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Food handling course offered
A NOTE FROM BETTY
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Laying of the wreaths
A big part of the Remembrance Day ceremonies in the area
is the laying of wreaths at local cenotaphs representing
local groups and businesses as well as levels of
government. Shown participating in the event in Brussels
are Brussels Legion President Jamie Mitchell, back, and
Brussels Legion Pipe Band member Don Martin. (Shawn
Loughlin photo)
At the Branch
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-9231
I find the autumn a good time to
ponder. As the earth settles down for
a rest, before the next big thing
happens, the rest of us seem to know
to follow.
On Oct. 30 a new baby came into
our lives. Hark William Graber
arrived to the delight of Phil and
Lauren in Edmonton. That makes
me an Alberta grandmother; a new
title to go with the Ontario badge.
Distance will be an issue, but I'm
sure WestJet will be happy to help.
In the meantime, I'll be an expert
with FaceTime.
To see him in his cradle,
squirming and bubbling is very nice.
What a great way to keep up with his
changes and how it affects new life
with our family. His name pleased
his friend Joan Jacobs as Harkwood
was her dad's name.
Life is settling down in Edmonton,
but life as they know it is over. It just
gets better as the effects of Hark
start to take hold.
Hunting season made me smile
this year, as we drove north one day,
hunters were visible in a field
getting into position. Just a few
Remembrance Day draws 150
By Jo -Ann McDonald
It was a cool day, but the sun
shone brightly for Remembrance
Day services around the area. There
were about 150 people gathered at
the Brussels cenotaph for the service
led by Brussels Legion President
Jamie Mitchell and Padre Sandra
Cable. There were 35 wreaths laid
by government, municipalities,
service clubs, business and families
in memory of those fallen. There
were seven wreathes laid in memory
of Comrades of Brussels Legion
Branch 218. Hundreds of poppies
were presented before and after the
Act of Remembrance and two
minutes of silence. Those attending
then marched and gathered at St.
Ambrose Catholic Church for a
service conducted by Father
Morrison. Lunch was held at the
Branch following the church service
with about 60 attending. Comrades
gathered at Huronlea Home for the
Aged for a second Remembrance
Day service for the residents. It was
well attended and a social time
followed.
The poppy can now be laid to rest
for another year as an act of respect,
at the going down of the sun, on the
1 lth day. You may place your poppy
at the Cenotaph anytime if you have
not already done so.
Comrade Sandra Josling Brown,
and helper Nicole Noble did a great
job of organizing and having
everything running smoothly for the
day. Thanks to Comrades Lisa
Glanville, Sergeant -at -Arms and
Comrade Andy Overholt for
providing and running the new
sound system. Kitchen duties were
left in the capable hands of
Comrades Judy Lee, Sandra, Catrina
Josling and helper Sharon Rapson.
Great job by all.
Following the Remembrance Day
service many of the Branch
members went to the Brussels,
Moths and Grey Community Centre
to prepare for the celebration of life
gathering for the late Maxine
Houston. A lunch was served to
approximately 150 people who
gathered to share memories and
offer condolences to the family.
Helping for the Branch were
sComrades Jo -Ann and Rick
McDonald, Daisy Wong Schmidt,
John Lowe and helpers Perry and
Julie Pearce, Mary Bradshaw and
Joan Smith.
The Sunday night dance had the
Country Versatiles playing for a
crowd of 70 for the night. The crowd
really enjoyed the band's music,
which includes a wonderful young
lady who plays the violin. The usual
foursome of Mary, Judy, Mabel and
Jo -Ann were there to look after
things.
The Thursday night darts had 11
darters taking aim at the boards.
Winners were: first, Sandra Josling
Brown; second, Marlene Rutledge
and Deb Burch; high, Sandra, 140
and Jim Brown, 122. Come out for
fun any Thursday evening at 8 p.m.
It is coming close to the end of the
early bird membership renewal. One
more draw for the end of November
will be made, so Comrades are
encouraged to drop in and pay their
dues soon to get in the draw. New
members are always welcome and
interested folks can drop in to the
Branch for a membership
application.
Don't forget trivia night this
Saturday night. Singles, pairs, teams
are all welcome to play for the
prizes. Wings will be available!
Brussels Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, November 25
at 5:00 p.m.
Floats line up at the Brussels Arena (800 Sports Drive)
between 4:30 pm and 5:00 pm
We hope that you will come out and enjoy the evening!
The Brussels Morris and Grey
Recreation Committee
is hosting their annual Free Skating Party. -----
You can skate for free from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Hotdogs and pop will be available
for $1.00 each
miles up the road two nice deer were
feasting in a wide open field. Do
they keep track of guns or were they
just doing what they do best?
Smiles from nature followed me
this week. Spending a night with
Jeanette Boynton in London I again
smiled. No, I laughed. As I looked
out the downstairs window, a very
large turkey was leisurely feeding on
scattered bird seed. My movement
from the window caused her to
actually jump and run away. The
bird's reaction to me gave me an
early -morning smile.
The circle of life is ever present
and with new life and nature comes
the reality of death. The families and
friends of Wayne Jacklin, Maxine
Houston and "Pal" Somers said their
goodbyes last week. Each one has
left their legacy, marking their time
on this earth. Be sure to tell the
family your stories, remind them
that each of us has a special place.
No one knows the impact we have
on others.
Christmas is coming and
Thursday, yes Nov. 16, can be a
good start for you. Several
businesses are inviting you to take a
peek at what they have. Shopping in
the village has many advantages and
showing support to the owners is
also a good thing. So plan to see
what is there. MacDonald's, 5R's,
Foodland, Brussels Bulk and
Bargain and several other businesses
will stay open until 9 p.m.
Refreshments are part of the deal.
Don't miss it.
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Safe food handling is part of every
day. When we offer food to the
public, we need to be extra careful.
With that in mind, Huron County
Health Inspector Chris Boyes will be
at the United Church on Wednesday,
Nov. 29 at 2:30 p.m. to share a
coffee and information. Come with
questions and learn why some of the
rules are needed when it comes to
serving food to the public. Come for
coffee and learn.
Take care of yourself.
Betty G.W.
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