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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-04-01, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 1987. Caroline Kemighan [centre] received a certificate last week for six years of service at the Brussels Post Office. She recently retired. Making the presentation was Gail Daer of Palmerston, supervising postmaster and Elizabeth Sholdice, Brussels postmaster. Brussels Public Schoo! news Kids play floor hockey Rebekahs plan cooking school The Morning Star Rebekah Lodge met at the arena for their regular meeting. Noble Grand Mary Nichol was presiding. There were 21 members in attendance. Three get well cards were sent out as well as a sympathy card to Sister Betty Bronson on the passing of her husband Rae. Thanks were expressed for two more donations to the building renovation fund. One carload of members is to go People Compiled by Marilyn Higgins Phone 887-6754 or 887-9114 A large crowd attended Rad­ ford’s Las Vegas night last Friday night in Blyth. Everyone there had a very enjoyable night especially when the auction took place and you could buy anything with play money. Hot dogs and coffee were also served. The Seaforth District all girls marching band were asked to attend the 26 Annual Canadian American Festival in Myrtle Beach. A number of local people travelledalongwiththem: Mrs. Edna Pletch, Mrs. Mary Lowe, Mrs. Sara Stephenson, Mrs. Doris McCall, Mrs. Vera Hastings and Miss Tina Bosman. Burlington Tee Tour Band also attended the same opening. Margaret Kelly enjoyed a spe­ cial day at St. Joseph’s Hospital, London on March 27 attending a retirement party for a staff mem­ ber on the Obstetrics Ward, Mrs. Aileen Nevett. Aileen was a student - a mother of five and a graduate staff nurse in Miss Russel’s time. to Monkton on April 22. Sister Barbara Watts is the representa­ tive to the Assembly in June. Sister Barbara Watts and Marguerite Crawford to attend the District meeting April 8 in Exeter. Mem­ bers sang happy birthday to four sisters. On May 5, a microwave cooking demonstration to be held in the arena. TheD.D.P. makes her visit on April 28. Lunch was served by Marie McTaggart and her committee. Two children were baptized March 29 at Brussels United Church on Sunday. Baptized were Laura Athela Jane Baillie, daugh­ ter of Debbie and Terry Baillie and Bridget Ann Kellington, daughter of Brian and Donna Kellington of Guelph. Also attending the ceremony from the Baillie family were Laura’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hall and Debbie and Elizabeth Hall of Stratford and Mrs. Jane Scott of Milverton. Attending from the Kellington family were grandparents Bill and Gertie Kellington, Mr. and Mrs. Don Jacklin, David and Janice, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Kellington, Jason, Joel and Brittainy and Kevin Kellington, Rose Marks and William Collis. The Majestic Women’s Institute held a card party on March 23 with seven tables in play. High scorers were Ruby Steiss and Alberta Simpson. Low prizes went to Annie Engel and Margueritte Crawford. The travelling prize was won by Alice McArter. Lucky table winn­ ers were Margueritte Crawford, Leona Connelly, Dorothy Mustard and Verna Thomas. A gift certifi­ cate was won by Margueritte Crawford. The next card party is April 13 at 2 p.m. in the Brussels Library. Once more Brussels School is having sports at noon in a program coached by Mr. Axtmann, Mr. Prior and Miss Blake. Grades four, five and six and grade seven and eight are teamed up for exciting floor hockey. There are four teams involved in a fast-paced 18 game schedule, with each team playing more games in regular play. Grade seven-eight standings are relatively close with team one trailing with 11 points, team two with 12, team three with 16 and team four leading the pack with 17 points. The grade four, five and six standings are not quite as close. The Jetballsarelagging behind with a disappointing five points, the Super Shooters have a nice 10 points and the Unknowns have 12 points and the Heavy Shooters are holding a slim lead with 