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by Jennifer Cranston Last Saturday Santa Claus took time out of his busy schedule to visit with children in Cottam at Cottam Pond Park. Each year the Cottam Rotary Club sets up shop at the park to sell Christmas Trees for people to take home and decorate for the holidays and each year they invite Santa to visit them there. Miranda Masse, 7, was one of the first children to visit with Santa that night. Her toy wish was a “big Lalaloopsy doll.” She also said her favorite part of Christmas is “spending time with family and drinking eggnog with them.” This year The Rotary Club had Santa’s favorite snack on hand. Cookies and hot chocolate were available for everyone. There was a new addition to this year’s event. The park boasted a small extension of Kingsville’s Festival of Lights. Each year Lakeside Park in Kingsville is filled with twinkling light sculptures to celebrate the season. Cottam Pond Park has a few of its own sculptures this year, thanks to the Patterson Family, the Gunning Family, Gosfield North Communications, County Heating and Cooling, and Coulters Cleaning. Students from Kingsville High School helped out by building the sculptures with supplies donated by the financial supporters. Katherine Gunning said her family helped to sponsor the lights because little things like this help to unite Cottam and Kingsville. “We offered to help,” she said. “I think it’s a great idea.” Annual tree sales make about $3,000 for Cottam Rotary. They use that money to support a variety of children’s activities in the community, from athletics to Scouts and Girl Guides. Santa Claus visited with Miranda Masse at Cottam Pond Park on Saturday evening.
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Feed your soul, feed your family and feed your neighbour - A look at our area’s food banks They dedicated themselves to “living the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice and joy.” This is the same principal invoked by the Society today. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in McGregor is affiliated with St. Clement Church and operates out of the neighbouring community centre. You won’t see lineups at this food bank, and you won’t see hours posted on their door. This group of dedicated volunteers continues the tradition of visiting the people they serve in their homes. Society President Michelle Vanhorne explains why home visits are an important part of what they do. “We go out and meet with the family. This is when we find out what they need,” she said. Maybe a family needs help paying heating bills, or maybe they need coats or other clothes, maybe they haven’t got furniture. The Society is dedicated to providing whatever a family needs to survive. “We always drop groceries off at their home. We check in and make sure they’re doing okay,” she said. “We build friendships.” Vanhorne said that some people have other support in their lives and only need food. Others, she says, will invite her and her volunteers in for coffee or a snack and a visit. “I believe that developing a relationship with these families provides them with more than food. It makes them feel connected and lets them know they are cared about,” she said. This food bank can deliver food to a family as often as once a month and Vanhorne says she’s able to give about two weeks worth of groceries. She’s proud of the fact that they are able to offer good quality food like produce, dairy and meat. “Just because you’re poor doesn’t mean you should have to eat second rate food,” she said. “You should be able to feed your family healthy food.”
by Jennifer Cranston Christmas is a time of year when we strike an interesting balance between gluttony and charity. We spend the weeks leading up to the holidays rushing in and out of stores, buying gifts, stocking the pantry, baking and decorating. In all of our rushing about we notice the boxes awaiting toy donations and food donations. Jingle bells greet us beside kettles waiting for cash donations. Fire fighters are waiting for our pocket change at red lights and drive-thrus. Most of us manage to leave a deposit in at least one of the buckets waiting for our generosity. Maybe it’s a toy or a canned good, often it’s whatever change we have in our pocket that day. Most of us rarely think about where those donations go. In the weeks leading up to Christmas the Essex Free Press is looking at the area’s food banks. Our food banks ensure that local families have enough to eat at Christmas and throughout the year. Society of St. Vincent de Paul (McGregor) The Society of St. Vincent de Paul began in 1833 when a group of Catholic students in Paris was challenged to prove their faith. They began serving the poor by going to where they were. They found people in need on the street. They visited homes, hospitals and asylums.
The St. Clement Society of St. Vincent de Paul serves about 22 families a month. In December, thanks to their Christmas program, that number rises to about 100. At Christmas, the society delivers a turkey dinner with all the trimmings along with about two weeks of regular groceries. This group believes that gifts aren’t just for children. “Everyone in the family gets a gift,” said Vanhorne. Everyone is given clothes. Children receive toys and older kids are given gift cards. The package is delivered in a nondescript bag. The adult’s gifts are wrapped but all the others are unwrapped with tape wrapping paper and bows included. “Because we know them, we know what their needs are, even their clothing sizes,” she said. This Society is run entirely by volunteers so donations go directly to people being served. “I think that’s why people are so generous with us,” said Vanhorne. Vanhorne says it is important for people to know that just because they are a Catholic organization doesn’t mean they only serve Catholics. “We serve everyone. Religion doesn’t matter.” The generosity of the community makes what they do possible and Vanhorne is very grateful to everyone who helps. Much of their support comes from parishioners, Goodfellows, the Gesto Spookhouse and strangers. To learn more about the St. Vincent de Paul Michelle Vanhorne is proud of the unique, personal in Mcgregor, call St. approach of the McGregor Clement Catholic Church Society of St. Vincent de at 519-726-5127. Paul food bank.
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Emily and Heather Ledoux, Gunther Funkenhauser, Tammy and Kaidyn Blair, Judith Funkenhauser, and Paula Schmidt, the Organ & Tissue Donation Coordinator at Trillium Gift of Life Network, shared the importance of learning about becoming an organ and tissue donor at an EDHS assembly last Wednesday.
by Sylene Argent On Friday at an assembly, the students at Essex District High School learned about one of the most precious gifts one can receive; the gift of life. Sporting the colour green, several EDHS students welcomed special guests to the assembly to speak about organ and tissue donation facts and myths, and the impact organ donation has on families. Paula Schmidt is an Organ & Tissue Donation Coordinator at Trillium Gift of Life Network, an organization that helps families through the organ donation process. She noted there are many steps in becoming an organ donor, and she encourages community members to think about becoming donors, and to speak
about their wishes with their families. Engaging in conversation about one’s wishes regarding becoming an organ donor with families can relive stress when this decision needs to be made, she said. Schmidt said that an individual is only looked at to be a donor when his or her life cannot be saved. Many families, she added, feel comfort in knowing the organs of their loved one, who have passed on, are helping others. She knows of cases where organ donation recipients have live forty or fifty years after their transplants. In Ontario, at any given time up to 1500 people are on the organ donation waiting list. Every three days, one of these individuals waiting for a lifesaving organ passes away. One organ donor,
Schmidt said, can save up to eight lives. A tissue donor can affect up to 75 people. More information about becoming an organ donor can be found at www.beadonor.ca. Those, 16 years of age and older, who wish to register to become an organ donor can do so on this website. Schmidt said it takes two minutes to register. Registering to become an organ donor is something that has vastly improved recently in Essex. The Trillium Gift of Life released a video called “WE Can be Heroes” earlier this year that captured the lives of several local families that have had to go through this process. The students watched this video during the assembly and then took the information home to their families. Schmidt believes the increase in registration in Essex, which recently increased by five percent, is due to the release of the video and through speaking engagements from local families whose lives have been impacted by organ donation. The Funkenhauser family funded the video through proceeds from an annual golf tournament called “Day For A Life”. Gunther and Judy Funkenhauser’s son,
Trevor, passed away in 2006 at 35-years of age. As an organ donor, Trevor saved three lives. The Funkenhausers attended the assembly to share how the experience had affected their lives. They noted their son became someone else’s hero by becoming an organ donor. Judith said there are people in Ontario who pray every night to receive a lifesaving organ. Gunther added he hopes youth will drive this cause further. Kaidyn Blair, an Essex resident, was a special guest speaker at the assembly. He received a liver transplant shortly after his first birthday. He is now 11 years old. He hopes one day that no one would have to wait for an organ transplant. He hopes area residents would consider becoming an organ donor and do it through his account at www.beadonor. ca/kaidyns-dream. He would like to get 3653 people to register under his account. This number marks the number of days he has lived at the ten-year anniversary of his liver transplant. Already, almost 600 people have registered Continued on Page 4
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to be donors through his account. Heather Ledoux also spoke at the assembly. She spoke about her daughter, Emily, who is a three years old and currently on hold to receive a liver transplant. “I’m terrified,” Heather said. Seeing Kaidyn’s success gives her family hope. “We see all Emily can be in you,” she said to Kaidyn. “To watch you accomplish all you do puts our worries for Emily at ease. “My hope for Emily to one day be a Red Raider lays in the hands of someone else,” she remarked. Leading up to the event, the EDHS students were urged to bring in donations that were forwarded to the Funkenhauser family to help fund other organ donation related causes. Top EDHS students were rewarded for this effort by throwing a pie in a teacher’s face. Schmidt’s daughter, Erica, is a grade 12 student at EDHS. She was one of the students who organized the assembly. She noted monetary donations are still being collected, but so far the school has raised over $650 for organ donation awareness initiatives. On Monday, December 2, the Funkenhausers donated $23,000 to HotelDieu Grace Healthcare. The funds were raised through their annual golf tournament and the Pass It On fashion show. The proceeds will be used to continue to raise awareness for organ and tissue donations.
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Essex Rotary Club pushing shopping carts for can collection
Pictured above are: (L-R): Essex Rotarians Ron Ricci, Julie Ricci, Kristen Gray (Salvation Army Lieutenant), Frank Mazzara, and Rick Barnett.
The Rotary Club of Essex will take part in this year’s Annual Santa Claus Christmas Parade. Once again, Rotary Club members will take to the streets with shopping carts during the parade to collect canned goods or cash donations for the Salvation Army Food Bank to help fill the hampers of those in need. Residents are encouraged to bring cans to the parade route which will be collected as Rotary members pass by.
EDHS students seeking community’s help with can drive Essex District High School students will be out in force in the community this Friday, going door-to-door seeking donations of canned goods and nonperishable food items for the Essex Area Food Bank. The canned drive is something of a preholiday tradition at EDHS, as students have carried out an annual canned drive for well over a decade. This year, around 140 business and phys ed. leadership students will be going door-to-door in Essex Centre. EDHS Teacher Joe Amicarelli said that the can drive is a great way for students to get involved in the community. “It gets them out, supporting a good cause,” he said. “It is a great form of community service.” Once the food items have been collected they will be donated to the food back, which is located within the school.
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Reese Bellmore shows off some of the donations to her “Hopeful for Hats” campaign.
by Jennifer Cranston Reese Bellmore is hoping to bring special Christmas presents to people in need this year. The nine-year old girl recently visited Toronto. There she noticed one of the darker sides to any city. She saw homeless people. She saw that they were cold and that many
of them had little to keep them warm. She came home with a mission in her heart and set about on a plan to help local homeless people. “I wanted to make a difference,” she said. Bellmore is in grade four at Colchester North Public School and has enlisted the help of her whole school
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The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch Sleigh Bells & other bells Dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh. How often do we hear that and sing that? It was common practice to fasten a strip of bells to the horse harness before cars took over. They were large round bells, about the size of a hard ball. You could hear them quite a distance as they bounced on the backs of a trotting team of horses and something about their merry jingle made one feel happy. At least they made me happy when I was little. I could be riding behind them in a cutter. What is a cutter and how did it get that name? I don’t think anyone has tried to figure that out but I think it was because the narrow runners cut through the snow easily. Obviously that name wasn’t used in the song about jingle bells but that was because it didn’t fit into the rhyming scheme. Actually the bells used on the one-horse harness were not as large as those when a team was pulling a large sled. Usually that was used to take a load of sacks of grain to town to be sold. Most farmers kept their grain in bins in a granary and filled the sacks to be sold in Ingersoll, where I lived. That explains why farmers kept four or five cats to catch any mice or rats. By the way, I never saw a rat until we moved to Woodstock and I walked to work down an alley. Actually the only place I saw a mouse on the farm was in a trap after it sneaked into the house. There, I digress again. Back to the bells.
