Royal Canadian Legion
Cloverdale Branch # 6
17567 - 57 Avenue, Cloverdale, B.C.
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Canada Day
July 1, 2010
The Colour Party led the parade at the Canada Day celebrations at the Millenium Amphitheatre.
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Tina Turner Tribute
June 27, 2010
Rolling Down the River with Luisa Marshall as Tina Turner, and members of the audience.
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Veterans Appreciation Day
June 6, 2010
Linda Jones and Patti MacGregor entertained the veterans at the Veterans Appreciation Dinner on the 66th anniversary of D-Day.
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Surrey Centre Cemetery Rededication Ceremony
June 5, 2010
Local VIP's plant rhododendrons in the newly rededicated Veterans' plot in the Surrey Centre Cemetery. From left to right: Councillor Mary Martin; Russ Hiebert, MP; Mayor Dianne Watts; Kevin Falcon, MLA; Councillor Marvin Hunt; Branch 6 President Pat Ostrom.
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General Meeting
April 28, 2010
Betty and Rolly Fox gave a short presentation on the Terry Fox Run and the money it has raised for cancer research. Our branch will be hosting the Cloverdale run on September 19.
Local winners of the 2009 Legion poster contest were presented with certificates. From left to right, Cde. Gord Kendrick of the selection committee; Milan Mantle, first in the Senior Black & White Poster category; Julian Scibetta, first in the Junior Black & White category; Lazar Savic, second in the senior Black & White category; Marko Alexander Ramirez, third in the junior Colour poster category; Carter Anderson, third in the junior Black & White category; and Cde. Ken Harvey, Peace Arch Zone Commander. Missing from the photo is Ke She, third in the senior Colour poster category.
Ladies Auxiliary Appreciation Day
April 25, 2010
President Pat Ostrom and our very own Maitre D' Earle Fraser serve wine to the ladies at our annual Ladies Auxiliary Appreciation Dinner.
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St. Patrick's Day
March 17, 2010
Susie Francis and Patti McGregor sang Irish songs, while the O'Connor Irish Dancers showed their skill at Irish dancing.
Photos submitted by Merle Harrop.
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Guys & Dolls
February 28, 2010
Brett McMillan and Lynn Meyer performed a tribute to Guys & Dolls.
Photos submitted by Dee Downie.
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Olympic Torch Relay
February 8, 2010
The Olympic Flame passed through Cloverdale, cheered on by a large enthusiastic crowd. The Colour Party provided an honour guard.
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Peace Arch Zone Darts Playdowns
January 16, 2010
Zone Darts Singles winner John Hutchison is congratuled by Peace Arch Zone Sports Chairperson Greg Olson and Zone Commander Ken Harvey.
Peace Arch Zone Curling Playdowns
January 9 & 10, 2010
The Winning Team from Cloverdale Branch 6 at the Peace Arch Zone Curling Playdowns held at the Tsawwassen Tunnel Town Curling Club. From Left to right, Lead Bob Love, Second Chris Rink, Third Ken Harward and Skip Dale Johnston. Congratulating them are Zone Commander Ken Harvey and Zone Sports Chairperson Greg Olson.
Elvis Elite
December 20, 2009
Elvis Elite (Steve Elliot) performed a Christmas concert for a large and enthusiastic crowd.
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Children's Breakfast with Santa
December 13, 2009
Santa and Mrs. Claus visited the Cloverdale Legion for a special pancake breakfast. Each child had a chance to visit with Santa and receive a special gift.
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Remembrance Day
November 11, 2009
The largest Remembrance Day crowd in recent memory packed the Museum Plaza for the Remembrance Day service. In this photo, Mayor Dianne Watts lays a wreath on behalf of the City of Surrey.
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See also photos submitted by Ursula Maxwell-Lewis
Halloween Dance
October 31, 2009
Guys and ghouls did the Monster Mash at the Legion on Halloween. Here hippy Susie Francis and a friend take a break to pose for the camera.
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Vegas Meets Vaudeville
October 25, 2009
Hometown girl Bonnie Kilroe performed her hilarious tribute show at the branch on October 25. Here as Marilyn Monroe, she sings to a lucky gentleman in the audience.
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Abba Again
August 23, 2009
Another great show and full house with Abba Again. They are shown here with president Pat Ostram and entertainment chairperson Anne Sharkey.
Nearly Neil
July 26, 2009
Bobby Bruce, aka Nearly Neil, played to a full house on July 26. He is shown here with our entertainment chairperson Anne Sharkey.
