JANUARY 2011 - Toronto Wado-Kai€¦ · Sensei Andre Beauregard would like to congratulate the...

JANUARY 2011

TORONTO WADO-KAI KARATE CLUB LTD. TORONTO WADO-KAI WEB SITE: WWW.TORONTOWADOKAI.COM COMMUNICATIONS: [email protected]

PHONE: (416) 801-7435

President: Dave Manara, Kudan (9th Degree Black Belt)

Vice President: Ray Kennedy, Rokudan

(6th Degree Black Belt) Technical Directors: Jose-Carlos Garcia, Sichidan

(7th Degree Black Belt); Ian Mador, Godan

(5th Degree Black Belt) Director:

Steve Borda, Sichidan (7th Degree Black Belt)

Communications Director: Robb Dods, Rokudan (6th Degree Black Belt)

Yudansha Membership Director:

Ron Sheyan, Rokudan (6th Degree Black Belt)

Caribbean Director: Freeman Thurston, Rokudan

(6th Degree Black Belt) Business Development Director:

Michael McCarthy, Godan (5th Degree Black Belt)

Web Site Director: Leaton Bernard, Yodan

(4th Degree Black Belt) Training Camp Director:

Vanessa Connors, Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt)

INTRODUCTION Well, at least in Southern Ontario, it looks like spring is finally here. Although as I am

writing this, watching the Weather Network, it seems both the Maritimes and the West are still dealing with winter storms. Sorry guys! Sensei Randy James had forwarded this picture at the beginning of March. “In Edmonton we grow tough karate-kas... the furnace in our dojo blew - class was frigid.”

I wish to thank Sensei Lenore Eng, who is the new Communications Officer for the

West End Wado-Kai Karate Club for her enthusiasm in actively promoting our local tournaments to encourage the karate-kas to get out and participate.

Training Camp 2011 is coming soon! > EDITOR ROBB DODS

> FOCUS < TORONTO WADO-KAI KARATE CLUB LTD.

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NEWS FROM CLUBS

EDMONTON Karate Clubs, Edmonton AB

Sensei Randy James, Rokudan

(6th Degree Black Belt) Sensei Andre Beauregard

Godan (5th Degree Black Belt)

J.H. PICARD SCHOOL KARATE CLUB

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: 7:00 – 9:00PM

GLENORA COMMUNITY HALL NORTH POINTE COMMUNITY CHURCH

Sensei Andre Beauregard would like to congratulate the following karate students who have received a new belt:

Maya H. – Shodan-Ho (J.H. Picard School karate Club)

Bria B. – Brown (J.H. Picard School karate Club)

Jacob B. – Blue (J.H. Picard School karate Club)

Alexandre B. – Green (Sainte-Jeanne-D’Arc School karate Club)

Gabriel F. – Green(Sainte-Jeanne-D’Arc School karate Club)

Chloée L. – Green (Sainte-Jeanne-D’Arc School karate Club)

Erica H. – Orange (Notre-Dame School karate Club)

Jaden D. – Yellow (Notre-Dame School karate Club)

Jean-Gabriel J. – Yellow (Notre-Dame School karate Club)

Yves-Mathias J. – Yellow (Notre-Dame School karate Club)

WEST END Karate Club, Mississauga ON

Sensei Joe Fagundes Yodan

(4th Degree Black Belt)

C.O. Lenore Eng, Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt)

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY: ADULTS/CHILDREN

6:30 – 8:00PM

SUNDAY: ADULTS: 6:00 – 7:30PM

1,000 CRANES FUNDRAISER FOR JAPAN

As you all know, Japan has been hit hard. As we sit and watch the horrific images and events unfold in Japan, our thoughts turn to those who need help on the ground now. The martial arts have deep roots with the people of Japan and the Japanese culture. We feel the urge to help in some small way.

West End Wado-Kai Karate dojo has combined forces with Sendokan Aikido, (with whom we share a dojo space) and the RED CROSS. A direct website portal to the RED CROSS has been organized. For every $3 donation logged through their portal, our students will be making an origami crane. Our goal is $8,000 by April 10th. As of April 3rd, we had raised $6,207. Please help us... help the Japanese people, through such a reputable organization as the RED CROSS.

