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Branch 98 hosted a Kraft Hockeyville breakfast on April 5 and dignataries attending the festivities included:
(l to r) mascot Peter Puck, Zone 8 Commander Brian MacDonald, municipal councillor Wayne Atwater, West
Nova MP Greg Kerr, Branch 98 President Dave Geddes, Nova Scotia Minister of Health and Welfare and Seniors
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Celebrating 100th anniversary
During the March 14 meet and greet for
the New Glasgow High School Cadet Corps
100th Anniversary celebration, former cadet
Stan Porter visited cadets MCpl Chyanne
Heath, Cpl Aaron Day, Sgt Alice Bruce (Cpl
Day and Sgt Alice Bruce are wearing cadet
uniforms from the 1960s).
This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the
New Glasgow High School Cadet Corp.
Formed on March 18, 1914 as the Pictou
Highlanders (affiliated 78th Regt), there were two
companies in New Glasgow and one in Westville.
In 1917 C and D Companies were formed. In
1930, it was changed from a battalion to a corps.
Registered 219 New Glasgow High School Cadet
Corps October 1930.
On January 2, 1943 the Corps was affiliated
with 2 (Regiment) Battalion, Pictou Highlanders.
It was under the sponsorship of the Board of
School Commissioners of New Glasgow. In 1958
authority was granted for the Corps to become affiliated with 1st Bn Nova Scotia Highlanders.
On Dec. 7, 1981, the Corps was placed on
probation due to lack of a parade in that year and
a lack of cadets and instructors. According to
the 1982 and 1983 annual inspection reports the
Corps remained on probation.
Effective Sept 1, 1983, the Corps changed
sponsorship to Branch 35 Royal Canadian Legion,
according to D Cadets Message. Although, according to request from commanding officer and
CF790’S since then, it is actually Branch 34 New
Glasgow and change of designation to New Glasgow Legion Cadet Corps, thus changing the Corps
to an open Corps.
On Feb. 20, the Corps was removed from
probation.
The 219 New Glasgow Army Cadet Corp on
March 14, 2014 held a meet and greet to celebrate
its 100 Anniversary, the event was open to the
public. Special Guest Stan Porter a former cadet
attended the open house. the photo to the left
includes Stan Porter with cadets MCpl Chyanne
Heath, Cpl Aaron Day, Sgt Alice Bruce (Cpl Day
and Sgt Alice Bruce are wearing vintaher cadet
uniforms).
Congratulations on 100 years!
Re-dedication of the Malagash Cenotaph held
Malagash, Cumberland County, has been a
community since the early 1700s and it evolved
into some fame when in 1912 salt was discovered
and produced commercially from 1918 to 1959. It
was the first rock salt mine in Canada but closed as
a more productive dome of salt was discovered in
Pugwash, a mine that continues to operate.
However, it all started in Malagash. Salt was not
the only industry here as lobster factories, fisheries, shipbuilding and lumbering thrived over the
years.
The First World War affected communities
all over our country. Malagash was not excluded.
Some were called and did not return. There have
been many stories told of our Veterans and continue to be told; and that's where "Remembrance"
comes in.
The Malagash Legion Branch, chartered in
1946, has a very successful Remembrance Day
program with the local school, and a well attended
Remembrance Day Service each November llth.
So where did Remembrance really start here
in Malagash? In 1926, a few members of the
Malagash Farmers Club decided that a Soldiers
Memorial was needed to honor their fallen heroes.
Everyone agreed and fund raising started with a
$50 donation. Further fundraising was planned
and a Memorial Committee was formed. The deed
to a piece of land was given the following February. The committee progressed with fundraising
and initial land preparation. It was decided that the
sum of $400 was needed to buy the monument.
By June, 1928, the monument was fully paid for
and erected on the site. It remained at the original
location until 1953 when it was moved to a more
visible site.
In 2012, Branch 97 members decided that it
was time for a major upgrading at the Cenotaph
site. The plan was to landscape the entire area;
rock up an exposed ditch and build a rock wall
along the south side and centre the Cenotaph on
the expanded area.
The local residents got behind the project and
soon over $1,000 was raised. A muncipal grant was
applied for and received. Legion members were
faithful to the work project spending hundreds of
hours at the site. A couple of the members had
heavy-duty equipment, including an excavator that
was donated to work on the project.
Work continued into the fall of 2012 and resumed in the spring of 2013. By late summer the
project was nearing completion and a stone Cairn
was erected at the front of the site with the words
'LEST WE FORGET" innscribed.
A Ceremony of Re-dedication was planned for
Saturday, October 5, and what a ceremony it was.
President David Latta welcomed everyone
included NS/Nunavat Command President Ron
Trowsdale, Lt. Col. Edwin Cosstick of the Cdn.
Armed Forces, Greenwood, who was accompanied by a contingent of members including pipes
and drums; Air Cadets from Tatamagouche, Wallace Volunteer Fire Department, RCMP officer in
Red Serge, Municipal and Federal Politicians and
many legion members and local citizens.
Rev. Connie McNamara was on hand to give
the Re-dedication prayer.
At two appropriate times, a Canadian Forces
Aurora aircraft delighted all present with a low
level flypast.
An interesting program was held for the Rededication with Russ Durling, Poppy Chairperson,
as Master of Ceremonies. All Dignitaries spoke
giving appropriate remarks on Remembrance and
the re-dedication of this site that is well preserved
for the future. The flag was lowered from our new
stately flag pole, our five new benches, erected
on the site and dedicated to loved ones were well
occupied.
Following the ceremony all returned to Branch
97 for food and refreshments. Photographs of the
project, from start to finish, were on display. A few
more speeches and a few more pictures and it was
a fitting end to a perfect day.
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Message from the President
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Comrades,
Spring is upon us, and this,
after the winter we all experienced, is an opportunity for all
Legionaires to move forward
with new energy and dedication
as we serve our veterans and this
great organization, The Royal
Canadian Legion.
