Lest We Forget

 We watched the CBC presentation of Remembrance Day ceremonies in Ottawa.  Well done, and nice to see a strong Indigenous presence.

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While we're on the subject of Remembrance Day, perhaps we can also spend a moment thinking about the plight of our Japanese citizens during the Second World War.  Families were split up, they were taken from their homes and sent to Concentration Camps, their homes, cars and possessions were confiscated and sold by the Canadian government, and when it was all over they were given (over 40 years later) $21,000 each for the pain and suffering they went through (and still are, for those alive and now in nursing homes).

A modern day corollary for that is the attacks on innocent Chinese citizens after the so-called Wuhan virus found its way to North America.  Unfortunately, stupidity and hatred are common human attributes.

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Last night Mardi and I attended our Optimist Meeting at the Optimist Hall - first time in the building in 23 months for us.  Even though the Club raised the funds and had the building built, because it is on municipal land (at Little League Park) we weren't allowed inside during the pandemic.

After dinner and the business part of the meeting we played Bingo, with an online game.

We found out that the recent Fall Fair had raised $1,600 for our projects and bursaries, etc.  Thanks in particular to David and Trillium Hill for donating pumpkins and straw bales, which made the event a success.

The Club is now working on two projects.  The first is the sale of Poinsettias, but they've set the price too high, asking $15 for a six inch pot.  The big box stores are likely going to be in the $10 range for that size.  So, with the likelihood of failure there, Mardi and I are going to concentrate on the other project - the Turkey Roll.

You remember that one!  Many of you participated and because of your help last year, Mardi and I brought in the most money for the project. 

Circles on the cards remain at $3.00 each, or 7 for $20.00.  Let Mardi or me know if you would like to participate.

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Got some more gardening done today.  Should be able to do some more tomorrow, but after that the weather will become an issue.

Stay well.