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The Newsletter

Newsletters will be available in the Village Market. If you have any news or announcements, please let us know. It will be published in January, May, and September. Feedback is always welcomed. We can email it to anyone interested if you provide us with your  email. Contact us at tcg@execulink.com or melissa_e_schneider@hotmail.com.

Family Fun Day

Our Fun Day on Sunday Aug 25th was a resounding success. We sold over 275 tickets and had wonderful
support for the community. We raised almost $7000 for repairs to our community hall, and this will become an
annual event. We want to thank all our great volunteers and sponsors. Volunteers were Alex Macpherson, Aubrey &  Azlynne Hartford-Stover, Austin Lunn, Beth, Adam, Wes & Quinn Pfeffer, Bethan Repchick, Bonnie Coenjarts, Brenden & Ariana  Kelly, Brennan Lisabeth, Charlotte Smith, Christine Finn, Cody Bishop, Darryl Roberts, Erica Freeman, Francie Johnston, Gwen  Roberts, Jamie Kovacs, Jessie, Remt, Cain & Vyla Kennema, John Coleman, Joy McCullogh, Louisa & Jamie Zavitz, Macy McKinlay, Pam, Keith, Shaye & Megan Helmer, Regina Martyn, Rose, Jeff & Jacob Dykstra, Sally Martyn, Stacey Willand, Yvonne  Campbell, Yvonne Taylor. Sponsors were 1st Sparta Scouting Group, B-Aerial, Brutus' Quest, Christine Finn, Cindy & Collin Ethier, Corrie Hooghiem, Darryl Roberts, David Roberts, Debackere Farm, Delta Power Equipment, Dr. D College - Health for Life,  Ed Pietrzak, Fern Gully Hunt Camp, Gathered, Helmer Backlane Farms, Howes Family Farm, Huron Tractor, James Helmer, John Watters, Julia Hansford, KF Bees, Laemers, Peter Robson Studio, Pinecroft, Quai Du Vin, Quakersprings Farm, S.O.S. Bins, Sally Martyn, Sara Hennessey, Sarah Hargraves, Second Nature Landscaping, Silverthorn Landscaping, Sparta & District Historical Society, Sparta Country Candles, Sparta Lavender Farm, Sparta House Tea Room, St. Thomas Dragway, Strathdee Creations, Stream Line Plumbing, Strung Out on Pearls, Taya's Trippy Tees, The Armstrong Family, The Dykstra Family, The Higgs Family, The Hyatt Family, The Kennema Family, The Pfeffer Family, The Walker Family, Trisha Snider Photography, Turtle & Bird, Ultimutts, Union Fire Fighters, Whistlestop, Yarmouth Metal Fabricators, Yvonne Campbell, Yvonne Taylor.

Historical Re-Enactment Dinner

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the Sparta Church Museum to help raise funds to preserve the Forge & Anvil
Museum. Featuring 1824 with Colonel Thomas Talbot visiting. Food and entertainment of the period as well as
all workers in clothing of the time. Tickets are $70 each and included alcohol. Call 519-775-2292 for tickets.

Christmas Crafters' Bazaar

Saturday, December 7 at the Sparta Community Hall from 10:00 to 4:00. Come and do your Christmas
shopping. Everything is hand made. If you have hand made crafts you wish to sell, call Yvonne Taylor at 519-
281-6718 to arrange a table.

Christmas Decorating Contest

Once again we are sponsoring a Christmas decorating contest with cash prizes. The categories are “Best Light
Display”, “Best Themed display” and “Most Environmental Display”. Properties within two miles of Sparta in
all directions are included. Displays will be judged on December 22 and prizes will be awarded on December
23. Help make Sparta and area a festive place this Christmas.

Water Issue at Hall

We had a major issue at the hall as someone left the hot water tap running in the women's washroom for several
days, draining the well and making whole system contaminated. After a month of testing, shocking and
installing a UV system all is well but it cost us over $3000. Trade Tech were great and gave us a special rate. If
you are in the hall and use a washroom, make sure all taps and toilets are off before you leave.

Studio Tour

Saturday, September 28 and Sunday September 29, from 10:00 to 5:00.  Two Sparta businesses are part of the tour this year. Gathered on Sparta Line at the corner of Hiram Smith Lane and Turtle and Bird at the corner of Quaker Road and North Street. Come on out and visit your local artists.

Skate Park

The Higgins are looking into the idea of building a skate park in Sparta. Locations are being discussed and ideas
for raising funds. Look for more information in the next newsletter. If you want to help with this project contact
Pam Helmer(519-775-2613) to find out how you can help.

Food Bank

As there has been little use for a few weeks now, we are considering closing it. If you have any need of it please
use it. It can be used any time the hall is open, every Tuesday from 1:00 to 4:00 and every Sunday and Tuesday
evenings from 8:00 to 10:00. Help yourself. It is just inside the front door of the Community Hall.

Scouting News

 Nonperishable food drive, by Sparta Cub and Scouts, will be done in the village Wed. Dec. 4th from 6:30-
7:45pm to support 2nd Stage Housing. Youth will come door to door on that night but if you won't be
home, you can drop donations at the hall any Tuesday between 1-4 or Wed. between 6:45-7:45pm until
Dec 4th. Please check expiry dates on all goods.

Hall Rental

We have a great space to rent for any gathering you are hosting. We have re-established our stage in the upper
hall, have a certified kitchen, air conditioning and chair lifts and a fully accessible lower entrance and
washrooms. See the end of the newsletter for how to book the hall and costs. PAL insurance is needed if
Alcohol is served.

Thank You

See Fun Day list and special thanks to Tony Fangeat for all his help with the water system.

Regular Events at the Community Hall

Sparta Stitchers meet every Tuesday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the hall to quilt, knit, crotchet, tat, smock,
embroider, etc. Cost is $5.00 per session which is considered a donation and receives an income tax receipt.
Come learn a new skill or just bring whatever you want to work on and have a good time visiting with your fellow stitchers. Call Sally Martyn (519-775-2292) for more information or just show up.

Scouts, Cubs, Beavers
Wednesday: 6:30 to 8:00 Beavers
Wednesday: 6:30 to 8:00 Cubs
Thursday: 6:30 to 8:00 and some Saturdays Scouts

Sparta Community Society
Please come and join us for our next meeting on Monday, Oct 7 at 7:00.
Community Society Executive
President: Pam Helmer (519-775-2613)
Secretary: Yvonne Campbell
Treasurer: Ron Molyneux
Director at Large: Yvonne Taylor
Hall Coordinator: Sally Martyn

The Sparta Community Hall is available for rent. We have a certified kitchen, are fully accessible and air
conditioned. The cost schedule is as follows: $225 for the day and $300 if alcohol is served. Repeat users
get a discount. Call Sally Martyn at 519-775-2292 to make your reservation.