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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
I am pleased to report that Branch
258 sports teams are doing us proud
in Zone and District competitions.
The planning for the 258 veterans
Dinner is well underway. Invitations to
our Branch, Tony Stacey Centre and
local Veterans have been mailed out.
The Robbie Burns and Valentines Day
Dances were a great success. I would
like to thank the LA, Ways and Means
and all volunteers who helped to
make these events a success.
I am disappointed to report that the
GM in January did not take place due
to a lack of a quorum. Please make
the effort to attend the GM and make
your voice heard.
The Canada Day planning meeting will
be held in early March 10, 7:30 pm. A
notice is on the board and we need
volunteer help.
I hope to see as many of you as
possible at the St. Patrick’s Day
celebration in the Branch.
Yours in comradeship.
Richard Viles. President Branch 258
EDITORS NOTE This Newsletter will be available in Hardcopy at the branch and an online copy will be on our web site
www.rcl258.com.
If you wish we will send you a copy of the Newsletter via e-mail. Just send a Highlander request to
If you have any suggestions to improve the Newsletter, you can contact any executive member while you are at the branch, or send an e-mail to
If you want to remain anonymous, you can put a note in the suggestion box at the bar.
BRANCH OFFICERS President Richard Viles Past President Wayne Powell 1
st Vice President Irene Stevens
2nd
Vice President Doug Stevens 3
rd Vice President June Viles
Secretary Ellery Hollingsworth Treasurer Douglas Flower
BRANCH EXECUTIVE David Adamson Phil Richmond Neil Leggatt Les Goodwin Ellery Hollingsworth Brian Bennett
BRANCH HOURS Monday CLOSED *** Tuesday 2:00pm till MIDNIGHT Wednesday 2:00pm till MIDNIGHT Thursday 2:00pm till MIDNIGHT Friday 2:00pm till MIDNIGHT Saturday NOON till MIDNIGHT Sunday NOON till 7:00pm
NOTE 1: The branch will be open on the night
of the General Meeting at 6:00pm
NOTE 2: The branch may be closed early at
the discretion of the Bar Steward.
HIGHLAND CREEK - BRANCH 258
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GENERAL MEETING The next General Meeting will be on Monday March 14,
2016 at 8:00pm.
ENTERTAINMENT Karaoke Friday Mar 4 7:30pm
Social dancing Bob Pettos
Saturday Mar 5 8:00pm
Karaoke Sunday Mar 6 3:00pm
Karaoke Friday Mar 11 7:30pm
Social dancing Ellery
Saturday Mar 12 8:00pm
Pub Sunday Les Zaiser
Sunday Mar 13 3:00pm
Karaoke Friday Mar 18 7:30pm
Social dancing Rob Martine
Saturday Mar 19 8:00pm
Karaoke Sunday Mar 20 3:00pm
Karaoke Friday Mar 25 7:30pm
Social dancing J & J
Saturday Mar 26 8:00pm
Pub Sunday Blue Thunder
Sunday Mar 27 3:00pm
SUNDAY BRUNCH Sunday March 20 10 till noon All you can eat $8.00
COMING EVENTS St Patrick’s Day Party
BRANCH 258 COLOUR GUARD A group of seven World War II Veterans
committed themselves on September 19th
1966 to
form the Colour Guard of Highland Creek Branch
258; and thus a tradition was started. The guard
consisted of 7 persons. Captain Wm. Miller, Al
Armstrong, James Buss, J. Chisholm, Edward
Kozma, E. Peacock and Stan Yardley.
Through the efforts of all current and prior
members; Branch 258 Colour Guard exemplifies
the discipline, dedication and pride of Branch
258’s membership.
Our Colour Guard is one of the few remaining
Colour Guards in Canada. Over the past 50 years
the guard has collected over 40 awards, trophies,
honours and written acclaims.
At present, 14 guardsmen are currently active
within the Branch, holding several Executive
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positions, such as, President, Vice-President,
Executive Committee Member, Board of
Management, Ways and Means, Zone and District
Representatives, Entertainment, Kitchen help, and
community participation.
In the community, the Colour Guard is actively
involved with local schools, nursing homes and
hospitals, also ensuring that all individuals participate
in Canada Day and Remembrance Day ceremonies.
The next time you hear the phrase, “a few good men”
think of the Colour Guard of Branch 258.
WEEKLY SPORTS ACTIVITIES Tuesday Shuffleboard 7:30pm Tuesday EGS Darts 8:00pm Wednesday Shuffleboard 1:30pm Wednesday Mixed Darts 8:00pm Friday Darts (Blind
draw doubles) 7:00pm
Tiny Clifford Memorial Snooker Tournament
EDITORS NOTE:
While this newsletter is primarily for members of the Highland Creek – Branch 258 Legion, it is also available to our community, so that you may also be aware of events at our Branch.
