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The Citizen, 1989-01-18, Page 2Coming home in style, baby Heather Rose Demaray poses with her proud parents, Rob and Sharon, her big brother Daryl, and her chauffeur, Geoffrey Burk after her grandfather rented the stretch limousine in the background for the trip home from the hospital to Brussels. 'Princess' comes home in style « BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH .......... ^Sunday, January 22 King Street Minister - Reverend Charles Carpentier 11:00 a.m. Morning Service Sunday School - Nursery Care Minister’s Subject: “We Are All In The Family” Christian without church is like a bee without a hive. Heather Rose Demaray, one of Brussels’ newest residents, came home last Thursday in a style befitting the little princess she is - in a 24-foot 1988 Super-stretch Lincoln Town Car Limousine rented for the occasion by her doting grandfather, Max Demaray. The occasion was the trip home Alice McArter heads Horticultural Society The annual meeting of the Brussels and District Horticultural Society was held in the library on Monday, January 9 at 2 p.m. O Canada was sung with Mrs. Alice Brothers at the piano follow­ ed by secretary’s and treasurer’s reports. The nominating committee reported that all offices were filled with the exception of Youth leaders and after some discussion Mrs. Ruth Sauve, Mrs. Jean Bewley and Mrs. Jane White agreed to accept this responsibility. It was moved by Miss Luella Mitchell that name plates be affixed to the marble base of the Vera Frain trophy from the time of its inception in 1974 to the present and seconded by Mrs. Jean Bewe- ley. A discussion of what part the society might play in the Brussels Celebration to be held in July took place and Mrs. Ruth Sauve agreed to attend the planning meeting to bring back a report. The door prize was won by Mrs. Alice McArter. Beautiful slides of the Brussels Rose Show, August Flower Show and many other locations were shown by Mr. Lyle Brothers. A second set showed birds which had been injured and were being cared for in Florida by a group interested in acquainting school children with Lodge plans for visit At the regular meeting of Morn­ ing Star Rebekah Lodge Noble Grand Janet McCutcheon conduct­ ed the meeting. Thank you’s were read and cheques received. An invitation was received from Exeter Rebe­ kahs to attend a luncheon previous to their meeting when the Warden of the Rebekah Assembly of On­ tario Phylis Stone will be guest of honour. Several members plan to attend. A donation was to be sent to Children’s Hospital, London. Plans were made for Warden Phylis Stone’s official visit to Morning Star on Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. from Listowel Memorial Hospital for Heather and her parents, Sharon and Rob, following the baby’s birth there on Saturday, January 7. But the elegant, chauf- fered limousine was a total but delightful surprise to Sharon, who says “Nothing ever should surprise us where Dad is concerned - you nature. Many of these birds could never be returned to the wild. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Iona Moore, Mrs. Ruth Sauve and Mrs. Jan Devries. The meeting on March 13 will have Mrs. Gladys Elsworth as speaker and will be a St. Patrick’s Day meeting. Members are asked to answer the roll call with a verse or item about St. Patrick and wear something green or pay a fine. The slate of officers is as follows: Past President, Mrs. Alice McAr­ ter; President, Mrs. Jane White; First Vice-president, Mrs. Judie Glen; Second Vice-president, Mrs. Sandra Machan; Secretary, Mrs. Isobel Gibson; Assistant Secretary, Mrs. Wilma Hemingway; Treasur­ er, Mrs. Eluned McNair. Directors for one more year are: Mrs. Judie Glen, Mrs. Ruth Sauve, Mrs. Muriel Garniss, Miss Alice McArter and Mrs. Jane Grasby; Directors for two years, Miss Luella Mitchell, Mrs. Laura Barbour, Mrs. Florence Machan, Mrs, Alice Brothers and Mrs. Mabel Glan- ville; Pianists, Mrs. Wilma Hem­ ingway and Mrs. Alice