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Melville WMS met at the home
of Leona Armstrong for their
January meeting.
Helen Elliott read a poem about
the New Year.
The Purpose was repeated in
unison, followed by prayer. A
hymn was sung. The scripture
reading was Galatians 6: 1-10 read
by Mrs. Elliott followed by prayer.
The secretary's report was read
by Thelma Cardiff and the
treasurer's report, given by Mrs.
Armstrong.
The 1998 joining fees were
collected.
Members sang the doxology.
Isobel Gibson gave the introduction
to the new study book "loaves and
fishes".
Mrs. Armstrong read the
scripture from Matthew. Margaret
McLeod read from Mark. Marg
Krauter read from Luke and Mrs.
Cardiff read from John. Each
reading told how each apostle had
written the story of Jesus, feeding
the 5,000 with 5 loaves and two
fish.
Horticultural Society
elects new executive
The Brussels Horticultural
Society held its meeting Monday
evening, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the
library.
After opening with the singing of
0 Canada, Jane White welcomed
everyone. Convenors of the
programme were Mabel Glanville
and Alice Brothers. Guest speaker
was Shirley Wheeler, who gave
many good hints as she
demonstrated artificial flower
arrangements.
It was decided to hold a flower
show in the coming year.
There were several lucky draws.
A letter of appreciation was read
from town council.
The officers for the coming year
are: president, Jane White; vice-
president, Gertie Kellington;
secretary, Laura Barbour; treasurer,
Elunid McNair; Directors for one
year, Alice Brothers, Leona
Armstrong, Ruth Pipe, Mary
Huether; Directors for two years,
Luella Mitchell, Alma Watson,
Sara Stephenson, Doreen Rutledge;
phone committee, Alice Brothers,
Ida Evans, Jeanne Ireland, Luella
Mitchell, Mabel Glanville.
A delicious lunch, served by Sara
Stephenson and Luella Mitchell,
concluded the meeting.
The Society is always looking for
and will welcome new members.
Insurance change nets
big savings for village
By Bonnie Gropp
Citizen staff
A change in insurance coverage
is netting the Village of Brussels
some big savings this year.
After a review of the tenders sub-
mitted by the previous company
Frank•Cowan Insurance and OME
Jardine, council accepted the pro-
posal of the latter.
At Monday night's regular coun-
cil meeting, Clerk-Treasurer Donna
White said that last year the village
premium alone, had been
$20,924.97, whereas with the new
coverage that is reduced to
$15,188.24. The recreation portion
is $3,600 less than the 1997 policy.
Overall the policy is down to
$30,186 from $41,011.77.
The one change is that there is
now $1,000 deductible across the
board with the exception of sewer
backup which is $2,500. Last year
was $500 deductible in some areas
and $1,000 in others.
The first meeting for the Brussels
Morris and Grey board of recre-
ation of the new year brought com-
munity contact appointments.
The contacts for various clubs
and organizations will be: Lions
Club, Alvin McLellan; Optimist
Club, George Langlois; Legion,
Mary Bernard; fair bd., Mary Stret-
ton; Women's Institute, Edna
McLellan; BMG Catering group,
Edna McLellan; curling club,
Meryvn Bauer; minor hockey, Gail
Semple; minor ball, Duane Gibson;
Morning Star Lodge, Stretton;
Oddfellows, Alvin McLellan; Jr. C
hockey, Paul Gowing; park devel-
opment committee, Gibson and
minor soccer, Julie Mitchell.
Grey Twp. representative and
Deputy-Reeve Alvin McLellan was
acclaimed as chair and Paul Gow-
ing, Morris Twp. representative
was acclaimed as vice-chair.
Salaries of arena staff were
boosted, with arena manager Mur-
ray McArter receiving a two per
cent increase while Clarence
McCutcheon and Jennifer Coyne
(cleaning rate) received increases in
their hourly rate. Coyne's booth
rate will remain the same.
Steve Bowers and Mike Thomas
attended the meeting to discuss the
development of two new soccer
fields. Bowers told the committee
that with an increasing number of
children registering for soccer, the
present fields are not enough to
accommodate all the teams.
