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The Citizen, 1998-08-26, Page 2Brussels Skating Registration September 10 and 11 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. B.M. & G. Arena - downstairs We provide power skating and figure skating, private or group. Introducing the new Canskate Program • Busier skating sessions! • More fun! • More rewards! • More success! Bring your used skates and accessories on the 10th and we will sell them on the 11th. of f Skates Plus will also be on hand to accommodate your needs for new skates For more information call Charlene Franken 887-6290 or Debbie Seili 887-6289. , e PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1998. Sun shines for outdoor celebration Brussels Milestone It was a perfect day for the open house held at the Jamestown home of Glenn and Elizabeth McKercher on Saturday. The occasion was to celebrate the couple's golden anniversary. Brussels councillors instructed Clerk-Treasurer Donna White, at the Aug. 4 meeting, to send a letter to the county indicating that Brus- sels preferred Map A, the two- tiered, six municipality choice. Brussels would be grouped with Morris, Grey and Howick Twps. as well as Blyth. A letter from Blyth was circulat- ed which said council had chosen Map B, two-tiered with three municipalities. Exeter had sent a letter to the county asking that taxpayer money not be wasted studying a one-tier system. The county had recom- mended studying one and two-tier systems to allow comparisons. *** A motion was passed authorizing Barmy Tech to make a village flag using the old mill logo for use at the International Plowing Match, at an approximate cost of $50. *** An agreement was passed for the Huron County Health Unit to con- tinue handling sewage system inspections until Dec. 31, 1998. a** The tender from 465929 Ontario Ltd. 0/A Nicholson Concrete was accepted in the amount of $5,521.20 plus $13.50 per yard plus GST of A gravel to be sup- plied, placed and compacted, for The sun shone as it did on their wedding day 50 years before for a golden anniversary open house honouring Glenn and Elizabeth McKercher at their Jamestown home last Saturday. The daughter of George and Anne Griffith of RR2, Wroxeter and the son of Allan and Rhoda McKercher, also of RR2, Wroxeter were married Aug. 21, 1948. The ceremony, officiated by Rev. Caley, minister of St. James Angli- can Church was held on the lawn at the bride's home. The day was remembered as warm and sunny, a perfect summer day", recalls Eliz- abeth. The couple was attended by Clarke Sharpin of Wroxeter, Mrs. Millie Nixon of Listowel and Elaine Poirier of Mississauga. Following a honeymoon trip to Barry's Bay the newlyweds came to their home in Jamestown to begin married life. Glenn owned and the Ellen and Church Street side- walk project. Lavis Contracting will be informed when the sidewalks are complete so that paving can be fin- ished. *** There were no objections by council or Chief Building Official Paul Josling regarding the installa- tion of a 40 foot tower and six foot antenna at the Newry Vet Clinic at 63 William St., Brussels. *** Council agreed to purchase a door prize to be donated to the, Brussels-Walton Trailblazers' 10th aniversary dinner and dance, Sept. 26. operated his own road construction business, from which he retired in June of 1983. The McKerchers raised two chil- dren Ann (Larsen) now of Sarnia and John of Jamestown. They also have five grandchildren. The McKerchers say they enjoy camping, travelling and "life in ;general". On Friday evening, Aug. 21, a family dinner was held at J.J.'s Fireside Cafe. Special guests helping them cel- ebrate their golden milestone, Aug. 22 were an aunt, Eileen Marks of Wroxeter, Millie Nixon of Listow- el, Elaine and Adrian Poirier, Mis- sissauga and Ruth Sharpin of Wroxeter. Guests attended from Stayner, Mississauga, Kitchener, Corrunna, Wallaceburg, Brussels, Wroxeter, Harriston, Gorrie, Lis- towel, Woodstock, Bayfield, Mit- chell, Blyth, Jamestown, Bluevale and Leamington. To clart i f To clarify an item in the Brus- sels, Morris and Grey recreation committee minutes which were printed in the Aug. 19 issue of The Citizen, the New Year's eve party referred to was for 1999. A number from the area attended the marriage of Tracy Mann to David Dolson, Saturday, Aug. 15, 1998 at Knox Presbyterian Church, Waterloo. The bride is the daughter of former Grey Twp. residents, Mrs. Mary Beth Mann, Waterloo and the late Bill Mann. The groom is the son of Cameron and Donna Dolson of Erin. In memory of her father, Bill Mann, who passed away 12 years ago, Tracy walked unaccompanied down the aisle. The Wedding March was played by piper, Mike DuBoulay. Rev. Don McInnis of London and formerly of Monkton, officiated. Guests of honour included the bride's grandfather, Glen Battin of Monkton and cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Whitelock, Glasgow, Scotland and Mr. and Mrs. David Pollon and Edward of Seattle, WA. Others from a distance travelling were from England, Holland and Australia. The reception followed at the Golf Steak House, Waterloo. Brussels council briefs Council states preference on restructuring options • Seaforth hospital gets new CEO Help protect the environment Reduce, reuse and recycle Drs. MeOregor aie Hanlon wish to amoamee the dosing of their &assets office as of the ma' of 49tenther 1998. NOTICE AI/ oar patieets wishing to continue oar services, wi//be welcomed at the Whighain Office, 357-2111 As a consolidated administrative structure takes form, Andrew Williams will be the acting chief executive officer at Seaforth Com- munity Hospital. While taking Seaforth through the transition, Williams will main- tain his position at Stratford Gener- al Hospital in a part-time capacity. The board of directors decided to go this route "in light of the part- nership agreement recently signed by the eight Huron-Perth hospitals and as a means to exhibit our strong commitment to a regional approach regarding the provisions of administration, clinical and sup- port services." ow& IAN IWO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Former Seaforth CEO Bill Thib- ert resigned to take a position in Campbellford. We welcome your letters CI P a ID • D Little DarAngs 5-lair Studio I Would like to thank my clients for their continuos support and friendship ores the last six years. 5 Together we fonned a bond that will never- be forgotten. I will think of my old friends, while I'm making new ones. I have accepted the position of Manager at Premier Salons, in A.'itchener I hope my new placement will gire me as much satisfaction and rewards as I hare had here in brussels. To the local businesses, a thank you as well for including me ill the community. Sincerely, ,aren bailing . E, z Eip d This is expected to be a short- term arrangement, beginning Aug. 31.