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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-12-13, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012. will be closing for holidays The Brussels Office will be closed from Monday, December 17 at 2 p.m. until Friday, December 28 at 10 a.m. The Blyth Office will be closed from Wednesday, December 19 at 2 p.m. until Friday, December 28 at 9 a.m. Deadline for the December 20 paper is December 17 2 pm in Brussels, 4 pm in Blyth. The Christmas paper will be in the mail on Thursday, December 20 **Please note: There will be no paper published on Thursday, December 27. The Citizen The Citizen at Brussels United Church Saturday, December 15 10 am - 12 noon Pick up all your Christmas Baking Coffee and Snacks available Everyone Welcome Christmas Bake SaleMait-Side Orchard Apples for Christmas Limited supply Fresh pressed cider Apple butter & Honey Fruit Drinks Open Mon. - Sat. West end of Brussels 519-887-6883 Recognized Ty Sebastian, right, of Brussels was the recipient of the Claude Deschamps Memorial Award from Softball Canada. A $1,000 bursary comes with the award to help fund the recipient’s education. Al Harrison of Wingham of Softball Canada presented Sebastian with the award. (Jim Brown photo) Christmas bureau shows true reasons for celebrating Christmas is in the air. As the days tick by toward the 12 days of Christmas the mood gets increasingly electric. It’s one of those things that seems to sneak up on you. An extra smile is given, generosity is observed and the general welfare of others is noted.Oh if we could spread this evenlyover our twelve months…One of the traditions in Huron County is the Christmas Bureau. It has been going for years organized by a team of volunteers who give their time to share the joy and love of the season. Churches in central areas of the county play host, where others drop off their donations. These gifts are a central part of Christmas for many, both in the giving and receiving. When you think of why we celebrate Christmas, the Huron County Christmas Bureau nails it – true giving, anonymously lovingly and freely. Christmas spirit flowing toward others. So many churches in our area over the past two weekshave held services and gatheredgifts, spreading the joy and love.The Watsons were celebrating on Sunday. Mother Alma was the reason for her offspring to gather. Mary and Verne entertained John and Wendy and Ralph and I complete with cake and several candles. The added bonus was the aunts and uncles finally got to meet Lucas. Lucas Clarkson started life in Vietnam and joined his new family, Maya, Brent and Janis this summer in Kitchener. Grandmas Trish and Mary and Grandpas Ron and Vern have done a fine job of showing this little dark eyed, handsome boy how love is shared. The annual community choralconcert once again shared themusical talents of our churches.Each choir offered their music of the season, a band with various instruments played several times and finally the combined choir sent everyone home in the spirit of the season. An added gift for many wasseeing Joyce and Don Jacklin in thecongregation soaking in the spirit.Savour this special time of year and keep it simple so that Christmas remains the event it was meant to be. Bye now, Betty G.W. By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231 A NOTE FROM BETTY At the Branch New Branch members welcome By Jo-Ann McDonald We have passed the halfway mark in the Brussels Legion year and the early bird membership drive is over. We encourage all Comrades who have not paid their dues to do so as soon as possible. The membership chairman’s job is much easier when deadlines are met. Drop into the Branch over the Christmas season and enjoy some social time and renew your membership. New members are always welcome at the Branch. Please pick up an application form and join the Legion today. The Thursday night dart league had a good crew of darters taking aim at the boards. Winners were: first, Sandra Josling; second, Gord Jacklin; high, Sandra, 125; Gord, 133; Deb Caan, 121; and Wayne Smith, 111; first skunk of the season, Wayne Smith. The Friday night supper of roast beef was enjoyed by a good crowd of over 40. This Friday will be cabbage rolls. This Saturday is the wings, fries and meat draws. Comrades are encouraged to drop by and bring a friend to celebrate the Christmas season. There will be live music during the evening. All are welcome. NEWS FROM BRUSSELS Huron Country Hardware named best parade float The Brussels Santa Claus parade was warmly welcomed by the community, in spite of the cold weather. The organizers, Sherri Oliver, Deb Seili and Chris Ten Pas thank everyone who was involved with the parade. While visiting with Santa was the highlight, there was also face painting by the clowns, free skating, a colouring contest and a turkey draw. Winners of the turkey draw were Judy Fraser and Nicole Noble. Colouring contest winners were: ages 1-4, Triston Piper and Casey Bernard; ages 5-8, Kailyn Johnson and Kyle Stevenson and ages 9-12, Amber Wheeler and Nick McArter. Winners of the most original float was Fritz Welding; best service club, Girl Guides; best commercial float, D & D Glass; best overall float, Huron Country Hardware. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 at the Brussels Legion from 5:00 - 9:00 pm with 6 draws an hour Christmas Wings, Fries and Meat Draws Everyone Welcome Musical Entertainment during evening. Moncrieff sign to be put up Public Works Director Barry Mills informed Huron East Council at their Dec. 4 meeting that the long-awaited sign for the hamlet of Moncrieff would be placed in the community soon. The issue has been discussed for months, when it was discovered that the sign had indeed been purchased, but was sitting in storage for years before it was decided that it would be erected. Mills told councillors that the sign would be placed near the hamlet’s boundary line, on the property by the Moncrieff Hall, which has always been seen as the By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Continued on page 6 CAFÉ More than just a great sandwich! 401 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-8011 and Best Wishes for 2013! from Jim, Lois and Staff Holiday Hours Dec. 24 ~ Closed at 12 Dec. 25, 26 ~ Closed Re-open Dec. 27 ~ 5:30 am Dec. 31 ~ Closed Jan. 1 ~ Closed Lunch for a crowd? Special guests? Give us a call We will prepare sandwiches, soups, wraps, salads and sweets. Hot meals also available.