Parks Canada Announces Temporary Closure of Warsaw Road Swing Bridge June 29
/Parks Canada advises the public of the temporary closure of the Warsaw Road Swing Bridge on June 29 between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
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The Santa Claus Parade in the Village of Warsaw Returns
/The Township of Douro-Dummer will host its annual Santa Claus Parade in the Village of Warsaw on Nov. 26 after a 2-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Photo courtesy of the Township of Douro-Dummer.
The parade will depart from the Warsaw Public Works Depot (1402 County Rd 4) at 5:00 p.m., and travel south to the Township Office, go right on Ford Street, right on Peterborough Street, right on Mill Street and left to return to the Public Works Depot.
Following the parade Millennium Park beside the Township Office (894 South St) will have treats, Christmas music, the tree lighting ceremony and visits with Santa.
Donations of crocheted or knitted mitts, scarves, toques or small lap blankets are welcome and will be donated to seniors to provide warmth and comfort. Donations can be put in plastic bags and dropped off at the Township Office, or brought to the tree lighting ceremony after the parade. The parade’s theme this year is “Together Again”.
Residents in the village are encouraged to have their Christmas lights up in an effort to light up the night and get into the holiday spirit.
Tickets to win a Gingerbread House can be purchased for $2 each or 3 for $5 and proceeds will be split between St. Joseph Catholic School and Warsaw Public School to support their breakfast programs.
Douro-Dummer 2022 Remembrance Day Ceremony To Be Held In-Person
/The Douro-Dummer Remembrance Day Ceremony is returning to an in-person event at the Warsaw Cenotaph after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prior memorials were done over Youtube streams that were not in person. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The ceremony will take place on Remembrance Day (Nov. 11) at 10:40 a.m. at the Warsaw Cenotaph (895 Water St., Warsaw). The event will take place rain or shine and will also be posted on the Township’s YouTube channel.
Organizers are inviting community members, including local schools and traditional wreath carriers, to join the Remembrance Day Ceremony. Organizers ask that while at the Cenotaph attendees maintain physical distancing and wear a mask if applicable to help slow the spread of contagious illnesses.
Anyone is welcome to place a wreath at the Cenotaph before or after the official ceremony. The single wreath is meant to symbolize the respect and honour traditionally demonstrated by the placement of many wreaths during the ceremony.
The parade and post-ceremony luncheon remains postponed.
Douro-Dummer Celebrates Cenotaph's Century Milestone with Online Ceremony
/Douro-Dummer is going virtual for a second consecutive year with a Remembrance Day tribute to be streamed through Youtube for Thursday.
DOURO-DUMMER MAYOR J. MURRAY JONES NARRATED THE DOURO-DUMMER WAR MEMORIAL VIDEO ON THE TOWNSHIP’S YOUTUBE VIDEO DAYS LEADING UP TO THE EVENT. PHOTO BY DAVID TUAN BUI.
The pre-recorded video is made up of help from the township’s community and local notables to honour the 100th anniversary of the cenotaph.
The ceremony will be aired starting at roughly 10:45 a.m. this Thursday.
Students from St. Joseph’s C.E.S. and Warsaw Public School were invited to be a part of the video ceremony to get them actively involved in the day of recognition for veterans according to Mayor J. Murray Jones.
“That is the most important part of it all is to inject them with this spirit of Remembrance Day,” he said. “Years going by, we don’t want to see that going why so that’s why we included them in our video, our virtual service.”
The Remembrance Day Ceremony organizers will have personnel on-site at the cenotaph but encourage everyone to view the online ceremony if possible. The in-person event consists of a lowering of the flag, a reading of “In Flanders Fields” and a two-minute moment of silence.
A link to the video will be provided in November on the Township’s website www.dourodummer.ca.
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The Christmas Spirit Will Look Different in Warsaw This Year With No Parade
/The Douro-Dummer Santa Claus Parade committee has announced that the Christmas spirit is coming to Warsaw in a different way this year.
Photo courtesy of the Township of Douro-Dummer.
While traditionally they would host a parade and tree lighting ceremony, this year they will be handing out Christmas treat bags.
Bags will be handed out at the Township office at 894 South St. in Warsaw on Nov. 27 between 5 and 6 p.m.
Those participating should stop at the curb by the front door and stay in their vehicle, where a Christmas helper will deliver the treats.
If participants are walking they can go to the door to get their treats.
In 2019, the committee made a request for donations of mitts, hats and scarves, which resulted in a great outpouring of support from the community. These donations were then split between Warsaw Public School and St. Joseph’s Catholic Elementary School.
This year the committee is asking for donations again. Hand made items or purchased items can be brought to the Township office until Dec. 10 (please put them in a plastic bag). They will be sorted and taken to the schools when classes return in early January.
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Douro-Dummer to Pay Respect to Veterans Online Remembrance Day
/While restrictions on outdoor gatherings have recently lifted, the 2021 Douro-Dummer Remembrance Day Ceremony will be held online.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Organizers note that preparations for the ceremony were geared toward a more restrictive situation, and at this point it would require more time and resources than are immediately available to switch to an in-person ceremony.
“We truly hope that we can get back to normal for Remembrance Day next year. We can plan on a record turnout (next year) to demonstrate our community’s respect for those who served and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice” said Mayor J. Murray Jones.
The Remembrance Day Ceremony organizers understand that some individuals may still visit the Cenotaph to pay their respects and for those individuals, there will be personnel on-site during the late morning of Nov. 11.
To observe the complete Remembrance Day ceremony, as well as a tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Warsaw Cenotaph, a video will be broadcasted on the Township’s YouTube channel.
The pre-recorded video of the ceremony will be aired starting at approximately 10:45 a.m. on November 11th, 2021.
A link to the video will be provided in November on the Township’s website www.dourodummer.ca
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Help Bring Fire Hall Park In Warsaw Back To Life For The Kids
/There is a group of community volunteers in Warsaw who are aiming to raise $10,000 to rejuvenate their Fire Hall Park. The money raised will be added to roughly $16,000 that has already been set aside by Douro Dummer Township for the project. The playground is in disrepair: There is a teeter totter structure that has had the teeter totter boards removed due to safety concerns, and a swing set structure with no swings attached. All that really remains is a toddler swing set and a rusty old slide. To help kick off fundraising efforts, volunteers are having a spaghetti dinner this Saturday, June 7th at the Warsaw arena (upstairs). The dinner runs from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and is $10 per person. You get a plate of pasta, salad, a roll and some apple pie. Go out for a yummy meal, and a great cause—to bring a park back to life for children. Below are pictures of the park in its current sad state... —Heather Watson
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