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Volume 2011/1
Official address of the
I.P.A. Canadian Section:
Adresse officielle d’IPA Canada:
Secretary General:
Secrétaire Général:
Marvin Southcott
10 Goodwood Road
Brampton, ON L6S 1C5
Ph: (905) 458-9373
[email protected]
National Editor:
Éditeur National:
Barry Bos
P.O. Box 2203
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4K7
Port McNeill
Vancouver Island, BC
Ph: (403) 328-8536
Dans ce numéro:
Inside this issue:
IPA Canada
National Executive Info
London ON. 2011
VP West traveling East
Nouvelles de la région 8
2
3, 4
5
6
News from Region 8
Nouvelles de la région 7
7
News from Region 7
8
IPA Youth Exchange
9
Nouvelles de la région 15
10
News from Region 15
Passing of Murray Lee
Brian Cox reports …….
12
13
Military History RCMP
14
“Lest we Forget”
IPA Travel info
16
17, 18
High Level Bridge
Lethbridge, AB
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I.P.A.
Canada
National
Executive
Officers
Officiers du
Bureau
National de
Direction
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President:
Larry SHEPPARD
179 Great Oak Trail
Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0
Ph: (289) 286-0141
[email protected]
Secretary General:
Marv SOUTHCOTT
10 Goodwood Road
Brampton, ON L6S 1C5
Ph: (905) 458-9373
[email protected]
Nat. Treasurer/Supplies/
Tim CORRIN
99 Tragina Avenue S.
Hamilton, ON L8K 2Z4
Ph: (905) 548-9523
[email protected]
I.P.A. Canada Founder:
Rev. Charles WRIGHT
80 Centre Street, unit # 27
London, ON N6J 1T5
Ph: (519) 432-8128
[email protected]
Vice Pres. -West / Editor
Barry BOS
832-9 Street S.
Lethbridge, AB T1J 2L9
Ph: (403) 328-8536
[email protected]
Vice Pres.-Central
Ernie DERRY
15 Vicora Linkway # 501
Toronto, ON M3C 1A7
Ph: (416) 425-2235
[email protected]
Vice Pres.-East/ Int. Com. Rep.
Denis NADEAU
1 Rue Daubigny
Candiac, QC J5R 6G6
Ph: (450) 619-7889
[email protected]
REGION ONE
President: Allan WELKE
c/o 535 Eastbridge Blvd.
Waterloo, ON N2K 3Z7
Ph:(519) 833-0371
[email protected]
REGION TWO
President: Marv SOUTHCOTT
10 Goodwood Road
Brampton, ON L6S 1C5
Ph: (905) 458-9373
[email protected]
REGION THREE
President: Graham LENTON
c/o 428-6 Avenue S.E.
Calgary, AB T2G 0G7
Ph: (403) 280-5822
[email protected]
REGION SEVEN
President: Gilles THEBERGE
c/o P.O. Box 399 Succ. M
Montreal, QC H1V 3M5
Ph: (514) 768-0689
[email protected]
REGION EIGHT
President: Robert ROBERGE
2750 St. Narcisse #216
Quebec City, QC G1E 6P9
Ph: (418) 380-7539
[email protected]
REGION NINE
President: Peter GROENLAND
P.O. Box 39566, RPO White Rock
White Rock, BC V4B 5L6
Ph: (604) 542-1268
[email protected]
REGION FIVE
President: Gerry VERCAMMEN
I.P.A. Edmonton Police Service
9620-103A Ave.
Edmonton, AB T5H 0H7
Ph: (780) 499-4958
[email protected]
REGION TEN
President: Neil STEPHENSON
5 James Street Box 463
Waterdown, ON L0R 2H0
Ph: (905) 689-6148
[email protected]
REGION ELEVEN
President: Ken FARROW
25 Waterfoam Street
Amherstburg, ON N9V 4E2
Ph: (519) 736-2537
[email protected]
REGION THIRTEEN
President: Len WATKINS
c/o 3226 Metchosin Road
Victoria, BC V9C 2A5
Ph: (250) 370-2830
[email protected]
REGION FOURTEEN
President: Barry BOS
P.O. Box 2203
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4K7
Ph: (403) 328-8536
[email protected]
REGION FIFTEEN
President: Denis NADEAU
c/o 1523 Rue des Lilas
Sainte-Julie, QC J3E 1J3
Ph: (450) 619-7889
[email protected]
Nat. Travel Secretary:
Harry SUMMERTON
1209-20 Mississauga Valley Blvd.
Mississauga, ON L5A 3S1
Ph: (905) 279-1085
[email protected]
National Webmaster:
Marcel St. ONGE
39 Temple Blvd. West
Lethbridge, AB T1K 4T2
Ph: (403) 381-7815
[email protected]. Travel
Nat. Historian:
Linda BIRTWISTLE
356 Caithness Street E.
Caledonia, ON N3W 1C9
Ph: (905) 765-7226
[email protected]
Nat. Recruiting Project
Coordinator: Greg DURST
232 Chantenay Drive
Mississauga, ON L5A 1E4
Ph: (905) 896-0629
[email protected]
Nat. Travel Secretary
Assistant:
Guy BABIN
Ph: (450) 928-2053
[email protected]
Nat. Webmaster Assistant:
Frank GOUGEON
15-675 Windermere Road
London, ON N5X 4G2
Ph: (519) 439-4333
[email protected]
REGION SIXTEEN
President: Frank YAKIMCHUK
1209 Terence Bay Road
Terence Bay, NS B3T 1X5
Ph: (902) 852-3605
[email protected]
Current National and Regional Information is maintained on the I.P.A. Canada Homepage: www.ipa.ca
L'information nationale et régionale se retrouve sur la page d'accueil d'I.P.A. Canada: www.ipa.ca
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IPA Canada - AGM 2011
London ON, June 2 - 4
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London Ontario……. Au recensement de 2006, on
y a dénombré une population de 352 395. (Région
métropolitaine de recensement : 457 720) Par sa
population, London est la cinquième ville de l'Ontario et la onzième au Canada.
La ville de London est située au sud-ouest de la
province de l'Ontario, à 240 km à l'ouest de Toronto. L'aréna Centre John-Labatt se trouve à London.
A little bit
of information
about
London, ON.
The site of
IPA Canada’s
2011 A.G.M.
and
it’s
50th
Anniversary
Tour
London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada
along the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor with a
population of 352,395, and a metropolitan area
population of 457,720 in the 2006 Canadian census.
The metro population in 2009 was estimated at
489,274. The city was named after London, England.
[
London is the seat of Middlesex County, at the
forks of the non-navigable Thames River, approximately halfway between Toronto, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan. The City of London is a separated
municipality, politically separate from Middlesex
County, though it remains the official county seat.
London was first permanently settled by Europeans
between 1801 and 1804 by Peter Hagerman and
became a village in 1826. Since then, London has
grown into the largest Southwestern Ontario municipality, annexing many of the smaller communities
that surrounded it. The city has developed a strong
focus towards education, health care, tourism, and
manufacturing.
