HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1976-09-29, Page 5RODEO PROCEEDS OVER $1000.— A smilirig' Mrs.
Wayne Cantelon, representing the Wingham Adult
Workshop for the Retarded, accepts a cheque froth
Ron Snelling of the Maitland Valley Saddle Club and
Ken Webster,„ president of the -Brussels Business
Association, producerS and sponsors of the August
rodeo in Brussels. All the rodeo's, proceeds were
donated to the workshop. (Photo by Langlois)
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THE .BROSSELS POST", stotervitIER .
,Leas ~ will
canvass
for CAR
The Leo Club, of the Lions. Club
of Brussels will conduct a canvass
for the Canadian Arthritis and
Rheumatism Society on Monday,
October 4th, Campaign chairman,
Mrs. Lois McCall states that some
of the funds raised will be used to
help control arthritis now but the
main purpose of the campaign
!will be to provide money for
research and education.
In announcing the canvass
officials pointed out that this is
the time of the year set aside to
give people an opportunity to help
in the fight .against the nation's
most crippling and painful
disease. it is a time to look at less
fortunate people and contribute.to
their better health \ and
being. It is a time, too, to change
attitudes — to look at the
handicapped with new eyes
and see the person, not the
handicap.
Child abuse seminar planmed
The Child Abuse Committee of
theHuron County Children's Aid
Society announced plans this
week for a seminar on October
13 on the subject of "Detection
and Prevention of Child Abuse in
Huron County". The seminar will
be held in the board tooth of the -
Huron County Assessment office
beginnitig at 10:00 a,m- . .
lower
show
raises
$153
AccOrding to Child Abuse
CoMmittee representative Esther
Ross, the victims ages range from
the newborn up to the age• of 16.
The abuser is usually an adult
who is legally. "in possession of
. the, child". This legal guardian
either personally 'causes the
injury' or neglect, or allows
someone else to do it.
Mrs. Ross said the group
hopes to have a good attendance
of professionals from.the medical,
educational, and legal fields who
are most likely to be the ones to
HEY! ITS ASTHMA
WEEK!
Arthritis and the other
rheumatic diseases can now be
treated to prevent disability in
many cases which are diagnosed
early. Researchers still look
ahead hopefully to the day when
there is a cure, especially•for the
`crippler', rheumatoid arthritis.
The main purpose of the research
program is to provide
opportunities for the training of
rheumatologists and to ensure
better delivery of health care
'services for arthritis sufferers.
All residents of Brussels,
Walton and community will have
the opportunity to help in the
fight on . the 4th of October.
Increased funds and increased
understanding will benefit the
giver more than the receiver and
residents are urged to try to see
the arthritis sufferer with their
hearts and help to make him free.
identify and report child abuse
due to their close contact with
children.
Guest speaker at the session
will be Dr. Robert Bates,
Pediatrician Director, Child
Ablise Team at the Hospital for
Sick. Children 'at Toronto.,
A' film entitled "Fragile,
Handle with Cate" will also be
shown. Tentative topics for
discussion include, "What
constitutes Child Abuse?",
"Reporting of Child Abuse vs
Professional Ethics", "What
happens when Child Abuse, is
reported?", •• and • "What 'may
happen if a, report isn't made?"
This is an open meeting and
there is no charge
The Brussels Htqliculturat
Society met September10 in 'the
Public Library when 18 members
and 5 guests were present. Mrs.
D. Hemingway Vide President
presided.
Mlss Leanne Armstrong
favoured with 2 tape numbers and
everyones feet kept time. Mrs. •
Jas, Moir expressed thanks and -
presented a remembrance. The
results of the flower 'show were • given the Society having a
balance of $153.55.
The November meeting will be
4 pot kick supper . Miss Rene
Jouwsma from Wingham 'made several floral demonstrations I;mostly from flowers members had
,brought. Mrs Cudmote thanked
Mrs. Wm. Miller Won. the
doot prize and Mrs. F. Shaw, Mrs; Reid, Mts. Jas. Mak,
m_lt. McCall, Mrs: C.
emingway, M rs. Elsie Evans
,won the floral arrangements..
Lunch was seved by Mrs, Jas. Armstrong, ,Mrs G. Gibson, Mrs. Walter Kett.
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