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The Citizen, 2006-03-23, Page 2FROM BRUSSELS A NOTE FROM BETTY By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-6236 887-9231 St. John Ambulance ist Aid with CPR starting Monday, March 27th at Brussels Fire Hall Contact 887-9231 Betty to register ON $4.00 THURSDAYS Drop into either of our offices any Thursday with your word classified (maximum 20 words) and pay only $4.00 + GST (paid in advance). That's $1.00 off regular rates. The Citizen led, Own/naafi gime! It's Kathy Workman's birthday and to celebrate - a butterfly garden is being established. Donations to the cause are being gratefully accepted at 43845 Fischer Line - specifically a Blue Lady, Lunar, Bhutan Glory and Red AdMiral Pupa. Duck lights are also accepted. Kapp.* gixtliklati ()tem glum. Witageo4 gAietas, Duff's United Church Presents: "Raise the Roof" A Live and Silent Auction At the Walton Hall Saturday, March 25 5:00 - 7:00 pm - Preview and Silent Auction Children's Penny Sale 7:30 pm - Live Auction Food Booth Jim Campbell Auctioneer Also featuring "Beyond Bliss" launching their new CD Partial List: Dinner parties, gift baskets, Blyth Theatre tickets, BBQ, pedicures, quilts, tool sets, maple syrup, outdoor furniture, nursery gift certificates, horseback riding, smoked pork chops, coffee maker, house cleaning, blankets, birdhouses, baked goods, CD player, many children's items and MUCH MORE! Showing her colours Olivia McArter was coloured festive green for St. Patrick at the Brussels Lions family skating part in Brussels arena on Saturday afternoon. The event was a kick-off celebration for the club's upcoming 60th anniversary. (Vicky Bremner photo) Brussels Optimist Club - Annual Dinner & Auction On Saturday, April 8 The Brussels Optimists will be holding their Annual Dinner & Auction at the B.M. & G. Community Centre Tickets available from any Optimist Member or call 887-6502. To donate items contact any Optimist Member. sr: Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. April 4 Holmesville Community Centre 6:30 - 9 p.m. Breast Cancer Facts to Save Your Life Dr. Pau/Ferrer Healthy Eating for all Ages/ Lynn Roblin Registared Dietician Amin )1- of Suppertime Survival The revised edition will be evadable for sale Ti kets$ 5 available from Huron Cou_ ealth Unit 482-3416 or 1-87t..'-837-6143 k 1) 3 egirster early! Sponsored by the Canadian Brea r and Huron Canoe Prevention . 00%, Ai PAGE 2.THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2006. At the Branch Bad weather cancels Cadet practice By Jo-Ann McDonald Brussels Legion Comrades Sandra and Catrina Josling and Jo-Ann McDonald painted the main lounge. This week's objective is the lower foyer hall. The Cadets did not meet Tuesday evening due to weather so practice for inspection will be this week. It's back to routine for the school crowd this week with only a little fatigue and lots of memories left of March break 2006. Stories of city trips, sleepovers, skating, skiing, biking, reading, games and relaxing are available from the holiday crowd and a good time was had by all. The Lions Club had a party on Saturday at the arena. They were celebrating 60 years as a Brussels establishment. When thinking about quality of life in our community the Lions name is quickly brought to the surface. Playgrounds, pools, glasses, trips to see specialists, needed medical equipment, camps, international exchange support, financial aids, parades, dances all came to mind as I thought about the club. The knowledge, support, and friendship within the club is theirs alone but the time and support given to community is very significant. So thanks for the skating party, the the food and fun. Now about the turkey bowling, oops I think it was supposed to be curling — words can barely express the sight of people on skates in curling form, sending turkeys, no it was supposed to be stones across the ice surface. Don't worry this will probably never be seen as a regulation sport, and that's a good thing. The United Church was filled to the rafters on Sunday to enjoy the music of Terry Sumsion Trio Plus One. The blended music was wonderful in the acoustics of the old, church bringing the best sounds of these four out for our enjoyment. So thanks from the board of stewards to the organizers and workers who brought a very enjoyable musical afternoon to Brussels. Over lunch people were mingling to find visitors from Norwich, Forest, Harrow, Kitchener, London, as well as lots from HUron and Perth Counties. You can tell spring is coming, the community events are starting to double up. So choose carefully and have a good time as you get out and about without the winter boots. Thee first-place team at darts two weeks ago was Sandra Josling and John Stadelmann. Second place was Gord Jacklin: Sheron Stadelmann shot the high start of 132 and high shots were by Tracey Tait with a 140 and Gord Jacklin shooting a 117. There were 11 darters taking part. On March 16, there were 14 darters taking aim at the boards. The first- place team was Marlene Little and John Harrison. Coming in second were Deb Caan and Sandra Josling. The high shots of the night were by Marlene with a 105 and John. Harrison with a 135. The high starts were by Sandra scoring a 61 and Adam Smith a 88. The Friday night supper of Irish stew was enjoyed by a great crowd. Irish music by the Irish Rovers played quietly in the background and Irish decorations and coasters adorned the lounges. Many of the diners were dressed in the Irish green and enjoyed the finery of Jo-Ann and Sandra's outfits. Comrade Grace Proctor treated the diners to homemade chocolate mints to top off their meals. Thanks Grace. This week is mock cabbage rolls. Saturday was a big day at the Branch and we were privileged to host the District Level of the Royal Canadian Legion public speaking competition. There were 16 speakers including two Brussels Public School speakers. The day was organized by District youth chairman Crystal Taylor with help , from Branch youth chairman Sandra Josling. The District provided the scrutineers from out of the area, but timers and judges were from around Brussels and Blyth. The judges had not judged any other speaking events. The judges were Rev. Tom Wilson, Graeme Craig, Margaret Mclnroy and Pastor Dave Wood. The timers were Comrades Sandra Josling and John Lowe. The event was opened in the usual Legion manner by marching on the colours (flags) by Sergeant at Arms, Lisa Glanville and flagbearers Deb Cann and Eric Ross. District C. Commander Brian Smith conducted the opening and Comrade Donald Dunbar played 0 Canada. The afternoon began with the storytelling,-Grade 1-3 division. The four speakers included Terry Hartman, Exeter who placed first, Miranda Emile, Palmerston, second; Arianne Dyack, Paisley, third and Laura Dick, Kitchener, fourth. The junior division-, Grade 4-6, featured speakers Jacob McGavin, Walton, first; John Nixon, Durham, second; Rachel McLay, Stokes Bay, third and Ashley Hornberg, St. Marys, fourth. The intermediate division, Grade 7-9, also featured another Brussels speaker Mercedes Ten Pas who placed first; Chad Richards, Chesley, second; William McCleish, Hanover, third; and' Nicolas Leno, Hanover, fourth. The senior division, Grade 10-12 had Katie Ralphs, Waterloo, placing first; Sarah Newell, Owen Sound, second; Jessie Golem, Hanover, third; and Ryley Neal, Goderich, fourth. What an afternoon of great speeches enjoyed by the over 130 in attendance: It was a fantastic result with the two speakers from the Brussels-Walton area winning their divisions and the right to advance to the RCL area public speaking event to be held in Toronto on April 23. Congratulations to Jacob and to Mercedes on a job well done.