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Tanya McArter, left, and her sister Laurie Coultes show off
just one of the things you can order at their new business
Entertaining Essentials. The duo have opened a one-stop
party store on Brussels main street. (David Blaney photo)
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Mae and Bernard Thomas celebrated 60 years of wedded
bliss recently. (Photo submitted)
Couple marks 60th
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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2002. PAGE 23.
Sisters open 'Entertaining' business in Brussels
The former Mae Fischer and
Bernard Thomas were married in
Cranbrook 60 years ago, March 31,
1942, by Rev. J. E. Taylor.'
The bride was the daughter of the
late Jacob and Sarah Fischer, while
the groom was the son of the late
Albert and Emily Thomas.
The newlyweds resided first in
Hespeler until 1946 when they
moved to Morris Twp. There they
raised their sons Douglas and
The regular meeting of Morning
Star Rebekah Lodge #315, Brussels
was held on Tuesday, March 26.
District Deputy President of
Huron Perth District #23, Sister
Joyce Chilton attended on her offi-
cial visit. Several sisters from
Clinton accompanied her.
A report from district meeting in
Clinton of March 11 was presented
by Past D.D.P. Sister Elva Brown.
Highlights were the joint district
church service in Brucefield United
Church, April 28. -
Incoming D.D.P. will be Sister
Helen Couttes of Exeter. All other
Gerald. Douglas now lives in
Mississauga and Gerald resides in
Calgary. The family has grown to
include daughters-in-law and grand-
sons Brian, David and Richard.
The Thomases moved to
Wingham in 1992, where they still
reside.
To celebrate their 60th anniver-
sary, the couple enjoyed a celebra-
tion at home with family, then dined
out at the Fireside Cafe.
lodges in our district have increased
their dues.
Visiting committee reported that
Sister Nelva Scott is a patient in
Seaforth District Hospital.
Sympathy is extended to Sister
Lorraine Edwards.-
Bunnies passed out chocolate
Easter eggs and a skit pertaining to
Rebekah-Oddfellowship was pre-
sented.
A birthday card for Sister Muriel
Whitfield was signed by all present.
Winner of the Easter lily draws
were Brothers Bill Young and Bill
Kellington.
By David Blaney
Citizen staff
Local residents have always
enjoyed a good party and a new store
in Brussels intends to make it easier
to do than ever.
Sisters, Laurie Coultes and Tanya
McArter, opened Entertaining
Essentials on Turnberry Street to
take the panic out of party prepara-
tions.
Coultes says they are prepared to
organize everything from a child's
birthday party to a wedding.
McArter has been baking personal,-
ized cakes out of her home for a year
and a half and the store was a natural
answer to requests for other types of
party preparation help.
McArter said, "with six kids
between us we know what problems
kid's parties can present." She said
the business grew out of the fact that
locally, there was no one place where
people could go to get all types of
party supplies.
Although the store features items
needed for children's parties both
Coultes and McArter emphasized the
Calling all country music fans!
Country music and Canadian
pride will fill Blyth Memorial Hail
when the I Love You Canada Tour
featuring Larry Mercey, Marie
Bottrell, Don Vair and Country
Clem comes to the Blyth stage. The
show begins at 8 p.m. on Saturday
May 4. Tickets are $25 each and $8
for the soup kitchen prior to the
event.
The soup kitchen is a unique
event that features a variety of
soups from local participants in a
friendly competition. The ticket
price includes a choice of soups,
fresh rolls and desserts. It's a menu
that is sure to please.
Mercey began his career on the
CKNX Barn Dance. He then
formed the group The ,Mercey
Brothers who were recently induct-
ed into the Canadian Country Music
Hall of Fame, and in their career
won five Juno Awards. Since
beginning his solo- career in early
1990,, Mercey has received numer-
ous Juno Nominations for Country
Male Vocalist and Canadian
Country Music Association
Nomination for Country Male
Vocalist of the Year.
Bottrell hails from London and is
an icon of Canadian country music,
with five very successful albums to
her credit. Her popularity garnered
numerous international television
appearances, including The Tommy
Hunter Show, Nashville Now, The
Joan Kennedy Show and Star
fact they are equipped for adult ot_ca-
sions as well. They • have wedding.
arches for rent, decorative figures tor
wedding cakes and can arrange your
tent rental if you are having a back=
yard celebration.
Although the store took only three
weeks to renovate the business has
been in the works for much longer.
The women took time to get opinions
and ideas from many sources.
Coultes said, "we particularly want
to thank Ruth Baxter of Mrs. B's
Baskets for her help and advice."
Coultes commented, "we are try-
ing to go with a lot of personalized
items." With this in mind they have
developed contacts with a number
businesses which provide individual-
ized service.
One of these individuals is Heather
Somers, a graphic artist formerly of
Brussels. Somers can provide indi-
vidualized cards for any occasion
featuring anything from a favourite
photo to a one-of-a-kind design.
They have also prepared a list of
contacts which they feel provide
good service at a reasonable cost for
everything from formal and bridal
Parade. Marie headlined two suc-
cessful seasons of A Closer Walk
with Patsy Cline and appeared in
the productions Canadian Cafe and
Lovin, Lyin' and Leavin'.
Vair is scheduled to emcee the
evening, and will also perform as
Country Clem, a familiar face to
many around the area. Clem's act
includes stand-up comedy with a
song or two accompanied by guitar
or piano.
Call the Blyth Festival Box Office
at 1-877-862-5984 or 523-9300 to
reserve your tickets.
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Coultes said, "We can do a\ [ouch or
as little as you want to help \\ lth your
occasion."
The store will shortly have a full
line of cards and candles. They
expect to add more stock as the busi-
ness grows. McArter said, "We will
be adding more things as we find out
what customers want."
Both Coultes and McArter are
looking to expand their range of
services. Photography, clowning and
event decorating are all part of their
plans. Coultes commented,
"Everyone has an occasion and we
are trying to make them memo-
rable."
WEDDINGS
Performed - your location or our
indoor or outdoor chapel
(non-denominational)
For brochure call:
REV. CHRIS MORGAN
ALL FAITHS PASTORAL CENTRE
BENMILLER, 524-5724
CHRISTENINGS
BUCK & DOE
for
JEFF GROBBINK
SARAH PEMBROKE
Saturday, April 6, 2002
Milverton Rec. Centre
8 pm - 1 am
Music by DJ
Age of majority
For tickets call
Mary Ann @ 887-6708
or Veronica @ 284-8044
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