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The Citizen, 2011-11-17, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2011. in the Come to Brussels for Village Passport Promotion Complete a passport with stamps from participating businesses and you could win a get-away for 2 including spa, limo and overnight at a Fine Inn. Thursday, November 17 5-9 pm Thursday, November 17 to Saturday, December 31 Grand Prize Draw Moonlight Sales & Open House Join us for Tree Lighting & Carolling 6:15 pm Drop off completed passports at CIBC by December 31st. Draw date to be held January 1, 2012. Pick up a passport at participating businesses or go to www.huroneast.com ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄❄❄ ❄ ❄ Participating Businesses: • Bondi Restorations • Brussels Foodland • Burke’s Tent Rentals • Cheryl’s Critter Care • Cinnamon Jim’s • Cowboy Loft • 5R’s Thrift Shop • Go Video • Island Wire • It’s a Shear Thing • JR’s Family Restaurant • Mait-Side Orchard • McCutcheon Motors • McDonald’s Home Hardware • Mystic Willows • Oldfield’s Hardware • Primitive Wares • Sholdice Financial • Sholdice Insurance • Solace on Turnberry Spa • Turning Heads & Making Waves • *# Chris Ten Pas RDMT • *Elite Limousine • *Brussels Public Library • * Don Montgomery Auto Body, • * Schimanski Family Funeral Home • # Radar Auto Parts • *CIBC (drop off location only). * No stamp location #Not open November 17. CAR CARE CLINIC Thursday, November 17 5-9 pm Member of Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario J.L. McCUTCHEON MOTORS LTD. Brussels 519-887-6856 or 1-888-351-9193 www.mccutcheonmotors.ca Learn how a well-maintained vehicle is SAFER, more dependable and more economical to operate • Demonstrations • Questions & Answers • Christmas treats • Get your passport stamped When you need to get the job done ~ Call us! CONSTRUCTION LTD. Ph.: 519-887-9061 R.R. #2 Bluevale Fax: 519-335-3570 •Licensed Septic Installations • Screened & Field Topsoil • Bark Mulch • Sand • Gravel • Fill • Bulldozing • Excavating • Loading & Hauling • Crushed Asphalt John Brauns meet Gilmour The days of November are always full of wonder. Just plain wondering what the next day will bring keeps us alert. As we head into the last quarter of the year and the season that we now call Christmas, we acknowledge that another year will soon pass, all the good and bad together. So it’s easier sometimes to concentrate on the weather – grumbling about the snowflakes of last week, even when we’ve been expecting them, seemed right. We’re all familiar with the Make A Wish foundation. This week it was great to hear the story from the other side. The grandsons of Murray and Audrey Johnston, Luke and Zane Braun have waited a long time to meet their hero Doug Gilmour. They met this fine man at theHockey Hall of Fame on Saturdaywhen all their schedules finallymeshed. Meeting him was one of the life wishes and the meeting met all their expectations and more. It’s good to know that things do work out when everyone keeps a good attitude. I had a baking good time on the weekend as we had the joy of Jordan, Robyn and Jill visiting. It takes a little thinking prior to a baking event, but it is possible to make cinnamon buns, pumpkin muffins and tarts, rice crispy squares and cookies all in the same time frame. It was a good reminder of focusing on the present and not letting the mind wander. So good job ladies, not a burnt offering all morning. Games of Uno and Scrabble are much better with a choice of treats. It’s cold and flu time, so wash your hands well and often and cough and sneeze into your sleeve, this is one time, not to share. Take care of yourself, no one else can. Bye now, Betty G.W. By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231 A NOTE FROM BETTY By Jo-Ann McDonald Remembrance Day was observed at the Brussels Legion Branch 218 with a good crowd of people taking time to stop and remember. The students of Brussels Public School marched to join the service. The service was led by Poppy Chairman John Lowe in the absence of President Deb Caan, along with Padre Sandra Cable. The wreaths were laid by their representatives or by Cadets of the Brussels Army Cadet Corp 2967. Hundreds of poppies were laid before the 11 o’clock Act of Remembrance. The parade was to St Ambrose Catholic Church and a large number attended. The parade went back to the Legion following the service and a lunch of soup and sandwiches was enjoyed by all. A service was held at Huronlea with approximately 16 Comrades attending. The service was led by Padre Sandra Cable with Comrade Linda Bird taking the salute and Comrade Jo-Ann McDonald passing the wreath for the placing of the poppies by the residents. The Brussels Public School students of Grade 6, 7 and 8 came to the Branch on Tuesday to listen and ask questions of Veterans Comrade Ross Bennett and Comrade Forrest Whittard. The event was arranged by Poppy Chairman John Lowe. The students enjoyed listening and looking at the memorabilia on display. The Brussels Cadet Corps 2967 had Lincoln Dinning address them on Tuesday evening. He spoke about the Armed Forces and about his son Matthew, who was killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan. The Cadets enjoyed his talk and video presentation. The Friday night supper had a smaller crowd enjoy the roast pork dinner. This week is wings, fries and salads. The Thursday night dart league and 11 darters taking aim at the boards. Winners were: first, Ron Schmidt and Daisy Wong; second, Glenn Zehr and Sharon Robbins; high, Kaye Smith, 112 and Glen, 140. Comrade Barb Dunbar is in Listowel Hospital at this time. We wish her continued improvement. The Saturday afternoon euchre had nine tables of players. Winners were: first, Bev Hayden and Mary McIntosh, 81; second, Shirley Gilders and friend, 80; third, Tom and Eileen Sloan, 73; lone hand, Cathy and John Brown, eight; low, Stuart and Lois Chamney, 48. A teen dance sponsored by Dance Techniques was held Saturday evening from 7-9 p.m. The Sunday night dance crowd enjoyed the music of the John Heaman Band. There were nearly 100 folks attending. The early bird winner for October was Gordon Ross. There are only a couple of weeks remaining to pay the early bird price for membership. The price will go up in December so drop in today and pay your dues and get in on the last early bird draw. The Cadets are still collecting popcans and the Branch is still accepting pop tabs. NEWS FROM BRUSSELS At the Branch Two Remembrance services held Singing on guard Members of the Brussels Legion attended a special Remembrance Day ceremony held at Brussels’ Huronlea Home for the Aged on Nov. 11. (Denny Scott photo)