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The Citizen, 2015-12-10, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2015. Your Stocking Stuffer Headquarters ~ A new surprise around every corner awaits you ~ Vast array of items from makeup to household items, tools, your favourite sweets and more ~ Seasonal decorations, giftware, party supplies and candles 440 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-6851 38 King St., Brussels • 519-887-9740 Brussels Fresh food. Friendly neighbours. Start Redeeming Your Turkey Bucks Friday, December 11 Help us fill the trailer with your donations. Support our local Food Bank. Featured Specials December 11 to December 17 Ragu Pasta Sauce 99¢ 398 ml Green Giant Canned Vegetables Stove Top Stuffing Your Choice ea. Gift Baskets Made to Order 630 ml 120 g 439 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-9682 Spa & Gift Shop www.solacespa.ca Santa Loves Solace! Gift giving is made easy with a stop here. Spa services or something from the store next door to pamper your someone special. Open House Thursday, December 17, 5-9 pm Men’s Day/Eve. Wednesday, December 23, 12-8 pm In-store specials Gift with gift certificate purchase Christmas goodies 791 Sports Drive, Brussels 519-887-6661 Aesthetics by Bonnie Now offering: Gent’s Mini Pedi Does he need his nails cut? Discreet, quiet service in a private setting. Send him to me and I will clean him up for you! Gift Certificates Available $2000 tax in! Concert set for St. Ambrose December is moving right along, A wonderful time of the year. A month when others are thought of on a regular basis as the message of the history of Christmas unfolds. In the four weeks of Advent, the anticipation time before Christmas, thoughts and actions for peace, hope, joy and love are encouraged. Many in our community and the world do not have a good life. Food is scarce, money, peace of mind and hope are minimal. So when we go about our days with the ever- constant reminder that Christmas is coming, we actually do something about the inequality. We give food, cash and time to help others, as we share the giving mood of the time. The Christmas Bureau, held at the Catholic Church in Wingham this year for our area is a bustle of activity as folks shared gifts, time and cash to make Christmas a little brighter for our friends. Loss of jobs, ill health, and a changing economy all affect our community, all out of our control but life is affected. To offer hope, the Huron County Christmas Bureau steps in and organizes a place of hope. The generosity of our community is a wonder and the sharing of the season is appreciated. In case you find you have a few extra dollars, the 5Rs has a jar by the cash register. As we prepared to move, the floor needed some serious attention and 1,000 square feet of retail space is a lot of attention. Being a faith-filled board, the right thing to do was replace the floor before things were moved in. As a not-for-profit organization, we rely on community support, so if you care to share, pop into the 5Rs, admire our new space and the floor and ask for details. Music is a big part of the season – concerts, services, radio and sing- alongs. Mark this Sunday, 7:30 p.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church as the choirs from the area churches share their music and let us sing along to some favourites. The Brussels Ministerial folks organize this every year and the collection gathered, is used over the winter for those in need. Still on music – for just a good sing, all of your favourite Christmas songs come to the Brussels United Church on Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. so raise your voice, share your excitement and jingle your bells as the Advent waiting is coming to an end. Don’t get caught up in the material world of Christmas, give gifts that will help make the world a better place, not contribute to the “stuff” we all own already. Enjoy the excitement of the season. Bye now, Betty G.W. By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231 A NOTE FROM BETTY NEWS FROM BRUSSELS CAFÉ More than just a great sandwich! 401 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-8011 Want to look like a Holiday Hero? Ask about our catering menu ~ your place or ours Holiday baking available ~ just like mom used to make ~ we won’t tell if you don’t! Gift Certificates make great gifts! Stop in for a big bowl of steaming hot homemade soup. Take your pick Huronlea Home for the Aged held its annual Christmas craft sale and penny auction on Saturday, welcoming members of the community, like Wilma Higgins, to sample their wares just ahead of the holidays. (Vicky Bremner photo) Legion build commencing By Jo-Ann McDonald It has been a busy week around the Brussels Legion Branch. As many folks can see, construction has started at the Branch. The addition to the north side of the building will house the new accessible washrooms, lift, storage area and Cadet office. A major fundraiser will be held this weekend with Christmas meat draws. There will be a dozen draws with three prizes per draw and then the mega draw. Wings and fries will be available. Come out and join us and help “Boost the Build”! Comrades of Branch 218 gathered at Schimanski Family Funeral Home to conduct a Legion service for the late Comrade Gary Dauphin. There were 20 Comrades in attendance with the service being led by Padre Sandra Cable. The members of the Branch served the luncheon following the funeral service for Comrade Dauphin. The dozen members worked at the arena to prepare and serve the lunch to over 200 people. The Thursday night darts had a good bunch in attendance. Winners were: first, Daisy Schmidt and Gord Jacklin; second, Deb Burch and Roger McHardy; high, Sandra Josling, 138 and Roger, 121; first skunk of the season goes to Deb and Roger, but they still captured second place for the night! The Friday night supper was enjoyed by a small crowd. Sandra Josling was the guest chef and had prepared delicious bruschetta chicken. This week will be roast pork. Two teams from Branch 218 Join us for ❄ ❄ ❄ Brussels Village Christmas ❄ ❄ - Christmas Trees - Christmas Decorations - Christmas Cards - Have a Great Meal - Take a Historical Walking Tour - Have a Spa Day - Get your car serviced - Snowmobile Trail Passes - Home Décor - Gift baskets - Building Supplies - Cowboy boots - Auto parts - Farm services - Get your pants hemmed ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄Support your local Community ~ Tons of Things to Do and Christmas Gift Ideas available right here! - Banking - Insurance and so much more! - Lottery Tickets - Get your hair cut - Go skating - Toys - Buy Groceries ❄ Continued on page 10