February 2015 - Branch 112 – Whitby

Dispatch
February 2015
Royal Canadian Legion
Branch 112 Whitby
117 Byron Street South.
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Branch Executive
Branch Officers
President
Past President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
3rd Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Roger Andrews
Bob Peddle
Lorraine Duncan
Sandra Andrews
Mike Culpan
Carolyn Johnston
Marilyn Culpan
905-721-0829
905-668-0922
905-446-1004
905-721-0829
905-576-4784
905-668-0998
905-576-4784
Bob Hartley
Sandra Andrews
Lorraine Duncan
John Stephenson
Sandra Andrews
Kevin Bailey
Mike Culpan
Roger Andrews
Larry Batherson
Sandra Andrews
Mike Culpan
Doug MacLean
Lorraine Duncan
Mike Culpan
Doug MacLean
Dave Barkwell
905-579-9595
905 721-0829
905-446-1004
905-743-0795
905-721-0829
Executive Committee
Sgt-at-Arms
Poppy
Veterans Service Officer
Membership
Youth Education
Sports
Dispatch
T.O.D.
Bursaries
Honours and Awards
Public Relations
Canteen
Ways & Means
Nevada
House Chairman
Sick and Visiting
905-576-4784
905-721-0829
905-721-0829
905-576-4784
905-430-9621
905-446-1004
905-576-4784
905-430-9621
905-493-4323
Non Executive Appointments
Web Site
Larry Goucher
Hall Rental
Paula Seto
L.A. Liaison
Marilyn Culpan
Cemetery
Bernie Bucking
Piper
Murdoch Ferguson
Padre
Rev. Phillip Ralph
905-668-9052
905-621-4495
905 576-4784
905-404-1722
905-668-6175
905-430-6905
President- Ladies Auxiliary
Catering
Regalia Purchasing
Kids Christmas
Parade Marshall
905-723-2795
905-430-9621
905-668-3134
905-446-1004
905-404-1722
Bobbie Simmons
Doug MacLean
Joanne Pollard
Lorraine Duncan
Bernie Bucking
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Ladies Auxiliary Executive
June 2014 – May 2015
Branch Officers
President
Past President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Bobbie Simmons
Jan Brittain
Judy Pardy
Glenda Hurley
Rita Reuter
Cheryl Lampitt
905-723-2795
905-668-0056
905-576-8612
905-430-8697
905-668-8673
905-493-3337
Linda Thornton
Glenda Hurley
Kym Benns
Joan Toorish
Faye Brown
Lexie MacLean
Judy Pardy
Ruby Thompson
Marsha Butcher
Della Pearson
Jan Brittain
Janet Harrison
Marilyn Culpan
905-665-5699
905-430-8697
905-430-3351
905-665-5699
905-666-1260
905-430-9621
Executive Committee
Sgt-at-Arms
Membership
Sports
Sick and Visiting
Telephone Committee
Catering
Honours and Awards
Bursaries
Ways & Means
Luncheon
Liaison
905-668-8697
905-720-3930
905-668-1443
905-668-0056
905-430-6823
905 576-4784
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Snail Mail:
117 Byron Street South
Whitby, Ontario
L1N 4P5
Phone - (905)-668-0330
Fax - (905)-668-0746
Hall Rental - (905)-668-0330
Email Accounts
Hall Rental - hallrentals@whitbylegion.ca
General Information - contact_us@whitbylegion.ca
Branch President - president@whitbylegion.ca
Veteran’s Services - veteranservices@whitbylegion.ca
Legion Seniors -president@whitbylegion.ca
Sick and Visiting - sickandvisiting@whitbylegion.ca
Membership - membership@whitbylegion.ca
Sports - sports@whitbylegion.ca
Public Relations - publicrelations@whitbylegion.ca
Sergeant At Arms - sgtatarms@whitbylegion.ca
Ladies Auxiliary - ladiesauxiliary@whitbylegion.ca
Webmaster - webmaster@whitbylegion.ca
Dispatch - dispatch@whitbylegion.ca
Secretary - secretary@whitbylegion.ca
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Sgt. At Arms Report
The Colour Party recently marched in the
Whitby Santa Claus parade and did a
great job of representing our Legion. I
would like to thank the following
members for attending the parade, John
Gale, Kim Van Hoof, Kelly Rogers, Robert
K Smith, Judy Pardy, Fred Taylor, Ron
Asselstine and I would also like to thank
the Bowmanville Colour Party for
attending the parade. John Greenfield,
the Sgt. At Arms for Bowmanville is a
very organized and professional guy and
although he was sick and could not
attend, he
did a great
job of having
his Colour
Party attend.
