A grand Canada Day in Keene
For young and old, the Canada Day parade in Keene was a landmark occasion. From baby Bowen Warrington, who won’t remember the day because he is only six months old, to Viola Braden, at 102 Keene’s oldest resident, it was a lively celebration in honour of 150 years of Confederation.
Viola saw the parade in style from the front seat of a 1931 Model A Ford. When the car stopped at the end of the parade, she was swamped with well-wishers greeting her through the window of the vintage car, driven by its owner Bill Kempt.
There were red-and-white souvenirs for the special occasion, cake and hotdogs, and a rousing rendition of O’Canada. The following were winners in the bicycle decorating contest: Pre Junior (Toddler – Grade 1)
1st: Austin Ardiel
2nd: Indigo Chesser 3rd: Zoe Lance
Junior (Grades 2,3 & 4)
1st: Aden Jackson
2nd: Brianna Black
3rd: Caiylen McGuire Intermediate (Grades 5,6, 7, and 8) 1st ($20): Brooklyn Allen
2nd ($15): Margaret McCain
3rd ($10): Brianna Paradis
Special Mention
Bowen Warrington, six months old.
Young at Heart
Viola Brayden, 102 years old.
Food cupboard
OSM Food Cupboard is Thursday, noon to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. at Keene United Church.
Library
Register for summer fun at Keene library by email, keene_library@nexicom.net or by phone, (705) 295-6814.
Zoo To You, July 12 at 10 a.m.
Summer reading program, ages 7 to 11, meets Wednesdays until Aug 16. Tackleshare fishing equipment can be borrowed from the Keene library,
Wiggles and Giggles With Nora, Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
A farmer’s diary
John Graham Weir kept daily journals from 1880 until 1925. He got along fine with his Catholic neighbours, but he was an ardent Orangeman. The busy man did not write much in July, so here are some entries he made about the Loyal Orange Lodge.
1880 Aug. 31, Mon.
The Great Orange Excursion to Orillia was today. The tickets to Orillia and back and privilege of returning any time during the week cost $1.
1887 March 17, Thurs.
Everything was very quiet in town today. No Irish Fenians parading the streets of Peterboro. Too many Orangemen to permit the town from being disgraced.
1889 Friday July 12
We all went to town this morning and there was a grand procession of Orangemen before leaving for Lindsay. The trip to Lindsay was made in an hour and a half. At Lindsay there was an immense procession both before and after dinner. The speeches delivered by the different orators were good and to the point. I enjoyed the day very much having a horse to ride in both Peterboro and in Lindsay. We arrived in Peterboro at 7 p.m. and again had a procession.
1890 Jan. 14 Tues.
Tonight I attended a meeting of the District Orange Lodge in Peterboro Orange Hall and I had the honour to be again elected District Master.