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Sidewalk expenses could incur increase to development fees

by Matthew Uhrig Press staff

WINCHESTER – As the Township of North Dundas’ development charges bylaw is set for renewal next year, council members are taking the opportunity to retool it in the municipality’s favour.

It was an unprecedented move in January 2012 when the township first enacted the charges, aiming to create a financial base to cover crucial expenses as North Dundas grows.

Critics argued that development fees would deter the population boom the politicians were preparing for, while supporters were happy to see a plan that included rev-

enue for the subsidization of core services to support a growing residential and industrial sector.

To date, North Dundas remains the only government in Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry to have enacted development charges.

In 2012, council hiked fees for the fire service, changing the single-detached dwelling total to $1,078.38, a significant increase from the previous year.

It was a shot in the arm for the North Dundas Fire Department, allowing the service to purchase updated equipment, most notably new self-contained breathing apparatuses.

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Christmas eve visit

Guess who’s hitchin’ a ride to Morewood?

Be good, for goodness sake!

Hundreds of people, young and old, lined the streets of Metcalfe Sun., Dec. 11 to catch a glimpse of the jolly ol’ elf in the annual Santa Claus parade, which had a few

new activities this year, including a lighting ceremony in Victoria Park. For more coverage, see page 9.

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MOREWOOD – In what is certainly his busiest night of the year, Santa Claus is making an added trip to Morewood Sat., Dec. 24.

Before he circles the globe, the jolly old elf is teaming up with firefighters from the village detachment of the North Dundas Fire Department.

Village firefighter Devon Byers said that even on Santa’s most hectic night, he has made time to hitch a ride aboard one of the station’s trucks to help spread Christmas cheer throughout Morewood.

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The Winchester Press’ annual Christmas Greetings supplement has arrived. Check out the two-section insert for local stories and photos, ministerial messages, school children’s art and poems, and much more.

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Fair farm taxes ‘overdue’ for family operations: S. Dundas

by Alicia K. Gosselin Press staff

MORRISBURG – The Municipality of South Dundas is taking a stand against “unfair” industrial and commercial tax rates being charged to several local farm families who offer marketable products to the community.

Council voted Tues., Dec. 6 to support the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA)’s position on

tax treatment for on-farm value- marketable farm products.”

According to an OFA report, added activities, which applies to Farmers can increase their in- a farmer using a $30,000 barn to activities that utilize farm products come by offering value-added ac- house livestock would be charged to create a new product $105 in taxes under (such as turning apples the farm rate. But into apple pies). as soon as the same Municipality backs OFA policy for According to the barn is processing ag tax change on value-added activities Municipal Property products produced onAssessment Corporafarm, the taxes owed tion (MPAC), a farm can be sub- tivities; however, if the building increase to about $2,147 under the ject to industrial rates as soon as used for those activities is taxed industrial rate. The hefty charge it offers any activities “that will at an industrial rate, it can be pro- discourages farmers from adding enhance the value of storable and hibitive. activities that would increase in-

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The OFA policy states that to enable agricultural growth, facilities should be subject to no more than 25 per cent of the residential property tax rate, if historically at least 51 per cent of the product is grown and value-added to by the same farmer(s), and at least 90 per cent of the product is grown in Ontario.

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This time around, it is sidewalks that are receiving the bulk of the attention.

During a meeting late last month, council members voted to hike the transportation total to $1,557.96 in 2017. To do so, the fire service total was lowered to $1,132.30, while the public works and recreation fees will also see an increase, at $1,066.73 and $710, respectively.

Combined, the singledetached dwelling rate is $4,504, among the lowest totals in Eastern Ontario.

Neighbouring Russell Township is looking at raising its rate to $6,815 next year, as in the Township of North Grenville, potentially bumping theirs to $5,816.

However, North Dundas must host a public meeting before finalizing the changes.

It’s been scheduled for Tues., Jan. 10 at 7 pm in council chambers.

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He’s promised to bring along a few elves to help him out, along with the candy canes he’s been hiding from Mrs. Claus throughout the year, Byers added.

Santa’s route will see him depart the village fire hall at about 5:30 pm, and firefighters have included a map to ensure he will cover every street in Morewood.

Get singing Before Santa’s arrival, the Morewood Recreation Association is looking for singers to help them belt out songs of the season in Veterans’ View Park Mon., Dec. 19.

Christmas carols, including “Jingle Bells,” “Frosty the Snowman” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” will be sung beginning at 6:30 pm. Songbooks will be handed out to all those who arrive to take part.

As well, The Lucky Dollar across the street will be selling hot chocolate for $1.

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“Industrial is the highest tax rate, so it’s making it very difficult for [farm families] to operate their business,” said CAO Shannon Geraghty. “This is the first step to hopefully getting other municipalities on board and make it a level playing field.”

For the Biemond family, owners and operators of organic dairy farm New Care Farms near Iroquois, launching Upper Canada Creamery last year was a way to output all of the dairy from their current 35-head cow farm to create a locally produced organic yogurt.

The business was meant to increase income for the family, while also tapping into a new organic market in the region. But with the building being taxed at a commercial rate due to MPAC’s classification system, the tax rate has proven a huge challenge for the business to overcome.

According to OFA, the Premier’s Agri-Food Growth

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Osgoode Ward Councillor George Darouze and his team of helpers put together one of the most festive floats in the annual Metcalfe Santa Claus parade Sun., Dec. 11. The entry was one of more than 30 decorated trailers participating in the village celebration.

Darouze’s office also sponsored coffee and hot chocolate for volunteers who set up the more than 5,000 lights that were illuminated in Victoria Park following the parade.

Festive ride to date WINCHESTER – Three weeks into this season’s Festive RIDE campaign, Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry (SD&G) OPP officers have conducted a total of 72 checkpoints throughout the region. Thus far, three drivers have been charged with impaired driving.

The initiative continues until Mon., Jan. 2, 2017.

Ditched driver facing charges MOUNTAIN – A South Dundas woman faces a handful of charges after police responded to a report of a ditched vehicle Sun., Dec. 11.

At about 11:45 pm, officers responded to an area of Development Road to find the vehicle had left the roadway. Further investigation indicated the adult driver was under the influence of a drug, and was therefore in contravention of a condition imposed from a previous incident.

Police also seized a quantity of suspected cocaine from inside the vehicle.

Callie Piticco, 29, was arrested and charged with care or control of a vehicle while impaired by a drug, possession of a controlled substance, and failure to comply with undertaking. FINCH – South Nation She was held in custody pending a bail court hearing in Conservation has lifted the drought status it first impleCornwall. mented in June.

The six-month monitorYou’re not welcome here ing was undertaken by the CRYSLER – On Wed., Dec. 7, just before 9 am, Stormont, agency’s water response Dundas, and Glengarry (SD&G) OPP officers responded to team, made up of area polia village home following the report of a domestic situation. ticians, the agricultural comThe investigation indicated that an adult male had attended munity, and other special the home of his ex-girlfriend, entering without permission. interest groups. The team The 57-year-old North Stormont resident was arrested and met frequently to discuss charged with unlawfully entering a dwelling. the drought conditions, notHe is scheduled to appear in Cornwall court Thurs., Dec. ing impacts throughout the 22. region.

Advisories began in late

SNC cancels drought status

Rogue tire causes chaos

MORRISBURG – SD&G OPP are continuing attempts to locate the driver of a tractor-trailer whose wheel dislodged on Highway 401, striking four vehicles in the process.

Officers responded to a stretch of the provincial throughway, between County Road 31 and Flagg Road, just after 5 pm Tues., Dec. 6.

Witnesses reported the flying tire had come off the westbound truck, and hit vehicles on both the west and eastbound lanes of the highway.

