December 2021 Issue 236 EMBRO COVID PROTOCOLS HAPPY

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December 2021EMBRO

Issue 236

COVID PROTOCOLSEvents listed herein require following Ontario Health guidelines. Patrons must provide proof of vaccination, ID & wear masks.

CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHAPELAIRESSun, Dec 12, 7pm at First Baptist Church, 235 Thames St S, Ingersoll. For information 519-485-0985 or www.fbingersoll.com. Free will offering.

HELP SAVE LIVES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!by Donating Blood!Woodstock Cowan Park Sportsplex, 895 Ridgewood DrThur, Dec 2 & 23, 12:30-4:30pm • Sat, Dec 18, 10-2pmIngersoll Unifor Local 88, 364 Victoria St, Mon, Dec 6,2-7pmTillsonburg North Broadway Church, 6 North St E, Fri, Dec 10, 1-8pmMount Elgin Community Centre, 333204 Plank Line, Dec 27, 3:30-8:30pmBook NOW at blood.ca, or call 1-888-2-DONATE.

INTER-CHURCH CHRISTMAS HAMPER UPDATEWe’ve been working hard to begin the organization of the Christmas Ham-pers 2021 that will be delivered within our district of Beachville, Embro, Thamesford, Putnam, Mt. Elgin, Salford & Ingersoll on Thur, Dec 16. We will again deliver the Hampers to your homes, please ensure you are home on this date to receive the hampers. Due to Covid restrictions this year again we have had to purchase all food items for the hampers. If you would like to support us you can e-transfer to [email protected] or mail a cheque to Inter-Church 56 Thames St. S. Ingersoll, N5C 2S9. We will also be manning the Christmas Kettles at the LCBO & Tremblett’s In-dependent store over the next 5 weeks. If you need to contact us please phone 519-532-2306 or email to [email protected] wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

SAVING (ON) FOODPeople running kitchens out of churches, community clubs & charities which serve those in need of good wholesome food are likely to want to source wholesome, fresh, frozen & packaged foods for free. Food For-ward Oxford is a service which connects them to free food sources. Email [email protected] to be put on a list for e-blast when free food is available for pick up. Food producers like farms, restaurants, food services or pro-duction plants are likely to want to avoid costly food waste. Food Forward Oxford will help move that excess food to community organizations, thus reducing business expenses. Email [email protected] to make arrange-ments for one-time or recurring contributions.

HAPPY TOGETHERFantastic 60’s music is back - live on our stage! Remember the British In-vasion concert we had before this crazy pandemic? International perform-er Jeff Scott & his band, The Rave Ons, are rockin’ once again, bringing the sounds of The Mamas & The Papas, Beach Boys, Monkees, Turtles, and many more to the stage! They sold out quickly last time, so don’t delay. Two shows Sat, Dec 4, 2pm & 7:30pm. Reserved tickets only $35, and can be ordered at www.itopa.ca or by calling 519-485-3070.HANDBELL SPECTACULAR Ringing in Christmas once more is Susan Car-scadden-Mifsud with her Thamesford Handbell Choir! A variety of seasonal & Christmas favourites will be performed with hauntingly beautiful hand-bells. You don’t want to miss them. One performance only: Sun, Dec 12, 3pm. The 7:30pm show has been cancelled. Reserve your tickets today – $22. It wouldn’t be Christmas at ITOPA without hearing the bells! All must provide proof of vaccination, wear masks, and tickets for reserved seating must be purchased ahead of time. Full details are on our website.

INTER-CHURCH NEEDS A NEW HOMEThe Ingersoll & District inter-Church is in need of a new home. In Nov & Dec we need roughly 3,000 square feet to assemble the hampers; the other 10 months we can reduce our footprint to 1,500 square feet if need be. We do store dry & canned food throughout the year. Because we are a registered charity we are able to produce a tax donation receipt for the value of the space. Please contact us at 519-532-2306.

EMBRO’s LITTLE STREETSIDE LIBRARYIn front of Knox United Church on Kincardine St, a free “take and trade” collection of books, magazines, children’s books and copies of recent re-flections by Rev Susan. December will be well stocked with Christmas themed books for all. Enjoy!

