The Citizen, 2001-11-28, Page 2Judges will be
out and about
looking for the
best decorated
home or
business.
Please have
your house or
business
decorated by
December 8th,
2001.
Christmas
Skating Party
Friday, November 30
at
Brussels, Morris & Grey Community Centre
Free Skating from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Treats and visit from SANTA. Prizes for costumes.
Hot dog dinner at 6:30 p.m. - $2.00 / person,
incl. potato chips and drink
No advance tickets necessary.
Proceeds to BMGCC Recreation Board
"Peace an
Ewan."
at the
Brussels Santa
Claus Parade
Sat., Dec. 1
at 1:00 p.m.
Visit with Santa Claus at the
Legion (downstairs) after the parade
Cash prizes for the best parade entries
* Best Overall Float * Commercial Float
* Rec & Sports Clubs * Clown (adult & child)
* Service Clubs * Animal Entry
A donation of $25.00 will be given to any youth organization
participating in the parade.
Parade forms at 12:15 p.m. at the Brussels Agromart
Floats judged from 12:30, Dec. 1
Brussels Basket Draw
Sponsored by Brussels Business Group - Winning Tickets
Drawn December 1st, 7th, 14th & 21st
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PAGE 2. .iE ClTiLEN, vIrEDNESDAY, .
FROM BRUSSELS
60 years together
Isabel and Gordon Workman celebrated 60 years of mar-
riage last Sunday. They were joined by numerous family
and friends at a come and go tea held at their home. (David
Blaney photo)
Fr—A 2*a66,etts, feat gime and 2aaineao, s
Clittiattnao, Itecattating eanteat
weeks are devoted to Hope, Joy,
Peace and Love. As we celebrate and
anticipate the coming of Christmas
keep these themes in your frontal
lobe to focus your thoughts and feel-
ings on the reason for the season -
the birth of Jesus.
Keep an eye on the bulletins,
boards and columns to get your share
of the singing, parties and various
festivities that mark this season. The
annual choir night is in Walton on
Dec. 9. Come and hear all our church
choirs share their Christmas music.
On Dec. 19 you are the star as the
community sings 'their favourite
songs of the season. These are part of
The November meeting of the
Melville Women's Guild was held in
the church parlour on Nov. 20 with
Alice Marks and Mary Carr in
charge of the devotions using
Remembrance as the theme.
The scripture reading was Psalm
46, read in unison and followed by
prayer. In Flanders Fields was recit-
ed in unison.
Janna Dodds was guest speaker.
She distributed a guide book -
Women's Wellness, A Healthier You,
prepared by the Huron County
Health Unit. The book was dis-
cussed followed by a question peri-
od.
President, Leona Armstrong,
presided over the business. She read
a poem Count Your Blessings.
the traditions of the season in,
Brussels so be part of community
and come.
I had a sneak preview of the art
work of the Santa Claus parade
posters. The area's public school stu-
dents did a great job of advertising
the theme of Peace into their art-
work. Check the stores for the talents
and be sure to come to the parade.
I'm pretty excited we got things
organized this week so that all my
four brothers, with me in the middle,
will be having Christmas together.
This is a rare treat since the
Hetherington families hang hats in
;Edmonton, Hallville, Brantford and
The minutes of the October and
November meetings were read and
adopted. The correspondence was
read and the treasurer's report was
read.
The roll call was answered by 11
members and three visitors.
A discussion followed on the
union of the Guild and WMS. It was
moved by Cathrine Campbell and
seconded by • Jean Bewley that the
union take place.
Kathleen Semple reported on the
minister's dinner to take place on
Wednesday, Nov. 28.
Poinsettias will be given to the
shut-ins this Christmas season.
Mrs. Armstrong invited members
to her home for the December meet-
ing.
Hamilton and we all have family,
jobs and commitments in our own
communities. So I'm definitely
ready for Christmas, even if I have to
hold the mood until Dec. 30. It will
be worth every minute of waiting. I
have neat brothers.
Enjoy Ar!vent.
There were many winners at the
Rebekah's euchre. Prizes were: door
prize, Bill Craig; 50/50, Bill
Kellington; high lady, Helen
Gallop; high man, Allen Edgar; most
lone hands, Mary Davidson.
Betty G.W.
CLOSED
FOR
HOLIDAYS
December
3-9
Dale Machan
Plumbing, Heating
& Electrical Ltd.
Craft Sale
in the Basement
of the
Brussels Library
Saturday,
December 1
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Napa ig
2eggv giump,ligiect
and Susan
COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
SAT., DEC. 1
Santa visits the Branch after Santa
Claus Parade at 1:00 p.m.
WED., DEC. 5
Mixed Crib at 8:00 p.m.
THURS., DEC. 6
Mixed Blind Darts
at 8:00 p.m.
SUN., DEC. 9
Singles Dance from 7:00 -11:00 p.m.
Admission $8.00 per person
Enjoy music of "Ken Scott Orchestra"
WED., DEC. 12
Men's Euchre at 8:00 p.m.
Admission $5.00
SAT., DEC. 15
Euchre Tournament at 1:00.p.m.
Admission $5.00 per person.
Cash prizes. Lunch.
SUN., DEC. 16
Christmas Brunch at the Branch.
Served from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Adults $6.00 Children $3.00
WED., DEC. 19
Mixed Crib at 8:00 p.m
THURS., DEC. 20
General Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
FRI., DEC. 21
Potluck Supper 5:30 - 7:00
MON., DEC. 31
New Year's Eve Dance
D.J., Potluck 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Admission: $5.00 per person
Inquiries on events,
use or rent of Legion,
please call 887-6570 or 887-6562
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-6236
887-9231
The little deer and their big rela-
tives are out on the roads this week -
celebrating life (after hunting sea-
son) by making their presence
known. Several folks reported near
misses as the four-legged dears take
their portion of the road to prance or
ponder, often causing a state of sur-
prise to the driver.
We're heading into the season of
Advent - the time in the Christian
calendar for waiting. The next four
Guild, WMS unite