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Royal Canadian Legion
Branch 112 Whitby
117 Byron Street South.
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Dispatch February 2015
Branch Executive Branch Officers
President Roger Andrews 905-721-0829
Past President Bob Peddle 905-668-0922
1st Vice President Lorraine Duncan 905-446-1004
2nd Vice President Sandra Andrews 905-721-0829
3rd Vice President Mike Culpan 905-576-4784
Treasurer Carolyn Johnston 905-668-0998
Secretary Marilyn Culpan 905-576-4784
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Executive Committee
Sgt-at-Arms Bob Hartley 905-579-9595
Poppy Sandra Andrews 905 721-0829
Veterans Service Officer Lorraine Duncan 905-446-1004
Membership John Stephenson 905-743-0795
Youth Education Sandra Andrews 905-721-0829
Sports Kevin Bailey
Dispatch Mike Culpan 905-576-4784
T.O.D. Roger Andrews 905-721-0829
Bursaries Larry Batherson
Honours and Awards Sandra Andrews 905-721-0829
Public Relations Mike Culpan 905-576-4784
Canteen Doug MacLean 905-430-9621
Ways & Means Lorraine Duncan 905-446-1004
Nevada Mike Culpan 905-576-4784
House Chairman Doug MacLean 905-430-9621
Sick and Visiting Dave Barkwell 905-493-4323
Non Executive Appointments
Web Site Larry Goucher 905-668-9052
Hall Rental Paula Seto 905-621-4495
L.A. Liaison Marilyn Culpan 905 576-4784
Cemetery Bernie Bucking 905-404-1722
Piper Murdoch Ferguson 905-668-6175
Padre Rev. Phillip Ralph 905-430-6905
President- Ladies Auxiliary Bobbie Simmons 905-723-2795
Catering Doug MacLean 905-430-9621
Regalia Purchasing Joanne Pollard 905-668-3134
Kids Christmas Lorraine Duncan 905-446-1004
Parade Marshall Bernie Bucking 905-404-1722
Ladies Auxiliary Executive June 2014 – May 2015
Branch Officers
President Bobbie Simmons 905-723-2795
Past President Jan Brittain 905-668-0056
1st Vice President Judy Pardy 905-576-8612
2nd Vice President Glenda Hurley 905-430-8697
Treasurer Rita Reuter 905-668-8673
Secretary Cheryl Lampitt 905-493-3337
Executive Committee
Sgt-at-Arms Linda Thornton 905-665-5699
Membership Glenda Hurley 905-430-8697
Sports Kym Benns 905-430-3351
Sick and Visiting Joan Toorish 905-665-5699
Telephone Committee Faye Brown 905-666-1260
Catering Lexie MacLean 905-430-9621
Honours and Awards Judy Pardy
Bursaries Ruby Thompson 905-668-8697
Ways & Means Marsha Butcher 905-720-3930
Della Pearson 905-668-1443
Luncheon Jan Brittain 905-668-0056
Janet Harrison 905-430-6823
Liaison Marilyn Culpan 905 576-4784
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Email Accounts Hall Rental - [email protected] General Information - [email protected] Branch President - [email protected] Veteran’s Services - [email protected] Legion Seniors [email protected] Sick and Visiting - [email protected] Membership - [email protected] Sports - [email protected] Public Relations - [email protected] Sergeant At Arms - [email protected] Ladies Auxiliary - [email protected] Webmaster - [email protected] Dispatch - [email protected] Secretary - [email protected] 4
Phone - (905)-668-0330 Fax - (905)-668-0746
Hall Rental - (905)-668-0330
Snail Mail: 117 Byron Street South Whitby, Ontario L1N 4P5
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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
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.
Sgt. At Arms Report
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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.
In the pictures seen here we have Richard Hadden (St Vincent de Paul), Roger Andrews (President RCL Whitby # 112) and Charles Burns (Salvation Army).
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.
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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 [email protected] and received no later than 2 March 2015. Selection of the candidate will be confirmed by mid-March 2015.
Brownies at the cenotaph on Remembrance Day November 11th 1939. Do you know anyone in this picture.
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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.
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.
If cigarettes keep going up in price, I’m going to quit; 20 cents a pack is ridiculous.
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.
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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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. I never thought I’d
see the day all our kitchen appliances would be electric. They're even making electric typewriters now.
It’s too bad things are so tough nowadays. I see where a few married women are having to work to make ends meet.
It won’t be long before young couples are going to have to hire someone to watch their kids so they can both work.
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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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I’m afraid the Volkswagen car is going to open the door to a whole lot of foreign business.
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.
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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Fresh TASSIMO Coffee
Disks are available for a mere $ 1.25 each
Legion Cafe
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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Hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion, Whitby # 112. Located at 117 Byron Street south.
DJ Eric Returns
Join us for a night of Karaoke and Music
On Saturday February 28th 2015
From 7:00 pm till close.
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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
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.
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 & 7-9 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.
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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.
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
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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.
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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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