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The Citizen, 2003-11-05, Page 27THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2003. PAGE 27. At the Branch Cadets spend weekend camping in London By Jo-Ann McDonald The week has been busy as usual around the Brussels Legion Branch. The Cadets met on Tuesday evening and made plans for their upcoming camping trip on the weekend. They left Friday evening and travelled to south of London to Peacekeeper Park. There were eight Cadets and two officers attending the training exercise weekend called Landson. Cadets from the entire Western Ontario region including members from Brussels and the new Clinton Corps attended. They report having a great weekend. They returned late Sunday afternoon. Attending from Brussels were officers, Captain Grobbo and Second Lieutenant Patricia Wegg, and Cadets Master Warrant Officer Robins. Sergeant Larry Cyples, Master Corporal Dan Forbes. Private Katrenah Kehoe, Private Lance Stafford. Private Jolene Vandekolk, Private Joseph Kerkhof and Cadet Monique Kehoe. ■' • On Thursday evening there were 16 darters taking aim at the boards. The first place team was Eric Ross and Judy Buchanan. Coming in second were Bruce Clark and Ken Bird and placing third were John Harrison and Norm Dobson. Taking the skunk award were Terry Buchan and Adam Smith. The men’s high start was thrown by Eric Ross, scoring 140. The ladies' high start was by Lynda Shaw achieving 78 points. the disappointing shot of the evening was by Bob Cochrane who shot a high 177 but only needed 161. so whoops, doesn’t count. It’s great fun and anyone is welcome to come out and join in anytime. There was no meal on Friday night as it was Halloween and the Branch closed early. This week is meatloaf and baked beans. Saturday was the first day of the Craft and Bake Sale. Comrade Marg Bennett and helpers Comrades Grace Procter, Leona McDonald, Jean Bridge, Elaine Nichol and Marie Coutts were busy accepting the bounteous donations of baking and door prize items from the generous Comrades of Branch 218. The over 20 vendors saw a steady flow of buyers and browsers until mid-afternoon. A lunch was made available to vendors and visitors downstairs in the decorated lounge by Comrades Julie Harrison and Jo-Ann McDonald. A variety of soup and sandwiches were available. On Sunday, the craft show continued with many return browsers now being buyers. The door prizes continued to be given away throughout the afternoon. Travelling on Saturday to Wingham Branch 140 to participate in Zone cribbage were four teams from Brussels. There were 16 Comrades hoping the cards were with them. Unfortunately only one team of four had the lucky cards to advance them to Paisley in February, Comrades John Harrison, Sandra Josling, Eric Ross and Norm Dobson. The other Comrades enjoying their day included Lloyd Glanville and Dave Taylor, Shirley Taylor and Helen Brenie, Glenn Bridge and Helen Dobson, James Alton and Dianne Machan, Linda Bird and Krista Mellin and Ken Bird and Bob Fowler. Congrats to all who participated and the winners. Anyone who has pop tabs collected is asked to bring them into the Branch. Best wishes to Kaye Duncan for a speedy recovery after suffering a fall. The early bird winner for the month of October was Comrade Shirley Taylor. She wins her 2005 dues. There is only one more early bird draw to be made at the end of November. There are still more than half of the Comrades of Branch 218 left to pay their dues, for 2004, so we are a long way from our early bird goal of 80 per cent. The poppy campaign has been active since last Friday when poppies became available for donation at many local and area stores and Legions. The poppy has the new black centre and donations received go to veteran’s comforts. ■ If you cannot afford a donation please take a poppy and wear it in Remembrance of the over 116,000 Canadian soldiers who died to keep our country free and who helped to give us the freedom we enjoy today. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice and we remember the Canadian sacrifice and achievements. The Korean War began June 25, 1950 when North Korean forces crossed the 38th parallel into the Republic of Korea. Canada agreed with the United Nations in condemning the attack and joined 15 other nations to resist the aggression. In November of 1940 China entered the war on the side of North Korea and the Allied Forces had to reposition themselves south of the 39th parallel. By mid-1951 the Allied Forces had pushed the Chinese and North Koreans north of the 38th Parallel and cease-fire negotiations began. It was not until July 17, 1953 after two years of static warfare that the Korea Armistice Agreement was signed. There continues to be an uneasy truce between North and South Korea yet. Canada was the third largest contributor to the multi-national force in Korea. In all, 26,791 Canadians served in Korea, suffering 1,558 casualties including 516 deaths. Although we have no Korean veterans at Branch 218, it is still our S Happy 30th K V Anniversary Donna and Walter L ll Oliver II / November 10th V Sherrie, Theresa, tephanie and Rob, Joe and Adam Jazz concert at Stratford Hall Gallery Stratford is hosting the second Celebration of Jazz featuring the Mike Murley Trio and special guest Guido Basso. Following last year’s sold out performance at Tango Coffee Bistro, the venue has been changed to the Stratford City Hall Auditorium to accommodate the anticipated demand. The concert is Saturday, Nov. 22 with the doors opening at 8 pm for cocktails and music starting at 9 p.m. For the first time in many years, the auditorium floor will be set cabaret­ style including candlelight and wine. Music only seating is also available in the balcony. The Celebration of Jazz is presented by Gallery Stratford and generously sponsored by Orr Insurance. Stratford. The Mike Murley Trio includes Reg Schwager on guitar. Steve Wallace on upright bass and leader Mike Murley on saxophone. Murley has emerged as one of the country’s finest jazz artists. His critically- acclaimed work as a leader and a sideman has placed him at the forefront of Canada’s jazz scene for more than a decade. Since winning the Juno Award in 1991 for his Two Sides album, Murley has appeared on seven other Juno award-winning recordings including four in the last five years. Murley’s latest CD. Live at the Senator won the 2002 Juno Award in the best main-stream jazz album category. Murley is also a member of the Juno award-winnjng Rob McConnell Tenet. Their first of three albums was also nominated for a 2002 Grammy Award. The group features some of Canada’s finest jazz artists including Guido Basso. Special guest Guido Basso was a child prodigy of trumpet at the Conservatoire de musique de Montreal, Guido Basso has been playing his tart, hot licks since the ’60s in groups of every description - from big bands like The Boss Brass, to Afro-Latin groups and jazz duos. Discovered at age 18 by Vic Damone, Basso has been thrilling audiences worldwide, performing as a leader, soloist or sideman. An accomplished arranger, composer and conductor, he has also played on recordings by Anne Murray. Rob McConnell and Holy Cole. Tickets are limited and may be purchased by phone or in person at Gallery Stratford, 54 Romeo St.. Stratford, 519-271-5271, www.gallerystratford.on.ca Help protect the environment Reduce, reuse and recycle WEDDINGS Performed - your location or our iindoor or outdoor chapel (non-denominational) For brochure call REV. CHRIS MORGAN ALL FAITHS PASTORAL CENTRE BENMILLER, 524-5724 WEDDINGS duty to perpetuate the memory of all Canadians who served and died in battle and that all Canadians remember those we have lost in all conflicts. Please join us in remembering our lost comrades on Nov. 11 at Brussels Legion. The service begins at 10:30 a.m. OPEN HOUSE for Margaret Baechler (Russell - Kelly) Sat, NOV. 15, 2003 from 2 pm - 5 pm at St. Peter's Hall, North Street, Goderich, Ontario. Relatives, friends and neighbours are cordially invited. SAN 0 * Beat the temptation. <tsmokers'HELPLiNE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY TOLL-FREE 1-877-5 I 3-5333 BINGO at the Seaforth Legion Friday November 7 7:00 pm Doors Open at 6 pm Door Prizes Hams SMOKE FREE FRI. DECEMBER 12,2003 - 7pm FEATURING HER NEW SEASONAL MUSK. FROM THE RELEASE MEMORIAL HALL - lil.Y l ll Tickets available at Bly th Festival Office; Blyth General Store; Ernie King's Music (Goderich Wingham); Dixie Lee in Glinton. Credit Card Orders: 1-800-465-7829