I attended my first Dominion Executive Council meeting
in Ottawa and became more
familiar with how Dominion
Command functions and thus
interacts with Provincial Commands and Legion Branches.
The Dominion Convention
will be held in Edmonton in
June and many resolutions will
be put forward to enact changes
as we move forward in our quest
to serve.
Since becoming President,
I have quickly learned that
this position requires patience,
understanding, compassion and
the ability to keep issues that
come to my desk in perspective.
Teamwork is critical if we are to
achieve the resolution of such
issues. I am indeed blessed with
such a team in my sub-executive
and Command Staff.
Having said this, some
Legionaires resist some participation in the process. I have
experienced co-operation from
the majority of Legionaires as
per our by-laws and policies
but I regret there are a few that
resist participation, as defined.
This is very puzzling to me and
is nothing but counter productive and retards the objective
of serving our veterans and this
great organization, The Royal
Canadian Legion, to our full
potential.
I state: “ I, as President,
and my Executive will not be
detered.”
You as legionaires know serving The Legion, as per our oath,
is not getting any easier. Thus,
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command is constantly adapting to
the issues and changes mandated
by you the membership.
You legionaires who were
delegates at the convention in
Lower Sackville in 2013 will
recall that the message delivered
was for Command to operate more economically. This
direction was noted and many
policies have been enacted to cut
costs - some very unpopular. My
point is, Command listened and
acted, where possible.
There are exciting and challenging times ahead for The
Royal Canadian Legion and
if we work together as Comrades and in comradeship we
will prevail, in this I have every
confidence.
Yours in comradeship
Ronald T Trowsdale
President
NS/NU Command
Letter
Dogs make life better for veterans
Comrades,
Omega, a lovely black lab, is a
direct result of the magnificent
work that the Royal Canadian
Legion helped facilitate last year
during my Long Walk to Sanity.
The continued support of the
NS/NU Command has been instrumental in the success of our
placing a vast number of dogs
with their new handlers, veterans
who suffer from PTSD.
The veteran paired with
this dog is making huge strides
forward. Last weekend we had
an opportunity to spend time
with her and one of her family
members. Besides the increased
social functioning, perhaps
most telling was the report of
the family member on the huge
changes and progress they have
seen in the veteran’s life.
Depending on which school
provides the dog and training,
Paws Fur Thought can continue
to do this for between $2500
to $5,000 depending on the location of the veteran ( Canada is a
huge country).
Omega, the black lab, is one
of approximately 30 of the dogs
we have either paired or are in
training to be paired with their
handlers. A huge shout out for
all your support because the
$100,000 plus that has been
raised and is continuing to be
funded by a growing army of
supporters will make a huge difference in the lives of so many
veterans.
The hard work continues,
but the results are so worth it.
Medric “Cous” Cousineau,
SC, CD, Capt ( Retd- RCAF)
and Thai the Service Dog
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The 2013-14 Branch 26 Literary and Poster Contest first place winners: (back l to r) Denny
Billiveau - Special Ed-CEC; Natalie Dennis -Special Ed- CEC; Jared Blois - Central Col. Jr.
High; Anna Elizabeth Fullerton - Central Col. Jr. High; Harshini Arumugam – Bible Hill Jr.
High, Elish Abnel Keaveney – L’ecole acadienne; Trinity Stephens – Truro Jr. High; Julian Krizzan – L’ecole acadienne; Alyssa Nicole Stinson-Truro Jr. High; (front l to r) Morgan Thompson
- Harmony Heights; Derek Bartlett-Redcliff Middle School; Rhys Fougere - L’ecole acadienne;
Chloe Henderson – Harmony Heights; Julia Cameron – Valley Elementary; Islay Fraser –
L’ecole acadienne; Sarah Lynn Welton – Bible Hill East Court Rd Elementary; Francois Richard
– Truro Elementary; Chloe Hart- Bible Hill Central.
Regional winners in the 2013 – 2014 Branch 26 Poster and Literary contest included: (back
l to r) Jeremy Cole, Denny Billiveau, Sherman Langille, Jared Blois, Cody Jeffery Langille,
Kyla Deanna MacDonald, Eilish Abnel Keaveney, Lianna Heather Dykeman, Nick Levangie, Julian Krizzan, Islay Fraser, Alyssa Nicole Stinson; (third row l to r) Natalie Dennis,
Anna Elizabeth Fullerton, Harshini Arumugam, Holly Ann Lynn Shipley, Rebecca Lynn Holmes, Zachary Douglas Ellis, (unknown - possibly Trinity Stephens), Corbin Stephen, Ronald
Brandin, Francois Richard; (second row l to r) Derek Bartlett, Aiden Edward Hennigar, Brett
Carroll, Brayden Schmitt, Rhys Fougere, Morgan Thompson, Kennedy Campbell, Chloe Hart,
Emma Roberts, Hadley Bent, Levi Spence; (front row l to r) Billy Jo Hurley, Kathryn Ann Dean,
Chloe Henderson, Tyler Lohnes-McNutt, Nikolas Roy, Lily Emery Oakley, Julia Cameron, Sara
Lynn Kathleen Welton. Absent from photo, Michael Sachs.
Branch 26 holds literary and poster contest
The Colchester Royal Canadian Legion Branch
26 held its annual Literary and Poster Contest
presentation night on February 27.
This school year, 14 schools within the CCRSB
Cobequid family of schools were involved. From
472 entries submitted, there were 57 first, second
and third place winners chosen from three categories – Primary - Grades 2 3; Junior - Grades 4, 5
6 and Intermediate - Grades 7, 8 and 9.
Congratulations to all students who took part.
Pictured at the Calais Branch 162
April General Meeting: (top photo l to r)
David Hawkins, Poppy Chairman presenting a donation to RCL Calais Branch
162 President Roy Spencer for the Tin
Hat Fund; (middle l to r) representative
from Bedford/Sackville Special Olympics
Dee MacNeil receiving a donation from
Carol MacDonald Chairman of RCL Calais
Branch 162 Monthly Flea Markets; (bottom l to r) Calais Branch 162 President
Roy Spencer and new associate member
Brian Canning.
