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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-01-21, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1998. Receiving recognition It was a very busy and pleasant weekend for Leona Armstrong, retired reeve of Grey Twp., when both her fellow councillors and the community recognized her contribution to the area over her past 23 years in public life. An evening of memories and congratulations were enjoyed at the BMG arena as friend, family and politicians gathered, Saturday, to thank Armstrong for her efforts. On Sundays-Armstrong was awarded the Brussels Citizen of the Year honour at a ceremony at Melville Presbyterian Church. On the left: The Citizen representative, Sheila Richards and Leona Armstrong. To the right; Grey Twp. Deputy-Reeve Alvin McLellan and Armstrong. Majestic WI hears guest speaker SERVICE Attention Snowbirds!! Will deliver any vehicle to any destination. Car, Mobile Home, Bus Will deliver you and your vehicle to &/or from any destination. 14 Yrs. 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The Institute Ode and Mary Stewart Collect were repeated by all. Secretary Kathy Bridge. read the minutes of the December meeting. Treasurer Jean Bell gave a report. Correspondence was read by Kathy Bridge. Roll call, "A Canadian who made footsteps in the Sands of Time" was answered by all. Brussels People Abi and Charles Corbett had visitors from England over the past two weeks. Abi's Uncle Chris and cousin Lawrence visited from Basingstoke, Eng. While here they Brussels PS news By Nicole Mastnak and Nolan Krotz It has been a busy week at Brussels Public School. We are fortunate that we have better weather than Eastern Ontario. Kindergarten B had a "Games Week" this week. Every child brought in a game from home and shared it with the rest of the class, explained how to play it, and then got to enjoy playing it. Good co- operation skills, kindergarten! Next week, Kindergarten A will have a chance to bring in heir games. This week, Grade Is have been studying penguins. They have been learning new facts about penguins. Their study has included, reading fiction and non-fiction stories, and watching motion pictures on CD- rom. Continued on page 21 Upcoming courses are: Perth North — recycled denim vest and cake decorating at Trowbridge Hall, March 31, $5 registration; patchwork test, beeswax candles and broomstick doll at Londesboro Hall, April 2 or St. Paul's, March 26, $7 per course, pre-register by March 16. Anyone interested contact Kathy Bridge or Peggy Keffer. Lucy Hesse spoke on the international Plowing Match meeting. There were suggestions on things to make for WI bags. Yvonne Knight read some humorous poems experienced many new activities and events such as Niagara Falls, Toronto's CN Tower, Hockey Hall of Fame, Kitchener Rangers Hockey game, and many Brussels minor hockey games. Lawrence took in skiing and snowboarding and snowmobiling while he was visiting and even went out to assist the novice goalies as he plays on an allstar roller hockey team in Winchester, Eng. Chris and Lawrence truly enjoyed their visit and Lawrence is planning to return after he finishes secondary school in a couple of years. about everyday life. Chen Fransen introduced Ria Gearretsen who showed her hobby of making leather articles — pillows, boxes. Chen thanked her and presented her with a gift basket. New business was dealt with. Happy birthday was sung to members with birthdays. Brussels Morris & Grey Diabetic Project JANUARY MEETING Date: Wed., Jan. 21' Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: Melville Presbyterian Church (Note change of time & place) Our meeting will begin with a Pot Luck Supper at 6:00 p.m. Our guest speaker Is: Marguerite Thomas, Public Health Nurse Her topic is: Injury Prevention All Interestod reopo an welcome to attend. It a ride is required Please call Nelva Scott 867.6691 Conestoga College j Training and Development is offering Computer Courses in Wingham At the Nursing Assistants School 283 Catherine St " (Behind the Hospital) Classes will start January 26, 1998 from 7:00 -10:00 pm, Weeknights Introduction to Computers for Windows Word for Windows Word for Windows Advanced Excel for Windows Excel for Windows Advanced Each course is 12 hours one night per week. Cost: ;149. (Includes Books) For more Information, and to register please call Ellen Murphy 1800-463-0796 Drive carefully Brussels Mennonite Fellowship (519) 887-6388 Worship Service 9:30 am. Jesus is Lord Guests Welcome Grace was sung. Sunshine and Coins for Friendship collections were taken. A light lunch was enjoyed. The next meeting will be held Feb. 11 at 1:30 p.m.