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The Citizen, 2004-12-23, Page 26Cadee Mt " FROM ALL OF US To ALL OF Y u In the spirit of community, we've gathered together to wish our friends, neighbours, customers and associates a very merry season and a prosperous new year. We're deeply grateful for your loyal support and took forward to serving you in the new year. John McKercher Construction Ltd. 887-9061 Cell 357-6547 SENDING OUR BEST Please accept this load of good cheer, along with our thanks for your business this year! Have a great holiday! BRUSSELS TRANSPORT LTD. Brussels 887-6122 11 -3.' fIrlITITMTVITITTA 1n111111711171111I1,11111nriii111111111..1111 I iiiiii Everything's pointing to a great season, but it just wouldn't be Christmas if we didn't get the chance to express our gratitude to all of our patrons and friends. Merry Christmas and sincere thanks from all of us. Blyth General Store Myth 523-8785 Joseph Seili Mayor of Huron East Seaacta'a qteetiaga Pain alt of ae, at 2v.uaaeta auto Cattiaien d Neatatatian For reliable collision repair, for all makes and models see us at: BRUSSELS AUTO COLLISION & RESTORATION 887-8000 PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2004. Eight-legged holiday luck The holidays are steeped in many traditions. Some people kiss beneath mistletoe, others light candles in honour of the rewards of faith, and others believe in the fruits of the -harvest. But have you ever heard about spiders and the holidays being related'? According to Ukrainian folklore, there once was a poor woman who could not afford Christmas decorations for her family. One Christmas morning, she awoke to find her children's tree trimmed with spider webs. When the morning sun shone on them, the webs turned silver and gold. Today, an artificial spider and web often adorn a Ukranian Christmas tree. The spider and web are seen as It's the age-old Christmas-meal dilemma: Do you have a buffet or serve passjd dishes at the meal? According to Everydaycook.com, consider the number of guests you're having. If you will have more than six people at the table, a buffet will be more suitable. Set up the buffet in the kitchen or the room where you are dining. Otherwise, with a large crowd, you'll hear "Pass the turkey, please" all night! season's Orating With warm wishes and heartfelt thanks from Pat & George at George of Brussels 'Your Family 9-fair Care Centre" Brussels 887-6751 60 years Ken and Grace Wilbee, now of Napanee, celebrated 60 Buffet or no? years of marriage at a quiet family party. (Photo submitted) Wilbees honoured at 60th wedding anniversary party Ken and Grace Wilbee. now of Napanee. Ken sold stocker cattle Napanee. were hondured at an throughout this area. He also intimate family celebration in brought music to many, playing recognition of 60 years of marriage. dance music most of his life, The former Grace Dennis of including every Saturday night for McKillop and Ken Wilbee of Grey 17 years at Parkview Gardens in were united Dec. 19, 1944 in Listowel. McKillop. They were attended by The couple raised three children the groom's brother Ian and the June (Howard Gilles), Ruth (Philip bride's sister Ruth (Roew). Paul) and Bruce (Heather). Their An "awful" winter storm made for family has grown to include many . a close-to-home honeymoon trip, grandchildren and great- after which the couple returned to grandchildren. their home in Grey Twp. Before The anniversary party was held at retiring to their smaller farm near the home of their daughter Ruth. a symbol of holiday luck. you could rely on a couple of If you choose to follow this Halloween decorations for this very tradition in your own home, perhaps purpose! Home. It's a place to unwind. A place to dream. A place to feel welcome. For the hospitality and goodwill you've shown us this year, we are - deeply grateful. We will always be proud to call Huron East "home" and wish all of our neighbours, a very merry holiday season.