The tractor-trailer continued on without stopping.

While police continue to investigate, anyone with information is asked to contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Details published in the police blotter are provided by the OPP. The Winchester Press typically publishes information about alleged crimes occurring in and around Dundas County, as well as other information of interest to our readership. All suspects are considered innocent in the eyes of the law unless proven otherwise in court.

Challenge aims to double the annual growth rate of the agri-food sector, and create 120,000 jobs by 2020.

However, in order to meet this challenge, OFA has identified municipal impediments and opportunities to support agricultural growth across the province, which include the tax change to encourage, rather than discourage, on-farm

value-added activities.

Councillor Archie Mellan suggested that the municipality should use the extra income received from the farm tax increase to upgrade and rehabilitate some of its rural roads that are most often used by farmers.

“It’s a big hit,” added Deputy-Mayor Jim Locke.

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spring as a possible water supply problem, listed as level one, was identified.

As the dry weather persisted, the conservation authority’s jurisdiction was upgraded to a moderate drought advisory (level two), and in late August the western part of the coverage zone was placed under a severe drought advisory (level three).

After a wet fall, however, the ground is saturated, and rivers and streams are flowing, prompting the removal

of the drought advisory.

The agency notes that effects of the drought may be felt for a number of years.

Survival assessments on SNC tree plantations noted a lower first-year survival than normal, with some hardwood seedlings suffering premature leaf loss and many conifers simply drying up.

The conservation authority will continue to monitor precipitation and stream flows, providing updates when necessary.

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Students pitch in to help those without

by Matthew Uhrig Press staff

While collection for the North Dundas Christmas Fund continues, students at both North Dundas District High School (NDDHS) and Winchester Public School have taken up the cause. At NDDHS, the Grade 10 civics class’ Angel Tree initiative has generated more than 50 toys for those in need this season. Pictured at the tree are students Braedon Gordon (left), Sam Finlay, Maddison Barkley, Ashley Wheeler, and Erin Weegar.

WINCHESTER – The North Dundas Christmas Fund has long been a support system for those in need during the holiday season.

Toy and food collection has been ongoing in recent weeks, with a number of local organizations banding together to support the cause.

Not to be outdone, students in the area have also taken up the task to lend a hand just in time for Christmas.

At North Dundas District High School, pupils in Troy Smith’s Grade 10 civics class launched an Angel Tree, collecting toys for the fund.

“In civics, we’ve been learning about citizenship and community, and that led us to do something with what we’ve learned, especially at this time of the year,” Maddison Barkley said. “We have people in our community who could use these gifts.”

To date, the collection total has surpassed 50 gifts, while the final day for students to take part is today (Wed., Dec. 14).

Meanwhile, Winchester Public School students are also helping support this season’s Christmas Fund.

At the final point of collection on Fri., Dec. 9, participants had brought in more than 100 gifts, as well as 825 pounds worth of nonperishable food items.

“It was so inspiring to see the students get so invested in the project,” teacher Alex Allman said.

The collected items will be forwarded for inclusion in the packaging process, as hundreds of baskets are distributed each year, with the work undertaken by Lions Clubs in Winchester, Chesterville, and Mountain, as well as North Dundas’ two legion branches and other area volunteers.

Kozroots Community Empowerment Projects (KCEP) founder Brenda Norman was on hand for the unveiling of a Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry-produced food shelf at Winchester Foodland on Sat., Dec. 10.

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Foodland makes room for locally grown items on supermarket shelves

by Matthew Uhrig Press staff

WINCHESTER – Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry’s many food producers are feeling the love.

Recently, Winchester Foodland owner Dan Pettigrew set aside shelf space for products with a tri-counties background, and the big unveil came on Sat., Dec. 10.

In partnership with Kozroots Community Empowerment Projects (KCEP), the Monkland-based organization responsible for the annual Eastern Ontario Garlic Festival, the unique source of local food can be found At the public school students have collected 109 gifts and 825 pounds of food. Pictured duron the village grocery’s ing the counting process are Cheyenne Wall (front, left), Olivia Doolan, and Emma Bell. Back shelves. row: Dylan Cook (left), Shannon Harper, Emma Carkner-Pocock, Jamie Nicholls, Mackenzie “For me, to do this is to Boyd, Katie Sharpley, Amelie Carsjens, Sebastien Lafrance, Kenadie Donovan, Anna Mueller, support the people that supJillian Cook, and Grace Watt.

Press Photos – Uhrig port me and my store,” Pettigrew said. “It’s our community; our store. I’m truly committed to this project because I come from a small CORNWALL – North Stormont resi- neighbours, again, at a cost,” contin- doesn’t need it.” community, too.” dents opposed to the development of the ued McDonell. “Nation Rise should McDonell hand-delivered the letters For Brenda Norman, who Nation Rise industrial wind project de- face the same fate – the commu- to the Premier and the Minister of En- heads up KCEP, as well as livered thousands of hand-signed letters nity doesn’t want it and the province ergy following legislature.

Kozroots Garlic and Herb addressed to Premier Kathleen Wynne Farm on Gravel Hill Road, to the office of Stormont, Dundas, and getting the backing of a South Glengarry MPP Jim McDonell chain grocery store is “unearly this month. precedented.”

“The Nation Rise wind project was “It’s innovative is what approved by the Independent Electricit is,” she added. “We can ity System Operator despite meeting give the consumer the choice none of the rated criteria,” McDonell here, and all of us can for said. “The community, including abutvouch for the integrity of the ting landowners, opposed the project production of the product… from the get-go, and the township deIt’s all about added value.” clared itself an unwilling host. Despite Products featured during these clear messages, the IESO allowed the shelf’s launch were maple the project – whose power is comsyrup from Barkleyvale pletely unnecessary – to meet declining Farms south of Chesterville, power demand in Ontario.” pickles and honey from Recently, the province decided to Cornwall’s Marlin Orchards, suspend its second stage of wind and Ingleside’s Coffey’s Coffee, solar procurement.

Stormont, Dundas, and South Glengarry MPP Jim McDonell (left) is pictured with North “It realized the over-paid power Stormont residents Leo Proulx, Leslie Howard, Margaret Benke, John Irven and Michel Let’s support would not be needed in our grid and Lavergne, who delivered thousands of hand-signed letters to the MPP’s office opposing our businesses... would have to be off-loaded to our the Nation Rise wind project near Finch.

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and other items from Roadapple Ranch, Winchester’s Against the Grain, North Lancaster’s Honey from the Glen, and Gordz Salsa and Hot Sauce (the only seed to jar hot sauce in Canada, Norman noted).

“For us, it is unprecedented,” Stephen Burgess, Honey from the Glen founder, said. “For a chain store to do this is a terrific experience. It’s a return to once was, going against today’s normal grain to buy products from the primary supplier.”

The food shelf may also help to supplement buyers throughout the winter months as area farmers’ markets shutter for the season.

“My concern comes from a mom’s perspective, and teaching our kids to eat right, and we can do that now without having to wait for the markets to open again,” Sarah Meharg said.

She and her husband, John, form the leadership team at Armor Development, among other individual endeavors, and its probable a working relationship will be struck with KCEP to broaden the project’s borders.

In the meantime, however, Meharg said she is happy to see a return to a simpler time of food production.

“It’s turning the clock back to how it used to be 50 [or more] years ago,” she noted. “I believe there is room for both [locally grown and mass production] in the market, but I do hope this is going to be successful. We can go broader, and use this as an example.”

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Gearheads help fund rebuild efforts following wildfires in Fort McMurray

by Matthew Uhrig Press staff

IROQUOIS – If you ask Jeff Beaupre, the ravages of this spring’s wildfires in Fort McMurray, having displaced thousands, bare a striking similarity to all that was lost during the flooding of Iroquois at the height of the St. Lawrence Seaway project.

