HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-05-27, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN. WEDNESDAY. MAY 27.1992.
Friendship Club meets
Well-deserved
The Brussels, Morris and Grey Recreation Bd. recently honoured the work of the BMG
Catering Group with the presentation of a plaque. From left, are: Arena Manager Murray
McArter, Audrey Cardiff, Barb Nichol, Rec. Chairman Dale Newman, Bessie Johnston, Edna
McLellan and Annette Lewington. The group, which formed with the express purpose of
raising money to help keep the arena going have donated close to $100,000 since the mid-
80's.
Rec. Bd. honours catering group
The Brussels, Morris and Grey
Recreation Board recently hon
oured the BMG Catering Group for
their generous volunteer contribu
tions to the arena.
The group which began about 15
years ago with the express purpose
of raising funds for the arena has,
since 1984, donated $90,500. The
money is primarily used to cover
the cost of the annual recreation
insurance which runs approximate
ly $8,000 per year, according to
Rec. Treasurer Rhonda Fischer.
Any excess money is used to offset
annual operating costs.
Bessie Johnston, took over the
convening of the group in 1979.
The one-time Brussels Citizen of
the Year says she estimates there
UCW donates to Lions
The United Church of Brussels
met for a general meeting and the
mother's pot luck supper out 6:30
p.m. on Wednesday, May 6.
Call to worship was given by
Barbara McCutcheon who read a
poem, “What is a Mother”. The
hymn “When Mothers of Salem”
was sung. Barbara welcomed guest
speaker Rev. Cam McMillan whose
topic was “Mother”. Rev.
McMillan discussed the relation
ship between mothers and
daughters, bond between them, and
similarities.
Ida Evans thanked Rev.
McMillan then gave the scripture.
Betty Campbell accompanied the
three generations - Janice and
Joyce Jacklin and Gertie Kellington
as they sang “Mother”. The hymn
“Little Children Come Unto Me”
was sung and then the meeting was
turned over the President Gertie
Kellington. Joyce Jacklin gave the
treasurer's report, and the
secretary's report was given by
Joan Bernard. Joan and Gertie
reported on the London Conference
held in Chatham.
Jeannette Boynton and Betty
Graber made a fundraising calendar
for the month of May.
May 12 is the birthday party at
Braemar Nursing Home in
Wingham. The U.C.W. will be
looking after it.
The U.C.W. decided to pay for
the lunch after the intermediate
choir picnic in June.
Ida and Gertie gave a report on
the April event held in the Main
Street Church in Mitchell. Over
350 ladies attended. A motion was
made to give a donation to Lions
Club.
Barbara McMillan gave a note of
thanks to the U.C.W. for baby crib
are some 80 volunteers with the
group now, adding that they can
always use the addition of new,
young members as they are con
stantly in demand. From Nov. 9 to
Dec. 7 alone the ladies fed 1600
people. Each December for the past
several years now, over about 450
people enjoy the efforts of the
BMG Catering Group at the annual
Gay-Lea banquet in Brussels.
Rec. Chairman Dale Newman
presented the group with a plaque
recently to thank them for their
work and praise them for their tire
less dedication. "This arena could
n't get by without the help we get
from the Catering Group and this is
just a small way to let you know
how much we appreciate you," he
said.
and baby clothing.
Offering was dedicated. The
meeting closed with the U.C.W.
benediction.
Legion
installs
executive
BY SANDRA JOSLING
Branch 218 Brussels held their
installation of Officers Ceremonies
on Friday, May 22. The following
members were installed to the
executive: President, Allan Nichol,
1st Vice, Eric Ross; 2nd Vice, Rob
Burkholder; Secretary, Glenn
Bridge; Treasurer, Margaret
Bennet; Sergeant at Arms, John
Grobbo; Padre Rev. Paul Acton;
Service Officer, Ted Elliott and
executive committee, Murray
Lowe, Debbie Trollope, Cecil
Moore, Kathy Burkholder.
