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Our Biggest and Best Picnic Yet – The sun was shining, the music had us grooving and there was excitement in the air, as Cornell celebrated its 8th Annual Picnic on Sunday, August 13th. Over 1500 people attended this year’s festivities and over 1100 hot-dogs and cobs of corn were served! It was an all-around FUNtastic day for everyone, kids and parents alike.

Cornellius the Lion, our new Mascot, made his debut appearance at the opening celebration parade and Golden Jubilee Dedication. Cornell Neighbourhood Watch was present to raise awareness of community safety, Thirst for Books paired up with Justine’s Fun Faces to raise funds for the CVPS library, and the CRPA dunk-tank raised funds for the CVPS crossing guard program.The Wrays offered free cones from the ice cream truck, and Louie De Bartolo brought us rides to the sky in the ReMax balloon! Our thanks to singer extraordinaire Mark Cassius who performed at the Dedication of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, and treated us to a vocal set during the picnic.

The CRPA would also like to thank the following organizations and individuals who helped to make it all happen:

Our Essential Volunteers:

  • David Tice
  • Rheal Gingras
  • Pam Giannis
  • Rita Phillips
  • Preeti Sharma
  • Nuria Costa
  • Karyn Lewis
  • Jordan Masterson
  • Anvesh Balasunder
  • Radu Apostol
  • Mike Wigmore
  • Tremaine Harris
  • Kwesi Hypolite

Platinum Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors:

Contributing Sponsor:
Greenpark Homes

Picnic Tables:
Jack Heath

Portable Toilets:
Aspen Ridge Homes

We would also like to thank:
Hart Entertainment
Lionel’s Pony Farm
Markham Fire Department
York Regional Police
Dave Burkholder, Head Food Coordinator
The Corn Husking Crew
Cornelius the Lion
& all Dunk Tank participants

 

 

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