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Command Service Officer’s Corner
Byron R. Mullett
Command Service Officer
Since Shubenacadie Sam’s announcement was
way off the mark, it appears that with today’s rain
forecast hope for our long-awaited spring is on the
rise. Rumor has it that Sam is exploring his career
options in another field outside weather forecasting. I trust all withstood the rigors of Atlantic
Canada winter and look forward to the renewal of
spring and the lazy days of summer.
As we complete the first quarter of the new
year, the demand for Royal Canadian Legion Assistance continues to grow, and if early numbers
for this year are any indication of what is to come
in 2014, we are looking at another busy year for
the Command Service Bureau. I understand some
branches are now considering ways of supporting
the Branch Service Officer by augmenting the role
with assistance as demand grows.
The training initiative for 2014 is in progress,
and to date two sessions have been conducted in
Kentville and Port Hawkesbury, with the third
and final session for this year scheduled on May
3, 2014 at Branch 61 in Yarmouth. Participation
so far has been excellent, and I thank the host
branches for making it happen and contributing to
the overall success.
Of note this year has been a greater participation by our partner organizations and that adds
much value to seminars and the knowledge that
attendees take away.
The session planned for Yarmouth on April 21
was open not only to service officers, but other
who have an interest in the work of the Service
Bureau.
Again, I express my thanks to the service officers and others who support this Command and
I look forward to working with you on behalf of
all veterans in 2014.
The training initiative for 2014 is in progress, and to date two sessions have been conducted in Kentville and Port Hawkesbury, with the
third and final session for this year scheduled on May 3, 2014 at Branch 61 in Yarmouth.
Wilf Edmonds receives Caring Canadian Award
by Jean Marie Deveaux
Miner, mine manager, volunteer firefighter,
soldier, sports coach, legionnaire; good neighbor,
singer with Men of the Deeps, choir member,
mentor.
These qualities exemplify a life well lived and a
life of giving to his fellow man. This is why it was
no surprise when Past Dominion President Wilf
(Hooks) Edmond stood before Governor General David Johnson to receive the Caring Cana-
dian Award for his lifelong service to country and
community. Nominated by Dominion Command,
Hooks was humble in his acceptance.
Congratulations from all of us in Nova Scotia
on a well-deserved award.
Always Fresh.
SPRINGHILL, OXFORD, PARRSBORO N.S.
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Royal Canadian Legion
Nova Scotia/Nunavut
Command Office
NS/NU Command Administrative Assistant Trudy Flinn joined the Command team
in March of 2012 with over 25 years’ experience in administration, document control, desktop publishing with many years
of volunteer service to her community. As
the first point of contact and the hub of the
Command Office Trudy deals with multiple,
simultaneous demands on her time and is
ever ready to share her knowledge and to
assist. Her patience and level headed approach is appreciated by all. Trudy is Secretary to NS/NU Commands’ Constitution
and Bylaws, Honours and Awards, Youth
Leadership Training Camp and Membership
Committees. Trudy is a member of RCL
Branch 160.
Lisa Scanlan-Pollard joined the Command team as part-time Clerk in August
2013 with over 10 years in the fields office administration and assistance. Lisa is
an active volunteer in youth sports. With
Lisa’s’ determination and commitment to all
jobs well done Command was well prepared in advance and in meeting Branch
requirements for the 2013 Poppy Campaign. Providing assistance in administration, accounting, and supply and to the
Service Bureau Lisa is always a valuable
“ready hand on deck.” Lisa is Secretary
to the Bursary, Cadet Medal of Excellence,
Lotto Sweep, Public Relations and Sports
Committees.
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Staff
Valerie Mitchell-Veinotte joined our staff
in May of 2011 as Secretary/Treasurer. A
graduate of Radio and Television Journalism and Business Information Technology,
Valerie has vast experience in her fields and
brings extra experience as a Human Resource Manager. She runs the daily operation of our office and acts as secretary to the
Finance & Building Committee, Complaints
Committee, Appeals Committee, Liquor &
Gaming Committee, Personnel Committee,
Poppy & Remembrance Committee ,Resolutions Committee and the 2015 Convention
Committee. Valerie also sits on the Veterans
Outreach Committee, the Benevolent Fund
Committee and the Bursary Committee.
Coming from a military family and having
a son who has done more than one tour in
Afghanistan gives Valerie her strength of
character perform her job with the utmost
reliability and dedication. Valerie is a member of Branch 24, Bridgewater.
NS/NU Command Service Officer Byron
Mullet joined the Command team in July
of 2012. Byron brings to his role extensive
experience as a training facilitator with a
lifelong dedication to volunteering. Byron
greatly enjoys the challenges and successes of the job and is truly dedicated
to the support of our Veterans and their
families. Byron is a member of Commands’
Benevolent and Veterans Outreach Program
Committees and is Secretary to Commands’
Veterans Services and Seniors Committee.
Byron is a member of RCL Branch 160.
Joining the NS/NU Command Team in
May of 2012 Book-keeper Ken Guitard
brings some 40 years in the field of financial accounting expertise to this position
with many years as a volunteer Treasurer
to various community organizations. Kens’
advice, experience and “make it happen”
attitude with an ever willingness to go that
extra mile to help out wherever needed is
greatly appreciated by all. He’s even been
known to provide us with a little musical
entertainment from time to time and makes
us all look our best as Commands’ official
photographer. Ken is a member of RCL
Branch 160.
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Kathy Julien
Secretary/Treasurer
NS/NU Command Darts
The annual NS/NU Command Dart Championships were held at Branch 8, Sydney Mines,
with 9 Zones represented (Zones 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9,
13, 14 and 15).
