Pins and Poppies

Times Contributor 

 

Poppy donation tins are appearing on cashier counters all across town.

“Poppy sales start Friday and we will have representatives selling in the No Frills, Canadian Tire, Walmart and the Co-op,” said Irene Knappe.

There are also new pins representing the Korean conflict and Aboriginal soldiers contribution for sale. Other commemorative items such as t-shirts and jewellery, for instance can be purchased from a catalogue at the Legion. Knappe said they will help people order if they come in to look through it.

She said that all funds from the campaign stay local and go to help with veteran needs.

 “We installed a chair lift for one veteran. He was living with his son, but couldn’t do the stairs,” said Knappe.

They also have aids such as walkers, and all equipment put in is returned and reused when the veteran ceases to need it. The group also supplies food and clothing for veterans.

Sales run from Oct. 26-Nov. 10.