Lamont’s Picnic in the Park totally enjoyable

BY JOHN MATHER

It was a large crowd of parents and children who came out to Hillside Park, Sept. 7 to munch on hotdogs, smokies and kuby burgers; and enjoy participating in some fun games at Lamont’s Annual Picnic in the Park.

“It’s a great day for us to get together,” said Mayor Kirk Perrin in welcoming everyone.

“A successful community exists because of the volunteers and people who make a difference. It’s their mentality that shows through in everything they do.”

He thanked the volunteers from the Town’s parks and recreation for putting on the games and different volunteers and organizations who provided the food, popcorn and ice cream treats.

He mentioned that in the previous year the Town had planted trees in honour of the town’s centenarians.

“Today we can officially unveil plaques for those who were honoured last year.

“The tree symbolizes the importance of community. They contribute to the beautification of our shared outdoor spaces.”

Perrin also mentioned longtime firefighter Bob Mitchell who passed away in the community earlier this year.

Mitchell had served in the Lamont Fire Department for more than 70 years and was recognized as Canada’s longest serving volunteer firefighter.

After Perrin's speech people gathered and enjoyed food and conversation, while others also tried their hands at disc golf which was set up on the south side of the park pavilion.