From the Editor… Summer was a little late starting after a cold Spring, however we have certainly paid up for it over the past 5 weeks or so. Hope everyone has enjoyed it so far and we look forward to lots of nice days in August and September.

This is a short summer edition, to bring everyone up to date with the minutes of the last meetings, area representative reports, and notices of upcoming events. Len Stratton, Clarenville Area, has handed the reins to Joe Lowe, who has taken on the

task. Welcome Joe, and many thanks Len for your past contributions.

Enjoy the rest of the Summer and “Be Safe”. As the old song says, “We will see you in September.”

Ern

RED CROSS VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED….

(Forwarded by Div. Secretary Alex McInnis.)

The Canadian Red Cross require volunteers to assist in their "Community Transportation" initiative in the St. John's area. A brief description of the duties, as provided by the Red Cross is as follows:

"Volunteers provide clients with drives to and from medical appointments, the grocery store, bank and other essential activities. Shifts are scheduled to match volunteer availability and can vary from 1 to 4 hours. Volunteer shifts are during regular office hours, Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Volunteers will have access to a Red Cross vehicle to provide drives."

It is my understanding a typical assignment would be to drop a client off at the hospital and go back following their appointment to pick them up. To assist in communications with the Red Cross, they will provide you with a cell phone each day you work. Volunteers will be required to fill out an application form which can be obtained from the Canadian Red Cross at 17 Major's Path, St. John's, NL., Ph:758-8404. The Red Cross will mail or e-mail an application to you if you wish.

If you have any questions on this program, please call Kate SMISSAERT, Community Health Coordinator at 758-8404 or Email: Kate.Smissaert@redcross.ca

Alex

Sgt. Reg Gulliford Charity Golf Tournament (Following information was received by Sect. Alex McInnis, from Cst. Stephen Nolan, Clarenville Detachment.)

This message is forwarded for the attention of all those interested in playing in the Sgt. Reg Gulliford Charity Golf Tournament hosted by the Clarenville Detachment. The tournament will take place on Friday, September 5th, 2014 at the Terra Nova Golf Resort, Port Blandford, NL. All funds donated will be forwarded to the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. Registration time is 10:00 am. The tournament will be a best ball format with a shot gun start at 11:00am. There will be a steak dinner and dance to follow. The registration fee this year will be $125 which includes green fees, dinner, cart and donation. For those who are not golfing but are interested in attending the dinner and dance the cost will be $40. Approval for use

of police transport to and from the event has been granted by the C.O. of "B" Division. Listed below are a number of accommodations in the area. 1. Terra Nova Lodge (golf Resort), Port Blandford, Nl Tel: 709-543-2525 2. Terra Nova Hospitality Homes, Port Blandford, Nl Tel: 709-543-2260 3. By D' Bay Cabins, Port Blandford, Nl Tel: 709-543-2637 4. Serendipity Bed & Breakfast, Port Blandford, Nl Tel: 709-543-2555 For any further information you can contact the undersigned or Cst. Jarrett Thorne at telephone #709-466-3211. Cst. Stephen Nolan Clarenville RCMP

District Reports –

Clarenville District (by Joe Lowe, District Representative)

May Coffee Meeting:

The regular monthly coffee meeting was held at Robins Donuts, May 15th, with the following vets present: Al Bert, Len Stratton, Joe Lowe, Hanson Dalton, Graham Bursey and Herb Goldsworthy. In addition Cpl. Kelly Lee from the Clarenville Ident Section attended and it was decided we would donate $50.00 to her upcoming Bluenose Run in Halifax, NS, in support of Cancer. It should also be noted that Len Stratton has completed presentations on Elder Abuse, at Trinity, Hillview, Catalina and Clarenville, to approximately 90 individuals. Otherwise the meeting was

fairly quiet with only the local , around town issues debated.

June Coffee Meeting:

The Clarenville Area Vets met for coffee at 1000 hrs, on June 12th at Robins Donuts with the following in attendance: Hansen Dalton, Rupert Baker, Gerald Parsons, Graham Bursey, Len Stratton, Herb Goldsworthy, Al Bert, Elmer Ryzuk, and Joe Lowe.As you can imagine much of the conversation centered around the recent tragedy in Moncton, NB.

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The group decided that our local will donate $250.00 to the Moncton Memorial Fund. As well we will make individual donations and assist the Clarenville Detachment with a fund-raiser BBQ, being held at Walmart, Clarenville, on June 14th, 2014.

In addition four vets assisted detachment members in preparing a BBQ on June 7th in support of the local Autism Society Torch Run. The vets have also been asked to prepare a breakfast at the detachment on June 17th, 2014.