Brothers; Auditors, Mrs. Evelyn Mair and Mrs. Sandra Machan; Youth lead­ ers, Mrs. Ruth Sauve, Mrs. Jean Bewley and Mrs. Jane White. (note change of meeting night from Jan. 24). Clinton and Goderich Lodges will be guests. Tickets are to be sold for an afghan and sewing basket. Plans wer-e made for Jan. 23 euchre in Lodge Hall. The date was set for the Valentine Dessert Euchre on Monday, Feb. 13 at 10 o’clock in Lodge Hall. All prizes were donat­ ed. Birthday honours were given to three members. After closing Lodge, card Bingo was played. The travelling prize was won by Alice McArter. A delicious lunch was served by Lois McCutcheon and her committee. just never know what he might be up to next! ’ ’ Heather Rose is a sister for Amy, 5, and Daryl, 3, and the sixth grandchild for Max and Evelyn Demaray, both of Brussels, as well as the ninth grandchild for George and Elizabeth Schuler of Tees- water. The $72,000 vehicle was provid­ ed by Burk’s Limousine Service of Brunner and chauffered by a smartly-uniformed Geoffrey Burk, an ex-Waterloo Regional policeman who began the business two years ago in partnership with his wife. The couple now has three limou­ sines on the road and another one on order: all are custom-built and equipped with luxuriously uphol­ stered interiors, built-in bar facili­ ties, a tiny television, a cellular phone and an intercom between passengers and driver. Each vehi­ cle seats six, and rents for $65 per hour, according to Mr. Burk, who says interest in the business has been considerable, with all of his cars on the road much of the time, serving discerning clients in Lis­ towel, Stratford, Kitchener and Waterloo and the surrounding area. Mr. Burk adds that corporate and daily rates are also available to clients. WIN <1?nn travelN> I LUU. VOUCHER SAT.,FEB.11,1989 BRUSSELS OPTIMISTS VALENTINE DANCE & DRAW $8. perticket AVAILABLE FROM ANYOPTIMIST MEMBER 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 Brussels People Compiled by Marilyn Hip pins Call 887-9089 Sympathy is extended to Vera, Mary, Ethel and Joe and their families on the recent loss of their brother-in-law and uncle Harry Bowler husband of the former Viola Fox. Mrs. Joyce van Vliet is a patient in Listowel Memorial Hospital. We all send our love and prayers to you Joyce. “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. ’ [Psalm 34:8] WANT TO BE PART OF A NEW CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP? COME TO BRUSSELS PUBLIC SCHOOL Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Victor Jamieson887-6858 ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA January 22/89. Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Morning Prayer Rev. Patt Nunn, 887-9267 Blyth 11:30 a.m. Worship, Lunch & Vestry Brussels 9:45 a.m. Meeting at Parish Hall & Church School DO IT NOW!!! RRSP....111/4% GIC....11 1/s% CTn 1R3/O/ EQUITY FUNDSSTD e e e e 10 /4 /o [Rale subjert to cbange] CARDIFF & MULVEY BRUSSELS 887-6100 ANNUAL WINTER CLEARANCE SALE CONTINUES!! “the sale you can’t afford to miss’’ BUY A BOLT OF FABRIC i that is regularly priced B________GET IT FOR HALF PRICE BUY 2 METRES OF FABRIC IB at our regular price — get the B__________3rd METRE FREE! ANY LENGTH OF FABRIC ■ I 250/0 IB_________ fcw DISCOUNT Sale ends Saturday, January 21, 1989 17 Victoria St., CLINTON i 482-7036 Marte Ma»hl®s you haw- BIW -rraa The Brussels Crusaders had a full weekend playing Seaforth Sa­ turday night and Wellesley on Sunday night when they tied 4-4 in a hard-fought battle receiving cuts under their masks and across throats and backs. Nora Stephenson was the lucky winner in the 50/50 draw at the Crusaders game Sunday night. Those attending the Odd Fellow Rebekah euchre had an enjoyable time. Winners of the prizes were Ann Smith, Eluned McNair, John Simp­ son, Jim Bowman; lone hands, Marg McCutcheon, Jim McTag- gart; lucky cup, Jim McTaggart. The next euchre is January 23, same time, same place. Selected FABRIC | ENDS PRICE Selected — Values to $19.98 SWEATER KNITS A 9g & FLEECE 4. metre