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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-10-03, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2013. ANYONE INTERESTED IN PLAYING Men's Town League Hockey 19 and over Contact: Jeff ~ 519-887-9790 Mike ~ 519-887-6449 Warm-up skate on October 10 at 9:00 pm BRUSSELS FARMERS’ M ARKET presents Local Food Fresh & Fast LOCAL SAUSAGE ON A BED OF GRILLED VEGGIES served on a fresh baked bun, topped with local honey mustard $400 per plate Friday, October 4 at 3:00 pm www.brusselsmarket.com Generously supported by www.tasteofhuron.ca Music Under The Tent by Don & Dale & Friends October, fall a chance to look back, review on year October is here – the month of Thanksgiving and Halloween. What more could you want from a month? October and the other months of fall always seem to be times of getting ready, planning ahead and reviewingthe work past. Field work, gardens,yards, food for the winter all make the work of autumn purposeful and worthwhile. With this effort you are saying the future is coming, so preparations need to happen now. Just part of being ready for the coming seasons in our lives. Celebrate autumn. Market days are in limited supply, only two left, this Friday the tastes of Huron will be showcased along with our regular vendors and their local wares. For those who still miss the butcher shop, local people are offering pork, lamb and processed meats – all from our area. It’s alwaysa good thing to know what you’reeating. This could also be a chance to get started on your gift shopping soaps, jams and pickles, jewellery, spices and mixes would all be welcome under many a tree in a very few weeks. The United Church folks want to make sure you have baking for your special Thanksgiving company. They are offering you a bake sale on Oct. 11 for all your baking convenience. So be sure to support the market these last two weeks and get yourselves some good things. It wouldn’t hurt to thank the folks who have worked hard for our community since May.Birthday parties are always fun nomatter if you’re five or 90. Ross Nichol hit the 90 mark on Sunday. It was reunion time on the sixth when Ross’s family decided that he needed a celebration, or at least they did. His children Marg, Hugh and Paul, many family and friends with old neighbours galore spent time with the birthday boy. A tented area on the farm where he was born made an excellent greeting area. Old and new stories, salutes and salutations,laughter and food made this a veryfine party for a very fine man. May your 90s bring you peace and great memories. We had a birth in the family. My youngest brother Jim is a grandpa! Patrick and Allyson, near Red Deer, oldest son of Jim and Beth, welcomed Blake Richard Hetherington into their lives last Saturday. As you well know – all those lives will never be the same. What joy! From this end I can’t believe Jim can be that old already. Take care of yourself. Bye now, Betty G.W. Graduation Holly Sholdice graduated from Niagara College June 12, 2013 from the Horticulture Technician Program. Holly is the daughter of Don and Jill Sholdice. Holly will be continuing her studies at Fanshawe College. Congratulations Holly! Love Mom & Dad, Ashley & Tuck and Andrew COMING EVENTS at the BRUSSELS LEGION for October SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 Euchre tournament at 1:00 pm. Bring your own partner. Cash Prizes. Lunch. $5.00 per person. ———————— SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 Sunday Night Dance from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm $10 per person. Lunch. Enjoy the music of the John Heaman Band. ———————— SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 Euchre tournament at 1:00 pm. Bring your own partner. Cash Prizes. Lunch. $5.00 per person. ———————— SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 Sunday Night Dance from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm $10 per person. Lunch. Enjoy the music of The Red Rascal Band. ———————— TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 General meeting at 8:00 pm. All Comrades urged to attend. “Notice of Motion” Concerning plans for Branch Accessibility. ————————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 At the Branch RCL holding student video contest By Jo-Ann McDonald The general meeting of the Brussels Legion Branch was held on Tuesday evening. It was the annual zone visitation by the Zone Commander Larry Bailey and Deputy-Zone Commander Eric Ross. They arrived prior to the meeting and inspect the secretary’s books assuring proper record keeping of meetings are in place. They discuss and inspect insurance policies, hiring practices, and the general well being of the Branch with the president. The accounting books of the treasurer and Nevada were also inspected. The Poppy ledger books will be done next week in the absence of the Poppy Chairman. There were 16 Comrades in attendance at the meeting to review the minutes of the summer executive meetings and to approve the motions made. The chairmen gave their reports. Nevada Chairman Andy Overholt reported a license extension was approved and Nevada tickets are available now and there is a positive balance showing. Service Officer Mabel Glanville reported about her visit to Parkwood Hospital and the variety show. It was really great with the Bag Ladies performing and many other acts. The residents appreciate the goody bags and the program will continue next year. The Zone C 1 Veterans dinner is in Kincardine Branch 183 on Sunday, Nov. 3 and Mabel will be contacting veterans about attending. The Branch membership stands at 118 with the early bird campaign almost at the end of the first month. Youth Chairman Nanci Ducharme reported on attending the youth seminar and learning about the new Ontario Command Remembrance Video Contest. There will be a category for individuals and a group category. The videos are to be put on YouTube and will be judged by Ontario Command for originality, research, emotion and intergenerational message quality. The top five video scores may also be based on the number of “likes” they receive. More information is to come. The Sports Chairman Rick McDonald reports the arrival of the zone sports sign-up sheets for the upcoming year. The first event will be crib in November. Drop into the Branch and check out the sheets. The House Chairman Glenn Bridge reports the bathroom renovations are coming along nicely. They should be completed within about a week. Other reports were heard from other committee chairs and then new business was heard. The accessibility committee has met about ideas and designs for an addition to complement the Branch. Committee Chairman Eric Ross then made a “Notice of Motion” to all Comrades to attend the next general meeting to address the •Licensed Septic Installations • Screened & Field Topsoil • Natural Mulch • Sand • Gravel • Fill • Bulldozing • Excavating • Loading & Hauling • Mini Excavating CONSTRUCTION LTD. R.R. #2 Bluevale 519-887-9061 When you need to get the job done ~ Call us! CAFÉ More than just a great sandwich! We will be closing early this Friday, October 4 at 4 pm What do we have here? A silent auction was a large part of Saturday evening at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre as Wingham Community Living held a dinner and auction to help raise some money. Taking a look at what the auction had to offer were Monika Bloechinger and, behind her, her daughter Nina. (Vicky Bremner photo) The turkey is in the oven and it’s almost time for Thanksgiving, which means The Citizen staff will be taking a holiday alongside the rest of Canada. The Citizen’s offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14 for Thanksgiving, meaning that deadlines for the Oct. 17 issue of The Citizen will be moved to Friday, Oct. 11. Deadline at The Citizen’s Brussels office will be 2 p.m. that day, while deadline at the Blyth office will be 4 p.m. Any advertising or editorial submissions will have to meet those deadlines. The Citizen wishes its readers and community members a safe and bountiful Thanksgiving. By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231 A NOTE FROM BETTY NEWS FROM BRUSSELS ‘Citizen’ offices closing for holiday Continued on page 23