HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-03-10, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1993.
Making music
Students from Brussels and Howick Central Public School took part in a special music
"Bandarama" last Friday at Brussels. Following a morning of instrumental workshops the
mass band put on a concert for the other students in the afternoon.
Scouting thrives in Brussels
The coming of spring finds the a very successful winter camp at
Scouting movement in Brussels in Grand Bend. On Feb. 27, the
the midst of an exciting and Scouts enjoyed a movie night and
productive year. sleepover at Scouter Laura's. The
troop is now working hard building
sleds. They meet Monday evenings
from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the library.
The Wolf Cub pack (ages 8-10)
led by George Kroll, welcomed
Allan Walter as a leader following
a great winter camp weekend in
January. Thanks to Don Crawford
and Murray McArter, who visited
the cubs to talk about home fire
safety and to nurse Marguerite
Thomas who came and spoke about
personal health.
The Cubs are looking forward to
"Buddy Night" on March 29 when
they can bring a friend along.
Meetings are every Monday from 7
- 8:30 p.m. at the school.
The Beaver colony (ages 5-7) is
led by Renee White and Lynda
Snow. Thanks go to Debbie Kroll
for a super job as leader in the first
half of the year. The Beavers
enjoyed a Valentine craft night and
Women's Institute card party as
they left for home on Tuesday,
March 2.
There were seven tables at play.
Winners were: high lady, Mary
Huether; high man, Reinhardt
Bauer; low lady, Helen Gallop; low
man, Bill Craig; tally cards: Adah
Smith, Jim Armstrong, Mel Jacklin,
Kate Wilson, Isabel Craig, Ross
Cunningham, Jean Bridge, Jean
A foggy night greeted the many Fraser, Keith Turnbull and Albert
players who attended the Majestic Quipp.
Mennonite men, ladies
enjoy social gatherings
The Group Committee which
oversees the activities of Scouts,
Cubs, and Beavers, recently bid
farewell to Agnes Proulx who has
retired from her position as
chairperson. Many thanks to Agnes
for her invaluable service over the
past few years.
The executive now consists of
Allison Purcell, chairperson;
Darlene Oldfield, treasurer; John
Harrison, Lions Club representative
and Joe Seili, newly appointed
optimist club representative.
The 1st Brussels Scouts are
fortunate to be sponsored by the
Brussels Optimists Club. The 1st
Brussels Cubs and Beavers
welcome the sponsorship of the
Brussels Lions Club.
The Scout troop (ages 11-14) is
led by Ross Hemingway and Laura
Groves. They began February with
Brussels
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PITCH-IN
CANADA!
March break met Sunday evening
for an orientation session, for the
mission venture.
Looking
for local
heroes
There are so many
people out there who
do so much to
improve their com-
munity. Now you
have a chance to say
thanks. Nominate
that special person
for the 8th annual
Citizen
CITIZENSHIP
AWARDS
Each year a committee
chooses an outstand-
ing citizen from each
of the Blyth and Brus-
sels communities to
receive an award for
contribution to the
community. If you
know someone you
think should be hon-
oured, please fill in the
ballot and send It in.
You may attach a
longer explanation of
why you think your
nominee should win, If
you like. If you have
nominated someone
before and he or she
didn't win, please feel
free to try again.
I nominate:
as Citizen of the year for
Blyth _Brussels
I feel she/he deserves the
award because:
NOMINATION DEADLINE
MARCH 12
Name & number of nominator
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Community dining program
for seniors, disabled begins
Harold White from Minneapolis,
and Grace and Alex McCready
from Burlington led renewal
services each evening Thursday to
Sunday, March 4 - 7.
A men's breakfast fellowship was
held Saturday morning, and a
ladies' fellowship was held later in
the morning. Harold White
preached at the regular Sunday
morning service as well, and Alex
and Grace McCready led the adults
for Christian Education. The
Cornerstone music group provided
special music.
Next Sunday, Mar. 14 there will
be communion on Tuesday, Mar. 2.
Kathy Procter and Phyllis Fyn were
in charge of the meeting.
The Youth met Saturday evening
at the Pardys Farm for
tobogganning. The youth who are
going to Montreal the week of
Community Dining is a program
which welcomes seniors and
physically challenged adults for a
nutritious noon meal and an
enjoyable afternoon with old
friends and new.
The project is guided by a
volunteer advisory committee
consisting of Leona Armstrong,
Eleanor Hemingway, Doris
Hooper, Ruth Sauve, Nelva Scott,
Wendy Martin and Town and
Country Homemakers home
support staff.
"We have rented the facilities at
the Brussels United Church," says
Joan Stamper, area co-ordinator of
home support services. "The
church is conveniently located with
wheelchair access from the back
parking lot. The program will run
on the second and fourth Thursdays
monthly beginning March 25 at
noon. There will be entertainment,
special programs, and interesting
speakers. Participants will be asked
to tell us what they want and the
project will develop accordingly. It
should be a lot of fun!"
Reservations are a must, as an
exact count of those who will
attend is needed. People are asked
to call Joan at 357-3222 or Nelva
Scott at 887-6691 to reserve.
The success of this program will
be determined by the community,
both participants and volunteers.
Anyone interested in available
volunteer opportunities should
attend the volunteer information
meeting scheduled for March 11 at
10:30 a.m. at the Brussels United
Church.
a great tobogganning party in
February. Beavers meet Tuesdays
from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the library.
As spring approaches the group
will begin the annual Trees for
Canada campaign. It is a great way
to support local youth and the
environment.