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Friends of The OPP Museum - AUGUST 2010 NewSleTTer 1
August 2010
N E W S L E T T E R
b y N o r m F e a v e rAt Last, Charitable Status #81381 0819 RR0001 Good news! On March 26, 2010, Canada Revenue Agency
granted charitable status to the Friends of The OPP
Museum. The Friends is now a registered charity! The
path to charitable status began in January 2008 when
Vice-president Dorothy Duncan, board member Bruce
Waite, along with all board members of the time, began
to investigate not-for-profit corporation status and also
the possibilities of becoming a registered charity. On
March 14, 2008, the Friends became a not-for-profit
corporation, and the board continued to work towards its
second goal of becoming a registered charity.
In its application to Revenue Canada, the Friends
stated its objectives as follows: “To advance education
by improving the public’s understanding and awareness
of the cultural history of the OPP; by hosting events,
displays, exhibitions and performances; by supporting
programs offered by the museum; and by producing
educational material.”
Based on the activities of the Friends during its first two
years of operation, charitable status was granted. As a
result, all donations (but not including membership fees)
to the Friends during the 2010 calendar year and into
the future will receive a charitable tax receipt.
A special thanks to Bruce Waite, past President Dorothy
Duncan and current President Doug Cole, plus all those
board members whose diligence helped the Friends to
achieve charitable status in near-record time.
b y C h r i s J o h n s t o n eHillmer Donation to the FriendsOver the years, Staff Superintendent John M. Hillmer made many
donations to The OPP Museum. From flags and medals to photographs
and uniforms, John’s numerous objects and mementoes provide insight
into his fascinating 32-year career with the OPP. Joining in 1947 after
having served in the Navy during WWII, John worked at several detachments across
the province. He retired from the Criminal Investigations Branch out of General
Headquarters in 1979. Visits to the museum from John and his wife Marion were
always welcomed by museum staff who benefited from listening to their great stories
and remembrances.
Known by his colleagues as a sharp dresser, Hillmer prized stylish cufflinks and even
had some fashioned from pieces in his coin collection, which are currently on display
in the museum’s gallery exhibit Faces and Places. During a recent visit with Chris
Johnstone and Ellen Blaubergs, John’s widow Marion made a significant financial
donation to the Friends in memory of her husband. This crucial support will go a
long way towards preserving not just John’s memory but the objects and stories
of this great organization.
Staff Superintendent John and Marion Hillmer at a mess dinner, 1988.
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b y E l l e n B l a u b e r g s
Olympic Torch Donated to The OPP Museum
The OPP received much praise for the safe passage its
officers provided for 2,900 Olympic torch bearers as they
passed through more than 230 Ontario communities this
past winter. Therefore, it was fitting that the OPP was
presented with an Olympic Torch by Vidar Eilertsen,
Director of Torch Relay Operations for VANOC (Vancouver
Organizing Committee), the sole Canadian police service to
be so honoured.
Thanks to Inspector Ross Nichols, OPP lead for
the Ontario portion of the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay,
this special torch is now part of the collection of
The OPP Museum.
The torch was recently displayed during the AGM of the
Friends where it complemented Sgt. Angie McCollum’s
talk on the subject of her experience as a member of the
security detail at two Olympic Games, Salt Lake City in
2002 and, earlier this year, Vancouver and Whistler. The
Museum is pleased to announce that, thanks to the support
of the Friends and Inspector Ross Nichols, this torch
will be proudly displayed at GHQ in a custom-built acrylic
display case.
More information about the torch and its journey can
be found in the article “OPP praised for safe passage
of Olympic Torch” by Ross Nichols, Aboriginal Critical
Incident Commander, Field Services Bureau in The OPP
Review, Vol. 44, No 4:37.
It has been an exciting past several months, with 2 major
accomplishments occurring with Friends.
First, the Friends of The OPP Museum were able to
purchase a collection of very rare OPP heritage materials,
related to the career of Commissioner V.A.S. Williams
(1922-1939) (see page 6 story). Total cost for the purchase
of these artifacts was just over $3800. We were able to
make this significant acquisition because we had funds
on hand thanks to our member support and fundraising
efforts over the past 1 ½ years. Hopefully, in the years to
come, Friends will be able to continue acquiring other
important OPP artifacts that the Museum would not
normally be able to purchase.
