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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1986-01-08, Page 2Before leaving Brussels, the elves have been busy at Oldfield's Hardware putting away all the Christmas decorations and toys---just in case Jim never got around to doing it. But the shelves aren't exactly bare--or neat! welt They are crammed with everything Mister or Misses Fixit needs for home repairs: *fix those dripping taps *wrap pipes with electric heat tape to prevent freeze-ups *insulate hot water pipes to save on hydro bills *install a new shower head 're-wire lamps, irons, toasters, etc. *repair windows [Max does window glazing] 'put up towel racks, knife holders *install a water softener *paint or wallpaper that room [Oldfield has a wide selection of wallpaper and Sico paints] "install roof de-icing cables *make your own list of repairs Is your radioor TV not working just right? Bring it to Oldfield's for prompt repair so you can enjoy the best of winter entertainment. Does your washing machine or dryer need attention? Call Oldfield's for prompt and efficient service. Jack is raring to go. Use the winter months toget things in shape so you will be free for fun next Spring and Summer. YOU WILL FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED [PLUS FREE ADVICE FROM JIM AND MAX] AT Oldfield Pro Hardware and Radio Shack Brussels 887-6851 Murray Lowe, Youth Education Officer of the Brussels Legion presents prizes to Margaret Jarvis and Robyn Sommers, junior winners in the Legion's Remembrance Day poetry contest in a recent ceremony. --Photo by Pat Langlois. Callander news Party for Bessie McCutcheon Saturday, December 28 a birth- day party was held in the craft room of the Callander Nursing Home to honour Mrs. Bessie McCutcheon on her 85th birthday. Mrs. Marie McCutcheon, Mrs. Kathy Work- man and Mrs. Helen Wheeler with their Aunt Bessie entertained many relatives and friends. Ivy Kelly was transferred to Wingham Hospital on Sunday. Everyone enjoyed the plum puddings at Sunday dinner brought in by Isabel Pearson and Jean Evans. Monday Eva Stew- art's family visited her on her birthday. Jack Hamilton was transferred to Wingham Hospital. We all wish Jack a speedy recovery. Tuesday, Ivy Kelly returned home from the hospital and is recuperating well. A New Year's Eve Party was held New Year's Eve with Violet Heibein, Mary Stretton and Dawn White hosting. New Year's Day Stella Winn visited at her daughter's home Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hayward and Pearl Stevenson spent New Year's with her family at Mr. and Mrs. Glen Nichol. Donald Dunbar entertain- ed at the piano in the afternoon. Kay Cathers from Toronto visit- ed with her father Jack Cathers. Friday, Ann Smith played hymns on the piano and everyone rested after the busy holiday season. PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1986. cc-)tci , ,recn BRUSSELS NEWS Rev. Victor and Mrs. Jamieson, Anne of London, Heather of Waterloo, and Ken at home visited with relatives in Sudbury for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. John Tooth, Gregory and Lorraine of Toronto visited with the latter's mother, Mrs. Winona Martin of Brussels. Mrs. Marjorie Ritchie of Brussels spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Don Krick of Hamilton, the latter being her daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Mulvey, Caroline, Julie and Brian of Belmore spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Verne Heipfer. Mrs. Winona Martin was also present. Family guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Fischer and Kendra were Mr. and Mrs. Simon Van der berg and family of London; Dr. Barrie and Mrs. Neable of Listowel; Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Boyd and family of Kurtzville; Mr. and Mrs. Murray Fischer of Brussels; and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Fischer of Brussels. Mrs. Jean Bewley and her mother Mrs. Mary Yuill of Brussels spent Christmas in Bolton with the former's daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Baker and family. A special gift to Mr. and Mrs. Baker was the gift of a son on December 24. Mr. and Mrs. William Elson of Morris had a Christmas celebration. Those attending were: Mrs. Jean Bewley and her mother, Mrs. Mary Yuill; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bowman and Jim of Morris; Mr. and Mrs. Maitland Edgar and Dean of Petrolia; Mr. and Mrs. Brian Edgar and family of Brigden; Mr. and Mrs. Barrie Edgar and family of Petrolia; and Miss Brenda Edgar of Wingham. Rev. James and Mrs. Perrie and family of Fenwick and Mrs. Brenda Perrie and family spent Boxing Day with Mr. and Mrs. William Perrie in Grey. New Year's Day dinner guests with Sheila Richards were Audrey and Jim McKinney, Burlington; Dorothy and John Stephen, Mitchell; Mary, Ross and Ann Procter, Belgrave; Helen and Robert Richards, Hanover, and Jane and Douglas Richards, Brussels. Spending New Year's Day at the home of Mrs. Tom Baker were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Baker and family of Schomberg; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gawne and daughter Kelley of London; and Mr. and Mrs. Stan Baker and son Thomas of Brussels. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Huether, Jeffrey and Kevin, Brampton; Mr. and Mrs. Roger Tipple, Jonathon and Sarah, Burlington; and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ritchie, Scarborough, spent the Christmas week with Mr. and Mrs. Murray Huether and Mr. and Mrs. Brian Huether and Sandra and Sheri of Brussels. On the Sunday previous to Christmas Mr. and Mrs. Don McDonald and Mr. and Mrs. Ken McDonald joined them to enjoy a Christmas celebration with Mrs. Edna McDonald of Huronview at the Blue Fountain Restaurant in Clinton. Mrs. Marie McTaggart also joined them. Mr. Wayne Willis and Lucie Roy of Edmonton were in Brussels for a holiday visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Archie Willis and family of Brussels. Correction in prize winners In the report of the Brussels cates were donated by McCut- Christmas Wishes draw winners in cheon Groceries. They were won last week's newspaper a line was by Julie Mitchell and Sharon omitted. The two $50 gift certifi- Stephenson. 4 SPORTS & FITNESS ONTARIO _ever Alex Baumann's two gold medals in swimming—in world record time—at the 1984 Olympics were the "best ever" per- formances by a Canadian. After his first award presentation, he acknowledged an appreciative audience by toss- ing frisbees—a traditional swim team victory salute—to a cheering crowd. An official Canadian Olympic Skrim team frisbee, along with other team memorabilia, are featured at Queens Park in an exhibit entitled 'Celebration of Amateur Sport' presented by Sports and Fitness Ontario. Ministry of Tourism and Recreation Ontario 1