Saturday started with nine doubles teams
competing. The shooting was excellent as was
expected and competition was stiff. The day
showed Wayne MacKinnon (Branch 151 East
Bay) having a high score of 177. High finish
of 141, by Rod Snow (Branch 160 Centennial),
won him that award for the day. The High
Start was awarded to Derrick Taylor (Branch 01
Middleton) with a start of 130. Perfect scores of
180 were posted by five players: Glenn Hopper
(Branch 151 East Bay), Derrick Taylor (Branch
01 Middleton), Ed Hull (Branch 48 Elmsdale),
Allan Bent (Branch 01 Middleton) and Rod Snow
(Branch 160 Centennial).
At the end of the round robin play the totals
showed that Kevin Boylan and Sheldon Fudge
became our Command Doubles Champions
from New Ross Branch 79, Zone 13. Chris
Steiger and Jerry Myles of Centennial Branch
160, Zone 15 are our first runner ups.
The singles tournament started after the conclusion of the doubles and again we saw some
great shooting. The High Start, a 120, was shot
by Lester MacAskill (Branch 53 Baddeck) and
Wally Lewis (Branch 1 Middleton), Wally ended
up with the prize for high start. The High Score
Doubles Champions (from left to right):
Branch 79 New Ross Kevin Boylan and
Sheldon Fudge
award in the singles competition went to Kevin
Boylan (Branch 79 New Ross) after he broke the
tie between himself and Wally Lewis (Branch
01 Middleton) with a score of 140. High Finish was 141 and it went to Rod Snow (Branch
160 Centennial). Two players shot 180s Kevin
Boylan (2) (Branch 79 New Ross) and Lester
MacAskill (Branch 53 Baddeck).
At the end of nine rounds of play, the runner
up is Kevin Boylan from New Ross Branch 79,
Zone 13 while Seymour Dixon from Stellerton
Branch 28, Zone 6 is Command Singles Champion.
Sunday saw the four person teams competition begin with nine teams ready to take the
crown and represent our Command in Orleans,
Ontario at the Dominion Championships.
Again the competition for the individual scoring awards was tight. Eric Embree (Branch 17
Springhill), Paul LaQuant (Branch 160 Centennial) and Wayne Austin (Branch 28 Stellerton)
scored a 171 and Paul Laquant won the High
Score award after a shoot out. Glen Hooper
(Branch 151 East Bay) and Sheldon Erikson
(Branch 83 Florence) started games with a 160
score and Sheldon Erikson was victorious after
their shoot out. Before the day finished, Chris
Steiger (Branch 160 Centennial) had a finish
of 123 reported to win the High Finish award.
There were a total of four perfect scores reported during the team play. They were shot
by Sheldon Fudge (Branch 79 New Ross), Dave
Shanks (Branch 156 Lakeside), Gary Robichard
(Branch 98 Kingston) and Rod Snow (Branch
160 Centennial). Well done by all of you.
After all rounds were completed and the
smoke cleared in the team event Zone 13, Branch
79, New Ross finished as the runners-up with
Zone 15, Branch 160, Centennial as the NS/NU
Command Darts Team Champions. We would
like to congratulate them on and their tournament victory and wish them and our singles and
doubles winners the best of luck in Orleans.
Although all teams came here to win the
chance to represent NS/NU Command at the
Dominion Championships, I must admit, even
though the competition was tough, each and
every one of our Zone winners carried themselves very well and showed great sportsmanship
throughout the weekend.
Now, to host a tournament of this size is
not an easy task as any of you that have done
so know. But Breton Branch is a great branch
and the volunteers and employees helped make
the weekend as good as it was. It was the effort
of these few volunteers on this weekend that
made the tournament the success that it was and
I would like to say thank-you to each of them
here.
The set up for the tournament was very good
with lots of room for player and “fans”.
I would like to take the time to say thank you
to everyone that helped to ensure a great weekend of darts and comradeship. It was a wonderful weekend.
Singles Champion and Runner-up (from
left to right): Seymour Dixon Branch 28
Stellerton and Kevin Boylan Branch 79 New
Ross.
Team Champions (frpm left to right):
Brian Bobbitt(President of Breton Branch
008), Paul LaQuant, Rod Snow, Gerry Myles
and Chris Steiger (Branch 160 Centennial).
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The tournament singles winner was Chris Marsh Branch 98.
Shown (l to r), Branch 160 1st Vice President Terry Pond, Chris
Marsh, and NS/NU Command 1st Vice Pres. Steve Wessel.
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1st place team from Centennial Branch 160. Shown (l to r), Branch
160 1st Vice President Terry Pond, Mike Myers, Bob Massia, Scott
Elliot, Tony Welshman and NS/NU Command 1st Vice Pres. Steve
Wessel.
2014 NS/NU Command 8 Ball Pool Tournament
Steve Wessel
8 Ball Pool Chairman
The Nova Scotia / Nunavut Command 8 Ball
Pool Championships were held the weekend of
April 5-6, 2014 and were hosted by Centennial
Branch #160 in Dartmouth N.S. The winners of
this tournament will represent NS/NU Command
at the 3rd annual Dominion 8 Ball Pool Championship on May 23-26, 2014 hosted by Col. Paul
Poisson Branch #261, 12326 Lanoue St., Tecumseh, Ontario.
Six teams from across our Command began
play on Saturday morning:
Zone 8, represented by Alvin H. Foster MM
Br. #098 in Kingston with team members; Captain
- Chris Marsh, Bob Moore, Bryan Bartkow and
Zane Morse.
Zone 10, represented by Colchester Br. #026 in
Truro with team members;
Captain – Tony Smith, Marty Wall, Keith Surrette, and Ivan Wright.
Zone 13 represented by Bridgewater Br. #024
in Bridgewater with team members;
Captain – Bob Carter, Joe Mailman, Joby Reid,
and Andy Vachon.
Zone 14, represented by Fairview Br. #142 in
Halifax with team members;
Captain – Gerry MacIntyre, Jack Lee, Darryl
MacDonald, and James Mason.
