Last Tuesday, I had to return to my hometown of Trenton for an appointment.

Canadian Forces Base Trenton is where all fallen soldiers are returned to from Afghanistan, for a repatriation ceremony, before travelling up Highway 401, also known as the Highway of Heroes, to Toronto. I happened to finish my appointment and got on the 401 just ahead of the procession. I have heard about the people lining the overpasses to pay their respects to fallen soldiers. But it was awe inspiring to see every overpass that we went under lined with children and adults. One had only a single veteran waving his flag high, and proudly wearing his medals — other overpasses had dozens of people. Most bridges had a fire truck, ambulance or police car on it, with proud emergency personnel standing at attention. There was an OPP colour party waiting just outside Toronto. There were people stopped along the road side, in parking lots, on side roads and backyards just waiting to pay their respects. It truly was something to see; newscasts and newspapers just can’t capture that moment. They were there because the fallen soldier and his grieving family deserved respect. Thanks for representing our country, it’s a small gesture that is so big. I’ll never forget it.

The next Barrie Thornton Old Time Fiddlers Night will be held at the Lions Hall on Thursday June 9. This will be the last Fiddlers Night for the summer, but the group will return in September. The doors open at 6 p.m., and the music starts at 7. All fiddlers, singers, callers, dancers and listeners are welcome to attend. Call Cec Denney for more information, at 705- 458-9996.

Out Ivy way, stop by the large, multi-family 9th Line Yard Sale.

It will be held on June 11 and 12, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at homes on the 9th Line between the 20th and 25th sideroads. There will be something for everyone.

Essa Parks and Recreation will be holding their Summer Blast Day Camps again, in both Thornton and Angus. For more information, call 705-424-9917, ext. 125, or visit www.essatownship.on.ca.

If you have any news, announcements, or coming events, e-mail me at thorntonnews@rogers.com or call 705-458-0869. Bye for now.