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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1986-01-29, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29,1986. Conestoga College is exploring the idea of providing continuing education classes In Brussels. A local advisory committee has been appointed to help with the program. Included are: [left to right] Ruth Sauve, Miriam Zehr, Alan Bragg and Tom Hanrahan. Absent when the picture was taken was Betty Graber, photo by Pat Langlois Conestoga may give courses in Brussels 72 take part in Bonspiel The Brussels Lions Bonspiel was held Monday, Jan. 20 at the Community Centre. There were 72 curlers participating in two draws. The winning teams from the first draw were: first with 54 pts., Jim McDonald, Doug Sholdice, Ross Mitchell and Scott Bridge from BRUSSELS NEWS Horticultural Society names 1986 officers The annual meeting of the Brussels and District Horticultural Society was held on January 20 in the library. A poem to encourage members through the remaining winter months was read by the president, Mrs. Alice McArter. Deborah Perkins, Educational Consultant for the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, was pre­ sent and spoke in a very interesting manner on the work of the Authority. Herjob is to educate the general public, including school children regarding floods, soil erosion, wildlife management, reforesiation and natural cover. Appealingslideswitha musical accompaniment showed children enjoying rhe Wawanosh Conserva­ tion Area both in winter and in summer even taking a hand in the making of maple syrup. Everyone is free to enjoy this area, the only stipulation being, “Leave only footsteps and take only memor-' ies.” Mrs. Evelyn Mair presented the report of the nominating commit­ tee as follows: President, Mrs. Alice McArter; first vice-presi­ dent, Mrs. Jane White; second vice-president, Mrs. Ila McLar­ ty; secretary, Mrs. Isobel Gibson; assistant secretary, Mrs. Wilma Hemingway; treasurer, Mrs. Jean Bewley; directors for one more year, Mrs. Sandra Machan, Mrs. Jean Veitch, Mrs. Harriet Miller, Mrs. Evelyn Mair and Miss Luella Mitchell. Directors for two years are Mrs. Jeanne Ireland, Mrs. Eluned McNair, Mrs. Muriel Whitfield, Mrs. Mabie Glanville and Mrs. Jane DeVries; pianists, Mrs. Wilma Hemingway, Mrs. Alice Brothers; auditors, Mrs. Florence Machan, Mrs. Peggy Cudmore. Dates were set for the Rose Show, June 25 and the August Flower Show and a supper, August 13. The Junior Section in the Flower Show which was introduced last year will be continued. An executive meeting was called for January 22 at 10 a.m. in the library. A social time was enjoyed with hostesses Mrs. Florence Machan, Mrs. Jean Bewley and Mrs. Jane DeVries providing refreshments. Callander news New resident welcomed Saturday, January 18 everyone welcomed Mrs. Lottie McCut­ cheon to the home. The Walton United Church people with Rev. Lamble conduct­ ing the service held our weekly worship on Sunday. The family of Olive Dunbar celebrated Olive’s 93rd birthday with cake for everyone also on Sunday. Monday card games were play­ ed in the afternoon and Doug and Evelyn Purdy from the Salvation Army visited in the evening. Bingo was played on Tuesday. Audrey Seaton was transferred to Wingham Hospital. Wednesday the Blyth Singers entertained and then visited with ail the residents. Office Hours in Brussels Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone 887-9114 Brussels; second with 40 pts., Mervyn Bauer, Orval Bauer, Doc Stephenson and Tom Warwick from Brussels; third with 36 pts., Brian McGavin, Larid Finlayson, Randy Wilson and Jim Cooper from Seaforth. Consolation went to the team of Les Knight, Alan Seimon, Steve Knight and Neil Mitchell from Brussels. The winning teams from the 11:00 a.m. draw were first with 51.5 pts., Stew Steiss, Jim Patter­ son, Mervyn Quipp and Harvey Machan from Brussels; second with 45 pts., Ron Knight, John Schenk, Max Oldfield and Ron Clarkson from Wingham; third with 42.5 pts., Ross Veitch, Brad Speiran, Brian Warwick and Keith Williamson from Brussels; fourth with 36.75 pts., Jim Smith, Dave Ellacott, RonMcCloskyandJoe Smith from Monkton. Consolation went to the team of Ross Engel, Ken Bender, Doug Ward and Doug Pfeifer from Monkton. The overall trophy for the day was presented to the team of Jim McDonald, Doug Sholdice, Ross Mitchell and Scott Bridge from the 9:00 a.m. draw. The Brussels Institute held the monthly birthday party on Thurs­ day. There was good old time music provided by Howard Smith and Jack Warwick. A lovely lunch was served also. Margaret Me- Brine spent the afternoon with her daughter Joan Miller. Friday morning Ann Smith played hymns. Jean Evans and Jeannette Boynton led the discus­ sion group. Audrey Seaton returned home from the hospital. Eva Stewart was transferred from Wingham to University Hos­ pital in London. Jack Hamilton is a patient in Wingham Hospital. Staff and residents are all happy to have Cecil Moore well and back on the job. Brussels may be a site for continuing education classes for Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology if sufficient inter­ est is shown according to Jane Huffman Co-ordinator for Contin­ uing Education for Perth and Huron Counties for Conestoga College. A five-person committee, repre­ senting a cross-section of the community has been appointed to conduct a feasibility study to see if there is enough interest to justify courses in Brussels. A survey will be sent out in the next three weeks asking for suggestions for courses and areas of interest for courses Conestoga could offer and what time of the year would be best for such courses. Conestoga currently offers a wide range of adult education courses ranging from health stud­ ies to computers to business and management courses, arts and Knitters visit Brussels The “Crafty” Knitting club of Mitchell visited the Barbara M. Brown WoolShop on January 21. A delicious lunch was enjoyed at the Golden Lantern. WANTED INTERESTED CITIZENS TO VOLUNTEER to participate on a committee to oversee the operation of the Brussels, Morris and Grey Swimming Pool. CALL KAREN HASTINGS 887-6983 COMMUNITY CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29TOTUESDAY, FEB. 4 CARDIFF & MULVEY REALESTATE & INSURANCE LTD. BROKER Brussels 887-6100 Tuesday, Feb. 4 - The Majestic Women’s Institute of Brussels is holding a euchre party at 8 p.m. in the library. Everyone welcome. Howick Mutual Insurance Company Wroxeter -- 335-3561 Barbara M. Brown wishes to announce that as of February 24, 1986 The Sears Catalogue Service will no longer be available at the Wool Shop. I am pleased to say Oldfield's Pro Hardware will be taking over the Agency on February 25 for your convenience. Many thanks to the Sears customers for their patronage. I hope to do business with you in the wool shop and for your personal knitting orders. -crafts, mechanical and welding courses and special courses in association with the insurance and real estate industries leading to licensing of agents. Serving on the Brussels commit­ tee are Ruth Sauve, Al Bragg, Betty Graber, Tom Hanrahan and Miriam Zehr. Conestoga is trying to bring continuing education closer to home, Ms. Huffman said. Anyone wanting more informa­ tion should contact one of the committee members or call the Clinton or Stratford Campuses of Conestoga College. ale nt me s Special FORTHEMONTH OFFEBRUARY PERMS ONLY $20.00 AT Clip ’n Curl HAIRSTYLING BRUSSELS 887-6343