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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1985-12-04, Page 4A , — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, DECEMBER 4, 1985 eveepttend cVaCue at kV,' BRUSSELS AND AREA It only looks expensive I or the woman of taste. Sparkling elegance in this beautiful diamond dinner ring. Exquisitely designed, unbelievely priced. by \zaIrf I Available at Seaforth Jewellers MAIN STREET SEAFORTH 527-0270 THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL ENJOY A CHRISTMAS from SEAFORTH ELECTRONICS rivim 20" COLOUR TV SYSTEM 3 • Rem 'e Control • C nventence plus Ouaii'y and Pert'.rmance g virtu 14" COLOUR TV SYSTEM 3 • Rio screen features in a c .rnpact size M del S81327 Fenny ' / M5 4 Head Video Recording Depe• dabie Zenith Smart Deck ,:de recorder with ' w S mpliried Direct Input or tram data fir easy. Per '-tree entry of autr,-re• r,t rmat,,,n M :del VR2100 ro i -�n-:rte "Now 26" COLOUR TV • Custom Series • Remote Control • Chromasharp Picture Tube • LED Channel Display LAYAWAY NOW FOR CHRISTMAS AT SEAFORTH ELECTRONICS 5274150 17 SPARLING STREET ST. 4-1-i AWARDS — Members of the Basic Baking club were honored for outstanding achievements at a Huron County 4-H Achievement Night, held Wednesday, November 27, in Brussels. From left: Linda Cunningham, Auburn, completed 24 projects; Glenda Carter, Walton, received the New Member Award and Connie D'Arcey received the 5 -Year Leader Award. Bettis photo Christmas concert planned Cranbrook Correspondent MRS. MAC.ENGEL 887.6645 The Sunday School of Knox Church are holding their Christmas Concert in the church on Sunday evening, December 8. Come and enjoy the evening with the children. Everyone welcome. Miss Nancy Jean Craig, Toronto, spent the November 23rd weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Conley and relatives in the area. Mr. and Mrs, Angus Starr, Alliston, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Don Cotton. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Smith and family were in Harriston on Thursday November 28 celebrating the 90th birthday of Mrs. Dadswell, Beryl's mother. There were eleven tables playing on Friday night when the Forester's had their first euchre of the season. High scores • Mrs. W m. Beirnes, Jim Minielly, low, Jack and Jean Conley; lucky numbers, Ruth Martin, Eleanor Stevenson, Morris Honeyford; lucky score cards, Helen Alexander, Joe Martin, Bill Craig, Linda Minielly; lucky table no, 7, Earl and Lenora Mills, Bill and Marguerite Beirnes. The Foresters are not having any euchres until later in the New Year. The Hall Board are sponsoring one on Friday evening, December 6. Y Relgrerre Kinsmen hold turkey bingo Belgrave Correspondent MRS. LEWIS STONEHOUSE 887-9487 A large crowd attended the Belgrave Kinsmen Annual Turkey Bingo which was held in the W omen's Institute Hall on Friday. W inners of the turkey bingo were: George Johnston, Irene Lamont, Karen Casemore, Heather Hopper, Harvey Black, Donna Shaw, Hilda Vincent, Ann McKercher, Wanda Curtis and Trevor Jamieson. Share the Wealth winners were John McKercher and Crystal Black. Door prizes were won by; Kim Edgar, Clarence Hanna and Albert Cook. EUCHRE PIA YED Twelve tables were in play at the weekly euchre held in the W omen's Institute Hall Wednesday, November 27. The winners were: high lady, Jean Pattison. novelty lady, Mrs. Lorne Jamieson; ' low lady, Mrs, Edgar Wightman; high man, William Black; novelty man, Lawrence Taylor and low man, George Drehmann. There will be euchre again this Wednesday starting at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. PEOPLE Dorothy Higgins has now taken up residence in the Callander Nursing Home, Brussels. Mr. and Mrs. Vince Makes and Alicia of 9London spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler. Mrs. Gerald Watson of Forest spent a'few days last week with her sister-in•law Mrs. Roy Pattison, • Ten Belgrave residents enjoyed a two day trip on the Leisure Bus of Hanover to the W inter Festival of Lights at Niagara. They also attended the Eddy Arnold and Pacific Pearl Show. Morris council meets for turkey Brussels Correspondent EDNA McLELLAN 887-9084 Approximately 40 representatives of the different area boards and Morris Township Council and their spouses sat down to a hot turkey dinner at the Wingham Golf and ('ountry Club on Tuesday, November26. