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Letter: Think of those who are in the cold - Kamloops This Week

Debbie LaPlaca| Correspondent

HOPEDALE On what has been called the finest lot in Hopedale, sits a grand 7,907 square-foot home that features two master bedrooms, wine cavesand a sunken Jacuzzi with a companion steam room.

This updated 1984 home at 90 Adin St.is listed withits owner Mark Rizoli of Keller Williams Premier Properties for $1 million.

The tour begins at the foot of the driveway where there isa landscaped waterfall and Koi pond that is fed by a 70-foot brook.

Other highlights of the grounds include rock walls, multi-tier landscaping, a paver patio, above ground pooland a gazebo.

Set into the brick and stone faade, the double, solid wood front door opens to a voluminous foyer with a curved staircase, upscale architectural door jambsand arched doorways.

To the left, there isa large living room, and to the right, a formal dining room with chair rails, custom architectural molding and hardwood flooring.

Double doors in the dining room open to the kitchen with new appliances, a center island and granite countertops. The kitchens casual dining area features a bay window and a two-sided propane fireplace that is shared with the family room.

Rizoli spoke of the family room with its 30-foot cathedral ceiling as his favorite room in the house. The entry isthrough a cathedral-like arched doorway set in a brick wall. To either side of the entrance are first-floor wine closets, known as wine caves. The floor-to-ceiling, stone-faced fireplace with tall hearth dominates the room. A catwalk on the second floor overlooks the rooms and holds custom bookcases.

A built-in, circular granite bar is set in front of a bank of windows and in a spa-like alcove to one side is a sunken Jacuzzi. The adjacent steam room also accesses the first floor master bedroom suite.

The first floor also holds a sunroom and laundry.

The second floor master bedroom suite has a large bath and walk in cedar closet. This floor also offers three more bedrooms, a bonus roomand a home office.

The private access to the finished basement with a full kitchen could accommodate an in-law apartment. This lower level also offers a bar, family gathering room and an exercise room.

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SALEM, MA George Carey has always had winter outdoor dining at Finz Seafood Bar and Grill on Pickering Wharf.

This year, he's seen a much more resilient crew than most as those who might be averse to indoor dining during the coronavirus health crisis opt to sit on the deck or under the gazebo for a meal and a cocktail.

Carey told Patch Friday afternoon he will be especially impressed if anyone takes that option this weekend with temperatures plummeting below freezing.

"Anyone who comes out and dines (this weekend) really deserve accolades because that is above and beyond anything a restauranteur can ask," he said.

Yet, while he doesn't necessarily expect many outdoor diners in this deep freeze even though the option will be open with a windshield to provide some protection from the bitter winds he said the unusually warm January has validated the decision to bring in extra heaters this year.

"A lot of our diners have become very creative with what they wear to come out and dine," he said. "And we are providing as much heat from heaters as we can. This weekend is extreme and very rare. But we've had people all along. A lot of people are dressing like ski season."

He compared it to the apres-ski scene at mountain resorts where people finish their runs and grab a bite and a beer outside in their full gear amid the January cold. He said Finz has seated people outside every weekend in 2021 and was one of several Salem spots that had strong outdoor dining all the way through November and December this year.

(If you are a North Shore restaurant offering winter outdoor dining this year, or have a spot to recommend, feel free to add it in the comments section of this article so visitors and residents know where they can go.)

Notch Brewing, Longboards and Bambolina are other locations in Salem that have continued the "streetery" feel the city embraced in the summer and early fall year-round when the weather cooperates at least a little bit.

"We've always done it, and there have always been a fair amount of places who have done it, but now there is a huge amount," he said. "The city did a nice job allowing people to do that. Salem went from having a pretty good-sized dining al fresco option to now where it's really grown.

"Anyone who visits has a lot more choices. The guests win when they have more choices."

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William "Bill" James Kerns

Feb. 25, 1940 - Jan. 16, 2021

NEW BRIGHTON, MN - William "Bill" James Kerns, 80, of New Brighton, passed away January 16, 2021.

He was born February 25, 1940 in Lakeside, MI to Florence and Elmer Kerns. He was the youngest of seven children.

