HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-12-18, Page 2The countdown is on. The
excitement of the season is here. This
season brings out the best in folks.
Kind thoughts are shared, cards and
notes hit the post office for other
places and we think kind thoughts.
As the days before Christmas pass,
thoughts of past year flood our
minds, life changes, illness and
death, people and events, all the
things that have affected us and
forever changed our world.
It’s hard work revisiting the past
and all the turmoil and unsettling that
goes with sadness and sorrow. Each
of us is unique – made of body, mind
and spirit and so each of us handles
life in our own way. Solitude for
some brings comfort, for others the
company of friends is vital and for
many, a nice balance of both keeps
the emotions of loss and Christmas in
balance.
As as this season unfolds, be alert
and aware of the fragile state of mind
of those in your midst.
Love is the theme and overriding
emotion of Christmas as we move
through the Advent time of waiting
with hope, peace and joy in our days.
As you hustle about don’t forget to
breath and enjoy the moments about
you.
For us this week it’s watching
Robyn, six, cope with the joys of
chicken pox as her peers do all the
neat things prior to Christmas
vacation. Cookie making, naps, tree
decorating, snacks and naps and
movies seem to be helping her cope,
oh no, that was me coping.
A nice visit with Jeanette Boynton
last week brought us up to date on
each other’s lives. So hello from
Jeanette.
Bev. Brown had made her debut in
Stratford and is settling in nicely to
the Greenwood Court on the street of
the same name. So be sure to check
out her new abode if you’re in
Stratford.
At 90 Alma Watson know how to
party. She was at restaurants, house
parties and a family dinner last week
and enjoyed them all. In her quiet
way she thanked everyone but said
she wasn’t going to do it again! (Be
90 that is).
Greetings of the season to all the
subscribers of The Citizen who are
here in heart if not in body. May your
Christmas be as merry as can be.
If you need time to sing all your
favourite Christmas songs don’t
forget to come to the United Church
next Monday at 7 p.m. All your
favourites are available and for some
it’s become a tradition that seems to
set the spirit of the season. Join us.
Only seven sleeps left.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2008.
Sixteen members of Morning Star
Rebekah Lodge enjoyed a turkey
dinner at JR’s.
The meeting was held at Melville
Presbyterian Church following
dinner. Three officers were absent.
Christmas cards were sent to
Leola Harrison and Linda Jacklin.
Gifts were delivered to Shirley
Turnbull and Sisters Reta Merkley,
Helen Bray, Marie McTaggart and
Leona Connelly.
Members signed a card for
Marion Young, Sarah Stephenson
and Elva Brown who is a patient in
Goderich hospital.
A social time and gift exchange
after closing lodge were enjoyed.
Joyce Jacklin gave several
humorous readings, followed by the
singing of carols.
The next meeting will be Tuesday,
Jan. 13 at 7 p.m.
Morning Star Lodge
enjoys turkey dinner
Union negotiations
After bringing a list of grievances to Santa and Mrs. Claus, the reindeer eventually discussed
their problems with Santa and all was well at the end of last week’s Christmas production of
Reindeer Rebellion by the students of Brussels Public School. However, for the majority of the
play, the Clauses sure had their hands full. From left: Wyatt Machan, Teegan McGavin, Nolan
Johnston and Tyler Vandermeer. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
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Let us do the work.
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Still time to
get Holiday
Gift
Certificates
SHOP LOCAL!
• Massage
• Reiki
• Reflexology
• Aesthetics
• Sunless Tanning
Saturday,
December 20th
starting at 4:00 pm
at the Brussels Legion
Everyone welcome
Christmas
wings, fries
and meat draws
Municipality
of Huron East
NOTICE
The Municipal Office
will be closed
December 24 at noon and re-open December 29
The first regular Council meeting in 2009
is scheduled for January 6, 2009
Council and Staff
hope you enjoy the festive season and wish everyone a
Healthy and Prosperous New Year!
2008 HOLIDAY
RECYCLING & GARBAGE
PICK UP SCHEDULE
*McKillop, Grey - NO collection on Christmas Day or New Years Day.
There will be a special blue box and garbage collection
on Monday, December 29th, 2008. The Walton Landfill
site is open Saturday, December 27th, 2008
Regular pick up schedule resumes January 8th.
* Brussels - Regular schedule for blue box and garbage pick up.
To view the recycling schedule for your area, please visit the Huron
East website at www.huroneast.com and click on the Bluewater
Recycling link under the Waste Management tab on the left side of
the main page.
Mait-Side
Orchard
Apples for Christmas
Macs, Cortland, Joni-Gold, Royal Gala,
Red and Yellow Delicious, Empire, Spys
Honey, apple butter
Our own sweet pressed cider
Open 7 days
until Christmas
West end of Brussels
519-887-6883
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