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Elston hosted the annual Christmas party. Following supper and a word from each one of the council members, euchre was played The lucky winners were: high lady, Jane Grasby; low lady, Sue Gowing; high man, Clem McLellan; low man, Howard Morton; lone hands for men was Jack Cardiff; lone hands for lady went to Alice Searle Coffee and Christmas goodies brought an enjoyable evening to a close. 4-H ACHIEVEMENT last W ednesrinq'Yit the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre was another Huron County 4-11 Achievement Night. Jane Muegge. the Rural Organization Specialist. was present to welcome everyone. There were 17 clubs laking part. When the members registered they were divided into lbree groups. Each group did an El iquet te Quiz, judged tea biscuits and also a class of exhibits The awards presentation was held with the following completing six projects: Cheryl Nicholson. Bluevale M. Sherry Hoegy. Walton 1. Pam Nolan - Walton I, Michelle Grader. Brussels 1. Clinton Garniss. Brussels 1. Cherida Garniss, Brussels I. Kelly Day, Bluevale 1 Lisa Henry. Bluevale 1, Colleen Thomson. Bluevale 1, Tammy Keifer. Bluevale I. Bonnie Bray. Lakelet Ti. Heater Harper, lakelet fi, Valerie Kamrath• Lakelet H. Paula Wright. lakelet H, Beverley Hart. ('ranbrook, .Marla Hussey, Belgrave 1, Karen Montgomery. Belgrave 1, Gail D'Areey, Fordwich I. Sharon D'Arcey, Fordwich 1. Twelve projects were completed by Joan James. Belgrave I. Sandra Thompson. Bluevale 1. Carol Anne Williamson, Walton 1. Susan Elston. Bluevale M. Brenda Martin, Forfwich I. iart Appleby Brussels II, Debbie Mcl ellen, Brussels 11, Charlene Stephenson, Brussels II. Cindy Stute, Brus- sels iL Lisa Anderson, Gorrie i, Mae Raynarl. St Helen's. Twenty-four completed projects was done by Linda Cunningham, Auburn. The new member award went to Glenda Carter, Walton 1, and the five year Leader Award went to Connie D'Arcey. The upcoming projects for 1986 are Etiquette for the '80s, Quest for Success, Seed to Shelf and Milk Makes it. Any young people aged 12 to 21 can join by calling the OMAF office. NURSING HOME NEWS The Callender Nursing Home in Brussels has two new ladies. They are Marion Letherland and Dorothy Higgins. Rev. Bonnie Lamble from Walton United Church conducted the weekly service on Sunday. November 17. Monday afternoon bingo was played with Bill Close holding the monthly trophy. The Salvation Army's representatives Mr. and Mrs Doug Purdy paid their weekly visit Tuesday the Blyth Singers sang their hymns and visited with the residents. Wednesday evening Fred Thuell. Donald Dunbar and Howard Smith entertain• ed with their Old Time Music Ann Smith played hymns Thursday morning and Gord Harrison's Band from Godench entertained with favorites in the afternoon Lillian Cox celebrated her 87th birthday on Friday, November 22 The discussion group, led by volunteers Karen Cardiff and Jeanette Baynton. chatted with the residents over tea and cookies The Nursing Home as always welcome all visitors to the home During this Christmas season they are participating in the Christmas Wish Draw, so each time you visit remember to fill nut your ticket• you could be a winner RRt;S..I' S iEGION BINGO The Brussels Legion held their first turkey bingo for this year The winners were. Doreen Tuplin, Rob Burkholder. and Kathy Burkholder. First special on blue card for $25 00, Bruce Schell. Sarah Anstett. Julie Janes. and Mina Reich. second special on light purple card for $25 Julie Janes. Donna Black. Donna Black. Mrs Eluned McNair: third special on dark purple card for $25. split • Lois Whittard and La Ann Howatt. Mrs Eluned McNair. Viola Adams, Martha Logan. fourth special share the wealth for $54.25 Marg McCutcheen, Marg Bennett, Marlene Hall. Door prize, a turkey went to Bruce Schell CHRISTMAS PARTY HEW The Brussels Moms and Grey Communes Centre came alive last Saturday night when approximately 500 were served a delicious supper. The occasion was the B.M. and G. Recreation department's annual Christmas family night. Following supper, draws were made for several prizes with Mr and Mrs. Clifford Stevens in charge Dancing was held for the children with the parents and grandparents joining in Later Santa Claus arrived and presented the children with a candy cane Earlier in the day a parade was held with Santa arriving in town and the many children received a hag of candy and were treated to a movie t'NiTE1) ('Fit'RCIl NEWS The Advent 1 church service was