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Well, that’s a wrap!

Dear Editor

We hope everyone enjoyed the 30th edition of the Bakersville Gingerbread Village at the library this past December. We had thousands of visitors from all parts of the globe; many who make it their annual seasonal tradition. This year, we had 97 incredible and very creative entries, including 4 lighthouses, an enchanting castle, a horse’s stable, Peppa Pig and Barbie houses as well as our own Port Perry Grain Mill. It’s always nice to see what the community groups come up with; the Janesville Girls, 1st Port Perry Beavers & Cubs, Community Living and the Library’s Story Time Kids. The village wouldn’t be possible without these great creations supplied by our very supportive community. 

Thank you to Scugog Memorial Public Library and staff for again hosting this annual event. We are grateful for the grants received from the Township of Scugog and the MSIFN Maada’ookii committee as they help immensely with all of the elements necessary for making the village happen as well as cover our storage costs at VAULTRA on Easy Street. 

We had a donation of lovely figurines and trees this year from Anna Spencely and Janis Carter that made the village come alive. Sue’s signs helped us with our visibility with signs around town and the A-Frames on loan from Port Perry United Church and North Durham Chamber of Commerce are greatly appreciated. Thanks always to our local print media, The Standard and MaryAnn at Focus on Scugog, who is one of our loudest cheerleaders! The village would not have been possible without Sue Bradley and Linda Baca’s original idea, 30 years ago as well as our tireless group of volunteers that we affectionately call “The Village People”, and their supportive families that knows anything connected with gingerbread, rules the house in December. 

Before we know it, it will be time to start planning for next year! 

Tracy Pastic on behalf of all “The Village People”

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