You are welcome to visit our Branch, and indeed become a member. Contrary to a long-held belief, you no longer need to be a veteran or related to a veteran to join.
Please drop in and speak with us about this opportunity.
If this newsletter was forwarded to you, and you would
like to subscribe send a Highlander Request to
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LEGION SPORTS THE SPORTS PROGRAM encompasses all levels of Legion, from the local branch, through Zone, District and Provincial Command, to national competitions organized by Dominion Command.
There are a number sports available to our members. Members can choose a sport which reflects their interests, as well as their physical ability. Competition in some sports is categorized into a regular competition and a seniors competition, in those sports where age may be an advantage.
Sport Division Location Date Time
8 Ball District Br 75 completed Provincial Burlington (Br 60) Apr. 2, 2016 9:00 a.m.
Shuffleboard Zone Br 258 completed District Br 258 completed Provincial Kitchener (Br 50) May. 14, 2016 9:00 a.m.
Snooker District Br 266/46 completed Provincial Br 266/46 Mar. 5, 2016 TBA
Cribbage District Br 258 completed 10:00 a.m.
Provincial Napanee (Br 137) Mar. 12, 2016 9:00 a.m.
Dominion Charlottetown,PEI (Br 1) Apr. 22 - 25, 2016
Euchre District Br 345 completed Provincial Angus (Br 499) May. 7, 2016 9:00 a.m.
Youth Darts District Br 1/42 completed Provincial Falconbridge (Br 366) Apr. 23, 2016 9:00 a.m
Darts District Br 11 completed 9:00 a.m
Provincial Port Credit (Br 82) Mar. 15, 2016 9:00 a.m
Dominion Saint John, NB. (Br 69) May. 6 - 9, 2016
Mixed Darts District Br 11 completed Provincial Sutton (Br 356) Jun. 4, 2016 9:00 a.m.
Senior Darts Provincial Mississauga (Br 582) Apr. 16, 2016 9:00 a.m.
Horseshoes Zone Br 345 May. 28, 2016 9:00 a.m.
District Br 614 Jun. 25, 2016 10:00 a.m.
Provincial Hawkesbury (Br 472) Aug. 27, 2016 9:00 a.m.
Washer Toss District Br 614 Jun. 26, 2016 10:00 a.m.
Provincial Brooklin (Br 152) Aug. 6, 2016 9:00 a.m.
Golf District TBA TBA TBA
Provincial Cobourg (Br 133) Sep.10, 2016 9:00 a.m.
5 pin Bowling Provincial Smith Falls (Br 95) May. 28, 2016 9:00 a.m.
Reg / Senior
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DISTRICT MIXED DARTS FEBRUARY 28 TORONTO (BR 11) The following team has moved on in Team Mixed Darts:
Phyllis Sullivan, Dan Sullivan, John McIntyre and Shirley McMurter
The following teams have moved on in Doubles Mixed Darts:
Dan Sullivan and Shirley McMurter
Phyllis Sullivan and John McIntyre
PROVINCIAL CRIBBAGE MARCH 12 NAPANEE (BR 137) The following team has moved on in Cribbage:
John Bow, Alma Bucci, Henk Karelsen and Dalton Moore
PROVINCIAL EUCHRE MAY 7 ANGUS (BR 499) The following team has moved on in Euchre:
Dan Sullivan, Sandra Simpson, Phyllis Sullivan and Wayne Powell
PROVINCIAL SHUFFLEBOARD MAY 14 KITCHENER (BR 50) The following teams have moved on in Shuffleboard:
Steve O’Coin and Neil Lockhart
Doug Stevens and Henk Karelsen
LEGION SUPPLY The current Legion Branch Catalog is available online and can be found by following this link CATALOGUE.
There is also a hard copy at the branch, please see June Viles if you would like to view the catalogue.
You can order directly from Dominion Supply, but remember you need to add taxes and shipping charges to the
quoted price.
Dominion Supply provides special pricing to the branch for select products, if we purchase them in bulk.
Predefined quantities receive predefined discount for these products.
Sometimes we can save you money if you order through the branch.
We can also save you money if we batch multiple orders and save on shipping charges.
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HISTORY OF THE BRANCH After WW I, in the late twenties and early thirties,
many fathers would take their youngsters to the
rink or ball park to participate in or watch the
various sports. While children were playing, the
parents would gather and discuss the news of the
day.
