ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

FERGUS BRANCH 275 500 Blair Street

Fergus, ON N1M 1S4

Tel: 519-843-2345 Fax: 519-843-7296

E-mail: info@ferguslegion.ca

THE THISTLE

NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2014

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – Tom Semanyk

As your new President I will do my best to help this Branch succeed. There are many new endeavours in the

future to make this Branch successful. I would like to thank all for their past and present contributions and I

know we have an excellent Executive to carry us through the next two years.

Decoration Day in June was a great success even though the weather did not cooperate. My many thanks to all

that marched and carried flags and to Ray Pearse for the great service. Again thanks for all your help to make

the day a great success.

Legion Week in September is quickly approaching. We have events planned so please come out and support

your Legion.

Again this year we are looking forward to Remembrance Day on November 11 and, as the year passes, the

President’s Levy on January 1.

If you have any ideas or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Again my thanks to all that have helped

make our Legion a success.

LADIES AUXILIARY – MARIA GEORGE

This is all new to me, I have a lot to learn and I will need all the help I can get. My hope is to make a difference

this year, whereby the Ladies Auxiliary and the Branch will become team builders and successful entrepreneurs

in order to do what is best for our Veterans. I have always believed that, that is what I believed the Legion is

all about, and that is why I joined. We have to give back and in order to do that people, (members) have to

join in and help in order to do that. My goal is to canvas for more volunteers so that we can do more functions,

make more money for the Legion so that no Veterans goes unaided. So come on folks and help us out.

Please visit the Website for updated information and/or changes

www.ferguslegion.ca or royalcanadianlegionfergusbranch275

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BRANCH

OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE

2014-2015

President: Tom Semanyk

Past-President: Greg Manion

1st Vice President: Fred Hiller

2nd

Vice: President: Mel Runnalls

Secretary: Marilyn Ferreira

Treasurer: John Campbell

Executive: Peter Demmans

Mervin Fisher

Doreen Flockhart

Ray Pearse

Gary Watt

Appointed: Jim Darlington

Sgt-At-Arms: Conrad Sawyer

Chaplain: Rev. Canon Fran Darlington

COMMITTEES

Bursary/Honours Awards Jim Darlington

Canteen Mel Runnalls

Catering/Hall Rental Mel Runnalls

Liaison with Ladies Auxiliary Fred Hiller

Membership Doreen Flockhart

Nevada / Poppy Ray Pearse

Property Tom Semanyk

Public Relations Mel Runnalls

Sick & Visiting Mervin Fisher

Sports/Track & Field Gary Watt

Sports Peter Demmans

Training/Organizing/Development Greg Manion

Veterans Services/Seniors Mervin Fisher

Ways & Means Gary Watt

Youth Education Fred Hiller

Audit – Chair Jim Taylor

Bookkeeper Kathy Ladd

Chief Bar Steward Karen Small

Head Custodian Jorja McConnell

HALL RENTAL AND BANQUETS

Please contact Karen Small

Tel: 519-843-2345 - Fax: 519-843-7296

E-mail: info@ferguslegion.ca

LADIES AUXILIARY

OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE

2014-2015

President: Maria George

Past Presidents: Christine Evans

1st Vice President: Pat Brawley

2nd

Vice President: Sharon Armitage

Secretary: Frances Hurd

Treasurer: Cathy Bruder

Sgt-At-Arms: Marion Brown

Sports Officer: Janine Allan

Executive: Janine Allen

Joanne Becker

Lynda O’Sullivan

Linda Semanyk

Mary Robson

Rosemary Skilling

Helen Stokes

Donna Wagennar

CHANGE OF ADDRESS Please advise the Membership Chair of any change

of address at 519-843-2345 or 519-787-5111 or

E-mail the Branch at info@ferguslegion.ca.

Change of Address forms are at the Club Room Bar.

BRANCH HOURS

Monday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Wednesday 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Thursday 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Friday 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m..

Saturday 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Sunday/Holidays 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

WE HOPE YOU WILL COME OUT AND

SUPPORT YOUR BRANCH.

EARLY BIRD CAMPAIGN SEPTEMBER 1 to NOVEMBER 30

BE AN EARLY BIRD Renew in September and be entered in all draws

SEE PAGE 16 – RE GENERAL MEETINGS..