You are invited to join us Sunday, April 10, noon-2pm at the dojo. The hand-made cranes will be displayed as well as to share thoughts and prayers for the future of Japan.


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Location: West End Sendokan dojo, 5030 Maingate Unit #1, Mississauga, ON, L4W 1N5. Call (416) 626 7167 for further information. Connect to the website to donate: http://aikidomississauga.ca/sendokan/?p=1215

Keep informed of the progress on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/1000cranes.fundraiser


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WEST END RECENT BELT ADVANCEMENTS

West End is pleased to announce the recent belt advancements. All surpassed the criteria and challenge of our new curriculum. We are proud of their enthusiasm in embracing the “next step of their journey”! Congratulations to ALL!!!

to Yellow: Nichola

to Orange: Silvia Asenov & Gabriel

to Blue: Robert

to Brown: Sabrina & Joseph

to Shodan-Ho: Chloe, Anrui & Marc Lefebvre


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CLARINGTON Karate Club, Courtice ON

Sensei Derek Barton, Nidan

(2nd Degree Black Belt) Sensei Weldon Zabizewski,

Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt)

MONDAY AND WEDNESDAYS: 6:30 – 8:00PM

Congratulations to all the participants of the Tourney. Among those who participated are Brody, Taylor, Jessica, Eric. Not pictured but did attend, Robin, Victoria, Benjamin, Samantha and Mackenzie. Great work by all.

Congratulations to Taylor, Brody, Robin, and Jason for being successful on the latest ranking.


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CLARINGTON Karate Club, Courtice ON

Always great when Sensei Vanessa joins us. Below - Tumbling with Sensei Vanessa

We all look forward to seeing everyone at Training Camp 2011!

BROOKLIN-WHITBY Karate Club, Brooklin, ON

Sensei Ron Sheyan, Rokudan

(6th Degree Black Belt) C.O. Heather Cant,

Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt)

Recent Gradings!!!

It’s been a busy few months. Congratulations to ALL OF THOSE who have recently tested for their new ranks!!!

January Gradings: Pictured in the photo on the left, Back Row (L – R): Jacob, Dimitri, Tomas, Meaghan; Front Row: Chloe, Hanz, Cameren, Bradley, Ryan, Emma.


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Pictured below left is Abeer wearing her new Blue Belt. Below right are (L-R): Jarrod, Aidan, and Griffin.

February Gradings: Pictured in the photo below left is Matthew (3rd from left) who received his Shodan rank. Pictured in the photo below right is Kirk who received his Junior Shodan rank (Red Belt). Absent is Cody who also received his Shodan rank.


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February Gradings (cont’d): Pictured in the photo left is Alan; and to the right is Emma and Marc.

March Gradings: Pictured in the photo below is Austin (Yellow) and Alexander.


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March Gradings (cont’d): To the right is Emily who received her Yellow belt. Proud dad Shane is standing by her side.

Toronto Wado-Kai Karate - Winter Invitational Tournament

On Saturday, February 26, a group of students from the Brooklin-Whitby dojo attended the "Winter" tournament held in Thornhill. All of the students turned in exceptional performances! THANK YOU for your participation!

Pictured below in the photo on the left are the students who attended from the "Children's Class". (L-R) Back Row: Jarrod, Carter, Stephane; Front Row: Dorian, Griffin, Sarah, Ronin. Pictured in the photo on the right are the students who attended from the "Family Class" Back Row: Hannah, Fiona, Steve; Front Row: Hanz, Chloe, Liam, Aidan


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Results In Their Respective Divisions - Children's Class:

Jarrod - 1st place in Kata, 1st place in Kumite Stephane - 3rd place in Kata, 2nd place in Kumite Dorian - 1st place in Kata Griffin - 2nd place in Kata Ronin - 2nd place in Kata, 1st place in Kumite

