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We’re reviewing how we provide customer service to ensure we are meeting your needs. Let us know how we can serve you better by taking part in an upcoming focus group. • July 12, 1:00 to 3:00 pm, Coldstream Fire Hall Building Permits & the Planning Process • July 12, 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Komoka Wellness Centre Booking Parks & Recreation Facilities • July 13, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Virtual/Online Building Permits & the Planning Process • July 13, 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Virtual/Online General Customer Service To register, visit middlesexcentre.ca/cs-review or call 519-666-0190. Komoka Youth Centre opens in September A few years ago, we launched the Ilderton Youth Centre. Working in partnership with BGC London, the centre offers drop-in and specialized programs out of the Ilderton Arena and Community Centre. Building on that success, we are excited to announce the opening of the Komoka Youth Centre this fall! Located in the Komoka Community Centre at 133 Queen St, the new centre will offer both drop-in and specialized programs operated in partnership with the Middlesex Centre YMCA. We’re inviting everyone to the Komoka Youth Centre Grand Opening on Friday, September 13, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Kids can get to know the new space by taking part in games and group activities, testing their skills at video-game sessions, and unleashing their artistic side with hands-on crafts. Don’t miss this exciting event as we celebrate the launch of this new space that fosters friendship, creativity, and positive experiences for our youth. Whether it’s making new friends, exploring hobbies, or simply having fun, the Komoka Youth Centre is the place to be! Outdoor Movie Night in Ilderton Join us and the Optimist Club of Ilderton for the final outdoor movie night of the year. We’ll be showing Despicable Me 3 on Friday, September 13, starting at dusk (around 8:00 pm) at Deerhaven Optimist Park, 200 King St, Ilderton. Admission is free, with tasty snacks available for a small fee. Don’t forget to bring your own chairs and blankets. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable movie under the stars! For more information about any of these fall fun events, please visit the Middlesex Centre website at middlesexcentre.ca or contact the Komoka Wellness Centre at 519-601-8022 ext. 5110 or recreation@middlesexcentre.ca.
Middlesex Centre – Municipal Minute Fall is for Fun! The Municipality of Middlesex Centre is getting ready for fun this fall! Our recreation program continues to expand, with the return of popular programs like pickleball, line dancing, yoga, tai chi, and youth soccer and archery. This year, we are introducing several new programs, including Pilates, painting and quilting. Programs take place at community centres across Middlesex Centre. To find and register for programs for you or your family, visit middlesexcentre. ca/rec-programs and use our online registration portal.
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September also marks the return of recreational skating and pick-up hockey (shinny) programs at both the Ilderton Arena and Komoka Wellness Centre. There are skating programs for all ages, from preschool to older adults. You can find the schedule on the website at middlesexcentre.ca/skating or pick one up at either arena.
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Hello everyone, L et’s start with a Public Service reminder! To ensure your name appears on the voter’s list in order to be registered to vote in the upcoming municipal elections, please visit the Municipal website or go to www.vo terlookup.ca. The Delaware Legion #598 celebrated its 60th anniversary and recognized several members with Lifetime Memberships on May 28th. The Legion supports veterans with funds raised from Friday lunches, meat draws, and other events. They regularly host musicians, so if you enjoy live music check the Legion’s Facebook page to get information on upcoming performances! On June 11th, the 132nd Poplar Hill Picnic – a fun-filled day including games, races, baseball games, lipsync contest and much more kicked off at noon. Let’s not forget the food – the Women’s Institute pies as well as the Poplar Hill & District Lions Chicken BBQ dinner never fail to satisfy! Hello everyone, Hello, everyone. I hope the summer provided you with opportunities to relax, take a break, and do some of your favourite things. Now that autumn is on the way, your new schedules and activities are falling nicely into place! Speaking of activities, I’d like to highlight two dates you may want to add to your September calendar! First, the Middlesex Women’s Leadership Conference is coming up on Saturday, September 14th, and like last year, it will feature a “lineup of speakers and engaging activities designed to empower, connect, and inspire.” More information is available on the website at www.thejeancollective.ca/2024-conferences. Second, the annual Ilderton Fall Fair starts Friday, September 27th, at the Ilderton Fairgrounds (www.ildertonfair.ca). There are activities for everyone in your family, including exhibits, competitions, displays, rides, food, and the parade on Saturday morning! The Komoka Kilworth Optimists marked their 50th anniversary, on June 25th with a program including games, face painting, as well as live music and food. The Optimists focus on community activities and fund raisers that benefit kids and their list of accomplishments over the past half century is extensive! It’s