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The Officers, Executive and Members of Branch 275 extend their sincere condolences

to the families and friends of our fallen comrades since our last Newsletter.

Life/Ordinary Member William Doig June 1, 2014

Ordinary Member Graydon Reed November 28, 2013

Alfred Harper January 8, 2014

Donald H. Martin June 24, 2014

George Howes June 29, 2014

AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN

AND IN THE MORNING

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

Associate Member Arthur “Ossie” Osborne Harper October 25, 2013

Beckie Mason January 29, 2014

Joan Willis May 8, 2014 Affiliate Member Keith Bruce McGuire July 19, 2014

BRANCH CHAPLAINCY/MEMORIAL SERVICES - The Reverend Canon Fran Darlington

It is a privilege to serve as Chaplain for the Royal Canadian Legion, Fergus Branch 275. Special commitments

are to such occasions as the observation of Remembrance Day on November 11th

at the Cenotaph, and

Decoration Day at Belsyde Cemetery on the second Sunday in June.

I am available for events needing a Chaplain’s ministry, particularly Memorial Services offered through the

Branch when requested to do so by any family member of a Comrade. When possible, I participate in other

Legion events.

An Anglican Priest with the Diocese of Niagara. I recently celebrated the 22nd

anniversary of my ordination,

and look forward to working with you. I can be contacted through the Branch Services Officer, Mervin Fisher,

or by phoning the Branch.

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DECORATION DAY and D-DAY 70th Anniversary

Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Belsyde Cemetery

On Sunday, June 8th

members of the Fergus Legion Branch 275 and the community remembered comrades

fallen with the annual Centre Wellington and Legion Decoration Day. Decoration Day is the Sunday closest to

D-Day which is June 6th

and this year the 70th

Anniversary of D-Day. The local event was one of many special

events planned by Legions all over the country.

The Legion Honour Guard was piped into the Belsyde Cemetery by the Fergus Pipe Band and greeted by about

40 people. Master of Ceremonies was Ray Pearse with President of Branch 275, Tom Semanyk, and Centre

Wellington Mayor, Joanne Ross-Zui, participating in the service. Prayers were said and hymns sung lead by the

Fergus Brass Band. The service involves the whole community. Carnations were available to lay on the graves

of loved ones and/or veterans to honour them.

The little dampness in the air did nothing to dampen the memories and spirit of those in attendance. We

sincerely thank all those who participated in this very special service.

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REMEMBRANCE DAY ACTIVITIES

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2014

REMEMBRANCE CHURCH SERVICE at 10:30 a.m. St. James Anglican Church

171 Queen Street East, Fergus

REMEMBRANCE SERVICE at 12:30 p.m. Belwood Cenotaph.

Both services will be preceded by the Fergus Legion Branch 275 Colour Party

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2014

REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE at 11:00 a.m.

FERGUS CENOTAPH

The Colour Party will form at Fergus Legion Branch 275 at 10:15

and parade to the Cenotaph at 10:30 a.m. Members welcome to march.

For information regarding the Colour Party contact Conrad Sawyer – 519-787-2106

REMEMBRANCE DINNER

Fergus Legion Banquet Hall

Social from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

GUEST SPEAKER – TED ARNOTT, MPP

Tickets – $12.00(tax incl.) (available from Ray Pearse, Executive or Bar Steward)

Veterans – Dinner is complimentary (with dinner ticket)

(Please contact Veterans Service Officer Mervin Fisher – 519-787-5111 - to reserve)

On November 11th

if you can’t remember the war, think of peace and participate by

wearing a poppy

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POPPY REPORT – Ray Pearse – 519-843-5297

The Poppy Campaign in 2013 was very successful with almost $40,000.00 being donated by the citizens of

Fergus. The Army and Air Cadets did a great job of canvassing during the Campaign and their assistance

serving the Remembrance Dinner was very much appreciated. We extend thanks to the great response from our

members who gave their time canvassing during the week and on weekends.

The following received donations from the 2013 Poppy Fund:

Air, Army and Navy Cadets;

Legion Bursary Fund;

Charitable Foundations;

Homeless Veterans Fund;

Groves Memorial Community Hospital

Belwood Lodge & Camp;

Parkwood Hospital, Veterans Section, London, ON

and many other organizations.

We make every effort to give support where needed and when requested.

