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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
Computer, internet
safety program set
Well, November has arrived and
with it the dreary, cold and wet days
that tell us the growth time is past.
Seasons are so neat, subtlety letting
us know that one time is getting
over, making way for a new season
to start. That sounds like the stages
of life, moving through one and
preparing for the next. So how will
we use the November days?
Remembrance Day is next week
and those who truly remember the
war years are getting fewer in
number. Stories that were lived are
now told and recorded and their
realities are very hard for us to even
comprehend.
History is an important part of our
present and the Legion tries very
hard to remind us that peace comes
at a high cost. So talk to a veteran,
attend the ceremony at the cenotaph
and wear a poppy – it’s the least we
can do.
As we worry about the future, the
role of the internet is often part of
that concern. On Thursday, Dec. 3 at
7 p.m. at the Brussels Library, the
United Church is sponsoring an
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-9231
A NOTE FROM BETTY
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
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Second time’s a charm
After getting rained out two weekends ago, the Brussels Leo Club was out in full force on
Saturday, collecting non-perishable food items for the North Huron Food Share around
Halloween, as it has done since its inception. The group did well too, filling the back of a van
thanks to the generosity of Brussels residents. From left: Megan Exel, Ben Jacklin, Teddy
Jacklin, Sean Mitchell and Joe Jacklin. (Vicky Bremner photo)
At the Branch
November an important month
By Jo-Ann McDonald
It is the start of November and an
important month for the Brussels
Legion Branch. It is the month of
Remembrance and the day we stop
and recognize the sacrifices of the
many men and women who have
served and continue to serve for our
country. The symbol of
Remembrance is the Poppy and the
Royal Canadian Legions across the
country began the annual Poppy
Drive last week, on the second
Friday before Nov. 11. The Brussels
Legion was no different than many
and Poppy Chairman Sandra Josling
and helper Comrade Jim Brown,
distributed the Poppy boxes around
town on Friday just before noon.
The annual door-to-door canvass
was held on Saturday morning with
Comrades Glenn Bridge, Judy Lee,
Frank Workman, Linda Bird,
Catrina Josling, Mabel Glanville and
Jo-Ann McDonald, along with 12
Cadets of the 2967 Corp assisting.
The villages of Walton, Cranbrook
and Ethel were also canvassed. A
great job was done by all involved.
We thank the communities for their
generous donations.
Donations to the Poppy Fund are
held in trust and have very specific
guidelines authorized by the general
by-laws of the Royal Canadian
Legion to the usage of the funds.
The basic purpose of Poppy Funds is
to provide immediate assistance to
ex-servicemen and women in need.
This may include food, shelter or
medical attention for them or their
families. Also bursaries are granted
to children and grandchildren of ex-
service personnel. Poppy Funds can
also be used for community medical
appliances. Locally, Branch 218
donated funds to the four local
hospitals through the CKNX in
October including Wingham,
Listowel, Clinton and Seaforth.
Funds from the Brussels Br. 218
Poppy Fund have been used for
rescue equipment for the Brussels
Fire Department in the past.
Why do we wear the Poppy? The
poppy represents the symbol of
Remembrance. It was made popular
after the poem “In Flanders Field”
by Dr. John McCrae. A symbol
recognized all over the world, the
Poppy is worn on the left lapel, close
to the heart. It is worn as a sign of
respect for those who gave the
ultimate sacrifice of their lives in
their act of duty. It is also worn to
remember those who returned,
battered by conflict and the witness
to many atrocities of war. Changed
but home. We wear the Poppy with
pride, wear the Poppy with respect
and wear the Poppy to Remember.
Lest we forget,
Please attend the Remembrance
Day service in your area on Nov. 11.
Most services begin approximately a
half hour before the 11th hour. If
you cannot attend a service, please
remember to stop at 11 a.m. to stand
in silence for two minutes and
remember.
The Branch held a special general
meeting on Monday evening. The
purpose was to discuss proceeding
with the accessibility plans. A vote
was held to proceed with the plans
presented and to obtain some bridge
financing required to complete the
plans. The votes were carried by a
majority.
The regular general meeting was
held on Tuesday evening. The
normal business was discussed and a
donation approved for the Santa
Claus parade in Brussels and plans
for Remembrance Day were
finalized. Applications for two new
members were accepted.
The Thursday night darts will start
this week, Nov. 5. They start at 8
p.m. and everyone is welcome,
Legion and non-Legion members. A
costly affair at $1 per night per
player and a 25-cent fine for low
shots. Bring your own darts or use
the house darts. Come out and a
TO ALL RESIDENTS OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST
PLEASE HELP KEEP THIS WINTER A SAFE ONE
The Council of the Municipality of Huron East requests the cooperation of
the ratepayers regarding the parking of cars and other vehicles, and the
depositing of snow on municipal roads during the period in which snow
clearing operations are necessary.
It is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act, Section 170(12) to:“Park
or stand a vehicle on a highway in such a manner as to interfere with the
movement of traffic or the clearing of snow from the highway”.
Also, Section 181 states:“No person shall deposit snow or ice on a
roadway without permission in writing to do so from the Ministry or the
Road Authority responsible for the Maintenance of the Road.”
Parking is not permitted on any street or road within the Municipality
of Huron East between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., from
November 1 to April 15. Violators will be ticketed and may have their
vehicles towed and impounded.
Neither the Municipality of Huron East nor the “Snow Plow Operators”
will be held responsible for damage done to vehicles or mailboxes on the
Municipal Road Allowance.
Your help and cooperation in these matters is greatly appreciated
and will aid in a safer winter for all.
Barry Mills, C.Tech., Huron East Public Works Manager
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