The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 273 The new Legion Hall opened on March 26, 1965. Since this time the ladies have been very busy raising funds to help pay down the mortgage. The ladies provided financial assistance for air conditioning, metal roofing, new flooring, oak cupboards, and smoke eater fan in the bingo room, shelving in the supply room, curtains upstairs and down, a dehumidifier in the lounge, banquet tables and chairs, kitchen furnishings, and a sound system for the bingo room. The Auxiliary make regular donations to the following Redvers organizations: minor league hockey, figure skating club, minor league ball, Handi van, Haven Auxiliary, swimming pool, cemetery fund, Recreation centre (curling), Activity centre, Arts centre, Redvers and District Community Health Foundation Inc., and the library. In the past, they have contributed to C.N.I.B., Veterans Comfort Fund, Legion bursary, Air Cadets, Girl Guides, Brownies, Cubs and Scouts, and Up with People (Allison Corbett). The Auxiliary contributes to fundraising benefits held to assist families requiring expensive medical treatment. Also, they contribute to events such as the Relay for Life held in Redvers on June 2-3, 2006. Life memberships were presented to Auxiliary members meeting set criteria. Recipients were: Olive Kyle, Mary Russill, Ivie Bailey, Glorya Irwin, Rose Kyle, and Mary Mitchell. Some members received years of service pins at a meeting in June 1982, and these members remained active until their passing in recent years. Since records are incomplete, it is possible that some names have been missed. Sincere apologies are extended, should this be the case. In 2001, those members of the Auxiliary who remain active were presented with Life memberships: Brenda Aime, Lorraine Baker, Rose Opper, Adeline Orsted, Maxine Patron, Julie Perreaux, Edith Pierrard, Jeanne Saleski. The following have held the position of President of Redvers Branch 293: E. Irene Nielsen, 1960-62; Mary Luyten, 1963; Annabelle Robins, 1964-66, 1976-77; Mary Mitchell, 1967, 1988-91; Myra Fowler, 1968-69; Rose Kyle, 1970-73, 1980-81; Joanne Wiszniak, 1974-75, 1984-85; Martha Begin 1978-79; Diana Jorgensen, 1982-83; Rose Opper, 1986-87; Jeanne Saleski, 1992-95; Brenda Aime, 1996-present. The following have held the position of Secretary of Redvers Branch 293: Jean Lamotte, 1960-63 (also Treasurer); E. Irene Nielsen, 1964-66, 1968; Doreen Canan, 1967; Annabelle Robins, 1969; Thelma Torns, 1970-72. 1976-77; Jean Hoff, 1973; Lorraine Silvius, 1974-75; Donelda Kyle, 1978-79; Glorya Irwin, 1980-873, 1987-93; Emilie Magotiau, 4 months in 1982; Lorraine Silvius, 4 months in 1984; Mary Luyten, 1984-87; Rose Opper (Acting Secretary), 1994; Maxine Patron, 2001-present. The following have held the position of Treasurer of Redvers Branch 293: Madeline Eichorst, 1964-67; Evie Bailey, 1968; Denise Frecon, 1969; Julie Perreaux, 1970-73; Beth Jorgensen, 1974-75, 1984-87; Lorraine Hardy, 1976-77; Diana Jorgensen, 1978-79; Charlene Mitchell, 1980-81; Jeanne Saleski, 1982-83; and Rose Opper, 1994-present. In the mid-1980s, several devoted ladies took over operation of the weekly bingos, converting to dabber bingo in 1990. Other regular events are the Annual Mothers’ Day, Poppy Day Tea, and bake sales, for which the ladies would like to thank the community for their continued support. Members are recognized with a gift on milestone anniversaries, and the ladies receive roses for their 75th birthday. As a final tribute to fellow members, the ladies form the Honour Guard at funerals placing them into God's care with the words “Father in thy Gracious keeping, leave we now thy servant sleeping.” REDVERS BRANCH 293 (...Cont’d) On June 6, 1946, Kisbey Branch 295 of The Royal Canadian Legion was granted a charter. Twenty names appear on it, but it is known that others were among the founding members. The names that appear on the charter are: F.A. Brigden; F.E. Brigden; J. Campbell; W.P. Dumur; C.A. Hookinson; G.W. Hodge; A.G. Hall; D.A. Houston; W.C. Kemp; D.A Lane; C.A. McKellar; F.C. McAlaster; Edith McAlaster; J. Milne, J.D. Partridge; F. Starkell; W.E. Tilley; E.W. Weightman; H.G. Weightman; S. Wright. In the early years of the Branch, there were over 80 members. Meetings were held in the north end of a warehouse of H.L. Witchers’ store. When the store was converted to a community hall, the Legion ran a theatre with movies every Saturday night with admission of 25 cents. When construction began on the new community hall, the Legion was right there. Not only did the members contribute their time, money and efforts to building the new hall, but they spent extra time on building their own hall. Throughout the years, the members have worked to maintain and improve their hall with new carpets, better chairs, fluorescent lights, and new wall boards. They sponsored community picnics and ran the sports day until the Elks took over. They held bonspiels and organized hockey and ball tournaments. Many different forms of fundraising were used, including raffles on a $50.00 bill, on a calf, Christmas cakes and hampers, but one preferred method was Donkey Baseball. Does anyone remember the fun at those games? KISBEY BRANCH 295 (Cont’d...)
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