The Annual Poppy Campaign will commence on Friday, October 31 and

will run until Monday, November 10. We ask all members who are able

to give two (2) hours of their time to canvass during the Poppy Campaign.

Please contact:–

Elizabeth Pearse – 519-843-5297 to arrange a date and time to canvass.

VETERANS SERVICES / SENIORS – Mervin Fisher – 519-787-5111

The Legion representative, Randy Groundwater and replacement, will be at the Fergus Branch in the fall –

watch the Bulletin Board or local newspaper for date and time. Please notify me if you wish to see Mr.

Groundwater so I can schedule an appointment for you.

The Branch was able to assist veterans and seniors with walkers, wheelchairs and crutches plus hearing aids and

many other forms of assistance. We are looking forward to having another successful Community Veterans

Social on September 25th

from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. during Legion Week.

HONOURS & AWARDS & BURSARY – Jim Darlington - 519-767-2110

Service pins for members with 20 years or more service will be presented at the Remembrance Day

banquet to eligible recipients in attendance; 5, 10 and 15 year service pins, as well as those not

presented at the banquet, will be available at the Club Room bar for pickup. Alternate arrangements can

be made by contacting me at above number.

Bursary Assistance Program – Application forms are available at the Club Room bar. Please

contact me if there are questions concerning the applications.

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS – Conrad Sawyer - 519-787-2106

I would like to give thanks on being appointed Sergeant-of-Arms. I sincerely thank the members who have

been available for the Colour Guard at the many services –the Santa Claus Parade, Church Services, Funerals

Remembrance Day Service, Decoration Day, and Fergus Scottish Festival events. Many complimentary

comments have been received. New members are always welcome to join the Colour Guard. (cont’d on Page 15)

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YOUTH EDUCATION – Fred Hiller – 519-843-2343

Winners from the Ontario Provincial Youth Education Awards Competition –

JULIANA GOLKA – Grade 3 – St. Joseph Catholic School

Placed 2nd

– Primary Black & White Poster

Winners from the District C Youth Education Awards Competition –

JULIANA GOLKA – Grade 3 – St. Joseph Catholic School

Placed 1st– Primary Black & White Poster

HANNAH NOEL – Grade 6 – Maranatha Christian School

Placed 3rd

– Junior Poem

CATHERINE BUTTS – Grade 8 – St. Joseph Catholic School

Placed 4th

– Intermediate Colour Poster

JANICE VANDERLOO – Grade 6 – Maranatha Christian School

Placed 4th

– Junior Essay

Winners from Zone C-3 Youth Education Awards Competition JULIANA GOLKA – Grade 3 – St. Joseph Catholic School

Placed 1st - Primary Black & White Poster

JANICE VANDERLOO – Grade 6 – Maranatha Christian School

Placed 1st - Junior Essay

SYDNEY ALTMAN – St. Joseph Catholic School

Placed 2nd

– Junior Colour Poster

CATHERINE BUTTS – Grade 8 – St. Joseph Catholic School

Placed 1st – Intermediate Colour Poster

We thank all the students for their efforts; they have shown their thoughts and we hope they will again

participate in the 2014 Remembrance Contest. We thank the school staff for their time and effort in assisting

with the program. In September I will be visiting each school with the information regarding entering the 2014

Remembrance Contest. If any student wishes to enter and their school is not participating in the contest they

can contact me individually.

CANTEEN REPORT- Mel Runnalls- 519-787-2333

I’d like to thank Comrade Greg Manion for getting me off on the right track in this new position for me. We

did an inventory count the end of May with Chief Bar Steward Karen Small and it gave me a better idea of the

procedure. Comrades the Club Bar is providing great service due to the always hard work of the Bar Stewards

Karen, Heather, Merv, Sara and fill-ins Marilyn and Terry. We have been conducting bimonthly inventories. In

most cases the count has been in line except for the draft beer count which is in review as I write this message.

Remember Comrades the Club Room is available for all members at no cost for small private functions or rent

the Main Hall at member’s rate. I’d like to congratulate all the members who helped revamping the appearance

of the Club Room, it looks just great. I’d also like to thank all the Smart Serve volunteers who work the bar in

the Main Hall.