The other special piece of news is that, after 2 years of
work, by numerous volunteers, we were informed by
Revenue Canada that Friends of The OPP Museum
has been officially registered with charitable status
(see front page). In a letter dated June 24th OPP
Commissioner Julian Fantino congratulated Friends on
achieving this notable milestone stating: “The registration
of the Friends ensures that fundraising in support of The
OPP Museum can continue to thrive, and that the rich
history of the OPP is shared with future generations”.
Both of these “firsts” have been achieved through a great
deal of hard work by our young volunteer association.
They have set important precedents for our group,
which, over the years, will be of immense value to the
progress of The OPP Museum.
by Doug ColePresident’s Report
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“How Can Veterans Help?”
First and foremost we would ask that you take out a
$25 annual membership or consider making a donation
to Friends. It is the best way for our association to
grow so that we can support The OPP Museum.
Second, purchase a copy of the commemorative book,
A Century of Policing. Proceeds from the sales of
this special edition are shared by the Friends and the
OPP Youth Foundation. Since the release of the book in
September 2009, the Friends has received over $17,000
from the sales of this book.
Third, consider getting involved in some of our fundraising
ventures. Many of you have donated books to The Three-
Museums book sales, and I thank you for that. Our major
event for 2010 will be a fundraising bonspiel on November
20. Perhaps your chapter could put in a team. If so, please
contact Pat Bromley, who is an OPP veteran as well as one
of our volunteer Board members.
Fourth, if your chapter is planning fundraising events,
consider designating a portion of the proceeds to go to the
Friends of The OPP Museum.
Finally, encourage people to visit The OPP Museum, or,
better yet, bring them with you.
An Excerpt from a Speech Delivered by President Doug Cole to the AGM of the OPP Veterans’ Association on 27 May 2010
b y E l l e n B l a u b e r g sWelcome New Members
Friends of The OPP Museum extends a warm
welcome to new members, Keith and Bettyanne
(Rogers) Wellstead, long-time Museum supporters
who have donated significant objects and images over
the years.
Appointed to the OPP in 1960 and posted to Brantford,
Keith retired as Superintendent, Information Services
Branch in 1988. He was a member of the first Golden
Helmets precision motorcycle ride team; he was a
long-time and multiple award winning member of the
OPP running team; and he also served as managing
editor of The OPP Review.
Bettyanne is the daughter of the late Sergeant D.H.
Rogers, who was first employed as a motorcycle
officer by the Department of Public Highways in the
1920s, and later transferred to the OPP in 1930 when
the government transferred all highway patrol duties
to the OPP. In memory of her father, Bettyanne has
donated numerous items to the museum, including
the two photographs featured here.
Photographed in the 1920s with his fellow Highway Traffic Officers, D.H. Rogers is seated on centre bike, probably in Toronto. Motorcycles were purchased by the individual officers, which explains the variety in manufacturers. Also of note is the “H.T.O” fender plate that was typical of the time period. (2009.94.1)
Brantford Detachment building, 1950s, taken before the side verandah was enclosed for a radio room. (2009.94.5)
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b y D o r o t h y D u n c a n
The second annual Three Museums Book Sale,
co-sponsored by Friends of The OPP Museum, the
Leacock Museum National Historic Site and the
Orillia Museum of Art and History (OMAH) from
May 27 to May 30 was an unqualified success. Friends
of The OPP Museum hosted the event at OPP General
Headquarters on May 27 and 28 and OMAH not only hosted
the sale from May 28 to 30 but also prepared a delicious
barbeque lunch on their patio. Once again books flowed in
from across the area, and once again it was decided that,
except for the valuable historical books, they would be
sold by voluntary donations.
On the same weekend we celebrated Doors Open Orillia.
