I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Claytonfest Committee—Deanna, Louise, Maggie, Jen, and Vicki—for their incredible hard work in making this year’s event an overwhelming success despite the challenging weather. Your dedication and countless hours of effort are truly appreciated.

I would also like to thank all the volunteers who stepped forward to help. Claytonfest simply could not happen without you. Your willingness to show up when needed is a true testament to the amazing people who make up our community.

A special thank‑you goes to Jamie Wall of Wall Sound for the generous donation of sound equipment. For the second year in a row, Wall Sound has not only provided the equipment but also supplied a sound engineer. This remarkable generosity plays a huge role in allowing us to host such a fantastic music festival.

I am pleased to share that, despite a few challenges—including the weather—we raised just shy of $6,000 for the Clayton Community Centre.

Congratulations to everyone involved. See you next year on July 17, 2027!

The Clayton Recreation Committee is pleased to announce the installation of a new Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) for community use. A PAD—often referred to as an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)—is a simple, portable device that can save a life by checking heart rhythm and delivering a shock if needed during sudden cardiac arrest. These devices are designed for anyone to use, providing clear voice and visual prompts that guide you step‑by‑step in an emergency.

Having a PAD available in our community helps ensure that lifesaving action can begin immediately while waiting for emergency responders to arrive.

This new PAD was made possible thanks to generous donations from local residents and support from the Township of Mississippi Mills. The Clayton Recreation Committee is also partnering with the Lanark Paramedic Service to offer public training and awareness sessions in the coming weeks.

The PAD is mounted outside the Clayton Community Centre at 147 Linn Bower Lane and is accessible 24 hours a day.

The official unveiling of the new PAD will occur on May 25 @ 11:30 AM at the Clayton Community Center.  Lanark Paramedic service will be on hand to demonstrate operation of the AED.  Please join us to celebrate this new life saving device for our community.