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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-11-20, Page 2Raising funds The top pledge raisers at the Brussels Figure Skating Club's annual skate-a-thon were, back row, from left: Tanya Franken, Jenna Fischer, Troy Backhaus, Stacey Hahn. Front: Crystal Gibbons, Carolyn Exel, Michelle Smith, Cody Subject. MARK McINTYRE Hearing -Instrument Specialist will be at Brussels Medical Centre 373 Turnberry, Brussels (enter at rear of building) Wednesday, November 27 Call for your appointment 1-800-236-5514 We service and sell all makes of Hearing Aids. We also have hearing aid batteries and do hearing tests. HEARING AID CLINIC McINTYRE HEARING AID SERVICE 289 Huron Street, Stratford 271-9322 BRUSSELS HOMECOMING COMMITTEE CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING NEWSLETTERS are available at the Municipal Office. Please pick up this Newsletter to include with your Christmas cards that you are sending to out of town friends and relatives this year. It will be a great way to invite your friends & relatives home to Brussels to join the festivities. On Wednesday, Nov. 13 the November meeting of the Majestic Women's Institute was held at 2 p.m. at the Brussels Library with 23 members present. President Ruth Sauve welcomed everyone and read a poem. The Institute Ode and Mary Stewart Collect were recited. Roll call was "If you were forced to flee your country, what two BRUSSELS CRAFTER'S MARKET in old Variety Store (beside Cardiff & Mulvey) Grand Opening ON THURSDAY, DEC. 5TH AT 9 A.M. Anyone interested in displaying your products or if you would like to participate please call Dorothy at 887-9393. It will be a board run affair when members of the Brussels, Morris, Grey Board of Recreation Manage- ment take over the catering duties for the business Christmas dance, Nov. 30. The board was advised at the Nov. 13 meeting that BMG Cater- ing Group would be unable to cater the dance. Board members and their families will do the work, under the guidance of BMG Cater- ing Group. The menu will remain the same as in previous years, with a hot roast beef dinner. In accordance with the Brussels, Morris, Grey Recreation Agree- ment 1994, Schedule B was reviewed by a committee consisting of Board Chair Alvin McLellan, Anyone with extra Christmas decorations please contact the Ark at 887-9834 or Sue at 887-6292 Brussels Councillor Mary Stretton, Morris Twp. Councillor Keith Johnston, Morris Twp. Clerk-Trea- surer Nancy Michie and Board Sec- retary Rhonda Fischer. The review committee agreed municipal levies' should be adjusted to reflect minor sports registration over the last two years. Brussels usage changed from 42 per cent to 43 per cent while Morris Twp. dropped to 23 per cent from 24 per cent. Grey Twp. remained the same. Each council will have to pass a bylaw agreeing to the amendment. THANK YOU The members of the North Huron Environment Group would like to thank the exhibitors and volunteers for making this year's Environment Fair a success. Special thanks to those who provided the great demonstrations and to the Women's Institute for looking after the lunch booth. Also thanks Murray and Abi. Donna White THANK YOU On behalf of the BRUSSELS FIGURE, SKATING CLUB we would like to take this opportunity to thank the following businesses for making our SKATE A THON 96 such a success. All proceeds from this fundraiser will be used for the operating expenses of the club helping skaters of the community In the sport of figure & power skating. Brussels Transport Ltd., Brussels Lions Club, Brussels Agromart Ltd., Cook's Division of P & H Ltd., McCall Livestock, JR's Gas Bar & Take Out Ltd., Wheeler Bus Lines Inc., Brussels Livestock Ltd., B & H Mechanical, George's Family Restaurant, Frank Workman Electric, Murray's Barber Shop, Little Darling's Hair Studio, Cardiff & Mulvey, D & J Construction, Crawford Mill & Davies, Your Choice Meats, JL McCutcheon Motors Ltd., Jacquie Gowing Acc. Service, Brussels Auto Sales, Ten Pas Decor Centre Ltd., Leneray Farms Ltd., Dr. William B. Spink, Brussels Motors Inc., McDonald Lumber, John McKercher Construction Ltd., John D. Pennington, McGavin's Farm Equipment Ltd., Brussels Variety, Betts Funeral Home Inc., Ken cousins Construction, Bill's Auto Wrecking Towing & Repairs. Food & Supplies Donated By: Todd's Bakery, Just For You Gifts & Flowers, Schneider's, George's of Brussels, ND Cameron, CIBC, Howick Mutual Ins., Charles & Abi Corbett. THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR SUPPORT S.A.EE. WEEK Substance Abuse Free Environment Week November 18-22, 1996 The Ark Youth Centre When? What? Where? Who? Wednesday, Nov. 20 7 p.m. Alternatives to Alcohol The Ark You! Party! Learn and taste great non-alcoholic drinks for the holidaysl B.Y.O.B. Party! The Ark Your Child! Bring Your Own Banana to make banana spits! Thursday, Nov. 21 7 pm. Drug Prevention Night! The Ark You and Your Let Meryl Thomas from Teen Huron Addiction Assessment & Referral Centre help you learn about drug awareness. 8 p.m. S.A.F.E. Quilt Draw You! 8:15 p.m. A detective from You and Your Goderich O.P.P. Teen! on Legal Processes and your Teen Friday, Nov. 22 7 • 10 p.m A S.A.F.E. Dance! The Ark Your Pre-Teen! The Ark is always a S.A_F.E. place to bel PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 1996 23 at WI meeting Brussels People Eleanor Hemingway celebrated her 85th birthday on Nov. 11. She has lived on Conc. 12 of Grey Twp. all her life, first on Lot 21, east of Cranbrook and presently on Lot 6, west of Cranbrook. She has four sons and four daughters, 29 grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. She has been an active member of Majestic Women's Institute, Brussels United Church Women, Horticulture Society and lawn bowling and still maintains interest in these activities. On Saturday, Nov. 9, Eleanor's family planned a euchre and crokinole party at Brussels Public School. Friends, neighbours and relatives shared in the fun including cake ice cream and singing happy birthday. On Sunday, Nov. 10 her immediate family joined together for dinner at Millington's in Brucefield. Ray Hemingway and family of Vancouver, Don Hemingway and family of Alberta and Manitoba, Laurel East and family of Wawa joined area families to celebrate their mother, Eleanor Hemingway's birthday. They had a party on Nov. 9 and family dinner Nov. 10 to celebrate her Nov. 11 birthday. Share the Afternoon with Friends Old & New at our CHRISTMAS TEA, CRAFT, BAKE & MAGNUM BOOK SALES November 23/96 2 - 4 p.m. BRAEMAR RETIREMENT CENTRE, Wingham, ON on Highway 4, just north of Wingham personal items would you take?" The answers ranged from purse to nightie to family. Kathy Bridge read the minutes of the October meeting followed by Continued on page 18 7 Looking for something Different for Christmas? ‘,,4' Pamper the one you love with a GIFT CERTIFICATE • Paraffin Wax Treatments • Manicures • Pedicures • Facials • Makeup Application and Lessons Call 887-6661 Aesthetics & Electrolysis By Bonnie 56 King St., Brussels Rec. Bd. caters Christmas dinner