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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-11-13, Page 2She's making the list Leona Armstrong, who, along with her husband Jim, is heading the School Reunion Committee for Brussels Homecoming 1997 has been busy sorting through lists of hundreds of names of former Brussels school students. Committee searches lists to find students nnouncing as of November 20, 1996 New Extended Hours Wednesday 9 - 6 p.m. Thursday 9 - 8 p.m. Friday 9 • 6 p.m. Saturday 8:30 - 1 p.m. Look Your Best For Christmas Book Now How About A Computer For Christmas? - Multimedia packages with educational software - Quality systems with a 2 year warranty - Easy lease to own payment plan - Free delivery and setup Please call from 9-9 Mon. to Sat. for a system quote Huron Video and Sound Steve Blake 887-9434 k LIVING / AIR Let the LIVING AIR XL-15 Put the Power of a Thunderstorm in your Home or Office This revolutionary air purification system is so remarkable it must be seen to be believed. 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Sifting through a mound of paper, with alphabetical listings of former students to as far back as it was reasonable to assume they would still be alive, Leona said luck had been on their side in the early stages. "We were fortunate that the school still had all the attendance lists. Had they been taken to the archives I'm not certain we could have seen them without considerable effort because of the Freedom of Information and Priva- cy Act." Once the lists were photocopied, the task of organizing and account- ing for hundreds of names began. "Our original thought was that Grade 8 lists would catch everyone, but unfortunately we soon realized that this was not the case, as stu- dents don't always graduate from the same school they attend." However, using all the class lists resulted in a lot of duplication, so they had to be gone over to elimi- nate them. While finding addresses for those who move away posed a bit of an obstacle, a bigger one was present- ed by marriage. "There are a num- ber of people, for whom we don't even have a last name," said Leona. "We don't know who they married or where they went." While a plea for information to be handed in at the clerk's office, the library and the thrift shop, has brought some response, the com- mittee is now looking at countless hours on the telephone, in an attempt to uncover these mysteries. "We're going to be spending a week on the phone to get these other addresses." The list is to be completed.by the end of January so that invitations can be sent. The committee is also working on notifying past teachers. Leona has been amazed by how "little blanks" get filled in just dur- ing conversation with people. One person in Windsor, a direct descen- dent of the prominent Ament fami- ly, heard about the reunion when a Brussels resident attending the Museum Conference, encountered her while buying a bathing suit. "It really is surprising what infor- mation you can get and the leads you will find, just by talking to people." The committee would be appre- ciative of any information residents may have. One clue often leads to another, which eventually leads to the right person, says Leona. It is an issue which must be faced and dealt with. Drug use and abuse occurs in every school, community and county. In an effort to educate residents, the Brussels Ark Youth Centre, in co-operation with the Brussels Legion Ladies Auxiliary will be presenting a series of activities for Drug Awareness Week, Nov. 18 through 22. A drug awareness booklet and teaching guide, provided by the Auxiliary, will assist in addressing the issue of substance abuse in local communities. Events have been scheduled for each day throughout the week. Monday will be the kick-off to SAFE (Substance Abuse Free Envi- ronment) Week, with activities at Brussels Public School at 10 a.m. The winners of the SAFE poster contest will be announced. In the evening, youth and adults are asked to "Call it Quits" during the quit smoking program at the Ark. It will be presented by Heather Kail of the Huron County Health Unit. The youth program runs from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. while_ the adults will meet from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. There is no cost for the ses- sion and participants can pre-regis- ter at the Ark. Ark youth workers and youth Aesthetics er Electrolysis By Bonnie .!zf,t_0,341e,..5 56 1Kin9-88 g St. 7 , - B 6ni6 s 6sels1 By appointment only please from the SAFE program will speak to children at Brussels Public School and Grey Central Public School, Tuesday. An "Alternatives to Alcohol" party will be thrown at the Ark, Wednesday, at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend to learn the secret to tasty non-alcoholic drinks. There will be a BYOB (Bring your own banana) party for the children. The general public is welcome to attend an parent/teen information session, Thursday, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Meryl Thomas will speak on drug awareness, and the signs and symptoms of drug use. A detective with the OPP will discuss the pro- cess teens and parents go through when the law becomes involved. The draw for a quilt, donated by the Brussels' Majestic Women's Institute, will be held at 8 p.m. A SAFE teen dance will round out the week's events. Parents are invited to send their youth to the Ark where they can learn to have fun without drugs. The events are sponsored by The Altamira Foundation. Special Christmas Open House 52 McDonald Drive, Brussels Nov. 15th & Nov. 16th 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Christmas and everyday arrangements, wall hangings, decorations, gift items, balloons, beeswax candles, etc. Woodworking - cradles, shelves, potato bins, calendar holders, etc. Free Draw No GST No PST Free coffee After Nov. 16th - open daily by chance or by phoning Florence Machan - 887-9345 Shirley Wheeler - 887-6789 You are invited to be involved in our changing Health Care System! Representatives from Huron Perth Hospital and Related Health Services will be speaking at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Brussels; at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 1996. *Everyone please feel welcome to show your support for Heath Care Services People Value Most * ANNUAL S.A.F.E. WEEK The Reeve and Council of the Village of Brussels have proclaimed the week of November 18-23, 1996 as the Annual S.A.F.E. (Substance Abuse Free Environment) Week. Our aim is to support the community in its efforts to reduce the use and abuse of substances. rate • FREE PHOTO OF YOUR CHILD OR FAMILY PORTRAIT • NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR GROUPS • PROFESSIONAL CHILDREN'S PHOTOGRAPHER • NO AGE LIMIT • CHOOSE FROM • FINISHED PRINTS • ADDITIONAL PRINTS AVAILABLE AT AFFORDABLE PRICES ONE DAY ONLY BRUSSELS IGA Saturday, November 16th 10- 5:30 p.m. "Great Christmas Day Gifts"