been 40 years since the first Del-Ko-Brydge Canada Day event was held! Since 1982, the parade, festivities and fireworks display have rotated between the three communities and this year, it was Delaware’s turn to host all the fun. In the other corner of Middlesex Centre, the Bryanston-Birr Optimist Club started Canada Day celebrations with the Firemen’s Breakfast and hosted a family-focused day including fireworks at dark. Looking forward now, mark your calendars for two events celebrating our “rural roots”! The Tri-County Heritage Club hosts their 44th annual tractor show July 8th – 10th at the Ilderton Fair Grounds, and the Ilderton Fair, which has been a great family event since 1851 runs September 30th – October 2nd . I’ll hope to see you there! Congratulations to all the groups who’ve supported the “community” of MXC and who’ve been making it special for decades and more. All of these long standing events have “someone” in common – YOU – and you know who YOU are! Thank-you to each of you who has worked and contributed to the success of the groups; your dedication and efforts are appreciated and do not go unnoticed! Enjoy the summer, make memories and stay safe,
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Komoka-Kilworth Delaware Villager Issue #74 Sept 2024 Black Eyed Susans Ethan’s Garden in Komoka Photo courtesy of Joe Fonseca Your local community connector. The 100% locally owned and produced Villager is published ten times a year with thousands delivered free to area residences, set out at local venues, and posted online at www.villagerpublications.com Publisher: Barb Botten P.O. Box 134, Lambeth Station Ontario N6P 1P9 Barb@villagerpublications.com 519-282-7262 Managing Editor & Advertising: Tami Martin Tami@villagerpublications.com 519-851-0961 All articles by Tami Martin unless noted otherwise. Graphic Artist: Jon Botten Copyright @ 2015 Villager Publications. All rights reserved. This magazine or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the Publisher. Information presented has been compiled from sources believed to be accurate at the time of printing however the Publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. We’d love to hear from you. Cover photo and article suggestions welcome. Contact Tami at Tami@villagerpublications.com
Aina watch the presentation to Council (September 18th meeting) or review the results online on the 2025 budget web page towards the end of the month (www.middlesexcentre.ca/budget2025). Later in the fall, that page is where you will be able to view the draft budget, including proposed capital projects and purchases. Work on the 2025 municipal budget is underway and some of you will have already participated by completing the budget survey, which just closed on August 25th. If you would like to learn about the results, you can Construction work at the municipal office continues! Everything is on track to move staff from their temporary locations across the municipality back to Coldstream in the new year. We look forward to holding 2025 Council meetings in the newly renovated building. Once everything is unpacked and organized, we will give members of the public a chance to drop in and see the changes – so stay tuned for details! Enjoy the colours of the coming season, Aina
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Bob Hope’s Legendary Eldorado The legendary Eldorado featured in this issue was owned by none other than equally legendary Bob Hope, the comedic icon whose career spanned nearly 80 years across radio, television, and feature films, and who famously brought joy to American troops during World War II by visiting them over the Christmas holidays.
These features included 45 interior trim and colour options, and 15 exterior colours, along with a brushed stainless-steel roof. The glove box and rear seat compartments contained a ladies’ compact, magnetized drinking cups, cigarette case, lipstick holder, mirror, notepad, and an atomizer of Arpege perfume. It also boasted a 365 cubic inch engine with three two-barrel carburetors and an astounding 335 horsepower. Other notable features included a four-speed automatic transmission, full-flow oil filter, air ride suspension, auto-leveling, anti-dive braking, auto headlight dimming, and an auto-start feature. The car had an electric fuel pump, memory power seats, suicide doors, power trunk opener and closer, a full gauge package, and warning lights for each feature. Steve Plunkett, the current owner of this car, shared his insights. The purpose of the quad headlights was to double visibility, first introduced on the 1955 Eldorado Brougham concept car. This car was also the first to offer standard air conditioning using only fresh air rather than recirculating inside air. Steve acquired this car 20 years ago. Bob Hope did not customize this car, but it has been restored to the factory’s original specifications. Steve’s favourite feature is the memory power seats. GM sold the car below its production cost due to the 1958 recession, but it was a technological success with advanced features that were ahead of its time. For 15 years, Steve Plunkett turned his love of cars into the Fleetwood Country Cruize-In, an event that supported local charities and raised over $1.7 million. “Taking a passion that I love and creating an event that benefits so many people has been a blessing,” says Steve. The event attracted thousands of people and cars from across North America. When not at home on his estate on the outskirts of Byron, Steve tours invitational car events and shows across North America, showcasing his classic cars.