HALL RENTAL AND CATERING REPORT- Mel Runnalls- 519-787-2333

Being new to this position, I’m looking forward to expanding the awareness to our community and our

members of all the great things our Legion offers pertaining to the complete Hall Rental facilities and Catering

Package. Our Hall can accommodate up to 330 guests and offers many advantages, including fully licensed bar

and Smart Serve Staff, it is a handicap accessible building, wireless Internet and microphone and podium,

display tables and full kitchen facilities. For weddings etc. we offer a decorative curtain along the Main Hall

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wall. So if you’re planning a Wedding, Stag and Doe, Birthday, Anniversary, Retirement or Business event the

Fergus Legion would be pleased to accommodate your needs. For further information and pricing, contact our

Chief Bar Steward, Karen Small, during normal Legion hours at 519-843-2345.

PUBLIC RELATIONS REPORT- Mel Runnalls- 519-787-2333

I’d like to thank Comrade Brian Bielby for the great job he has done for the past years. I’m also very

appreciative for all the help he and Comrade Greg Manion have given me as a rookie taking over such an

important position.

The Royal Canadian Legion’s mandate through Public Relations is that an exerted effort is made to provide

accurate and up to date information to its members, the public and the news media, such as Legion programs,

policies, activities. Even though we have a great relationship with the local media and our Web Site Manager, it

is very important the Executive and all the membership continually inform the public all the good things the

Legion does and offers to the community. Therefore I ask the membership of the Fergus Legion to be

Ambassadors and continually promote this excellent organization. The Legion magazine is a great information

piece. I suggest that after you’ve read your issue that you drop it off at any of the businesses in town, like your

doctor or dentist offices, hospitals. or any facility that has waiting rooms so the public can read and be

informed.

TRAINING/ORGANIZING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT – Greg Manion – 705-429-2619

We are now moving into a new two year term with some new members sitting in chairs on the Branch

Executive. It will be very important that they attend seminars related to the chairs, as well as Zone and District

Conferences. The valuable information that is gained at these events helps the executive in the continued

growth of our Branch.

The Seminars and Conferences are open to all members of the Branch. Attending these will help our

membership better understand how the Branch operates and what the Executive can do for the Branch. I am

looking forward to working with the Executives and Members of the Branch in my new role as TOD Chairman.

NEVADA REPORT – Ray Pearse – 519-843-5297

The Branch raises funds to support community sports and events throughout the year. The Nevada Committee

and the Branch Executive review the many requests from the various organizations requesting financial

assistance. Following are some of the groups who received support from the Branch:

Fergus Legion Branch 275 Support to the Community in 2013-2014:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington fund raising campaign

Relay for Life plus the Ladies Auxiliary donated $500.00 for a total of $1,500.00.

Fergus Pipe Band

CWDHS Proficiency Award

Centre Wellington Food Bank – Food cycle Ride

Spina Bifida Association

District Track & Field.

Swim to Survive

Scottish Festival Shuttle Bus and Thursday Parade

Ontario Box Lacrosse

Special Needs Soccer Festival

Food Cycle Ride

A complete list will be provided on request.

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PROPERTY REPORT – Tom Semanyk – 519-843-1432

This has been a better year for the Legion with fewer costly repairs.

We will be replacing the glass door cooler in the kitchen. The old unit has a leaky condenser and is not cost

effective to repair. The roof has been replaced over our patio with help supplied by our members. Thanks to

those who did the work.

SICK & VISITING – Mervin Fisher – 519-787-5111

We visited members and sent Get Well, Thinking of You, and Sympathy cards to members and family members.

WAYS & MEANS REPORT – Gary Watt - 519-843-3087

We had a great year 2013-14, and hope to have a better 2014-2015.

When you receive the “Thistle” please mark down the dates of all events going on at our Branch –Mixed Golf –

Saturday, August 30 – $40.00 golf and dinner – great day and you don’t have to be a good golfer; Wing Night

– Friday, September 19 – bring a friend; Grampa’s BBQ – Saturday, October 25; Irish Stew Night – Friday,

March 19 – $10.00 advance sale only – buy tickets at the Club Room Bar;

We will need members to try to make a dessert for Grampa’s BBQ on Saturday, October 25 – pies okay but

sooner have squares or cupcakes if possible. I will have a sign-up sheet on the Club Room Notice Board for the

desserts – please sign up.

I would like to thank everyone for all they do for our Legion.

