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Melville Presbyterian Church
Brussels is hosting their
Harvest Supper
Sunday, November 8
B.M. & G. Community Centre
5:00 to 7:00 pm
Turkey, Ham
and so much more
Adults $15, Children $7,
under 5 years no charge
Takeouts available and
delivery within Brussels
Tickets are available at Cinnamon
Jim’s Café or call 519-887-6162
They’ve found something
The Brussels United Church held a silent auction on Friday
and Saturday and it was a doll from the popular Disney
movie Frozen that attracted most of the attention – certainly
the attention of these two young girls. Four-year-old
Bridget, left, and seven-year-old Kaleigh McCallum could
both see the doll in their future. (Vicky Bremner photo)
The difference a day can make
There’s an old song that starts
out… “What a difference a day
makes, 24 little hours…” and this
week has been very much like that.
A surprise in the election results was
the first difference that will affect
our lives. Voter turnout was very
encouraging and a new chapter in
Canada has begun.
We all have opinions of the past
and the future, but the present is here
and we are in a new step of our
political journey.
Alma Loreene Watson took the
star trail on Monday. She died in
peace, just as she lived. After the
election results had been declared
and in a manner of her living –
methodical purposeful and with
dignity – she died.
Alma was a woman of faith and so
knew exactly where she was heading
when this part of her life came to a
close.
Her presence here on earth in our
community was a gift and as an
advocate for the unique needs in
community, she could move
mountains when needed. Pre-
feminism, she found her place on
boards and, with never a whimper
from the men, things got done.
She was a great example of doing
the right thing at the right time, for
the right reasons, despite the
differing opinions of those around.
She did it in such a dignified and
lady-like manner, who could
oppose?
Her humour, dancing, knowledge,
common sense and friendly
disposition made her a favourite
person of many, including her kids –
Ralph, Mary and John.
Ross Nichol left us this week – a
kind gentle man who had a smile and
a kind word for many. His life was
the sixth of Morris. He was born
there, he raised his family and,
except for the past few weeks, there
he was home. In years past he and
Alma were neighbours and it seems
fitting that the two of them will hit
heaven about the same time. A
farmer, bus driver and gentleman he
was.
It was a busy weekend here – a
silent auction at Brussels United
Friday and Saturday, and then a
celebration of the anniversary of the
co-operating ministry of Blyth and
Brussels United Churches on
Sunday.
With lots of Blyth folk, the
Brussels congregation celebrated
and enjoyed worship with Rev. Gary
and lots of music, including a band
with Brussels and Walton folk
sharing their talents. Of course
lunch, laughter and conversation
were part of the party.
We are a well-fed group, as Blyth
United offered a fall feast on
Saturday and the Ethel community
supported their hall with a supper on
Sunday, so thanks for being
supportive of these community
events.
Spook week is here, time for the
costumes and jack-o-lanterns, time
to dress up and have a little fun. I’m
sure 5R’s has a costume for you.
Take care and use this last week of
October well.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-9231
A NOTE FROM BETTY
COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
for November
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Sunday Night Dance
from 7-11 pm.
$10.00 per person.
Lunch. Enjoy the music of
John Heaman.
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Remembrance Day services at
Brussels Legion. Service
begins at 10:30 am followed by
Church service at 11:15 am at
Melville Presbyterian Church.
Light lunch to follow at Branch.
Huronlea service at 2:00 pm.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Euchre Tournament
at 1:00 pm.
Bring your own partner.
$5.00 per person.
Cash Prizes. Light Lunch.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Sunday Night Dance
from 7-11 pm.
$10.00 per person.
Lunch. Enjoy the music of
the Tri County Band.
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24
Executive meeting at 7:00 pm.
General meeting to follow
at 7:15 pm
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28
Euchre Tournament
at 1:00 pm.
Bring your own partner.
$5.00 per person.
Cash Prizes. Light Lunch.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Sunday Night Dance
from 7-11 pm.
$10.00 per person.
Lunch. Enjoy the music of
the Country Versatiles.
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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
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
M-T approves thrift store request for aid
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The 5Rs Community Thrift Store
has found some sympathy from
councillors in Morris-Turnberry
when it comes to disposing of large
items.
Some volunteers from the store,
who had written to council before
seeking a reprieve from refuse
collection, contacted Huron East
Council and, according to Morris-
Turnberry council members, are now
receiving special consideration for
garbage bag tags.
That still left the community thrift
store on the hook, however, for
larger items.
Council was told they are seeking
special consideration given that they
are a not-for-profit venture.
Occasionally, large items are
dropped at the store which they can’t
sell and they then have to pay to drop
them off at the municipal landfill.
Mayor Paul Gowing said that he
had recently found out that the
organization does help out Morris-
Turnberry residents and said that
council might be able to help them
out.
Deputy-Mayor Jamie Heffer asked
what Morris-Turnberry’s policy was
for large-item pick-up in urban areas
in the municipality. Administrator
Clerk-Treasurer Nancy Michie said
that big items such as couches and
By Jo-Ann McDonald
Membership is the life blood of
any organization and we are nearing
the end of the second month of the
early bird renewals. We encourage
all our Comrades to renew their
membership at the discount price
and make our Membership
Chairman’s job easy!
The Brussels Legion Branch
also urges current members to
encourage family or friends to join
the Legion. It would be great to
increase our numbers and have a
new generation of Comrades to
continue the legacy of being the
proud supporters of our Veterans. It
is our legacy to promote the
remembrance of the men and
women who gave their service and
lives for our freedom. Remembrance
Day is the day we recognize the
sacrifices made by those who have
served in the past wars and to
remember those who returned from
duty, forever changed. Please
consider joining the Royal Canadian
Legion.
We invite all to join in the
Remembrance Day service on
Wednesday, Nov. 11. Service will
begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Cenotaph.
The church service will follow at
Melville Presbyterian Church. A
light lunch will follow back at the
Legion.
The Friday night supper of ham
and scalloped potatoes was enjoyed
by a smaller crowd of almost 20.
This week will be roast pork.
The annual Veterans Dinner was
held at the Exeter Legion this year
with a number of Brussels Branch
218 Comrades attending to enjoy the
entertainment and dinner. Those
attending included Glenn and Jean
Bridge, Cecil Moore, Forrest
Whittard and Olave Little, George
Adams and friend and Charlie and
Grace Procter.
At the Branch
Remembrance Day coming
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