Not every farmer put bells on the harness but my Dad always did if there was snow on the ground. I remember playing in the snow as I waited to hear those bells when Dad was coming home. I was anxious to see what he had brought from town. Actually we drove to shop with the car. If the snow was too deep for the car we just didn’t go shopping until the road was cleared. No snow ploughs then. We could get what was needed by going in the cutter. I wonder now where the
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It is clear the world lost a great man, a great leader, when we lost Nelson Mandela last week. Still, I have to confess that I didn’t know a great deal about him, other than he fought against apartheid in South Africa and won. I know he was persecuted for what he believed, spent a great deal of time in prison, and then was a leader in the movement that overthrew the system that imprisoned him. Sadly, that was the extent of my knowledge. The rest I’ll have to learn. One thing that resonates me as I read his life story is that he faced many obstacles in life, obstacles that would break many of us. He spent 27 years in prison. Just four years after his release he was elected South Africa’s first ever black president. He was a controversial figure but
still received many honours from many different and varied quarters, including the noble peace prize in 1993. A lot of what he said was about rising above adversity, above forgiveness, about moving forward and moving on. Mandela was a member of a royal family but spent some of his youth as a cattle boy. He was raised a Christian and his faith played a large role in his life. He was university educated and became an attorney. Of course, he was an activist, fighting against apartheid. He was arrested several times but it was his arrest in 1962 that led to his imprisonment from 1964-1990. When he was released from prison he quickly became a leader and a catalyst for change in South Africa that culminated in a general
election in 1994 where Mandela became president of the country. Remarkable stuff. I’ll end this with some words from Nelson Mandela. Consider these quotes: “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.” “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” “If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.”
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Letter to the Editor... I was glad to see the leader of the Liberal Party voicing concern over the situation of Canadian military personnel dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; and I appreciate the many individuals showing support for our military men and women. As a former volunteer with the local Windsor-Essex area ‘Military Family Resource Centre’, I was appalled when the position of the coordinator for this resource was cut a few years ago and funding was removed; and when the money raised by local volunteer’s to support military families here was simply taken by the London area MFRC for use by them to be dispersed as they saw fit. Thankfully some of the local volunteers reformed
independently to maintain a limited support for our area military families; but the response to this issue by the Conservative government has been non-existent despite past requests. Our military are sent into harm’s way for what our federal government believes to be a ‘required necessary response’; they should be fully supported when returning home following their military duty…it is a ‘required necessary response’ from this same federal government; and a shame that they cut funding for this resource; and continue to cut resources for Canadian Veterans.
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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - Merry Christmas It seems to me that more advertisers and people in general are saying Merry Christmas than they were a few years ago. Certainly, there are more advertisers stating both Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays in their ad. I am glad to see that because I think we are celebrating the birth of Christ I am told it is out of respect for those who do not believe in Christ that we are using Happy Holidays as a greeting of good wishes and there are others who have difficulty replying to that greeting. I have been through that twice. The first was when my young husband had enlisted in the Canadian navy in December 1941, and the other was after my youngest son died of a brain tumour, December 3. It was not just on those years but for many years after that it was difficult to accept the thought of Christmas being merry. After awhile one learns to live with the reality of it. However, I still think it is the greeting for the season. When uncles and aunts came to our house to celebrate that special day with us, everyone was saying Merry Christmas, especially to us children.
Have you ever wondered about the date of Christmas? According to an article I read recently, there was great controversy over it being December 25, when it was finally considered there should be a celebration of His birth. The article claimed that is the date that was chosen about 300 years after his death. This article also claimed that the 12 days of Christmas were designated to be from December 25 to the date of Epiphany, January 6. That is something else that has been forgotten as we move into an increasingly secular world. Recently the idea of Black Friday has been thrust down our throats, or should I say into ears and into our eyes? That is strictly a commercial idea. It seems merchants in Canada, at least in this area, have grabbed the idea for promotion of sales to keep people from going to the States for the bargains those merchants offer on what they called Black Friday. Personally, I don’t like the term “Black Friday” being associated with Christmas time. Anyway, I say to all my readers, Merry Christmas to you.
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Letter to the Editor... Re: Lakeshore Dog Pound Update Dear Residents, The Dog Pound in Lakeshore is operated as a joint venture by the Municipalities of LaSalle, Essex, Tecumseh and Lakeshore. It is located at 994 Puce Road in Lakeshore and the committee members are Dave Monk (Chair & Lakeshore Council Member), Cheryl Hardcastle (Deputy Mayor for The Town of Tecumseh), Sherry Bondy (Council Member for The Town of Essex) and Kevin Miller (Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of LaSalle). As Chair of the Committee, I was approached by Mr. Garrett Rietfeld of the Animal Health and Welfare Branch, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to convene a meeting of the Committee and St. Clair College to discuss a long standing formal agreement between the College and the Municipalities. The agreement allows the Dog Pound to transfer dogs to St. Clair College to be introduced to students in their Veterinarian Technician Program. The dogs are assessed for health issues, bathed and generally cared for over a short period of time. Once the dogs go through the program, St. Clair College focuses on adopting eligible dogs to qualified families. At the meeting, the Ministry referred to the agreement as “the first of its kind” in the Province. The agreement will serve as a model for other jurisdictions throughout Ontario. The Committee was commended for its “out of the box thinking” and how they are humanely handling the dogs that are brought to the Dog Pound. Going forward, the Committee wishes to continue the success they have had with St. Clair College and continue to be part of the educational programming that the College offers to aspiring Veterinarian Technicians. As Chair, I would like to thank St. Clair College and the Committee for their hard work and perseverance during the restructuring of the dog pound agreement. Yours truly, Dave Monk Councillor – Ward 2 Town of Lakeshore
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Mailloux Farms is named Conservation Farm 2013 by Jennifer Cranston The Essex Soil and Crop Improvement Association named Mike Mailloux Farms the Conservation Farm for 2013 at its general meeting on Dec. 5. The Stoney Point farmer has implemented many conservation practices on his land, including no-till cropping, crop rotation including corn, soybeans and wheat, grid soil sampling and precision, variable rate fertilizer application, ditch banks protected by vegetative buffer zones, windbreaks and rock chute spill ways to reduce soil erosion. Other features include tree plantings and a mature woodlot. Mailloux said that he took advantage of available grants to improve his operation. The grass buffer strips and rock chutes have been very effective in reducing soil erosion he said. He added that no-till cropping was a learning experience at first, but has paid off. “Every farmer should be thinking about methods of conservation,” he said. “There is always room for improvement.” President of the ESCIA, Dave Kendrick, explained that implementing an Environmental Farm Plan is no small thing. It can be an expensive process and takes a lot of work and dedication. “The people who win
photo submitted to the EFP (Above) Mike Mailloux accepts the Conservatin Farm Award from Essex Soil and Crop Improvement Associatin President Dave Kendrick.
this award have taken a lot of pride in their farms,” he said. “A lot of management goes into these farms. These aren’t your run-ofthe-mill farmers. Mike is deserving, he has put a lot of effort into his farm.” The Conservation Farm Award is peer recognition for a job well done. It comes with a sign to display at the farm. Each summer ESCIA holds the Twilight Tour where community farmers gather at the Conservation Farm to tour the special features there and learn about advances in their industry.
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Pet Of The Week: Mama Shady Mama Shady has been back to the shelter far too many times, not on her own doing. She is a older girl at 7 yrs and is settling now as she enters her senior years. She is friendly, happy, and playful. We have only witnessed appropriate playful behaviour around other dogs. This is a special girl that has a lot of love in her to shower a new home with affection. We do not suggest that Mama Shady go to a home with cats as she thinks they are toys. Drop by the shelter any day after 11am to see her. Give her a forever home! This pet also comes with 6 weeks of pre-paid pet health insurance. For more information please visit www.ospcainsurance.ca or call 1-866-6002445. Drop by the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society shelter to visit at 1375 Provincial Rd., Windsor. Ph.: 519-966-5751. The adoption center is open everyday at 11am.
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Transportation museum excited to show off three donated classics
by Sylene Argent Holiday giving came to the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village a little early this year as the local museum received three classic automobiles from a generous donator recently, which car enthusiasts will have the pleasure of seeing when they visit the facility. In November, volunteers with the Museum traveled to Hannon, Ontario to retrieve the three donated vehicles; a 1956 Victoria
two-door hardtop with a 312 Thunderbird Motor, a 1956 Ford Fairlane Convertible, and a 1959 Dodge Custom Royal two-door hardtop equipped with a 45 album player. The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village was extremely honoured and pleased to be the recipient of such a gift, and is excited to add the automobiles to an already impressive collection of classic, custom, unique, and rare vehicles. The
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vehicles will be displayed under the previous owner’s name. The museum volunteers noted the cars were in wonderful shape, and hope the community will come out to share in the excitement of their recent arrival. The vehicles are on display in Salon C. The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village will open its doors on Sunday, December 15 to host the annual Buffet Breakfast with Santa event. The breakfast is served starting at 8 a.m. Santa will arrive at 11 a.m. to greet young guests and hear last minute Christmas wishes. Also on Sunday, museum volunteers will draw the name of the lucky recipient in this year’s car raffle, which offers a 1981 Monte Carlo or a 1992 Firebird. The owner of the first ticket drawn will be able to choose which car he or she would like to take home. The second ticket will take home the other vehicle. Raffle proceeds support the Children’s Education Program. With the exception of the upcoming New Year’s Eve Party, the Buffet Breakfast with Santa and car raffle event will wrap
up a year of activities at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village. The heritage site hosted many fundraising events throughout the year, including a murder mystery, a murder mystery dinner, a Western Day horse event, the Spring, Fall, and British car shows, several auctions, and gun and knife shows. For more information about the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village, or to learn more about upcoming events, log onto www.ctmhv.com.
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Jerry’s fundraiser a great success
Christie Kluytmans and her older brother Jerry sit and visit with family friends Lee McGrath and Joan Johnson (Nana) during the annual event held by Jerry and his family.
by William Chapman The idea was to have a Christmas party/open house, a chance for a young Jerry Kluytmans to invite anyone he wished to his home for a holiday get-together. That first party had 45 people attend and the number has snowballed ever since. “It was not a fundraiser for the first several years,” explained Christie Kluytmans, an event organizer and Jerry’s sister. It began with Jerry inviting friends from school to their home on weekends without telling his mom, Connie Kluytmans, who would have to rush to get the
house in order to meet the many visitors. Eventually mom came up with the idea that Jerry could pick one day in December and could invite anyone he wanted over for a Christmas party. That included his Community Living Program at Cardinal Carter High School, extended family and friends. A hot meal, appetizers, desserts and all beverages were supplied for the guests and this has been the custom ever since then. For several years, the Kluytmans continued to host the open house on the first Saturday in December. The party kept growing and became
so popular that those who attended each year couldn’t wait for their invite the next December. It became a custom for the guests to bring Jerry a small gift as a thank you for allowing them to share in this annual event. “The thing that is most important to Jerry is having people who he loves come to visit him and share in his special day,” Christie said. Eventually they agreed as a family to have a donation jar so anyone who wanted to give a donation to a selected charity could, in lieu of a gift. Each year donations of several hundred dollars were given to local causes
in need. Several years ago, the Kluytmans had an epiphany. Jerry had been a member of the Windsor Essex Therapeutic Riding Association (WETRA) for many years, an organization that was close to the heart of the entire family and to everyone who knew Jerry. It only made sense to them that the money that was donated would go to WETRA. The Open houses at this point were becoming a logistical nightmare, having been held at the Kluytmans’ residence in Essex for ten years and with attendance at the functions at over 220 people. “We felt our floors would not withstand the weight of all the guests,” Christie remarked. When WETRA relocated to their brand new facility outside of McGregor from their cramped digs on Huron Church Line in Windsor, the Kluytmans family went with Jerry on a private tour of the new facility. Christie suggested that they maybe they could hold Jerry’s annual gala at the new facility. The new place had everything they needed for their open
house- a huge kitchen to prepare the food, a large lobby for the guests to sit down and eat in. Most important to the family, it would showcase the WETRA facility to the guests and show them just what the donations were supporting. That year, Jerry took his open house on the road to the new venue, WETRA. Guests were
blown away by the facility. The event brought in donations in the amount of $7500. The Kluytmans found out later that an anonymous donor in Windsor was so inspired by the event, touched by the outpouring of support, and impressed at the amount of money raised that the donor matched their donation, bringing
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Annual Bethlehem walk attracts big crowd by Sylene Argent Many local families were happy to participate in a special Christmas event on Friday and Saturday evenings as a group of volunteers offered the third annual Bethlehem Walk at Gess†wood Camp & Retreat Centre to kick off the holiday season. The annual Bethlehem Walk is a biblical production 320 local individuals enjoyed last year, and one of the play
producers Mary Dagenais thinks this year’s turnout was even better. The great turnout this year was in part due to area individuals wanting to enjoy the play and celebrate the religious aspect of the holiday in addition to the great weather. Many families, she said, are making the play a part of their holiday tradition. “We’ve just had such a wonderful response,” Dagenais commented. “People have come now
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Around 25 volunteers dressed up to act in the annual Bethlehem Walk at Gess†wood Camp & Retreat Centre on Friday and Saturday evenings.
