Canada Day A Resounding Success

Canada Day celebrations in Renews-Cappahayden were a resounding success.


The day began at 1p.m. with the raising of the Canadian flag by William P. Hynes the oldest living veteran on the Irish Loop and a member of “The First 200” volunteers for World War II. “Oh Canada” was sung with gusto.

The children of the community were treated to a fun filled afternoon of activities in the playground behind the community centre with lots of free goodies like a “Bouncing Castle,” face painting, Canada tattoos and flags. They also competed in fun races of all kinds with prizes awarded to the winners.

Hot Popcorn was available from Devin Dinn a young entrepreneur who has created a summer job for herself vending at party events. She has hot popcorn and is hoping to add cotton candy and “George Street” hotdogs before long. ( If you can use her services or are aware of an event she should attend call her at 363-7547).

The Girl Guides sold hotdogs and hamburgers and soft drinks. A dunk tank was in operation as well drawing lots of cheers and laughs when mayor Donna Dinn took a dunking for a worthy cause. There were lots of tired, happy, painted faces at the end of the day.

After supper a large crowd gathered at the ball field and were treated to a tremendous fireworks display with lots of “ooohs and awes” for every burst of color that lit the evening sky. Our MP Scott Andrews came to visit and to speak and mingle with the crowd. We appreciated his taking the time to drop by. The crowd gathered around a large bonfire and was treated to wonderful entertainment from some talented young people. I would especially like to acknowledge Maria Lynch, Jennifer Dunne, Josh Shannahan, Adam Tuff, and a special bunch of little sparks for sharing their wonderful talents with us.

The rain that held off all day finally poured about 11:30 p.m. driving everyone from the field ending a fun filled entertaining day for everyone. For me, the spirit of the day was captured in the painted smiling faces of the little “sparks” glowing in the light of the bonfire and thrilling us with the sounds of their tiny voices raised in happy songs. What a day!! For pictures of the day click here http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=188820&id=562198212 Thank You Debby Gearin fot the great photos

A big, big, thank you to mayor Donna Dinn and town clerk Susan Perry who infected everyone with their enthusiasm and made the whole event possible. I know they would want me to thank everyone who volunteered and participated in making the day so memorable… So on their behalf “THANK YOU ALL!!”