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Wednesdsay February 2, 2000 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER AD Cindy LeBrocq Former columnist died day after her husband In nearly 50 years of marriage, Bob and Cindy LeBrocq were an inseparable couple. Sadly, that proved to be the case in death, as well. Bob LeBrocq, who had been ill with emphysema fof some time, died Jan. 20th in the arms of his youngest son Charles. Fifteen hours later, his wife, Cindy, died in the arms of their eldest son, James. `T he cardiologist said just that, that it was a broken heart," said James. His mother had other health problems, but they were under control. "I believe your body gives you messages. If a big part of you is gone and your body feels it's too much of a strain to go on...they were together 50 years. They were very close. They never spent a day apart. After my father died, my mother said, `I miss him already.'" They would have celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in April. They were yin and yang, commented Bob's longtime friend, Ronal Dupont, who worked at Sunbeam as manager of the engineering department where Bob was certification engineer. `T hey were totally opposite," said Dupont, "but they complemented each other." Cindy wrote a column "O f Cabbages ,and Kings" for the Daily Journal Record under the pseudonym Adele Hood. "It was a weekly column," said James. "When people ask me about it, I refer to it as the newspaper version of Seinfeld. It was a column about `noth ing,' but it was immensely funny and it had almost a cult following. It was full of everyday things." Cindy also wrote advertising copy for both the Oakville Journal Record and the Oakville Beaver before retiring 10 years ago to a "beautiful home" in Grimsby. A s i d e RAINBO P M id n ig h t from her work in the news paper busi ness, Cindy was well k n o w n th ro u g h o u t Oakville for her tremen dous commit ment to vari ous causes including the Cindy LeBrocq: more U n iv e rs ity than a columnist W o m e n ' s Club of Oakville, of which she was a past-president, the Oakville Historical Society and the Oakville branch of the Canadian Opera Guild. "She was involved in absolutely everything," said longtime friend Barb Harris, whose uncle Dr. George Gilmour married Bob and Cindy at McMaster University. "She was involved in the ballet, opera, home and school. She danced in cabaret at the Oakville Club. " "Cindy was a very compassionate person. She was always there to help, put her arm around you. She was a very caring person," added Harris. Cindy was also recently made a member of the Alumni Gallery for dis tinguished McMaster graduates and was a lecturer at McMaster as well as a teacher of drama and diction at the Oakville Y and in demand as a fashion show commentator. Cindy was also well known for her tremendous fundraising efforts both in Oakville and Grimsby, where she launched the Grimsby branch of the University Women's Club, hold ing the first meeting in her home and becoming its first president. "Heaven forbid if you didn't pro nounce a word right in front of her. She was a member of our gourmet group for 37 years. It meant a lot to her. We'd always kid her mercilessly. Here it would be snowing out, a blizzard, no matter what the weather and Cindy would walk through the door and say," I've been up all night working on this recipe. I've changed a few ingredients.'" Recently, Cindy presented members of her group with 60 jars of produce from her Grimsby garden, said Harris. In Grimsby, Cindy was also involved with and a great supporter of the local arts gallery, the local music series and gave lectures at senior citizens centres on such topics as antiques. "On a personal level, she had an awful lot of friends," commented friend Alexandra Rabbani. "Her motto was shop locally. She always promoted. Cindy was a great influence on my life. She was like a mother to me through good times, bad times and happy times. She would always say, `Listen to Mother LeBrocq's advice and it always worked. She was never wrong." Both LeBrocqs enjoyed music and theatre, but their family, which included daughter-in-law Suzanne and grandsons Robert, 8 and Stephane, 6, came first. "I'll remember my dad as a tremen dous role model for instilling a sense of fairness, a sense of doing a job well, not just any old job. I'll remember him as a guy who would give the shirt off his back for his sons. And I'll remember my mom as an incredible woman, extreme ly generous with her time for friends and acquaintances. She spent hours and hours on the phone helping others, what ever it took. She was extremely intelli gent." The LeBrocqs were pre-deceased by two young sons, Robert Falle Jr. (Toddy) and Timothy John, who both died of liver carcinoma. 2 0 -6 0 % . OFF Designer Collections y y y Bridalane Elegance Jai International } Madison >· M aggie Sottero y Mon Cheri > Mori Lee Nu-Mode Private Label W hite S ale J anuary 3 1 st y Romantic Bridal . F ebruary 6 t h y Sincerity "o P E N ^ r S T y Sweetheart y 10% OFF - Bridesmaids m id n ig h t 10% OFF SpecialOrders and Layaway T H U R S .F e b . 