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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 2013-2014

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – GREG MANION – 519-787-0587

Comrades it has been a very difficult first year of office with the loss of two great executive members,

Comrades Barney Beirnes & Les Willis. Your executive has done a fantastic job in picking up from where these

two fine gentleman left off.

The membership for our branch has stayed strong and it is very encouraging to see the folks who have

volunteered their time helping with some Catering Events, Weekly Sandwiches, Wing Nights and Sunday

Morning Breakfasts. I would like to list names however I don’t want to insult someone by missing anyone. The

effort of this group of people has created some positive revenues for the branch and I look forward to working

with them over the years to come.

Our Ladies Auxiliary has been a strong supporter of the Branch and with their generous donation last year we

now have two quality deep fryers in the kitchen that will also help us with earning more revenue at Branch

Special Events. We are very fortunate to have the LA as many Branches have seen their LA disband.

One thing that I would like to remind all members is that we have to stay positive and be opened minded

enough to accept change in how we do things. Our Legion Mission Statement “To serve veterans and their

dependents, to promote Remembrance, and to act in the service of Canada and its communities” has not

changed and will remain what we stand for.

I need to remind members that it’s NOT the President or the Executive that make all the decisions on how the

Branch will run. Our job is to advise and protect the Branch. It is YOU the members of this Branch that tell us

if a recommendation made by the Executive can be carried out. We need a strong voice from our members at

the monthly General Meetings. Please make an effort to attend these meetings.

Please feel free to contact me or any member of the Executive if you have a concern or an idea that will help

improve the Branch. We are a very strong and proud Branch and it’s a real pleasure representing you as the

Branch President.

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BRANCH

OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE

2012-2014

President: Greg Manion

Past-President: Ray Pearse

1st Vice President: Tom Semanyk

2nd

Vice: President: Fred Hiller

Secretary: Marilyn Ferreira

Treasurer: John Campbell

Executive: Doreen Flockhart

Beckie Mason

Gary Watt

Appointed: Brian Bielby

Jim Darlington

Mervin Fisher

Sgt-At-Arms: Conrad Sawyer

Chaplain: Rev. Canon Fran Darlington

COMMITTEES

Bursary/Honours Awards Jim Darlington

Canteen Greg Manion Catering/Hall Rental Brian Bielby

Liaison with L.A. Fred Hiller

Membership Doreen Flockhart

Nevada / Poppy Ray Pearse

Property Tom Semanyk

Public Relations Brian Bielby

Sick & Visiting Beckie Mason

Sports/Track & Field Gary Watt

Training (TOD) Brian Bielby

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

2012-2013

President: Christine Evans

Past Presidents: Linda Semanyk

1st Vice President: Pat Brawley

2nd

Vice President: Regina Corkum

Secretary: Frances Hurd

Treasurer: Teresa Holland

Sgt-At-Arms: Marion Brown

Sports Officer: Janine Allan

Executive: Sharon Armitage

Cathy Bruder

Maria George

Lynda O’Sullivan

Rosemary Skilling

Helen Stokes

Donna Wagennar

Important: To ensure you receive your Legion

Magazine and important notices please notify the

Membership Chair of any change of address -

519-787-5111, 519-843-2345 or E-mail the Branch

at info@ferguslegion.ca. Forms also at Bar in Club Room.

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

st to NOVEMBER 30th

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

SEE PAGE 15 – 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 Member Harold Green October 1, 2012

Ordinary Member Ron Burrell September 4, 2012

William Dickie November 10, 2012

James Foote May 22, 2013

Byron Beirnes June 30, 2013

Associate Member Leslie Willis December 11, 2012

Donald Landoni July 28, 2013

Affiliate Member Paul McComb December 22, 2012

Past President Norah Ashton November 9, 2012

AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN

AND IN THE MORNING

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

REMEMBRANCE SERVICES

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10th

, 2013

10:30 a.m. Melville United Church Remembrance Service, St. Andrew St. W./Tower St.

