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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1980-05-07, Page 6THE BRUSSELS POST, MAY 7 1980 rase 2 at So if you would buy a cow for its price you would put up your hand and at last you would pay 'the man the price of the cattle. Then we went to Mr. p..nd. Mrs, McCall for the the snack bar and. I got a treats. 'Then we went back to chocolate bar and a pop. We saw lots of things, Thank you school. ridge —Jason Breeken- Attend arthritis meeting Mrs. Lois McCall, Mrs. Margaret Tyerman, Mrs. Marlene Roberton and Mrs. Katherine Johnston recently attended the Bluewater Annual Region meeting for the Canadian Arthritis Society held at the Walkerto Golf and. Country Club. Special speaker was Dr. Gunnar Kraag from McMaster Rheumatic Diseases Unit in Hamilton who gave many interesting facts and information about Arthritis. The point made was that "Research in Arthritis is Really Paying Off." • Beat the High Cost of SMALL ENGINE REPAIR until May 12 we will tune up your Lawnmower or Garden Tiller for only $14.00 (parts extra) INCLUDES *Clean & adjust cub- urator 'Check Ignition 'Change oil 'Clean air filters 'Adjust & oil up all controls *Sharpen & balance blades We also have new & used Lawn and Garden Equipment in Stock Pickup & Delivery can be arranged. Hank's Small Engine Sales & Service I mile north of I.ondesboro . 523-9202 Highway No. 4 BPS sees sates ba The bth annual dinner meeting of the Wingham "Voice for Life" was held April 23 with Wingliam legion Hall a record number of members attending. George Brophy was. chairman for the evening. Rev. A. ‘Deileman of Blyth asked the blessing for the meal, 'concluded by thanks- giving by Father Slayman, of Teeswater. The guest speaker Virginia Offen was introduced by Colleen Schenk Mrs. Offen is of the London Birthright chapter. She presented a film concerning the work the Birthright group is involved in. Birthright is a very active gropu, helping many dis- tressed women during their pregnancies, Mrs. Offen also told of the usual difficulties, shortage of volunteers and lack of adequate funds. The group has after a small start, expanded considerably and has gained respect and recognition in the community, she said. Betty O'Donnell thanked Mrs. Offen 't Birthright needs volunteers Voice for Life hears On March 28, the grade two pupils visited the Sales' Barn. We saw some cows, cattle, and bulls being sold. We first looked at the calves and baby pigs. We toured the cows' stalls and cattle in their pens and bulls in their confinements. We really had fun at the Sales' barn. We saw some sows and boars in their quarters. We strolled into the old cafeteria to look around in it. Then we enter- ed the new cafeteria and we ordered some food to eat such as hot dogs, gum, pop, chocolate bars, chips and then we returned to the school. The End. —Paul Rich, Grade 2, Brussels P.S. A TRIP TO THE SALES' BARN We left'at noon with Mrs. b. Davidson and Mrs. J. Joan Van Den Assem read the minutes of the annual meeting of 1979. In her annual report President Sally Campeau commented on the success of the past year, the highlights were education programs in the county highschools, eluding films and local radio open line syrograms. A Walkathon, garage sale and raffles etc. kept the budget in the black this year. The financial report was presented by treasurer Richard Campeau. Joanne Kirkland reported for the nominating committee. There was one nomination from the floor, Madeline Laffin. This nomination along with the proposed board was accepted by the membership. Mrs. Campeau thanked Susan Wright, Janet Sterrenberg and Monica Jolie for their faithful, work over the years,. Joe Sanders entertained on his harp. Pennington and our teacher Mrs. Mary Huether. We ,rode in three cars. I went with my teacher. Before we entered, the teacher said to really remember what we see. First when we got in we saw the new snack bar and office. All the people in the office were women. Mrs. McCall showed us around. We saw pigs, cow," piglets, calves. When we reached the calves' ring we must have gotten there early because nobody was" in sight so we left. I saw one of my uncles. It was Ray Breckenridge and my friend Joe Raynarcl. A lighted, number in the area where he was working showed us the weights of the cattle. A man called the prices of the cattle like this - one ten, twenty really fast. Ontario Ministry o Health How to cope. Stress is something we encounter every week of the year But during Mental Health Week, from May 4th to the 10th, we're putting the stress on knowing how to cope with it. Stress is a part of normal living. And a lithe stress can even help individuals realize new successes or achievements. But evidence is mounting that excessive or prolonged stress is linked to majorillnesses. So the trick is not to ignore stress. But to understand and control it. And now, during Mental Health Week, is a good time to start. If tension, anxiety and daily pressures start mastering you instead of the other way around, try;dealing with them in a few simple ways. Keep up your general health. Good physical condition can help you cope with stress situations. Talk about or work out your problems. Talking and physical activity are emotional outlets which can help put problems into perspective. Give your support to friends, family and co-workers during periods of stress. As it helps them, it can also take your mind offyour own problems. Learn some of the new methods of controlling stress. There are all kinds of techniques, from the simplest to the most sophisticated. And finally, get more information on how you can understand and deal with stress, by writing to: Ontario Ministry of Health, Resource Centre, Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario M7A 1S2. After all, the more you know about stress, the better you can cope with it. And Mental Health Week is a good time to start • Dennis R.Timbrell Minister