New Year's Day Levee
January 1, 2016
Today, for the second consecutive year, I attended the New Year’s Day levee at the Lake Street Armoury featuring St. Catharines Mayor Walter Sendzik and other dignitaries.
Arriving early, I was able to take a tour of the facility beforehand.
A member of the ceremonial guard.
Views from the mezzanine level.
Many took advantage of the free food. As they say, if it’s free, it’s for me.
Two guns on display, enough to scare the bejesus out of any gun-control-loving socialist.
A plaque honoring those who had fallen in the Boer War.
The fire escape plan for the “St. Catherines” Armoury. I know the city’s name is often misspelled elsewhere, and I’ve been guilty of that myself before the prospect of moving here came on the radar, but it’s inexcusable for locals to do it.
Two centuries of service.
The flags of New Brunswick and the SPRM fittingly side by side.
The receiving line, led by Mayor Sendzik. As he said in line, it’s not Mr. Mayor, it’s Walter.
The Lincoln & Welland Regiment band played before the dignitaries spoke.
The town crier begins the proceedings.
Standing at attention for the playing of God Save the Queen. I don’t imagine our new MP, who was in attendance, was too amused.
Mayor Sendzik raises a toast to St. Catharines. It was another one of those memorable “we really did it” moments as I recalled all we went through to leave the SPRM and come here. It remains the best thing I’ve ever done.
Mayor Sendzik, or Walter, then delivered a six-minute speech, and my ears are still throbbing after they fired the cannon three times to wrap up the event.
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