Fergus

12:30 p.m. Belwood Community Remembrance Service at the Belwood Cenotaph.

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

For further information contact Conrad Sawyer

REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH

, 2013

11:00 a.m. – FERGUS CENOTAPH

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

and parade to the Cenotaph. Members welcome to march in the parade.

For further information contact Conrad Sawyer

On November 11th if you can’t remember the war, think of peace and participate by wearing a poppy

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REMEMBRANCE DINNER

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11th

at 6:00 p.m.

GUEST SPEAKER – ROBERT STARK, 12th

Field Regiment

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

Veterans – Dinner is complimentary (Please contact Veterans Service Officer Mervin Fisher – 519-787-5111)

BRANCH CHAPLAINCY/MEMORIAL SERVICES - The Reverend Canon Fran Darlington

I am privileged to serve as Chaplain for the Royal Canadian Legion, Fergus Branch 275. I offer my

participation at such occasions as the observation of Remembrance Day on November 11th

at the Cenotaph, and

Decoration Day at Belsyde Cemetery the second Sunday in June.

I am available for events requiring the services of a Chaplain, particularly for Memorial Services offered

through the Branch, when requested to do so by any family member of a fallen Comrade. I am an Anglican

priest with the Diocese of Niagara, I recently celebrated the 21st 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

Decoration Day was on Sunday, June 9th

, 2013 at Belsyde Cemetery. Members of the

Royal Canadian Legion and community joined together for a service to give recognition and to honour those

who fought in the wars throughout Canadian history and also to honour and remember emergency service

workers, those who volunteered and gave the supreme sacrifice to their community, and to remember their

loved ones.

The Legion Colour Party formed at 1:45 p.m. just outside Belsyde Cemetery and was escorted by the Fergus

Pipe Band. President Greg Manion, Past President Ray Pearse and Mayor Joanne Ross-Zuj officiated at the

service which commenced at 2:00 p.m. Members of the Legion and the community participated in honouring

and showing their respect. After the service flowers were available to place on the graves of their loved ones.

We gratefully thank the members of the Legion and community who attended to celebrate this inspiring tribute.

DECORATION DAY next year – SUNDAY, JUNE 8th

, 2014 please plan to attend. (Please bring a lawn chair)

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QUEEN ELIZABETH II DIAMOND JUBILEE

On Tuesday, October 9th

, 2012, the Branch had a presentation ceremony attended by Hon. Michael Chong, PC,

MP and Ted Arnott, MPP. Three of our members were presented with the Diamond Jubilee Medal – Byron

Beirnes, Ray Pearse and Jamie Hiller for their contributions to our local community.

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LADIES AUXILIARY REPORT – CHRISTINE EVANS, President

It has been another busy year for the Ladies Auxiliary as we continue to support the community, Legion and its

members through various activities. Since last September, we have enjoyed putting on our Legion Week

Luncheon, Christmas Bazaar, Special Bingos (Legion Week/Christmas), and participating in Legion Breakfasts.

Our luncheon committee has prepared the Remembrance Day lunch, special requests catering (i.e. touring

groups) and funeral gatherings - where their support is very much appreciated by the families.

As an organization, we have also taken time to celebrate. This past year we held our Christmas Volunteers

dinner (thank you members, for cooking), a Night at the Races, and our annual last meeting of the season with

an informal BBQ format.

We always have a lot of fun as a team, not only when celebrating but when we are volunteering. We have many

years of delivering dedicated service and in order to continue, we need to expand our pool of participants. So

come on out, have a good time while being part of one of our many committees or event teams and bring a

friend!

In addition, we are looking for new ideas. If you have a good idea for a fundraiser or an event, or how to do

things, bring them to a meeting or send me an email (christinecelinaevans@gmail.com). All ideas are welcome!

Finally, I would like to congratulate Pat Brawley on receiving her 50 Year Service pin at our December dinner.

