The Castleton Fair and Corn Roast committee ran a very successful day on Sunday, August 23, 2009. Although the weather was not too co-operative and rain threatened the day several times, attendance showed that it was a good idea to revive the Corn Roast. Added features this year were the street vendors and the Reverend Fast who showed his prowess and his amazing strength to pull a fire engine along the main street.
The Corn Roast Day was revived to raise money for the refurbished Castleton Library. Due to the extremely hard work and thorough organization of Sue LaBerge, it was a great success. Also, many volunteers came to her aid and provided help and back-up all day. The day could not have gone as smoothly without everyone, including the people setting up and taking down tables, the popcorn poppers, the dunk tank operators, the corn huskers and roasters, face painters, clown, candy floss spinner, and so many others in the background.
A special thank you goes to Sunnyside’s Esther and Dave Barth for their jumbo hot dogs. Ian Chapman deserves a round of applause for organizing the Castleton Cruisers who brought out their valuable antique cars on a day that, weather wise, was not too promising.
We would also like to acknowledge the help received from Cramahe Council and its staff which allowed us to use Castleton Town Hall, provided liability coverage, roads closure, loan of tables, help with the dunk tank and permission to use a fire engine; we appreciate their support for this event.
The Castleton Church U.C.W. was one of several donors to the event. Mr. Bob Bellamy and other donors who wished to remain anonymous also gave their help and we thank them.
Draws were held and the winners were:
1st Prize - Janice Wilson, a framed Trish Romance print donated by Rhonda’s Antiques & Framing.
2nd Prize - Conor Gilligan, a ladies necklace and earrings donated by Sue Van de Wyst.
3rd Prize – Jay Robinson, a wireless Lexmark printer donated by the Norcutt family. 4th Prize; Bob Morrison, a three headed electric shaver donated by the Norcutt family.
Although it was a lot of work – just ask Sue – it was great fun and it is hoped that next year the fair and roast can be expanded and made even more successful.
This year the Fundraising initiative was for the Refurbished Castleton Library. Next year we look forward to another local group or organization in Castleton to benefit from the special day.
This year’s effort raised over $600 for the Castleton Library and we hope that this will somehow help to show that the residents of Castleton do care about their local library. Although it was not a large amount it shows what can be done in a small hamlet, north of the 401.
A cheque will be given to the renovated Castleton Library at its evening open house on November 17, 2009.
Again, a big thank you to Sue and her many volunteers.
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