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Annual Bethlehem walk attracts big crowd... for the third year. They find it so meaningful. It’s such a magical experience I think, being out at the camp at night with the fires.” The interactive play was spread throughout the campground. Stations were set up for groups of participants to visit while searching for the newly born baby Jesus.
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The stations were set up to emulate what life was like at the time of Christ’s birth. Around 25 actors dressed in period garb helped bring the production to life. Around 30 other volunteers helped out behind the scenes, including those who helped build the sets, make costumes, and greet
camp visitors. “There’s a pretty big team actually that puts it together. The volunteers are so enthusiastic, and so happy to do it. It’s really great to work with them. Everybody really loves doing it,” Dagenais said. “I think we try and remind them that this baby brought a message of love and peace and joy; and that is something, I think, that we want to keep forward in our minds during the holiday season.” At the beginning of the play, attendees are given a coin with which they are to pay the Roman Soldiers on site as part of the census. Bethlehem, Dagenais said, was occupied by Rome at the time of Jesus’ birth. Involving this aspect of the play is about trying to give the feeling that there was some stress between the Romans and those who lived in Bethlehem. After the show, attendees were invited to enjoy some hot chocolate and other treats inside the lodge. The Bethlehem Walk,
Dagenais said, is an opportunity to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. It also doubles as a fundraiser for Gess†wood Camp & Retreat Centre. Those who enjoy the interactive
displays with volunteer actors portraying biblical characters and villagers of Bethlehem had the opportunity to forward a donation as an entrance fee. The donations are collected and used in
the Gess†wood Bursary program to help area youth of families facing economically stressful times get an opportunity to enjoy a summer camp experience.
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Jerry’s fundraiser... to WETRA an astonishing $15,000. With the added space available to the family, they decided to expand the event by adding new elements to the fundraising event. Contributions from local businesses became door and raffle prizes; a 50/50 draw was started, and between those two items, they added several hundred dollars more in donations for the cause. Last year, the Kluytmans reported that they raised over $18,000. Connie, Jerry’s mom feels that the event is a blessing for WETRA. “This event brings an awareness of WETRA,” she said, adding, “each child that is in the program here benefits in different ways.” Her son has been with WETRA for 26 years. Jerry has his own reasons for coming here. Even though he is
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there to ride, he also enjoys socializing. “I like to come and talk,” Jerry said. At the event, Jerry showed off his riding skills with his new mount Hector in the riding arena. Along with the demonstrations in the riding arena, there were also chances for children to ride the horses, get their faces painted, do crafts, get up and close with special guest Ironman, and for the adults there was dancing, raffles, and entertainment. Jerry’s father, Hans summed up his thoughts about Jerry being involved with WETRA by saying, “Jerry loves coming here every week, of course there is the riding, but to Jerry, it is also the social part of the program.” Connie looked at the large crowd and said, “This is what the evening is all about… Jerry. He doesn’t want gifts. His gift is to bring people together.”
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Union Gas supports Nature in Education by Jennifer Cranston Union Gas celebrated “Giving Tuesday” by providing financial support to ERCA’s Nature in Education Program. On Tuesday, Dec 3 Union Gas District Manager Andrea Seguin presented a grant for $4,000 to Essex Region Conservation Foundation Board Chair Ken Schmidt. The Nature in Education Program gives students the opportunity to enjoy outdoor, hands-on educational opportunities that promote conservation. The program includes map courses, hawk banding, and stream table experiments. “Education is a key factor in creating a future of sustainability,” said Schmidt. “These programs provide a unique alternative learning environment to allow children to reconnect and interact with nature.” Union Gas has a record for supporting charitable organizations. They contributed about
$3 million to various charitable organizations last year. Seguin is glad that the Nature in Education program is among those organizations. “We’re particularly mindful of environmental conservation because nature provides the fuel that we deliver to our customers and also because it’s an important way to ensure that our children’s future will be as bright as ours,” she said. “We are very pleased to support Essex Region Conservation Foundation and the Nature in Education program, whose goal aligns so closely with ours.” Giving Tuesday is a relatively new tradition that encourages charitable giving throughout North America. The day follows Black Friday which is a customary shopping day following the American Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday which is a new tradition that encourages shopping on-line.
Pictured left to right, ERCA General Manager Richard Wyma, Union Gas District Manager Andrea Seguin and Essex Region Conservation Foundation Board Chair Ken Schmidt celebrate “Giving Tuesday” with a $4,000 grant from Union Gas to the Foundation.
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Woodslee looks to support the troops this holiday season
Donna Roubos of the Woodslee Millen Group hopes the community will donate many activity books for Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan to enjoy.
by Sylene Argent The Woodslee Millen Group is seeking community input as members collect donations of activity books for soldiers overseas as part of the Support our Troops Campaign. It is hoped the program will show Canadian
soldiers in Afghanistan they are not forgotten, President of the Woodslee Millen Group, Donna Roubos, said. She hopes community members will pick up a fun activity book or two while Christmas shopping this holiday season and submit them to the program for
soldiers to enjoy. She and her crew of volunteers will accept the activity books until sometime in January and will then ship them to Afghanistan. People can drop off their activity books at Donna’s Hairstyling in Woodslee or Miller’s Essex Source for Sports. Roubos said more drop off locations would likely be announced. Roubos said they are seeking books that involve puzzles such as crosswords, word searches, and Sudoku’s. Roubos will also accept positive messages, and holiday and New Year’s greetings for the soldiers overseas from area residents wanting to send a meaningful message. “We know the soldiers don’t need [the activity books], it’s a heart thing. It shows support. It wishes them well,” Roubos said. “They need to know we care.”
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Community introduced to da Vinci robot
by Sylene Argent For the past 18 months, the Windsor & Essex County Cancer Center Foundation has been trying to raise $4.5 million for men’s health initiatives. One of the objectives is to raise enough funds to purchase a da Vinci Surgical System robot as a men’s health surgical tool. A simulator was onsite at Representatives from the Windsor & Essex County Colasanti’s last Thursday. Cancer Centre Foundation and Minogue Medical Inc. were Interested individuals were happy to share the da Vinci Surgical System robot with able to view the piece of the community last Thursday. The Foundation hopes to medical equipment and purchase this surgical system in the near future. even try a few simulation activities available on the Hamilton for treatment and will provide system to get an idea of what operating a less painful experience with a quicker the device is like. The simulator is also recovery time. used to help train medical professionals For more information on the program on how the robot works. or to donate, visit www.inyourjeans. The robot will cost around $3.2 million, ca. Hill noted that donations towards a large portion of which the Windsor & the program could also be made at the Essex County Cancer Center Foundation Windsor & Essex County Cancer Centre is trying to raise. Initially, Hill noted, the Foundation office. Fundraising initiatives da Vinci Surgical System will be used will continue while moving forward into for prostate cancer surgery. This piece of 2014. The foundation is looking to raise medical equipment also has other uses. It around $750,000 more dollars to reach is hoped the Foundation will be able to its goal through this campaign. purchase the robot in early 2014. Literature from the Windsor & Essex Kerri Hill, Communications County Cancer Centre Foundation Coordinator for the Windsor & Essex indicated Prostate Cancer is the most County Cancer Centre Foundation, common cancer in Canadian men. One said the machine will help keep more in seven men will be diagnosed with this men in need of prostate cancer surgery cancer. from having to travel to London or
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by Alivia Acampora We held our monthly Literacy hour on Monday, December 9. We welcomed many parents and family members who took time out of their day to come and share a good book with our students. Last week Cardinal Carter students performed a beautiful Christmas concert for our students. We truly appreciated and enjoyed the beautiful music. Our grade eight students raced their dragsters at Cardinal Carter High School on December 12. Congratulations to all the students for their hard work and effort. Special congratulations as well to all the students who made it to the finals for racing and design. The JK/SK’s will perform their Christmas Concert in the gym on December 17 at 9:30. Our Can Food and Coin Drive ends this day as well so we greatly appreciate any and all donations you can offer. We will have a staff-student volleyball game on December 18 at 1:15 pm and holding our December student of the month assembly on December 19. Come join us for Family Pasta Night at Holy Name of Jesus Church Hall on December 19 from 5:30-7pm.
Last week, Essex Centre BIA board member Ann Pittao donated money to assist the two Essex Centre food banks on behalf of the Essex BIA. The money is presented to the food banks to assist local families in need over the holiday season. Pittao presented volunteers at the Essex Area Food Bank with a cheque of $2000. She also presented Kristen Gray from the Salvation Army with a cheque of $1000 for the Salvation Army Food Bank.
submitted to EFP Award winning author Shane Peacock spoke with grades three through eight students at Essex Public School on December 2nd. Mr. Peacock is particularly known for his series “The Boy Sherlock Holmes”. While Shane Peacock spoke about his own works, he also told the students about the importance of writing about what interests them in order to produce their best work. Students were then able to ask questions and some stayed in at recess to get their copies of Mr. Peacock’s books signed. It was a wonderful presentation for our budding authors.
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BABY ANNOUNCEMENT
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In loving memory of a dear Mom and Granny who passed away five years ago December 4, 2008.
Pearl McLean
We hold you close within our hearts and there you shall remain. To walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again. So rest in peace dear Granny and thanks for all you’ve done. We pray that God has given you the crown you’ve truly won.
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Always loved and missed by Geraldine, Tex, Sandy, Tammy, Chris, Billy. P.S. Granny you will always be our angel. Love Brielle, Avalene, Ryan & Kassi.
IT’S A GIRL! BRISTOL CHRISTINE MYER
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George Tytgat Dad, It’s hard to believe that it has been a year already that you have passed away. Not a day goes by that I don’t think, or have a tear that you’re gone. Not once did you ever complain or get mad, you just smiled, you always had a smile. I miss that bright smile, but I know some day I will see it again. And, knowing you are in Heaven with God, family and friends, makes each day easier. I love and miss you Dad, always - Sandy ______________________________________________
Barnett, Wm. A. 1916 - 2011 WWII Veteran
In loving memory of a dear husband, father grandfather, and great grandfather. Two years have passed since we lost you, but you are forever in our hearts. Rest in peace. - Wife Marg and Family -
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Born November 30, 2013 (Great Grandma Joan’s Birthday). Weighing 7 lbs. 10 oz. Congratulations Kellie and Dan!
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ENGAGEMENT
Cindy and Kevin Nussio are happy to announce the engagement of their son Norman to Kate Brush, daughter of Sandra and Bud Brush. The wedding is planned for the Fall of 2014. We wish them a lifetime of love and happiness.
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Amanda Rounding
A year has gone by Dad. I may not have seen your smile or heard your voice. But that’s not to say I haven’t seen them in my dreams. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you. It’s no wonder, considering you were such an amazing dad. Life goes on as we know it, but it’s just not the same without you in it.
We who loved you sadly miss you, as it dawns another year; In our lonely hours of thinking, thoughts of you are always near.
Always in our hearts and on our minds. Love Ed, Cathy, Cassandra, and Calvin
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Love you to the moon and back Papa. Love, Dane ~ XOXO
First time parents Kellie Shilson and Dan Myer are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their daughter Bristol, born November 30, 2013 at 12:07 a.m. weighing 7 lbs 10 oz. First time Grandparents are Edith and Lee Myer, Scott Shilson and Lori Heyens, Cathy Gilbert and Mike Taylor. Their excited aunts and uncles, Steve, Brodie, Jared, Palmer, Anna and Jessica are already spoiling her with lots of love. Great-Granddaughter to Arnold Shilson, Lilli Fredrich and Elaine Myer. Many thanks to the wonderful nursing staff at Met Hospital.
We love you very much much, Uncle Jason, Aunt Kim, Makayla & Kyra
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Love Always - Aunt Marie, Michelle, Carlos, Jennifer, and Alen.