London is home to Fanshawe College and the University of Western Ontario, which contributes to
the city's reputation for research and cultural activity. The city hosts a number of musical and artistic
exhibits. London's festivals contribute to its tourism
industry, but its economic activity is centred on military vehicle production, medical research, insurance,
and information technology. London's university and
hospitals are among its top ten employers. London
lies at the junction of Highway 401 and 402, connecting it to Toronto, Detroit, and Sarnia, but lacks
an internal freeway. It also has an international airport, train and bus stations.
London has a number of parks. Victoria Park in
downtown London is a major centre of community
events, attracting an estimated 1 million visitors per
year. Other major parks include Harris Park, Gibbons Park, Fanshawe Conservation Area, Springbank
Park, and Westminster Ponds. The city also maintains a number of gardens and conservatories.
Avant les contacts avec les Européens au
XVIIe siècle, London était le site de plusieurs villages
iroquois. Le village à l'embouchure de la rivière
Thames (« Askunessippi » (Eshkani-ziibi: « rivière des
bois de cerfs ») dans la langue anishinaabe) était appelé « Pahkatequayang » (Baketigweyaang: « à la bifurcation de la rivière »). Ce site fut choisi par John
Graves Simcoe, lieutenant-gouverneur du HautCanada, en 1783 pour la capitale du Haut-Canada,
mais London ne fut fondée qu'en 1826 par Thomas
Talbot. London garda ses liens avec le Royaume-Uni
durant tout le XIXe siècle, même pendant la rébellion de 1837 dans le Haut-Canada et le Bas-Canada.
Cependant, il y eut une rébellion menée par Charles
Duncombe.
London fut le centre d'un district militaire pendant
les première et seconde guerres mondiales, et il y a
toujours une base militaire dans la ville.
L'homme d'affaires John Labatt fonda la brasserie
Labatt à London en 1847, et Frederick Banting formula le processus de l'isolation de l'insuline qu'il perfectionnera plus tard à l'Université de Toronto. Le
temple de la renommée médicale canadienne se
trouve à London. Thomas Carling fonda la brasserie
Carling en 1840 à London. La compagnie d'assurance
London Life fut fondée en 1874 à London.
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Come Join IPA Canada in celebrating it’s 50th Anniversary
June 4—June 13, 2011
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IPA Canada is proud to offer you the opportunity to visit all that Ontario has to offer.
We are inviting you to a 10-day tour, which includes visits to London (home of our founder) , experience dinner overlooking the natural beauty of Niagara Falls, and see the sites of Toronto (the capital city of Ontario).
All these sights and more, along with the warm hospitality of Canada awaits you!
The tour begins on Saturday, June 4, 2011 following the I.P.A. Canada A.G.M. in London, ON and concludes
on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 in Toronto ON.
The cost for this all inclusive tour is only :
$1,900 CAD per person based on double occupancy or $2,400 CAD per person single occupancy.
The tour is only open to the first 54 people who register.
We hope to see you there.
For further information and registration forms contact:
Larry Sheppard
179 Great Oak Trail
Binbrook, Ontario L0R 1C0
Ph: 1 (289) 286 0141
Email: [email protected]
IPA CANADA 50th ANNIVERSARY Tour ITINARARY
Day 1: Saturday, June 4
Our guests will be greeted at the airport and transported to the Hilton Hotel in London, ON, where registration will continue throughout the day. In the evening we attend dinner and closing reception of the I.P.A. Canada Annual General Meeting
and the start of the IPA Canada 50th Anniversary Celebrations. It is an opportunity to mix with the IPA Canada delegates and
fellow tour guests.
Day 2: Sunday, June 5
Morning free ; early afternoon a tour of the London Police Station. Dinner will be a barbeque at the London Police Association. Evening free.
Day 3: Monday, June 6
We board a bus for a drive and tour of the Ontario Police College, where lunch will be served. Drive and shop at St. Jacobs
and Elmira (Mennonite Country). Dinner will be served at the Waterloo Police Association Hall.
Day 4: Tuesday, June 7
We depart at 10.00 am aboard a double decker bus for a tour of London. Tour of the Labatt‘s Brewery with lunch included.
Dinner served at a local establishment.
Day 5: Wednesday, June 8
We board the bus and head for Niagara Falls. En route we stop at Hernder Estates Wineries for lunch and a wine tour.
At 2.00 PM we arrive at the Oakes hotel, overlooking Niagara Falls. Diner is served at the Skylon Tower, overlooking the
Niagara Falls. The evening is free to do as you please.
Day 6: Thursday, June 9
At 9.30 AM we board a double decker bus for Niagara-on–the-Lake for some walking and shopping. At noon you will return
back to the hotel. The rest of the day is free. You will be given lunch money and a coupon book. (This coupon book includes
free transportation around Niagara Falls and free or discounted entrance to many of the attractions that Niagara Falls has to
offer). At 5.30 PM we must be back at the hotel to board the bus to go for dinner at Betty‘s restaurant.
Day 7: Friday, June 10
This will be a free day to explore more of Niagara Falls using your coupon book or just relax. We have to be back at the hotel and on the bus at 5.30 PM to go to the famous ―Oh Canada Eh‖ show. We should return to the hotel by 10 PM.
Day 8: Saturday, June 11
Today we board the bus and head for Toronto. At 11 AM we visit the Halton Railway exhibit and have a barbeque lunch. We
arrive at the Novotel Hotel in downtown Toronto at approx. 2.30 PM. Dinner will be on your own with numerous restaurants in the area. (You will be given dinner money).
Day 9: Sunday, June 12
We leave the hotel to board the bus to Midland and take a boat cruise with lunch included. Visit an authentic 17th Century
Jesuit Missionary settlement and martyr shrine. Return to Toronto for dinner and evening on your own.
Day 10: Monday, June 13
See some of the sights of Toronto (C.N. Tower, Hockey Hall of Fame, Royal Ontario Museum etc)
Closing Gala Dinner at the hotel.
Day 11: Tuesday, June 14
Departures : we hope you have enjoyed your visit to Canada and will come back very soon. We have vouchers available to
you, you can use for transport from the hotel to the Toronto International Airport. If anyone wishes to extend their stay, the
hotel has rooms available. (These rooms must be booked at time of registration.)
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VP West traveling East…..
“Looking
back on a
day well
spent
visiting
Region 7
and 15”
Being the first time in several years since our son and
daughter in law settled in the Ottawa area, we were
invited to spend the Christmas with the kids and
grandson.
We left home on December 14 and planned to fly
back on January 6. This gave both Ria and I the opportunity to plan a visit to Region 7 president Gilles Théberge as well as a visit to VP East and president of
Region 15 Denis Nadeau.
On December 28 we traveled first to Candiac QC
where we enjoyed a nice cup of coffee at the home of
VP East. No problem to find his home with the help
of a GPS, guiding us around Montreal straight into
Candiac. A nice trip, that took us about 2 ½ hours.