“They were partially destroyed, just as we were to make the Seaway expansion a reality,” he said.

That bond led Beaupre and fellow members of the Golden Gears Car Club to launch a fundraising effort to help residents of the Alberta city recover, and rebuild.

Through the sale of books ripe with the history of Iroquois, from its founding in 1857 up to 1997, the village’s 140th anniversary, the club was able to generate nearly $300.

From there, Golden Gears members topped up the total to $500. The funds are being sent to the main detachment of

Good morning Père Noël The Golden Gears Car Club recently completed a fundraising drive to help the residents of Fort McMurray affected by this spring’s wildfires.

Thanks to the sale of Iroquois history books and a top-up from the club, $500 has been ear-

the Fort McMurray Fire Department, a collection point of sorts following the fires.

“It’s an outside-the-box sort of fundraiser for us, but

marked for the cause. Membership chair Jeff Beaupre (left) and club president Henry Swank (right) held up the cheque to celebrate the commitment alongside other members Thurs., Dec. 8.

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it worked,” Beaupre said.

In the past, the club has funded the local food bank, the Canadian Cancer Society, and the Winchester

District Memorial Hospital Foundation.

This time, however, members wanted to do something to help those beyond their borders, zeroing in on a cause of national significance, one that is surely one of the year’s top newsmakers.

“We’re 87 members strong, and we do our best to help where we can,” Beaupre said.

The Crysler Community Centre was filled with more than 80 hopeful and hungry children Sun., Dec. 11, who, along with their families, came out to enjoy a full-course breakfast – complete with eggs, bacon, sausage, and hashbrowns – but more importantly, to say good morning to Santa Claus and let him in on all the toys and goodies they are expecting Christmas eve. Members of the Crysler Optimist Club and the Crysler Community Centre Committee organize the annual event for the community to raise money for future events and public initiatives, and say it’s one of their most well attended breakfast events. Pictured above are Noah Workman, 5, Dryden Coleman, 9, Melanie Fogarty, 11, and Kaleb Fogarty, 7, with the jolly man himself. Natasha Landry (left) gets in on the holiday fun.

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Snowbird site in the works, MOE to have final say

by Alicia K. Gosselin

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South Dundas LEDs to save on energy for years MORRISBURG – For the past two years, starting in 2015, the municipality has been retrofitting the majority of its facilities and parks to be illuminated by LED lights.

At Tues., Dec. 6’s council meeting, South Dundas recreation program co-ordinator Ben Macpherson updated council on the project, noting that because of the modifications, the municipality should expect to see close to $1.5 million in energy savings by 2025.

“This [program] definitely put us at the forefront of energy savings,” he said.

The retrofits and incentives occurred through the provincial saveONenergy program and were completed by FourO-One Electric from Brockville. The retrofits will produce annual energy savings of $69,916, which is a 72 per cent reduction in annual energy consumption.

The municipality will also reduce its green house gas emissions by an average of 80 metric tonnes per year.

The LED lighting retrofits, along with the LED streetlight replacements, will be paid off through savings by 2019.

Electoral reform ‘too new’ to do A new regulation (310/16) added to the Municipal Elections Act in September provides Ontario municipalities the option to adopt a ranked ballot voting system for the 2018 election.

South Dundas staff introduced council to all of the amendments recently made to the act, but recommended that council keep the existing first-past-the-post (FPTP) electoral model for the upcoming election.

The FPTP system has been used in all Ontario elections to date. Electors select a single candidate for each office, and the candidate with the most votes is elected.

With a ranked ballot system, rather than selecting one candidate, the elector ranks a maximum of three candidates as first, second, and third for each office. The first choice votes are added up, and the candidate that receives more than 50 per cent of the votes is declared the top contender. If none of the candidates receive more than 50 per cent of the votes, the candidate with the lowest number of first choice votes is eliminated, and the second choices of the electors, whose first choice was eliminated, are added to the remaining totals. The process repeats until there is a majority winner.

Governments in Scotland, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, as well as some cities in the United States, have used ranked ballot voting, but not at any level of government in Canada.

The system is believed to capture elector preference, improve platforms and debates, increase voters’ choice, and leave no wasted votes.

However, according to South Dundas clerk Brenda Brunt, using ranked ballots would require significant financial resources, staff time for public consultation, equipment, education and awareness, and administration. Other municipalities in Ontario also indicate that it is unlikely ranked ballot voting will be widely used during the next election.

“Legislation is so new that it doesn’t provide municipalities with the resources,” Brunt said. “No one in Ontario has done it before, and no one seems keen to do it.”

Council voted to maintain the existing voting system for 2018.

Other key changes to the act include a shortened campaign period, greater responsibility and discretion of the clerk, efforts to increase transparency and modernization for campaign financing, a framework for third-party advertising, and added procedures to encourage compliance and enforcement of campaign rules.

Four grant apps being processed There are four provincial grant applications currently being processed for the municipality.

Canada 150 Infrastructure Fund (FedDev Ontario): An application was submitted in late June requesting $72,161.10 (33 per cent of total eligible costs) for renovations to the Iroquois Civic Centre. If accepted, the municipality will be contributing $144,538.90.

Ontario 150 Community Capital Program (Ontario Trillium Foundation): An application was submitted in early September requesting $315,000 (50 per cent of total eligible project costs) for renovations to the ice pad at the Morrisburg Arena. The municipality will be contributing the other half of $315,000 if the application is accepted. It is possible that staff will receive a response before the New Year.

Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (Ministry of Infrastructure): An application was submitted in late October requesting $1.5 million (73 per cent of total eligible costs) for the construction of a new water tower in Morrisburg. Municipal staff do not expect to receive a response until 2017. If accepted, the municipality will contribute $509,344.

Community Fund for Canada’s 150 (Community Foundations of Canada): An application was submitted in late October requesting $2,650 (50 per cent of total eligible costs) to install flag poles at the South Dundas Municipal Centre, with the municipality to cover the other half of expenses. Staff do not expect to receive a response until 2017.

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MORRISBURG – A new seasonal campsite proposed to house snowbirds in Morrisburg will go ahead as long as it can meet land and service requirements set out by the Ministry of Environment (MOE).

South Dundas council voted Tues., Dec. 6 to approve the request to rezone the County Road 2 property from a residential mobile home special exception to a tourist commercial special exception with a holding provision.

The holding provision protects the property from being developed on until the proponents, Dave and Ruth

Wells, provide the proper MOE documentation to the municipality to show it has been approved to accommodate 115 sites.

Last month, the rezone request was put on hold due to several concerned neighbours citing various reasons the property should not be converted, including not enough space for development, concerns with the capacity for proper water and septic systems, and density issues.

However, planning and public works director Don Lewis assured council, staff, and community members that the approval authority for both sites was the Ministry of Environment (MOE), and nothing could go forward without the land meet-

Iroquois pipeline station retrofit for import sought IROQUOIS – TransCanada is proposing to modify parts of the existing Iroquois Export Meter Station to allow importation of natural gas into Canada.

The modifications proposed as part of the Iroquois Export Bi-Directional Modification Project will still allow natural gas to be exported to meet the supply of the U.S. market.

The Iroquois Export Meter Station is co-located within the Iroquois Compressor Station site at 11235 Zeron Rd., about five kilometres northeast of the village.

Meter stations measure the volume and composition of natural gas transported through a pipeline.

Construction of this project involves the replacement of one of the eight existing turbine meter runs with one bi-directional ultrasonic meter run so that natural gas can be received at the station.

The project will also see the installation of a control valve, building, and separator, and the removal of two check valve flappers.