It should be noted that Len has completed his two years as the local representative and

the writer has agreed to take the position for the next couple, however at my age many would agree it’s too long a commitment, but I’ll do my best. We agree that Len has done an excellent job and deserves a sincere Thank You!

We will be taking the summer months off and will not meet again until September, unless some unusual circumstances arise. Hopefully we will get some decent weather so we can all have an enjoyable and safe summer.

Joe Lowe, Clarenville Area Rep.

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Grand Falls District (by Artie Daye, District Rep.)

Our summer out this way started off slowly, with lots of rain and cold weather. However things have improved over the last while and I am back on the golf course. Not playing much better, but am enjoying it more.

During Police Week, S/Sgt. Les Brushett, invited area Mayors to a Breakfast at the Detachment on the l5th. The Vets were also invited and aided in setting up the tables etc. We also helped Chef Marsha, with getting the meal ready. Eight Mayors showed up and we enjoyed a great breakfast and lots of chatter with our guests. Vets in attendance were, Gerry White, Joe Young, Tom Shea, Dave Nichols, Lou Stuckless, Jeff Milner, Harold Nippard, Rod Taylor, GFW Police Dept., and Artie Daye.

On the 29th. May the Vets were invited to attend the Annual Memorial Service at the Memorial United Church, by the members

of the Legion. This invitation has been extended for the past several years. Veterans attending were Lloyd Goodyear, Lou Stuckless and Artie Daye. This Service is in honor of those from this area who lost their lives during past Wars. At 2:00 P.M. there was a parade from the Armouriies to the War Memorial, where wreathes were placed in memory of those who gave their all. Wreathes were laid by various organizations and individuals. Due to a shortage of man power with other parades in the area, I laid a Wreath on behalf of the RCMP.

On the l7th. of June the Vets held a Breakfast at the local A & W. We do this as there is less work involved in setting up and you can order your own breakfast and have it in minutes. This proved quite successful.

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Eight Vets, Nine Regular Members,

Rod Taylor of the GFW Dept. and a relative showed. The relative was Howard Dornan's son, Dr. John Dornan of St. John, N.B. was down for a visit with his Dad.

On a sadder note, 3rd. of June, we received word from Vet. Lloyd Goodyear that his daughter Sharon Irene Skinner

(GOODYEAR) had passed away on Tuesday May 20th, at St. Thomas, Ont. She was 64 years of age. Cremation took place, and a celebration of Sharon's life was held at Trinity Anglican Church, St Thomas Ont on Friday the 23rd. May 2014.

That concludes most of our activites since our last report.

Regards,

Artie

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NATIONAL AGM – NL DELEGATES AND FRIENDS…

(Photo provided by Jean Ellis)

ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE

VETERANS' ASSOCIATION

MONTHLY MEETING

2014-06-17

Opening remarks, moment of silence, welcoming -

Meeting was held at 1900 hours, 2014-06-17, at the RCMP HQ Building, East White Hills, St. John's, NL. The meeting was called to order by President Jim Skanes. A moment of silence was held for departed comrades and friends. Special mention was made of the fallen RCMP members in Moncton, NB.

Minutes - errors/omissions, approval of minutes - Minutes of last meeting were adopted; moved by Ed Lutz and seconded by Larry Power.

Secretary's Report - An e-mail was received from Rev. Donna Mercer expressing her sympathies for the fallen members in Moncton, NB.

An e-mail was received from Dave Tipple advising the details of the 98th Annual Beaumont Hamel Parade.

An e-mail was received from Randy Mercer stating that he had written the Government of NL with reference to the highway clean-up. No response had been received to date.

Treasurer's Report - The Treasurer advised that by September he will do a full review showing all the efforts over the last 5 years and look at how we are doing things.

Vice-President's Report - Nothing to report.

Sick and Visiting Report - Boyd Merrill's father passed away. A sympathy card has been sent to Boyd.

Benefits/FSNA - The President stated that a meeting was held in Marystown; however, he has not seen the minutes.

Klondike Night -We are waiting for the Klondike Night Committee to finalize their report.

Membership -Roger Hansford and Ed Lutz contacted inactive members. Since then, a few names have come in. Things are looking up.

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Ottawa has devised a new application form and it is the only one that will be accepted. Any existing applications will no longer be valid.

National Issues- The President advised that there was a good turnout for the AGM. Resolutions 1 & 2 were passed unanimously. Resolution 3 was squashed. The AGM was a success from a business and social point of view.

Entertainment -The lobster dinner was a success. The President's Golf Tournament will be held on August 25th. On September 16th we will have another BBQ prior to the monthly meeting.

Newsletter - nothing to report

Old Business - S/Sgt. Matthews' grave in Channel-PAB cannot be located. Dave Tipple advised that the graves on the West Coast are not categorized. This item will be raised again in the Fall.