3 y Hundreds of Headpieces to choose from & Fri. Feb. 4 Sizes 4-30 available 105 King St. E. Policy will see committee decide on art suitability (C o n tin u e d fro m p a g e A 1 ) 529-1164 FREE PARKING Pam pering H am ilton A rea B rides for 72 years Gillian McIntyre, Executive Director of the Oakville Arts Council and member of the newly established Arts This was the argument used when the town pulled the piece entitled "Ultra-Maxi Priest", a priest's robe of quilted- Committee, hopes the public will be involved. McIntyre said community input is crucial to ensure that the together feminine-hygiene pads, from the October exhibit of size, subject matter and the materials used in whatever pieces South Asian art. DISTINCTIVE LADIES FASHIONS are chosen, have some sort of relevance to the community. The artist, however, cried censorship and garnered nation "Whatever art is brought into this community is part of an al media attention. Under the new guidelines, disputes such as this will be expression of who we are as a community," said McIntyre. A native of England, McIntyre pointed out that when she resolved by a sub-committee comprising the Director of thinks of places like Trafalgar Square in London it is the art Oakville Galleries, the Executive Director o f the Oakville that defines them. In the example of Trafalgar Square, it is Arts Council and the Town Clerk. The general administration o f the arts policy, meanwhile, Nelson's column that creates a focal point and a universal will be handled by an Arts Committee consisting of members memory. "Whenever I think of places that are successful and estab of Oakville's art community, town councillors and town staff. The committee will, among other things, have the final lished they have art expressing a collective identity," said decision regarding the purchase of art work, excepting items McIntyre, who is delighted the Town is recognizing the importance of art by formalizing a policy. of very high value, which would be decided by council. Muncaster said the Town recognizes that besides having The policy, however, does not identify what it considers to ASSORTE "pretty pictures on the wall," art work is intrinsic to the excel be "very high value". FASHION This is because Muncaster said the details surrounding art lent quality of life in Oakville. SWEATERS `There are clearly identified links between culture and acquisition still have to be worked out by the Art Committee. & VESTS economic development," said Muncaster. Rro In S/ She admitted the process could be "quite contentious" . Yet Muncaster noted that, while art work is important, it It still is not determined where the money would come from to purchase paintings and sculptures - the policy sug must not interfere with the work carried on in Town Hall. "The building belongs to the community. It is here for gests the Town "may wish" to put a percentage of the cost of capital projects towards it - and whether the public will be municipal purposes. It is a place people work and people come to conduct municipal business," said Muncaster. consulted. `T hat's its primary purpose and we have to remember art OFF A L L W IN T E R F A S H IO N S works are ancillary to the primary purpose." Therefore, rather than having dedicated walls, the art will K O R E T M IX N M A T C H C O O R D IN A T E S be placed on moveable space units. This will allow departments, such as Parks and Recreation, Economic Development or committees such as the Mayor's Halton Regional Police in Oakville are still investigating Committee Against Impaired Driving, to have space when M AN Y a break, enter and theft o f fine Korean jewelry. they need to erect the occasional display. This entry took place between 4 p. m. on Nov. 14th and TRAFALGAR VILLAGE, OAKVILLE 844-5 361 10:30 p.m. on Nov. 16th when thieves attended a residence on Elora Court and stole a quantity of unique jew elry including, 24 carat In the National Cellular ad that necklaces, platinum rings, jade, amethyst, opals and diamonds. ran on Wed Jan 26/00 edition of \ CANADA'S LARGEST ^ FASHION FABRIC DISTRIBUTOR Total value of the stolen goods this paper, the price for the Lighter is estimated at more than $11,000. A dapter was incorrect. T h e ad Do you know where this prop should have read "SAVE $10". erty has been hidden or fenced? If you can solve this break, enter and Call 825-TIPS We apologize for any theft or you know who committed or 1-800-668-5151 inconvenience or confusion this this break in Crim e Stoppers m ay have 1 caused N a tio a n l wants to hear from you. PEGGY'S v e^ SA > E V E R Y T H IN G M U S T G O !! 2 4 Stole jewellery from home, thief still eluding police 50% SiS $3 *5 4 4 .9 8 *1 *2 4 .9 8 M O R E IM -STORE SPECIALS CRIME STOPPERS CO RRECTIO NN O TICE ( T A B M C L jm D ) s fa {0N H O M E DEC DAYS! s j^ 2 0 - 6 6 ^° O N O UR ENTIRE STOCK OF R E © . P R I C E D -- C r i m e Cellula ar or their customers. Stoppers reminds community members to safe guard their prop erty by pho tographing the items, recording serial num bers and keeping a record of proper ty within the home in the event you are ever the victim of a break, enter and theft. If you have any inform ation that leads to an arrest in this or any other matter, you may be eligi ble for a cash reward. You need not give your name when you tell us your infor mation and you will rem ain anonymous. Crime Stoppers does not sub scribe to the tele phone call dis play feature. Call 1-800-222-T IPS or 825-TIPS (825-8477). G> 1. O A K V IL L E NOTICE OF SURPLUS AND SALE RE PART OF OLD MILL ROAD 845-6601 TAKE NOTICE THAT: The Council for the Corporation o f the Town o f Oakville at its meeting of January 31, 2000 declared certain lands surplus. These lands are described as follows: Part o f Old Mill Road by By-law 216285 being Part o f Lots 13 and 14. Concession 3, South o f Dundas. Street, Town of Oakville, Regional M unicipality o f Halton, designated as Parts 2, 3 and 4, on Plan 20R12743. This notice is in compliance with the Town's By-law 1995-71. Copy o f Reference Plan 20R -12743 showing the lands to be sold is available for inspection at the office o f the Manager, Realty Services at the address shown below, by appointment by calling 845-6601, extension 3022 during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). HOME DEC FABRICS, HARDWARE, N O T IO N S *" sa ve . ,, c _ S e w i n g C lu b M U lo n a l 1 0 % e m * * a 2. 3. HUGE SELECTION OF FASHION FABRICS UP T066%0FF OUR REGULAR PRICE! 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