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INGERSOLL 50+ ACTIVITY CENTRE250 Ingersoll St S, 519-485-3869, [email protected]. CHRISTMAS HOURS CLOSED Dec 24, 27 & 31. OPEN 12-4pm Dec 28-30. Regular programming begins Jan 3. WEEKLY DROP-IN PROGRAMS For complete details and how to register, please call the Centre or visit our website. Mon Zumba, Bid Euchre, Line Dancing, Wood Carving & BridgeTues TBW, Chair Yoga, Pepper & Carpet BowlingWed Line Dancing, Chair Cardio, Bridge & BingoThur Gentle Yoga, Chair Yoga, Mah Jong, History & ChoirFri OsteoFIT, Mexican Dominoes, Bridge, World Issues, & Euchre SPECIAL EVENTS Covid Explained Dec 7, 10am. Andy Donald, of The Health Depot Pharmacy, will talk about the immune system, how COVID vaccines work & more. RSVP by: Nov 30Oral Hygiene Workshop Dec 9, 10am. Dr. Perodi will talk about the impor-tance of oral hygiene & how it affects your whole body. RSVP by: Dec 2. Travelling into the Future (In Person): Wed, Dec 15, 3pm. Andrea Mulder, from CWT Vacations Enjoytravel, will talk about her recent cruise experi-ence. She will take us along her journey, showing highlights & what you need to know about cruising moving forward. Free. RSVP by: Dec 8. Christmas Dinner at the Elmhurst Thur, Dec 16. Enjoy the delicious Dick-ens buffet & the company of others. An evening to celebrate the Christmas season. RSVP by: Dec 3 (or until sold out). Heritage Presentation Series – Young Men Farmers Jan 18, 2pm. Learn how young farmers became employed on local farms. Free. RSVP: Jan 14. CURBSIDE MEALS Tues Hot, full course meal to pick-up between 12-12:30pm. $10 (delivery available upon request)Fri Light Lunch (soup/sandwich) to pick-up 12-12:30pm, $6 (delivery avail-able). *Must order by the day prior at NOON. Call for our December menu!

INGERSOLL MEDITATION GROUPRun by donation Tues 7-8pm. No experience necessary. Just come, get comfortable & listen as the meditation guides you into relaxation & ease. Join Ingersoll Meditation Group on Facebook to get all the info & address.

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WILL YOUR COLLECTION DAY CHANGE?Residences and businesses in Blandford-Blenheim, Tillsonburg, Norwich, South-West Oxford, Ingersoll, Zorra, and East Zorra-Tavistock will have regularly scheduled collection during the holidays.

Remember to have all garbage bags and recycling bins to the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. When severe weather hits this winter, collection may be delayed or cancelled. Monitor local news, visit www.wasteline.ca or download the wasteline app to receive service alerts.

LOCATED IN WOODSTOCK?Please visit www.wasteline.ca for adjusted colelction dates over the holidays.

WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY HOLIDAY HOURSMonday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.CLOSED: Saturday Dec. 25 and Saturday Jan. 1

DON’T LET YOUR HOLIDAYS GO TO WASTEFollow these simple steps for quick and simple recycling this holiday season:1. Break down, fl atten and bundle all cardboard

boxes, no larger than 75 x 75 x 20 cm.2. Wrapping paper can be recycled, with the

exception of foil-based wrapping paper. Please remove all ribbons and bows.

3. Place your garbage and recycling where it’s easy to fi nd – not behind a snowbank or parked car.

4. For the safety of our collection crews, do not place garbage and recycling on top of snowbanks. Shovel out a separate area if necessary.

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$82.89/metric tonne of garbage$79.31/metric tonne of construction and demolition material

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EMBRO & ZORRA AGRICULTURAL SOCIETYThe EZAS is looking for community partners to help run the canteen at the Embro Arena. If interested or wanting more information, please email [email protected] Dinner Theatre we are tentatively planning to Produce “Splitsville” by Linda Lloyd-Mckenzie and Directed by Norm Northmore Feb 26-27 & Mar 3-5. We are carefully monitoring regulations & are making necessary changes to our traditional seating arrangement to ensure the safety & well being of our community during this event. Box office is tentatively sched-uled for Dec 11, 8am in the Embro Community Center Lobby. Please visit www.embrofair.com for up to date information regarding this event which may include possible changes to seating arrangements and a group ticket sales policy to allow for social distancing between groups of guests.


FOOD ADDICTS ANONYMOUSThe only requirement to membership in FA is a desire to stop eating ad-dictively. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. We are meeting in Ingersoll on Wed at 6:30pm at Trinity United Church, 118 Church St. Masks & social distancing are required. For information, call Patrick 519-485-4146 or Gay-le 519-532-4254.

ONTARIO ANCESTORSLooking Ahead to January 10, 2022 – The Governor’s House at 82 Light Street, Woodstock home of the Oxford Branch of Ontario Ancestors will open it’s doors to visitors researching their family histories. The Resource Centre is currently open by appointment only. Volunteer researchers are available to answer your questions by email at [email protected]. Check the library catalogue on the bottom of the home page at /oxford.ogs.on.ca.

