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The Citizen, 2009-12-17, Page 14By Jo-Ann McDonald The Thursday night darts at the Brussels Legion had only nine players out in the nasty weather to have a little fun. The first-place team was Greta Zehr and Gord Jacklin. In second were Roger McHardy and Deb Cann. The high shot of the night was by Sandra Josling shooting 140 and Deb Cann shooting 133. This week will be the Christmas snacks and fun night. The Friday night supper was cancelled due to the poor weather. This week is the Christmas potluck and we invite everyone to join us with their favourite dish and have some fun. Just For Fun will also be on hand to provide some entertainment. The $10 mystery gift exchange will take place for those who wish to participate. The Saturday afternoon euchre only had seven tables of players vying to be winners. The first-place team was Susan Harman and Marie Park with 75 points. Second place went to Deanna and George Bacon with 69 points and in third were Helen Dobson and Mabel Willis with 67 points. The low prize of the day went to Verna Gibbings and Lorna Ellis who earned only 43 points. The lone- hand prizes went to Lois Chamney and Glen Sellers. This was the last euchre for the 2009 year. Euchre will return after the Christmas break on Jan. 9. The family of Ruth Shiell gathered to celebrate their family Christmas at the Legion on Sunday. They enjoyed a traditional Christmas dinner at lunch time and a family time followed the meal. The final dance of the year on Sunday night started off very badly. We arrived to find no band at the back door waiting to get in. We thought bad weather was making them a little late. By 6:15 p.m. we decided we should call the band and check out the situation. It was a shock when the leader of the band answered the phone. He had forgotten that they were playing. It would be an hour before they could be there. The PA system with some country music and some Christmas songs was turned on. People played cards to pass the time and had extra time to visit. The lunch was made and we thought we would have to feed the folks early. Members of the band arrived and by 8:15 p.m. nearly 70 folks were dancing and having a good time. Just one short break for the lunch and back to dancing for everyone. Extra door prizes appeared and most everyone stayed right to the end of the evening. The last dance of 2009 will be remembered for a while. The Sunday night dances will resume on Jan. 10. This is the first time a band has forgotten to show in over 12 years of dances. Saturday is the Branch wings, fries and meat draw celebration for Christmas. Come one, come all and have something to eat and maybe win a prize on the draws. The fun begins at 4:30 p.m. Two more weeks until the end of the year and memberships are due. Please drop into the Branch or send them in the mail, Box 128 for Comrade Greg to process. There were four Comrades off to Goderich and the Zone single dart competition on Saturday afternoon. John Harrison, Ken Bird, Ron Schmidt and Eric Ross all had a good day. Ron and Eric will advance to District play in the new year. We still have calendars if you’re looking for that extra little gift for someone. The Branch expresses its sympathy to the family of former Branch member Bill Kammerman, who passed away last week. PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2009. At the Branch 9 brave weather for darts Seasonal music It was an evening for residents to enjoy the traditional music of the season on Sunday night at the annual Brussels and community choral concert held at St. Ambrose church. People and choirs from churches in Brussels and Walton participated. Here the audience enjoys the offering from the host choir. (Vicky Bremner photo) News is at a premium this week as the weather kept most people close to home. Roads were closed in the area some days, schools were closed for two or three days depending on the area. I drive to Seaforth schools and on the second day of the storm, we had to drive and pick up children for just the one school. It was a pretty quiet bus when you only have six children on. The countdown is on with only a couple of days of school left before the Christmas break. Leslie Knight is having a few health issues. We extend get-well wishes.We send speedy recovery wishesto Brett Lee who is home recoveringfrom surgery on his foot.Home until after New Year’s areShawn and Erin Walker with six-month-old Kaden from KirklandLake. They are spending time withthe Walkers and with the Mitchellfamilies and will enjoy spending Christmas with their families. Gord Mitchell has been travelling of late. He has gone to Raleigh, North Carolina to John Deere training, keeping up with the new technology of GPS systems. Julie reports he had a good time and learned lots. The Glanville family gathered for a celebration on Saturday at the home of Richard and Marjorie Horst. The over 50 people present celebrated the 50th birthday of Marleen Hill. The group enjoyed a potluck meal and a great time visiting. A special guest for the evening was an old friend, the former Linda Godkin. Her parents were Mervyn and June Godkin and were neighbours of the Glanvilles manyyears ago.Members of the Brussels Women’sInstitute held their Decembermeeting and Christmas dinner at theWalton Inn on Wednesday. There were about 10 ladies presentto enjoy the meal and meeting thatfollowed.A full house was on hand to listen to the wonderful Christmas program and choral night held at the St. Ambrose Catholic Church on Sunday evening. The crowd was welcomed by Father Morrison and representatives of the area churches took part, Bev Palmer, Cathrine Campbell and Rev. Kugba-Nyande, who delivered the reflection. Readings of the season were done between the choral numbers presented by the local area church choirs from Duff’s United Walton, Melville Presbyterian, Brussels United, St. John’s Anglican, Brussels Mennonite Fellowship and St. Ambrose churches. Fellowship and refreshments followed the wonderful evening of music. There was a steady crowd of wellwishers stopping in at MurrayLowe’s Barbershop on Friday.Murray was celebrating his 65thbirthday and was sharing birthdaycake with all. Men, women, childrenall stopped by to wish Murray,Happy Birthday. Murray reports he looks forwardto the extra income of the little brown envelope. Celebrating birthdays recently were Mary Bernard, Greg Bowers, Ron Godkin, Devon Bachert, Rick McDonald, Mark Nolan, Mike Nolan, Liz Roth, Lorraine Blake, Glenda Morrison, John Glauser, Darian Fritz, Gary Ritchie, Evan Ducharme, Margaret Whitmore, Emma Taylor, Emma Baan, Elsie Carter, Nanci Ducharme, Tracey Eckert, Dustin Fritz and Kim Kruse. Happy birthday to all. 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Prophets point out that gladness will come and people are urged to trust in God with all their worries and concerns, with the hope that they will experience God’s joy and peace. Sunday, there is a presentation of a play by the youth of the church. The Christmas Eve service will be at 7 p.m. All are invited to attend to celebrate and give thanks for the birth of baby Jesus.