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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2002-02-20, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2002. BRUSSELS GUIDES - Back row, from left: Junior Leader Mandy Mitchell, Mady Deitner, Darby Alcorn, Sara Baker, Riverside District Commissioner Leader Janet Mitchell. Front row: Ashley Cove Button, Julia Mason, Stephanie Zaba, Davis Minielly, Lindsay Stewart, Jessica Berlet. Absent: Lindsay Wood. 1ST BRUSSELS PATHFINDERS - Back row, from left. Jessica Zaba, Nikki Godden, Junior Leader Mandy Mitchell, Melissa Souch. Absent: Leader Debbie Trollope. News from the Branch Cecile Bouillion, Goulais River, ON, Darlene Rains, Leamington, Margaret Harbison, Milverton and Jennifer Cochrane, Ethel, have joined with hundreds of men and women from Canada to create a handmade quilt that will be exhibited and auctioned to raise money for breast cancer support. The quilt, entitled Friendship Sampler has been donated to The Quilt: A Breast Cancer Support Project. "After having viewed quilts from the show over the last several years, we decided to .make our own donation as an expression of our love for life and colour," said Cochrane. Rains and Bouillion are sisters-in- law and Cochrane is Rain's daughter. Cochrane and Harbinson have been friends for over 25 years. "Thus we came up with our Friendship Sampler," said Cochrane. "We felt compelled to participate as two of the quilters are cancer survivors. This quilt is a fun expression of our friendship, and we hope you will enjoy our enthusiasm." The Quilt Project is a unique fundraising campaign conceived three years ago by, breast cancer survivor Carol Miller of Stratford. Last year's event received 351 quilts from survivors, doctors, actresses, and skilled and novice quilters from coast to coast. The quilts were displayed over the summer and auctioned at a gala auction in the fall. The event raised $145,000 to fund cancer support programs in the quilt donors' communities. Quilts donated to this year's campaign will be displayed in Stratford from May 17 until Sept. 6. The exhibit then moves in majestic Casa Loma in the heart of Toronto, where the quilts will be displayed from Sept. 6 until Oct. 27. The gala auction will take place in Stratford at the newly-renovated Avon Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 16. The goal for the 2002 campaign is more than 200 quilts for exhibition and sale. In addition to the handmade creations from quilters, there is an opportunity for quilts — antique and ones in good condition — to be donated by non-sewing supporters of this campaign. This way non-quilters and collectors can also be involved in this exciting project. For further information about The Quilt Project, or to place a bid on- line for one of the • beautiful handmade quilts, visit www.the quilt.com By Jo-Ann McDonald Last week started with the sad news of the passing of the Royal Canadian Legion's Dominion President Bill Barclay. Although not many members have met Comrade Barclay, there are some at our Branch who did, at Dominion Convention. Our flags were lowered to half mast in respect for him. He would have completed his tenure as president in June at Dominion Convention in Edmonton. Monday was also a damp day at Last week I wrote that donations Were being accepted at Grey Central Public School for the tree that will be planted in the spring in memory of Sophia Walker. Please note that donations may be made to a charity of one's choice rather than at the school. I apologize for any inconvenience. Cornerstone Bible Fellowship would like to invite children to the Kid's Club "Beach Party" this Friday, Feb. 22 at the church. Remember your beach attire! A few people have been curious- about the little red car beside the firehall in Ethel, inquiring if it was from an accident call. Thankfully, it was not! The.guys have been testing "Jaws of Life" equipment from two different companies. The equipment will be purchased with financial assistance from the Brussels Optimists. Just a reminder that the police/community members meeting is scheduled this Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. below the Brussels Library. Everyone is encouraged to attend to discuss concerns with crime and/or policing in our community. It's a great way to get involved! Over the next few weeks I intend to write about such topics as the swinging dance hall that used to be in town, inside the world of euchre and hot cars through the years in Ethel. If you have any memories or stories of the dance hall or someone who drove one of the hottest cars around town (or brought one of the first cars into town!), please let me know! the Branch as we had some pipes burst. Thank goodness the Optimists were having a meeting that night or the damage would have been more extensive. , Thanks to Comrades Bruce Raymond and John Harrison for getting the flow of water stopped. Comrade Sandra Josling, youth chairman and myself attended Grey Central School to • present Mike Lefor with a surprise. Mike's winning essay in area competition was sent on to Zone competition. He placed second for the Junior Essay for Remembrance Day and received a certificate of recognition and congratulations as well as a cheque for his outstanding efforts. As mentioned, the Cadets were to have a camping weekend but the damp, dirty weather forced them to actually sleep indoors on Friday and Saturday night instead of in the bush. They spent the day Saturday out in the bush learning survival techniques, how to put up tents, how to keep warm and what freeze-dried rations taste like. While at the Branch they broke into smaller groups to learn different things from the different instructors. This was a joint effort with the Stratford Cadet Corp and all together there were 22 Cadets plus leaders. They were very good and kept the auditorium cleaned up. Good job Cadets. The bi-weekly euchre tournament was held on Saturday with 10 tables at play. The lucky winners of the day were Charlie and Millie McDonald with 78 points. The second place winners were Lloyd and Lillian Appleby with 75 points. Coming in third place were Carmen and Ila Pollock with 71 points. The lucky lone hand winners were Jim Coultes and Viola Kirkby. Special treat for the day was Valentines cake. We had eight members of the Branch that had won the opportunity to advance to District cribbage go to the Polish Legion in Kitchener on Saturday. Comrades Ken and Linda Bird, Bob and Margo Richardson, John Wright, Jim Alton, Lloyd Glanville and Helen Brenie all had a good day but will not advance. Comrade Jean Little is still in Seaforth hospital and we wish her a speedy recovery. The Ladies Auxiliary is catering on Friday to the dairy producers and welcome any extra help on_ Thursday for preparations on Friday for the event. Our general meeting is Thursday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. and all members are urged to attend. The Sunday night singles -dance had an excellent crowd come out and hear a new band Country Motion. To a cause From left: Darlene Rains of Leamington, Jennifer Cochrane of Ethel and Margaret Harbinson, Milverton, stand before their Friendship Sampler, a quilt they made and are donating to a fundraiser for breast cancer research. Absent was quilter Cecile Bouillion of Goulais River. (Bonnie Gropp photo) Women quilt for a cause a:W•iftML.AMOMMtm.