HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-10-28, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1987.
The Brussels United Church celebrated its 111th anniversary last
Sunday with special services both morning and evening. Don
Langford, far right, Mission Consultant for the London Conference of
the United Church of Canada, was the guest speaker at the morning
service, while a special choir service took place in the evening. With
Mr. Langford are [from left] Alma Watson, Clerk of Session; Reverend
Charles Carpentier, and Neil Gowing, chairman of the Board of
Stewards.
Santa coming to Brussels Dec. 5
Railway closure hearing Tuesday
Continued from page 1
towel newspapers last week but not
in Brussels. According to the
advertisement anyone wishing to
presenthisviewsatthe hearing
should register with the Registrar
30 minutes before the hearing.
Those wanting to make written
presentations should provide 10
copies of their presentation.
Brussels Clerk-treasurer Hugh
Hanly said his council had been
notified of the hearing by letter last
week. He said a letter opposing the
c'osure had been sent to the
Commission earlier in the sum-
People
Group Captain E.J. McLeod
from London Ontario and Spensor
and Eileen McLeod were visiting
George and Helen Wesenberg of
Grey and Surbey.
There were eight tables in play at
Oddfellow Rebekah euchre Mon
day night, Oct. 19. Winner of the
door prize was Elunid McNair. The
draw for apples was won by Mrs.
Sadie McDonald. High prizes went
to Ethel Brewer and Leona Mc
Donald, consolation to Wilda
Bailey and Rick Lindberg. The next
euchre Nov. 2 same time and place.
mer. He expected Brussels would
have some representation at the
hearing but as of Tuesday didn’t
know who it would be.
Grey township Reeve Leona
Armstrong, a member of the
Brussels, Morris and Grey Indus
trial Committee said her township
had not been notified of the
meeting to the best of her
knowledge. She said if the railway
was taken away from Brussels it
might be hard to convince indus
tries to locate in the community.
She said the loss of the railway
wouldn’t likely have a direct
economic impact on her township
continued on page 8
Guests with Mrs. Glenna Steph
ens recently were Dr. Russell and
Dr. Ruth Stephens, London,
Ruth’ssister, Mrs. Audrey Moir of
Melbourne, Australia, and sister
Mrs. Fisher, Vancouver, Mrs.
Dorothy Higgins, Toronto, Mrs.
Isabel Pelloux, Boston. The event
was the wedding of George R.
Stephens of London, Ontario.
There will be a household
shower for Ken, Linda, Corrie and
Blair Smith who lost nearly
everything in a fire on Monday, at
Melville Presbyterian Church,
Brussels on Thursday, October 29
at 7 to 9 p.m. Money or household
goods would be appreciated. It is a
come-and-go shower. Refresh
ments will be served.
Brussels’ annual Santa Claus
Parade will be held on December 5
this year as the result of a Parade
Committee decision to hold it on
the first Saturday of December
every year from now on.
The theme of this year’s parade
is “Christmas in the Future’’ or
“Santa in the Future,’’ and cash
prizes will be offered in several
categories, including Best Com
mercial Float, Best Original Float
(Senior and Junior), Best Decor
ated Vehicle, Best Animal-drawn
Float, and Best Clown (Senior and
Junior). Judging will take place at
the CIL Agromart at 1:30p.m., and
the parade will move off at 2 p.m.
sharp.
The starting time of the parade
has been changed from noon to 2
p.m., said committee chairman
Kathy Burkholder, because mer
chants found that the earlier start
in previous years encouraged
people to come to town just for the
parade, then go elsewhere for the
afternoon, a practice detrimental
to the local businesses which
sponsor the event.
Added attractions this year will
be a poster contest for local school
children prior to the event, and a
free Magic Show, featuring Wing
ham magician Earl Heywood,
following the parade. Kidswill also
get free bags of candy and fruit, as
they have in the past.
Mrs. Burkholder said thatthe
committee has held two meetings
to date to discuss the 1987 event,
and a third is planned for mid
November. She added that there
hadbeena good turnout of local
businessmen in attendance, as
well as representatives from sev
eral groups.
Albert Roetcisoender has been
elected as the representative of
local businesses; Al Teeft has been
named secretary; and Ron Clark
son has been named treasurer for
the 1987 Parade Committee.
More than40 Brussels business
es have been approached to donate
toafundwhich willraise$800 to
purchase a new Santa Claus suit
and to pay advertising costs, while
community organizations and
municipalities will pick up the rest
of the tab.
In 1986, the Brussels Optimists
Insurance &
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Services Ltd.
David
Bending &
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Halloween
DANCE
Saturday, October 31
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
Come in costume - Judging
between 10 & 10:30 p.m.
$3.00 per person D.J. PRIZES
Designated Driver Program in effect
Club donated $35U toward the
event; the Brussels Lions Club and
the Brussels Legion donated $325
each; the village of Brussels
contributed $325; both Morris and
Grey Townships donated $100
each; and $121 came in from
miscellaneous donations, for a
total of $1,646.
1986 expenses totalled
$1,416.81, leaving a balance of
cash on hand to get the ball rolling
this year of $646.19. Cash on hand
BRUSSELS CEMETERY
NOTICE
Re: Permanent Care on Old Plots
The Management is trying to improve the
appearance of the cemetery. Financing is difficult. To
cut the grass once costs $300.00.
The old plots present a problem. Permanent care
was not paid and annual care has ceased to be paid. Yet
these plots must be maintained.
On many of these plots the yearly care was paid until
the 1940-1960 period. It would seem when that
generation passed on, that the present generation is
unaware of the obligation.
In an effort to derive some revenue from these plots,
the board proposes to contact descendants or relatives
of the plot owners, hoping they will pay the permanent
care, which for a five grave burial plot is $100.00.
Only one notice per plot will be sent. Where
possible, itishopedthatpersonwill contact other
descendants in order to share the expense.
All proceeds received will be invested and the
interest generated will help maintain the plots.
$100.00 invested at 10% will provide $10.00 per year
for cutting the grass, levelling, etc.
Please take note that any notices sent are not
demands, merely requests, which we hope will meet
with approval.
A REMINDER
Halloween is approaching!
Council of the Village of Brussels is
striving for a safe and uneventful
Halloween.
We request that residents store any
garbage and/or objects that may
create a temptation to pranksters.
We hope you have a good Halloween.
Yours truly,
Brussels Council
prior to collections last year was
$417.
Anyone interested in entering
the parade is asked to call Greg
Wilson at 887-6072 or Larry Bray at
887-6553, this year’s Parade Com
mittee Co-chairmen. The next
meeting of the Parade Committee
is scheduled for 8 p.m. on
November 17, at the Brussels
Legion. All local businessmen and
organization representatives are
asked to attend.
BRUSSELS, MORRIS & GREY
Christmas Party
SATURDAY DEC.12th
ATTHE BRUSSEL, M0RRIS&GREY
COMMUNITYCENTRE
Social Hour6p.m. Roast Beef Dinner 7p.m. catered
by the Brussels, Morris & Grey catering group
Back By Popular Demand
“Here Comes Treble”
Dancingto Follow
Tickets$20percoupleavailablefrom Recreation Members
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