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November 2014
SOUTH WEST OXFORD TOWNSHIP
DEREHAM DISTRICT LIONS CLUB
If you think you might be interested in participating in a service club
that contributes to humanitarian needs around the world through its
affiliation with Lions International, as well as causes and projects in
our own community, why not check us out? Attend a Lions Club meeting & see if this is for you. The Dereham District Lions Club meets at
the Community Hall in Mt Elgin on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the
month. Contact Al Forrester 519-842-4986, aforrester@rogers.com,
Lyle Rooke 519-842-9323, Ted Ingham 519-485-3128. Dereham
Lions have just completed the fund raising for another dog guide for
sight impaired persons ($6,000 per dog). In the fall of 2012 Dereham
Lions planted over 1,000 trees on Canadian Nature Conservancy
property in Norfolk Township as part of a Lions Clubs project that
resulted in 10,000 trees being planted. The Dereham Lion’s next fund
raising project will be the Annual Auction to be held at the Mt Elgin
Community Hall on March 19, 2015. Viewing of the items to be auctioned starts at 6pm with the bidding starting at 7pm. Drop by, have a
cup of coffee and watch the action. Bidding is optional, but, hey its fun
and for a good cause and if you are a successful bidder you get to
take something home that you must have wanted or you wouldn’t
have bid on it!
PA DAY PROGRAM ~ TILLSONBURG
The next PA Day program is Nov 21 at St. Paul's United Church, 88
Bidwell St, in Tillsonburg, telephone number is 519-688-0011.
PA Day - Nov 21, 8:30am-4:30pm. Cost is $10 for the day. Child brings
own lunch, we provide snacks & drinks. A fun day for the kids - with a
different theme each PA day. Full of crafts, music, games & surprises
throughout the day. All volunteers have been thoroughly screened.
Space is limited - call or pop in today to reserve a spot for your child!
CWL HOLLY DAZE BAZAAR
The Catholic Women’s League of Sacred Heart Ingersoll invite you to
come out to our yearly fundraiser the Holly Daze Bazaar on Sat Nov
8, 9am-1pm & Sun Nov 9, 10am-12pm at the Henderson Hall, John
Street Ingersoll. Booths include: Penny Table – Crafts – Baking –
Sewing – Green Plants – Country Store – Christmas Decorations –
Draws and more. After shopping on Saturday visit our Tea Room for a
homemade lunch. All proceeds will go to CWL mission and local projects. Thank you for your support.
WINTER WONDERLAND BAKE & CRAFT SALE
Woodingford Lodge Winter Wonderland Craft & Bake Sale will be held
Sat Dec 6 from 9am -1pm at the lodge. Tables are $25 each with proceeds going to resident programs. Please call Jen for more information at 519-485-7053 ext 2309.
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CHRISTMAS FOOD HAMPERS & GIFTS
Collection for the Ingersoll and District Inter-Church Committee
Christmas Food Hamper and Gift program begins Nov 7 at Tremblett’s
Independent & then at the Ingersoll Christmas Parade & collection
boxes at local businesses. The Food Hamper and Gift program relies
completely on your donations. Your donations remain in your community to help those in need. Thank you for your continued support.
REMEMBRANCE DAY
Citizens of Ingersoll: As members of The Royal Canadian Legion, we
strive to keep the memory alive of the 117,000
Canadian men & women who paid the supreme sacrifice in the service of Canada during World War II &
on subsequent operations since in Korea. This goal
is achieved through our annual Poppy Campaign &
Remembrance Day Services organized by the Royal
Canadian Legions throughout our country & by fellow citizens who are working far from our shores.
The Poppy Campaign ID's the foundation of our Remembrance
Program. We provide Canadians with the opportunity to wear a Poppy
& to participate at the Remembrance Day Services. Our remembrance activity goes beyond the 2 weeks leading up to Nov 11 each
year. As a result of the generosity each Remembrance Time, we are
able to ensure that Veterans & their dependants are cared for & treated with the respect they deserve. We are able to supply medical
equipment to those who need it within our community, through the
generosity of our fellow citizens. We are able to foster the Tradition of
Remembrance amongst our youth, the leaders of tomorrow. When we
became members of The Royal Canadian Legion, one of the obligations we undertook was the willingness to participate in the Poppy
Campaign. We are the Guardians of Remembrance. The lines from
John McCrae's poem "If ye break faith with us who die, we shall not
sleep, though poppies grow in Flanders Fields" are as true today as
when they were first written. Your generous contribution will enable us
to carry on this commendable tradition. Also please join the rest of
Canada in the 2 Minute Wave of Silence which will sweep across our
nation at precisely 11am on November 11th.
Rob Mabee, Poppy Chairman, R.C.L. Branch #119 Ingersoll.
KNITTING CLUB
The Knitting Club at Mt. Elgin Public Library meets Thursday evenings
7pm until close. Anyone with questions on knitting or crocheting may
stop in for assistance. If anyone would like to learn to knit or crochet,
bring your supplies & get started. Experienced knitters are welcome to
bring their projects to work on. Mount Elgin Public Library, 333204
Plank Line, Mt. Elgin, 519-485-0134.
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INGERSOLL CREATIVE ARTS CENTRE
DECK THE HALLS The Arts Centre at 125 Centennial Lane, Victoria
Park is gearing up for this annual sale, featuring beautiful handcrafted
gift items: painting, pottery, fibre arts, quilting, hooking , knitting, along
with baked goods, jams & jellies. Mark your calendar & don't miss this
signature event Fri Nov 21, 5-9pm & Sat Nov 22, 10am-5pm.
AFTER-SALE Many of the remaining items from the above sale will be
left at the Centre Gallery until Dec 13 for those last minute shoppers.
If you miss the main event, it's not too late to find beautiful gifts.
GALLERY The current exhibition in the Gallery, entitled "INSIGHT" features mixed media & collage on glass & plexi-glass works, by Pat
Gibson and glass sculptures, by George Whitney. Exhibition continues until Nov 16.
CLASSES - a complete list of our classes is available on our web site:
www.creativeartscentre.com
PAINTING Mixed Media Instructor Ruth Davies Sat Nov 15, 9:30-3:30
QUILTING 'Take a Bow' (bow-tie variation) Instructor Lorraine
Stevens, Wed Nov 12, 7-9pm & Sat Nov 29, 9:30-3:30
Hexies - English Paper Piecing - Instructor Jean Hillis Nov 26, 7-9pm
CHRISTMAS CARD MAKING Instructor Audrianna DeSouza, Sat
Dec 6-9, 12 noon, $28 materials included.
Watch for new classes for beginners and more experienced students
beginning in Jan. 2015, in the next issue of the 'Village Voice'.
EMBRO DINNER THEATRE AUDITIONS
Embro Dinner Theatre Auditions for “Kitchen Witches”, will be held
Nov 24, 26 & 27 at 7:30 in the Old Town Hall in Embro. We need 2
women between the age of 40-60, 1 man 20-35, and 1 teenager male
or female (this person has 1 line in the play, but is very active throughout the show). Practices start 1st week of Jan, show runs the last
week of February and 1st week of March. For more information or
scripts call Doug Turvey 519-475-4937 or Ed Williams 519-475-4722.
THORNDALE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
The Thorndale and Area Horticultural meeting Wed Nov 12 at 7:30pm.
Speaker Robert Traut from Kirkton who will speak on "Bonsai". A
membership draw will be made at the meeting. The prize is a gift basket filled with garden related items. If you have not bought your membership, you need to get it at the meeting to be included in the draw.
Memberships are $10 for the first member of a household and $6 for
each additional member of the same household. As always everyone
is invited to our meetings. For information contact Shirley 519-4610855 or thorndalehort@gmail.com, www.garden ontario.orgphp/tahs.
"SOW IT, GROW IT, SHOW IT".
THROUGH THE YEARS FASHION SHOW
The musical journey showcasing 100 years of song, dance comedy &
fashion, Through the Years, will be showing at The Purple Hill Country
Music Hall, Nov 29 with a matinee showing at 1:30pm & an evening
showing at 7pm. Tickets are $25/show & if buying in advance a $20
tax receipt will be available. Please contact the following for more
information or to purchase your tickets: Ed Lee-519-461-1936, Purple
Hill-519-461-0538,Thorndale Ace Hardware- 519-461-0280 or Marion
Kernighan-519-666-0942.
Mt. Elgin Community Centre
Featuring a wide variety of local vendors
including woodworking, candy, jewelry,
Tupperware, Watkins Products, greeting
cards, jams, chili sauce, baked goods
and more.
The Taste
of Country
Christmas
Craft &
Admission $2.00 includes coffee, cookies
and chance to win a door prize.
INGERSOLL SERVICES FOR SENIORS
GROW CLUB “Gardening. Recreation. Outdoors. Wellness.” The
G.R.O.W. Club is a new program of all things horticulture, including
planting herb and vegetable gardens, canning & preserves, natural
décor and much more. This is a FREE program funded through the
United Way of Oxford & transportation to and from is provided at no
cost. This Club is recommended for older adults in Ingersoll & surrounding communities who enjoy, but no longer are able to garden in
their home (due to physical limitations, housing arrangements, financial or other possible barriers). Participants can contribute their years
of knowledge & expertise and meet with other gardeners who share
their same interest. The Club meets every Tuesday, 9:30-11am at the
Ingersoll Senior Centre.
MEALS - Ingersoll Services for Seniors offers a variety of meal programs including Frosty Meals, Meals on Wheels, Weekly Friday
Lunches, as well as a 75+ Diner’s Club. All meals are reasonably
priced & we accommodate many diets, call us for more information.
EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM - Ingersoll Services for Seniors lends
medical equipment to Ingersoll & surrounding communities, free of
charge! We have Broda Chairs, canes, wheelchairs, walkers, bath
benches, commodes, electric wheelchairs and many other items. Give
us a call before you buy!
FOOT CARE - Give your feet the care they deserve! Join us each
Tuesday for our foot clinic. Call & reserve your spot today! Cost is $22.
Need foot care in home? We do that too, for a fee of $22. Foot Care
costs are subsidized by the United Way of Oxford.
HOME HELP & MAINTENANCE SERVICES - A normal part of aging is
needing assistance with Independent Activities & Daily Living, these
are daily tasks such as grocery shopping, transportation & cleaning
around the house. If you require assistance please let Ingersoll
Services for Seniors know. We can help connect you with reliable individuals to assist you in these tasks & to enable you to stay independent longer.
