Kincardine Scottish Festival donates almost $3,000 for new instruments at St. Anthony's School

By: Liz Dadson  June 23, 2026  214

The Kincardine Scottish Festival and Highland Games has donated $2,710.87 for new musical instruments at St. Anthony's School in Kincardine.

Music teacher Turner Ruetz says he is in the process of replacing aging instruments at the school and was thrilled with the donation to help cover the cost of one new Yamaha flute, two new Yamaha clarinets, and one new Yamaha trombone.

"It's frustrating for students to learn on an instrument that is not functioning properly," said Ruetz. "The service technician has sent back reports on instruments, recently, saying that they should be retired.

"We are extremely grateful for this generous donation to help the students make music to the best of their ability. Having a properly-functioning instrument is key!"

Turner Ruetz (left), music teacher at St. Anthony's School in Kincardine, welcomes the donation of $2,710.87 from the Kincardine Scottish Festival and Highland Games, represented by president Tony Doherty, marketing director Kristine McMahon, and event manager Brenda Waugh; photo courtesy of the festival

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Liz Dadson

Liz Dadson is the founder and editor of the Kincardine Record and has been in the news business since 1986.

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