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Newsletter For the eighth year, hundreds of people are gearing up for the BRIGHT RUN on Sept.

12 at the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. As a breast cancer survivor, I count myself lucky and privileged to be participat-ing again this year.

The BRIGHT RUN began as a nebulous idea - wouldn’t it be great if we could raise some money locally to provide funding for smaller research pro-jects that might otherwise not attract much attention from organizations that grant millions of dollars to cancer researchers every year?

From that random thought - plus the encour-agement of patients who wanted to give back to the centre that was their sec-ond home during treat-ment - came an annual event that has raised more than $2 million and fund-ed 14 breast cancer re-search grants at the Ju-ravinski Cancer Centre. The average grant is $50,000, with the possi-bility of up to $100,000.

Breast cancer events such as the BRIGHT RUN are upbeat affairs that high-light survival, moving for-ward and raising money for research to find a cure. There is an atmosphere of

excitement, of conquering what ails us, our friends and loved ones. There is a lot of pink, a lot of silly fun and a lot of determi-nation.

The emphasis is on cele-brating the stories of those who have made it through and beyond their treatment and are now working hard to give back by raising money for the cancer centre that facili-tated their recovery.

Breast cancer survivor Nancy McMillan is a re-tired banking professional who lives in Grimsby. She is chair of the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Cen-tre Foundation board and chairs the Bright Run 2015 organizing commit-tee. www.brightrun.ca

Today Nancy McMillan will be speaking about "Bright Run" and breast cancer as a survivor.

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U pcoming

Speakers

May 18th—Eric

Jardine—Cybercrime.

June 15th—Cheryl

Cooper—The Golden

Age of Sail.

July 20th—Gord Beck-

Aerial Photography In

WWI.

Bright Run

April 2017

T he next meeting of the Probus Club

of Burlington will be held on Thursday April 20th, at 10:00AM at the Art Gallery of Burlington.

E xtending the hand

of welcome…

What better way to begin our morning than with a firm handshake and a friendly smile from our four greeters, Warren Elliott; Stanley Rog-ers; John McCarthy; Reg Miche, guarantee this and will set the tone for the morning in true Probuscian style.

Thanks Gentlemen.

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Tens of thousands are expected on

April 9th, 2017, at Vimy, in a som-

bre remembrance ceremony of that

day 100 years ago.

David was born

in York England

in 1943 and

moved to Cana-

da with his par-

ents & three sis-

ters in 1952. He

grew up in Wind-

sor, Niagara Falls & Oakville all

while the family grew with the arri-

val of two brothers and two more

sisters.

Being the oldest in a large family

meant that David was encouraged

to venture out of the nest at an ear-

ly age. His dad insisted that he try

to get a job in the steel industry as

he felt that the employment would

be more secure. David thus applied

and landed a job with Algoma Steel

in Sault Ste Marie working as a

research lab technician.

After developing a keen interest in

the science of Metallurgy (the old-

est male profession) he attended

Ryerson University and graduated

as a Metallurgical Technologist.

He then returned to Algoma and

worked a total of 46 years before

retiring in 2012.

During this time, he worked on

many interesting projects that re-

quired the development of new

steel chemistries and manufactur-

ing processes. These included the

Halifax Class Naval fleet of frig-

ates, high strength steels for auto-

motive, rail cars and wind tur-

bines, armour plate for military

personnel carriers, structural steels

for the construction industry in-

Conditions were terrible, vermin in-

vested trenches, rain and mud.

Canadians went on the offensive April

9th, 1917 . The attacks were launched

in ‘a creeping barrage’, in order to con-

fuse the enemy. 7000 men wounded,

3500 killed, 1 in 10 of their troops in

the 4 day attack. It lasted 4 days.

In another quote from Pierre Berton's

book. He tells the story of battles, lead-

ership, valour and heroism,

but he also talked about an army of

civilians back home, who where a ma-

jor support for fighting Canadians.

‘It is hard to comprehend how vital the

effort of our fellow Canadians, in every

walk of life contributed to eventual

victory. What was amazing too, was a

soldier’s capability of survival, in spite

of all that was going on around them.’

Because of the major successes of the

Canadian troops, Canada was allowed

to sign separately at the Peace Treaty

of Versailles. ‘It made Canada a Nation

in its own right’

1928 was the opening of the Canadian

National Vimy Memorial.

Unfortunately neither Bob nor the

Ghost writer were at the meeting. I

understand both were lost up North

close to the Artic Circle in an igloo.

So to the rescue comes Tom Bosch-

ler with a story of his visit to Vimy

Ridge, the memorial.

Battle of Vimy Ridge

100th Anniversary This year Canada celebrates 150

Years of Confederation, it’s also the

100th Anniversary of the Battle of

Vimy Ridge, in World War 1.

