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The Citizen, 1990-06-20, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 1990. Brussels girl wins award Local artist Members of the Majestic Women’s Institute in Brussels visited the home of artist Richard Lindberg last week. Mr. Lindberg, whomoved totheareafrom Kitchener, discussed his work with the ladies and showed them some of his drawings. Majestic sees artist’s work Local talent is what was seen by the Majestic W.I. on June 13 when they visited Richard Lindberg. Mr. Lindberg had a number of pieces of his work displayed for the ladies to see. He has experimented with differ­ ent types of paintings and found he enjoys pen and ink the best. Sketches of some houses have been done for residents in town. Mr. Lindberg explained that quill and reed work has been done for centuries, quoting a definition that “artwork is a line, that’s gone for a walk’’ The ladies were then given a tour and had question and answers bv Richard Lindberg and George Laverty. Peggy Cudmore thanked them for having the ladies. During the business meeting a discussion was held on future courses with breadmaking and milk Brussels People Mr. and Mrs. Gardner and son Mark from Austin, Texas were in town visiting Alice and Lyle Broth­ ers. They were in the area to attend Marion’s father Wes Ruller’s fun­ eral in Stratford. The congregations of Brussels United and Melville Presbyterian will join together as is the custom for services during the summer months. Services during the month being two the members were interested in. A committee for Funfest as to what the Institute will do is made up of Leona Armstrong, Ruth Bauer, Verna Tunney and Ida Evans. A motion was made by Alice Brothers to give the school band a donation. Seconded by Glenna Stephens. Glenna Stephens gave history on current events, saying it all went back to the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, September 13, 1759. She went on to say there has always been friction between Upper and Lower Canada. It was discussed of having a bus trip to Cullen’s in August. The ladies and gents then honoured Jessie Engel who will be 94 on June 16. Lunch was served. The next regular meeting is Sep­ tember 12. of July will be held at the United Church and in August at the Presbyterian Church. The joint was jumping on Satur­ day evening when a group of music makers gathered to help Bev Brown celebrate her 60th birthday. Alice Brothers and Freda Pipe started off the evening with their irresistible toe-tapping tunes, followed by Thelma Steinman who played her ukulele and sang with her children Joanna and Luke. Margaret MacLeod sang a selec­ tion of songs accompanied by Alice Brothers and later by Joanne King. Anne Hemingway (who catered the evening), Tillie Lichty and Thelma Steinman blended their voices for a Diane Prescott of Brussels was one of a group of mechanical engineering students from Cones­ toga College that won a technician­ technology award at the school’s annual award banquet recently. Ms. Prescott, along with Duane Rhodey of Kitchener, Darren Tol- lett of Brampton and Geoffrey Wing of Cambridge received $75 for submitting the best report on > -— Med. Bd. in dilemma over bequest A plaque has been placed recent­ ly in the lobby of the Brussels Medical-Dental Centre to recognize the generosity of a long-time resident of the community who passed away last year. Elmer Somers made a bequest in his will to the Medical-Dental Centre in the amount of $22,483.84 Presently the money has been invested and Mr. McCutcheon feels that there is a possibility the interest will be used as a donation to the Diabetes Association, while executors that that intent be carried out if at all possible. So in the meantime, the money is being used to work for itself and a plaque has been placed in memory to be used for the maintenance or purchase of equipment and sup­ plies used in the treatment of diabetes. Members of the Medical Centre board however, have been faced with aminor dilemma as they can’t the board continues its efforts to find something the centre can make and honour of this generous Brus seis resident. Contact A fly-in picnic was held on Saturday afternoon at the home of Jim and Leona Armstrong. Jim has been an avid aviator for many years. Here he cranks the propeller for his son Brian, who is in the cockpit. lovely rendition of “Keep on the Sunny Side”. Everyone moved out onto the deck to watch Craig Fair from Bluevale do some fancy step danc­ ing. Then Sandy Fair set a mellow mood with his saxaphone as he rendered some well known music from the 1930’s. The mosquitoes chased everyone inside where they were treated to a “Mexican Holi­ day” on two pianos by Shawn and Craig Fair. The boys played a few solos and then Joanne King enter­ tained with a Minuet by Paderew­ ski. Mervin and Tillie Lichty sang a touching duet by John Denver, plastics testing. Awards totalling more than $2,000 went to students in the mechanical engineering programs, of which there are four. Two are aimed at the technical level: Mechanical Engineering Techni­ cian-Design, Drafting and Mechan­ ical and Engineering Technician - Numerical Control. Two programs are offered at the technological find anyplace for the money to be spent. Dave McCutcheon, the Brussels representative on the board said that it is difficult to find anything to purchase for diabetes treatment as diabetics have every­ thing paid by OHIP. “It leaves us with a bit of a conundrum,” he says. “Perhaps Love” which they will be singing at Mervin’s brother’s wed­ ding this Saturday. Michelle Lich­ ty, Darlene Hemingway and Jo- B. M. & G. POOL BRUSSELS MOMS, POPS & TOTS SWIM Monday - Wednesday - Friday 2:15-3:15 JUNE18T0 29****** ADULT LESSONS & SWIM STARTS THURSDAY, JUNE 28 level: Automated Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Tech­ nology - Design and Analysis. A fifth program is being added in September. Mechanical Engineer­ ing Technology - Robotics and Automation will be a three year program. Each year will feature two terms of study at the college and one term of co-operative educational experience in industry. use of. “There is always the chance that something new will come up. There are always ideas and tech­ niques developing,” Mr. McCut­ cheon said. He went on to explain that while the will doesn’t bind the board to spending the money only on dia­ betes treatment it is the wish of the anne Steinman sang a special rendition of Bonne Fete and then the evening ended with a good old-fashioned sing-song. LAWRIE DECORATING 188 Queen St. Blyth 523-4930 We are a FULL SERVICEj^^ Paint and C Let us help you with your decorating problems.. we can save you time and money.