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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-10-12, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12. 1988. Nanci Ducharme of Brussels, left, and Marg Bennett of RR 3, Walton, examine a chrysanthemum plant held by Gladys Ellsmore, the proprietor of Country Garden Flowers, Brussels’ newest main-street business. Brussels gets new main street shop The village of Brussels has another bright new face on its main street - Country Garden Flowers, which opened for business in the old Brussels Post building (more recently the Cornerstone Flea Market) last Wednesday. Proprietor Gladys Ellsmore, who formerly ran the business fromherfarm home just west of Ethel, says she is glad to have the move finally “over and done with”. She acquired the retail space in Brussels in August, but has been too busy with bookings for wedding flowers ever since to make the move, and hopes that things will be a bit easier for a while in her new location. “Although I really doubt it,” she laughs, “I’ve still got several weddings booked, and Christmas is coming on!” CountryGardenFlowers spe­ cializes in fresh cut flowers and in green and flowering house plants, as it did in its former location, but alsostocksa wide variety of silk flowers and flower-arranging ac­ cessories, as well as a great selection of wicker baskets, vases and other containers, baby toys, ceramic mobiles and a selection of Christian wall plaques and quota­ tions. Coming soon, as well, will be a good selection for herFTD (Floral Telegraph Delivery) permit, which will permit the shop to telegraph fresh flowers and plants almost anywhere in the world. Brussels’ newest entrepreneur also willingly shares her expertise in floral arranging with her customers, and will make up special arrangements, using either fresh or silk flowers, to a client’s exact specifications. Floral arrang­ ing is Mrs. Ellmore’s own very special love, and she brings to the field a wealth of skill and expertise that has developed as the result of completing an impressive number of courses in the subject, most recent among them the conveted diploma from the week-long “Flowers of Canada School of Flora Design, Phase II,” from the 58 West Street CALL ANY TIME Goderich [519)524-6688 and leave message 1 J □ PEN N° Charge 1-800-265-7555 weekdays, evenings & Saturdays By appointment only GODERICH DENTURE THERAPY. CLINIC A University of Guelph. Born and raised in England, Mrs. Ellsmore says her interest in flowers comes naturally (“Being English and loving flowers seem to go together,” she says), but her interest in arranging began only a few years ago, when her only daughter, Karen, was planning her own wedding. Wanting to add her own special touch to Karen’s wedding flowers, Mrs. Ellsmore took her first course in Floral design at Conestoga College - and has been hooked ever since. “There was just no going back for me then,” she says. “I’ve just become a hopeless addict - totally hooked on beautiful flowers!” Country Garden Flowers is open from9a.m. to5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and from 9 a. m. to5 p.m. on Saturday. Optimists donate nearly $3000 in year Brussels Optimists have donat­ ed nearly $3,000 to various worthy causes in the past year, it was revealed at a recent meeting of the club. Biggestdonation was a gift of $1,200 to help furnish instruments for the Brussels Public School Band. The Optimists also gave $325 to the Brussels Santa Claus Parade last year and gave dona­ tions of $200 each to the victims of two area house fires as well as $200 to the Brussels Scouts and $200 to the Brussels Playschool. Brussels Brownies got $100 to help with their projects. Other donations went to a family to help repair hearing aids for children and to Brussels Public School for ribbons for the science fair. An $85 donation to the village of Brussels purchased a Block Parent sign for the outskirts of the village. Brussels People Compiled by Marilyn Higgins Call887-9089 Congratulations to the Brussels Bullettes who won the Champion­ ship over Atwood by a score of 10-7. The Brussels Crusaders took to the ice on Sunday, Oct. 8 in the B.M. & G. Centre for their first practice of the year. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Higgins, Dennis and Ronald in Bly th on Saturday were Mr. and BRUSSELS OFFICE HOURS 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 LIKE A _ PROFESSIONAL leach you how to "brlna outTho'haX.Pf°'ess'0na' as Mlnwax Interior W"h I ™ed sem°LA„n“^“™°NFST"yiON: "its Is a tact- the do-it-yourselfer. d F n,shln9 ’ especially for I date. Tues. Oct. 25at 7:00 PM I LOCATION: Upstairs in the arena I Space is limited I AGENDA: CaHlDarlene fora Reservation at 887-6851 or 887-6761 I SXSiXSXISS'; Consonants receive the best advice Preets! ToPROJECT (eg. a dX?a do“ et<T A SMAlL P,ECE <* 'Reg Trade Mark Brussels your minwax distributor ~Oidfield Pro Hardware jEJ? gnd Radio Shack gg7C?s- Mrs. Jerry Ward, Jeff and Julie of St. Mary’s, Sandra Kechie of Exeter, Mr. and Mrs. John Oliver and David of RR 1, Clifford and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Higgins. Mr. Lome McCrackin of Blue­ vale visited with his sister Mrs. Lila Goll on Sunday. Erma Brighton and Mildred Jacklin enjoyed a pleasant two-day trip to Letcbworth Park and Rock City in New York state on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, arranged through Brubacher Tours of West Mon­ trose. Visiting for two days last week with Lawrence and Mildred Jacklin BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH MINISTER: REVERENDCHARLESCARPENTIER King Street Sunday, October 16, 11:00a.m. Morning Worship Sunday School Nursery Care To the hills around, I lift up my eyes ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA 0CT0BER16/88 WORLD FOOD DAY HOLY EUCHARIST Rev. Patt Nunn 887-9267 ' ‘Let us love and serve the Lord AUBURN BLYTH BRUSSELS 8:30a.m. 9:45a.m. 11:30a.m. TO FINISH WOOD were her sister, Margaret Lindner of Waterloo. Also spending a few hours with them was Walter Schlueter of Waterloo. Leola Hood and Mildred Jacklin visited the Halton C UU-llvj Railway museum last Thursday where they rode on three restored radial cars, spent some time at the Olde Hide in Acton and Chud- leigh’s AppleOrchardand later toured Schneider’s Candy Factory in Rockwood to view candy and chocolates still being made the old fashioned way. This day was arranged through Cherrey Bus Lines. ^minwax^