Bob Hope owned this classic Cadillac from 1958 to 1984. For a time, the car was displayed on a turntable in an office building lobby in San Diego. The Eldorado is one of the most celebrated names in American automobiles, cherished by Elvis and frequently featured in Martin Scorsese films. Known for its stunning design, the Eldorado has several little-known facts that highlight its prominence. The 1957 Eldorado Brougham was one of the most famous production vehicles globally. This hand-built car featured every luxury of the late 1950s, including air conditioning, self-levelling suspension, a stainless-steel roof, and lamb’s wool carpeting. At over $13,000 at the time, equivalent to more than $110,000 today, it cost more than a Rolls-Royce. The Eldorado was the first American car with quad headlamps. Before the late 1950s, American cars were limited to two sealed- beam headlamps. By 1958, 5.5-inch quad headlights became popular, but the 1957 Eldorado Brougham pioneered this feature. Designed for GM’s travelling Motorama show in 1955, the Cadillac Eldorado Brougham was a dream car, hand-assembled on a separate production line at Clark Avenue in Detroit. The 1957 and 1958 models were nearly identical, with 400 produced in 1957 and 304 in 1958. Due to the 1958 recession and the $13,070 price tag, production was low, costing GM $23,000 per unit. GM was unmatched in technology and innovation for the time, and the Eldorado Brougham showcased numerous advanced features.
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Today, Oxford Learning has grown to become Canada’s largest supplemental education provider, with 136 centres in Canada and 30 (and counting) in the United States. Oxford Learning Centres use comprehensive assessments to determine each student’s strengths and weaknesses. Based on these assessments, personalized strategies are developed to help students overcome challenges. The curriculum is built on the theory of learning through understanding, not just memorization. For example, while teaching kindergarten students numbers, Oxford Learning focuses on helping young minds understand the concepts behind the numbers rather than just memorizing them. This approach caters to each child’s unique learning needs, ensuring they can learn in the best way possible. This personalized method isn’t limited to children. Adults, too, can benefit from honing their cognitive skills, breaking free from passive learning, and thinking more actively and effectively. Unlike many large corporate entities, Oxford Learning has grown organically. The company’s philosophy is rooted in the belief that the brain can change its pathways and that cognitive skills can be improved at any age. Nick Whitehead envisions a future where children can think better and more actively, making informed decisions that will positively impact the world. He believes that if children are taught to think independently and critically, they will grow up to be adults who can tackle global and local challenges more effectively. Nick, who lives between Kilworth and Byron, is a proud father of five and grandfather of nine. He believes that the benefits of Oxford Learning extend beyond academics, fostering higher self-esteem, self-acceptance, and a better understanding of the world and one’s place in it. One particularly touching story from the early days of Oxford Learning involves a grandmother who brought her grandson to the centre. The boy had behavioral problems, and the family couldn’t afford much. After working with him for two years, not only did his grades improve, but his attitude and focus also changed dramatically. It was as if he had been reinvented. “The Oxford Learning story continues,” says Nick. “It’s a passion play.” The company is driven by passionate individuals who share emotional and inspiring stories of transformation. Oxford Learning Centres continue to make a significant impact on students’ lives, proving that there truly is a better way to learn.
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Nick Whitehead, the founder and owner of Oxford Learning Centres, has dedicated his life to revolutionizing the way students approach thinking and learning. The story of Oxford Learning is a testament to a family-based business and its determination to make a real and lasting difference in education. It is a story of commitment to the idea that there is a better way to learn.
