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By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — If you are a taxpayer in the Municipality of Leamington, you’ll be happy to know that council has voted in favour of a zero per cent tax increase for the upcoming budget. With a worldwide pandemic weighing heavily on their minds, the members of council and administration found a way to not increase property taxes. According to Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald, council had asked administration to find as much as they could to keep the increase at two per cent or below. Administration did just that, coming in with a two per cent increase during the first day of budget deliberations last week. “The budget itself, was excellent,” said MacDonald. That budget included an increase of about $800,000. Council then asked if administration thought they could make further cuts to get it closer to zero. After several hours of working on it, administration came back with a budget matching the zero per cent increase. “It was really a cooperative effort,” said MacDonald. “There was mutual respect from everyone at the table.” She credits the finance department for crunching the numbers and making it hap- HILDA MACDONALD pen. “They did a wonderful job,” she said. Some of the capital projects still on track for 2021 include road resurfacing projects, transit bus replacement, renewal of the Leamington Arts Centre, work at municipal parks and new traffic signals at Sherk/Ellison and Seacliff/Cherry Lane. The cuts were made in a couple of areas: the sewer levy and tourism. On the tourism side, with COVID-19 still rising across the region, it was decided to remove the budget for the Mill St. Markets and concerts at Seacliff Park. The still unknown status of summer events made those the easiest to eliminate. “We will revisit those when we get past the pandemic,” said MacDonald. Council felt it was more important to support businesses and residents in the area by not asking for more tax dollars in such a stressful time. “This is the only way we can help the businesses and taxpayers without going against the provincial framework,” she said. In the end, council passed the non-increase. “It was the right thing to do,” said MacDonald.
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MAKING PROGRESS LEAMINGTON — Work is progressing well on the Sturgeon Creek diversion channel, which runs from Road 1 to the Sturgeon Creek basin. Work began last month and the clay being removed for the project is being used to bolster the Marentette and East Marsh dykes. Cost of the project, awarded to Rudak Construction, is about $2.7 million. Photo courtesy of Wayne King.
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Bank Theatre presenting 12 Days of Christmas LEAMINGTON — The Bank Theatre has found a way to bring local music to the fans out there missing live performances. A new virtual series begins this weekend, as the Twelve Days of Christmas kicks off on Facebook and YouTube. The series, titled ‘The Bank Theatre Presents 12 Days of Christmas — From Our House To Yours’, is hosted by Corey Robertson and runs daily from December 12 through December 24 from 7 pm-7:25 pm. It can be enjoyed on The Bank Theatre Facebook page and YouTube channel.
What do venues and performers do best when the world seems to be at its darkest? They present and perform. They bring the magic and the joy. Filmed live from what has been a darkened stage for nearly nine months due to the pandemic, The Bank Theatre decided to brighten its audiences’ holidays, but also felt it was important to do something for the musicians. “The pandemic brought about the closure of venues, and it also took away the livelihood of performers,” said Rob-
ertson, who is the theatre President. “This will be a long road for all, but we’re going to make it through and we also want to help the performers.” “The Board of Directors saw ‘12 Days of Christmas ~ From Our House To Yours’ as a way of paying forward and an opportunity to help.” “Of the 12 slated acts, some have performed on our stage and were there from the beginning of the vision of The Bank Theatre,” said Robertson. “Some have recently located to the area and become part of The Bank Theatre musical family
and a few are new to The Bank Theatre stage but are loved by fans in the area.” “We noticed and wanted to showcase them on our stage,” he added. Robertson will end the series on Christmas Eve with a reprise of favourite selections and special guest — Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald. Below is the schedule for the series: All segments run from 7pm-7:25pm. December 12 -The Fontaines December 13 - Justin Latam December 14 - Nicole
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It was 40 years ago, less a day, on Monday, December 8, at 10:50 pm, in front of his home at the Dakota Apartment Building, John Lennon was gunned down and murdered by Mark Chapman. It’s become one of those dates where many of you from that era will probably still remember where you were when you first heard about it. In my case, I was fast asleep, as I had to get up at four in the morning to prepare for my 6:00 am morning show at CHYR. Bill Taylor, working the evening shift at the station, called and woke me up sometime shortly after 11:00 pm to say he heard Howard Cosell on Monday Night Football say that John Lennon was shot in New York City. My first reaction was, “Well, New York’s a dangerous city,â€? and I wondered how badly he was injured – maybe getting a bullet in the arm or the leg or something? So, I turned on the TV to get an update and SNOW SCULPTURE shortly afterwards, heard LEAMINGTON — The first snowfall means many things to many people, but for Leaming- Howard Cosell give us ton’s Jeff Myer, the snow gives him a creative outlet. Known for coming up with unique snow the grim news by saying, sculptures in his yard, Myer decided to create a Mandalorian Knight complete with Baby “John Lennon, outside Yoda. Here, he poses with his creation and his dog Cooper. Photo submitted his apartment building on the west side of New Since 1996 DELIV OOM E R R A G Y York City; the most faV N AILAB DINI W OPEN LE NO mous perhaps of all the Beatles, shot twice in the back, rushed to Roosevelt TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAY Hospital‌ dead on arRAY 1/2 Rack of rival. Hard to go back to the game after that news flash.â€? 1 LB No kidding. Howard ONLINE ORDERS at raysribhouse.com was so right about that. 17 Robson Rd. Take out or Dine in 519-322-5940 Anything of this nature Mon-Sat. 2-8 pm is shockingly sad, but
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period. He loved New York and often walked in the city and through Central Park, which was right across the street from his home. However, in 1980, after hearing his former partner Paul McCartney hit the top of the charts in May and June with his ‘live’ robust remake of “Coming Up�, a song that John really liked the original version of, he was more than inspired to get back into the studio in August. There, he wrote and recorded many new songs along with Yoko, who wrote just as many. Together, they created a vibrant and musically diverse album, aptly titled ‘Double Fantasy’, that kicked off with the release of the incredibly positive attitude of John’s hit single, ‘Starting Over’. It climbed the charts quickly and reached the Top 10 in the middle of November, before hitting the number one spot in December - just three weeks after his death. Sadly, ‘Starting Over’ had an ending far too soon.
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Hillman Marsh breach threatens farmland, homes Editor’s note: The following is a letter written by Leamington Shoreline Association Founder Wayne King, who first noticed a large breach in the shoreline near Hillman Marsh a couple of years ago. Since then, he has provided monthly updates to the municipality, ERCA and the upper levels of government. He has also provided many drone photos for the concerned parties to view the breach from the air. Dear Editor: In the month since I last reported, the spit at Hillman Marsh has remained unchanged in its length and perimeter at 1003 ft long and 2112 ft in circumference. That’s the good news. I measured the breach and it is now about 1300 ft wide from the sand spit to the newly erected armour stone breakwall at the north end of East Beach Rd. Kudos to the municipality for protecting that very vulnerable area. Residents in that area can breathe easier now, knowing they are not wide open to the ravages of Lake Erie. Now for the bad news.
Although the spit has remained stable in its length and circumference, the significant change in shape is concerning. The westerly tip has become larger and more bulbous, but the north-easterly base has narrowed considerably; now only some 30 ft wide near the beach barrier. (See sand spit drone photo) In addition, there is severe erosion happening to the lake side of the beach barrier at the north east end of the spit. That has created a 3-4 ft high bank, exposing a significant amount of long dangling
tree roots. The beach and beach barrier itself, in that area, has narrowed by a least 30 ft in the past month, even though we have not had any significant wind during that time. If that trend continues, my guess is another breach will form directly north of the sand spit, making it an island, with the high probability that the new breach will expand in a northerly direction toward the parking lot. We will soon be calling this Hillman Bay, as opposed to Hillman Marsh. Wave action continues
to dislodge peat from the marsh bottom in the breach area increasing the water depth and producing larger waves surging deeper into the marsh, further endangering the fragile East Marsh Drainage System protective berm. Thanks to the Municipality and their “winwin” Sturgeon Creek Project, which is providing a massive amount of clay that is being transported to the area for use to strengthen that failing berm protecting the East Marsh Drainage System.
