CALEDONIA—This past weekend the Caledonia Legion held an appreciation night where they expressed thanks to those who support and contribute to their club and the Caledonia community. In addition to thanking the Legion’s Ladies Auxiliary for their 73 years of service, presentations were made to the DeGelder Family, Jeff’s Outdoor, and the Caledonia and District Food Bank. Absent from the evening were Hugh, Debbie and Ken Jones of Jones Bakery, who were also recognized for the numerous ways they have given to the Legion over the years. Legion President Brian Haggith and Secretary Neil Bell are shown above on either side of the Minenwerfer that sits outside of the Legion. A Minenwerfer is a class of short range mine shell launching mortars used extensively during World War I by the Imperial German Army mortar launcher. It was brought over to Canada and was donated by Nick DeGelder, a beloved member of the Caledonia Legion who passed away last December. A plaque recognizing the donation was presented to Nick’s widow, Tineke DeGelder, their three sons, Henry, Gerard, Clinton, and their families (shown above with Haggith and Bell). —Haldimand Press photos by Joanne Dorr.
CALEDONIA—Legion First Vice President Ken Burley presents a $5,000 cheque to the Caledonia and District Food Bank. These funds were raised by the Legion through various fundraising efforts, notably their monthly meat draw. With him is (l-r) Anne Domjan, Kathy MacMillan, Jean Rent, Sophie Bishop, and Sue Fowler who accepted the cheque on behalf of the food bank.
CALEDONIA—Legion First Vice President Ken Burley stands between Mike Lessard and Jeffrey Jay of Jeff’s Outdoor, a local landscaping company that donates their time and materials to spruce up and landscape the front yard of the Legion every year in time for Remembrance Day.
