SCOTT MORVIK ON TRUMP TARIFFS
I think most people know that, with a few exceptions, I have tried my best to keep the Eastend Echo focused on the small town news you might hear on coffee row and stayed mainly out of coverage of wider subjects like international politics. There is so much to say about the shame of what is happening in the USA, it would fill a very large book. I will weigh in on the subject in a future issue, but in the meantime, former Mayor of Eastend Scott Morvik has been so kind to share his thoughts on the tariff battle being waged against Canada by the US and Trump administration. A great read.
FREE RED CROSS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP
Wednesday March 19th is the free emergency preparedness workshop in the Tea Room from 3-5pm. The thing about emergencies is that while they are happening , it's the worst time to start planning for them. It's kind of like going online to shop for fire extinguishers while your house is burning. All the things you might be forced to think of when it's "go time" could all be already planned and accounted for if you attend this workshop. Do you have an escape route from your house in case of fire? What are the hazards you should be aware of around you? Do you have phone numbers and contacts of people and agencies handy and in a safe place in case of emergencies? This and more will be discussed at the free workshop. Contact Rosa at the Town of Eastend Office to register.
MEMORIAL HALL RUMMAGE SALE MARCH 21-22
If you have clothes or accessories in good condition for donation, they are happily accepted at the Eastend Library during open hours until March 15th. Your generous donations will all go towards the rummage sale benefitting the Hall.
JOHN SCHMITT'S TRAIN JOURNEY WILL RETURN
John Schmitt's Train Journey will resume next week.
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS
The Eastend Library has something for all ages this month.
March 16th - Photos of The Southwest. Check out the beauty captured from all around us by our own Jack Wilkinson.
Free drop-in program for Kids with Joan Hodgins. "What's Up, Down and All Around?" see inside for schedules.
WEST BENCH SENDS BLANKETS TO AFRICA
The West Bench hutterite colony recently placed a few boxes around town asking for donations to make blankets to be donated. Darcy at West Bench sent us photos of the completed stack of blankets that took the women of the colony 2 straight days and of the workstations where they were made, as well as a nice note they included with the blankets. It is a wonderful act of giving from the West Bench Colony.
ST. PATRICK'S DANCE THIS WEEKEND
It's a family friendly night of live music from the Fox and Hounds at the Tea Room on Friday! Doors open at 7pm, band plays at 8pm.