He is survived by his best friend and devoted wife, Lois Kerns; and his two daughters: Jayne Kerns Swystun and Lisa (Chris) Morrissette. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Taylor (Kaytie) Swystun, Brittany Swystun, Chase Morrissette, Catherine Swystun, Mackenzie Morrissette, and Natasha Swystun; and one newborn great-granddaughter, Susannah Swystun. He is also survived by his older brother, Robert "Bob" Kerns.

Throughout Bill and Lois's marriage of 61 years, they resided in Valparaiso, IN; Tucson, AZ; Port Arthur, TX and finally New Brighton, MN, where they have resided for over 37 years. While pursuing many careers over the years, Bill and Lois successfully established their own business, Microtrace, and retired in 2013.

Bill had many passions in life. The most important was spending time with family. He loved his role as grandfather, "Grampy", and attending hockey/lacrosse games and dance recitals. Bill also loved helping Lois in the yard, working with the flowers and relaxing in his gazebo.

He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed fishing in Rhinelander, WI as well as around the Minneapolis area. Bill enjoyed visiting his family in CA, MI, and IN. He was an aviation enthusiast and loved seeing a plane flying overhead and identifying its make and model. Bill was involved in the local public safety and first responder volunteer organization, and loved volunteering to help his neighborhood and neighbors. Always enjoying a conversation, Bill had a kind, gentle, easy going manner. His sense of humor endeared him to all. Bill will be greatly missed.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Doris, Polly, Elmer, Jr (Butch), Margaret, and Vivian.

A private graveside service for family only will be held at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso, IN. Sunset Funeral Home is caring for the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association and the American Lung Association.

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Start your new year with the trending dining and foodie destinations everyone is talking about

We all have our favorites, classics like Arturos and Trattoria Romana and Gazebo to blockbusters Elisabettas and Maxs Grille, local hits J&J Raw Bar & Grill and Driftwood, among many others. But heres a list of newer places you may want to try, some a little drive away, others in your own neighborhood.

We say its time to shake off 2020 and get out and add a few new food and dining discoveries to your repertoire.

LIONFISH, 307 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (561/865-7066), is the buzziest sea-to-table purveyor on the buzziest of South County thoroughfares, where the titular invasive speciesspearfished off Atlantic waters and served wholeis only the beginning of the restaurants flavor-rich menu of American and Asian influences. Chef Johnny Demartini, late of Maxs Harvest among other notable restaurants, curates the eclectic menu, serving everything from a deconstructed burger inspired by a California fast-food chain to tableside Hot Rocks to vegan specialties.

REBEL HOUSE, 297 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton (561/353-5888), has always been, well, a rebel in the citys dining scene, with an eclectic menu and an imaginative take on dcor and dining. With Chef Eric Baker at the helm now, its culinary pedigree has ratcheted up a few notches, but its still fun, still freshjust more yummilicious. Try the pork cheek empanadas, the Mongolian beef lo mien, the bouillabaisse, the duck lorange. Or anything on the menu. Its a winner and continues to be a downtown dining linchpin.

ALMOND, 207 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (561/355-5080) is stylish and chic with updated classic French food, ethnic street food and a menu that is fresh and seasonal and locally sourced. Youll find everything from curried mussels and kimchi fried rice to three different takes on steak frites. This is new Palm Beach diningwith a creative menu.

SUNDY HOUSE, 106 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach (561/272-5678), has always been the prettiest restaurant in the areaand one of the most romanticwith its dramatic tropical gardens, its porch and gazebo dining. But now it has a celebrated chef, James Strine, formerly with Caf Boulud, Buccan and Grato, to ramp up the dining. And it is ramped. The new Taru at Sundy House offers locally sourced cuisine with a confluence of Caribbean, Latin and Southern American flavors in a fun menu youll love. You can get pompano and chips, Florida Bouillabaisse, oysters, ribs and a dish that is already getting its own Hollywood star: the Dynamite rice, with pork belly, lump crab and Japanese Furikake seasoning, for starters. Time to get back to the garden, as the song says.

