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The Citizen, 1991-04-17, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1991. Brussels People Former Brussels resident Bar bara Brown, now of Kitchener, enjoyed a very special day on Sunday, April 7. Her grandchildren Angela and Lindi Kubiak of Swea- burg, Ontario were participants in Majestic WI holds annual meeting The annual meeting was held on April 10 with 32 Majestic Women’s Institute members attending. A delicious meal was served by the Presbyterian church ladies who were thanked by Ruth Galbraith. President Peggy Cudmore open ed the meeting followed by the minutes and treasurer’s report by Doris McCall. A quilt event at Milton Agricul ture Museum in August and table runner competition were mention ed in the correspondence. Draws for prizes were won by Freda Pipe, Jean Fraser, Wilma Hemingway, Iona Moore, Thelma Cardiff and Edna Pletch. Kathy Bridge introduced the guest speaker Margaret McMahon. Mrs. McMahon spoke on “what W.I. has done for me’’, how she has improved her leadership skills and met new people. She said “be yourself and don’t copycat some one else’s traits’’. Leona Arm strong thanked her and presented her with a gift. Doris McCall presented the 4H leaders Peggy Keffer, Marie Stute and Kathy Bridge with gifts. Margaret MacLeod lead a sing song with Freda Pipe on the piano. Kathy Bridge gave the nominations report. Margaret McMahon installed the new members who are: past presi dent, Peggy Cudmore; president, Leona Armstrong; first vice presi dent, Ruth Sauve; secretary-trea surer, Doris McCall; district direc tor, Peggy Cudmore; alternate district director, Marie McTaggart; branch directors, Leona Connelly, Kathleen Semple and Jane De vries; PRO, Kathy Bridge; assis tant, Iona Moore; program co-or- dinator, Margaret MacLeod; pian ist, Freda Pipe; assistant, Wilma Hemingway; Sunshine girls, Peggy Cudmore and Ida Evans; Smiles, Ruby Steiss; telephone committee, Jane Devries, Laura Lucas; audi tors, Isabel Adams, Wilma Hem ingway; nominations committee, Kathy Bridge, Ida Evans, Doris McCall; Tweedsmuir Curator, Ruth Galbraith; assistant, Kathy Bridge and all members; Convenors for Agriculture, Peggy Keffer, Ruth Baer; Canadian Industries, Marie Stute and Marie McTaggart; Citi zenship and Legislation, Edna Pletch, Jean Fraser; Family Af fairs, Iona Moore, Dorothy Steffler; Education, Freda Pipe, Effie Hend ricks; International Affairs, Wilma Hemingway; Resolutions, Marie McCutcheon and Margaret MacLeod. Delegates for the District Annual are Peggy Cudmore, Ruth Sauve, Leona Armstrong and Doris Mc Call. Ida Evans presented two pictures of Institute members to the Institute. Iona Moore gave the Sunshine report. A reminder was given for the Presbyterian Church service on April 28 at 10:45 a.m. The Institute is to go to the Nursing Home in May. A quilt is to be put up on Monday at Doris McCall’s. Leona Armstrong made a motion to pay the bills, seconded by Wilma Heming vay. Ida Evans will look after the scrapbook for three months. The casserole supper and card party i the Woodstock Figure Skating Club’s “Carnival 91”. Angela was a “Kermit. Kutie” and Lindi a “Forest Friendly Frog”. An unexpected and delightful pleasure for Barbara was seeing the special guests, Brussels area native Peter MacDonald and his dance partner Suzanne Killing in two performances. Friends and family were on hand Saturday to help push Greg Wilson “over the hill”. Councillor Greg is turning 40 on April 17. In addition to locals, guests attended from Barrie, Stratford and Kingston. to be held on April 29 at 7 p.m. Marie McTaggart presented retir ing president Peggy Cudmore with a gift. The roll call of revealing your sunshine sisters was answered. The new president Leona Arm strong gave a few remarks before adjourning the meeting. The next meeting is on May 8. People join church At the Sunday service, April 14, Brussels Mennonite Fellowship welcomed the following active par ticipants who have chosen to become official members: Mervin and Tillie Lichty, Rob and Sharon Demaray, Darren Hemingway, Gerald Miller, and Carl Sieman. Elwin Garland was the worship leader and Lena Siegers led the congregational singing. Pastor