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Local churches offer
chance for purpose,
fellowship in winter
Defeat
When the PeeWee Local League Burgundy squad took to the ice against the BCH Ice Dogs
in Brussels on Saturday, Jan. 17, they fell behind early. The squad finished the first period on
the wrong side of a 1-0 deficit. By the end of the second, the game was tied at two, however
the team was unable to score any more goals and eventually lost the game 4-2. (Denny Scott photo)
The January days are slipping
away – for some, not nearly fast
enough and for others way too
quickly. Each month on the calendar
has its merits and each one of us can
pick two or three favourites pretty
quickly. So whatever your thoughts
of the month, it will soon pass.
The snow machines were out this
week, enjoying the trails and the
companionship that comes with the
cross-country travel with buddies.
The Robbie Burns fans in our
midst are getting the plaid ready for
an evening to remember their
history. Gatherings of the Scottish
bent are held to celebrate their
clansman. Perhaps a menu
improvement might make this time
more acceptable to other heritage
groups. Oh well, enjoy your haggis.
Many folks feed the birds as a way
to enjoy the snowy days of winter
and stories abound of the antics of
the regulars at the feeders. The
habits of a few, the completion and
rivalry of others, the interruption of
the squirrels and the eating habits of
all, help the days of winter smile.
Getting out and being with others
is very important for mental well-
being. The importance of having a
purpose and a reason for getting out
is fixed by the folks of the United
churches of Blyth and Brussels.
They make pies. Dates are set, jobs
are offered and everyone wins.
People organize the jobs, work
together and soon a product for sale
is ready. The piemakers offer a good
way to spend some free time
productively.
Making plans, thinking ahead,
checking details all make life so
much smoother. We all know this,
but sometimes life itself interferes.
At the United Church we’ve been
talking about all the details that
surprise us when death occurs. Wills
are in order, papers filed,
instructions left, but always a wee
detail got missed. No matter what
stage of life you hold, death is part
of it. To help us talk about the many
details and possible surprises, for
three Tuesday evenings in February,
the spiritual, mental and business
details will be shared. Posters will
be up and more details will come,
but if this is of interest to you, save
Feb. 10, 17 and 24 to learn and grow.
Take care of yourself this winter
and remember it’s often the simple
things that help keep us healthy – eat
well, move your body, get your rest
and sleep and wash your hands at
every opportunity, while you sing
the ABC song slowly to yourself – at
least 20 seconds worth.
Look after yourself, no one else
will do it for you.
Betty G.W.
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At the Branch
Friday supper brings large crowd
By Jo-Ann McDonald
It was a normal week at the
Brussels Legion Branch with the
return of better weather. The Branch
hosted the Huron County Beef
Producers’ annual meeting. They
enjoyed a roast beef dinner prior to
their meeting.
There were almost 65 in
attendance for the evening of reports
and guest speakers. Helping in the
kitchen for the Branch were Jo-Ann
McDonald, Mary Bradshaw, Mabel
Glanville, Linda Bird, Judy Lee,
Daisy Wong and Deb Cann. A great
job by the ladies.
The Thursday night darts had a
good bunch out for fun. Winners
were: first, Marlene Rutledge and
John Stadelmann; second, Sheron
Stadelmann, Gord Jacklin and
Sandra Josling; high, Marlene, 130
and Gord Jacklin, 121.
The Friday night supper had a
large crowd of almost 35 enjoying
the roast beef dinner.
This week will be ham and
scalloped potatoes.
Saturday morning the Brussels
Army Cadet Corp 2967 had shoot
practice. They are getting ready for
competition in a few weeks.
The Huron County Men’s Dart
League had their day at the Branch
on Saturday afternoon. The crowd of
over 50 men have a good day of
darting and food and social
afternoon.
The Branch is looking for new
members. Anyone interested in
joining the Branch is encouraged to
drop in and pick up an application
form. There are very few restrictions
to becoming a member and no
Veteran affiliation is required.
Bishop invites Huron County
Beef Producers to 2017 IPM
Jacquie Bishop, chair of the 2017
International Plowing Match (IPM)
Committee, was the guest speaker at
the Huron County Beef Producers’
annual meeting last week at the
Brussels Legion, telling those in
attendance that she wants the
organization to have a presence at
the historic match.
Bishop recounted some history
with those in attendance, saying that
2017 will mark the fifth time Huron
County will host the match. She also
took the time to look back at the
previous four matches.
She outlined the proposed site for
the match and told the group about
the expected economic benefit from
the match and the visitors that are
expected to make their way to Huron
County for the match.
There have been preliminary
discussions surrounding a potential
partnership between the IPM and the
Brussels Fall Fair, which will be
held during the IPM just 10 minutes
away in Brussels. Those involved
with both events, Bishop said, are
thrilled at the potential that comes
from having the two events running
simultaneously and so close to one
another.
She hopes that the potential
partnership will result in
participation from local 4-H groups
and an actual 4-H show taking place
at the IPM, which has been
relatively rare over the years.
Bishop also said that she hoped
the Beef Producers would be
involved in the show somehow.
She proposed the idea of a food
court that would grant people access
to great local food at the match. That
would be an area, she said, where
the Beef Producers could potentially
be involved.
A Farming 101 course for the
hundreds of children expected to
attend, Bishop said, would be
another area that the producers could
be involved, educating children
about the world of beef farming and
the current climate of the industry.
Beef Producers Secretary/
Treasurer Kittie MacGregor asked
about the status of the 2017 IPM
cookbook. Bishop said there have
been between 450 and 500 entries,
but she would love to see some from
those involved with the organization
to ensure beef is well represented in
the book.
At the end of her presentation,
Bishop also took time to recognize
the untimely farming accident death
of 41-year-old Morris-Turnberry
resident Dave Johnston, who had
been killed earlier that week.
By Shawn Loughlin
The Citizen