Heritage citizens recognized at multicultural celebration

by Karina Hunter

A full house listens to Pauline Dean tell of the adventures that brought Ena Quade, her husband and children to call Manitouwadge home.

Pauline Dean shares stories of how the 2010 Heritage Citizens came to call Manitouwadge home.

The Manitouwadge  Golden Age Club hosted a full house this weekend for a multicultural feast, the 2010 Pot Luck Heritage Dinner.  Attendees, wearing red and white in honour of the country they now love as home, were  encouraged to bring favourite ‘down home cooking’ dishes representing their heritage. The shared feast included such delicacies as true English Shepherd’s Pie, Swedish Meatballs, English Trifle, many East Coast Entrées, Italian pastas and Ukrainian Cabbage Rolls, the banquet continued with a table full of desserts; Scottish Shortbreads complemented a variety of sumptuous German and indulgent French desserts, treats clearly not intended for those watching their waist-lines. 

Ena Quade with her 2010 Heritage Citizen Recognition Award.

Following supper, Ena Quade and Paul and Marleen Donaldson were each recognized, with framed certificates, as Heritage Citizens; Manitouwadge residents who through their volunteerism, community spirit and Golden Age Centre involvements have bettered the town by sharing their own heritage and the enriching that of the community as a whole. Author Pauline
Dean was then surprised with recognition of her dedication and volunteerism also being presented with a framed certificate. The evening continued with entertainment which included vocalist Judy Kett, pianist Cathy Drapeau, The Rewounds, prizes for Best Red & White Attire, Spot Dances, Baby Contest identifying GAC Members through photos of their infancy and plenty more fun.  Congratulations to Quade & the Donaldsons our community is enriched through your contributions.

Submitted to The Echo 02.28.10

Heritage citizens recognized at multicultural celebration

by Karina Hunter

Recipients of the 2010 Heritage Citizen award.

Pictured are Maureen Donaldson, her daughter-in-law on behalf of Paul Donaldson and Ena Quade, Golden Age Club Members awarded 2010 Heritage Member recognition certificates at the Manitouwadge Golden Age Club’s 2010 Pot Luck Heritage Dinner.   Attendees, wearing red and white in honour of the country they now love as home, shared a wide variety of multicultural dishes including Swedish Meatballs, English Trifle, many East Coast Entrées, Italian pastas and Ukrainian Cabbage Rolls, complemented afterwards by a variety of and indulgent German, French and Scottish desserts. Following supper and Heritage Member presentations, Author Pauline Dean was also recognized with a GAC Community Service Award award recognizing her dedication and volunteerism. The evening continued with entertainment including performances by vocalist Judy Kett, pianist Cathy Drapeau, a Red Squeleton impersonation and local band The Rewounds, prizes for Best Red & White Attire, Spot Dances and Baby Contest to identify GAC Members through photos of their infancy were also enjoyed.

Pauline Dean (centre) is surprised when she too is recognized for community volunteerism & contributions (left Carol Minty, right GAC Acting President Harry Baillargeon).

Submitted to the Chronicle Journal 02.28.10