HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-08-23, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 1989.
Hats off to Legers
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Donna White was busy last
Wednesday morning distributing hats to families who were
participating in Brussels recycling program. Mary Jane Leger
receives one of the chapeaus that were donated by Glad to
promote the program. Mrs. Leger’s children, Amanda, Ben
and Philip are with her.
Brussels
By Bonnie Gropp
Phone 887-9114 or 523-4792
About eight years ago a group of
people who had attended F. E.
Madill together decided to get
together yearly for a reunion. This
year the “Old Boys’’ and their
families met at the home of Don,
Connie, Amanda, Dan and Mike
Pletch in IJderton.
Attending were: Dale, Ruth,
Steven and Tim Machan of Brus
sels; Gord, Jane, Todd and Trevor
Machan of Bluevale; Murray,
Gayle, and Becky McArter of
Brussels; Dave, Angie, Jeff and
Kevin Huether of Brampton; Brian.
Elaine, Mandy, and Ellen Work
man of Brussels: Greg, Sue, Shane
Trevor and Ainsley Wilson of
Brussels.
Everyone took part in a bailgame
and the children had a great time
playing soccer in the rain.
Mr. and Mrs. Mel Jacklin and
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Elliott of
Mitchell have returned from a
holiday at Elliott Lake. They tra
velled on the Chi-Cheemaun from
BRUSSELS
QUEEN OF THE FAIR
DANCE
SAT. SEPTEMBER 9/89
at the
B.M. & G. COMMUNITY CENTRE
SPEECHES8P.M.
DANCING STARTS AT 9P.M.
CROWNING10P.M.
MUSIC BY MOZART MELODY MAKERS
Tobermory and rode the new boat
back.
While in Elliott Lake they stayed
at the Laurentian Lodge. The
scenery was beautiful. They also
travelled to Sault Ste. Marie and
went over into the state of Michi
gan for a day of shopping.
Tammy Elliott of Mitchell stayed
at the home of her aunt, Mrs.
Nancy Coyne and girls while her
parents holidayed at Elliott Lake.
Several local residents attended
the “Island Weekend’’ hosted by
John and Pauleen Kerkhof, at their
Queen St. home. Mary, Frank,
Grant and Leslie Stretton; Brenda,
Gerry, Brooklyn, and Brent Wheel
er; Bob Pearson; Mary Jean and
Wayne Bell; Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Roetescinder; Donna and Randy
White; and Mark, Bonnie, Ashley
and Joshua Gropp all visited the
‘Kerkhof Resort’ for a weekend of
games, food, activities, island
music, and bonfires.
Out of town guests were from
London, Scarborough, Windsor,
Stratford, Palmerston, Listowel,
Wyoming (Ontario), Barrie, Hamil
ton, and Willowdale. In all over 60
people enjoyed the warm hospi
tality offered by John and Pauleen.
If anyone is interested in the
prize list for the fall fair, the books
are now available. You can pick
them up at the Brussels Post Office
or contact Barb Mutter at 887-6117.
Last call
for Queen
contestants
Seven girls have entered the
Brussels Queen of the Fair contest,
which will take place on September
9. There is a limit of 12 competitors
on the contest so anyone interested
still might be able to participate.
Contestants must be between the
ages of 17 and 23 by August 1,
1989. The winner will participate in
the Miss Mid-Western Ontario
Contest to be held at the Lucknow
Fair and will represent Brussels at
the 1990 CNE for four all-expense
paid days. In addition she will
receive many gifts and will attend
several other events.
The girls will be expected to
give a two minute speech of their
choice on any topic pertaining to
farming. They will also be inter
viewed by the judges and these
speeches and interviews will be
judged at the dance on September
9.
Previous contestants are encour
aged to participate and if you are
interested you must contact th
committee by August 26. Contacts
are: Isabell Wheeler - 887-6097,
Janis Bray - 887-6553, Jim Hunter -
357-1420, Joan Bernard - 887-6377,
Jeff Cardiff - 887-6162, Leona
McDonald - 887-6988, Betty Cardiff
- 887-6889, and Mary Ann Miners -
887-9286.
Plans are underway for the
Queen of the Fair Dance which will
take place on September 9. There
are seven contestants entered in
the contest this year.
The dance will be held in the
arena. The contestant’s speeches
will begin at 8:00, followed by
Mozart Melody Makers at 9 p.m.
and culminating in the crowning of
the Queen at 10 p.m.
Several new families have arriv
ed in Brussels. The Brussels Bas
ket has thus far welcomed these
people to the community: Donna
Stoltz and Vic Motz, who are living
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL
Sale!
In Classy New Clothes with
school spirit! August 2310 Seplember 9
OFF
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final
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