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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-06-09, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 1993. Milestones Members of Morning Star Rebekah Lodge were honoured for their years of membership at the 60th anniversary in Brussels last week. From left: Jane Hall, 25 years, Jean Bridge, who presented the pins, Rebekah Assembly of Ontario President Viola Higgs, Retta Hoover, 60 years, Marie McTaggart, 50, Georgina Bosman, 25 years and Marie Turnbull, 25 years. Morning Star marks 60th BRUSSELS AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY presents Show & Dance 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Sat. June 12, 1993 $10.00 advance $12.00 door (Age of Majority) For tickets call 887-6432 or 887-6162 or any society member Brussels Bulls Jr. C Hockey Club 1 1th Annual MEN'S SLO PITCH TOURNAMENT Funfest Weekend July 9, 10, 11, 1993 For more information contact: Brian Rutledge 887-6242 Debbie Hoy 357-3435 Entry deadline June 25 First 16 teams accepted A large crowd of Rebekah Oddfellows and friends gathered at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Morning Star Rebekah Lodge No. 315, Brussels. Joyce Jacklin was pianist prior to the dinner. The head table guests were piped in by Gwen Bernard Fisher and Mrs. Bessie Johnston. Gertie Kellington Noble Grand, welcomed the guests. A delicious hot roast beef dinner was served by ladies of the B. M. & G. catering group. Barbara McCutcheon P.N.G., acted as M.C. which added much to the enjoyment of the evening. Honoured guest was Viola Higgs, president of the Rebekah Assembly of Ontario I.O.O.F. She was accompanied by her husband Gordon and Sandy Rheam, Assembly Marshall for 1993. Betty A $500 merit award was estab- lished in the name of Stephanie Lea Henry at the June 7 meeting of the Huron County Board of Education. Friends of the Brussels family donated over $5400 to create this award in memory of Stephanie, a student at F. E. Madill Secondary School, who died in a motor acci- dent in January of this year. The award is to be called 'The Stephanie Lea Henry Memorial Merit Award.' Board trustees were presented with a letter from H.J. Murphy, principal at F. E. Madill Secondary School, who explained the purpose of the award. He added that several conversa- tions and meetings have taken place between members of the Henry family and the staff of F. E. Continued from page 1 extra $44.14 a month in order to pay for the taxes. Still, Mrs. Pipe said, it wouldn't be worth doing a supplementary budget and tax billing to try to recover some of the extra costs. With potential budget problems in mind, councillors decided to hold back on paving of one block of street for the time being. Council did award the contract for paving portions of Church and John St. to Lavis Contracting of Clinton for a total cost of $15,325. The company Robinson, Past Assembly President was also present as guest of Jean Bridge, P.D.D. Pres. Head table guests were: George Inglis, N.G. Western Star Lodge I.O.O.F. No. 149 Brussels; Joan Bernard, Dist Dept. Pres. of Huron Dist. No. 23, and her husband Howard; Murray Cardiff M.P., and his wife Betty; Viola Higgs, Pres. of the Rebekah Assembly of Ontario I.O.O.F., and her husband Gordon; Gordon Workman, Reeve of Brussels and his wife Isabel; Gertie Kellington N.G. of Morning Star Lodge, and her husband Bill, Lois McCutcheon V.G. of Morning Star Lodge, and her husband Mel. A memorial service was conducted by Joan Bernard D.D. Pres. The names of all deceased members were read and Marguerite Crawford P.D.D. Pres. lit the memorial candle. Mary Lowe P.D.D. Pres. read the history of Morning Star Lodge. The Lodge received its charter on June Madill to establish the terms of the award. Some of the conditions are that the award is to be presented annual- ly for 17 years, commencing in 1994, to a student who has com- pleted Grade 11, is in attendance at F. E. Madill Secondary School and who was a graduate of the Brussels Public School. Five criteria are to be considered: attendance, assign- ments, academic, social skills and commitment to the school commu- nity. The winner of the award will receive $500 in the form of a Guar- anteed Investment Certificate due the year of graduation of the recipi- ent and a keeper plaque. The name of the recipient will also be record- ed on a plaque to be maintained at the school. will already be in the village finish- ing