I would also like to thank Dave Barkwell for helping in transporting the Colour Parties
back and forth from the parade head.
A very special thanks to Kim Van Hoof for making the beef stew that was so good,
especially on a cold day.
The parade was well attended by the people of Whitby, in fact it is the most people
that I have seen at the parade.
I would also like to thank Judy Pardy, Fred Taylor and Dave Barkwell for providing the
Colour Party for the presentation of the
youth education awards. I would like to
acknowledge Bob Murphy for all his help with
carrying the Colours for the branch, as well as
all the help he has given me over the years as
Sgt. At Arms. Bob has decided that for health
reasons he has to step down from carrying the
Colours. Thank you Bob for all your help.
Bob Hartley, Sgt At Arms, Whitby Legion
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Youth Education Awards.
On Sunday January 11th, 2015 the Whitby legion presented the Posters, Poems and
Literature awards to our towns up and coming artists.
On hand to greet each of
our young special guests
was Victor. The colour
party was present to
provide the pageantry,
seen here we have Fred,
David and Judy.
Presenting the awards
was the Branch
President Roger
Andrews and Youth
Education chair Sandra
Andrews.
Other branch
representatives were
also present to observe
the proceedings.
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Youth Education Awards.
Proud Parents, Grand
Parents, Guardians
and Teachers were
present to see the
ceremony.
The pageantry of
marching on the
colours, and the
singing of the
National Anthem.
But wait
there's more,
the special
guests awaited
the beginning
of the
presentation
in silence.
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Youth Education Awards.
Here you can see some
of the marvellous
artists proudly
displaying their
awards.
Parents were invited
to join in, on the
photo opportunity.
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FUN STUFF ?
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MORE FUN STUFF ?
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Wheelbarrow Draw Cheque Recipients.
On Monday January 19th
at 12:00 noon, the Royal
Canadian Legion
in Whitby, Branch # 112
presented two cheques,
one each to the St
Vincent De Paul Society,
and to the Salvation Army
The funds were raised by
the annual
Christmas Wheelbarrow
draw held at the
Whitby Legion.
In the pictures seen here
we have Richard Hadden
(St Vincent de Paul),
Roger Andrews
(President RCL Whitby #
112) and Charles
Burns (Salvation Army).
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Legion Seeking Applicants for 2015 CAF Nijmegen March Team
OTTAWA, ON, 22 January 2015 – Dominion Command of The Royal Canadian Legion is seeking
candidates who may wish to participate in the world’s largest walking/marching event held in
mid-July in the Nijmegen area of Holland.
“Every year we receive dozens of applications from our members to participate in this march on
behalf of the Legion,” says Royal Canadian Legion Dominion President Tom Eagles.
Photo_VimyNijmegen_square“The Legion’s interest in the Canadian Armed Forces Nijmegen
March Team extends back more than ten years ago when it began making an annual grants to
the Canadian Armed Forces’ team to enable them to visit Vimy Ridge” says Mr. Eagles. “Since
2004, the CAF has reciprocated by welcoming the participation of a Legionnaire in the team at
CAF expense,” adds Mr. Eagles.
For the military, the Nijmegen March entails four days
of walking more than 40kms per day with a 10kgs
backpack for each soldier. Historically, more than
7,000 military from all over the world participate in
this event and an additional 40,000 civilians also take
part without the backpack requirement. Details on
the event can be found here: www.4daagse.nl/en/
CALL FOR LEGION MEMBER APPLICATIONS
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2015 NIJMEGEN MARCH
2015 NIJMEGEN MARCH APPLICATION FORM
All submissions must be sent to the Dominion Command coordinator, Danny Martin, 86 Aird
Place, Ottawa, ON K2L 0A1 or to dmartin@legion.ca and received no later than 2 March 2015.
Selection of the candidate will be confirmed by mid-March 2015.
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Cenotaph Restoration
Further Donations Received
Gail Bucking:
$200
In Memory of Jack Lyne
Thanks to all
Sandra Andrews
The picture above was
taken in 1929, the one on
the right sometime after
1930. Notice the building is
not the same.
Brownies at the
cenotaph on
Remembrance
Day November
11th 1939. Do you
know anyone in
this picture.
