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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-04-14, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2005. A NOTE FROM BETTY - "ft w Css By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-6236 887-9231 As the beautiful days of spring become part of our life, thoughts of beauty and appreciation surface. As the landscape changes before our very eyes, the people and organiza­ tions that make this a great place to be come into our consciousness. So it’s not a surprise that April would be the time to show appreciation to the volunteers in our midst. As we look at each day and how we spend it, the role of others in our midst is soon evident. Volunteer Appreciation Week starts next Sunday so that’s a good time to let the volunteers in your life know they are appreciated. Folks who coach your kids, people who keep up with their knowledge to be our fire/emergency crews, people who chair meetings for the betterment of community, people who volunteer for Canadian Blood Services, folks who guide our faith journeys, choir leaders and members, folks who visit and bring cheer to the frail in our midst, Jitter picker uppers, 5Rs volunteers, supporters and guides/ushers for Maitland Valley and Blyth Festival respectively, drivers for any and many causes and the list goes one and on and on so, thank you thank you thank you for being a volunteer. Everyday life is made better by your presence and concern that you so freely give to community. If you’re part of the majority that does not volunteer give it a little thought and more action as you contact one of the many worthwhile organizations that will make you feel much better about your contribution to make this a better world. We have many blessings and need to do a little in pay back. The future looks good for the acting business in our area. Fourteen young souls pulled out the stops to show the congregations in Ethel, then Brussels United Churches that a little teamwork, a lot of music and lots of fun will show that familiar stories of the Bible are not always the same. Brian Black the co-ordinator of the Music ‘n More program at Brussels United guided the animals and Noah and the family on their journey. The children handled the different types of music to show the rrood swings of 40 days cooped up on an ark. And like many folks in our area already know, sometimes a little blues music followed by a ripping square dance is just the right thing to do. It was a treat to watch the enjoyment and easy-going talent of the children - Zack, Tori, Meghan, Ryan, Andrew, Jamie, Nathan, Curtis, Jordan, Marlene, Kaitlynn, Kane, Alex and Kristen for “Don’t Rock the Ark”. Well done and thank you. Next week looks like another fun- filled weekend as the Maitland Conservation Foundation offers its annual fundraiser at the community centre, Erika Ritter and company take on the large subject of men at the Blyth Festival and the Londesborough United Church offers its annual Songfest. There are also parties to celebrate upcoming weddings as well as several other places to be. Enjoy but get your rest. Bye now, Betty G.W. News from the Branch Milestone It was a time of celebration this past weekend as Betty McDonald celebrated her 90th birthday. (Vicky Bremner photo) By Jo-Ann McDonald There were 12 dart players taking aim at the boards on Thursday evening at the Brussels Legion. A three-way tie for first resulted in a playoff with the winners being Gord Jacklin and Sandra Josling. Second was Paul Gross and Catrina Josling and third was Norm Dobson and Marlene Little. High shots were by Kaye Smith, 115 and Paul Gross, 107. High start was Catrina with 65. The Friday night supper of lasagna was enjoyed by all. This week is sausage and sauerkraut. Saturday’s euchre had 15 tables at play. Top winners were Charlie and Millie Johnston with 79 points. Second place went to Bob Regele and Bill Siemon with 77. Third went to Jim and Mac Smith with 74 points with Delores Howatt and Marg with 74 points and Ruth and Kay with 74 points. Low prize went to Jean Witlew and Clara Swan with 41 points. Lone hand winners were Jean Bewley and Carman Pollock. Sunday’s dance had about 70 people enjoy the music of Country Motion. The new dance price of $10 per person went into effect. Elections will be held at the general meeting on Tuesday, April 26 at 8 p.m. The Branch is in need of a treasurer and secretary. Anyone interested should contact Jo-Ann McDonald for information. Executive members are also needed. Please consider taking a more active role in the running of your Branch and come out and give your support by becoming a member of the executive. Without a committed executive in place for now and the future, the closure of the Brussels Legion is a reality. This week’s focus is on the executive. The Branch president is the chief executive officer. It is his responsibility to exercise leadership to the members and to represent the Branch within the community. He will preside at meetings, enforce order and observance of bylaws, exercise a democratic approach to conducting the affairs of the Branch, attend Zone and District functions or send a delegate. The immediate past president is a counsel to the president and a valuable source of information to all the executive. The position of first vice-president is a training position for succession to the president’s position. The person will stand in for the president in his absence or assist him. The position of second vice- president follows the same pattern. The positions of president, first vice-president and second vice- president are usually two-year terms with the expectations of moving up the chain of command. The executive members are comrades elected to the position. Their duties are to attend meetings and to assume a chairmanship of a Branch committee. It is their responsibility to be an active part of the governing body of the Branch and to promote the Branch in its various programs. The secretary will attend al! regular and executive committee meetings and keep a complete and accurate account of all business transacted. He shall prepare minutes for all members, receive all correspondence and keep members informed of Branch business. The treasurer oversees and conducts all monetary transactions of the Branch, keeps accurate receipt and disbursement journals, payroll, bar journal and general ledgers. The treasurer reports on a monthly basis to the Branch meetings and membership. The Branch executive is in place to carry on the business of the Branch. All comrades who are members in good standing are eligible to be elected or appointed to an executive position. NEWS FROM BRUSSELS Make Your Own Beer, Wine, Coolers and Fruit Wine (<5£>rew here er at hotneU 84 Kingston St., GODERICH 524-2323 > k-'lUL- : j 'a'iu-u ' Amp 1 w'lUL /StUl'T "TALKirlO "to Talk to us instead. CALL THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY'S TOLL-FREE SMOKERS' HELPLINE 1-877-513-5333 HUBBELL TURF MANAGEMENT "For all your lawn maintenance needs " Call now for a free estimate on power lawn sweeping 887-9054 Brian Hubbell A*1 *** A* **•*!• *h***Customer Appreciation Day Came <£ &ee ufAat i& neui! Friday, April 15 10 am - 4 pm 61 George St., Brussels Industrial Park * Stock up on your Vai Meta I parts, receive a "One Day Only" 10% cash discount on April 15th * See instore for further savings on April 15th. FREE BBQ lunch - Bring a friend!! Please plan to attend! HURON FEEDING HIS SYSTEMS Ext© SLelL WESTEEL VfilfflEifiL] Also plan to visit G&M Auto Parts, Kurtis Smith Excavating and Kraemer Concrete - All located within the Brussels Industrial Park.