Sue’s Kitchen Morning Coffee – By Aaron Hall
With Remembrance Day coming up on Friday, the Santa Clause Parade in Wallaceburg coming up on Saturday and Christmas seemingly around the corner, I need to bring up the notion of decorating ahead of the December 25th extravaganza.
When is it appropriate to put up the Christmas tree, turn on the Christmas lights and hang the wreaths on your front doors?
I’ve heard many people say that you should wait until after Remembrance Day, out of respect for our Veterans.
I’ve heard others say to wait until at least December 1.
While many folks are content to replace and swap out the pumpkins and goblins of Halloween with Jingle Bells and candy canes.
Personally, it doesn’t offend me if people decorate for Christmas early, but we always wait until after November 11th to do so.
I know veterans fought for our freedom, and I suppose that freedom includes being able to decorate whenever people may choose.
What do you think?
Please vote in the poll below:
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‘Indians’ given the thumbs up
In a close vote last week, it appears the majority of our readers feel it is alright if sports team use the word ‘Indians’ as their nickname. Here are the results:
Should sports teams use ‘Indians’ as their team name?
Yes 55.36% (62 votes)
No 44.64% (50 votes)
Total Votes: 112
We brought this poll question up after Alvinston Minor Baseball launched a campaign to re-name their team name recently.
Well that story took off and gathered national and international attention.
In just five days, the organization reached their $29,000 goal on their GoFundMe page.
They will now be able to purchase new uniforms, equipment and signage for their organization.
Kudos to their organization!
If you have a suggestion, story idea, column idea, or if you want to say hello… drop me an e-mail at aaron@sydenhamcurrent.ca.
Photo of the day
I couldn’t help but chuckle when I spotted this shirt hanging up at Anita’s in Marine City on Monday evening.
This U.S. Election has been quite the spectacle, and the world will find out tonight whether Hilary Clinton or Donald Trump will be the next President of the United States.
I have to wonder if this ‘Nobody’ on the shirt would gather more votes than the two leading candidates if placed on the ballot.
It will be interesting to follow this evening.
Weather forecast for Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Today – Increasing cloudiness. A few showers beginning near noon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 15.
Tonight – A few showers ending early this evening then mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Wind west 20 km/h becoming north 20 late this evening. Low plus 5.
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