(Continued from page 3) sinking all around us and there was nothing we Guarding convoys of merchant ships carrying could do until we got to the Virgin Islands," said supplies headed for the United Kingdom and sail McCabe who left Halifax after leaving the Navy ing out o f New York, Nova Scotia and and headed for Oakville where he has lived for the Newfoundland, Franchetto, and others like him, past 30 years. McCabe said the mission of HMCS Iroquois had to endure cold weather and the rough seas of the North Atlantic as well as the fear of attack was to chase trains up and down the Korean coast, firing shells on the trains in an from the German submarines attempt to stop them. In turn who were trying to sink the "You didn't eat for days they were fired on by shore bat convoys. out there because storm s teries and were once hit result "Everybody was quiet as we tossed the ship too much. ing in the loss of six crewmen. were going out of the harbour Eventually you g et used Nowadays McCabe said on convoy duty because we to it and managed to g et what happened in Korea is didn't know if we'd be coming largely forgotten. back," said Franchetto. through on no sleep and "Korea is known as the for Coming into port, however, no food." gotten war, you get no respect," was a different story. He said Martin Franchetto, who they would get out the saved said McCabe. "Our ex-Armed lost 25 pounds in one 15Forces are not treated like the rum rations and celebrate not day trip, and went down Americans and other Forces so only surviving but the prospect of being able to eat hot meals. we take care of ourselves." from 145 to 120. When not sharing stories the "You didn't eat for days out men of the Burl-Oak Naval there because storms tossed the ship too much," said Franchetto, who lost 25 Veterans are hard at work preserving Canada's pounds in one 15-day trip, and went from 145 to naval traditions whether it be through parades, volunteering to talk in school classrooms or publi 120. "Eventually you get used to it and managed to cizing the Royal Canadian Navy Ships Memorial monument in Burlington's Spencer Smith Park. get through on no sleep and no food." While the land was donated by the City of Tom McCabe, 68, was a stoker and an observ er's mate (part of the air crew) on HMCS Iroquois Burlington, the $130,000 for the memorial over - a Tribal Class destroyer - during the Korean War looking Lake Ontario was provided by the veter from 1952-1953 and he has similar tales of danger ans through fundraisers. The only one of its kind in the world, the black not only from the enemy but also from the sea. McCabe, who joined the Navy when he was granite memorial lists the names of the 527 war 18, was hurt badly when two ships collided in a ships that served during World War II, including hurricane off the coast of Holland, throwing him the 31 ships lost by the Royal Canadian Navy with down the boiler room hatch to the deck below. the resulting loss of 2,024 naval personnel. On the reverse side of the memorial are listed The injury forced him to retire early. "We were at sea for a week and ships were the names of the ships lost by the Canadian Merchant Navy and the total of mer chant seaman who died which is 1,466. "We put ribbons on the wreath denoting the names of the ships sunk each month, next month will be quite sizable because we lost a lot of ships in that month in 1941 and 1942," said Danks. The Veterans also managed to res cue the bell from HMCS Burlington after a cairn it rested on was tom down. The bell is now mounted on the wall of the monument and the clapper is installed during special ceremonies to toll the bell for the ships that went down. "We are not a wealthy group but when we have lunch each week we pass the hat and that pays for supplies, ribbons, flags and buses when we par ticipate in parades," said Ron Danks. The next parade planned will take place in Bronte on Nov. 7th at 10 a.m., and the Burl-Oak Naval Veterans hope be joined by their American counter parts. In return the Canadian Vets will join the Americans to help commemo rate the Dec. 7th anniversary of Pearl Harbour in Buffalo, N.Y. Also planned for November is a Sunrise Ceremony to take place at the memorial on Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. a tB ro n te C re e k P ro v in c ia l P a rk ^ a l l is here a n d it is tim e to celebrate the harvest the old-fashioned way. W hat better place th an Spruce Lane Farm , Bronte Creek Provincial P ark's restored tum of-the-century farm an d living history m useum . H arvest H om e takes place from 1:00 p.m . until 4:00 p.m . on Sunday, O ctober 17. Spruce Lane Farm is located near Parking Lot "F". O n t a r io P a d i/ c For more information call (905) 827-6911 1 z \K I\o QEW to Burloak Drive (exit 109), North 1 km to park gate. Bronte Creek Provincial Park C o m m u n ity N o tic e s ^ LegalNotice LegalNotice Deaths WRIGHT, Betty (nee Myers) Peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on October 6, 1999 at the Ian An derson House. Betty, devoted wife of Ron. Beloved mother of Mike and Julie of Burlington; and Robin and Randy Dake of Burlington. Cherished Nana to Travis and Jordan. Dear sister of Mary Overland of Oakville. A private family service was held. As an expression of sympathy, do nations in Betty's memory may be made to Ian Anderson House, P.O . Box 61 0 34 , 511 Maple Grove Drive Oakville, Ontario L6J 7P5. Arrangements entrusted to the Oakview Funeral Home, Oakville. * s FuneralDirectors |p O A K V IE W FUNERAL HOM E Our family serving your family SHERIFF'S SALE OF GOODS AND CHATTELS IN THE ONTARIO COURT (GENERAL DIVISION) BETWEEN: CANADA TRUSTC0 MORTGAGE COMPANY (IN FAVOUR OF PAMELA WOOD- Plaintiff by way of crossclaim) Plaintiff -andBRENT H00TEN AND ALSO KNOWN AS BRENT H00T0N Defendant Pursuant to a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Ontario Court (General Division) and to me directed against the goods and chattels of BRENT H00TEN AND ALSO KNOWN AS BRENT H00T0N. I HAVE SEIZED AND TAKEN INTO EXECUTION all the right, title and interest of Brent Hooten also known as Brent Hooton in the following: Jennair stove, Kitchen Aid stainless 2-door fridge; microwave, freezer, 28" TV with stand; queen size wrought iron canopy bed frame and mattress; matching end tables; ladder back chairs; lamp; golf clubs; wine glasses; various CD's; vacuum cleaner; lawn sprinkler & garden hose; art work; black leather sofa and loveseat; stereo equipment; and numerous other household items All of which I shall offer for sale at Public Auction, subject to such conditions as may be made known on Thursday, October 14,1999 at 6:00pm at Hume's Auction Farm, RR#5, 4th Line, Milton, Ontario if not redeemed before that time-. Sale can be cancelled without further notice. 56 LAKESHORE ROAD WEST OAKVILLE Funeral Directors · Don Clarke · Douglas Manners · Tania Di Censo - Gregory Sidora 842-2252 W A R D Funeral Homes H E L P IN G T O M A K E IT P E R S O N A L 1 0 9 R eynolds S treet, O akville InM emoriam SM ISSE N , M arg aret D o ro th y - In lo v in g m em ory of M arg aret, w ho died 1 year ago today. She is sadly missed by her husband John, by her family, and by her friends. H er memory is as fresh now as when she left us, far too soon. 905 - 844-3221 Ann Futher C harles G ibbs Preview 4:00pm day of Sale Terms: Cash, certified cheque or money order Dated at the Court House, Town of Milton in the Regional Municipal of Halton 22nd day of Sep tember, 1999. Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home S. Hume, Auctioneer A. Hedden Manager, Client Services Civil Enforcement, Halton Fam ilyServices A lc o h o lic s A nonym ous If you drink, that's your business If you want to quit, That's Ours! 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