TransCanada is required to first file an application with the National Energy Board (NEB) for approval before any development occurs.

If approved, construction is expected to start in fall 2017 and last about eight weeks. The facility is anticipated to be in-service in November of next year.

Once the project goes into operation, the Iroquois Meter Station will continue to be an essential part of the Canadian Mainline System, which is a 14,114-kilometre network of natural gas pipelines that extends from the Alberta/Saskatchewan border east to the Québec/Vermont border, and connects with other natural gas pipelines in Canada and the U.S.

this process. MOE might decide that they need to cut back [on the amount of sites], but it’s not up to us to dictate that.”

Santa’s in the house!

Nothing sparks Christmas spirit more than sitting in a comfy theatre and watching a classic holiday musical at the Upper Canada Playhouse in Morrisburg – luckily, Miracle on 34th Street hits the stage for one last time this week (performances run Wed., Dec. 14 until Sun., Dec. 18). Based on the 1947 Twentieth Century Fox motion picture, the play follows the iconic tale of an elderly gentleman named Kris Kringle (Dan Karpenchuk, right) who takes a job as a department store Santa. He becomes such a hit that the entire city is soon filled with Christmas spirit. All except Susan (Mareyn Gilmour, left, alternately played by Siobhan McNairn), a young girl who has trouble believing in the spirit of Santa Claus. Everyone soon discovers that dreams do come true – but only if you truly believe. For more information, contact 613-543-3713 (toll free at 1-877-550-3650) or check out www.uppercanadaplayhouse.com.

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Forget cynicism this season, Christmas can be magical It’s that time of year again, the Christmas season.

But who is this celebration truly for? Many people say that Christmas is for the children.

Adults can meet the commercialism and the hectic schedule head-on. Yet, let the magic come alive for the youngsters.

That is selling the holiday short, however.

Of course, there is indeed a special magic about the day for children. Slinking slowly and quietly out to the tree before dawn; the excitement is nearly boundless.

The laughter and the fun can become cherished childhood memories.

Although, magic does exist for adults, too. This comes in the form of love and friendships, a bonding spirit that should no doubt conquer the lost tempers and frustrations of rushed shopping sprees, the ever-growing materialism of the season, and the depression that Christmas no longer seems as exciting as it once did.

Some would argue this is too sentimental.

How can anyone be so hypocritical to sing of goodwill and peace for a few weeks a year when millions live in terror on a daily basis and others starve to death?

How can it be preached to keep the spirit of the season alive and well when blood is shed globally? Christmas doesn’t put an end to starvation or wars.

Tragedies, human suffering, and grief remain. They do not go out of existence. We

would be fools and less than human to say that they do.

Yet, to be so cynical to believe there is no hope is to be traitors to the generations to come. If this season provides nothing else, it should be a reminder that tomorrow’s just a day away and optimism does remain in this world.

This confidence is expressed most in the things that take place this time of year.

We see people caring enough about their neighbours to pull out their wallets and purses to give to various charitable agencies. The North Dundas Christmas Fund continues to ensure no one goes without at Christmastime.

Others are collecting warm winter clothing for distribution or canned goods for Community Food Share.

It is a time when families come together, a time when the ties that bind are strongest.

Truly, it doesn’t matter what you identify with at this time of year, be it Santa Claus or Hanukkah, or another celebration denominational or otherwise, so long as the connecting message behind all of this is recognized.

The message is one of unity, a bonding of people through something entirely unselfish and good.

If the spirit of giving survives, and grows stronger, and it does this despite the mass cynicism that can creep in at this time of year, then there is hope.

This is the magic of Christmas.

Remember when... were employed in insured groups, the regulations required the husband to pay for the family as he is usually the one more continually employed.”

1936 The top story in this week’s Winchester Press was that King Edward VIII had abdicated the Throne of England: “Profound silence reigned in the House of Commons as the statement was being read.

The Prime Minister, at its conclusion, rose to his feet and stated that no more grave message had ever been received by Parliament.”

1976 “Winchester residents can expect a 24 per cent hike in hydro rates next year,” said the Press this week. “The 1977 hydro budget was set at $25,200 for capital expenditures. This, plus the cost of power to Hydro, will necessitate a hefty increase.”

1946 “According to information received last week, it is the government’s intention to erect a number of armouries throughout Canada to meet the needs of Canada’s peace-time army,” reported the Press this week. “One of these armouries is to be located in a central spot in Dundas County, the Press learned from a reliable source.”

1986 The editorial in this week’s Press urged the community to support Osgoode Township’s Neighbourhood Watch and Block Parent programs, which had yet to be a success.

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“Village council is still incomplete,” was a featured headline in this week’s Press: “Lacking is one councillor, and from all accounts, the prospects are not good. No particular reason is given for the lack of enthusiasm of eligible candidates.”

This week’s Press reported that new gun regulations were coming into effect in the near future: “As of 1998, all guns will have to be licensed and registered.”

2006 1966 This week, the Press reported that due to a change in Ontario Hospital Services Commission regulations, either husband or wife could now pay for hospital insurance: “Up to this point, if both husband and wife

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Every generation needs a hero

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milin’ Hank was taking it all in.

It was still his moment – a moment that was well into its fourth day, and seemed to still be gathering steam. Yet, even after 96 hours, the moment was still fresh. And Smilin’ Hank was marinating in the absolute euphoria that came with it.

“Last time I talked to you, you were playing for Calgary,” I said. “You were wearing these red contact lenses. I thought you were a cyborg or something. After the Grey Cup, you actually might be.”

Smilin’ Hank laughed.

“I remember that,” he said. “Those were my devil eyes!”

Smilin’ Hank’s smile was wide enough to have its own postal code that night. He and Brad Sinopoli, along with Ottawa Redblacks’ GM Marcel Desjardins and coach Rick Campbell, had just poured a puck out of the Grey Cup and onto centre ice for the ceremonial faceoff.

Because I am a trivia geek, I dropped some history on him.

“If you look at the Grey Cup,” I told him, “you will notice that the 1925 and 1926 champions on the cup are the Ottawa Senators. In 1925, the Rough Riders changed their name to Senators for five years, and they won their first two Grey Cups as the Senators.”

“No way,” he said. “I didn’t know that.”

“And if you look at the names on the 1925 and 1926 teams, you will see a guy

named Joe Miller,” I continued. “Not only tawa,” I told him. I asked if he knew the did he win the Grey Cup and was the best other one, and he couldn’t come up with it. player in the 1926 Grey Cup, but he was I told him it was Jerry Keeling, the guy we also a goalie in the NHL. He was the Stan- traded away to get Tony Gabriel, our last ley Cup-winning goalie for the New York Grey Cup hero.

Rangers. He was from Morrisburg, “Okay, I got some for you,” and he would play in the CFL and he said, excitedly. “What three then after the season, he would go NHL teams have a nickname that and play in the NHL.” doesn’t end with an ‘s’?”

“Are you serious?” Smilin’ I didn’t know off the top of my Hank asked. “I didn’t know that.” head, but eventually figured out Ettore Lattanzio laughed. it was the Tampa Bay Lightning, “There you go, Hank,” he Minnesota Wild and the Colosaid. “You can become an NHL rado Avalanche.

From the goalie when you retire.”

“Okay, that was the warm There were moments when up,” he said. “Who was the we all thought that maybe fate running back that invented the would deny Smilin’ Hank of his Dirty Bird touchdown dance?” epic moment. His year started That one was easy for me,

by Jeff Morris with a broken pinky finger that because I was at that Super looked like a Zamboni had run Bowl. It was Jamal Anderson. over it. He had to patiently watch and help “Nobody has ever gone five for five his heir apparent, Trevor Harris, show why against me,” he said. “So we’ll make it he will be the Redblacks’ franchise quarter- hard. Who was the Golden state Warrior back of the future. But, eventually, the ball point guard who played college ball at ended up back in Smilin’ Hank’s hands.

