HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-12-20, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012.
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December 24 ~ 9 am - 6 pm
December 25 ~ CLOSED
December 26 ~ 9 am - 6 pm
December 31 ~ 9 am - 8 pm
January 1 ~ 9 am - 8 pm
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BRUSSELS VARIETY
• Keep space heaters away from anything that
can burn, including curtains and furniture.
• Stay in the kitchen when cooking, especially
when using oil or cooking at high temperatures.
• When you go out – Blow out. Never leave a
candle burning when you leave the room.
• Test your smoke alarms monthly
To help prevent fires and keep you
and your family safe,
follow these fire safety tips:
Members of the
Brussels Fire Station
wish you a
Safe Holiday Season
“Smoke alarms save lives ~ test monthly”
Members of the Huron East Fire
Department ~ Brussels Station
will be doing a door-to-door visit in
Brussels during the evenings
of January 2 & 16, 2013
to assist you with your
smoke alarm requirements.
By Jo-Ann McDonald
Merry Christmas to all and Happy
New Year to everyone. The Brussels
Legion Branch held its usual
activities this past week but will be
much quieter over the holidays.
Congratulations to Eric Ross who
qualified at Zone single darts to
advance to District play in the new
year. The sign-up sheet for euchre is
up at the Branch. It is Jan. 12, so if
interested in playing euchre please
sign up by Jan. 5.
The Cadet Corp held its annual
family Christmas dinner on Tuesday
evening. They had over 80 Cadets
and their family members enjoy a
roast beef dinner provided by the
Parent Support Committee. The
Corp will be on break over the
Christmas season.
The Thursday night darts had a
nice crowd enjoy darts. Winners
were: first, Gord Jacklin and Sandra
Josling; second, Bush Whittard and
Sharon Robbins; high, Bush, 111
and Sandra, 105. Dec. 20 will be the
secret Santa gift exchange so
remember your small gift for the
exchange. There will also be
Christmas snacks and treats. There
wil be no darts on Dec. 27 but will
resume on Jan. 3.
The Friday night supper of
cabbage rolls was enjoyed by a good
crowd of nearly 30. They were
delicious. The Friday night suppers
are taking a break and the meals will
resume on Jan. 4.
The Saturday euchre was
conducted by Jean Davidson and
Marg Bennett in the absence of
Bush Whittard. There were 10-and-
a-half tables of players hoping to be
winners. Results were: first, Glenn
and Jean Bridge; second, Glenn
When it comes to our customers, our
gratitude runs deep.
With best wishes
and many thanks to all.
Turnberry St., Brussels
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a week
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Restaurant - Closed
Christmas Day & Boxing Day
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Fri., Dec. 21
Christmas Special
Roast Turkey
Dinner
Royal Canadian Legion
Brussels Branch 218
Wishes to extend Christmas Tidings
and New Year Wishes to all its
members and faithful supporters
for all their work and support
this past year.
Best Wishes for a Happy 2013.
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At the Branch
Ross moves to District darts
Picking things over
Leona Armstrong was one of the many who came through
the doors of the Brussels United Church on Saturday for its
annual Christmas bake sale. (Jim Brown photo)
Children show adults how to celebrate Christmas
The countdown is on. For the wee
ones, the “sleeps” until Christmas
are being noted daily, and that’s just
part of their joy for Christmas.
Kids know how to celebrate the
good things. They do it so well. As
adults we really need to observe and
then review how we handle this
special season. The “Grinch” slips in
easily when we let the hassles of this
time take over the precious moments
that are available to us. if it will
matter in six months then it’s okay to
fuss about it, if not perhaps it’s time
to let it go.
The children in church services
and concerts for another year have
given us memories of the hope,
peace, joy and love of this Christmas
time. The story that was told over
2,000 years ago still rings true. Thedetails change every year in thetelling but the bottom line is themiracle of birth and the love that
comes with it. Children tell it best as
they become shepherds or one of the
angels, and with great enthusiasm
tell the old story. A donkey here, a
cow there, a barn, a house, a cave, a
wise guy or girl, an astrologer or
king – each year a different twist but
the miracle and love always is there
with the story.
Perhaps the reason it affects most
folks so profoundly is that it gets
personal. We are all touched by the
love and joy that comes with the
birth of a baby and so we can relate
to this time to celebrate Christ’s
birth.
The food banks of Huron County
were front and centre last weekend
as people gathered in Blyth
Memorial Hall. Jimmy Keys, from
Florida with a Harriston wife,
offered his British humour and
amazing keyboard skill to an
appreciative audience. His mimicry
of famous musicians was uncanny. A
facial contortion, a wig and a jacket
had Elton John in concert. A joke, a
laugh and a new wig brought DeanMartin to life. Rod Stewart, KennyRogers, AC/DC and Ray Charles aswell as many, many others were
offered with great skill.
It was a great evening for many
laughs. His use of local places and
names made the jokes even better.
Thanks to Bob Rowe and GerryWheeler for organizing this time offun to benefit the 10 food banks wehave in Huron County.
Enjoy this Christmas time with
those you love and may you make
new great memories as you
experience the wonder and awe of
the last weeks of 2012. From the Graber and Watsonfamily, may you find hope in theworld, joy in your life and peace in
your heart.
Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year.
Betty G.W.
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-9231
A NOTE FROM BETTY
Festival Hydro for some time has
been delivering programs to help
conserve energy and lower hydro
costs for their clients. A new
program that Festival Hydro has
launched focuses on homeowners
and tenants to provide both
education and retrofits free of cost
to income eligible customers.
This program, referred to as the
Home Assistance Program (HAP) is
directed towards installing as many
upgrades as possible to maximize
energy cost savings. The HAP
program is designed to support
homeowners and tenants who are
having some difficulty in paying
their energy bills, which is
significant considering the
upcoming winter season. Eligible
homeowners, through this program,
will also be part of Festival Hydro’s
overall Conservation and Demand
Management Strategy.
There are many upgrades offered
under this program that will deliver
long term savings at no cost to
income eligible customers.
Customers could be eligible for
Festival Hydro introduces
Brussels retrofit program
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