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Engagement
Mike and Becky Mills together with Gary and Dorothy Shepley, and Lori and Al Sauve are pleased to announce the engagement of their children
Paige Mills to
Chris Shepley. The wedding will take place in Essex on Saturday, June 21, 2014.
GRADUATE
Paul and Christine Dunmore congratulate their son Adam Paul, on his graduation from the University of Windsor with a Bachelor of Science, Honours Chemistry with Thesis. He is continuing his studies at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in St. Maarten.
DOUGLAS B. WELSH
August 17, 1933 - December 17, 2010 A special smile, a special face, and in our hearts a special place. No words we speak can ever say, how much we miss you everyday. To hear your voice and see a smile, to sit and talk with you a while. To be together in the same old way, would be my greatest wish today. Thanks for the memories honey. All our love, your wife Freda, Kevin, Francois and Shelley-Anne, Dan and Joan, Laurie-Anne, Kyle, Victoria, and Emma Sue Anne
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The Town of Lakeshore has an immediate opening for a casual part time facility attendant For further details please visit our website at http://www.lakeshore.ca resident services/employment opportunities. Interested and qualified applicants must submit their resume by December 16, 2013, in person at the municipal office or by mail to the Attention of Carol Nussey, 419 Notre Dame Street, Belle River NOR 1A0. E-mail applications should be sent to jobs@lakeshore.ca. No faxes will be accepted.
STORE/OFFICE FOR RENT in Downtown Essex. Just renovated and cleaned, open concept, 1450 square feet. $750+. Call Joy at 519-8907794. 48-tfn _____________________ FOR RENT: Very clean 2 bdrm., main floor apt. Very convenient for mature tenant. Fridge & stove incl. $800/m 1st & last required. 226-350-1943. 48-2t _____________________
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For sAle: 1 ACre BUIlDInG loT at north Talbot, near Manning. $159,000. Call experienced realtor Carl Idzinski, real Choice realty. 519-817-8891. 49-tf _____________________
KenneTH YArD worKs - Fall Clean Up. sod, mulch, eavesthrough cleaning, and repairs, power washing. Trees & bushes trimmed or removed. Fully licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call Kenneth 519982-0362 23-tfn _____________________
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For sAle - 2010 GMC sIerrA sle TrUCK (2 door) v8. Fully loaded (Power seats, power windows, AM/FM stereo w/CD player, air conditioning), tinted windows, bedliner. Mileage: 68,400 kms. 519-723-7768. 49-1t* _____________________
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FIrewooD: seasoned and split hardwood firewood. $60 / cord. 9870 Conc. 9, essex. Call 519776-6299 or 519-890-6631. 43-6t* _____________________ CHrIsTMAs Trees For sAle: $35. Cut or dig your tree. why drive miles away? 7212 9th Conc., Maidstone. next to royal estate Golf Course 47-4* _____________________
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St. Paul’s/ Trinity Anglican A Blue Christmas service for those struggling with emotions for any reason and need to feel God’s presence, is on wed., Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. at st. stephen’s, oldcastle. Bring a few cookies to share during fellowship. Following the joint Children and Youth service at st. Paul’s Dec 22. we are having a potluck lunch fundraiser for the two communities. Donations Memorial for the auction are welcome. verses Memori Bell ringers are needed for the salvation Army Kettle Campaign. If available verses you are able to help call the Citadel. 776-4628. availabl The mitten tree at Trinity is waiting for new hats, mittens and scarves and the clothes line at st. Paul’s will receive new packages of socks and underwear. If you have any yarn you would like to donate to knit baby hats, see sandra lypps. If you wish to have flowers in the church in memory of a loved one you may bring your donation to the church or put it in Memo an envelope vers marked Chistmas Flowers by Dec. 15. availa lenten service on Dec. 18 is at essex United with stephen Jones presiding, starting at noon followed by lunch.
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Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley van Huizen Join us on sunday, December 15, at 10 am as Pastor Aaron Thompson leads our morning worship service. nursery supervision is provided. we Memorial verses will continue our Advent worship series “longing for More” . available at Thanks to ryan and Dan who have finished installing an Induction loop Assistive listening system. This device will help those who are Continued on Page 18
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519.776.4268 What’s Going On DEC. 1- 31 RIVER LIGHTS WINTER FESTIVAL Downtown Amherstburg. Display lit from 5:30-9:30 pm. Visit www.riverlights.ca for more information. DEC. 1- JAN. 5 KINGSVILLE FANTASY OF LIGHTS at Lakeside Park, 315 Queen St., Kingsville 5pm - 12 am nightly. Visit www.kingsville.ca DEC. 13 - CHRISTmAS CONCERT: ANGELS ON ASSIGNmENT, 7 pm at the UmEI auditorium. Presented by the UmEI. Admission is free. DEC. 14 - ESSEX CENTRE CHRISTmAS PARADE starting at 6:30 Pm DEC. 14 - STIR UP SUNDAY at The John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area, at 2pm . For info. visit: www.erca.org or contact the Homestead at 519-738-2029. DEC. 15 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA at the Canadian Transporation museum & Heritage Village. 8am-1:30pm. Call 519-776-6909 or visit www.ctmhv.com DEC. 17 - CANDLELIGHT CHRISTmAS at The John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area, at 7pm For info. visit: www.erca.org or call 519-738-2029. DEC. 17 - Essex Blood Donor Clinic. 1 - 7pm at Essex Legion. Walk-ins welcome. Please call 1 888 2 DONATE to book an appointment. DEC. 19 - Harrow Blood Donor Clinic. 12:30 - 7pm at Harrow Arena. DEC. 22 - mcGregor Community CHRISTmAS TURKEY DINNER from 3-6:30 pm at K of C, 9560 Walker Rd. No charge. Call Rose Renaud 519-776-5710 for reservations.
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18 I Community Hub hearing impaired. GEMS and Cadets meet on Monday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. All girls and boys ages 8 – 13 are welcome to attend. Come and check us out online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca Salvation Army Essex Community Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett The 3rd Advent Luncheon Service put on by the Essex Ministerial Association is at Essex United Church on Wed., Dec.18th at noon. Pastor Steve Jones will lead the service. A light lunch will follow and a freewill offering will be accepted. Lt. Kristen Gray continues her Advent Sermon series based on Isaiah 9:6. Join us for Family Worship at 11 a.m. Prayer meeting is every Sunday from 10-10:30 a.m. Our Christmas Kettle Campaign is off to a good start with many community volunteers helping out. There are still shifts available and a couple of hours of your time would be appreciated. Call the church at 519- 776- 4628 to sign up and lend a hand. Make your Christmas Eve a special time by joining us for a 6 p.m. service. All are welcome to share an inspirational time of singing and worship which will help us to remember that Christmas is about Christ. Paquette News – St. Stephen’s/Church of the Redeemer submitted by Barb Mactier Christmas Carolling on December 15th – please meet at Church of the Redeemer at 1 p.m. Don’t feel like baking for Christmas? Come join our Cookie Walk at St. Andrew’s, LaSalle on December 15th, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. with proceeds going to CLAY 2014. Blue Christmas Joint Community Service with Amherstburg, Essex, LaSalle and our parish on December 18th at St. Stephen’s at 7 p.m. Please bring a small plate of cookies or squares to share. “Harmony Plus” (Peg Leithead & Karen Barnes) perform a Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 20th, at 7:30 at Church of the Redeemer. A free will offering will be gladly accepted, as well as items for the Essex Food Bank. We will also be joined by Al Lucier of McGregor who will favour us with his musical talent. Refreshments to follow. Hope to see you there. There will be a joint Christmas Pageant service at St. Stephen’s at 10 a.m. on December 22nd. Coffee hour to follow. Christmas Eve Services: 6:30 p.m. Family Eucharist at St. Stephen’s; 9 p.m. Eucharist at Church of the Redeemer; 11 p.m. Eucharist at St. Stephen’s and 10 a.m. Christmas Day Said Eucharist. Youth Holiday Bowling Party is on December 28th at Rose Bowl – pizza, pop, shoes and bowling – contact Cynthia before December 22nd at youth.committee@essexdeanery.com or 510-972-9603 Joint Service of Lessons and Carols at Church of the Redeemer on
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December 29th at 10 a.m. All other services are cancelled. Meat Pie Production starts January 13-15, 2014. We need lots of help so please come out if you are able. For orders, please contact Barb at 519-737-6619 or barbmactier@hotmail.com Bakerville News submitted by Evelyn Baker Weather has turned much, but as I write this so far only a few flurries once in a while but the temperature has dropped off. Happy Birthday Wishes this week to Ken Sturdevant, Claude Ebbinghaus, and Lori Manning. Celebrate another great year folks. I have to make a correction to my news last week and say Lynn Corbeil is in a Toronto Hospital not London. Old age has set in, please excuse me. Lynn is improving slowly following her heavy duty surgery so please pray for her recovery to be done and home again. Please say a prayer for Angus Hoercherl (Heather Vetor’s husband) battling Lou Gherig’s disease. The Pleasant Valley Community Club held a Pepper party and the lucky folks were Mary Louise Chibi, Betty Fields, Mary Demars, Keith Dresser, Don Ames, and George Diesbourg. For Regular Euchre the lucky folks were Eileen Ames, Alice Smith, Josie Dresser, George Diesbourg, Keith Dresser & John Smith. Door Prizes to Robert Mogyordi, and Eileen Salter. Come on out and enjoy a great evening of card playing and the ladies serve a great lunch following. Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson Last Sunday, we welcomed nine new members through their transfer of membership to Harrow United Church. We welcome you to join us on Sunday at 10:30 am to celebrate the 3rd Sunday in Advent. We extend our thoughts and prayers to all who are sick and/or shutin. If Harrow United Church can be of assistance to you or your family, please let Rev. Staples know by calling the church at 519-738-4223. The AOTS Christmas Dinner and Show is on Friday, December 13th at 6 pm. For information phone the church office. Our annual Carol Service is on Sunday, December 15th at 7 pm. Our Senior Choir will have a number of soloists and instrumentalists. On December 24th, our Christmas Eve. Service will begin at 7 pm and we invite everyone to join us. Please consider donating to our “Giving Tree”. You can bring in hats, scarves, mittens and socks to decorate the tree. The Downtown Mission and several other organizations are in need of these items. To view and listen to Rev. Staples’weekly messages and to learn more about Harrow United Church, please visit us at: www.harrowunited.org
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Woodslee Friendship Club Continuing with cards three times a week at our new location at the Woodslee Community Centre ( norh end of St. John’s School ). Our past week’s winners were Ruby Robertson, Joanne Mc Murren, Leo Durocher, Dave Mc Murren, Veronica Granger, Mary Demars, Ernie Lariviere,, George Diesbourg, Bernie Belleau, and Denis Levasseur. Pickleball is played on Wednesdays- from 9:30-11:30 am, and Thursday night from 6:30 -8:30 pm. Please note: We will finish cards on Friday, Dec. 20th, and return on Monday January 6, 2014. Enjoy the hoidays with family and friends. Call Joanne 619-075-2409 for club information.
Essex United Church For White Gift Sunday, Dec. 15 bring unwrapped canned goods. There will be lunch following the worship service with main course provided. Bring a dessert to share. Katie McPherson with the help of church members will conduct a Winter Break camp. She needs help, four persons each day to prepare morning snacks and for tidying afterwards. Bill Wakeley brought us his usual good cheer and interesting extra effects during morning worship. Advent service is Wed., Dec. 18 at Essex United with Stephen Jones presiding, at noon followed by light lunch. We are accepting baby items in our cradle for the Salvation Army. Don’t forget our Windsor Coupon Book. Coupons are available until March 1 2015. Call Deb Salter, 519-776-8965. On Christmas Eve the family service is at 7 p.m. and the Agape meal is at 11 p.m. United Church of Canada offers giving catalogues at the narthex. We manned the Salvation Army kettle on Thursday, Dec. 12.
Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Pulleyblank There is a Communal Penance service on Wednesday, December 18th at 7 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Church. St. Mary’s Mission Club has the Giving Tree up. Please take a tag and purchase a new gift for a refugee family. All gifts need to be in by December 15th. If you don’t have offertory envelopes and would like a box for 2014 please contact Linda at the Rectory. If you or someone you know needs a Christmas food basket and lives in Oldcastle and Maidstone please contact Wendy at 890-9120 before December 13th. The Knights of Columbus are hosting a Family Skate on December 29th at Tecumseh arena at 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. with pizza and pop. Please bring a non perishable can good. Happy Birthday wishes to Ellen Bachtold. Please keep in your prayers Mary Jessop and Lucas Gerard. Please remember all who are sick and lonely and in the hospital or nursing home.