TRANSPORTATION Need a ride? We provide rides to & from appointments, errands or wherever you need to be! Very reasonable rates
and reliable drivers. Financial assistance or subsidy available for qualifying individuals. Contact Ingersoll Services for Seniors for more
information about all of the services we have to offer! 519-485-2269
And remember “Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.” ~ Chili Davis
HARVARD ASSOCIATION ACTIVE ALL WINTER
They may not fly during the winter months, but the roar continues at
The Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association. From October through
March, CHAA holds its monthly membership meeting on the 3rd
Saturday of the month 10am in its Operations Centre at Tillsonburg
Regional Airport. Visitors are welcome to come out and enjoy the
camaraderie of the all-volunteer organization. There are all sorts of
opportunities to get involved from restorations & maintenance to
fundraising & public relations. Visit www.harvards.com for more information.
VON - ADULT DAY PROGRAM
Our program provides seniors & adults living with a disability, an
opportunity to enjoy a day of recreational & social programs with their
peers in a safe environment. Daily attendance includes activities,
guests & outings, all designed & developed by our Recreationist, a hot
meal provided, exercise programs and so much more. Our PSW staff
allows us to appropriately cater to any personal-care needs of clients.
Our talented multidisciplinary staff confidently supports diagnoses
such as Alzheimer disease, dementia, stroke, multiple sclerosis, mental health & developmental changes. Our day program not only provides a social atmosphere for clients but it provides respite for caregivers. Those experiencing difficulty bathing at home are more than
welcome to take advantage of our therapeutic tub. Our technologically advanced accessible tub and professional staff, will provide you
with the assistance you require. The Bathing Program is open to all
Adult Day Program clients as well as those from the community. The
bathing charge is not included in the Day Program fee. VON nurses
are available to provide you with professional foot care during your
Adult Day Program visit. Foot care fees are an additional cost to that
of the Adult Day Program. For all other questions and/or concerns
please feel free to contact: Robin Bryce, Program Coordinator, VON
Ingersoll & Tillsonburg Adult Day Program 519-539-1231, ext 238.
ALZHEIMER SOCIETY PRESENTS TEEPA SNOW
For Family Caregivers Creative & practical tips for getting through the
day. A renowned advocate for those living with dementia, Teepa has
made it her personal mission to help families & professionals better
understand how it feels to be living with such challenges & seeks to
change & improve life. Wed, Nov 26, 9am-12pm. A support program
will be available for the person living with dementia if required
For Health Care Professionals Demystifying Resistance & Refusals
-Understanding Behaviours & then Helping. Wed Nov 26, 1pm-4pm at
Elm Hurst Inn, 415 Harris St, Ingersoll. Please call for additional information 519-421-2466 or 877-594-2368.
A MUST-SEE
Yes, it’s that time of year again – Westminster United is mounting their
2014 production. This year it’s Nunsense II – that’s right, not the first
installment, but an all new show with the same great characters & talented actors! But don’t worry if you didn’t see the first one, you’ll be
caught up in no time. The action takes place two weeks after the first
show as the 5 nuns give a thank you performance for the support they
received the first time around. But a talent scout in the audience & a
kidnapping plan by the Franciscans keep the action rolling as fast as
the laughs. Sr. Leo, the novice, ups her dance moves, Sr. Amnesia
gets her country on & Sr. Robert Ann is just as much trouble as ever.
Sr. Hubert keeps trying to hold things together even as Reverend
Mother seems to let things fall apart. The music is outstanding & you’ll
laugh until it hurts. Come enjoy just the show at a Saturday matinee,
lunch on Sunday or a dinner each evening from Nov. 6-9. For tickets,
call 519-285-3037 or 519-285-2767 or email glpike@rogers.com. Get
them now so you won’t be disappointed.
SAME DAY
SERVICE
SEPTIC TANK PUMPING
Residential &
Commercial
Phone: 519-285-5069 • Cellular: 519-878-0678
10 Performing Bands
INCLUDING:
• United Alumni Drum
& Bugle Corps
• Golden Harps
Steel Orchestra
• London Firefighters
Pipe Band
• Blind Dog Joe
• The Stilt Guys
• Burlington Teen
Tour Band
/ Woodstock Santa Claus Parade
For more info call:
519-537-5721
www.woodstocksantaparade.ca
info@downtownwoodstock.ca
THAMES CENTRE COMMUNITY CHOIR
Thames Centre Community Choir will present a Remembrance Day
concert at 7:30 pm November 11, at Chalmers United Church in
Kintore. This event, which is part of the 100th Anniversary
Celebrations of the Kintore church and commemorates the 100th
anniversary of the beginning of WWI and 75th anniversary of the start
of WWII, will feature familiar songs of the wartime eras, as well as settings of traditional Remembrance Day songs such as In Flanders
Field. We will remember our former member & friend Dennis Rumble
who passed away this past May by donating all proceeds to our
Memorial Award fund at the music faculty at UWO which will generate
an annual scholarship for deserving music students. For information
on this event please contact Patrick at 519-283-9758. The concert will
be repeated again at Dorchester United on Sunday Nov 16, 7pm. For
info call Jane Busche at 519-268-3360. Tickets are $15.
INGERSOLL SENIORS’
ACTIVITY CENTRE
250 Ingersoll St S, Ingersoll
“Home Party Shopping Night”
Monday November 10th 6:30 – 8:30pm
EVERYONE WELCOME
Pampered Chef, Scensty, Tupperware, Silpada,
Steeped Tea, Avon, Jockey for Women,
Thirty –One and more!
All Proceeds to United Way of Oxford
THORNDALE SENIORS ACTIVITIES
Upcoming seniors programs in November in Thorndale:
Nov 3
Thorndale Seniors Meeting, 1:30pm, Thorndale Library. For
more information call Dorothy Dicker at 519-461-0990
Nov 7
Tai Chi with June Ross, Every Friday, 1:30pm-12:30pm
Nov 10 Carpet Bowling, Every Monday (except the 1st Monday),
Thorndale Community Centre.
For more information on any of these programs call 519-268-2025.
NOVEMBER IS CPR MONTH
Essential Boating Course
Starting 1st week of November
Tillsonburg Power & Sail Squadron
Learn how to perform CPR & use an AED; because seconds count!
SPECIAL OFFER! November is CPR month. During the month of
November you can register for CPR at 50% off! To register for training, please email woodstock.first aid@redcross.ca, 519-539-0265.
Available in Tillsonburg, Woodstock, Ingersoll
Other courses available, Maritime Radio
P.C.O.C, Seamanship, A.P.
For more information Call Joan or Larry at
KARAOKE & DANCE AT INGERSOLL LEGION
1-519-842-5618
Nov 15 is our next Karaoke, come out and see what we’re all about it’s free and it’s fun! We have a pot luck so bring a dish or donate to
our Karaoke Fund Box at the bar. You don’t have to be a member to
come to the Legion, but by joining you can enjoy all the Legion has to
offer.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Ingersoll & District Historical Society Annual Dinner Meeting will be
held Tues Nov 18, starting at 5:30 at the Ingersoll Seniors Centre. A
roast beef dinner will be served at 6pm, followed by Professor
Johnathan Vance, of UWO, speaking on Canada's Role in World War
One. $20 tickets are available from Cathy Mott by phoning 519-4852062; or Debbie Johnston 519-425-0330. Mark your calendar for our
2015 spring meetings; held on the 3rd Tues of March, April & May at
7:30 at the Royal Canadian Legion, 211 Thames St, N, Ingersoll. We
will have local speakers, books and historical artifacts to present and
discuss as well as Part II of the Ingersoll Rural Cemetery Tour!
DECK THE HALLS CHRISTMAS SALE
The Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre presents its annual Deck the Halls
Christmas Show & Sale Fri Nov 21, 5-9pm & Sat Nov 22, 10am-4pm.
Unique & original art pieces including pottery, quilted items, paintings,
fibre arts & rug hooking will be available for sale. Of course there'll be
baked goodies too. For more details www.creativeartscentre.com or
call 519-485-4691. Hours M-F 9am-12pm & 1-4pm at 125 Centennial
Lane (in Victoria Park), Ingersoll. Season’s Greetings!
TRIVIA CHALLENGE "DATE CHANGE"
The date for the "Kiwanis Trivia Challenge" is Sat Nov 8. It's still at the
Unifor Local 88 Hall, 364 Victoria St, Ingersoll starting at 7:30pm.
Come & join the fun, earn the "Bragging Rights", win prizes donated
by Ingersoll Restaurants (Mango Salad, Elm Hurst Inn, Dino's,
Louie's, Miss Ingersoll) plus a Silent Auction. Teams of 8 players, $20
per player, with $10 tax receipt per player. For further info contact
Gary Van Kooten 519-485-4310 or gkooten1@hotmail.com or Ian
Robertson 519-535-2666 or i_robertson9@sympatico.ca.
CARPET BOWLING ~ NEW DAY
Thamesford Lawn Bowling Club Carpet Bowling at the Thamesford
Arena Wed. mornings 10am-12pm, starting November 5th.
SPAGHETTI DINNER
The IDCI Key Club will host their bi-annual all “you can eat” Spaghetti
Dinner at Trinity United Church from 4:30-7pm Wed Nov 19. Come &
enjoy great meat or vegetarian spaghetti, with salad, dessert, coffee
or juice; all for the price of $10 (adult), $5 (for ages 6-12) & under 5
free. Silent Auction also. For info contact Ian Robertson 519-485-3504
or i_robertson9@sympatico.ca.
WEST OXFORD UNITED CHURCH
West Oxford United Church, the oldest protestant congregation in
Oxford County recently celebrated the 210th anniversary of its founding by Saddlebag minister, Nathan Bangs in 1804. We worship each
Sunday at 11am with Rev David VanPatter, our very enthusiastic
Minister. We are part of a 4-point charge including Beachville,
Folden’s & Sweaburg. We have 2 very dedicated Lay Ministers in the
persons of Lynn Dunlop & Lillian Rowe, who each take one service
per month. We are a small country Church that would welcome more
people to worship with us. We have a Fellowship Group that meets
the 1st Wed of each month for a potluck dinner & fellowship. On Oct
19, we were pleased to welcome members of St. John’s Lodge, A.F.
& A.M. No 68, who took part in the service. A light lunch was enjoyed
following the service. West Oxford Church is located at 354395
Church Line, 3km east of Ingersoll, between Clarke Road & Karn
Road in South West Oxford Twp.
SANTA FOR HIRE
With Santa being so busy during this time of year his, “helpers” are for
hire. Please contact Ron on his cell at 519-521-7833 or home at 519485-3252 or email rlarcher57@hotmail.com. Supporting Children’s
Aid Society of Oxford County.
