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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2005-03-17, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2005. Death has a way of having everyone’s attention. When death involves people of the public and in their youth we stop to pause. The At the Branch awful end to the four Mounties’ lives is a shame. For us it hit home because we made friends with a nice young couple from Red Deer last July on our way to Alaska and yes. Mike is a Mountie. So like the rest of Canada we paused and thought of the families and friends of the men who died. Tears and prayers are all we have to offer as we mourn the potential lost, the love gone and the years of grief ahead. It is not a time to even think blame but a time to think of other possibilities for the future. Frustration, fear and anger are rising high as the farmers in our midst try to get people and the governing bodies to understand the crisis in their lives. Does anyone care that the food that we take for granted is in danger of not being here? Does anyone care that the farm family, the backbone of our communities are in danger of being gone? Does anyone care that our very health, by the food we eat. depends on our local farmers? So as you hear about farmers visiting Queen’s Park in Toronto or driving tractors on the major highways take a little while and think about life if they are no longer here. Spareribs for supper Friday By Jo-Ann McDonald The Friday night supper at the Brussels Legion was roast pork. This week is spare ribs. The Saturday’s euchre had 12 tables at play. Three teams with 78 points tied for first place: Stuart and Lois Chamney. Mabel Wheeler and Jim Smith and Neil Hatt and Edna McLellan. Low prize went to Joann MacDonald and Dorothy Carter with 44 points. Lone hand winners were Tom Sloan and Verna Gibbing. There were 15 darters at the boards on Thursday evening. First-place finishers were Norm Dobson and John Stadelmann. Finishing second was lone player Sheron Stadelmann. High shot was by Gord Jacklin with 124 and Sheron shot I 12. The high start was by Lawrence Machan with 120. Bluewater Ladies Dart League played at the Brussels legion on Saturday. About 46 took part. Over 90 were on hand for Sunday night’s dance to the music of John and Geneva Heaman. Donations for the Silent Auction are . starting to arrive and we appreciate our comrades’ and our friends’ generosity. The Legion is open from 4 - 6 p.m. everyday and Thursday and Friday nights until at least 9 p.m. Saturday will see someone at the Branch from 1 p.m. on because of the fish fry Hope to see everyone there. Dinner is from 5 - 7 p.m. The Legion is hosting a pub night on Friday night since our February one was a great success. Music, games, darts, chicken wings and fries make for a good time for all. Registration for Texas Hold'em poker is still being accepted. Call the Branch for information. Many people do not really know what the Legion is all about. Many believe it is just a place to go and have a drink, and it is just for those who belong to the Royal Canadian Legion. This is not so. There are over 400,000 members belonging to 1.600 branches but there are many more people out there,who use and enjoy the advantages of the Legion and its many programs. The Legion has grown to be Canada s largest service organization providing support to veterans and communities across the country. The mission of the Legion is to serve veterans, ex-service personnel, their dependents, the community and Canada. During the next few weeks, the various committees will be highlighted for your information. This week the veterans' service committee is in the spotlight. Our veterans service officer is Comrade Mabel Glanville. It is her job to pass on information to our veterans about program and benefit concerns, to assist with pension applications or changes, to be the contact with the provincial service bureau and to set up appointments with the provincial service officer when needed. The services of the provincial service officer provide assistance and advance on matters relating to disability pensions, benevolent funds, treatment benefits. allowance programs. funeral and burial assistance, veterans' independence programs and other related mat ters. Gentle care Paul Lamont and Jen Gerber were among a group of young people spending their first week day of March break learning how to be the best babysitters. Lissa Berard of the Canadian Red Cross led a babysitting workshop on Monday at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. (Bonnie Gropp photo) [ (ZhacalatcA L Easter treats are now in stock. Drop by and check out our large selection of Easter Bunnies, Eggs, Gift Baskets and more. Open Mon.-Thurs. 9-6 Fri. 9-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun 10-5 Village of Brussels www.chocolates&fudge.comk 519-887-8875 P <O,r No job too small Friendly, efficient and quick service “MR” RAINVILLE REPAIRS • Equine blanket cleaning and repair • Buckle and strap replacements Repairs to canvas, light leather and nylon goods • Other minor repairs to clothing and tack Drop off and pick-up at 72 Sports Drive, Brussels (at back of Big Suds Laundry) Call Sharyn Rainville at 887-8852 / 887-8013 Wash and fold services available pick up and delivery ~ please call Voice your support of our farmers to the governing bodies. Ask the grocery store to clearly mark the origin of the products you are consuming and be prepared to get real if you want farmers to be part of our Ontario. We headed to Winnipeg to celebrate the effort and hard work of Joan Golden and Nancy Corrigan and of course to be sure they really did let them graduate. So Howard and Joan Bernard, Frank and Kathy Workman, Dianne Diehl, Beth Earl, Richard Golden, Pam and Steven Kirkpatrick, Joan’s Mom and Ralph and I checked out winter in Winnipeg and carried the best wishes and congratulations of our community to these new ministers. Do a little jig and pretend you’re Irish - even just for a moment. Bye now, Betty G.W.FROM BRUSSELS Friday, March 18 Saturday, March 19 Fish Fry 5:00 ’til 7:00 pm Adults $10.00 at Brussels Legion Welcome, Trudy We extend a warm welcome to Trudy Upshall. She will assist us with our Cowboy Loft marketing by attending shows, rodeos, fairs and parades. As well, Trudy will be helping within the store. Please drop by and say hi to help us welcome Trudy. BRUSSELS AGRI SERVICES LTD. located at Brussels Livestock Brussels 887-9391 BMG Recreation requires a HEAD LIFEGUARD AND SWIMMING POOL STAFF FOR 2005 SEASON Please send letter of application, resume and current qualifications no later than March 18th, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. to: Brussels Morris & Grey Community Centre PO Box 209 Brussels, ON NOG 1 HO Attention: Murray McArter Please mark application “Brussels Pool Staff”. ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS DAY CAMP LEADERS ARE NEEDED TO HELP RUN THE BRUSSELS DAY CAMP PROGRAM This position will be for about seven weeks. (Weeks of employment will depend upon registration numbers). Successful candidates - Will have strong organizational skills - Will have good leadership skills - Will have good communication skills - Will enjoy working with young children - Will be willing to have fun! If interested in being a day camp leader please forward your resume by March 18, 2005 to: Brussels, Morris & Grey Community Centre Attention: Murray McArter P.O. Box 209 Brussels, Ontario NOG 1H0