The holiday season is upon us. With lights, music, and crisp winter air, we celebrate the theme of goodwill to all people. Our neighbourhood is decorated, our houses are decorated, and fingers crossed, we have new lights decorating the outdoor skating rink. We will distribute holiday hampers to residents in the community with the hopes of making their season a little brighter. Thank you to the volunteers and donors who have supported ECC in its efforts throughout 2024. Thank you to those who shopped, sorted, boxed, and wrapped the items for the hampers. Thank you to Ed Wiercinski for the sparkling lights at the ice rink. They are like a little sprinkle of magic. Thanks to Rick and his team for maintaining the ice rink for family fun. By the way, if you can help with the rink, let Rick know by emailing [email protected].
Concerning our winter displays, you may notice that there are ten fewer pots sporting greenery and floral enhancements than we had last year. Why? Because many of the items that we recycle year after year were “liberated” by people who seemed to think they could help themselves. Please if you see anyone removing items from the displays this year, call the police and/or ECC. It’s theft. To keep our budget for this effort, we must eliminate decorating some planters. It’s disappointing, but don’t let those few distract from the pleasure that the others bring.
You may have noticed the utility box at the intersection of Edgemont Boulevard and Edgevalley Way that was painted in the early fall. We have had some great compliments on the results. We may have the opportunity to paint some garbage cans in our community. It’s dependent on successfully obtaining a grant. We’re open to suggestions for locations of suitable garbage cans that could use a little sprucing up. Send me an email ([email protected]) if you have ideas.
Now on my agenda is a little Christmas baking. To get in the mood, I’ll start with ginger cookies, a favourite of my kids and grandkids. I love the smell of the cookies in the oven. Who knows what will be next? I’m leaning toward shortbread (my favourite). Do you have special treats that you make during the holiday? I’ll bet you do!
The ECA Board doesn’t meet during December but will be back to its regular schedule in January with the meeting scheduled for January 21. With any luck, we will enjoy a break and be raring to go in 2025.
Best wishes for a happy, healthy December!
Pamela Wilson
President
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