Happy Canada Day to all By Judy Backus
EMC Events - Marmora Red and white were in evidence along main street and in the park when residents gathered to celebrate Canada Day. Flags, balloons, clothing and in several cases, colourful costumes, were featured throughout the festivities. Organized as in the past by members of the Marmora Crowe Valley Lions Club, the day’s events began with a parade featuring the music of the pipe band known as the Rogues of Northumberland, and Hulan Pierre’s Steel Drum Band, which had many onlookers moving in time to the beat. There were cars,
both old and new, one with the Pink Panther leaning out the window, and another carrying members of council. The Shriners were on hand with their clowns, speeding cycles and tall camels, as were representatives of various local organizations. Once the parade had passed, the crowd moved on down to the park where the celebrations continued with music, games, fun and food. There was a pause in the music as Reeve Terry Clemens headed to the gazebo to present the senior of the year Award to Dianne Cole in recognition of her many years of service within the Marmora
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Welcomes Wendy McCoy, Sales Representative to email: wendy.mccoy@century21.ca the team. Wendy will be working in the Marmora area and looks forwardOPEN to helping her HOUSE new clients make their Real Estate dreams a reality.
community. Then it was time for more music, face painting or jumping on the bouncy castle for the young ones, a taste of strawberries and ice cream provided by members of Marmora Pentecostal Church for all, or a chance to watch as Shriners’ clowns turned balloons into air ďŹ lled toys. The Rogues of Northumberland headed the Canada Day parade, organized as in the past by members of the Marmora Crowe Valley Lions Club. Photo: Judy Backus
James Helm clearly spent some time in preparation for the Canada Day Celebrations, right down to changing the colour of his beard. Photo: Judy Backus
Norma Fluke and Dianne Ray were garbed Please callWelcomes direct atWendy McCoy, Sales Representative to in red and white from 613-242-0568 the team. Wendy willthe be working the Marmora Billy Clown,inwho is also President of the Bel- head to toe in honour of the Canada Day celleville to Shrine crafted area and looks forward helpingClub, her new clientsa bright orange balebrations. Photo: Judy loon sword for Ryden Ray. Photo: Judy Backus make their Real Estate dreams a reality. Backus
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Brothers Jack and Sam Guillemette, who were visiting from the Oakville area, enjoyed fresh strawberries and ice cream. Photo: Judy Backus
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Sunday July 7, 2013 2-4PM
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side was approved. Public works superintendent Roger Taylor reported the cost of the road upgrade has come in under budget and there may be enough capital to upgrade Baldwin further to Seymour Street. He said he was awaiting a quote. Councillor Kramp-Neuman reported ice cream cones are now for sale at the skate park canteen. She said cost is reasonable at $1.50 and $2.50, with eight avours to choose from. She also commended parks and recreation co-ordinator Jeff Bitton for a ďŹ ne job on the overall condition and operations at the park. A new arena manager has been hired. Brad Watson, of Penetanguishene, was chosen for the position.
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Larry Genereux from Kooly’s Restaurant was Captain Canada at the Tweed Canada Day parade. Photo: Scott Pettigrew
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