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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1998-04-01, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 1998. Playing safe Betty Graber of St. John Ambulance was one of several guest speakers at The Ark last week for their special safety worshop. Mrs. Graber talked about first aid, while other topics were car and bike safety, farm equipment safety and safe chemical handling. Other speakers were Public Health Nurse Marguerite Thomas, Jeff McGavin and Merle Hogey. Activity booklets and videos were courtesy of Brussels Fire Department and Huron Tractor in Byth. 13 at Majestic meeting Lawn Mower & Riding Equipment Thne-Up Specials NOW ON!' Walton Auto & Small Engine Repair 809 Turnberry St. S. 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McCutcheon Motors, Jacquie Gowing Accounting Service, Bill Shortreed Electric, Dauphin Feed & Supply, Cousins Construction, Dale Machan Plumbing & Heating, Wheeler Bus Lines, B & H Mechanical, Margaret Jarvis, Brussels Bulls Junior "C" Hockey Club, Brussels Lions Club, Brussels Crusaders, Brussels Transport Ltd., McCall Livestock, Brussels Motors Inc., Brussels Variety, Maitland Valley Financial Consultants Ltd., Brussels Auto Sales & Service Ltd., C & S Sports Cards, Brussels Livestock, D & J Construction, J.D. Pennington Heating, Hays Home Hardware, Corley Sports Ltd., Radfords Auto Farm & Industrial Parts, Cardiff & Mulvey Insurance, JR's Gas Bar, Crawford Mill & Davies, Todd's Bakery, Oldfield Pro Hardware, Brussels IGA, Walton Auto & Small Engine Repair, Cooks Division of P & H Ltd., Frank Workman Electric, Huron Feeding Systems, Bagg Air Tight Storage Ltd., Brussels Agri Services, Little Darlings Hair Studio. Thank you to the following for their contribution to the Brussels Minor Hockey Dance All Around the House, Brussels Variety, Abi & Charles Corbett. Jack Coultes, Brussels Country Inn, McDonald's Home Hardware, Brian Wedow, Village of Brussels, Brussels Agromart, Bonnie Cronyn, Wheeler Auto Glass, Turnberry Cafe, Walton Inn, JR's Gas Bar, John Perrie, Bruce Fischer. On Wednesday, March 11, the Majestic Women's Institute held its monthly meeting at the Brussels Library at 1:30 p.m. There were 12 members and one visitor present. The meeting was opened by Vice-President Peggy Keffer reading a poem entitled "Have I Changed?" The opening ode was sung and the Mary Stewart Collect was recited by all. Secretary Kathy Bridge read the minutes of the February meeting. Jean Bell gave the treasurer's report. Correspondence was read and business arising from these was dealt with. Roll call "What I do to keep fit" answers ranged from curling, walking, swimming and stretch program to eating a balanced diet. The meeting was then turned over to convenors Leona Armstrong and Marie McCutcheon who got everyone in the St. Lodge meets The regular meeting of Morning Star Rebekah Lodge #315 Brussels took place on March 24 with Noble Grand Sister Lorraine Edwards presiding. The United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth Speak-Off takes place at Clinton High School on April 3, 8 p.m. The winner wins an all- expense paid trip to New York and the United Nations. On April 3, Morning Star Lodge members will cater to a dinner for Past Dist. Dep. Grand Masters in the Lodge rooms. April 8 is the meeting of Huron Dist. #23, to be held at 2 p.m. in the Exeter Lodge rooms. All past Noble Grands are invited. On April 14, Sis. Bernice Ford Dist. Dep. Pres. of Huron Dist. #23 will pay her official visit to the Brussels Lodge. On Monday, March 23 the Majestic Women's Institute held a soup and sandwich luncheon. Later nine tables of euchre were played with prizes going to the following: high lady, Eileen Mann; high man, William Craig; low lady, Helen Gallop; low man, Becky Ruppel; lone hands, lady, Marie Stute; lone hands, man, Betty McCall; lucky table #5, Annie Wight, Kathleen Whaley, Helen Williamson, Mary Huether; lucky tallies, Ruby Steiss, Kathy Bridge, Viola Kirkby, Ruth Johnston, Kay Hesselwood, Isabelle Craig, Garner Nicholson and Mary Davidson. Patrick's Day mood with the singing of When Irish Eyes are Smiling and Wild Irish Rose. Nelva Scott who is well known in the community has her stretch programs at the church as well as Huronlea. Nelva reinforced that daily exercise prevents many conditions including osteoporosis, depression, strains and obesity. She also emphasized warming up before doing exercises and cooling down after. You can also use tools such as weights and rubber bands to make ordinary exercises a little more challenging. "If you enjoy it, whatever exercise is fine as long as you're active. But, check with your doctor first, and go at your own pace — if it The regular March meeting= of the Brussels Horticultural Society was held in the library. Following 0 Canada, President Jean White welcomed all. The convenors of this meeting were Gertie Kellington and Helen Dobson. Mary Huether and Leona Armstrong were hostesses. Karen Uhler, who is on the Beautification Committee for the Huron County International Plowing Match, Sept. 21 - 25, 199, explained the eight different classes in this competition and hoped some would participate. Pamphlets were passed out concerning this competition with the motto "Huron Shines in '99". Members were informed of the spring annual meeting for District 8 to be held in Lucknow Legion April 25. Lyle and Alice Brothers were appointed as delegates and hurts don't do it," she said. A reading "Why do I walk?" was read. Nelva then led the group in a stretch program with music which can be adapted to any range of motion an individual is capable. - The motto "Family Fitness Fun! You can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips!" was read by Mrs. McCutcheon. In this she stated that walking is the number one activity. We can make good, active, participation choices. Families can also make active choices by swimming, skating, walking. One needs to put the emphasis on being active versus winning. The annual meeting will be Wednesday, April 8 at 12:30 p.m. several showed interest in attending. The fee of $12 is to be given to Eluned McNair by April 8. The minutes of the last meeting were read by Jeanne Ireland and the treasurer gave her report. The Society has agreed to sponsor a contestant for the 1998 Brussels Fall Fair. The care of certain flower beds was decided. Genie Kellington read a poem for spring followed by Lyle Brothers showing his slides of flowers and interesting scenes. A gift was presented to him with- thanks. The meeting ended with God Save the Queen. Brussels 1 People The Brampton Midget "AAA' hockey club has won the Ontario Minor Hockey Association championship, defeating Oshawa, Central Ontario (Lindsay Region), Burlington and Niagara Falls. The final championship game victory was a 1-0 triple overtime win over the host team, Niagara Falls. Brampton now represents the OMHA at the All-Ontario Championships hosted by the Ottawa Valley Titans in Renfrew, Ontario during the week of March 30 to April 5. Competing teams include Kingston, North Bay, Waterloo, Ottawa Valley, Don Mills Flyers (representing Toronto) and Brampton. The winner of the All-Ontario Midget "AAA" will represent Ontario at the Air Canada Canadian Midget Championships in Sudbury, This week's special Homemade Farmer's Sausage $2.25 lb. Saturday March 28's winner of "Guess the weight contest" is Bonnie Stewart, Listowel Come in and enter next week's contest April 21 - 26 competing against the other provinces. Kevin Huether, grandson of Mary and Murray Huether of Brussels, plays defense for Brampton. Best of luck, Kevin! unicef 4,!* Where children's rights come first. SILENT AUCTION Brussels United Church Friday, April 3 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 4 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Handmade quilts, craft items, gift certificates, green fees, gift baskets, services, food and baking and plant sale. All proceeds to project uplift. Hort. Soc. hears beautification plan rk