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CHALK RIVER LEGION GIVES LAND MONEY TO VILLAGEThe Chalk River Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion has decided to advance to the Chalk River Village Council sufficient funds to purchase from Marathon Realty approximately 45 acres of land. to be used for the site of a water treatment plant and for recreational and municipal purposes. "This donation to the Village will be a great saving to all taxpayers and the beginning of a dream for future recreation and cultural facilities within Chalk River." said Councillor Pearl Osborne. This money will also make provincial recreation grants available to the village council. Earlier in the year council's Public Relations and Special Projects. Committee asked local service clubs and fund-raising groups to work with council on securing the land and building recreation facilities. The Chalk River Legion, Branch 562, decided that their contribution to this project would be the land purchase alone. "The Legion members felt that the Village desperately needed the land for sale by the CPR. Without possibly raising taxes for the people of the Village. There was no way that they could afford to purchase it." said the president of Branch 562, Jim Patterson. "We felt that because we have the available funds, this would be a great way to show our support for the community." Branch 562 also donated $1,000. to the Chalk River Library Board in answer to a letter requesting financial help.
As well the Chalk River Legion has decided to help the Chalk River scouts send two boys and one leader to the 1983 Jamboree in western Canada this summer. After the boys have completed their own fundraising projects. the Legion will donate whatever is needed to make up the total expense of $900 each.
All of the monies donated were taken from the Nevada Fund, an ongoing lottery which is run by the Legion and dedicated solely for use within the community and for charitable purposes.
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Legion donates toward purchase of Jaws Of Life1984
Chalk River, Ontario, Canada
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$1000 FOR JAWS OF LIFE - 1984Chalk River Fire Chief Ken Daynard, center, accepts a $1000. cheque from the Royal Canadian Legion, branch 582, Chalk River, that will be used for the purchasing of the Jaws of Life. This donation to the North Renfrew Emergency Response Unit could even climb higher , according to Branch President Jim Patterson, right, and First Vice , Frank Russel.
Pembroke Observer Photo
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Legion donates VCR to Continuing Care Program1989
Deep River, Ontario, Canada
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LEGION DONATES VCR TO CONTINUING CARE PROGRAM - 1989Publicity about the Deep River and District Hospital's innovative Continuing Care program for long-term patients has prompted representatives of many local service clubs to ask Director of Nursing Chris Taylor if there is any way they can help the program.
One of the items which Taylor felt the patients would really appreciate was a new television for the patients lounge together with a VCR. Chalk River Legion quickly responded bv donating this equipment.
"The long-term patients have really enjoyed watching movies." she explained and the VCR will make it possible for them to watch the kind of movies they appreciate - The Man from Snowy River was one favourite.
Shown (from left) are Bob Lutes (1st Vice Pres). Director of Nursing Chris Taylor. Neil Richardson (President), and Frank Russell (Service officer).
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Chalk River & Area Lions ClubThe Chalk River & Area Lions Club was chartered on October 24, 1973. At this time there were 36 members.
All Lions are volunteers. Talk to any lions member about joining as membership is by invitation only.
The Chalk River & Area means that our area runs from Chalk River to Deux Rivers.
Meetings were held on the 1st. and 3rd. Tuesdays of the month except for July & August.
Before the clubhouse was built meeting were held in member's homes and later to the Chalk Hotel, the Tree Top Restaurant and the old Deep River Restaurant.
Bingos were held every Thursday in the Chalk Hotel.
Later in 1986 lions made plans to build a recreation center. August 30, 1986 work was starting on the building of the Lions rec. center and a mere four and one half months later the hall was completed. The Grand opening was held January 17, 1987.
Most of the funds supporting our donations come from our bingos, which are held every Thursday with the doors opening at 6 pm. and bingo getting started about 6.45 pm.
Seniors use our hall on Mondays for cards, which they really enjoy, and it also gives them a fun afternoon.
AECL also use the hall for union meeting. Other events are held thought out the year is our annual winter carnival and New Years Eve dance. Maple Fest which is held every year at the Forestry. There are also parties for the younger ones in the community with Halloween and Christmas.
