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DECember 29, 2021
Lamont Wonder Lights add Sparkle to the Holiday Season
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Winter Wonder Lights in Lamont are a festive sight to behold and have brought so much joy to residents and visitors alike for many years. Gary Harrold, Vice-Chair of the Lamont Light Up Committee, said this year 22 volunteers helped out with the display. Planning began in September and work bees were held Sunday afternoons from late October to early November. Altogether, 184 and a half hours were spent by volunteers working together to make it operational. “The display changes each year,” said Harrold as they like to keep the display interesting. They always
find creative and colourful ways to add to the display that attracts hundreds of visitors each year. “During the festive season there are a lot of family groups that come to visit.” Winter Wonder Lights are located beside the Town of Lamont’s administration office. Harrold said the Town of Lamont has been kind enough to donate the land for the display and cover the utility costs for the committee. Harrold said they also receive donations from businesses and individuals who gladly contribute for the sake and love of the community. Winter Wonder Lights is part of the annual Lamont Light Up celebration which takes place in late November. Harrold said he and his wife got involved with the event
11 years ago by offering pictures with Santa. Since then they’ve gotten involved in the planning and organization of the large scale town-wide event. Harrold said the event was initiated by Family and Community Support Services in 2004, and since then the event has grown and evolved. The hope is become a non-profit society, added Harrold, and then they would be eligible to apply for grants to support their work and issue tax receipts to donors. The display will be up until mid-January, and Harrold encourages one and all to come out and experience the magic and wonder of the holiday season.
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Christmas Angels Edward 7 Mths Osk ar 3 yrs
Jaxton 19 mths Parents: Randy Stepanick & Cinder Robb Grandparents: Vince & Donna Stepanick Larry Robb & Tracy Erickson
Parents: Jake & Linda Dobush Grandparents: Rick & Pat Dobush, Petra Clauss Great-Grandparents: Christa Schwenke
Rhett Kallen Semeniuk 2 yrs
Judd Koyer Semeniuk 5 mths
Parents: Caitlyn & Josh Cronan Grandparents: Debbie & Lanny Cronan Heather & Roy Koopman
Theo James Bernard 3 mths Parents: Adam Koopman & Maria Schoettler Grandparents: Brad & Gloria Schoettler Roy & Heather Koopman
Parents: Travis & Tracy Semeniuk Grandparents: Garry & Diane Laschowski Don Semeniuk
Parents: Travis & Tracy Semeniuk Grandparents: Garry & Diane Laschowski Don Semeniuk
Jax Romaniuk 11 yrs Nate Romaniuk 9 yrs
Kaisley 2 yrs Colt 2 mths
Luke Landr y 1 yr
Weston 2 1/2 yrs Fallon 3 mths
Kali 3 yrs Ryder 1 1/2 yrs
Parents: Brett & Tanneil Berezan Grandparents: Sandi, Rod, Terry, Crystal & Dan
Parents: Evan & Brittni Langkow Grandparents: Sandi, Rod, Grant, Terry & Cindy
Mason 3 1/2 yrs Beckett 1 1/2 yrs
Parents: Cory & Karen Romaniuk Grandparents: John & Marge Romaniuk Hugh & Joan Furber
Parents: Andrew & Kristen Clark Grandparents: Orest & Yvette Korpan Bob & Carol Clark
Parents: Kayla & Kevin Landry Grandparents: Randy & Cindy Kereliuk Steve Kereliuk, Ruth Kassian Paul & Karen Landry
