HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-12-20, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20. 2000.
FROM BRUSSELS
At the
Branch
By Jo-Ann McDonald
It seems as though the year 2000
has just begun and here we are ready
to start the year 2001. Branch 218,
Brussels has strived to meet the
goals of serving its members and the
community. Of course, efforts to
support the Legion and to contribute
to groups and organizations in the
community keep members busy
with many fundraising activities.
This past Sunday a wonderful
brunch was hosted by the Branch.
Only a small crowd attended but
was well pleased with the wonderful
array of food. They certainly appre
ciated the efforts put forth by the
dedicated members of the Branch.
Awonderful potluck was attended
by a good crowd on Friday evening.
A gift exchange followed and many
a good laughs were shared by all.
It will be quiet around the Branch
until New Year’s Eve. Admission
that night is $5 per person and there
is potluck lunch later in the evening.
Music is by D.J. Tickets are avail
able at the Branch.
We will start the New Year’s
activities on Jan. 1 with a New
Year’s Day Levee. This is a chance
for people to drop in to the Branch
and enjoy a reception that welcomes
the New Year with all good wishes
for a prosperous year ahead.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
We are still hoping that everyone
can get in to pay their 2001 dues by
2001.
As I’m writing this, the snow is
swirling and depending on your view
it’s a winter wonderland of sparkling
sculptures, or it’s a pile of awful
stuff. I like the stuff.
It also gives Hugh and Don one
last chance to do what they do so
well, The Snow Extraction Ballet.
We’ll need you two for consultants
(yes, you make big bucks) when we
open the school for Huron County
Snow Ballet. Applications are out for
ah the new municipalities so they
can learn how to remove snow, not
just move it. Thanks fellas - good
work.
The students at the public school
performed to a full house, plus lots
were standing, last Wednesday.
Good job.
Saturday night a the arena was a
“Has Been” party. Former clerks,
reeves, staff, councillors and com
missioners gathered to celebrate
Brussels. We remembered the high
lights of our terms, the low spots of
the years, the grand controversy of
that season. Politics doesn’t change
much. ■*
Henry Exel who initiated the
evening was host as memories were
shared, good employees were cele
brated and hopes were expressed that
Huron East will meet and surpass
our expected standards for our
municipality.
We’re in the countdown days to
Christmas. Tradition is part of that
and our community offers several.
The Community Carol Sing is
Thursday at 7 p.m. at the United
Church. Come and sing Frosty and
all your other favourites to set the
mood.
The Optimist Wagon ride is on
Saturday starting at 7 p.m. at the
gazebo. Come ride with the lights,
the music and the jolly drivers.
Then Sunday night come to the
church of your choice as we all do
the same thing, remember history,
celebrate the birth that changed the
world.
Enjoy the joys of this week and
share it as new traditions become
old.
Share the spirit. Have a blessed
Christmas.
Betty G. W.
ATTENTION
READERS
The next edition of
The Citizen
will be out on
THURSDAY, JAN. 4
FREE PUBLIC SKATIHG
at
B.M.G. Community
Centre
Friday, December 29
1-2:30 p.m.
COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
SUNDAY DECEMBER 31
New Year's Eve Dance
Music by DJ
Admission $5.00 per person.
Potluck lunch.
Inquiries on events, use or rent of
Legion, please call 887-6562
after 4.00 p.m.
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I would like to wish all my
good friends and
neighbours at the James St.
and area a Merry
Christmas and a Happy
New Year. Come and see
me. We are all so glad to
see a familiar face, even
for a short visit.
Love from Jane Devries,
A Rm 117
Eat right
Exercise too
Ask your doctor
about a
healthier
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The Executive and Members
of Branch 218
Brussels Legion,
wish everyone a Merry
Christmas and cordially
invite you and your family to
attend a
New Year’s Day Levee
January 1, 2001
at Brussels Legion
from 2-4 p.m.
Sponsored by the Brussels Optimist Club
£ £ £ £
£ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £
Brussels
|gY|| Optimist Club
Annual Hayride/
Christmas Carolling
Saturday, December 23
7 p.m.
on Turnberry Street
in front of gazebo
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The Citizen
Please note: The deadline for the
Jan. 4 paper is Jan. 2 at 2 p.m. in
Brussels and Jan. 2 at 4 p.m. in Blyth
* The next paper will be out on
THURSDAY, January 4, 2001
is closed for holidays
The Brussels Office
will be closed until
Tuesday, January 2 at 10 am
The Blyth Office
will be closed until
Tuesday, January 2 at 9 am
from Ruth Lowe & Ann Bosman
and the staff at
L&FUA6el& VARIETY INC.
Karen Bridge, Edith Pipe,
Holly Park, Blair Smith, Nicole Lowe
ISritMeU Variety Inc.
Christmas Hours
Dec. 24-8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Dec. 25 - Closed
Dec. 26-9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Dec. 31-8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Jan. 1-9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
NOTICE
to residents of
THE VILLAGE OF BRUSSELS
and
THE TOWNSHIP OF GREY
Effective, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29TH, 2000 at 5:00 p.m. the Brussels
and Grey municipal offices will be closed. The administrative offices for
the municipality of Huron East are located at 72 Main Street South,
Seaforth, Ontario N0K 1W0. The telephone number for the
municipality of Huron East is;
1-888-868-7513
The Council of Huron East will meet at the Seaforth Town Hall on the
second and fourth Tuesday of every month commencing at 7:00 p.m.
Brussels residents:
® the telephone number for the public works building remains the
same at 887-6861. If no answer, try the Grey works building
(887-6078) or phone directly to 1-888-868-7513.
o garbage bag tags are available at the Brussels Library, Oldfield Pro
Hardware and the Brussels Variety.
o the Brussels municipal office will be open on January 18 and 19th,
2001 for the payment of water bills.
o bookings for functions in the Brussels Library basement will be
handled through the Brussels Library (887-6448). The Brussels
, Optimist sign can also be booked through the Library.
Grey residents:
® the telephone number for the public works building remains the
same at 887-6078 or phone directly to 1-888-868-7513.
o garbage bag tags are available at the Walton Country Store, the
Ethel Cafe, Molesworth Convenience and are also now
available at the Brussels Library, Oldfield Pro Hardware and
the Brussels Variety.
o bag tags and blue boxes will also be available at the Grey public
works building when public works staff are at the building.
Brad Knight, CMO Donna White, CMO
Clerk-Treasurer Clerk-Treasurer
Township of Grey Village of Brussels