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New Veteran's crosswalk for Simcoe LUKE EDWARDS Grant Haven Media
With her son Nolan at her side, who recently returned from a 13-month deployment that included eight months overseas in Latvia, Stephanie Johnston came to Norfolk County Council with a simple request. She said she was willing to raise the money herself to fund a veteran’s crosswalk for Simcoe, and just wanted the County’s permission to have it installed. Councillors granted that permission, but also offered up the money for the military tribute. “We’ll look after this first one,” said Coun. Chris Van Paassen as he put forward an amendment to a community-led initiatives report on Johnston’s plan to install veteran’s crosswalks across the county. The County will instead fund the first crosswalk itself. The tribute is a personal one for Johnston. Not only is her son a service member, but she’s also the great granddaughter, granddaughter, daughter, and niece of men who have served in the military. “A veteran’s crosswalk is a visible and long-lasting tribute to all the men and women who have served our country and our community. It also serves as a reminder of their sacrifice, courage and commitment,” she said. Johnston said she began working on the project shortly after Nolan deployed. Installation of a crosswalk could cost as much as
Rehearsing for Simcoe Little Theatre’s 80th anniversary show opening number.
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Where Stars Still Shine at SLT CHRIS ABBOTT
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Are you ready to see the stars shine at Simcoe Little Theatre? The SLT 80th anniversary show, Where Stars Still Shine, filled with music, laughter, and nostalgia – a lot
of nostalgia - runs Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, June 28 at 2 p.m. The production celebrates many highlights of plays, musicals local celebrities and stories that have brought the community together Simcoe Little Theatre over the last
80 years. Where Stars Still Shine, written and directed by Jan Rainey, assisted by Dave Kent, with stage manager JP Cullen, choreographer Naomi Auld, and musical directors Tony and Michelle Proracki, will put smiles on the faces of new and long-time the-
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