Sunday, December 20, 2009

Caledonia Mill Light-Show

Multiple lights dancing, skipping, spinning ~ an amazing synchronization with music and the voices of two snowmen ~ tune in to 88.1 ~ the Christmas light-show at the old mill is worth the drive to Caledonia.

The work of Mike Montgomery and Adam Harrison, with the help of their "many elves," this is an impressive display sponsored by local businesses and community-minded individuals.

Show begins every evening at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 11:00 p.m. (Friday and Saturday 11:30 p.m.) Go to the historical Caledonia bridge on Hwy. #6. The 1800s mill can be viewed on the southwest bank of the Grand River. There is convenient parking. Turn out your lights.

Truly a tribute to the spirit of a town abandoned in many ways in recent years by all levels of government and law enforcement. Congratulations, Caledonia.
Photography by: St. Catharines', Joel Smith. For larger image, click on photo. We are indebted to Joel for sending to us the above photo. For more of Joel's work and a glimpse into the daily life of an amazing photographer, visit his website and blog at: http://www.joelsmithphotography.ca/

Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men


"The best Christmas gift one can bestow on a child or friend is a happy memory. Money cannot buy it, but it may be procured by the poorest. It can be had by a draft upon patience or a check upon ill temper, which may be changed for the coin of kind words, each bearing the imprint, 'Peace on earth, good will to men.' "

From "The New York Times," December 23, 1894.
Photo: Courtesy of J. Walker