Consequently the Book Sale attracted both familiar
faces as well as new buyers from far and near. When the
Sale closed on Sunday afternoon, we had accumulated
donations of close to $4,000, which was divided among the
three organizations. Thanks are due to many individuals
and organizations: to Rod Williams, Gloria Taylor
and Fred Addis for their hard work, to the staff and
members of the Friends at OPP General Headquarters,
to OMAH for hosting the event, to MP Bruce Stanton
and MPP Garfield Dunlop for receiving and storing
the flood of donated books at their constituency offices,
to the volunteers who staffed the sale over the four
days at the two locations, and to all who donated and
came out to find new treasures for your collections.
We hope that this will continue to be a co-operative
project of the three museums in the City of Orillia, for it
proves that there is strength in numbers!
Another Successful Book Sale!
TOP: OPP Museum volunteers Rob Keery and Loretta Bartman helped sort some of the 10,000 volumes donated.
LEFT: 2 year old Jack Cope gets up close with history books and boxes.(Courtesy of The Packet & Times, photographer Jennifer Burden).
FAR LEFT: Browsing for a good summer read at the OPP General Headquarters venue.
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FROM TOP: Deputy Commissioner Vince Hawkes, Friends President Doug Cole and Acting Curator Chris Johnstone officially open the exhibit; President Doug Cole explains the benefits of Friends membership to an interested Museum visitor; Friends members and visitors listen intently to opening remarks for Faces and Places; A view of part of the exhibit.
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Faces and Places Opens to Rave Reviews!
On May 12, 2009, The OPP Museum officially opened
Faces and Places: Moments in OPP History, a
“behind-the-badge” look at a selection of men and women
whose unique personalities, choices and wide-ranging areas
of expertise have made up the fabric of the OPP from its
founding in 1909 to today.
The exhibit examines the places where OPP members have
lived and worked. From the early canvas tents and log cabins
that served as offices and homes to the newly constructed
state-of-the-art detachments outfitted with the latest
equipment, the OPP has always utilized available resources
to get the job done.
By bringing together a diverse group of people to police a
province as varied and unique as Ontario, the OPP has much
to celebrate. This new exhibit also allows visitors to examine
some of the moments where triumph and tragedy, progress
and failure, victory and defeat, have impacted not just a
police force but have built a province worthy of exploration.
Special thanks to exhibit designer Amanda Brittin and
Acting Collections Coordinator Ellen Blaubergs for their
unfailing expertise and dedication; and also to the members
of the Corporate Communications Bureau for their constant
support and encouragement.
I would also like to extend, on behalf of all museum staff,
our heartfelt thanks to the Friends’ board and the Friends’
membership, whose continued support of the Museum in
the pursuit of our long-term goals is sincerely appreciated.
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During its April meeting, the Board approved Doug Cole’s
attendance at an auction in Vineland, Ontario where
materials belonging to OPP Commissioner Victor
Arthur Seymour Williams were put up for sale. On April
17, Doug was successful in acquiring a badge, warrant card,
recognition plaque, photos, documents and news clippings
which were officially turned over to The OPP Museum in
May. They are now a part of a special museum display for
all to see. Not only was this an important acquisition for
the museum, but it is the first major donation made by the
Friends to the museum.
ABOVE: A unique star-shaped badge custom made for Williams, 1922. (2010.20.1) TOP LEFT: Deputy Commissioner Chris Lewis is among the first to visit the museum to check out the Williams donation and to congratulate Doug Cole on the acquisition. TOP RIGHT: Williams’ warrant card, 1922, the only such card in the museum’s collection issued to and under the authority of the same man. (2010.20.2) MIDDLE RIGHT: Williams and officers on the steps of the Port Arthur (now part of Thunder Bay) Courthouse, c.1939. (2009.125.26) BOTTOM RIGHT: Acting Collections Co-ordinator Ellen Blaubergs is thrilled to accept the Williams donation from Friends President Doug Cole.
The Friends Acquires Williams Artifacts
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Born in Port Hope on June 2, 1867, Victor Williams
graduated from Trinity College, the private school for
boys, before enrolling at Royal Military College, Kingston.
Before graduation he joined the North West Mounted
Police in 1884. A year later, he followed in his father’s
footsteps by joining the active militia as Lieutenant.