STOPPING TO SMELL THE FLOWERS:A Healing and Resource Centre CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Sat, Dec 11, 2-4pm - do some Stopping to Smell the Flowers shopping, see what the meditation hut looks like, and a chance to ask questions about how the meditation sessions work! Stop-ping to Smell the Flowers soft cover books, journals, necklaces, mugs for sale. Email or text 519-719-5453 for the address (Stanley St, Thamesford). Appointments for shopping during evenings & weekends are available.Meditation Sessions are offered every Wed in Thamesford 7-8pm. Up-coming dates: Dec 1, 8, 15 & 22. Sessions start with a reading from the Stopping to Smell the Flowers short story series, followed by a guided meditation focusing on our breathing, sounds around us & awareness of ourselves. Email: [email protected] or text 519-719-5453 to register. $15/session or $50/month. www.stoppingtosmellthefl owers.com Facebook: @ Stopping to Smell the Flowers: A Healing and Resource Centre and @Stopping to Smell the Flowers: Extraordinary Observations of Everyday Life. Stopping to Smell the Flowers: Putting People in Charge of Their Own Healing.

HARRINGTON HAPPENINGSCAROLLERS AT HARRINGTON GRIST MILL Get some Christmas Cheer in a COVID-safe way. The Stonetown Carollers will be singing at the Har-rington Grist Mill 4-5:30pm Wed, Dec 15. Refreshments will be served & if desired, donations for the Mill Power Fund will be gratefully accepted.THE MILL POWER FUND Do you need to make a tax-deductible donation before year end? Please consider making a donation to the Mill Power Fund. The primary goal is to pursue options to enable the provision of water power to the Harrington Grist Mill. Donations may also be used to make improvements to the Harrington Conservation Area and/or the Grist Mill, or the betterment of the Harrington community. Cheques should be made payable to the Township of Zorra, and sent to the Township Offi ce at PO Box 306, Ingersoll, N5C 3K5, or delivered to the offi ce during business hours. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Michael Kukhta, Chair of the Harrington & Area Community Assoc ([email protected], 1-905-599-2151) or any other member of the Association.

ACTIVITIES FOR OLDER ADULTSOpen Walking Track (FREE!) The large halls in Zorra are a perfect place to walk! These indoor areas provide protection from the elements in a safe & climate controlled environment. This trial program will run all winter. Come out & get some exercise with us! Tues & Thur 1-5pm, Thamesford District Recreation Centre, Mon & Wed 1-5pm Embro Zorra Community CentrePickleball Come play the fastest rising sport in North America! A great low-impact activity for players of all ages & abilities. Beginners welcome! $3. Thamesford Recreation Centre Wed 6-9pm, Tues & Thur 9-12pm.Carpet Bowling An indoor variation of Lawn Bowling. Carpet bowling is played on a long ‘felt’ carpet where players roll balls as close to the target ball as possible. Similar to Bocce, Carpet Bowling is game of skill that is enjoyed by all! $3. Thamesford Recreation Centre Wed 9:30-12pm.

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YOUTH 12 – 18 YEARS OF AGE:Are you looking for adventure? 201 Dorchester Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron is now accepting recruits to their exciting Air Cadet Program. Earn community involvement hours (high school), participate in survival training exercises, participate in gliding flights, fly simulators, or learn a band instrument. All training & uniforms are free of charge. The squadron meets Wed at the Dorchester Optimist Hall 6:30-9pm. For more informa-tion call 519-268-2010; e-mail [email protected] or check out our website at http://www.aircadets.ca/201/

VON OXFORD NEEDS YOU!Want to make a difference in someone’s life? Want to meet new people? We are seeking volunteers for the following positions:- Reception - Meals on Wheels Delivery Drivers - Transportation DriversIf you are interested in volunteering & would like to know more about these positions contact Nicole 519-539-1231 X 232 or email [email protected].

FREE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTWed 12-4pm. Free & Confidential Mental Health Support at Thorndale Youth Clubhouse. Counselling & help provided for all ages including par-ents & those seeking to support loved ones. By appointment 519-433-0183 or intake@familyservicethamesvalleycom. Made possible by donations to Hike For Happiness & the Youth Hub & Clubhouse.

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The family of the late Mary (Van Asseldonk) Hendriksen would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our relatives, friends, neighbours & community

who have supported us following the tragic & sudden loss of a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister & friend. The support, floral tributes, donations,

condolences, food, and the sharing of your special memories of Mary have been a bright light during this incredibly difficult time. We would like to

extend a special thanks to Father Simard, the staff at Sacred Heart Parish, Brock & Visser Funeral Home, and the Thamesford Community Centre for the many ways they helped us create a beautiful tribute to Mary’s life. The family is forever grateful to the first responders for their dedication to the community & the care they showed Mary & her grandchildren at the time of the accident. We are appreciative of the generosity of so many towards

the Homes for Hope & Ronald McDonald House charities. Homes for Hope holds an important place in Mary & Theo’s hearts and over the last fifteen years, several family members have travelled to the village of Las Lajas in El Salvador to help build homes. Through the construction of new homes & distribution of donated clothing, medical & school supplies, this organiza-tion has been providing relief to the area since 2005 following devastating

damage left by hurricanes & volcanic activity.In the midst of the heartache and tragedy we find comfort in knowing that

Mary saved the lives of her two grandchildren. May her last act of love and selflessness inspire us all to show more kindness towards one another.

