Good Evening!
Significant things are taking place this week. Starting in Newtonville, yesterday with their Remembrance Day Service at 10:30 that was a cold and windy day but did not deter the hearty Newtonville residents that came to pay their respects in front of the Cenotaph. It was a lovely service and the Vets that attended made it even better, the Legion Colour Party and all. Last night the Armistice Dinner was held at the Legion Branch 178 and there we had the honour of watching a video bringing back many memories for the packed house full of Veterans, Legion Associates and Affiliates.
Today, after a fantastic pancake breakfast at the Kendal Community Hall, along with Ron and Joan Hooper, I headed off to the Armistice “Remembrance”Day Parade in Orono. Form up was at 1:00 in front of the Rebekah Hall where we paraded down the Main Street to the Cenotaph at the corner of Station and Main. It was a moving ceremony with Stirling Mather acting once again as Master of Ceremonies.”Stirl”fought in WW2 and lived in Orono for many years. Our service in Orono without Stirl just wouldn’t be the same. Regional Councillor Willie Woo read the local names of the fallen who are engraved on our Cenotaph from both wars and we thank him for that.
The Colour Party, once the service was over came back to the Orono Armoury where Mayor Foster, MP Erin O’Toole and MPP John O’Toole unveiled and presented the new owner, Alistair and Jeff, the original trowel that had been given to the Adjutant General, Colonel V.A.S. Williams, on September 26, 1913. This trowel will mark the occasion of Colonel Williams laying the corner stone at what was then known as the “New Orono Drill Hall” What an honour for me to be included as I have many fond memories of this Armoury. It was used when I was a kid for Brownies, Guides, Cubs and Scouts and many of us local kids will remember those fun days when Marie Lycett, then the Zone Commander for Guides and Brownies came to “inspect the troops” It was such an honour for us as Marie lived in Orono at the time.
Cake baked by Orono’s Village Bake Shop
GPA tomorrow has been postponed until Tuesday this week due to Remembrance Day which is the right thing to do so we can pay a proper tribute to our fallen heros and those fighting for our freedom around the world today.Tomorrow will there will be Remembrance Day services in many places. Newcastle will be held at 10:30, at the Cenotaph at the Newcastle Community Hall. It will be a day of reflection for many. Please do your bit and attend a service if you can but at the very least a 2 minute silence at 11:00 should not go unnoticed. LEST WE FORGET
There is a lot coming up in the Ward this weekend! Friday, Nov 15th a prime rib dinner will be held at the Orono Cafe where Amin and Fatin Rawdah will be hosting their 7th Anniversary in our quaint little village. The prime rib dinner will include all inclusive appetizers, drinks, dinner and desserts for just $25 each! All proceeds will go to the Bowmanville Hospital. I hope you can join in on this great fundraiser and congratulate the Rawdahs on their much continued success in Orono. Friday night is also the 3rd Annual Jacqui Kent Extravaganza being held at the Newcastle Community Hall from 5-9 pm. A night of indulgence, wine and canapes, with free door prizes every hour and the world famous sculptor Jacqui Kent will be there showing off her Santas along with the many faces of Jacqui Kent! Don’t miss it as the proceeds go to the Newcastle Community Hall for renovations of the hall.
Saturday, November 16, Janice Parish/Royal Service is hosting her Annual Food Bank Fundraiser held at the Newcastle Community Hall. This is Janice’s 5th Annual Dance and Fundraiser with 3 live bands. County West, Doozies and the Dirt Squirrel. Tickets are just $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Bring a food bank donation and be entered into the draw for the door prize. All proceeds will go to the Clarington East Food Bank! Come join us! Saturday is also the day that Orono United Church Resale Shop Christmas Sale and lunch 9-3 pm., Fosterbrooke is holding their Christmas Bazaar 10 am-2 pm, and Sunday, of course is the Newcastle Santa Claus Parade! What a great end to a giving weekend! What a great way to start the Season of Giving. Come join us, won’t you?
Looking ahead to Tuesday Nov 19th, the Newcastle Horticulture Society Christmas Show and Pot Luck 6:30 pm at the Newcastle Community Hall, main auditorium. It will also be the AGM meeting. November 30th Newcastle BIA will be hosting the annual Santa Claus pancake breakfast starting at 9 am and Orono will be hosting the 2nd Annual Santa Claus Parade starting at 10:30!
December 1, Newtonville will be hosting a Santa’s Pancake Breakfast 9-12 Pictures with Santa, pancakes, sausage, oranges, juice, coffee and tea! Adults $7 and Children 2-12 $4. Tickets are on sale now or at the door. You can contact newtonvillehall@hotmail.com Please bring a non perishable canned food item for the food drive that will help spread the joy of giving this holiday season. At 6 pm Dec. 1, enjoy the Newtonville Tree Lighting and after, come join us in a night of caroling at the Newtonville Community Hall where light refreshments will be served. So circle these special dates on your calendar and I hope to see you around the ward….until next time….be kind to one another!
Councillor Wendy Partner -Ward 4 