Williams rose quickly through the ranks of the Canadian
Army. Appointed Brigadier-General and Commanding
Officer of the new 8th Brigade, he led his unit of the
Canadian Mounted Rifles to the Ypres front in May
1916. On June 2, the Germans began their attack with
a barrage that obliterated the allied trenches at Mount
Sorrel. Captured along with the rest of his troop, Williams
became the highest ranking officer taken prisoner by the
German Army during WWI.
He was taken for dead, and loaded into a railway car for
burial. However, German medical authorities reported
that he remained alive but unconscious
for ten days, suffering from “bruised
open wound on right forehead,
fracture at base of skull,
contusions of the lower
spine, and right knee,
fracture of left ribs,
and the puncture of
both eardrums”.
After six months in hospitals in Germany (in the
notorious prison camp Clausthal in Lower Saxony),
Switzerland and England, Williams returned to Canada
in March, 1918. He was promoted to the position of Major
General in January, 1919, and retired from the Army on
April 20, 1923.
Having shown himself a capable administrator and leader
in the military, he was an inspired choice as Commissioner
of the OPP. He enjoyed a long and distinguished career.
Williams’ 33 years of military service was an important
factor in his selection as OPP Commissioner in 1922. As a
direct result of his military expertise, Williams introduced
some significant elements to the OPP – creating the
foundation of its current paramilitary structure. In fact,
many of the practices that Williams introduced continue
to this day, including the issuance of badge numbers and
badges, standardized uniforms, the establishment of
Quartermaster Stores for the distribution
of equipment and supplies, Routine/
Standing Orders (now known as
Police Orders), pay grades,
new ranks, the practice of
saluting, foot drills and
inspections.
Brigadier General Victor Arthur Seymour Williams, OPP Commissioner b y J i m W a t t
Victor Arthur Seymour (V.A.S.) Williams at his desk. c. 1938. (2010.20.4)
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On May 6th, thirty people, including nineteen
members, attended the 2nd Annual General Meeting of
the Friends. Special greetings were addressed to the
AGM by Deputy Commissioner Chris Lewis, on behalf
of Commissioner Fantino. 2009’s Friends activities
and accomplishments were highlighted; the audited
financial statements received; and Board elections
were held (See page 10 for more information).
The highlight to the evening was guest speaker,
Sgt. Angie McCollum, who provided an interesting
policing overview of the Olympic Games at Vancouver
(2010) and Salt Lake City (2002). Complete with
entertaining commentary, photos and memorabilia
Sgt. McCollum’s power point presentation compared
and contrasted the two world sporting events, as well
as providing background information on Olympic
policing challenges since 1972.
The evening also included “thank you’s” to the museum
staff, the 100th Anniversary team, as well as departing
Board members. A final feature to the AGM was the
awarding of two door prizes and five member survey
draws. Refreshments, provided by Madison County,
were enjoyed by all after the meeting’s conclusion.
Thank you to all who attended.
b y D o u g C o l e
Friends latest board member, Detective Staff Sergeant (retired) Len Aitchison, greets Deputy Commissioner Chris Lewis.
Guest speaker, Sergeant Angie McCollum.
Museum team members Jeanie Tummon, Chris Johnstone and Ellen Blaubergs were recognized by the Friends for their extraordinary contributions to success of the OPP’s centenary in 2009.
The OPP’s 100th Anniversary team was recognized by the Friends for promoting OPP history. Holding boxed sets of the Arresting Images catalogue are, l to r, Lisa Storey, Sandra Saddy, Inspector Scott Patrick, Provincial Constable Sean McTeague, Friends President Doug Cole and Jeannette Lejeune. President Doug Cole and OPPVA President Bob Arbour.
Annual General Meeting Report
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I just received the March 2010 Friends of The OPP Museum newsletter and wanted to thank the board for having
the foresight to produce this excellent avenue of communication. It not only keeps the members informed of events
in a timely fashion but is laid out in a manner that makes it easy to read and the contents keep the readers up to date
on changing members and important issues. Thanks again.
from Bob Arbour, President, OPP Veterans’ AssociationLetter to Friends
b y R . B . F l e m i n g
I am pleased that Jim Watt continues his series on OPP
Commissioners. Jim’s article on Commissioner Williams
coincides with the acquisition by the Friends of several
artifacts belonging to the Commissioner.
