Darren’s Day Family Day event brought Minto community together

February 19, 2020 @ 7:18 pmCommunity News

Pulling together - Minto firefighters retained their title in the second annual Darren’s Day fire truck pull challenge with the Wellington OPP on Feb. 17.
Photos by Patrick Raftis
Family Day challenge - Minto Fire won the fire truck pull challenge over the Wellington County OPP team at the second annual Darren’s Day Family Day event in Palmerston on Feb. 17. The firefighters, who also won last year’s inaugural challenge, topped the cops by pulling the required distance in 28.9 seconds, compared to 17.7 seconds for the police squad. Proceeds from Darren’s Day go to Guelph Wellington Crime Stoppers and local minor sports programs.
Family Day challenge - Minto Fire won the fire truck pull challenge over the Wellington County OPP team at the second annual Darren’s Day Family Day event in Palmerston on Feb. 17. The firefighters, who also won last year’s inaugural challenge, topped the cops by pulling the required distance in 28.9 seconds, compared to 17.7 seconds for the police squad. Proceeds from Darren’s Day go to Guelph Wellington Crime Stoppers and local minor sports programs.
Minto firefighters put on a hearty breakfast.
The Palmerston Lions Club served lunch.
From left Ava Higgins, Anna Heinmiller and Audrey Heinmiller try their hand at plunger toss.
Outdoor games were a hit with families in attendance at the annual Darren's Day Family Day event.
A euchre tournament was part of the fun.

Darren’s Day – Minto residents  were treated to some Family Day Fun on Feb. 17 as the second annual Darren’s Day was held in Palmerston.

The Darren’s Day Family Day event, held in honour of Palmerston resident Darren More who was killed in an automobile accident involving an impaired driver, drew a large crowd to the Palmerston and District Community Centre for events that included a breakfast by Minto Fire and lunch put on by the Palmerston Lions Club, as well as a snow pitch tournament, euchre and outdoor family games. Proceeds from the event go to Guelph Wellington Crime Stoppers and local minor sports.

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