What A Weekend!

Where to begin?

To start, let's thank everyone who came out to the community potluck and corn boil on Friday evening (and I mean a big huge Thank You). And another big Thank You to everyone who contributed baked goods for the Hampton Flea Market on Saturday.

The Norton Community Playground had a few tables at the Hampton Flea Market yesterday. The morning began at 7:30 with three tables (plus some stuff on the floor) of baked goods and other various items to sell, and yet by the end of the day there was only one table left. We were able to raise approximately $350 and also received a $50 donation. A big Thank You is in order for the Hampton Curling Club for allowing us to be a part of the day's events.

As for last Friday: Norton was visited by Ian Hill from Let Them Be Kids. He was able to see the site where our new playground will be as well as meeting and speaking with many of our community members and playground committee members.

Ian Hill speaking at the community corn boil in Norton on Aug. 10, 2012

In the evening, the community gathered at the outdoor rink for a potluck and a corn boil. Bob Bates kindly helped by giving us fresh corn and the means to cook it.

community potluck & corn boil at the outdoor rink

fresh local corn courtesy of Bob Bates

community members gather for corn

The Norton Recreation Council's summer students supplied face-painting skills and fun activities for the children, as well as designing posters for the event.

the ever popular face-painting

Norton: A Let Them Be Kids Community

And there were plenty of big announcements during the evening. We revealed the new design for the playground equipment, which is based on the results from the Dot-Maucracy event we hosted in the Spring where the children voted on what pieces of equipment they would like for the playground.

And several groups stepped up and made contributions to our efforts to rebuild the playground. The Government of New Brunswick donated $50,000 towards the project. And we also received donations from the Potash Corp. (PCS) for $25,000, McConchie Trucking for $10,000, the Village of Norton for $7000, the Norton United Baptist Church for $500, and the Kiwanis Club of Sussex.

Potash Corp. donated $25,000

McConchie Trucking made a $10,000 donation

the Village of Norton donated $7000

Norton United Baptist Church made a contribution of $500

the Kiwanis Club of Sussex has committed to making a donation although the actual amount is undetermined for now

Here are a few more photos from the community potluck and corn boil on Friday evening, August 10, 2012:

children playing at the outdoor rink

a few children holding the $25,000 cheque from the Potash Corp.

the face-painting table

a couple boys playing at the rink

the potluck table --- yummy!

Ian Hill addressing the community

time for our little dude to continue climbing

here he starts. . .

and there he goes!

Brunswick Engineering & Consulting will be helping us out

and so will Debly Enterprises

Wow! What a weekend indeed! So many people to thank. And so much to be excited about. There is truly something amazing happening in Norton for the children as well as for the community as a whole!

It takes a village to raise a child!