Long Island Remembers...

Long Island Academy held its Remembrance Day assembly on Nov. 6. The general public was invited to attend the assembly emceed by Mrs. Gleason Oake, student assistant. Four poetry readings by students were "Gratitude Earned" by Monica Oake, "On Remembrance Day" by Laura Oake, "Remembrance Day For Canadians" by Brandon Croucher and "Final Inspection" by Samantha Morgan.

Miss Watkins read a touching poem entitled "A Soldiers Story." The audience viewed two videos, "A Soldier Cries" and "Mad World." Pastor Andrews lead the roll call and Minute of Silence as each person honoured all those who have served and lost their lives in the fight for our freedom, as well as those soldiers who serve our country today. The Ode to Newfoundland was sung as the assembly moved on to the War Memorial at Beaumont. Long Island Academy, Community Council, the United Church, the Salvation Army and the Faith Pentecostal churches all laid wreaths at the Memorial. The assembly closed with a prayer and the singing of O Canada.

Recreation

The Youth and Adult dart leagues are established and well underway for this season. The top ten scorers for the Youth are Billy-13.3; Cody and Myles-13.0; Brittany-12.9; Mallory-11.4; Joshua-11.3; Dylan-10.7; Courtney-10.5; Kyle-10.0 and Alyssa and Brandon-9.4. Myles has the highest three darts and most tuns while Brittany has most bulls eyes and Brandon and Mallory are tied for most finishes.

The top ten scorers in Adults are Harold-16.9; Dawson-16.2; Aubrey-15.2; Clyde-15.0; Genevieve-14.7; Randy C. 14.1; Ken-13.7; Pat-13.2; Dulcie-12.8 and John and Goldie-12.7. Geneieve has the highest three darts-140, Goldie has most finishes-6, Maxine (she never fails) has most bulls eyes-4 and Clyde has most tuns-6.

Supper

The Recreation Committee held a successful fundraising supper on Tuesday, November 4. They took in just over $500 with their sale of homemade baked beans with rolls and meatballs and rice with tea or coffee and pies for dessert. Thanks to all the servers, cooks and residents who donated items for the meal. A special thanks to the people who attended to partake of the meal. Recreation would like to recognize level 2 student Mallory Slade, who volunteered to help serve. Mallory is doing 30 hours of volunteer community service to satisfy requirements for her Career Development course.

Recreation will be hosting a New Years' Eve ball again this year. A two-piece band from Corner Brook has been engaged. There will be more information later.

Council

The Town of Lushes Bight-Beaumont Community Enhancement project for this year is well underway. This year the CEP grant was applied for to start work on the Town's Heritage Center, the Co-Op building at Beaumont. The shareholders in the old Co-Op store have generously turned over ownership of the building to the town.

Government grants from the CEP program are again small this year, but Council will get the building shingled and some inside work done. Residents are urged to take stock of any old items in their possession and consider having them housed in the Heritage Center when it is complete. Your items will be well cared for, will have official acknowledgements posted at the Center and will be there for all to enjoy.