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Deadline December 10, 2010
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
At the branch
By Jo-Ann McDonald
It has been a busy weekend at the
Brussels Legion Branch. The
Thursday night darts were held but
no results are available at this time.
The Friday night supper of pork
schnitzel, prepared by Sandra
Josling was enjoyed by a good
crowd. This week will be sweet and
sour meatballs and rice. Donations to
the food bank have been good. We
will be collecting food every week.
The Branch had two teams of four
participate in Zone Cribbage last
week. Team Eric Ross, Cam Ross,
Elaine Nichol and John Harrison
qualified to advance to District
competition. Team Jim Alton,
Dianne Machan, Glenn Bridge and
Norm Dobson had a good day, but
will not advance.
The bus trip to Brantford Casino
had only 21 folks take advantage of
the ride. Reports are they had a good
day. Thanks to Comrade Wanda
Walker for organizing the day away.
Saturday was Huron County darts
at the Branch and the 56 men in
attendance had a good day.
Comrades Andy Overholt, Deb Ross
and Jo-Ann McDonald helped for
the day.
The fish fry crew was pleased to
serve up fish for the Mutual Aid
gathering of firefighters at the Ethel
Hall on Monday evening. There were
arond 50 members of various fire
departments including Seaforth,
Brussels, Grey and others.
The fish fry crew did the final fish
of the year for the Seaforth Curling
Club on Sunday afternoon. Early
bird helpers at the Branch were Deb
Cann and Sandra Josling and Gord
Jacklin. Travelling to Seaforth were
George Adams, Rick, Jo-Ann and
Scott McDonald and Jason
Konarski. It was a chilly day but the
job was accomplished for the near-
150 folks. The fryers can now be put
away for the winter and the fish fry
crew can rest up until next year. The
Branch did 20 fish fry events this
year and it is considered a major
fundraiser for the Branch.
Members will be looking for more
Comrades to help with fish fry
events next year, so hopefully you
can help out.
Our hopes for a quick recovery go
out to Padre Sandra Cable who has
suffered a concussion after falling on
the ice at the arena.
The month of November is sliding
by and it is the last month to pay
your dues and be an early bird. The
price goes up on Dec. 1 so get in and
get your dues paid.
ONNIE SALLOWS
56 King Street, Brussels 519-887-6661
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Lions
will be collecting
eyeglasses during the
Santa Claus Parade
November 27
Lions will be
wearing a
Lions’ vest
Santa Claus is coming to town,
keep humming, he’s on the way.
He’s to arrive in time for the 5 p.m.
parade this Saturday. So dig out the
long underwear, skates and get the
Christmas lights strung out to show
you’re in the mood. For the young at
heart, the parade is the official time
for thinking of Christmas. Up until
then, all the songs and lights are just
not quite right – red and green with
Halloween doesn’t sit well. So after
Saturday, the season has begun.
We did a warranty check on Sloan
in Barrie on Saturday. It’s the 78-
day mark for him using oxygen and
the grandparents needed another test
run. He passed with flying colours,
he has his parents, Curt and Julie,
looking tired and his sister quite
pleased with her world, so he’s a
keeper. He’s just starting to smile
spontaneously, so definitely a
keeper.
We live in a generous community,
helping, supporting and giving to
various causes, concerns and groups
as the needs arise. We have empathy
for those less fortunate and try our
best to help. With the conviction of
the pretend cancer victim lately and
numerous pretty envelopes, some
with label stickers arriving in the
mail, I’m getting cross. Why is good
money being wasted from their
“worthy” cause and how much of
that donation is getting to the core
of their concern. Perhaps it’s time
we are told outright the percentage
used for promotion and
administration of their cause. One Iknow of found that only $28 ofevery $100 gets to the reason whyyou gave. Not so generous. Check itout and send your money to the bestplace and be as generous as you can.Two dates to mark now – Dec.12 – the community choirs areraising the rafters with song at thePresbyterian Church. If you didn’t
get all your favourite Carols sung,
join the community on Dec. 22 at 7
p.m. at the United Church and
Glenda will have you sung out by 8
p.m. You’ll enjoy these nights of
music of the season.
As you make plans for all the
festivities of the next month, be
good to yourself and enjoy this
blessed time.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
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The Brussels Optimist Club
would like to thank all of our
sponsors that contributed to making
our Annual Harvest - End Stag
another huge success.
Your generous donations are what have made
our event possible for the past 16 years.
Thank you
Congratulations to Brad Knight
winner of the
4-Wheeler draw
Remembering at Huronlea
Members of the Brussels Legion visited Huronlea Home for
the Aged on Remembrance Day to recognize the
contributions of veterans who call the facility home. Shown
is Don Martin playing bag pipes during the service. (Denny
Scott photo
Fifty-six competitors for
darts show in Brussels
By BettyGraberWatsonCall 887-9231A NOTE FROM BETTY