By Joe Mancini
Published in May 1993
It was with great pleasure that Gordon Mackay, Florence Rosenburger, Fr. Lorford Keasey, John Sweeny and Lyn McLeod toasted John Wintermeyer for his many contributions to the community.
Many guests were surprised to hear stories of a time when politics had integrity and commitment. We all would do well to remember the story told by John Sweeney of when John Wintermeyer was challenged to make the same two hour speech on organized crime outside of the protection of the Legislature. He immediately went onto the steps at Queen’s Park and repeated the speech he had made.
Many thanks to the 700 people who purchased tickets and the over 200 businesses who contributed as guests, patrons and donors of auction items.
A special thank you to those who have made contributions to make the event a success: Mayor Dominic Cardillo, Joe Kelly, Jonas Bingeman and Kitchener Caterers, Ernie Bezaire and Labatt’s Breweries, Canadian Airlines, Joyce Stankiewicz, Dave Kropf and Encore Printing, John Juurinen and Rogers Cable, Monty Ward and Elmira Poultry, Peter Van Wees and Mostly Roses.