Zone 15, represented by Centennial Br. #160 in
Dartmouth with team members;
Captain - Bob Massia, Tony Welshman, Mike
Myers, and Scott Elliott.
District G, represented by Iqaluit Br. #168 in
Nunavut with team members;
Captain – Gary Dunford, Aniak Korgak,
Tommy Ataguyak, and Tom Mac Cormack.
The quality of play, the comradeship and the
sportsmanship displayed by the teams, and the
hospitality of our host branch, made for a very
successful and extremely well played tournament.
Players, officials and the 8 Ball Pool committee were all made to feel welcome at Centennial
branch and there was nothing that was overlooked
when it came to arrangements. Many thanks are
extended to the host Branch President, Comrade
Richard Malin and his designate for the weekend,
1st Vice President Comrade Terry Pond.
On Sunday afternoon, following the completion of round robin play, the final standings were
as follows:
6th place – Zone 14, Br. 142 with 33 points,
5th place – Zone 10, Br. 26 with 42 points,
4th place – Zone 13, Br. 24 with 49 points,
3rd place – District G, Br. 168 with 51 points,
2nd place – Zone 8, Br. 98 with 59 points, and,
1st place – Zone 15, Br. 160 with 66 points.
Centennial Br. #160, after coming 2nd to
Kingston Br. #98 the last two years, finally captured their 1st Provincial title and will represent
NS/NU Command in Ontario this coming May.
I’m sure all members of their branch, as well as
our Command, wish them luck in their quest to
win the 2014 Dominion 8 Ball Pool Championship.
In the singles playoff, the four top scoring players from round robin play – one from each division, were: Brian Bartkow (Br #98), Chris Marsh
(Br#98), Joby Reid (Br. #24) and Bob Massia (Br
160). Brian Bartkow and Chris Marsh, both from
Branch #98, advanced to the finals with Chris
Marsh eventually winning a very tight match over
Brian to secure the singles championship trophy.
This is Chris’s 2nd singles title in as many years.
The tournament was a complete success and
we thank all the participants who attended, our
host branch and all the volunteers who worked
hard to make it a success. We would only ask one
thing – that more Zones become involved in this
great competition next year – plan to be there, you
won’t be sorry.
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Senior winners of the Arras Branch 59 Senior Poetry, Essay and
Poster contest are shown with legion representatives Tom Hanway,
president Fred Mattie and Ron Fraser.
Winners of the Arras Branch 59 Junior Poetry and Poster contest
are shown with legion representatives Tom Hanway, president Fred
Mattie and Ron Fraser.
Winners of the Arras Branch 59 Junior Poetry and Poster contest
are shown with legion representatives Tom Hanway, president Fred
Mattie and Ron Fraser.
Winners in the Royal Canadian Legion Provincial Cribbage
Tournament held at the Colchester Branch 26 in Truro on March
1: (top photo l to r) First Place, Elmsdale Branch 48, Susan Gates,
June Hawley, Gail Mattatall, Leon Mattatall, (presenter) Comrade
Murray Dawson; (middle photo l to r) Second Place, New Glasgow
Branch 34, Donna M. Austin, Jim Gerrior, Marcia Gerrior, Mary
Auston, (presenter) Comrade Murray Dawson; (bottom photo l to
r) Third Place, Waverley Branch 90, Allan Wood, Chuckie Wagner, Kris O’Rourke, Sharon Lelievre.
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Nunavut Animals - The Caribou
Caribou have always been one of the staples of
Inuit survival, being important as a source of both
food and clothing. They live in herds of varying sizes throughout the circumpolar world and
are well equipped for life in a cold climate. Their
sharp, broad hooves enable them to walk easily
on snow, ice or muskeg and are good for scraping
through the snow for lichens and other vegetation.
The hollow hairs of their coats keep them warm
throughout the winter and in summertime the
same hairs enable them to float easily when swimming across rivers or lakes. They take well to water
and have been known to swim long distances.
Both make and female animals have antlers which
they shed and re-grow every year.
The young are born every June and are capable
of running with their mothers within an hour
of birth. The calving grounds are often located
in high, rocky, windy areas where they are less
prone to harrassment by flies, where there are
fewer predators and where there is a good supply
of lichens, mosses and grasses to eat. Their main
threat is wolves, which often travel with the herds,
waiting for animals that become vulnerable due to
age or injury.
Before the arrival of Europeans, Inuit and their
ancestors hunted caribou with spears or bows
and arrows. The skins, best taken in the early fall,
were used for clothing and also for bedding in
the house. The antlers were used for utensils and
weapons while the fat could be used if necessary
as fuel for the qulliq, the traditional stone lamp
which served as a source of heat and light in Inuit
homes. Whenever possible the animals were driven
into water where they could be killed from kayaks
or into valleys where they could be ambushed
from behind stone walls. The hunt could be at any
time of the year, although it would mostly occur
in summer or fall when the meat (which would be
eaten frozen, raw, aged or partly cooked) could be
cached under rocks for use later in the winter.
Inuit continue to hunt caribou for their meat
and fur. Caribou fur is exceptionally warm due to
the insulating quality of its hollow hairs and cari-
bou parkas are still the warmest clothing known in
the Arctic. When the Nunavut Land Claim Agreement was signed between Inuit and the Canadian
government in 1993, future management of the
northern environment and its animals, which
have traditionally been so critical to Inuit survival,
dominated much of the treaty to ensure ongoing
Inuit control.
Notes from Nunavut is a regular column providing
background on Canada’s newest territory and its people.
Nick Newbery is a teacher, author and photographer who
spent 30 years in the North. He currently teaches about
Nunavut at Mount St.Vincent University in Halifax
where he has established a scholarship program for students
to do part of their teaching practicum on Baffin Island.