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Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to attend our Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday school is at 10:15 a.m. A nursery is available during the service. Coffee hour is held in the hall after the service for refreshments, snacks and fellowship. The beautiful white roses were placed in the Sanctuary in loving memory of Jack Merryfield by his wife Eleanor and family. Sun., Dec. 15th is Advent III - Love is a Flame and White Gift Sunday. The Sunday School children will be presenting “The Night Before Christmas” at 10:15 am. and again at 7 pm. All are welcome. Refreshments follow and a free will offering gratefully accepted. The Last Advent Luncheon Service will be at Noon at Essex United Church with Rev. Stephen Jones presiding on Wed., Dec. 18th. Bethel - Maidstone will be Carolling at Iler Lodge on Sat., December 14th at 1:30 pm. Come out and help sing to the Residents. Next week - Dec. 15th - Advent III - Love & White Gift Sunday the Door Greeters are Arlene & Ted Ure, Elders on duty is Glen Rogers and Lock-Up is Gord Moore. If you or someone you know is ill or in hospital and would like a visit from Pastor Linda, please call her at 519-712-9512 or the office at 519723-2284 so she can make arrangements to visit. Please remember to make your donations to the Downtown Mission can on the table in the Narthex, bring food donations for the 25 Centre St, Essex N8M 1N8 Essex Food Bank and continue to save your used postage stamps for the Phone: 776-6522 Fax: 776-7265 Leprosy Mission. Thank you for your continued support. __________________________________________
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Woodslee United Churchpersonal service since 1975” “Friendly, submitted by Sue Holman Tax Planning & Preparation Join us for the 3rd Sunday of Advent and Sunday School at 11:15 Bookkeeping Services AM. Rev. Catherine Eldson will be giving the message. Door Greeters are Managerial Needs & Problems Shannon and Vicky Olson. A special thank you to Windsor Seventh-day Adventist Senior Choir Cash Flow & Business Projections and Esther GST Abdel-Sayed who conducted the Planning Choir for joining our Consultants • Financial Woodslee and Belle River Choirs in our Cantata last Sunday. If you would like to hear it again join us at Windsor Seventh-day Adventist Church on Saturday, Dec.14 at 11:00 am. The Church is located at 5350 Haig at the GRAHAM SETTERINGTON McINTOSH corner of Rivard and Haig in Windsor. DRIEDGER & HICKS LLP A Warming Tree is set up in the hall so please bring in hats, scarves and gloves to decorate it. Chartered Accountants Advent Dinner and Conversation Series will be at Belle River United Al W. McIntosh, CA Church from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Paul H. Driedger, B Sc. CA Christmas Eve service is on Dec.. 24 at Woodslee United Church at 7 R. Tyler Hicks, B B A, CA pm.
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Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer The Parish Family Christmas Dinner is on Saturday, December 21st at 6 p.m. Bring a dish to share. Sign up lists for food are at each entrance. Entertainment for whole family. Plus a special visitor! If you would like to donate towards our Christmas flowers in memory of a loved one please place your donations and your loved one’s name in an envelope and drop it off in the collection basket or at the office. Ultreya - Friday, December 13th at 7:30 p.m. At Holy Name of Jesus Church. Come out beforehand for the Fish Fry dinner. Join your fellow Cursillistas for some time of sharing as we prepare for the birth of Christ. Catholic Women’s Breakfast - Saturday, December 14th at 9:30 a.m. At Teutonia Club with Fr. Chris Pietrazsko. RSVP to Anne - Marie at 7765334 “Finding Joy in Suffering”. Catholic Men’s Breakfast - Saturday, December 14th at 8:30 a.m. at Donna Mae’s Restaurant (formerly the Ivy Rose) Guest speaker is Deacon Gary Flewelling. Youth Ministry - Lifeteen - For High School students is Sunday, Dec. 15th with mass at 7 p.m. Dress warm, we are going on a posada! Parish Euchre Night - Monday, December 16th at 6:30 p.m. in our Parish Hall. Sponsored by the K of C. All welcome. Remember to keep Christ in Christmas.... there will be a Penance Service Wed., Dec. 18th with 5 priests helping.
contact them @ 519-819-1431 on Thursdays, or call Dawn @ 519-8395258. Due to changes at the Foodbank they will be providing gift cards rather than presents this year.
Essex Retirees’ Social Club A big attraction for young and older at last week bazaar was a 2-hour visit from Santa. He brought a sack of toys for the little ones to choose their Santa gift and I saw a few seniors sidling up to him. One or two took the opportunity to sit on his knee. Our Christmas dinner was last Tuesday with Ryan St. Denis bringing us country music on his fiddle! Thirty three of us enjoyed the dinner theatre and thank Sylvia Pearce for arranging the trip for us. Our next Bingo night for everyone 18 and over is on December 20. We hope you can take time from your busy Christmas schedule to come and play BIngo with us. Last week’s Bridge winner was Floyd Cascadden, Annette was in second place. Shirley Stiers had high score for Monday night Pepper, Mary Lou Chibi and Kevin Edwards tied with most Peppers and Audrey Ostrander took low score. The high score for Tuesday afternoon Pepper went to Virgery Cascadden. Most Peppers were earned by Larry Lane and Louise Perrault was low. Betty Fields had high score at Wednesday night Pepper, Mary Lou Chibi took most Peppers and Eileen Gardiner had low score. Craft classes will continue in January if there are enough interested. If so, sign on the sheet at the main entrance. The special Monday night Pepper game is cancelled for this month. There will be a special Saturday Bingo starting at 1:30 p.m. on December 14. Light lunch at intermission. Bring a friend. The Centre will close Monday, Dec.. 23 after the noon meal and will reopen on Friday, Dec. 27 for exercise, cribbage, and congregate dining, Dec. 27. There will be a New Year’s Eve party, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Come to ring in the New Year together. If you want a newsletter to be delivered, call the Centre with your request.
Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman You are invited to join us for our 10 am worship service with Pastor Steve Jones. Sunday School is available for the children. The Sunday School Christmas Concert is this Saturday, December 14 at 6 pm. Invite your friends and neighbours to support our children as they present the meaning of Christmas. A pot-luck desert fellowship will follow the concert. Everyone welcome. Kid’s Club every Tuesday at 3:30 pm led by Rev. Linda Hollingsworth. All elementary school age children are invited. Advent Service on Wed., Dec. 18 at 12 noon at Essex United Church. Rev. Stephen Jones leading the worship with the theme “The Difference Golden Years Mini Golf The Baby Makes”. A light lunch will follow. Free will offering accepted. Please keep those with health needs and those in nursing homes in Last Thursday, 48 players managed 89 aces over 36 holes. Leading the pack with five each were John Vlodarchyk, Bill Ward, and Lloyd your thoughts and prayers. Honey. The Low score for 9 holes went to Gerry Wilkinson, Bill Ward (2), Cottam United Church Julia Kos, and Frank Lasi with 16. The Low score for 18 holes, with an submitted by Helen McLeod excellent 34, went to Gerry Wilkinson. A strong 69 by Bill Ward captured The Cottam United Christmas Cantata is on Sunday , December 15, honors for 36 holes. 1st place honors with a score of 233 went to team at10:15 am and 7 pm. Please invite your family, friends, and neighbours 9 (Gary Honey, Art Sweet, John Vlodarchyk). 2nd place went to team 5 to come hear this musical celebration of the Christmas story. (Pat Womack, Jim Allen, Bill Ward), and 3rd place went to team Kings The Essex Foodbank is offering a Christmas Program for their clients (Rose Taylor, Fran Clifford, Andy Orsini). again this year. If you’re interested is sponsoring a child or family please
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Atom Minors win big at the Nations Cup! submitted to EFP The Atom Minors participated in the Nations Cup the weekend of November 29/30. After going 3-1 in the round robin they advanced to the finals against the USA Eagles. Canada’s fate was in their hands after another high ranked Canadian team lost their final game. After a tough first two periods, the Ravens scored
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with 6.2 seconds on the clock to win the game 3-2 and declare Team Canada as the winner! The tournament was a great experience as there were hundreds of fans cheering them on in the final minutes of the game. The boys celebrated big
by being joined on the ice with the six other Canadian teams for the trophy presentation and all had a chance to skate with the Canadian flag! Congratulations on a great weekend! Keep up the good work!
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World Champion boxer Mary Spencer comes to Essex
World Boxing Champion Mary Spencer is pictured above with some Holy Name students.
by Fred Groves A positive outlook will take you far in life. That is the message three-time World Boxing
Champion Mary Spencer delivered to the students at Holy Name Elementary School in Essex on Monday afternoon.
Speaking to students in Grade 4 to 8, Spencer said that she learned early in her career that there are many obstacles in life’s journey, but staying positive will have its rewards. She said that she has learned that how we react to a situation makes us stronger. Spencer told the story of how, when she was training for her first World Championship in Russia, it was canceled at the last minute. “We kept on training and we got a call from Boxing Canada and got some good news that it was back on. The bad news was that three of my teammates weren’t ready.” The result of her eventual trip to Russia was that she won the gold medal, was named the event’s top boxer and eventually went on to win two more world titles, became an eight-time Canadian champion and a five-time Pan-Am Games gold medalist. Asked by one student what she felt was the benefits of boxing, Spencer answered, “I think of how fortunate I am to do something I love. I get to train and speak to amazing students like you and travel around the world.” The 28-year-old, who now lives in Windsor,
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is originally from Wiarton, Ontario. She had aspirations to box when she was 11, but it was when she was 17 and actually doing cross training for basketball that she took on the sport fulltime. When she first began, her coach told her that there were three types of athletes, including those rare individuals who are the first at the gym, the last to leave, and give it their all every day to achieve their goals. “I thought about that and I said I wanted to be a champion and see how far I can go in this sport,” said Spencer. She has had a total of 150 fights since she first climbed into the ring in 2002. Of those, she
has won a remarkable 137. Perhaps the biggest loss came in the 2012 Olympics in London where she was eliminated in the quarterfinals. Spencer, a national-carded and funded athlete, now has her sights on the 2016 Olympics in Brazil. With no aspirations to fight in the MMA or turn professional, the lefthanded boxer said, “When I am ready to hang up my gloves, it will be as an Olympian.” Following her visit to Holy Name, where she was presented with a Hawks’ shirt and a medallion, Spencer took time to pose for photos with the students. Later, she did a training session at Fitness Fury that included several Essex Councillors.
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Jocelyn Hedrick serves during the second set of the Senior Girls win over Holy Names last Wednesday.
by Garrett Fodor This week’s action had several close games, some that weren’t decided until the final minutes. Last Tuesday, in their season opener, the Senior Girls’ volleyball team traveled to Herman. The team was just too strong for their opponents, as the Raiders swept all three sets, 25-12, 25-5 and 257. In their home opener last Thursday the girls hosted Holy Names. The Raiders controlled the play in the first set, getting out to an early and commanding lead that gave Holy Names no chance to come back from a large deficit. The Raiders cruised to a 25-13 first set win. The second set was much the same, as the Raiders gained another early lead, which was the result of several well-placed and powerful serves. Holy Names made several great plays to try and get back into the game but fell short losing 25-14. The third set was a change from the previous two, as Holy Names came out strong. Despite the Raiders’ efforts to come back from several points down, it was not enough. They dropped the third set 25-19, but already had the overall win. The team traveled to Belle River this Tuesday. • The Junior Girls’ volleyball team also opened their season on Tuesday when they traveled to Herman. They began their season with a 25-12 win, and followed it up with a 25-13 win. In the third set, the Raiders’
continued to roll with solid defensive efforts leading to a 25-15 win. Last Thursday the Girls held their season opener against Holy Names. Despite the team’s best efforts, Holy Names jumped out to an early first set lead and the Raiders were unable to come back, suffering a 25-9 loss. In the second set the team began to find their groove, and began to read what their opponents were going to do but fell short losing 25-17. In the third set, the Raiders came up short suffering a tough 26-24 loss. The team traveled to Belle River on Tuesday looking to rebound. • The Girls’ hockey team took on General Amherst last Wednesday. The Girls’ were unable to get any goals past Amherst’s goalie, suffering a 5-0 loss. The team hosted Lajeunesse on Wednesday. • The Boys’ hockey
Makayla Snell returns a serve during the first set of the Junior girls volleyball game last Wednesday against Holy Names.
team was also in action on Wednesday when they took on a strong Belle River team. Essex trailed throughout the game. Despite cutting
Belle River’s lead to one, the team was not able to complete the comeback and suffered a 4-1 loss. Brandon Flood scored the lone goal for Essex.