It was suggested that one field be
constructed immediately north of
the present soccer field behind the
arena and a second be placed
directly east of the new ball dia-
mond.
L. Armstrong hosts WMS
Aesthetics c'qi
Efectrofysis
by Bonnie
will be closed for
holidays Feb. 8 to 15.
Thank You
Brussels Lions would like to sincerely thank CKNX Radio, Wingham; Keith Nicholson
Haulage, Bluevale; R. Farrish Construction Ltd., Ustowel; John McKercher Construction,
Bluevale; Brussels Agromart, Brussels; McGavin Farm Equipment, Walton; Steve Flynn
Farms, Clinton; Ann McKercher, Bluevaie; Larry Keller, RR 2, Bluevale; Grey Central
Public School, Grades 7 & 8 . Mrs. Whitmore's class; Blake Apple Orchard, Brussels; Roy
Jamieson, Lucknow; Ken White, Brussels; Stewart McPherson, Teeswater; Jack Knight,
Brussels; Eleanor & Arnold Fisher, Goderich; Allan Webster, Auburn; Paul Shaw,
Wingham; Geramy Van Kluen, Wingham; Glenn & Elizabeth McKercher, Bluevale; Harry &
Dianne Winkle, Fordwich; Don McArther, Kincardine; Ivan Huisser, Whitechurch; Fred
Meier, Brussels; Bill Taylor, Wroxeter; Ray Harris, Lucknow; Allan McBurney, Belgrave;
Ken Williamson, Walton; George Marklevitz, Wingham; Abe Versteeg, Clifford; Salverda
Bros., Londesboro; Carl Ryan, Conn; Uoyd Graham, Whitechurch; Ralph Elg, Atwood;
Jack Coultes, Brussels; John Pipe, Brussels; Pat Jamieson, Bluevale; Neil & Joan
Beuermann, Brussels; Steve Bowers, Brussels; Jake Rylaarsdam, Clinton; Grant Snell,
Londesboro; Mr. Young, Clinton; Dave Baan, Walton for the wood taken to Eastern
Ontario. Also thanks to all the other generous people who offered wood, that we were
unable to find transportation for.
The total cost is estimated at
$4,000.
Consideration was also given for
a small field to the north of the old
ball diamond.
Further discussions will occur at
budget time.
A preliminary report from the
New Year's eve dance showed a
profit of $1,014.41.
Accounts payable totalling
S16,124.50 were approved for pay-
ment.
Plans for the Valentine's Day
dance, which will be held in con-
junction with the Optimists, were
discussed. Prize money totalling
$1,000 will be given away.
Rental prices were set at $67.50
per hour for prime ice time, $47.50
for off hours and school rate and
bonspiels will be charged $250 per
day plus GST. All rate changes will
be effective Oct. 1.
Permission was granted by the
three municipalities to purchase a
new condensor for the arena. The
lowest price obtained was for
$16,625 from D.J. Diamond.
Authorization was given for the
purchase.
The 1997 pool staff will be con-
tacted to see if they are interested
in positions for 1998. Replies must
be received by Feb. 11.
The Optimist and Lions clubs
will be nominated for the Ontario
Municipal Recreation Association
Volunteer Award.
PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1998.
McLellan acclaimed as rec. bd. chair
The regular meeting of Morning
Star Rebekah Lodge No. 315 took
place on Tuesday, Jan. 27 with
Noble Grand Sister Lorraine
Edwards presiding. It was decided
to hold a dessert euchre on Feb. 16
in the Lodge Rooms at 12:30 p.m.
A donation was made to the Red
Cross for the ice storm relief fund.
The next meeting will be held on
Tuesday, Feb. 10.
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A hymn was sung and Rev.
Cathrine Campbell closed the
meeting with prayer. The mizpah
benediction was repeated.
The hostess, assisted by Ruby
Steiss served a tasty lunch and a
social time was enjoyed.
Lodge plans
dessert euchre