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R O Y A L C A N A D I A N L E G I O N - B A R R H A V E N B R A N C H 6 4 1

Volume 8

2012 - 2013

Issue #7 , December

2012

Editor: Ross Kerr Branch Website - http://www.rcl641.ca

all the volunteers and the participants; what a great tradition for our Branch. Another four comrades have received, or are about to receive, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. They are Dave Cole, Steve Desroches, Bill Humphries and Kathy Johnston. This makes a total of 12 comrades from our Branch who have re-ceived this honour and we are all extremely proud of them.

On Tuesday, Dec 11, the Barrhaven Community Concert Band held their Holiday concert at our Branch and it was a full house with many dona-tions to the Barrhaven Food Cupboard. This is another example of Branch 641 supporting our community.

Comrades all:

THE PRESIDENT’S CORNER On Wednesday, Dec 12, our Cadet Liaison Officer Chris Fuchs and I at-tended the 2332 Maj. EJG Holland, VC, Ar-mouries RCACC Christ-mas Dinner. They made it a formal occasion and many black bow ties were spotted. As always these young people never fail to impress me. In closing, I hope to see many of you throughout the holiday season and I wish all the best to you and your families. volunteers make it work! Ed

E.R. (Ed) Schelenz, CD Barrhaven Br. 641 H - 613-843-1088 C - 613-371-6634

We have reached the festive season and to those that celebrate, Ellie and I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. At our last Executive Meeting, our Member-ship Chair, Danny Des-marais, who is doing a great job, informed us that as of December 1, 2012, our membership stands at 537. What a great achievement for a Legion that has only been in existence for 7½ years. The down side of the report was that only half of our members have renewed their membership for 2013 as of December 1, 2012. I urge all those who have not yet renewed their membership to come in and do so and thus con-tinue to remain a mem-ber in good standing. On Wednesday,

Nov 28, I and 10 other Comrades had the pleasure of attending a reception at City Hall honouring all the Legions in Ottawa for their service to the community. It was great to see all the Legions in our area being recog-nized for what they con-tribute to the commu-nity. Our Comrade and Deputy Mayor Steve Desroches was in atten-dance and participated in the ceremonies. Ellie and I and our grandchildren enjoyed the gathering at our Branch for our annual Children’s Christmas party. In attendance were many of our com-rades, their children and grandchildren. Again, what a great job the Hospitality Team did, under the guidance of their chairperson, Kathy Blomquist. Thank you to Comrade Ed, 76, of Nepean, Ontario,

much-loved husband passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 23, 2012.

Ed is lovingly remembered by so many, but es-pecially his wife of 22 years, Trudy Zimmerly, his three children Anne Adkins (Matthew), David and Julie, Trudy's three children David (Claire), Bill (Claudette) and Christine Hauschild (Tom) and grandchildren Julien, Eric, Ayla, Kathleen, Mi-chael and Emeline, also his sister Kay and aunt Doris. He is preceded in death by his first wife Alice and his parents, Harry and Mable.

JOHNSTON (FONG), Edward David Royal Canadian Legion, Barrhaven Branch 641

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families. We have been honoured by the Order of St. George. Currently the Grand Chancellor of the Order is a member of Branch 641, as are the Chair and Vice Chair of the Ottawa Commandery. Finally, we have begun re-ceiving long-overdue recogni-tion from the various Com-mands of the Legion. What is it that makes us so different? Why are we growing and ex-panding while other Branches are floundering, are in con-stant financial turmoil, amal-gamating and yes even clos-ing? The kudos are new com-ing and we are being asked by many how we do things. It’s no secret Comrades, look around you and see what our people are doing.

Volunteerism is the backbone of Branch 641 as it was in the early days of the creation of the Canadian Le-gion. You, each one of you, who help this Branch operate on a day to day basis

Reflections by Chaplain Ray Desjar-

To our great God be the glory!

Ray

Reflections – Advance New Years

It seems almost trite but we really do need to think back and remember 2012 from both a personal and a Branch 641 perspec-tive! We especially need to count our many blessing as we have so much to be thankful for. As a Branch, 2012 seems to have been our ‘coming of age’, as we received award upon award and many honours, not just for being a Legion Branch but for being an integral part of the Barrhaven Commu-nity. We have shown ser-vice and leadership at every level and have shown out-standing support of our Li-ons Club, Rotary Club and the Barrhaven Food Cup-board. We have organized events and participated in many others to help indi-viduals and

need our help, food and shelter. The fight for the better and more equitable treatment of those who have served and still suffer for lack of the support they re-quire will continue. As a Branch let’s treat those is-sues as a challenge and opportunity for us to work more efficiently and effec-tively as we seek to amelio-rate the needs. For clearly at 641 ‘we can and do get it done.’ Have a Very Healthy Happy and Pros-perous New Year and count your Blessings for we are all truly Blessed regardless of our personal situations.

