Over the past few weeks I’ve included a few stories about some Norwood Legion volunteers. The local Legion revered those special people with an Award of Merit at its 2023 Awards and Honors Night. This week we’re going to talk about a guy who probably doesn’t want any of you to come to any of you, as Doug Pearcy’s involvement as a volunteer and in local politics has made him well-known in the region. Since his most recent popularity award was given through the Legion, it is fitting to begin with his participation there.
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Doug Pearcy attained the rank of Staff Sargent with the R.C.E.M. and has been an Ordinary member of the Norwood Legion Branch 300 for 44 years, over the decades he has held many positions within the organization including as a member of the executive and he has volunteered countless hours to various projects and committees. Doug served as the legions service officer for 23 years (2000 to 2023) and as the Bar Chair from 2016 to 2021. Many will recognize Doug as the Master of Ceremonies at the communities annual Remembrance Day Services in both Norwood and Westwood. He is also responsible for arranging for the band and members from 8 Wing CFB Trenton to come to the service each year.
Until some mobility issues in recent times slowed him down a little he also assisted with the placing of poppies each year on the gravesites of our local veterans. Before the Pandemic it was also common to find him selling Catch the Ace raffle tickets at the Legion on Friday Afternoons, or volunteering at the Ladies Auxiliary Sunday night bingos to sell 50/50 or Nevada tickets.
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Doug lives in close proximity to the Legion and is therefore asked to open the doors for other delivery people or maintenance personnel to want access to the outdoors during normal hours. During the Covid shutdown, Doug and another member took the opportunity to read and get rid of the excess boxes and fabrics that have been gathering dust in an upstairs garage area for many years.
In 2017, Doug, his son, and grandson had the honor of traveling to France to attend the Vimy Ridge centennial rite. They also had the opportunity to visit many World War I sites and cemeteries in Belgium and the Netherlands. as a guest speaker at that year’s Legion Dinner of Honor and Awards.
Doug’s commitment and determination extend beyond the Legion and into the network he calls home. He is a long-time member of the Norwood Masonic Lodge (prior to its closure in 2021). He is a member of the Norwood Lions, where he is a life member and past president and most recently serves as treasurer. He is also a long-time member of the Norwood Cemetery Board of Directors (for over thirty years). He is co-chair of the committee that raised the budget to build the Norwood Asphodel Community Center and is ultimately involved in the Norwood Hospice project.
In 2016, she stood out for her contribution to Norwood when she won the annual Community Recognition Award.
His determination also extends beyond his community: for 23 years, he was the provincially appointed representative on the Peterborough Police Board and served on the Fairhaven Nursing Home control committee for 27 years. He also served as county administrator for several years. Due to the popularity of his many contributions, Doug was inducted into the Peterborough Trail of Fame in 2019.
Doug is probably best known however for his political role in the community, he was after the Reeve and then Mayor of Norwood (Asphodel-Norwood) for nearly 20 years (1995 to 2014).
Doug’s determination and commitment to all that concerns him is an inspiration to others, an asset to the Legion, the network, and beyond.
The Hour of the Eucre
The Norwood Legion Ladies Auxiliary is looking for something a little different by introducing their new Euchre Day. Starting this Sunday, January 21st, the girls will be a day of euchre card games at Legion (26 King Street). All players of the game are welcome; Doors open at 10:15 a. m. M. To register, the game starts at 11 a. m. The fee will be $20 for every two consistent teams. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and final place. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, the bar opens at noon and the kitchen will also be open. L. A. Euchre will take up his position on the third Sunday of each month.
Curl for Kids Annual Fundraiser
The annual Curl for Kids tournament at Campfire Circle (formerly Camp Oochigeas) would normally be held at the Norwood Curling Complex in January. The pandemic put an end to this fun occasion and, like many traditions, it had to reinvent itself.
Located near the town of Rosseau in the picturesque Muskoka region, the camp opened in 1983 to give “children with cancer and children affected during their formative years the opportunity to grow through fun, enriching, and magical reports that are challenging. “The former Camp Ooch is also the only youth camp in Canada that provides additional on-site chemotherapy and treatment services, staffed by full-time volunteer nurses and an oncologist. Their systems aren’t limited to outdoor camping, either, as they run several systems at the Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, as well as other regional cancer treatment services in Ontario. They also have an indoor campus founded in Toronto’s downtown area for kids who can’t attend the main classic camp. The camp is entirely privately funded and receives no government funding. .
The camp itself has also evolved: in 2022, Camp Oochigeas merged with Camp Trillium (another camp committed to supporting youth and their families affected during their formative years by cancer) to shape the “Campfire Circle. “
The Curl for Kids Tournament is the camp’s longest-standing fundraising sponsor. 2024 is the 33rd year of the annual charitable appeal. Bruce and Marilyn Wharram of Norwood and their family are guilty of organizing the fundraiser since 1997.
Even though the pandemic put an end to the physical tournament, many regular players continued to finish their benefit at the camp. Therefore, the Wharrams will once again gather donations of money from all those who wish to continue their monetary set. Marilyn will transfer all donations. to camp. “The curlers, the non-curlers, the companies and the organizations are truly amazing,” Marilyn said. “Many of them give a contribution to the camp each year and even though they probably wouldn’t be on the ice, many of them still need to help. They are really appreciated. To make a donation, call Bruce or Marilyn at 705-696 -2157.
The camp holds something special for the Wharrams as their daughter Tammy lost the war against leukemia in 1989 at the age of 18. They thank everyone for their continued monetary support.
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