HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-10-21, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1987.
Block Parents starts in Brussels
Continued from page 1
and added that the executive will
likely approach one or more of the
local service clubs about purchas
ing and erecting Block Parent signs
at all four entrances to the village.
A public meeting held at the
Brussels, Morris and Grey Com
munity Centre on October 7
attracted more than 30 interested
persons, with 21 of those present
signing up as volunteers the same
evening. Mrs. Crawford said that
volunteer applications have been
sent home with all elementary
school children, and a number of
these have already been returned.
She adds that applications may
still be picked up at the Brussels’
municipal office, and that forms
should be returned there as soon as
they are completed.
Block Parents are responsible
for displaying the group’s symbol
in a prominent position in their
homes, and are expected to keep an
eye on the streets in their vicinity
while they are “on du ty”. How
ever, Mrs. Crawford said that the
sign should be taken down at any
time the volunteer is not at home,
or if they just don’t want to be
involved at any given time. She
said that volunteers do not need to
be parents, but just interested
individuals.
In a program sponsored by the
Ontario Provincial Police, school
childrenare taughtthat the symbol
ona home means that they can go to
that home to find safety at any time
the need should arise. The symbol
also means that senior citizens or
anyone else in trouble may also
seek help at a Block Parents home.
The Brussels group had hoped to
have the program in place by this
Halloween, but Mrs. Crawford
said that this now seems unlikely,
because of the late start which had
been made. Every volunteer appli
cant must be screened by the OPP
before being given approval to act
as a Block Parent, Mrs. Crawford
said, and this takes a little time.
Constable John Marshall of the
Goderich Detachment of the OPP
will be at Brussels Public School on
November 23 to show safety films
to the students and to inform them
of the new program for their safety
in their village. National Block
Parent Week is November 19 - 25
BRUSSELS CEMETERY
NOTICE
Re: PermanentCareon Old Plots
The Management is trying to improve the
appearance of the cemetery. Financing is difficult. To
cut the grass once costs $300.00.
The old plots present a problem. Permanent care
was not paid and annual care has ceased to be paid. Yet
these plots must be maintained.
On many of these plots the yearly care was paid until
the 1940-1960 period. It would seem when that
generation passed on, that the present generation is
unaware of the obligation.
In an effort to derive some revenue from these plots,
the board proposes to contact descendants or relatives
of the plot owners, hoping they will pay the permanent
care, which for a five grave burial plot is $100.00.
Only one notice per plot will be sent. Where
possible, it is hoped that person will contact other
descendants in order to share the expense.
All proceeds received will be invested and the
interest generated will help maintain the plots.
$100.00 invested at 10% will provide $10.00 per year
for cutting the grass, levelling, etc.
Please take note that any notices sent are not
demands, merely requests, which we hope will meet
with approval.
HALLOWEEN
* WE’VE GOT THE GOODS!
Saturday, October 31
% OFF
THREE FREE DRAWS [Gift Certificates]
Draws to be made Oct. 24-Oct. 29
__________and Oct. 31 at 5 p.m.
Isabel Adams of Brussels was just one of the many people who took
part in the Penny Auction held as part of the Majestic Women’s
Institute's Annual Bazaar, Bake Sale and Tea at the Brussels Library
on Saturday. Organizers say the event was highly successful, and the
money raised will be used toward local W.I. projects.
•Adult & children’s masks
•Face make-up
•Treat bags
•Hair &body colour
•Florescent hair colour
•Creature blood
•Eye masks
•Halloween treats
BRUSSELS
VARIETY
887-6224
OPEN 7 DAYS ,
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SHOP
NOW HAS:
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•hand knits
• used furniture
gifts
ANDMUCHMORE
OPEN7DAYSAWEEK
9a.m.-9p.m.
1 ¥2 miles south of Brussels
on County Road 12
887-9726
for Christmas this year
and save during our...
FIRST
ANNIVERSARY SALE
Wednesday, October 21 —
20% OFF
Children’s
WINTER BOOTS
by Weather Guard
DRESS SHOES &
RUNNING SHOES
by Savage
I 5 to 30 OFF
Children’s
•SNOW SUITS -SWEATERS
•JOGGING SUITS
•DRESSES [Size 0 to 6X]
•P.J.’S
15 30
Ladies’
l'T.WINTER jackets
by Niccolini & United Fashion
•FALL & WINTER DRESSES
•NIGHT GOWNS & P.J.’s
by Celestra
•HOUSE COATS
•WINTER SCARVES
•SKIRTS & PANTS
•ACID WASH JEAN
SKIRTS
AND JACKETS
YOUNG’S
Clothing & Footwear
Infant's - Children’s - Ladies’
Tumberry St. , Brussels 887-9541
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