I want to thank all contributors, and also people who
helped behind the scenes, including Ellen Blaubergs,
Jeanie Tummon, and Christine Johnstone. Since
Dorothy Duncan, in her article on our latest book sale,
fails to mention her own pivotal role in organizing and
advertising the sale, and in helping to sell books, may
I, on behalf of all Friends, say “Thank You, Dorothy.”
Likewise, because Norm Feaver wrote the article on the
subject of charitable status, modesty prevented him from
stating his own role in putting the final legal touches on
our application to Revenue Canada. Thanks, Norm.
Once again I want to acknowledge the first-class design
and layout talents of Joel Emberson, who turns
our mere words into works of art. To banish errors of
expression, we relied, as usual, on the proofing skills of
Ruby Ryder.
Finally let me say that, because of the time I will have to
devote to publicity and sales of my biography of Peter
Gzowski, due to be published in mid-August, I have
decided that this will be my final issue as editor of the
newsletter. It has been an enjoyable two years.
Enjoy the rest of your summer.
Note from the Editor
This issue marks the end of the Board’s happy relationship
with our Honorary Chair, Commissioner Julian
Fantino, who is taking his leave from the OPP this
month. The Board would like to thank the Commissioner
for all favours granted and help offered to the Friends.
As head of the OPP, Commissioner Fantino provided
critical senior support for the initiative to form a co-
operating association for The OPP Museum. This
support was symbolized by his appointment as Honorary
Chair of the Board of Friends. The Commissioner is
aware of the importance of the OPP’s history, including
its legacy of culture and policing traditions. He gave
important support and made decisions to invest in
museum operations through staffing and capital
development. These decisions and investments were
important and timely, and without them, formation of
the Friends would have been significantly delayed.
Commissioner Fantino advocated for the Friends
to become a recipient of the funds raised by the OPP
Black & White Fundraising Gala and the sale of the
commemorative book. These funds have contributed to
a solid financial foundation from which the Friends
will continue to grow. Also the Commissioner welcomed
opportunities to join the Board and members at large in
celebrating milestones including the formation of the
Friends and the signing of the legal agreement between
the OPP & Friends. We wish the Commissioner a happy
and well deserved retirement.
Special Thanks
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At the AGM, current Board members Terry Hehn and
Norm Feaver were voted in for another term.
The Board is also pleased that Len Aitchison and Angie
McCollum will be joining us as new board members. They
will, no doubt, add their wisdom to board deliberations
and decisions. Len joined the OPP in 1973 and was posted
to Bala, Northwest Patrol Unit (Sioux Lookout), Wawa,
Downsview, Operational Policy & Planning Branch and
Anti Rackets Branch before retiring as a Detective S/Sgt. in
Criminal Investigation Branch in 2004. He and wife Ginny
live near Midland. Their daughter Bethany is the Assistant
Curator of the Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace
Defence in North Bay.
Since joining the OPP, Angie McCollum has served in
Apsley, Brant County and Grand Bend. She held the rank
of Detective Constable for two years until 1999 when she
accepted a position at GHQ as a Strategic Planning Officer
(Operational Policy and Strategic Planning Bureau).
During her time in OPSPB, Angie was promoted to the
rank of Sergeant. In February 2007, she accepted a transfer
to Uniform Recruitment where she currently holds the
title of Team Lead. Angie holds an Honours Bachelor
of Arts Degree from York University, majoring in Mass
Communication and Sociology with a Business Interest.
She and her husband Mark have one son, Teddy.
We are sorry to lose two esteemed and hardworking
Board members, Linda Rodenburg and Dorothy
Duncan. Linda was a founding member of the Friends,
and she is very excited to see how far the organization
has progressed in such a short time. As a cultural studies
professor at Lakehead University – Orillia campus, Linda
is very concerned with the representation of the histories
of policing, as well as the museum’s importance to the
community, particularly as a site for teaching.
To this end, she has facilitated a partnership between
Lakehead and the museum that saw Concurrent Education
students set up programming for young museum patrons.