Oxford Learning was founded by Nick Whitehead in 1984 in London, Ontario. The first location began with just a few simple programs, at a time when cognitive learning was still a new concept in education. Nick’s own experiences in high school during the 1960s were far from encouraging. Questioning teachers was not acceptable, and the rigid system didn’t cater to different learning styles. However, Nick’s inquisitive mind led him to John Holt’s book, How Children Fail, which argued that the traditional school system was not the best way for students to learn. This book had a profound impact on Nick, and he corresponded with Holt until his death, discussing alternative ways to teach and learn. Nick pursued his PhD in philosophy in the United States, specializing in the Education Community of the English Department. Following the teachings of cognitive scientists such as Vygotsky, Piaget and Feuerstein, Nick became a pioneer in the cognitive approach to learning, challenging the traditional education model focused on obedience and rote learning. Inspired by alternative educational methods and the success of experimental approaches, Nick was motivated to create a better way to teach. Nick initially aimed to open a private school focused on cognitive learning. He gathered an informal group of colleagues to develop ideas, particularly for First Nations education. As parents began to see the value in these methods, demand grew, leading to the opening of the first Oxford Learning Centre in Westmount in 1984. Nick realized he needed to learn marketing to expand, and soon, the learning centre was filled with enthusiastic students and parents.
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Happy September Komoka Kilworth Ward 4 As we say hello to September, it is back to school for all the kids, and it’s also time for the Komoka-Kilworth Optimist Club and the Komoka- Kilworth Business Association to swing into full action. A reminder that the Komoka-Kilworth Optimist Club, who do so much for our community, are always looking for new members and new volunteers. You can find out more on the Become a Member section of their website at komokakilworthoptimistclub.ca. Be sure to follow them on Facebook to stay up to date with all the activities they have planned and to follow along the fun times. Thank you to every volunteer and for all you do for the youth of our community. Are you a local business owner in Komoka, Kilworth, or Delaware? The Komoka-Kilworth Business Association (KKBA) is working hard to connect with all the businesses in our area. The KKBA offers networking opportunities, business development resources, and community enga- gement activities to help local businesses thrive.
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The KKBA: • Acquaints business owners with other business owners in the area to support and foster each other’s business. • Raises awareness with local residents of all the businesses that are located in Komoka, Kilworth, and Delaware. • Acts as one voice to address issues of common concern. The KKBA have been busy planning for their upcoming activities all summer. Watch your email or their Facebook page and website for more details. If you would like to meet other business owners in our area, join the KKBA, or get involved in other ways, be sure to visit kkba.ca or email info@kkba.ca As always, thank you for supporting local.
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Get ready for the Komoka Kings 2024-2025 Season by Paul Mylemans
The Komoka Kings are busy preparing for the new 2024- 2025 season. The 2023-2024 season got off to a very slow start, but by the end of the season, the team was showing good results. The Kings played well in the playoffs vs. the first-place London Nationals but came short of going past the first round. The 2024-2025 season starts with some big changes. The Greater Ontario Hockey League (GOJHL) has changed from 3 divisions for its 23 teams, which saw every team going into the first round of the Sutherland Cup playoffs, to a 2-division alignment. The top 8 teams in each division will be in the playoffs to determine a league champion. This will make every game more meaningful and more important for each team. For the Kings, this will mean regular season new home and away games against the Kitchener-Waterloo Siskins, Elmira Sugar Kings, Stratford Warriors, and the 2024 Sutherland Cup Champions Listowel Cyclones. The GOJHL has hit the hockey news quite a bit over the past months, with a number of its marquee players moving on to bigger things, such as moving up to the OHL ranks or NCAA. Former Kings alumni Easton Cowan was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the NHL draft. Former Kings forward Ryan McAllister, who had a very exciting season with the NCAA Division 1 Western Michigan Broncos, is now in the Florida Panthers organization playing in the ECHL. Another big change is the team’s visual identity, inspired by the original 1967 edition Los Angeles Kings logo. In keeping with tradition, the font chosen for “Kings” is a regal, vintage style that evokes the vision of royalty. The crown, a symbol of Komoka Kings hockey since the very first game in 2017, changes colour from black and white to purple and gold. While the team is still being assembled in preparation for the regular season, there will be several returnees from last year and new local players and some from greater distances (e.g. PEI, Sudbury, etc.). All of these players are eager to show what they can do and want to impress the coaches, fans, and the scouts so that they can follow in the same path as Cowan and McAllister.
