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result of his insatiable desire to soar above the earth. And the feeling hasn’t grown old. “That’s a long time ago,” he says of the Golden Hawks’
beginnings that also marked the 35th anniversary of the RCAF, and reflecting on his service years prior to his 1982 retirement. And his induction into the Aviation Hall
Left to right: Tina Furmidge, branch manager, downtown Trenton branch, Peggy Voigt, president, Loyal Blues Fellowship & Artistic Director for the Frankford Island Blues Festival and Ann Coffey of the Trenton Town Centre Branch. Photo: Submitted
Entertainment - The Scotia Bank branches of Trenton are proud to support the Frankford Island Blues Festival with a donation of $1,000 for the event on June 6, 7 and 8. Ann Coffey said, “The festival is a fantastic community event that supports local artists, local businesses, and generates a significant economic impact to the local area.” Peggy Voigt, president of the Loyal Blues Fellowship Inc, a nonprofit organization that organizes the festival was on hand to accept the cheque. “We greatly appreciate the support that Scotia Bank has given to our event, and
Volunteers at the Stirling Airport helped mark the 50th Anniversary of the Oak Hills Flying Club last Sunday. Visitors arrived throughout the midday event both from the air and by land.
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The air was buzzing over Stirling last weekend as the Oak Hills Flying Club celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a barbecue and fly-in.
of Fame less than a decade ago, he adds, was never a consideration until it actually happened. “It was a real honour,” he notes quietly of the recognition, adding, “I was just having a great time flying.” And today is little different. There were many other like minds nearby, all with significantly less experience but equal appreciation for the skies. Burns says perfect weather was in part responsible for the arrival of both local and out-of-town visitors who came by both air and land. The large crowds, busy airstrip and near constant flow of traffic to and from the Stirling Airport on Sunday made for a busy day for volunteers who kept the barbecues hot and welcomed the arrival of new guests. “It’s been great,” says Burns of the day’s events. “We have them flying in, driving in, arriving on motorcycles, we’ve even had some walk in.” Visitors, he says, included members of other flying clubs as well as automobile and motorcycle clubs, many of whom had their vintage vehicles on display. And in marking the flying club’s 50th year, there was also plenty of opportunity to share thoughts on wheels and wings as well as get a closer look at some vehicles that predate the club itself. “It was started in 1964,” Burns says of the club. And while the membership and nearby airport facilities have changed markedly over that time, the collective passion for flight has remained a constant.
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