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Cedar Beach Drug Store, Wednesday, December 9, 2020 owned by Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives Red Morris, offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well siblings, like I was. Often, the baby ofas providing the family is left to fend for themselvesa luncheon menu. Speed with toys and game playing. boat rides I remember going over to familywere available friends’ homesfrom the Cedar and watchingBeach Drug the older kidsStore for 50 play Mouse-cents a ride for summer trap when visitors I renting was young.a cabin or for This prompt-cottagers not ed me to wantowning a boat. The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This Mousetrap photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in for Christmas. the late 1940s or early 1950s.
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I still remember when I got my first Slinky. I probably spent way too much time trying to get it to successfully ‘walk’ down our stairs from the top floor to the main floor. I don’t remember ever succeeding at that. The Slinky usually got about halfway down and then tumbled the rest of the way. Mark Ribble So, back to the top I’d go and try again…and again…and again. They say small things amuse small minds and if I had my hands on a Slinky (and a staircase) today, I’d likely sit and try to make it happen again. There’s something about those old toys that bring out the kid in me. I was strolling through Legacy Auctions new retail section last week and lingered longer than I should have at their display of vintage metal lunch boxes. At one point, they had well over 100 of them, but now they are down to about 25 — all from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Some of them are complete with the Thermos that came inside of them. Most show the wear from the years, but there are some great ones, like Gunsmoke, Scooby-Doo and The Flintstones. They even have lesser-known ones, like Apple’s Way and Johnny Quest. I mentioned Silly Putty to my grandkids last week and they didn’t know what I was talking about. I told them that, in the old days, you could press the Silly Putty onto a newspaper and it would pull the image from the newspaper onto the putty. They just stared. Mr. Potato Head also comes to mind when talking about old classic toys. I think we all had one of those. I had a Gumby, a G.I. Joe (which I still have), the Hot Wheels orange track and of course, the little green army guys. These toys left it up to your imagination, especially if you were much younger than your
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I think I asked for it for about four straight years before giving up. My mom always said it was too much work to put together and of course, the steel marbles were a choking hazard. To this day, I’ve never played Mousetrap, but it was toy I longed for when I was a kid. I also discovered the Game of Life when visiting my aunt Eleanor’s house on Maple Street. I remember my cousins, the Rekuta boys, playing it, along with my other cousins, Craig and Kevin Garant. I was able to join in and really liked that game. My love for board games continues to this day, although Monopoly is not one of my favourites. I’ve played it a lot at family functions, but I can honestly say, I’ve never ‘won’ a game of Monopoly and I actually don’t remember very many of them ever coming to a conclusion. Risk was a game I got into in my late teens and early twenties, brought on by an intense desire to defeat the self-proclaimed king of Risk, my ex-brother-inlaw, Scott Wilson. Between his brother Ian, and cousins Chris and Curtis Hebert, we all ganged up on him during these holiday-induced games. So, now I’m looking at the LOL Dolls, the Ryan paraphernalia, the Paw Patrol and Peppa Pig figurines that are lying around my place and I long for the old days, when I can just push a Slinky down the stairs.
This photo was discovered in the collection of the Kingsville Archives. It is a postcard labelled “Ridge School, Leamington.” It’s a beautiful building – a shame that it’s gone! We have no A Lookonatthis Leamington’ s Past courtesy of C. Scott information school and would like to hear from anyone with any Holland information on it. Please contact us at 226-348-6377 (leave message) or kingsvillearchives@gmail.com.
A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland April 1973: Buckingham Real Estate edged Gulliver Insurance 2-1 to win the Midget hockey trophy. At left is captain Ken Dick who scored both goals with coach Randy Critchlow.
Dec. 8, 1976 - The first significant snowfall of the season allowed these children to enjoy some toboggan rides on their farm. Seen here are (l-r): Christine (age 10), Kathy (age 7) and Andy (age 9) Slavik.
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This holiday season needs to be different. The safest way to celebrate indoors is only with the people who live in your home. People who live alone can get together only with one other home. Gatherings with friends and extended family can carry an increased risk of getting and spreading COVID-19. Consider celebrating outdoors or virtually with others that are not part of your household.
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Know the gathering limits in your area before you choose to entertain with family and friends indoors. Indoor gatherings are not permitted in regions in Grey- Lockdown. For all gatherings with anyone you do not live with: • maintain 2 metres physical distance • wear a face covering • avoid potlucks or shared utensils • ensure everyone washes hands regularly, including before and after meals Self-isolate if you are sick, even if your symptoms are mild and ask guests to stay home if they feel unwell.
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LEAMINGTON — On Thursday, December 3, the Breakfast Group at Knox Presbyterian Church donated $750 to The Bridge Youth Resource Centre. The donation was made was in honour and memory of the group’s long-time member, Greg Gare. He was a strong supporter of the needed and valuable work that is done by The Bridge, until his untimely death this past March. From left are Ian Panton, Shelley Desnoyers, Jodi Lassner, Sheila Gare, with Krista Rempel and Greg Wiens representing The Bridge. Photo submitted
Follow provincial and local public health advice to keep you and your loved ones safe this holiday. Stopping the spread, starts with you. Visit ontario.ca/celebratesafely to learn more.
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BRANCH 324 DONATES TO CADETS
LEAMINGTON — Wheatley Branch 324 of The Royal Canadian Legion recently presented a cheque for $3000 to the Leamington Air Cadet Squadron. From left, Legion Past President Bill Robertson, Squadron C.O. Capt Don Boudereu, Flt Cpl Brooke Patterson and Legion Poppy Chairman Bob McKee. Photo submitted
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
GORE HILL FOOD DRIVE
LEAMINGTON — Gore Hill staff and students recently collected 1969 items that were donated to the Leamington Salvation Army Food Bank on Monday, December 7. Donated items included groceries, household and personal items (toothpaste, deodorant), scarves, mittens and toys. This is the eighth year that the school has organized a drive to help Leamington area families in need. Here, members of the Principal’s Council help load the Salvation Army truck in front of the school. Photo submitted
TOYS FOR TOTS GETS LOCAL BOOST
ENJOYED TURKEY DINNER
LEAMINGTON — Gore Hill staff and students were recently treated to a delicious turkey dinner by Parent Council. The cost of the individually-packaged meals was subsidized by Plant Products. The event marked the beginning of the school’s 12 Days of Christmas — a series of classroom activities that celebrate the December holidays. Here, SK student, Julian Vlodarchyk, enjoys his turkey dinner. Photo submitted
Van Belle, Elizabeth
October 23, 1923 - November 27, 2020 97 years, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 27, 2020 with her daughters by her side. Beloved wife of the late Aimy Van Belle. Loving mother of Mary, Jane and Susan, and her dearest pet Buster. Survived by sister-in-law Betty Beresh, brothers-in-law Archie Van Belle (Vickie) and Howard Brackell. Predeceased by her parents Honor and Joseph Beres and siblings Nancy Kuli (George), Helen Bonyai (Andrew), Joseph Beresh, in laws Victor and Marie Van Belle, Margaret Brackell, nephew, Ernie Bonyai and nieces, Elizabeth Ondic and Irene Wharram. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Special thank you to mom’s caregivers Cora, Marva, Asema, Lorraine, Harvey, Tessie, Awet, and Dr. Niaxin Jiang. Elizabeth dedicated her life to her daughters who loved her very much. She had a sweet sense of humour, an impish grin and infectious laugh. She will be missed! She was a farmer for many years and ended her working life as a member of the kitchen staff at Leamington Hospital. As per Elizabeth’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Sunday, December 6, 2020. A Memorial Service to celebrate Elizabeth’s life was held on Monday, December 7, 2020. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. In honor of Elizabeth, memorial donations may be made to your local food bank, your local animal shelter or humane society. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