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• Banjo • Ukulele • Keyboard • Mandolin • Bass
Ingersoll Music Academy 40 King St. E, Ingersoll
519-485-1213 www.IngersollMusicAcademy.ca
WANTED
INGERSOLL MEMORABILIA
Old Post Cards, Milk Bottles & Tokens, Signs,
Advertising. Anything related to Ingersoll’s past.
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SIDE DOOR DÉCOR
Holiday Open House at the home of Margaret
Priddle, 17 Cross Street Ingersoll.
Fri Nov 14, 5-9pm & Sat Nov 15, 11-4pm
Enjoy a cup of cider as you wander through my
selection of wreaths, swags, bows & more...
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CRAFT OPEN HOUSE
Quilts, Table Runners, Placemats, Scarves, Mitts
and Afghans. Long Arm Quilting
9am–4pm Nov 15
5 Mason Dr., Ingersoll
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INGERSOLL SKATING CLUB
WARM TOES FOR EVERYONE!
Registrations are still being accepted for our CanSkate, Power
Skating, Learn to Skate & Star Skate programs. We offer a variety of
programs on Wed, Fri mornings, Sat & Sun for all ages, from the
beginner to the more advanced skater. Skaters are taught skills in the
areas of balance, control & agility. Each skater progresses at their own
level as outlined by Skate Canada. Our professional coaches provide
on the ice instruction with the assistance of our Program Assistants.
For further information or to register please call Josie 519-425-0748
or Barbara 519-485-1039 or ingersollskatingclub@hotmail.com.
Everyone in our community deserves warm toes & fingers this winter!
Please bring a pair or more of new socks and / or mittens to the
Ingersoll Rotary Christmas Parade Sat, Nov 15. Girl Guides will walk
the parade route collecting donations of socks & mittens for the
Ingersoll and District Inter-church Christmas relief hampers. All sizes
of socks and mitts are needed (adult too). Thank you Ingersoll; over
the past 3 years you’ve donated close to 3,000 pairs of socks! This
year, there is the added option of donating mittens / gloves. See you
at the parade & watch for the walking Girl Guide cookies!
SPECIAL SHOPPING IN INGERSOLL
BATTLE OF THE HORS D’OEUVRES
Mark Sun, Nov 9 on your Calendar! The Ingersoll Skating Club is hosting a Christmas Craft & Vendor Show upstairs in the auditorium at the
Ingersoll Arena from 9am-4pm. There will be skating apparel (new &
used), crafts, vendors & a bake sale. This is an excellent opportunity
to get your Christmas shopping done early. Vendors include Epicure,
Scentsy, CJ Designs, Thirty-One, Pampered Chef, Usborne Books,
Arbonne, IT Works, Watkins, Jamberry Nails, Jockey Person to
Person, OPAL, OCSJ, Steeped Tea, South Hill Designs, Cobblestone
Laser, Cutie, Bowtootie, Two Needles & A Ball of Yarn & more!
Tangles & Tiaras Princess Parties will be there from 10-12 with the
Snow Queen herself. Come meet Elsa & get your picture taken by
professional photographer, Charlotte Lindsay Photography. There will
be a $5 cost for these pictures. Also pictures with Santa will be available from 1pm-3pm by donation. Come out & support the Ingersoll
Skating Club. For more information, contact Trudy Ling 519-535-7938.
EMBRO & ZORRA AGRICULTURE SOCIETY
Embro & Zorra Agricultural Society Annual Meeting will be Mon,
January 19, 2015 at Embro Legion. For more information, contact
Carol 519-533-3962.
Mark your calendars: Nov 28 Big Brothers Big Sisters is hosting their
Annual Bid for Kids’ Sake and the 6th Annual Battle of the Hors D
’Oeuvres. Tickets are $30 each, call ahead to reserve yours 519-4851801. Check out sharethefun.org for more details about the event.
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ST JAMES TURKEY SUPPER
St. James' Anglican Church Ingersoll - Turkey Dinners with all the
trimmings! Tues Nov 4: Sit Down, 2 sittings - 5pm or 6:30pm.
Tues Nov 18: Take-Out Dinner - Pick up after 5pm until 6:30pm.
Please call the church office at 519-485- 0385 to reserve your tickets.
Adults $15 Children 5 to 12 -$7 and Under 4 - Free.
DDC HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
Join us Sun, Nov 23, 12-4pm at the Ingersoll Arena for a Holiday
Extravaganza! The competitive teams at Diamond Dance Centre are
hosting this exciting event as a fundraiser for their upcoming spring
season. This will be an afternoon of holiday shopping, with a great mix
of craft & vendor tables. There will be door prizes, dance performances, a cake raffle & more! $2 admission. Please come out and support
your local dancers! Contact the studio for more information, including
vendor info, at 519-425-8777 or diamond.dancec@gmail.com.
THE OLDE WEST OXFORD UNITED CHURCHES
Beachville, Foldens, Sweaburg, West Oxford
Beachville 434809 Zorra Line, Sunday worship at 9:30am.
Nov 11 Remember the Community Remembrance Day Ceremony
at 11am at the Beachville Legion Cenotaph.
Foldens 374097 Folden’s Line, Folden’s, Sunday worship 9:30am.
Nov 8
Christmas Fling at Foldens Hall, 9:30-3:00. Admission $5.
Vendors will be displaying & selling their wares. The UCW
will have a bake table with Christmas puddings & other tasty
treats.
Dec 1
Annual UCW “Members & Friends” Christmas Party at
Foldens Hall, 6:30pm.
Sweaburg 474425 Dodge Line, Sweaburg, Sunday worship 11am.
Nov 6
Andrew Moir will be speaking to the UCW about Habitat for
Humanity. Sweaburg Church, 7:30pm.
West Oxford 354395 Church Line, Sunday worship 11am.
Nov 30 5th Sunday Worship at West Oxford, 9:30am.
THISTLE THEATRE
the little theatre with a big heart
Plan to attend our play “Having Hope at Home” written by Daniel S.
Craig will run Nov 14-16 and 21-23. Tickets go now on sale. With a
strong group of actors & a dedicated crew, buzz is already building
that it will be another show worth seeing. A story with characters you
know: On a winter afternoon on a dairy farm a baby is about to arrive.
So are the relatives from the city. Modern medicine is about to meet
midwifery head on. As tensions rise between 3 generations, so does
the laughter. It takes a baby to heal the family rifts in this heartwarming story of forgiveness and hope. This Canadian comedy was originated at Blythe Festival in 2003.
Cast
Carolyn ………………………………...Meagan Hargreaves
Russell (Carolyn’s Grandfather) .…...Chris Cockle
Michel (Carolyn’s boyfriend)………..Jeff Harmer
Bill
(Carolyn’s father)…………….Ron Marshall
Jane (Carolyn’s mother)…………...Betty Bartram
Dawn (Carolyn’s midwife) ………....Jolanda Van Der Eijk
Behind the Scenes: Julie McIntosh is producing and is putting together a great crew. Sue Garner is back to direct in Embro. Stage Manager
is Peter Johnson. We are fortunate to have Kevin Rutherford for Set
Design, Ed Williams Sound Design, Sue Ballantyne-Topp Costumes,
Norm Northmore & Tim Cockle Lighting Design, Phoebe Campbell,
Debbie Matheson & Trudy DeWitt Props. Set Construction is a team
effort by Don Jordan, Don R. Campbell, Clint Dubuque, Harold
Arbuckle and Chris Cockle. Together the crew works ‘theatre magic’.
Most of these areas can use assistants. If you are interested in helping out with the show, please contact Julie McIntosh, Sue Garner, or
any Thistle Theatre board member. We guarantee fun & a great learning and community experience. Tickets are available from Chris &
Nancy Cockle 519-475-4201, cockle@xplornet.ca &
www.ticketscene.ca. For more information about these &
other aspects of Thistle Theatre, please take a peek at
our website www.thistletheatre.ca or call Chris Cockle at
519-475-4201.
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SALES SERVICE
SUZANNE CRELLIN WINS AWARD
Community activist Suzanne Crellin, a frequent & effective presenter,
researcher & writer around the dump fight, was recognized for her
work in Oxford County & across Ontario by an award. Asked by
Temara Brown of CRAND, a community group in North Dumfries to
whom Suzanne has offered assistance “who wouldn’t support
Suzanne’s nomination for the quality and quantity of work to oppose
Walker’s dump proposal, to move us to permaculture, sustainability &
rethinking our way of life”. Her award is for community service. She’s
highly skilled, yet, as anyone who has met her would attest, humble.
Congratulations on this provincial award presented by the Green
Party to a community activist regardless of political affiliation.
2014 ANGEL TREE CAMPAIGN
Join us in making this a wonderful Christmas for families in Oxford
County. Gifts should be unwrapped, but gift bags are welcome. Please
be sure to attach “the Angel” to the package. Please drop into the
Children’s Aid Society office at 712 Peel St., Woodstock and choose
an “Angel” from our tree. All gifts should be delivered to the agency by
Fri Dec 5. For more information, please call 519-539-6176 or email
info@casoxford.on.ca.
TRASHAPALOOZAHA 4 IS COMING!
On the heels of the public’s amazing response to TrashapaloozAHA
3, where Sweaburg’s Lions’ Ball Park saw droves of people coming &
going, donating & collecting treasures at the facility which the community club offered free, the next round of Free-Cycling is being planned.
Zorra Township has invited the planning group to begin discussions
with them and passed a motion in principle to support it.
ThrashapaloozAHA describes the “eureka” moment where something
ready to be trashed is restored, reused or reimagined. It was in evidence this Sept 20 as household goods, toys for children, books for
them & adults, clothing, furniture & the kitchen sink – yes, we really
had one, briefly – arrived & departed with happy new owners. All the
things people might consider waste, were not wasted. This means
much less to go to the dump, much more thoughtful & deliberate ways
of living & many more proofs that Oxford County doesn’t need a private dump in its water table. A shared initiative of OPAL, The Ingersoll
and District Nature Club & The Oxford Coalition for Social Justice,
TrashapaloozAHA has been an opportunity for people to learn about
the valued work of the ReStore, Fusion Youth Centre, Good Will & The
Men’s Shed. Additionally, there has been concrete benefit to those
groups as well as to the Sweaburg Ball Club who provided the excellent breakfast and the pull pork piles with heaps of hearty salads at
lunch. If the strain of shopping for free tired you,
you could recharge well. When, just before noon,
it was announced that everything free was now
two for one, everyone pounced. Next year’s edition will be in the Spring. Save you discards for
reuse. Save your shopping bags for filling again.