The photographs which accompany this column are often
drawn from three coffee table books he produced on the
Eastern Arctic, all published by The Royal Canadian
Legion, Branch 168, in Iqaluit. www.iqaluitlegion.ca
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On February 19, Comrade Duncan Beaton
1st Vice President of New Glasgow Legion
Branch 34 presented MWO Jennifer Wilcox
on behalf of the 219 Army Cadets of New
Glasgow our sponsorship cheque in the
amount of $2000. $1500 is presented to the
Corp for their annual operating expenses
and an additional $500 was present to the
Corp towards their trip to Europe to celebrate their 100 Anniversary. (l to r) - President Donnie Kennedy, MWO Jennifer Wilcox,
1st Vice Duncan Beaton.
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Porter, daughter of Chuck (MLA) and Leslie Porter received her bursary from Hants
County Branch 9 Executive Member Ray
Smithson.
On February 19, New Glasgow Legion Branch 34 President Don Kennedy, Comrade Tilda
Raney-Fleming and Comrade Duncan Beaton presented the 219 Army Cadets who participated in the branch’s 2013 Poppy campaign with a certificate of appreciation. The cadets
sold poppies at different locations in our community and participated in the color party on
parade. They served the Remembrance Day dinner and MWO Jennifer Wilcox was guest
speaker. The New Glasgow Legion also presented a copy of the book Passchendaele (Canada’s Triumph and Tragedy on the Fields of Flanders) to each cadet.
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( l to r) Introducing Mrs. Frances and John
L Neily of Nictaux, Nova Scotia. John Neily
is a Past President of Branch #001, Middleton , the oldest Branch in Nova Scotia. He
was recently presented with his Long Service
medal and bar for 70 years as Legion member (he actually has 72 years in). He enlisted
in the RCAF in 1940 and served honourably
until medically discharged in 1943. He is a
Life Member of the Branch and served as its
President in 1964.
Antigonish Branch 59 Poppy and Remembrance Literary and Poster winner Luke Kell
(2nd place Sr. Poetry) receives his award
from Zone 5 Commander James Boyd.
Luke’s work has been forward to Dominion
Command for judging at the National Level.
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Happy Father’s Day, June 15
My Dad, Mr.
Thomas Burns.
John Dunn,
Branch 126.
Terry Parsons,
Branch 8.
Earnie Harrison,
Calais, Branch 162.
Angus Tulloch,
Piper, Calais, Branch
162.
“Happy Father’s Day”
Mr. Charlie Edwards and his lovely wife
Amelia Edwards, Four Harbours, Branch
120.
Peter Melkert and his
grandaughter ,
Vimy Branch 27.
Mr. John Graham,
Branch 168, Iqaluit.
“Good guys make things happen,
good guys get things done,
make the work look easy,
make the job seem fun,
try a little harder,
show the world their pride,
celebrate the good stuff,
take the rest in stride...
Good guys make great fathers...
good guys just like YOU!”
President Ron Trowsdale and District Commander Clark Wolfe.
Our Grand President, Ted Martens,
St. Peter’s Branch
47.
Mr. Ted Connors with his lovely missus...
Rita Connors, Calais, Branch 162.
Mr. Leroy Pesach,
Branch 55, Port
Morien.
Leo Boudreau,
Colchester Branch
26.
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Our salute to Legion moms on Mother’s Day, May 11
Debbie Brooks, Secretary, Somme Branch
31.
Reta Darlene
Crosby-Brown, Secretary, Caen Branch
164.
Branch 128 Ladies Auxiliary, Debbie
Drover and Linda Colson.
Our Volunteer Mothers
Mr. Dan Keough and Mrs. Clare
Keough of Branch 128.
“ Once upon a memory,
Someone wiped away a tear,
Held me close, and Loved me,
Thank You Mother Dear!”
Linda Barnes,
Centennial Branch
160.
Ladies Auxiliary President
Josie MacKeigan
Branch128.
Marion Humphreys, Eastern Marine Branch 161.
Mrs. Ann Bernon,
Branch 83.
Joyce Pitcher, President, Bedford Branch
No. 95.
Bonnie Smith of
Branch 148 is a Lions
Club member but
volunteers her time at
the branch when they
need her.
Francene Ozon,
Ladies Auxiliary
President, Tatamagouche Branch 64.
Jean (Malcolm) Mitchell,
Private Secretary and Office
Manager to Walter Callow
until his death in 1958.
Phyllis Hopkins is
Branch 148 Secretary
and the one who keeps
the wheels turning
by making sure that
everyone receives the
information they need.
Cape Sable Branch
148 is another branch
proud of its women.
Kendra Christie is a
member and has also
joined the Canadian
Forces.
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On March 5, Branch 34 President Don Kennedy visited AG Baillie
School to present certificates of appreciation to the students who participated in the Poppy Poster and Essay Contest. A copy of the book
of Passchendaele and monetary gifts went to: Posters - Sarah Elliot,
Grade 2 colored poster; Sarah Scott Barter, Grade 2 colored poster;
Hannah Tait Bryant, Grade 4 colored poster; Morgan Rebecca Anne
Wilkinson, Grade 6 black and white poster and Literacy; Isabella
MacKay, Grade 5. The remaining posters and poems were delivered
to the veterans hospital in Pictou for display so the veterans can enjoy the beautiful work from the students.
New Glasgow Branch 34 President Don Kennedy visited New
Glasgow Junior High to present a certificate of appreciation to the
students who participated in the Poppy Poster and Essay Contest. A
copy of the book of Passchendaele and monetary gift went to the
following winners: Posters - Madison Ceilidh Spurr – grade 8 colored poster, Christopher Menezes – grade 8 black and white poster
(Christopher is also a local cadet), and for Literacy Miranda Goodman grade 8. The remaining posters and poems were delivered to
the veterans hospital in Pictou for display so the veterans can enjoy
the beautiful work from the students. (Above l to r) Miranda Goodman, Madison Ceilidh Spurr, President Don Kennedy, Christopher
Menezes.
