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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2016-11-10, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016. Ladies Night held to raise for Fall Fair money Pulling ahead Olivia McArter of Brussels was one of the models for the ladies night fundraiser hosted by the Brussels Agricultural Society at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre on Saturday night. A fashion show featured looks from Marita's Fashion Boutique in Clinton and The Cowboy Loft in Brussels. (Vicky Bremner photo) At the Branch A NOTE FROM BETTY By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231 Oh my, here I am thinking and writing about the weather. As my excuse, who gets this many sweater days in November and can stop commenting about it? Makes you just want to go and sit on the porch and smile. We all know that life changes and for many we can keep a wee lid on those changes until we're ready to share details. For the Blyth and Brussels United Church Co- operating Ministry, not so much. Rev. Gary Clark's news of last week hit front page. So much for keeping the lid on the fact that Gary is being challenged in his role with us and needs to move along this road called life. The United Church of Canada has always been one to share news, good, bad and otherwise and often causing controversy along the way. So for this week, keep the chatter going as you can dream of where you think Gary's life path will lead knowing his many talents that we've witnessed. The tough part is always waiting for the directions. I spent a nice day last week, being the supervising driver for Jordan Graber as she drove for her G2 licence in Walkerton. It's such a joy to watch grandchildren grow into responsible adults. It's also a heartache as you listen to them struggle with the many options for becoming that adult. Education possibilities, jobs in demand, passions in life, finances, leaving home, choices, choices, choices. It Ten Pas shares `VWII stories By Jo -Ann McDonald "At The Going Down Of The Sun, We Will Remember Them" It is two days before Remembrance Day and a time for all to stop and reflect on "where should I be on Friday at 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 1lth month?" For many, it will be attending Remembrance Day services at the Brussels Cenotaph or a service near them. We encourage everyone to take the time to attend a service if they can and "remember". Remember the many Canadian servicemen and women who gave their lives for their country. Remember those who returned from duty with physical disabilities, missing arms, legs, sight or scars from severe burns. Remember those who witnessed the death of fellow soldiers, the torture of prisoners and the sights and sounds that would never fade in their memories. Remember to wear your Poppy with pride as a reminder of those who gave their all for our freedom. Our veterans from World War II and the Korean War are getting fewer, but we have new veterans, our armed forces personnel serving in Iran, Iraq and other countries with conflict. They need to be remembered. We must take the time to show our gratitude, our honour, our pride and most of all, our respect for the veterans of the past and present. Please take time to attend a Remembrance Day service near you and remember. As we reflect about Remembrance Day I have two stories to share. They are from two members of a family. The first one is from Henk Ten Pas who grew up in Holland during the war. Henk celebrates Remembrance Day in a two -fold celebration. It was 98 years ago on Nov. 11 that the First World War Armistice was signed. It is 80 years ago that Henk was born on Nov. 11. Armistice was being celebrated when Henk was born at 11:36 a.m. in 1936. His mother quite often told the story that five minutes after her first son was born, a squadron of jets in a "V" for victory formation, flew overhead. Henk was born and lived on the edge of a small town of Winterswyk in Holland, just a few miles from the border of Germany. The Second World War began in 1939, when Henk was only three. He remembers the many stories told by his parents from over the years. He relates the story of the Germans coming to the house to get his father. They would take his father across the border to Germany to dig trenches for a week at a time and then would bring him back on the weekends. Sometimes when they would hear the Germans coming they would hide their father in a secret passage under the house Continued on page 19 Brussels Legion Meat Draws and Wing Night Saturday, November 12 starts at 5-8 pm Over $400. in meat prizes with Mega meat draw of $100. in meat. Membership Drive Be an Early Bird! Comrades are welcome to drop in and pay their dues and a chance to win free dues! Become a new member; support our veterans, our community and our country. was probably a good thing I didn't tell her Rev. Gary was asking the same things as a mid -lifer. Oh yes, Miss Jordan, life questions surface many times over the adult years and just as you're doing right now — take stock, get real, make a decision and live life to the fullest. Yes, a repeat of the same may come at any time. Oh yes, she passed! The Agricultural Society was a busy bunch last week as they prepared for their first ladies night. In anticipation of the expenses that will be incurred with the Brussels Fall Fair being part of the International Plowing Match (IPM) next year, this was a fundraiser. A very receptive crowd approved the many choices made by the society for this fun evening. Food and prizes are always a good thing and these were both done extremely well. Cathy, Betty and Jeff Cardiff were organized in the nourishment department offering goodies for every taste throughout the evening. A fashion show with our friends as models did a great job showing the merchandise that is now available for next year's IPM. Cowboy Loft offered a glimpse of their stock as society workers strutted their stuff, showing that more than cowboys can be dressed from their site. Marita's Fashion Boutique from Clinton offered a wide array of women's fashion for the many body types shown on stage. Hand picked for each model, the outfits were very flattering. Jim West, a hypnotist of great skill and talent let the personalities shine as many volunteers came to the stage. Many opportunities to share and laugh made this a very fun evening. Good work and the hope that profits showed our approval. Bye now, Betty G.W. 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