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The Citizen, 1991-04-03, Page 2I I Brussels People The Easter Bunny visited Tory Hill again this year. He left a basket of coloured eggs at quite a few of the neighbourhood door steps. Robert, Helen and David Richards from Nepean visited Sheila Richards over the weekend. Douglas, Jane and Laura Richards of Ailsa Craig, joined them for Easter dinner. Mrs. Eleanor Hemingway spent Easter weekend with her brother Hector and Olive Knight in Picton, Ontario. Rebekahs hold meeting Video champs Brussels Optimist Gerry Wheeler, left, and Club President Dave Stephenson presented the trophies to the winners of the Video Game Challenge on Monday, March 25. Back row, from Ipft: Dylan Hutchins, second, Grade 7/8; Chris Burkholder, first, Grade 7/8; Joey Befurt, first, Grade 5/6; Jonathan Graham, second, Grade 5/6; (front) Tyler Bragg, first, Grade 3/4; Brian Hawkes, second, Grade 3/4; Christopher Henry, first, Grade 1 /2 and Jennifer Arthur, second, Grade 1 /2. The regular meeting of Morning Star Rebekah Lodge, Brussels took place on March 26 with Noble Grand Janet McCutcheon presid­ ing. The Lodge members have re­ ceived an invitation to attend the regular meeting of Monkton Star Lodge, Monkton on April 10 at 8 p.m. At this meeting their District Deputy President June Chapman will be paying them her official visit. It was reported that the winner of the U.N. trip to the United Nations was Sandra Coultes of Clinton. This trip is sponsored annually by both the I.O.O.F and Rebekah Lodges of Ontario. After the meeting a quiz was conducted by the social committee and lunch was served by the lunch committee. The next card party will be held on April 15 in the Lodge rooms at 8 p.m. Dart winners receive trophies BY SANDRA JOSLING On Saturday, March 23 the Brussels Legion Cribbage team of Cam and Mary Ross, Les Brewer and Gord Nichol travelled to Gananoque to participate in the Provincial Cribbage playoffs. The Brussels team finished tied for ninth place. Monday, March 25 was the final night of the Monday night mixed darts. The following people receiv­ ed trophies: first place finish for the men, Dave Adams with 72 points and Paul Willie, second with 71 points; first for the ladies, Barb Elliott with 70 points and second was Barb Fischer with 65 points. Winning in the “high” “low” pairs tournament was the team of Andy Adams and Didi Nethery first and Barb Fischer and Bill Nethery second. Also receiving a plaque was Wally Mason, the only partici­ pant to shoot a 180 score. Monday night mixed darts will resume in a month’s time for a summer league. Anyone interested can contact the Legion for details. The next euchre night will be April 3 at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $1.50 per person. Everyone is welcome to attend. The next General meeting of the Brussels Legion will be Monday, April 15 at 8 p.m. in the lounge. All voting members are urged to attend. May 24 will be the installation of officers. This will be performed by the Wingham branch installing team. The Mitchell branch is also invited for a social time afterwards. NOTICE BRUSSELS TAXPAYERS INTERIM TAXES DUE APRIL 3/91 DONNA M. WHITE TAX COLLECTOR Youth Group conducts Mennonite sunrise service On Easter Sunday the Youth Group of Brussels Mennonite Fellowship was in charge of a meaningful Sunrise Service at 7:30 a.m. Various members took part in skits ar;d Michelle Freeman led the service. Larproms and Demarays helped with the music. Aaron Cardiff had a children’s story. The Youth Group also served a pot luck breakfast and a time of fellowship was enjoyed until the regular service at 9:30 a.m. Elwin Garland gave the message “In a Different Voice” and Alice Knorr was the worship leader. The Horsts, Demarays, and Yvonne Dettweiler blessed the congrega­ tion with special music. Thelma Steinman, accompanied by Anne Hemingway, led the congregation­ al singing. Michelle Freeman read a children’s story. Last week Dorothy Bauman, shared with the congregation in the form of music and dance, at the Sunday morning service. At this month’s Ladies meeting, Mary Mae Swartzentruber spoke on the topic of spirituality. Linda Garland and Marg Becker had organized the meeting. The Life Leaders Group and the Christian Education Committee met through the week. Margaret MacLeod was in charge of the regular Nursing Home Service on Friday evening. The Youth had a travelling games evening on Friday night with fun at Pardys and at Kitchens. On March 24 the Youth held an evening service at the Church at which they related their experi­ ences the week of March Break as they were doing volunteer work in Hamilton. MCDONALD [^■Mharctwcire % OFF SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICES UNTIL APRIL 30 Save Now!