The Citizen, 2002-12-11, Page 2COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
FRI., DEC. 20
Christmas Potluck and
voluntary $5-$10 gift exchange.
SAT., DEC. 21
Euchre Tournament
at 1:00 p.m. downstairs.
Bring your own partner.
Admission: $5.00 per person.
Cash Prizes. Lunch. Door Prizes.
SUN., DEC. 22
Singles Dance from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Enjoy "Blue Diamond Trio"
Admission: $8.00 per person.
TUES., DEC. 31
New Year's Eve Party
9:00 p.m. -1 a.m.
Potluck and music.
Admission: $5.00 per person.
Tickets available at Legion & Variety
Info and general inquiries
at 887-6562 after 4:00 p.m.
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PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2002.
A NOTE FROM BETTY
Oh what fun!
Saturday night at BMG was a
combination community Christmas
party, a 25th Reunion of the movers
and shakers of 1977 and a time to
recognize our new municipality
Huron East and its people. Jim Prior
was MC, just like he was at the
opening ceremonies of the brand
spanking new Brussels, Morris and
Grey Community Centre. A copy of
the original program was part of the
evening's agenda which helped
At the Branch
By Jo-Ann McDonald
The Branch has been saddened
with the news of the passing of both
a Branch and Auxiliary member,
Doreen Rutledge. She has been a
patient in Seaforth hospital for quite
awhile and passed away on Saturday
evening. The funeral service will be
Wednesday at 2 p.m. with lunch
following at the Branch.
There will be many who. will
remember Doreen as a good worker
and quite a character at times. We
will miss her sense of humour and
smiling face. Our condolences to her
sons, John and Gerald and family.
The Ladies Auxiliary began last
week with a Christmas potluck and
meeting. They had a wonderful meal
and time together,
The ladies catered to the Shorthorn
cattle producer meal and meeting on
Wednesday evening, They, of
course, were served delicious roast
beef.
acknowledge the many folks who
gave land, time and talent for the
good of the Brussels area in the
1970s.
As we reviewed the past years we
recognized.. the work ethic, the
community commitment and the
huge dream that we made reality.
Wow and Holy Cow!
By the year end the building was
paid for — over $900,000.
It was good to review the
combination of the times, the people
and the work that made our
community centre special. And then
to see the younger members of our
community (that would be anyone
not involved in getting the building
up and running) or less than 40 —
enjoying the evening and all ready to
keep up the good work that makes
Brussels so special. Oh to be in the
midst of dreamers who know how to
follow a dream.
Once again the women kept reality
The Thursday evening darts had
16 taking aim at the boards. The
lucky darters for,the night were John
Harrison and Lawrence Machan.
Coming in second were Terry
Buchanan and Julie Harrison. The
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in view and led by Audrey Cardiff
and Bessie Johnston the Catering
group was formed. Our taxes did not
increase to pay an arena debit — the
Catering Group was thanked for the
thousands of hours they gave to
prepare and serve meals to the
multitudes for more than 20 years.
Once again committed folks were
getting the masses organized for the
good of all.
Thank you for the evening of
memories, good food, music and
laughter.
The Municipality of Huron East
recognized the good citizens in our
midst on Saturday night with the
first Citizenship Award. Rene
Richmond and Bill and Gertie
Kellington were honoured for their,
giving natures and the many good
deeds they do for-others. We are
fortunate to have them here and we
need to follow their example of
giving back to community so quietly,
by Terry and the ladies was Cathy
Cochrane with 120. Everyone is
welcome. Start time is 8 p.m.
The Friday night supper of
chicken wings was enjoyed by a
great crowd and this week is lasagna.
The next Friday night, Dec. 20, is
potluck and voluntary gifts
exchange. There will be no meal on
Dec. 27. They will resume on Jan. 3
with sausage and sauerkraut.
Friday evening was also a special
evening and surprise for one Branch
member. Comrade Glenn Bridge
was presented with the Queen's
Jubilee Medal by District
Commander of zone Cl, Don
Young. The medal is awarded to
those who have made a significant
contribution to Canada, their
community and to their fellow
Canadians. The Commemorative
Medal for Her Majesty, Queen
Elizabeth H's Golden Jubilee was
created to mark the 50th anniversary
of her Majesty's accession to the
throne.
Comrade Bridge has been an
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willingly and generously. Well
deserved — Rene, Bill and Gert.
Music is a big part of the Advent
meson. The school concert is on
Thursday night with dress rehearsal
on Wednesday morning. The church
choirs held an evening of song on
Sunday — a chance for the
community to hear their musical
talents for this season. At the United
Church on Sunday Sheila Richards
(dressed in snazzy vest and slacks)
performed at the organ — showing
our congregation what a few organ
lessons and lots of practice can
produce.
And to show she did know what
she was doing with Grace Jutzi at
piano and Glenda Morrison — the
regular organist, and Sheila played a
trio on the ivories. Well done!
The white stuff is here in
abundance so enjoy it and the mood
of the season.
Bye now, Betty G. W.
By Betty
Graber
Watson
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887-9231
Honoured
Glenn Bridge, of the Brussels Legion Branch, left received
special recognition on Friday night when he was presented
with the Queen's Jubilee Medal by District Commander of
Zone Cl Don Young. The medal is awarded to those who
have made a significant contribution to Canda, the
community and to their fellow. Canadians. (Vicky Bremner photo)
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