A donation ot Branch 12 was made by the Defenders Motorcycle Club Chapter 20 Cape Breton who host their meetings at the
branch. Shown during the presentation are: (l to r) Comrade Al
Aucoin, Chapter 20 Vice President Brian MacEachern, RCL Branch
12 President Alfred Giorno and Chapter 20 President Jim Fletcher.
Branch 12 Comrades Marvin Crittenden, Clyde Ripley, President Alfie Giorno, Comrades Al Aucoin and Joe Gillis congratulate Comrade Maurice Bidart on his 100th birthday, celebrated
on March 22.
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Antigonish Branch 59 executive for 2014: 1st vice J.P. MacEachern,
secretary James Matheson, treasurer Greg Prichard, past president
Tom Connors, exec-at-large Gordon MacDonald, president Fred Mattie, 2nd vice Jim Boyd, exec-at large Mary MacDonald, exec-at large
James MacDonald. Missing, sgt.-at-arms Angus Coutts.
Liscomb Branch 86 executive for 2014: (l to r) 2nd vice Milt Jordan,
sgt.-at-arms Alex Hartling, sec/treasurer Shirely Bowen, membership
chair Patricia Breen, poppy chair Connie Nauffts, president Robert
Page, past president Wayne White, 1st vice Eric Nauffts, entertainment Deborah Lutes.
Comrade Glen Hobin (left), Treasurer RCL
Calais Branch 162 is presented with a 30Year Membership Pin by Comrade Roy Spencer President RCL Calais Branch 162.
NOVA SCOTIA/NUNAVUT COMMAND
On December 18, 2013, Commissionaires Nova Scotia CEO Bruce Belliveau, on
behalf of the CNS Veteran Support Committee, presented the Royal Canadian Legion
Executive Director, Valerie Mitchell-Veinotte,
of the Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command, with
Sobey’s Gift Cards for 10 veterans in need
during the holiday season.
The Royal Canadian Legion
WHYCOCOMAGH BRANCH 123
Meetings first Monday of the Month
Held at Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre
New Members Welcome!
Legion Branch 34 President Don Kennedy
is pleased to accept a $570 donation from
Peter Borden on behalf of the Pool League.
The league uses the legion facilities on Monday evenings.
Jamie Baillie, MLA
Cumberland South
6 MacFarlane St.
Springhill, NS
B0M 1X0
902-597-1998
jamiebaillie@bellaliant.com
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New Glasgow Legion Branch 34 Past
President John Desmond accepts a cheque
from Marianne Torvanger, a student from
Northumberland Regional High School Band.
The Band hosts a benefit concert and all proceeds goes to the veterans wing.
(above l to r) Elliott Sutow, Chair of the
Birches Nursing Home Society; Glen Leduc,
President, Eastern Marine Br. 161. Comrade
Leduc is presenting a $1,500 cheque to the
society for the purchase of medical equipment.
WWII Typhoon Pilot Veterans (RCAF)
honoured at the Somme Legion Branch 31
included Walter Ward (left) and Harry Hardy.
St. Peters Branch 47 Ladies Auxiliary
President Mary Alice Doyle presents $7000 to
Branch President Jack Hopkins.
The Frank E Wessel Memorial Poppy
Award is presented yearly to the member
who excels in their contribution to Centennial Branch 160, Dartmouth, Poppy Campaign. Frank served in the Royal Canadian
Navy during World War 2 and was one of
the original members of Centennial Branch.
Frank’s wife Doreen and son Steve present
the award to Comrade Harry Suto.
The first meeting of the Legion Riders,
Central Nova Scotia Unit, was held on March
22, 2013 at Colchester Royal Canadian
Legion Branch 26,Truro. Above, Unit Coordinator Stephen Cooper, shows off his jacket.
Membership in Cavaliers Legion Riders is
exclusively for legion members and offers
a great opportunity for members to express
their pride in the legion and support their
community while enjoying their passion for
motorcycling.
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Comrade Francis
Lamont has been
chosen Colchester
Branch 26 Executive
Member of the Year
for 2014.
St. Peters Branch 47 1st Vice President
Donnie Pottie (left) receives the Legionaire of
the Year plaque from Zone 2 District Commander George Della Valle.
Comrade Joe Currie (centre) receives his 50-Year Medal from
Branch 20 Past President John Conway (left) and Membership Chair
Avery Crowell.
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WWII Veteran
John (Jock) McStay
(Seaforth Highlanders) celebrates his
90th birthday with
family at friends at
Eastern Marine Br.
161, Gaetz Brook.
New Glasgow Legion Branch 34 President
Don Kenney accepts a $1000 donation from
2nd Vice Anne Reddick on behalf of the seniors bingo. A committee was formed a year
ago to start a seniors bingo on Mondays to
help raise funds for the legion. Four donations of $1000 each have been presented
to the legion in the months of June, September, December and February. The bingo
committee has a great group of hard working individuals who come together to put
on an enjoyable after noon with our local
seniors who also enjoy a lunch each week.
Supply and installation of Acorn stairlifts. We carry
a wide range of mobility and bath safety products.
(3 and 4 wheel scooters, parts, and service)
lift chairs, bath lifts, braces & supports, canes,
walkers, rollators, compression stockings,
blood pressure monitors, beds, aids for daily living,
grab bars, bath seats, commodes, wheelchairs,
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Antigonish Branch 59 Poppy and Remembrance (Literary and
poster contest) 1st place intermediate essay winner Veronica MacDonald’s essay has been forward to Dominion Command for judging
at the National Level. Presenting Award are comrade Jim Boyd and
first vice Pres. J. P. MacEachern.
Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus pose with a family at the Somme Branch
31 Children’s Christmas Party and making their entrance.
On January 27, Branch 98 President Dave Geddes (left) and
Awards Chairperson Comrade Linda Desmond (right) Present Comrade Don McCoy with his 50-Year Service Medal.
Normandy, Branch 34, New Glasgow: ( l to r) Normandy Branch
34 President Don Kennedy was pleased to present Veteran Clem
Guthro a cheque for $3500 for the purchase of new tables at the
Northumberland Veterans Unit with assistance from First Vice Duncan Beaton.
