HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-04-25, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 1990.
Majestic WI installs new officers
Going, going...gone!
Sharon Freeman and Alice Martin keep track as auctioneer Lyle
Martin sells the itemsat the Brussels Mennonite Fellowship’s
Talent Auction on Friday evening. Mr. Martin was filling in for
the former pastor of the church Doug Zehr who was unable to
attend. In the background is Ross Hemingway.
Brussels Legion elects officers
BY SANDRA JOSLING
On Monday, April 16 the Brus
sels Legion had the election of
officers. Present were Zone Com
mander John MacDonald and De
puty Zone Commander Ed Peyette.
Nominated were Ross Bennett,
President; Al Nichol, first vice
president; Frank Stretton, second
vice; Eric Ross, secretary; Marg
Bennett, treasurer; Ted Elliott,
Sergeant-of-arms and Borden Link
letter, padre. Executive members
nominated were Murray Lowe,
Dave Taylor and Glen Bridge.
Installing these officers will be a
team from the Seaforth Legion on
Friday, May 11.
During the meeting a motion was
passed to donate $50 to the
Palliative Care Service; $50 to the
Canadian Cancer Society; $500 to
Friendship Club goes to Huronview
Four carloads of members from
the Friendship Club travelled to
Huronview on Wednesday, April
18 where they provided entertain
ment for the April birthday party.
A good attendance of residents
was present in the auditorium
where they enjoyed the lively piano
music with Freda Pipe and Alice
Brothers, also several musical sel
ections by the Melody Makers of
Brussels. This musical program
Brussels
By Bonnie Gropp
Phone 887-9114 or 523-4792
Roller skating has started again
at the Brussels, Morris and Grey
Community Centre on Thursday
evenings.
There are skates available to rent
at the arena.
According to reports the Mitchell
District High School production of
“Guys and Dolls” directed by
Brussels resident Donna Faron,
and presented the beginning of this
month at the school was a tremen
dous success.
Close to 1800 people gathered
over the three night run plus dress
rehearsal, and over 150 students
participated either behind the
scenes or on stage.
A review in the Mitchell paper
the Parkwood Hospital and $500 to
the Charitable Foundation.
April 18 was the 1st annual
Brussels Legion-Hotel Wednesday
night dart challenge. There were
four Legion and four Hotel teams
with 35 players shooting. After
ending with a tie in regular rounds
a playoff game was held. Team
Captains formed two teams to
decide which league would finish
on top.
This year’s trophy goes to the
Brussels Legion. Better luck next
year to the Brussels Hotel League.
Other awards were given for best
team (most wins) - Dave Smith, Al
Bragg, Rob Willie, Patricia Mc
Kay; high score (men), Bob Elliott
(140); high score (lady), Mary Ross
(134); high finish (men) Barry
Engel (56); high finish (lady) Mary
Ross (59).
was interspersed with humorous
readings by Mary Lowe, this was
followed with tea and cookies being
served to all present.
The Friendship Club is deeply
indebted to these entertainers.
The mext meeting will be held on
May 15 at the Legion Hall com
mencing at 1 p.m. with a pot luck
dinner where Blyth seniors will be
guests.
stated that “It was hard to believe
we were watching amateurs at
work.”
According to producer Bruce
Whitemore everyone was pleased
with the quality of the product. He
also noted in an interview that
Donna was ecstatic with the per
formances. “It went beyond her
wildest dreams,” he said. “She
was in tears after Thursday’s show,
she was so happy.”
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bray of
Brussels celebrated their 45th
wedding anniversary recently.
The couple was married on April
14, 1945 at the Cranbrook manse.
They have two children, Larry, and
Shirley (Mrs. Stewart) Hunter both
of RR 1, Ethel and five grandchild
ren.
Relatives and friends called at
their home during the afternoon
and evening on Saturday, April 14.
Also present were their attendants
of 45 years ago. Gloria Vodden of
London and Stanley Bray, of Sea
forth.
The Majestic Women’s Institute
held its annual meeting on April 11
at the Brussels Mennonite Church
at 12:30 p.m. The ladies of the
church served a delicious meal and
were thanked by Ruth Sauve.
Edna McLellan opened the meet
ing with roll call, “Revealing Your
Sunshine Sister”.
The four delegates to go to the
District Annual in Fordwich on
May 8 are Edna McLellan, Peggy
Cudmore, Kathy Bridge and Alice
Brothers.
The next card party is on April 30
at 7 p.m. with donations going to
the Cancer Society.
Ruth Sauve volunteered to be on
a District committee for getting a
meal organized for the area con
vention.
Peggy Cudmore introduced the
guest speaker Marjory Humphries
who spoke on obstacles in life and
to conquer “Project W.I.” Mem
bers must all pull together to make
a team and co-operate to get
projects done.
Marg MacLeod lead a lively
sing-song.
Kathy Bridge showed a quilt in a
pillow that she made in a course
earlier in the month. Anyone
interested in making one should
contact Kathy at 887-6795.
A special presentation, Certifi
cate of Merit, was made to Leona
Connelly for her faithful service to
the Institute by Marie McTaggart.
Peggy Keffer presented the W.I.
with a certificate thanking them for
their support to 4H.
Margaret MacLeod read the
report on the year’s programmes.
Ruth Bauer presented gifts to the
Morris accident
A Brussels area teen was involv
ed in a single vehicle accident on
Cone. 4 in Morris Township late
Thursday afternoon.
Seventeen-year-old Nadine Mal-
tais of RR 5, Brussels was east
bound at a stated speed of between
60 and 70 kilometres an hour,
Wingham OPP state, when she lost
control on the loose gravel.
The 1980 Chev she was driving
entered the south ditch and struck
a tree.
There were no injuries or
charges in the incident, OPP said.
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4H leaders Kathy Bridge, Edna
McLellan, Marie Stute and Peggy
Keffer. Kathy Bridge thanked the
ladies.
Doris McCall read last year’s
annual secretary’s and treasurer’s
report.
Edna thanked the members and
everyone who helped her in the last
two years.
Installation of officers was done
by Marjory Humphries with the
executive being: Past President,
Edna McLellan; President, Peggy
’Cudmore; first Vice President,
Leona Armstrong; second Vice,
Ruth Bauer; Secretary Treasurer,
Doris McCall; District Director,
Edna McLellan; alternate, Kathy
Bridge; Branch Directors, Marie
McTaggart, Ruby Steiss, Effie
Hendricks; PRO, Kathy Bridge;
Programme Co-ordinator, Edna
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Iona Moore presented outgoing
President Edna McLellan with a
beautiful flower arrangement.
New President Peggy Cudmore
reminded members that five
articles were needed for the Dis
trict Annual. The meeting was
adjourned until May 9.
NOTICE
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RESIDENTS
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TREES FOR SALE
CONTACT:
MUNICIPAL OFFICE
887-6572
B. Hugh Hanly
Clerk-Treasurer