After the coffee we followed Denis Nadeau to
Brossard, only a short distance from Candiac, where
we were directed to a Greek restaurant and welcomed by the executive as well as several members of
Region 15. Good to see all these IPA members, most
of them we met before.....and it was nice to meet
again.
We were invited to a great lunch (of course with a
nice glass of wine) and enjoyed the conversations....
After saying ―au revoir‖ to Region 15, we drove into
Montreal where we were welcomed by Gilles Théberge and Nicole at their beautiful apartment. Here
we enjoyed a fine cup of coffee and had a good conversation.
I also got the chance to have a tour through Gilles
―trophy room‖. Looking at the pictures I noticed he
met some well known people. He also showed me an
impressive collection of IPA-items from just about
everywhere......
We departed from Montreal driving back to the Ottawa area, looking back on a day well spent visiting
Region 7 and 15.
VP West visits Gilles Théberge, president
Region 7 ……
VP East Denis Nadeau and VP West Barry Bos
Le VP ouest voyage vers l’est.....
Notre fils et sa famille vivent à Ottawa depuis plusieurs années et nous (Ria et moi) avions la chance de
passer les fêtes 2010 avec notre petit-fils….et ses parents.
Nous avons donc quitté Lethbridge le 14 décembre
avec un retour prévu pour le 6 janvier 2011.
Ce voyage nous donnait aussi la chance de visiter nos
amis Gilles Théberge, président de la région 7 Montréal et Denis Nadeau, le VP est et président de la
région 15 Montérégie.
Le 28 décembre, notre GPS nous guida vers Candiac
où demeure Denis qui nous attendait avec un bon café
avant notre repas qu‘il avait planifié avec son exécutif
de la région montérégienne. À Brossard, où quelques
20 membres incluant l’exécutif s’étaient réunis pour
nous accueillir, nous avons eu la chance de partager
un bon repas qui nous permis de revoir de bons amis
et d‘en faire de nouveaux dans un climat amical et très
agréable.
Après cette belle visite nous devions nous rendre
chez Gilles Théberge qui nous attendait chez lui à
Montréal avec sa charmante conjointe, Nicole. Avec
un bon café et une belle échange nous avons eu la
chance de visiter la ‗salle des trophées‘ de Gilles, ce
qui nous permit de réaliser qu‘il connait plusieurs personnalités de marque de par les photos qui ornent
cette pièce. De plus Gilles nous montra une superbe
collection de souvenirs IPA qui viennent d‘un peu partout.
Heureux de notre voyage à la Belle Province, nous
retournions à Ottawa en fin de journée avec de bons
souvenirs et de bonnes pensées de nos amis des régions 7 et 15.
Ria and Nicole
meet again…..
Enjoying lunch with Executive and members Region 15
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Nouvelles de la région 8
Québec
News from Region 8
6
Quebec
de gauche à droite:
Marie-France Godin,
directrice de la Maison de la Famille,
Marie-Ève Paré, avocate
et présidente du CA de la Maison de la Famille,
Robert Roberge,
président d' IPA Québec Région 08,
Gilles Drolet, trésorier (treasurer) region 08,
responsable du Golf (golf tournament organisor).
Remise d’un équipement approprié…
Donation of an important piece of equipment
La tenue de la troisième édition de notre tournoi
de golf a eu lieu le 14 septembre 2010 au
club Castor de Valcartier.
Cette année les profits générés par cette activité
nous ont permis de remettre à la Maison de
la Famille D.V.S. (droits de visite et de sortie)
située dans le quartier
Limoilou à Québec, un ensemble complet
d'ordinateur (PC) qui répondra au besoin de cet organisme communautaire.
The 3rd annual golf tournament organized by region 8,
Québec city, was held on September 14th 2010 at Club
Castor on CFB Valcartier.
Dans sa mission cette maison se voit référer par les
tribunaux parents et enfants dont le milieu
familial est conflictuel.
Rappelons que lors de notre premier tournoi
(2008) les profits ont été versés à la Fondation
St-Michel du service de police de la Ville de Québec.
Notre deuxième (2009) a permis que l'on verse à la
maison le Pignon Bleu
située rue St-Vallier, de la Ville de Québec les profits
de l'activité.
Il y aura en 2011 une autre édition de golf I.P.A. Québec région 08, la date de l'événement et l'organisme
bénéficiaire des profits seront fixés dans les prochaines semaines.
Par Gilles Drolet, responsable de l‘activité
The profits generated at this important annual event
gave Region 8 executive the opportunity to donate a
complete PC (computer system) to a very deserving
organisation in the Québec city area.
This year‘s recepient was ‗La maison de la famille
D.V.S.‘ (droits de visite et de sortie) located in the Limoilou district of Québec city.
The equipment will be of great assistance to this organisation where families are hosted following court orders.
Last year, la maison ‗Pignon bleu‘ received the donation
from region 8 after the 2009 golf tournament held at
the same golf course.
The 2008 recipient was ‗ la Fondation St-Michel‘ which
is sponsored by the Québec city police service.
This was our first golf tournament.
This success will continue in 2011, the date, venue and
name of the organisation which will benefit from this
fund raiser will be determined soon by region 8 executive.
Gilles Drolet, Region 8 executive and responsible of
the golf tournament
(translated by VP East Denis Nadeau)
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Nouvelles de la région 7 - Montréal
M. Luc Tassé, membre IPA de la région 7, Montréal, Qc Canada et sa famille ont participé au programme d'échange de
jeunes en juillet 2010. Après avoir vu une demande d'échange dans les publications IPA, Luc a approché sa conjointe
et ont décidé de participer, recevant ainsi William Amey, jeune britanique, fils de Harry Amey, vivant en France depuis
plusieurs années. Cette échange fut très positive et Luc a rédigé le compte rendu qui suit afin démontrer que ce programme est un excellent outil pour les membres IPA et leurs familles. Voici donc le résumé de la visite de William
Amey au Canada telle que vécue et racontée par Luc Tassé. Merci à Zdenko Prizmic, coordonnateur de ce programme,
pour l'opportunité d'avoir découvert la famille Amey en participant à ce programme.
« Qu‘en penses-tu ? Ce n‘est pas un enfant de plus qui va faire une grosse différence ! » ai-je demandé à Dominique lorsque je lui ai présenté la demande d‘échange de jeunes de l‘IPA. Il faut savoir que nous sommes une famille « reconstituée » qui compte déjà 4 enfants; 3
garçons et une fille dont Rémi qui a
12 ans. Mais nous avons de la place
et, surtout, ce serait une expérience enrichissante pour tous. Nous
avons donc échangé de nombreux
courriels avec les parents de William, 14 ans, pour finalement confirmer la venue de celui-ci du 2 au
19 juillet 2010.
Lundi
La Ronde
Il est un peu désorienté au début et, sur le chemin de sa nouvelle maison pour 17 jours, Rémi et lui sont chacun dans
leur coin sans parler; ils regardent droit devant, s‘observent.