with a willingness, indeed a strong desire, to be part of ‘a winning team’. Our over-heads are low, our excite-ment and level of involve-ment and activity very high and it’s because of your par-ticipation. Many of you have been honoured for your dedication, service and vol-unteerism this year and they were rightly deserved. These awards have been at Branch, Community, Munici-pal, Provincial and National levels, including the Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal. Kudos to you all as you have earned them. You are the reason we have accom-plished so much since re-ceiving our Charter in 2005. Give yourselves a Bravo Zulu and a pat on the back. Now the question and chal-lenge for us is how do we keep this momentum up as we approach a New Year. One thing for sure, 2013 is going to be a very challenging year for our economy, the job market, for families and for the need to support so many who will

I would like to take a moment to thank the Barrhaven Legion and all their mem-bers, families and friends for supporting the Barrhaven Food Cupboard this year. It’s been a challenging year for many members of our community and your gener-ous donations of food and money have truly made a difference in many lives. On behalf of President Ken Ross and all of us at the BFC, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year. Neighbours Helping Neighbours David Sereda Vice-President Barrhaven Food Cupboard

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Comrades in Arms at Barrhaven Branch 641

Mr. Clarence W. (Gus) Este was born in Montreal, Quebec in 1931. His father bought a house on the South Shore, just after the Second War began, so his children could get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. They lived in a village called Mackayville, which is now called St Hubert, Quebec. In 1948, after completing high schools in Longueuil and St Lambert, P.Q., Gus took on a few temporary jobs as a shipper at various firms in town.

In 1950, Gus, along with some of his buddies, decided to join the Canadian Army Special Force, which was being raised for United Nations operations in Korea. After basic training he completed medical assistant trades training in Camp Borden. He then was sent, as a member of the 25 Canadian Infantry Brigade Group, to Fort Lewis, an American Army base near Seattle, Washington, USA. There the Canadian Army underwent advanced combat training in the field, preparing for what awaited them in the Korean War. He served 13 months in Korea as medic in support of our infantry and other UN troops before returning to Canada, where he chose to be released from the Army in 1952. He then won a competition and was hired as a civil servant at the Canada Post head office in Montreal. After three years there, quite bored with the pace of his life, he decided to re-enlist in the army, joining the Canadian Postal Corps.

He rose from a Private to a Master Warrant Officer and was commissioned from that rank directly to Captain in 1974. During his second career in the army, he participated in tours to Germany, Egypt (3), and Cyprus. He also sailed for three years as the ship’s and the fleet postmaster, aboard the RCN aircraft carrier – HMCS Bonaventure. His first two tours in the Middle East were as a Corporal in the Sinai Dessert 1959-60, and again in 1966-67. His third one, in 1977, was as a Major, on the Chief Logistics Office staff, HQUNEFME11. There he was responsible for all Postal operations for the group of UN countries serving in the Middle East, as well as for the Canadian Contingent serving in Nicosia Cyprus. He covered the entire region by road as he travelled the Middle East in a white, UN Passat wagon, to his units in: Ismailia, Cairo, Port Said and Alexandria, Egypt; Tel Aviv, Hersilyia and Jerusalem, Israel; the Golan Heights; and Damascus Syria. He flew to and from Cyprus in Canadian Forces aircraft, via Lahr, Germany.

In 1987 he retired from his last posting with the Canadian Patrol Frigate Project in National Defence H.Q. after completing 33 years of military service, plus three and a half years Public Service time. Since retiring, Mr. Este has worked quite extensively as a volunteer, serving as a District Governor with the Lions Clubs International organization in Canada and abroad. Gus was also on the Ontario Lung Association, the Head Injury Association, the Mayor of Nepean’s Task Force on Visible Minorities, nine years on the Nepean Public Library Board and served with a few other groups. He is also a member of the Canadian Korea Veterans Association and the Royal Canadian Legion. He is currently serving as the Immediate Past-President of the Barrhaven Legion, Branch 641.

Gus and Olive will have been married 60 years next June and they are the parents of four grown children, who live virtually all across Canada from west to east. One son, David is a Professor at the University of Calgary and Dean of his faculty. One daughter, Denise works for the Government of Manitoba in Winnipeg. A second son, Dwight, is a Chemical Engineer in Waterloo, ON and a second daughter, Deborah, is a Geriatrics Nurse in Trenton, ON. They are also very proud to have two beautiful granddaughters, Cynthia in Trenton and Morgan in Winnipeg. Plus one precious great granddaughter Ziva, also in Trenton.

