Port Stanley Poppy Project by Peri Hayes While introducing the Port Stanley Poppy Project, Kathy Howarth details, “With the dedication of 106 volunteers, I spearheaded this worthy initiative alongside Jackie Volotaire, who assisted me greatly with our social media presence.” Kathy offers the inspiration for this cause, describing, “When travelling through Stratford last November, I noticed the wonderful array of crocheted poppies throughout the Clearing Clearing Scaffolding Tough Jobs Made Easier Tough Jobs Made Easier
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community. I thought this was a simple and powerful way to honour and support our veterans, as well as showing support to the men and women who serve our great country.” Last month, members of the community joined creative forces to prepare a variety of poppies to be displayed throughout the lakeside village as a representation of unity and respect. The Legion was filled with volunteers assembling poppies by means of beading, crocheting, knitting and more. There were blankets, clothing items, wreaths and beyond -- all crafted with love and care. Signifying the community’s relationship to the harbour, poppies were also fastened onto fishing nets. “The Port Stanley Poppy Project is a heartfelt community initiative to honour our veterans and express our gratitude for their service and sacrifice,” Kathy voices. Materials were donated from community members and businesses, as Kathy graciously proceeds, “Because we have such a great community, we reached out about this initiative and were embraced.” One participant enthuses, “This has been a great way to meet people!” Another woman shares, “My father- in-law served in WWII, and my husband is in the Reserves.” Notably, Seasons St. Thomas Retirement Community knit and crocheted 500 poppies for the Port Stanley Poppy Project. Meanwhile, Angela Pettit highlights their team of four with the 741 Elgin Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, who symbolically crocheted 741 poppies. Angela reveals that she individually prepared another 1,000. Visit the village between November 1st to November 11th to explore these displays on the Bridge, at the Legion, the local Library, on their Village Post People, in storefronts and
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