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The Citizen, 1989-01-04, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1989. It’s business as usual again at the Brussels Stockyards, now owned and operated by Gordon Brindley under the name of Brussels Livestock Inc. The new owners and their children pose with the office staff following their first sale on Friday. Seated from left are Pat Bernard, Agnes Williams, Ryan Brindley, Rhonda Fischer and Joan Smith; standing are Tommy Brindley, Agnes Brindley, Pam McLean and Gord Brindley. New owner solves russels Stockyard licence problem Continued from page 1 couldn’t have come back this fast without their help,” Mr. Brindley said. Brussels Stcokyards, until recent­ ly the third largest livestock sales facility in Ontario with annual sales of approximately $60 million, went into receivership in late October after owner-operator Klaus Hen­ Dave Boynton sells Brussels Agro mart to Merle Hoegy The Brussels Agromart has been purchased by Merle Hoegy of Brussels, with the change in owner­ ship having become effective De­ cember 15 when Mr. Hoegy took over the reins of management from former owner Dave Boynton, who will remain on staff until September, 1989 to help ease the transition. Mr. Hoegy is already well known schel fled the country, apparently attempting to take the proceeds of the October 21 sale with him. Former owner-operators Bruce and Ross McCall then stepped in to operate the facility under an interim licence until December 14. The barn closed following the December 9 sale and was only re-opened Friday. in the area, having grown up in the Brodhagen area where he workedfor his father, Wilbur, and his brother, Maynard, wholater took over the family business and still runs it as a CIL Agromart, Hoegy Farm Sup­ plies. And although both businesses are under the same franchise, Merle says they are not connected in any other way except for the fact that The next regular sale at Brussels Livestock Inc. will be held on Friday, with the addition of a dropped calf sale to be held at the pig barn prior to the pig auction. Mr. Brindley says he hopes to make the calf sale a regular feature, as well as a goat and lamb sale, the first of which will be held on January 13, following the pig sale. both brothers will help each other out by sharing equipment to provide abetter service for clients of both facilities. The service and staff at Brussels Agromart will remain as it has been under the Boynton family, with the exception of Jeanette Boynton, who has decided to take a few months off for a well-deserved rest, Mr. Hoegy said. Mr. Hoegy attended Brodhagen Public School and Mitchell and District High School before earning his civil engineering technologist’s certificate from Conestoga College in Kitchener. He has worked for an engineering consulting firm out of Edmonton for the past 12 years, travelling widely throughout the west and across the high arctic in line with his job. After marrying his wife, Rhonda, in 1983, Mr. Hoegy worked largely out of his company ’ s office in Edmonton in its materials testing division, until the family decided to move east when he learned that the Brussels Agromart was for sale. *‘I’ve always wanted toown my own business; this is just like a dream come true,” Mr. Hoegy said. The Hoegys have purchased the former Sherritt residence on Turn­ berry Street, where Mr. Hoegy is living until his wife and family come from Edmonton later this month. The Hoegys have two children, Sean, threeyears, and Laurin, 16 months. And the Winner of our Christmas Draw was MRS. DOROTHY McCauley Ken's Men's & Boy's Wear Brussels 887-9284 Brussels People Compiled by Marilyn Higgins Call 887-9089 Christmas Day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Higgins, were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ward, Jeff and Julie of St. Mary’s; Mr. and Mrs. John Oliver and David of RR 2, Clifford; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Higgins, Dennis andRonaldof Blyth; and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Higgins and Ken, Brus­ sels. Mrs. Jane Devries spent the holidays with her family in Wood- stock. Boxing Day visitors with Mrs. Lila Goll were Mr. and Mrs. Mel McArter, Doug, Kevin and Brian; Mr. and Mrs. John Oliver and David, of RR 2, Clifford, Mr. Lome McCrackin of Bluevale; Mr. Terry Hoy of Wingham; Miss Sally Pollard of Prince Edward Island; and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Higgins and Ken. Winners at the Brussels 5 cents to $1.00 store for the Christmas Draw were:first, blanket, Viola Raithby of Auburn; second, towel set, Anne Fitzgerald of Palmerston. Mrs. Iona McLean was the lucky winner of the Gingerbread House. Robert, Helen and David Richards of Victoria, B.C. visited with Sheila Richards before Christmas. On Sunday, December 18, Doug and Jane Richards and other friends had dinner at the Elmhurst in Ingersoll after which the Richards returned to BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH W King Street Minister - Reverend Charles Carpentier Sunday, 11:00a.m. Morning Worship January 8 Minister’s Subject Sunday School-Nursery We have this hope as an anchor for our lives Hebrews 6:19 ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA January 8/89 Baptism of Jesus MORNING PRAYER Rev. Patt Nunn 887-9267 9:45 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Blyth Brussels PART-TIME AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PRESENTS COURSES OFFERED IN BRUSSELS THIS WINTER MUNICIPAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT [UNIT III] ...$ 54 Thursday, Jan. 26, 7-10 p.m. 12 wks. TIME MANAGEMENT........................................................$ 27 Tuesday, Jan. 24, 7-10 p.m. 4 wks. COMMODORE 64 WORKSHOP ........................................$ 45 Saturday, Jan. 28, 9:30 • 12:30 p.m. 10 wks. FLOWER ARRANGING & DESIGN....................................$30 Thursday, Jan. 26, 7 - 9:30 p.m. 8 wks. BOOKKEEPING FUNDAMENTALS.................................$ 50 Tuesday, Jan. 24, 7 - 10 p.m. 12 wks. BOOKKEEPING ACCOUNTING .......................................$ 50 Tuesday, Jan. 24, 7 - 10 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. CONESTOGA COLLEGE - CLINTON CAMPUS P.O. Box 160 Clinton, Ontario N0M 1L0 [519] 482-3458 Conestoga College of Applied Arts andlechnology Ailsa Craig tor a short stay. Following a trip to Ottawa in mid-weekthey were joined by Sheila Richards. A traditional German Christmas on Christmas Eve was celebrated with Helen Richards’ parents Lisa and Guenther Otten and family members. On Christmas Day the Richards travelled to Montreal. The annual Christmas Curling Match between the Aitchi- son, Fitzpatrick and Richards fami­ lies was held at the Montreal Curling Club in early afternoon. Christmas dinner was served at Joan Fitz­ patrick’s home. Other guests were Eileen Kerr, Murray and Catherine Fitzpatrick. Sheila Richards has returned to Brussels after visiting Sherwood and Tredy Miller of Brighton. Rebekahs plan card parties At the regular meeting of Morning Star Rebeka Lodge, Noble Grand Janet McCutcheon was in charge. Several Christmas greetings were received from other lodges, as well as some correspondence from Rebe­ kah Assembly and from several organizations requesting donations. A donation is to be given to Eye Research. It was decided that the dates for 1989 euchres will be January 9 and 23. Plans for there and for the Christmas party were made. A draw for a Christmas arrange­ ment was won by Janet McCut­ cheon; travelling prize was won by Lillian Moses. Lunch was served by Sarah Stephenson and her commit­ tee.