The Citizen, 2003-02-05, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2003.
As we slip into the second month
of 2003, we’re still seeing things
from the view of the new year. That
At the Branch
Poor
turnout
to meeting
By Jo-Ann McDonald
The Brussels Legion’s general
meeting was held on Tuesday
evening. Only 10 members from a
membership of over 200 attended.
Issues included the probable rise
in insurance costs, what recourse we
have in our auditorium floor not
holding up and the Huron County
Health Unit’s proposed non
smoking bylaw. We were to be
notified when the Health Unit was
presenting the bylaw to Huron East
and were going to send a delegation
to that meeting, but found out the
next day the meeting had been held
and we had not been notified.
Thursday night darts had 10
players. Winners were: Kathy
Cochrane, Bob Cochrane and John
Harrison, first; Norm Dobson and
Sandra Josling, second. The high
shot was 125 by Adam Smith.
The Friday night supper of
spareribs was a sellout with 50
diners enjoying the delicious ribs.
On Friday, Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day
we invite our diners to participate in
a box social. The ladies bring a
surprise meal in a box, bag, small
cooler, etc. and the gentlemen bid.
The meal must be enough for two
people and the lady gets to eat with
her new friend.
There will be chili on the menu
for our diners who don’t wish to
participate in the box social. Auction
of the meals will be at 6 p.m.
On Saturday afternoon the euchre
tournament was held. Winners were:
Charlie McDonald and Carman
Pollock with 78 points; Marie Park
and Lois Cunningham, 75 points;
Dennis and Aileen Leddy, 74 points;
lone hand winners, Vera Ahrens and
Ed Stewart: low, Helen Warwick
and Vera Schm'dt, 41 points.
The lounge was decorated for a
50th birthday party, Saturday for a
relative of Heather Dauphin..
The Sunday night singles dance
had a crowd of 90 enjoying the
music of the Country Versatiles.
Keep in mind Wednesday, Feb. 26
is the public speaking at the Branch.
was my thinking this weekend as I
drove to work through the darkened
blocks of the main section of the
village. We get used to seeing things
in a certain way. and do things like
we always have and react like we’ve
been taught. It’s very good to see
things anew, think outside the box
and smile when you usually don't.
So I smiled at the darkened street
and got to thinking of days gone by
when the lights didn’t work on
automatic, the people were
characters and work was pretty
physical. Those were the good old
days. So try looking at the changes
in your life with different lenses. It’s
quite refreshing.
The folks at the 5R’s said goodbye
to to Marie Bernard on Saturday as
she leaves for life in London. We'll
miss her in (he store and community
as she’s been active as a volunteer,
board member and paid staff.
Blessings to you and your family in
your new life.
You know the song, “You can talk
to the animals” - from Dr. Dolittle? It
seems the animals have been talking
to each other and they are quickly
spreading the word about this great
spot to visit in Cranbrook’s magic
forest. It has become a busy spot on
the four-legged circuit as word is
spreading about the good food, the
pleasant people and especially the
rides provided in a white van and. at
times, even the opportunity of a red
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Meeting the challenge
Alyssa Gowing, centre, front, earned first place in a
Geography challenge in which senior Brussels Public
School students participated. The students had to answer a
series of questions in competition against each other.
Gowing will now move on to the provincial challenge in April
with an opportunity to compete nationally in May. Other
participants were, in back, from left: Shane Gibson, Chase
Chapman, Devan Warwick and William King. In the middle:
Lindsay Watson, Stacey Smith and Travis Jutzi. In front,
Joseph Kerkhof, who finished second, and Zachary Hoegy,
who earned third, flank Gowing. (Janice Becker photo)
COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
B.M. & G. Recreation Committee /
Brussels Optimist Club
Presents
TAe Annual Valentine's ‘Dance
February 8th, 2003
9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Live Band ~ Juanita Wilkins
SATURDAY, FEB. 15
Euchre Tournament downstairs at
1:00 p.m. Bring your own partner.
Admission $5.00 per person.
Cash prizes. Lunch.
No smoking event.
SUNDAY, FEB. 16
Singles dance from 7:00 - 11:00 pm
Admission $8.00 per person.
Lunch.
Enjoy "Southridge Sound"
TUESDAY, FEB. 25
General meeting for all
comrades to attend at 8:00 pm
Info and general inquiries
at 887-6562 or 887-6570
Prizes Awarded
1st place - $200.00
2nd place - $100.00
3rd place - $50.00
2 Early bird draws -10:00 pm - $50.00 ea.
V Lunch provided V Age of majority
__ Cost - $10.00/person
Tickets available from Optimist
Members and at the Arena.
wrecker ride.
Friday was a nostalgic day. Folks
with connections to Glenn
McKercher and family gathered to
share memories at the celebration of
his life. The adherents of Jamestown,
SS #10 and Morrisbank gathered
with his friends and family to
remember. Life is but a moment in
the big scheme and in a blink you go
from remembering when John, and
your brothers were born, staying
overnight in the old store, or going to
the lake with Glenn and Elizabeth.
As friends gathered and chatted
the kids of my public school years
came to mind. Johnstons,
Breckenridges, Adams, Peacocks,
Nicholsons, Shaws, Gowings and
Hetheringtons were all in my recall
and it was kids from the 1950s I saw
at Glenn’s service. Thanks to the
McKerchers for being part of a
caring community that sustains such
good memories.
As a final salute there appeared a
very large happy snowman in
Jamestown waving goodbye to our
world. See ya Glenn.
Enjoy the mild days of February.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
Lodge
meets
The regular meeting of Morning
Star Rebekah Lodge was held on
Tuesday, Jan. 28.
Several phone calls and visits
were made to shut-in sisters.
Correspondence was received
concerning a wreath-laying
ceremony in Ottawa on Sunday,
June 1; the sessional banquet to be
held Tuesday, May 6 and the
invitation to the Poor Boys
Luncheon in Exeter on Friday, Jan.
31.
Rebekah Assembly of Ontario,
annual sessions, will be held on May
5, 6. 7 in London.
A donation was sent to CHAMPS,
the project of this year’s president.
Plans were finalized- for a
Valentine casserole card party on
Monday, Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m.
FROM BRUSSELS
APPOINTMENT
PATTY VAN DER MEER
Sales Representative
Keith Roulston, Publisher
of The Citizen, is pleased to
announce the appoint
ment of Patty Van der Meer
of Brussels as sales repre
sentative and manager of
the Brussels office of The
Citizen. The Brussels
native will work as part of
The Citizen’s advertising
team with Alan Young to
provide service and exper
tise to the newspaper’s
advertising clientele.
The Citizen
The beginning of a new life is just around the corner.
The date has been set and the wedding plans
are starting to take shape.
For helpful hints and homely tips, couples, parents, family and
friends will find great advice for making that
special day perfect in
The Citizen's 2003 Bridal issue
February 12
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Advertising deadline is: February 7
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at 523-4792 or 887-9114