up the Elizabeth Street exten- sion to Huronlea. There was money left in the original road budget to do another block of paving but under the new circumstances coun- cillors opted for a wait-and-see atti- tude. Repair leaky taps immediate- ly and turn them off tightly. One leak can waste several thousand litres of water annually. Brussels People Congratulations to Bonnie Stephenson and Rick Sallow, who Students see `Oliver' By John Lowe • The Huron County Playhouse presents "Oliver". The grade seven and eights went to the Huron Country Playhouse near Grand Bend to see the production of "Oliver" The lead was played by 13-year-old Aidan De Salaiz who has a voice that is loud and clear. It was an excellent two-and-a half hour show. Aidan goes to school at the St. Mary's Boys' Choir School in London. He also starred in the play 'The Christmas Carol" and a few more plays at London's Grand Theatre. He also was in some more plays in Ontario. BOWLING Students went to the Goderich bowling lanes. It was a lot of fun. Lesley Stretton had the best score with 250 points and runner up was Mrs. Carr with 217 points. At the bowling alley they have computer scoring. They have a booth and bar. Some people took advantage of the arcade. All in all we spent about an hour and a half having a lot of fun. McDONALD'S By Tyler Seeds Grade sevens and eights went to McDonald's for supper after bowling. Most of us had the "Big Mac Extra Value Meal" which only costs $4.35. This McDonald's was very busy but for being so busy the service was excellent!! THE BAND By Lesley Elliott At exactly 8:30 on June 1 two buses started off on the grade seven and eight mystery tour. One of the busses was stopping at Hensall, but Mrs. Perrie was laughing and wouldn't tell us where they were headed. The bus I was on was the music bus. It was headed to Exeter School. The band was going to do a performance. When we got there we unloaded the bus and set up our instruments. We played The Swan March, Anasazi, Westwind Overture and Old MacDonald's Band. I thought this was one of our best performances. I know everyone had a lot of fun. were married at the Presbyterian Church in Listowel on June 5, 1993. Lauren Hoegy and Ashley Gropp participated on Saturday in Encore Dance Studios "Cartoon & Comic Capers" in Guelph. Lauren is studying ballet while Ashley has just completed her fourth year of jazz. Prior to that Ashley had four years of ballet at the Listowel School of Dance. Mrs. Betty Bronson from Elmira visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pearson, and also attended the Rebekah Lodge 60th anniversary celebrations. While here she was able to visit with friends and former neighbours. BRUSSELS COUNTRY INN DAILY LUNCH & DINNER SPECIALS ITALIAN BUFFET Sat. June 19 WED. NIGHTS 250 WINGS THURS. NIGHTS SCHNITZEL Buy 1 get 2nd for 1/2 price FRIDAY NIGHTS Steak & Shrimp Steak & Baby Back Ribs SUNDAY SMORG. $9.95 OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION IN OUR LOVELY ROOMS & SUITES ENTERTAINMENT JUNE 11 KARAOKE June 12 Dynamic Sound BRUSSELS 887-9035 2, 1933. Reta Hoover is the last living charter member. Viola Higgs gave a short talk and brought greetings and congratula- tions from the Rebekah Assembly of Ontario, then presented the following members with jewels: 25 year jewel - Marie Turnbull, Jane Hall, Georgina Bosman, Jennie Turnbull who was unable to attend, will receive her jewel at a later date; 50 year jewel - Marie McTaggart P.N.G. and 60 year jewel - Reta Hoover. There were greetings from other lodges and dignitaries. Murray Cardiff M.P. presented the lodge with two plaques, one from Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, the other from himself as M.P. in recognition of the years of community service provided by the members of Morning Star Lodge. Entertainment was provided by the Cavin Cloggers of the Winthrop, Seaforth area and The Cornerstones, a musical group from the Mennonite Fellowship of Brussels. Joyce Jacklin and Sharon Freeman sang two duets accompanied by Freda Pipe at the piano. Lodge members attended from Clinton, Goderich, Exeter, Seaforth, Monkton, Listowel, Wingham, Wroxeter, Ilderton, Kitchener, London, Elmira, Lindsay and Brussels. The evening closed with the singing of, "Blest be the Tie that Binds" using the words composed by a late much loved member Laura Williamson. It was a memorable night of Rebekah Odd Fellowship. HCBE establishes award Council holds back paving