CAYUGA—The Cayuga Summer Festival kicked off on Saturday, July 18, with Cayuga firefighters serving a full breakfast for a nominal fee. Festival organizer Erica Riewald faced a difficult decision this year as the threat of thunderstorms and smoke from wildfires prompted the relocation of many of the day’s events to the Cayuga Arena. Despite the last-minute change, the community turned out in full force, with the arena packed with families enjoying the day’s activities.Â
CAYUGA—Pictured (l-r) are Sytske Jacobs (8), Emma Elfner, and Sibilla Jacobs (8) offering free gifts to kids courtesy of Haldimand County Fire Department. 
CAYUGA—Emma Jiang paints the face of Reese Schowten (7). 
CAYUGA—Haldimand OPP were on hand to speak with the youth. Pictured (l-r) are Aux. Raza Azim, Cst. Tyler Loney, and summer student Melissa Bebour. 
CAYUGA—Sibilla Jacobs (8), Jana Jacobs, Sytske Jacobs (8), and fire mascot Lasha, a 7-month Doberman. 
CAYUGA—The Haldimand River Kings Hockey team offered a 50/50 draw. 
CAYUGA—Representing the Cayuga Warriors Football team were (l-r), Logan Forester, Troy Karman, Charlie Rothwell, Coach Mike Forester, and Owen Lise. 
CAYUGA—Pictured (l-r) at Haldimand County’s tourism booth were Haley Riewald, Aiden Shaddock, and McKinley Mungal. 
CAYUGA—Dad Zack Black examined a firetruck with Walker (2), and Alexis (4). 
CAYUGA—Firefighter Ash Hill assists Lloyd MacDonald (13) with a fire hose demonstration.
—Haldimand Press photos by Randy Carter.
