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Receiving awards
Brussels area graduates received Menzies awards at the Oct. 10 graduation ceremonies
held at F.E. Madill Secondary School, Wingham. Recipients were, in back, from left: John
Lowe, Chris Burkholder, Jeffery Elliott and Brent Pepper. In front, from left: presenter and
George Menzies' granddaughter, Colleen Smith of Keswick, Nicole Foxton, Stacy Hahn,
Janice Jacklin and Lorie Ann Black. The award goes to Brussels Public School graduates
who continue their education at a post-secondary level.
8 receive Menzies Endowment
Eight area students were
honoured at the annual F.E. Madill
Secondary School Commencement
on Friday, Oct. 10 in Wingham.
Colleen Smith granddaughter of
George Menzies presented the
George Menzies Endowment Fund
awards to the graduates of Brussels
Public School, who are continuing
their education at the post
secondary level.
Lorie Ann Black is studying
Batters up at Brussels 4-H Club
On Sept. 29 Brussels #1 4-H
Club held its first meeting. The
topic was "Battered Up".
Members got right down to
business and voted for an executive
and for a club name. They are now
called Brussels #1 Cooking Club.
Missy Engel is the new president,
vice-president is Vincent Bauer,
secretary is Anne Yuzwa-Rielly,
treasurer is Ashley Keffer and press
reporter is Cynthia DeWit.
The leaders, Cathy Bridge and
Julia Mitchell, taught members
about different equipment and
utensils, proper ways to measure
things, what certain ingredients do
and why they are important.
They also worked in the kitchen
making brownies and veggie
squares. They were delicious.
The second meeting was held on
Oct. 6. The meeting was opened
with the 4-H pledge. Then Missy
BRUSSELS,
MORRIS, GREY
DIABETIC GROUP
Date:
October 15th
Time:
7:30 p.m.
Place:
Huronlea
Speaker:
Dr. S. Edwards
Topic:
Heart Disease and
the Diabetic
Everyone Welcome
Landscape Architecture at the
University of Guelph.
Stacy Hahn is at the University
of Waterloo in a General Arts and
Science Program.
Janice Jacklin is taking Business
Administration at Fanshawe
College. Brent Pepper is also at
Fanshawe College taking Physical
and Health Promotion^
Chris Burkholder is studying
Computer Technology at
Conestoga College.
led members through the minutes,
"Before the Next Meeting" and roll
call.
They then voted on a club title
page. After getting the business
done, Cynthia DeWit (youth
leader) talked about the muffin
method. Products made by the
muffin method include waffles,
pancakes, quick breads, hot breads
and dumplings.
Members then made Ontario
THE VILLAGE OF BRUSSELS
IS A HOSTING A "TREASURE
SWAP" DAY IN THE VILLAGE
OF BRUSSELS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21,1997
One person's junk Is another person's treasure. If you have any
large Items that you would like to give away, please set them out
at the curb by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 1997. Please
Identify Items to be "swapped" by tying a piece of material or a tag
on It. All those looking for treasure MUST REMEMBER THAT
ONLY THE ITEMS IDENTIFIED BY A TAG OR PIECE OF MATERIAL
ARE AVAILABLE. If the Items are not picked up, they will be taken
to the landfill site on Wednesday, October 22 as part of LARGE
ITEM PICKUP DAY. if you don't want these Items to go to the
landfill site, please remove them from the curb Tuesday night.
LARGE ITEM PICKUP DAY
WILL BE HELD ON
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1997
IN THE VILLAGE OF BRUSSELS
All Items to be set out at the curb by 10:00 a.m. on this date.
Regular garbage to be set out by 8:00 a.m. "Please note that any
refrigerant appliances must be tagged as "FREON FREE" and a
$5.00 charge per unit must be paid at the Clerk's Office before the
appliances will be picked up."
For further Information,, please contact the Municipal Office 887-
6572.
John Lowe is in the Nursing
program at St. Clair College in
Chatham.
Jeff Elliott is at Windsor Univer
sity studying Computer Science.
Nicole Foxton is in the Early
Childhood Education program at
Westervelt College.
The George Menzies Endowment
Fund was established in 1971 and
since its inception has provided
more than $73,000 to 169 young
people from the Brussels area.
Berry Muffins and muffins from a
package.
After the baking was done they
went over some things in their
books and learned about ingredient
substitution, healthier baking and
the history on some baking
products.
After the muffins had cooled,
they judged them along with store-
bought muffins, on appearance,
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Brussels
People
Sandra Giesbrecht of Brussels
attended a worldwide gathering of
reflexology practitioners, Sept. 26-
28 in London, Eng.
A total of 33 countries were
represented.l
Giesbrecht said that reflexology
is a way of reducing stress and
helping people feel better by using
touch, usually on the pressure
points in the feet. In some countries
reflexology is also applied to the
hands and ears.
Giesbrecht heard speakers from
around the world share about the
professional developments of
reflexology in their country and the
scientific research studies being
conducted.
"Perhaps the greatest benefit I got
from attending the conference,"
Giesbrecht said, "was the
opportunity to meet my fellow
practitioners from all over the
Discuss organ donation
with your family and sign
a donor card today.
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BRUSSELS 5R's
COMMUNITY THRIFT SHOP
6th Annual Meeting
Wednesday, Nov. 19,1997
United Church, Brussels
6:30 p.m. Potluck Supper
(Please bring your own dishes)
7:30 p.m. Annual Business Meeting
Everyone Welcome
Agenda:
* Reports of activities of Thrift Shop during preceding year.
* Financial statement and report of auditors
* Appointment of auditors for current year.
* Election of directors
* Transaction of any business either special or general,
which Is pertinent to the Interest of membership which
may properly come before the annual meeting with
prior notice.
$5.00 for lifetime membership,
purchase at the store
Membership must be bought prior to Nov. 4/97
Only paid members are eligible to vote
Your participation is greatly valued.
A special thanks you to all our patrons.
world."
She added, "The exchange of
ideas and techniques was exciting
and stimulating."
The conference was hosted by
the International Council of
Reflexologist (ICR). ICR's
activities, in addition to conference
convening, include acting as a
global information and resource
centre. Membership in ICR is open
to all reflexologists, regardless of
the methodology, philosophy or
techniques.
Possibility Day
returns!
Brussels United Church
Friday, October 31
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For children: JK - Grade 6
"Fun and learning in a
Christian atmosphere”
Cost is $5 per child
including drinks and snacks
Please bring a bag lunch
Enrolment is limited to 65
children
To register phone 887-6540
Deadline to register is
October 24
Sponsored by the United Churches of
Brussels, EthqJ, Walton and Bluevale
Brussels
Tigers
Year End
Dance
Saturday,
October 25
Brussels Legion
9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Music by D.J.
Age of Majority Required
Donation At The Door For
SAFETY NET AT BALL
PARK PLAYGROUND
would be appreciated