Our sincere thanks, Theo, Chris, Steve, Amy, Erin & our families

THANK YOU ~ WEAVERThe family of the late Marie Weaver would like to extend our greatest

appreciation for the acts of kindness, cards, food delivered to our homes, flowers, online condolences & donations made in Marie’s memory.

We are very grateful to Greg Visser and all the staff at Brock & VisserFuneral Home for their care & compassion during our difficult time. Also, a

special thank you to Rev. Susan Cole for her comforting words.The Weaver Families

INGERSOLL DISTRICT NATURE CLUBCHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT Tues, Dec 28, 9am at Lawson Nature Reserve. Started in 1900, the Christmas Bird Count is North America’s longest running citizen science project. Join the camaraderie, come out to the Reserve & help the count. We work as a group, so no bird identification experience neces-sary. For more information contact Peter at 519-425-0429.

HISTORICALLY BOUND:The History of Embro & West Zorra. Copies available at Zorra Township of-fice, Embro Cheese House, Oxford County Genealogy Society, Woodstock, JC Graphics, Thamesford or email [email protected] or call Helen 519-535-4728 or Embro Splash Pad, Crystal 519-532-9037. $75 – 2 volume set.

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AL-ANONFriends, families & adult children of problem drinkers find understanding & support at Al-Anon. There are no dues or fees. 24 Hours 519-434-2613, al-anon.alateen.on.ca, al-anon.org.MON 7:30pm St. Mary’s - St Mary’s Hospital, 267 Queen St WTUES 8pm Ingersoll - St Paul’s Church, 56 Thames St SWED 8pm Woodstock - First Baptist, 603 Adelaide StTHUR 1pm Stratford - St Peter’s Lutheran Church, 115 Cambria StFRI 8pm London - Colborne St United Church, 711 Colborne StSAT 7pm St Marys - United Church, 85 Church St, S

THORNDALE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETYA big thank you to the volunteers who put together the beautiful winter planters in the village for the holiday season. We will not be meeting in December but hope to resume meeting in person in Feb. Members will continue to receive informative & inspiring information by email, our news-letter, & on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ThorndaleHorti-culturalSociety. News will also be posted on our website https://gardenon-tario.org/society-listing/entry/767/. TAHS Memberships may be renewed or purchased by mail or by e-transfer. Send your cheque to: Thorndale & Area Horticultural Society, Box 22, N0M 2P0, etransfer to: [email protected]. Membership fee is $15 per person plus $10 for an additional person from the same household. Membership cards will be provided upon request. If you have any questions about TAHS or gardening please email [email protected]. Stay Safe & Happy Holidays!

ZCS DECEMBER GENERAL MEETINGMon, Dec 13 meeting in person Embro Legion 7:30pm. Proof of vaccina-tion required at door. Everyone welcome!

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THISTLE THEATRE “A RED PLAID SHIRT”Thistle Theatre’s upcoming production is “A Red Plaid Shirt”, a comedy written by Michael G. Wilmot. The play will be directed by Mark Mooney and produced by Lois Turvey & Wendy Marshall. Performance dates are now scheduled for April 1-3 & 8-10. This play will have you laughing at the trials & tribulations as 2 couples face retirement. It is a very relatable play as we establish new protocols during this pandemic. Please check thistle-theatre.com, or Thistle Theatre Facebook page to stay posted in the coming months for more details about when the Box Office opens. Thistle Theatre is looking forward to entertaining you with this funny play!

BEACHVILLE LEGIONThank you to all who gave so generously to our Annual Poppy Campaign. We at the Beachville Legion take this opportunity to wish our Members & Community a holiday filled with fun & laughter, and the very best wishes for a fabulous New Year!December Friday Night SuppersDec 3 Annual Turkey Dinner $15 (included dessert) Serving at 5pmDec 17 Roast BeefJan 1 NEW YEAR’S LEVEE Open 12pm till? Light lunch available.January Friday Night SuppersJan 14 Roast Beef Jan 28 Chicken ParmesanAdvance sales, call 519-423-6363 or email [email protected] by Wed 8pm week of dinner. Leave your name & number of dinners. Take-out 5-5:30pm. Eat-In served 5:30-6:30pm. $13 a plate.Friday Night Darts 8pm, calling dart players – all levelsFacebook or rcl495beachville.ca, 39 Zorra Line, Beachville 519-423-6363.

