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Obituaries Brussels PS news Student council hosts spirit days EFFIE McCALL Mrs. Effie McCall of Clinton and formerly of Blyth passed away peacefully at Restview Home, Clinton on Wednesday, March 10, 2004. She was in her 84th year. She was the beloved wife of the late Jim MlCal1, who predeceased her in 1993. She was the loving mother of Susan and Bert Buffinga of RR1, Blyth and cherished grandmother of Darwin, Sabrina and Duane Buffinga. She was the dear sister-in-law of Eileen Nelson and Beulah Nelson, both of New Brunswick, Irene McCall of Clinton, Betty McCall of Brussels and Clara Perrie of Cranbrook. Mrs. McCall was predeceased by her son David McCall in 1998, infant daughter Charlotte Ann in 1949, five sisters and three brothers. Friends were received at the Blyth Visitation Centre of the Falconer Funeral Homes, 407 Queen St., Blyth on Friday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral service was held at the Blyth United Church on Saturday, March 13 at 2 p.m. Rev. Dr. Eugen Bannerman and Rev. Cecil Wittich officiated. Pallbearers were Bill Young, Frank Vansteelandt, John Perrie, Andrew Perrie, Darwin and Duane Buffinga. Interment will be at Blyth Union Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of one's choice would be appreciated. LOIS SCHNEIDER Lois Elizabeth (Webster) (Hart) Schneider of Brussels passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Friday, March 12, 2004. Born in Clinton on May 12, 1937, Lois was in her 67th year. She was the beloved wife of Mervyn Schneider and the late James Hart. She was the dear stepdaughter of Lila Webster of Clinton. Mrs. Schneider was the loving mother of Joan Hart of Rostock, Dave Hart and his wife Susan of Clinton, Jerry Hart and his wife Barb of Thedford, Cathy Thompson and her husband Dan of Grand Bend and Bev Kordi and her husband Seif of Langley, B.C. She was the loved sister of Joyce Scotchmer, Robert Webster and his wife June, all of Bayfield and Karen Harman and Eugene Holtby of St. Thomas and dear mother-in-law of John Elston and his fiancée Ronnine Hallam of Arva. Mrs. Schneider was also loved by her 16 grandchildren and her many family and friends. She was predeceased by her' parents Melvin and Cassie Webster, daughter Donna Elston, and brother- in-law Ken Scotchmer. Friends were received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the Schimanski Family Funeral Home, 401 Albert St., Brussels, where the funeral service was conducted on Monday, March 15 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Cathrine Campbell of Melville Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be in Baird's Cemetery, Stanley Twp. Carrying floral tributes were grandchildren Jason Armstrong, Kristen Elston, Darren Hart, Nicole Thompson, and Sarah Hart. Pallbearers were- Eugene Holtby, Dan Thompson, John Elston, Eric Prescott, Neil Gowing and Stewart Steiss. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation, the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the charity of one's choice. LORRAINE EDWARDS Margaret Lorraine (Anderson) Edwards of Brussels, passed away peacefully at Seaforth Community Hospital, on Sunday, March 7, 2004. Born in Woodstock on Apri1.19, 1937, Lorraine was in her 67th year. She was the beloved wife of Murray Edwards. She was the dear mother of Gord Edwards and his wife Gail of Blyth, Brenda Edwards of Woodstock and Doug Edwards of Palmerston. Mrs. Edwards was the loved sister of George Anderson and his wife Bonnie of Woodstock and Terry Anderson and his wife Nancy of Bragg Creek, Alberta. She was a loving grandmother to Courtney, Brigette, Veronica, Tassi, Jacquelyn, Christopher and Candice. Mrs. Edwards was predeceased by her daughter-in-law Jennifer. Cremation has taken place. Friends were received by the family and a Rebekah service was held Tuesday at the Schimanski Family Funeral Home, Brussels. A celebration of the life of Lorraine was held Wednesday, March 10 at 2 p.m. from Brussels United Church with Rev. Sharon Lohnes officiating. Special remembrances of Lorraine were given by her grandchildren Veronica and Chris. Afterwards the family joined with friends for a reception and fellowship. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations were made to the Seaforth Community Hospital or to the charity of one's choice. Brussels Public School's girls' and boys' basketball teams participated in the North Huron Tournament at F. E. Madill. The team members had lots of fun while meeting people from different schools. The student council has been hosting some spirit days such as Red, White, and Pink Day, as well as Pyjama Day. In March, the students will be encouraged to dress up like the opposite gender. The school council also had an ice- cream sundae party where all of the students who had worked hard and got 90 per cent or better in spelling got to enjoy this treat. Magazine sales are happening this month. If you have renewals coming up, consider doing it through the school. The teachers have volunteered to have something done to them for every $1,000 raised. Parents and students hosted a staff appreciation day. In the kindergarten room they are busy learning about the letter I. The senior kindergartens are being challenged in the spelling bee contest. The school is sorry to see Mrs. Crocker leave. She was an excellent help with the kindergartens. They welcome Mrs. Shropshall. In Mrs. Douma's classroom, the students are busy with problem solving, adding and subtracting. They have the literacy program taking place right now. They look forward to the spelling bee contest every week. Mr. Stewart and Mrs. Lee have their class busy with communities, adding and subtracting and learning their timetables. Their class had the highest average in the spelling bee so they go to to enjoy the ice-cream party. Reading is also ongoing with them. Ms Ewener and the Grade 3/4s are learning about time, money, multiplication, temperature and Native Canadians. They received second in the spelling bee contest. Miss Laurie and the Grade 5/6 students have been doing spelling, weather, geometry and basketball. They are also learning about Egypt. They haiie been enjoying rocking in music class. Mrs. Baan and Grade 6/7s have been studying A Midsummer Night's Dream. It is by William Shakespeare. They are working on novel studies that all relate to Shakespeare and his life and his plays. They also just finished patterning and algebra. Mr. Weber and the Grade 7/8s are doing surveys in math, then calculating the data. They are doing a lot of work with pulleys in science and just started a new program called Crossroads in language. They are working on finishing up the literature circles. In history, they are learning about the first people of western Canada. They just finished up with basketball in gym and are moving on to a unit on dance. Business Directory ELLIOTT NIXON F INSURANCE BROKERS INC. 4 Generations BLYTH, ON R. John Elliott Res. (519) 523-4323 Since 1910 NOM 1H0 J. Richard Elliott Res. (519) 523-9725 519-523-4481 Randy Nixon Res. (519) 523-4989 MEMBER OF HURON INSURANCE MANAGERS GROUP Jacquie Gowing Accounting Services Computerized Accounting & Income Tax Preparation Personal, Farm, Business & Corporate • Monthly Bookkeeping Services • Electronic Tax Filing 887-9248 INSTANT FAX AS F.A.S.T AS A PHONE Send your paperwork by FAX instantly! eg. statements, contracts, auction ads, favorite recipes, obituaries, messages... 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