HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-11-22, Page 2Well the next season is upon us.No winter is not here and autumnstill has a few good days left. Butthis season just slips subtly into ourlives. By the middle of November we’rehearing very large hints thatChristmas is approaching quicklyand before you know it we’vebought into the frenzy.
The TV advertising takes on a new
urgency. The target groups are
apparent and the music makes yousit up and pay attention. Darn, it’sNovember. The cities have had Santa to visitalready. Area bazaars are all readyfor your attendance and hope thatsome of their treasures will be partof your preparations for theupcoming season. The St. Ambrose congregation
would love to see you on Saturday
and the St. John group thank you for
you support and attendance last
week.
When we look at the big picture
the more we support local groups
and products, everyone wins. With
less pollution from travel, the
cumulative effect of the dollars spent
and the spin off, we all win. If
someone is special enough to
warrant a gift, they should have one
that is also special and not one of
thousands made. Check out our area
and be kind to the world and
yourself with less time and travel
shopping.
Our business group is encouraging
you to buy locally and to make it
even more inviting they are having
weekly draws for some pretty fine
prizes. Tickets are given with your
purchases from the stores in the
village and the winners will be
notified of their good luck. So beforeyou think the farther away the storeis the better the deal, check it out.You’ll be happy and so will others. Santa is coming to Brussels onDec. 1, ready to parade with all hisfriends at 5 p.m. He wasn’t able toget to our Homecoming in July andheard what a good party he missed,so the parade committee of course
were in favour of his suggestion and
are having his version — Home for
the Holidays.
So dig out your holiday duds and
get ready for the festive season by
joining the parade. It starts at the
BMG Community Centre and Santa
will be happy to see you back there
later.
Get ready for Advent. In your own
way of course. The season for
waiting is near.
Enjoy these November days.
Bye now,
Betty GW
PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2007.
Shopping
With Christmas season fast
approaching area communities
are getting everyone in the
festive spirit at bazaars and
craft shows. It was St. John’s
Anglican in Brussels turn on
Saturday and Chloe Foreman
was among the shoppers
taking a close look at the items
on offer. (Vicky Bremner photo)
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
By BettyGraberWatsonCall 887-6236887-9231A NOTE FROM BETTY
The Brussels Santa Claus
Parade will start at 5:00 pm with
floats lining up at the arena
between 4:30 pm and 5:00 pm.
We hope that you will come out
and enjoy the evening!
Don't forget to bring your letter to
Santa and get your picture taken with him at the
arena after the parade.
The Brussels Morris and Grey
Recreation Committee is hosting
their annual Free Skating Party.
You can skate for free from
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Hot dog and pop will be available
for $2.00
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Come out and enjoy the
Brussels Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, December 1
Gift Basket Draws
at participating Brussels businesses.
Fill out a ballot starting November 26.
One gift basket will be awarded each
week from December 1 to December 22.
Shop Brussels this Christmas to win!
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Village of Brussels
Swiss
Hope to see you home for the holidays
Holiday Hours
December 22 - 9 am - 8 pm,
December 23 & 24 - 9 am - 5 pm
Closed December 25 to January 15
422 Turnberry St. S., Brussels 519-292-1558
www.ntlmanufacturing.com/cf.html
Retailers of Fine Chocolates, Ice Cream,
Fudge, Mint Smoothies, Gift Baskets
and much, much more.
440 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-6851
OLDFIELD
&
Wide selection
of animals plus
accessories
Get yours now ~
they’re going
fast!
Webkinz
Are Here!
Brussels Variety
Open 7 days a week
565 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-6224
We now have an ATM machine
• GROCERIES • POP • CIGARETTES
Orders
taken for
fresh Hayter
turkeys
Also:
Beautiful
Poinsettias
for the
Christmas season
✦✦ Christmas Cards & Wrapping Paper
✦✦ Christmas Candies & Chocolates
✦✦ Lottery Gift Packs
We are your Christmas Headquarters for:
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56 King St., Brussels
519-887-6661
Facials, Pedicures, Manicures,
Paraffin Treatments,
Waxing
SENIORS WELCOME
Gift Certificates
ONNIE SALLOWS
Aesthetician &
Electrologist
Thank You
to businesses
and all who
supported the
Brussels United
Church Silent Auction
Mait-Side
Orchard
Apples Apples Apples
Macs, Cortland, Joni-Gold, Royal Gala,
Red Delicious, Yellow Delicious, Snows,
Empire, Fuji, Spys, Russetts,
Bosc Pears, Honey & Apple Butter
Our own sweet pressed cider
made weekly
Open 7 days
West end of Brussels
519-887-6883