We dont usually send our readers this far up the road, but VOODOO BAYOU in Downtown at the Gardens, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Suite 5095, Palm Beach Gardens (561/888-6703), is worth the drive. This is mouthwatering Cajun/Southern food with a menu that we need, just need, about now. Think charred okra, gumbo, jambalaya, fried chicken, po boys, redfish, gator tail. And beignets. Of course beignets. The South may be gone, but its not forgotten here, mon cher.

HENRYS, 229 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (561/206-1896), is the Breakers newest restaurant (named after Henry Flagler, of course) that now occupies what was once Testas in Palm Beach. This could be your catchers mitt for all things comfort foodbut with an elevated level of culinary panache. Theres a raw bar, sandwiches (they call them handheldsafter all, this is Palm Beach), stalwarts like beef Wellington and chicken pot pie. But were going for the pigs in a pretzel dough blanket with the warm pilsner cheese fondue. Yikes.

Nothing like a pandemic to bring out the craving for moms comfort food, which is Chef Suzanne Perrottos specialty when it comes to her newest restaurant, ROSES DAUGHTER, 169 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach (561/271-9423). Perrotto, a Cordon-Bleu trained chef who also owns the popular Brul restaurant across the street, grew up with her familys homemade Sunday Italian dinners as well as their trattoria in New York, so this is food from memory, food from mom, food that will send you home warm and fuzzy and coming back for more. Perrotto offers everything from handcrafted (and certified) Neapolitan pizza to moms manicotti, lamb meatballs, chicken Parmall the classic mainstays.

STAGE, 2000 PGA Blvd., Suite 5502, Palm Beach Gardens (561/408-3685), is another hike to the north, but we are excited about this one. Number one, it offers small plates; number two, the menu features cuisine from here, there and everywherespiced churrasco, fried chicken, Korean barbecue ribs, chana masala and tons more. This is truly global cuisine (with plenty of American mainstream options) or, as Chef Pushkar Marathe says, The way I see Stage is like its a big tree. The branches are my travels all over the world, but the roots are deep in India.

YELLOWTAIL MODERN ASIAN CUISINE & SUSHI, 7959 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (561/501-6391), is gaining fans by the legion for its fresh and flavorful Asian menu. All the usual suspects are there, but each dish is exceptionally well-wrought, from a battery of salads and curry dishes from the wok to classic rolls and all-time standard favorites like pad woon sen, Tom Yum soup and those flash-fried popcorn rock shrimp you dream about.

COPPERFISH KITCHEN in the old Uncle Tais space at Boca Center, 5259 Town Center Circle, Suite 143, Boca Raton (561/391-3474), is getting rave reviewseven though it opened in a pandemic. Copperfish prides itself on responsibly caught, sustainable and exceptionally fresh seafood and shellfish that it sources from across the county, in addition to Florida. There is a raw bar, elaborate shellfish towers and a wide-ranging number of fish entreeswith a menu for landlubbers as well. The next time someone asks where to get really good seafood (the second most-asked question in South Florida, after where to get good Chinese), you wont have to scratch your headthis fine dining newcomer is a sure bet.

VEG EATS FOODS, 335 E. Linton Blvd., Delray Beach (561/562-6673) Nondescript in everything but the ingredients and the flavor, the strip-mall sanctuary for plant-based foodies is located in a foot-traffic backwater. But those who discover it inevitably return for its seasonally changing menu of locally sourced comfort-food favorites, which work meatless magic on your taste buds. Try the Smothered Mushroom Burger, which makes dairy cheese seem downright obsolete, and the banh mi, made with pea protein-based sausage.

THE NEW VEGAN, 528 N.E. Second St., Delray Beach (561/404-5301) Husband-and-wife restaurateurs Rahein and Patricia Jones landmark restaurant, thriving for seven-plus years off Delrays main drag, is a frill-less space committed to a non-GMO, non-dairy, non-wheat, non-soy, non-gluten, non-everything-thats-slowly-killing-us philosophy. The owners palate-pleasing menu pulls off typically carnivorous favorites like chickn and waffles and a toona melt (with hearts of palm as the base) while maintaining their hearty profiles. And the Jones stir-fried rice puts literally every Chinese restaurant to shame.