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Zone 8 Commander Brian MacDonald (right) inducted Kingston
Branch 98 officers (l to r) Comrade Don McCoy (Service Officer),
Comrade Vern Walsh (Treasurer) and Comrade Wade Seymour
(Branch Chaplain) during the General Meeting on January 27.
During the awards night at Fairview Branch 142, a 50-Year service
medal and plaque were presented to Auxiliary member and Branch
President Catherine ‘Kitty; Slade. (Above l to r) Co-chair Lucy Brushett, Chair of Honours and Awards Auxiliary Betty Fry, recipient K|itty
Slade, Nova Scotia Deputy Premier Diana Whalen, long time members and supporter of Fairview Legion.
During a recent Fairview Branch 142 Awards Night, a 50-Year
Membership and Long Sevice Medal presentation took place: (l to
r) Command President Ronald Trewsdale, recipient Norman Crewe,
Zone 14 Commander Bill Wile and District F Commander Bob Evans.
Kingston Branch 98 are the 2014 NS/NU Legion Curling Association champs: (l to r) Ed Comeau, James Doucet, Louise Doucet and
Pete Comeau
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President Dave Geddes (left) presents Branch Service Medals to (l
to r) Comrade Art Charlton, Comrade Jim Desmond, Comrade Andy
McWilliams with the assistance of Awards Chairperson Comrade
Linda Desmond.
Mel Crow (left), 2nd Vice President Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command, presents Branch 47 Service Officer George McPhee with his
Life Membership assisted by District A Commander Ted Martens.
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Branch 19 Poppy
Chairman Henry
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Poppy Appreciation
Certificates to 2013
Poppy Campaign
volunteers Kristie
White and Vincent
Andrea.
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The photo above was taken at the Emera Center in North Sydney.
Branch 19 would like to thank the Emera Center and the Bantam
Hockey Tournament for their assistance with the branch’s fundraiser
by allowing us to sell tickets during the tournament. We drew for two
Sidney Crosby Olympic hockey jerseys to raise funds to assist our
veterans.
On March 29, the Cape Breton District held a Leadership and Development Information Workshop. There were 104 participants from
16 branches on the island with six presenters. Participants were
treated to some very interesting topics and a beautiful meal supplied
by the host branch.
Comrade Don MacCoy and Comrade Don Rioux from kingston
Branch 98 received the Lt. Governors Service Pin from the Province
of Saskatchwan at the annual Mess Dinner held at 14 Wing Greenwood. (l to r) M.W.O. Ian Smith from 404 Squadron, Comrade Don
MacCoy, Comrade Don Rioux and LCol. J.G.D. Proteau , 404 Squadron.
Joggins Branch 4 received funding from the Government of
Canada through the New Horizons Program for Seniors to offer a
Wii Sports exercise program. The activities include Wii bowling and
golf along with other exercise activities. The Legion hopes to expand
the program to include Zumba for Seniors, and a line dancing class
with assistance from the Cumberland YMCA. The activities take place
on Friday afternoons between 1 and 3 p.m. at the Joggins Legion.
The announcement was made at the March 21 by Scott Armstrong,
MP for Cumberland Colchester Musquodobit Valley, and Branch 4
Secretary Dara Legere. On hand for the presentation were (l to r) MP
Scott Armstrong, Dara Legere, Branch 4 Vice President Gary Landry,
Cumberland South MLA Jamie Baillie and Cumberland County District 9 Councillor Mike McLellan.
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Consolidation of NS Command and Nunavut Legion
by Debbie Dalrymple
My interest in the
consolidation of Nova
Scotia Command Headquarters and Royal Canadian Legion Nunavut
Legion began back in
the early 2000’.
Ron Boyce and his
wife, Marg, were in the
store in which I was
employed, Charm Diamond Centre, Truro.
At the time, they both
had on bright yellow
and blue Legion jackets.
Curious, I enquired
about the colours as the
norm was dark blue.
Ron explained about
the above journey and
the story behind Nunavut. I was intrigued,
not only about the
story, but how proud he
was of being a part of
this wonderful history.
As life is, many years
passed when I received
a call from Ron asking if I could repair
his Grandfather clock.
Years before, I had
sold him this Grandfather clock and he now
could not find anyone
to repair same. So,
with the help of Ron’s
friend, John Strickland,
we repaired the clock in
Ron’s home.
On the way out of
his home, I happened
to notice a beautiful flag with “Iqaluit”
printed on it. For some
reason, I could not get
Nunavut out of my
mind so I asked Ron
to tell me the full story
again.
This time, Ron told
me to sit down and
from the beginning,
the history was told.
It amazed me how he
knew every detail down
to the signing of the
documents. From the
great pride in this 90year old War Veteran’s
voice, I realized how
important this consoli-
dation was. I knew that
together we could help
make this important
part of history stay
alive!
God had blessed me
with the gift to paint
– no Rembrandt but a
love to draw and paint.
So, with Ron and his
knowledge and my art
background, we were
on a mission to make
this happen. I am not
sure who was more
excited, Ron or me!
In minutes, Ron told
me what he wanted
painted and the rest
was up to me. The day
I took the completed
collage painting he had
commissioned, Ron sat
and stared remarking
on how it just jumped
out of the frame at
him! Now, that can be
good or, as an artist,
one’s worst nightmare!
Ron assured me it was
all good. Leaving the
room, he came back
with a sketch he had
made after I had left.
What he had on that
paper was what I had
painted. I had not seen
his sketch until that
moment. Ron then arranged the rest of this
special story.
This truly has been
an honour to have
been part of this story
together with Ron who
is such a sincere and
caring man. Ron’s
vision of the consolidation of the Nova Scotia
Command and the Nunavut Legion becoming one has now been
painted into a collage
for people to view for
many years to come.
Debbie Blinkhorn makes a presentation to
Ron Boyce (right) during the Branch 26 Consolidation. Command president Ron Trowsdale looks on.
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