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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1986-11-05, Page 12Page 12-1Lueknw S?Kohne, Vie esdayy November 5,1986 All your answers on the poppy campaign 1. What does the poppy represent? The poppy represents the symbol of Remembrance. 2. Why should l craear a poppy`?' When you wear a poppy or display a wreath you honour the war dead and help ex -service personnel andtheir dependents. 3. H tAJ do help needy ex -service persnroel and their dependents? The basic purpose of poppy funds is to provide immediate assistance to ex -servicemen and women in need. This may include food, shelter or medical attention for them or their families. Also, bursaries are granted to children and grandchildren of ex -service personnel. 4. Are there any other uses for poppy funds? Yes. Poppy funds can be used1for low -rental housing and care facilities for elderly or disabled persons and their dependents, community medical appliances and- - medical research, day care centres, meals -on -wheels, transportation and related services for veterans, their dependents and the aged. Donations may be given for relief of disasters declared by the federal or provincial governments. 5. Aren't ex -servicemen and women eligible for government pensions? Yes. Many ex -servicemen and women do get pensions, but many others, although handicapped, do not. However, no pension can provide,for eventualities such as fire, a long illness on the part of the breadwinner, or other medical expenses. -6. Do you have to be a Legion member fo get help from the poppy fund? No. Any ex -serviceman or woman or dependent is eligible to apply for help from the poppy fund and from Legion service bureaux. In fact, a large number of all service bureau cases involve people who are not Legion members. 7. Ghat are Service Bureaux Throughout the Legion, in some 1,800 branches in ten provincial commands and in Ottawa, there are service officers whose job it is to assist ex -service persons or dependents with problems relating to disability pensions or other veterans' legislation. The national and provincial offices not only provide advice but act on behalf of the individual. -Every year thousands of representations are placed before the federal government on behalf of "clients". There is no charge for this service which is available to. any ex - serviceman or woman or dependent who can qualify for such assistance. 10 es.all the money raised through the sale of poppies and wreaths go into poppy funds? After expenses, such as the cost of poppies, wreaths and other supplies are deducted, all remaining monies are placed in trust to be spent on those purposes authorized in the General By-laws of The Royal Canadian Legion. • 9. Can p• ppy money be used for anything &se? The Legion's constitution stresses that poppy funds must be held in trust. They are subscribed to by the public. They are held in a bank account separate from that of the branch and cannot be used for any other purpose than those stipulated. 10. Are campaign expenses high? Campaign expenses are unusually low because most of the work is voluntary. 11. How much should Q give? We suggest that you give according to the dictates of your conscience. You might remember that the cost of all the things the poppy fund provides is much higher today; therefore, it takesmore money to do the same job. When you give to -the poppy campaign you remember the war dead and help the living and the dependents of those who have served our country. Dowlam/' n©or Poppy Canvas Th-uUoden H© ern©eU . Vth 7:00-9:30 RIF.. • 08 -the co-�pefatois JEAN WHITBY Sales Representative LUCKNOW 528-3813 FAIRVIEW DIARY LUCKNOW 528 -3725 - DON & BEV THOMPSON INVESTMENT LUCKNOW 528-2213 Established in 1873. "The Sepoy Town" on the Huron -Bruce Boundary The Royal Canc 0 In Flanders In Flanders fields the poppies blow W Between the crosses, row on row. That mark our place; and . in thesky gl. The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below., l Take up our quaere . To you' froth failirnrgig The torch; be yours If ye break faith wi We shall not sleep, t In Flanders Th °NGS -0 THS. COO;vrUNl Y-llovD sPoxs aS FOR Ai •HOME INSULATION •SAND BLASTING •AIRLESS SPRAY PAINTING W. ADAMSON & SON \I CONTRACTING LTD. CGicie LUCKNOW, ONT. NOG SHO �tvY rc;• WM. (Bill) ADAMSON TEL (519) 528-2113 John W. Henderson Lumber "Your Homecare Building Centre" LUCKNOW 528-3118 Montgomery Motors LUCKNOW 518-2813 atlC The siding that insulates GLENN'S ALUMINUM SALES Oliver Glenn, Manager Siding • Soffits • Fascia • Doors • Windows • Shutters • Awnings LUCKNOW 528-3723 LUCKNOW CUT & CURL 623 Campbell St. Lucknow 528-2914 Bill & Annie's Silver Lake General Store KINLOSS • 395-2215 JAN'S PLACE- - Gifts &Novelties 603 Campbell St, LucknoW 528-3020 11 •