Pat is now serving as our 1st Vice President; however, she has held all roles on our executive including

President, Past President and Membership. Pat's many years of dedication are very much appreciated and we

value her leadership and contribution not only to the Ladies Auxiliary but the Legion as a whole.

YOUTH EDUCATION – Fred Hiller – 519-843-2343

The choir from St. Joseph Catholic School sang “We’ll Never Forget” at the Remembrance Day Service at the

Fergus Cenotaph and the choir from Victoria Public School sang the same song at the Branch Remembrance

Dinner. We were privileged to have the author and composer of “We’ll Never Forget” as our guest speaker at

the Remembrance Dinner. The choirs were an addition to both these services and we thank all involved for

their dedication and time.

The response to our 2012 poster, essay and poem Remembrance Contest was very rewarding.

Winners from the Zone C3 Competition –

1st Senior Essay - Suzanna Bultena, Emmanuel Christian High School.

1st Senior Poetry - Shaelynn Nijenuis, Emmanuel Christian High School

1st Intermediate Poetry - Allison Linwood, St. Joseph Catholic School

2nd Junior Colour Poster - Diane DeBoer, Maranatha Christian School

3rd Junior Black & White Poster - Dylan Croll, J. D. Hogarth Public School

3rd Primary Posters - Abigail Ferguson, St. Joseph Catholic School

3rd Senior Black & White Poster - Joseph Jonkers, Emmanuel Christian High School

Winners from the District C Youth Education Awards Competition –

2nd Intermediate Poetry - Allison Linwood, St. Joseph Catholic School

2nd Senior Essay - Suzanna Bultena, Emmanuel Christian High School

3rd Senior Poetry - Shaelynn Nijenuis, Emmanuel Christian High School

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

participate in the 2013 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 2013

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

can contact me individually.

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VETERANS SERVICES – MERVIN FISHER – 519-787-5111

A reminder to all veterans – the rules for receiving assistance from V.A.C. and the V.I.P. change yearly,

everyone should check to see if they qualify.

The Legion representative, Randy Groundwater, will be available on Tuesday, October 1st at Branch 275.

Please notify me if you wish to see Mr. Groundwater so I can schedule an appointment for you to see him.

60th

Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice - 26 nations took part in the three-year war before a

peace pact was signed on July 27, 1953. More than 26,000 Canadians were sent to fight in Korea. Veterans

Affairs Canada said 516 of them died. Canadians who fought in the war served their country with distinction.

The Legislature has created a Korean War Veterans Day to be held each year on July 27th

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70th

Anniversary of D-DAY is June 6th

, 2014.- A day to remember – It will be a very memorable

occasion to all Veterans, especially those who landed on Juno Beach and some of those veterans will be

returning to pay their respects to those comrades left behind.

A MOMENT IN TIME//JULY 26, 1936

Vimy Memorial is Unveiled - More than 6,000 Canadian veterans made the trek back to Vimy Ridge in

northern France, where they had fought one of the most defining battles of the First World War – and in their

young nation’s history. On a sunny July day nearly 20 years after the successful assault on the heavily fortified

German bluff, more than 100,000 people gathered on its highest point to witness the unveiling of Canada’s

largest overseas monument – though it rested on Canadian soil, given as thanks from France. “It was ‘over

there’ that Canadian armies fought and died. It is ‘over there’ that their final monument must stand,” King

Edward VIII intoned. Sculptor Walter Allward laboured for 11 years to build the memorial, carving into the

limestone the names of the 11,285 Canadian soldiers killed in France whose final resting places were unknown.

PROPERTY REPORT – Tom Semanyk – 519-843-1432

In the past year there have been many improvements to the building:

- Banquet Hall doors to the outside have been replaced

- Kitchen door to the outside has been replaced

- Awnings on the front of the building were in need of replacement and this has been done

- Two new deep fryers were installed in the kitchen and the range hood fire system was upgraded with

assistance from the Ladies Auxiliary for which we thank them

- Eaves troughs on the patio were upgraded to prevent water running down the outside walls and entering

the building

Over the past year many small repairs have been made to lighting, plumbing and coolers and repairs to the beer

tapping system. Overall the building is in very good shape and we will strive to maintain it to the high standard

we all expect.