LEAMINGTON — Local Real Estate Broker Patricia Pedreira, right, has taken on Toys for Tots donations throughout the holidays, giving the local campaign a huge shot in the arm. Pedreira, shown here with Royal Lepage Broker of Record Frank Binder, held three Sunday collections at the Royal Lepage office, managing to collect almost 600 toys for area needy children. With the 478 toys collected by Toys for Tots at the recent Christmas parade, it totals over 1,000 toys for local needy children collected in recent weeks. Sun photo
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Wiper, Ray
Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Franklin Any Gardens Long Term changes please email Care. Beloved husband of the late sun@southpointsun.ca Elva (Latimer)(2015). Dear father of Tim Wiper (Elaine),Thanks. Jason Wiper and the late Rod Wiper (2010). Loving grandpa of Jeremy, Hughstan,. Rachel, Isabella and step grandpa of Mariah, Giselle and Gavin. Ray will be missed by his former daughter-in-law Gina Wiper. Dear brother of the late Claire Wiper (Diane), late Harold Wiper, Betty Nadlin (Dan), and Rick Wiper (Trudy). Ray will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Ray was a successful business owner in the men’s clothing store business (Parkinson’s Men’s Wear). He was a long time member of Mount Carmel United Church, he led a youth group called Tyro’s and also enjoyed singing in the church choir. His favourite hobbies were hockey (Blytheswood Mic Macs) and horse racing. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday 4-7 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Ray’s life at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 11 a.m. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
McCormick, Ella Louise (Coll)
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the Sun Parlor Home in Leamington on Sunday, December 6, 2020. Beloved wife9,of2020 the late Lyle McCormick December (2015). Loving mother Southpoint Sunof Ken and his wife Lynn. Adored grandmother of Landen (Rebecca), Becky $100, plus $13 $113 Van Meppelen-Scheppink (Eric)hst and=great grandmother of Emily, Nathan and Colin. Predeceased by her mother and father LilaAny and George Coll please and siblings Mayme Graham changes email ( Jim), Stansun@southpointsun.ca Coll, Florence McArthur (Elgin), Norman Coll, Earl Coll (Irene), Margaret Perry, Edna Mason. Dear Thanks. sister -in-law of the late Wayne Reid (Maryan), and Paul Reid (Anne). Survived by many nieces and nephews. Ella retired from CIBC after 30 years of service. A member in good standing of the Peachland Rebekah Lodge #45. Our family would like to thank all the wonderful staff who cared for mom at the Sun Parlor Home. We are so appreciative of your many kindnesses and patience. A Graveside Service will take place on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 2 pm at Evergreen Cemetery, Blenheim. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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2200 sq.ft. ranch situated on approximately 2 acres beautiful country location. 3 bedrooms 2 full baths. Windows approximately 4 years old, roof and furnace approximately 9 years old. shed 48’X 61’- 27 ft. rear door, drive through door 24 ft. CALL FLORA MCNEIL 519-324-6723 OR CRAIG MCNEIL 519-816-9043.
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Get out of Town – Big treed lot 120ʼ x 246ʼ. One floor living with two bedrooms plus a great shop part of which acts as a garage. Donʼt wait call now!
Beautiful Lakeside Park Place Condominium MLS #20003380 | Come check out Kingsvilleʼs first & only condo development! Boasting 39 suites, this unit features 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms plus insuite laundry; 9ʼ ceilings, stainless steel appliances, stacked washer & dryer, private balcony, secure underground parking spot, temperature-controlled storage locker, as well as, views of Lake Erie!
Cody Kraus Broker
CRITCHLOW
519.322.7105
R.A. REALTY INC. BROKERAGE
519-326-6154
11 QUEENS AVENUE, LEAMINGTON
$999,900
37 ERIE STREET N, LEAMINGTON
209,000
$
The Gallery Restaurant - This Venue Has It All! MLS #20011906 | Donʼt miss out on this outstanding opportunity to own one of the most frequented restaurants in Leamington. A stunning historical building erected in 1942 has served many purposes over the years from a church to an art gallery. Today, it boasts a beautiful turnkey dining establishment with 3 separate venues & a ton of parking, featuring outdoor patio bar/ dining, indoor dining area & more. The lower level lounge with separate entrance is currently leased for $3600/month + utilities.
Commercial Building in the Heart of Wheatley
MLS #20015482 | Commercial and residential 2 storey building on the corner of Erie St N and Elm in the Town of Wheatley. The main floor is retail - former hair salon, 2nd floor is a 2 bedroom apartment. Building also has an unfinished basement. Being sold ʻAs Isʼ, with plenty of potential for a savvy investor!
Stephany Mercer
Timothy Mercer
519.791.4659
519.791.4659
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Michelle Branco*
Patricia Pedreira**
Ron Derksen*
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Thomas Jraiche*
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Dan Woods*
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www.royallepagebinder.com 23 Main St. E., Kingsville 519-733-1028 185 Erie St. S., Unit 3, Leamington 519-326-9007
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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE TO SAY... We want to thank the Future Homes Team for their help in purchasing our new home & selling our current home. Their knowledge & experience was very helpful. They have been very prompt and courteous in quickly responding to all calls and emails. We felt very comfortable asking all our questions. It is a huge decision to buy and sell a home & they made the process very smooth. Our current home sold in 5 days. AMAZING!! All the timing couldn’t have worked out better. Thank you for all your help. Andrew & Tonia MacLean We would like to thank you for the professional service & respect we received from the Future Homes Team while searching for the right home. We understand that it can be a trying experience for both parties while viewing & making decisions. The Future Homes Team were very understanding & gave us valuable input throughout the process. They were very efficient & eager to answer any questions we had. We recommend Future Homes to our friends & family for all their real estate needs. We are confident that they will receive the same professionalism as we experienced. Jeanne & Riley McKellar
SELLING WITH FUTURE HOMES IS VERY EASY!
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
CUTE & WELL MAINTAINED BUNGALOW IN LEAMINGTON $259 ,000
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MLS #20012398 Terrific, updated 2 bedroom bungalow in Leamington, ideal for a young/retired couple or single person looking for a low maintenance home. Lots of upgrades last 5 years: windows, doors, patio door, shingles, kitchen & bath fixtures, tankless HWT, wood ceilings, newer paint. Beautiful deep lot ideal for privacy and a green thumb. This place is really cute & well kept. Contact us to book your private showing today!
SERVING WINDSOR-ESSEX COUNT Y FOR OVER 34 YEARS
Community Calendar
Sun County Realty Inc.
DEIBA WIGLE*** 519-818-6942
Brokerage
JIM BOUTROS* 519-791-4319
JOE GIBSON* 519-816-5634
BILL NEUFELD** 519-325-8123
Real Estate Professionals OFFICE
519.322.1212
DECEMBER CHRISTMAS HAMPERS - Society of St. Vincent de Paul St. Michaelʼs Leamington Conference Food Pantry will be doing Christmas Hampers and Individual meals this year. If you know of a family or individual in need please contact us at 226-340-7233.
ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONEʼS DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com
ONGOING
RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesnʼt pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519682-2580.
Broker of Record*** • Broker ** • Sales Representative*
www.suncountyrealty.com TRINA MARGOS* 226-346-4322
BRUCE MEE** 519-919-2870
MELISSA BONDY* 519-562-3243
ADRIANA MARANHAO* 519-325-8393
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• $429,000 • 3+ Bedrooms • Basement • Barn • .6 Acre Lot
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• 1600 sq. ft. home • 3-4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Full Basement • 2 Car Detached Garage
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• $264,900 • 3 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • Full Basement • Many Upgrade • Walking distance to downtown
Call Jim for details (Cell) 519-791-4319
MIRACLE MOBILE MARKET - Free fresh produce boxes available in Wheatley every Tuesday from 10:30 11:30 a.m. at Wheatley Baptist Church. You can pick up a box and have option of paying it forward by donating and helping someone else. COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4-5 pm every Monday. St. Johnʼs Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4-5pm. Food and clothing are available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michaelʼs Parish, Salvation Army Food Bank, The warming Cross at St. Paulʼs Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. Johnʼs Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 14-24), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. Johnʼs Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome. ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday. December dates are the 9th and 23rd. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs.org and click on Contact Us.
IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THATʼS YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234.
PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES - Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Can only be viewed in Chatham-Kent viewing areas. Support the community and purchase your cards from Adamson Guardian Drugs, Wheatley. Pick up your cards early! Play 5 different games on 3 faces in 1 hour. $3 for 15 ways to win and $2000 in prizes. PREGNANCY & RESOURCE CENTRE, 33 Princess St. (Central 33) Suite 212, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses and trained volunteers. Free pregnancy tests. Call 24/7 for free and confidential support - 519-326-0612. Business calls: 519326-3821. COMMUNITY LIVING ESSEX COUNTY, Giving Season Campaignis on now. All donations made online at www.canadahelps.org/en/giv3/17996 and contributions made to Community Living Essex County from Tuesday, Dec 1st to Thursday, Dec 24th will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to a maximum of $8,000 by matching corporate partner, Libro Credit Union.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR IS NOW BACK IN THE SOUTHPOINT SUN To place your event in the Community Calendar... Phone: 519-398-9098 • Email: sun@southpointsun.ca • or drop off at 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington SUBMISSIONS NOT GUARANTEED.
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Southpoint Sun - 13A
PUTTING TEAMWORK TO WORK FOR YOU! #2 team in canada for century 21 based on units sold1
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999,900
625,000
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2 beds & 2 baths luxury condo with in unit laundry, appliances, balcony, storage & parking for lease.
2 beds & 2 baths condo with in unit laundry, new appliances, balcony, storage & underground parking.
Located at 11 Queens Ave., this turnkey operation is fully equipt; dining room, outdoor patio & lounge.
With 20+ acres of bush, 3 beds, 2 baths, a 25’ x 55’ shop with hydro & ~700’ of frontage this raised ranch is a rare find.
320 erie s., leamington
599,900
349 Legacy, belle river
489,900
191 Grandview, Kingsville
305-6 Park, Kingsville
1,049,900
497,569
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High exposure corner lot with C2 commercial zoning, just under ½ acre of land & 1000 sq ft +/building.
Incredible ranch with 4 beds & 3 baths, family room, games oom, 16’ x 32’ inground pool & more.
To be built: build your dream home with luxurious 3 beds, 2.5 baths near Winery. Select your finishes!
2 beds & 2 baths condo with in unit laundry, new appliances, balcony, storage & underground parking.
lakeside park place condominiums www.lakesideparkplace.com
We are pleased to be offering Virtual Open Houses for Lakeside Park Place Condominiums! Every Sunday at 2:00 PM, tune in to our Facebook page for a Virtual Open House hosted by Cody.
SUNDAY, December 13th, 2020 @ 2:00 PM PRIVATE showings ARE AVAILABLE by appointment only...
JOHN KRAUS cody KRAUS SALES REPRESENTATIVE broker (519) 890-9143 (519) 322-7105 37 erie n., leamington
209,000
Klondyke - Lot 1, Wheatley
154,900
202-6 Park, Kingsville
495,521
104-6 Park, Kingsville
476,907
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Investment property in need of TLC, with lower level commercial/ retail space & 2 beds apartment upstairs.
Vacant lot (107’ x 273’ x irreg) for sale in final stage of premier development featuring upscale homes.
2 beds & 2 baths condo with in unit laundry, new appliances, balcony, storage & underground parking.
2 beds & 2 baths condo with in unit laundry, new appliances, balcony, storage & underground parking.
Klondyke - Lot 1, Wheatley
154,900
407-6 Park, Kingsville
504,511
Klondyke - Lot 15, Wheatley
159,900
207-6 Park, Kingsville
480,843
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Vacant lot (107’ x 273’ x irreg) for sale in final stage of premier development featuring upscale homes.
2 beds & 2 baths condo with in unit laundry, new appliances, balcony, storage & underground parking.
Vacant lot (90’ x 200’) for sale in final stage of premier development featuring upscale homes.
2 beds & 2 baths condo with in unit laundry, new appliances, balcony, storage & underground parking.
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S U N PA R L O U R I N C . B R O K E R A G E Independently Owned & Operated
55 ERIE ST. NORTH, LEAMINGTON
519
322-2233
LOUIE SAAD P.Eng. Broker/Owner
BECKY SAAD
CONRAD BABKIRK
519-919-7223
519-818-4435
Sales Representative/Owner
519-919-7223
KEVIN BABKIRK Broker of Record
519-818-4432
ED REGEHR
Sales Representative
Sales Representative
LISA FOULON
BILL BAIRD B. Comm
TWYLA CARDER
519-564-6515
519-257-0207
Broker
Sales Representative
519-818-4393
Sales Representative
51 WILKINSON DR. LEAMINGTON NEW G LISTIN
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 People may be trying to convert you by telling you their thoughts and opinions, Taurus. You can listen, but follow your own mind with important decisions.
GARRY CRANSTON
519-322-8643
519-817-4348
Sales Representative
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, exciting news could be coming your way that could bring much joy into your life. It’s just what you need right now. Enjoy the ride in the coming days.
REALTOR®
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, before you try to prove your point to others, make sure you have all of the facts and proof to state your case; otherwise, sound thoughts may fall on deaf ears.
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 You may be surprised how cutting edge your thinking can be, Leo. Put some effort into innovative ideas. Be a leader at work this week and welcome any new suggestions.
• Attention Retirees and First time Buyers, excellent 2 +1 bedroom bungalow near downtown with attached garage. • Renovated in the last 5 years or so. • Finished basement with fireplace and 3rd bedroom. • Also a rough in for a second bathroom.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Let others know you will not be a pushover, Virgo. Sometimes you cave to the pressures of others, especially when you feel the need to help out. Focus on your needs this week.
CALL KEVIN @ 519-818-4432
292 ROBSON, LEAMINGTON • Attention waterfront lovers! Great opportunity to live on the shores of Lake Erie! • Close to golf, marina, beaches and shopping with approx. 50 ft of lake frontage • Renovation of previous 3 bdrm home has begun & is a great handyman project
CALL LOUIE or BECKY @ 519-919-7223
800-802 TALBOT E, LEAMINGTON E OR FOR SAL ASE FOR LE
• Established variety store on busy Hwy #3 between Leamington & Wheatley • Many updates, bright and clean store front & paved parking on corner lot • Additional rental income with 3 bdrm home & 2 bdrm apartment
CALL LOUIE or BECKY @ 519-919-7223
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, be confident this week and do not take “no” for an answer. It can be easy to get thrown off course when others offer their views on how things should be done. Stand firm.
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WORD SCRAMBLE Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to parties. ANSWERS ON PAGE 16
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IN MEMORIAM
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KINGSVILLE — Recently, Dr. Mark Olivito and Associates Dentistry Office presented a cheque to the Kingsville Community Policing Committee (CPC) for $2060. The cheque represents proceeds from the annual mouth guard injury prevention initiative, which started nine years ago. Dr. Olivito’s office works closely with the CPC to assist the community and protect youth. The CPC is made up of a group of civilians that represent the community, who have a common desire of creating a safe and vibrant community. From left are Tom Harmon (Kingsville CPC), Constable Silvano Bertoni (Kingsville OPP) and Dr. Mark Olivito. Photo submitted
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Should you go first and I remain To walk the road alone, I’ll live in memory’s garden, dear, With happy days we’ve known. In Spring I’ll wait for roses red, When fades the lilac blue. In early Fall, when brown leaves call I’ll catch a glimpse of you. Should you go first and I remain, One thing I’d have you do: Walk slowly down that long, long path, For soon I’ll follow you. I’ll want to know each step you take That I may walk the same, For someday down that long, long road You’ll hear me call your name. Always in our hearts. Norma, Bradley, Cheryl, Michael & Families & Friends
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• Compensation is $14.18/hour • Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays) • No education or experience required. • Duties include hand-trimming, taking cuttings, hand harvesting, watering and cleaning of greenhouse. Please apply at: careers@aphria.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4
GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager. Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage. Permanent full time weekdays including weekends. $14.25 per hour. Will train the right candidate. Must be able to work within a group or on their own. Reliable and dependable. Must have own transportation. No educational requirements needed. Apply: Southshore Greenhouses Inc. 1746 Seacliff Drive Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2M6
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $14.25/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. Please apply via email: pinnaclejobs@hotmail.ca No experience or education required. de4-tf
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GREENHOUSE WORKER SEASONAL & part-time leading to full-time positions available. 60-65 hrs/week. Physically demanding, repetitive tasks, bending, hot conditions and must be able to lift 50 lbs. Maintain attendance vital for harvesting. Job duties include harvesting, planting, cluster pruning, de-leafing, suckering. Wage $14.25 per hour. No education or experience required. Send resume to Moretto Ingratta Farms Inc. 341 Morse Road, Leamington ON N8H 3V5 or FAX oct21-ja20 519-326-1082. _____________________________
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GREENHOUSE WORKER - Responsibilities include crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, other duties as assigned. Work conditions are fast-paced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, bend, crouching, kneeling, hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, working at heights, hot environment. 40 plus hours a week including Saturdays. $14.25 per hour, seasonal, full time. No education required. No experience required. Please forward your resume by email to: hr@ orangelinefarms.com (627 County Rd. 14, R.R. # 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V8). fe5-tf
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The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington Employment Opportunity – Customer Service Assistant The Customer Service Assistant is responsible for addressing customer service and overall administrative needs of the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre (NFFRC). Administrative duties include but are not limited to, daily processing and payments of facility user registrations, telephone and electronic inquiries and general dissemination of recreation and municipal services information. This position is employed for 40 hours per week, day and afternoon shift rotation is required. Hours, wages, and shifts are in accordance with the collective agreement. Confidentiality and constant interruptions are demands of the position. For complete position details, visit our website at leamington.ca/careers. Application deadline: 11:59 PM, Sunday, December 20, 2020.