Gordon Bauman gave the message “Committed to Christ and the Church”. A pot luck meal and time of fellowship followed the Christian Education Hour. A start was also made on taking family pictures to update the Church directory. Sunday evening a hymn-sing hour of worship was held at the church. Church Council met for the regular meeting Tuesday evening and the Prayer and Praise group met Thursday evening. The Youth Group hosted a supper and time of fun for the Grade 5-6 children. Good attendance at Rebekahs The regular meeting of Morning Star Rebekah Lodge, Brussels was held on April 9 with Noble Grand Janet McCutcheon presiding. There was a good attendance. At the next meeting April 23 District Deputy President Ruth Campbell of Seaforth will pay her semi-annual visit. Lodge members from Seaforth, Wingham and Monkton are invited to attend. The Spring Variety Fair will be held in the village Library base ment on Friday evening, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 with the Bake Sale at 11 a.m. All donations of good used clothing will be very accept able. NOTICE TO DOG & CAT OWNERS IN THE VILLAGE OF BRUSSELS Spring is here, Spring has sprung, Alas, the DOG and CAT complaints have begun, I know sometimes it is very hard, But please keep your pet in YOUR OWN yard When walking your pet, please be SUPER Be sure to use your POOPER SCOOPER. Thank you Donna M. White ‘ Clerk-Treasurer Star players The Brussels Atom Rep team’s top players were: from left, Scott Clarkson, Most Improved Player; Craig Thompson, Most Sportsmanlike, and Brett Fischer, Most Valuable Player. They received their awards at the year-end banquet. Dart challenge, Thursday BY SANDRA JOSLING On Thursday, April 18 the Brus sels Legion Monday night mixed dart players will meet the Wednes day night Brussels Hotel dart league in their annual “Chal lenge.” This year’s “challenge” will take place at the Brussels Hotel at 7:30 p.m. Social time follows WMS meeting The April meeting of Melville W.M.S. was held at the home of Mrs. James Armstrong with eight ladies answering the roll call with a Bible verse containing the word “peace”. Mrs. Helen Elliott the President opened the meeting with prayer and a poem. Hymns were sung with Helen Elliott at the piano. Ruby Steiss gave the secretary’s report and Isabel Adams gave the treasurer’s report. Marguerite Krauter gave the Mission Study on “Signs of Hope in Central Amer ica” and prayer. The scripture from Matthew 5, verses 1-12 was read in unison. Leona Armstrong gave the topic on the ninth verse of Matthew, fifth chapter: “Blessed are the peace makers” and she also read a poem of Helen Steiner Rice, “In times like these” and “There is a way to find peace in the Bible”. Leona closed the meeting with prayer. Lunch was served by Leona Armstrong and Marguerite Krau ter and a social time enjoyed. Results of the Monday night darts April 8 are as follows: Mary Ross, Martha Logan and Colleen Martin first, Gord Jacklin and Kitty Rutledge, second. High shooter for the ladies was Mary Ross (156) and for the men Cam Ross (127). Starting June 3 will be summer mixed darts. All those interested in playing are welcome to attend. The next euchre night will be Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $1.50/person with lunch served after. All are welcome to attend. Tickets are now available at the Legion for the May 4 Honours and Awards banquet. Cost is $7.50/ person. Social time will be 6 - 7 p.m. All new members that have not yet been initiated are urged to attend. The next Legion pub night is April 26. Post time will be 8:30 p.m. Early Bird from 8 - 8:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in the - fun. WANTED Any Ladies wishing to play Slo-Pitch for a Brussels Team in a Belgrave League Call Corrie or Kendra 887-9820 887-9867 after 6 p.m. VILLAGE OF BRUSSELS NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting has been called for Wednesday, May 22, 1991 at 7:30 P.M. at the B. M. & G. Community Centre to receive public input into a community improvement plan under the Provincial Special Anti-Reces sion P.R.I.D.E. Program. This notice is given pursuant to the requirements of the Plann ing Act. Donna M. White Clerk-Treasurer