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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-10-13, Page 2PAGE 2.THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2016. Soup & More 2 celebrates six years serving community A NOTE FROM BETTY By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231 The last long weekend of the year has arrived and as I write this it's absolutely wonderful autumn weather. It's a go -for -a -drive day, the walk -in -the -bush kind of day, or a sit -on -the -porch day, all the while contemplating life. From the time a specific season and date was set for giving thanks people all around made note of their blessings. For us, our list is endless with things we take for granted, yet many in the world are not so blessed. From television we can see the polluted air of many countries, filthy water is not part of Huron County concerns, devastated soil and landscape is not part of our farming, gun shots and riots do not make our daily routine. For many this is life. For us we give thanks. As we remember gathering with family and friends this past weekend, take time to review the things that make life good. The health system is on my blessing list, the universality of it allows everyone to have access to miracles. Surgery that was unheard of, in this century is almost common place, but it's still an invasion of the body and a serious matter. On my specific list of thanksgiving — Jim Armstrong is recovering from major stuff at home and would do even better if he stopped complaining and got at his exercises. Nora Stphenson is keeping track of the Blue Jays' progress in a confined state, but we know she'll be out and about soon. My friend Brent from Waterloo received a new kidney at the end of Last minute shopping The last Brussels Farmer's Market for the 2016 season was held last Friday and featured all the vegetables, fruits, treats and snacks that has made the event a success over the past year. Plenty of shoppers made their way to the produce booth, the fundraising barbecue and the Brussels United Church bake sale as well as the other booths. The market is now closed until next season. (Denny Scott photo) Fall Fair correction In last week's issue of The Citizen, an honouree at the Brussels Fall Fair was misidentified. Kaleigh McCallum is the winner of the 2016 Optimists Best All - Around Participation Award. Mary Douma had been listed as the winner, but she is overage for the award category, so she has relinquished the award. The Citizen apologizes for the error. #1 And We g ► Still Try Harder! Recent circulation figures show The Citizen has the highest circulation in the northern part of Huron County, #3 in the entire county. The Citizen Proudly Community - Owned Since 1985 �°ili"'' � 2i On October 1st, the Brussels Agricultural Society held a fundraiser at the Brussels Morris F3 Grey arena called "Pup Patrol" Raffle draws were held with the winners being: Tyler VanVeen, Brussels Madison DenToom, Atwood Kaylee Kristner - Monkton The Brussels Agricultural Society would like to thank all the children and parents who attended our event to make it such a success. Thank you to Nicole Noble and the great group of volunteers who made the day a happy one for all the young kids who attended. HYDRANT/BLOW-OFF FLUSHING NOTICE Hydrant and Blow -off flushing will take place through the day in: BRUSSELS during the week of October 17, 2016 The water is safe, however you may notice cloudy or coloured water. If you experience discoloration of water, run a cold water tap until the water runs clear. It is recommended to refrain from doing laundry, especially whites, on these dates. You may also experience reduced water pressure. CH2MHILL 519-527-1004 www.huroneast.com July and after lots of bad things happening, all the while the new kidney is working just like it used to, in another body. Brent looks better than he has in years, his energy is returning after major surgery and he now makes it his mission to get out and about daily. So thanks to our universal healthcare in Canada. Soup & More 2 celebrated six years in business last week at their annual meeting. Meals are prepared by community people at the Presbyterian Church under guiding hand of Elaine Armstrong. Val Nagels and Mary Douma call volunteers each week for cooking, serving and table preparations as well as cleanup. Meals served vary but 30 is probably average, making the right amount of food always a challenge. Christmas and Good Friday are in the weeks this meal is not available. Anonymous donations make this free meal possible so that conversation, good food and caring are supplied to anyone who shows At the Branch up to spend time with the many great volunteers of Soup & More 2. Bye now, Betty G.W. NEWS FROM BRUSSELS Fry crew kept busy with Winthrop meal By Jo -Ann McDonald The Brussels Legion Branch hopes everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoyed the weekend. The fish fry crew was busy again and was cooking for the Winthrop United Church. They fed a good crowd of around 200 people. Helping for the Branch were Mabel Glanville, Judy Lee, Greg Wilson, Deb Cann, Sharon Robbins and Deb Ross. It was a good night had by all. Brussels Legion Wing Night and Mega Meat Draws Saturday, October 15 starts at 5-9 pm $500 in prizes 8 regular draws and 1 Mega meat draw. Everyone welcome Funds to Branch improvements The Citi Wants to Hea c ambit! 4.. i PHOTO OF THE DAY Let us know what is happening in your area by emailing a picture for possible inclusion on our website's "Picture of the Day". Please include a small caption about the picture. Visit our website at northhuron.on.ca - maybe your picture will be the PHOTO OF THE DAY! Email submissions to: eporter@northhuron.on.ca