FARMERS TABLE, 1901 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton (561/417-5836) This farm-to-table outpost nestled on the ground floor of the Wyndham Boca Raton is not a 100-percent vegan restaurant, but it is rich in plant-based apps and entreesso much so that the few meaty items feel like bottom-of-the-menu concessions for the rare unenlightened diner that enters its premises. If its in season, the cauliflower brie flatbread (sin a little and eat the cheese) is a splendid mlange of salty and sweet, and the adjacent Farmers Table Express is tops for grab-and-go grub.

THE GOURMET MARKET, 2800 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, 561/609-2680 This small market, which also serves sandwiches and quiche, is a Francophiles dream, with imported cheeses like Brie de Meaux Alba Truffle, foie gras and, yes, a large selection of truffles (French and Italian) fresh during the season. They are also rumored to have the best French baguettesbaked fresh dailyin addition to hard-to-find French brands of mustards and other goodies.

JOSEPHS, 6000 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 561/347-2314 Who doesnt love an Italian specialty food market? Josephs new location at Town Center is larger than the old one, but its personal touch still shows, from the 60-some entrees/side dishes presented daily (everything from pastas to chicken Parm and stuffed artichokes) to pizza from scratch, produce, seafood, wines and cheeses, the works.

BEDNERS, 10066 Lee Road (Boynton), 561/733-5490; 381 N.E. Third Ave. (Delray), 561/501-5177 Bedners is one of those stops that doesnt feel like an errand; its too much fun. Farm-fresh produce in season, boiled peanuts, wine and beer, breads, selected meats, Kirby cukes, sunflowers, orchids, heirloom tomatoes, and on and on. The original market out west borders the Bedner farm with u-pik-em options and fresh ice cream and kid diversionsnot to mention the Loxahatchee preserve next door. The smaller Delray downtown market is more tailored to the suburban-craft-beer-lunch-to-go crowd, but they are both local treasures.

THE BIG THREE: CAPTAIN FRANKS, POPS, OLD DIXIE We have stellar fish and seafood markets here, so theres no excuse not to revel in fresh seasonal seafood pretty much year round. We go to all of them and love them all. You can get anything at any of them, but we associate Old Dixie with homemade smoked wahoo fish dip and stone crabs, Pops with fish tacos and lobster, Captain Franks with Canaveral shrimp, scallops, hogfish (and how-to advice on cooking all of the above).

Dan Ramos of BUTCHER AND THE BAR has found a new passion at his trending retail butcher shop and bar in east Boynton (510 E. Ocean Ave. Unit 101, Boynton Beach, 561/903-7630). Formerly at fine restaurants like Sundy House in Delray and Market 17 in Fort Lauderdaleas well as Red Splendor, where he was known for his bone broth and sausagesRamos is touting his whole animal butcher initiative from clean regionally sourced meats, in keeping with his longtime involvement with the local slow food movement. Hes making the food writers swoon, and his sandwiches and house-made condiments are blowing people away.

ROGIE PIEROGIES are handmade pierogies (Polish dumplings filled with potatoes and other fillings) made by Bob Buzek from his grandmothers recipe. Long a Delray GreenMarket faveand you can also get them at BednersBuzek opened his own store this fall at 1445 N. Congress Ave., Suite 11, Delray Beach. He says his most popular flavors are the traditional potato and cheddar and potato and onion, but our loaded potato made with bacon, cheddar and scallions is quickly gaining popularity.

MARIANNE GOURMET, at 803 George Bush Blvd., Delray Beach (561/278-3349), has prepared frozen foods and apps and great sandwiches and salads, but weve been a slave to the famous legendary cannot-stop-eating epic garlic spaghetti for 20-some years now, a birds nest of fine brown noodles with the most devastating garlic flavor ever concocted on the planet. And dont bother asking; they will not share the recipe.