Results In Their Respective Divisions - Family Class:

Fiona - 3rd place in Kata Steve - 2nd place in Kata, 3rd place in Kumite Hanz - 1st place in Kata Liam - 2nd place in Kata, 3rd place in Kumite Aidan - 3rd place in Kata, 2nd place in Kumite

An Invitation To Broaden Your Horizons Brooklin-Whitby Karate runs a monthly Senior Belt class. Students from all clubs are welcome to attend. Classes are held on the last Thursday of the month at 8:30 PM. Please e-mail Sensei Ron Sheyan at [email protected] if you would like to be placed on an e-mail distribution list. You can also visit www.brooklinkarate.com and click on the “News, Events, Cancellations” tab for further details.

LAURENTIAN VALLEY Karate Club, Pembroke, ON

Sensei Marg Michael Yodan


Sensei Jim Sullivan Yodan (4th Degree Black Belt)

Our club had two rankings recently. Congratulating Kara D. on her yellow belt is Sensei Jim Sullivan.


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LAURENTIAN VALLEY Karate Club, Pembroke ON

Congratulations go to Gavin McCracken on his Shodan-Ho.

We would also like to welcome Elizabeth P. to the Toronto Wado-Kai family.

BAHAMAS/ CARIBBEAN AIKIWA Karate Do / Kubudoh Association

Sensei Freeman W. Thurston, Rokudan


CENTRE MONDAY & FRIDAYS:

5:30 – 7PM SATURDAYS: 10AM – 12PM

YMCA MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS:

4 – 5PM SATURDAYS: 1 – 2PM

A Bo training session with Sensei Hugh Norman during a visit to Bahamas some years ago, and Sensei Monique Shepherd of B&CAWKK. The kata: movement in Shu Shi No Kon.

I have provided an article that has, as a background, received criticism from some of my "purist" martial colleagues... from Guyana to Jamaica to Barbados, and even The Bahamas, who questioned the place of weapons training in karate dojos.


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PORT PERRY Karate Club, Port Perry, ON

Sensei Ron Ruskay Yodan (4th Degree Black Belt)

SCOUT HALL SUNDAY AND TUESDAY:

7 – 8:30PM

After 28 years at the Latcham Centre, Port Perry Wado-Kai Family Karate is moving to a new Dojo.

Starting Sunday April 3, 2011 our new location for classes is the Port Perry Scout Hall, 15585 Simcoe Street, Port Perry, L9L 1M3.

The classes will remain Sunday and Tuesday night 7:00 - 8:30.

Congratulations to the students successfully ranked in February 2011.

Green Belt: Hayley and Brandon Yellow Belt: Ethan.

PPWK will be on hiatus July and August. The Fall session will start Tuesday September 6, 2011. PPWK wishes everyone a safe and happy summer.

See you at Karate Camp!

OSHAWA Karate Club, Oshawa ON Sensei Jose-Carlos Garcia,

Sichidan (7th Degree Black Belt)

C.O. Theresa Virgin, 1st Kyu

(Brown Belt)

YWCA CENTRE ADULTS: TUESDAY &

THURSDAY: 7PM TO 8:30PM

CHILDREN: TUESDAY & THURSDAY:

6:30PM TO 8PM WALTER E HARRIS PUBLIC SCHOOL

CHILDREN BEGINNGERS: MONDAY & WEDNESDAY:

6:30PM TO 7:30PM CHILDREN ADVANCED:

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY: 7:35PM TO 8:35PM

Hoorah—spring is coming! Birds are chirping, grass is growing, and the next session of Oshawa Wado-Kai has started.

The Toronto Wado-Kai Tournament in February was an excellent event. Those in the attached picture are: (front) Kathryn K. and 1st place kata; Daina A., 3rd place; (back) Michael K., 1st place kata; Sensei Jose-Carlos Garcia; Christopher B. 3rd Place Kata and sparing.

Kudos to our Sue Kuczkowski and Natalie Garcia for their rendition of our National Anthem (Sue on vocals and Natalie on guitar). Kathryn, Daina, and Michael did a Shindo demo of Cho-Boe-Tie and Sensei Carlos demonstrated a Jo TandoKu San kata.

