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A NOTE FROM BETTY
By Betty
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887-6236F c 887-9231
It’s been a very quiet week.
Feelings of loss and grief and
unbelief are at the front of many
thoughts. Tragedy, war and death
hold the power. As we try to process
the happenings of the past week we
take in what we can and we put the
rest away for another time. Each of
us deals with life issues at our own
time and speedfand in respect for
each other silence is often the best
communication. Gestures in the form
of notes, food, flowers and hugs
seem like poor substitutes for the
deep feelings we are trying to
convey.
And so the silence prevails. But
this week and in the weeks to come
we need to celebrate the silence.
Hear the silence as a sign of thought
and healing as each one of us tries to
cope with life.
Doris and the Fischer kids are on
our minds this week as their family
circle is broken with the death of
Ken.
Skylar. Lisa, Grace. Wayne, their
families, as well as John’s friends
and neighbours are kept in our love
and prayers as the reality of the loss
of John in their lives becomes the
awful reality that it is - John Lowe is
dead.
All we leave in this life when we
die is memories. Be sure to share
yours of Ken and John with the ones
who loved them for they need to hear
from you.
The war is evident in every paper
and news program that we see and
the effects on all those involved are
grief loaded. Sometimes
communication systems are not out
there for the good of the masses. Pray
for peace.
I’m really glad we’re in the season
of Lent. The tim'e is to be used to
contemplate the cycle of life - the
darkness then the light.
So as our life goes on - give a lot
of careful thought to your offering to
the world. Attitude, opinions,
demeanor - these are your life
advertisements. Please be kind to the
world and sprinkle it with smiles,
caring and good deeds. No gossip,
only true concern that aids in the
sense of community.
Use Lent for its real purpose - to
know and love yourself and get
prepared for the season of Easter. For
only in our silence and reflection can
we be ready for the joy that Easter
promises forever.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
Lodge
hosts
supper
euchre
The St. Patrick’s Day casserole
supper hosted by the Rebekah lodge
was well attended.
After supper seven tables stayed
for euchre. Winners were: lucky
plate, Thelma Wilson, Mary Bryans;
door prize, Don Jacklin; share-the-
wealth, Lois McCall, Allen Edgar;
high lady, Doris McCall; high man,
Allen Edgar; low lady, Anna
Cunningham; low man, John Brown;
ladies’ lone hands, Isabelle Craig;
men’s lone hands, Lawrence Plaetzer.
Ten lucky tally winners were
drawn.
With thanks
Jill Sholdice and Murray McArter, right, accept cheques from Bill Kellington, representing the
Oddfellows, in the amounts of $100 for the Brussels Figure Skating Club and $500 for the
BMG recreation board, respectively. The organization raises funds each year through its
chicken dinner to be donated towards community efforts. (Bonnie Gropp photo)
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Lets You Live Life.
Wheeler gets academic honour
Senior and fourth-year student
Brooklyn L. Wheeler, daughter of
Gerry and Brenda Wheeler of
Brussels has received a Silver A at
The Culver Academies.
Attained with a grade-point
average of 3.2 or better, the award is
the second-highest academic honour
available during a given semester.
This is Wheeler’s fifth such
distinction at the schools.
A standout goaltender for the girls
varsity hockey team, she will be
competing collegiately for Colgate
next year. She also captained the
softball team last spring.
Located on Lake Maxinkuckee in
At the Branch
Many meetings held
at Brussels Legion
By Jo-Ann McDonald
The Brussels Legion Branch was
busy this week with meetings.
On Wednesday evening Brussels
Agri Services as the host for a
meeting dealing with horses and the
West Nile Virus. Over 100 horse
owners listened intently to Dr. Leslie
Woodcock describe the symptoms
and how fast-acting the disease can
affect a horse.
There were other speakers as well
and demonstrations and products.
Downstairs in the lounge was the
meeting of the B-W Trailblazers
snowmobile club.
Thursday night dart winners were:
first place, Bruce Clark and Ken
Miller; second. Bob Cochrane and
John Harrison; high shot, John
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to all members of the
Brussels Volunteer
Fire Department
Our heartfelt thanks for all you do within our community
help others in times of need.
We appreciate the hours you give, the risks involved, and
your care and compassion!
As residents of Brussels let's take a minute to show our
gratitude and support and say "thank you" the next time we
meet one of our local firefighters. It is well deserved!
~ A grateful citizen
the town of Culver, Ind., The Culver
Academies are boarding schools
offering a nine-month, college
preparatory curriculum for Grades 9
through 12.
Founded in 1894, the boys’ school
is based upon a military-type system
used to teach self-discipline,
responsibility, and leadership. The
girls’ school was founded in 1971
and is based upon the prefect
system, with girls following a
democratic, self-rule
teaching similar values.
The Academies have
enrollment of more
students representing 25 countries
operation
an annual
than 700
Harrison, 117.
The Friday night supper of ham
and scalloped potatoes was enjoyed
by a good crowd, this week is a
special treat of cabbage rolls.
Comrades John Harrison and Gary
Dauphin attended the sports meeting
held in Blyth this past week.
PICK OF THE WEEK
and 35 states. Nearly 15 per cent of
the enrollment rails from such
countries as Ecuador, Korea,
Mexico, the Peoples Republic of
China and Thailand.
Accomplished Culver alumni
include Tennessee Titans owner K.S.
“Bud” Adams ‘40, actor Hal
Holbrook ‘42, New York Yankees
owner George Steinbrenner ‘48,
Penske Corp’s. Roger Penske ‘50,
Bill Koch ‘58, winner of the
America’s Cup yacht race;
Oklahoma Gov. Frank Keating ‘60,
U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh ‘69 of Indiana,
and children’s book author Jon
Scieszka ‘72.
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You are cordially invited
to attend the
10th Anniversary
Celebration
at
Huronlea Home For
The Aged
Tuesday, April 8, 2003
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Speeches at 7:00 p.m.
Tours available
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Holds up to 70 people
Call Jim: 887-8013
Evenings: 887-9181
SATURDAY, MAR. 29
Euchre Tournament downstairs at
1:00 pm. Bring your own partner.
Admission $5.00 per person.
Cash prizes. Lunch.
No Smoking Event.
SUNDAY, MAR. 30
Singles dance from 7:00 to 11:00 pm
Admission $8.00 per person.
Lunch.
Band to be announced.
SUNDAY, APRIL 6
Roast Beef Dinner
5-7 pm for Brussels Cadet Corp.
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