OLD SCHOOL BAKERY has been around since 1997 under the direction of baker Billy Himmelrich (trained at the Hotel Ritz in Paris) and has been one of South Floridas go-to places for all kinds of breads forever, so if you are over making your own pandemic sourdough, head to 45 N. Congress Ave. in Delray Beach (561/276-0013), and be dazzled by its crusty artisan breads, pan breads, pastries, focaccia, crisps, baguettes, and on and on. We have a soft spot for the olive rosemary bread, but you cant go wrong with this old-school standard.

EMILS EUROPEAN SAUSAGE KITCHEN, 124 N. Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach (954/422-5565), has been making every kind of imaginable sausage for decades as well as a whole gamut of prepared foods (German potato salad comes to mind), but the sausages are why we go to Emils. All of them are made of all-natural ingredients with no fillers, no MSG, no nitrates, no preservativesjust the real stuff.

SWANK FARMS has a new product this yearpre-made salads from its produce. Now certified by the Department of Agriculture as a salad maker, Jodi Swank says she is serving up five-ingredient salads, including Bibb lettuce with goat cheese, Swank strawberries, toasted walnuts, Swank carrots and Swank baby romaine with watermelon radishes, beets, olives, edible flowers and Swank Asian lettuce mix. Fresh out of the fields is hard to beat. Buy them at the farm on Saturdays, 14311 North Road, Loxahatchee.

John Holbrook is making waves with his all-natural PITBULL BARBECUE SAUCE at local green markets. He makes two sauces (we love the mustard-based Carolina version), two hot sauces and three sugar-free dry rubs, and you can buy them all online (if the markets are closed) at pitbullbbqsauce.com. He also delivers locally.

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Sponsored: And its poised to be better than ever before

The IFZA Silver Cup 2021, held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, will run from January 22 culminating with a spectacular final on February 5 at the Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club.

Heres what to expect.

Expect plenty of fun, entertainment, amazing prizes to be won and of course live sports action with homegrown and well known international polo players competing for the first trophy of the Series.

Enjoy a competitive display of polo from the sidelines, book a table at the Silver Lounge which hosts an amazing after party, reserve a picnic gazebo that comes with a picnic basket filled with a scrumptious treat for four people or have a fabulous polo brunch at the Andalucia Terrace of Al Habtoor Polo Resort.

If you have little ones, bring them along as there is a dedicated kids area to help keep them entertained with fun activities such as pony rides and games.

Spectators can refuel at the food truck corner serving delicious food which can be enjoyed in the picnic area as you soak in the lovely weather. Stretch your legs in between chukkers and check out the Shopping Village for amazing finds to take home with you.

Hospitality Areas and General Admission:

Picnic Gazebo: Book your own gazebo for Dhs1000 good for four people, inclusive of general admission for four, a picnic basket anda picnic area parking pass.

Silver Lounge: Its a minimum of Dhs1500 spend per table on drinks and includes general admission for seven people and a picnic area parking pass.

Fabulous Polo Brunch: Brunch packages start from Dhs 295 with house beverages and if you prefer bubbly, its Dhs395. For more information, call the Al Habtoor Polo Resort hotel at 056 545 8391

General Admission: Dhs150 inclusive of a food and beverage voucher worth Dhs150 valid on the same day only at Half Time Food Truck, Horse & Hound, The Grill Pit and Equestrian Lounge. It includes parking outside the picnic area.

Picnic Parking Fee:Dhs150.

For information and bookings on hospitality offers, call (0)56 373 2999 or email the club at media@alhabtoorpoloclub.com.

The finals take place on February 5, so get your bookings in as soon as possible.

IFZA Silver Cup 2021, Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club, Dubai, until Feb 5. Tel: (0)4 436 2222. alhabtoorpoloresortandclub.com

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Dolores Arulappan runs a school, bakes, writes poems, embroiders and keeps a manicured garden. FYI shes just 83

Residents of Pottery Town are quite familiar with Jack and Jill School, which was established in 1981. But for someone who sees the huge compound for the first time, it is a sight to behold. Starting with a friendly bark from Jackie at the gate, your eyes will immediately catch the pretty gazebo in front -- situated on one side of the garden full of plants -- with an artificial waterfall mesmerising you from the other end with the sound of ripples. In no way does it look like a normal school building, rather, the place sends the vibe of a warm, welcoming home. Indeed, it is also the home of Dolores Arulappan, the 83-year-old Principal and founder, who runs the school and teaches English to children while residing at its premises.