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 for bar pickup. Alternate arrangements can be made by

contacting me at above number.

Please contact me if there are questions concerning bursary applications. Application forms are available

at the bar.

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SICK & VISITING – Beckie Mason – 519-831-3904

I along with Branch representatives visit veterans and members confined to area senior residences and nursing

homes during the Christmas season. “Thinking of You” and “Get Well” cards are sent to members and

“Sympathy” cards are sent to family members. If you know of a member who is not well please advise me as

every effort is made not to miss anyone. I enjoy being your representative and look forward to serving you.

PUBLIC RELATIONS REPORT – Brian Bielby - 519-843-5662

It has been a very busy year for Public Relations at the branch. One of the highlights was working with the

different chairs to achieve their project goals. The role of the PRO, along with assisting these chair people, is to

promote the purposes of the Royal Canadian Legion

We have a very strong alliance with the Wellington Advertiser and over the past year have had great coverage

of many of our events, thanks to the help of Sherry Clarke. Sarah McGoldrick has done an excellent job in

maintaining our Web Site. We have had several pictures in the Legion Magazine, which promotes our efforts

throughout Canada. Please, when you are finished with your Legion Magazine, take your copy to your next

medical, dental, or other appointment and leave it with the other magazines in the waiting room.

I would like to point out that all members of this branch are part of the Public Relations committee and we need

you to be the ambassadors of the branch and the Royal Canadian Legion to promote what we are about, and the

great contribution we make within our local community.

TRAINING REPORT – Brian Bielby – 519-843-5662

Most of our executive has attended seminars regarding their specific chairs, where a lot of valuable legion

material was gathered. It is essential to the continued growth of our branch that we continue to attend these

training sessions. This year several of your executive attended the “Legion University” training sessions, I must

thank those individuals for demonstrating their commitment to the Royal Canadian Legion. The information we

all received has already proven to be valuable in the operation of the Fergus Legion. We have held several

Smart Serve programs, catering to our own members as well as other community organizations.

ALL the seminars and conferences are open to ALL legion members. It would be great for anyone interested in

the operation of the legion to participate in some of these sessions. I would like to thank our executive for their

continued attendance at the seminars and conferences. This has been noted several times by Zone and District

officers.

HALL RENTAL AND CATERING REPORT – Brian Bielby - 519-843-5662

It is vital to the survival of the Fergus Legion that we have a thriving hall rental year. Please promote the use of

the Fergus Legion hall for any functions that you may be involved with, or know of. I would like to thank

Karen Small for the effort that she has put in to our hall rentals, Alma Baking & Catering continue to be our

primary caterer - the service and quality they provide, at a very reasonable price, is an asset to the Legion.

Please remember that the use of the Club Room on Friday and Saturday evenings is available to members at no

cost. It is an ideal low cost venue for groups of up to 75 people.

With the poor economy, the drinking and driving laws, and the overall change in event planning, we are

noticing less bookings and smaller numbers of guests. We have to make more money on the sale of food, and

we are always looking for people to take on this challenging role. A big thanks to Maria and Alex George for

stepping up to the plate with sandwiches and the funeral lunches.

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POPPY REPORT – RAY PEARSE – 519-843-5297 The Poppy Campaign in 2012 was again very successful with almost $22,000.00 being donated by the citizens

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

assisting with the Remembrance Day Dinner. The following received donations from the 2012 Poppy Fund:

Air Cadets $750.00 Legion Bursary Fund $2,500.00

Army Cadets $750.00 Charitable Foundation $2,500.00

Navy Cadets $750.00 Homeless Veterans Fund $1,500.00

Our 2013 Annual Poppy Campaign will commence on Friday, October

25th and will run until Sunday, November 10

th. We will be looking for

many volunteers so if you can spare some of your time please let me

know. We ask all members who are able to give two (2) hours of their

time to canvass. Please contact – Ray Pearse – 519-843-5297.

