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The Citizen, 2010-10-07, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2010. PAGE 9. Continued from page 7 races at this point, the colt has had second- and fourth-place finishes in qualifying races and now three first- place finishes, two seconds and a fourth, to now lead the divisional standings. The horse had been described as a real pleasure to go and see and that he tries his best everytime he races. He has a bit of spunk in him and mischief in his eyes according to owner Shunock. Speaking with Bob from Brussels (Pearson), the same can be said of him. He is rightly proud of the namesake colt and congrats to Bob on his success. Our condolences to Isabel Burke and family on the passing of husband and father Frank Burke. Frank will be missed by children Steven and Sheila and their families. Many will remember Frank from his many years working in the Burke Electric Store in Wingham. He and Isabel lived in Wingham for most of their lives, until coming to live with daughter Sheila and husband Doug Bauer in Brussels a few years ago. Isabel now makes her home at Huronlea. Our sympathies are expressed to all the family and the extended family and friends. A fall family reunion was held on the weekend for the families of Merle and Gloria Glanville and sister Judy and Chris Lee and family. The gathering was held at the home of Carl and Tabb McCallum, with over 30 family members able to attend. They enjoyed visiting, playing games and enjoying a potluck meal. Celebrating birthdays this past week and kicking off October are Cindy Carter, MaryAnn Grobbink, W. Doug Mitchell, Helen Craig, Gerry Rijkhoff, Campbell Wey, Christopher Blake, Chantelle denDekker, Melva Fraser, Hannah Nolan Slaght, Ken Storey, Wayne Hartman, Matthew Shortreed, Paulene Bennett, Reid Hackwell and Paul Kirkby. Continued from page 2the patients depart from theauditorium at the end of the show.Comrade Mabel Glanville made upthe gift bags from Branch 218. A total of 130 gift bags plus socks, afghans, kneelaps, etc. made by other talented Comrades, were distributed. As our motto says in the Legion “We Will Remember Them”. Seniors’ chairperson, Comrade Wanda Walker, is promoting the Great Canadian Bus Trip to Casino Brantford. She reports that she hashanded out many flyers at the Diningfor Seniors, euchre, dances and atthe Brussels Fall Fair and has manyposters around town. We are hoping to fill the bus with nearly 50 folks to enjoy a day away on Nov. 17. The bus will leave Brussels at 10 a.m. sharp and return around 7 p.m. Please call Wanda or the Branch for more information and to reserve your seat on the bus. Comrade Wanda has also been visiting our Comrades who are underthe weather. Comrade Helen Dobsonis still a patient in Listowel Hospitalbut reports are that she is comingalong well. Comrade Cecil Moore has been released from hospital and continues to improve. Comrade Wanda also made a visit to Huronlea and with Gord Jenkins. The first Friday night supper was held and a good crowd of over 30 enjoyed a roast beef dinner. Next week is Thanksgiving, so we will skip to the following week. Congratulations to the first early bird membership draw winner Catrina Josling. There are still two chances to win 2012 year’s dues. So drop in today and pay your dues toenter the draw. The Saturday afternoon euchrehad nine-and-a-half tables ofplayers. Winners were: first-place, Ed Stewart and Glen Sellers with 75 points; second, Len and Betty Archambault, 69 points; third, Stuart and Lois Chamney and Doreen Skinner and Marjorie Mogk, tied with 68 points; lone hands, Betty for the ladies and Murray Forbes, men; low prize, Vera Lindner and Reta Davidson. Comrade Jo-Ann McDonald attended the District PRO seminar in Harriston on Saturday morning. It was an interesting seminar with over 45 Comrades taking part.The Branch was the host venue forthe anniversary party of Jim andKathy Bridge on Saturday evening.The family had birthday balloons and decorations adorning the hall and had a delicious lunch served later in the evening. Congrats to Jim and Kathy. The Sunday night dance had a great crowd enjoy the music of John Heaman band. There were over 100 people on the dance floor alls night. We still have room for more crafters at the Craft and Bake Sale on the first week of November. Contact the Branch or Comrade Linda Bird for information. Brussels Legion prepares gift bags for patients ‘Amish Christmas’ comes to Blyth stage Brussels-area horse on race winning streak B-I-N-G-O As Thanksgiving has rolled around once again, it’s time for Thanksgiving Bingo at Memorial Hall, held by the Blyth Legion and the Blyth Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Charlie Shaw calls the numbers to make people winners on Sept. 28. (Vicky Bremner photo) Festival Hydro does not have employees going door to door selling electricity contracts. You will never need to show your bill to a representative at your door who claims to be from Festival Hydro as we have your information available to us in the office. Please be extremely careful as to who you show your hydro bill to at the door. Many independently owned companies have acquired a license from the Ontario Energy Board to sell electricity in the province. They quite often will sell their services door to door. These companies are not owned or operated by Festival Hydro Inc. If an agent knocks on your door and wants to discuss a contract to provide your electricity, ask for identification and write the information down. Carefully read the terms of the contract to determine your rights and obligations under the agreement. If a consumer feels they have not been dealt with fairly, they can contact the Ontario Energy Board. Their toll free number is 1-877-632-2727.Complaints can also be submitted by email to complaints@oeb.gov.on.ca For further information please contact Festival Hydro at 519-271-4703 or toll free at 1-866-444-9370 and press 2 for customer service. On October 25th Vote for DALE NEWMAN as your representative for councillor Grey Ward, Huron East The celebration of Christmas takes on many different forms in various communities and cultures of the world. One group that embraces a simplistic meaning of Christmas is the Amish community. Rachel and Jacob are expecting their first child in An Amish Family Christmas and many changes have occurred in the family. The show features the cast that appeared in the original production in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, located in the heart of the Amish community. Tickets are now on sale for An Amish Family Christmas which will be on stage on Sunday, Dec. 19 at Blyth’s Memorial Hall. Tickets are available at the Blyth Festival Office, Blyth Legion and Ernie King Music (Goderich and Wingham). For credit card orders call 1-800-465-7829.