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Reader Submissions
Bob Peddle, passes on a few predictions from 1955 America. Original author unknown.
I’ll tell you one thing, if
things keep going the
way they are, it’s going
to be impossible to buy
a week’s groceries for
$10.00.
Have you seen the new
cars coming out next
year? It won’t be long
before $2,000.00 will only
buy a used one.
Did you hear the post
office is thinking about
charging 7 cents just to
mail a letter.
If they raise
the minimum
wage to
$1.00,
nobody will
be able
to hire
outside help
at the store.
If cigarettes
keep going up
in price, I’m
going to quit;
20 cents a
pack is
ridiculous.
When I first started
driving, who would
have thought gas
would someday cost
25 cents a
gallon. Guess we’d be
better off leaving the
car in the garage.
I’m afraid to send my kids to the movies
any more. Ever since they let Clark Gable
got by with saying DAMN in GONE WITH
THE WIND, it seems every new movie has
either HELL or DAMN in it.
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It’s too bad things are so
tough nowadays. I see where
a few married women are
having to work to make ends
meet.
Did you see where some
baseball player just signed
a contract for $50,000 a
year just to play ball? It
wouldn’t surprise me if
someday they’ll be making
more than the
President.
It won’t be long
before young couples
are going to have to
hire someone to
watch their kids so
they can both work.
I never thought I’d
see the day all our
kitchen appliances
would be
electric. They're
even making electric
typewriters now.
If they think I’ll pay 30 cents for a haircut, forget it.
The fast food restaurant is convenient
for a quick meal, but I seriously doubt
they will ever catch on.
I read the other day where some scientist
thinks it’s possible to put a man on the moon by the end of the century. They
even have some fellows they call astronauts preparing for it down in Texas .
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Thank goodness I won’t
live to see the day when
the Government
takes half our income in
taxes. I sometimes
wonder if we are electing
the best people to
government.
There is no sense
going on short trips
anymore for a
weekend. It costs
nearly $2.00 a night
to stay in a hotel.
I’m afraid the
Volkswagen car is
going to open the door
to a whole lot of
foreign business.
No one can afford
to be sick
anymore. At
$15.00 a day in
the hospital, it’s
too rich for my
blood.
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Legion Cafe
Fresh TASSIMO Coffee
Disks are available for a mere $ 1.25 each
Sandwiches made daily, drop by and have a
snack for only $2.25 each.
Selection varies by day, what's your favorite.
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DJ Eric Returns
Join us
for a night
of Karaoke and Music
On Saturday
February 28th
2015
From 7:00 pm
till close.
Hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion, Whitby # 112.
Located at 117 Byron Street south.
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Zone Bus Trip
Do you want to visit our sister branches ?
Don’t know were they are ?
Do you want someone else to drive ?
If you answered yes to any of these
questions, then we have the answers.
On Saturday March 21st, at 9:00 am starting
in the parking lot we begin a journey to visit
with some of our sister branches for only
$15 per person.
Belleville # 99
132 Pinnacle St, Belleville, ON K8N 3A4
Brighton # 100
25 Park St, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0
Grafton # 580
10240 County Road 2, Cobourg, ON K9A 4J8
Cobourg # 133
136 Orr St, Cobourg, ON K9A 2S1
Port Hope # 30
29 Thomas Street, Port Hope, ON L1A 3H4
Book your seat early, space is limited.
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HMCS Whitby
Commissioned at Midland on June 6, 1944, she did not arrive at Halifax until August
16, owing to a layover en route at Shelburne for repairs. Following workups in
Bermuda in September she sailed direct to St. John's, arriving on September 30, and
was assigned to EG C-4. She left St. John's on October 5 for Londonderry to join the
group, with which she was to serve for the balance of the war. Whitby left
Londonderry for Canada in mid-June, 1945, and was paid off on July 16 and placed in
reserve at Sorel. She was sold in 1946 for merchant service and reportedly renamed
Bengo.
Pendant: K346
Type: Corvette
Class: Revised FLOWER (1942-43 Program)
Displacement: 970 tonnes
Length: 208.3 ft
Width: 33.1 ft
Draught: 11 ft
Speed: 16 kts
Compliment: 6 Officers and 79 Crew
Arms: 1-4" Gun, 1-2 pdr, 2-20mm, Hedgehog
Builder: Marine Industries Ltd., Sorel, Que.
