Creemore Legion members and their guests gathered Saturday, Jan. 10 to pay tribute to community members and the branch membership alike for the efforts that were given threw out this past year.
Everyone pitched in to provide a wonderful dinner for all.
Special thanks to Mark Madill and the ladies who prepared the tasty meal.
Several awards were given to members of the both the Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary. Life memberships were given out to Dee Hanson, presented by Debbie Knott from Zone Command, and Mark Madill, presented by Deputy District Commander Bob LaDasure.
These two individuals have served the Legion and their community tirelessly for many years.
Carol Percy was honored with a bouquet of flowers for her 50 years of service to the ladies auxiliary.
Ed Stevens and Dave Smith were recognized for 65 years, Mike Sears for 30 years and Mike Loranger was presented an executive bar and poppy pin.
All of these people have served diligently at the Legion and for the community.
Mike Loranger also received the Legionnaire of the year. You can’t go very far at the Legion and not bump into Mike, at any event.
His award was well deserved.
The following groups received donations from the Legion: Ray’s place, Creemore Minor Hockey, Creemore Figure Skating Club, Creemore Minor Soccer, Cadets, Cubs, Scouts, and the Nottawasaga Creemore Public School band.
The Creemore Legion takes great pride in helping the youth in our community.