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Novice Majors give back...
The Essex Ravens Novice Major team took to the ice with Santa to help out the community.
were anxious to skate with Santa and help out the community as well. Jolly Old Saint Nick himself made an appearance, skating with an estimated 125 people, and handing out candy canes to all the excited boys and girls.
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At the end of the skating, the team proudly packed up the many cans that were collected, and made their way to the Foodbank for delivery. Upon their arrival, the boys were greeted by Mr. Belanger, who was very appreciative of what the boys had done. After unloading the donated canned goods, they were given a quick tour. The team listened intently as Mr. Belanger explained what the Foodbank was all about, and how donations such as this were so important to the community and to the families they helped. The bake sale was also a huge success! With several families having used The Ronald McDonald House in recent months, the Novice Majors also wanted to give back to them. It was a tremendous team effort, with tons of goodies available, and over $1500 was raised. Most importantly, the boys came away
from the day was an increased awareness and appreciation of the importance of helping others in the community! We are very proud of all the boys for their participation in this event. On behalf of the Essex Ravens Novice
Major team, we would like to thank everyone in the community for their generousity and overwhelming support of our Skate With Santa event!
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South County Volleyball 14U Black wins gold
submitted to EFP Last weekend the Bandits travelled to Cambridge to compete in their 2nd OVA Tournament of the season. Going in they were ranked #1, and with 12 other teams in the schedule they had something to prove. The girls held all their opponents below 16
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1951 Singer convertible slalomed and hill-climbed
1951 Singer convertible built in England and owned by Rick Gruninger in Quebec soon after he bought it minus engine in 1963.
Gord Fielder of Windsor, Ontario, passed along this story of a friend he grew up with in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec: “I was one of a group of four neighbourhood boys who owned and worked on old cars. Rodney owned a ‘52 Anglia, George a ’53 Studebaker Champion, I owned two 1953 Hillman Minx cars to make one car (I can’t say a decent one), and Rick Gruninger had a 1951 Singer convertible he purchased in 1963. “In 1961 or ’62, when Rick was 18 and going to school in Ottawa, he wanted to buy an MG TD but they were over his budget. In searching for one he could afford, he came across a Singer not for sale but it really appealed to him because the styling was similar to the MG, except the MG was a 2-seater and the Singer a 4-seater. After he returned home for the summer holidays, his friends told him of a Singer behind a machine shop shed in town. Three brothers owned it and sold it to Rick for $100.00 minus engine and transmission. The car was towed to Rick’s parents’ house, where he began working on it. “Rick found a wrecked Ford Consul Capri with a 1340 cc engine, 4-speed transmission, drive shaft, and rear end with only 17,000 miles on the odometer. He installed all these parts in the Singer, but had a problem. The Ford transmission was a column-shift but Rick wanted to keep the Singer interior as original as possible with a floor-shift. He solved this problem by going to another junkyard and buying the top plate and shifter from a Ford Anglia that had a floor shift and installed it on the Ford Consul transmission in his Singer. Now his only problem was that the gear pattern was backwards, and on top of this, the car was right-hand-drive. “Next he converted the mechanical brakes on the Singer to hydraulic, including disc brakes for the front. This change necessitated a lot of welding and the brake pedals ended up being pieces of angle iron with hand-made pads mounted on them. He also removed the original dashboard and had his grandfather cut a new dashboard out of plywood on a jigsaw, which gave the car a custom dash with custom-mounted gauges. “Rick had lots of fun driving the car around town after he got used to the backward shift pattern and right-hand-drive. He entered the car in local slaloms and hill-climbs and it was known around the area as ‘The Sewing Machine.’” I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my latest book: “Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.”
Essex Atom Majors Raven Ryan Zuech (16) is caught in a battle for a lose puck during hockey action Sunday afternoon in Essex against the Windsor Spitfires.
by Fred Groves Vote on hockey amalgamation, Dec. 18 The future of the Essex Minor Hockey Association will be determined on Dec. 18 as the local hockey organization, along with their neighbours in Southpoint and Erie North Shore, vote on whether or not to merge their travel programs. If it happens, the three would form a travel team program that would compete at the ‘AA’ level. • Essex native Matt Puempel had a goal, his
seventh of the season, as the American Hockey League’s Binghamton Senators fell short 3-2 to Albany on Saturday. Puempel, an Ottawa Senators first round draft pick, missed an opportunity to score in the shootout. • Still with hockey, congratulations goes out this week to Leamington Flyers coach Tony Piroski who has been selected to be a bench boss during the annual Junior ‘B’ AllStar game, Dec. 28 in Port Colborne. • Tony Spidalieri had
three assists but it was not enough as the Flyers were beaten 5-4 in a shootout by host Strathroy on Saturday night. It was the third straight loss for Leamington including a 7-2 loss to the Chatham Maroons on Thursday in which former Essex 73’s goalie Trevor Wheaton struggled, giving up seven goals on 32 shots. • While the university student-athletes are taking a break for the holidays, those in high school continue to play. The EDHS boys’ hockey
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Essex forward Alex Garon (right) gets away from Blenheim’s Steven Funk during last week’s game.
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team, which is 3-1 in WECSSAA league play, took on Lajeunese on Wednesday. The girls’ hockey team is 2-1 - the only set back, a 5-0 blanking by General Amherst. • Former Essex District High School football standout Brandon Revenburg and the Grand Valley State Lakers are heading to the second round of the Division II playoffs. Revenburg is an offensive lineman with the Lakers. • Friday was a good night on the racetrack in London for some local horse trainers. In the sixth race at Western, Attack the Land, owned and trained by Maidstone’s William Leon was first at 1:59.1. Tom Bain of Woodslee and Justin Leboeuf of Essex had a good outing as their horse, St. Lads Ladeeda, was second in the fourth race. • Luke Willson, a former Essex Raven, caught his first NFL touchdown pass on Sunday. The rookie tight end scored on a 39-yard play as his Seattle Seahawks came up short 19-17 to the ‘49ers on Sunday. Willson has 16 catches for 242 yards on the season. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at grover45@hotmail.ca
by Fred Groves There are a lot of changes happening for the Essex 73’s as they make a run towards their third consecutive Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ Hockey League championship. Last week, the local club made a huge change as they picked up former Junior ‘B’ all-star goalie Darien Ekbald and sent veteran puckstopper Arren Romeril off to his hometown team the Amherstburg Admirals. “We thought this would carry us farther into the playoffs,” said Essex coach Gil Langlois. Ekbald, had a 4.14 GAA with the Chatham Junior ‘B’ Maroons, a 5-61 record and a .858 save
percentage. Last season he was 26-7-3-3, posted a pair of shutouts, had a 2.96 GAA and a .912 save percentage. He was on the Western All-Star team and played in the Prospects Game. Romeril, who was leading the GLJCHL with an 11-1-1-1 slate, had a 2.38 GAA and a .915 save percentage. Rookie Jacob Kment from Sault Ste. Marie remains with the 73’s. “Arren has been a very loyal goalie for us for two-and-a-half years. This gives him a chance to be a number one goalie,” said Langlois. On the ice, the 73’s did some line shuffling and shifted Scott Bromley back to defence on a permanent basis and moved rearguard Zoran Popel to the wing. It is already paying off in a big way as the host 73’s beat Blenheim Blades 5-3 on Tuesday, Dec. 3. “Zoran adds some speed and tenacity up front for us. It’s a good switch,” said Langlois. Popel had a goal, Colin DeLaet got the winner and the line of Corey Beaulieu, Alex Garon and Daniel Slipchuk had a huge night. Beaulieu, the league-leading scorer had two goals and an assist, Slipchuk had a goal and a pair of helpers and Garon chipped in with three assists. “I got the opportunity today to show what I’ve got. I moved it around and got it to Dallas (Pereira) a couple of times,” said
Popel. His goal was a beauty as he raced down the left side and faked it over to Pereira before blasting a shot over Dylan Vanderpol’s glove. “Before the game, coach told us to fake across and shoot it. I saw Dallas going in so I shot top glove side.” Thursday night Essex traveled to Walpole Island to face the Wallaceburg Lakers and returned with a 6-4 win. In his first start with the 73’s, Ekbald made 12 saves. Beaulieu led the way with a pair of goals while Slipchuk had three assists. Also scoring were Brett Clarke, Eric Shaw, Dylan Solecki, and DeLaet.
Essex wrapped up its third game in five nights with a 5-1 win over the host Mooretown Flags Saturday night. The win ran the 73’s first place record to 23-2-1-1. Solecki led the way with a pair including a shorthanded marker. Matthew Hebert, and rookies Philip Janikowski Dallas Pereira also scored. Rookie goalie Jacob Kment made 23 saves in net for Essex who hosted the Admirals on Tuesday. SLAPSHOTS… Beaulieu leads the league with 45 points while his linemate Slipchuk has 33. In his debut with the Admirals on Friday, Romeril was beaten 4-1 by Alvinston.
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Test your knowledge of popular Christmas movies
What would the holidays be without snowflakes falling outside, a mug of hot cocoa in hand and a favorite Christmas movie on television? Television is full of feel-good movies come the holiday season. Choose from among classic flicks you have watched year after year or new movies vying for spots as soon-to-be favorites. Watching Christmas movies is a holiday tradition for many
families. So much so that lines from popular movies are easily remembered and recognized. Those who can recite movies verbatim might enjoy testing their mettle with the following Christmas quiz loaded with memorable quotes from some holiday classics. Movie Quotes Quiz 1. “It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages,
boxes or bags.” 2. “Uh, since the United States Government declares this man to be Santa Claus, this court will not dispute it. Case dismissed.” 3. “If TV has taught me anything, it’s that miracles always happen to poor kids at Christmas. It happened to Tiny Tim, it happened to Charlie Brown, it happened to The Smurfs, and it’s gonna happen to us!” 4. “I want an official Red Ryder, carbine action, 200 shot range model air rifle.” 5. “Bless this highly nutritious m i c r o w a v a b l e macaroni and cheese dinner and the people who sold it on sale. Amen.” 6. “Iris, in the movies, we have leading ladies and we have the best friend. You, I can tell, are a leading lady, but for some reason, you’re behaving like the best friend.”
7. “Who gave you permission to tell Charlie there was no Santa Claus? I think if we’re going to destroy our son’s delusions, I should be a part of it.” 8. “I want to wash my hands, my face, my hair with snow.” 9. “We’re not just doing this for us. We’re doing it for the kids. For every kid who ever sat on Santa’s lap. For every little girl who left cookies and milk for Santa on Christmas night. For every little boy who opens a package Christmas morning and finds clothes instead of toys. It breaks my heart.” 10. “We all know that Christmas is a big commercial racket. It’s run by a big Eastern syndicate you know.” 11. “I fear you more than any spectre I have seen. But as I know your purpose is to do me good, and as I hope
to live to be another man from what I was, I am prepared to bear your company, and do it with a thankful heart. Will you not speak to me?” 12. “Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.” 13. “Light the lamp, not the rat, light the lamp, not the rat! Put me out, put me out, put me out!” 14. “Tell me something, Billy. How come a cute little guy like this can turn into a thousand ugly monsters?” 15. “Wanna see some magic? OK, let’s watch you disappear!” 16. “That’s not ‘my’ Christmas! ‘My’ Christmas is filled with laughter, and joy... and this: my Sandy Claws outfit. I
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want you to make it.” 17. “That’s neither pig nor pork, it’s beef.” 18. “I passed through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gum drops, and then I walked through the Lincoln Tunnel.” Answers on Page 9
This method helps eliminate tangled wires and empty spots. Remember to plug in the strands of lights before you begin to check for burnt-out bulbs and to adjust the spacing of lights to prevent dark spots. Think about varying light bulb sizes to add more dimension. String an inner layer of small LED white lights to produce an inner glow on the tree before adding larger, colored lightson top to increase visual appeal. Just be sure to match the same wattage of the lights so that you do not have power surges and can prolong the life of the bulbs.
