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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-02-19, Page 2Huronlea Happenings Residents take a ride Brussels Optimist Club & BMG Recreation Tempting tidbits Kyle Stephenson was just one of many residents who partook of the delicious foods offered by the congregation of St. John's Anglican Church, Brussels, on Pancake Tuesday. The big thing on Wednesday, Feb. 12 was a sleigh ride at the farm of Mr. Ken Shortreed. We were almost forced to cancel because of bad weather. However, it was beautiful in the bush, which is where most of the sleigh ride took place. We drove to Mr. Shortreed's farm where we transferred to a sleigh, pulled by a beautiful team of horses. They Continued on page 20 Would like to thank everyone for the great support & success of the annual Valentine's Dance & Draw Congratulations to the winners: $500. - Danielle Bromely - Blyth $250. - Danica McNichol - Seaforth $150. - Tara Parkes - London $50. - Bill King, Brussels Laura Duclos, Brussels Corey Wormington, Bluevale ‘Doubt and Faith’ opens UCW The UCW meeting was held on Wednesday, Feb. 7. In the absence of the president, Vice-President Mary Mitchler took the chair. She opened the meeting with a poem "Doubt and Faith". The minutes were read and adopted. The treasurer's report was given by Isabelle Wheeler. The March luncheon will be held on March 19 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. There will be a bake table. The Spring Thankoffering will be Monday, March 31. World Day of Prayer is in Walton March 7. Jeanette Boynton led the worship. She opened with prayer Lodge hosts Valentine euchre Morning Star Rebekah Lodge met on Tuesday evening, Feb. 11 with a good attendance. Noble Grand Sister Laura Barbour presided. After the opening ceremonies the secretary and treasurer's reports were given. It was reported that Rae Crawford was home after being in the hospital for a few weeks. Members followed by the hymn Let Us With a Gladsome Mind. Ida Evans gave two humorous readings, "I Dreamed Last Night" and "The Train". Jeanette read several stories that had good messages, "Step Right Up", "My First Grandchild," "Heading in the Right Direction" and "The Little Boy and The Old Man". Some of the other good books mentioned were Life After Death, Two From Galilee, Three From Galilee and A Lover's Quarrel with the World. The hymn Jesus Thou Joy of Loving Hearts was sung. Mary declared the meeting adjourned. Brussels hope he will keep improving. The Valentine Dessert Euchre was held on Monday, Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. Plans were made for the hot casserole supper which will be held on Monday, March 10 at 6:30 followed by euchre. Gertie Kellington is to look after the money calendar and each member is to receive one. A name was proposed for membership. first our very By Olive Sproul Our newest volunteer cribbage player at Huronlea is 11-year-old Aaron Richmond, the son of one of our RNs. He is just starting to play the game this winter and already he kept me on my toes when he played me a couple of games recently. Alice and Mary played an hour's of beautiful music on the electric organ accompanied by piano, on the first day of the month in the sitting room. On Monday the Nashville Rejects entertained. As usuall they did a tuneful job and we enjoyed them very much. On their regular day (the Tuesday of each month) buddies visited. We were so glad to see them. They were under the care of a new teacher, Sheri- Lynne MacDonald, daughter of one of my favourite nursing aids, Barbara. Their former teacher, Karen Uhler, also had connections with Huronlea; she is the granddaughter of our 102-year-old resident Elsie Cunningham. Grace Wilbee sang for us. She has a lovely voice. It was a real hit with the residents as she played and sang older, as well as contemporary hits, both pop and country. She played the guitar for part. There was Anglican communion that morning. Roman Catholic Mass is always on Thursday with Father Joe. Friday was Chinese New Year's Day. It seems that we're coming into the year of the Ox. I always thought I was a Libra but, lo and behold, I'm also a Tiger. We celebrated this event with a lunch of Chinese food. The church service was led by the Brussels Mennonite Fellowship on that second Sunday service. Their music was excellent. At the residents' council meeting Charlotte Davidson, our chairperson, for the last couple of years, tendered her resignation which was regretfully accepted. We will appoint a successor at the next month's meeting. The Huron Strings entertained with their inimitable musical style. The treats and some readings and jokes provided by Blyth Swinging Seniors helped celebrate the birthdays of Stanley Hillen, Mrs. Effie Finley, Mr. Graham Lamont and Mrs. Vi Howes. Looking For a Family or Business Computer? Call Huron Video and Sound Quality Multimedia Systems with a 2 year warranty. Also upgrades, repairs and technical support. Free delivery and 2 hour tutorial with every new system. Steve Blake Phone/Fax 887-9434 blakey@wcl.on.ca FINAL NOTICE Village of Brussels Residents: DOG TAGS must be purchased by February 28,1997 Proof of rabies vaccination must be shown at time of tag purchase. Failure to license your dog will result In a late charge of $15.00 per dog in addition to the License fee. Please be advised that Council of the Village of Brussels has passed By-Law it 3-1997 which limits the number of dogs over 8 weeks of age to 4 per household. A cozy fire in seconds and no People The Huron County Board of Education ■X Mrs. Mel Jacklin visited in London for a few days last week with her daughter and Barbara and Tyler Ross. She also spent some time visiting her oldest daughter Marlene Fosberg, then went and visited her granddaughter, Darlene and her two girls, one a new great- granddaughter, Alexis. She received a surprise phone call while there from her pen pal of 47 years, Jean Pearson of Thorndale and made plans for a reunion this summer. They have only seen one another four times, but both write without fail every Christmas. Learn to Read, Write or do Math free instruction dne-to-one tutoring an opportunity to improve your basic reading, writing or math skills flexible hours and locations no age barrier confidentiality maintained Brussels Mennonite Fellowship (519) 887-6388 Worship Service 9:30 a m. Jesus is Lord Guests Welcome If you know of anyone who could benefit from this program, or if you are interested in volunteer tutoring please call Shelly Black Weselan, Literacy & Co-ordinator at (519) 482-7948. Numeracy A. Carter ^hair P. Carroll Director■ J payments ’til Jan ’98f A natural gas fireplace: Can be installed almost anywhere Warms up a cold spot beautifully Features an instant on/off button Can be financed on your gas bill* Montgomery's Comfort Centre Ltd. Hwy. #4 South Wingham 357*4300 t DEFERRED PAYMENTS AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS ON APPROVED CREDIT THROUGH UNION GAS AND MEMBER UNION GAS FIREPLACE DEALERS. ALL OTHER OFFERS NOT APPLICABLE.OFFER VALID JANUARY 27,1997T0 MARCH 15,1997.THERE ARE NO EARLY PAYMENT PENALTIES FOR FINANCING. A RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS ONLY,ON APPROVED CREDIT AND F1NANCEDTHROUGH UNION GAS AND PARTICIPATING UNION GAS FIREPLACE DEALERS.CALL FOR DETAILS,