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INSIGHTS INTO INDIGENOUS ISSUESIn light of what we are hearing in the news concerning the ongoing strug-gles of our Indigenous brothers & sisters, Knox United Church in Embro feels it is important to offer insight into some of these issues. Over the next few months, on behalf of Knox’s Mission & Outreach team, I will attempt to provide perspective on various Indigenous topics of interest. Have you had a chance to read some of the Residential School Survivors’ stories? Learning the truths about Residential Schools isn’t meant to make non-Indigenous people feel a sense of shame or guilt. It’s all about learning the truth so that hopefully, one day, Indigenous & non-Indigenous peoples can walk together in friendship, without discrimination & without inequi-ties, without one having more privileges than the other. It’s about learning about past wrongdoings, and not repeating them. Do you ever wonder why the Residential School system was allowed to continue for so long? Did no one ever question or protest the injustices & poor living conditions? In fact, there were reports of concerns; in 1863, Florence Nightingale pub-lished a ‘Sanitary Statistics’ report on the health of Indigenous students. In her report, she stated that “...we shall be within the truth in assuming the mortality of native children at school as double that of English children of the same ages...” Over 40 years later, in 1907, Dr. Peter Bryce, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Indian Affairs, submitted a damning report after receiving detailed statistics from principals of 15 of the 35 Residential Schools he had visited. From a total of 1,537 pupils, the reports showed a death rate of nearly 25%, with one school reporting as high as 69% death rate in ex-pupils. Almost invariably, the cause of death was reported as tuberculosis. Dr. Bryce reported ‘extremely inadequate’ ventilation & defec-tive sanitary conditions in the schools, appealing to the government to take action; however, his recommendations were not acted upon as they were viewed as being too costly. In 1922, following his retirement, Dr. Bryce wrote a booklet, ‘The Story of a National Crime: An Appeal for Justice to the Indians of Canada’, detailing his findings. It can be found here: https://archive.org/details/storyofnationalc00brycuoft/page/n3/mode/2up. On Aug 16, 2015, a plaque was unveiled at the National Cemetery of Canada in Ottawa, in honour of Dr. Bryce. Atlohsa Family Healing Services (https://atlohsa.com/) in London is a non-profit organization that provides com-munity members with Indigenous-led programming & services that offer holistic healing, education, shelter & support. You can support them by buying Christmas gifts, made by Indigenous artisans, through their online gift shop at: https://www.atlohsagifts.com/. United Church of Canada has established ‘The Healing Fund’, a grant that supports healing initiatives for survivors of the residential school system & its ongoing intergenerational impacts. Donations to this fund can be made through Knox United Church, either by etransfer to [email protected] using a simple se-curity question/answer (eg. What village is the church located in?) and entering ‘Healing Fund’ in the message section or by cheque, (with Healing Fund on the memo line) mailed to: Knox United Church, 116 Kincardine St, Embro, N0J 1J0. For tax receipt purposes, please include your name & address with either form of donation. Your support of this fund is greatly appreciated! Thank You! Blessings, Sharon Fraser, Mission & Outreach Committee, Knox United Church, 116 Kincardine St, Embro, [email protected] or 519-475-4060.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUSIf You want to Drink, that’s Your business. If You want to Stop, We can help. Call our confidential 24-Hour Help line 519 438-1122 or e-mail us at [email protected] for connec-tion to a group member & infor-mation on the 14 Group meetings held every week in Oxford Coun-ty. Check out the meeting times & locations at www.oxfordaa.com. Having difficulties getting into the online As Bill Sees It meetings? Call Harry 519-485-3196, 519-535-9005.SUN Woodstock 10:30am Unifor Hall (east door),126 Beale StMON Ingersoll 1pm St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 56 Thames St, STUES Ingersoll 7:30pm Trinity Church, 118 Church StWED Woodstock Ladies 7pm Church of the Epiphany, 560 Dundas StTHUR Woodstock 10am Church of the Epiphany, 560 Dundas StFRI Ingersoll 10am Trinity Church, 118 Church StSAT Ingersoll 7:30pm St. Paul’s Church (south ent) 56 Thames St, S

Ingersoll Services for Seniors, Ingersoll & areaThe Assisted Living Program is a not-for-profit community organization providing care for seniors & adults with disabilities in their own homes.

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SERVICES FOR SENIORS 250 Ingersoll St S, 519-485-2269 Grocery Buddy Our friendly volunteers will pick up groceries for you! Meal Programs Frosty Meals $6 entrée, $1.50 soup/dessert. Meals On Wheels $7/day, served at lunch time Mon-Fri.Curbside Meals Tues & Fri 12-12:30pm, book by 12pm day before.Handyman/Handmaid services Small fee for service. We are looking for people to clean homes please call us to fill out an application today.Foot Care Clinic $25, call for appt. Home visits for a fee. Transportation to & from appointments, errands, etc. Reasonable rates.Assistive Device Loan Program Free program, wide range of equipment. Help with Forms Free, by appointment. Ex.: CPP, OAS, GIS, etc. Volunteers If you would like to help, give us a call. Telephone Reassurance Security checks can make all the difference to an individual alone at home.

