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Fire Department recognizes long-timefirefihters
Surrounded by friends
Duane Gibson, front row, third from left, recently retired from the Brussels Fire Department
and was honoured by the department for his 17 years of service during the department's
annual banquet over the weekend. Gibson received his helmet and a firefighter statue while
his wife was presented with flowers. (Photo submitted)
Community will miss Datema
A NOTE FROM BETTY
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-9231
Ah, January! It's quite a month.
Thirty days of sorting, cleaning,
tossing and reviewing. A month that
requires recovery, after the high
activity of Christmas time.
January is a time to slow down and
review life; oh yes, that often means
getting ready for annual meetings.
So review is done in January for
many organizations. Finances, plans,
reality, dreams and personnel are all
viewed with a critical eye to the
future. So when we lament about the
Quite the achievements
During the Brussels Fire Department's annual banquet on
Saturday evening, Captain Doug Sholdice, above left, was
recognized for his 35 years of service with the department.
Sholdice, left, was presented with the honour by Huron
East Fire Chief Marty Bedard, above right. Below, Bedard
presents Jason Vandermeer, left, with a certificate
recognizing his 10 years with the department. (Denny Scott
photo)
nasty weather, instead, take a hint
and use the snow days to really look
at what's happening in your life.
The Brussels Farmers' Market will
be missing one of their major
cheerleaders this year. With sadness
many folks went to Blyth last week
to tell Gaye Datema's family how
much she gave to them and to our
community. Her smile and
enthusiasm for life made her a
welcome sight wherever she went.
Her non -nonsense approach to life
was welcomed as the market got
started. Her sunny personality gave
others the push needed to make the
effort to grow the Friday event for
our community.
Despite her illness Gaye used her
days well. So Merv, we know you'll
miss her terribly but know her many
friends would be glad of a visit, or
how about a stall in the spring?
Soup & More2 is a good spot to
visit every Friday for lunch.
Members of the community take on
the culinary jobs to be done at the
Presbyterian Church, making a safe
place to go for nourishment,
warmth, conversation, assistance
and friendship. The time between
11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. will give you
a free lunch and conversation with
others.
Try it, even if it's an excuse to get
you out of the house. The menu
changes with the cooks so you'll
enjoy a variety of foods offered, all
made just for you. Give it a whirl.
You may just meet a new friend
among the 30 to 40 folks who often
attend.
So use these January days to do
lunch, call a friend, check on a
neighbour, try pickle ball or ukulele,
or go for a walk (carefully of
course). Don't let the blues get you;
reach out to a friend.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
BRUSSELS
Brussels
Agricultural
Society
Annual Meeting
Friday, January 27
Upstairs at the Brussels Morris & Grey
Community Centre
800 Sports Drive, Brussels
6:30 pm Social time
7:00 pm Potluck dinner
Annual meeting to follow dinner
New members welcome
By Denny Scott
The Citizen
Huron East's Brussels Fire
Department celebrated its annual
banquet on Jan. 14, recognizing the
efforts of its members.
The event, which Huron East Fire
Chief Marty Bedard explained is
held annually in January as to not
interfere with firefighters spending
the holidays with their family, serves
as a chance for the members of the
department to get together and enjoy
At the Branch
fellowship as well as honour
milestones in their careers.
This year, Captain Doug Sholdice
and firefighter Jason Vandermeer
were recognized for 35 years
and 10 years of service,
respectively.
Duane Gibson was recognized for
his 17 years of service prior to his
retirement.
Gibson received a helmet and
firefighter statue while his wife
Tammy received flowers on behalf
of the fire department.
Legion hosts fire
department banquet
By Jo -Ann McDonald
A stormy Tuesday last week
caused the cancellation of the
Brussels Army Cadet Corp sports
night.
On Wednesday, the Brussels
Legion Branch was the venue for the
Huron County Beef Producers'
annual meeting. They had a good
crowd of over 60 people to enjoy the
roast beef dinner provided by the
Legion catering crew. Their meeting
followed with good discussion,
guest speakers and the return of Matt
Shortreed as President. Comrades
helping were Judy Lee, Mabel
Glanville, Deb Ross and Jo -Ann
McDonald.
The Thursday night darts had 12
darters come out to play. Winners
were: first, John and Sheron
Stadelmann; second, Sandra
Josling and Lawrence Machan;
high, Sandra and Gord
Jacklin, 121.
The Brussels Fire Department
held its annual Christmas party and
award presentations on Saturday
evening. The group of over 40
people enjoyed a delicious meal
provided by the Legion catering
committee before the presentations.
This was followed with games of
chance, skill, mess and lots of
laughter. They had a great evening.
The catering crew consisted of
Judy Lee, Jo -Ann McDonald,
Mabel Glanville and Nanci
Ducharme.
The very appreciated and helpful
hands of Lisa Glanville, Joan Smith
and Sharon Rapson arrived to help
with cleanup. Great job all!
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