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Thank you
$8,500 was
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The Brussels Library and
Community Betterment.
The Brussels Optimist Club
would like to thank all of our sponsors that
contributed to making our Annual
Harvest-End Stag another huge success.
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, 2013
Columnist visits Legislature
Ah, the white stuff has arrived.
Nothing like a little solid moisture to
move the mood along. By the date as
I write this, it’s the 25th, we better
start making a few plans for the
festive season. Traditions old and
new need some attention, dates and
times need confirmed. Oh yes the
white stuff helps.
At the Maitland Foundation
evening in the spring, Ralph bought
lunch and a tour at the Ontario
Legislature. We contacted Huron-
Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson’s office
and set our date for last Thursday. It
was great, a pleasant day to check
out the park, leased from the
University of Toronto for 999 years
as a salute to the Queen and a
permanent public spot. Inside the
Legislature, the craftsmanship shines
through in the woodwork, the stone
masonry, the furniture and the
artwork, the building in its entirety is
a wonder. You could spend a lot of
time just wandering the halls in awe
and admiration.
No deal, we had a lunch date with
Lisa in the dining room, which was
delicious. Meeting Lisa’s Toronto
intern and assistant over lunch and
discussing life in Huron County wasan education for them and fun for us.They were extremely hospitable andare now primed to visit, hopefullywhen we have snow. As for us, it was
money well spent seeing the activity
in the house and in the corridors with
so much history as a back drop.
Thanks Lisa, well done.
Hamilton was our next stop for the
Bluevale Hetherington gathering.
Bill and Pauline got ready for the
weekend with Bob and Barb bringing
Bobcaygeon goodies, Jim and Beth
supplied old cheese from the
Winchester plant, and Ralph and I
brought along this year’s Christmas
cake. This was the start of a fun time
that involved a lot of table time. It’s
so nice to chat with folks who know
you well and are pretty quick to help
adjust your thinking. So home looked
pretty fine on Sunday night with the
snow on the ground and in the air.
Stretched tummies left the
Brussels, Morris and Grey
Community Centre on Sunday after
the good cooks from Melville
Presbyterian Congregation offered
their gifts. Church suppers are such
fun, each dish unique to the maker
and for the person eating, they try to
identify the ingredient that makes
this one so good, but just a little
different. So hope you got your fill.
You need to dig out your long
underwear as Santa needs to see you
on Saturday. The parade is the start
of the Christmas season for many, as
it’s the kick start to get the
decorations and lights in place. For
the little ones it’s time to narrow
down the list, as knee time with
Santa is not a long term deal. So getready for the fun and at the sametime support the many communityorganizations that contribute andmake possible our introduction to the
season.
So get ready for the fun to begin.
Betty G.W.
Pitching in
Cinnamon Jim’s Café in Brussels recently held a Coffee
Break fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society of Huron
County. Here, owner Jim Lee is seen donating a cheque for
over $300 to Jeanette Sears, a representative of the
society. (Photo submitted)
COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
for December
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Euchre tournament at 1:00 pm.
Bring your own partner.
$5.00 per person.
Cash Prizes. Lunch.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1
Sunday Night Dance
from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
$10 per person. Lunch.
Enjoy the music of the
John Heaman Band.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14
Euchre tournament at 1:00 pm.
Bring your own partner.
$5.00 per person.
Cash Prizes. Lunch.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14
Christmas Meat Draws
— over $300 in meat prizes.
Draws start at 4:30.
Chili and roll available.
Entertainment during the
evening.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15
Sunday Night Christmas Dance
from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
$10 per person. Prizes. Lunch.
Enjoy the music of
The Country Versatiles.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28
Euchre tournament at 1:00 pm.
Bring your own partner.
$5.00 per person.
Cash Prizes. Lunch.
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BRANCH HOURS
OVER CHRISTMAS
December 24 and 31st
- closed at 6:00 pm
December 25, 26, 27 and Jan. 1
Closed
————————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
Chad Mann ~ 519-357-3015
www.kruzinmannlimos.com
A Division of Lloyd Collins Construction Ltd.
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-9231
A NOTE FROM BETTY
Saturday parade
rings in Christmas
An annual Christmas tradition, the
Brussels Santa Claus parade will
travel down the village’s main street
this Saturday night, beginning at 5
p.m.
The theme of this year’s parade is
“Once Upon A Christmas”. It will
feature dozens of floats and
performers and will be followed by
the annual Christmas celebration at
the Brussels, Morris and Grey
Community Centre.
The celebration will feature visits
with Santa Claus and his lovely wife.
There will also be free
skating, face-painting and plenty
more.
There will also be a turkey draw
and hot dogs and pop available,
courtesy of the Brussels, Morris and
Grey Recreation Board.
One of the charitable aspects of
the parade, as always, will be
fulfilled by the Brussels Optimist
Club, which will be collecting items
for the Huron County Food Bank at
this year’s parade.
The club will be travelling in this
year’s parade alongside its 22-foot-
long barbecue, with hopes of filling
the barbecue with food for the food
bank.
Come out and enjoy one of the
best annual events the Brussels
community has to offer this Saturday
night!
At the Branch
Snow hurts auction
By Jo-Ann McDonald
The Brussels Legion Branch had a
busy week preparing meals. Two
days, Wednesday and Thursday at
noon, meals were provided for the
organic farmers around the area.
They enjoyed a completely organic
meal with most items being
provided by their various members.
It was a hot turkey dinner. The
second day was soup and
sandwiches using many of the
leftovers to make turkey noodle soup
and turkey salad sandwiches. The
Wednesday helpers included Linda
Bird, Mabel Glanville and Mary
Bradshaw. The Thursday helpers
included Linda, Deb Cann, Greta
Zehr and Mary. The group met most
of Wednesday and Thursday
morning and following lunch went
on a farm tour.
The Thursday night darts had a
nice group of players attend.
Winners were: first, Sandra Josling
and Deb Burch; second, three teams
tied; high shot, Deb Cann and
Sharon Robbins, 117 and Gord
Jacklin, 132; first skunk of the year,
Sharon Robbins and Wayne Smith.
The Friday night supper of roast
beef was enjoyed by over 40.
Saturday wasn’t a very nice day
and the attendance at the silent
auction was down. There were over
100 items up for bid ranging from
heaters, Christmas decorations,
glasses, baking, chairs, tools and
much, much more. There were many
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