The Citizen, 1988-10-19, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1988.
Laura Cousins, left, and Sarah Dauphin took time out Saturday to
examine the unique artwork on display at the Brussels Library October
15-20. The original display, created from plastlcene by talented
Toronto artist Barbara Reid, was used to make the colourful posters
which are being used to promote Ontario Public Library Week across
the province, October 17-23. Ms. Reid has won a number of awards for
her work, which Includes many stunning illustrations for children’s
books.
Brussels
People
Com piled by Marilyn Higgins
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Ruby Smith of Borden, Sask, and
Victoria, B. C. visited for a few days
with Doris McDonald and renewed
old acquaintances in Brussels.
Ruby is the niece of the late Mrs.
(Dr.) McRae and Frank Smith.
The Majestic W.I. got an
example of how helpful young
people can be recently when they
held their monthly meeting at
Brussels Public School Wednes
day. Not only did the grade 8 boys
at the school set up their chairs and
tables before the meeting but the
next morning they put them away.
The ladies said they appreciated
the help from the young people
very much.
The family of Mary and Murray
Huether were home for the
Thanksgiving weekend and on
Sunday surprised their father on
the occasion of his retirement on
Saturday and the celebration if his
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Thank you to everyone who helped make my opening in Brussels such a
success. Special Thanks to the Brussels Business Community, for your
special welcome.
Our prize winners were [first] Mrs. Helen Wheeler, $25.00 Gift
Certificate from the Fashion Boutique; [second] Mrs. Beth Earl, a
flowering plant; [third] Mrs. Annie Reinsma, RR #2, Clinton, a green
plant.
- Gladys and Bob Ellsmore
An extra Special Thanks to Corrie
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65th birthday. He had worked for
the L.C.B.C.O. for the past 13
years. The first eight were at the
store in Brussels and the last five
years at the Teeswater store. He
was presented with a radio and
tape player and recorder. Those in
attendance were Brian, Dianne,
Sandra and Sheri Huether, Brus
sels; Kevin Howatt, Londesboro;
Dave, Angela, Jeffery and Kevin
Huether, Brampton; Gary, Joan
and Christopher Ritchie, Mark
ham; Laura Lucas, Brussels; Mac
• and Merle McIntosh, Listowel; and
Bruce McIntosh, Hanover. Later in
the evening Dave and Dorothy
Miller, Stratford and Marie Mc-
Taggart, Brussels called (sisters of
Murray). Joyce, Roger, Jonathon
and Sarah Tipple, Burlington
(Murray’s other daughter) were
unable to be present as Joyce was
on duty at the nursing home in
Burlington, where she works.
At the regular meeting of St.
John’s Lodge on Oct. 12 Rt. Wor.
Bro. Edward Guy D.D.G.M. of
North Huron District made his
official visit to St. John’s Lodge.
Guests were present from Wroxe-
ter, Wingham, Fordwich, Palmer
ston, Tiverton, Kincardine,
Londesboroand Dundalk. After
Renovated russels Legion
could open again by Dec. 1
The home of Branch 218 of the
Royal Canadian Legion in Brussels
is starting to take shape. The
building which was badly damaged
by fire in July is now beginning to
take on the appearance of a
structure that the community can
be proud of.
Berkin Construction under the
watchful eye of building chairman
Murray Lowe and his committee
have made very good progress.
Restoration of the upstairs auditor
ium is nearing completion and the
downstairs is starting to take
shape. If no complications such as
delays in getting materials arise, it
Majestic Wl
hears OPP officer
- The Brussels Majestic Women’s
Institute had a special meeting on
Oct. 12 at the Brussels Public
School. President Edna McLellan
opened the meeting. Doris McCall
read the minutes of the last
meeting, correspondence and
treasurer’s report.
A reminder was given for the
card party on October 18 and final
plans made for the bazaar on
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the Lodge was closed a social hour
was enjoyed by all present.
Mrs. Glenna Stephens spent a
few days over Thanksgiving with
her family Drs.’ Russ and Ruth
Stephens in London.
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& SAVE DURING OUR...
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SALE WEDNESDAYOCT. 19
TO SATURDAY OCT. 29
We’re Open:
Tues, to Sat.
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
appears as if the upstairs auditori-
umshouldbe ready for Remem
brance Day ceremonies and the
annual Christmas Bingos held in
November and December. A tenta
tive completion date of December 1
for the rest of building appears to
be possible.
Besides repairing all the fire
damage, several improvements
are being made so that the building
can serve the community better.
These improvements include: cen
tral air conditioning for the auditor
ium, new lighting, an indoor/out-
door public address system and the
relocation of the upstairs bar and
cloakroom.
Although at first it appeared that
the insurance coverage would take
care of the restoration this now
appears unlikely. Beside the new
improvements the cost of decorat
ing the building above the fire code
standards will not be covered by
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In the past the Legion has played
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Besides being used for Legion
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