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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1973-11-21, Page 1• graduation diplomas, Among these were several who were presented with special awards and prizes. One of the eight Ontario Scholars was Nancy Adams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Adams, R.R. #5, Brussels. Nancy also won the special Music Award given by Mrs. Marie Douglas for her contribution to music in the school. Nancy was one of the seven winners of the George Menzies Endowment , Fund, awards given each year to graduates of Brussels Public -School, who are proceeding to post-secondary education. Other winners were: Nelson Nicholson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Nicholson, R.R. 4,, Brussels; Ken Gowing, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gowing, R.R. 2, Bluevale; Connie McWhirter, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Jack McWhirter, Brussels; Joan El- liott, daughter of Mr. and. Mrs. George Elliott, Brussels; Murray Raymond, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Raymond, Brussels and Helen Rooney of Burlington, who ••••••-.0.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• (By. Evelyn Kennedy) Brussels area. students earn $2.790 in swards Brussels and , area students captured more than half of the $5000 in awards which were presented at the commencement exercises held at F. E. Madill Secondary School, Wingharn on Friday evening. Brussels graduates received $2790.00 of the total which principal G. 0, Phillips said--was somewhat in excess of $5000. A number of Brussels young people received certificates of training, secondary school grad- uation diplomas and honor Co-operate with plans for Santa Claus parade 102nd Year — Issue No. 46 iy spent the we ek et nts , Mr. and mr$ nip. Gordon Camphe ted on Sunday witf, rs. Floyd Camp411 idfather, Mr, Ira Irs, Harold Proetrt ;aret Curtis visited on Friday and .riday evening they Collegiate Goni: vhere Brian au :y --received theft tan winning thc arship and three lye Hi-C Group is trip to the Royal a Saturday. Barrie Waltersoi ed with Mr, and 'e Chamney last ay Mr. P. lames -onto visited with larence Chamney; unday at the hike s. Hugh Rinn and rs. Frank Storey' Hudie, Mr, Ander Leslie McKenzie; a Armstrong a aret Curtis visited on Friday an 'hat ds Showcrsa Mr. and Mrs, r., er from this are anquet sponsored 1226 in Westfield Friday evening ., Robert Campbell Winthrop visited and Mrs. Robe nday, Brussels ,Business Association is co-operating in plans for the Santa Claus parade Which comes to Brussels on December 15. The parade is being organized by a special committee repr esenting community organizations and the council. Harold Bridge told a meeting of the Business Association in the Queen's Hotel .Wednesday evening that it was hoped each . business would enter a float and that details could be obtained from Jack Bryans. The parade begins at 2 p.m. Turnbulls gain, new honors The Turnbulis have, done it again. Father and son carried off top. honors in their respective swine classes at the Royal in Toronto last week. Wilbur Turnbull carried off the. awards for the Reserve Champion Lacombe Sow and the Champion Lacombe, Boar. Wm. J. Turnbull was declared Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor in the YOrkshire sec- non. These honors are gained by accumulating the most points in all Yorkshire classes. Congratulations, once more, to, both Wilbur and Bill Turnbull for their continued success as out- standing swine breeders. from Station Street at the CIL plant. The meeting attended by 16 agreed on a motion by Max Watts and Bill Stephenson that store hours remain as had been advertised but that if certain individual businesses wished to extend their hours it will be necessary for them to advertise that fact. Brussels stores ar e to be encouraged,to establish their own Xmas draws. No action was taken on an earlier suggestion that the association sponsor a large cash draw on a motion by Bill Stephenson and Marg McCut- cheon. It was considered there was insufficient time to organize such a draw. The association agreed to sponsor a Christmas party in the Legion Hall on December . 