CANTEEN REPORT – Greg Manion - 519-0587

Comrades your Club Room Bar is still providing great customer service due to the hard work of our Bar

Stewards, Karen, Marilyn, Heather, Terry and Merv. We have a committee in place that has been looking at

revamping the appearance of the Club Room. They will be presenting their recommendations to your Executive

this fall. If we feel that the upgrades enhance the Club Room the presentation will be made to our members at a

General Meeting this fall. We are conducting monthly inventory counts and are finding the results are in line.

Please remember the Club Room is available for members to use at no cost for small private functions or you

can rent the Banquet Hall at member’s rate. I would like to thank the members who have taken the Smart Serve

course and volunteer to work the bar in the Banquet Hall.

NEVADA REPORT – Ray Pearse – 519-843-5297

The Legion Nevada Committee and the Branch Executive have been busy again this year as many organizations

have requested our financial assistance. It is our appreciation that many of these organizations have participated

in the Legion Sunday Morning Breakfasts.

Fergus Legion Branch 275 Support to the Community in 2012-2013:

Fergus Legion Branch 275 raises funds and supports many community clubs and events throughout the year.

Following are some of the donations to the various groups:

$1,000.00 to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington fund raising campaign

$1,000.00 to Centre Wellington Fusion Minor Midget AA Hockey Team travelling to Europe.

$1,000.00 to Relay for Life plus the Ladies Auxiliary donated $500.00 for a total of $1,500.00.

$1,000.00 to CWDHS Commencement Award

$600.00 to Fergus/Elora Minor Softball to assist in cost of sports equipment and diamond fees.

$500.00 to Spina Bifida Association

$200.00 to District Track & Field.

$260.00 to Centre Wellington Baseball for 6’ by 2’ banner to be displayed at diamond all season.

$200.00 to Grand River Synchronized Skating.

$150.00 to St. Joseph’s Church to sponsor a hole in their Golf Tournament.

A complete list will be provided on request.

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SPORTS REPORT – Gary Watt – 519-843-3087

We had a busy year with golf tournaments, euchre and crib tournaments. Please see the notices in the

Newsletter re upcoming events, check the bulletin board or contact me for further information.

WAYS & MEANS REPORT – Gary Watt

Please see the notices in the Newsletter for upcoming events. Please help: Desserts for the

BEEF B.B.Q. on Saturday, November 2nd

, will be required. There will be a sign-up sheet in

the Club Room at the bar or you can phone me at 519-843-3087. Your support is appreciated.

MEMBERSHIP REPORT – Doreen Flockhart – 519-787-5111

The winners of the 2012/2013 Early Bird Campaign Draws were:

Winners of free membership draws: September - Andy De Vries and Griff Manley; October - Jim Fowlie and

Adam Gear; November - John Martin and Carol Cousins. The winner of the $500.00 Draw was Kevin Black.

Congratulations to the winners and thank you for being Early Birds

Thank you to all our members – the Branch received a Bronze Membership Achievement Award in

recognition of the dedication of members renewing their membership and their efforts in recruitment of

members.

EARLY BIRD CAMPAIGN

SEPTEMBER 1ST

to FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH

@ 6:30 P.M.

Membership Dues: $52.50 per year over 65 years of age

$57.50 per year under 65 years of age

BE AN EARLY BIRD TO BE ENTERED INTO THE DRAWS FOR TWO FREE

MEMBERSHIPS – DRAWS THE END OF SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER

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

Your 2013 Membership Card expires December 31, 2013 – You will no longer receive the Legion

Magazine, be entitled to vote, or participate in sports, tournaments, etc.

