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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1986-07-30, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1986. KIMBERLY STEPHENSON Bill and Joan Stephenson of Brussels are pleased to announce the graduation of their daughter Kimberly from the Registered Nursing program at Fanshawe College. Miss Stephenson has accepted a position at St. Joseph’s Hospital in London. Discussion BY KAREN WILLIAMS A group of concerned Brussels area citizens met Thursday, July 24th to listen to a lecture on the topic of suicide given by Anne Newby, psychologist for the Huron Centre for Children and Youth. Ms. Newby is also an active member on the Board for the Suicide Hotline in London and provides therapy for suicidal adol­ escents and their families. In Canada, in 1983, there were approximately 4,000 certified sui­ cides, and experts suggest that, for every one ofthese, there were 8-10 attempts. Eighty percent of the population considers suicide, and it is the third biggest cause of death amongst teenagers aged 15- 19 years. Discussion included sugges­ tions on how to identify those who are at high risk for suicide and how group hears speaker on suicide to effectively give support prior to, during the crisis and after the suicide, to the remaining family and friends. She reminded those present that suicide is a community concern. Our preventative response must include a greater awareness of the prevalence of the problem in Huron County, and empathetic listening toward those who share their needs with us. If a suicide doesoccur, itisimportanttoget beyond assigning blame and ask­ ing “why?” to showing care. Often the stigma of suicide prevents this from happening. The group also suggested that Brussels be included on the Suicide Hotline, a toll-free service which can be purchased from Bell Canada. Added to this, further educational and practical activities will be organized to enable the peopleof Brusselstoprovide an even greater caring response to this and other community issues. THE BRUSSELS MUNICIPAL OFFICE will be closed for CIVIC HOLIDAY Monday, August 4 REEVE HANK TEN PAS BRUSSELS LEGION BEEF BARBECUE & DANCE DANCE TO THE COUNTRY COMPANIONS Brussels Legion SATURDAY, AUG. 16, 1986 Social Hour5-6p.m. Supper6-8p.m. Dancing9-1 SU PPE R $6.00 per person; DANCE $4.00 per person SUPPER and DANCE $10.00 per person EVERY0NEWELC0ME t " ........ \ eop/e around Brussels J Don’t forget to attend the Brussels Intermediate Fastball Tournament, August 1, 2, 3, 4. There are always excellent ball games to watch as teams come from Ingersoll, Stratford, Kitchen­ er, Wingham, Brussels and Wal­ ton, among other places. It’s a very cheap weekend of entertainment. Come out and support the club. Mr. Albert TenPas is a patient in London Hospital. We wish you a speedy recovery and hope you can soon come home. Mrs. Joseph Taskaluk of Thun­ der Bay, Mrs. Louis Tesh of Toronto, Mrs. Ian Matheson, Agincourt and Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair Hemmingway of Don Mills visited during the week with Mrs. Hazel Matheson. On Sunday, Mrs. Lila Goll visited with her husband Harry, a patient in Wingham and District Hospital then visited with Mr. and Mrs. CharLe Jonesand Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Bosman of Wingham. Congratulations to McGavin Farm Equipment for their 50 years of service to the community. On your Wingham Hospital calendar this month is the picture of the teen volunteer, Debbie Golley. She is the daughter of Fran and Barry Golley, formerly of Brussels. Next month will be Mrs. Ritchie, formerly Debbie Adams of the Brussels area. It’s nice to see faces that we know each month. Don’t forget to call me with your news. We’ll take it big or small, and baseball scores are welcome. So far we haven ’ t had many reports on games and I know there are all kinds taking place. I’ve had many compliments on my column and I keep trying, butit’shardunless people are willing to give me information. We’ve got a great paper, so let’s keep it going. Phone 887-6754. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hoover on the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. John Hoover and Laurel, London, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Gibson and Mark, Wingham, Orville Jones, Wingham and Mur­ ray Hoover, Brussels. Karen and Dave, David, Darryl, Donald and Krista Hastings; Su­ san and Don, Cindy, Michelle and Danny McNeil, all of Brussels; Barb and Bob, Rob and Kenny Coleman, Bonnie and Jim Bradley; Shari Baeker, Beth and Mac Baeker; Don and Ginny, Caroline and Alexandria Bettger, all of Burlington visited on Saturday, July 26 for a small family reunion at the home of Bill and Mary Bettger and daughter Kathy of Waterloo St. in Burlington. A delicious Bar-be-qued beef supper was enjoyed by all. Visitors were received at the Sherritt house, the 22nd and 23rd. Mrs. Lisa Sherritt entertained her grandmother, Mrs. Jean Finlay, Grimsby, mother, sister, and niece, to make a four generation reunion. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pearson had a surprise visit on Monday, July 21 from Mrs. Bryan Sullivan the former Chesna Dickenson of Alton, Texas. Chesna was one of Brussels Lions Club’s first exchange stu­ dents and has a keen interest in the village and wishes to be remem­ bered to all her friends. NOW Oldfield's Pro Hardware PAINTS WITH SICO COMMUNITY CALENDAR CARDIFF & MULVEY REAL ESTATE X INSLIRANC E LTD. BROKER Brussels 887-6100 Aug. 1-4 Sun., Aug. 3 Tues., Aug. 5 Wed., Aug. 6 Brussels Recreation Invitational Ball Tournament, starts 7 p.m. Friday. Firemen's Breakfast, Brussels Lions Park, 7-11 a.m., $2.50 per person. Brussels Council Meeting, 7 p.m. Grey Township Council Meeting, 7 p.m. stun If you would like to try out some SICO paint, just come to Oldfield's Pro Hardware and we will let you paint some of our display panels. We are re-furbishing the whole store! Be sure to wear your old clothes. Howick Mutual Insurance Company Wroxeter-i335-3561 Oldfield Radio Pro Hardware /hack 887-6851