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LIGHTING OF THE LIGHTS
Friday, November 14th
The official lighting of Museum Square at 6:30pm
FESTIVE FRIDAY
November 28th 5-9pm
Official arrival of Santa • Petting Zoo
Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides • Entertainment
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MOONLIGHT & MISTLETOE
The romance of a late November evening, moonlight, mistletoe, excellent food & wonderful music cannot be lost on anyone looking to celebrate the arrival of the Christmas season. Druids will, of course, welcome the mistletoe too. Nov 22 marks the date of a fabulous meal provided by BBQ Feast, music by Oxford’s favourite Wine Vinyl and of
course, conviviality. How does an event like this happen? There needs
to be a concept: that was provided by Rick Roach, events director at
Compass. There needs to be a name that sums up the experience: it
took some collaboration among Compass staff before the allure of the
moon over a late autumn sky & mistletoe’s assurance of greenery
when all other trees are bare. And who can knock a kiss stolen under
it? There needs to be a good cause: OPAL will use funds towards their
dump fight; The Nature Club will finance pollinator awareness & gardens with proceeds. There needs to be a reason to attend: A chance
to wear your finery, a buffet & conversation with friends & an opportunity to spend the night with friends & acquaintances while sweet music
plays all add up to motivations. Additionally, for that person in charge
of organizing a seasonal outing for a club or business or colleagues,
the work has been done. Book in, relax, enjoy. To assure that you are
seated with a group of friends, the tickets are being sold in blocks of
8. If that is too complicated, each person can acquire a separate ticket. For more information, menu, and tickets to this joyous Nov 22
event contact Rick Roach 519 532 8307 or by email compassevents2014@gmail.com. “Moonlight becomes you” is an old compliment. Mistletoe should then be hung over you.
FOR HOME & COUNTRY
Thorndale Women's Institute: Women Interested, Involved & Informed
Is sponsoring a meeting addressing the topic of Mental Health for
Parents and Grandparents with guest speaker Leanne Oke from the
Canadian Mental Health Association. Thurs, Nov 6, 7pm.
Refreshments will be served. For more info call Trudy 519-461-0415.
A Visit with St. Nicholas Sat & Sun Dec 6-7 & Dec 13-14
Families are invited to a Visit with St. Nicholas. Enjoy a hot pancake
breakfast, followed by a baked gingerbread man to decorate for
dessert. Hop aboard a horse drawn wagon for a beautiful winter ride
around the Village & visit a selection of buildings preparing for
Christmas. Of course the day wouldn’t be complete without a visit with
St. Nicholas himself, who is happy to see each child. Sat & Sun sittings available at 9:30, 11 & 1pm. Book on-line at www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca. Advance booking is required. Sponsored by
Thorndale Farm Supplies (2003) Ltd.
Dickens’ Dinner Nov 28 & 29, Dec 5 & 6, Dec 12 & 13. Enjoy a traditional 19th century Christmas dinner featuring local roast goose, root
vegetables, squash soup, cabbage salad & for dessert; mincemeat
pie or plum pudding. After dinner, experience a unique adaptation of
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. An Upper Canada Christmas
Carol: A Play by Jason Rip. Colonel Thomas Talbot may be the most
powerful man in his 35,000 acre “principality” along the shore of Lake
Erie in early 19th century Upper Canada, but he is not known as a
kind man. Discover if a parade of tranquility-shattering phantoms can
change his ultimate fate. Book at fanshawepioneervillage.ca.
MT ELGIN UNITED CHURCH
What does community mean to you? Community is more than an
address or collection of houses. Community is about relationships, &
connections between people who have something in common.
Community involves people sharing & co-operating to achieve common goals, whether it is a group of neighbours working to improve
their area, farmers meeting to share concerns & support, congregations gathering to worship & work together or parents, children and
teachers creating a great school. Nurturing & celebrating the gift of
community is part of our ministry at Mt. Elgin United Church.
Throughout November, we will be focusing on the ways we are
blessed by those who share our lives and are part of the communities
in which we live and work. On Nov 9, 10am we will remember the veterans who protect all our communities, and we will also be thanking
the police, EMS & volunteer firefighters who put themselves at risk to
help others. On Nov 15 we will be joining with friends & neighbours in
the Ingersoll Christmas Parade. Then on Sun, Nov 16 we are hosting
our annual Taste of Country Christmas Craft & Bake Sale. This event
is held at the Mt. Elgin Community Centre and highlights local talent
& small businesses. We are also looking forward to celebrating the
154th anniversary of our congregation Nov 30 with a special service
starting at 10am and featuring the Handbell Graces. And because
communities come together in times of joy & sorrow, our annual Blue
Christmas Service will be held Nov 23, 7pm. This is a service that
acknowledges the grief, stress & sadness that many people feel during the holiday season, while offering comfort & hope. You are welcome to be part of the community faith at Mt. Elgin United Church.
This month at Mt. Elgin United Church
Weekly: VON Smart Exercise for Seniors Tues & Fri 8:30-9:30am.
Rural Café drop in & shuffleboard (at the Community Centre)
Tuesdays 9:30-11am.
Moms and Tots Wed 10-11:30am.
Living Well – Card games & Health information Thurs 1-3:30pm.
Worship and Sunday school Sundays 10-11am.
Nov 16 Taste of Country Christmas Craft & Bake Sale (at the
Community Centre), 1-4pm.
Nov 23 Blue Christmas Service, 7-8pm
Everyone is welcome at all of our programs and events. For more info
check out our Facebook page or website or call 519-425-2091.
BLOOD DONOR CLINIC
The need for blood continues this November! Please donate blood
this month & encourage a friend, co-worker or family member to
donate blood with you! Ingersoll Blood Donor Clinic:
Thurs, Nov 24 at Unifor Local 88 Hall, 364 Victoria St, 4:30pm-8:30pm
To book an appointment download the GiveBlood app, visit blood.ca
or call 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236 6283). All blood donors are needed, in particular those with type O and A blood.
INGERSOLL LIBRARY
HILLCREST LEGION BRANCH 119
November is National Novel Writing Month, also referred to as
NaNoWriMo. Visit the website at http://nanowrimo.org/ to see how you
can participate. You might want to get some inspiration by attending
our Lunch & Learn and/or writing workshops listed below. And if you’re
looking for a quiet place to work on your novel, come to the library; we
have several quiet areas for writing, working on your laptop, or using
our public access computers.
Lunch & Learn: Remembering WWI; 100 years later. Thurs, Nov 6,
12-1pm. A free presentation by renowned World War I historian &
author Robin Barker-James as he discusses the war and his historical novel The Last Trench Fighter that his 5 plays are also based on.
Writing Workshops: War Fiction. Wed, Nov 12, 6:30-7:30pm. Local
historian, teacher & dramatist, Robin Barker-James is presiding over
3 writing workshops at Ingersoll Library covering 3 topics:
Nov 12 is writing war fiction.
Nov 19 is writing war drama.
Nov 26 is writing war screenplays.
Barker-James is a former history teacher at Glendale High School and
president of the Tillsonburg Military History Club. He is known for his
many contributions to preserving military war history in Oxford County
and across Canada, and is the recipient of the prestigious Queen
Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal honouring his efforts. These workshops are free & open to participants 12 years and up. Adults are welcome. You must pre-register for one or all 3 workshops – either by
calling the library at 519-485-2505, in person at the desk, or by emailing ingersolllibrary@ocl.net. Please register by Nov 7. Workshops will
be in the program room 6:30-7:30pm.
Friday Movie Matinees continue - each Friday 2pm. Friday matinees
are FREE and for adults only. We strive to show mainly newly
released films. Movies are subject to availability, and we may need to
offer a substitute if the film is unavailable.
Fri Nov 7, 2pm. A Long Way Down: Four people meet on New Year's
Eve and form a surrogate family to help one another weather the difficulties of their lives. Pierce Brosnan and Toni Collette star.
Fri Nov 14, 2pm. Wish I Was Here: The story of Aidan Bloom, an actor,
father & husband, who is trying to find a purpose for his life.
Fri Nov 21, 2pm. Tammy (Melissa McCarthy) is having a bad day.
She's totaled her car, gotten fired from her thankless job & instead of
finding comfort at home, finds her husband getting comfortable with
the neighbor. It’s time to take her boom box and book it.
Fri Nov 28, 2pm. Jersey Boys: A musical biography of the Four
Seasons-the rise, the tough times, personal clashes, and the ultimate
triumph of a group whose music became symbolic of a generation.
Attention Downton Abbey fans! Can’t wait to see what happens next
on Downton Abbey? Ingersoll Public Library will present a screening
of Season 5, episode 1 Wed, Dec 10, 7pm, in the council chambers
upstairs. Tom New, CEO of WQLN (Erie PA) will join us to introduce
the episode. This is a sneak preview, as the show will not air to the
general public until January 2015. To really get you in the mood, the
library is also hosting an afternoon tea, catered by the Olde Bakery
Café. Tickets for the tea are $15 per person and include reserved
seats for the show afterwards. Enjoy a hot cuppa along with some
scones and dainties in the civilised atmosphere of the library program
room. Tea will be 5:45-6:45, after which you can make your way
upstairs (there is an elevator) for the premiere. For added fun, come
dressed in period costume or as one of your favourite characters.
There will be prizes! Meanwhile, get caught up on past episodes by
placing them on hold. The library has several copies of seasons 1-4
to borrow, as well as books about the show – including a cookbook!
Computer Help at the Library. Please join us in welcoming Kevin Cox
to our Community Access Program (CAP) at the library. Kevin will be
at the library Tues & Thurs, 3:30-8:30 & Sat 10-5:30. As with Ryan, our
other CAP intern, Kevin will be able to help you with your computer &
electronic device questions. Kevin will also focus on helping local
small business & home operated businesses develop an online presence through social media. He can help set up a Twitter, Facebook,
LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Instagram accounts and get you started marketing your business on the web. This is a free service, funded by
Industry Canada, available until March 31, 2015.
1st Sunday of every month Roast Beef Supper 4-5:30pm $12
Mon 7pm Ladies Darts
Tues 7pm Euchre
Wed 1pm Pot Luck Euchre Wed 7pm Mixed Darts
Thurs 7pm Mens Darts
Fri 7:30pm Bingo
Sat Cribbage Pot Luck. 211 Thames St N, Ingersoll, 519-485-2580.