We are always striving to recruit new members. Your membership fee includes the cost of the Legion

Magazine. If you are receiving two copies at your home why not give a copy to your doctor or dentist office,

hospital waiting rooms, library or any other facility you visit to create interest in the Legion. If you are not

receiving the Legion Magazine and would like to - please contact me. Extra copies are always needed.

Special thanks to the Fergus Scottish Festival for sponsoring the Legion with a booth to promote Veterans

Services, Youth Education and Membership and to Elora Home Hardware for providing the tent. We had a

good response from visitors to the booth.

REGALIA: Please check out our Regalia Display when visiting the Branch. There are Legion t-shirts,

caps, car magnets – Support our Troops, Legion Badge, Poppy, Vimy, commemorative pins, etc. See the

catalogue for items that can be ordered from Dominion Command – jackets, golf shirts, gift items, etc.

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LEGION WEEK

SEPTEMBER 15 to 21, 2013 Please attend the activities – Everyone Welcome

Sun. Sept. 15 Sunday, Morning Breakfast - $7.00 (Tax incl.) 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Mon. Sept. 16 Senior’s Euchre ♦ ♥ ♣ ♠ 7:30 p.m.

Tues. Sept. 17 Ladies Auxiliary - Lunch 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Wed. Sept. 18 Member’s Appreciation Day ☺ 2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Thurs. Sept. 19 Community Veterans Social 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

♫♫ Entertainment by Kieran Ballah ♫♫

All Veterans are welcome

Thurs. Sept. 19 L. A. Bingo – ☺ Extra prizes ☺ 7:00 p.m.

Fri. Sept. 20 Wings & Fries - $14.00 Tax incl. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

♫♫ Karaoke with Kieran Ballah ♫♫ 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

SUNDAY MORNING COMMUNITY FAMILY BREAKFAST

9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - $7.00 (Tax incl.) Children under 10 - $3.00 (Tax incl.)

SEPTEMBER 15 FEBRUARY 16 OCTOBER 20 MARCH 16

NOVEMBER 17 APRIL 20

DECEMBER 15 MAY 18

JANUARY 19 JUNE 15

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

☺EVERYONE WELCOME – BRING THE FAMILY☺

PLEASE VISIT THE BRANCH WEBSITE

Sarah Goldrick is doing an excellent job keeping it up to date.

http://www.ferguslegion.ca/about/rcl-fergus-branch-275

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JAM SESSION FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH – OCTOBER to May 2014

2:00 - 5:00 p.m. (excluding long weekends)

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

♫♫ ♫ EVERYONE WELCOME ♫♫ ♫

LES WILLIS MEMORIAL CRIB TOURNAMENT FERGUS LEGION BR. 275

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

12:30 Registration – Start: 1:00 p.m. sharp

☺EVERYONE WELCOME☺

Come and support Fergus Legion Branch 275 and have a fun day

BEEF BAR B-Q

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2013– 5 to 7 p.m.

“All You Can Eat”

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

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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FERGUS LEGION BR.275 LADIES AUXILIARY

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

LUNCH & BAKE SALE

Saturday, November 23rd – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

LOOKING FOR VENDORS Tables still available

If you are interested in renting a table

please contact Christine Evans 519-501-8153

REMEMBER – The Poppy is the symbol of REMEMBRANCE

WORLD WAR I

628,736 Canadians served

66,573 died and 138,166 were wounded.

2,818 were taken prisoner of war.

175 merchant seamen died by enemy action.

WORLD WAR II

1,031,902 male Canadians and 49,963 female Canadians served.

44,927 died and 53,145 were wounded.

8,271 were taken prisoner of war.

1,146 merchant seamen died by enemy action.

KOREA

26,791 Canadians served.

516 died and 1,558 were wounded.

33 were taken prisoner of war.

THE GULF WAR

3,837 male Canadians and 237 female Canadians served.

There were no Canadian casualties during the Gulf War.

No Canadians were taken prisoner during the Gulf War.

AFGHANISTAN (as of December 31, 2010)

39,625 Canadians served.