Comrade C.W. (GUS) ESTE, CD. KSTG

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Ho, Ho, Ho-liday Security! As this holiday season approaches, we would like to wish you a safe and happy holi-day. We ask you to remember that winter roads create dangerous conditions and we urge you to sloooooow down. In addition, the holidays can be an opportune time for criminal activity. The following are some of the more “holiday-centric” concerns:

Theft from Vehicles: Please do not leave valuables (including wrapped or un-wrapped gifts) in plain view in your vehicle. Remove valuables and lock your vehicle! Contact your local Ottawa Police Community Police Center for a free “All Valuables Removed” Card…they make great stocking stuffers!

Distraction Thefts: Do not leave your purse in the shopping cart! Not all people are good intentioned; that person who was only looking for assistance in reading a label at the grocery store was really a distraction so an associate could grab the wallet from your purse – Close it and keep it close!!!

Residential Break and Enters: Have someone watch your home if you are going away, use timers, have someone park in your driveway…etc. and of course, remove all valuables (gifts etc.) from view.

Secure your home and property – Together we can make our community safer!

Please give us a call using the numbers below:

9-1-1 for life threatening emergencies or crimes in progress.

613-230-6211 other emergencies.

613-236-1222 ext 7300 to report thefts, property damage, driving complaints, missing persons or stolen property

311 For any by-law issue or any general city enquiry.

‘On our Watch’ with Constable Timothy P. Murray of the OPS.

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The Barrhaven Legion once again participated in the Barrhaven Lions Santa Claus Parade, led by our Colour Party. Our brightly lit float was filled with Veterans who proudly waved to the thousands of people who came out on a cold Sunday evening and waited patiently

for the man in red. Andy Moore, our great friend from the Manotick Legion, pulled the float with his truck while his wife, Cathie, joined other members who walked beside the float.

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Santa’s Visit to the Branch! By Debi Sereda

The voices of more than 50 children filled the Branch on Sunday, December 9 at the annual Children’s Christmas party. The hall was filled with parents, grandparents and children . . . lots of children . . . who were entertained by Yaki Music, fed by the Hospitality Committee, read to by Dave Voisey of the Bar-rhaven Lions Club and, finally, thrilled with the arrival of the “Man in Red,” Santa! Fresh from his arrival at the airport, Santa arrived in true Christmas style aboard a red mustang and he was greeted by excited children and parents alike. Santa handed out gifts to all the children, some of whom were happy to chat with him while others preferred to keep their distance. We share below a few of the photographs taken during the afternoon. All the photos can be found on our website, www.rcl641.ca. Thanks to the shoppers, the BBQers, the Hospitality Committee and the Branch for hosting such a fun afternoon and bringing so many smiles to little (and not-so-little) faces! And thanks to Santa for taking time away from his busy schedule to make a quick stop at the Barrhaven Legion.

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Other Notable Branch 641 Members Who Received The

Queen’s Medal

Comrade Kathy Johnston has served The Royal Canadian Legion in a few Branches, where she has gained extensive knowledge about Legion administration. She has done an outstanding job organizing the day-to-day secretariat of the Branch, all the while fulfilling the role of Deputy Commander Zone G-5.

Comrade Steve Desroches is also the Deputy Mayor of the City of Ottawa. Steve was recently honoured with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal for his work in support of the Ot-tawa Rotary Home and their new respite care facility in South Ottawa. He has a strong focus on his community and works for the benefit of all of his Citizens.

Comrade Dave Cole finally just retired from the Canadian Forces after having served in Operations Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, UN in the Golan Heights, Cyprus and several American bases in the USA. He has the Order of St John of Jerusalem and is a Knight of St George.

Comrade Bill Humphries is a WWll Veteran who served in North Africa and Malta with the British Army. Bill was a gunner with the Artillery He was recently honoured by the Order of St George when he was invested as a Field Knight. He’s in his nineties but can outdo many half his age. A truly Great Comrade!

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Deputy Mayor Steve Desroches was pleased to join Royal Canadian Legion Barrhaven Branch 641 member Gus Este and CTV News co-anchor Carol Anne

Meehan at the Take a Veteran to Dinner Night at Tudor Hall .

Take a Veteran to Dinner

Members of the Barrhaven Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion gathered at Ottawa City Hall for a special evening of thanks from Ottawa City Council to the City's numerous branches of the Legion. The Barrhaven Legion was presented with a

Certificate of Appreciation from Mayor Jim Watson and Deputy Mayor Steve Desroches, Councillor Gloucester-South Nepean.

