The Citizen, 2005-10-13, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2005.
.1 new face
Little ones lined up for face-painting, just one of a number
of ways to be entertained at the Brussels Public School
council's community event, Family Fun in the Fall, which
was held Oct. 6 at the arena (Bonnie Gropp photo)
Fall fun event a success
['he first Brussels Family Fun in
the Fall has been deemed a huge
success by organizers.
The event, hosted by the Brussels
school council was held on
I hursday evening at the arena,
beginning with supper at 5 p.m. put
on by the Cardiff and Schimanski
families.
At the Branch
11 1/2 tables at euchre
By Jo-Ann McDonald
Cadets are meeting Tuesday
evenings at 6:30 p.m. at the Brussels
l egion. Any young people, 12-19
years of age can still come out.
I'hcrc is a group ol over 25
attending at this lime and more are
welcome.
1 he Friday night supper of roast
pork was enjoyed by all. This week
is ham and scalloped potatoes.
I he Saturday euchre had 11 1/2
i.iblcs at play. The first-place team
was Lloyd and Lillian Appleby with
”6 points Close behind in second
place with 75 points were M. Smith
and Eleanor Dane. A tie lor third
Council representative Pauleen
Kerkhot said the silent auction
raised $2.000 towards the
playground fund. The total profit
from the dinner, attended by
approximately 250 community
people was not yet determined.
Children's activities and a winter
wear swap were also held
place was between Charlie and
Millie Johnston and Tom and Eileen
Sloan.
The lone-hand prizes went to Ed
Stewart and Marie Stewart. Jean
Wilbce and Clara Sivan won the low
prize with 37 points.
Euchre is every second Saturday.
I he cribbage sports sheet is up.
Anyone wishing to compete Oci 22
needs to sign up this week
Membership dues are still al the
reduced early bird rate, so get in and
get paid and your name goes in the
draw.
Keep Nov. 5 open from 9-11 a.m.
The Branch needs drivers and
A NOTE FROM BETTY
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-6236
887-923 I
(live (hanks lor (his Thanksgiving
week I ols ol families and friends
gathered on (he weekend lo celebrate
Because ot work commitments and
not wanting to miss the gathering of
loves ones the lurkev has been put on
hold in some homes until next
weekend. Just like we have 12 days
ol Christmas to celebrate tn, we can
stretch any holiday as far as you like.
At our home hungry bodies all
ready to feast is a scene that always
makes me smile. In very short order
(he turkey and trimmings are gone
and it s time to savour the sweeties.
So I'm thankful tor a healthy family
which knows how to eat.
Last Thursday the school council
throughout the evening, with the
entertainment culminating in a
clown performance.
Upon arrival each child and parent
were asked to till out a 'leaf' stating
what they are thankful for. These
were then placed on a tree
which will be hang in the school
Cover.
chaperones for the poppy drive with
the Cadets. The door-to-door
canvass begins at 9 a.m. It helps to
have Legion members lo drive
Cadets to the f urthest ends of town.
If you can help, please call
Allyson Cardiff poppy chairman.
Comrades will receive a
newsletter shortly. Please fill in the
required return form as soon as
possible, so we can plan for the
upcoming awards evening.
let out the stops lo invite others to
share in (he education in our
community children As their major
fundraiser of (he year there was lots
to do and people to sec. Jeff and
Cathy Cardiff and the Schimanski
family led us very well leaving lots of
lime io peruse the offerings of the
silent auction tables It’s always fun
to watch the bidding as die time
draws to an end And it's a pretty nice
way lo get some Christmas shopping
done.
I hanks lor a fun and painless way
to support the children of Brussels
Public School.
One of the NHL loyalists is away to
heaven. Doris McDonald tucked in
her f avourite hockey blanket and said
goodbye to her family. A long-time
resident of Brussels with lots of
stories to tell, Doris left her mark and
memories for us to enjoy. Do you
suppose there’s a superior level of
hockey in heaven for Doris to watch?
Save part of Oct. 21 and 22 for the
United Church silent and live
auction. Il always amazes me the
items that folks donate. So come
prepared lo do your Christmas
shopping.
But before we get too far ahead,
once again go over the many things
you have to be thankful for. Just
watching the news should make for a
very full start.
Now on to the turkey carcass and
see what unfolds.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
Persons interested in other forms
of fitness contact Jim at 887-8013
> NOTICE
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
WELCOME BACK TO YEAR 6
OF YOUR AEROBIC WORKOUT
72 Sports Drive
(Above Big Suds Laundromat)
BRUSSELS
Men & Women welcome
All previously purchased
tickets welcome
Tuesday 6:30 a.m. &
Thursday 7:30 p.m.
Haunted House in
town Oct. 27-30
You don’t have to wait until
Halloween to get scared.
From Thursday, Oct. 27 until
Sunday, Oct. 30 there will be lots of
Hulls and thrills at the Brussels
Haunted House. Admission to the
event, which will be held at the
arena, is a loonie with profits going
Classified advertisements
published in
The Citizen
are now available on our
website at
www.northhuron.on.ca
Mait-Side
Orchard
(Ipplu
Lots of varieties
Firsts and seconds
• Fresh pressed cider
• Apple butter
• Honey • Pears
Open 7 days a week
k West end of Brussels /
V887-6883X
The Municipality of Huron East
has received many complaints
regarding unauthorized fires.
Please note that the Municipality has a by-law
to regulate setting of open air fires in urban
areas of Huron East.
to Brussels Minor Hockey
flic rec board has donated the
facility and Charles Corbett will
>nce again design the ‘house’
.Hours on Thursday and Friday
\ill be lrom'7 10 pm Saturday the
House will be open from 2-4 pm.
,md 7 9 p m
( ■ nbctl also plans io do his best to
are the wits' out of the grow nups
ii ihe Halloween karaoke to be held
iic that evening
\ kids party is planned loi
Siindav afternoon from 2 5 pm Ahi
( oiheii said children are invited to
■ me in costume I here will be
i,ill music, dancing, games ami
.nil iiics m addition to the haunted
■ .o, loi then entertainment
I I ai nivlil the haunted house will
.< > >peii 11om 7-9 p.m
~ NOTICE ~
I______________ _________________
HYDRANT FLUSHING
will take place during the daytime
in Brussels
the week of October 17th, 2005
Thank you
American Water Services
Phone: (519) 527-1004
1. No person shall burn, light, ignite or start a fire of any
kind whatsoever in the open air:
a) in or on any of the streets, parks, or public property
within the limits of the urban areas of the Municipality
of Huron East, or
b) on any private property, except in an out-of-door
fireplace or barbecue used for the sole purpose of
cooking food, and so located and constructed that no
building or structure or flammable matter may become
ignited.
2. For the purpose of this by-law,“fire” means a bonfire,
campfire, pit fire, barrel fire, or any other fire in a yard,
field or open space used for the burning of leaves,
rubbish or other combustible material, but does not
include a barbecue or fireplace containing a
small,confined fire which is used to cook food and is
supervised at all times by a competent person.
Contraventions of this By-Law is an offence and upon
conviction shall be liable to a fine in accordance with the
Provincial Offences Act.
Thank you for your Cooperation.