Installation dans sa chambre, repas et dodo; il en a bien besoin. Les jours qui suivront ne lui laisseront que peu de repos (ni à moi non plus!).
Comme je l‘ai dit : « On ne lui a pas fait traverser l‘Atlantique pour le laisser regarder la TV! » BBQ dans la famille,
Internationale des feux d‘artifice sur le pont Jacques-Cartier, journée « arbre-en-arbre », Festival de Jazz, visite du parc
Olympique, représentation du cirque Éloïse dans le Vieux Port, visite d‘un barrage d‘Hydro-Québec et journée à « La
Ronde » viendront meubler ses journées suivantes.
Nous en avons également profité pour visiter Ottawa, le parc Oméga à Montebello et la ville de Québec avec son «
Moulin à Image », les chutes Montmorency et la pittoresque Île d‘Orléans.
Évidemment nous en avons profité pour lui faire goûter à la haute gastronomie québécoise que sont le « St-Hubert »,
la poutine de « La Banquise » et des steaks d‘orignal.
De son côté, William devait jouer au chef cuisinier, nous préparer une spécialité de chez lui et il s‘en est très bien tiré
avec une recette de Poulet au chorizo.
Le voyage s‘est terminé sur une note un peu plus calme avec un séjour au chalet familial dans les hautes Laurentides,
plus précisément dans la région de Nominingue où il a pu faire un peu de pêche, du ski nautique pour la première fois
et se coller les doigts avec des guimauves sur le feu de camp. Malheureusement, la date du départ est déjà arrivée et,
le lundi 19 juillet, William devait déjà nous quitter. Retour à Dorval et après des au revoirs chaleureux, William est
monté dans l‘avion bleu ciel de « Corsair » pour retourner chez lui. Avouons que nous nous étions bien attaché à ce
jeune homme gentil, poli, attentionné et enjoué et c‘est avec le coeur gros que
nous l‘avons vu partir.
Plus tard, son père nous a écrit pour nous mentionner que son fils n‘avait pas
arrêté une seconde de conter ses péripéties durant leur trajet de retour entre
Paris et leur domicile.
L‘expérience fut extrêmement positive à tous les points de vue et j‘espère
qu‘elle le sera autant lorsque Rémi ira rendre visite à William et sa famille l‘an
prochain.
Merci à l‘IPA pour m‘avoir permis de prendre contact avec cette sympathique
famille et d‘avoir rendu possible cette extraordinaire expérience pour la
mienne.
Stade et Festival de Jazz
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News from Region 7 -
8
Montreal
Mr.Luc Tassé is an IPA member from region 7 Montreal Qc Canada. He wrote this text further to a youth exchange
that took place in July 2010.
Following a request made through our International Youth exchange coordinator, Mr Zdenko Prizmic, member of the ISC, his
family hosted a 14 years old boy, William Amey, from Arnac la Poste in France, son of Harry Amey, IPA member from England.
We thought you should read this and see how such exchanges can be positive for all parties involved.
―What do you think? One more kid would not make much difference?‖ I said to my spouse Dominique when I presented her
with this request for a youth exchange from IPA. ―We have room and it could be a good experience for everyone !‖
I must say we are a family of four, one girl and three boys, including Rémi who is 12 years old, living in Laval, Quebec (located just
North of Montreal). We then discussed with William‘s family via many emails and finally arranged for William‘s visit in Canada
from July 2nd to the 19th 2010.
After a long but comfortable flight via Corsairfly, William arrived at Dorval (Trudeau) airport in Montréal in the evening of July
2nd. He seemed a bit disoriented at first. Both, he and Rémi, were quiet on the way to what would be William‘s home for the
next 17 days of his life. Upon arriving, he set up in his new bedroom, had a light meal and then, what he needed most, a good
night sleep !! The days that followed would not give him much rest and that goes for me too ….As I said at the time, ―we did not
have him cross the Atlantic ocean to have him watch television !‖
Our plans included activities such as: family BBQ, attendance at the International Fire works competition at ―La Ronde‖ viewed
from the Jacques Cartier bridge, ―Arbres-en-arbres‖ day (tyrolean activities in the trees), Montreal‘s International Jazz Festival,
visit of Olympic park, Cirque Eloise presentation in the Old Port of Montréal, visit of an Hydro-Québec dam (our major supplier
of electricity for most of the eastern part of North America) and a day at ―La Ronde‖ amusement park (famous amusement park
on the site of 1967 World‘s Fair known as Expo 67).
We also visited the National Capital of Ottawa in Ontario, located 200 km west from our home and, on our way back, the
Oméga Park in Montebello where he saw local animals such as moose, bears and wolves.
We could not forget the beautiful Québec City, our provincial Capital, located 265 km east of our home, where we spent the
week-end. There, he saw the ‗Moulin à Images‘, famous attraction since last year‘s Québec city‘s 400 th anniversary celebrations
and the Montmorency falls which are higher than the famous Niagara Falls in Ontario.
We then closed our visit of the Québec City region with a day on the famous Orleans Island where many settlers to Canada
landed at the beginning of our history in the 1600‘s.
Of course we intended on having William sample our local food and some of our traditions such as ―St Hubert‖ (famous family
restaurant chain in our province), a ―poutine‖ of ‗La Banquise‘ restaurant and a good moose steak. William had a task of preparing
a meal from his homeland, which he did perfectly with a recipe of Chorizo Chicken.
William‘s voyage to Canada ended on a much calmer note; a stay at our family chalet (country place) located a few hours north of
Laval in the Laurentians at Lake Nominingue. There he fished, water skied for the first time of his life, observed wild animals and
glued his fingers on hot marshmallows grilled over a camp fire.
The departure date soon arrived and William had to go home on July19th, where after warm goodbyes, he boarded a sky-blue jet
to return home. I must admit we got very attached to this nice and polite young man that was always pleasant and playful and we
were very sad to see him leave.
The next day, his dad e-mailed us to inform us that William didn‘t stop for a second talking about his experience on the three
hour drive home from the airport in Paris. It was also a great experience for everyone in my family and we are very pleased with
the exchange. Rémi will have the same chance this summer, if everything goes well, and I hope he‘ll have as much fun as William
had. I wish to thanks the IPA for offering us this nice opportunity and also the Amay family that allowed us to live such a great
experience with their son.
Stay tuned for part 2; ― Rémi‘s return ― !!
Quebec
Ottawa and Omega
Quebec
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IPA International
Youth exchange Program
At the request of Zdenko Prizmič, International Youth Exchange
Coordinator, we inform our IPA members of the following:
The hosting family from Furth, Bavaria, Germany, a city with over
100.000 inhabitants, would like to host a boy (13 years) and a girl
(11 years) old. English or French speaking.
The most suitable time for the hosting is the month of August
2011.
They are a sportive family ( golf, soccer, tennis and swimming)
Roman Reissig (42) is an IPA member. Roman and his spouse
Melanie speak German, English and French and are non-smokers..