NOTICE 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305 www.kingsville.ca kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca
FORM 6 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER Municipal Act, 2001 Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sale Rules
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINGSVILLE Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on January 14, 2021, at the Town of Kingsville Municipal Office, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville Ontario. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Town of Kingsville Municipal Office, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville. Description of Land:
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Roll No. 37 11 270 000 37401 0000; PIN 75181-0230 (LT); Part Lot 13 Concession Front West Gosfield as in GS10619 except R1073155, GS11265, GS13451 and R161073; Kingsville; File No. 19-01. According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $2700.00. Minimum tender amount: $5,635.60 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/bank draft/ money order payable to the municipality.
Leamington Seeking Citizen Appointment for Committee of Adjustment The Municipality of Leamington is seeking an interested citizen to serve on its Committee of Adjustment for the current term (ending November 14, 2022). Serving on a municipal committee is a way to be involved and to help make a difference in your community. Committee of Adjustment (seeking one member)
Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. The assessed value, according to the last returned assessment roll, may or may not be representative of the current market value of the property. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST.
The Committee of Adjustment is the approval body for minor variance and consent applications under the Planning Act. The Committee hears submissions, discusses concerns, and makes a decision. The Committee evaluates the merits of each proposal while considering a number of factors, including the Provincial Policy Statement. Meetings are held Wednesdays, each month. Due to COVID-19, all municipal Council and committee meetings are being held electronically.
The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.
For more information about the Committee of Adjustment, please visit the municipal website at leamington.ca/CofA.
For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or www.kingsville.ca or if no internet access available, contact:
Application forms are available on the Municipality’s website: leamington.ca/committees or you may contact a Customer Service Representative at 519-326-5761 during regular business hours to have an application mailed to you. For further information about the Committee of Adjustment or appointment process, please contact the Clerk’s Department or email at clerks@leamington.ca The application deadline is Wednesday, December 16, 2020.
A copy of the prescribed form of tender is available on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.
Vicky Sawatzky Tax Collector The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville ON N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305 Ext. 233
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Flyers shut down season — for now LEAMINGTON — The Leamington Flyers were forced to shut down their Essex County Super Series with the LaSalle Vipers after three games due to the closure of the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre. Flyers GM, Justin Solcz, spoke to the Sun earlier this week about the possibilities of getting a regular season started. “We’re hopeful, but really just waiting to see
what the holidays bring,” he said. The Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League most recently announced a targeted January 15 start date, but with teams all over the province, it will be difficult to have everyone on the same page. “With us being in the red zone, we really can’t even work out,” he said. The Flyers had been on the ice since mid-October and the series with LaSal-
le gave them an opportunity to feel somewhat normal when it comes to hockey. “Uni-Fab stepped up and got us through this,” said Solcz. “Abe Fehr was instrumental in making that series happen.” “We were fortunate to be able to skate as long as we did,” he added. “The kids have learned to adapt.”
Letter to the Editor
Writer offers correction to previous letter Dear Editor: It’s been requested by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent that our office follow up with the media, correcting our recently published letter to the editor. Our letter was intended to place a reasonable perspective on the value of keeping all of Chatham-Kent communities, urban and rural, attractive to newcomers and current residents by maintaining full recre-
ational complement to each rural community by keeping the arenas open. The letter to the editor focused on having only to attract four new families, that by Provincial stats, each family invests about $725,000 in the area they choose to live. That by doing so, more than pays our 10 operating arena deficits. The municipality focused on our decimal point that was placed to read $23,000 per month as a
loss for all 10 arenas. Although the $23,000 should have been clear to describe ‘per arena’, rather than all 10 arenas. The municipality was correct. Nonetheless, our family attraction figures of $725,000 x 4 families support our claim of the same, paying for all 10 arena deficits. My apology for any misunderstanding. John K.Cryderman Chatham-Kent
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ESSEX COUNTY — A fun sing-a-long which like to include any segroup of over 20 talent- will have everyone niors’ homes who may ed youngsters, ranging bursting out sponta- be interested in a DVD in age from 8-16, has re- neously in song,” said of the concert. She can corded a holiday concert Forman. “These extraor- be reached at hopeforcalled Jingle All The Way. dinary children have man2012@gmail.com. The concert premiered gone all out.” on YouTube on Friday, The virtual holiday December 4 and they concert is free of charge also have a Facebook and open on YouTube for page. everyone to enjoy. The kids hail from all Break out the hot chocover Essex County, with olate, light the fire and one additional all the visit https://youtu.be/ way from Alberta. PKhb3KltoEk to watch Hope Forman is the the concert. driving force behind the Foreman would also HOPE FORMAN performances. The seasoned local performer, choreographer and music theatre instructor put together the group back in October, when the children began recording their performance of holiday classics. “This magical creation is inDeck The Halls is performed by Ashley, Evangeline, Julia and tended to be a Isla (top), and Jacey, Amelia, Isabela and Oscar.
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Sports flashbacks from 1995 This week’s sports flashbacks come from December of 1995. Flyers outlast Lincs The Leamington Flyers 10-8 win over the St Marys Lincolns on Thursday was only their second win against that franchise in team history. The cellar-dwelling Lincolns came in hoping to beat the Flyers again, but the first place Leamington squad outlasted the visitors. Tom Williams and Adam Edinger led the Flyers offense, each scoring three. Dave Crawford had two goals, while singles went to Rob Rosati and Jeff Stahlbrand. Rob Belleau got the win in goal after relieving starter Rob Drake. Atom AEs top Tilbury The Southpoint Atom AEs, sponsored by the Wheatley Legion Branch 324, defeated Tilbury 4-2 on the weekend. The Southpoint squad has only one loss on the season. Beau Driedger, Jeff Wenzler, Brian Bradley and Brian Quick each scored for Southpoint, with Deny Beresh earning the win in goal. Couture edges Jack’s Mini Mart Couture Cement spotted Jack’s an early lead and roared back for the win. David Dueck, Matt Iacobelli and Ryan Mercer scored for Couture. Joe Barrette and Joe Friesen scored the Jack’s goals. Bruce Glover for Couture and James Shelswell for Jack’s, both had great games between the pipes. Acro-Ropers compete in Nepean The Leamington Acro-Ropers competed in the 7th Annual Acro-Roping National Open held in Nepean, Ontario. About 200 competitors from across Quebec, Ontario, Maryland and Indiana took part in the event. Trophy winners for the Leamington team were Vickie Davis, Nichola Bayley, Sarah Grieve, Rachel Carey, Allison Knight, Lauren Knight, Megan Knight and Jill Bruner. LDSS Grade 9 volleyball underway Tony Omar was instrumental in starting a volleyball league for Grade 9 girls, after he saw how many talented students tried out for the Junior team this year. Four schools will compete in the Midget Girls league and Leamington had a pre-season warm-up in a tournament this past weekend, defeating Harrow and Kingsville, before dropping a match to General Amherst. Middle Sarah Brophy and power Nicole Dibbley led the Lions’ hitters, while setters Jennifer Hickson, Sarah Whittle and Kim Collins were effective in their system. Lisa Tiessen had some great defensive plays. Atom Minors win 8-1 The Southpoint Gulliver Group Atom Minors trounced Belle River in a game played in Wheatley on the weekend. Belle River got the first goal in the first minute of play, but James Gillett and Jordan Omstead both slammed the door after that. Michael Ferreira’s four-goal outburst led the Caps. Kenny Horvath had two, with single goals scored by Daniel Jones and Ryan Leslie.
