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EMC News – The music department at Notre Dame Catholic High School (NDCHS) in Carleton Place has been awarded a $3,000 grant from S’Cool Life Fund (SLF). “We are always in need of funding,” said music teacher Tony Stuart, who applied for the financial support. Every year SLF supports DREAMS (drama, recreation, extra-curricular, arts, music and sports) in schools across Canada. Stuart received the good news about a month ago from principal Dave Chaplin. The money has purchased a vibraphone – a percussion instrument resembling the xylophone but having metal bars and motor-driven resonators for sustaining the tone and producing a vibrato. “I am thrilled,” said Stuart,
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EMC News – Arklan Community Public School was hit with a Latin infusion as five students from Colombia visited the school for the past two months through a program with the Upper Canada District School Board. The students were members of Kate Thurston, Jodi Storie and Heather Strachan’s Grade 5 and 6 classes. The visitors stayed with local families and were immersed in Canadian culture participating in all activities the Arklan students did. At a farewell party Nov. 29, the students (Samuel Vieira, David Valencia, Sara Sanin, Andrew Cruz and Laura Restrepo) and Christina Arroyare (teacher) took one last bite out of Canada in the form of a delicious maple leaf cookie.
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EMC Events – It’s Christmas time in Mississippi Mills. This weekend, Dec. 7 to 9, will be busy for residents with the annual Light Up The Night (LUTN) event kicking things off on Friday night from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Almonte. “It becomes a magical downtown,” said Nancy Fulton, LUTN chair. “It’s the kickoff to the Christmas season. The lights are beautiful, the stage is lit up, the fireworks are amazing and the entertainment is fantastic.” The fun doesn’t stop there as the Pakenham parade is set for Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. and the Almonte parade is Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. There is sure to be something for everyone on the LUTN stage with hosts Mark Papousek and Gail Gavin and performances by Cedarhill Children’s Choir, Seamus Costello, Mike Ryan, Blackwell, Brad Scott, Kelly Sloan, Jordan McIntosh, The Allan Martin Puppets, Trish Leeper, My Town’s Got Talent 2012 winner Alexander Cox and The Almonte Academy of Dance featuring The Snow Queen and Twinkle
Fairies. “All the music is Christmas orientated,” said Fulton. “Everything comes together and it’s the most magical show.” Last, year thousands of people came out for the event, which also includes the lighting of a Christmas tree symbolizing the community’s attachment to the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor. “I absolutely love the event,” said Fulton who has been volunteering since the first LUTN. “It’s a family event and it brings the community together. The man in red will also be making a special appearance. “The Snow Queen waves her magic wand and Santa arrives at the end of the show,” promised Fulton. “He does hang around at the end if anyone wants to chat.” LUTN was founded by popular singer Wayne Rostad in 1991 and this is only the second year that he is unable to attend, passing hosting duties to Papousek and Gavin “Everyone hears Mark on the radio (Y101) and he’s a great personality,” said Fulton. “Gail is a really bubbly
performer and will certainly bring excitement to the stage.” The event, now in its 22nd year always has tremendous support from the Town of Mississippi Mills and local businesses. New this year is special LUTN mittens, which are on sale at Levi Home Hardware, Almonte Old Town Hall, the Pakenham and Almonte arenas, and look for them Friday night for only $15. As it is a community event, sponsored by businesses and the town, there will be opportunities to cover the cost of the annual festivities by purchasing a LUTN calendar at local businesses and the McMillan’s Sand and Gravel Ladies Broomball team will be collecting donations. Fulton is ever thankful of her volunteer committee and says it would not be possible without them: Tiffany MacLaren, Robin Moir, Yvonne Stewart, Scott Newton, Gerry Huddleston, Don Willey and Calvin Murphy. There will be a collection for the Lanark County Food Bank and the Boy Scouts and Civitan members will have hot chocolate available. For additional information, visit www.lightupthe-
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The 2012 Light Up the Night Committee members gathered recently at Almonte’s Café Postino for one of their many meetings. From left, front row, Scott Newton, Nancy Fulton and Tiffany McLaren. Back row, from left, Don Willey, Robin Moir, Yvonne Stewart, Calvin Murphy and Gerry Huddleston. nightalmonte.com. Parades Santa Claus will be busy in Mississippi Mills after LUTN as he will be attending two parades over the weekend. On Dec. 8 he will be making his way through the streets of Pakenham starting at 1 p.m. with free skating at the Stewart Community Centre, hot dogs and hot chocolate after the parade. The Pakenham Civitan Club will be collecting donations of food or money for the Lanark County Food Bank. Then on Dec. 9, is Almon-
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“as it will add a lot to our (music) program.” Access to the vibraphone gives music students at NDCHS the same opportunities that large, city schools offer, he said. SLF recently joined forces with SiriusXM Canada to announce the XM Instrument Fund, which is part of XM Canada’s ongoing commitment to support aspiring and emerging Canadian talent. John Lewis, vice president of programming and operations for SiriusXM Satellite Radio, was at NDCHS on Nov. 19 to present Stuart with the official cheque. “We are thrilled to be able to provide funding to your program,” he said. NDCHS has four bands: Senior Concert Band, Grade 9 Band, Grade 8 Band,
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