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Give your Christmas a country feel
C h r i s t m a s decorations can range from grandiose lighting displays to more subtle adornments. Some families may prefer more traditional holiday decor, while others might like the look of modern trimmings. Holiday decorations can also be used to create an atmosphere reminiscent of a certain
type of locale, giving a home a holiday in the city vibe or a more rustic feel. For those who prefer a rustic look reminiscent of a country Christmas, consider the following tips. * Start with the tree. The Christmas tree is the center of many a home’s holiday decor, and those who want to create a country
Christmas can start with their tree. Instead of traditional holiday lights, choose lights that look like candles while adorning the tree with wooden ornaments and strands of popcorn. * Forgo traditional wrapping paper. Instead of flashy, storebought wrapping paper, wrap presents in brown paper and
put presents under the tree as early as possible. Instead of store-bought gift tags, create your own and attach a candy cane or another candy to the gift. * Think nature with decorations. Items gathered from nature can give a home a rustic appeal during the holidays. Hang a homemade wreath on the front door and include pine cones and clippings from evergreen trees when adding decorative accents around the house. Tuck a few decorative woven baskets in corners to further emphasize a rustic look. * Create homemade o r n a m e n t s . Homemade ornaments can also give a home a more rustic look come the holiday season. Spend an afternoon creating holiday crafts with the kids and use
these instead of store-bought o r n a m e n t s . For those who are especially g i f t e d c r a f t s m e n , put your woodworking skills to the test to create d e c o r a t i v e w o o d e n stockings that, if not functional, can be replaced with more traditional stockings come Christmas Eve. * Don’t forget the music. Another way to create a country Christmas is to play country Christmas albums instead of classical or more traditional Christmas records. Nearly every country music star of the past and present
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The evolution and many faces of Christmas
Many people prepare for the arrival of Christmas months in advance. The first traces of wrapping paper and decorations arrive in stores as early as September, transforming the holiday into a much more secular celebration than its modest Christian beginnings. Despite Christmas being an important
date in the lives of today’s Christians, the holiday failed to gain prominent status until relatively recently. Research indicates that as late as the 19th century, Christmas was not even a legal holiday requiring a day off from work. That’s why 19th century readers of the classic Christmas tale, “A Christmas Carol,” were not shocked at Bob Cratchit having
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to work on Christmas Day. The United States Congress used to meet on Christmas Day because it was not a national holiday. In 1836, Alabama became the first state to officially recognize Christmas, but it didn’t become a legal holiday across the country until June 26, 1970. Today’s Christmas celebrations include traditions from around the world. Some ascertain that it was the Church’s doing to schedule Christmas at a similar time to the pagan festivals, such as Saturnalia, that took place during the winter months. But many biblical scholars argue that this was not the case. Some pagan influences, such as holly and mistletoe as well as the burning of a yule log, have long been a part of Christmas traditions. Santa Claus is one of the more recognizable symbols of Christmas. He is based on St. Nikolas of Myrna, an area that is part of modern-day Turkey. St. Nikolas is the world’s most popular nonBiblical saint and is one of the saints most portrayed by artists. Early depictions of St. Nikolas show him as a stern man who delivered his share of discipline. Eventually, those depictions
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changed to show a figure more associated with generosity. Throughout history there have been characters from around the globe, such as the Viking deity Odin, who were precursors to Santa Claus. Myth states that Odin rode his eight-legged flying horse in the winter. Odin gave out gifts to well-behaved children and punishments to those who misbehaved. Children would fill boots or stockings with treats for the flying horse. Regardless of the origins of Christmas, today it is hard to deny that Christmas is a commercialized success. It is a national holiday not only in the United States but also in other areas of the world, and it is best known for the tradition of giving presents to others. In fact, many people head to the stores well in advance of the Christmas holiday to purchase all of the presents on their shopping lists. The shopping season tradition may be traced back to the time of World War II, when it was necessary to mail gifts early to the troops serving in Europe so
that they would be able to open them in time. Merchants realized that this concept could be used when gifting troops as well as private citizens, reminding shoppers to make their holiday purchases early so they could mail them to relatives near or far. As a result, the advanced shopping season was born. Although many people feel Christmas begins when the first bag of tinsel appears on a store shelf and ends when the last present is opened on December 25th, the true religious holiday does not coincide with merchant schedules. While most people are bustling to and from department stores and malls, Christians are participating in Advent, which was traditionally a solemn season of r e f l e c t i o n and fasting. Christians are supposed to spend Advent preparing for the birth of Jesus Christ and the joy that ensues during the weeks leading
up to December 25. Similarly, the joyous time of Christ’s birth is a day of celebration that does not end on December 26 but continues for 12 days until the Epiphany, also known as Little Christmas, when Magi were reported to have visited the infant Christ and give him gifts. Although the more traditional day for giftgiving would seem to be on the Epiphany, by the time that day arrives many people have already taken down their Christmas decorations. Christmas is a holiday steeped in many different traditions, and many people have their own ways of celebrating all through the month of December.
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Holiday menu planning for first-time hosts
First-time holiday hosts can take a number of steps to ensure their menus appeal to all of their guests.
Novice holiday hosts often have a lot on their plates. Whether hosting family or friends or a combination of both, first-time hosts typically want to impress their guests while ensuring they get enough to eat and have an enjoyable evening. Since dinner is such a big part of holiday gatherings, hosts often place extra emphasis on what to serve, and that can be tricky when this is the first time they are hosting. When planning the menu for your holiday soiree, consider the following tips. • Get a head count. Though other factors will influence
what to serve, the size of your guest list may ultimately dictate what to serve. For example, a small gathering of four to five people will likely rule out turkey, as even a small turkey will prove too much effort and produce too much extra food. On the same note, a small dish like lasagna might not be doable for a larger crowd, as it will force you to prepare multiple entrees, which means more time in the kitchen juggling the various cooking duties and less time with your guests. Once you have confirmed just how many guests you will be hosting, you can then choose a main course that suits the size of
your guest list. • Decide which type of party you want to host. The type of party you want to host also will influence what you serve. A formal gathering should include an appetizer, a main course and a dessert, including both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffees. A less formal gathering gives hosts more leeway. For example, whereas a formal gathering may include soup as an appetizer, hosting a less formal gathering allows hosts to put out some snacks or bread
for guests to whet their appetites before everyone sits down for the meal. The more formal the gathering, the more formal the menu. Hosts of less formal gatherings may even want to host a holiday pot luck buffet, inviting guests to bring a favourite dish or side dish while the hosts take care of the main course. • Ask guests if they have any dietary restrictions. Upon being invited to a holiday dinner, some invitees may let hosts know if they have any food allergies or medical conditions that restrict which foods they can eat. Solicit such information from all of your guests, and do your best to cater to each of your guests’ needs. Some guests might be on a glutenfree diet while others may need to limit their sodium intake. You might not be able to meet everyone’s demands. Let guests know if they should bring an appropriate snack if you cannot provide one for them. • Include
traditional holiday fare. People have grown to expect certain things from holiday meals, be it sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving, brisket for Chanukah or holiday cookies or even eggnog at Christmas parties. When planning the menu, be sure to include at least one of these traditional items, even asking guests for suggestions. Such fare will give the party a genuine holiday feel, and guests will appreciate seeing some items on your dinner table they have enjoyed at their own holiday celebrations over the years. • Don’t overdo it. First-time hosts want to ensure everyone gets enough to eat,
so it’s easy to overdo things and prepare too much food. This can be expensive, and guests may feel obligated to overeat so hosts don’t have to discard any of the food they worked so hard to prepare. Though it might once have been a holiday tradition to overeat, many men and women now prefer moderation, and hosts should keep that in mind when preparing their holiday meals. Hosting a holiday dinner for the first time can be nerve-wracking. But there are a variety of steps first-timers can take when preparing their menus to come off looking like old pros.
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9 things to do when the new year arrives
People across the globe anxiously await the arrival of the new year. Different cultures and religions celebrate their own new year at different times, but for much of the world, January 1 marks the date for change and renewal. With so much emphasis placed on what people will be doing for the last day of the year, little thought may be given to what to do after the clock strikes 12. Each minute afterward opens up the possibilities to begin fresh with new goals and tasks. For those wondering how to commence the new year, there are many ways to tackle the first day and thereafter -- after you have recovered from the New Year’s Eve celebration,
that is. * Take down holiday decorations. While there are some people who prefer to leave up their Christmas decorations until after the celebration of the Epiphany, or Three Kings Day, by January 1 many are ready to say goodbye to the holiday season for another year. Having the day off of work and school enables you to spend time removing decorations from the house and taking down the tree, especially before dried-out pine needles become more than you can handle. * Shop post-holiday sales. After spending several months buying for every person on your list, this could be a time that you focus on picking up some things for yourself or the household. Stores may need to liquidate holiday stock and other inventory to make room for spring styles. Many shoppers find the deals hard to pass up when shopping in the early days of January. Check online to comparison shop, and scour the Internet for any printable coupons that can earn you even bigger discounts. * Visit family and
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friends. This time of year may be happy for some, but for those far from members of the family or seniors who may have lost many close companions, the winter and post-holiday season could bring on the blues. Visiting extended family you may not have seen during the holidays is one way to pass the day. You also can volunteer some of your time at a senior center or assistedliving facility to spread some postholiday cheer. * Discard expired foods and medicines. Take this opportunity to throw out any medications that expire this year, which will give you a head start on spring cleaning as well. Toss out old makeup and cosmetic products and make a list of new items to buy. Also, take inventory of the refrigerator and freezer, cleaning out any items that are no longer recognizable or that are past the recommended date. * Head to the movies. Go to the movie theater and take in a flick with the family. January is not the most active time for new releases, but there are some films released in the first month of the year. You can enjoy a lazy day with some cinematic magic and a bag of popcorn. * Make a folder to store tax preparation paperwork. Tax season is just around the corner. Use this time to collect any paperwork you
already may have received and put it in a safe place. Expect new statements of past earnings, any information about interest earned on bank statements and other pertinent tax documents to start arriving. Also, if you use an accountant to help file your taxes, call his or her office and book an appointment before his or her schedule fills up. * Watch a football game. After weeks of running around at a breakneck pace, use this day to lounge around and recharge. Chances are you can find a football game on television. Order in a pizza and cheer on your favorite team. * Encourage the kids to put down the toys and pick up a book. Many students will be returning to school soon after an extended winter recess. Have them get back into the swing of things by brushing up on lessons last touched on in December. * Host a post-holiday pot luck. Clean out the refrigerator of those salvageable leftovers from your New Year’s Eve bash. Invite others over with their own foods and host one last party before you have to get back to the daily grind. There are many ways to start off the new year on the right foot. Get a head start on cleaning or organizing, or relax once more with friends and family.
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Bake gingerbread with a twist
Gingerbread is an iconic holiday treat enjoyed all over the world. So this year, why not update this favourite tradition with a beautiful gingerbread pie? Ingredients like molasses, brown sugar and nutmeg deliver festive flavours in every bite, and cute pastry gingerbread men add a whimsical and stylish final touch. More seasonal recipes
are available at www. tenderflake.ca. Gingerbread Pie Ingredients: • 2 Tenderflake frozen deep dish pie shells, defrosted • 1 egg, lightly beaten • 3/4 cup (150 mL) unsalted butter • 3/4 cup (150 mL) brown sugar • 3/4 cup (150 mL) whipping cream
•1/4 cup (60 mL) molasses • 3 egg yolks • 1/4 cup (60 mL) cornstarch • 1 tsp (5 mL) ginger • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) nutmeg • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cloves • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt • 1 1/4 cup (300 mL) milk • 1/2 cup (125 mL) whipped topping • White icing
Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. Bake one pie shell according to package directions. Remove the second pie shell from the foil pan and place on a lightly floured work surface. Using a 2” (5 cm) gingerbread manshaped cookie cutter, cut 8-10 pieces and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Brush lightly with egg and bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool. 3. Heat butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until bubbly. Whisk in cream and molasses and stir until it begins to simmer. 4. Whisk together egg yolks, cornstarch, spices and salt in a small bowl. Slowly add a small amount of the hot mixture into the egg mixture, stirring constantly. Add the egg mixture back into the hot cream mixture and continue to stir over medium heat until thickened and just starting to boil.