The award recipients from the 1987 Can-Am Jr. Hockey tournament are pictured here. In the back row are Britt Walling (Leamington, All-Star goaltender), Dave Hildebrandt (Leamington, All-Star forward), Rick Wright (Leamington, All-Star defence), Jeff Perry (Mooretown, tournament scoring champ), Randy Tetzlaff (Leamington, All-Star goaltender). Front row are all Chicago Young Americans. From left, Nick Coracci (most sportsmanlike), Chuck Wood (tournament MVP) and Ken Stubler (All-Star defence). Photo from the Scott Holland Collection
Chicago team won the 1987 Can-Am tournament B C. Scott Holland It took 11 years and lots of tough competition before an American club captured the annual Molson Can-Am Jr Hockey tourney held at the former Leamington arena. The team that managed the feat was the Chicago Young Americans, who had beaten a couple Jr. B squads before capturing the 1987 Can-Am title. They beat the Flyers in the final. For the Americans, the third time was the charm. They had played in the 1983 and 1985 tourneys and head coach Chico Adrahtas stated, “It’s my favourite competition. Belle River, Leamington and Essex are all hot beds of Junior C hockey.” Despite having some players who had played previously in front of large crowds, having 1,300 in the close confines of the Leamington
arena, was an experience. Flyers’ head coach Reg Mulholland thought the championship game was one of the Flyers’ best efforts of the season, and it was only fitting that both goalies - Britt Walling and Randy Tetzlaff - were named to the tournament All-Star squad. He also noted that the Chicago team played a brand of hockey similar to Jr. B. Had it not been for Walling, Chicago might have had a large first period lead, as he dazzled the crowd with big saves and kept Chicago to one goal - a tally fired by Jamie McCrae. The Flyers’ Mike Dunmore countered to keep the score even. A crucial moment of the contest came in the opening minute of the second, when Walling took a high shot off a shoulder and aggravated
an old injury. Randy Tetzlaff replaced him. Near the eight minute mark, Shane Jeffery’s rebound was slotted by Dave Cantlon to put the Flyers ahead 2-1 but that didn’t last long, as Chicago’s Bill Horbach knotted the score. In the third period, Chicago fired two to go up 4-2. With just over three minutes left in the game, Garry Symons closed the gap when his blast found the target. The Flyers pulled Tetzlaff in favour of an extra attacker in the final minute, but it was to no avail, as Chicago won 4-3. Chicago doubled the Flyers in shots, 45-22 and took their first ever Can-Am title.
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Classic wagon rescued from a junkyard Leamington historian Scott Holland must be clairvoyant. He recently suggested I write a story on a car rescued from a junkyard. A few days later, such a story arrived from Rick and Colleen Emmons of Windermere, Ontario, who own a very nice 1964 Rambler Classic 770 Cross Country wagon. Rick writes: “I was in a wrecking yard with my brother-in-law in Muskoka to pick up parts for his Dodge Charger Super Bee. Then we saw this Rambler wagon. I thought it would make a
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great ‘rat rod.’ “I bought it for $750.00. We brought it home covered with leaves and mouse poop. After a good wash, vacuuming and cleaning, we realized this was too nice to ‘rat rod.’ The windows were in mint condition. The exterior had a few small dents
and scratches. Very little rust could be found. “The windshield seal leaked. The front floor pan was gone. Carpets were weathered and stained. But the rest of the
floor and underside was in good shape. The exterior trim was excellent with only three pieces missing. The previous owner had saved the pieces in a bag in the car. “My brother-in-law is a Class A mechanic. Fuel, a little tuning and it fired right up! “We spent nights and weekends restoring the floor and painting the undercarriage. We repainted the car close to its original mid-tone blue. My wife
Colleen loves the colour! And the car was to be hers (same year she was born!). “The seats needed only partial repair. We purchased new carpets to match the original. The gas tank was dented with surface rust. We contacted Gas Tank Renu in Toronto. The tank is now like new and with a threeyear warranty. “One of our staff heard we had a Rambler wagon and discovered it was her
husband’s car when they were dating many years ago! “Our 1964 Rambler 770 Cross Country wagon got lots of looks at cruise nights, poker runs, and car shows before the pandemic. Many people said their parents had a car like this. “We take long drives on Sunday afternoons. Gone for hours!” I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca.
Local authors publish first novels
By Mark Ribble KINGSVILLE — For most aspiring authors, getting your book published is a wonderful achievement. For Pam and Jim Bondy, it’s a double achievement because they now each have a book published on Amazon. Pam’s novel, ‘Mother Knows: The Next Pandemic’, is a timely piece about surviving a pandemic. Jim’s novel is called ‘The Accidental Brotherhood’, about a family camping trip where they stumble into another dimension. The two works of fiction couldn’t be more different from each other, and that’s okay with the married parents of two grown children. “We each have our own office where we write,” said Jim. “We don’t look over each other’s shoulder.” The two have been married since 1974, and Jim recently retired from a health and safety management career in the automotive industry. For Pam, she was in the process of writing another book, when ‘Mother Knows’ popped into her head. So she switched over and concentrated on this story. “The idea for this book wouldn’t allow itself to be pushed aside, it just had to come out,” she said. Her story follows Samantha, who is afflicted with a plague-like illness, and decides to go public to warn others of it. This starts a domino effect that is felt world-wide. Jim’s love for backpacking and hiking inspired his book, and he loosely based the characters on his family, as the story follows a family of four after they discover another dimension and decide to explore it. The stories are the first published novels by each of the authors and they have plans for more to come. The Accidental Brotherhood and Mother Knows: The Next Pandemic, are both now available on Amazon in paperback and e-book form.
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Due to COVID-19, the way people interact with one another has changed dramatically over the last several months. Despite this, the public has proven very resilient and adaptive, often finding a silver lining while confronting challenges that might once have seemed insurmountable. While holiday celebrations may need to be scaled back this year, small gatherings can produce some pleasant, unanticipated benefits. • More personal: Certainly it can be great to see distant cousins or old college roommates for the holidays. But the more people who you see each holiday season, the less personal interaction you get. When the holidays are scaled back, dinner becomes more intimate and everyone can exchange gifts and see their loved ones’ reactions. • Reduced expenses: Putting out an extensive holiday spread and entertaining 10 or more people can be expensive. Small gatherings are less expensive because there’s fewer mouths to feed. • Ability to splurge: On the other side of the financial coin, having fewer people for the holidays means one can indulge on items that may not be possible when hosting a crowd. Therefore, if chicken was normally on the menu, it could be possible to upgrade to a roast or something indulgent like lobster and other seafood. In addition, a small holiday celebration may free up the budget to spend more on gifts. • Special touch: Even if there are only a few people celebrating, go the extra mile to give celebrations a special touch. Create a special holiday dessert even if the recipe is time-consuming. In addition, immediate family can pile into the car to tour the neighborhood decorations, something that may not be as manageable with a large number of relatives.
Mackenzie’s S’mores Cupcakes GRAHAM CRACKER BOTTOM
• 1 cup + 2tbsp graham cracker crumbs • 3 tbsp sugar • 5tbsp unsalted butter, melted CUPCAKE
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips • 1 cup plus 1tbsp sugar • 3/4 c and 2tbsp flour •7tbsp cocoa powder •3/4 tsp baking powder •3/4 tsp baking soda •1/2 tsp salt •1 egg •1/2 c milk •1/4 c vegetable oil •1tsp vanilla •1/2 c boiling water
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake rack with cupcake liners. 2. Place graham cracker crumbs, 2tbsp sugar and melted butter in a small bowl. Stir and combine. 3. Scoop 1 tbsp of mixture in each cupcake liner. Use bottom of a cup to press liner bottom until mixture is snug. 4. Reserve last bit of mixture for topping. 5. Place pan in oven and bake about 5 minutes. 6. Sift sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt into large bowl. 7. In a separate bowl, mix egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Add liquid mixture to dry mixture. Beat for about 1.5-2 minutes. Add boiling water and stir. 8. Sprinkle chocolate chips on graham crust. 9. Scoop cupcake mixture into cupcake liners, about 3/4 full. 10. Bake for 12-14 minutes. Allow to fully cool before frosting.
