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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-11-07, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013. Be part of The Citizen’s Special HOME BUSINESS SHOPPING GUIDE November 28 Do you have a small catalogue-based business you operate from home? Want a chance to increase your holiday sales? Advertise in this special holiday feature to let people know about your products and how to contact you. Only $29.95 tax included Call Lori for details 519-523-4792 SHOP LOCAL • SAVE LOCAL Mait-Side Orchard 12 Varieties of Apples available including: Tolman Sweets, Snows and Russets Winter pears Fresh pressed cider Honey, apple butter, grape juice Open 7 days West end of Brussels 519-887-6883 Annual Silent Auction Plan your Christmas Shopping at the at Brussels Legion November 23, 2013 10-4 pm Great items for Christmas gifts, bake table. Only 4 weeks ’til Christmas November great for reflection Creepy, crawly crafts Ashton Baxter was one of the many students at North Woods Elementary School who enjoyed some Halloween- themed crafts and activities on Nov. 1. Baxter is shown here perfecting her spider-themed craft. (Denny Scott photo) November has arrived and with it, the damp that seems to set the mood. If a month was made for remembering, considering and just plain thinking, it has to be November. The week after Halloween gives pause for thought as the kids of our community gave their imagination a break came to visit in their finery. The rain had no effect on their travels, as they celebrated the evening. All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day followed in a quieter fashion, but all those specified days come with history and things to consider. Remembrance Day and the poppy get us thinking about the wars and the disturbance to family life; before, during and after. The after- effects of those wars have been far reaching as separation, physical andmental health and death laid claim tomany families. Our church celebrated 137 years as the Methodist and United Church in community. Anniversaries are a time to look back, check the present and then live into the future. As we listened to Pastor Sandra Cable, Rev. Gary Clark and a combined choir with Blyth United, we thought about the events over those years, the how and why of our very being and just how we got to the 137-year mark. Celebrations are good, as it gives folks a chance to remember and smile, and so often selective memory kicks in. Being church, of course we enjoyed lunch and the company present. Death always stops us in our tracks. The end of this life affects all those we have touched along the way and leaves folks considering their own demise. This week considerable thought has been put into the lives and deaths of two very nice men. Simon McAully, partner of Carol Wheeler, died. As the other set of parents George and Shirley Wheeler have some very good memories of Simon in their family. For others music and sound system stories willcause a smile. Friends and familyneed to share their thoughts. Murray Cardiff has died. Many will be thinking this week of how Murray affected their lives. Murray was a life-long resident of Grey Township, long before Huron East came to be. Always a community advocate and ready to work with others, Murray would share a story, an idea or a laugh as he took his part in the work at hand. So as we think our November thoughts and Simon and Murray enter our consciousness, smile and remember, then do something for the benefit of those lives that you may touch. Bye now, Betty G.W. By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231 A NOTE FROM BETTY NEWS FROM BRUSSELS At the Branch Condolences offered as two comrades pass on By Jo-Ann McDonald The week began at Brussels Legion Branch with the Lion’s Club invite-a-guest night dinner. The nearly 40 enjoyed a roast pork dinner. Helping for the Branch was Mary Bradshaw, Mabel Glanville, Judy Lee and Jo-Ann McDonald. Deb Cann did her part as bartender. The winner of the October early bird draw for their 2015 dues was Comrade Nanci Ducharme. There is one more draw for the month of November, so drop in today and pay your dues and get your name in the draw. We are doing very well with over half the members of the Branch being early birds. It makes Comrade Greg Wilson’s job easier when everyone tries to pay early. Many members pay their dues on Remembrance Day and someone will be available to accept your dues and issue receipts. Our condolences are extended to the family of Comrade Murray Cardiff. Murray was a member of Branch 218 for 15 years and always supported the Branch when asked. He will be missed by all. Our sympathies to wife Betty and children Jeff, Joan and Scott and their families. Our sympathies are extended to the Ross family on the passing of Comrade Gordon Ross. He had been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 35 years and Branch 218 for about five years. He will be missed by sons Eric and Cam and their families. The Friday night supper was enjoyed by a good crowd of around 35. They enjoyed ham and scalloped potatoes. This week will be chicken breast. The Saturday afternoon euchre had 12 tables of players. Winners were: first, Marie Glousher and Dorothy Airdrie, 89; second, Paul and Barb Machan, 80; third, Janet Thursday, November 14 5-9 pm 226 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-6277 • Christmas Decorations • 20% off all Christmas and Home Décor • Lug Bags and Travel Accessories • Willowtree Angels • Gourmet & Entertaining Items DIY Home Décor featuring Donna Robertson McDonald Home Hardware’s Annual Christmas Open House McDonald Home Hardware’s Annual Christmas Open House Door Prizes Door CrashersTreats & Refeshments Smoker Grill Demos CAFÉ More than just a great sandwich! 401 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-8011 Cinnamon Jim’s Christmas Party Saturday, November 23 in the Upper Deck Turkey Dinner Buffet and music by Bud Mabon and friends. Limited seating • Group discounts Call for details/reservations Come celebrate with us Can’t come to the Christmas Party? Come for Black Friday Dinner & more Friday, Nov. 29 “Like” us on our new Facebook page for what’s happening at Cinnamon Jim’s Café •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! Continued on page 23