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The Citizen, 1994-09-21, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21,1994. Meeting has harvest theme Ready to roll Young participants sign up for the Terry Fox Run held in Brussels this past Sunday. From left are: Christine Kuepfer, Katie Kuepfer, Ashley Keffer and Michael Keffer. On his bike in the background is Lee Dilworth. There were 159 people registered. The September meeting of Melville WMS was held at the' home of Mrs. Gerald Gibson. Thelma Cardiff opened the meeting with a short poem. The hymn We Plough the Fields and Scatter the Good Seed on the Land, was sung. Mrs. Steiss read the scripture from Luke "The Parable of the Sower". Leona Armstrong gave a reading "Planting and Reaping". Thelma read an autumn poem and gave the topic, "What Shall the Harvest Be?" Margaret Krauter led in prayer. Helen Elliott, president, took over for the business part of the meeting. She thanked Isobel Gibson for her hospitality. The roll call was answered by reading a Bible verse containing the word "reap". The collection was taken and dedicated. The secretary's and treasurer's report were given. Helen gave a report on the children's rally. She gave a very interesting description of what the WMS ladies had seen on their bus trip to King City and the temple at Sharon. The hymn Now We Sing a Song for Harvest was read and the meeting closed by repeating the Mizpah Benediction in unison. THANK YOU TO HURONLEA A special thank you to my new found family at Huronlea. The treatment that Barb and I received in her short stay was wonderful. Barb loved the staff, nurses and assistants and in her last hours, the care she received and the support we received was superb. It is impossible to name names. Everyone treated us like family. Thank you very much. Sincerely, George, Vonne & Pauline WI appoints committees Nineteen members attended the Majestic Women's Institute meeting on Sept. 14. Correspondence was read from Volunteer Huron on a fundraising course on Nov. 18 at OMAF, educational courses to be put on in November to make a stained glass sweatshirt or Christmas ornament and gift bag at Clinton, Atwood and St. Paul's. These are put on by the Huron-Perth Educational Committee. Jean Fraser showed the new centennial plate for the Women's Institute. Delegate for the County Rally hosted by Zurich on Oct. 3 is Kathy Bridge. Area Convention is to be held at St. Agatha on Oct. 5 and 6 with the delegates being Jean Fraser and Kathy Bridge. Leona Armstrong gave the District Director's report. Informa­ tion was given on the ACWW church service, a quilt show, new In Memoriam cards for the headquarters, hasty notes for sale, Train the Trainer course at Crieff Hills and the District Annual to be held in Gorrie in 1995. An invitation from Gorrie WI to attend their Nov. 16 meeting on Power of Attorney was also read. Convenor Melody White read a poem on the "Do More Family". An informative motto on "Why mother goes to WI", brought some smiles. Convenor Leona Armstrong gave a review on the structure of the different levels of the Women's Institute. She also spoke of her trip to the convention at Truro, Nova Scotia in the summer. Committee for the environmental fair on Oct. 20 are Doris McCall and Leona Armstrong. The first card party will be held on Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. with Yvonne Knight, Verna Tunney, Leona Connelly, Alice Brothers and Ruth Galbraith hosting it. The meeting was closed with grace and happy birthday to members. LOSE UP TO 10 lbs. In 3 Days! With the Tennen III™ Supplementary Diet Plan Try It! It works! Using All Natural Ingredients. Available At: Brussels Pharmacy For more Information call 1-800-361-4720 Lodge mourns member’s passing The first regular meeting of the fall season of Morning Star Rebekah Lodge, Brussels took place on Sept. 13 with Vice Grand Jane Hall presiding in the absence of Noble Grand Lois McCutcheon. A pot luck supper was enjoyed prior to the meeting. There was a good attendance of members. The charter of the Lodge was draped at this meeting in loving memory of Barbara