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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-01-31, Page 2QUALITY COUNTS at Your Choice Meats Turnberry St., Brussels (519) 887-6294 Custom Killing every Monday by appointment SPECIALS JAN. 31 - FEB. 3/96 Lean 99 Ground Beef lb. "New" All Beef2 79 Sausage per Breakfast 19 Sausage moked Pork 49 Chops per lb. 441 LIP lb. • Try Our: Meat Pies Lasagne Cabbage Rolls Meatballs • Quiche Chili 16, Baked Beans Beef Stew -01111121111CalOMIIPArgrali tStitalaWa. UNION GAS ANNOUNCES NEW STORE HOURS for the Blyth & Brussels Office BRUSSELS OFFICE NOW OPEN Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. BLYTH OFFICE NOW OPEN Tuesday & Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. NEW STORE HOURS EFFECTIVE AS OF JAN. 2, '96 12. Morning Star Lodge is sponsor- ing two speakers from the area to speak in Clinton on March 1. The winner will go to the United Nations in New York. The meeting closed with the remainder of the evening handled by the social and lunch committee. Brussels Mrs. Fran Rose was a patient recently in St. Joseph's Hospital in London for surgery. She returned home at the end of last week. PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1996 A new look They always say you can't judge until you've walked in my shoes, and these four Brussels boys decided to give spikes a try at The Ark's recent beauty contest, held just for the fun of it last Thursday evening. Dressed for the occasion are from left: Denise (Derrek) Pasemore, Dolly (Lee) Dilworth, Paula (Paul) Albers and Andrea (Andy) Van Beek. RN speaks to Diabetic Proj. Morning Star meets The regular meeting of the Brussels, Morris and Grey Diabetic Project was held on Wednesday, Jan. 17 with 15 members present. Marguerite Thomas, RN welcomed everyone. Nelva Scott, co-ordinator, read a New Year's resolution. Guest speaker, Dianne Wood, RN was introduced. Wood is one of the organizers and precentors of Diabetic Education workshops held at Seaforth Community Hospital. She brought information from a recent seminar she attended stating there is a new blood test which shows the average of the patient's blood sugar over several months. For the diabetic, acceptance is the first step in dealing with the disease then lifestyle changes. Wood said Type II diabetes is On Jan. 22 a dozen enthusiastic people met in the Brussels Library to discuss a school reunion during the Brussels 125th anniversary on Aug. 1 weekend, 1997. Car slides, hits hydrant Slippery roads caused a minor accident early in the morning of Jan. 24 in Brussels. According to Wingham OPP the accident occurred at 1:30 a.m. on Mill St., just west of Turnberry St. A 1989 Honda, driven by 33-year- old Glenn Gouldsborough, was eastbound, when it went out of con- trol on the icy, slushy road, hit a fire hydrant and left the scene. Approximately one in eight drivers age 16 and 17 were involved in a collision in 1991. DID YOU KNOW? - That research has helped reduce the heart and stroke death rate 35 per cent over the last decade? sneaky, you can't see or feel it like a broken arm. In order to learn how to control blood sugars, diabetics first must understand what affects them and what to do when they get out of balance. To learn to do this they become problem solvers, says Wood. Information sheets were distributed and discussed, showing factors that affect blood sugars by raising or lowering them. Diabetics must be prepared at all times for blood sugars that become too low (hypoglycemia). Wood discussed the symptoms of low blood sugar and brought several types of new products available for treating this. She also discussed high blood sugars (hyperglycemia) and explained the Murray Cardiff welcomed everyone and gave an overview of the events planned for the big weekend. The meeting was then turned over to Jim and Leona Armstrong, who have agreed to chair the school reunion committee. Jean Ross (Matheson) from Seaforth was in attendance and gave several helpful suggestions and showed some interesting school pictures. Donald McDonald, school trustee offered to contact the Brussels importance of testing blood on a regular basis. Wood was thanked for attending and sharing her knowledge and resources. After a short break, Thomas chaired the balance of the meeting. The group is in the midst of re- structuring and she asked for volunteers who would be willing to share their talents. Those volunteering were: Bruce Hahn, Judy Hahn, Alma Watson, Betty Shaw, Doug Fraser, Madeline Steiss and Nelva Scott. These people will be meeting on Jan. 29 at 1 p.m. at the Health Unit in order to decide what form the group will take. The meeting adjourned and those present had an opportunity to use the testing equipment and browse through the resources. Public School regarding the holding of the reunion on Saturday, Aug. 3. Mary Huether offered to go to the school to help check out the school records. Many helpers are needed to locate addresses of former pupils of both the Brussels Public School and the Brussels Continuation School. Everyone is invited to attend a meeting on Feb. 22 at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. Morning Star Rebekah Lodge met on Jan. 23 with Noble Grand Betty Cardiff presiding. There was a good attendance of Brothers and Sisters at this meeting. Lodge opened as usual with the secretary's and treasurer's report. A 'poor boys' luncheon was held in Exeter on Jan. 2,6 at noon. A letter, regarding the Good Friday Rally which is held in St. Thomas every year was read. There was also a letter from DDP Sister Irma Cartwright stating that the District Meeting will be held in Clinton Lodge on April 10 while her official visit to Brussels will be Apr. 23. Members were glad to hear that Lois McCall and Joyce Freibner are on the 'Get Well' list. A Valentine Dessert Euchre will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. Group plans school reunion BRUSSELS - ST. JOHN AMBULANCE offers CPR Recertification - Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. $35.00 Emergency 1st Aid & CPR - $55.00, February 13, 20 & 27 at 7 p.m. Standard 1st Aid & Basic Rescuer CPR Starts March 25 at 7 p.m. x 5 sessions AU classes are at the Brussels Firehall ball Betty at 887-9231 or Marlene 887-6797 to register.