INGERSOLL SENIORS CENTRE
Fall is definitely in the air, with Winter & Christmas are right around the
corner! Mark your calendars for the Annual BELLS & BOWS BAZAAR
on Sat Nov 22, 9am-2pm. Bring your friends & family to the Bazaar.
Enjoy a festive day with lots of shopping, baking, draws, lunch & of
course, a great social time. FREE ADMISSION!
HOME SHOPPING NIGHT Get a jump on some Christmas Shopping
& avoid the lines at the mails. A number of “Home Party” companies;
Thirty One, Avon, Epicure, Scentsy & many more will be in for your
shopping enjoyment. Mon Nov 10, 6:30-8:30pm. FREE ADMISSION
20th Anniversary Celebrations
~ Anniversary Cake & Memories Fri Nov 14, 11am–2pm.
FRIDAY LUNCHES Join us on Fridays for a light lunch or a great full
course meals. $6 for a light meal and $8 for a full course meal. No Tax,
No Tip, Great Deal. Call to find out what is on the menu and remember reservations required by Thurs 4pm by calling 519-485-3869.
Recipe Club Are you stuck with your cooking? Are you looking for
new recipes? New Skills? Meeting on the 3rd Thursday of each month
at 2pm. Each month we will offer a different take on new recipes. We
could share recipes, watch demonstrations, listen to guest instructors
& enjoy sampling! Nov 20 come watch a demonstration on making
Biscotti, the Italian cookie great for gifts & dipping in coffee, tea or hot
chocolate. Questions or planning to attend? Please call 519-485-3869
D.O.T. CLUB Dining Out Together Club. Come together at various
restaurant locations for a social gathering over delicious food. Open to
members & friends, we will meet once a month, dates & times will
vary. Please reserve the week prior:
Sun Nov 23 – Arden Park Hotel, Stratford Sunday Brunch 11:30am
Tues Dec 30 – Sunrise Pho Binh Thanh, 930 Dundas St, Woodstock
- Vietnamese 11:15am. Optional Movie Matinee (1:10pm) to follow.
Travel Club Tuesday Nov 4 Guest Speaker Dave Knox. Dave will be
sharing his fall Trip to Finger Lakes, New York. Dave will also be sharing tips on booking your trips on line.
Niagara Falls View Casino Trip Tues Nov 25. We must have a minimum of 40 to run this trip! Fee includes $10 Promo Coin for Slot Play,
5 hr Casino, Coach & end the day with a Tour of the Festival of Lights.
The Sounds of Christmas Tues Dec 2. Enjoy a delicious traditional
turkey dinner with dessert, tea & coffee at the historic Puddicombe
House, New Hamburg. After dinner, we travel to Knox Presbyterian
Church, Waterloo for “The Sounds of Christmas”.
FITNESS Last fitness session before the New Year is now under way.
Some classes still have openings. Call 519-485-3869 for more info.
New Winter Fitness session will start Jan 5 through Feb 27. Many
different Yoga classes available including Hot Yoga. Men’s Fitness
Classes, Line Dancing, clogging, Tia Chi, Total Body Workout & a
Stress relief Meditation Class.
The Nintendo Wii fitness class is also something that we are offering
on Monday mornings at 9am. Don't let the cold weather stop you from
being active. Visit our fully equipped fitness centre for $1 per visit.
Nordix Pole Walking Fridays 9am.
Please call the Ingersoll Seniors Centre at 519-485-3869 for more
information on any of these programs. Remember this winter DO NOT
HYBERNATE... PARTICIPATE!
STOP & SHOP
Embro United Church will be hosting a “Stop & Shop” Sat Nov 8 from
9am-2pm at the Embro Community Centre. Light lunch available, for
more information call Gerda 519-475-6102.
NA MEETING
A fellowship of Narcotics Anonymous meets Friday nights at 7pm at St
Pauls Church, Thames Street, Ingersoll.
THE DIRT ON DIRT
CHOCOLATEA TO OPEN NEW STORE
Chocolate & Tea lovers in Oxford County will soon be able to indulge
their passions with ease. Professional Chocolatier Cindy Walker &
husband Steve have announced that their new store will be opening
at 38 King Street East in Ingersoll on November 1st. The location is
currently undergoing renovations in preparation for their Grand
Opening event Nov 8. "We see this as a great avenue to more effectively serve our existing customers & to build new ones," Cindy says.
While the bricks & mortar store is an exciting announcement, the
Walkers have been wholesaling & delivering handmade chocolates to
satisfied customers for a few years now, including at London’s Trails
End Farmer’s Market, corporate clients, through their website
(www.chocolatea.ca) and from their home office in Ingersoll. "We’ve
been blessed with the opportunity to meet a lot of great people within
our community," Cindy says. "An important feature to our clients is the
fact that all the chocolates are made fresh and with real ingredients."
Cindy says that the selection of chocolates and teas that her current
clientele have long enjoyed will remain but new ones will be added,
including an ever-changing rotation of flavours seasonally.
Chocolatea will also sell fudge and other unique edible treats and
even local art. "Chocolatea will offer a take-out ‘Tea of the Day’. We
will rotate daily through our menu of teas to allow people to enjoy a
whole cup before determining to add it to their tea collection at home,"
Cindy explains. Cindy & Steve are graduates from Fanshawe
College’s Tea Sommelier Program and are certified with the Tea
Association of Canada.
BROWNSVILLE TURKEY BINGO
Brownsville Community Centre is having a Turkey Bingo, at the community centre on Dec 5. There are 10 regular games, 5 special games
& 1 $100 Jackpot game. Admission is $2, with which you receive a
free card. Coffee is free. Brownsville Community Centre address is
292240 Culloden Line, Brownsville. Any questions call 519-877-2798.
Walker’s dump proposal for Oxford County threatens to bring waste of
all kinds, commercial, institutional, household, etc., to a quarry close
to our homes & water sources. But often neglected in the discussion
of the dump is the way in which the garbage will be buried under
“brown soil”. As opposed to black earth, brown soil is a euphemism for
soil which is contaminated with chemicals or industrial products. For
example, it might be what is excavated in eastern Toronto around the
PanAm Games sites, the locations of former industries, meaning that
the soil is polluted. Who would want that near the water we drink? The
Ministry of the Environment asked the question about “excess soil”,
dirt excavated during construction, of community groups invited to a
working session in Toronto recently. Obviously, dump fighters are
interested in many questions around soil movement: What guarantees
that soil is clean when shipped from one place to another? What does
digging up soil, stockpiling it and then spreading it elsewhere do to its
fertility, necessary microbial and fungal life? Where would the soil be
spread or dumped? Two Oxford dump fighters wanted to know.
Mention dumping and you have the attention of people in Oxford
County. We are well aware that a dump has been proposed. We need
to be aware too that added to the 100 transport trucks arriving full of
garbage and then 100 empty trucks departing, there would be a significant number of heavy trucks pounding through Oxford on the rutted & often slippery roads leading to the dump site, filled with soil to
be dumped too. Having experienced first-hand the effects of dust from
truck traffic on Embro Rd, Suzanne Crellin and Bryan Smith, thought
it worthwhile intervening at the MOE’s meeting. Traceability of the soil
Where did it come from? What’s in it? would be clear, said the MOE
folks, then adding that each load would not be tested, that certain risks
would only be dealt with where the soil is dumped, and that some
things are likely impossible for them to control. Community groups
concurred that the MOE’s Best Management Plan isn’t much of a plan
without precaution, monitoring, enforcement, and action by the government at the provincial and local levels. While soil is only a small
percentage of the total tonnage which Walker’s proposal would see
trucked into Oxford, it’s clearly an important element. We need soil to
produce the food we live on. We need clean water to process that food
and to drink. We need clean air to breathe. All of these are important,
and none of these can be easily fixed after they are ruined by pollution. Representing Transition to Less Waste, Suzanne Crellin deftly
illustrated the concerns for water, air, health and community then
linked it to the expanded threat that soil movement would pose. “How
much is it really necessary to move this soil?” she wondered. “Why
can’t it, like lots of other materials be treated and reused at or close to
the source?’. This is what we should do with recycling. Zero waste
including zero waste or excess soil should be a goal. Representing
OPAL & The Oxford Coalition for Social Justice, Bryan Smith, argued
when Public Health Ontario’s best expert on dust says that no amount
of fine particulate matter in the air is safe, then digging, moving and
dumping soil, even clean soil, must represent a human health impact.
It was late in the Oct 15 meeting that our community members learned
that this consultation with the public was only one of 12. At all the others, the public would not be present. This does not seem enough.
Happily, the MOE officials who had invited the public groups to the
meeting did say that they could submit written comments. Ms Crellin
and Mr. Smith will be certain to do so. They are prepared to roll up
their sleeves and get dirty.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
"A great place of worship for everyone" First Baptist Church Ingersoll
welcomes Rev. Alan Adams as their new full-time Pastor and Heather
Brown as their new Arts Director. See us at: 235 Thames St South,
www.fbcingersoll.ca. You can find us on You Tube and like us on
Facebook. 10:30 Sunday Morning Family Worship. Join us for Gospel
Music in the church: Nov 2, 7pm "Heartsong" from London and Dec
14, 7pm "Chapelaires Christmas Concert". Sundays in January,
February and March - to be announced for information contact the
church 519-485-3046 or Ted 519-485-0985.
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BETHLEHEM WALK 2014
The Story Never Gets Old... Tyranny. Revolution. Political Intrigue.
Birth. Death. Hope. Resurrection. Ancient Prophecies. Redemption.
All this and more awaits you at Bethlehem Walk 2014. Crossroads
Alliance Church, together with members of several local churches, is
once again preparing for Bethlehem Walk. In its 19th year, the event
attracts 3,000-4,000 people annually & features 300 cast members, in
full costume, together with an array of live animals along the road to
Bethlehem. Upon arrival at Crossroads, guests visit Herod’s tent, followed by a lively carol sing inside the church while awaiting their turn
to walk to Bethlehem. Then, in groups of 15-20, led by a lantern-carrying guide, each “family” steps back in time into a land of wonder &
enchantment. The path, lit by hundreds of candles, twists & turns
around the 2 acres of wooded property. Along the route, travelers
meet Mary & Joseph and their donkey, marvel at angels singing high
up in the trees, are harassed by Roman soldiers & stop to warm themselves at the shepherds’ fire. Down the road, three wise men speak of
the prophecy and the star that has led them to Bethlehem. Guests visit
a very realistic market, filled with all manner of live animals & edible
delicacies. Taxes are paid at the tax tent - often with much humorous
interaction with the attending Roman guards. A prophet, the star, a
heart-warming manger scene & the evening is almost complete. Back
inside the church, guests enjoy a hot drink and cookies, and all agree
that it has truly been a miraculous journey! You too can take this journey back in time:
Dates: Nov 21, 22 and Nov 28, 29
Times: Tours depart every few minutes from 6pm-9pm each evening
Place: Crossroads Alliance Church, Hwy 19 between Ingersoll and
Thamesford. Cost: Free Admission. Note: In consideration of the
many live animals along the trail, no pets are allowed.