The Branch 218 Ladies'
Auxiliary were also installed at this
time. They are: President, Helen
Dobson, 1st Vice, Jayne Ross; 2nd
Vice, Martha Logan; Treasurer,
Barb Knight; Secretary, Barb
Graber; Sergeant at Arms, Mabel
Willis; Standard Bearer, Karen
Parker; Sports Officer, Kay Duncan
and Past President, Jean Little.
Initiation of the new members
was done by the Zone installing
team. New members to the Branch
are Margo Richardson, Murray
Pipe, Lori Pipe, Gary Pipe,
Catherine Haycock, and Rick
McDonald. A social time followed
the ceremonies.
On Saturday, June 6 there will be
a penny sale at the Brussels Legion
Hall from 1 - 4 p.m. sponsored by
the Branch 218 Ladies' Auxiliary.
The work done by the group is
very much in evidence when one
looks at the arena budget. Though
the total operating revenue is bud
geted for $222,035.89, expendi
tures are expected to be $221,872
for a surplus at the end of the year
of $163.89.
ASPARAGUS
PICKED FRESH DAILY
DISCOUNT FOR LARGE
ORDERS
Phone before 8 a.m.,
at mealtimes or
after dark
887-6568 Cook's, Atwood and Walton.
The usual monthly meeting of the
Friendship Club met in the Legion
Lounge on Wednesday, May 20 at
2 p.m.
“O Canada” was sung, then
President Gerald Exel led in prayer.
The secretary and treasurer's report
were read and adopted.
Gerald Exel gave a fitting tribute
to the memory of a long and valued
member - the late Effie Hendrichs
and two minutes' silence was held
in her memory.
BRUSSELS FALL FAIR
1992 FIELD CROP COMPETITION
Sponsored by:
Committee:
FIELD SCORE
EXHIBIT AT FAIR
TOTAL SCORE
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
Brussels Agromart Ltd.
Cook's Division of Parrish & Heimbecker
(Atwood and Walton Branches)
Topnotch Feeds, Brussels
Brussels Agricultural Society
Jeff Cardiff 887-6162
Don Armstrong 887-6943
100 POINTS
50 POINTS
150 POINTS
RULES:
Open to all farmers in Morris and Grey Townships.
Must exhibit crop entered in field competition at the fall fair,
on Tuesday September 15, before 12:30.
All grains and seeds must be grown in the current year.
FIRST PRIZE WINNER OF EACH CROP IN COMPETITION
WILL RECEIVE FOR:
GRAIN CORN - one bag of Funks seed corn, any variety
Donated by BRUSSELS AGROMART LTD.
WHITE BEANS - three bags of white bean seed, any variety.
Donated by COOK'S, Walton and Atwood Branches.
BARLEY - $100.00 value of certified #1 Barley, any variety .
Donated by BRUSSELS AGROMART LTD.
FALL WHEAT - 5 bags Karena winter wheat.
Donated by TOPNOTCH FEEDS LTD
4.
1st prize donated by sponsor 6th $9.00
2nd $20.00 7th $8.00
3rd $18.00 8th $7.00
4th $15.00 9th $6.00
5th $12.00 10 th $5.00
EXHIBIT AT FAIR MUST INCLUDE
Corn -10 cobs White Beans -1/4 bushel
Barley - 1/4 bushel Fall wheat -1/4 bushel
DEADLINEFOR ENTRIES IS JULY 1.1992
Entry forms available at: Brussels Agromart, Topnotch Feeds Ltd.,
A motion was made by Gerald
Exel and seconded by Vera Tunney
to give a small donation to the
Canadian Legion in appreciation
for the use of their lounge.
The next meeting will beheld at
the Legion on Wednesday, June 17
at 1 p.m. to be preceded by a pot
luck lunch.
Euchre followed with these
winners: high man, Pat Rowland;
low man, Ethel Brewer; high lady,
Adah Smith; low lady, Mary Clark
and Uno, Jessie Engel.