Certificate of Appreciation

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District “G” Awards

Congratulations to Jon F Klaus, 2011/2012 editor of The Advance, our Branch newsletter. Jon won the Carolyn McCaul award for District G. President Ed Schelenz presented Jon with his award at the November 2012 General Meeting. Congratulations Jon.

Congratulations to Linda Laframboise, 2011/2012 Membership Chairman. Linda won the Wil-liam McCarthy Memorial Award for District G. Past President Gus Este presented Linda with her award at the November 2012 General Meeting. Congratulations Linda.

Congratulations to Laurel Slattery, the editor of our Branch scrapbook. Laurel won the 2011/2012 Class C scrapbook competition. Laurel's scrapbook also placed second in the pro-vincial competition. PRO Debi Sereda presented Laurel with her award at the November 2012 General Meeting. Congratulations Laurel.

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HOW BARRHAVEN SUPPORTS ITS VETERANS The parades are over, the veterans have returned home with their memories and the parade flags are laid-up for another year. It’s through the generosity of Barrhaven citizens during our annual Poppy Campaigns that the Barrhaven Legion is able once again to support our Veterans and their dependents as well as local institutions and our cadet corps. Since its founding six years ago, the Barrhaven Legion has distributed more than $176,000 to local institutions in the fol-lowing ways: - providing bursaries to military dependents to assist them defray the costs of higher education - fostering remembrance through youth education - providing financial assistance to local navy, army and air force cadet units - providing assistance to military veterans and their families Branch 641 President, Comrade Ed Schelenz, assisted by Comrade John O’Halloran, Branch Veteran Service Officer, re-cently completed distributing cheques to local medical institutions from funds raised during the 2012 Poppy Campaign. - The Perley and Rideau Veterans Health Centre Foundation received $5,000 this year, for a total of $39,000 - The Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation received $6,500 this year, for a total of $33,000 - The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health received $4,500 this year, for a total of $17,680 - The Ottawa Hospital Foundation Rehabilitation Centre received $3,660 this year, for a total of $11,460 Additionally, local cadet units received over $13,000 from the Barrhaven Legion. On behalf of the Veterans and local institutions, the Barrhaven Legion thanks the residents of Barrhaven for their continued support.

QCH $6,500, Ed, Judith Scott & John Perley $5,000, Ed, Dan Clapin, Bob Publicober & John

Royal Ott M. H. $4500 Ed, Nancy Stanton & John Royal Ott, $3,600 Rehab C, Ed, Beth Monaco & John

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Christmas Dinner with the Cadets 2012

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The Way To A Happy New Year in 2013

To leave the old with a burst of song:

To recall the right and forgive the wrong; To forget the things that bind you fast

To the vain regrets of the year that’s past.

To have the strength to let go your hold Of the not worthwhile of the days grown old;

To dare go forth with a purpose true, To the unknown task of the years that’s new;

To help your brother along the road,

To assist with his work and lift his load; To add your gift to the world’s good cheer,

Is to HAVE and GIVE a HAPPY NEW YEAR. :the editor

Congratulations to MIKE HARRIETHA, the proud winner of the “Winter Trip for Two Cruise” leaving February 9, 2013.

“Bon Voyage Mike”

Grey Cup

2012

Prize Winners $5.00 Pool Name Prize 1st Qtr Jim Ireland Bud Hoodie 2nd Qtr Scotty Helman $75.00 2nd Qtr Rev Ed Schelenz Car Speakerphone

3rd Qtr Barry Holman Bud Hoodie 4th Qtr Steve St Jacques $200.00

4th Qtr Rev Miriam Hunt Bud Hoodie $2.00 Pool Name Prize 1st Qtr Sandy Joines 20 2nd Qtr Bill Carpenter 30

3rd Qtr Rhonda Copithorn 20

4th Qtr Ernie Hughes 80

The Canadian Army Veterans (CAV) Cambrai Unit wish to thank the executive and membership of Br 641 for the support in our combined Dart Tournament and Grey Cup game events on Sunday, November 25, 2012. Excellent times were had by all and we hope that you will again join us for the Super Bowl party in Feb.

FYI, we raised over $700 for the Perley-Rideau Veterans' Health Centre. BZ to all who supported our event, especially Ross Independent for their outstandingly generous contribution of the BBQ food (hamburgers, hotdogs, French Fries, condiments) ... thanks Ken and Kelly.