5. Pour the filling into the baked pie shell. Cover the surface with plastic wrap directly on the filling and chill until set, at least four hours. 6. Decorate the gingerbread man
pastry shapes with icing. Arrange shapes on top with whipped topping just before serving.
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Many countries celebrate Boxing Day on December 26. Those outside of these countries may be unaware as to the meaning behind the holiday and how its traditions originated. Boxing Day is celebrated by those in countries that were once part of the British empire, which includes Canada. As a federal holiday, post offices and banks are closed. Schools also are closed as part of winter vacations Despite being a federal holiday, Boxing Day is not observed in the same way in all provinces and territories. Also, it is not an official holiday in Quebec. Depending on the area, stores may be open or closed. Some people use the opportunity to take part in post-Christmas sales or make returns. Many stores run Boxing Week sales the full week through New Year’s Day. Some shoppers have been known to camp outside of stores to take advantage of these price cuts, much in the way Americans might wait in the wee hours of the morning for Black Friday deals. The etymology of the name Boxing Day is unclear, but some historians surmise that it is tied to the European tradition of giving gifts to the needy and those in service positions, as was the case during the Middle Ages. In the United Kingdom, it also became tradition that the day after Christmas employers would gift their servants with boxes of food leftovers from the holidays or present monetary gifts. The servants were allowed to take the day off to spend it with their families after having worked Christmas. Other ideas tie the tradition to the Feast of Saint Stephen, which also takes place on December 26. Metal boxes, into which people could put donations for the needy, were left outside of churches. Despite what the name may suggest, the sport of boxing has nothing to do with the holiday. However, with Canadians and others having the day off from work, they may be able to tune into a fight on television and establish a new tradition. There are other ways people can create their own Boxing Day traditions. Here are a few ideas. * Collect food or clothing donations from neighbors and deliver them to a shelter or soup kitchen. * Volunteer to help at a hospital, animal shelter or school when it reopens. * Encourage children to invite their friends over and curl up with a good movie and some popcorn. * If you are a business owner, call employees and personally thank them for their time of service. * Have a fun, family game night. * Decorate the house with boxes of all shapes and sizes. * Gather holiday gift boxes and prepare them for the recycling bin. * Make a charitable donation to your preferred organization.
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Did You Know? If you are welcoming a new dog to the family but have yet to pick a name, you might want to consider “Max.” Max has been a popular name for male dogs in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia on and off for years, many times topping the list as the most popular male dog name. Although names that described dog’s traits, such as Spotty or Dusty, were popular more than 50 years ago, today’s dogs (and cats) have decidedly human names. Dogs named Max have starred in movies (think Max in “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas,”) and have also broken records. A dog named Max lived to be the oldest dog at age 26. Max has been a name given to pampered Yorkies as well as rough-and-tumble mutts. If Max is not the name for you, Buddy, Jake and Rocky are a few of the other popular dog names.
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The basics of poinsettia plant care
Although poinsettias are most often associated with the holiday season, they are actually tropical plants. In spite of their origins, poinsettias can thrive during the holiday season and even last long after the holidays have come and gone. Poinsettias are native to Mexico and Central America. Aztecs called the plant cuetlaxochitl. The flowering plant was first introduced to the United States by
Joel Poinsett, the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, and was subsequently renamed the poinsettia. The flowers of the poinsettia are actually the yellow blooms at the middle of the bright red or white bracts that form on the plant. Perhaps due to the bright red of the bracts, the plant quickly became a popular Christmas plant. It’s important to note that poinsettias grow in a warm climate and
therefore must be kept in tropical conditions to ensure the plant’s health. Furthermore, poinsettias bloom in response to shortening daylight hours. That means they will need ample darkness each night in order to simulate the dark nights of short, winter days. To achieve this, you may need to put the plant into a dark closet for 12 to 14 hours each night. During the day, the
plant should be in a sunny window where it will have access to bright light. The more light the better. Keep the soil evenly moist. Misting the plant will help it to retain some humidity. Also, fill the overflow saucer on your flower pot with gravel to allow water seeping through the pot to evaporate from the gravel. Hot temperatures indoors combined with high humidity will help
the plant to thrive. Even one day without adequate moisture can cause the leaves to drop. Furthermore, d e c r e a s i n g temperatures can cause leaves to fall off. The goal is to keep the indoor temperature consistent. While many poinsettia plants are discarded after the holiday season, these plants can actually be cut back and saved for next season. Trimming back any remaining leaves and continuing to care for
the plant by keeping it moist can help. To force the blooms next season, start reducing the plant’s exposure to sunlight in midSeptember to October. Again, this will mean removing the plant to an area that is shrouded in complete darkness. Even streetlights or indoor lighting can affect blooming. If the plant does not begin to turn color before the holiday season, you may need to purchase a new plant and try again next year.
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Eat, drink and be wary
If you’re worried about packing on winter weight, you’re not alone. With the holiday season in full swing, it can be hard to stay on track with healthy eating habits. Registered dietitian and nutrition expert, Lisa Rutledge, has the following threestep plan for keeping calories in check at the next social gathering; 1. Carry a clutch instead of a shoulder purse: It all starts
before you leave the house. Plan to carry a clutch in one hand and a bottle of water in the other so it’s hard to grab too many calorieladen hors d’oeuvres. Also, try mingling in an area away from the table so it is harder to nibble. 2. Start small: Use a small plate when choosing foods. It will give you the illusion of eating more food than if you use a big plate and will help you eat
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more slowly. Plan out how many trips you want to make to the buffet before you start eating. 3. Eat what you like – in moderation: There’s no reason to give up your favourite flavours. After scanning the buffet, give yourself permission to eat only the foods that you really love and aim for a small portion. Love soda pop? Rutledge suggests choosing diet versions of your favourite beverage or opting for Coke mini-cans, which offer smaller portion sizes. By following these easy guidelines, you’ll be able to handle the next party buffet like a pro and avoid any holiday weight gain. www.newscanada.com
Decorations and shopping are integral parts of the holiday season, but very often it is the music being played over the airwaves that sets the tone for the festivities to come. Christmas music has been enjoyed for decades and certain compositions are widely loved and played year after year. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, who compiles lists of the most popular songs, lists “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” and “Winter Wonderland,” both of which were written in 1934, as the oldest and most popular tunes. The newest popular song is “Wonderful Christmastime,” composed in 1979. Though personal preference often determines a holiday playlist, the following tunes are of the more popular Christmas songs: * “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)” - Mel Torme, Robert Wells * “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” - Fred Coots, Haven Gillespie * “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” - Ralph Blane, Hugh Martin * “Winter Wonderland” - Felix Bernard, Richard B. Smith * “White Christmas” - Irving Berlin * “Let It Snow! Let
It Snow! Let It Snow!” - Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne * “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” - Johnny Marks * “Jingle Bell Rock” - Joseph Carleton Beal, James Ross Boothe * “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” - Walter Kent, Kim Gannon, Buck Ram * “Little Drummer Boy” - Katherine K. Davis, Henry V. Onorati, Harry Simeone * “Sleigh Ride” - Leroy Anderson, Mitchell Parish * “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” - Edward Pola, George Wyle * “Silver Bells” - Jay Livingston, Ray Evans * “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” - Johnny Marks * “Feliz Navidad” - Jose Feliciano * “Blue Christmas” - Billy Hayes, Jay W. Johnson * “Frosty the Snowman” - Steve
Nelson, Walter E. Rollins * “A Holly Jolly Christmas” - Johnny Marks * “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” Tommie Connor * “Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)” - Gene Autry, Oakley Haldeman * “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” - Meredith Willson * “(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays” - Bob Allen, Al Stillman * “Carol of the Bells” - Peter J. Wilhousky, Mykola Leontovich * “Santa Baby” Joan Ellen Javits, Philip Springer, Tony Springer * “Wonderful Christmastime” - Paul McCartney “White Christmas” is the most covered Christmas song of all time. There are more than 500 versions in several different languages.
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Visit Santa without all the tears
Turn a visit with Santa into a pleasant experience for children of all age. The holiday season their youngsters to visit means it’s time once Santa Claus. Pictures again for parents to take with little boys and girls
lining up in their dress clothes with Santa are a holiday tradition, and youngsters are often anxious for their chances to share their Christmas gift wishes with the jolly man in red. But as integral as such photo sessions are to the holiday season, parents know they are one crying fit or meltdown away from having this tradition turn into trouble. After waiting in long lines to see Santa, it’s understandable when everyone’s patience starts to wear thin. The combination of antsy children and aggravated adults could set off a chain reaction that culminates in tear-stained cheeks and a sullied holiday memory. Pictures with Santa can go much more smoothly when you employ the following tips.
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* Prep children. While kids may love the idea of Santa, youngsters face to face with a man in a red suit and a big, white beard may be nervous. Begin talking up Santa a few months before Christmas, mentioning how nice and friendly he is. Gauge how kids act around costumed performers at fairs, circuses and birthday parties and help them grow accustomed to people in costumes. If costumes elicit screams of horror, wait another year before seeing Santa. * Visit during offpeak hours. Weekends and evenings are the busiest times to visit Santa. This means long lines and longer wait times. Instead of dealing with the masses, try to get to the mall when the doors first open. Otherwise, let the children skip a
day of school and visit during the week when the lines are shorter. * Consider another venue. Many different places of business host events where kids can meet Santa. Families may be able to share a meal with Santa at a restaurant or visit him at a nursery while selecting Christmas trees. A different environment may be less intimidating to children and take the pressure off waiting in line in a busy mall. * Go well-fed. There’s little worse than waiting in line
and doing so hungry. Hunger pangs can turn even the most placid child into a menace. Pack snacks to enjoy while waiting. Opt for items that will not stain lips and teeth or drip onto clothing. * Make it a family photo. Sometimes the only way to entice a little one to take a picture with Santa is to provide some added security. Dress your best and be prepared to have to step in and cozy up to Santa to ensure your child is all smiles.
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Holly and mistletoe are symbols of Christmas
Whether faux or fresh mistletoe, a bouquet of this plant symbolizes peace and tranquility for Christmas.
“Oh, by gosh, by golly it’s time for mistletoe and holly. Tasty pheasants, Christmas presents, countrysides covered in snow.” As exemplified by this holiday hit by Henry Sanicola, Frank Sinatra and Dok Stanford, holly and mistletoe are an integral part of holiday imagery and tradition. Holly is used to adorn a home in green and red finery alongside evergreen boughs and wreaths. In addition, it has become customary to hang a bouquet of
mistletoe under which people are encouraged to share a holiday kiss. While these elements of celebrations are now incorporated into many of the secular and religious components of Christmas, they have very different origins. Holly Holly has been used since the days of the early Pagans as a decoration for midwinter festivities, when it was brought into homes to keep evil spirits away. The ancient Romans also believed that holly
prickles drove away evil spirits, and it held a place of honor at December festivals dedicated to the god Saturn. To avoid persecution during the Roman pagan Saturnalia festival, early Christians would participate in the tradition of hanging evil-repelling holly on their homes to appear like the masses. Eventually as the number of Christians grew, the tradition became less of a pagan one and more associated with Christians and Christmas. Some people have inferred that holly and its prickly edges is symbolic of the crown of thorns Jesus wore at his crucifixion, with the red berries representing blood. Mistletoe Mistletoe was once held sacred by the Norse, Celtic Druids and North American
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Indians. It is actually a parasitic plant that grows on a wide range of host trees. Heavy infestation can dwarf the growth and kill these trees. In cultures across preChristian Europe, mistletoe was seen as a representation of divine male essence (and thus romance, fertility and vitality). The plant also was thought to be a symbol of peace, and anyone standing below it should receive tokens of affection. When enemies met beneath mistletoe, they had to lay down their weapons and observe a truce until the next day. This is how the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe likely began, and why a ball of mistletoe is now hung in homes during Christmas, a season of peace and affection. Homeowners who hang mistletoe and holly around their
homes during the holiday season should be mindful of pets and youngsters around the plants. Mistletoe and holly are considered to be moderately to severely toxic, and ingesting the leaves could be dangerous. Therefore, keep these plants away from curious hands. Mistletoe is commonly
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