Creston, BC, Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 29
137 11th Ave N., V0B 1G0 Creston, BC, Canada

Branch 29 is pleased to welcome Donna Downs back to our Executive. Donna brings much local and provincial experience with the Royal Canadian Legion. Donna will chair Membership. If you have not renewed your membership, it is time to do so. We are not yet able to have General Meetings for our membership, but we enjoy hearing from you.

Lessons Learned about Sacrifice Our veterans and serving armed forces know about sacrifice. They fought for our freedoms, sadly, some of them making the ultimate sacrifice. Thanks in a great part to their sacrifices, we now have a Canadian Bill of Rights that includes freedom of speech; the freedom of life, liberty and security; the right to justice and more! Since COVID 19, too many people have been claiming that the restrictions from the Department of Health infringes on ...their rights. It is a narrow mind that only sees the rights without the responsibilities. None of us want to wear masks; none of us want to distance ourselves but it is absolutely our responsibility to do so. We have an important role to play in ending this pandemic. Following public health restrictions is the least we can do! For all those that choose not to follow public health restrictions, intentionally or unintentionally, you are showing your disregard for our essential workers, our hospital personnel, our first responders, not too mention families that have already been impacted by COVID 19. Your lack of regard is contributing to the spread of the virus! You may think it is your right and as you rejoice in your perceived rights you are putting others at risk. Thank goodness this view is in the minority. Most people in our valley are taking their responsibilities seriously. Please join us in making the necessary sacrifices to keep everyone safe. Please join us in thanking our essential workers, thanking our medical staff, thanking our first responders, thanking the armed forces that are assisting some provincial health regions. Instead of drowning in self pity, LET’S STAND UP AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE! We can help keep everyone healthy! While it may not seem that way, the sacrifices we are being asked to make are relatively minor! The second world war lasted 2,190 days. Sacrifices were made by many. We can honour those sacrifices by doing our small part. We can selfishly be part of the problem or we can choose to be part of the solution. We have rights, but we also have responsibilities. Let’s do our part! Respectfully submitted, Gail Landon First Vice President Branch 29

We have already had so many wonderful donations for families in need. We are partnering with the RCMP for their Cram the Cruiser event. We will be bringing all of these donations to them. You can drop off non-perishable food items, gift cards or unwrapped toys at the Legion or wait until the 5th and take them to the Pealows to help Cram the Cruiser!

Branch 29 is accepting non-perishable food donations, unwrapped new toys or cash donations for the ‘Cram the Cruiser’ campaign. You can drop off donations up to December 4th at Branch 29 or deliver them in person to the Pealow’s parking lot on the 5th from 8:00 to 4:00.

Until the current Public Health Order is updated all Legions need to suspend Meat Draws and Darts. There will be no Tuesday or Wednesday Darts, nor Saturday Meat draws until we get approval from Public Health. We look forward to them resuming when it is safe to do so. On the positive side our canteen continues to be open. Please where a mask when you are not seated; however when you are at a table you do not need a mask. Please continue to sit in your Bubble Groups and fol...low all COVID -19 rules. We are excited about a partnership we have with the RCMP. It is called CRAM the Cruiser. Over the next few weeks we will be collecting non-perishable foods and unwrapped new toys. On December 5th, we will deliver them to the Pealow's parking lot. Please feel welcome to drop off your non-perishable items and toys between the hours of 9-12 or 3-7 at the Legion or on the 5th between 8 AM and 4 PM. We will do our best to help the RCMP and Gleaners make Christmas a special time for families in our valley. Please share this post to reach as many people as possible. Thank You!