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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-10-24, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2013. Acton / Goderich / Hanover / Listowel / Owen Sound / Sarnia / St Marys / Woodstock 5 360 W onAct / Goderich / Hano enue North, Lisve Alacal360 W er vHano / el wotLis /en Sound Ow 4.1929.15 el, Onwotenue North, Lis en Sound /arnia S / arys t MS / oodsW 4554 ocktoods CAFÉ More than just a great sandwich! 401 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-8011 Join us for a Coffee Break in support of the Alzheimer Society Friday, October 25 101.7 The One will be live on location from 6 am - 10 am Donations will be accepted for the Alzheimer Society of Huron County. Fill out a ballot to qualify for the big draw for The One Big Give Contest. Silent Auction Brussels United Church Friday, October 25 7 pm - 9 pm Saturday, October 26 10 am - 2 pm Lots of goodies for all. Lunch available. Everyone welcome At the BranchMcDonald recognized provincially for scrapbook By Jo-Ann McDonald The Cadets met on Tuesday evening and held their regular evening activities. They also confirmed plans for the Halloween dance this Friday evening. The dance is open for any youth 12-19 of the area to attend. It is from 7-10 p.m. and it is cheaper if you wear a costume. Come out for a fun time and maybe win a prize. The evening will be fully supervised and adult volunteers will be available to accept donations of pop cans and returnable bottles for the Cadet fundraising activities. The Brussels Legion Branch was the venue for the funeral luncheon for Jack Coleman on Wednesday afternoon. Comrades assisting the Branch with the luncheon included Jo-Ann McDonald, Deb Cann, Mabel Glanville and Mary Bradshaw. The first Friday night supper was held with a fantastic turnout of nearly 55 enjoying the roast beef dinner. New volunteer Greta Zehr assisted Deb Cann with the morning preparations and Mary Bradshaw and Jo-Ann McDonald joined Deb for the serving. A special treat was Yorkshire pudding provided by new members Peter and Terry Grey for the dinner. This week will be roast pork. Comrades Rick and Jo-Ann McDonald represented the Branch at the District C Convention held in Hepworth-Shallow Lake Branch 586 in Hepworth on the weekend. Comrades Eric Ross and John Lowe also attended in their respective capacities with the zone and district. The weekend started with President Jo-Ann attending the president’s meeting on Saturday morning. It was followed by the indoor parade, due to weather, and then lunch. A seminar was held in the afternoon. The banquet was held Saturday evening with guest speaker, Comrade Dave Smith, vice- president of Ontario Command. The convention convened at 9 a.m. on Sunday morning. The business of the convention was dealt with and reports from the District Chairman were heard. Comrade Jo-Ann was presented with a plaque for winning first place in category E for the Branch scrapbook. She was very surprised when she also received the honour of placing first in the provincial competition and was presented with the provincial plaque by Vice- President Dave Smith. The convention adjourned in the early afternoon and a light lunch was served. The Saturday afternoon euchre had 11 tables at play. Bush Whittard had the help of Shirley Hopper for the afternoon, one of the original helpers of the euchres. Winners were: first, John and Iola Subject, 76; second, Tom and Eileen Sloan, 75; third, John and Catherine Brown, 74; lone hands, Joann MacDonald and Dorothy Carter, seven; low, Ed Stewart and Glen Sellers, 44. Euchre is every two weeks. The Sunday night dance had a smaller crowd enjoy the music of the Red Rascal Band. Helpers for the evening included Judy Lee, Mary Bradshaw, Jo-Ann McDonald, Mabel Glanville and Nicole Noble. A reminder about the town and area Poppy canvas this Saturday morning starting at 9 a.m. Comrades are asked to be at the Branch by 8:45 a.m. to be assigned a Cadet helper and area to canvas, or to drive Cadets to the surrounding villages. The more Comrades to help, the easier the job is for all. Comrade John Lowe, Poppy Chairman has been working hard to have things ready. NEWS FROM BRUSSELS Brussels LEO Club will be collecting non-perishable food Saturday, October 26 9 am - 1 pm Leos will go door-to-door for the North Huron Community Food Share or see us at Brussels Foodland Call 519-525-3333 for more information or other ways to donate Provincial level scrapbooking Brussels Legion President Jo-Ann McDonald was presented a plaque for winning both the district and provincial scrapbook competition while she attended the District C Convention in Hepworth over the weekend. The presentation was made by Vice-President Dave Smith of Ontario Command. (Photo submitted)