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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-01-05, Page 2By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-6236 887-9231 COMING EVENTS at the BRUSSELS LEGION for January SATURDAY, JAN. 14 Euchre downstairs at 1:00 pm. Bring your own partner. Cash prizes. $5.00 per person. Lunch. Door prizes. SUNDAY, JAN. 15 Sunday night dances from 7:00 - 11:00 pm. Admission: $10.00 per person. Band to be announced. SATURDAY, JAN. 28 Euchre downstairs at 1:00 pm. Bring your own partner. Cash prizes. $5.00 per person. Lunch. Door prizes. SUNDAY, JAN. 29 Sunday night dances from 7:00 - 11:00 pm. Admission: $10.00 per person. Band to be announced. Look for this ad the first week of the month only. Auditorium and small meeting room available to rent. Catering available. 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We at the Brussels Legion hope everyone had a sale and happy end to year 2005 and that 2006 is a great year for all. The last two weeks at the Branch have been fairly quiet. The Cadets held their Corps Christmas potluck party with members and their families. There were nearly 50 people present for the meal. It was a great social evening and break from drill routines and instructions. The Thursday night darters held their Christmas party Dec. 23 and had a great time. There was no serious play but fun games and lots of munchies and snacks provided by the dart fund. The quarters sure add up when you shoot less than 20. The Friday night supper of According to The Road Safety Monitor — the Traffic Injury Research Foundation's national public opinion poll — fewer Canadians are driving after drinking, but the problem still persists. The poll shows that the vast majority (85 per cent) of Canadians haven't driven after drinking at any time during the past month. As well, an overwhelming majority (93 per cent) said they have not driven when they thought they were over the legal limit tit any time during the past year. Trends also show declines in the percentages of Canadians who admit to driving after drinking, as well as those who admitted to having driven when they thought they were over the legal limit. "The declines in drinking and driving are encouraging, but progress has slowed considerably in recent years," says Herb Simpson, president and CEO of the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF). "Our poll shows that the problem remains at unacceptable levels, with over 7.8 million trips occurring last year when the driver thought they were over the legal limit; other TIRF studies show there are about 900 deaths attributed to alcohol-related crashes each year." The public agrees that the problem needs to be fixed — eight out of 10 Canadians identified drinking and driving as a serious problem. They also rate drinking and driving as one of the most important social issues facing them today — placing it ahead of other prominent issues, including health care, pollution, and the state of the economy. up? Well adult, what's the answer? In our quietest moments when our mind is clear and uncluttered what do you dream, what would you like to do? What do you think you've missed? I find January a time of searching — is there a job undone, a review in need and at the very least a front closet to clear. So as we snuggle in with the memories of another good Christmas season just past let your mind go free with none of the usual restraints and dream a little dream of what 2006 will bring your way. Reviewing the past is a big part of the papers and televsion space this past week — the good, the bad and the who-really-cares category. In my mind we need to spend more time on the good stuff and do what we can to remove the other irritations. The lights and decorations of the village and surrounding places were a joy to behold. Well-placed ornaments with and without lights made you smile while going by. It's hard to think conservation when a few lights chicken wings and fries was a hit, with chefs Glenn Bridge and Julie Harrison. Over 40 enjoyed the fare and of course the delicious desserts provided by Helen Dobson. The branch had a great crowd in the afternoon of Christmas Eve to enjoy a social visit with many coming home to Brussels for Christmas. Meat draws were made. The Bremners enjoyed the use of the Branch on Christmas Day for their family gathering. It was a quiet week between Christmas and New Year's with the Cadets taking the week off. The Thursday night darts had 17 darters come out for the fun. The first-place team was Eric Ross and Bill Kamerman. Second place went to Catrina Josling and John Harrison. There were two players "Since Canadians are concerned about the issue, it begs the question; what is needed to make meaningful progress in dealing with it?" says Simpson. The poll provided some insights by revealing over 60 per cent of drivers are unaware their province had a lower blood alcohol limit than the Criminal Code. "If more Canadians knew the police can suspend their driving privileges for blood alcohol levels of .04 or .05 per cent, they might think twice about getting behind the wheel after drinking," says