The Citizen, 2003-02-19, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2003.
NEWS
At the Branch
Valentine boxes draw anxious bidders
FROM BRUSSELS
UCW meets
The evening unit of the Brussels
UCW met beside the fireplace at
Huronlea on Wednesday, Feb. 5 with
23 visitors, members and guests.
Special entertainment included Amy
Schimanski performing two highland
dance numbers. Tori Cardiff singing
two numbers and Heather Bone
playing two selections on the piano.
Nelva Scott began the worship
with a reflection on love followed by
Audrey Cardiff reading the scripture
from I Corinthians 13. Mrs. Scott led
in prayer, then read a short story The
Forever Valentine.
Betty Campbell favoured with
music throughout the meeting. Tori
and Heather gave out valentines to
the residents of Huronlea.
The business portion of the
meeting began with the UCW
purpose. Isabelle Wheeler gave the
treasurer’s report. The stewards will
receive the tape money to go toward
the new floor laid in the choir room.
Joan Bernard read the minutes of
the last meeting and a thank you
from Bill Turnbull.
Topics arising from the minutes
were Friday, March 7 World Day of
Prayer at Duff’s United Church,
Thursday, March 20, hot luncheon.
New business included the new
sound system and new windows for
the church.
The March meeting will be held at
the home of Joan Bernard.
Hesse reads poem
The Majestic Women’s Institute
met in the Brussels Library on Feb.
12 with 12 present.
Following the Ode and Mary
Stewart Collect President Lucy
Hesse read a poem. The secretary
and treasurer’s reports were read by
Leona Armstrong and Edna
McLellan respectively.
Four draws were made during the
meeting with winners being Helen
Topham, Doris McCall, Samantha
Thyssen and Edna Pletch.
The report of the executive
meeting of the District Directors was
given by Edna McLellan.
Arrangements were made for a
casserole supper and card party to be
held on March 6 at 6:30 p.m. The
committee in charge consists of
Alice Brothers, Kathy Bridge and
Edna Pletch.
Doris McCall introduced the
speaker, Ruth Axtmann who spoke
on her trip to China. China is the
fourth largest country in the world. It
is almost as long as North America.
It is more mountainous than Canada,
and palm trees grow in the southern
part. It is more like the Northwest
Territories in the north. The Yangtze
River runs across the centre of China
and is very important to the country.
The Chinese are encouraging
tourism. Ruth had seen the Great
Wall which is wide enough for 12
people to walk abreast.
By Jo-Ann McDonald
The Thursday night darts at the
Brussels Legion had abqut 10
players attempting to be the best of
the night. Coming out on top were
Lawrence Machan and John
Harrison. The second place team
was Bill Karnerman and Bob
Cochrane. The high shot of the night
was made by Lawrence Machan
with 111 points.
The members of the Brussels Pipe
Band practised upstairs on Thursday
evening.
The Friday night supper of chili
and salads had only a few enjoy the
delicious aroma arid tastes. There
were only four Valentine box social
surprise meals available to the
anxious bidders and a lot of fun was
enjoyed by the competitive bunch.
Auctioneer Jo-Ann McDonald was
relentless in acquiring the highest
bid. This week is Salisbury Steak.
Our condolences to Comrades
Adam Smith and wife Marge and
Comrade Ross Alcock and wife Cara
(Smith) on the passing of mother
Laura Smith last week.
The Branch was especially busy
on the weekend with Cadets, euchre,
darts and dancing.
The Brussels Army Cadet Corp
#2967 were joined by the Stratford
#223 Army Cadet Corp on Friday
evening for a winter campout. There
were 16 Brussels cadets and 17
Stratford cadets along with the
various leaders.
They went camping near
Cranbrook on a generous land use by
Mr. Ross Hemingway. They set up
Arctic tents in deep snow, built a
snow shelter, did cross-country
skiing, snowshoeing and ruck-
marched to and from the campsite.
The Cadets slept outside on
Saturday night when it was -23°C.
They handed the experience very
well and with good spirits.
Army Cadets see winter camping
as a Canadian rite of passage. They
returned to the Brussels Legion
Sunday afternoon for warmth and
congratulations on surviving the
weekend.
The Saturday afternoon euchre
had 11 tables looking to be top
players. It was very unusual because
two teams tied for first place and two
teams tied for second place.
The high score of 70 points was
made by Norine Park and Clarence
Hoy and Helen Warwick and Eileen
Sellers. With the score of 67 points
were couple Gord and Louise
Bosman and Jim Coultes and friend
George. The low couple of the day
was George and Doris Michie with
47 points. Lucky lone hand winners
were Bruce Noble and Lillian
Appleby.
The Huron County darts players
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-6236
887-9231
Taking aim
In spite of bone-chilling winds Thursday, Brussels Public
School students spent the afternoon enjoying winter
carnival activities such as soccer, obstacle course racing,
bowling and pin-the-nose-on-the-clown. Adam Cousins
lines up for a shot while Anthony Vader looks on. (Janice Becker
photo)
Fish Fry !
Saturday, March 1
5:00 to 7:00 pm t
at Brussels Legion 1
Branch 218
Adults $10, Children $5, Preschoolers Free
Deep-fried fish, potatoes, salads,
dessert, etc.
Well another year has gone and
another birthday celebrated.
As I ponder the party at our place
to celebrate Sweetheart’s Day, these
gatherings just keep getting better
and better. It seems to me that one of
the advantages of getting older is the
gathering of family and friends who
just keep getting dearer and dearer
by the year. So this getting wiser is
not a bad deal at all. In fact again
this year it was just pretty fine. In the
event you might be in need of a truly
unique gift I have several that need
to be shared. Perhaps the evicted
Survivors could come here for a
consolation gift as they exit the
game. Look out Bob Barker!
The Joans (two) have returned.
enjoyed a good day at darts upstairs
on Saturday as well. The Ladies
Auxiliary ladies prepared lunch for
the group.
There were four Comrades off to
Mount Forest and District crib as
well. Comrades Jim Atton, Dale
Sauve, Lloyd Glanville and Norm
Dobson went and had a good day,
but will not advance to District
Level play.
The Sunday night singles dance
had over 70 enjoy the music of
Southridge Sound on a very cold
night. Dances are every two weeks.
Don’t forget the Fish Fry zon
March 1.
Madam Golden is now two weeks
wiser in her diaconal studies, this
time held in the convent in Toronto.
So be sure to ask her what she
learned. The Recycling Joan was at
an Irish reunion that involved music
and new friends. Sounds like they
both have their batteries recharged
and ready to rip.
As the winter continues in all its
force and glory folks are trying very
hard to remain positive. Words like
pristine snow and fluffy clouds and
rings at the moon, which is just how
awesomely full, have been
exchanged. It takes a little effort
when the thermometer really is
attached to negative numbers but it
makes for better conversation.
Winter sports are in full swing
with the skills hitting the season
peak. If you need a winter diversion,
check the arena schedule. Mixed
curling and girls hockey are worth
checking out and make for pleasant
things to watch. Or dig out your
skates and do a spin. Better still just
go to the sideyard and make a snow
angel.
Bye now.
Betty G.W.
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