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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-01-27, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2005. A NOTE FROM BETTY By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-6236 887-9231 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. At the Branch Executive meets / zzz .. ■ ; ■ Tickets $5.00 Music by DJ 2 early bird draws will be made at 9:50 p.m. for $50.00 each. You must 9 pm - FROM BRUSSELS Back by Popular ^ Demand BMC Recreation presents Valentine’a Stance 2C05 Saturday, February 12 1 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 Continued on page 1 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 Continued on page 6 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) Jocus Educational Toys Massive Inventory No taxes Brussels Library basement Friday, January 28 noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, January 29 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 887-9422 a present to win. Lunch Provided Come in and get your western attire! great selection ofWe have V hats V boots V shirts Get your tickets today at the Cowboy Loft for the Western Country Valentine’s Ball zsponsored by the Blyth Legion Saturday, February 12 \ - 9 ~ 1 3111 XfCrtz Blyth Community Centre • Prizes for western attire <2^0^ • Door prizes • Lunch provided rfvl '' nAwt BRUSSELS AGRI SERVICES LTD. Brussels 887-9391 located at Brussels Livestock Corporation of the Municipality of Huron East SURPLUS PROPERTY 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. 2) Lots 109 to 118, Plan 131, Vanastra, Tuckersmith 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 vacant, located on Andrew Court, between Vanastra Road and Front Road. Tenders must be received at the Municipality Office prior to 12:00 noon on Monday, January 31st, 2005. If interested in this property, please contact the Municipal Office for additional information. J.R. McLachlan, Clerk-Administrator, Municipality of Huron East 72 Main Street South, Seaforth, Ontario N0K 1W0 519-517-0160