MARSHMALLOW FLUFF BUTTERCREAM
• 1 cup unsalted butter • 1/4 shortening • 7-10 oz marshmallow cream • 4 cups icing sugar • 1 tsp vanilla • 1 tbsp milk •Left over graham cracker crumbs •1 milk chocolate bar
1. Beat butter until fluffy. 2. Add marshmallow cream and combine. 3. Add sugar. Mix for about 3-5 minutes. 4. Add vanilla and beat 30 seconds. Add milk/shortening for desired consistency. 5. Decorate your cupcakes, sprinkling reserve crumbs to top of buttercream. Add piece of chocolate bar to top of cupcakes for decoration. ** For extra flavour, add to centre of cupcakes before frosting.
Melissa’s Toblerone Mousse INGREDIENTS
• 8 triangles of Toblerone • 1 1/4 cups of thawed Cool Whip DIRECTIONS
Melt chocolate in microwave. Let cool for 1 minute. Mix in to Cool Whip. Refrigerate for at least one hour. Garnish with Toblerone shavings if desired. Makes 2-4 servings.
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• 1/4 cup softened butter • 1/3 cup light corn syrup • 1-2 tsp peppermint extract • 3 cups powdered sugar • 2 cups dark dipping chocolate • chocolate sprinkles if desired DIRECTIONS
1. Combine butter, corn syrup, extract and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl. Mix with an electric mixer for about 3 minutes, until ingredients are well combined and are holding together. 2. Remove dough from bowl and break off about 2 teaspoon-sized sections. Roll into a ball and gently flatten with your hands. Put patties down on a pan lined with wax or parchment paper. Once all patties are made, place pan in the freezer for 10-15 minutes. 3. Melt chocolate in microwave for 1 minute 20 seconds. Let sit for an additional minute in the microwave. Remove and gently stir. Remove peppermint patties from freezer. Use a fork or a handy Winton Dipping tool like I did to dip each patty in the chocolate, flip to coat the other side, then tap to remove any excess. Transfer chocolate coated patties to wax paper to cool. Top with chocolate sprinkles if you’d like. 4. Store in an airtight container, refrigerate if preferred but it’s not necessary. Yields 40 mints.
Christmas Colouring Mark’s Bits and Bites and Bolts INGREDIENTS
• ½ cup butter or margarine • 2 tbsp. Worchestershire Sauce • ¼ tsp curry powder • ½ tsp garlic salt • ½ tsp celery salt • 1/8 tsp cayenne • 2 cups peanuts (or mixed nuts of any kind) • 2 cups Cheerios • 2 cups Shreddies • 2 cups Rice Chex • 2 cups Corn Pops Cereal • 1 cup thin pretzel sticks • 1 cup crunchy Cheetos or Cheese Nips
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In a saucepan, combine butter, Worchestershire sauce and spices. Heat over medium heat until butter is well melted and flavours blend in. In a large roasting pan, combine all other ingredients into pan and pour the heated mixture over the cereal and nut mixture. Stir thoroughly to coat the mixture, and then bake uncovered in a 250 degree oven for an hour — stirring the mixture every 20 minutes. After one hour, spread the mixture onto paper towels and let cool completely. Store in air-tight containers. Makes a great holiday sweet and salty snack.
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Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la la la la! ‘Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la la la la! Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la la la la la la! Troll the ancient Yuletide carol Fa la la la la la la la! See the blazing yule before us, Fa la la la la la la la! Strike the harp and join the chorus, Fa la la la la la la la! Follow me in merry measure, Fa la la la la la la la! While I tell of Yuletide treasure, Fa la la la la la la la! Fast away the old year passes, Fa la la la la la la la! Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, Fa la la la la la la la! Sing we joyous all together! Fa la la la la la la la! Heedless of the wind and weather, Fa la la la la la la la!
Hark! the Harold Angels Sing Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!” Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th’ angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem.” Hark! the herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King!” Christ, by highest heav’n adored: Christ, the everlasting Lord; Late in time behold him come, Offspring of the favored one. Veil’d in flesh, the Godhead see; Hail, th’incarnate Deity: Pleased, as man, with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel! Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!” Hail! the heav’n born Prince of peace! Hail! the Son of Righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, Risen with healing in his wings Mild he lays his glory by, Born that man no more may die: Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!” In a one-horse open sleigh
They bend on hovering wing. And ever o’er its Babel sounds The blessed angels sing. Yet with te woes of sin and strife The world hath suffered long; Beneath the angel-strain have rolled Two thousand years of wrong; And man, at war with man, hears not The love song which they bring: O hush the noise, ye men of strife, And hear the angels sing. For lo! the days are hastening on, By prophet bards foretold, When, with the ever-circling years, Shall come the Age of Gold; When peace shall over all the earth Its ancient splendors fling, And all the world give back the song Which now the angels sing.
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Dashing through the snow On a one horse open sleigh O’er the fields we go, laughing all the way Bells on bob tail ring, making spirits bright What fun it is to laugh and sing A sleighing song tonight Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh
It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth To touch their harps of gold! Peace on the earth, good will to men, From heaven’s all gracious King! The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing. Still through the cloven skies they come With peaceful wings unfurled And still their heavenly music floats O’er all the weary world; Above its sad and lowly plains
Jingle Bells
A day or two ago, I thought I’d take a ride, And soon Miss Fanny Bright Was seated by my side; The horse was lean and lank Misfortune seemed his lot We got into a drifted bank, And then we got upsot. Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh
Joy to the World Joy to The world! the Lord is come Let earth receive her King Let ev’ry heart prepare him room And heaven and nature sing And heaven and nature sing And heaven and nature sing Joy to the world! the Savior reigns Let men their songs employ While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy Repeat the sounding joy Repeat the sounding joy He rules the world with truth and grace And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love And wonders of His love And wonder wonders of His love
We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year. Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; Good tidings for Christmas And a Happy New Year. Oh, bring us a figgy pudding; Oh, bring us a figgy pudding; Oh, bring us a figgy pudding And a cup of good cheer We won’t go until we get some; We won’t go until we get some; We won’t go until we get some, So bring some out here We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year. We Wish You a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year!
Away in a manger Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep in the hay. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes. I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky And stay by my cradle til morning is nigh. Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there.
O Little Town of Bethlehem O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight For Christ is born of Mary And gathered all above While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wondering love O morning stars together
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Silent Night Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin Mother and Child Holy Infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from heaven afar Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ, the Saviour is born Christ, the Saviour is born Silent night, holy night Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
The First Noel The First Noel, the Angels did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay In fields where they lay keeping their sheep On a cold winter’s night that was so deep. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel! They looked up and saw a star Shining in the East beyond them far And to the earth it gave great light And so it continued both day and night. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel! And by the light of that same star Three Wise men came from country far To seek for a King was their intent And to follow the star wherever it went.
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Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel! This star drew nigh to the northwest O’er Bethlehem it took its rest And there it did both Pause and stay Right o’er the place where Jesus lay. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel! Then entered in those Wise men three Full reverently upon their knee And offered there in His presence Their gold and myrrh and frankincense. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel! Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord That hath made Heaven and earth of nought And with his blood mankind has bought. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel!
