October 2015
Volume 27, Issue 2
An absolutely
beautiful September has yielded to some cooling
evening temperatures, and some much-needed rain;
thankfully not the 150 mm that New Brunswick had to
mop up. The month of opals typically is a gorgeous
one in the Little River valley, so still time and
nice weather to enjoy the color palette that is a
Nova Scotian autumn. We hope all enjoyed a happy and
bountiful Thanksgiving! The Brookfield Mens Club
kicked off their 78th season in September; new prexy
"Pibb" Henderson is looking forward to a good year,
and welcomes all to the October 19 meeting at the
Brookfield Fire Station, 7:30 PM. A reminder to
anyone who wishes to receive their Eagle on the day
it is produced, we will happily send to you via e
mail - please forward your correct address to
bmceagle[@]eastlink.ca. Get your news while it is hot!
September errata to amend - Wade and Nellie Densmore
did not go to British Columbia; and Annie Woodworth
was the Super Senior Ladies Champion at Brookfield
Golf Club - JoAnne MacNeil was the Senior Ladies
Champ. Our apologies.
Cody Locke is enrolled in the
golf management program at Holland College - he
recently finished in a tie for 3rd in a university
tournament held under very tough weather and course
set-up conditions at Abercrombie GC. Brette Holland,
daughter of Jim and Barb of Shortts Lake, also made
a fine showing there playing for Dal AC. A big
congratulations to Willa and Frank Rogers on their
50th wedding anniversary, they also attended a
family reunion in Alberta - their offspring Tanya,
Travis, and Tyler, 4 grandchildren, and many friends
and family wished them well. Exciting news on
Crystal Lake Drive - a baby boy was born to master
musicians Anne Davison and James Hill. We suspect
that Alder Mahon Davison Hill has a chance to be a
musical prodigy! Anne's mother has been in town from
her home in B.C. to help all with the new arrival.
Mark Gibson, Ralph and Sandra s son, married Carrie
McLaughlin in Malagash.
Chris Donnachie, a member of the Brookfield Golf
Club and our Fire Service, skipped a triples team
from the Truro Lawn Bowling Club to a 3rd place
finish at the Nationals in British Columbia!
Athletes of the Month at South Colchester Academy
for September were Cross-Country runners Brent
Walters (Susan, Glen) and Faithe Langille; and
soccer players Jesse Keddy, a real force for the
Junior Girls team, Noah White (Junior Boys), and
Senior team players Alysha MacSwain and Liam
White.
Former local postmaster Graham
Pearson, and his brother Jim, of Robin Lane, laid
their dad, Bob Pearson to rest. Longtime Lafarge
employee Billy Crowe of Hilden passed away - he
was a husband to Janice (Watson), brother to
Carron Miller, and uncle to Billy VanTassell. Pat
Toole s brother, Roger LeBlanc, died in Truro.
Sympathies are extended to all who lost loved
ones.
The 35th Annual Terry Fox Run
was a smash hit. 200 participants made the
beautiful and peaceful trek to Carter Falls, 75
volunteers helped, and a total of $30,000 was
raised (including the run and other fundraisers,
memorial gifts, and collecting recyclables - they
can be delivered to Subway Bottle Exchange and
designated to the Brookfield Terry Fox Run). After
the run, participants gathered at the Sportsplex
for a complimentary BBQ and snacks, courtesy of
generous sponsors, and terrific musical
entertainment was provided by Cherry Lane. Wayne
Woolfitt was the leading individual, raising $7500
in pledges. South Colchester Academy and
Brookfield Elementary School both made substantial
contributions through special events by students
and staff.Thanks very much to Shirley Sponagle for
her kind donation to the Eagle - it is much
appreciated! Inspector Lindsay Hernden of Shortts
Lake, a member of the Halifax Police Department,
received the Member of the Order of Merit medal at
Rideau Hall from Governor General David Johnston.
This medal recognizes exceptional policing
service/performance of duty over an extended
period. His family, wife Daina, and daughters
Paige and Olivia, attended the ceremony in Ottawa.