A quote from Pierre Berton’s book,

‘VIMY’. ‘How could an army of civil-

ians, from a nation with no military

tradition, secure the first enduring

victory when the French and British

lost 150000 men?’ It was the first

time, Canadian troops would be

allowed, by the Allied high com-

mand, to use their own Canadi-

an commanders.

Preparation for the attack was over

a two year period by creating a mas-

sive network of tunnels in order to

have the advantage of surprise.

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David Deeks

Meeting Review

By Bob Chambers

more than 185 Charter Members at-

tending. This is the 7th club in Burling-

ton and the 251st in Canada. All the

Management Committee positions are

filled with enthusiastic individuals.

Many upcoming activities were an-

nounced including a day cruise on the

Niagara River and a train trip day in

fall to view colours.

General meetings will be held at 2 P.M.

at the AGB on the 4th Wednesday of

the month with a hiatus for July and

August.

THE STORY OF AN IRISH DIVORCE

Paddy's mother-in-law asked anxious-

ly, "What happened"?

"I'll tell you what happened! I sent an

email to me wife telling her I was com-

ing home today from me fishing trip. I

get home and guess what I

find? Your daughter, my wife, Jean,

naked with Joe Murphy in our marital

bed! This is unforgivable! This is the

end of our marriage. I'm done with it.

I'm leaving ... permanently!"

"Ah now, calm down, calm down Pad-

dy!" said his mother-in-law. "There is

something very odd going on here.

Jean would never do such a thing.

There must be a simple explanation.

I'll speak with her immediately and

find out what happened."

Moments later, the mother-in-law

cluding the CN Tower, and heat

treated steels for the heavy equip-

ment manufacturing and mining

industries. His last job brought him

to Burlington in 1999 to manage the

Technical Customer Service Group.

During David’s time in the Sault he

was routinely involved within the

community’s sports, schools and

social activities. Of these his favor-

ites included the North Sault Rotary

Club (past Pres.), Elder in Willow-

grove United Church, and the Pub-

lic School Board as Chair of Fi-

nance.

He and his wife, Sandy of 49 years,

have raised three daughters Tracey,

Christy and Kelly and along with

their three son-in laws Bruce, John

and Mike, they have blessed them

with six adorable grandchildren.

Sandy and David have lived in Bur-

lington for the past 18 years and

love living in this community.

Meet members at the Squire for

lunch after our monthly meeting.

Continue the fellowship of the

meeting over a 13$ lunch which in-

cludes a glass of beer or wine.. A

good selection is available to tickle

your palette.

The Mixed PROBUS Club of Bur-

lington is Up and Running. On 2017

-03-22 , the Mixed PROBUS Club in

Burlington http://

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held its Foundation Meeting with

came back with a big smile.

"Paddy, there, I told you it must be

a simple explanation ............. she

never got your email!"

A New PROBUS Club in Burlington - for Women and

Men Update

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Squire

Important Stuff

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Please consider joining us for

our Spring Outing on May 31st

2017

Location: Niagara on the Lake

Show: “Me and My Girl “ at the

Festival Theatre – 2:00 PM

Buffet Lunch : Pillar and Post –

11.45 AM

Cost - $85.00 per person.

Ticket Sales Close April 1st 2017

Payments required by April 30

2017.

No cost transportation is availa-

ble if you do not wish to drive.

This event is open to members

and friends

Registration begins on-line on

our website February 6th to

April 1st., and at our regular

February and March Meetings.

This is a U-Drive Event…..

Special Events


Tickets to the Sophisticated Swing – Sinatra Cele-

bration concert April 29th at the Burlington East

Presbyterian Church, will be available at our March

Meeting.

Special Events


Computer

Interest Group

Our next meeting will be on March 9th at 10am at Ap-pleby Place.

Remember to send Robert your questions via email to [email protected].

This month we will be discussing on-line privacy and security plus an-swering your questions, so remem-ber to bring or send them.

Interest Group Activities

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President: Brian Pattrick, 905-637-8036 Editing & Distribution: Bob Lalonde, 905-332-1383.

Probus Bridge Club

The Monday Bridge Group

Meets every week at the Ca-

nadian Legion. Join us for

lunch and friendly games of

bridge Starts at 12 Noon..

The Fasting & Prayer confer-ence includes a meal.

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Scouts saving aluminium cans, bottles and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children.

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The sermon this morning: 'Jesus Walks on the Water'.

The sermon tonight: 'Searching for Jesus.'

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Ladies, don't forget the rum-mage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.

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Don't let worry kill you off - let the Church help.

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Miss Charlene Mason sang 'I will not pass this way again' giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.

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For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.

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