Sensei Anson and Sempai Jenny welcomed baby Callie on Valentine’s Day.

That’s all the news for now!


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CONGRATS TO THE NEW BLACK BELTS

Ajax-Pickering: Anthony Calandra - promoted to Shodan

Brooklin-Whitby: Kirk A.k - promoted to Jr Shodan (Red Belt); Matthew Pitropov - promoted to Shodan; Cody Strickland - promoted to Shodan

Laurentian Valley: Gavin McCracken - promoted to Shodan-Ho

Oshawa-Whitby: Nicholas Gillespie - promoted to Shodan

Seikikai Martial Arts (Etobicoke): Ivan C. - promoted to Jr Shodan-Ho; Maksym Voznyy - promoted to Shodan-Ho

Thornhill: Kristina H. - promoted to Jr Shodan-Ho; Robyn M. - promoted to Jr Shodan-Ho

West End: Chloe B. - promoted to Jr Shodan-Ho; Marc Lefebvre – promoted to Shodan-Ho

TWKK CONDOLENCES

Our condolences to Sensei Dave Manara Kudan, his wife Marilyn, and family on the passing of Sensei’s father, Alexander (Alex) Edward Manara in Toronto Saturday, March 19, 2011.

Stick Arts By Sensei Freeman Thurston 6th Dan

The Stick Arts in Aikiwa Karate doh / Kubudo ancient weapons training For the public at large, there is the perception (most of it erroneous, unfortunately) and, consequently, much discussion about the utilization of martial arts training, in general, for actual street-fighting and self-defense. That is, a preoccupation with “Jutsu”, rather than with the “Doh”; the formalized empty-hand fighting and self defense training methods practised in the traditional martial arts dojo. The use of weapons in the martial arts, similarly, often comes up for discussion.

The Sticks Arts The professional soldier always had his means of self-defense, principally his weapons of choice and, as a fallback to this, his empty-handed fighting-arts training and related techniques. The common man, on the other hand, without any training in any aspect of martial arts (neither empty hands, nor weapons), had evolved to use any means at hand to attack or to defend himself. In this context sticks have for centuries been readily available weapons (defense/offense tools). The sticks (together with stone throwing) represent the earliest form of a weapon defence system known to man. With respect to martial arts weapons training in today’s world, and fighting techniques development within most modern martial arts systems, the stick represents the most popular, and adaptable, weapon training system.

Stick Arts development in Bahamas & Caribbean Aikiwa (Wado Kai) Karate Sticks come in all sizes and shapes that generally can be adapted by the martial artist to practically any situation, if he has some familiarity with a system of stick fighting.

The fighting traditions of most Asian countries divide sticks into three broad categories, depending on the length of short, medium and long. Some fighting traditions specialize in the use of only one or two of the various lengths of sticks. Bahamas and Caribbean Aikiwa (Wado) Karate doh utilizes three stick training systems in its Sticks Arts weapons development training system. The first is the Sho jo (stick about three feet long), under development within Bahamas and Caribbean Aikiwa (Wado) Karate. The second is Shindo Ryu (specialized stick art system), three feet long, developed and advanced within aegis of Toronto Wado-Kai Karate, and affiliate Wado karate organizations This system is the brainchild of our late Master, Sensei Masaru Shintani, to whom we owe this stick art legacy…

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as well as the basic tenets of our continuing evolution of the Wado-Kai Karate system.

Admittedly, here in the South (…way Deep South), we have developed our own, rather unique renditions of Shindo katas and related technical developments, but still based on the bedrock techniques I gleaned during my training with our late Sensei Shintani, Sensei Dave Manara, and the Toronto Wado-Kai. I must, though, commend Sensei Steve Borda for the influences he has had (and still has) in his patience and personal efforts in my earlier training and introductions to stick arts back in the early 1990’s in Toronto. I also salute Sensei Dods and Stark, Ray Kennedy and Jerry McPherson as peers under tutelage of Sensei Manara.