Eventually, they decided to meet whenever
possible for a social get together. During these
social meetings, they discovered that most in
attendance were indeed veterans. Consequently,
they decided to apply for a charter in the Ontario
Command of the British Empire Service League.
The branch was named the Colonel T. Hebert
Lennox Branch. As a result of forming a branch of
this growing veteran’s organization, they were able
to receive benefits, such as pensions, medical
treatment for themselves and to establish aid for
widows and dependents of veterans. Also by
forming their own charter they were strengthening
the overall Legion movement.
The original charter members were J. Fleury, D.
Forgie, A.J. Gillard, W.R. Jenkins,J.F. Keeler, G.
Lomas, H. Legard, G.A.Martin, A. McAskill, E.
McInally, J.H. Moon, J.S. Schofield, J. Smyth, S.
Wake, R.B Wells and R.H. Wright.
On May 18, 1934, the charter was granted and
George Lomas became the first president. The first
meetings were held in member’s homes. Although
they managed to keep their charter, many of the
original members responded to the call to arms at
the outbreak of WW II. It was not until these
veterans returned home did the meetings resume
again.
On February 7, 1946, Provincial Secretary Comrade
W.T. Burke reactivated their charter. Frank Keiller was
elected President and meetings were held in Highland
Creek Public School, The Pinder house and the Dog
House.
Property was acquired at the present site on Lawson
Road, which eventually totaled 10 acres. Construction
began immediately on the first floor of the building
which became the club room. In 1947, work
continued and a second floor was added. The original
building was on the west side of the current driveway
where the north parking lot is now located.
In 1964, the branch name was changed to Highland
Creek to keep a closer identity with the community. It
was felt that with the new name, everyone would
know where Highland Creek was. Also in that year we
became the Royal Canadian Legion instead of the
British Empire Service League, and the new Canadian
flag was adopted by the Branch.
This building served the Membership until a
disastrous fire occurred in October of 1976, which
prompted the Members to vote for construction of a
new building on the present site. The building was
completed in May of 1981 with a bare minimum of
needs for the members. Additions were made to the
building, including the addition of the Tony Stacey
Memorial Room, and some extra storage rooms.
Our current building was opened in May 1981.
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Of the 10 acres that we owned, two and a half
acres were donated to District “D” to build a
Senior Veterans Home, which is the building on
the east side of the current driveway and on the
north side of the property. This building was
named the Metro Toronto Legion Village.
Many of our members have served on the
Volunteer Board of Directors to look after the
smooth running of the Home. Many of our
members have served as Volunteers to look after
the comfort of our Veterans in the Home. They
staff the Gift Shop, act as drivers when they can,
and they work at bingos, entertainment and
fundraising events. Some of our members have
taken up residence in the Home as their health
and age has made it necessary.
The Metro Toronto Legion Village was renamed to
the Tony Stacey Centre for Veterans Care in
honour of Comrade Tony Stacey who was our
Branch President in 1962 and 1963. Comrade Tony
Stacey brought us great honour by being elected
as the Dominion President from 1986 to 1988.
SENIORS ASSOCIATION
EXECUTIVE MEETING
WEDNESDAY MARCH 2, 2016 @ 10:30 AM
GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday March 8, 2016 @ 1:30 pm
LINE DANCING
Wednesday March 2, 2016 @ 1:30 pm
Wednesday March 9, 2016 @ 1:30 pm
Wednesday March 16, 2016 @ 1:30 pm
Wednesday March 23, 2016 @ 1:30 pm
Wednesday March 30, 2016 @ 1:30 pm
ROAST BEEF LUNCH
Wednesday March 30, 2016 @ 12:30 pm
SERVICE PINS Any member entitled to a Service Pin this year must
fill out the Request for Service Pin on Page 8 and
return it to Wayne Powell by July 31st
. Check your
2016 Membership card to determine if you are
eligible. For a 5 year pin, you must have 6 years of
Continuous Service on your card (years of Service
+1).
All recipients will be advised of the date of the
Honours and Awards ceremony.
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BRANCH MEMBERSHIP
BRANCH MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Your membership is important to the Legion, please renew if you have not yet done so. Membership renewal forms are available at the Branch. Renewal fees are the same as last year: $65.00 We are already at the end of February, there are still some members that have not re-newed their membership, if you are one of them please hurry and re-new.
EARLY BIRD DRAW Each year we have the Early Bird Campaign, this starts September 1
st and ends November 30
th,
the winners have their new membership paid for. This year's winners were, Michel Martel, Brian Taplin and Kathie Taplin for September, Hamilton Wiltshire and Margot Hallikainan for October and Margaret Haug for November. A special thank you to Margot Hallikainan. She
donated her prize back to the branch.