INGERSOLL HORTICULTURE CLUBWe are back and busy planning already for next year’s planting season (and meetings too). We hope that you have had a good gardening year - lots of rain in the summer helped most gardens to shine. The Horticultural Society will take a break for December but will be back in January with an interesting & timely topic. The January meeting of the Ingersoll & District Horticultural Society will be held Tues, Jan 25, 7:30pm at the Masonic Hall, 190 Thames St S. Our speaker will be Art Oslach from Aylmer who is a former nursery owner. He will speak on “Pruning, Trimming, & Training” to help us get ready for early spring work in our gardens. We hope to see you all there.

THAMESFORD TROJANS PJHL JR. HOCKEYOn Dec 10, the Trojans will be making a presentation to the family of the late Tony Kelly. The Trojans want to express their appreciation for all that Tony has done for the team over a 40 year span. Tony was known as the voice of the Trojans, announcing at the games, keeping score, posting articles in the paper as well as assisting in our various fund raisers & be-ing part of the executive. He was well known throughout the league. The presentation will take place on ice just prior to our game against the Lucan Irish Fri, Dec 10, 7:20pm. Thank You Tony Kelly: Forever a Trojan.

Interested in the well-being of our local Seniors ?Ingersoll Services for Seniors

Corporation Board of Directors are looking for an interested person who would like to join our Board of Directors.

This would entail only one night a month to address &discuss issues, concerning our area seniors.

Ingersoll Services for Seniors include... helping seniors in their homes, providing recreational activities, meals on wheels, transpor-tation & delivery services, loans free of charge for health & safety equipment and fund raisers in the Community. If you are interested in fulfilling this important role, please contact Wendy Palen, Executive Director at 519-485-2269, [email protected]

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SENIORS PROGRAMS IN THORNDALESeniors Programs at Thorndale Lions Community Centre, 519-268-2025.MON-PICKLEBALL 1-2:50pm in the gym. New players welcome.TUES-KURLING 10-12pm in the gym. Adapted for indoors.CARPET BOWLING 1-3pm every Tuesday in meeting room #1.WED-BEGINNERS LINE DANCING 9-10am in the gym.PICKLEBALL 1-2:50pm in the gym. Registration is required..THUR-DRUMFIT 10-11am in the gym. Music, movement & drumming. GUITAR LESSONS 11:15-12:15pm. Learn to play with “Guitar Buddy”.CHAIR YOGA 11:45-12:35pm.SHUFFLEBOARD 1-2:50pm. Indoors at the Community Centre Gym.Let’s Talk Cannabis Jan 12, 2-4pm. Learn about products that are higher in CBT & lower in THC from presenter Nick Glover and Nurse Practitioner Laura-Lee. Please register. Call 519-268-2025 or email [email protected].

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COUNCIL NEWS from MAYOR RYANAs I write this Nov 21, there is 1 active COVID-19 case in Zorra, 62 in Oxford, and 157 in Southwestern Public Health as a whole. The Township of Zorra has adopted a policy requiring that all members of Council, staff & committees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This policy is in place now, and will be fully in effect Jan 1, 2022. At this time, 101 out of 102 (99%) of all staff and Council have been vaccinated, or will be fully vacci-nated, by Nov 30, , and will be 100% vaccinated by January.On Nov 29 at 7pm in the Thamesford District Recreation Centre come out and tell the TVDSB Rural Education Task Force about the importance of rural schools in our communities! The system is broken. We have the illu-sion of local decision-making because of property taxes & locally-elected trustees. But the reality is those dollars go off to Toronto & the decisions about local schools are made by unelected bureaucrats. School capac-ity needs are driven by development, and development is regulated by municipalities. That’s why municipalities are responsible for a communi-ty’s library, parks & recreation, fire & ambulance services. Communities should have the same say on schools: they are literally our communities’ future. As the Vice Chair of the Task Force we need to ensure that the Board hears from families in our rural communities first-hand about how our school board can better support their unique needs. The task force is made up of trustees, municipal leaders & community members. It was created 2 years ago to come up with ideas for the board’s rural-education strategy. I have worked personally with Trustees Arlene Morell, Meghan Ruddock & Sean Hunt on this initiative & have every confidence they are advocating for this.I expect housing to be a major issue for the foreseeable future. We have rapidly gone from “housing is expensive” to “housing is unaffordable” for many people. In Oxford County there are currently 2,500 people on a wait list for Affordable Housing, while 100 are housed. This does not mean that there are 2,400 unhoused people in Oxford, but it does mean that there are 2,400 people in housing that is unaffordable long term, or unsafe. Many of these people will end up unhoused. This is a complex problem that requires all levels of government, and the private sector, to address. In Zorra & Oxford we need to do more with zoning to not only allow, but encourage, & require smaller, higher density & more variety in housing. We need to make spaces in our settlement areas for taller buildings to ad-dress the housing crisis & stop sprawl into our farm fields. Oxford County is continuing the process of considering changes to land use policy in the “agricultural reserve”. County Planning Staff will be making presentations to area municipal councils in the coming months including Zorra on Dec 15. Please watch the Township website for that agenda & presentation. None of this is finalized yet, please watch for opportunities for input over the coming months. As always, please feel free to contact me on any issue:Marcus Ryan, Mayor, Zorra Township, Oxford County Councillor email: [email protected], Mobile: 519-301-1634.