UTEP who invented the move called the Then, at the Grey Cup, he had what ap- UTEP two-step?” pears to be a torn meniscus shot and frozen.

I drew a blank. The only Texas-El Paso He was ready to go, against all odds. At 41 guard I knew was Nate Archibald, and he and on one healthy leg, he delivered one never played for the Warriors. of the best quarterbacking performances in “Tim Hardaway,” Smilin’ Hank said, the history of Canadian football. flashing a big “I got you” grin.

“You were the second quarterback to “Okay, out of curiosity, what was the win a Grey Cup for both Calgary and Ot- hardest of the five questions?” I asked.

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He dropped a question about the ancient Mesopotamians and the Nile, Euphrates and Tigris Rivers.

“I know that the three rivers at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh are the Ohio, the Allegheny and the Monongahela, but the Mesopotamians are a little out of my wheelhouse,” I said.

Hank smiled.

Forty years after the catch, Tony Gabriel is still a legend. He was the hero for my generation. Henry Burris will be the hero for generations to come. I can see him being introduced to standing ovations at TD Place 30 years from now, and everyone will share the story of where they were when they saw Smilin’ Hank bring the Grey Cup to Ottawa.

But that night, playing trivia with him, I realized why Smilin’ Hank makes the perfect legend and hero for today’s kids. He makes every person he meets feel like they are the most important person in the room.

Our kids will talk about his game forever, and someday, they will tell their kids about Smilin’ Hank and what he meant to us. They will talk about his knee and his overtime pass to Ernest Jackson, and how he eased our pain that had lasted 40 years.

But most of all, they will talk about one of the kindest, humble, and most inspiring heroes our city has ever known.

Every generation needs a hero.

Today’s generation has found one.

Letters to the Editor Township tree loss creating a ‘wasteland’ The Editor: Regarding the recent article (Wed., Dec. 7, Winchester Press) about tree loss in our county, this should not be news to anyone.

Estella Rose, our past deputymayor, upon leaving office years ago, noted publicly her concern about the percentage of tree loss in the region.

Since then, articles have appeared, letters have appeared authored by concerned individuals, agricultural science has been quoted, and yet every morning the chainsaws start up again.

This article suggests big business and solar/wind turbine companies are to blame. Granted these companies are a sham of environmental shortfalls, but my observations see a different culprit.

What was once a beautiful scenic tree-lined ride home has become a vision of wasteland. Trees on private property and farms have been deci-

mated, despite dire warnings of the consequences to crops and the environment we all share.

The drought of last summer was just a warning. The Great Depression was caused by humans not respecting the land. Trees protect our lands, our crops, our health, our water supply, our air, and our homes. But shortsightedness seems to reign as the trend increases.

Even township lands are not immune as people take it upon themselves to fell trees that are not even on their property. Does the municipality have the will and “teeth” to implement and enforce no-cut laws across the board, and levy appropriate fines for people who continue to destroy the environment? I hope so!

Sitting passively, redirecting blame, stalling at “status quo” is no longer an option.

Singing to support village firefighters The Editor: A huge thank you to everyone who helped stage the fourth annual Mayor’s All-Stars Christmas Benefit Show at the Old Town Hall on Fri., Dec. 2.

Performers Marleen Fawcett, Benjamin Vreman, Gordon Wall, and six brave firefighters from the Winchester detachment of North Dundas Fire Department had the audience laughing and in awe.

Our emcee for the evening, Councillor Tony Fraser, proved that just because this is called “the mayor’s show” doesn’t mean one good deputy fire chief can’t step up and do a fabulous job, too!

We also wish to thank Bob and Melissa Theriault for donating their time and excellence on sound and tech; Aaron Dellah for overseeing set-up; Kaitlin Herfkens and the Dundas Youth Group for running the canteen; “The Barbeauian” for yet another fabulous poster; and the local businesses and community groups who so generously donated door prizes – Cup of Jo’s, Dundas County Players, Dundas Theatre Committee, and Main Street Clothing Company.

Together, this wonderful community raised $336.50 for Winchester’s fire station.

Ann Brady and Gail Storring Chairs, North Dundas Arts Council Winchester

I used to be able to pick enough wild apples along the roadside to keep my family eating applesauce and apple products all winter long. Now, all that is left is scraggly invasive noxious weeds taking advantage of the opened-up access to sunshine, thus requiring more toxins to be sprayed to control them, and ’round and ’round we go.

Since the facts and science don’t seem to be getting through, here is a thought: once we create the new “Dirty Thirties” out here, what then?

Relocating the ever-more-rare multigenerational family farm won’t be so easy, and the land could take decades to recover if it ever does.

Trees take years to grow, and a second to destroy. Please think about the future of our county!

Janice Atkey Winchester

Hey Santa!

Winchester Public School’s annual fundraising breakfast with Santa Claus event packed the village’s Lions Hall Sat., Dec. 10. The event served as a key money-generator for the Grade 6 École de neige trip next year. The morning’s menu featured traditional breakfast fare, including pancakes and sausages, as well as a bake sale and silent auction. The biggest treat for many, however, was the chance to meet the big guy in the red suit. Dana and Eli Hogeveen had a sit-down with Santa, ensuring he’d know what they’d like to see Christmas morning. Press Photo – Uhrig

Wind, solar farms are council’s red herring The Editor: I read with interest last week’s front page report on the state of North Dundas’ tree decimation.

Thirteen per cent cover where 30 per cent is required to maintain our water supplies, and what’s left of our wildlife.

Note that according to the article councillors pointed the finger at the wind and solar projects. Not one had the balls to point to the elephant in the room – cash croppers. We have no wind projects in North Dundas that cut down trees.

The 80-acre solar project on Boyne Road was constructed on poorly drained cropland, which stayed flooded way into the crop season and after heavy summer rains. No woodlot cut there.

The other solar project was built on a vineyard, and if any trees were cut there it would make up only a frac-

tion of one per cent of our tree destruction.

One-hundred-per-cent of the slash and burn (not any different from the Amazon) has been done by cash croppers with no vision beyond their nose, and their bank account. And not one of our councillors wants to deal with this serious problem.

The few landowners behind the destruction will vehemently defend their actions with: “no one is going to tell me what I can do on my land.” Owning land comes with stewardship responsibilities, and if those responsibilities to safeguard our water resources and life ecosystems are blatantly abused, we need legislation at every level.

The South Nation Conservation Authority (SNCA) has no teeth. Twenty years ago it had jurisdiction over the waterways, and the adjoining lands. Last year, I found out that its jurisdic-

tion is now limited to the water only.

With no clout on the river buffer zones, it cannot protect the water. They are working to “educate.”

Mr. Bill Smirle, as a board member, should shed some light as to when and how the SNCA jurisdiction changed to remove the buffer zones.

Our rivers and tributaries are brown with eroded topsoil every time it rains, and choked with weeds from fertilizer runoff and polluted with pesticides.

Our fresh waterways need the shade from trees and roots, and native shrubs and grasses to stay healthy and keep our topsoil in place.

The municipal politicians will not deal with the issue. It’s time for concerned citizens to take pictures of those windrows of felled trees as they wait to be burned and again as they burn and pollute the air.

Put photographs on so-

cial media. Send them to news media, to your provincial and federal politicians, to the ministers of the environment and ministers of natural resources, and ask them to act before it is too late. Send them to newspapers across the province.

