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Forest Grove Legion executive sworn in by zone commander

Community news happening around the Forest Grove area
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The Royal Canadian Legion Zone Commander Vivian McNeil installed Jim Tindale as president of the Forest Grove Legion on Feb. 19. McNeil visited the local Legion to swear in the new executive board members.

On Feb.19, the 2013 Forest Grove Legion executive was installed with Zone Chairman Vivian McNeil officiating.

Jim Tindale was sworn in as president – his first term in office.

“My goal as president is to work toward more involvement of the Legion in the community and to find ways to increase membership. More members would enable us to accomplish more things in the community.”

Commander McNeil has visited the Forest Grove branch many times during her eight years in office. She remarked on the positive things that are happening in her district, which extends from Wells to Clinton, at a time when many Legion branches have closed across Canada.

“Legion branches are usually the heart of their communities, and in our district they are tenacious. They are holding their own.

“In one case, in Wells, 12 young people joined the Legion. They are revitalizing their branch, and as a result, their community will benefit.”

Branch #261 executive members for 2013 include president Jim Tindale, past president Tom Timleck, vice-president Doug Smith, secretary Darlene Tindale, treasurer Linda Smith, sergeant at arms Rene Leblanc, service officer Doug Smith.

Executive committee includes Jo-Ann Armstrong, Walter Janke, Tom Timleck, Reg Hayward, Shirley Lalonde, Ed Kennedy, and Mike Smith.

 

Science fair

The students of the Forest Grove Elementary School have been preparing science projects under the instruction of teacher Peggy Reed.

On Feb. 21, judges Doug and Karen Smith and Chris Thain selected the following students and their projects to take part in the District Science Fair today (March 6).

First place was awarded to Elizabeth Haretzmuller. Second place was shared by Sierra Selle and Mike Van Osch. In third place was Dylan Kelsey.

“I was very pleased with all of the students and what they accomplished,” Reed said. “It was hard for the judges to pick the best projects.”

 

Extraordinary volunteer

Every winter, an unsung hero volunteers his time to make life easier for his neighbours and other people in the Grove.

After every snowfall, Amby Gustafson fires up his bobcat and sets out on his rounds, often hot on the heels of the grader. For years he has cleared out the ends of driveways and moved snow from the community hall and other parking lots.

If anyone is sick or unable to clean off their driveway, Amby makes sure that it’s done. He says it’s just something he likes to do.

 

Darts dynamo

Was there magic in her new set of darts?

Was it a secret homing device in each little missile?

Only Janet Brown knows.

On Feb. 22, she doubled out four times and thus entered the unofficial Forest Grove Legion Darts Hall of Fame.

 

Reminders

• On March 9, spaghetti dinner and silent auction will be held to benefit the Forest Grove Children’s Fund, beginning at 6 p.m. It is sponsored by the Legion, 94 Lions, Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Department and the Community and Parents Advisory Council. Proceeds from the fund will go towards the school playground. The fund has a proviso to provide for sick children if the need arises.

• The Legion kitchen is open on Wednesdays, featuring soup and sandwich lunches. Friday’s special is steak sandwich with Caesar salad.

• The cats you see at the dump are fed every day by our postmistress Viv Loiselle. Your help with this costly project would be appreciated. Donations of dry cat food can be dropped off at the post office during hours of operation.