Legion Chat: Chipper Bourre takes district cribbage title

Linda Johnston

As usual there is lots going on at Branch #54. Many Comrades are in to visit with friends and acquaintances.
Friday Night Darts are still in full swing at 8 p.m. for anyone who is interested. Smear which is held on Saturday’s at 2 p.m is another hit. We are at this time looking for volunteers to help with the smear games. For further info please get in touch with Terry Cooper at smear on Saturday or phone the club at 852-3544. The Ladies Auxiliary hold cribbage on Monday’s for everyone’s enjoyment.
Teams from Branch #54 went to Dryden to participate in District Darts in January. They all enjoyed themselves, however none of them made the prizes. I do not have the stats available as to who won.
Our District Cribbage teams who played in Ignace fared better. Singles - 1st Philip (Chipper) Bourre, Rainy River; 2nd - Bob Bork; Kenora; 3rd Bill Kinger, Kenora; 4th pat Murray, Rainy River. Doubles 1st Geraldine Bodnar & Ellen Hill , Atikokan; 2nd Fred Wagner & Pat Murray, Rainy River. Runners up May & Aurel Lejeune, Dryden. Teams 1st - Gerry Allan Darlene Bruce & Donna Sheppard & Jane Allan of Emo. Runner up Georgette Murray & Dale Ramsay & May & Aurel Lejeune, Dryden
On April 25, 26 & 27th Branch #54 is holding a Colour Party School at the Rainy River Recreation Centre. Anyone interested in learning how to carry the Colours is more than welcome to attend. This is for the Legion and the Legion Ladies Auxiliary as well. Usually the schools are held some distance away so this is a great opportunity for anyone in the area to attend this school. Mr. George Lee from Kenora will be the Comrade in charge.
The Zone 72 spring meeting was held in Fort Frances on Saturday, Feb 22nd with 17 voting members present. Dan Gagné is our returning Zone Commander and Glenn Westover is our returning Deputy Commander.
Anyone who has not paid your membership for 2003, your $25.00 was due the end of December. Although the majority of members have paid we still have a few outstanding. Payment of your dues will ensure that you do not miss out on your years as a member of the Legion. At this time we have four members eligible for their 50 year medals.
See you at the Legion.