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Spirit of Christmas section in this week’s issue!
PREPARING FOR THEIR BIG NIGHT As opening night fast approaches, the cast of Spirit of Christmas was busy polishing up their performance on Monday, December 4 at The Bank Theatre. The musical review stars a cast of local children and adults and hits the stage Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 8, 9 and 10. Here, part of the cast perfects their percussion skills. Standing, from left, are Megan Sawatzky, Gray Wick and Everleigh Wiens. Sitting, from left, are Anthony Hernandez, Pearl Hamilton, Mae Hamilton and James Hernandez. An article about the play is on page A10. SUN photo
Official Plan open house draws about 45 residents A public meeting held on Thursday, November 30 attracted about 45 constituents according to Leamington’s Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke. The open house style meeting, held at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Complex, was for the public to view the
municipality’s Official Master Plan. Verbeke said that those who were there asked a lot of questions, but he was disappointed in the turnout. Dillon Consulting’s Amy Farkas made a presentation outlining Leamington’s Official
Plan which will map out Leamington’s potential growth over the next 30 years. The current Official Plan was adopted in 2009, but since that time, there has been plenty of growth and a wide range of projects have been completed and proposed.
The review offered at the open house was in accordance with the Municipal Act of 2001. The review process also includes residents staying informed via the Let’s Talk Leamington page at letstalkleamington.com, where a survey can be completed by noon on
December 7. Verbeke says many of the residents brought a number of concerns forward regarding other issues that are not in the Official Plan but it was good to hear from those residents who have a genuine interest in the community.
Wheatley Santa Claus Parade entertains hundreds of families
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By Greg Coulter A record amount of businesses, individuals and community groups put on a dazzling display Saturday night, December 2, showcasing their floats in the 2023 edition of the Wheatley Santa Claus Parade. The parade, presented by the Wheatley Fish Fest Committee, began at the Wheatley Area Arena and made its way down Erie Street to Middleton, where it finished up at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrement Church. Erie Street was wall to wall with spectators, young and young at heart, scrambling for numerous treats along the route. Fish Fest committee member Hilary Hodgson was blown away by the community support. “What a parade! The citizens of Wheatley never cease to amaze us with their support. This may have just been the largest parade ever put on in our village,” she said. “Special thanks to our volunteer fire department for traffic assistance, the Wheatley BIA for free hot chocolate and treats at the four corners and all the volunteers who help to make this a success.” More photos are on page 9.
The Wheatley Legion Branch 324 float featured local celebrities like, from left, Owen Schiefer, Everly Howe, Dougie Howe and Beau Drummond. SUN photo by Greg Coulter