Thanks to all who donated,
attended, or in any way helped with the Giant Yard
Sale at Knox United - along with a delicious
breakfast, over $6000.00 was raised! Left
over items were donated to various goodwill
organizations. Thanks to all who supported the
Sportsplex Dance and Draw - a fun night was
enjoyed by about 200, and Jeanette Decker was the
happy winner of the $2500 travel voucher! Hard to
believe it been 50 years since the cement plant
graced our area. Lafarge marked the milestone with
a wonderful ceremony, enjoyed by many residents,
employees, and dignitaries. The cement plant has
brought so much to our area - many of us remember
the muddy path that was called the road to
Pleasant Valley that was thankfully upgraded at
the time; likewise the housing boom it brought to
the area - the Upper Brookfield Road most notably,
which had maybe 20 % of the houses on it in 1965
that it does today, and of course meaningful
careers to so many Brookfielders. Lafarge has been
a standout corporate citizen.
Brent Harrison broke bones in
both hands/wrists hopefully he can still attend
the BMC meeting!! Terry Henderson had his gall
bladder extracted - will he be less dyspeptic???
Paul "Bomber" Campbell shattered his heel in a
fall, and was hospitalized, as were Mark Hamilton,
and Gregor Dawe. Cameron MacLeod, seriously
injured on his motorbike, is on the recovery road
- we wish him, and all who ail, good health in the
future.
The Truro District Hockey
League reunion at the Sportsplex was a big hit -
caterer Sherry Stewart and staff fed a throng of
215, and the Campbell sisters (Nancy VanTassell,
Patsy McCallum, and Betty Roop), provided stunning
decorations, and many, many other 'finishing
touchs'! Lyle Carter and Terry Henderson were key
members of the organizing committee. It was great
to see many former Elks hockey legends back, many
of whom were responsible for building the Elks
name. These included, from Ontario, Vaughn Briggs,
from Oxford, the nimble puck-stopper "Jeep"
Watson, Herman Murphy from Fredericton, Donnie
Rutherford and Wally Fisher from the Moncton area,
Gerry Miller, Phil Henderson, and non-pareil
netman Lyle Bryson from Rockingham / Bedford.
Locals, including some of the earliest post-War
Elks, like Hugh Carter, Lawrence Wynn, and Frank
Locke, also attended. The current Brookfield Elks,
of the Nova Scotia Junior B Hockey League are off
to a 2-3 with only defeats coming to league
leaders Sackville and Glace Bay. The Junior Elks
home opener is October 13; home games are most
Tuesday nights at the Sportsplex at 7:30 - come
out and see some fast, exciting hockey, as the
current pucksters look to add to the lore!
Jack and Vi Werry are
celebrating 65 years of marriage, and have had
several visitors, including her sister Sharon
Funkal from Blenheim, Ont., Vi's brother
Doug and his wife Lori Houlbrook from Winnipeg,
and cousins Terry and Roseanne Houlbrook and
friends Lois and Dave Bailey from Sarnia. Elaine
(Ross) Healey of Wasaga Beach, Ontario visited
siblings Austin Ross and Shirley Comeau, Jim
Willie Parks was home from Germany to visit his
mother Judy MacKay. Danica Axworthy is attending
university in Paisley, Scotland. Myrna and Gordon
Matheson visited friends in Ontario. Paul Barrett
really took his show (Big Alley Band) on the road,
going to Cuba as part of a musical exchange
program. Susan MacDonald and Denise Mitchell-West
enjoyed a Mediterranean Cruise, stopping in Italy,
Croatia s Dalmatian Coast, and other spots.
On October 19, we urge all
citizens of voting age to get to the polls for the
federal election. Please be sure to take your
Voter card, and proper identification. Candidates
eager to be part of the next Parliament are Laura
Drive resident Scott Armstrong, Jason Blanch, Bill
Casey, Wendy Robinson and Kenneth Jackson. Please
take advantage of our democratic process and VOTE!
Ukulele lessons, for Beginners
and Intermediates, are offered by the
multi-talented Joanne Hatfield on Tuesday mornings
at Knox United; contact Joanne at cocada.jo[@]gmail.com
if you are interested. The Brookfield Athletic
Association weekly NHL pools have resumed - for
only $2 you can show off your skills in picking
the winners of each weekend's games - play now,
have some fun, win some money, and support the
BAA. Tickets are available each week at Roop's
Esso, or contact Nancy at gvantassell[@]tru.eastlink.ca
to play on line. Hunting season is less than 2
weeks away - whether you hunt or not, please be
sure to purchase your Sports Draw and Contest.
