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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1991-03-06, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1991. Grey Central students win Legion speak-off BY SANDRA JOSLING The Brussels Legion public speaking contest was held Wed­ nesday, February 27. Winning the junior division was Bradley Willis (Grey Public School); second, Amber Ruttan (Brussels Public); and the third place finishers were Jenny Gowing (Brussels), John Lowe (Brussels), Krista Hunter (Grey), Konrad Wernham (grey). Placing first in the senior division was Darrell Uhler (grey); second, Chris Burk­ holder, (Brussels), and the third place finishers were Andy Overholt (Brussels), Molly Morton (grey), Marco Marchitto (Grey), and Stacy Hahn (Brussels. The three judges who volunteered for the evening were Leslie Cook, Carman Klaus and Mevin Lichty, all members of the newly chartered Maitland Moti­ vators Toastmasters Club. Wednesday, February 20 was euchre night at the Brussels Legion. There were seven tables playing. This week’s winners were: high lady, Dorothy Dilworth; high man, Albert Quipp; low lady, Clara Haig and low man, Ross Bennett. Most lone hands for the ladies was Myrle Bowes and for the men, Ross Alcock. The next euchre night is March 6 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to play. Monday, February 25th was mixed darts at the Legion. The winners are as follows: Cam Ross, Martha Logan, Mary Ross, first; Bob Cochrane, Dave Adams and Bob Elliott, second. High shooter for the ladies was Debbie Cann (134) and for the men Andy Adams (123). Darts are held every Monday evening at 8 p.m., all are welcome. On Sunday, March 17 there will be a St. Patrick’s Day Ribs and Kraut Dinner. Supper will be served from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Admission is $7.00 for adults and $3.50 for children under 12. Everyone is welcome to attend. Tickets available at door only. Top speakers Students from Brussels and Grey Central Public Schools competed in the Legion Speak-off on February 27 in Brusels. Back row, from left, are: Murray Lowe, Youth Education Chairman; Chris Burkholder, Brussels, second place Senior; Darrell Uhler, Grey, first place Senior; Ross Bennett, Rebekahs finalize Pres. Front row: Amber Ruttan, Brussels, second place Junior; Bradley Willis, Grey, first place Junior. plans for supper Brussels 10% OFF The regular meeting of Morning Star Rebekah Lodge No. 315, Brussels took place on Tuesday, Feb. 26. P.N.G. Sis. Janet McCut­ cheon presided and there was an average attendance. Plans were finalized for the annual hot casserole supper on March 18, 6:30 p.m. at $5 per person. This will be a joint event with Brothers of Western Star Lodge #149. A euchre party is to follow. The group is in the initial stages of planning a small portable shed on skids in which could be stored the equipment bought through Western Star Lodge No. 149 Brus­ sels and Morning Star Rebekah Lodge No. 315 Brussels. Under the direction of the Humanitarian Ser­ vices Committee the lodges have for loan to the community and surrounding area, wheel chairs, walkers, crutches, canes, etc. free of charge. This is one of many public services which the lodges support. The United Nationes Pilgrimage for Youth Speak-off was held on Friday, March 1 in Clinton. The student judged the best speaker was to win a trip to Ottawa, New York and sembly. At this Cutcheon Grand for the balance of the year by Sis. Lillian Moses P.D.D. Pres, assisted by Sister Mary Davidson D.D. Warden. the United Nations As- meeting Sis. Janet Mc- was installed as Noble Visiting for the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mel Jacklin were Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Sauers of Calgary, Alberta. Mr. Ron Sauers is Mrs. Jacklin’s nephew. The Brussels Agricultural Socie­ ty was happy to have their Fair Queen, Mary Terpstra represent­ ing them at the Ontario Agricultur­ al Societies Convention in Toronto. Leona Armstrong, the Homecraft Representative for District No. 8 assisted with the Fair Queen program at the Convention. Dele­ gates from the Brussels Agricul­ tural Society were President Allan Cardiff and Homecraft President Lois McCall and Isabel Wheeler. ALL COLLECTOR PLATES & DOLLS Friendship topic of Guild meeting The Guild of Melville Presbyter­ ian Church met in the church parlour on the evening of February 19 with Margaret Work and Thel­ ma Cardiff in charge of devotions. The meeting was opened with a poem on St. Valentine so the theme for the programme was based on “Love”. The hymns “Love divine, all love excelling”, “O Love that casts out fear” and “Help us to help each other, Lord” were sung. The scripture reading was John 15, verses 9-17. Margaret Work read several selections on Love and Thelma gave the topic on “Friendship”. A prayer concluded this part of the meeting. Dona Knight, the president, presided for the business. The secretary’s report was given by Eluned McNair and Jeanne Ireland gave the treasurer’s report. It was decided to cater for a dinner for Women's Institute members in April. A decision was made to give a donation to the memorial fund in memory of any member, or mem­ ber’s family, whose death occurs - in lieu of flowers. There were several other matters of business which were dealt with. At the conclusion of this part of the meeting, lunch was served by Margaret and Thelma rodia.ma.hon of __ Ophmnt Hlonlh xIP Hie children of our community arc our future; UJHEfjL^C) ib io iiupuriant that our children uiue Hie opporluiuhj the means to develop their talents a'cjcow to be responsible citizens'; ^110 UJHE pE^C> Optimist clubs, tjnoum. ao "friend of 2Joalh, provide vticuicj procjmm^for children to Cticouracje their development; it is appropriate to recoepu^e our local Optimists for hcjhhucj the way for the children of our community; d't dj t f OpE 1, tjordon Workman, j jecue of the oiUacje of Idrussclls, do hereby proclaim the month of-JTlarch ao OpflinUtf /OOfl'Dl ^ur^e the citizens to^alute the local Optimists**' -Support them in their commumhj ivorlp Cjiucn under my hand J'darch MftW ! Little Florence Nightingale Catherine's Christening BRADFORD DEALER IN BRUSSELS BRUSSELS wn-srzx OFFER ENDS MARCH 9/91