154 died and 615 were wounded.

No Canadians were taken prisoner.

Source Department of National Defence Veterans Affairs Canada.

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H&R MACHINE INC 201 Gregson Court Custom Machining

FERGUS, ON Welding & Fabricating

N1M 3E2 Complete machine shop facilities

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

Email: hrmachine@bellnet.ca

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

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

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

Special Effects Ladies Fashions

- EVERYTHING FOR HER -

195 St. Andrew Street West

Fergus, Ontario N1M 1N6

519-843-4610

BREWING CONCEPTS Wine Making

Purveyors of Fine Wine

Robin & Werner Raab 820 Gartshore, Unit 15 Tel: (519) 843-2739

Fergus, ON. N1M 2W8 Fax: (519) 843-6435

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 FARM SERVICES LTD.

www.bellamyfarms.ca

Landscaping Products

Snow Plowing/Removal · Sanding

Trucks, Excavator, Backhoes for hire

8346 Wellington Rd. 19

R.R. #3, Fergus Tel: (519) 843-2058

Ontario, Canada Cell: (519) 831-2059

N1M 2W4 (519) 994-2093

Home hardware

building centre

Dixon Home Hardware Building Centre

745 St. David Street North

Fergus, Ontario N1M 2L1

T 519.843.1171 F 519.843.3504

Toll Free 1.877.743.9667

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hooligans Café

Kathie Little Owner

Lunches and Catering

105 Queen Street West

Fergus Marketplace

T: 519-787-2100 F: 519-787-2105

TRITON 105 Queen Street West

ENGINEERING Fergus, Ontario

SERVICES N1M 1S6

LIMITED Consulting Engineers Tel: (519) 843-3920

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 Member Card

THANK YOU TO OUR ADVERTISORS

FOR SUPPORTING THE LEGION

BRODERICK’S

APPAREL FOR MEN

257 St. Andrew St. W.,

Fergus, ON N1M 1N8

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

E-mail: aj@brodericksclothiers.com

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

MEMBERS – PLEASE SUPPORT

OUR ADVERTISORS – MENTION

YOU ARE A LEGION MEMBER

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Nathalie McNeill Carole Monteiro Owner Manager

Fountain Head Health Store & Café

519-787-5123 fountainhead@cogeco.net

212 St. Andrew St.W., Fergus, Ontario N1M 1N7

Jo-Anne’s Artistic Flower Shop

Quality Flowers For All Occasions

Custom Floral Design & Fruit Baskets

727 St.Andrew St. W. Mall, Fergus, ON N1M 3H2

Tel: (519) 843-2561 After hours: (519) 846-5548

www. fergusflorist.com

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

WIGHTMAN TELECOM

People first since 1908

HOPE ROBERTSON, B.Sc.

Marketing Manager

100 Elora St.N., Box 70 @WightmanTel

Clifford, ON N0G 1M0 Tel: 519-327-9276

E-mail: hrobertson@wightman.ca 1-888-477-2177

Website: www.wightman.ca Fax: 519-327-8010

DHH 2013 Fees: New Client D.H. Exam, 3u Scaling, Polish, Fluoride and

touch up Whitening (Value $305!)

Adults…………$150.00 3 yrs – 18 yrs. ……75.00

Seniors 65+. …..$ 75.00

Professional 60 minutes Teeth Whitening …….. $150.00

Fissure Sealant (each tooth)………………………$15.00

NOTICE TO MEMBERS

It is important you attend the General

Meetings the 3rd Wednesday of the month:

SEPTEMBER - 18

OCTOBER - 16

NOVEMBER - 20

DECEMBER - no meeting

JANUARY - 15

FEBRUARY - 19

MARCH - 19

APRIL - 16

MAY - 21

JUNE - 18

There are many changes coming from

Dominion Command. It is important to

attend on September 18th. You should be

aware of the changes and give your input.

PLEASE BE THERE

E.& O.E.