An editorial in Nova Scotia’s Hants Journal says that rural communities are under siege by many forces, including the increasing costs of doing business for organizations.

The editorial says that in recent years as well, community groups and Legions have been under the gun on matters of food preparation. One bad batch that causes food poisoning can bring the wrath of officialdom as well as public opinion down on a group.

That’s true. Here’s a partial list of some outbreaks associated with community-type dinners.

The editorial concludes that community halls are "the very soul of rural Hants County, Nova Scotia and Canada, and they warrant support. Period."

Sure. Provide support in the form of training. And serve it safely.