The Citizen, 2002-11-20, Page 2By Betty
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Watson
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COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
SAT., NOV. 23
Euchre Tournament
downstairs at 1:00 p.m.
Bring your own partner. Cash prizes.
Admission: $5.00 per person.
Lunch. No smoking event.
SUN., NOV. 24
Singles Dance from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Enjoy "The Country Versatiles"
Admission: $8.00 per person.
TUES., NOV. 26
General Meeting at 8:00 p.m.
TUESDAY EVENINGS
13-russels Cadet Corp meets at 6:30
Youth 12-19 are invited to attend.
THURSDAY EVENINGS
Blind Mixed Darts at 8:00 p.m.
. Everyone Welcome. Cost $1.00
Info and general inquiries
at 887-6562 after 4:00 p.m.
YOUR AEROBIC
WORKOUT
CLASSES MONDAY & THURSDAY 7:30 PM
72 Mill St., Brussels (Upstairs)
Men & Women welcome
Focus on:
-Cardiovascular
- Muscle Toning
- Balance & Stretching
Come join us & work out with friends
All previously purchased
tickets welcome
Call Jim: 887-8013
Evenings: 887-9181
FROM BRUSSELS
Cool cooks
Sandra Josling and Rick McDonald had the job of frying fish
outdoors on an unseasonably cold Saturday evening. Their
efforts were worth it, however, as a huge crowd turned out,
to enjoy the Brussels Legion fish fry. (Vicky Bremner photo)
At the Branch
Busy week at Legion
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Well. the season appears to be
approaching. The snow is here. the
lights are starting to glow and the
parades are happening. Yes.
Christmas must be on its way.
The Anglican church had its
By Jo-Ann McDonald
This past week has been busy for
many at the branch. With the
observance of Remembrance Day
services over, comes the end of the
poppy campaign and finishing up
details with wreaths and poppy
boxes.
All poppies have been laid to rest
in re.,pect for our fallen Comrades
and we remind ourselves of their
sacrifice.
The Optimists held their
November meeting at the Branch
this week to finalize plans for the
Harvest Stag.
The Brussels Cadet Corp met on
Tuesday evening. There are 15
Cadets at this time. Cadet Challenge
was attended this past weekend by
nine Cadets and two officers. It was
held at Peacekeeper Park near
Ingersoll. The bus picked the group
up at the Branch on Friday evening
and returned them on Sunday.
The Army Cadet Challenge
. involves 16 Cadet Corps from
southwestern Ontario. There are four
competitions including fitness, map
and compass, bushcraft and first aid
competition.
Cadets attending were W.O.
Robins, MCD Cyples, Pvt. Vanveen,
annual bazaar last Saturday to
supply us with gift ideas and help
with the baking for the impending
season. Draws are a part of the event
and by the list of winners given to
the they appear to be well supported
by the United folks from the village.
This year's-winners include Nora
Stephenson, Carol Long, Stewart
Musgrove, Lois McCall, Darian
Fritz, Ruth Lowe, Julie Harrison,
and Bonnie Pennington. Their booty
included wooden sleighs. wreaths,
Christmas trees and houses,
candleholders, angels and of course.
a little candy.
I'm sure all the prizes went to
good use either with the winners or
Pvt. Forbes, Cdt. Brown, Cdt.
Stafford, Cdt. Tulley, Cdt. Kerkhof
and Cdt. Bertlet, as well as officers
OCDT Wegg and Capt. Grobbo.
The Branch has been decked out in
its Christmas finest thanks to Sandra
and Julie, and is ready for its first
Christmas party held on Sunday for
the Altman family.
The Thursday night darts had a
dozen or so players. Everyone is
welcome. Cost is a dollar.
The Friday night supper of chicken
breasts. were delicious but there was
just a small crowd. This week is ham
and scalloped potatoes.
Saturday the Branch hosted a fish
fry and had a fantastic crowd enjoy
the meal. The outside cooking crew
were a little chilly but they were
troopers.
Comrade Doreen Rutledge is in
Seaforth hospital. Irma Brighton is at
Braemar and Dave Goebel is at home
recovering.
Our sympathy to Anne Exel whose
mother passed away last week.
Keep in mind the Saturday meat
draws and membership draw and the
general meeting next Tuesday, Nov.
26 at 8 p.m. Comrades should have
the latest newsletter by now and if
you didn't, call the Branch.
as gifts to their favourite people. The
workers at' the bazaar report another
successful event.
Charities last week were under the
microscope as reports were filed in
papers and on television as to their
financial credibility. We all have our
favourite causes with very specific
reasons for our support, but it was
good to be reminded that it is our
responsibility to keep the
administration honest.
Several were real shockers — as
little as a nickel of each of our
&liars actually got to the cause site.
Many were in the 50 cent bracket
and that is not a good rate of return
for your hard earned money. We
donate in good faith but we have to
start asking the right questions when
people phone, visit or write asking
for your cash.
It just happened the night I was
reading about tfie mismanagement,
we had a solicitor asking for money
to provide a service that we already
Council briefs
Huron E.
hears
drain
report
The Huron East council received
the engineer's report for the Pollard
Municipal Drain at its Nov. 12
meeting. The report, prepared by
Dave Grahlman, was closely
questioned by several councillors.
They were unhappy with the fact
that approximately one third of the
net cost of the drain had been
assessed against the town. They also
questioned the need to extend the
drain across the town's road
allowance.
***
A motion by the City of Windsor
requesting the Ontario Energy
Board withdraw approval of the
retroactive rate increase granted to
Union Gas was endorsed.
***
After a short -discussion council
agreed with the suggestion of Clerk-
Administrator Jack McLachlan that
the town offices be closed Dec. 23;
24 and 27 as well as the statutory
Christmas Holidays.
***
A bylaw to regulate overnight
truck parking in Brussels was
formally approved.
***
Accounts payable in the amount
of $459,501.20 was approved .for
payment.
have in Huron county. So ask if the
solicitor is being paid, how much of
the total budget is spent on
fundraising. Ask for a copy of their
financial statement and go with your
gut reaction. Does it sound
worthwhile? It's their job to
convince you.
Once again it's probably better to
support local efforts where you
know the people and can see the
work done. If more than 30
cents/dollar is spent on
administration and fundraising keep
your money and give it to a more
reliable and responsible cause.
Next Saturday will be a busy time
in the village. The Doll Tea and
Auction is at the United Church
starting at 2 p.m. Over 20 dolls have
been lovingly, dressed and named for
.,,your bidding pleasure. Come and
bid on one of the special dolls for the
loves in your life.
Then it's on to the Santa Claus
parade for the fun and excitement
that is always part of this event.
Next head up to the arena to tell
Santa your needs and of course get a
kiss. Don't forget your skates so
you can have a little whirl and then
have a hot dog to keep you going.
Check the ads for all the details
but get rested up for it sounds like a
busy day. Have fun this week.
Betty G. W.
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