Branch Picnic
July 12, 2009
The annual branch picnic was held at Port Kells Park. Our dedicated grill crew served 104 pancake breakfasts.
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Initiation of Officers
July 3, 2009
The newly elected Branch executive and Ladies Auxiliary executive were sworn in on July 3.
Veterans Appreciation Dinner
June 21, 2009
Olaf Nicholson was in the first wave of Canadians to land on Juno Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
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BC/Yukon Command Convention
June 14 - 17, 2009
Branch 6 delegates to the 2009 BC/Yukon Command Convention. From left to right: Comrades Judy Cook, Mike Cook, Bonnie MacMillan, Frank Redekop, Dale Johnston, Anne Sharkey, Earle Fraser, Pat Keeping, Pat Sharkey, Gord Kendrick, Barb Kendrick, David MacMillan, Ed Beiker.
Photo taken by Maria Thomsen, submitted by Judy Cook.
Back in the Good Old Days
May 31, 2009
Susie Francis and the Versatiles presented Back in the Good Old Days, a special show with music, comedy, a fun jail, and silent auction. All proceeds went to the Tim Hortons Coffee Fund for our troops.
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Elvis Elite
April 26, 2009
Steve Elliot as "Elvis Elite" thrills his female fans.
The sellout crowd was so enthusiastic we plan to have him back in the fall.
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Ladies Auxiliary Appreciation Dinner
April 19, 2009
The Branch 6 Executive served dinner to the Ladies Auxiliary in appreciation for the contribution they make to the branch.
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A.L.S. Presentation
March 28, 2009
Ways and Means Co-chair Gil Karkling and Entertainment Chair Anne Sharkey presented a cheque for $1,000 to the A.L.S. Society at the General Meeting on Saturday, March 28, 2009.
Photo: Ursula Maxwell-Lewis, The Cloverdale Reporter
St. Patrick's Day
March 17, 2009
110 people dined on Corned Beef & Cabbage and were entertained by the O'Connor Irish Dancers.
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Heart & Stroke Presentation
February 28, 2009
Ways and Means co-chairs David MacMillan and Gil Karkling, presented a cheque for $594.65 to Denise Station, School Coordinator of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C & Yukon, at the General Meeting on Saturday, February 28, 2009.
Photo: Ursula Maxwell-Lewis, The Cloverdale Reporter
Hawaiian Night
November 16, 2008
Over 100 people enjoyed the Hawaiian dinner and entertainment by The Outriggers.
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Remembrance Day
November 11, 2008
A good crowd attended the Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph, in spite of the rain and cold.
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Honours and Awards
October 19, 2008
Three members received their Golden Anniversary Medal and Pin: Comrades Elmer Nagy, William Larson, and Neil Crawford. There were also two Life Memberships awarded to Comrades Dave Garrett and James Johnston.
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Travel Gavel
September 27, 2008
The colour party and other branch members travelled to the American Legion in Bellingham for the handing over of the International Travel Gavel. Cloverdale has been offered the opportunity to receive the Travel Gavel next year.
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Branch Picnic
July 13, 2008
Lots of fun for kids and adults at the annual picnic in Port Kells
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Initiation of new Executive
July 11, 2008
The Branch 6 Executive for 2008 / 2009 are sworn in
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Canada Day
July 1, 2008
Our Colour Party at the official opening of Canada Day celebrations at the Millenium Amphitheatre in Cloverdale
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Veterans Appreciation Dinner
June 29, 2008
Over 100 veterans and guests attended the annual dinner
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Amateur Boxing
May 31, 2008
Fisticuffs on the Legion parking lot
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Rodeo Pancake Breakfasts
May 16 - 19, 2008
The crew at work over the hot grills
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Rodeo Tricycle Races
May 15, 2008
Vern Keller skids into the pit stop
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Tuesday Night Darts League
Photos submitted by Marie Noseworthy
Bob and Bunny Greig have been married over 60 years. Shown here with Roger DeCraene, President of the Tuesday night darts.
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Langley Legion Variety Show
March 9, 2008
Gail Reid and the cast as Rita MacNeil and The Men of the Deeps
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Remembrance Day, 2007
The Colour Party leads the parade to the cenotaph
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Do you have Cloverdale Legion photos that you would like to share with us? Please e-mail them to patricksharkey@shaw.ca. We will use as many as we can. If you can't e-mail them, you may drop off photos at the office, attention Anne Sharkey.
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