The Citizen, 1999-12-08, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1999.
Jolly skater
Brent Wheeler got into the spirit of things as he enjoyed
the Brussels community skating party on Friday night.
Besides skating youngsters got a chance to visit with the
‘real’ St. Nick. (Vicky Bremnerphoto)
A Note from Betty
We’ve had a pretty exciting week, just like it’s supposed to be in the
waiting time of Christmas. Did you get skating on Friday night? It sounded
like fun. The parade on Saturday kept a lot of folk busy organizing and
doing. Thanks for your enthusiasm and for keeping small towns a privileged
place to live. The staff Christmas party brigade were busy getting in the
festive mood and reviewing a good year of working together - well mostly -
but it’s still good to socialize.
I missed all the frivolity, poor me. Phil and I headed for Ottawa on Friday
to check on the living conditions and general well being of middle son Curt.
He’s working as technical support for Bell Internet and trying some Carlton
University courses. He’s well and is enjoying the Capital Life.
The talents of Sarah Garland and Becky Grummett (Brussels Public) were
recognized by the Legion Provincial Command - Junior Division
Remembrance Day contest. Their poetry and poster won and the smiles
were plentiful as they spoke of their $20 first prize. They didn’t mention my
Christmas gift.
Rita Deitner tells me that the Catholic Women's League had a good time
at their bazaar in November. They made a little money, had a little fun and
sent several people home with prizes. On tickets sold before the bazaar -
Ilene Haggitt won $75 and Mitchell Blake got $20. John Blake won a
Santa, Brandon Blake won a painted item and Patty West won half a pig. On
sale day the sellers were busy again. Carrie Baker took home a snowman
cake while Jill Sholdice danced off with her Santa Claus cake. Dianne
Fleming won a picture frame - Clem and Phyllis were good agents - Patty
and Dianne have connections. Anne Ryan is the owner of a new baby quilt
and Cindy Vaness has a new Santa for her collection.
Looking over the winners I think some of these people have their
shopping starred thanks to the CWL.
Be sure to check the coming events and church page for times and dates in
the festive season. Sunday night is the Brussels ministerial event at the
Mennonite Church - come and get your carol singing in practise. Reminds
me of the slogan, Jesus is the Reason for the Season!
Bye now,
Betty G.
Anyone with stories or news about the Brussels community contact Betty at
887-9231.
Majestic hosts euchre
SUNDAY, DEC. 12
Singles Dance
from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Admission $8.00 per person
Lunch provided
Enjoy "Country Ways"
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15
Stag Euchre at 8:00 p.m.
Admission $5.00
Lunch provided
downstairs
SUNDAY, DEC. 19
Christmas Brunch from 10-2 p.m.
$6.00 per person
Everyone Welcome
Join us after church
MONDAY, DEC. 20
General Meeting at 8:00 p.m.
All members are encouraged
to attend
FRIDAY, DEC. 31
New Year's Eve Dance
from 9 p.m. -1 a.m.
Tickets $6.00 per person.
Pot Luck Disc Jockey
Tickets at Legion or Murray's
The Majestic Women’s Institute
held its monthly euchre party in the
Brussels Library on Wednesday,
Dec. 1.
The high ladies’ prize went to
Viola Adams and high man to
Allan Edgar. Low lady was won by
Elsie Smith and low man was Alice
Nicholson. Most lone hand prizes
went to Violet Howes and Garner
Nicholson. Lucky tally pnzes went
to Iona McLean, Bill Craig,
Bernice McFarlane, Stewart
Musgrove, Helen Gallop, Isabel
Craig and Isabel Armstrong.
Christmas draw was won by
Gamer Nicholson.
The next euchre will be held on
Jan. 5.
Inquiries on events, use or rent
of Legion, please call 887-6562
after 4:00 p.m.
Thank You
The Brussels
Optimist Club
Would like to say thanks to all those that made our 26th annual
Atom Hockey Tournament another huge success. Thank you to
the local businesses and individuals who donated generously to
cover our ice time cost, which is the life blood to the success of
the tournament. Thanks also to the Optimist ladies who helped
to feed the teams. With the help of this community our
organization can continue to serve the youth of our area.
Congratulations to our sponsor draw winner G & M Auto Parts.
Thank You, Tournament Committee.
At the Branch
Legion float wins
By JoAnn McDonald Grey Central Public School. The
first place winners in all categories
are then sent on to be judged at
Zone Level. Congratulations to all
who entered.
For those who missed paying
their dues before Dec. I, they are
now $40. Dave Taylor was the last
early bird winner. Don’t forget
blind mixed darts are Thursday
night and everyone is welcome to
join in.
Merry Christmas! It’s official.
Santa came to town last Saturday
and lots of children enjoyed a
wonderful parade and a visit with
Santa upstairs in the Legion.
Congratulations to the group of
the Legionnaires that put together
the float for the Legion for the
parade. Their efforts were rewarded
with a first-place prize for the
service club category.
This past week Sandra Josling,
our Youth Education chairman and
JoAnn McDonald PRO presented
the certification and cheques to the
winning entrants in the
Remembrance Day contest. There
were posters and essays and poems
judged by a committee and winners
decided.
There were presentations made at
both Brussels Public School and
SATURDAY, DEC. 11
Euchre Tournament at 1:00 p.m.
downstairs
Admission $5.00 per person
$100. cash prizes
Bring your own partner.
Lunch provided
No Smoking Event
SUNDAY, DEC. 12
"Celebrating The Year of the Senior'
Afternoon Tea
from 2-4 p.m.
Everyone Welcome No Admission
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Come Help Us
Celebrate
The Year Of The
OLDER PERSON
. Dessert Tea
with Local
Entertainment
Brussels Legion
Sunday, Dec. 12
1-3 p.m.
EVERYONE WELCOME
COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION Toy Store
F.
Open Nov. 27 - Dec. 24
Mon.-Fri. 10-6 Sat. 10-4:30
* Quality Educational Toys
* Games * Puzzles
* Craft Kits
108 Inkerman St.
(at Turbitt Pharmacy) across from Bi-Way
519-291-9332 or 519-887-9422
The Salvation Army Tree of Dreams will be on
display in our store. Pick a name - Buy a gift and
your will make a child's dream come true.
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The Royal Canadian
Legion Branch 218
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Would like to say Thank You to all who
attended Remembrance Day services on
November 11 and to all who participated in
the 2 Minute Wave Silence whether at home
or at work and to all businesses who
allowed their employees the opportunity to
observe this special moment in history to
reflect on our losses in the past and our
hopes for the future.
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