The Les Willis Memorial Crib Tournament winners were Trudy Melanson and Don Van Wyck.

TRACK & FIELD

The Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command runs a track and field program offering summer and winter

meets for both genders 17 years of age and under. Athletes compete at the Zone and District levels, progressing

to Provincial and National levels. We would encourage any youth in our area to participate in these events.

District “C” Track & Field Event in Hespeler on June 29th

was attended by Stephanie Benninger from

our area.

Of interest is Rebecca Herman a 15-year-old local teen from Collingwood who qualified at the District E meet

held in Midland in June meeting the national standard set by Athletics Canada for shot put and javelin for her

age group. She placed first in discus with a throw of 26.65 to qualify for the Provincial meet.

The Provincial Meet was in Brampton on July 11th

and 12th

. She competed in the Provincial Meet on July 11th

and placed 3rd

in the three-kilogram midget girls’ shot put with a 12.48 meter effort. In the 500-gram midget

girls’ javelin she finished 4th

with a best throw of 30.34m, just 11 cm out of 3rd

place. She was 5th

in the one-

kilogram midget girls’ discus at 26.21m.

The Legion’s National Track and Field Championships for youth is scheduled for mid-August in Langley, B.C.

It is hoped the youth in our area will be encouraged to enter the program as Rebecca Herman did.

MEMBERSHIP REPORT – Doreen Flockhart – 519-787-5111

The winners of the 2014 Early Bird Campaign Draws for a free membership were:

Marilyn Griffith, Malcolm Brown, R. James Marsland, Fred Hiller,

Tom Nicklasson, Jeff Cadeau

Winner of Draw for $500.00: Keith Roszell

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At present we have 449 members. We do strive all year to promote membership to keep our Branch

functioning. Out of each membership fee a per capita tax rate of $32.37 is paid to Dominion Command plus

$2.00 per member to Ontario Command. A proposal for a $5.00 increase to Dominion Command was defeated

at the Convention in Winnipeg in June of this year.

EARLY BIRD CAMPAIGN

SEPTEMBER 1 to FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30

Membership Dues $52.50 per year over 65 years of age

$57.50 per year under 65 years of age

BE AN EARLY BIRD and RENEW YOUR 2015 MEMBERSHIP DURING THE EARLY

BIRD CAMPAIGN TO BE ENTERED INTO THE SIX DRAWS FOR A FREE

MEMBERSHIP – DRAWS THE END OF SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER

DRAW FOR $500.00 - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 AT 6:00 P.M.

Your 2014 Membership Card expires December 31, 2014

Scottish Festival Booth – Doreen Flockhart

With the help of Fred and Susan Hiller, Conrad Sawyer and Mel Runnalls, Merv Fisher and I set up a booth at

the Scottish Festival. We had many visitors to the booth and handed out literature to young people re the

Remembrance Poster and Essay Contest, applications were picked up and 54 people entered the draw. The

book “We’ll Never Forget” was won by Rob Galloway and the “Remembering Them – History of Fergus

Legion” book was won by Savanna Sweet. We do feel we brought awareness of the Legion and the work it

does to many visitors to the Festival and it is a worthwhile project to be carried on. Jean Miso, author of the

book “We’ll Never Forget” joined us on Saturday afternoon and did a book signing which created interest. Jean

Miso donates a portion of the proceeds from her book sales to the Legion Poppy Fund.

Thank you to the Fergus Scottish Festival for providing the space and Conrad for providing the canopy.

UPCOMING EVENTS

FERGUS BRANCH 275 MIXED GOLF

“BYRON BEIRNES TOURNAMENT”

WILDWINDS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2014 – TEE OFF – 11:00 A.M.

9 Holes of Golf with Cart - $40.00 per person (must be paid when signing to enter tournament)

(includes BBQ Dinner)

Dinner only - $15.00

♫♫ Entertainment - Kieran Ballah ♫♫

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LEGION WEEK

SEPTEMBER 19 to 25, 2014 Friday Sept. 19 Wings & Fries - $12.00 Tax incl. 6:00. – 7:00 p.m.

♫♫ Karaoke with Kieran Ballah ♫♫ 7:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Monday Sept. 22 Senior’s Euchre ♦ ♥ ♣ ♠ 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday Sept. 23 Ladies Auxiliary - Lunch 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday Sept. 24 Member’s Appreciation Day ☺ 2:00. - 11:00 p.m.

