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The Citizen, 1996-03-27, Page 2W RUSSELS VARIETY Open 7 days a week Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Brussels 887-6224 (-PHOTO FINISHING SPECIAL 24 prints *7.99 2nd set FREE from March 23 to April 13 For Easter we have homemade Easter Chocolates, Candles, Cards, Baskets, Stuffed Toys and morel REMINDER VILLAGE OF BRUSSELS PROPERTY OWNERS The due date for the early payment of sewer frontage and connection charges is April 1, 1996. Donna M. White Clerk-Treasurer BRUSSELS MINOR BALL REGISTRATION THURSDAY, APRIL 4 THURSDAY, APRIL 11 7 - 9 p.m. at B. M. & G. Community Centre ONsTRuCT To celebrate our first year of business we have a great 1st Anniversary Special Vinyl Replacement Windows - Low E & Argon at no extra cost - We will pay the GST Order before April 15, 1996 & Save Call Ken (519) 887-9857, Brussels PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1996 Lodge sends delegates to Toronto _.04P"ftivolia.„...1111111 Where's the beef? More than just beef was served up by the Huron County Beef Producers Saturday evening as they hosted a beef barbecue and dance at BMG Community Centre in Brussels. Kittie and Don MacGregor were kept busy preparing the ice cream as the perfect finish to the meal. 14 tables in play at Lodge euchre Mitchell, Walton; most lone hands, Frieda D'Arcey, Listowel; most zeros, Iona McLean, Brussels; wearing the most green, Violet Howes, Brussels; born in Ireland, Anna Cunningham (grandfather); wearing most buttons, Garner Nicholson, Belgrave; travelling furthest distance, Lillian Beer, Hensall; closest birthday, Ross Cunningham, Brussels. prepare the meal, set up the room and clean up afterwards. The program consisted of completing the Huron County Planning Survey. Prize winners were Ashley, and Neil Schade, door prizes; 50/50 draw, Georgina Garland. The March 28 meeting will be a special Easter meal with crafts and activities for both men and women. 17 seniors dine out A hot casserole supper was enjoyed prior to the St. Patrick's Day euchre party on Monday, March 18 in the 100F lodge rooms. There were 14 tables at play. Prize winners were: high lady, Ora Bruce, Belgrave; high man, Kate Wilson, Brussels (playing as a man); low lady, Joyce Scotchmer, Bayfield; low man, Emerson Town and Country Homemakers Dining for Seniors Program was held in Brussels UC on March 14 with 17 diners present. St. Patrick's Day was celebrated in the food, decorations and readings. With local students on holidays, the cook, Millie brought along her two grandchildren, Ashley and Courtney to help We're going back in time The Citizen is compil- ing a commemorative his- tory book for the Village of Brussels in conjunction with Homecoming '97. Anyone with old photos or information, please drop in to either of our offices, or call 887-9114 or 523-4792. Everyone who is, or was, part of the village is important and we want to hear your story. President Betty Cardiff presided over the meeting of Morning Star Rebekah Lodge held on Tuesday, March 12. A good attendance was present. The meeting opened in the usual manner followed by the correspondence. A letter was read from Clinton Lodge inviting Morning Star Lodge to Friendship on May 6. There was a letter from, Ilderton Sisters inviting the Lodge' to attend their meeting on April 22 as well as one from Listowel for the sisters to attend the official visit of Leola Harriston on April 11. There is to be a special church service in Wesley Willis United Church, Clinton on Sunday, March 24 at 11 a,m. Lillian Moses reported on the Humanitarian Committee. A donation is to be given to this. Gertie Kellington reported on the WMS meets Melville WMS met on March 11 at the home of Thelma Cardiff. Isobel Gibson presided for the devotions. The Purpose was repeated in unison. followed by a reading by Isobel. Fling out the Banner was sung. The scripture, Luke 22, verses 1-13 was read by Thelma Cardiff. Isobel led in prayer. She then had an interesting topic based on Lent and some Easter thoughts. The hymn Take up thy Cross, the Saviour said was repeated in unison. Helen Elliott presided for the business. Reports were given and the offering was received and dedicated. The roll call was answered by each member reading a Bible verse containing the world "raise" or "rise. The Easter Thankoffering envelopes are to be distributed on March 31. Plans for the Missionary Sunday in the church were discussed briefly. It will be April 26. Helen gave a brief review of the changes made or planned in the 1994-1999 plan. This involves name changes being considered for the WMS Glad Tidings magazine and other matters concerning the Presbyterian Church. Hymn As When the Hebrew Prophet Raised the Brazen Serpent High was read in unison, followed by the Mizpah benediction. Marguerite Krauter and the hostess served lunch and a social time followed. The next meeting is April 15. United Nations speak-off held at' Clinton. A student from Goderich won and will attend the trip to New York. Jane Hall and Lois McCutcheon will be delegates to the Rebekah Assembly, which will be held in Toronto in June. If anyone would like to attend the banquet which will be held in the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre on Saturday, April 12, admission is $10. Call Mel McCutcheon, Dave McCutcheon or Bill Young, Blyth. The degree of chivalry will be held following the dinner. Next meeting a name has to be NOTICE Brussels Licence Office is Open for limited transactions. Regular Hours 887-6377 proposed fOr District Deputy President for 1997. Happy birthday was sung to two Morning Star Rcbckahs. Lodge closed, followed by a social time. WANTED Anyone 12 and over interested in umpiring for Brussels Minor Ball or in getting their umpire's card contact: John at 887-9865 or come to registration from 7 - 9 p.m., April 4 or 11 at B. M. & G. Community Centre