More Info: www.bethlehemwalk.ca, 519-485-4440 or find us on FB.
SPLISHES & SPLASHES
The Ingersoll Speed Sharks Swim Team has been busy training &
preparing for a fall/winter season full of swim meets! On Oct 18, eight
swimmers attended an invitational meet in St Thomas, hosted by the
St Thomas Jumbo Jets. Three of our talented swimmers won their
heats while it was a bell heat, which meant they got an extra prize. It
was a fun, fast meet & all swimmers had personal bests by several
seconds each! Congratulations to Lauren T, Graceyn T, Rachel G,
Rachel S, Madison L, Tyson C, Jordyn G and Brielle V! On Nov 7, the
Speed Sharks will host an Aqua 7 meet in our home pool. Feel free to
come on down & see firsthand the excitement & energy of a competitive swim meet! As well, there is a 10 week Sessional Program starting Dec 3 and running for 10 weeks. Sessionals are a great way to for
new swimmers to try out competitive swimming and see what the
team is all about. No meets are involved, but swimmers can move to
the Levels Program at the completion of the 10 week sessional, at a
pro-rated amount. We’re always accepting new swimmers at a prorated amount & information can be found on our website www.ingersollspeedsharks.ca. As well, “like” us on Facebook to keep up to date
on all the latest Speed Sharks news. Remember, our motto is FUN,
FITNESS and TEAMWORK!
Dave Hunt
Ingersoll RV & Trailers
Affordable Family Vacationing
Ph: 226-228-3120 F: 519-452-2238
www.aceautogroup.ca
RV CORNER
Thanksgiving has come & gone, trailers are closed up at the parks &
yours is in the laneway with the water lines winterized, waiting to be
stored. Now come the questions: how do I deter mice, rodents &
insects, should I store it on grass, gravel or concrete, do I cover the
a/c unit or cover the entire trailer? There doesn’t seem to be a tried &
true trick to all of this but here are a few suggestions and tips that have
worked for some campers.
Mice/rodents: if you have indoor storage, scatter moth balls under
trailer & tires it does a good job of deterring them. Be sure to take any
food & put them in sealed containers or remove them, most of the time
they come in looking for these treats then take up residence. Place
bounce sheets inside the trailer & in your storage compartments. Look
for any areas where the mice can get in & cover it with tin foil or steel
wool. Outdoor storage keep moth balls under trailer, they will last
longer in the weather.
Insects, for those who do not know me I would rather walk over burning coals than have a spider walk on me. Spiders are my main reason
to research ways to deter them and it seems there is a good product
that is environmentally friendly - peppermint oil - soak cotton balls in
peppermint oil and put in your hot water heater area and storage compartments. I am going to investigate peppermint oil cologne, I would
buy shares in the company, I will let you know or you will smell me.
Parking, a lot of long time campers say the best storage is a good
gravel base, it will have drainage & will not be as hard as concrete on
your tires. If you are parking on concrete, try to put down a vapor barrier, then wood over top & position your tires on this. Avoid grass if at
all possible, grass needs moisture & moisture comes from grass. The
moisture coming up from parking on grass is very hard on all steel
lines, brakes, your frame and even the wood decking. No matter how
long that has been grass, your trailer is still going to sink down in it,
you may not notice damage right away but it will work away on your
prize possession.
Tarps & coverings, completely covering your unit has mixed thoughts
& the actual thought that it keeps the moisture in and does more harm
seems to have the majority of votes. Your a/c covers: draw strings that
pull tight, trap moisture in, if you are going to cover it, put a tarp over
it & keep the sides out a couple of feet and weigh down with sand
bags. This will let the area breathe a little. Hopefully this will enlighten
any fellow campers that ask what is right what is wrong. I can’t say
happy camping as it is over for season, but happy dreaming about the
season to come.
Dave Hunt
FARMERS GOLF ASSOCIATION
The final round of the Farmers Golf Association Kupery Cup was
played at Pine Knot Golf, Dorchester Oct 22. The winner was Chris
Cockle from Embro with 111.4 points, runners up were Joe Aarts from
Kintore with 103.64 points and Don R. Campbell from Ingersoll with
101.36. Players accumulate points throughout the year which are then
averaged per round, with 2 Championship rounds being played at
Pine Knot.
AZ DRIVERS NEEDED
Home Daily
$17 to $18 per hour
Full time and Part time work available
We require
Minimum 1 year experience
Call us at 519-668-7874 or
Email: jobs@global-industrialservices.com
North Oxford History
To buy or pre-order a history book call Pauline at
519-485-0578.
The cost of the book will be $75.00.
Reserve your copy of the book today.
Make sure you get your
copy of our history.
The North Oxford
History Book Committee
ART IN THE HEART
Art in your heart is exactly what you need to hurdle up & over these drab November days. This is
the month to project yourself heart first into your
favourite handiworks, be it painting, drawing, photography, needle works, pottery scrapbooking or
Zentangle. Zentangle? Yes. It’s a fun & relaxing way to
be creative while turning your doodles into small works
of art. These can even be coloured & applied to create
greeting cards or small framed works of art at minimal cost. And
as I’ve said before, you don’t need to be able to draw straight lines or
use an eraser. Last November I mentioned giving art supplies as gifts
for people in your life that would enjoy discovering the art in their
heart. Google “art supplies” in London Ontario and you will find many
shopping spots from craft stores to quality art supply shops. There you
will find supplies from drawing tools charcoal & pencils, to watercolours or acrylic paints & more. I would suggest to select one genre
and a couple of items that work together, e.g. graphite pencils and a
drawing journal or acrylic paint, a brush and small canvas. Calligraphy
is a style of “handwriting” that many people now enjoy practising.
There are also many instruction books that you can purchase at your
favourite book stores, just add in a few supplies and you have a few
more names on your gift list ready for wrapping. November is also a
good time to enjoy art and craft shows. The Annual Art Show and Sale
at Craigowan (north of Woodstock on Hi-way 59) will take place Nov
8 & 9. Ingersoll library will be displaying more arts works from another artist this month. You will find their ‘gallery walls’ at the back of the
adult books, to your left as you come in. The Elmhurst Gallery in
Ingersoll, Ingersoll Creative Art Centre, Tillsonburg Art Station are just
some of the Galleries where excellent artwork can be viewed - no
admission costs here in Oxford County. Pick up your copy of Oxford
Art & Culture booklet and look them all up www.oxfordcreateconnections.com November can be a very creative and inspiring month! If
you have any questions or suggestions for artistic pursuits email me
bwwarner@rogers.com.
MUSEUM MUSINGS
2014 has been all about time at the Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural
Museum. The month of November is a poignant time to look back &
remember the sacrifices of more than 60,000 Canadians who paid the
ultimate price during the First World War. For the entire month of
November, you can check out the current display: "Oxford in the Age
of Innocence". Produced by the Woodstock Museum National Historic
Site using resources from other museums & historical societies in the
county, as well as the County of Oxford Archives, this exhibit examines life in Oxford in the days leading up to the start of WW1 and is
part of the Oxford Remembers Oxford's Own project. The ultimate
goal with this effort is to see that 100 events & activities take place
within the county before November of 2018 so that on that
Remembrance Day, which will mark the centennial of the first
Armistice Day, we can all look back and say that Oxford County has
remembered the men & women who contributed so much to the war
effort 100 different ways. Museum displays are just some of those
ways. The Ingersoll Museum will be installing a temporary month-long
display on the First World War in the lobby of St Jude Catholic School.
Then on Nov 15, the Ingersoll Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion
will be hosting the annual "Night of Music in the Mess Hall" featuring
Ted Comiskey, Jim Gonder and friends performing many of the musical numbers from the two World Wars. We are also proud to promote
the lecture on Canada's Role in WW1 by Professor Jonathan Vance.
This evening event will take place at the Ingersoll Seniors Centre Tues
Nov 18, as part of the Ingersoll Historical Society meeting. Starting at
7pm Canada's leading military historian, Dr. Vance from UWO, will
examine the role that we as Canadians played during the Great War.
Author of numerous books and a popular lecturer both on and off campus, Vance will be sure to enthral all who attend. On a lighter note,
don't forget that Santa is due to arrive in Ingersoll for the down town
tree lighting ceremony Nov 20 before heading to the museum for the
start of Santa's Festival Village & the Festival of Lights on Fri Nov 21.
For additional information on these and other activities call the
Ingersoll Museum at 519-485-5510.
MT ELGIN 4-H CLUB
As our logo is learn to do by doing, we tend to get messy have fun and
love our hands on activities! We are the life skills club, and meet every
Thursday from 7-9 pm at Dereham Centre Hall. Right now we are
doing a potato project & have made different recipes, even candy &
have played games that have kept us laughing all night. In the past we
have also done a Lego club, where we learned about engineering &
how things work while of course playing with Lego making some buildings having competitions & even races with cars that we built! Batter
Up is another club that was done this year, and we baked up a storm!
A few other clubs we have completed this year are Horticulture and
Social recreation. There is always something new & fun for everyone
to learn. If anyone is interested in joining, our age group is 9 (before
Jan 1) up to 21 boys & girls. The cost is $75 a year with unlimited
clubs, meaning you can join a lot of different clubs & also can be
involved in exchanges & activities that go hand in hand with 4-H.
A NEW DAY AT INGERSOLL FIRST BAPTIST
A fresh wind seems to be blowing through First Baptist Church,
Ingersoll. In October the congregation was introduced to its new parttime Arts Director & at the same time, informed that the part-time interim pastor had agreed to serve full-time commencing Nov 1. The Arts
Director is Heather Brown, a song-writer, musician & playwright with a
Master’s degree in Theological Studies and a wide variety of experience. Her assignment is to develop new programs, such as dramatic
productions, musicals, creative communications & colourful art pieces
among both the youth and adults. Heather is married to Chris and they
have one high school age son, Jesse. Our pastor, Rev. Alan Adams,
has accepted the call to full-time ministry after serving First Baptist on
a part-time interim basis since last February. Pastor Alan grew up in
Latin America, the son of Canadian missionaries. He has himself been
a missionary in South America, an international Gospel broadcaster &
publisher, an inner-city mission director & retired recently from pastoral ministries in another denomination. Rev. Adams’ Sunday sermons at First Baptist are made available on the internet (youtube
.com/watch?v=SnqtHgPp5po). He also leads what he calls a Prayer
Concert at the church each Tuesday evening which is open to everyone. His wife, Jeannette, is extremely supportive. Last month she led
a group of volunteers who painted the lower hall of the church building. After another great Summer of Gospel Music in the Park (the 21st
consecutive year), First Baptist will now be hosting Gospel Music in
the Church during the off season on specially scheduled Sunday
evenings at 7pm. Nov 2 the harmonic male trio, HEARTSONG, from
London will be performing. And Dec 14 the well-loved CHAPELAIRES
QUARTET is booked for their Christmas concert. For further information: call the church at 519-485-3046 or Pastor Alan at 226-268-0524.
