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The Citizen, 1993-09-15, Page 2Brussels 5R's Community Thrift Shop FASHION SHOW & QUILT AUCTION Thursday, September 23 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. at B. M. & G. Community Centre ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY $5.00 AT THRIFT SHOP BRUSSELS FIGURE SKATING CLUB Registration Tuesday, September 21 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at B. M. & G. Arena If unable to attend please call Fran McCall 887-6582 Hockey Equipment Sale Friday September 24 7 - 9 p.m. No sales before Friday BRUSSELS MINOR HOCKEY REGISTRATION Brussels Morris & Grey • Arena Late Fee of $20.00 atter Sept. 24 No registrations accepted after Oct. 1, 1993 Thurs. Sept. 23 Fri. Sept. 24 7 - 9 p.m. PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1993. Property to be cleaned up Fair ambassador Sharon Godkin, RR1, Walton was crowned 1993 Brussels Fall Fair Queen at the Saturday night banquet in Brussels. Miss Godkin was sponsored by Majestic WI. She was crowned by retiring Queen Margaret Jarvis. Mennonites enjoy time of fellowship Brussels Mennonite Fellowship Pastor Tom Warner preached from Mark 10:13-16 on Sunday Sept. 12. The congregation was celebrating "Children's Sunday". Pastor Tom pointed out to enter the kingdom of God we need to ''be as little children", meaning we need to have the faith and trust in God, that children have in their moms and dads or caregivers. When we hurt, we need to turn to God for comfort; when we are troubled, we need to turn to God for advice; when we are unsure, we need to trust and have faith in God's wisdom. Dave Goodland read the children's story, and Robby Fyn provided special music. Lucy Hesse and Kathy Procter were in charge of the congregational singing. Following the Sunday School Brussels People Russell Fox of London, Ontario celebrated his 80th birthday on Sept. 8. An open house was held at Hamilton Road Presbyterian Church, London on Sat. Sept. 11 in honour of the occasion. Many friends, relatives and railroad "buddies" were present to offer their "Best Wishes". Russell Fox, formerly of Brussels, was employed by the CNR for many years. Ross and Eleanor Wheeler of Toronto visited with Bob and Isabelle Wheeler for the weekend. On Sunday, a Wheeler fatnily gathering was held with 38 family members attending from Kitchener, London, Granton and local surrounding areas. classes, a fellowship meal was enjoyed in the gymnasium. Games, followed by a snack, were enjoyed outside to complete children's Sunday in the form of a Sunday School picnic. On Monday evening, a Congregational meeting will be held at the Church. Church Council will meet on Tuesday evening. Next Sunday evening, a hymn sing will be held at the Church. It will also serve as a farewell for Lena Siegers who will be working with the Peacemakers Team for the next three years. Sept. 5 was from Ephesians 4:17- 24. Kristi Procter played for the prelude and the offertory. Kathy Procter played for the congregational singing with thelma Steinmen leading the singing. Yvonne Dettweiler and Suzanne Wideman led in a Litany for a New Sunday School Year, after which the children were dismissed for their new classes for 1993-94. On Sunday evening an outdoor Gospel Concert was held at the Church with Anita and Duane Boles, from the Kitchener area, bringing the message and the music. Several committee meetings have been scheduled for the near future. A Turnberry St. homeowner, the first called before Brussels village council under a new property stan- dards by-law, has promised she will have her property cleaned up by the end of October. Mary Gurica told councillors that she would clean up the outside of her empty house this fall and planned to sell the property next year. "By this time next year I want to be out of Brussels lock, stock and barrel." She said she had hoped to renovate the house but with ill health she had been unable to carry through her plan. Councillors said complaints from LESLEY ELLIOTT & SHERRY THERRIEN Welcome to another year at Brussels Public School. This year there are 210 students attending BPS including 29 grade eights. We also have 21 new students attending Kindergarten. They think school is awesome and they like it a lot. The new teacher for Kindergarten is Mrs. Mary Hall. She is popular with her little Kindergarten students. We had an interesting interview with Mrs. Hall. "What do you think of Brussels P.S.?" She replied, "So far there are no complaints." "Do you like teaching UCW meets Thirteen members attended the UCW meeting on Sept. 8. In the absence of the president, Audrey Cardiff, Barbara McMillan presided. The meeting opened with the poem, "God Grant Me The Serenity" followed by the hymn "Take My Life and Let It Be". Members were reminded to save IGA tapes, stamps, and Campbell Soup labels. North Huron Rally will take place in Fordwich, Oct. 12. On Sept. 23 the Brussels Ladies are invited to Belgrave UCW and to Blyth on Oct. 3. The Session and Stewards are serving another take-out dinner on Oct. 3. Tickets are available. The November Luncheon and Bake Sale will be held Nov. 18. Barbara McCutcheon led the worship. Sarah Stephenson read the Scripture Meditation based on Romans 15 followed by Prayer by Helen Bray. Betty Graber, president of Huron-Perth UCW spoke to the ladies about where the Church is going. Betty was thanked by Barb McCutcheon and presented with a gift. neighbours about the condition of the property and the racoons run- ning in and out of the building, had left them little alternative but to invoke the powers under the new bylaw. Property Standards Officer Paul Josling explained to Mrs. Gurica that if she failed to clean up the property by the end of October, he could order village employees to clean up the outside of the building and charge the costs to her taxes. A second property owner was also to appear before council regarding abandoned cars but removed the cars before the meet- ing. Kindergarten?" "Yes, I do; Kindergarten is my favourite class." "What was it like transferring from one school to the other?" She said, "There was a lot of moving school supplies, and it is quite different because I knew most of the people at my other school and I barely know anyone here at Brussels." The students would like to wish a happy retirement to Mr. Ken Fisher and thank him for driving the bus safely for us. We appreciate all the time he took to drive us to school. We also welcome Mr. John Cousins, the new bus driver. We are thankful for the work and time the Lions club put in during the summer to complete the playground at Brussels Public School. The staff and students are looking forward to an exciting year! .;. R14,3 Lt comrpi7e, .IN 0 BRUSSELS COUNTRY INN DAILY LUNCH & DINNER SPECIALS WED. NIGHTS 250 WINGS FRIDAY NIGHTS Steak & Shrimp Steak & Baby Back Ribs FRIDAY LUNCH HOT BUFFET $5.95 SATURDAY SPECIAL SEAFOOD MEDLEY $9.95 SUNDAY SMORGASBORD $9.95 OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION IN OUR LOVELY ROOMS & SUITES ENTERTAINMENT September 18 KARAOKE October 1 & 2 The Fate (live band) October 15 & 16 Recording Artist Paula Manderson BRUSSELS 887-9035 School news New teacher at BPS