LEGION NEWS – Poppy Remembrance
2021 Marks the 100th Anniversary of the iconic Poppy symbol of Remembrance. One hundred years ago, the precursor to the Royal Canadian Legion officially recognized the Poppy as Canada’s lasting symbol of Remembrance. A century later, the Legion is commemorating this historic milestone. The Merrickville Legion has a limited supply of Poppy pins that can […]
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August 1 NORAD was formed in 1957.August 9 is Canadian Peacekeepers DayAugust 12 is International Youth DayAugust 15 was the Victory over Japan in 1945August 19 was the Dieppe Raid in 1942
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By Natural Health Findings — “I wish this day was over already” —Did you know why we yawn?The most popular, but likely wrong, theory is that yawning increases levels of oxygen to the brain. A more plausible theory: Yawning cools the brain down. A study conducted on mice found that as mice sucked in air, […]
The Old Town Hall (Part 2)
One of Merrickville’s residents (Mary Pearson) remembers the silent movies shown in the hall. She was the piano player for the movies and she reportedly played for Alexander Graham Bell. Mary was the daughter of foundryman William Pearson and granddaughter of lockmaster John Johnston. Mary was very active in the affairs of the village for […]
The Old Town Hall (part 1)
(From an Article in the Historical Society Newsletter Vol 7 #3 2009) Merrickville Legion Br245 used to be the Old Town Hall which was built around 1856 as the Township seat for Wolford Township. The Hall was designed by Samuel Langford, one of the fine stone craftsmen brought to Canada to work on the Rideau […]
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June 6 is Canadian Armed Forces Day so please say THANK- You for their ServiceTo this CountryJune is Pride MonthJune 4,1940 Miracle at DunkirkJune 6 ,1944 Normandy Invasion (D-Day)June 14 World Blood Donor DayJune 21 Father’s Day—we wish all the Fathers a Happy Father’s DayJune 21 National Indigenous People’s DayJune 27 Canadian Multiculturalism Day July […]
100th Anniversary of the Poppy
The Poppy was adopted as Legion’s Flower of Remembrance on July 5,1921. The remembrance poppy is an artificial flower worn to commemorate those who died for their Country. Veteran’s associations exchange poppies for charitable donations used to give financial, social and emotional support to members and veterans of the Armed Forces. It is a visual […]
Farewell to a Comrade
Branch 245 Executive and Legion members will be sadly bidding a fond “Bon Voyage” to 1st Vice President Gail Garland at end of June. Gail is moving away to be closer to her family. We will miss her tenacious attitude, kindness, smiling face greeting everyone when they came to the Legion for TGIF events, and […]
PASSING OF GERALD TALLMAN
Branch 245 sends condolences to the Tallman family on the passing of Gerald Tallman Sunday May 2nd 2021. The Tallman family is staunch supporter of the Legion and Branch 245.
Tomb of the Unkown Soldier
DID YOU KNOW?… Tomb of the Unknown Soldier How many steps does the guard take during hiswalk across the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and why?21 steps. It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary. How long does he wait after his about face to […]