The third is Bo Jutsu (as developed and advanced within Bahamas Aikiwa (Wado Kai) Karate), about six feet long, and based on Japanese, Chinese, and Okinawan ancient weapons training and techniques applications. Here, I have taken liberties in truly optimizing our ancient weapons system training and development techniques consistent with, and reflective of my vision for Aikiwa Karate.

Modern Sticks Art training Depending on the emphasis that individual martial arts instructors wish to pursue, sticks art training may be emphasized as a “Doh” (“Way”) form, or as a “Jutsu” (“Art” or “Technique”) form. Many martial arts instructors often take philosophical concepts for training development from both areas. In Bahamas and Caribbean Aikiwa (Wado) Karate, our emphasis is on the ‘Doh” – however, the ‘Jutsu” is just as important a development and pursuit, but not our ultimate goal.

OUR THANKS TO TOURNAMENT PARTICIPANTS! Sensei Lenore Eng, Shodan

(1ST Degree Black Belt)

Many thanks to all who participated, challenged themselves, and learned by the experience at the Thornhill Toronto Wado-Kai Tournament in February.

A special thanks to the members of Oshawa dojo who came forward to inspire us with their talents and demos. Sensei Natalie Garcia and Susan Kuczkowski eloquently opened with our national anthem to provide a perfect beginning. Kathryn Kuczkowski, Daina Als and Michael Kuczkowski 'kicked off' the tournament by performing Shindo kata Cho-Boe-Tie with intensity and crispness of form; and kept it up as they continued to challenge and compete. Many thanks to Sensei Jose-Carlos Garcia who performed the Jo Kata, TandoKu San and whose enthusiasm filters all the way through their dojo.

As a reflection of the co-operation within the TWKK organization, MANY THANKS to the combined efforts of Nadia Corrado for taking the many videos and to Sensei Leaton Bernard for the time-consuming dedication of uploading. The photos were a combined effort of Sensei Ron Sheyan and Dan Kuczkowski. The photos of the tournament are posted on the TWKK website in the 'Upcoming Events' section or by clicking on the link below. Please forward this information to students as a reference for promoting tournament participation and as a tool for learning, and a place to download the memories captured.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/33364500@N06/sets/72157626056359553/

Our learning in the martial arts is a personal journey, but the more we share our talents and enthusiasm the better and stronger we all become. We urge you take advantage of the tournament forum to continue to challenge yourselves, as well as your students.


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OUR THANKS TO TOURNAMENT PARTICIPANTS!


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TWKK WINTER TOURNAMENT

RESULTS Congratulations to all the participants in the Tournament in Thornhill, February 26, 2011

Division Event 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place CHILDREN 5 to 8 Yrs

