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The Citizen, 2007-12-06, Page 28By Jo-Ann McDonaldThe Brussels Cadet Corpscancelled its regular meeting at theBrussels Legion due to the weather this past week. The Cadets are still collecting popcans, and returnable bottles to raisemoney for equipment and otherCadet-related activities. The Cadets attended Seaforth and Brussels Santa Claus parades anddid “tagging”. They gave pens fordonations received.The Legion’s general meeting was held Tuesday evening with nine comrades in attendance. The regularcommittee reports were heard withdonations being passed for the areahospitals. Branch hours for December were discussed with the decision to be open Christmas Eve from 3 - 6 p.m. The Legion will be closed Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. The Christmas meat draws will be on Dec. 15 and the potluck and gift exchange will be Dec. 21. The Thursday night darts saw 22 players take aim at the boards. After regular play, there were four teams tied for first place. Following the playoff Sharon Robbins, Catrina Josling and John Harrison finished first and Bill Kammerman and Gord Jacklin finished second. The high shot was by Roger McHardy shooting 133. The second skunk of the season was earned by Marlene Little, Heather Little and Sandra Josling. The Friday night supper of salisbury steak was enjoyed by a smaller crowd due to the inclement weather. This week is beef stew and tea biscuits. The Saturday afternoon euchre saw 11 tables at play. The first-place team was Jim Coultes and George Inglis, 77 points. Coming in second place with 76 points were Deanna and George. The third-place team, Charlie and Millie Johnston, was right behind with 75 points. The low prize went to Bush Whittard and Olave Little. The lucky lone hand prizes went to Iola Subjectand Earl Smith.The Sunday night dance wascancelled due to the weather. The last early bird winner was drawn on Nov. 30. The winner, Elaine Nichol, joins Greta Zehr and Kelly McDonald in receiving their 2009 dues free. Comrades are reminded that dues are due by Dec. 31 and are now $50. There were eight comrades off to participate in Zone team darts in Lucknow on the weekend. Coming out as top team of the day were team Bob Richardson, Ken Bird, Ron Schmidt and Norm Wylie. The second team from Brussels, finishing in fourth place consisted of Eric Ross, Cam Ross, Andy Adams and John Harrison. Congrats to both teams on advancing to District play in Elora in the new year. Taking aim Hunters were out on a snowy Saturday for the pheasant hunt at the Hullett Provincial Wildlife Area. (Shawn Loughlin photo) PAGE 28. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2007.At the BranchWeather cancels weekly Cadet meeting Business Directory LEE'S SERVICE CENTRE Repairs to all makes & models of cars & trucks Air Conditioning • Car Oiling • Snow Removal 348 Dinsley St., Blyth, Ontario CHRIS LEE: Phone: Bus. 519-523-9151 Mon.- Fri.8 am - 5:30 pm; Sat.8 am - 12 noon D & J CONSTRUCTION Jim McDonald 519-887-9607 - COMPLETE MECHANICAL SERVICE - COMPUTERIZED TUNE-UPS - TIRES - BRAKES MUFFLERS - VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION DAN'S AUTO REPAIR Owned and Operated by Dan & Heather Snell RR 3, Blyth, Ont. N0M 1H0 (on the Westfield Rd.) DAN SNELL, Automotive Technician 519-523-4356 COVERING ALL YOUR CARPENTRY NEEDS CASEY BOVEN Blyth 519-523-4757 • New Homes • Replacement Windows & Doors • Renovations • Soffit & Fascia • Decks • Additions • Trim • Hardwood Flooring ELLIOTT NIXON INSURANCE BROKERS INC. BLYTH, ON N0M 1H0 519-523-4481 MEMBER OF HURON INSURANCE MANAGERS GROUP 4 Generations Since 1910 R. John Elliott Res. 519-523-4323 J. Richard Elliott Res. 519-523-9725 Randy Nixon Res. 519-523-4989 McKILLOP MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 91 Main St., South, Seaforth Office 519-527-0400 1-800-463-9204 FARM, HOME, COMMERCIAL AUTO COVERAGES AGENTS Graeme Craig 519-887-9381 Shannon Craig 519-887-9381 Bob McNaughton 519-527-1571 Donald Taylor 519-482-9976 Banter & Mac Ewan & Feagan Insurance Ltd.519-524-8376 Gaiser Kneale Insurance Brokers Inc.519-482-3401 Thames Insurance Brokers, Exeter 519-235-2211 Cockwell Insurance Brokers 519-356-2216 G.L. Barclay Insurance 519-238-6790 DONALD IVES General Contractor Repairs and Maintenance Brussels 519-887-9024 VANDRIEL Excavating Inc. Simon VanDriel 519-482-3783 We Dig For You Call us for... Excavators, Bobcats, Dozers, Trucking, etc. COMPLETE EXCAVATING CONTRACTOR Derrick VanDriel 519-522-0609 • Gravel • Sand • Stone JAMES BROWN PHARMACY 198 Josephine St., Wingham, Ont. 519-357-1629 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6 Sat. 9 - 4 Rear Parking Available Delivery available North St. West, Wingham Mac & Donna Anderson 519-357-1910 A cemetery is a history of people, a perpetual record of yesterday and a sanctuary of peace and quiet today. A cemetery exists because every life is worth loving and remembering - always Distinctive Memorials of Lasting Satisfaction BOX 158 WINGHAM ONT NOG 2W0