HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1986-11-26, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1986.
Santa Claus is coming to town December 6
Jolly old St. Nick will once again
make his annual appearance in
Brussels on Saturday, December
6, the guest of honour at the
village’s Santa Claus Parade,
which has been delighting kids for
more than 35 years.
The parade forms at 10:15 a.m.
at the Brussels Agromart, and
proceeds down the main street,
likely travelling as far as the
Callander Nursing Home. Judging
of the floats will take place before
the event gets underway, and cash
WW I vet Fred Thuell attends
Legion service in Walton
prizes will be awarded.
Featured this year will be the
Brussels Twirlettes, the Seaforth
Girls’ Band, and a squad of
majorettes from Wingham. Any
one may enter a float or other
attraction, and there is no entry
fee.
Afterwards, Santa will be at the
Brussels Firehall to talk to kids and
hand out treats.
On Monday night, a group of
Brussels businessmen met to
discuss the town’s Christmas
promotion, and agreed to feature a
Santa Claus Parade each year on
the first Saturday of December.
The annual event is sponsored
by the town council, and the
Brussels Lions, Legion and Opto
mist Clubs.
On Saturday, November 8, the
Ladies’ Auxiliary bowling team
were fortunate enough to place
seventh in the Zone C-l bowling
tournament. Comrade Bonnie Bre
wer also won the prize for High
Triple. The team will now compete
in the District tournament in
Waterloo on March 14, 1987.
Tuesday, November 11, was
Remembrance Day with the ser
vice being held in Walton. In the
evening, the re was the Remem
brance Day Banquet. TheTjLadies’
Auxiliary prepared the hot buffet.
Following the meal,-Reverend
Carpentier, Legion branch 218
padre, was the guest speaker.
Honoured guests were: M.P.
Murray Cardiff and wife; M.P.P.
Murray Elston and wife; Brussels
Reeve, Hank Ten Pas and wife;
Morris Reeve, Doug Fraser and
wife; Representing Grey Reeve,
Lyle Pettapiece and wife. Also
present was Margaret Jarvis who
read her Remembrance Day Poem
which placed first in our Branch
and 4th in the Zone competition
last year.
We were also honoured to have
World War I veteran Fred Thuell in
attendance.
Medals, bars and pins were
presented to Comrades Bob Ri-
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around
Brussels
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The Homecoming committee
reminds everyone that when they
are writing Christmas cards to
former Brussels residents, they
should add a line inviting them to
come back for the 115th birthday
celebration on the first weekend in
July next year.
Newlywed’s Rick and Patti
McDonald of Kitchener were
recent guests at the home of
George Laverty and Richard Lind
berg of Brussels.
cardson, Cathy Burkholder, Ross
Bennett, Eugene Janes and Bob
Fraser in recognition of past
offices.
Ladies’ Auxiliary President
Bonnie Brewer presented a cheque
of $1,000 to Legion Presidert
Cathy Burkholder to be used as
needed.
On Saturday, November 15, the
Legion Zone C - 1 dart tournament
was held in Kincardine. In the
singles, Comrades Bob Richard
son placed first, Eric Ross placed
second, and Cam Ross placed fifth.
In the Doubles, Bob Richardson
and Eric Ross placed second;
Cameron Ross and Clint Emmrich
placed fourth. They will now
advance to District Level in Galt, in
March, 1987.
Comrades Cathy Burkholder
and Glenn Bridge attended the
Seminar for Leadership and Legion
Seniors on Wednesday, November
19 at Goderich, Branch 109.
Comrade Don Blenkhorn is in
hospital in London. We wish him a
speedy recovery.
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John Lowe eqjoys a drink in the tearoom at the tea and bake sale at St.
John’s Anglican Church in Brussels Saturday morning. Money raised
from the event goes to help with church work.
BESTWISHESON YOURBIG
“30” PAUL
Love: Dad, Mom and the rest of
the family
Fri., Nov. 28
Mon., Dec. 1
Tues., Dec. 2
Pot Luck Supper, St. John's Anglican Church,
Brussels, 7 p.m. Film on war toys. Discussion on
alternatives.
Annual meeting of Ethel Community Centre, 8
p.m.
Benefit dance for Murray and Maxine Houston, 9
p.m. - 1 p.m., Brussels, Morris and Grey
Community Centre.
Euchre sponsored by The Foresters. Ladies please
bring lunch. Cranbrook Community Centre, 8:30
p.m.
Euchre, sponsored by Oddfellows <tnd Rebekahs,
prizes and lunch, 8 p.m., Brussels Library,
admission $1.50 Everyone welcome.
Annual meeting of Belgrave, Blyth, Brussels
School Fair at Belgrave Community Centre,
8:15 p.m. Everyone welcome.
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