ST MARYS FRIENDSHIP CENTREOur doors are still closed to drop in traffice but we are happy to serve you when you ring our doorbell at entrance C. If it’s your first time in the facility please bring your 2nd proof of vaccination & photo ID.Christmas Lunch Wed, Dec 8, 12pm. Delivery, drive through or gift a meal. Tickets are $18 and selling fast. Call for yours today!Take-out Suppers Dec 1 from Wildstone Restaurant. Pulled pork on bun cost $10. Delivery 4:30-5pm (in St. Marys).Dec 15 4 Happy. Chinese platter, $10. Delivery 4:30-5pm.Breakfast at Joe’s Diner Mon, Dec 13, 8am. 2 eggs, hashbrowns, one choice of meat, toast, coffee for $10. Register & pay in advance.Music with Randy Satchell Dec 13, 1:30pm. Spots are limited.January/February Newsletters will be out soon. Find them on the Town Website or at our bin outside of entrance CHoliday Hours Closed Dec 24-Jan 2. Prebook your holiday Meals on Wheels before this. Hot meals on wheels will still be delivered during the holidays. Please book before Dec 24 at 519-284-3272. Town of St. Marys – Friendship Centre, 317 James St S, St. Marys.


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UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS:December 1 - 9:00 a.m. • December 15 - 6:00 p.m. – Township Office

Check the Township website for agendas at www.zorra.caAll Council Agendas & Minutes are available at www.zorra.ca

Due to ongoing changes in COVID-19 protocols, we cannot guarantee in-person attendance at Council meetings. All Township meetings are streamed

live on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ceQkQTakEgGU4PYRUT_C7g. If you would like to speak to an item on a Council agenda, contact the Clerk 519-485-2490 ext 7228 or [email protected]

By-law Enforcement Department - Winter ParkingWinter parking restrictions are now in effect & will be enforced until Mar 31. As a reminder parking is not permitted on any road from 1am-8am, 7 days a

week. The fine for contravention is set at $50.For more information on any By-law related matters, contact

Mathew Paul, By-law Enforcement Officer, 519-485-2490 ext 7230.

Dog Tag Program EndingOur dog tag program is ending at the end of 2021 and we will no longer be issuing Township dog tags. All dogs are still required to have visible identifi-

cation. We encourage all residents to purchase a personalized dog tag for your dog to assist others in returning your dog if it gets away from home. Personal-ized tags should include your phone number and can be purchased at most pet

supply stores.

Municipal Facility Holiday ClosingsThe Office will be closed Fri, Dec 24 & will reopen Mon, Jan 3, 8am. In case

of an emergency requiring Township staff, please call 519-485-2490 and leave a message at extension 7226. Messages will be monitored daily.

At any time during this holiday season, the Township Public Works Department will provide service if weather conditions warrant snow removal to ensure public safety.

Thamesford District Recreation Centre & Embro Zorra Community Centre will close at 3pm Dec 24 & will reopen Dec 27. Both facilities also will close at 3pm Dec 31 & will reopen Jan 2. Please refer to the Zorra Now for other

events, including free holiday public skating.

Tax Department Why not try paying your taxes on-line?Online or telephone banking is available for making monthly, arrears, or regular instalments. To setup your property taxes as a bill payment through your online banking, search for “Zorra”. Select Zorra Township Tax & enter your 15-digit roll number, excluding the dashes, starting after 3227 as your account number.

Pre-Authorized Payment Plan Why not pay your taxes over 10 or 12 months, rather than 4? Visit our website & get your authorization form into the office

by the end of Dec to ensure for enrolment for 2022.Etransfer Payments Please email to: [email protected] and in the

message field, indicate what you are paying or purchasing from Zorra.

Interim 2022 Tax Bills will be mailed in January 2022, with instalment due dates of February 28, 2022 and May 31, 2022.

