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HP OPINION THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED US RECOGNIZE REMEMBRANCE DAY LARGER-THAN-EXPECTED GATHERING WAS HAD THIS YEAR, WRITES DAVID MALONEY On Nov. 6, we marched with pride along Mill Street to the cenotaph, masked up and with CO- VID-19 pandemic protocols all around. We were not expecting a lot of people to turn up but were pleasantly surprised to find so many people in attendance, especially at ie luncheon, where CO- VID protocols were even tighter. We missed having the Acton Citizen Band, though several individual members were able to join us, includ- Nou of playing the Last Post and Reveille. On Nov. ll, our Navy League and Cade were able to jon us, atts with a contingent from two schools who all reat ems. Once again, the gath- ering was larger than ex- cted. Our first crack at a DAVID MALONEY Column Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 13 was a huge success, as ‘we saw a steady flow of bar- gain hunters go through the main hall, and one lucky lady took home $880 from a 50/50 raffle. On Nov. 20, we offered a Christmas with Santa breakfast and teamed up with local IT "Titan Tek" to offer photos with Santa. i ided us with some COVID protocol challenges, but to produce aunique solution devised by the photographer, who de- livered pictures of the kids ina frame held by Santa. Cathy was super Kailyn Knight photo Jake Knight gets his photo taken with Santa Claus. Pleased wi with fhe entries from local schools “for the Remem- task. Finalists will be con- tacted and invited toa spe- All have only been possible with the hard work of a small number of volun- teers, enough to continue providing quality events. You know who you are, and the executive thanks you for your efforts. To all oth- er members, please step up and help by volunteering. The Turkey Roll is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 11. Lynda is hoping to havea pub night on Dec. 17. lease check the page at legion197.com, “and inaddition, we will be post- ig information on social media David Maloney is the public relations officer for the Acton Legion, Branch 197. He can be reached at relbr197@cogeco.net. ON NOW AT THE BRICK! —— Y Gm 7 BL ~ty77 % r acT pdt SAVING YOU MORE For more details shop instore or online at thebrick.com SAVING YOU MORE vember 30 Decembe a BUY NOW. PAY LATER: AND WIN! 1 0F 10 +000 We are currently accepting donations for our 24% Annual | efere| Drive. in support of the etown Bread Basket BRICK GIFT CARDS ALMOST 60% OFF WEEKEND HOME DELIVERY * a week for 12 months METRO GIFT CARD WHEN YOU SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE ONLINE: tsoffers.ca/deal/CNWKGIFT OR CALL: 416-367-4500 and quote code CNWKGIFT ‘Plus HST. See full terms an conditions 2 tsffrs.ca/dea/CNWKGIFT. This introductory offer isnot avaliable to current Toronto Star subscribers. Offer includes the Saturday gai Sunday clon ofthe fom sta Negoape an argeck maga The New YorcTimes Iveratora ely a Hook Roe selon ot ues Sve 9 aot the newsstand rate. He wilconare arte L2-monh vcr peg athe rey rode very metien ete. co custome eve $0, See a013 or 16-67-4500 to get Ye equa ate for yu mort mst be made creditcard any. View ou svbscibespreemert a thestarcom/areement and OUT Bevacy poy at itescon/ vey. so The $25 Meto gif car val be delivered to you ore your fst payments pressed succesful lease alow 2-4 weeks fr Gewery ot your sare not avaliable forthe value of he gift card. Subsr pions canceleg prior to the end ofthe subscription term wil be charged back forthe value of In it ae. ffer expres December 31,2021. 1H UOWEH - cll UL | 2Z Woz ‘@ sequieseq ‘Aepsunyy eordyouy