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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-03-30, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 1988. Intermediate skaters Sandra Leuenberger, left, and Stacy Hahn get joint kisses from Brussels Figure Skating Club pros Faye MacDonald and Michelle Blake respectively, after they presented their coaches with flowers In recognition of the hours of work both put into the club each year, and into Saturday’s skating carnival which featured national and International skating stars Peter MacDonald, Kerrie Shepherd, Kevin Wheeler and Michelle Menzies. Sandra and Stacy performed in the carnival number “Jem and the Holograms.’’ Rebekahs honour memory of Annie Baker At the regular meeting of Morning Star Rebekah Lodge, Vice Grand Lillian Moses conducted the meeting. The charter was draped in memory of the late Annie Baker. Correspondence included a letter from the Rebekah Assembly of Ontario, requests for donations, thank you notes, and a cash donation was given to the lodge. The casserole euchre proved tobe a success. Lillian Moses was elected to be the next D.D. Pres, of Huron District 24. Plans were made for euchre party April 4 in Library and the date for Variety Fair set for May 14. Members are asked to meet at 7p.m. at EMA parking lot April 5 to take bus to Goderich to attend their lodge meeting. The Vice President of Rebekah Assembly of Ontario will be present. Birthday honours were given to two members. After closing lodge a social time was held playing bingo. A delicious lunch was served by the lunch commit­ tee. Guild talks about communion The Guild of Melville Presbyter­ ian Church met March 15. Ethel Brewer and Kathleen Semple were in charge of devotions. The hymn “ Softly Now the Light of Day” was sung. The scripture reading, ‘‘Matthew 26, verses 14-29 were read in unison, followed by prayer. An excellent topic, on commun­ ion was prepared and read by Ethel, who traced the ritual from the first passover when the Lord’s people were delivered from Egyp­ tian slavery to the Last Supper when Jesus said, ‘‘This do in Remembrance of me” as He broke the bread. This custom has been Grey awards Grey Township Council held its regular meeting on March 21 and awarded several contracts for 1988. The contract for the loading, crushing, and hauling of approxi­ mately 26,000 cubic yards of “A” gravelfor the roads in the north half of the Township was awarded to R. Farrish Construction at a tendered price of $2.19 per cubic yard for a total contract of $56,940.00. The Farrish tender was the lowest of four tenders received. Council also awarded the con­ tracts for the 14th Concession Bridge and Drain Relocation. The contract for the bridge, amounting to $48,793.90 was awarded to W. G. Kelly Construction and the contract for the drain, amounting to $46,387.00, was awarded to N. Ryan Construction. The Kelly and Ryan tenders were the lowest of the followed by Christians ever since. Another hymn was sung and the Mizpah benediction repeated, Casserole euchre held Many people enjoyed the cas­ serole euchre at the Library sponsored by the Rebekahs. There were a number of prize winners: euchre, Roberta Simp­ son, Ross Brighton, Iona McLean, Jean Fraser; most zeros, Jane Devries; birthday, Muriel Whit­ field; lucky chair, Albert Quipp; lucky cup, Marguerite Sanderson. contracts 12 and 10 tenders received respec­ tively. Construction of the bridge is expected to begin shortly after April 1st and sideroad 15-16 (south ofCranbrook) will be closed during construction. The next regular meeting of Council is scheduled for April 5th at 10:00 a.m. bringing this part of the meeting to a close. Jean Bewley presided for the business. Jean Ireland gave the treasurer’s report and Elunid McNair gave the secretary’s report and correspondence. It was decided to send a card of thanks to the workers who installed theceiling in the Sunday school room under the leadership of Jim Knight. After a few more items were discussed the meeting was ad­ journed and a delicious lunch was served by Ethel and Kathleen. Now Open £ Jack’s BARBER SHOP Turnberry St. S. [Beside Brussels Auto Sales] OPEN TUES. TOSAT. 1P.M.TO6P.M. Come One, Come All You’ll havea Ball at Brussels Morris & Grey Arena Bring the Whole QKATINR Fl INI Family for a night of Ol\M I II1M IUI1- vSaturday, April 2 at 8:00 p.m It’s Our SKATING CARNIVAL♦** •Pr^OT1PRIZES FOR Brussels Compiled by M arilyn Higgins Call887-6754 Friends and neighbours gather­ ed together on Friday evening, March 25, at the home of Michael and Joann Ryan of RR 4, Brussels. A social evening was enjoyed. A collection of money was presented to the Ryan family, following the total loss of their barn and livestock due to fire. Mr. and Mrs. George Brown of Gorrie visited with Mrs. Lila Goll on Saturday. Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Spence Scott and family on the recent death of Spence’s sister Mary. A standing room only crowd attended the Brussels Figure Skating Carnival on Saturday night with outstanding performances putonby Kevin Wheeler, Michelle Menzies, Peter McDonald and Kerrie Shepherd. Sunday night another large crowd attended the hockey game between Kincardine and the Brus­ sels Crusaders. It was a rough, tough game with several players being put out, if there had been four periods Kincardine would probably not had have enough players to play. Brussels won 8-2. They play again in Kincardine on Thursday. Hopefully Kincardine will clean up their act and play hockey. BRUSSELS MINOR SOFT BALL Thursday, March 31 B.M.&G Auditorium 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. T-Ball and Pre-Mite, -$5.00; Mite & Squirt, $12.00; PeeWee, $15.00; Bantam & Midget, $20.00 REGISTRATION PART-TIME AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PRESENTS: COURSES OFFERED IN BRUSSELS THIS SPRING INTRODUCTION TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT [UNIT1]........................................................................$45 Thursday, April 14, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., 12 wks. STRESS REDUCTION AND RELAXATION..............$28 Wednesday, May 11, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., 7 wks. SERVICING AND REPAIR OF SMALL ENGINES - PART 1 .........................................................................$38 Monday, April 18, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., 10 wks. BOOKKEEPING FUNDAMENTALS ......................$40 Monday, April 18, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., 12 wks. BOOKKEEPING ACCOUNTING..............................$40 Monday, April 18, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., 12 wks. You may register at the Continuing Education Office in person or by mail. For further information, please contact the Clinton Continuing Education Office between 12:00 noon and 8:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. on Friday. BRUSSELS OFFICE HOURS •Lots of Fun Monday -10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday - Closed Wednesday -10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday -10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday -10 a.m -2 p.m. Saturday - Closed Sunday - Closed Best Clown Most Original Character Best Easter Character Best Cartoon Character Best Dressed Couple Best Dressed Boy or Girl Oldest Person on Skates Youngest Person on Skates Largest Family Admission: Adults $1.75 H.S. Students .75 P.S. Students .50 Pre School Free CONESTOGACOLLEGE-CLINTON CAMPUS P.O.Box160 Clinton, Ontario. N0M 1L0 [519)482-3458 Effective June 1,1988, Conestoga College will become a “smoke-free” environment. Conestoga College of Applied Arts andlechnology