Please contact Roman and Melanie by email: [email protected] or by phone 01149-91151 09168
Son Noel, DOB 22-12-1996, also speaks German, French and English.
He would like to visit Canada for a period of 1—3 weeks.
His hobbies are soccer, skateboard, snowboard, table tennis and competitive gold.
He is a competitive golf player in the age group –14 years and a member of the Junior Golf
Team. He would like to prefer a family where he has a junior golf partner because he likes to
practice at least two days a week in the summertime, so he can improve his English / French
and his Golf playing.
Daughter Zoe, DOB 19-11-1998, speaks German and English.
She would like to visit a Canadian family for 1 or 2 weeks and would prefer a
family with a female student her age.
Zoe‘s hobbies are golf, guitar and piano.
Both Noel and Zoe would like to stay in a town or larger city; they both don‘t
have any special medical condition.
All members of the Roman family are looking forward hearing from you.
Presenting the Executive
of Region 15
Region 15 had its AGM, the election results are
as follows:
La région 15 a tenu son assemblée annuelle, voici
les résultats des élections:
Denis Nadeau re-elected/ré-élu president
Christian Parent re-elected/ré-élu vice-president
Denis Bourcier elected treasurer/élu
trésorier (was secretary--était secrétaire)
Dominic Arseneau elected secretary/élu secrétaire
Request from Portugal
I am Bruno Morais, Agent of the Public Security Police (PSP), Portugal. I have acquired a huge collection of
Hats / Headwear Police from around the world. I hereby, very humbly and respectfully, request to indicate
whether it is possible to bring me in contact with your Police Service or Department, in order to be able to
receive a hat / cap, so they can be added to my private collection of police hats worldwide.
- I thank you for your time and attention. I am a member of IPA Portugal number 13036
-Thank you very much.
Bruno Miguel Palhares Morais
With best regards and wishes,
Praceta Dr. Vieira de Aroujo, #20, 2o sequerdo
4990 - 064 Ponte de Lima
Bruno Morais
Portugal
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Nouvelles de la région 15
Outre nos rencontres planifiées tous
les mois tels nos déjeuners et nos 5
à 7, voici quelques autres évènements auxquels nous aimerions inviter tous les membres IPA dans la prochaine
année:
le 16 mars à 11h30, nous célébrerons la
'Journée du Fondateur' lors d'un diner au restaurant Casa Grecque du boul Taschereau,
Brossard. À noter qu'il s'agit de la journée
précise de la fondation d'IPA Canada il y a 50
ans soit le 16 mars 1961 par le Révérend
Charles Wright. SVP informez Denis Nadeau
de votre présence car nous devrons réserver
auprès du restaurateur.
le 17 avril, repas à la cabane à sucre, endroit
et heure à determiner avisez Christian Parent
de votre participation.
2 au 5 juin, AGA et participation aux célébrations du 50 ième anniversaire d'IPA Canada à
London Ontario, svp avisez votre exécutif de
votre intérêt pour s'y rendre en groupe.
I.P.A.
Montérégie
10
News from Region 15
Besides our usual get togethers such as our
monthly breakfast and happy hours, here are
some events to which we invite all IPA members to attend in the next year:
On March 16th at 11h30, we will celebrate the first
annual 'Founder's day' on the precise day of the formation of IPA Canada 50 years ago on March 16th
1961. A luncheon will take place at the Casa Grecque Restaurant on Taschereau Blvd in Brossard in
honor of our founder Reverend Charles Wright. Reservations required, please contact Denis Nadeau.
April 17th, annual sugar shack family outing, venue
and other details to come, please contact Christian
Parent for reservations.
June 2nd to 5th, AGM and celebrations of IPA Canada's 50th anniversary in London Ontario. Please
inform your executive committee of any interest in
joining us as a group to participate.
September 3rd to 5th, (labor day week-end) Organized trip by bus to Boston. Contact Guy Babin for
questions or to reserve seats for this trip.
3,4,5 septembre, voyage à Boston en autocar, svp contactez Guy Babin pour toute
question ou pour participer à ce voyage.
September 19th, annual golf tournament, venue and
other details to come, contact Jean Louis Cabana
to book your foursome.
19 septembre, journée de golf annuelle, endroit et autres détails à confirmer, svp contactez Jean Louis Cabana pour confirmer
votre participation.
October 21st,18h00, 10th anniversary celebrations of
the founding of our region (15) at Annual President's
dinner at La Casa Grecque Restaurant in
Brossard. Inform Denis Nadeau of your participation.
21 octobre, 18h00 célébrations du 10 ième
anniversaire de la région 15 lors du souper
annuel du président au restaurant La Casa
Grecque de Brossard, svp avisez Denis
Nadeau de votre participation.
24 novembre, 19h00 AGA et élections annuelles, endroit à confirmer.
2 décembre 18h00, souper et party de Noel
annuel des membres de la région 15 au restaurant Casa Grecque de Brossard.
pour plus de details: www.ipamonteregie.com
November 24th 19h00, AGM and elections venue to
be confirmed.
December 2nd 18h00, annual Christmas dinner and
party at the Casa Grecque Restaurant in Brossard.
for more info: www.ipamonteregie.com
SPA,
Denis Nadeau
President region 15
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Dutch police officer’s work visit to RCMP Surrey…...
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tral business district, a far grander city center rapidly emerged in its place. Finance company Washington Mutual, for example, was
founded in the immediate wake of the fire. However, the Panic of 1893 hit Seattle hard.
Thanks to Maureen, we came up with a schedule to visit the RCMP. From the 21st till the 30th of September I
visited the RCMP in British Columbia. I had several ride alongs in the city of Richmond and Surrey. For example:
This boom was followed by the construction of a park system, designed by the Olmsted brothers' landscape architecture firm.
thanks to Alex I have seen how you are dealing with the new DUI rules and thanks to Ryan how it‘s possible to
arrest a resisting suspect and than make the decision just to give him a ticket (colleague‘s in Holland love the
The second and most dramatic boom and bust resulted from the Klondike Gold Rush, which ended the depression that had begun with
story).
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the 20th century and funded many new Seattle companies and products. In 1907, 19-year-old James E. Casey borrowed $100 from a
friend and founded
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great force. If you‘re ever planning to visit The Netherlands just let me know.
the layout of today's
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in touch. Hope
to see you
again.
Regards,
Moos van Dril
Dutch police constable
Detachment Hoofddorp
I have the privilege and pleasure to inform you of the results of the selection process for candidates to
IYG - 2011 to be held in Ireland.
The candidates will arrive in Dublin on July 24th and depart on August 7th.
As you know, only two candidates may be sent from each country. The two candidates who have
been selected to represent IPA Section Canada at the 2011 IYG are;
Kyle MacDonald-Brown of Edmonton AB (R5)
Casey Cameron of London ON (R1)
We thank those who also applied and were not successful, this year. Please do not give up.
The IYG is held every year and we encourage you to apply again next year.
