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The Citizen, 1999-12-22, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1999. A Note from Betty Season's greetings to you. May the love that signifies Christmas find its way into your heart. There were lots of family gatherings this past weekend as folk adjusted their festivities to work schedules and extended families. Hope you had a terrific time. Celebration was the word as the folk at the United Church worshipped. In this Advent Season it was the Sunday of Love and we celebrated love with two of our favourite people, Lyle and Alice Brothers as they mark their 60th wedding anniversary. Congratulations and our admiration. You two are a great example of friendship in marriage. Cake and ice cream was enjoyed after church with many of their village friends as well as folks from Ethel and Walton. A special surprise was the presence of Barb and Cam McMillan from Palmerston. Flower arrangements gracing the tables were given by the M:tchell family and we all remembered good friend Luella as we celebrated this special time. Sheila Richards had her annual carol party last week which featured the neighbourhood kids as well as the continuing tradition, the reading of The Night Before Christmas (28 years) by Ross Procter. It you need lessons on how to smoothly lock your keys in your car and the locations of the garages in Lucknow, call Kathy Workman. Be sure to take a stroll, a wagon ride (Thursday) or a slow drive around the village to appreciate all the lights and decorations people have assembled for our enjoyment. The last chance to get your tickets from the Lions Club members as well as filling in your stub from the Brussels Businesses is coming. It s a win­ win situation as you support Brussels. Have a blessed Christmas, get a little jig ready to start the new century and give some serious through to your personal challenges for the new year and may we all improve with age! Bye now, Betty G. Anyone with stories or news about the Brussels community contact Betty at 887-9231. Doing a dance The junior students of Brussels Public School were swing and turning when they performed a dance at the Christmas pageant. Doing a turn are Evan Ducharme and Julia Mason. Toy Store _sL. _sk_ .Ng. cdz jsk. .Nzi .Nzl/JN /Jn /IK********************** OPTIMIST WAGON RIDES Come out Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999 for wagon rides and hot refreshments with the Brussels Optimist Club ********** Sing Christmas Carols and enjoy all the Christmas lights around the village - Wagon rides from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Everyone welcome young & old Meeting at the Brussels Homecoming Park 7:00 p.m. Thursday (Main Street Brussels) "Residents - please watch for our Christmas Wagons going past" Thank You - Brussels Optimists ** .********** News from the Branch By JoAnn McDonald Well, this is my last submission for the 1999 year. I appreciate all the positive comments I have received from people on the street and hope they have enjoyed my words. I hope 1 have helped enlighten people that the Legion is a very active place and is very supportive of the Brussels community. To start the new year, we invite everyone and their families to'join us at the branch for a New Year’s Day Levee. A Levee is only held on New Year’s Day. It is a reception to welcome the new year with hopes that it is full of good wishes and prosperity for all. What a coincidence for the last singles dance of 1999 there were 99 people. A festive evening concluded with a visit from Santa. Only a small crowd was on hand at the men s stag euchre on Wednesday night. A Christmas potluck was held Friday night and of course a wonderful ariay of food was devoured. A comical Christmas gift exchange followed and a good time was enjoyed by all Rebekahs meet There will be no Friday night dinners until after the New Year. Don’t forget the Branch opens at 2 p.m. on Dec. 24 and closes at 6 p.m. New Year’s Eve tickets are still available at Murray’s Barbershop and the Legion. A wonderful brunch was held on Sunday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. last Sunday and a great crowd was on hand to enjoy good food and delicious squares. A wonderful time of year to gain a little weight. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and we hope to see you at the Branch. Murray's * Barber Shop Brussels wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year. OUR HOLIDAY HOURS ARE: Dec. 25 - 27, Jan. 1 - closed Dec. 28 - 31, Jan. 4 - Open F■i The Salvation Army Tree ot Dreams will be w- "• display in our store. Pick a name - Buy a gift i your will make a child's dream come true. Open Nov. 27 - Dec. 24 Mon.-Fri. 10-6 Sat. 10-4:30 * Quality Educational Toys * Games * Puzzles * Craft Kits 108 Inkerman St. (at Turbrtt Pharmacy) across from Bi-Way 519-291-9332 or 519-887-9422 The Salvation Army Tree of Dreams will be on C itizenTheNorthHuron is closed for holidays The Brussels Office will be closed until Monday, January 3 at 10 a.m. ^The Blyth Office will be closed until Monday, January 3 at 9 a.m. ********* COMING EVENTS at the BRUSSELS LEGION WEDNESDAY, DEC. 29 Men's Stag Euchre at 8:00 p.m. Admission $5.00 Lunch - Downstairs SATURDAY, JAN. 1, 2000 New Year's Day Levee 2-4 p.m. Everyone Welcome SATURDAY, JAN. 8 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 Morning Star Rebekah Lodge in Brussels held its Christmas meeting Tuesday, Dec. 14 with 36 members present including special member Jean Bridge. A delicious potluck dinner prior to the meeting was enjoyed by all. A thank you from the Huron County Christmas Bureau for the donation was received. Poinsettias will be delivered to the shut-ins. The next card party will be held on Monday, Jan. 17. 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 January 1. 2000 at Brussels Legion from 2-4 p.m. Congratulations to the winners of the Black Decker Deluxejlll In One Breadmaker Part of the SEARS Shop, Cwish CCwin!" wish Sears biggest contest ever! Over $2 million in prizes. Contest ends Dec. 31/99 Contest ...ask for details Rose Marie Bishop, Santa & Darlene Oldfield Oldfield Pro Hardware Jennifer Brigham with winning prize for Audrey Patterson Luann's Country Flowers SUNDAY, JAN. 9 Singles Dance from 7:00 -11:00 p.m. Admission $8.00 per person Lunch provided Enjoy "Blue Diamond Trio" WEDNESDAY, JAN. 12 Men's Stag Eurchre at 8:00 p.m. downstairs Admission $5.00 Lunch provided SUNDAY, JAN 16 Sunday Morning Breakfast Served 8:00 a.m. -1 p.m. Adults $4.00 Children under 12 $2.50 SATURDAY, JAN. 22 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, JAN. 23 Singles Dance from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. Admission $8.00 per person Lunch provided Enjoy "The Country Versatiles" MONDAY, JAN. 24 General Meeting lor all Legion members to attend 8:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JAN 26 Men's Stag Euchre at 8:00 p.m - downstairs Admission $5.00 Lunch provided Inquiries on events, use or rent of Legion, please call 887-6562 after 4:00 p.m.