Roop Chanderdat, President & GM, has added Brian McAllister as an Assistant Coach. He will work under the direction of Head Coach, Rumun Ndur, who will be returning for his second season at the helm. Brian, who is the father of former Kings Ryan McAllister, brings considerable experience in coaching and teaching young hockey players. Last season Brian was named the Head Coach for the London Nationals in mid-season and led them to the Conference Championship. The Kings look forward to a strong season in 2024-2025 and are worthy of their new look! The Kings’ regular home games are on Saturdays at the Komoka Wellness Centre, with a 7:15 p.m. puck drop. The 2024-2025 regular season opener is Saturday, September 14. The Komoka-Kilworth Optimists will host a pregame bar and BBQ. The Optimists will also open the food concession booth and bar for all the Kings’ home games.
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Easy Even though haying was in full swing, on the school picnic day fieldwork concluded early and the barn chores were finished by five o’clock. Some families would already be there when we arrived and would be setting up picnic tables (on loan from Poplar Hill Park) in a row under the big maples on the south side of the yard. Even though haying was in full swing, on the school picnic day fieldwork concluded early and the barn chores were finished by five o’clock. Some families would already be there when we arrived and would be setting up picnic tables (on loan from Poplar Hill Park) in a row under the big maples on the south side of the yard. Fill in the puzzle so that every row across, every column down and every 9 by 9 box contains the numbers 1 to 9. My eyes, however, were on the north side of the yard under where the ball diamond lay. Some young fellows were already warming up for the “pickup” game which was the big attraction for me. All the local young bucks including past and present attendees of the Bear Creek School from age twelve to mid- twenties took part. Being farm boys, when they connected with the ball it was not uncommon to see it sail through the tall Spruce trees on the far side of the yard and land in the adjoining pasture field. We usually played three or four innings and then would come the call for supper and avid ballplayers as we were, this summons was a call of power. The noon hour meal was long past and having been followed by several hours of hard work in the hayfield along with the ballgame, there was no need to repeat the call. Puzzle #1 The Last Day of School by John Caverhill The Last Day of School by John Caverhill On the last day of school before the Summer Holidays, carrying nothing, not even a lunch pail, and feeling light, one would head down the road to school. It would be after nine when the school bell rang, and we would troop inside to a classroom that without its ornamentation of schoolwork and seasonal decorations felt strangely foreign. Miss Chute would give us a brief end-of-year talk with special parting words for the grade eight students. We would each receive the buff- coloured envelope containing our report card and then we would rocket out of the door and arrive home by ten o’clock to spend the day eagerly anticipating the late afternoon picnic that concluded each school year. 8 On the last day of school before the Summer Holidays, carrying nothing, not even a lunch pail, and feeling light, one would head down the road to school. It would be after nine when the school bell rang, and we would troop inside to a classroom that without its ornamentation of schoolwork and seasonal decorations felt strangely foreign. Miss Chute would give us a brief end-of-year talk with special parting words for the grade eight students. We would each receive the buff- coloured envelope containing our report card and then we would rocket out of the door and arrive home by ten o’clock to spend the day eagerly anticipating the late afternoon picnic that concluded each school year. 5 8 2 6 4 7 2 3 9 1 6 9 3 5 6 4 7 9 4 8 7 4 9 3 1 9 5 3 1 5 3 9 1 2 3 2 4 6 8 4 7 5 3 4 9 1 2 2 2 1 8 4 3 3 ACURAWEST AILSACRAIGARTSCENTRE ANIMALCARECENTRE BLOOMERSFAMILYFARM BLOOMINBOG BONNIEBAKERHODGINS CRUNICANORCHARD DEACONFLOORING DOGDAZEDAYCARE FERNHILLFLORALANDDESIGN FLORALTEMPTATIONS FOURPIZZASAKE HEEMANS HYDEPARKBIA KOMOKAHOMEHARDWARE KROWNRUST MIDDLESEXCENTRE PROOFLINEFARM SYNERGYAESTHETICANDLASER SYNERGYCENTREHEALTH TDBANK The picnic tables, set end-to-end, their weathered tops covered with snowy-white paper, were laden with standard country picnic fare. No trimming off bread crusts here! The standard sandwich was a full slice of bread, the filling, another slice of bread, and then it was cut in two on the diagonal. Meat predominated, thick slices of beef, pork or chicken, all homegrown and laid between lavishly-buttered bread slices. Commercially made mayonnaise was still in the future; butter was the lubricant for all sandwiches. There would also be egg Create Your Escape Plan with Great Escape RV CREATE YOUR ESCAPE PLAN WITH GREAT ESCAPE RV Create Your Escape Plan with Great Escape RV CREATE YOUR ESCAPE PLAN WITH GREAT ESCAPE RV 5/7/24, 10:35 AM Create Word Search Puzzle
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Ilderton and Area Villager Puzzle Page How to Play Sudoku: Sudoku is played on a grid of nine squares. Within the rows and columns are nine squares made up of three by three spaces. Each row, column and square (nine spaces each) need to be filled out with the numbers 1 – 9, without repeating any numbers within the row, column or square.