REQUEST FOR SERVICE PIN
Name Legion #
Address
Phone #
Years of Service Pin requested
5 10 15 20 25 30
Circle one number
35 40 45 50 55 60
Circle Membership type Life Ordinary Associate Affiliate V
Please return your form to Wayne Powell
Before July 31st 2016
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MILITARY SERVICE RECOGNITION BOOK As the “Keepers of Remembrance”, Ontario Command is proud to publish an annual Military Service Recognition Book to identify and recognize many of our Veterans in Ontario, who have either served or are still serving in our Canadian Armed Forces, the Commonwealth or Allied Forces. We invite you to visit your local Legion Branch to obtain more information regarding this Remembrance program and more importantly, to submit a story and photo of a Veteran. Everyone is welcome to submit a story, including Veterans, relatives or friends. Drop off or send your histories and stories to your local Legion Branch early. We accept them year- round. Please do not drop them off or mail them to our
Provincial Command Office. This project not only produces an annual Military Service Recognition Book, but also raises funds through a telephone appeal to the general public and through advertising sales. The book publisher, Fenety Marketing, conducts a telephone appeal on our behalf to private citizens and the business community throughout Ontario. The funds raised through the program will be utilized to support many important Legion initiatives that in turn will assist our Branches and our membership within Ontario Command. We invite you to share your story or the story of a loved one through your local Legion Branch.
Submissions for Volume 3 must reach Provincial Command by May 31, 2016
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LADIES AUXILIARY President Brenda Butt Past President Shirley McMurter 1st Vice President Ann Butterfield Treasurer Wilma Snelgrove Secretary Yvonne Tracey Membership Yvonne Tracey Sergeant-at-Arms Verna Heath Kitchen & Social Convener
Irene Stevens
Kitchen Convener Sandy Degear Hostesses Yvonne McGary Sick Convener Audrey Maher Chaplain Margo Hallikainen Sports Convener Jackie LePage Standard Bearers Kathleen White Connie Marshment Margaret Pearson Nancy Clark Exec- Gratuities Vera Roy Exec- Sandwiches Leslie Pagee-Ferrari
PLEASE REMEMBER, OUR GENERAL MEETING HAS BEEN
MOVED FROM MARCH 17 TO MARCH 10
LA GENERAL MEETING
THURSDAY MARCH 10, 2016 @ 7:30 PM
LA DISTRICT SPORTS CRIBBAGE
MARCH 12, 2016 @ 9:00 AM
Good luck ladies and have fun.
Coming Soon: LA Birthday Banquet April 16
If you plan on attending, Please let me know before the end of March so we can plan appropriately. Thank you Brenda.
We are once again making sandwiches for the bar. If there is something that you would like, please let us know and we can see if this is possible.
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Address :
Highland Creek Legion Branch 258 45 Lawson Road West Hill, On M1C 2J1
Phone :
416.281.2992 Telephone extensions 21 – Office 22 – President 23 – Banquet Hall 24 – Bar 26 – Kitchen 30 – Membership 28 – Entertainment
Fax :
416.281.8114
e-mail :
Website:
www,rcl258.com
Highlandcreeklegion
BRANCH CONTACTS Bar Chair Wayne Powell Board of Management Chair Doug Stevens Cadet Liaison Wayne Powell Chaplain TBA Colour Guard Liaison David Adamson Entertainment Chair Irene Stevens Executive Committee Chair Irene Stevens Honours and Awards Chair Wayne Powell House Chair Doug Stevens Ladies Auxiliary Liaison David Adamson Legion Week Chair Phil Richmond Lottery and Nevada Licensing Chair
Richard Viles
Membership Chair June Viles Memorabilia Les Goodwin Poppy Chair Wayne Powell Public Relations Chair Ellery Hollingsworth Regalia Chair June Viles Resolutions Chair David Adamson Service Officer Bryan Bennett Sgt-at-Arms (Parades, Transportation)
Phil Richmond
Special Events Chair Irene Stevens Sports Chair Bryan Bennett Track and Field Chair Doug Stevens Training and Organization Development Chair
Phil Richmond
Tribute Services TBA Walkathon Chair Doug Stevens Ways and Means Chair Irene Stevens Webmaster Phil Richmond Youth Education Chair Phil Richmond Youth Education Co-Chair Neil Leggatt
STANDING COMMITTEES Banquet Hall Coordinator Ann Storrar Colour Guard Chair Bryan Bennett Colour Guard Captain Al French
EXTERNAL GROUPS Seniors Association Irene Stevens