This amazing BAA fundraiser is in its 79th year,
and is crucial to the recreation support provided
to so many in our area. Just $10 makes you
eligible for many prizes, including a Grand Prize
of $25,000 cash, OR a 2015 Side-by-Side, AND a
$5000 gas card. There are 4 other Grand Prizes,
and many more for the hunters. To be eligible to
weigh a deer, you must have your ticket before the
start of hunting season; tickets for the raffle
portion only can be bought up to the day of the
draw (November 12 on Cat Country 99.5 FM). Tickets
are available at Roop's Esso, FoodMarket,
Brookfield Bakery, and from any BAA member.
Tickets also can be purchased on-line go to
www.brookfieldathleticassociation.ca Long-time Big
Game Hunt Chairman John Matheson has said this
will be his last year heading the event -help him
go out on a high note with a big sales year! The
BMC has some of this year s Coming Home to
Brookfield commemorative shirts they make great
gifts! Contact Terry Henderson (673-2106) to
purchase.
All Around the Circle monthly
Senior's luncheon and meeting will be Tuesday
October 20 at the lounge at the Sportsplex - doors
open at 11:30. Come to the Senior s Lounge on
Wednesday evenings to enjoy cribbage or 45 s
games begin [@] 7:30, $2 to play and 50/50 tickets
available. The Brookfield Garden Club Community
Christmas Season wreath project is underway - to
order a bracket and wreath or a new wreath for
your bracket on the utility poles, contact Elsie
Locke at 650-2022 before November 1. The Brookfield Curling Club
will embark on their 40th season, beginning with
an Open House week - 7-9 PM on October
19,20,22,23, and 1:30-3:30 Saturday October 24.
Come give it a try - many of Canada's (and the
world's) best curlers will descend on our area the
following week for The Sportsnet Masters
tournament - so get your curling legs underneath
you before they arrive! The
Brookfield Elementary School will host
their 3rd Annual Fall Fair and Auction on Saturday
October 17. Come for games, BBQ, auction items and
more - all welcome! 9 AM till Noon. There will be
an open community meeting at the Middle Stewiacke
Rec Centre Wednesday, October 21 at 7:30 PM to
discuss sponsoring a refugee family in our
area. All interested are encouraged to attend.
Major League Baseball Playoffs
are underway - long-time fans of teams are urging
on their favourites toward the World Series. Will
we see the Chicago Cubs end 107 years of
futility-Steve Locke hopes so! Or will Pete
Fleck's Mets, buoyed by a young pitching staff,
raise the trophy. Mike Henderson and Hugh Matheson
(?) pull for the trolley Dodgers, long gone from
Brooklyn. The Cardinals have lots of local fans -
including Kelly Spencer, Spud Stevenson, Bob
Campbell, and Terry Henderson. Is Dan Dean the
lone Rangers' fan; do the Astros have any devotees
in their 53 year existence, and surely there are
some Royals fans (Andrew Sears??) out there. If
one listens to the blathering talking heads on the
Canadian sports channels, everyone else in the
country only has eyes (and besieged ears!) for the
Blue Jays?!!
The BMC will make plans at
their October meeting; it is expected they will
continue with their Halloween Street Patrol,
in an effort to ensure a fun, safe, and
trouble-free night. Any wishing to assist, can
meet at the United Church any time after 8:30
PM. The Brookfield-Middle Stewiacke United
Youth Group are hosting a Halloween Candy
Centre on October 31 from 5:30 8 pm at Knox
Church. This will enable the many who would
like to see the wonderful costumes the
trick-or-treaters wear, and share in the fun.
Anyone interested in handing out candy is welcome
to come to the Knox Hall trick-or-treaters are
urged to drop in and have some candy!! Be sure to
include Knox on your candy collection route. Tea
and coffee will be available for parents. The next
Eagle will publish on November 9; so we will
mention here and now that anyone wishing to
participate in the Remembrance Day service
at the Veteran's Memorial on November 11 should
contact Club-Man Bob Lawrence at 673-2022 or bobjeanlawrence[@]gmail.com.
The Brookfield ceremony is annually one of the
best in the province.
Knox United will host a turkey
supper, Saturday October 24, 4:30 to
6:30 all welcome! For takeout orders
call 673-3363. The UCW Fall Luncheon and Sale
will be Saturday November 7 from 11-1 PM. All
past and present CGIT-ers are invited to join in
the 100th Anniversary celebration for that
group at Brunswick St. United Church on October 17
1:30 - 4 PM. Plans are underway for the Annual
House Tours - dates are November 26, 27,
with several homes and manger scenes featured, as
well as Forest Glen Greenhouses - watch for more
info in the November Eagle.
See you
at the BMC on Monday October 19, 7:30 PM at the
Fire Station! The Eagle
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