In friendship – SPA
Marv Southcott
Secr. General IPA Canada
Secretary of Region 14 visits Hong Kong
Gary and Tina Huckabay teamed up with members of the
Hong Kong Police Service in December 2010 after a visit
to their son, studying in this city.
They also paid a visit to IPA members of this police force
before departing for a visit to China.
Gary Huckabay is secretary of IPA Region 14.
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Passing of Murray Lee,
former National President of I.P.A. Canada.
It is with great sadness that I received information at the passing of Murray Lee,
former National President of the Canadian Section IPA.
Murray was a fine man and a good President who lead our section with integrity and skill. While he was
often, sometimes one who resented being opposed when he felt his views were correct, he was gracious
on many ways and a good friend to our Section and did much to enhance our International image.
I recall his bravery on the occasion of the train wreck in the Oakville area when he was blown up when a
Propane train was wrecked and he suffered many injuries. He recovered after many operations and continued with this police duties, I felt that he was worthy of a decoration on that occasion.
I also recall after a very argumentative NEC meeting at the CPR Station in Toronto when we, from Region #1 were about to drive the 125 miles home to London and finding that our car was out of use. He
immediately called a gas station in Oakville for service and drove us to his home in Oakville where his
dear wife, Gloria had prepared a fine meal for us, then insisted on driving every member to London
despite his being required for duty on the Metro Police Force and to each of our homes personally.
We have lost a good faithful member of our section and he should be remembered with honor.
Charles Wright
Toronto Police Officer killed in the line of duty.
Sergeant Ryan Russell, age 35, was killed on Wednesday, Jan 12th, 2011....the first
Toronto police officer, killed in the line of duty since 2002.
Sgt Russell, leaves behind his wife & 2 year old son. Officer Russell, was promoted to sergeant six
months before & is the son of a former Toronto police officer.
In the early hours of January 12th, around 5:30 AM, it was reported a privately owned snowplow
had been stolen by a barefoot man. The stolen snowplow was spotted, driving erratically through
the streets of downtown Toronto.
A police pursuit ensued & Sgt Russell attempted to stop the stolen vehicle. Russell was struck by
the snowplow, pinning him against his police cruiser, fatally injuring him.
He was rushed to St Michael's Hospital, but it was too late....The suspect, drove the snowplow
away from the fatal scene & continued for 2 hours, crashing the snowplow into cars & buildings,
until he was finally stopped by a hail of bullets. The suspect survived & is charged with 1st degree
murder.
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More China adventures by Brian N. COX
I have been asked, and the NY Times wrote an
article on the subject of whether the riots in the
Middle East could spread to China since it is perceived the Chinese people live under the same or
worse oppression as the people in the Middle East.
Brian Cox
Ret. Cpl.
RCMP
and a member
of Region 11,
returned to
Canada.
We look forward to hear
more about his
China Adventures…...
I don‘t claim to be an expert on China (although I
know much more about it than the Canadian government and the Canadian media) but it is my opinion that there is very little chance of the riots
spreading to China, no more in fact, than the riots
spreading to most western industrialized countries,
at least in this period of time.
Although the western media promotes the idea
that these riots are based on people wanting or
demanding democracy, that is only a small part of
it. The main reasons are economic and lack of
opportunity primarily due to economic circumstances. China, at this point in time, does not resemble this economic environment…quite the contrary. Prices of staples are rising in China but
nothing like in the Middle East. Furthermore,
China is beginning to experience a labour shortage
which is the exact opposite to most of the world,
probably a result of the one-child policy (which is
already being rescinded in some regions).
We in the west are always harping on people‘s lack
of personal freedoms/human rights in China but it
is my perception that this isn‘t something people in
China give much thought to. Young people, in
fact, are quite apolitical and look at China as a
great opportunity to gain personal wealth. As I
have said previously, if you aren‘t planning upon
committing sedition, China is probably more free
than most western industrialized countries. Most
of my contacts are members of China‘s middle
class, but I personally have never met anyone who
wants to leave China. I assume there are members of the poorest segment of society who would
like to go anywhere where they can improve their
lot, but I have not met these people.
China always points out, and is perceived by most
Chinese, that the USA promotes democracy and
human rights throughout the world, but in fact has
propped up dictatorships, often brutal dictatorships, in opposition to democracies. I don‘t fault
the USA for this, despite the apparent hypocrisy,
because a country must do what is in their best
interests, and America full well knows that a free
vote in many countries would result in radical Islamic governments or others not in step with US
goals. Therefore, policy statements by the USA
don‘t have any more influence in China than they
do in the Middle East.
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. In fact, criticism of China by Canadian and American
politicians, does not endear these governments/
countries to the people of China, but rather upsets and
annoys them. China is extremely nationalistic and even
those who oppose the CPC don‘t appreciate criticism
by outsiders.
On a lighter note, Gong Pei and I went to a Chinese
show at the Windsor Art Gallery which was put on to
display Chinese culture and celebrate New Year. It
was quite enjoyable, and the participants were obviously
enjoying themselves, but the quality of dancing, singing
and taiji was a far cry from what one would see in
China. They had a segment showing the costumes of
the main ethnic groups in China, but obviously were
unable to obtain many of these ethnic costumes, and in
other cases, got the costumes wrong (I‘ve often seen
these ethnic groups in China). One dance by three
attractive young women in beautiful costumes was actually quite good and the children‘s dances were hilarious. An old woman performing taiji sword was quite
good, but not of the calibre I have seen in Chongqing
(and not as good as Gong Pei in my opinion).
The show was attended by about 60% white Canadians
and 40% Chinese. You can always tell the ChineseCanadians from the Chinese from China. The ChineseCanadians, like all the Canadians, sit quietly when watching a performance. The Chinese from China, on the
other hand, are all talking loudly amongst themselves
while their children run around almost interfering with
the performance. I have seen this a hundred times in
China, in fact, half of them are usually talking loudly on
their cellphones during a performance.
I would estimate that 90% of English-speaking Chinese,
in China or in Canada, do not understand the English
word ―Mandarin‖. They all think Mandarin is the English word for Putonghua, the national language of
China. It is not; Putonghua is merely one dialect of
Mandarin, the language common to about 80% of China,
and there are many dialects of Mandarin spoken
throughout the country. If Chongqing, for example,
had remained the capital of China after WW2, the
Chongqing dialect of Mandarin would have been called
―Putonghua‖ which means ―common language‖. Since
Beijing is the capital, the dialect of that region was selected to be the common language. More specifically, I
am told, Putonghua is the dialect spoken most perfectly
in the region of Tianjin, just east of Beijing.
Brian Cox,
Windsor, ON
[email protected]
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Military History of the R.C.M.P.
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Batoche, and in the pursuit of Big Bear. 8 members of the NWMP were killed during the 1885 rebellion.