The destruction will continue if good people do nothing. Seventy-five acres was destroyed in one month this past summer along Crump Road. The drainage creek, which is clearly marked, was filled in with dirt and debris because its location was inconvenient to the destruction. Every piece of vegetation was removed from the banks, and now it will be filled with eroding topsoil.

Where was the SNCA? The wood is all in windrows waiting to be burned.

Come on down for a photo shoot.

Theresa Bergeron Chesterville

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The Winchester Press Wednesday, December 14, 2016

The Joanne Whittaker School of Dance Evolution hosted a fundraising recital Sat., Dec. 10 in support of the Wicks family who lost their husband and father tragically this summer.

Jennifer Workman-Suttle (left), Daniel Harrison, and Tasha Soltesz were three members of the NDDHS Improv team who were challenged to improvise a musical skit called “Me Day” at the semi-final competition hosted at the Maple Ridge facility.

Dancers band together to support two of their own

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SOUTH MOUNTAIN – Adam Wicks’ sudden death in August, at just 31 and on the same day he was to enter a car in the South Mountain Fair’s demolition derby, was a shock to family and friends.

The grief, however, was magnified for his young family. Without warning, his wife Heather was a single mother to three daughters, Haylie, Paisley and Makinley.

But, loved ones moved in quickly to insulate them from such an unimaginable loss. A variety of fundraising events have helped to ensure the family is covered financially, with the most recent taking place Sat., Dec. 10.

The Joanne Whittaker School of Dance Evolution, of which Haylie and Paisley are members, hosted a recital in support of the Wicks family that night.

It was the third such fundraiser the school has hosted for the girls, and their sister and mother.

A car and bake sale in October netted $745, and a raffle draw (prizes included two tickets to a RedBlacks game, two tickets to Giselle at the National Arts Centre and a gift certificate for Milestones on Sussex Drive) brought in $2,225.

Dec. 10’s recital at the Mountain

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Township Agricultural Society Hall added a further $7,167, bringing the fundraised total to $10,137.

Every cent is earmarked for whatever extracurricular activities Haylie and Paisley choose to take part in going forward.

If it’s dance, their tuition is covered for the next six to eight years, according to dance school instructors Thea Sanders and Danah Raymondo.

If it’s something else, the money will help them take part in that, too.

by Alexis Henderson

High fives for improv teams

Dancers hit the stage at the Mountain Township Agricultural Society Hall, helping to generate $7,167 for the Wicks family, including young dancers Haylie and Paisley. Also pictured at left, are dance school instructors Thea Sanders and Danah Raymondo.

MAPLE RIDGE – Firstly, congratulations to both of North Dundas District High School (NDDHS) Improv teams who finished second and third in the “A” finals on Thurs., Dec. 8.

Looking forward, Fri., Dec. 16 is the last day for students and staff to return their order forms for school clothing. The order forms can be picked up during lunch periods for intermediate and secondary students.

Christmas O’grams are on sale until Dec. 16 for $2.

They can be purchased outside of the guidance office during the secondary lunch, and in the cafeteria during the lunch-hour for Grade 7 and 8 students.

The O’grams will be handed out on Wed., Dec. 21.

WE team members are continuing with their “Country Christmas Clothing Round-up” to help those

members of the community in need this season. Students can bring in their gently used clothing until Dec. 16. Donation boxes are located outside room 214 and the guidance office. The collection will be donated to the House of Lazarus and Ye Olde Bargain Shoppe.

Next week is Christmas Spirit week, and students and staff can show their spirit each day of the week.

Mon., Dec. 19 kicks things off, and participants can dress as a tree, elf, or snowman.

Wear Red and Green Day is Tues., Dec. 20, followed by Ugly Christmas Sweater Day on Wed., Dec. 21.

Thurs., Dec. 22 is BundleUp Day where students and staff can wear their hats, mittens, and scarves to class.

Finally, Fri., Dec. 23 is Christmas Hay Day, followed by the school’s annual concert at 12:45 pm.

Scotiabank, Mountain firefighters’ initiatives pay dividends

Staff members from South Mountain’s Scotiabank branch helped out at the North Dundas Fire Department Mountain detachment’s annual Chinese food fundraising dinner in October, and by doing so donated $5,000

through the banking giant’s community fund.

Pictured during the presentation are Sherrie Orendi (left), Shawn Boucher, Diane Langton, Karen Lewin, Nancy Miller-McKenzie, and Don Levere.

SOUTH MOUNTAIN – Teaming up with staffers from South Mountain’s Scotiabank branch is again paying off for members of the North Dundas Fire Department’s Mountain detachment.

Earlier this year, bank employees volunteered alongside firefighters, collecting donations during the detachment’s boot drive in support of muscular dystrophy and helping to fill plates during the firemen’s annual Chinese food dinner.

Both efforts helped to fund the efforts of the Mountain station, as in both cases Scotiabank’s community fund helped to increase the proceeds total.

From the boot drive, the bank donated $2,147.83, while the dinner total was $5,000.

Bank employees also helped collect donations during the detachment’s boot drive in support of muscular dystrophy, handing over $2,147.83 in matching funds at the end. Pictured are Boucher, Langton, Lewin, and Levere.

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At left: The Metcalfe Skating Club teamed up with Al Graham’s Fries for Charity Sun., Dec. 11 to hand out hot French fries for donations during the Metcalfe Santa Claus Parade. Pictured are Alicia Serey-Cormier (left), Caileigh Patterson, Jayden Brent, Melissa Maunders, Heather Patterson, Laurie Rowan, Allison Medeiros, Ashlyn Rowan, Rachel Johnstone, Maddison Rowan, and Victoria Stratton.

At left: Carleton’s Ontario PC candidate, Goldie Ghamari, showed her holiday spirit on the campaign trail.

Lighting ceremony caps off Metcalfe Parade METCALFE – The dreary winter afternoon was made a little brighter Sun., Dec. 11 as hundreds of people, young and old, came out to watch more than 30 festively decorated floats circle Metcalfe during the village’s annual Santa Claus parade.

This year’s event was co-

ordinated by members of the Metcalfe Community Association (MCA), who organized post-parade activities and goodies at the village community centre, including cookie decorating, photos with Santa, and warm hot chocolate served to patrons.

The day was also an opportunity for the MCA to gather food and money donations for the Osgoode Food Cupboard.

The Metcalfe Skating Club was out and about of-

fering hot French fries for donations, thanks to joining forces with Al Graham’s Fries for Charity. All of the proceeds were earmarked for club expenses.

New this year was the lighting ceremony in Victoria Park, which capped the day off with more than 5,000 Christmas lights being illuminated to brighten the downtown park like never before. A grant from the City of Ottawa made it possible for the new lights to be

purchased this season.

“Our lighting ceremony was a huge success,” said MCA member Elli Kapsalis.

“Fries for Charity was there, the Metcalfe Agriculture Society offered hot chocolate, the Greely Players sang, as well as the Castor Valley primary choir.”

Osgoode Ward Councillor George Darouze noted that the ceremony was a “beautiJackie Rail of the Rag-Tag Riders trotted through the streets. ful ending of the day.”

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HOSPITAL HAPPENINGS

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WDMH ‘planners’ recognized for commitment to excellence WINCHESTER – All the recipients of Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH)’s most recent Commitment Awards have one thing in common: they are all planners, often working behind the scenes to get the job done.

The awards were presented to volunteer Bev Beck, Dr. Wayne Domanko, and members of the Health Records department.

You may not meet them when you come to the hospital, but members of the Health Records department have an important role to play by ensuring clinicians have timely access to data and records. This data also helps the

hospital plan its services and programs. These health information specialists are also very involved in the advancement of the electronic health record, which will ultimately provide a complete snapshot of each patient’s health.