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O Come All Ye Faithful O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, Born the King of Angels! O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. Sing, alleluia, All ye choirs of angels; O sing, all ye blissful ones of heav’n above. Glory to God in the highest glory! O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning; Jesus, to Thee be the glory giv’n; Word of the Father, Now in the flesh appearing, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
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Joy, oh joy for Christ is born, The Babe, the Son of Mary. This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing Haste, haste, to bring Him laud, The Babe, The Son Of Mary. What Child is this Who laid To rest On Mary’s lap He is sleeping This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing Haste, haste, to bring Him laud, The Babe, The Son, Of Mary The Babe, the Son of Mary, The Son of Mary
What Child is this, who laid to rest On Mary’s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping? So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh, Come peasant, King to own Him The King of Kings salvation brings, Let loving hearts enthrone Him. This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing Haste, haste, to bring Him laud, The Babe, the Son of Mary. Oh, raise, raise a song on high, His mother sings her lullaby.
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How to host virtual holiday celebrations
Holiday Recipes from the Southpoint Sun Staff
The 2020 holiday season figures to be vastly different than seasons past. COVID-19 has transformed daily life in many ways as the public has become accustomed to wearing masks while shopping, limiting the number of people in public venues and keeping their distance from friends and loved ones. Many events have been reimagined as virtual celebrations because of social distancing protocols. The following tips can help holiday hosts make the most of a virtual holiday experience. Pick a bright, festive spot Set up your tablet, smartphone or computer in a bright area with a festive backdrop. You’ll want others who join the virtual hangout to be able to see you clearly. A Christmas tree or a decorated fireplace in the background can set the scene. Choose the right conferencing app Certain programs may work better than others depending on your needs. For example, if everyone has the same operating system platform (iOS or Android), you may be able to use an app inherent to that system, which won’t require a separate download or login. Apps also may be chosen depending on how many people can be invited in, as some set limits. Do your homework and conduct a test run prior to the holidays. Keep props nearby If the goal is to open gifts virtually, be sure to have everyone gathered and gifts nearby so no one is scrambling in and out of view. Position the camera at eye level Try to set up the camera so you’re not looking up or down. Practice looking straight into the camera instead of at yourself in the minimized window or even others on the screen. This way you’ll appear engaged. Use mute when not speaking Muting yourself (and encouraging others to do the same) when you are not speaking will limit the amount of background noise. As the host, serve as the moderator and encourage everyone to speak one at a time. Choose a visual cue to signal when someone has the floor to speak, such as raising a hand or even showing a festive picture.
Allison’s Rum Balls
Roberta’s Peppermint Bark Brownies
INGREDIENTS
1 batch brownie batter 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 tsp peppermint extract 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips, melted and cooled slightly Pinch kosher salt 1/2 cups crushed candy canes DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9”-x-13” baking pan with parchment paper and grease with cooking spray. Pour brownie batter into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a the brownies comes out with only a few moist crumbs, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool completely. 2. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat butter, sugar, and peppermint extract until light and airy. Add white chocolate and salt and beat until smooth. 3. Spread frosting over cooled brownies and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
Note: The recipe calls for dark navy rum but is also good with white rum, amber rum or Frangelico. This year I’m going to try it with Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey.
Mallory’s Brie & Pear Cups
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
• 1 chocolate cake mix (1 layer size) • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar • 2 tbsp cocoa, sifted if it’s lumpy • 1/4 cup apricot jam • 3 tbsp rum • 1 tbsp boiling water • 1/2 to 3/4 cups of chocolate, red or green sprinkles, or decorative sugar DIRECTIONS
• Bake cake according to directions on package. Cool completely. Partially freeze and then crumble into large bowl. • Add brown sugar and cocoa • Mix jam, rum and boiling water in a small cup. Add to cake crumbs and stir well. • Shape into balls (1½ Tbsp of mixture for each) • Roll balls in sprinkles or sugar. Chill. Makes about 24 rum balls.
• Muffin tin(s) • Phyllo pastry or puff pastry, cut into 24 3.5 inch squares • Brie cheese, cut into 24 small chunks • 1 ripe pear, diced • Honey, to taste • 2 sprigs of thyme DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees 2. Spray muffin tins with non-stick spray 3. Place 1 pastry square inside each cup of the muffin tin 4. Put a piece of brie cheese in middle of each pastry 5. Add diced pear, 2 thyme leaves and a drizzle of honey in each pastry 6. Bake for 12 minutes or until tarts are golden and cheese is melted.
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Lori’s Spinach & Apple Salad with Bacon
Keira’s Hot Mushroom Dip INGREDIENTS
• 6 strips of bacon, cut into small pieces • 1 medium onion, chopped • 12 oz sliced mushrooms • 1/8 tsp black pepper • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp ground thyme • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp soy sauce • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 1 - 8oz package cream cheese • 1/2 cup sour cream
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
1. Cook bacon in a large frying pan until browned. Drain grease, reserving 2 tbsp. 2. Sauté onions with bacon and remaining grease until caramelized. 3. Add mushrooms to pan and continue cooking for approximately 10 minutes or until most of the liquid is gone. 4. Sprinkle seasonings, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce over mushroom mixture and let cook for another 5 minutes, stirring well. 5. Add cream cheese into pan and stir until melted. 6. Remove pan from heat and stir in sour cream. 7. Serve warm with crackers.
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• 2 apples • A few drops of lemon juice • 1/4 lb bacon, fried and cut into small pieces • 1 tblsp Dijon mustard • 1-2 tblsp balsamic vinegar • Salt and pepper • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil • 1/2 lb fresh spinach, stemmed and washed • 12 black olives, pitted and chopped • 2 eggs, hard-cooked and cut into wedges DIRECTIONS
Core and chop apples. Place in a bowl, sprinkle with lemon juice and toss lightly; set aside. In a small bowl, stir together the mustard and vinegar, salt and pepper, until well mixed. Add the oil and stir vigorously until blended. (Or put everything in a jar and shake). Set aside for a few minutes to allow flavours to blend. Place the spinach leaves in a salad bowl. Add the apples, bacon, olives and dressing and toss well. Garnish with the egg wedges and serve.
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Tips for baking better Christmas cookies
Baking is a science, and sometimes it takes practice to get the results just right. However, there are some tips that can help yield better, buttery bounties.
Home holiday decorating ideas
Handle butter with care
Butter can make or break a cookie recipe, as butter is often the glue that holds the cookie together. Therefore, it is key to follow the directions carefully regarding how to handle butter. It is often recommended to leave butter at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes to properly soften it. This takes patience, but fiddling with butter too much can damage its delectable integrity.
Measure flour properly
Measuring flour the right way can ensure cookies come out right. Spoon the flour lightly into a dry measuring cup, then level it off with a knife. Do not dip the measuring cup into the flour or tap the knife against the cup. This will pack too much flour into the measuring cup and result in dry, tough cookies.
Slow down the eggs
Add eggs one at a time to make sure each will emulsify properly with the fat in the butter. Adding eggs en masse may cause the emulsification to fail.
Use a bottom rack
Too much heat may compromise cookie integrity. Try moving cookies onto a lower rack in the oven if they aren’t retaining their shape when baked. Put an empty cookie sheet on the top rack. That will block the cookies from the most intense heat that rises to the top of the oven.
Nothing sets the holiday scene and overall mood more so than beautiful decorations and other seasonal accoutrements. Decking the halls this season can be made even easier with some of these handy ideas. Holiday timeline If you keep holiday photo cards each year, put them in chronological order and hang them from a piece of garland from the mantel or drape on a staircase banister. This can be a fun way to see how your own children or other members of the family have grown. Make mini evergreen displays Clip your favorite pieces of evergreen and push the stems into floral foam. Display in small vases or other containers and place in groupings to emulate an evergreen forest. Plan the outside It can be overwhelming trying to visualize it all without a plan in place. Take a photo of the house and map out where you want lights and decorations to go. Then with your “map” in hand, you can more readily purchase supplies and start decorating.
Go for a specific natural color scheme If you desire an overall holiday feel but aren’t interested in Santa figurines or kitschy elements, decorating with color in mind can be key. It’s easy to tie things together with some natural elements in your desired palette. For example, white, gold and green may look beautiful. Put boxwood clippings and white amaryllis flowers together. Pine cones, twigs and holly pieces also can add touches to mantels, doorways and table centerpieces. Scent the scene Hang something aromatic on the tree to mingle with the pine. Fresh cinnamon sticks tied with twine or ribbon can be nestled among the boughs. Another scented idea is to make pine cone candles and use pine or cinnamon scents to make them smell just like the season.
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