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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-07-23, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 23,1997 Serving up history on a plate Barb Mutter of Brussels has created a souvenir collector's plate celebrating the history of Brussels in honour of the 125th anniversary. The front of the plate depicts some historical buildings as well as the Brussels dam, while the back is a collage of local businesses, past and present. Plates celebrate history By Bonnie Gropp Citizen staff Brussels' impressive architecture has been preserved on a plate. Barb Mutter came up with the idea of creating a Homecoming souvenir collector's plate for the upcoming 125th anniversary cele­ bration after leafing through some newspapers. "I got intrigued seeing the old buildings." The ddcoupage plates have prints, including three sketches by Barb's eldest son, Curtis, of several of the village's historic buildings encircling a picture of the damn and mill. On the back is a collage of ad clippings from businesses, dating from present back 25 years. After clipping the prints to be used, they are applied to a clear glass plate with a thinned white craft glue. This is allowed to dry overnight, then the plates are sponge painted, twice, once in the main colour, then later with a light- Letter to t AN OPEN LETTER TO HURON COUNTY RESIDENTS: In April, we mailed you the draft Huron County Official Plan. This plan is in the format of a workbook that includes a section for your comments to be returned to our office. These comments will be reviewed and incorporated into the final plan. We understand that this spring and summer has been very busy for everyone and that many of you have placed the plan aside for awhile. This is a friendly reminder that your comments on the draft Gov’t, policies frustrate educators Continued from page 4 government's promised income tax reduction if that would prevent cuts to education. When the government removed $800 million last year and a further $250 million this year, school boards struggled to maintain the quality of education through local means. Instead of being pleased that local ratepayers wanted to preserve the system’s quality while ened version. They come in three colours, green, blue, dusty rose. After this has dried Barb applies a coat of Gesso, which is an overall sealer, then sponge paints the back. "There is a lol of drying time, so I usually work in groups of six so I have some ready to go." Decoupage was just another ven­ ture for this talented craftsperson, who says she is "always looking for a new idea. She said she had done some similar items for Christmas last year, but it was while chatting on the internet that she gained the most knowledge. "A friend of mine from Toronto attends many seminars and she gave me some ideas." Presently Barb has completed about 25 plates for the celebration, and is hoping to do a total of 50 by Homecoming. If demand warrants she will take orders. The plates are available al the Crafter's Market, downtown on the west side of Tumberry Street. ie editor plan are needed for the end of July. Since this is just a few short weeks away, perhaps you could take a few minutes today to review the plan and jot down your comments. If you no longer have your draft plan, you can contact our office for another copy or pick up a copy at your municipal office. Your input is important. We thank you for your participation and look forward to seeing you this fall when the final plan will be completed. County of Huron Department of Planning and Development. they skimmed the provincial share to fund income tax reductions, the Tories slated that local tax increases were "not acceptable." Heaven forbid that our democratically elected school trustees would decide to spend money enhancing our children's educational opportunities. Even if that's what most of us want. Marshall Jarvis President of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association. Proud welcome Members of the Brussels 125th Homecoming Committee proudly stand by the new signs displayed at the four edges of the village. Brussels Agromart Ltd. owned by Merle Hoegy, extreme right, and its suppliers, one of which was Bayer Ag. Division, represented here by Gary Rose, extreme left, donated the top portion of the sign. The village paid for the posts and the service clubs paid for the bottom. The total cost including taxes was $12,000 Others pictured, from left: Don McNeil, Deb Seili, Wayne Lowe, and Brussels Reeve Gord Workman. Contributing suppliers were Novartis Crop Protection Inc., DuPont Canada, Cyanamid Canada Inc. BASF Canada Inc., Monsanto Canada Inc., Zeneca Agro, AgrEvo Canada Inc., DowElanco Canada inc., Rhone Poulence Canada Inc. and Ag-Chem Equipment Co. Inc. Cranbrook | P. Hagedoom, 887-6270 and M. Saxon, 887-92871 Community plans fundraisers Watch for the Cranbrook Community Centre's display table at the Brussels' Homecoming. The Hall Board will be advertising the their upcoming barbecue on Sept. 13. Also for public viewing will be the two framed watercolour pictures donated by Artist Peter Hagedoom. Here, too, is an opportunity to purchase the 1996 140th Grey Township Parade videos for $15 each. These fundraisers contribute to the support of the Community Centre. Thank you Brussels' Homecoming organizers for this opportunity. GRADUATION Graduation ANNA LEE HOODEM PEGGY ANNE RYAN daughter of Jack & Marianna Ryan graduated on June 11, 1997 from Brock University with the degrees Bachelor of Arts in Child Studies with distinction and a Bachelor of Education. She is a graduate of Lambton College where she received a diploma in Early Childhood Education, Seaforth District High School and St. James School, Seaforth. He ’re proud of you. Congratulations and love from Terry, Dad, Mom, Steve, Joe & Monica. daughter of Stuart and Eleanor Stevenson, gradu­ ated In May from Purdue University, Indiana, with a B.A. In Psychology with honours. She begins graduate work at Marywood University, P.A. for a Masters In Social Work In fall of 1997. Congratulations, Mum, Dad, Barry, Fred and Sharon and families.