During her tenure on the Board, she served as a member of
the nomination committee as well as the Gala committee.
Dorothy joined the founding group of the Friends on
January 8, 2008, and served short terms as both Vice-
president and President of the Friends. She served on
several committees, and she researched and wrote “MUSH!
Dining on the go in early northern Ontario” in time for the
launch of the Commemorative Patrol in February of 2009 in
Hearst. Along with former board member, Rod Williams,
Dorothy worked with Gloria Taylor, Orillia Museum of
Art and History, and with Fred Addis, Leacock Museum
National Historic Site to launch a series of successful Three
Museums book sales.
What’s New with The Friends?
At the Friends AGM on May 6, 2010, Dorothy Duncan (centre) was recognized for her many contributions. On left, Patricia Bromley, Vice-president; and on right, President Doug Cole.
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BOARD ExECuTiVEPOSiTiON NAME TERM
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug Cole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009 - 2011
Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat Bromley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010 - 2011
Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandra Stanton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2008 - 2011
Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Hehn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2008 - 2011
BOARD DiRECTORS POSiTiON NAME TERM
Director (COA rep) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandy Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009 - 2012
Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angie McCollum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010 - 2011
Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rae Fleming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009 - 2010
Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Len Aitchison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010 - 2013
Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norm Feaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010 - 2013
Honorary Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julian Fantino, OPP Commissioner . . . . . . . . . . 2008 - 2010
Honorary Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angie Howe, Superintendent CCB. . . . . . . . . . . . 2008 - present
Honorary Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Johnstone, Acting Curator Museum . . . . . 2008 - present
Past Presidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandra Stanton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2008
Dorothy Duncan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2008 - 2009
Friends Board Members
June 5 - Sept. 12, 2010 Arresting Images Exhibition at Museum London, London Ontario.
Sept. 6, 2010 Visit the Friends display booth at Honouring The Past, during
Western Region OPP Family Day, London Detachment.
Sept. 8, 2010 Board Meeting at OPP GHQ - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sept. 18 - Jan 3. 2011 Arresting Images Exhibition at Museum of Science and Technology,
Ottawa, Ontario
Fall 2010 The Three Museums “Cookbook Caper” (dates to be announced.)
Nov. 20, 2010 Friends Fundraising Curling Bonspiel
Please note that The OPP Museum is closed on weekends as well as on statutory holidays:
Simcoe Day (August 2), Labour Day (September 6), Thanksgiving (October 11) and
Remembrance Day (November 11), as well as the usual year-end holidays.
Upcoming Events
FUNDRAISING I N S U P P O R T O F
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2010Oril l ia Curl ing Club – Barnfield Point Recreation Centre - 400 Atherley Road in J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park, Ori l l ia
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Curlers, non-curlers, friends, families, co-workers...anyone aged nine to ninety interested in supporting two great community museums!
FIRST DRAW: REGISTRATION/BREAKFAST 8:00 AMGAME STARTS 9:00 AM
SECOND DRAW: REGISTRATION/BREAKFAST 10:00 AMGAME STARTS 11:00 AM
2 SIX-END GAMES PER DRAW
FIRST DRAW: REGISTRATION/BREAKFAST 8:00 AMGAME STARTS 9:00 AM
SECOND DRAW: REGISTRATION/BREAKFAST 10:00 AMGAME STARTS 11:00 AM
2 SIX-END GAMES PER DRAW
$400 PER TEAMIncludes $120 entry feeand $280 minimum pledges
All proceeds from this bonspiel will benefit the programs, exhibitions and future initiatives ofThe OPP Museum and the Coldwater Canadiana Heritage Museum.
• Continental breakfast, lunch and special treats – all provided• Silent auction featuring truly inspired items• Great prizes• World famous piper
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: WAYNE AND ELAINE SCOTT (705) 326-5206 PATRICIA BROMLEY (705) 330-0014 ELLEN BLAUBERGS(705) 329-6889
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: WAYNE AND ELAINE SCOTT (705) 326-5206 PATRICIA BROMLEY (705) 330-0014 ELLEN BLAUBERGS(705) 329-6889
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