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Photo by Garth Gullekson, Darlington Mediaworks How lucky we are to live in a Community where Community Spirit is alive and well!!! The New Edinburgh Winter Carnival was another roaring success because of all those who braved the wonderful sunny cold weather to partake in the camaraderie and friendship of the local community carnival of games, sleigh rides and cafe food on January 30 in the Fieldhouse at Stanley Park.
Photo by Louise Imbeault
Our Lovely Snow Queen Amy Hinchey from the New Edinburgh Square made her Royal entrance on foot while waving to her subjects and stopping to chat along the way (sounds like she might have been running for office). Regaled in a "One of a Kind" dazzling Crown, she cut the ribbon and the games began! Thanks to the generosity of Pauline Bogue and Catherine Bell (Royal Lepage), the Sleigh ride was a huge hit, and upon the return to the park, kids young and old got to enjoy the warmth of the Fieldhouse food served in the "BMO Fieldhouse Cafe" (that's right, Adam Kane and Jeff Hill are at it again supporting the "Lively" in the Hood). We can always count on New Edinburgh Pub Owner Paul and Tracey Williams to keep us in hot dogs and food finery during the Carnival and throughout the skating Season. This year Tracey Clark and Gina Becker, owners of Bridgehead, kept us warmed up with their Gourmet Hot Chocolate. We could not keep up with the demand for Heather Holbrook's Isobel's Cupcakes. I think a lot more are needed for next year, as each morsel melted like butter, yummy! 
Photo by Garth Gullekson, Darlington Mediaworks We also have some great hockey players in the burgh and the winning team from the Home Hardware's Puck Shot really enjoyed winning Hockey Sticks and gear donated by owners, Marc Clement and Isabelle Lamarche. Of course, we could not have truly captured the essence of this wonderful afternoon if it were not for Garth Gullekson of Darlington Mediaworks who captured some 80 pictures of the incredible community that is New Edinburgh. Last but certainly by no means least, the Gang of Volunteers who cheered, cooked, clean, set-up, tore down and energized all those who game out: Jill Hardy, Melodie Salter, Steven Gilmour, Susan O'Gorman, Cathy McConkey, Debra Conner, Caroline Matt, Roger Hardy, Brian Loney, Helene Cohen, Steve Grabner, and Ian Engelberg. A Special presentation by Crichton Community Council Chair, Cathy McConkey was made to New Edinburgh Pub's Paul and Tracey Williams for the gift of $6000 raised from the Golf tournament they hosted in the summer with proceeds directed to the park. Our Community is what we make it, so we look forward to seeing you all out to cheer on the Race weekend Runners in May at the Fieldhouse in Stanley park! |
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