Ken Scott, councillors and
Gil Garratt, associate artistic
director of Blyth Festival.
Guests will read from 7-7:20 p.m.
and 7:30-7:50 p.m. Each is assigned
io a classroom so visitors can
wander throughout the school to
hear them.
In addition to the community
readers, there will be a televised
live-feed interview with bestselling
children’s author Robert Munsch
from 7-8 p.m. in the gym.
Munsch has written 41 books
including. Love You Forever and
The Paper Bag Princess.
Also in the library will be the
short movie Penny's Odyssey. This
is, Mitchell said, the story of a
talented girl who had a lot of trouble
learning to read.
The men's high shot was by John
Harrison with I40. The ladies high
shot was by Cassie Bootzin with
133. High start of the night was a 96
by Julie Harrison.
The Friday night supper of
barbecued chicken was attended by
over 40. Special guests were the St.
John Ambulance crew of about 12
dedicated volunteers. They do great
work at many special events and we
were happy to have them meet at the
Legion.
This week is ham and scalloped
potatoes.
The Branch was busy with the
Robbie Burns dinner and dance
being held there. The Presbyterian
Church group served dinner to
approximately 140 who enjoyed
smoked salmon, cock-a-leekie soup,
haggis, roast beef and much more.
The Scottish address to the Haggis,
Highland dancing and pipes were
enjoyed by all.
The Brussels Pipe Band and
Legion sponsored the Ceilidh or
dance with Ken Scott’s Orchestra
providing the music for the crowd of
50 or so.
The Brussels Pipe Band with the
addition of Listowel Pipe Band
members played during the evening
to the delight of those attending.
Many Legion members were away
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A Scottish turn
Ami and Elli Schimanski were among those performing at
the Robbie Burns Night celebration held in the Brussels
Legion on Saturday night.
(Vicky Bremner photo)
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1) Part 3 Plan 22R3094, Seaforth Ward, Municipality of
Huron East was declared as surplus property by Huron East
Council at a Council meeting held on January 4th, 2005.
The property is a vacant lot, 314.9 feet by 135.23 feet,
between Jarvis Street and the Seaforth Lawn Bowling Club.
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on January 4th, 2005.
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