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believing that essential police services had to be maintained. Commissioner Perry urged the Government to
permit the Force to recruit for war service, but his request was refused. Members felt very strongly that they
should be given the opportunity to fight. Finally in protest, Perry tendered his resignation. The need for cavalry
reinforcements in 1918 changed the Government‘s attitude, Perry withdrew his resignation and the Force was
given authority to recruit 12 officers and 726 men on arrival in England were organized into a cavalry squadron
known as ―A‖ Squadron, R.N.W.M.P. and saw action in France and Belgium. They wore military uniform but
continued to wear the badges and other insignia of the Mounted police.
Sergeant A.H. Richardson, was awarded the Victoria Cross for rescuing a companion under heavy fire at
Wolve Spruit, July 5, 1900 and won this award while a member of the Force.
―Depot‖ Division, Regina in 1918 became a military camp once the Force was given authority to recruit for war
service. Active service came again in 1918 when the Canadian Government decided to support the allied
intervention in the Russian Civil War. Perry recruited another cavalry squadron of 6 officers and 184 men
known as ―B‖ Squadron, R.N.W.M.P., C.E.F.S. and spent time in Vladivostok, Russia. During action against Red
Army partisans Sergeant J.E. Margetts was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and Corporal P. Bossard,
the Military Medal.
In 1939 personnel from the Force‘s marine and air services transferred to the R.C.N. and R.C.A.F., as well as a
contingent of 125 members of the Force were sent overseas and formed the No. 1 Provost
Company, R.C.M.P., 1st Canadian Division. Its members saw action in the Dieppe Raid and the fighting in Sicily
and Italy, and on the Western Front. They also donned army uniforms, but continued to wear the badges and
insignia of the Mounted Police.
Members of the Force have served in every minor or major armed conflict and peace‐keeping action
involving Canada. Amongst our ranks are members who have served in Bosnia, Haiti, Timor and many
other overseas locations. Members of the Force have also died on duty in Canada while serving Canada.
My personal belief is it is time that the Saskatoon organizers of the November 11th Remembrance Day
Parade learn the military history of the R.C.M.P. and recognize the R.C.M.P. Veterans as members of the
oldest continually serving military regiment in Canada and afford them a place of honour in the parade.
The R.C.M.P. Veterans have served our Country honourably during peace and war since 1873 and
deserve the same military courtesy extended to any other member of the ―Old Guard.‖
At the four corners of the Cenotaph you have an Honour Guard made up of the Army, Navy, Air Force and
the R.C.M.P. This is not just by tradition, but a position of equal rank.
The current positioning of the R.C.M.P. veterans in the parade is against military protocol and dishonours its
members. It is time to correct this dishonor and breach of military courtesy. The
R.C.M.P. veterans are the “Old Guard” and should be accorded that honour during this special occasion
honouring our fallen comrades and those who served Canada, by parading behind the Canadian Military
Veterans, as part of the ―Old Guard.‖
Refences: History of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, S.W. Horrall, RCMP Historian
Forwarded by a Region 14 member.
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Thinking about spending some time in Arizona?
www.PoliceHotels.com
For Rent: Newer 3 bedroom mainfloor condo, Pool, Hot tub, Exercise room,
Law Enforcement Discount on Hotels: We have four family owned hotels in British Columbia, Canada. Penticton - Lakeside ReWiFi, Garage, Patio and BBQ in Mesa, Arizona.
sort & Casino, Kelowna - Ramada Hotel, Vernon - Best Western Lodge and Vancouver - Best Western Sands by the Sea. The "911
rate" is validApril
for serving
and retired law enforcement
officers as well as non-sworn staff. It's our absolute lowest rate, even lower than
6-10, 2011
$250.00
government.
Please
phone1,toll
free 1.800.663.9400
April
24—May
2011
$400.00 for a quote or to book a room.
September 2011
$800.00 / month
October—December
2011VPD)
$400.00 / week
Sgt. Steve Gibson (Ret.
Sands Hotel - Vancouver, BC
March 2012
$2200.00 (if booked by March 31, 2011)
Cleaning fee $75.00 US; Security Dep. $ 500.00 CAD
contact: Gerry VERCAMMEN, pres. Region 5
www.rentmyarizonacondo.com
www.coyotelanding.com
[email protected] Ph: 1-780-499 4958
Greetings from Spain…..
Hello, I am a Police Officer from Southern Spain and IPA member # E-26004.
I would like to contact any colleague from your country who might be interested in
exchanging information about your country and culture because it's a land I find beautiful in
the distance and I bear in mind visiting sooner or later along with my family. Beside I would like to find pen-friends
to practice some English/French and also getting information about professional procedure in your country just to
know practical differences between our countries, so if there is any colleague who would be in need of any kind of
information regarding holidays in South Spain, culture, etc, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Should you please send over this message among IPA members in your country/section. Thank you very much.
Best regards.
Rafael Mostazo C, Email: [email protected]
And greetings from the president of IPA Peru ….
Gladly greeting you on behalf of the Peruvian IPA Section; we would like to exchange with
you some kind of cultural, social, sport, such as lectures, video conferences, exhibitions or
any activity within the framework of our possibilities. Here in Peru we are eager to make contact with your country and exchange some experiences.
The Peruvian Section of the I.P.A. will support all visitors with spacious accommodations and will assist for recreational visits to our country, as well as cultural, sporting and tourist events.
Very Sincerely
César Salgado Méndez
IPA President-SP
Address:
Rodolfo Rutte 709 Magdalena del Mar
Lima - Peru
Ph: 511 - 2619247
511– 6243248
email: [email protected]
You are also invited to Austria…...
The 17th National Delegates Congress (NDC) of the IPA Austrian Section will
take place in St. Poelten / Lower Austria, from June 2nd to 5th 2011. At the
same time the IPA Region Lower Austria will celebrate the anniversary 50+.
Come and be our guest. You will never forget the beautiful region of
Austrian wine at the blue Danube.
You will find all information and the registration form on
http://termine.ipa.at - go to the English version.
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“Lest we Forget” - Fallen Boy Soldiers - Royal New Foundland Regiment
Here is a copy of emails between Harry Summerton, National Travel Secretary and Gary Browne of Region 2, IPA
Canada…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Recently, another Region 2 member, Gary BROWNE, had his third book published. He was, until retirement, with
the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary; indeed; rose through the ranks to become Deputy Chief of that Force.
He has just had his third book published; called "Lest we forget" -FALLEN BOY SOLDIERS- ROYAL NEWFOUNDLAND REGIMENT WORLD WAR ONE. Unless one is totally devoid of any emotion, reading it certainly brings
many emotions to the fore; sadness, horror, respect for their bravery, and their sheer youth. Most forged their
ages, in order to go to war so far away on the battlefields of Galipoli, Belgium and France. Many died; most horribly.
Gary is wondering if information on his latest book,( I just finished reading a copy), could be posted on our website.
It is published by DRC Publishing, 3,Parliament Street, St. John's Newfoundland/Labrador. A1A-2Y6. Phone number
Area Code 709-726-0960; email [email protected]
Website: www.drcpublishingnl.com
The cost of the book is $19.95 Canadian. Postage extra, but not much. When I got my copy, total cost was just
over $22.00.
