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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2004-01-22, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2004. Brussels Ag Society presents awards were thanked for their dedication and hard work on behalf of the fall fair over a number of years. There were several changes in the executive for the next year. David Perrie stepped down as president and Mery Bauer, who has been vice- president for the last two years, assumed his place. Homecraft president Elizabeth Dewit also stepped down and Cathy Cardiff will fulfill the role during the coming year. Sheana Campbell will become a director after five years as the society's secretary-treasurer. Ann Huffman is the new secretary and Ted Huffman will take on the position as treasurer. During the past year the society undertook a major fundraiser in aid of the hard hit beef industry in Ontario. Through the efforts of the society's volunteers over $25,000 was raised for distribution to various agricultural and community groups. This effort was spearheaded by ; Cathy and Jeff Cardiff who were warmly congratulated by those attending the meeting for their efforts on behalf of the agricultural industry and the society. In his farewell address as president Perrie thanked all the members for their support during his time in office. He said, "I have had a good time being president and the last two years have been very rewarding." With thanks Well done Joan and David Perrie presented their award at the Brussels Agricultural Society's annual meeting last Friday night to Lexi Smith, a student at Grey Central Public School. The award is presented to the student winning the highest score in the junior section at the Brussels Fall Fair. (David Blaney photo) Classifieds advertisements published in The Citizen Dorothy Cummings, left, presented a gift of thanks to retiring. Brussels Agricultural Society secretary-treasurer Sheana Campbell at the annual meeting in Brussels Friday night. Campbell has held the position for five years. (David Blaney photo) More than 50 people attended the Brussels Agricultural Society's annual general meeting at the BMG Community Centre on the evening of Jan. 16. After a potluck supper Mayor Dorothy Kelly of Morris- Turnberry and Mayor Joe Seili of Huron East brought greetings from their municipalities. Kelly commented that the society's activities were, "so important to the area and its young people," and wished it success in the future. Seili said he wished to, "commend the fall fair committee for all the work you do in promoting the area and agriculture." Several awards were presented to local young people for their participation in the 2003 fall fair. • Lauren Spink of Brussels Public School, who was unable to attend, received the Jeanne Ireland Award for the highest total points in the school section of the fair. Bev Palmer provided the audience with a description of her achievements. Grey Central student Lexi Smith received the David and Joan Perrie Award for the highest points in the junior section. The award was presented to her by the Perries. The Murray Cardiff Award for the student with the highest combined score in the junior and school sections was presented to Christine Bone, a student at Brussels Public School. Bone was presented with her award by Jeff Cardiff who was standing in for his father. Two other presentations were made as Fran Bremner and Leona MacDonald were presented with long service awards commemorating their work as directors, volunteers and heads of section. They 141 Top scorer On behalf of his father, Jeff Cardiff presented this year's Murray Cardiff Award for the student with the highest combined score in the junior and school sections at the Brussels Fall Fair to Christine Bone (David Blaney photo) Important New Facts about the Veterans Independence Program (VIP) Canacr3 The Government of Canada is extending the VIP housekeeping and/or grounds maintenance services for life to qualifying survivors of deceasedVeterans.Where there was no survivor at the time of death, another primary care giver may be considered. These services are provided to Veterans and their survivors or other primary care givers to help them live independently in their own homes. You may be eligible if: • You are a survivor or another primary care giver of a Veteran who has died since September I , 1990; and • The Veteran was receiving these benefits at the time of death or the Veteran was receiving these benefits and died within a year of being admitted to a health care facility. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, call the toll-free number 1800 443-0382. Veterans Affairs Anciens Combattants Canada Canada