13 points. By Darren Johnston SPRING EVENTS COMING UP There are many great events to look forward to in the last term of the school year. On Tuesday, March 31, grades six, seven and eight will be going to the Symphony in Kitchener. This excursion has been arranged by Miss Blake. On Friday, April 3, Mrs. Hueth- er and Mrs. Wilson will be taking grades one, two, three and four to Kitchener to the circus. Later in the term Mr. Prior and his class will be going to Niagara Falls while Mrs. Raymond’s grade seven-eights will be going first to Brampton to tour the Peel Regional Police Station and then to Toronto to the McLaughlin Planetarium and the Royal Ontario Museum. Grade seven-eight will also be having an outdoor education ex­ perience at Camp Wyoka near Belmore on June 4 and 5. By Kevin Alcock Special congratulations to Dan­ ielle Cardiff, Elizabeth Harris and Tammy Rose who each won first Wingham Hospital Board plans workshop Members of the Wingham and District Hospital’s board of gover­ nors will participate in a one-day workshop on Saturday, April 25. Preliminary information on the workshop was included in the report of the public relations committee to the March meeting of the board. Shirley Garniss, committee chairman, said the workshop is to be held at a Teeswater hotel from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on that date. The workshop will also be attended by the consultants cur­ rently conducting a role study for the hospital and Mrs. Garniss said the one-day event will provide board members with a final opportunity to voice concerns, ask questions and provide input to that document. prize for their pet posters for the Western Fair contest. ACTIVITYDAY On Friday, March 13 Brussels Public School had an activity day. Each of the teachers had an activity for students to do. Mr. Axtmann had shooting a ball in a basket, Ms. Amonech had a relay, Mr. Prior organized beach blanket volley ball, Miss Blake had a sleddingrace. When asked how she liked the day she said, “It was cold, very cold but lots of fun.’’ Mrs. Huether had a St. Patrick’s Day relay, Mrs. Henry, a sack race, Mrs. Wilson had bowling, Mrs. Raymond had bounce-catch ball, Mme. Boettcher introduced “Dance of the Flamingo’’ and “Catch the Colour. ’’ Then last but not least, Mrs. Cousins did the beanbag transfer. The school was divided into 20 Brussels Village Market SPECIALS MARCH 30TOAPRIL4 OPEN MONDAYTOSATURDAY8a.m. to6p.m. THURSDAY&FRIDAYNITESTILL9p.m. PHONE 887-9226 DELIVERIES PRONTO 2 ROLL PKG. PALMOLIVE LIQUID DETERGENT 1 KG.1.991 SUNLIGHT LAUNDRY DETERGENT 6 L.4.991 MAXWELL HOUSE COFFEE 8 OZ. JAR 4.991 COFFEEMATE 500 G.'JAR 2.991 ASSORTED NESTLE[puddingcups 4’s 1.99 f CAMPBELL’S [CHICKEN NOODLESOUP woz..49 Philadelphia CREAMCHEESE 250 G.1.99 I VALLEY FARM [frenchfries 1 KG..79 I MAPLE LEAF [bologna 500 G.1.99 I PRODUCE CABBAGE EA..69 POTATOES 10 LB. BAG 1.99 SPANISH ONIONS PER LB..59 [lemons 3/.99 [FIBRE GOODNESS IWIENERORHAMBURGROLLS 8’s .99 I WESTON SWISS [RASPBERRYORCHOCOLATEROLLS 4’s 1.29 ■COKE OR DIET COKE 1.5 LITRE + DEPOSIT co [hostess [POTATO CHIPS 200 G.1.29 [top choice regular [dogfood OR CHEESE FLAVOUR 2 KG.4.99] STEEN’S 4 LITRE BAG 2% MILK WITH COUPON 1.99 teams with people from every grade. The grade eights were the captains; they were in charge of making sure the children got to their events and looking after them. The grade sevens were in charge of taking the children to the bathroom. I asked some of the 7/8 students what they thought about the activity day: Michelle Machan said it was fun, “it could have been warmer outside; games were exciting, the little kids enjoyed it. ’ ’ Margaret Jarvissaid, “itwas tiring but fun, ’ ’ Steve McCutcheon said “not bad.’’ Aaron Cardiff said “it wasn’t the best but okay,’’ Darren Johnston said it ‘ ‘was more geared for the youngest grades.” Greg Mulvey said “wasn’t bad.” This year it wasn’t a competitive day; it was just for fun. By Michelle Freeman WITHOUT COUPON 2.49 I" •w- COME TO THE Opening of Corner Stone Flea Market Running every weekend beginning April 4 Brussels Saturday 9-6 p.m. Sunday 12:00 -6 p.m.