The Citizen, 2007-02-22, Page 2Another month shot for 2007.
Don’t you just wonder what
happens. You’re pleased to see the
new month arrive with all the
possibilities it has to offer, and then
it seems that the next breath is
getting you all psyched up for the
next new month. Even the winter
gales weren’t able to stop the speed
of time. This year February seemed
to storm and blow but it too, is soon
gone.
Sometimes I think time is like the
socks that get lost. You think you
have things in control, all seems to
be going well and then just when
you least expect it you’re standing
with one blue and one red sock. The
mystery remains where do the socks
and time really go? We all have
theories but so far no one has come
up with the answer.
Perhaps that could become a
tradition – have a February swap the
odd sock day. Let me know I have
several to share.
Travelling was a little better last
week so folks were able to
reschedule their missed
appointments and get on with life.
Be sure to keep in contact with
your friends during the winter. A
phone call or visit is just the right
thing to make someone’s day. Take
that extra five minutes, it really is
appreciated.
Enjoy the week.
PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2007.President Ruth Bauer opened themeeting for the Majestic Women’sInstitute on Feb. 14 at the BrusselsLibrary.After the minutes and treasurer’sreport, the correspondence was read.This included an invitation to a soupand sandwich luncheon in Fordwichon Feb. 22 to help celebrate the
110th anniversary of the Women’s
Institute sponsored by the Lakelet
branch.
An evaluation paper was given
to each member to return to
Leona Armstrong by the March
meeting.Kathy Bridge introduced the guestspeaker, Jean Fraser. Miss Fraserbrought an article about, Whatwould Grandmother Think? Wouldshe be shocked by the careers of thewomen today, or the modern gadgetsin the home or the equal footing ofwomen on the farm?
Agnes McPhail was the first
woman in Parliament, showing that
women could have many different
kinds of jobs. The Red Cross nurses
set up mobile homes, the milk
bank and contributed to the farm
women.Miss Fraser told of many waysthat grandmother would both be inshock and awe, how women hadadvanced over the years. She alsoshowed a book, It Happened inCanada, which has many interestingfacts.Edna McLellan thanked Miss
Fraser for her informative talk.
The quilt was set up at Jean
Bewley’s on Friday, Feb. 16.
Quilting began Monday, Feb. 19.
Mrs. Bridge gave the District
directors report. Some of the
highlights include: the quilt and craft
show to be held on April 21 at
Listowel Ag. Hall; ACWW Church
Service, Sunday, April 29 at
Milverton United Church; upcomingcompetitions information in theHome and Country; no fun andlearning workshops will be held inthe spring but will likely have a one-day workshop in the fall.Mrs. McLellan was the auctioneerof the brown bag. There were manylaughs over the prices and unique
items.
Happy Birthday was sung to
Helen Topham. This was followed
by Grace and O Canada.
Ruth Sauve-Schade and Ruth
Bauer provided lunch.
The next UFO will be at Jackie
Mirotta’s on March 13.
The next Branch meeting will be
on March 14.
By Jo-Ann McDonald
It was a busy week at the Brussels
Legion Branch.
On Monday, the Huron County
Dairy Producers had 61 members
attend their meeting and enjoy a
roast beef dinner. Helpers in the
kitchen for the day were Judy Lee,
Deb Cann, Sharon Robbins, Helen
Brenie, Cecil Moore and Jo-Ann
McDonald.
The Cadet drill team practised on
Monday evening and regular Cadets
met on Tuesday evening.
Wednesday was Valentine’s Day
and the Valentine’s Luncheon. The
hall was decorated in hearts, cupids
and red tablecloth by decorating
committee Nanci Ducharme. There
was a good attendance to enjoy the
ham and scalloped potatoes and the
desserts.
The kitchen help was Judy Lee,
Deb Cann, Nanci Ducharme, Marg
Bennett, Ross Bennett and Jo-Ann
McDonald.
The Thursday night darts had nine
brave the stormy weather. The first
place team was Gord Jacklin and
Alex Mawhinney. The second-place
team was Roger McHardy and
Marlene Little. The high start of the
night was by John Harrison shooting
80.
The Friday night supper had a
good-sized crowd enjoying ham and
scalloped potatoes. This week is
roast beef.
A correction to last week’s
reference to bursary applications.
They are available at the Branch and
they do have to be signed and
stamped by the college or university.
Applications must be submitted by
March 15.
Comrades put your thinking caps
on because the silent auction is only
six weeks away.
Unique and unusual items, crafts
and thinking spring are just some
suggestions.
The general meeting is next
Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. All
comrades are encouraged to attend.
Don’t forget public speaking is
Monday night. Everyone is welcome
to attend.
Get-well wishes go out to
Comrade Charlie Thomas who has
been in Seaforth hospital.
A bit of Italy
It was lasagna night on Friday at St. Ambrose Roman
Catholic Church. Among the diners were two-and-a-half-
year-old Andrew Buehler from Conestoga and Scott
Dolmage, nine, from Brussels. (Vicky Bremner photo)
Grandmother’s thoughts topic of WI
At the Branch
Busy week at Brussels Legion
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-6236
887-9231
A NOTE FROM BETTY
NOTICE OF
ANNUAL MEETING
The 131st Annual Meeting of the Members
will be held in the
OFFICE BUILDING OF
McKillop Mutual Insurance
Company
91 Main Street South, SEAFORTH, Ontario
on
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
at 1:30 p.m.
• To receive, consider and approve of the 2006 financial
statement and auditor’s report:
• To appoint Auditors;
• To elect three qualified Directors for a term of three years;
• The retiring Directors are Walter McIlwain, Murray
Armstrong and Steve Kennedy who are eligible for re-
election. Steve Kennedy will not be seeking re-election.
• To transact any other business that may properly come
before the meeting and present motions amending the by-
laws of the company as follows: By-law Amendment to the
By-laws-Permit the Manager to be called President; Amend
By-law No. 33-Remuneration
• Any qualifying policyholder wishing to seek election must
file their intention to stand for election in writing with the
Secretary of the Company at least seven days in advance of
the Annual Meeting (by the close of business on February 28,
2007.)
(By-Law No. 21 (d) ).
By order of the Board of Directors
McKillop Mutual Insurance Company
Seaforth, Ontario Ken Jones, FCIP
Corporate Secretary
Karen’s Necessities
Karen Mitchell
Certified Aesthetician
770 Ainley Street, Brussels
519-887-6449
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* Pedicures * Waxing
* Gel toes
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Soup & Sandwich Supper ~ $10 each
Lucknow United Church
RSVP to 519-528-2222 nancy@nancyackert.ca
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439 Turnberry St., Brussels
519-887-9682
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February Special:
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1. Elsie Carter - Norwich Steaks
2. Francis Kling - Hockey Stick from Canadian Tire, Listowel
3. Tim Waechter - Spa Day for 2 at Solace on Turnberry
4. Darryl Morrison - Digital Camera from Oldfield’s
5. 1 night for 2 at the Idlewyld Inn, London
- donated by Kathy Nichol
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Sometime between 1 a.m. and 5
a.m. on Feb. 17 , vandals used some
type of blunt instrument to destroy
or damage five mailboxes along
McNaughton, Line Huron East Twp.
The value of the mailboxes
destroyed is in excess of $600.
If you have any information that
can assist Police with any
investigation, please call the OPP or
CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-222-
8477. (1-800-222-TIPS).
Vandals target mailboxes