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a Hills | Thursday, June 2, 2022 | = The IFP theifp.ca OPINION ACTON LEGION SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL HOSPITAL DONATION MADE FOR S MONITOR, WRITES = DAVID MALONEY = mm = = > 4 2 =r} = aa A DAVID MALONEY Column Things have been quiet during weekday evenings at the Acton Legion the cards and dart leagues are now on hiatus. But that's not so on day night socials, stag and doe parties and weekend concerts are bringing folks in like never before. Relaxing of COVID rules has also allowed us Life” booked in the main nas t month, I spoke to Knesia Sholdra, who is the associate director, philan- ropy and events on the Gea é town Foundation. embership has been asking us to donate to the hospital even though our rules restrict us from donating to non-veteran institutions. We worked with command, and as a result, Branch 197 is proud to announce a $5,150 dona- tion toward a new Vital Sign Monitor for George- TRUSTED LOCAL NEWS ACROSS ONTARIO: * Cambridge * Durham * Guelph * Halton * Hamilton * Kawartha + Muskoka a TY F-1¢-) * Ottawa Valley * Peel * Simcoe County * Toronto * York Region Pictured for the cheque presentation are (from left) Wes Kutasienski (former Legion president), Laurie McNabb (service officer), David Maloney (Poppy chair), Knesia Sholdra (Georgetown tary Courtney Hastie and treasurer Joanne Kn: hold ther Slections ater a three-year wait, and the following members were elected to new posts: Pre- sident Peggy Graham, first vice Les Bentley, sec. ond vice Pat Grahai id third vice Percy Harding. Also joining the board lunday, An- ie Palmer and Laura Coo- per Please check the web- page at legion197.com, and in addition we will be post- ing information on social media. = Nya Abel photo Hospital director), Cathy Munday (Legion treasurer) and Peggy Graham (new Legion president). town Hospital. le are very pleased to be able make the donation from our Poppy fund. our Ladies Auxiliary held their elections after a three-year wait. Ladies, David Maloney is the public relations officer for the Acton Legion, Branch 197. He can be reached at rclbr197@cogeco.net. mn Thursday, May 5, our new execs are presi- dent Sue Poulsen, first vice Lori Savage, second vice Angie Mowat, secre- ‘Metroland A NEW WAY TO STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY! Check out our new all access Community News ePaper subscription. Get full access to all our weekly community newspapers online, from one convenient website. We've got you covered Our local journalists report on the things that are important to you and your neighbours; whether it’s local politics, schools businesses or upcoming community events-if you're thinking about it, chances are we're writing about it. Enjoy access to trusted local news and information from over 10 regions throughout Ontario, plus get access to weekly digital fl yers from save.ca. Take advantage of 9 > this limited-time introductory offer FORA YEAR! OFFER ENDS JULY 10, 2022. VISIT communitynews.pressreader.com TODAY! pi y 1-833-440-7474 oO pt