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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2012-10-11, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2012. CAFÉ More than just a great sandwich! 401 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-8011 Coming to the Upper Deck Friday, November 2 CCMA Award Winner Sean Hogan It’s never too soon to think about Christmas ~ book your Christmas party with us! Call for more information. Friday, October 12 8:30 pm in the Upper Deck “Poor Boy Blues” with Al Lerman (from Fathead) Two time Juno Winner Prime Rib & Salmon available in the café 5-8 pm Two seatings 6:00 & 7:15 pm Call for details. Friday Night favourites are back! Prime Rib or Stuffed Salmon rotating weekly. Hot turkey all of October. Brussels Legion with all the fixin’s Saturday, October 13th 5-7 pm Adults $13.00 Children 6-12 $6.00 5 and under Free Fish Fry Future election options could change in Huron EastHuron East hopes to move to the next generation of voting, incorporating mail-in voting or even more advanced techniques for the 2014 election. A presentation prepared by Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Brad Knight detailed how voting is handled throughout Huron County and for councillors, it was clear that in order to increase voter turn-out, a new method had to be explored.This came after Councillor LesFalconer asked Knight to investigatethe merits of mail-in voting. Knight’s comparison chart showed municipalities with mail-in voting showing high voter turn-out rates like 58 per cent in Bluewater, 57 per cent in South Huron, 54 per cent in Morris-Turnberry, 43 per cent in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh and 42 per cent in Howick. Municipalities still using the traditional ballot box system had significantly lower turn-out ratesKnight said, with Huron East seeingjust 37 per cent of its populationcome out to vote, alongside North Huron with 37 per cent and Central Huron with 38 per cent. The common denominator, councillors decided, was traditional ballot box voting that was becoming increasingly difficult for an aging population in Huron County. After seeing Knight’s numbers, Falconer said it was a “no-brainer” that Huron East should investigate mail-in voting.Knight, however, said that hewould be attending a conferencelater this month that will discuss several other alternatives, such as internet-based voting and phone-in voting. He said they all may be worth investigating.Once Knight comes back from theconference, Mayor BernieMacLellan said, the issue will be brought to the Administration Committee and then to council for further discussion. By Shawn LoughlinThe Citizen The last of the first The last day of the first season of the Farmers’ Markets was held in Brussels last Friday and featured the staples of the market as well as a fundraising bake sale for the Brussels United Church . (Denny Scott photo) HE to start rain barrel study By Jo-Ann McDonald Happy Thanksgiving to all. We hope everyone enjoyed a family time together and a time of fellowship and remembering of loved ones who have passed and thankfulness for those who are still here to enrich our lives. Lives can chance in an instant, so be thankful for those are in your life. Membership is the priority at this time of year. Comrades are reminded that it is time to pay your dues for 2013 and we encourage Comrades to talk to their family or friends about joining the Legion. The Legion is the largest service group in Canada. You don’t have to be affiliated with anyone who has served in the Canadian Armed Forces, but you must be a Canadian citizen. Founded in 1926, there are currently nearly 400,000 Legion members. The Legion’s first and primary concerns, community service as well as programs for youth and seniors are also a vital part of the Legion’s mission today. Belonging to the Royal Canadian Legion asks that you support veterans and promote “Remembrance” and to support your Branch and your community. The Legion offers Comrades friendship and recreation and the opportunity to expand skills or talents by participating in sports, helping with seniors and youth. The Branch welcomes anyone to drop in and inquire about membership. Drop in with friends and enjoy a game of cards or darts or just enjoy a visit. The Branch also welcomes groups to come in and celebrate a birthday or anniversary in the downstairs lounge. A phone call is all it takes to arrange to enjoy an evening at the Branch. The Branch hosted the funeral services for John Smith on Thursday. Our condolences to the Smith family. Comrades assisting at the Branch included Sandra Josling, Glenn Bridge, Mary Bradshaw, Deb Caan, Mabel Glanville, Brenda Linton, Don and Dale Chesher and Rick McDonald. The Saturday afternoon euchre had eight tables of players at play. Winners were: first, Grace Corbett and Bill Coleman, 83; second, Edna McLellan and John, 75; third, Len and Betty Archambault, 73; low, Glen and Jean Bridge; lone hand, Viola Adams and Ruth Sharpin. Friday night suppers will resume this week with roast beef on the menu. It has been a nice break and helpers for the supper would be appreciated. Call the Branch or Jo- Ann if you can help. Subscribe to The Citizen and have a monthly chance to WIN A PIZZA 422 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4303 Once a month we will draw a name of someone who has renewed their subscription or bought a new subscription toThe Citizen to win a GIFT CERTIFICATEfor a LARGE 4-ITEM PIZZA from Well was turkey time good at your house? Lots of good food to share with family and friends and a long weekend to enjoy the extra moments that come with that celebration. So I hope that 2012 Thanksgiving reminded you of all the blessings that belong to our space. The tree by the gazebo, thanks Horticultural Society folks, brought many smiles this past week as people looked at the garden equipment and marveled at how a little paint makes you see things differently. No matter what the vote is, the Brussels tree photographed the best. As the days of fall proceed, the time gets scarce to do and see all the sights of the season. Fall leaf tours have been a success as the brilliant colours blaze in their glory. It really is a miracle how the hues of one tree are not repeated in the next and just like us, they look much better as a group. So take a drive in the hills and valleys of our area and admire the paintbrush of God. As organized religion becomes less important for coming generations, the folks in the pews must decide their future. For the ministers of the United Churches in our area go congratulations as they have co-operated to let each individual congregation see how another minister leads worship. This gives the congregation a chance to see their service through another person’s eyes. Our world is changing fast and only as we see those changes and work with them will we survive. For some that is not an option and so palliative care needs started. For others, new methods, new words, new hymns and new thinking are the challenge for this time. Faith remains constant but like at home methods need to change. Links on Wednesday afternoons is going again. Join the afternoon of games, chat and cookies. This is a chance to see other faces and challenge your thoughts as you meet new friends and old ones as well. Come to the United Church at 1:30 p.m. each Wednesday. We stop the games at 3 p.m. We’d be pleased to see you there. And now it’s time to dig out the Halloween decorations and admire all the stuff that’s been collected over the years. My orange pants and brown plaid polyester suit always make me smile. Who says hoarding is wrong. Bye now, Betty G.W. NEWS FROM BRUSSELS Better Water NOW! 519-379-9765 Rick Dupuis Say: By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231 A NOTE FROM BETTY Local Communitree was the best looking