The Citizen, 2009-12-17, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2009.
Thanks to the willing
organizational skills of Sherrie
Oliver and her Christmas committee,
the Brussels parade was a sight to
behold.
The winners of the colouring
contest were: ages up to five, Avery
Mueller, Emily Mann and Gabby
Johnston; ages six to eight, Jordin
MacPherson, Dustin Pennington-
Fritz and Damon Mason; ages nine
to 12, Kaelyn Morrison, Jasmine
Vader and Colton Willford.
The winners of the turkey draw
were Darren Johnston and Jason
Crawford.
The winners of the floats in the
parade were: best sports and rec
club, Brussels Minor Hockey; best
service club, Salvation Army; best
commercial, McGavin’s; best
overall float, Knight family; most
original float, Don McNeil.
The Brussels Business group is
holding a Christmas gift basket draw
again this year and the winners of
the first two draws were Shauna
Hamilton and Joan Deitner.
Two more draws will be held on
Dec. 11 and 18 so do your shopping
in Brussels and put your name in at
participating businesses.
December is moving right along.
All the fun of the holiday season is
being spread about.
Choirs and concerts, dinners and
parties all add to the good times of
December.
God was laughing on Sunday at
the United Church.
During a rousing anthem, eyes
moved from the choir to the
Christmas tree. Slow motion set in
as the beautifully-decorated tree
headed south with the eyes of the
congregation following the
descending tree. Smiles all about
were started, then broadened as the
tree came to rest on the rail, leaving
the tree-top angel doing a very
proper curtsy.
Soon after the tree performance,
neck beads broke and were head
plunking onto the slanted wood
floor. Oh dear – more smiles. For the
finishing touch at communion, a cup
was heard to bounce and roll. Oh yes
God and the people had a good
morning.
The Community Choral Concert
held at St. Ambrose on Sunday night
was well attended.
This is a good night for hearing
what the other church choirs are
preparing.
Taste in music varies so this is a
good night to hear all types of music
and the large audience was
appreciative of the time and talent in
our midst. Well done once again.
Murray Lowe had a good birthday
that went on for days. Cake at the
shop, brunch with family with lots of
well wishes from friends got him
started into the brown envelope
years. Congratulations Murray.
Enjoy.
Alma Watson received a special
birthday serenade on Sunday. Son
John and granddaughter Christine
organized the cast of Joseph
(performing in Petrolia) to sing a
hearty song over the phone, since
they couldn’t attend her party.
A quieter version of the song was
offered later at dinner with Mary and
Ralph taking up the singing.
The anticipation of Christmas is
building with lots and lots of neat
things happening all about. The
cards arriving from friends we see
too seldom, the greeting on the street
and the wee jobs to get done before
the company arrives.
Join the fun of the season and
spread the love about.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
Majestic Women’s Institute of
Brussels met Dec. 9 for the
Christmas lunch at the Walton Inn.
Eleven members and guests sat
down to a full turkey dinner with all
the trimmings.
A short meeting was held. It was
decided to hold a soup and sandwich
card party near the end of January.
Shut-in boxes will be filled Dec.
14 and distributed that week.
MajesticWI
meets
For the shut-ins
Members of Majestic Women’s Institute gathered on Monday to prepare boxes of goodies for
shut-ins. Each year the group makes up these packages to be given to people who are ill or
housebound for other reasons each Christmas. From left: Leona Armstrong, Edna Pletch,
Ruth Bauer, Olivia McHardy, Bev Craddock and Kathy Bridge. (Vicky Bremner photo)
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-6236
887-9231
A NOTE FROM BETTY
Christmas Special
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located at Brussels Livestock Ltd.
519-887-9391
Toll Free: 877-887-9391
www.brusselsagri.com
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Buy 2 Shirts
get a third shirt
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Gift
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Jim’s is an easy pick-up!
Most anything on our menu can be
prepared “to go” from sandwiches to full
meals, baked goods and special
Christmas orders. We’ll wear the aprons
so you don’t have to! Enjoy the season.
Bon Appetit from all at Jim’s
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Christmas goodies
made to order.
Friday Night
Dec. 18
Prime
Rib
Closed
Dec. 25, 26
& Jan. 1
Visit our store and enjoy
the awesome aroma of
homemade pies
fresh out of the oven.
Leave the baking to us!
No time to bake?
No problem!
8 varieties of meat pies,
mincemeat pies and fruit pies.
Christmas cookies available.
Also honey, jams, jellies,
apple butter, relishes
and maple syrup
Now Open
at
448 Turnberry St.,
Brussels
519-887-8098
All they want for
Christmas...
Can be found at
Cheryl’s Critter Care
~ Reptiles, fish and small animals
~ Dog grooming & bathing
~ Pet supplies
~ Dog and Cat food sales
~ Crickets and meal worms
NEW HOURS
Monday - Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm;
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm; Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 3 pm
421 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-8885
Mait-Side
Orchard
Apples for Christmas
Macs, Cortland, Joni-Gold, Royal Gala,
Red and Yellow Delicious, Empire, Spys
Bosc Pears
Honey, apple butter
Our own sweet pressed cider
Open 7 days
until Christmas
West end of Brussels
519-887-6883
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