Purple Hill's Just West of Thamesford
on Purple Hill Rd.
"Only in Canada
Opry Show"
Sunday, Nov. 2nd Showtime 2pm Phone (519) 461-0538
"We Will Remember Our Canadian Troops and
Their Sacrifice Over-Seas"
The Purple Hill Country Show Band with
* 2 Canadian Step Dance Champions
*Canadian Award Winning Guitar Player *Rising Native singing star
* 3-time Canadian Singing Champion
* Hometown boy, Gary Nichol
Includes Roast Beef Dinner @ 5pm ONLY $40/person
www.purplehillcountyhall.com Call Anna Now! 519-461-0538
PURPLE HILL: ONLY IN CANADA OPRY SHOW!
The holiday season is a time to create memories with loved ones.
Share in the joy of the season & experience Christmas in downtown
Ingersoll. Join us Nov 20, 5-11pm, for Moonlight Madness & the
Lighting of the Lights. With performances by local choirs, a visit with
Santa, and the official Lighting of the Lights Ceremony at 7pm, you will
find the holiday spirit alive & well in Ingersoll! Stores will be staying
open late that night to help you complete your gift giving, entertaining,
& decorating to do lists. Find the perfect gifts for those on your list as
you browse the unique shops in downtown Ingersoll! Also remember
to join us in Ingersoll on Nov 15, 11am for the Rotary Christmas
Parade & Nov 21, 7pm for the Grand Opening of Santa’s Village! For
more info on holiday events in Ingersoll, please visit www.ingersoll.ca
or like us on Facebook at Ingersoll Tourism & Events.
Join with The Show Band for our national anthem “O’Canada” followed by the Last Post & Reveille by Ted Bestard on trumpet. War veteran Bob Hanson will take the salute on behalf of his comrades. The
celebration will continue as The Boys of Purple Hill / Show Band will
welcome to the Opry stage Joan Spalding – the only female to ever
win the Canadian singing Championships 3 times! Also, Crystal Lynn
Bomberry – a rising native singing star from Ohsweken and Celtic
Folk singer Ted Comiskey. See Canadian Award Winning guitar player Steve Piticco. Canadian Step Dancing Champions Tiffany Fewster
& Patrick Linton! And hometown boy Gary Nichol returns to his roots
- Gary sings with flat-out passion. Always “Great Canadian Talent and
Great Roast Beef Dinners!” Purple Hill Opry Shows – First Sunday of
every month. Adopt Purple Hill as your Country Music Home! “Where
Country Music Memories Are Being Made Today!” Purple Hill Country
Opry was named by Larry Delaney, the owner & publisher of Country
Music News an Ottawa based national newspaper that covered the
country music scene for over 30 years. Larry Delaney referred to
Purple Hill as a popular country music destination for entertainers.
The Purple Hill Country Show Band is the motor that drives The Opry
Shows – The Boys of Purple Hill have that dedicated desire to produce that “Special Opry Show” time after time. And it is in this setting
that “The country music dream continues to be born!” From Country
Music Award Winners & Juno Award Winners to Canadian Recording
Artists and flat out great entertainers – see them all on The Purple Hill
Opry Stage just 5 miles east of London on Hwy 2 (Dundas Street
East) on Purple Hill Road.
THAMESFORD FRIENDSHIP CLUB
BEACHVILLE LEGION BRANCH 495
The Friendship Club’s Annual Christmas Dinner Party is Nov 26 at
12:30pm. Located at Westminster United Church, everyone is welcome. Cost is $20 per person. Lively Musical Entertainment by Ted
Comiskey. Hope to see you there.
Early Bird Membership Dues: Win Your Membership! Ends Nov 30
Nov 1
Annual Door to Door Poppy Campaign kicks off 9am
Nov 1
Lounge Night with Redneck Karaoke 8pm-1am
Nov 2
Remembrance Service at Dickson’s Corners 1:30pm
Nov 5
General Members Meeting 8pm
Nov 8
Legion Remembrance Dinner, Tickets $12
Nov 11 Beachville Legion Remembrance Service 10:30am
Nov 23 Sunday Brunch 10am-12:30
Dec 5
Annual Christmas Dinner 5:30pm, Tickets $9
Thursday night Euchre 7pm
Friday Night League Darts 8pm
Planning a party or family get-together? We supply the bar and entertainment, You supply the people. Call Ray for details. HALL RENTAL:
Banquets, Weddings, Family Gatherings. Open Thurs at 6:30, Fri at
4:30, & Sat at 4:00. Ph. 519-423-6363.
Nov: Friday Night Suppers at 5:30pm
Nov 7
Cabbage Rolls
Nov 14 Ham and Scallop Potatoes
Nov 21 Chicken Dinner Nov 28 Lasagna
www.rcl495beachville.com,
rcl495.beachville@gmail.com
Working together in the community with “Beachville
Parks & Recreation”
REDISCOVER CHRISTMAS! REDISCOVER INGERSOLL!
INGERSOLL DISTRICT NATURE CLUB
Nov 30th Festive Celebration. We invite Club members & anyone in
the public who is interested in our natural environment to come to our
pot-luck brunch at 12:30pm to eat at 1pm, followed by a presentation
by Chantal Markle, PhD student from McMaster who will share her
observations when tracking the Blanding's turtle in lower Big Creek
watershed. This is one of several endangered, native turtles. The
brunch will take place at Ingersoll Seniors' Centre, 250 Ingersoll St S,
Ingersoll and replaces our usual pot-luck dinner in December. For further information please contact Sheila 519-485-2645 or Dave 519842-6508. Website:www.ingersollnatureclub.com.
CALLING ALL SCRAPBOOKERS
The Merry Striders are putting on their 12th Scrap-A-Thon in support
of MS Oxford! Join us for a day of scrapbooking, food, fun and prizes!
$35 for the day, includes lunch & supper! Ingersoll Pipe Band Hall
9am-9pm Nov 22. Email maim_60@hotmail.com to reserve a spot!
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THANK YOU - MARTIN
A heartfelt thank you to all who helped us celebrate our 50th
anniversary, for the lovely cards, gifts, flowers and good wishes.
Many thanks to our family for all their help. Wonderful to see two,
three & four generation families gathering. Harry & Mary
THANK YOU - AARTS
We want to extend warm thanks for all the
kind words & deeds shown to our family
during & after Bill's passing. Our heartfelt
appreciation to the ambulance attendants,
Thamesford Fire Department, the doctors &
nurses in the ER of Alexandra HospitalIngersoll, the ICU staff at University
Hospital-London, Helen & Bill Friesen at
Harland Betzner Funeral Home, Julie Cook
Catering-Thamesford & the staff at Pyramid
Recreation Centre-St. Mary's.
To family, friends & neighbours, especially
Jim & Marion Vollmershausen, thank you so much for your support,
caring, food, flowers & donations during this difficult time. Bill left a
legacy of
joyful appreciation of people, hard work, nature, all the simple things
in life but most of all family & friends. We are truly fortunate to have
shared our lives with such a warm & wonderful husband, Dad,
Poppa, brother & friend.
Thank you sincerely, Heather, Michelle & Rob, Jeff & Carla,
Jack & Laura, Jim & Shannon, Tony & Erin, Dan Aarts & grandkids.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Operation Christmas Child brings joy & hope to children in desperate
situations around the world through gift-filled shoeboxes & the message of God’s unconditional love. This is a fun & easy project that can
involve people of all ages. Regular shoeboxes can be used or you can
pick up red and green ones from the Big Brothers/Big Sisters office at
58 Thames St. S., Ingersoll. Each box can then be packed with a variety of school supplies, toys, and hygiene products, plus a note and/or
picture from the giver if desired. Filled boxes can be dropped off at Hi
Way Pentecostal Church, Beachville Rd. Nov 17, 11am-3pm or Nov
22, 10am-2:30pm. For more information contact Lloyd Plummer at
519-485-1480 or check the website at samaritanspurse.ca.
CRAFT & BAKE SALE
Join the Ladies Auxillary of the Hillcrest Legion, Ingersoll for their
Craft, Bake Sale & Silent Auction November 8 at the Ingersoll Legion,
211 Thames St N.
TRINITY CHURCH DELI / BAKE SALE
Trinity United Church Deli/Bake Sale and so much more... Sat Nov 15
at Trinity Fellowship Hall, 9am-1pm. Deli Food items, Baked Goods,
Stained glass & bargain priced craft and yard sale items... The Cafe
will be open selling Bacon-on-a-bun, muffins and refreshments.
Please mark this on your calendar!
CRIME STOPPERS ~ UNSOLVED HOMICIDE
Leo Arthur Brett was last seen Sept 6, 2003, in the Woodstock. The
Oxford Community Police Service conducted an extensive missing
person’s investigation; however, no information to the whereabouts of
Brett was forthcoming. In Dec 2004, police received information indicating that Brett had been the victim of murder. At this time, the OPP
assumed the investigative lead of the homicide investigation working
in conjunction with the Oxford Community Police Service. On June 19,
2005, the partial skeletal remains of a human body were located by a
fisherman in the Thames River, west of Woodstock. Forensic testing
conducted at the Centre of Forensic Sciences determined the remains
to be those of Leo Brett. As of October 2014, the Leo Brett Homicide
remains an unsolved cold case, that is solve-able with the help of the
public. Any person with information on this crime or any other crime,
are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers! 1-800-222-8477. Or check out
www.oxfordcrimestoppers.com and leave a tip! TIPSTERS NEVER
HAVE TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES OR GIVE EVIDENCE IN COURT
AND ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A CASH REWARD UP TO $2,000.