Keel Laid: 01-Apr-43
Date Launched: 18-Sep-43
Date Commissioned: 06-Jun-44
Paid off: 16-Jul-45
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IN MEMORIUM
DONOHUE, Thomas ‘Tom’ William
(Member of the Whitby Legion and the Ontario Regiment-Tank Corps;
WWII Veteran; 30-year employee of Duplate Canada Ltd.) Passed away
peacefully, with his daughter by his side at The Wynfield, on Thursday,
January 8, 2015, at the age of 96. Beloved husband of the late Aldeen
Ruby Donohue. Loving father of Colleen and her husband Allan Corner.
Dear grandfather to Ryan (Erin) Corner, Brad (Jessica) Corner, and
special Poppa Tom to Kylie, Allie, Kendal, Brooke and Dylan Thomas
Corner. Predeceased by his sister Mary Fudge. Will be lovingly
remembered by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend a visitation at The Wynfield Celebration Room, 451
Woodmount Drive, Oshawa, on Saturday, January 10th from 11:30 am
until time of a Celebration of Life service at 12:00 noon. Cremation.
Arrangements entrusted to McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street
East, Oshawa (905-433-5558). Donations made in memory of Tom to The Wynfield Resident Council
would be appreciated by his family. Online condolences may be made at makfuneralhome.com.
SEWARD, Mary Ellen (nee MARCH) (1914 - 2015)
Aunt Mary passed away quietly on
New Year's Day, 2015, residing at
Hillsdale Cedar Heights in Oshawa.
Mary was predeceased by her
husband Frank Seward and all seven
of her siblings.
Aunt Mary will be sadly missed by
her many nieces and nephews, the
number too lengthy to list.
Special consideration should go out
to her nephews Harold Collins (Roma)
and Frank Seward (Bette) and nieces
Joan Logan and Caroline March, who
continuously looked in on Aunt Mary
in her declining years.
Mary was a long time member of the Royal Canadian legion, Whitby branch # 112, and had recently
received her 25 year long service pin.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Thanks to the staff at Hillsdale for their patience and care.
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ZONE F1 MEMORIUM
William Edward 'Bill'
Peacefully at home with his wife by his side on January 30th
2015 at the age of 79. Bill, beloved husband of Jeanette (neé
Conway) for 54 years. Loving father of Dennis, James, Marlene
Denyer (Mark Harris) and Michael (Michelle Morash). Proud
papa of Jesse (Sarah), Nichole Howie (Murray), Ryan Denyer
(Chloe), Megan, Kael, Owen, and Reese and great-grandpapa of
Ainsley, Elliott and Lliam. Dear brother of Patricia Douglas (Bill),
Rick and Marie Disney (Dave).
He will be fondly remembered by his extended family in P.E.I.
and many friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday,
February 4th 2015 from 2 – 3pm at W.C. TOWN FUNERAL
CHAPEL, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby.
A memorial service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 3:00pm. Cremation.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society and
condolences may be expressed online at wctownfuneralchapel.com
SANDERS, Clarence
WWII Veteran, former GM employee from
Campbellford, Ontario residing in Oshawa.
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville
surrounded by his family in his 91st year.
Predeceased by his spouses Nellie Sanders and Vera
Sanders. Beloved husband of Marie Sanders. Loving
father of Lyn (Bill), John, Gail (Randy), Marie (Richard),
James (Mary), Robert (Maryellen). Predeceased by his
daughter Jeanette and his son Tom. Cherished
grandfather to Tracey (Kelly), Angie (predeceased by
Adam), Jennifer (Chris), Lisa (Aaron), Jessica (Craig), Kyle, Megan (Kayl), and “the little one” Nicole
(Joe). Dear great-grandfather of Mike, Matt, Sarah, Brody, and Cohen. Predeceased by siblings Eva,
Margaret, Hellen, James, Tom and Frank. He is survived by his sisters Jenny and Dorothy. Clarence
will be missed by his friends, family and all who knew him. Friends and family are welcome to
gather at MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME, (21 Garrard Rd. Whitby. 905-443-3376) on Thursday
February 5th from 1:30 pm until the time of service in our chapel at 3:30 pm. In lieu of flowers
donations may be made to Nicole’s journey for wounded warriors, support Nicole at
www.woundedwarriors.ca
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ZONE F1 MEMORIUM
GRIFFITHS, Meirion 'Taffy' WWII RAF, Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 178, Lifetime
member of the Masonic Lodge & Affiliates Born on December 6, 1922
in Bangor, North Wales. Peacefully passed away at Butternut Manor,
Uxbridge on Friday January 30th 2015 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband
of the late Christina. Dear father of Margaret (Paul) Fairfield and Hilary
(David) Fletcher. Loving Grandpa of Sian (Pete) McLean, Julie (Andy) Bain,
Anthony (Kim) Fletcher, Mark (Ashley) Fairfield, Kathryn Fairfield, Michael
Fairfield and Karen Fairfield. Taîd (great- grandpa) of William & Hugh Bain
Samuel, Benjamin & Timothy McLean, Owen & Finn Fletcher and Joshua & Emily Fairfield.