White – Yellow Dorian W. White, Brooklin-Whitby

Ronin M. White, Brooklin-Whitby

Stephane G. Yellow, Brooklin-Whitby

Orange – Green Kata Jarrod W. Orange,

Brooklin-Whitby Griffin I. White, Brooklin-Whitby

White – Yellow Ronin M. White, Brooklin-Whitby

Stephane G., Brooklin-Whitby

Riley H. White, Ajax-Pickering

Orange – Green Kumite Jarrod W. Orange,

Brooklin-Whitby Nathan N. Green, Seikikai/Etobicoke

JUNIORS 9 to 12 Yrs

White – Orange Teodor J. White, Seikikai/Etobicoke

Sonja L. White, Ajax-Pickering

Liam S. Orange, Brooklin-Whitby

Green – Brown Kata Joseph H. Green,

Brooklin-Whitby Sayed K. Blue Seikikai/Etobicoke

Aidan M. Orange Brooklin-Whitby

White – Orange Rachel H.. White, Ajax-Pickering

Liam S. Orange, Brooklin-Whitby

Green – Brown Kumite Mackenzie R. Green,

Clarington Aidan M. Orange Brooklin-Whitby

Andrew H. Green Ajax-Pickering

JUNIORS & ADULTS White – Brown

Juniors Joseph G. Blue, West End

Brandon E. Brown, West End

Chris B. Yellow, Oshawa-Whitby

Yellow – Green Adults

Eddie Hobart Green, Ryerson

Ali Zuashkian Yellow, Ryerson

Blue – Brown Adults

Kata

Sam Rockbrune Brown, Clarington

Joseph Gujol Brown, Bloor Street

White – Brown Juniors

Joseph G. Blue, West End

Eric V.. Green, Clarington

Brody P. Green, Clarington

Yellow – Brown Women

Victoria Singh Blue, Clarington

Yellow – Brown Men

Kumite

Ali Zuashkian Yellow, Ryerson

Marius Butac Yellow, Unionville

Joseph Gujol Brown, Bloor Street

Jr Shodan-Ho / Black Belts

Michael K. Red Belt, Oshawa-Whitby

Shodan-Ho All

Halle Livingstone Ajax-Pickering

Julianna Giordanella Ajax-Pickering

Maksym Voznyy Seikikai/Etobicoke

Shodan All

Kata

Kathryn Kuczkowski Oshawa

Steven Schlichtman Brooklin-Whitby Daina Als Oshawa

Shodan-Ho Women

Halle Livingston Ajax-Pickering

Black Belts Women

Lenore Eng Shodan, West End

Black Belts Men

Kumite

James Darker Yodan, Thornhill

Edward Davis Shodan, Bloor Street

Steven Schlictmann Shodan, Brooklin-Whitby


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A WORD ON TRAINING IN OTHER THAN KARATE

Sensei Dave Manara, Kudan


Training in karate at the Toronto Wado-Kai Karate clubs requires two to three sessions a week to maintain proficiency and growth. Training in other martial arts may be looked upon as a compliment to karate, but it is to be extra to your regular training and should not interfere with your classes. Holding separate classes or extending a class for the purpose of training in other techniques or Kobudo is permissible. Having a special class or demonstration occasionally for interest or for exposure may help to expand the students’ interests in the martial arts.

A good example is when I taught Shindo to the black belts. It was not part of the formal Yudansha class. It had its own classes for about a year for volunteers interested in training with the Shindo stick. (Shin means “stem”, as in extension. I collaborated with Sensei Shintani in the development of Shindo).

Training with weapons or in other martial art styles is of interest to many karate-kas. The Sensei with training in or who are practicing with weaponry may do so separately from the formal karate class in order not to confuse the karate training with Kobudo or any other martial art.

SENIOR DAN COUNCIL (IN ADDITION TO THE DIRECTORS)

TORONTO WADO-KAI KARATE CLUBS AND SENSEI

Rokudan (6th Degree Black Belt)

Yodan (4th Degree Black Belt) AJAX-PICKERING – Eric Bergman MANULIFE (Toronto) – Leaton Bernard

Randy James

BAHAMAS/CARIBBEAN AIKIWA – Freeman Thurston OSHAWA-WHITBY – Jose-Carlos Garcia

Godan (5th Degree Black Belt)

BEAUBASSIN (Halifax) – Dan Duce, Kim Duggan PORT PERRY – Ron Ruskay

BROOKLIN-WHITBY – Ron Sheyan RYERSON (Toronto) – Leaton Bernard

CALGARY – Steve Henrich SEIKIKAI MARTIAL ARTS (Etobicoke) – Steve Borda

CLARINGTON – Derek Barton, Weldon Zabizewski

THORNHILL – Dave Manara

EDMONTON Clubs – Randy James, Andre Beauregard UNIONVILLE – Dave Manara

Andre Beauregard Joel Cohen Tony Marziliano Larry O’Grady Ed Young

Andy Basacchi Eric Bergman Biller Ching James Darker Joe Fagundes Steve Henrich Margaret Michael Alex Nguyen Ron Ruskay Jim Sullivan Anthony Woodward

LAURENTIAN VALLEY – Margaret Michael & Jim Sullivan WEST END (Mississauga) – Joe Fagundes

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