A CAV THANK YOU

The Winners

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Royal Canadian Legion Barrhaven Branch 641

New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance

Monday, December 31, 2012

Tickets are $60 per person (only 80 tickets are available)

6 p.m. Cocktails – 7 p.m. Dinner

Menu: Potato and leek soup, prime rib with Yorkshire pudding, gravy,

roasted potatoes, baby carrots, minted peas and Baked Alaska

Sandwiches, party favours and sparkling wine at midnight

Music by DJ Dave Farcey

Tickets available from the bar

For more information, please contact

Kathy Blomquist at 613-843-8691

Col Whale is the Commander of 1 Wing Kingston, and a member of Branch 641 Barrhaven. He has agreed to give a one-hour presentation in our Branch entitled: "Leading Change".

When: Friday, February 1, 2013 at 2 pm.

Attendance is open to all interested members of Branch 641 and executive members of all Branches in Zone G5. For this presentation to proceed, advance regis-tration is required to ensure adequate attendance. Please confirm your attendance by email to the under-signed no later than Jan 13, 2013. David St Amand Branch 641 Training [email protected]

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Friday, December 28, 2012

7 p.m.

Join us for games night!

Everyone’s welcome

Bring your darts or have a friendly

game of cards or pool.

Pizza will be available

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For more information, please ask at the bar.

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Just in time for the holidays, we

are now offering our guests non-alcoholic

wine, both red and white. During the

Christmas season we will be offering

other new beverages such as pina cola-

das and daiquiris so come and try them.

On behalf of your volunteer bar

staff, I would like to take this opportunity

to wish all our Members and their families

a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

David Sereda

Bar Officer

Two members of Branch 641 participated in the Zone 8 Ball tournament in Orleans on December 1, 2012. 17 teams were entered and only the top four teams would advance to the next round. Dave St Amand and Geoff Kragtwyk breezed through the round-robin event with a 5-1 re-cord. Unfortunately, sometimes bad things happen to good people and we were unable to bring home the trophy and Zone title. However, we qualified, along with three teams from Orleans, for the District tourna-ment in Gananoque on January 12, 2013, where we hope to advance to the Provincial Championship.

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Tickets $1.00 each. We will give away numerous Turkeys and Hams. Draw date; Friday December 21st, 2012. Starting at Three pm.

Tickets available at the Bar.

Dave St Amand 641 Ways and Means

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Did you know that the Legion is a member of The Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League (RCEL) which supports veterans and ex-service members in present and for-

mer Commonwealth countries?

A number of years ago it was decided that The Royal Canadian Legion could be most effective, as an RCEL member, if it were to assume a special relationship and specific responsibility for veterans and their dependants in the Caribbean. As a result, the role of The Royal Canadian Legion, within the League, is to look after the interests of veterans in the Caribbean area. Having made the commitment, and using donations from Legion branches, the RCEL Welfare Fund was established.

In all, 14 of the RCEL's locations are in the Caribbean. They are:

Bahamas Dominica Montserrat Trinidad & Tobago

Barbados Grenada St Kitts Turks & Caicos Island

Belize Guyana St Lucia

Cayman Islands Jamaica St Vincent

Legion funds used to support these programs come from the membership through direct donations, or, on occasion, a small levy on each poppy sold to branches - and general Dominion Command funds. The fund is administered by the Legion's RCEL (Canada) Committee and assists veterans in the 15 coun-tries in the Caribbean region. Administrative overhead is minimal and care is taken to ensure the funds disbursed are not misused. The average value of these annual grants is between and $200 and $1,000.

The frequency of tropical storms, hurricanes and natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions, and the resulting devastation, also calls for the allocation of emergency funds to help veterans. Without the emergency relief provided by the RCEL Committee, many veterans would be unable to afford the mate-rial required to rebuild after tropical storms, or other disasters.

The Legion also works in co-operation with the Canadian International Development Agency, the Cana-dian Forces, the Salvation Army and other agencies to deliver services to Caribbean veterans, and advo-cates for them through approaches to local and national governments.

The Royal Canadian Legion is committed to supporting the objects of the RCEL. The funds used in all ef-forts in the most recent years is approximately $300,000. Through participation in their programs the Legion does much to improve the lives of the less fortunate among the Caribbean's veteran population.

ROYAL COMMONWEALTH EX-SERVICES LEAGUE RCEL

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Merry Christmas to all Members of the Barrhaven

Legion Branch 641, your family and friends from President Ed Schelenz

and the Members of the 2012-13 Executive Committee, Barrhaven

Branch 641.

We wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year,

and thank you sincerely for your

continued support.

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