Simpson. Another persisting issue that needs to be addressed is repeat offenders. The poll showed that of the 7.8 million "drunk driving" trips that took place in Canada during the past year, 84 per cent were accounted for by only three per cent of drivers. about bring so many smiles. So get out and buy your LED lights for next Christmas now. The draws held by the business association also comes under the category of good review. The annual draw rewards all the good folks who realize the importance of shopping locally. Thank you to all who supported the draw and hurrah for Pam McLean, Davis Minnelly, Charlie Fischer and Viola Adams, the winners of the weekly December draws. The feeling of Christmas is one that is so unique. Love shared and shown in terrific ways. One of the true joys of Christmas is marvelling at the generosity of the many, groups and individuals in our communities. Many of the charities we so .willingly support are nearly overdone in December and nearly forgotten in other months of the year. Yes, it's wonderful to watch the generous folks at work but my wish would be that part of the Christmas who had high shots of 133, Ken Bird and John Harrison. The higih starters of the night were Tracey Tait and Eric Ross. Normal play resumes this week. The Friday night supper of meatloaf was enjoyed by a smaller crowd than usual. This week is roast pork. The final day of 2005 started with eight tables of euchre players looking to be winners. Earning first place with 69 points were Charlie and Sandra Cameron. In second place were Jean Bewley and Eluned McNair with 67 points. Close behind in third were Joanne • MacDonald and Dorothy Carter with 66 points. Low went to Vera Schmidt and Helen Warwick who earned only 46 - points. The lone hand winners, to "Year after year, we find _the vast majority of drunk driving is accounted for by a relatively small number of drivers:' says Simpson. "Special attention must be paid to these repeat offenders, or significant progress in dealing with the problem will continue to elude us." As for other countermeasures to combat drinking and driving, the poll found three quarters of Canadians agree with immediate vehicle impoundment for drivers who fail a breath alcohol test. Canadians also strongly support alcohol ignition interlocks, with 80 per cent approving usage of the device for those convicted of an impaired driving offence. This is the fifth year The Road Safety Monitor has been conducted. The drinking and driving component of The Road Safety Monitor is the feeling of peace, joy, hope and love could last into the following months so that the folks in the nursing homes would get people in to visit And sing to them in March too. The North Huron Food Share needs to feel your generosity in January and in October too and the women's shelters need your love and donations throughout the year. So save a little of that special love to share in several spots in 2006. On a sad note we say goodbye to our good friend Sue Gowing. Failing health has been .a real burden for Sue in the past few years but in regular Sue style she took on the situation and dealt with it with the resources at hand. Coping with health issues is a full-time job but Sue was able to see past herself and kept an eagle eye out for those in her circle of friends. So see you in Heaven Sue. We'll keep an eye on Neil, Rob and Jen for you and we'll only tell them the good stories of your life. Here's to 2006. Bye now, Betty G.W. receive passes for euchres in 2006, were Delores Howatt and Gord Bosman. Euchres are every two weeks with door prizes given away every euchre. Our hopes to finish off 2005 with a bang and a New Year's Eve Come to the Beach party were dashed with less than 30 people in attendance. Decorated with beach umbrellas, bathing suits, jars of sand and beach towels, the place looked nice but appreciated by few. Music was good and those there had fun. Thanks for the support. Happy New Year tq all and we look forward to continuing our weekly meals, euchres, dances, darts, cadets and monthly fish friends, as well as hopefully coming up with some new events. first of several reports being released on several key issues facing drivers. A total of 1,218 Canadians completed The Road Safety Monitor's telephone poll. Results can be considered accurate within plus or minus 2.8 per cent, 19 times out of 20. Established. in 1964, TIRF's mission is to reduce traffic-related deaths and injuries. TIRF designs, promotes and implements effective programs and policies, based on research. More information about TIRF is available at www.trafficinjuryresearch.com ILIVILI\I\ V \I\ N A r N A I \ A I \ N Brussels A I '414 District IL A N 3 Lions Club A V would like to thank all N those who participated in A I our recent draw. N Cash draw winners: A 3 1st place - Don Nolan, L N Walton A r 2nd place - Paul Dickson, L N Belmore A 3 3rd place - Peter Workman, L Cranbrook A ' Childrens Baby Lions IF \ draw winners: A pr • 1st place - Nathan Armstrong , N 2nd place - Joel Kipfer A V 3rd place - Krista Fraser L. NANANANANANA FROM BRUSSELS Busy season for Legion Branch Fewer Canadians drinking and driving