Look forward to hearing from you;
In Friendship,
SPA,
Harry SUMMERTON.——————————————————————————————————————
Good morning Gary,
I have just finished reading your latest book. Unless any reader is totally devoid of any form of emotion, one cannot
read it without a sense of awe, tinged with horror at the brutality and carnage of war, also the fearless bravery of
those boys. And indeed Gary; they were just that; boys.
That so many went to their deaths, faking their ages in order to fight, and in doing so, either dying or being horribly
wounded,
is astonishing. Even the pleas from some of their parents that they not be sent overseas, were, for the most part,
ignored.
The Royal Newfoundland Regiment was indeed, the only one to be so called as a result of their actions in Belgium,
France and Galipoli.
The Mothers and indeed, Fathers, and other relatives must have found it more than hard to bear their leaving home,
yet alone their feelings when that dreaded knock on the door or the telegram delivered, confirmed their worst
fears.
In those far off days Gary, Newfoundland was not a part of Canada; it was a Dominion on it's own, as was Labrador.
Think that those Provinces joined Confederation around 1948? At least, they were the last to join what is now Canada.
I am going to offer the book to any other Canadian IPA member who would wish to read it.
Congratulations Gary on all the hard work you must have undertaken in order for the book to be so complete.
One of my Christian names is Frank; my late Mother had a brother of that name. He went to the 1st World War,
and was blown to pieces. I have no idea whether or not his body was ever found. Having suffered such a fate, I
would think there was nothing much left of him in one piece.
Thank you again Gary for a superb work;
In Friendship,
SPA,
Harry.
Thank you so much, Harry for the kind words on my latest book - it is truly appreciated. I would be honoured if
you would recommend this book to our colleagues in the International Police Association. This book is of international interest because "The Great War" affected so many Countries of the World and its people. Persons interested can contact my publisher: DRC Publishing. They can also Google my name and the book and numerous book
establishments like Chapters, The Downhome etc. will appear and they can order same. I am constantly receiving
fabulous feedback on my book. Take good care my friend and again, thank you!
Yours in friendship...................Gary
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IPA Luxembourg 50th Anniversary / 50e Anniversaire
From
19 - 22 May / Mai, 2011
Please visit www.ipa.lu for all information and registration./Bulletin d‘ inscription
Last day of registration:
March 5th, 2011
50th ANNIVERSARY IPA SPAIN
BARCELONA IPA / POLICE
FRIENDSHIP & HOLIDAY WEEK
2nd - 8th MAY 2011
( IX EDITION )
www.ipavallesocc.org/semanaamistad2011
IPA LUXEMBOURG
84, Rue Adolphe Fisher
L - 1521 Luxembourg
IPA BRAZIL
ECO WEEK May 30th—June 4th
2011
MANAUS, capital of the Brazil Amazon
Contact: Joel Z. Mazo
Presidente of IPA Brazil 27
(+55 61) 3321-8054
[email protected]
50 YEARS IPA - VIENNA
from 21. till 26. of August 2011
For inquiries please contact:
IPA Vienna
Tel.: +43 (0) 50472
FAX: + 43 (0) 50472 4
E-Mail: [email protected]
REGISTRATION BOOKING FORM at:
http://50jahre-ipawien.at/
IPA Section Française
Délégation du Rhône
FLEURY Jean Claude
BP 36 --- 55 Avenue du Collège—38230 Charvieu-Chavagneux
[email protected] ----- 06 85 53 32 06
2011 -- Round Trip/Rhône-Alpes
7 days from May 30th to June 5th 2011
2011 WESTERN EXPERIENCE
www.ipa-usa-region25.org
In association with the 2011 NDC of IPA USA
October 15 - 19, 2011
Look at website for all info....
IPA Turkish Section
has access to a large number of
POLICE GUEST HOUSES
www.ipa.org.tr
email: [email protected]
Cornwall IPA (UK)
invites you to join them for their
‗Friendship on the Beach‘ week
June 4th – 11th 2011.
For more info and booking sheet,
visit http://www.ipa-uk.org and click on ‗Events‘
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I.P.A. Canada Travel Information
Updated and complete information regarding the following events will be obtained via:
National Travel Secretary : Harry SUMMERTON ([email protected] or [email protected]) and
National Travel Secretary Assistant:: Guy BABIN ([email protected])
or by contacting your regional Travel Officer.
International Executive Meetings and Friendship weeks:
September 20 - 25, 2011
IEC Conference - IPA Romania; More info at www.iparomania.ro
September
World Conference - IPA Israel; Friendship week to follow September 9 - 15, 2012
4– 9, 2012
with visits to Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Dead See and Sea of Galilee.
More info at www.ipa-israel.org
Friendship weeks and Anniversaries:
IPA New Zealand: Friendship Week April 5 - 14, 2011
http://www.ipa.org.nz/events/index.htm
IPA Slovenia celebrates it‘s 20th Anniversary: 21 - 24 April, 2011
IPA Luxembourg celebrates it‘s 50th Anniversary : May 19 - 22, 2011 http://www.ipa.lu
IPA Canada AGM 2011: London ON, June 2 - 4, 2011
IPA Canada 50th Anniversary and Friendship Week
Tour Ontario June 4—13, 2011
email: [email protected] ; more info in this issue
IPA Scotland Ayrshire Branch 25th Anniversary and Friendship Week: August 6 - 13, 2011
Contact:: Jim NISBET [email protected]
IPA USA Region 12 Friendship Cruise
Oct. 1—8, 2011
http://www.ipascotland.net/
[email protected]
IPA USA NEC / NDC meeting in Region 25 Metro Phoenix Arizona: October 15 - 18, 2011
http://www.ipa-usa.org/events.html
“The world is a
book; and those
who do not
IPA Canada AGM 2012: Edmonton AB, June 8 + 9, 2012
IPA Alberta Canada 2012 Rocky Mountain Tour: June 2 -14, 2012
info : [email protected]
Email Gerry Vercammen Region 5: [email protected]
travel, only read
one page.”
IPA USA Washington DC NDC and 50th Anniversary : November 7 - 13, 2011
IPA Region 7 Montreal 40th Anniversary Tour: 2013
IPA - International Youth Gathering 2011 Ireland
The theme of the 2011 event is: Green Country, Green environment .
July 24th - August 7th, 2011
www.ipaireland.ie
Future I.Y.G. venues :
2012
- IPA Czech Republic - more info to follow
2013
- IPA Switzerland - more info to follow
Please forward any submissions for the next IPA Canada newsletter
before January 15, 2011 in MS Word format to the editor:
[email protected]
Till next and enjoy,
Servo Per Amikeco
Barry Bos
Please share your copy of the IPA Canada newsletter with other friends and members of Law Enforcement Agencies.
Membership forms can be filled out through
the national website of I.P.A. Canada at www.ipa.ca
Membership dues are only $30.00 per year.
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