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Agriculture Week follows closely on heels of IPM
A NOTE FROM BETTY
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-9231
At the Branch
This is Agriculture Week for the
rest of the world, for us, that's every
week. There have been segments on
television and the Toronto Star
heralding the good produce that
comes their way from Ontario farms.
Again we're ahead of the pack, as
our big produce party was at the
Brussels Fair and the International
Plowing Match, now the city folk are
catching up. Their celebration is
about the variety of good food, while
ours is about lifestyle and history
and safe food available. Either place,
city or country, it's a celebration of
bounty. It's Thanksgiving!
The faces of the folk most invested
in the IPM are getting their rest time
back. The work still continues but
the clean-up crew does not have the
stress levels of the preparation folk,
so may you have many restful days
Jacklin shares story with Branch
By Jo -Ann McDonald
The week began at the Brussels
Legion Branch with the general
meeting for September being held.
There were 10 members in
attendance. The meeting began with
a visit from Ryan Jacklin and father
Dave. Ryan thanked the Branch for
our financial support for him on his
journey to the Canadian Legion
National championships held in
Brandon, Manitoba.
He presented the Branch with a
collage of pictures of him competing
and receiving his medals. Ryan won
bronze in javelin, silver in discus
and gold in shot-put in Brandon.
Ryan has been seriously
competing for less than two years
and is obviously extremely talented.
He has his high school coach as well
as a coach with the Port Elgin Track
Club. Our thanks to Ryan and
congratulations on his success and
good luck for the future.
The meeting continued with the
usual matters to deal with and
reports heard from the chairman.
The IPM report on the dinners was
positive with over 650 folks being
fed. The food bills are paid with just
the bus bill yet to be received. Jo-
Ann thanked all for their help and
for making it all run to smoothly.
Stuff that bus!
Montgomery Bus Lines sponsored a Stuff the Bus
campaign at several local grocery stores including Brussels
Foodland, shown above, Scrimgeour's Food Market in
Blyth and Dean's Valu -Mart in Wingham. Above, Brussels
resident Paul Nichol gives a donation to Jim McKee of
Teeswater who has been a bus driver with Montgomery for
47 years. (Denny Scott photo)
Thank you to our Firefighters for your dedication & service
JR's Team wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving
This Friday, October 6
during lunch and supper we will be featuring our
Roast Turkey Dinner
including Hayter's roast turkey,
choice of potato, vegetables, turnip puff,
baked beans, garden salad, dressing and roll.
Homemade pie also included.
For only $1399 + tax
Also available Monday, October 9!
Reservations Recommended
Gas Bar &
Family Restaurant
Serving our Community Since 1934
7 days a week until 9:30 pm A. -c
390 Turnberry St., Brussels
519-887-6951
Requests for next year's fish fry
dinners have started and a request to
have fitness/exercise classes at the
Branch was approved for
Wednesday evenings.
The Provincial Service Office is
coming in October and anyone
needing an appointment must
contact our Branch Service Officer
Mabel Glanville by Friday. The first
early bird winner for the month of
September is Deb Ross. There are
two more months to pay your dues
for the discounted price and have a
chance to win the next year's dues
for free. Drop in pay today. Don't
forget to set aside Saturday, Oct. 28
for the town poppy canvas. The
Branch is also continuing the mail -
out canvas again this year with no
changes to the existing boundaries.
The next guest for the evening was
Jacqui Workman. Jacqui is the
Branch auditor and prepared the
year-end reports for the Branch. She
went over them and answered any
questions about them. Comrade
Andy Overholt finished chairing the
meeting and conducted the closing.
The Saturday afternoon euchre
had 10 -and -a -half tables of players
hoping to be winners. Winners were:
first, tied, Bruce and Jean and Frank
and Betty, 68 (they shared the first
and second prize monies); third,
Lillian and Mae, 65; lone hands,
Judy and Edna, six and low, Alice
and Jean, 47.
The Sunday night dance had a
great crowd of almost 90 people
enjoying the music of the Tri -
County band. A very enjoyable
evening for all.
and nights, knowing we are all
thankful for your effort.
Life has many passages that call
for celebration. For Ralph, his wee
Lindsay got married on Saturday to
Craig Marks. The Morris Township
farm was the only spot to get
married for Lindsay and after much
work by Mike, Val and the brothers,
the barn and yard were shining. Barn
stories were abounding by the
friends and relatives and laughter
followed most.
Farm animals are just a part of any
farm picture, so it made sense that
Sherman the dog announced each
arrival by waiting to be petted.
The kittens were fine as long as the
wood pile was available for escape
and did a unified run for it, on
applause.
According to Lindsay and Craig, it
was perfect and they looked pretty
perfect as well in their happy state.
Ralph has recovered from having his
wee girl married.
The Horticultural Society is
meeting at the library next Tuesday.
Jim Graham, a former Gorrie boy
with lots of good tips and good
gardening humour is their guest.
Join the fun.
Enjoy the days of autumn and the
Maitside
Orchards
23 Orchard Lane
(West end of Brussels)
Open Monday -Saturday - 9 am - 6 pm
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Open Thanksgiving Monday 12-6 pm
including Play and Learn Centre.
Check out our new
`Play and Learn' Centre
every Friday and Saturday
of apple picking season.
519-887-6883
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Octobtr 9
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Deadlines will be
Friday, October 6
2 pm in Brussels
4 pm in Blyth
for the October 12 paper
info@northhuron.on.ca
413 Queen St., 541 Turnberry St.,
Blyth Brussels
519-523-4792 519-887-9114
kicking of the leaves, a lovely season
to take stock for the coming days.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED
COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
for October
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7
Huron County Darts
at 1:00 pm.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14
Euchre Tournament at 1:00 pm.
Bring your own partner.
$5.00 per person.
Cash Prizes. Light Lunch.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15
Sunday Night Dance
from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
$10.00 per person. Lunch.
Enjoy the live music
of John Heaman.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22
Zone Veteran's Dinner
at Branch 218
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23
Brussels Lion's Club meeting
at 7:00 pm.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24
General Meeting at 7:00 pm.
Zone Commander Visitation.
All members encouraged
to attend.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
Euchre Tournament at 1:00 pm.
Bring your own partner.
$5.00 per person.
Cash Prizes. Light Lunch.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
Bat Wings and Spooky Fries
Halloween party. Prizes for
costumes. Evening starts at
6:00 pm with food and meat
draws and music begins
at 8:00 pm.
Enjoy Lost Highway singing
and Karaoke!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29
Sunday Night Dance
from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
$10.00 per person. Lunch.
Enjoy the live music
of The Country Versatiles.
Look for this ad the
first week of the month only.
Auditorium and small
meeting room available to rent.
Catering available.
Info and general inquiries
519-887-6562 or 519-887-6570