In the initial days, there were just one or two classrooms where I would teach nursery and lower primary children. Over the years, we have grown into a full-fledged primary school till Class 4, with around 10 teaching staff. Children from different strata of the society, including the physically disabled ones, find this a safe haven to learn their lessons, she says.

We were also going through financial troubles during that period, which is why I thought of doing something on my own and earning some money, she says. Arulappan is glad of her decision to open a school. Even now, my students and their parents come to me and say how grateful they are for giving them a strong foundation. Most of them who came from economically backward backgrounds are now doing well. This gives me immense satisfaction, she says.

The premises of Jack and Jill School

Most of them are about appreciation for life, death, children and nature, with underlying references to religion. I feel the world is turning harsh every day, so sitting here at the gazebo and jotting something down gives me temporary relief, she says, adding that most of her poems are included in the school text books for different classes. Some of them are converted into songs that are sung by the children at various school functions.

Her skills also include embroidery, baking cakes and cookies and painting during her free time.

During the course of conversation with Towns Mirror at the beautiful gazebo, Jackie, the Indie dog, came and jumped on his pet parents lap for his afternoon nap. We found him injured one day and rescued him from the streets. He has been my baby ever since, says Arulappan.

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By JAKE BERGPublished December 30, 2020Future of First Street Gazebo to be discussed

Jake Berg photoA close-up photo of the First Street Gazebo stairs shows a glimpse of the wear sustained throughout the years.

SNOHOMISH The future of the First Street Gazebo will be discussed during a January City Council meeting. The city will bring the topic to the City Council to gather feedback on how to best renovate the gazebo at Avenue A and First Street.The Gazebo needs a new roof, new stairs and many floorboards need to be replaced. The city is considering a renovation or a full demolition. City economic development manager Wendy Poischbeg said earlier this month that the No. 1 goal for the new gazebo is ADA accessibility.If a renovation would occur, the gazebo would be restored to its original glory. Poischbeg said demolition and rebuild would allow the city to explore other options for the location, for example, a small amphitheater for live entertainment or a pocket park.Poischbeg said that she has heard a lot of community members suggest the new gazebo be large enough to act as a stage for small concerts. She added that events on First Street such as Kla-Ha-Ya Days could benefit from the addition of some sort of stage in the historic downtown.The gazebo was built in the 1980s and is renowned by many throughout the town of Snohomish as a location for photoshoots and even marriage proposals. But wear has taken its toll over 30-plus years, which has caused the city to take notice and take action toward the repair.Earlier in 2020, Snohomish was a finalist in a small-town America contest and was planning on using the prize money for the renovation. After further evaluation, the cost would exceed the $25,000 prize and repairs would be more costly than expected. After Snohomish came up short in the contest, it was apparent the city would have to seek funds to fix the gazebo.

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THIS is the moment a dad tried to cover his kids in snow from the top of his gazebo - only for it to completely collapse on top of him.

Daniel Campbell, 34, tried to scrape off a bit of snow that had settled on the roof of the structure onto his kids Kacey, 15, Finley, 10, and Nate, seven, while wife Lucy, 34, filmed.

But after failing to give them the shower he desired, his plan backfired and the gazebo collapsed on his head, leaving the whole family in hysterics.

The mum-of-three, who owns a cafe, said: "We knew there would be fresh snow as the caf had been locked up, and my husband told me to start filming because he wanted to bash all the snow off the gazebo onto the kids!

"He was trying to prank the kids but it obviously backfired!

"I stopped laughing for a bit because I didn't know if he was ok, but when he crawled out from under the gazebo I carried on!"

The gazebo in Wolverhampton was used to shelter customers whilst they wait for their takeaway orders, but sadly did not survive the hijinks by construction company owner Daniel.

Lucy said: "We have to go and buy an emergency one tomorrow before the caf opens up!"

The Black Country saw two inches of snow overnight on December 27 and the clip was filmed the next day.

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