17 arrangements in charge of a committee including Henry Exel, Betty Graber, Bill Stephenson, Pat Langlois and Max Watts as chairman, • The next meeting was set for January 9 in the Library and will be followed by lunch. It was agreed that when supper meet- ings were scheduled tickets would be sold to determine the number of meals to plan for. The meeting •adopted a resolution proposed by Herb Stratton seeking support for efforts being made to establish improved public transportation in the area. was unable to be prese,nt to receive her award. Mrs. Bob Raymond presented the awards. A special award,, the F. E. Madill Staff Award, to the highest boy in the Services Program, was presented to Ricky Bell, son of Mrs. Winnie Bell by E. C. Beard of the school staff. Seven honor graduation diplomas, two certifi- cates of training and seventeen secondary school graduation dip- lomas were presented to Brussels boys and girls. BRUSSELS ONTARIO Wednesday, November 21, 1973 Shoo hots There's feudinl and fightin' in them that hills as a cast of local people turn hillbilly for the performance of "Weddin' Shoes", one of two one act plays-being presented at Grey Central School in Ethel on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. "Weddin' Shoes" and the Other play, "Love Hits Wilbur" are sponsored by Grey Central's Horne and School Association. From left to right above are Ken McDonald Christine Smith, Bob Pearson and Brenda Speiran in geouin e hillbilly costume. Evelyn Kennedy of Brussels is directing both plays. People we know inBrussels Thanks to Ross and Kay Duncan for the fine Remembrance Day pictures they provided for The Post last week. * * * * * The energy crisis that exists will affect out daily living and must change a gtiOd many of our habits. To conserve electricity we are asked to turn. off all unnecessary lights; reduce Graduates froni McMaster Sandy McDonald; strin Of Mr. and Mrs. Ian McDonald of Brussels, graduated from Mc Master University, Hamilton with a Bachelor of Science Degree, last Friday. Re is now attending Medical 4 4 ••• C011tg d at Queen's U'niversit'y ; Kingston. Mr, and Mrs. McDonald and Archie McDonald attended the vadhation tiettises-, Christmas lighting; save on hot wat er heating; arrange out cooking and baking to make the best possible use of as. little electricity as possible. In fact, to keep a close cheek Ott all electricity usage. Conserve oil, wearing warmer clothing instead of 'turning up the thermostat. seduce ,speed and unnecessary driving to' cat gasoline eon- StiMption. We must realize there is an energy crisis arid mend Our ways or face compulsory controls. ****** ChriStritaS is alinOst upon its. Most people are • concerned Selecting Christmas gifts for family members and friends With prices what they are today this can be a tithe of eareftil selection and stretching of the budget. There is one gift that can be given With no Coat attached but it is beyond price to those who need it. The gift of a blood donation to the Red Cross. It tdontinued Page 20 ,Mr. and Mrs. Verne Snell of Kingston visited with Mrs. John Snell over the weekend. Miss Stephanie Watts had the -misfortune to staffer a broken hand while playing basketball Mrs. Mary Speir of Brock, Sask who has been visiting in the Walton area for the past two weeks, called on Mrs: Laura Speir, Mn and Mrs. John Pentiington,St, and Mn and Mrs. Mtitray ithether on Thursday of last Week. Mr. and Mrs. Ken McDonald, Mr. and Mrs, DOn McDonald; Mr. and Mrs, Jas. McDonald, Mrs. Mary Speir; Brock ; Sask, Mr. hod Nits, Murray }blether and town Visited Mr. and Mrs, Wallace Sholdice of Mississauga on Sunday, Mr, and Mrs JaS. McDonald, Mrs. Mary Spelt and Mr, and Mrs. M. }blether and „loan also ViSited Mr. and Mrs: Roger Tipple. of Burlington. Sandy Meijonaid of Queen University, Kingston and Arch ie McDonald, who is in his second year of Law at Western University , London, spent the Week end at home with their parents,. Mt, and Mrs. Ian. MacDonald,' Visitors with Mr and Mts. W. J. 'Petrie last week were Miss Marion lleatlip of Princeton, GeOrge McNabb of Hamilton, Mts. Edgar Hollinger of Hamilton and Rev: lathes Petrie of Sttathroy.