McCutcheon who passed away on Sept. 9. A donation was made to Palliative Care Services Inc. It was decided to host a hot casserole supper and card party on Oct. 17 and to follow through the winter with a card party, the third Monday of each month. The annual Variety Fair to be held Friday, Oct. 28. The next regular meeting will be on Sept. 27. Hunter's Berry Farm R.R. #3 Brussels Now Ready • Tomatoes 2.99/4 litre • New Crop Potatoes .20/lb. • Green & Yellow Beans 1.75/4 litre basket • Huckleberries 1.99/qt. Other Produce: Fall Raspberries Ready Please call ahead for larger quantities Pick your own 1.00/pt. Picked to order 2.75/pt. Try our ’’THIS LITTLE PIGGY...” PORK PRODUCTS • Cucumbers • Onions • Zucchini • Squash • Peppers • Garlic Hours: Mon. - Tues., Thurs. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat. Sept. 24 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Closed Wed. & Sun. Hwy. 86 Lot 3 Con. 12 (Con. 11-12 Gr«y Twp^ ✓ PowdRoed) Brussels Cranbrook Hunter's Berry Farm Walton 887-9783 BRUSSELS FIGURE SKATING & POWER SKATING REGISTRATION Brussels, Morris & Grey Community Centre THURS., SEPT. 22 & THURS., SEPT. 29 7 - 9 P.M. Please note date change from school newsletter At both registration nights: SKATES PLUS - EDITH ADAMS New & Used Skates and Skating Accessories WE ARE ALMOST THERE! Over the past year the Brussels, Morris & Grey Recreation Board and the community have been working to pay off the debit on the ice resurfacer and dishwasher purchased last fall. As of Sept. 14, 1994 $5,616.36 is all that remains to be raised of the $50,226.90 expenditure. The Recreation Board gratefully acknowledges the support of the following contributors. Donations are tax deductible and can be made to BMG Recreation c/o Rhonda Fischer R.R. #3 Brussels. Donation List To Sept, 14.1994 Brussels SR Thrift Shop, Brussels Town League, Don Sholdice, John & Nancy Exel, Clarence & Marie McCutcheon, Ralph & Pat Watson, Gordon & Nora Stephenson, Danny Pearson & family, J.R.’s Gar Bar & Take Out, H. Tenpas Construction Ltd., Brussels Livestock, Harold Steffler, Don Bray & family, Chester Higgins, Sheila Richards, Merle Hoegy & family, Huron Feeding Systems, Leo & Rita Deitner, Jack Overholt & family, Neil Beuerman & family, Frank & Mary Stretton, Gary & Lori Pipe, Peter Exel, Jim & Marj Coultes, Gerald & Isabel Gibson, W.R. Alexander Farms Ltd., Murray & Marlene Fischer, Howard & Alice Martin, Bruce & Rhonda Fischer, Ross & Fran McCall & family, Thomas & Betty Finch, Brussels Optimist Club, Cardiff & Mulvey Insurance, Brussels Figure Skating Club, Luella Mitchell, Stephen & Karen Darling & family, Brussels Ladies Curling, Brussels Men’s Slowpitch, Brussels United Church, Ruth I. McArter, Vern Bridge, Ross & Julie Mitchell, Brussels Crusaders Hockey, Alvin McLellan & family, Brussels Bombers Slowpitch, Jeanne Ireland, Joe Kerr & family, BMG Catering Group, Brussels Jr. C. Bulls, Dauphin Feed & Supply Ltd., Brussels Motors Inc., Jim & Leona Armstrong, William Craigcio, David Kemp, Doug & Rhonda McArter, Bill & Marlon Sellers & family, Steve Coulter, Kevin & Alicia Deitner & family, Murray & Stephanie Kellington & family, Dave Stephenson & family, Gary Dauphin & family, J.D. Hemingway, Wheeler Auto Glass, Brussels Lions Club, John McCutcheon, Jane Devries, John W. & Mary Bryans, Leona Snyder, Ross & Judy Somers, Joyce & Donald Jacklin, Majestic Women’s Institute, Happy Gang (Doc’s Gang), Brussels Curling Club, Brussels Fire Department, Lisa Bozyk, John McClelland courtesy of L & J Enterprises, Cook's Division of Parrish & Heimbecker, Brussels Transport, Ken & Doris Fischer, Raymond Renovations. Fundraising Report to Sept. 14.1994 REVENUE; Donations Dance (Sept./93) Dance (Aprll/94) $45,371.88 $ 2,094.10 $ 2,997.92 $50,463.90 EXPENDITURES; General Advertising/Supplies Fundraising Dance (Sept./93) Liquor (New Year’s Dance) Dance (Aprll/94) $ 240.80 $1,992.80 $1,488.77 $ 2,090.99 $5,813.36 TOTAL NET FUNDRAISING $44,650.54 CAPITAL COSTS Dishwasher purchase Dishwasher Installation Ice Resurfacer purchase $10,599.89 $ 2,073.97 $37,593.04 $50,266.90 YET TO BE RAISED $5,616.36