Thursday Sept. 25 Community Veterans Social 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

♫♫ Music of the era ♫♫

All Veterans Welcome

Thursday Sept. 25 L. A. Bingo – ☺ Extra prizes ☺ 7:00 p.m.

Please attend the activities – Everyone Welcome

RELAY FOR LIFE

SUNDAY MORNING COMMUNITY BREAKFASTS 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

NOVEMBER 16, 2014 and APRIL 19, 2015

Sausage and/or Ham, Eggs, Toast & Jam, Tea, Coffee & Juice

Adults $7.00 (Tax incl.) Children under 10 - $3.00 (Tax incl.)

☺EVERYONE WELCOME – BRING THE FAMILY☺

JAM SESSION

FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH – October to May, 2015

2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

(excluding long weekends)

Join us for an afternoon of friendship – a variety of entertainers

♫♫ ♫ EVERYONE WELCOME ♫♫ ♫

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LES WILLIS MEMORIAL CRIB TOURNAMENT FERGUS LEGION BR. 275

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2014 Cost - $20.00 12:30 Registration Start: 1:00 p.m. sharp

☺EVERYONE WELCOME☺

GRAMPA’S BEEF BBQ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2014– 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Roast Beef Dinner, Dessert & Coffee

EVERYONE WELCOME

$15.00 ticket (tax incl.) (over 10) $7.00 (tax incl.) Child (ages 6-10) 5 under free

Entertainment – Club Room - 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY

IRISH STEW (Beef) - 6:00 TO 8:00 P.M

FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015,

$10.00 – Advance sale only

Please purchase your tickets at the bar

♫♫ ♫ TO BE ANNOUNCED ♫♫ ♫

EVERYONE WELCOME

ACTIVITIES AT THE BRANCH

MONDAY SENIOR EUCHRE - 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY CRIBBAGE 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY DARTS - organizer needed 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY L.A. BINGO 7:00 p.m.

SUNDAY CURLING 9:00 a.m.

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Bed & Van Gali’s Breakfast Café & Inn & Catering Licensed

519-787-2900

180 St. Andrews Street East Fergus, Ontario N1M 1P8

Private Functions Take Out

BREWING CONCEPTS

Wine Making

Purveyors of Fine Wine

Robin & Werner Raab 820 Gartshore, Unit 15 Tel: (519) 843-2739 Fergus, ON. N1M 2W8

Fleming Fast Freight Inc. Canadian & U.S. Freight Movers

Jim Fleming 545 Glengarry Crescent

Fergus, ON N1M 2W7

Ph: 519-843-5460 E -mail: info@flemingfastfreight.ca

Fax:519-843-4270 Web: www.flemingfastfreight.com

BELLAMY CONTRACTING

SERVICES LTD. are now stocking landscape products

4 colours of mulch ¾ clear stone and pea stone

Screened Topsoil + triple mix stone dust screenings

Masonry & concrete sand A gravel and more

Mini-Excavator Rentals & Excavating Services

Call for pick up or delivery Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

(519-843-2058 or (519) 994-2093

+

Home Hardware Building Centre

Dixon Home Hardware Building Centre 745 St. David Street North Fergus, Ontario N1M 2L1