ONTARIO MEN’S CURLING CHAMPIONSHIP
The Ingersoll & District Curling Club (IDCC) will play host to Ontario’s
biggest curling event - besides the Brier, in February, and 2 years of
organizing the event has already brought plenty of benefits to the
community. The Ontario Men’s Curling Championship will be held at
the Dorchester Flight Exec Centre from February 2-8, 2015. “We don’t
have the facilities in Ingersoll to hold an expected 15,000 spectators,
but Dorchester does,” said Bob Armstrong, 2015 Tankard Committee
co-chair. “Besides, there is already a lot of back and forth between the
curling communities in each town, and a lot of Dorchester area residents are members of the Ingersoll club.” In addition to the spectators
on site, Rogers will be broadcasting throughout the week, with perhaps 100,000 people watching the final, which will be broadcast on
Sportsnet on the weekend. About 140 teams from across Ontario are
in competition for a spot among the final 10 teams that will compete in
Dorchester, with the 11th spot reserved for Team Balsdon, last year’s
champs. Local teams are competing, says Armstrong, but they’ll have
to win a spot to make an appearance in Dorchester. Organizing the
event has brought the town together. “We have over 240 volunteers,”
Armstrong said. “We’ve had no trouble at all getting local volunteers
to help out.” The co-chair says he’s been delighted with the willingness of sponsors to step forward to support the event. “It’s great that
Dairy Farmers of Ontario have come forward as the major sponsors,
with Oxford County being the Dairy Capital of Canada.” As a result,
the 2015 event is officially known as the Recharge with Milk Tankard.
And it isn’t just the dairy farmers’ organization who has been supportive, Armstrong said, adding there has been “tons of sponsorship from
a lot of different people.” Both towns of Ingersoll & Dorchester should
see a big jump in local economic activity during the week, with hotels
being full & local businesses being busy. And both the Municipality of
Thames Centre and the Town of Ingersoll have been major supporters. “Financial support, really all kinds of support,” said Armstrong.
“Anything we’ve needed, they’ve helped us out or added their leverage to get what support we needed.” There’s no question the press
and TV coverage of the event will cast Ingersoll in a positive light. It’s
certainly already helping boost the popularity of curling. At the club’s
annual bonspiel in October, the Club hosted a team from China as
well as the US National team. “Curling is wrongly seen as an old
man’s game, but it really isn’t,” Armstrong said. “Capitalizing on the
sense of pride in hosting such a high profile event should boost youth
activity, and that’s certainly a long-term goal of our club.”
www.ingersollcurlingclub.ca
SAVE(D) AJ BAKER
Congratulations Kintore & area, we have DONE IT. They said it couldn’t be done. They said every school closes that’s picked for closure.
They said we were doomed. They were wrong! What better lesson
can a school & its community teach its children? Hard work & perseverance & a good cause can be won! The Save AJ Baker Committee
thanks Kintore, Thamesford & Embro from the bottom of our hearts.
What a great rural family we have! Long Live AJ Baker School!
INGERSOLL GROWS SEED LIBRARY
Please join organic gardeners Liam Kijewski & Crystal Bradford as
they discuss organic growing, seed saving and putting your garden to
bed for the winter. They will be at the library Tues Nov 4, 7-8pm, and
will be happy to answer any questions you may have on these topics.
Don’t forget to bring in your saved seeds if you have any.
BROWNSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Brownsville Community Historical Society is holding a Memorial
Presentation Wed Nov 12, 1-3pm, at the Brownsville Community
Centre. All are welcome. There will be 2 speakers presenting on different aspects of the World Wars & other areas of service. There is no
admission but a collection will be taken to help support the Legion
Branch 153. Air Cadets Corp. For more information please call Marion
at 519-642-0246.
Church
Sacred Heart Church
131 Thames St North
www.shi.dol.ca 519-485-1802
Saturday 5pm & Sunday 10am & 6pm
Reynolds Creek United Church
519-425-1174 7180 Hamilton Rd., Putnam, Pastor Mary Dillon.
Worship time 11am, Sunday School 10:15am
Nov 7
Games Night, 7-9pm. Bring a snack to share.
Mt. Elgin United Church 519-425-2091
Worship & Sunday School 10am 324105 Mt Elgin Rd W, Mt Elgin
Tues
Seniors VON Smart Exercise
Tues
Rural Cafe & Shuffleboard
Wed
Moms & Tots
Thurs
VON Foot Care
Thurs
Living Well afternoon games
Fri
Seniors VON Smart Exercise
Nov 9
Remembering & Thanking Servicepersons
Nov 16 Taste of Country Craft & Bake Sale
Nov 23 Blue Christmas Service 7pm
Nov 30 154th Congregation Anniversary
First Baptist Church 519-485-3046
ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL TREE OF LIGHTS
Alexandra Hospital’s Tree of Lights Celebration official lighting ceremony will be Sun Nov 16 at 6:30pm. Every $10 donation lights up a
bulb. White & yellow lights represent “in memory of” & coloured lights
represent “in honour of.” Donations of $1,000 gives a tree a star on
top. Proceeds will assist with the purchase of new medical equipment.
Any questions or to place your donation please contact Robin Schultz
at 519-485-1700 ext 8213.
COIN CLUB
Ingersoll Coin Club meets the 3rd Monday of the month at Ingersoll
Services for Seniors at 7:30pm. Learn about the history of coins & participate in an auction of various coins.
Ingersoll Christian Reformed Church
439 King St West 519-485-4941 ingersolllcrc.ca
Worship and Sunday School 10am Sundays
MON
Friendship Club 7pm
TUES
Women's Ministry 10am
WED
GEMS girls club 7pm alternate Wednesdays
THURS Cadets boys club 7pm
Salvation Army/Hillcrest Church 519-485-4961
192 Thames St. South
Wednesday night Bible Study at 6:30pm at the Thrift Store.
Ladies Craft Night 6:30pm, 2nd & 4th Thurs at the Thrift Store
"A great place of worship for everyone"
235 Thames St South, www.fbcingersoll.ca
Pastor - Rev. Alan Adams 1stbapting@execulink.com
You can find us on You Tube and like us on Facebook
10:30 Sunday Morning Family Worship
Mon
7pm Bible Study
Wed
7pm Youth Ministry Grades 6-12
GOSPEL MUSIC IN THE CHURCH
Nov 2
7pm "Heartsong" from London
Dec 14 7pm "Chapelaires Christmas Concert"
Sundays in January, February and March - to be announced for
information contact the church 519-485-3046 or Ted 519-485-0985.
Hi-Way Pentecostal Church 519-485-0961
584118 Beachville Rd. hiwaypentecostal.ca
Sunday Services 10:30am Family Worship & 6:30pm Service
Wed 6:45-8pm Kidz Zone Refuel, Laurie Hawkins School Age 3-11
Thurs 7-9:30pm Regeneration Gr 7-12 at Hi-Way
Historic West Oxford United Church
354315 Church Line (east of Ingersoll)
Sunday worship at 9:30am ALL WELCOME
Truth Community Church
Join us Sunday mornings for our 10am Worship Service
Nursery care & children's program provided during the Worship
Service. See our website for up to date location details. For more
info, contact Pastor Shawn Robinson tccthamesford@gmail.com.
www.truthcommunitychurch.ca
The Olde West Oxford United Churches
Contact: David Van Patter 519-539-2436
Beachville -- 434809 Zorra Line, Beachville 9:30am
Foldens -- 374097 Folden’s Line, Folden’s 9:30am
Sweaburg -- 474425 Dodge Line, Sweaburg 11:00am
West Oxford -- 354395 Church Line, West Oxford Twp. 11:00am
NOVEMBER
Sunday
Monday
DECEMBER...
Dec 5
Turkey Bingo, Brownsville
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Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
TUESDAYS
• Euchre Ing Legion
• Srs Exercise Mt Elgin
• Srs GROW Club
WEDNESDAYS
• Mixed Darts Ing Legion
•Moms & Tots Mt Elgin
• Carpet Bowling
Thamesford Arena
• Euchre, Thamesford
THURSDAYS
• Mens Darts Ing Legion
• Mt Elgin 4-H Club
• Euchre Bchvill Legion
FRIDAYS
• Bingo Ing Legion
• Srs Tai Chi Thorndale
• Srs Exercise Mt Elgin
• Ing Srs Fri Lunch
• Ing Srs Pole Walking
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• WI Mental Health
speaker
• Food Hamper
collection begins
• Sit Down Turkey
Dinner at St James
• Ingersoll Seniors
Travel Club
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• Seniors Carpet
• Craft & Vendor
Bowling
Sale, Ingersoll Arena in Thorndale
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•Home Party Shopping
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• Thames Centre Choir •Brownsville Historical
• Bchvll Legion Service
•Thorndale Horticulture
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• ICAC Quilting class
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• Speed Sharks
Aqua 7 swim meet
• CWL Bazaar
• Legion Craft Sale
• Kiwanis Trivia
• Stop & Shop, Embro
• Ingersoll Craft Sale
• Chocolatea Opens!
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• Downtown Woodstock
Lighting of Lights
• Better Than The Mall
• Cdn Harvards meet
• Deli & Bake Sale
• Craft Open House
• Rotary Parade
• Side Door Decor
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Saturday
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• Cuckos Nest concert
• Thames Centre Choir • Xmas Hamper regist. • Historical Society
• Spaghetti Dinner
Dorchester concert
• Xmas Hamper regist.
• Alexandra Hospital • Coin Club
• Take Out Turkey
Tree Lighting
Dinner at St James
•Taste of Country Sale
• Deck The Halls Sale
• Xmas Hamper regist. • Bethlehem Walk
• Ing Srs Recipe Club •Santas Village opens
• Ingersoll Moonlight
Madness
Village Voice
Deadline
• Scrap-A-Thon
• Deck The Halls Sale
• Bethlehem Walk
• Bells & Bows Bazaar
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• Blue Xmas Mt Elgin
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• Theatre Auditions
• Theatre Auditions
• Ingersoll Seniors
Niagara Falls Trip
• Blood Clinic Ingersoll
•Cuckoos Nest concert
• Nature Club Celebra.
• Alzheimer seminar
• Theatre Auditions
• ICAC Quilting class
• Thamesford
Friendship Club
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• Bethlehem Walk
• Big Bros Battle of
the Hors D’Oeuvres • Thru the Years
• Downtown Woodstock Fashion Show
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Oxford Mutual Insurance • 519-285-2916
Township Office • 519-485-0477
Ingersoll Music Academy • 519-485-1213
Pardy Plumbing & Heating • 519-425-1685
Ingersoll RV • 226-228-3120
Purple Hill Opry • 519-461-0538
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