For any tax inquiries, please contactKelly Hall at 519-485-2490 ext 7222 or [email protected]

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WE APPRECIATE OUR SERVICE MEN & WOMENFor those who have been reading the Village Voice for a number of years, you may recall an article submitted by the Heroes Of Zorra in the fall of 2018. It was about a plane crash over Germany during WWII with 20 Ca-nadians being on board plus 3 staff, and all killed. James Ernest Allen from East Nissouri Township was one of those Canadians killed. Under the leadership of Eric Wieman, who works with the IG Heimatforschung Rheinland-Pfalz/Historical Research Community in Germany. The site of that crash was located in 2017. The area was meticulously searched. Pieces of plastic windows, tire fragments & small pieces of aluminum – some still with camouflage paint were just a few of the items recovered. The group worked on establishing a permanent monument right where the plan crashed down. They were also able to contact descendants of those fallen Canadians. This is when the Heroes Of Zorra were called upon. See earlier write-up from December 2018 on the HOZ web site. Due to the world-wide pandemic the scheduled event to commemorate the mon-ument & the 23 men who lost their lives had to be re-scheduled 3 times. Finally on Sept 25, 2021 the long-awaited event was held. Thank you to the kindness of Mr. Wieman the Heroes Of Zorra have been given permission to share with you a couple of links, posted on our web site, that will allow you to view the ceremony in German and also a shorter version that was provided in English. We hope you enjoy this little part of history brought closer to home. Contributed by Shirley McCall-Hanlon, Heroes Of Zorra Committee Chairperson.

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Knox Presbyterian Church Worship Time: 10:30am115 St. Andrews St, PO Box 159, Embro Tel 519-475-4816

St. Andrew’s United Church BrooksdaleRev. Doug Peck 519-872-6011, Call for an appointment

Crossroads Alliance Church 519-485-4440194552 Oxford County Road 119, IngersollFor updates on services and connection pleaseFollow us on Facebook @crossroadsingersoll

Knox Presbyterian Church HarringtonIn the Village of Harrington on Rd 96. Rev. C. Hamilton 519-271-8701www.facebook.com/KnoxChurchHarrington

Chalmers United Church kintorechurch.comRev. Douglas Peck, cell 519-872-6011, We are accessible!

Knox United Church 519-475-4060 116 Kincardine St.Rev. Susan Cole, [email protected] FB: knox.embroWorship: 10:30am Children’s program dates & times vary.Check Facebook posts or call the church. We are accessible!

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1• Zorra Council• Ing Srs, Line Dancing• Meditation, Thmsfd• Prostate Support• Srs Beginner LineDancing, Thorndale

2• Ing Srs, Gentle Yoga

• Blood Clinic, Wdstk

• Srs Drumfit, Thorndale

3• Beachville LegionTurkey Dinner

• Ing Srs, OsteoFit

• Ing Srs, Light Lunch

4• Happy Together

5• AA, Wdstk 10:30am

6• Al-Anon, St Marys 7:30• Ing Srs, Zumba• Ing Srs, Bridge• Blood Clinic, Ingersoll

7•Srs Carpet Bowl, Thorn.• Ing Srs, Chair Yoga• Ing Srs, PharmacistTalk on Covid

•Ing Srs, Curbside Meal• Meditation, Ingersoll

8• Ing Srs, Chair Cardio• Xmas Lunch, St Marys• Meditation, Thmsfd• Srs Pickleball 6pm• Food Addicts

9• Ing Srs, Chair Yoga

• Ing Srs, Oral Hygiene

10• Bchvlle Legion Darts• Al-Anon, St Marys• Thmsfd TrojansHonour Tony Kelly

• Ing Srs, Euchre• Ing Srs, Light Lunch

11• AA, Ingersoll 7:30pm

• Stopping to Smell...Xmas Open House

12• Handbell Concert

• Chapalaires Concert

13• AA, Ingersoll 1pm• Ing Srs, Bid Euchre•Srs Breakfast, St Marys• Music with R Satchell,St Marys

• ZSC gen. meeting

14• Al-Anon, Ingersoll 8pm• Ing Srs, Pepper•Ing Srs, Curbside Meal• Meditation, Ingersoll

15• Zorra Council• Ing Srs, Bridge• Ing Srs, Travel Talk• Meditation, Thmsfd• Carolers in Harrington

16• Ing Srs, Mah Jong

• Ing Srs, Xmas Dinner

17• Beachville LegionBeef Dinner

• AA, Ingersoll 10am• Ing Srs, Bridge• Ing Srs, Light Lunch

18• Al-Anon, London

• Kids Xmas Fun


19 20• Ing Srs, Line Dancing

• Srs Pickleball,Thorndale 1pm

21• Ing Srs, Carpet Bowl.•Ing Srs, Curbside Meal• Srs Pickleball 9am• Meditation, Ingersoll

22• Al-Anon, Wdstk 8pm• Ing Srs, Bingo• Meditation, Thmsfd• Blue Xmas Service

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26 27• Ing Srs, Wood Carving

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28•Ing Srs, Curbside Meal• Nature ClubBird Count

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