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Organizations aim to tackle homeless men problem
A NOTE FROM BETTY
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-9231
Oh my, my, spring weather in
February. It certainly is weird, with
snow not being part of the landscape
of this very short month. So for the
moment we can enjoy the tundra
swans spotted on the Newry
Road on the weekend or the new
growth of hostas peeping through
in some sheltered flower beds.
And of course we'll be accepting
when the white flakes fly again,
as I'm sure they will.
We know we are a privileged
group with food, shelter and clean
water as part of our everyday life.
The television lets us know that
many do not have those luxuries
here in Canada. For many it is a
surprise that we have homeless folk
in Huron County. Many we do not
see, as their friends and
acquaintances offer assistance in this
Lifetime memberships
The Brussels Legion honoured four Comrades with lifetime memberships during a special
awards and honours presentation conducted by Branch President Jo -Ann McDonald on
Saturday. From left: Zone Commander Eric Ross, Cecil Moore, George Adams, Forrest (Bush)
Whittard, Charles Procter and McDonald. (Vicky Bremner photo)
At the Branch
rough spot. Couch surfing is their
option. For anyone with company on
a regular basis, this is not a long-
term solution and soon reality hits
again.
Several agencies, county staff and
area churches were aware of the
number of men in a homeless state.
With much co-operation, study and
discernment, a program has begun at
lakeshore United Church in
Goderich. Like all lasting programs,
things need to start slow so that
issues can be handled and trust built.
This is a unique and needed program
for our area. Committed folks from
many walks of life have set things
up, tried things out and are ready to
share the news. Starting Jan. 20, we
now have an "Out of the Cold"
project in Goderich, a referral spot, a
new place to volunteer and a place
to offer moral and financial
support.
With all that in mind, mark your
calendar now for next Saturday night
at Lakeshore United at 7:30 p.m.
You'll enjoy the music of two-time
Juno nominee Maria Dunn. Her
claim to fame is her songs of love.
Songs that tell of "community,
family, humanity and the love that
connects us and fires our actions to
make the world a better place"
Sounds like a good match for the
new project. Hope to see you there.
Free-will offering and I'm sure
cheques would be accepted too, as
you help in a way we can.
Hockey games and gatherings
Lifetime memberships awarded at event
By Jo -Ann McDonald
It has been a busy week at the
Branch with two very important
events happening. The first event
was the public speaking event for the
youth of Northwoods Public School.
Over 100 speeches were performed
at the school with the top 11
speakers coming to speak at the
Brussels Legion.
The Primary division featured six
speakers with some very interesting
and amusing stories. The first place
speaker was Hailey Beuermann with
her speech "Makeup Mess". Placing
second was Triston Piper with his
story "Pete the Cat and his Four
Favorite Buttons". The remaining
speakers all placed third with
Hayden Piper and his speech "The
Little Red Hen", Payton Piper's
speech "Pete the Cat and his
Favorite Shoes", Vanessa Albrecht
and her speech "Makeup Mess" and
Jake Leis and his speech "The Three
little Pigs".
In the Junior division, there were
five speakers delivering great
speeches. The first -place speaker
was Ella Smith and her speech
"Poppa Can't Pee", the second -place
speaker was Noemi Ryan and her
speech "Horses and their Care". The
three other speakers all placed third
and they were Sarah Miller and her
speech "My Baby Brother", Caleb
Koch and his speech "The Toronto
Maple Leafs" and Marley Gaspir
and her speech "Vampires vs.
Werewolves".
There were some excellent and
entertaining speeches for the crowd
Brussels Legion
St. Patty's Meat Draws
and Wing Night
Saturday, March 11
from 5-8 pm
Hundreds of dollars in meat prizes
including a Mega Meat Draw
eegaaatemt peva Q Cale
presents
Sandy MacDonald
& Danielle Doyle
with a surprise bass player
FRIDAY, MARCH 3 - 8:30 pm
Two seatings for dinner at the cafe prior to show: 6:00 & 7:15 pm
Dinner Menu: Oven BBQ Chicken and Ribs
Reservations
are
recommended
- Take out
available
sfr CAFE
More than just a great sandwich!
401 Turnberry St., Brussels
519-887-8011 W
of nearly 60 to enjoy. The top two
speakers advance to Zone
competition this Saturday to
represent the Branch and their
school.
The judges for the evening were
Lois Lee, Frank Stretton and Sandra
Cable, a very difficult job. Youth
Chairman Nanci Ducharme
organized the evening and had
helpers Comrades Catrina Josling,
Nicole Noble, Sandra Josling, Lisa
Glanville, Joan Smith, Judy Lee and
Jo -Ann McDonald assisting during
the evening. Congratulations to the
young students for a job well done
and good luck to those advancing.
The Thursday night darts had 12
darters taking aim at the boards. The
first place pair was Catrina Josling
and Ron Schmidt. The second place
pair was John Stadelman and Daisy
Wong. The high shot of the night
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OPTIMIST
INT€RNATIOnAL
BRUSSELS OPTIMIST CLUB 18TH ANNUAL
Dinner
uCtlOtI
Saturday, March 18, 2017
BMG Community Centre
DOORS OPEN AT 5:00 -- DINNER AT 6:30
Silent Auction starts at 5:30
WC are now accepting auction items
for our silent and live auctions.
Thank you for your support!
PROCEEDS TO
Brussels & Grey Fire Depts.
and 4 local Hospitals (Clinton, Listowel, Seaforth & Wingham)
$30 per person
Only 250 Tickets To Be Sold
Steak & Pork Chops
Catered by Cardiff Catering
For TICKETS or to DONATE auction items contact any Optimist member
or call Joel Kellington 519-440-2464 and Chad Fischer 519-357-7001
were held all over the place on the
weekend, with many grandparents
named number one cheerleaders.
The work of working as a team, co-
operating with others, enjoying the
hard work with a known purpose are
all things that are good learned
young. So good luck with the last
few games of the season.
Bye now,
Betty G.W.
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COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
for March
SATURDAY, MARCH 4
Euchre Tournament at 1:00 pm.
Bring your own partner.
Cash Prizes.
Lunch. $5.00 per person.
SUNDAY, MARCH 5
Sunday Night Dance
from 7:00-11:00 pm
$10.00 per person. Lunch.
Enjoy the music of
Sunshine Country.
SATURDAY, MARCH 11
St. Patty's Meat Draws and
Wing Night from 5-8 pm
Hundreds of $$ in meat prizes
and 1 mega meat draw.
SATURDAY, MARCH 18
Euchre Tournament at 1:00 pm.
Bring your own partner.
Cash Prizes.
Lunch. $5.00 per person.
SUNDAY, MARCH 19
Sunday Night Dance
from 7:00-11:00 pm
$10.00 per person. Lunch.
Enjoy the music
of The Country Versatiles.
TUESDAY, MARCH 28
General meeting at 7:00 pm.
All Comrades encouraged
to attend.
Look for this ad the
first week of the month only.
Auditorium and small
meeting room available to rent.
Catering available.
Info and general inquiries
519-887-6562 or 519-887-6570