HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-10-30, Page 2On Oct. 31, 35 members of Kids
Care in Brussels will take to the
streets to participate in Halloween
for Hunger, a campaign through
Free the Children.
This campaign involves youth
supporting food banks by collecting
non-perishable food items on
Halloween evening. This initiative
was adopted in 2000 by Free The
Children, the largest network of
children helping children through
education.
This event is being organized by
the students of Brussels Public
School who are part of Kids Care.
Their goal is to collect 2,500 non-
perishable food items this
Halloween to support the North
Huron Food Bank and to ensure that
everyone in Brussels has access to
the right of food.
Kids Care will begin picking up
non-perishable food items at 4 p.m.
Halloween. Carrying pillowcases
and a smiling face Kids Care will
trick-or-treat for food items to be
donated to the North Huron Food
Bank.
If you will not be at your
home during this time please
feel free to drop off any
non-perishable food donations at
the Brussels Legion between
4-7 p.m. Kids Care will wrap up
at 6:30 p.m and head back to
the Legion for refreshments and
snacks.
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Kids Care kids show
they care on Halloween
Mother Nature seems to have her
most fun in the fall. The weather is
so full of surprises that sometimes
you can hear a chuckle.
Oh no, that was just a little round
of thunder and lightning. When you
mix that sight and sound up with
wind and rain and snow, well what
can you say.
As we head into the last week of
October the idea of a lovely Indian
summer is fading fast.
Commencement was held at F.E.
Madill Secondary School on Friday
night. So many proud students,
parents and grandparents attended
with permanent smiles on their
faces. Besides walking the stage to
receive that wonderful paper that
says you’ve passed, several of our
local friends walked the boards
more than once as they were
recognized for effort above and
beyond. Kayla Bishop, Jill Bridge,
Shane Gibson, Ami Schimanski and
Lindsay Watson each were
recognized with specific awards.
Well done to all the graduates.
A haunted church is a sight to
behold. It’s amazing what a fog
machine, pretend cobwebs, terrific
props and imaginative people can do
in a space. Transformation is an
amazing thing. The event of last
week at the United Church was well
attended and by reports very well
received.
So thanks Charles, Randy and the
numerous helpers who set up the
haunted church and staffed it. Even
more amazing was the efficient
cleanup crew.
Well done everyone.
The 132nd anniversary of the
United Church was held on Sunday
with Melissa Snyders as the guest
speaker. Special music was by Dale
and Don Chesher and Doreen
Cardiff as well as the choir under the
leadership of Glenda Morrison. Of
course since this was a church
function lunch was enjoyed by all.
If we see life as a circle, the ups
are followed by downs. We each will
have our share as life rolls on. In this
time, we are hurting with Ron Smith
and the Bray family as well as Hope
Lowe and the Lowe family. Each
person has an influence on those in
their part of the circle and like
ripples in the water, others too are
touched.
In her short lifetime. Shelley was
able to let others know the realities
of life on wheels. She ably wrote her
thoughts so others could share,
letting us know in no uncertain
terms that abilities are to be
recognized and not obliterated by aslight malfunction of the body.Those who had the honour ofknowing how Shelley operated areforever influenced.For the Lowe gang, they’ll missthe community contact. Wayne sawa much larger community that mostof us and so his influence is feltfarther afield.
Parades in Brussels were set up,
Santa Claus had his route set and the
Community Centre life were all
influenced by Wayne and his
accomplices.
The Mennonite community and
the Threshers were also an
important part of Wayne’s life.
As a community we are all richer
because Shelley and Wayne were
part of our lives. We’ll miss you
both.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
The haunting
It’s not the usual thing to see in a church, but creatures
such as this were haunting Brussels United Church this
past week as an entertainment prelude to Halloween. (Photo
submitted)
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
By BettyGraberWatsonCall 887-6236887-9231A NOTE FROM BETTY
401 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-8011
CAFÉ
More than just a great sandwich!
Ask about catering for your get-togethers ~ seating for 50
~ available in our upper deck room.
Oct. 31 ~ Stuffed Baked Salmon
Nov. 7 ~ Rolled Ribs & Dressing
Nov. 14 ~ Chicken Cordon BleuFriday Night
5 pm - 7 pm
S U N DAY
Join us for our new Sunday Brunch!
11 am - 1:30 pm
$995 ~ kids 10 and under $495
Municipality of Huron East
LEAF PICK UP
for Brussels Residents leaf pick up will take place
beginning
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
Please have leaves raked into big windrows at the
edge of the street.
(leaves in clear plastic bags will also be picked up)
The October meeting of the
Melville Guild was a special
gathering with guests from its twin
society, the Wingham afternoon
group.
The meeting was held in the
church parlour on Tuesday, Oct. 21
with 11 members and nine guests
present. Leona Armstrong opened
the meeting with the call to worship,
followed by everyone repeating the
Women’s Missionary Society motto.
The hymn, Forward in Faith was
sung and Mrs. Armstrong read the
meditation, Ask Not What God Can
Do For You.
A verse on Thanksgiving was read
by all and Mrs. Armstrong led in
prayer.
Cathrine Campbell introduced the
guest speakers. The three ladies
taking part showed a DVD and
spoke on their mission trip to
Nicaragua to build Sunday school
rooms and work with the children.
At the close of the talk one of them
read a story she wrote at the end of
the trip, A God Moment. They
taught some Spanish words to the
Guild members. Jesus Loves Me
was sung in English, then in
Spanish.
Following a prayer Cathrine
Campbell thanked the ladies and
presented them with a gift.
The Mizpah Benediction was
repeated by all to close this part of
the meeting.
Mary Carr presided over the
business. She read a poem, Hugs
from Heaven.
The minutes of the September
meeting were read and approved.
The correspondence included a
thank you card from Kathleen
Semple. The treasurer’s report was
given by Jeanne Kirkby and the
WMS report was given by Mrs.
Armstrong.
Mrs. Armstrong reminded
everyone that the Glad Tidings
subscriptions are due.
The roll call was answered with
everyone telling what they are
thankful for.
Mary Douma and Dona Knight
will be in charge of the November
meeting. A social time followed and
lunch was served by Cathrine
Campbell, Leona Armstrong and
Margaret Black.
COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
for November
Look for this ad the
first week of the month only.
Auditorium and small
meeting room available to rent.
Catering available.
Info and general inquiries
519-887-6562 or 519-887-6570
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Craft Show and Sale
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Lunch available
11:30 am ’til 1:00 pm.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Euchre tournament at 1:00 pm.
Bring your own partner.
Cash prizes. Lunch.
$5.00 per person. Door prizes.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2
Craft Show and Sale continues
12:00 noon ’til 4:00 pm.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2
Sunday night dance from
7:00 - 11:00 pm
$10.00 per person. Lunch.
Enjoy The Red Rascal Band.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Brussels Library Fundraiser
Author’s Night.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Euchre tournament at 1:00 pm.
Bring your own partner.
Cash prizes. Lunch.
$5.00 per person. Door prizes.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Sunday night dance from
7:00 - 11:00 pm
$10.00 per person.
Enjoy John Heaman Band.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Euchre tournament at 1:00 pm.
Bring your own partner.
Cash prizes. Lunch.
$5.00 per person. Door prizes.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Sunday night dance from
7:00 - 11:00 pm
$10.00 per person.
Enjoy Country Versatiles.
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Special meeting for WMS