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The Brussels Post, 1979-08-01, Page 15WAITING FOR THE BUS—Every weekday morning, Brussels youngsters wait for the bus to come and transport them to their swimming lessons in Gorrie. (Brussels Post Photo) Brussels swimmers awarded badges THE BRUSSELS POST, AUGUST 1, 1970 -- Good places to visit Conservation areas near b Household tidbits 41•11.1=i111111M11111111111I For the past three weeks 70 children from Brussels and area travelled to Gorrie for swimming lessons. The transportation by Nicholson's Bus Lines was co-sponsored by the Brussels Legion and Brussels Lions Club The following is a list of those who received badges: Intermediate: Sandra Huether, Chris King Juniors: Karla King, Murray Pipe and Karen Knight. Survival: Connie Alcock, Sharon Exel, Charlene Stephenson, Corrina Stephenson, Pat Maxwell, Judy Tenpas, Debbie Hall, Craig Heise. Beginners: Carolyn Young, Dawn Max- well, Judy Knight, Richard I3rubacker, Steven McCauley, Georgina Protopapas, Linda TenPas, Nancy Exel. Pre Beginners: Dianne Hall, Glenn Yuill, Darwin Rose, Christina Dillow. Novice: Steven McCutcheon, Garry Yuill, Neil Pipe. Sharks: Blair Davidson, Gerald Exel, Dana Stevenson, April Ten Pas, Marlene Albers. Minnows: Heather McDon- ald, Cheryl Bridge. Guppies: David Cowman Tammy Rose, Kevin Alcock, Sherri Jacklin, Shawn Jacklin and Patricia Albers. BY DEBBIE RANNEY Warm summer days bring, longings for some different forms of recreational activity. With that thought in mind, the Brussels Post set out to explore some of the Conservation areas around Brussels. The areas owned by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) around here include the Brussels Conservation Area, the- Ethel Conservation Area, the Sunshine Conservation Area in Morris Township, the Pioneer Conservation Area in Bluevale, the Maple Keys Sugar Bush in Grey Township, the Morris Hill Forest Tract in Morris Township and the Pollard- Ament Tract in Morris Township. The Brussels Conservation area is classed as a day use area and is used for canoeing and limited fishing and it has a couple of picnic tables. Possibly in the future a small picnic shelter may be erected there by the Authority. Dan Grummett, lands technician with the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) also cited the historic aspects of the old mill at the conservation area. Mr. Grummett said the Authority is interested in rehabilitating either the (Continued from Page 1) say each year that they hope the tournament will be run again. The winning team gets $150, the B champions get $100, the A runner-up gets $75. and the B runner-up gets $50. The A and B champions also win trophies. And the different businesses in the village donate $5 for anybody who hits a home run. Brussels or the. Gorrie Mill but they would have to get some financing for it. "There may be a possiblity that in the future the Authority could fix up one of the mills," Mr. Grummett said. He said the Authority is just starting to talk about the Brussels Mill and that they can't spend large amounts of money on it at this time, The Ethel. Conservation area is 28 acres in size and because of its small area is used mainly for demonstrations of woodlot management. Future development plans include the development of a better wildlife habitat and nature trails and the develop- of an educational interpretative program. Mr. Grummett, said the area may be handy for the students of Grey Central School in Ethel. A parking lot and new trails are also planned for this property. But its main attraction for the public right now may be public access to the river for angling. There are limited forms of fishing and canoeing access there too, Mr. Grummett said. The Sunshine Conservation area, 50 acres in size, which is southwest of Brussels is (Continued on Page 7) Money raised from the tournament goes to the recreation committee for arena maintenance. Wayne said the tournament gives the people, of Brussels an opportunity to see a fastoall game because otherwise they have to go to Walton or W ingham to s'ee one. He points outi that there are good camping facilities nearby Big tournament here Wingharn Memorial Shop Sour Cream Salad 1 cup sour cream 1 cup pineapple tidbits 1 cup small marshmallows 1 cup dessicated coconut 1 cup mandarin oranges. Mix together and chill in refrigerator for 1/2 hour be- fore serving. Grape Float 1/2 cup grape juice 1/4 cup soda water or ginger ale 1 scoop vanilla ice cream Pour grape juice and soda water or gingerale into a tall glass. Stir. Float ice cream on top. Makes one serving. QUALITY SERVICE CRAFTSMANSHIP Open Every Weekday. Your Guarantee for Over 35 Years of CEMETERY LETTERING Box 158, WINGHAM JOHN MALLICK $50" off any air conditioner in stock MONTE STORE P.W. TILLEY LTD. Seaforth =norm TIRE 123 456 789 7 11 14 tiLn• Use Your Canadian. Tire Card or Save with Cash Bonus Coupons moommOoratiiminsior