held at Brussels United Church on Sunday morning with Rev Charles Carpentier officiating The choir had an anthem presentation Rev Carpentier'•: sermon was "What Do You Expect From God ^" Prayers were said for the following, Susie Morton. Nettie Bartley and Elvin McWhirter who are in Wingham hospital and Harold Wallace also an W Ing- ham. Clarence Clarke and George Pearson who are in the l.istowel Hospital The Sunday School children and staff have chosen to share with the congregation an "Advent Wreath " December4 at 6 30 p m the United Church Women Christmas potluck dinner will be held in the auditorium of the church Guest speaker will be pastor Doug Zehr. and the "Whitmore Family' Marg will hung us her message in song and her children. Brent and Melissa are bringing their violins The members of the L' t' 14' will be packing Christmas boxes for the elderly shut-ins of the congregation on December 5 at 1 p m in the church parlor Donations of fruit. cookies etc will he greatly appreciated December 8 is White t;art Sunday and the Sunday School children invite you to share with them in the worship service as well as making Christmas brighter for other families. Your White Gifts of toys. canned goods. grooming items. sports equipment. games. clothing and money are distributed by Huron County Family and Children s Services Christmas Bureau For the Ethel community their White Gift Sunday is December 15 at 11 a m After the worship senace everyone is invited for a potluck dinner Dog encounters rabid skunk The most important thing in life is not to capitalize on your gains Any fool can do that The really important thing is to profit from your losses That requires intelligence and makes the difference between a man of sense and a fool • W illiam Bolitho Rabies' last week a dog here was destroyed after ,an encounter with a rabid skunk There have been other skunks caught in the same vicinity of Brussels and a rabid one outside the village limits If owners of dogs allow them to ran loose they may be attacked by a rabid animal Such people show little concern for their pet. it also endangers those of others who try to protect them from rabies by keeping them confined to their own premises Even then they should he watched. Stray animals wander into yards where dogs are tied This yen' morning While my Sheba was out a dog running at large was in this SHORT SHOTS by Evelyn Kennedy yard R had to he chased away For the protection of your dog, and those of others. keep it at home and on a leash when walking it Saturday was a great day for the youngsters of Brussels community the Santa Claus parade There were a good number of attractive floats from business establishments. service clubs. various groups and organization In colorful garb the Wingham Canadettes and the Brussels Twirlettes marched with flying colors and MAPLE LEAF POLISH 1.59 SAUSAGE LB NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR FRESH KILLED TURKEY FOR CHRISTMAS twirling batons to the music of the trumpets, pipes and drams of Seaforth Girls High School Band and Brussels legion Band Those young performers were, it was plain to he seen, proud to he perinrrrong in Santa's parade A fine parade well worth watching To top it off there Santa was on his way to distribute candies to the children and an hour of cartoons to be enjoyed al the Legion Hall. Thanks is due to the sponsors of the parade and to those who participated to make it a successful event N hat shocking things happen to teenagers these days Why would a 1a year-old girl, disturbed by the cooling of a romance and the knowledge that her ex-boyfriend was dating another girl. plan to kill him. telling others of her intention She took a rifle from home, loaded it. got a ride to the school. shot her ex boyfriend and his friend who tried to intervene. The girl fled but returned hours later W hen officers were about to disarm her she put the gun to her head and pulled the trigger The ex-boyfriend died in the schoolyard, his friend and the girl herself later in hospital This tragedy was not one that occurred at the spur of a hot angered moment It was planned and carried out, with deliberate intent. by a girl who after all was a youngster What made her do it' What kind of homelife did she have' Was them a lack of warm parental love and understanding that made her cling so desperately to a boyfriend for the affection she needed^ Raymond Burr. the accomplished Cana - Continued Ion page AB