The Citizen, 2003-11-12, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2003.
At the Branch
Cadets, Legion conduct poppy eanvass
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By Jo-Ann McDonald
On Tuesday evening members
the Brussels Cadet Corp as well
Legion members conducted the
annual poppy canvass. Poppy
Chairman Linda Bird and her
committee members Judy and Terry
Buchanan were pleased at such a
great turnout of cadets with 17
braving the cool night.
Thanks to the comrades who
turned out to accompany them or
drive them around town.
The Thursday night darts had 16
players. The first-place team was
Norm Dobson and Ken Bird.
Coming in second place were Judy
Buchanan and John Harrison. The
third-place team was Bruce Clark
The white stuff snuck in with a
mighty swoop this past week to get
us all ready for the months ahead. So
now the snow brushes are in their
proper spots in the vehicle all ready
to grab. For your information a tidy
little brush from the camping
equipment did just a fine job moving
the fluffy stuff the other morning.
Well the elections are over.
Congratulations to the new councils
and board members and thank you
very much to all who let their names
stand for the election process. We
M&S, topic of UCW
The Brussels UCW met at the
home of Nora Stephenson with 11
members present.
Joan Golden spoke on the 75th
anniversary of the Mission and
Service Fund. She passed around an
Advent folder produced and
distributed by M&S that she can
leave when she makes pastoral
visits.
Using the Mandate and folders she
pointed out where M&S monies go
in the London Conference in Canada
Continued on page 16
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Christmas In The Country
Dinner, Auction A Dance
Friday, November 21, 2003
Brussels, Morris & Grey Community Centre, Brussels
& Refreshments & Silent Auction start at 6 pm
Dinner at 7 pm
Cardiff Catering
Dance to follow
Music by DJ Joe Carter
Silent Auction Final Bids @ 10:30 pm
Silent Auction includes decorated Christmas trees
from area businesses and many other unique items.
Tickets $20. each and are available at Walton Little School
or from any PAC member
Each ticket gets a chance at a "Benmiller Escape" Package
Draw to be held at 10:00 pm
For more information, tickets, or to donate items or talent,
contact Jacquie at 887-8302 or WLS at 887-8440
Proceeds to early literacy learning materials.
Lottery License No. M363452
Age of Majority
Hardware
887-6851 Brussels Fax 887-9426
and Lawrence Machan. The high
shot of the night for the men was by
Bill Kammerman with 134 and for
the ladies, Jo-Ann McDonald with
138.
The Friday night supper of
meatloaf was enjoyed by around 40.
This week is ham and scalloped
potatoes.
On Saturday the afternoon euchre
had 16 tables. Taking top prize were
Mary Carter and Loma Ellis with 80
points. Second were Hilda Holmes
and Isabelle Gray with 78 points. In
third place were Delores Howatt and
Hazel Reid with 73 points.
Having not much luck at the cards
were Reta and Vera with only 43
points. The lone hand prizes were
know that all the new councils in the
various municipalities will do their
very best Being a municipal
councillor or school board trustee is
one tough job - you try your hardest
to do the best job with the
information available at the time and
of course only the folks you’ve
offen led by the decision catch up
with you.
But keep doing your best for all
concerned citizens and maybe once
in a while one of the silent majority
will call with a compliment. And
remember it was their vote that put
you there. Thank you and we know
you have our interests at heart.
The deer population was on guard
as the hunters descended to do their
sport. The weather and the standing
corn seemed to give the deer the
game advantage. Usually the players
of this game are seen in the early
morning by the travellers but all
were scarce to these eyes so the final
score is still to be heard.
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The fish fry crew was away on
Saturday to Elora. They served 200
appreciative diners at the Elora
Legion Branch 229.
Going to work for the Branch were
Lloyd and Mabel Glanville, Norm
Dobson, Jim Alton, Murray Lowe
and Rick and Jo-Ann McDonald.
Compliments and a round
applause from the crowd after
dinner was appreciated when
crew came in from the cold.
The Sunday night singles dance
crowd of over 90 enjoyed the music
of Blue Diamond Trio. Dances are
every two weeks.
The Ladies Auxiliary held its
The advertisements are arriving
and the Christmas goodies are being
offered. Just remember to support
our villages and their unique
offerings and they will be here for us
in the future.
The 5R’s I2th annual meeting is
being held on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
at Brussels Mennonite Fellowship.
Hope you can make the meeting to
show your support to this store that
serves the community in many ways
besides retail.
Enjoy the days.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Euchre Tournament downstairs
at 1:00 pm.
Admission $5.00 per person.
Bring your own partner.
Cash prizes. Lunch and door prizes.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23
Singles Dance from 7:00 -11:00 pm.
Admission: $8.00 per person.
Enjoy "Country Motion"
Info and general inquiries
at 887-6562 or 887-6570
monthly meeting on Monday
evening with nine members present.
It was the annual visitation of Zone
Commander Jan Stilling of Ripley
accompanied by Deputy Zone
Commander Mary De Jong of
Seaforth.
The Ladies discussed the future of
the Auxiliary as well as the
upcoming commitments for catering.
They finished their evening with a
light lunch and social time.
The cadets and parent advisory
committee are selling chocolate bars
as a fundraiser.
WI hosts
euchre
The Majestic Women’s Institute
recently held a soup and sandwich
luncheon followed by euchre. There
were 35 present.
The following were winners:
50/50, Jean Bewley; high lady, Jean
Plaetzer; high man, Leona
McDonald; low lady, Helen Gallop;
low man, Jean Bewley; lucky
tallies, Helen Dobson. Allan Edgar,
Dorothy Dilworth, Jean Nethery and
Isabelle Craig.
If you like the sight
and sound of a pipe
band on parade, come
join us.
Beginners, welcome!
Contact Don Martin at
887-6328 for more
information
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