Tel: 519.843.1171 Fax: 519.843.3504 Toll Free 1.877.743.9667

Dream Corners Bed & Breakfast 498 St. David Street, North

Fergus ON N1M 2K2

Hosted by: Verna & Arlie Hunt

PHONE: 519-787-7737

FAX: 519-787-2152

www.dreamcorners.com

105 Queen Street West

Fergus, Ontario

N1M 1S6

Tel: (519) 843-3920

Consulting Engineers Fax: (519) 843-1943

Cell: (519) 820-6999

Paul F. Ziegler, C.E.T. Principal

pziegler@tritoneng.on.ca

ORANGEVILLE FERGUS GRAVENHURST

St. Andrew Pharmacy II••DD••AA•• Rexall

MARK AYOUB RPh BSc Phm Pharmacist Manager

SOPHIE AYOUB RPh BSc Phm Pharmacist

108 St. Andrew St. W. Fergus, ON N1M 1N5 Tel: 519-843-7515 Fax: 519-843-7517

standrewph@rogers.com

15% discount to Members with Branch 275 Card

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Adrian (A.J.) Broderick

Tel: 519-843-3870 Fax: 519-787-9335

aj@brodericsclothiers.com www.broderickclothiers.com

257 St. Andrew West.Fergus,Ontario N1M 1N8

BRING THE SPARKLE HOME

RON WILKIN JEWELLERS

Graham and Amy Wilkin 109 St. Andrew Street West

Fergus, ON N1M 1N6

T. 519-543-1225 F. 519-843-6699

E-mail: ronwilkin@on.aibn.com

Web: www.ronwilkin@jewellers.com

THE NATIONAL diamond STORE

Note: Curves-Open House September 15 to 20

Established 1872

JOHN THOMSON AND SON

FURNITURE “Quality, Service & Exceptional Value Since 1872”

157 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus, ON N1M 1N6

Telephone: 519-843-1502

Shop Online: www.johnthomsonfurniture.com

FREE LAYAWAY•DELIVERY•SET-UP&REMOVAL

Store Hours: Mon.,Tues.,Wed. & Sat.: 10-6

Thurs. & Fri.: 10-9 Sun: by appointment

BELLAMY FARM SERVICES

ROLL-OFF BIN SERVICES MOBILE STORAGE CONTAINERS

10 yd.20yd.40yd Waste Bins

20 x 8 ft Storage Containers

8346 Wellington Rd.19, Fergus, ON N1M 2W4

Tel: 519-843-2058

Jim: 519-831-2059 Duke: 519-994-2093

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H&R MACHINE INC 201 Gregson Court Custom Machining

FERGUS, ON N1M 3E2 Welding & Fabricating

Complete machine shop facilities

Tel: 519-843-4011 Fax: 519-843-3314

Email: hrmachine@bellnet.ca

Website URL: http://www.hrmachine.ca

CENTRE WELLINGTON

Sports Hockey

Equipment Lacrosse

Skate Ringette

Sharpening And More

info@centrewellingtonsports.com

277 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus, ON N1M 1N8

Phone: 519-843-5225 Fax: 519-843-6889

BLACK & WHITE

Restaurant Chinese Food & Canadian Food

252 St. Andrew Street West

Fergus, Ontario N1M 1N7

TAKE-OUT ORDERS Mon to Thurs 9:00 a.m. -9:00 p.m.

Fri. & Sat 9:00 a.m. 10:30 p.m.

Sun. 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

519-843-1140

OFFERING

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$88.50 + tax

Hot Body Tanning

170 Tower St. N., FERGUS

Located behind the Post Office

226-383-8383

Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat & Sun 9am-1pm

W.R. Designs The Flower Co.

Quality Flowers

519-843-7161

Exceptional Customer Service

228 St. Andrew St. W. Fergus, ON

w: www.wendyryckman.ca

e: info@wrdesigns.ca

Allan Gancena

Chef - Owner / Ahmed Mahdi as Co-owner

216 St. Andrew W. Fergus ON N1M 1N7

C: (519O 835-4644 E: allan@mykitchengancena.com

For all your catering needs: Private Events; Off-Site

Events; Personal chef; Cooking Lessons–Dine In–Take out

www.mykitchengancena.com

MARKET STREET

Café Breakfast & Lunch Homemade desserts Monday to Saturday Latte’s, Expressos

8AM to 3PM - 519-843-5281

Clay & Jenn Brownlee Owners - Catering

105 Queen St. W., Unit 5, Fergus N1M 1S6 marketstcafe@yahoo.ca

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REGALIA: Please check the Regalia Display in the Club Room

when visiting the Branch. There are commemorative

pins, car magnets, caps, T-shirts - many items are

available for purchase.

Quotable Quote:

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is

the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing,

and the worst thing you can do is nothing.” Theodore Roosevelt

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS – Conrad Sawyer – 519-787-2106 (continued from page 5)

On Wednesday, November 5, 2014, the Wellington County Museum and Archives, as they did last year, will be

holding a community Remembrance Ceremony to commemorate the fallen soldiers from Wellington County

who served in WW1, WW11, Korea and Afghanistan. All Legions in the area will be participating. Our

Branch will participate in a Colour Guard. The grounds will open at 10:00 a.m.to view the hill. Refreshments

will be served after the Ceremony. Unfortunately I am unable to attend but hope we have a good turnout for the

Colour Guard.

