Rescue Training - part two

The photos posted below show a common sight for us at out Lighthouse office. The local fire department take advantage of the cold, cold days to practice ice and water rescues and just the other day, the were out there for real - bringing a man in who was out there "testing" the ice. Scary stuff!

Rescue Training

LaVilla Bakery makes Christmas Special

Look at these cute pastries from the folks at LaVilla Bakery
They are made from marzipan and wonderful for eating or decorating your holiday table.

I surprised my husband with these when we dropped in for a sandwich the other day. The picture was taken with his cellphone camera so not so clear.

Drop by and check out all the holiday goodies yourself!

Christmas in Port Credit

The Village Tree Lighting took place Friday at St. Lawrence Square. Despite the chilly weather families turned out to enjoy the activities.

City Councillor Carmen Corbasson and her granddaughter, Summer Love flipped the switch that turned on all the beautiful LED lights.

The Patti Jannetta Band had a ball performing a Holiday sing-a-long and even brought along all kinds of instruments for the kids to use to accompany the singers.

The tree is spectacular! Take a trip down to the waterfront to see it.

Farewell Dave de Eyre -

I am very sad to pass along news of the passing of BIA member, Dave de Eyre who suffered a fatal heart attack on Tuesday, November 20th.

Dave was a very active community leader, the owner of Clifts Marine Sales and a member of the Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival Board of Directors. Dave was also a past Chairman of the BIA Board of Directors. He loved Port Credit and he made a difference.

As a BIA Chairman he made contributions too numerous to mention in this post but I can tell you that he has been credited in helping the Shuffle rise "to the next level" as a premier International event. While on the BIA board he was instrumental in having changes made to City policies with respect to parking issues and he helped initiate conversations with the Federal Government which will result in the relocation of the Post Office within the next two years.

His visitation and funeral this past weekend made me think of what a dignitary’s would be like. There was a line up to get into Skinner & Middlebrook Funeral Home Friday for the visitations and the First United Church was full to overflowing with folks standing in the aisles. The outburst of condolences from the community was overwhelming to his wonderful family.

Dave is survived by his beautiful wife, Maria and 3 incredibly talented sons, Michael, the musician; Christopher, the humanitarian and Steven, the law student. When the boys spoke at the funeral, there wasn’t a dry eye in the Church.

Dave loved to have fun and the family observed his wishes “to throw a great party” at the Mississauga Golf Club after the service. We stood shoulder to shoulder and reminisced about our friend, gone way to soon. He will be sorely missed.

Two Feet and a Heart Beat

I am diligently trying to walk to work since I can almost see the Lighthouse from where I lay my head down at night. You know with environmental and health benefits it is the right thing to do. Sometimes with errands to run and deliveries to make this is impossible but I’m trying.

Recently I learned that we humans need stimulation every 4 seconds or we get bored. Fortunately, a walk around the village offers that 4-second stimulation and then some. Tomorrow I will bring along the camera and share the stimuli.

We are very fortunate if we live in Port Credit and enjoy walking. Check out www.walkscore.com to find out why.

P.S. I will blog more, I will blog more, I will blog more!

Beggar's Blues Banquet tickets available

JUST IN !!!  Beggar’s Blues Banquet tickets !!!

 

“Singing for SickKids” on Thursday, September 6^th, 2007 starts at 7pm.  Johnny Max and Chuck Jackson singing non-stop for one hour for SickKids.  Featuring The Three Tenor Saxes and then the Beggar’s Blues Super Jam.   It will included dinner, all this for only $40 per person, cash only please.  It is at the Port Credit Legion, 35 Front St. N. and it is reserved setting.  Please give me a call at 905-271-8999 if you are interested as this event sells out early each year.  

 

Keep smiling :)

Lydia

 

Impressionable Gifts

74 Lakeshore Rd. E.

Miss, Ont.  L5G 1E1

905-271-8999

 

Call for Volunteers - Southside Shuffle #9

Calling all music lovers! Would you like an opportunity to combine your love of music with a chance to give back to your community, meet old and new friends, and experience being part of a great team? The Southside Shuffle is looking for volunteers for the weekend of September 7, 8 and 9.  Volunteers are needed to set up and tear down the festival, provide hospitality, sell merchandise, sell tickets, keep the peace, and much much more! What do you get in return?  Besides a good feeling, you will get: a cool t-shirt a weekend pass to the festival Access to Hospitality, which includes one meal per 6-hour shift; A discount on Southside Shuffle Merchandise An Invitation to a Volunteer Appreciation Party For an application form, or if you have any questions, contact:  Brenda Armstrong, Volunteer Co-ordinator  sssvolunteer@sympatico.ca  905-271-4247 / 647-237-4247 Hope to hear from you soon!