Volunteer Bev Beck has been a central driver of many events hosted by the WDMH Auxiliary, creating new programs and opportunities to raise funds and awareness, including this year’s hospital gala fundraiser.

Finally, Domanko is a familiar face at WDMH after more than 45 years of service. He has spent countless hours providing excellent care for patients, and also co-

ordinates the WDMH physician continuing education program. He has served as a preceptor for several generations of family medicine residents, as well as medical students, nurse practitioner students and others, and introducing them to careers in rural medicine.

“Every few months, we shine a light on individuals or teams that demonstrate the values that result in compassionate excellence at WDMH,” said CEO Cholly Boland. “Congratulations to all of the nominees and recipients.”

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Back to basics

METCALFE – Metcalfe Jets goaltender Kyle Charette stoned the visiting Winchester Hawks, making 33 saves in a 5-0 shutout.

Sunday’s (Dec. 11) matinee at the Larry Robinson Arena brought a threegame Central Canada Hockey League Tier 2 (CCHL2) schedule to an end for the fifth-place Hawks (13-14-1-1), who fell three points behind the fourthplace Clarence Beavers and eight off the pace being set by third-place Metcalfe (18-10-0-0).

Winchester kicked off the week dropping a 5-3 decision to the Martin Divisionleading Ottawa West Golden Knights (24-4-1-0) last week (Thurs., Dec. 8). But, did manage to register a favourable result on Friday (Dec. 9), dealing the Alexandria Glens (13-15-0-1) a 5-3 setback at the Joel Steele Community Centre.

The Winchester Curling Club has opened another season, its 89th, and one of the programs underway is Little Rocks for children ages five to 12 years. Once again, Tim and Rhonda Mark are the chief instructors who stress the basics of the roaring game – delivery, sweeping, calling the shots, scoring, rules and safety.

The coaches agree that the emphasis must be on having fun and meeting new friends. This season, 37 young curlers, up from 29 last year, are getting involved in the sport. Photos: (clockwise from above) – novice skips Mason Van der Zweep (left) and Declan Kelly (grandson of dedicated member and veteran WCC skip Bill Hogaboam) discuss strategy; Aemilia Jones-Miner and Violet McRostie test their delivery skills.

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Next action The top-ranked Ottawa West Golden Knights will provided the hometown Hawks’ opposition on Friday (Dec. 16) at 8:15 pm. Next Hawks’ home game will not take place until Fri., Jan. 13 when the Casselman Vikings will visit Winchester.

Simms hot, scores three in Rockets’ overtime win CUMBERLAND – Shawn Simms cracked three goals, including the game winner in overtime as the North Dundas Rockets outlasted the Cumberland Bandits 6-5.

Simms, a former member of the Winchester Hawks, inflated his hat trick total to three with Saturday’s effort against the Bandits. The Mountain resident now has 13 goals in four outings and has amassed 17 goals (3 PPGs, 3 GWGs) and nine assists for 26 points in 19 games.

“That line of Simms, Mullin [captain Brandon] and Morrow [Liam] is the most dominant line in this league when it is rolling,” noted Rockets GM Robyn Sadler.

Sadler reported the win against Cumberland was a great team builder.

“We had to come from behind. We were down 4-1, had to tie it 5-5 and win it in OT,” he said.

“We finally pressured the other team into turning pucks

over, and with that came positive results,” added the GM. Simms (GWG, 3-0-3), Bryden van Kessel (0-3-3), Morrow (1-1-2), Mullin (0-22), Josh Hansen (1-0-1), Tyler Cayen (1-0-1), Marcus Gregory (0-1-1), Chris Marchand 90-1-1), and Travis Marshall (0-1-1) all contributed to the Rockets’ 11th win in 19 games. Jason Buma was the winning ’tender. The victory moved North Dundas’ National Capital Junior Hockey League record to 11-8-0, good enough for 22 points and a share of third place with the Bandits (11-9-0).

Loss in Gatineau The hometown GatineauHull Volant (11-8-2) edged the Rockets 3-2 in a Friday night (Dec. 9) tilt.

North Dundas led 1-0 after a period and 2-0 after two only to surrender three unanswered goals in the final frame.

• see ROCKETS on next page

Jets 5 – Hawks 0 With their 5-0 victory, the Jets have compiled a 3-0-0 record against Winchester and have outscored the Hawks 13-8. The long-time rivals have three more meetings on the schedule, two in Winchester.

Metcalfe blasted out of the gate on Sunday taking a 3-0 first-period lead.

They then sniped singles in the second and third, and cruised to the 5-0 decision.

The Jets first three goals were recorded by Dylan MacDonald (Marc Brosseau, Jared Patterson at 10:58), Brosseau (SHG, Jeremy Barrie at 14:54) and Barrie (Cameron Sinclair, McDonald at 18:18).

Eric Turner (Joey Farago at 19:38) cashed a late marker in period two. Sam Tremblay (PPG, Noah Haymes, McDonald at 8:33) netted number five against Kevan Dumouchel (26 saves on 31 shots) in the final frame.

Hawks 5 – Glens 3 Dumouchel was enjoying a 4-0 lead in Friday’s tilt with Alexandria when the Glens cracked three consecutive markers and sliced their final deficit to 4-3.

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Junior Devils remain undefeated CORNWALL – It wasn’t as decisive as their first two wins, but the North Dundas District High School Junior Devils were happy to defeat the La Citadelle Patriotes 32-24 and improved their SD&G record to 3-0.

The juniors had blasted the Seaway Spartans 70-9 and the L’Heritage Dragons 79-19 in their first two league games.

Coach Deanna Corbett-White felt that although it was a win, the team didn’t play a great game last Friday (Dec. 9) at La Citadelle.

“Defensively we were caught reaching instead of moving our feet like we should,” she said. “And because of that we missed some easy chances that we didn’t miss in our first two games.”

The coach explained that the full court press she implemented worked well, “That was a new thing for the team. So, that was a positive.”

Nic Brugmans missed the game due to a shoulder injury.

Ben Fingler (10), Ian Koch (8), Matt Roach (6), Brad McLean (4), Cam Sherrer (2), Owen Richardson (2) and Joey Hamilton (2) produced Senior Devils’ Jordan MacDermid earned praise from coach Deanna Corbett-White the North Dundas points.

Dundas senior squad was defeated 64-24 by the Patriotes, which lowered their record to 1-2.

Corbett-White had to add juniors Koch and McLean for the senior game because Logan Lacasse, Brett Lannin and Curtis Barkley weren’t available.

Although there was a big disparity in the score, the coach felt that it was the team’s best game of the season.

“The guys worked extremely hard on defence and Jordan MacDermid was our top defender of the day,” she said.

“Offensively, we incorporated things we had been working on at practice,” the coach added. “It was great to see the guys try new things.”

Jarret Williams led the offence draining 16 points. Patrick Norris (4), Will Dunlop (2) and Koch (2) also put the ball through the string.

Home games The Devils are back on their home court today (Wed., Dec. 14).

The seniors will tip off against the Char-Lan Crusaders at 1 pm while for his solid defensive play against the La Senior Devils the juniors are slated to take on Citadelle Patriots.

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Bantam ‘B’ Demons win two of three LANARK – A three-goal, third-period rally carried the North Dundas Bantam “B” Demons to a 3-2 victory over the Perth-Lanark Wings.

The opening period of Sunday’s (Dec. 11) Upper Canada Minor Hockey League game was scoreless. Perth opened up a 2-0 advantage in the middle stanza and enjoyed that lead until North Dundas found its offence in the final frame.

Cam Sherrer (Xavier Leclerc at 17:30) sliced the Demons’ deficit to 2-1.

