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1 mile south of Blyth ~ 519-523-4595
New 5R’s location opens Dec. 1
Another gift – a sunny November
day, just a bit of a tease after the
usual chilly wet ones that come to be
expected in this second last month of
the year.
A well-attended community
meeting was held last week at the
old Blyth Public School. Interested
folks from several communities
came to hear about the family from
Sudan who will soon find home in
Goderich. Video and information
was shared so we could see a touch
of life in a refugee camp. Conditions
that are hard for us to even imagine –
but that is their reality. This is a new
chapter in the life of our world. We
need to remember all our families
came to Canada as refugees. Not
since World War II has such need
and numbers of displaced people
been seen. In our peaceful land with
food and water near our touch, we
need to shake our heads and think
this could be us. So the folks at the
school know that a lot will be
required to support Helen and
Peter’s family, but know that the
generosity of our community will
help them find home.
Remembrance Day was well
observed in Brussels. It’s a solemn
time and every year I forget to thank
the municipal guys for manning the
barricades that keep traffic of
Turnberry for the service time. So
thanks fellas for reminding the
vehicle traffic that our village is
saying thanks for our freedom.
As we look toward a new month,
the board at 5R’s is pleased to report
they will be doing business at 533
Turnberry – that’s west and south of
where they are now. It will be open
for business at the new spot Dec. 1
and thanks to Doug and Corrie
Sholdice for supporting this not-for-
profit business. A long-term lease
helps us remain viable. We are
thankful to Mike and Michelle
Dauphin for taking a chance and
sharing open space with our non-
traditional business for two years.
Plans are getting set for a cross-the-
street move. Pop into the shop and
tell Patty if you can help. Clear out
and set up will be nicer if shared.
Christmas lights are glowing as
folks took advantage of the nice
weather and just in time to welcome
Santa to town on Nov. 28. Plan now
to be part of the fun, there’s lots to
do, even if Santa doesn’t want you
on his knee.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-9231
A NOTE FROM BETTY
Waiting their turn
The Brussels Cadets were out in full force last week at the
village’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony. Here,
members, in full uniform, waited their turn to place their
poppies on the wreaths placed in front of the Brussels
cenotaph. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
At the Branch
Over 200 attend Remembrance Day event
By Jo-Ann McDonald
It was a beautiful sunny day for the
great crowd of over 200 people who
attended the services of
Remembrance at the Royal Canadian
Legion in Brussels. The service was
led by President Jo-Ann McDonald
and the Branch Padre Sandra Cable.
Poppy Chairman Sandra Josling
had everything arranged and at the
11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th
month, the crowd stood in respectful
silence and remembered the many
men and women who gave their lives
and those who gave their service for
their country. Many wreaths were
laid and poppies placed at the
cenotaph. The group paraded to
Melville Presbyterian Church for a
service conducted by Rev. Garland.
Over 75 people returned to the
Brussels Legion Branch for a light
lunch provided by the executive of
the Branch.
The service at Huronlea Home for
the Aged was conducted at 2 p.m. by
Padre Sandra Cable and President
Jo-Ann. Three Branch members and
three Cadets of the Brussels Cadet
Corp 2967 assisted the residents of
Huronlea place their poppies on the
wreaths during the service. Pipe
Major Don Martin pleased the group
with the playing of “Amazing
Grace” on the bagpipes.
The Branch made a special
presentation to the three World War
II veterans of the Branch prior to the
serving of lunch. Comrades Ross
Bennett, Charles Procter and Cecil
Moore were presented with the 90th
anniversary medals by Comrade
President Jo-Ann McDonald.
Comrade Nanci Ducharme
presented and pinned the medal on
her father Ross.
It can never be emphasized
enough about the importance of
remembering the men and women of
the armed forces who serve our
country through all years. We all
need to be thankful of the service
they are giving our country whether
through peacekeeping or through
active duty of conflict. The Royal
Canadian Legion is dedicated to
perpetuating the need for
remembrance and honouring our
men and women of service. There is
now a new generation of veterans
who have the Royal Canadian
Legion fighting for their rights and
needs, a service organization that
has a real voice with Veterans Affairs
Canada to aid in assistance needed
by our returning service men and
women. To keep a strong voice,
strong numbers are needed and the
Royal Canadian Legion welcomes
new members to join Branches
across Canada. Branch 219 Brussels
welcomes anyone interested in
joining the Legion.
We send our get well wishes to
Comrade Barb Dunbar and we hope
she is soon out of hospital and home
again. Our thoughts are with
Comrade Ken Graber as he is in
hospital at this time.
The Thursday night darts had a
few more people out to join the fun
last week. Winners were: first, Daisy
Schmidt and Peter Gray; second,
Gord Jacklin; high, Sandra Josling,
128; Gord, 130 and Roger McHardy,
117. Good shooting all!
This is the final month to pay your
dues at the early bird price of $48.
Dues can be sent in or drop by the
Branch to pay before Nov. 30. Join
the previous two winners Jim Brown
and Ron Schmidt to enjoy free
membership for 2017.
The Friday night supper of roast
beef was enjoyed by a good crowd
of 25. This week will be ham and
scalloped potatoes.
The Saturday afternoon euchre
had 10-and-a-half tables of players.
Winners were: first, Ed and Marie
Stewart, 81; second, tied, Edna
McLellan and Judy Hahn and
George and Gloria Love, 71; third,
Ariel Wood and Pauline Bennett, 69;
lone hands, Viola Adams and Helen
Dobson, six; low, Joann MacDonald
and Dorothy Carter, 51.
The Sunday night dance had a
good crowd out to enjoy the music
of the Tri Country Band. There was
plenty of room for the 75 people to
dance and enjoy the night.
Ho! Ho! Ho!
Come on out to the Brussels Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, November 28 at 5 pm
and help fill the Brussels Optimists Parade float,
the famous 22' long barbeque.
The Optimists will be
collecting non-perishable food
for the
Huron County Food Bank
this holiday season.
So come on out and have fun at
the parade and bring an item to
help someone in our community
have a better Christmas.
This ad is sponsored by The Brussels Optimist Club
ATTENTION:
STUDENTS
The Brussels Lions Club is participating in the Lions Club
International Youth Exchange Program.
If you live in Brussels, Morris and Grey area, aged 15 to
21 and are interested in being an exchange student,
then please contact:
Gerry Exel
Brussels, Ontario
519-887-9616
Deadline December 15, 2015
Downtown Brussels Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, November 28 at 5:00 p.m.
Our theme this year is
“The Gift of Christmas”
Parade forms at 4:30 pm
— BMG Community Centre — 800 Sports Drive, Brussels
Please bring your coloured picture to the arena after the parade.
Hi Everybody, To the jolly jingle of sleigh bells and with a hearty ho-ho-ho for one and
all, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus are coming to the Village of Brussels. Come out and join
in the fun. It will put you in a very Merry Christmas mood. The downtown will be
aglow with the Yuletide spirit. Visit Mr. and Mrs. Claus after the Parade at the BMG
Community Centre. An evening full of merriment and good cheer for the entire family.
* Free Skating * Free Face Painting
* Turkey Draw ~ Tickets - $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00
* Free Colouring Contest
Brussels Optimist Club will be collecting
non-perishable food during the parade.
Brussels Legion “Boost the Build”
Christmas Meat Draws
Saturday, December 12
from 5 ’til 8
A dozen regular draws for turkeys, hams and more
and one mega draw for all plus more.
Hundreds of dollars in prizes.
Food and fun.