Remembrance events honor local veterans across Rivers
Sheila Runior branch No.75 held Remembrance activities starting Nov 8 at Oak River School with Ken Young and Warren Smallwood speaking on Nov 11. A colour party led by Garry Nielsen and others performed at Rivers Collegiate Riv ers Elementary and Riverdale Personal Care Home, with a wreath dedication and a $5,000 donation announced by Janey Brown to the River War Memorial move.
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Legion Branch No 75 Rivers Holds Busy Remembrance Week
The regular meeting of Branch No. 75 in Rivers reported four Remembrance services held across the week. Activities included services at the high school and a care home, plus a Friday turnout at the Legion Hall for a Ladies Auxiliary luncheon. Poppy funds, now pending final total, support veteran relief locally. Comrade John Dyck retires. Ralph Brooking to succeed. Toilets in the ladies washroom have been replaced. branch receives a $5,000 cheque from the Ladies Auxiliary to cover building taxes.
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