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Spirit of Christmas lights up Virgil Town Hall

Once the enormous pine tree lit up, Santa, kids and families made their way over for a group photo.
Penny Coles
Once the enormous pine tree lit up, Santa, kids and families made their way over for a group photo. (Penny Coles)

An enthusiastic crowd celebrated the holiday season in Virgil last Thursday, with the lighting of the large pine tree beside the Town Hall. The tree-lighting began as a Virgil Business Association event last year, and has been taken over as a new, annual tradition by the Town. The Ukesters were on hand to entertain, and promised to return next year. Cookies and hot apple cider were provided courtesy of Dan Williams, with Coun. Erwin Wiens leading the event. Lord Mayor Betty Disero was unable to attend, due to the Regional council meeting with an important vote scheduled. 

Nikki McKnight was there with four-legged family members, Riesling, Riley and Barley, Bex McKnight, and Wayne McKnight with Bailey
Coun. Erwin Wiens led the event, with the Ukesters providing the entertainment.
Coun. Clare Cameron attended with Adelaide, Harold, her husband Mackenzie and their new au pair from Germany, Sarah Doerner.
Klara Wiens Knelson, Erwin’s mother, was there with family, including her great-granddaughter, Sophie Wiens

About the Author: Penny Coles

Penny Coles is editor of Niagara-on-the-Lake Local
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