We will also require a Colour Guard for Decoration Day in 2015.

JUNE 14, 2015 - DECORATION DAY

BELSYDE CEMETERY

(Please bring a lawn chair)

Did you know: Aug 4, 1914 - First World War began; April 22, 1915 - Canadians saw first major action at

Ypres; July 1, 1916 - Newfoundland Regiment fought at Beaumont-Hamel; September 15, 1916 - Canadian

attack at Courcelette in the Battle of the Somme; Allies set off massive explosions as Messines Ridge,

April 9-1, 1917-Canadians take Vimy Ridge; August 16, 1917-Canadians capture Passchendaele ;

November 11, 1918-Armistice ends the fighting in First World War.

September 10, 1939 - Canada officially enters WW11; December 25, 1941 - Canadians in Hong Kong forced to

surrender; August 19, 1941 - Canadians take part in the Dieppe raid; 1943 - Canadians participate in invasion of

Sicily; June 6, 1944 - D-Day landings in Normandy; May 5, 1945 - Canadians liberate the Netherlands;

May 8, 1945-VE Day official end of WW11;

August 15, 1945-Official end of the Second World War in the Far East.

July 5, 1950 - First Canadian destroyers sail to the Far East; August 7, 195 - Recruitment of the Canadian Army

Special Force begins; November 21, 1950 train crash in BC kills 17 Canadian soldiers bound for Korea;

Canadian hold the line at Kapyong; May 30, 1951 - Canadians fight at Chail-li; November 22-26, 1951- Royal

22e Regiment repulses attacks on Hill 355; 1952 - Three men on HMCS Iroquois are killed in action; October 23, 1952-

Royal Canadian Regiment fights at Hill 355; July 27, 1953 - Korean War Armistice signed.

November 1956-First Canadian peacekeepers arrive in Egypt; March 1964 - Canadian peacekeepers go to

Cyprus; August 9, 1974 - Nine Canadian peacekeepers die in the Middle East; December 10, 1988-Noble Peace

Prize awarded to UN peacekeepers; January-February-1991 - Canadians participate in Operation Desert Storm

in the Gulf War; Canadians fight at Medak Pocket in Croatia ; August 9, 2007 - National Peacekeepers’ Day

Established; 2011 - Canadian Air Force and Nay participate in a NATO-led action in Libya.

E.&O.E.

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Dates to remember – also check Club Room Bulletin Board and Website for updates

2014 - Check time in Newsletter

August 30 Saturday Mixed Golf Tournament – Wildwinds Golf Club

September 6 Saturday Jam Session - 2 to 5 p.m.

September 17 Wednesday General Meeting

September 19 – 25 Legion Week – see Newsletter for events

October 4 Saturday Jam Session

October 15 Wednesday General Meeting

October 18 Saturday Les Willis Crib Tournament

October 25 Saturday Grampa’s Beef BBQ

November 1 Saturday Jam Session

November 5 Wednesday Remembrance Ceremony Wellington County Museum

November 9 Sunday Remembrance Service St. James Anglican Church

November 9 Sunday Remembrance Service at Belwood Cenotaph

November 11 Tuesday Remembrance Service Fergus Cenotaph

November 11 Tuesday Remembrance Dinner

November 16 Sunday Relay for Life Community Breakfast

November 19 Wednesday General Meeting

December 6 Saturday Jam Session

Note: Executive and General Meeting Minutes are posted on Club Room Bulletin Board

2015 January 1 Thursday President’s Levy - 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

January 3 Saturday Jam Session

January 21 Wednesday General Meeting

February 7 Saturday Jam Session

February 18 Wednesday General Meeting

March 7 Saturday Jam Session

March 13 Friday St. Patrick’s Irish Stew

March 18 Wednesday General Meeting

April 4 Saturday Jam Session

April 15 Wednesday General Meeting

April 19 Sunday Relay for Life Community Breakfast

May 2 Saturday Jam session

May 20 Wednesday General Meeting

June 6 Saturday Jam Session

June 14 Sunday Decoration Day Belsyde Cemetery

June 17 Wednesday General Meeting

Thistle Newsletter Committee: Doreen Flockhart

Mervin Fisher

Mary-Anne McKenna

Gary Helmer

E.&O.E.