Daily Archives: November 1, 2023

This year, the village of Newtonville has installed six veteran banners honouring those who served. Three of them are new this year, Keith Burley, Harold Burley and Oscar Sowden. The other three have been moved over from Newcastle this year, Bruce Burley, Ron Burley and William Milligan.

There was something for every book lover who came by to meet seven of our community authors at the second annual Local Author’s Festival last Saturday, sponsored by The Clarington Library, Museum Archives (CLMA).

There were some very happy skaters in Orono on Monday. Kurt Browning was in the house working with our Star Skaters in small groups on skill development.

On Saturday the Durham Farmers’ County Co-op was the place to be for their annual Customer Appreciation Day. In addition to in-store specials, raffle prizes, face-painting and a barbeque – there was CAKE! Co-op staff from (LtoR) Ewan Lloyd, Jim Carlon, Marny Thertell, Emma Martin, Stan Lane and Dan McConnell were happy to see everyone to help celebrate the Orono Co-op’s 76th year.

Mom’s apple pie was the best. No, grandma’s was the best. Ah, we all know someone who we feel can make the best apple pie. But Carol Graham can prove she makes the best apple pie.

CLMA, Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre was buzzing with Halloween Hijinks on Saturday. Aubrey was in her best Dalmatian disguise. She was excited to show off the wand she made. Everyone enjoyed making their own version of a cute and creepy creature.

Reverend Hofman welcomed close to 100 hungry people to the Orono United Church dinner. The ham and scalloped potatoes went down well with cherry cheesecake for dessert. Much chatter and lots of smiles were proof of the good food, and positive conversation.