Norwood Legion set to ring bells for peace
Sunday is the 100th anniversary of the end of theGreat War
Remembrance Day this year will mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War (formally called Armistice Day). The Royal Canadian Legion in partnership with the government of Canada is planning to commemorate the date with the 2018 Bells of Peace Initiative.
This initiative will mark the moment 100 years ago when church bells rang out across Canada (and Europe as well) to let people know that an armistice had been signed and the First World War was over. As the sun goes down this Remembrance Day, the legion is asking communities and individuals to ring bells 100 times at 5 second intervals to honour all First World War Veterans
The village of Norwood will take part with using the electronic bell from the United Church; Havelock and Westwood are also planning to participate.
Sunset on Nov. 11 occurs at 4:50 p.m. so when the bells begin to ring please take a moment to pause and remember the tremendous sacrifice that Canada and the Canadian people made during the First Great War 1914-1918.
The Norwood Legion held the annual Honour and Awards night on Nov. 3. The evening gives the Legion a special opportunity to acknowledge the years of service that their members have contributed as well as extend a special thank you to members, individuals and businesses that have gone above and beyond with their support for the local branch.
The evening’s guest speaker was Dave Edgerton, who presented an incredibly well-researched and passionate discussion detailing the major contributions (in terms of people) that this area made during the First World War.
The Legion's Ladies Auxiliary presented their awards first with a number of service pins, appreciation and merit awards being presented. The Ladies Auxiliary Worker of the year award as voted on by their peers is given to a person who exemplifies the rules and regulations of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary and was presented to Dorthy Fallis whose contributions to the Ladies Auxiliary are extremely numerous and varied.
The Ladies Awards where followed by the regular legion awards and again a large number of people were singled out to receive appreciation and merit awards.
Membership pins were also presented with one milestone pin going to Ross Althouse for 60 years of service. Ross was actually made a lifetime member in 1980.
The final two awards are voted on by the legion members, with the Worker of the Year award going to Brenda Lamey for her work with membership among other areas. The final presentation was to the Legionnaire of the Year, an accolade bestowed on Sandra Alexander for her work as treasurer.
The Legion will be holding traditional services at our local cenotaphs on Sunday for Remembrance Day. Westwood services will be held first at 9 a.m. The Norwood services will start at 11 a.m. followed by refreshments at the branch.
Poppy Day Bazaar
The Norwood IODE’s annual Poppy Day Lunch & Bazaar is on Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Millennium Room at the Community Centre (88 Alma St.).Admission is $2 or $8 if you come to enjoy lunch.