We also rent the hall for weddings and other community groups. Lions have held a Spring Extravaganza the last two years to promote businesses in our area.
We donate to "Sight First", ( Walk for Dog Guide held every year), Cancer, Diabetes just to name a few along with our community hospital and fire victims
We have helped with the ball field and the soccer field along with the improvement with the playground in Chalk River and the ball field in Stonecliffe.
Don Tooley
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Lions Club supports Upgrades to Chalk River Rink1974
Chalk River, Ontario, Canada
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Lions donate to Cross Canada Walk for the Blind1985
Chalk River, Ontario, Canada
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Sod turning for Lions Club Rec Centre1986
Chalk River, Ontario, Canada
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North Renfrew Times - 7 May 1986Chalk River recreational hall
The Chalk River and Area LionsClub plans to build a community centre on the old school site on Kellett Street. The project will be completely
owned and operated by the Lions' Club, independent of Chalk River council. The building will be 60' by 115' on a concrete slab foundation. It will be hjghly energy efficient with R32 insulation in the walls and R40 in the ceiling.
The exterior will be steel siding. The community centre will be completely accessible to the handicapped with no stairs anywhere in the building. Air conditioning, air cleaners and a fully
equipped kitchen are all part of the proposal.
It is hoped that the centre will be used every night, not only be residents of Chalk River, but also by citizens of the township and surrounding areas. The centre will be open to all community
groups such as the Kinsmen' or the churches as well as to individuals for wedding receptions and family reunions. The 73' by 59' hall has a max-
imum capacity of 500. Dances will be held in conjunction with the winter broom ball and summer pitch tournaments. It is hoped that the hall will be used by area seniors as a recreation
facility. The hall will be utilized by the Youth Association to hold dances and show movies on a year-round basis.
Thursday bingo could be moved to the centre. Other holiday activities, such as the Lions' Club Summerfest, will now be held at the hall.
The approximate cost of the recreation centre is $219,000. complete. Fifty percent of the cost is paid by the Chalk River Fund Raising Committee, the..Chalk River Council Recreation Committee Building Fund and the Chalk River and Area Lions' Club while the
remaining 50 will be funded by a Wintario grant. All documentation for the building proposal will be presented to Wintario on May 23. When the
building tender contract is approved construction will commence.
The land will be leased from the Village on a 20 year renewable lease. It is estimated that two thirds of the present Lions' Club yearly income will be needed to run the hall. The Lions' Club
has been active in Chalk River for over 12 years and has been well received by the community. Paul Faught, Councillor and Lions' Club member states,"The Chalk River Lions' Club will be in Chalk River as long as the Chalk River Municipal Organization. Faught, an avid supporter of the community centre says, "I went on council to improve the recreational outlook of the Village, especially for the young people. 1 believe that community involvement and the Lions Hall are one in the same."
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The hall will be utilized by the Youth Association to hold dances and show movies on a year-round basis.Thursday bingo could be moved to the centre. Other holiday activities, such as the Lions' Club Summerfest, will now be held at the hall.
The approximate cost of the recreation centre is $219,000. complete. Fifty percent of the cost is paid by the Chalk River Fund Raising Committee, the..Chalk River Council Recreation Committee Building Fund and the Chalk River and Area Lions' Club while the
remaining 50 will be funded by a Wintario grant. All documentation for the building proposal will be presented to Wintario on May 23. When the
building tender contract is approved construction will commence.
The land will be leased from the Village on a 20 year renewable lease. It is estimated that two thirds of the present Lions' Club yearly income will be needed to run the hall. The Lions' Club
has been active in Chalk River for over 12 years and has been well received by the community. Paul Faught, Councillor and Lions' Club member states,"The Chalk River Lions' Club will be in Chalk River as long as the Chalk River Municipal Organization. Faught, an avid supporter of the community centre says, "I went on council to improve the recreational outlook of the Village, especially for the young people. 1 believe that community involvement and the Lions Hall are one in the same."
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BroomBall Tournament1986
Chalk River, Ontario, Canada
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Lions Support Exchange Program1986
Chalk River, Ontario, Canada
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Grand Opening of Chalk River and Area Lions Club Rec Centre1987
Chalk River, Ontario, Canada
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