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ACURA WEST AILSA CRAIG ARTS CENTRE ANIMAL CARE CENTRE BLOOMERS FAMILY FARM The picnic tables, set end-to-end, their weathered tops covered with snowy-white paper, were laden with standard country picnic fare. No trimming off bread crusts here! The standard sandwich was a full slice of bread, the filling, another slice of bread, and then it was cut in two on the diagonal. Meat predominated, thick slices of beef, pork or chicken, all homegrown and laid between lavishly- buttered bread slices. Commercially made mayonnaise was still in the future; butter was the lubricant for all sandwiches. There would also be egg salad and salmon sandwiches for extra variety. Accompanying the sandwiches were green salads, jellied salads, and potato salads along with lettuce, green onions and radishes fresh from the garden. Devilled eggs, dill, sweet, bread and butter and beet pickles, along with relishes and chilli sauce added their tang to this meal as well. Lemonade made from lemons, sugar and cold well water, along with tea and coffee were the beverages with sugar and pure cream to fortify the hot drinks. BLOOMIN BOG BONNIE BAKER- HODGINS Nowadays with refrigerators and freezers a part of everyday living along with countless retailers offering a wide variety of frozen treats in addition to ice cream, it’s hard to comprehend what a rare treat ice cream used to be. Not until well after the war ended in 1945 did home appliances start to become available at affordable prices. The ice cream had to be bought and eaten on the spot or wrapped in a blanket, rushed home and consumed quickly before it melted. As a result, it was a treat enjoyed only a few times a year. CRUNICAN ORCHARD DEACON FLOORING Now for dessert. It was too early in the season for most fruit, but strawberries and rhubarb were available along with lemons and raisins as pie ingredients. To take up the slack, if it could be called that, were many kinds of cake – white, chocolate, lemon etc. often layered with creamy filling and topped with a thick layer of icing. To accompany one’s pie or cake, there was the queen of desserts – ice cream! DOG DAZE DAYCARE FERNHILL FLORAL AND DESIGN FLORAL TEMPTATIONS FOUR PIZZA SAKE HEEMANS HYDE PARK BIA KOMOKA HOME HARDWARE KROWN RUST MIDDLESEX CENTRE PROOF LINE FARM SYNERGY AESTHETIC AND LASER SYNERGY CENTRE HEALTH TD BANK Copyright © 2024 printablecreative.com | For personal use only salad and salmon sandwiches for extra variety. Accompanying the sandwiches were green salads, jellied salads, and potato salads along with lettuce, green onions and radishes fresh from the garden. Devilled eggs, dill, sweet, bread and butter and beet pickles, along with relishes and chilli sauce added their tang to this meal as well. Lemonade made from lemons, sugar and cold well water, along with tea and coffee were the beverages with sugar and pure cream to fortify the hot drinks. Now for dessert. It was too early in the season for most fruit, but strawberries and rhubarb were available along with lemons and raisins as pie ingredients. To take up the slack, if it could be called that, were many kinds of cake – white, chocolate, lemon etc. often layered with creamy filling and topped with a thick layer of icing. To accompany one’s pie or cake, there was the queen of desserts – ice cream! Fill in the puzzle so that every row across, every column down and every 9 by 9 box contains the numbers 1 to 9. of hard work in the hayfield along with the ballgame, there was no need to repeat the call. 1/2 Nowadays with refrigerators and freezers a part of everyday living along with countless retailers offering a wide variety of Create Your Escape Plan with Great Escape RV CREATE YOUR ESCAPE PLAN WITH GREAT ESCAPE RV
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