New Business - Bob Hurman advised that a committee needs to be struck for the upcoming elections. The past president acts as the Chair. Anyone who wishes to volunteer on a committee or Executive is to send Bob an e-mail.

Members - anything to bring up -The Red Cross is looking for drivers to take people to appointments. An e-mail will be sent to veterans in the St. John's area.

Ken Ellis stated that the RNC and ambulance drivers paid their respects to the fallen members in Moncton via a motorcade to the RCMP HQ building in St. John's. The Secretary will send a letter thanking them for their show of support.

George Powell stated that the Gathering Place is looking for assistance in providing coffee, lunch, etc. This will be looked at again in the Fall.

Book exchange - if anyone is interested, the books can be brought to the Vets Office at the RCMP HQ building.

Leo O'Brien stated that he heard on VOCM that two M&M stores are having a BBQ and the proceeds will be going to the RCMP Fallen Members Fund. RCMP members will be doing the cooking.

Next meeting date -The next meeting date is 2014-09-16. The President thanked everyone for their support over the past year and wished everyone a great summer.

Mary Gruchy

Assistant Secretary

Minutes: RCMP Veterans' Ladies Auxiliary Meeting, June 17, 2014

The regular monthly meeting was held at RCMP Headquarters, White Hills on June 17, 2014.

The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Carol Medd in the absence of President, Louise Gallant. We observed a moment of silence for departed members and friends.

Attending: Winnie Robbins, Pat Power, Celeste Cleary, Hazel Hurman,Ginny Barrett, Marina Matchim,Stella Evans, Grace O'Brien,Cheryl Skanes, Dianna McGregor, Jean Ellis, Ria Strong, Hannah Leahy, Rita Coish, Vera Anstey, Angela Hansford, Rose Andrews, Linda Wiggins, Heather Whelan, Carol Medd, Margaret MacCharles.

Minutes: The minutes of the April meeting were read, proposed they be adopted as read by Dianna McGregor, seconded by Celeste Cleary.

Treasurer's Report:No balance is reported as Jean Ellis, Treasurer, is not yet in possession of the books following the resignation of our previous treasurer.

Donation from Michael Laurie and payment of dues have been deposited.

Signing of authority at the bank is still to be secured for the other members of the Executive.

Jean will contact a member of the men's association to see if we have funds forthcoming from the May auction. In the past, this has been the case.

We will meet with the men's association to get more information on what the Not- For- Profit Regulations will mean for us.

There is no new correspondence.

Sick and Visiting: The Sick and Visiting Committee will continue with delivery of memorial funds, flowers and sandwiches to members in particular circumstances. Any decision to change will be determined in the fall. The concern is because of our diminishing funds.

New Business: Jean Ellis and other members who attended the AGM in Ottawa gave a summary of events. A reminder: Check the web site for details of the golf tournament in August.

A proposal to adjourn by Jean Ellis, seconded by Ginny Barrett.

Appleton, NL - Peace Park

The above two photos were taken by the Editor during a visit to Appleton, in July. The tree was planted in September of 2002 by RCMP and NL Firefighters to commemorate Peace officers and Fire Fighters lost on Sept. 11, 2001. While the tree does not seem to have grown much, it appears to be healthy. Appleton, has recently mounted the section of steel that was obtained from the World Trade Centre ruins. It is interesting to note that with all the Newfoundland Iron Workers employed on the WTC during construction, it is entirely possible that the section of steel now in Appleton, may well have been bolted in place by a worker from our province.

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Passing the Torch:

MUNRO, L.S. (Sheldon) – Passed away April 20th at home in St. Andrew’s N.B. Born in June, 1943, he joined the RCMP in 1965. During his service he was stationed in Newfoundland, Ontario, British Columbia and New Brunswick. Leaves to mourn his wife Janet, two daughters, their families and a large circle of relatives and friends. Deepest Sympathy to the Family.

SCOTT, Donald, age 94 years, of Upper Gullies, NL. Father of RCMP Veteran, Terry Scott. Predeceased by his wife Bernice, son John. Leaving to mourn, Sons Mike, Terry, Bill and daughters Bernice and Regina, their spouses and families, including 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren as well as a large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral service took place on July 4th from St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Upper Gullies. Deepest Sympathy is extended to the family.

MERCER, Ada, July 9th 2014, age 92 years, wife of the late RCMP ember Frank G. Mercer, Reg#16168. A private funeral service was held by the family.

SKINNER, Sharon Irene, Age 64. Daughter of Veteran Lloyd Goodyear. Passed away in St. Thomas Ontario, on May20th, 2014. Celebration of Sharon’s life was held at Trinity Anglican Church, St. Thomas, ONT. Deepest Sympathy to Lloyd and his Family.