Beloved uncle of Gwyn Griffiths and family of Wales. Visitation will be held at THE NORTHCUTT
ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Friday February 6, 2015 from 2-4 & 79 pm. A Legion Service will be held at 3:45 pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on
Saturday February 7, 2015 at 2 pm. Interment Duffin Meadows Cemetery. Memorial Donations
may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children- Montreal or to an Educational Bursary for the
Butternut Manor Staff.
SAWDON, Robert G. 'Bob' (February 24, 1925 - January 17, 2015)
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of
Robert at the age of 89 on January 17, 2015, at the
Ajax/Pickering Hospital, with his family by his side. Beloved
husband of Patricia for over 64 wonderful years. Loving father
to Douglas, Robert, Edward (Yvonne) and Lynda. Cherished
grandpa to Michael, Sergio and Jamil. Adored brother to
William of Kelowna BC. And Barbara of Dundas ON.
Predeceased by brothers Don, Jim and Sister Marjorie. Caring
uncle to Martin, Bruce, Gary, Louise, Ernie, Donald and Jim.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
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ZONE F1 MEMORIUM
ADAMS, Ross Alymer
resident of Kingsway Arms, Bowmanville, formerly
of Oshawa, Ross Alymer Adams, in his 93rd year,
died peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at
Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville.
Son of the late Zachariah and Margaret (Elford)
Adams, Bowmanville, he came from pioneers who
settled here from Co. Monaghan, Ireland in 1834
and was born August 26, 1922 in Haydon,
Darlington Twp, Ont. He was a veteran of the Second
World War, being part of The Black Watch Regiment.
While in England he met and married his late wife, the former Margaret Eva “Peggy” Alsford (2007)
on August 13, 1949. They sailed to Canada shortly afterwards and lived in Bowmanville before
settling in Oshawa in 1964, where they raised their four children. Employed by General Motors he
retired in 1986. Surviving are his four children, A true family man who enjoyed the simplest and
most meaningful pleasures, his proudest achievement is undoubtedly the rich legacy of love he
leaves behind in those who cherish his memory. Our lives have been shaped and richened by the
wealth of memories you have bestowed on each of us, and these pieces of you we hold tightly in
our hearts forever
JACKSON, Gary Franklin 'Pops‘ (June 8, 1945 - January 7, 2015)
(Longtime Sears employee, and in retirement became the
renowned JKL greeter)While enjoying time with friends on the
curling rink, Gary passed away suddenly and peacefully on
Wednesday, January 7th, 2015 at the age of 69. Loving partner
and soulmate of Cheryl for 49 years. Loving and cherished Dad
of Coellen & Joe and Cami & Mark. Adored Grampa of Caly,
Jacob, Matthew and William. Gary was much loved by his sister
Gail, her husband Kevin and their daughter Laura. Beloved
brother of Jack, his wife Donna and their children John, Michelle
and Nicole; Terry, his wife Cheryl and their son Dustin. Gary will
also be missed by his extended family and friends.
Those who knew Gary will fondly remember him for his love of
curling, golf, dedication to his family and of course, his sense of humour. He was always a positive
light, willing to help anyone, anytime. He was a proud, longtime resident of Cedardale and
dedicated longtime active member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43.
He will be truly missed by all who knew him.
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Welcome New Members
During the January
General meeting,
the branch
welcomed some
new members.
Do Not Be Shy, go
over and say hello.
Nailed it…
Lost It…
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Update from the Bar
This just in………
Mikes Hard
Black Cherry
Lemonade
Is now available.
Try one today.
No need to
wait for Summer.
Please note, that starting this weekend, unless otherwise stated,
the club room will close on Saturdays at 7:00 pm at the bar
tenders discretion.
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