HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1991-12-11, Page 2Mennonites host
Christmas feast
For most people Christmas Day
means a time of getting together
with family or friends. But for a
few it can be a lonely time, or a day
just like any other.
In recognition of those people
who do not have immediate family
or a place to go on Christmas Day,
the congregation of Brussels Men-
nonite Fellowship has planned a
traditional holiday dinner to be
served at 4 p.m. at the Mennonite
Hall.
It is planned as an informal warm
gathering and the group invites
individuals to come and share in
the spirit of Christmas.
The hot meal will be provided
but if anyone attending would like
to bring a salad or desserts, it
would be appreciated, though not
required.
A time of fellowship will be part
of the day as well so bring your
favourite table games, or musical
instruments as there will be a carol
sing. People are asked as well to
share their stories of Christmases
past
Close attention
Jonathan Graham and Robbie Burkholder pay close attention as they play video games at the
Brussels Optimist Nintendo Challenge held at the Brussels Public School, Saturday. Perhaps
because of the hectic schedule that day, attendance was down from the last time the event
was held. Eight winners will go on to the Zone championship in Seaforth in January.
Brussels
People
The Festival of Lights in Wheel
ing, West Virginia is surely a sight
to behold, especially in Ogleby
Park. It takes 45 miles of under
ground wiring to supply hydro for
the Christmas lights and costs $45
thousand for electricity for the sea
son.
There are 3,800 buses scheduled
to tour the park plus hundreds
which do not register. Admission is
free.
The mansion is furnished with
antiques, and also houses a gift
shop.
Mildred Jacklin and Leila Hood
boarded the Cherrey Bus in Brus
sels at 7:15 a.m. on Saturday,
November 30 for the three-day
weekend festival. Their accommo
dations were at the Radison Hotel
in the Monreville Mall in Pitts
burgh Pennsylvania, which includ
ed a dinner theatre the first
evening.
On Sunday after attending the
Jim Nabors show at the Capital
City Music Hall some shopping
and another buffet dinner, the pair
returned to the hotel, then browsed
around through the K-Mart store
until 10 pm.
The bus departed Pittsburgh at 9
a.m.. Lunch was-enjoyed at the
Mill Creek Mall in Erie, Pa. There
was a brief stop at the duty-free in
Buffalo before arriving home at
8:30 p.m.
area to be added in the future.
The building will be completed
and opened in the spring for use 24
hours a day, seven days a week.
The chapel is a project of the St
John's Lodge 284 A.F. & A.M. The
land was donated by Bell Tele
phone. Work was done by Gerald
Gibson and Murray Long.
Passersby on Mill St., will have
noticed the miniature chapel on the
north side of the street.
The chapel is similar to others
which can be seen in parts of
Ontario and is intended for the use
of everyone, whether a member of
the community or a weary traveller
who wishes to enter for a few min
utes of prayer, meditation or quiet
rest. It is hoped that it will enhance
the attractiveness of the village and
there are plans for a small picnic
Congratulations are in order to a
familiar Brussels resident.
A small select group attended the
marriage of Max Demaray to Kay
Weidner of Hanover on November
30. The ceremony and dinner was
held in Walkerton.
The secret announcement was
made at a house reception in
Hanover to close friends.
Several more friends will be vis
iting the newlyweds at their new
home in Wroxeter.
Students prepare winter program
by Michael Dauphin
and Michael IHman
Fundraising is over for grade
eight except for delivery, scheduled
to take place December 12. Thanks
to all parents and friends who sup
ported our cheese sales.
On November 28 Dairy Princess
Morgan Murray visited our school.
She made milkshakes for every
grade. At noon hour Miss Murray
was our nutrition spotter, looking
for boys and girls drinking some
thing nutritious, such as milk or
fruit juice, as part of lunch. In
Kindergarten she spotted Richard
Goetz, in grade five the nutritious
drinker was Katie Harrison and
Michael Bernard was the lucky stu
dent in grade four. Each of these
nutrition-conscious people was
rewarded with a prize.
Every noon hour, Wendy
Thompson, Lorie Ann Black, Vic
toria Richards and Teresa Bridge
sell milk. Each person who pur
chases milk gets a ballot. A draw is
held several times through each
month and students can win lunch
bags, t-shirts, socks, pens, pencil
cases and hats, all supplied by the
Ontario Milk Marketing Board. On
Nov. 29 the winners were Sonya
Albert, grade 6/7; Shannon White,
grade three; and Richard Goetz,
Kindergarten. Isn't Richard a lucky
boy!
There are two divisions in volley
ball: junior and intermediate.
Standings thus far are: in junior -
first place, the Panthers, closely
followed by the Cougars; in inter
mediate - first place, the Coureur
du Bois and in second place, the
Swashbucklers.
Primary and Junior classes are
preparing their winter program to
be presented on December 19. The
concert is a great way to welcome
the winter holiday and wish the
community all the best of the sea
son.
VILLAGE OF BRUSSELS
RESIDENTSNOTICE
OF PUBLIC MEETING
A Public Meeting will be
held on Wednesday,
January 22, 1992 at 8:00
P.M. In the Brussels Public
Library Basement to
receive public Input Into
the Community Improve
ment Plan under the
P.R.I.D.E. Program. This
notice is given pursuant to
the requirements of the
Planning Act.
Donna M. White
Clerk-Treasurer
brussels.walton
TRAILBLAZERS
’91-’92 TRAIL PERMITS NOW AVAILABLE
$55 ’til December 15
yg $65 after December 15
Permits are available at:
•Todd's Bakery, Brussels -McGavin Farm Equipment, Walton
*B & K Tire, Brodhagen • Vincent's Farm Equipment, Seaforth
Radar Run at the Clubhouse, 1V* mi. East of Brussels
Sunday, December 15, 2 p.m.
Weather Permitting (Snow) yly
The winner of the 50/50 draw for $2,840 was David Hulley, RR 1, Seaforth
NOTICE TO
BRUSSELS
P.U.C. CUSTOMERS
Temporary power interruptions will occur on
the East Side of Turn berry Street between Mill
Street and Market Street while work is being
done. Please be on notice until December 31,
1991. For further information please contact
the Municipal Office.
Thank You
Donna M. White
Manager-Brussels P.U.C.
Due to municipal snow removal operations, notice is
hereby given that the parking of cars on Village streets
during the winter months (December 1 - April 1) is strictly
prohibited.
All vehicles must be removed from village streets and
from roadways of the municipality between the hours of 2
a.m. and 7 a.m. Violators will be prosecuted or will be
required to bear the cost of having their vehicle towed
away.
The owner of any such parked vehicle will be liable for
any damage to the said vehicle or to snow plow
equipment.
Donna M. White
Clerk-Treasurer
BRUSSELS RESIDENTS
GARBAGE
COLLECTION
will be picked up
‘Merry Christmas and a Mappy 9(ew
year from the staff at
Carter's Waste (Disposal