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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2001-01-04, Page 2www.attractionscanada.com COMING EVENTS at the BRUSSELS LEGION SAT., JANUARY 6 Euchre Tournament downstairs at 1:00 p.m. Bring your own partner. Cash prizes. Lunch. Admission $5.00 per person. WED., JANUARY 10 Men's Stag Euchre at 8:00 p.m. Admission $5.00 Lunch. Cash prizes. SAT., JANUARY 20 Euchre Tournament downstairs at 1:00 p.m. Bring your own partner. Cash prizes. Lunch. Admission $5.00 per person. SUN., JANUARY 21 Sunday morning breakfast 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Come before or after church. Adults $5.00 Children $2.50 SUN., JANUARY 21 Single&Dance from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Admission $8.00 per person. Lunch. Dance to "Bill & Friends" MON., JANUARY 22 . General meeting for all members of Brussels Branch 218 Royal Canadian Legion WED., JANUARY 24 Men's Stag Euchre at 8:00 p.m. Admission $5.00. Lunch. Cash prizes. Inquiries on events, use or rent of Legion, please call 887-6562 after 4:00 p.m. BOXING DAY BLOWOUT 50' °off all Christmas items _just- For You flowers e'q gifts January 5-13 only Turnberry St., Brussels 887-9731 • PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2001. Lee from Huronlea Residents share winter memories FROM BRUSSELS By Lee Chesterfield "Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow" but no more for a while please! The main topic of conversa- tion this last couple of weeks has been just that, snow. I asked various people to tell of their "storm-stayed" experiences. Jim Smith, who is one of the Highland apartment dwellers, recalled a really severe storm of 1971. "My wife," he said "was the teacher of the one-room schoolhouse in McKillop Twp. She left for work on Tuesday, Jan. 24 and she didn't get home until Friday, Jan. 27. The children were billeted here and there and some were taken in by kind householders. We are used to storm-stayed visi- tors in these parts. The young bache- lor minister had a bunch of them. Everyone pitched in and to the youngsters it was an adventure, one that they would never forget. One of the nurses said, "The worst? Definitely 1983. I reported for work at Huronview on Dec. 24 for the evening shift and didn't get home until Dec. 27. I was very young and couldn't understand why some of the girls were crying on Christmas morning but now that I'm married and have children of my own I can understand how they felt. 11 The orderlies cooked our Christmas dinner as the cooks couldn't make it in. It was pretty strange but we man- aged. You do what you have to do." A resident here at Huronlea (who shall remain nameless) wrote this tribute to the nurses "who do what they have to do". You nurse us, you feed us, you keep us clean, We're more pampered- now than we've ever been. But some fuss, some fret, others complain, All in all we're one royal pain! But if we were honest, we would agree We live "high on the hog" at Huronlea. Wishing all a very Happy New Year! Then and now Christopher Ross, foreground, and his brother Jeremy, get some history lessons from some- one who was there as veteran Charlie Procter looks over the memorabilia with them during the New Year's Day Levee held at the Brussels Legion, Monday. (Vicky Bremner photo) Time capsule to be opened 2050 CLEAN HOUSE! Sell items you no longer need with a Classified Ad. Continued from page I materials to be placed in the time capsule. It is not to be opened until Jan. I, 2050, the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of Huron East. At that time, new items are to be added before the capsule is resealed and set aside to wait for the next century. Huron East council will be meet- ing every Tuesday evening at the Seaforth office. DIP YOU KNOW THAT THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF TRAILS TO TRAVEL IN CANADA', A NOTE FROM BETTY By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-6236 887-9231 On the 10th day of Christmas — hum along now — you know the rest. The season of Christmas is just two days short of being shot. Hope you had a marvelous time! Lots of visitors invaded our village to celebrate this most joyous season. Faces of Ottawa, Alberta, London, Stratford, Toronto, Kitchener and many spots in between were seen with the ones they love, or at least do a good job of pretending! The memories are yours now to cherish. Each of us keep those memories ready, more than willing to share with others. Oh the good times of the season — the decorations, the lights, the flowers, the food made with love only at this season, the gatherings with good friends, the faces of the children at the tree, the look of love the parents share as gifts are revealed, the skip in the step of Grandpa as the children arrive. I hope you made new, good mem- ories so that Christmas 2000 is for- ever recalled as a good one! The Business Group reports a good response to their basket draw and thank everyone for supporting local small business — the winners were Cora Alcock, Maxine Adams, Alice Nicholson, Andy Vanbeek. Colleen Smith, Ann McKercher, Amy Alcock and Marilyn McDonald. Everyone was pleased with the baskets. Looks like the.work of Rene and Chris. We do appreciate your great ideas that support our main street. The best decorated home of this Christmas season was chosen by the committee once again. Todd and Vicki Dietrich of 789 Turnberry St. got the nod. A THANK YOU Many thanks to the people of Brussels and area who supported our 8th Annual Christmas Raffle. The money raised will be used for community betterment. The winners were: $500. Wallace Bell, Brussels; $300. Neil Williamson, R.R. #1 Walton; $200. Barb Mutter, Brussels. The winners of the 5 stuffed lions were: Robert Cochrane, Brussels; Esther Vandersterre, R.R. #4, Brussels; Rachel Wolfe, Brussels; Julena Pipe, Brussels; Owen and Brock Weber, Belgrave. The members of the Brussels Lions Club George of Brussels was chosen as best decorated business. The work for the blind in our area is in need of help. If this is in your area of interest I know someone who would like to talk to you. Give me a call. If you've never had the thrill of being invited to Cranbrook you're missing a large part of social ele- gance. Jeanette Boynton, Helen Gallop and Joan Jacobs were proper- ly entertained in the parlour of the Workman Estate during the festive time. Appropriate (and several inap- propriate) gifts were exchanged over tea and crumpets as the ladies of our village exchanged news of their lives. Sorry Peter H., it was ladies only! If you're looking for something new to do — the Brussels Ethel United Churches are hosting an Epiphany Party on Saturday evening. Check the church ads for the details and join us in the celebration of the next season on the Christian calen- dar. The sleighs, toboggans and snow machines were well used this past month as we enjoyed depths of snow not seen in the past decade. Happy New Year 2001 to you and yours! Bye now, Betty G. W.