HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-12-01, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2016.
Citizen of the Year
Jean Davidson was recognzied for her efforts throughout the community, including her
membership in the Brussels Lions Club, by being named the Brussels Citizen of the Year by
a panel of former winners. Davidson works with the 5Rs Community Thrift Store, the Brussels
United Church and other community efforts. Davidson, left, is shown here being presented her
plaque by a member of the North Huron Publishing Company Board of Directors, Ralph
Watson. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
Christmas celebrations underway
A NOTE FROM BETTY
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-9231
Well Santa and Mrs. came to town
and everyone was sure happy to see
them. It's so nice to have that long-
term connection with the
Claus/Langlois house calendar and
to know that they will certainly
attend our evening of fun.
The lights of the parade were
magical, a time to consider the
evolution of lighting and the
imagination of folks in our
community. It was a great parade.
For many, this is the start of the
festive season, time to make the
preparations for the coming of
Christmas. So if you weren't talking
to the Claus couple after the parade,
a letter or e-mail will still get you
into their book.
Thanks to all the sponsors,
businesses and workers, we
appreciate your community spirit.
So now on the weekend you can
continue to get ready for Christmas.
Bob Kellington has prepared a view
of Nativity scenes at the United
Church. Over 100 will be on display
and so with such a number to view,
Bob has added a Friday evening
viewing, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. as well as
the advertised Saturday afternoon
times so put that on your "to-do" list.
Pop in on Friday, or if you choose
Saturday, you could check out the
work of the Huronlea Auxiliary. It
starts at 10 a.m. Have a leisurely
browse then stay for lunch. You have
the opportunity to get some
shopping done at the craft tables,
take a chance at the penny auction
and see some friends. Once you've
done all that, then pop to the United
Church for extra goodies and view
the manger scenes. Both events
benefit good causes, get you out with
different people and the Ministerial
and the folks at Huronlea will benefit
from your donations to the cause.
You need to keep up with all the
things happening at this time of year.
Sharing time and talents is part of
the fun - the Messiah with the Blyth
Festival Singers is on the weekend,
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The Brussels Optimist Club
would like to thank all of our
sponsors that contributed to
making our
Annual Harvest -End Stag
another huge success.
$15,000 was
raised and will go towards
Community Betterment.
$200. Gift Card for
Beer for a Year Winner - Joel Hackett
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school concerts have been set, staff
parties are ready to roll and
community fun is evident. The
goodness in people seems to shine as
this season of giving and sharing
takes hold. Even blood donor clinics
benefit from this attitude. Food
banks, Christmas Bureau, Children's
Aid, Sleeping Children Around the
World, Me to Wee and Church
missions are but a few of the
charities that benefit from this
season of hope, joy, peace and love.
The stage production of Come
From Away is getting good reviews
Continued on page 7
At the Branch
Branch considers
involvement in IPM
By Jo -Ann McDonald
The week began at the Brussels
Legion Branch with the general
meeting for the month of November
on Tuesday evening. There were
eight Comrades present. They
discussed the normal business items
and dealt with three requests for
funds. A donation was passed for the
Brussels Santa Claus parade. The
treasurer's report has the Branch still
needing to raise funds to finish the
building expenses and to build its
operating capital. A Christmas mega
meat draw is planned for Dec. 10
and a draw for early next year.
Comrades with any fundraising
ideas should contact the Branch.
The Branch is planning to
participate in some way at the
International Plowing Match next
fall and is investigating meal
options. We hope members of the
Branch will be willing to volunteer
during that week in September.
Doesn't hurt to plan ahead.
The poster, poem and essays for
the school children for
Remembrance Day have been
judged. Winners were: Junior
Division - Poem: first, Hannah
Roppel; second, Ella Smith, both
Grade 6; Posters: black and white,
first, Marley Gaspiric, Grade 5;
second, Brett McCutcheon, Grade 5
and third, Lana Dauphin, Grade 6;
colour posters, first, Adelle Kerr,
Grade 4; second, Teegan Hickling,
Grade 4; third, Ava Strome, Grade 4.
The first -place winners' entries will
go on to zone for the next level of
competition in December - good
luck to all!
Congratulations to all the young
people who participated and to the
winners. Youth Chairman Nanci
Brussels Legion
Christmas Mega
Meat Draws and Wing Night
Saturday, December 10
From 5-8 pm
Hundreds of $$$$ in meat
Wings and Fries!
Ducharme appreciated the great job
done by all.
The Branch was the venue for the
Brussels Agromart farmers' meeting
on Tuesday evening. The meal was
catered by Jeff Cardiff and the group
enjoyed guest speakers and an
informative evening.
FROM BRUSSELS
Municipality of
Huron East
FINAL
TAXES
Property owners are
reminded that the due
date for the final installment
of property taxes is
November 30, 2016.
P. Michiels
Treasurer -Finance Manager
COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
for December
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
Craft Show starts
at 10:00 am.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10
Euchre Tournament at 1:00 pm.
Bring your own partner.
$5.00 per person.
Door prizes. Cash Prizes.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10
Christmas Mega Meat Draw
from 5 - 8 pm.
Hundreds of dollars in
meat prizes. Wings and fries.
Everyone welcome.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
Sunday Night Dance
from 7-11 pm
$10.00 per person. Lunch.
Door prizes. Enjoy the 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
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Ducharme appreciated the great job
done by all.
The Branch was the venue for the
Brussels Agromart farmers' meeting
on Tuesday evening. The meal was
catered by Jeff Cardiff and the group
enjoyed guest speakers and an
informative evening.
FROM BRUSSELS
Municipality of
Huron East
FINAL
TAXES
Property owners are
reminded that the due
date for the final installment
of property taxes is
November 30, 2016.
P. Michiels
Treasurer -Finance Manager
COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
for December
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
Craft Show starts
at 10:00 am.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10
Euchre Tournament at 1:00 pm.
Bring your own partner.
$5.00 per person.
Door prizes. Cash Prizes.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10
Christmas Mega Meat Draw
from 5 - 8 pm.
Hundreds of dollars in
meat prizes. Wings and fries.
Everyone welcome.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
Sunday Night Dance
from 7-11 pm
$10.00 per person. Lunch.
Door prizes. Enjoy the 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