This past weekend the Orono Figure Skating Club hosted a Skate Ontario Star 1-4 sanctioned competition at the Orono Arena. Jorja Rainford took home a Gold Metal – Star 4 Girls O13 Sunday morning. Congratulations to all our skaters! If you are interested, the first weekend in January there is a competition taking place at the South Courtice Arena.
Rita Foster at 100 years old, enthusiastically greeted every guest at the party on Sunday. Five generations of family and many old and new friends came to say Happy Birthday, share memories and make new ones. By the way, she is still happy to meet your challenge with a game of cribbage, but don’t expect to win.
Greg and Caolaidhe Keelor were the Grand Marshalls for Orono’s Santa Claus Parade, leading the way for Orono’s finest parade to date. Thank you to everyone who participated on Saturday and to the Orono Events Committee for their hard work throughout the year planning and organizing the parade. Mark December 11 on your calendar for the tree and gazebo lighting.
Fatin and Amin Rawdah owners of the Orono Country Café celebrated 18 years on Friday, November 18. Fatin and Amin are very grateful for the support they have received over the past 18 years. “A massive thank you to all our amazing customers who have become part of the Orono Country Café family. We would not be where we are now without you.”
Newtonville Remembrance Day ceremonies were held at the cenotaph on Saturday. Legion Padre Frank Stapleton greeted the crowd, noting the changes we have undergone but that we are still family gathered here today. Maitlyn Tremeer made her first public appearance playing Last Post, while her grandfather Elliott Tremeer beamed from the sideline.
On Friday night the Orono Downtown Business Improvement Association hosted the 5th Annual Pumpkin Walk complete with games, activities, treats and a costume contest. Maisy made her very authentic ‘Groot’ costume from the movie Guardians of the Galaxy. For the fifth year the community lines the Orono Town Hall steps and sidewalk with pumpkins on November 1. Local farmers collected the pumpkins for their animals.
It was a beautiful day on Sunday for no tricks, just treats at the Ina Brown Parkette in Newtonville. Volunteers from the Newtonville Hall Board handed out goodies and pumpkins. At the flick of his wand Wizard Henry could turn every day into Halloween; Charlotte, a pretty, purple pumpkin; and Jaxson, who was at the ready to assist Bob the Builder were very happy with their early treats.
Blake and Jackson Hill were on point Sunday morning at the Kendal Community Centre serving up pancakes and sausages at the Kendal Lions annual fall Pancake Breakfast. All proceeds from the Kendal Lions’ fundraising efforts goes into community initiatives
Buster the hand-knit bear was in good hands Saturday morning as Madison, Ainslie, Jorga and Monaco showed him around and sold raffle tickets to win him. He had his own little chair with him. No word on where Momma Bear and Poppa Bear were.
Sam Kent will have copies of ‘Clarington Honours Our Veterans’ booklet for sale this Friday, October 4 and 11 at the Orono Farmers’ Market; and, Sunday, October 6 and 13 at the Clarington Farmers’ Market in Newcastle. Cost is $10. Other than at Sam’s market stands, the book will be offered for sale at the Legion Branch 178 in Bowmanville. Since its inception in 2019, [to date] 156 veterans have been honoured with a banner, proudly displayed for Remembrance Day in seven different Clarington communities, including Hampton, Newcastle, Orono, Tyrone, Newtonville, Courtice and Bowmanville.