Nolan Henry (Sherrer, Leclerc at 14:17) knotted the score at 2-2 setting the stage for Curtis Bell (Leclerc, Max Paquette

at 10:46) to bury the GWG. Toby Byrne was the winning ’tender. The first-place Demons (10-3-2) were down four skaters (Justin Dagenais, Jaymen Heuff, Nathan Verhey and Cole Chapman) for the game.

Last Friday (Dec. 9), the Demons dropped a one-goal (3-2) decision to the NGS Braves in Maxville. Their previous game (Thurs., Dec. 8) went into the books as a 12-2 win in Ogdensburg, N.Y. The Braves and Demons were scoreless after a period and deadlocked 2-2 after two sessions. Olivier Chagnon cracked NGS’ GWG with 8:39 left on the clock. Sherrer (unassisted at 12:41)

and Bell (Henry at 9:02) cashed the North Dundas markers.

Big win The Demons were south of the border where they logged a 12-2 win in Ogdensburg.

Bell (4-2-6), Paquette (2-1-3), Dagenais (1-2-3), Henry (2-0-2), Leclerc (1-1-2), Heuff (1-1-2), Jayden Rowe (11-2), Kieran Geurkink (0-2-2) and Sherrer (0-1-1) all collected points. Byrne posted the win.

Tonight (Wed., Dec. 14), the Demons are hosting the Kemptville Panthers at 7 pm.

Char-Lan Rebels beat Midget ‘B’ Demons 6-2 WINCHESTER – A 6-2 loss to the Char-Lan Rebels knocked the North Dundas Major Midget “B” Demons one game below the 500 level.

The second place Rebels improved their Upper Canada Minor Hockey League record to 6-2-3 while the Demons fell to 3-4-4, good enough for third place in the East Division standings, topped by the undefeated South

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Dundas Lions (8-0-1).

North Dundas took a 1-0 lead on Char-Lan on Aaron Turcotte’s (Mitchell VanBruinessen, Justin Shay at 7:45) first-period goal.

The Rebels evened the score at 1-1 19 seconds before the session ended.

Cameron Reid (AP Nolan Brown, Brandon VanBruinessen at 12:51) made

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Goals by Nathan Sauve (13:48), Jakob Brunette and Brandon McCulloch (extra attacker at 19:05) got the Glens to within a goal. But, the Hawks’ Chris Webber (unassisted) dumped number five into the empty Glens’ cage with 14 seconds left on the clock to lock up the win.

Second-period goals

by Morrisburg’s Evan Mantha (Jonathan Dutrisac, Evan Durant at 4:25), Tyler Newell (Mantha, Kurtis Keohane at 10:39) and Diego Gagnon (SHG, Dutrisac, Brett Lannin at 15:45) opened up a 3-0 lead for the Hawks. Christophe Lemay (GWG, Jarrett Williams, Mantha at 8:38) made it 4-0 early in period three.

The Hawks outshot Alexandria 46-26.

Knights 5 – Hawks 3 Winchester fell behind the Knights 3-1 in the opening 20 minutes and trailed 5-1 heading into the final frame.

They outshot their hosts 46-41.

Lemay (Diego Gagnon at 10:39) rang up the Hawks’ first goal.

Nicholas Raponi De Roia (PPG, Jordan Chagnon at 9:18) and Mantha (Durant, Diego Gagnon at 13:38) netted the third-period tallies.

Riley Hennigar, Peyton Francis, Luke Mulvihill (PPG), Dylan Sharpley (GWG) and Matt Connolly counted Ottawa West’s goals.

it 2-0, but the home team trailed 4-2 after 20 minutes and wound up losing 6-2.

The Demons are at home in the Joel Steele Community Centre tomorrow (Thurs., Dec. 15) for a game against the Kemptville Panthers.

Next week (Thurs., Dec. 22), they will host the Leeds Chargers. Both games get underway at 7:30 pm.

Good advice Winchester Curling Club junior member Grace Cave (left) helps Rhonda and Tim Mark give the 37 children taking part in the Little Rock program the knowledge and skills needed to play the roaring game. Tim explained that the program would not be possible without the on-ice assistance provided by the club’s bantam and junior volunteers including Cave, Alix Giles, Taryn and Emily Cooper. Rhonda also pointed out the program benefits from strong parental support.

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Marcus (1-1-2) and Quentin Jolly (1-0-1) cashed the Rockets’ markers.

“It was a hard-fought game,” said Sadler. “A case of running into a real good goaltender, who stifled our offence.”

The GM added that he felt his team was strong defensively and out chanced the Volant.

The Rockets were without van Kessel and Marchand for Friday’s game, but had them suited up against Cumberland. In other player news, Josh Trapper is facing a lengthy suspension and Trevor Petawabano and Jarred Benac have been placed on the inactive list.

Home game Saturday’s (Dec. 17) home game, set for 7:50 pm, will see the Papineauville Vikings be in Chesterville to face the Rockets.

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Central Canada Hockey League Tier 2

The North Dundas Novice “B” Demons defeated Kemptville Novice “B2” Panthers 3-2 and captured the “B” title in the NGS Minor Hockey Tournament on Sunday (Dec. 11) in Finch. Grayden Garlough netted two goals and Luka Drouin-Geurts sniped the single in the final. Brady Nichol and Noah Lafrance earned the assists. The “B” champs are: front (left) – Matthew Seguin, Brooke Elliott, Isabelle Guy-Lafrance, Brady Nichol, RJ Young, Luka Drouin-Geurts; back (left) – Karson Smith, Janika Paquette, Kaden Guy, Ava Holmes, Julie Bradley, Grayden Garlough, Michael Dean and Noah Lafrance. Missing: head coach Dereck Holmes, ass’t coaches Jeremy Geurts and John Guy, trainer Greg Stewart and manager Maureen Guy. Courtesy photo

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Bush Leaguers busted 8-1

Bush Leaguer captain Dean Byvelds sniped his team’s lone tally in last week’s (Tues., Dec. 6) Winchester Town Hockey League game against the Red Roosters, an 8-1 loss. It was the leagueleading 25th goal for Byvelds.

Press Photo – Van Bridger

the winner when the topranked Chesterville Maulers (10-1-1) nipped the fourthplace Thurler’s Thunder (27-2) in the late game.

Dustin Tinkler drew an assist on Cameron’s GWG at 21:41 of the second half.

The Maulers fashioned a 3-1 advantage on first-half shots Maulers 4 – Thunder 3 Steve Cameron’s second fired by Tinkler (Cameron, goal of the game held up as Brad Bingley 23:54), Bing-

ley (Tinkler at 17:08) and Cameron (Tinkler, Derek Vingerhoeds at 10:21).

Robert Thurler (Pete Klein-Swormink at 15:24) cut the Thunder’s early deficit to 3-1. Brandon Buma (Michel Thurler at 10:33) and Jeremy Burley (Michel Thurler at 3:21) counted the Thunder’s last two markers.

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TOP SCORERS Winchester Hawks G A PTS Franco Gagnon 22 14 36 Christophe Lemay 13 18 31 Diego Gagnon “A” 10 19 29 Kurtis Keohane 17 8 25 Nicholas Raponi De Roia 5 16 21 Tyler Newell 5 9 14 Jordan Chagnon “A” 5 7 12 Erik Starcevic “C” 6 5 11 Jonathan Dutrisac 5 5 10 Evan Mantha 2 6 8 Evan Landry 2 6 8 Brett Lannin 3 4 7 Frederic Villeneuve 2 5 7 Evan Durant 1 4 5 Blayr McFarlane 2 1 3 Chris Webb 1 2 3 Austin Goth 0 3 3 Jarret Willams (APM) 0 1 1 Ian Ogden 0 1 1 Goaltenders Kevan Dumouchel 9 W L 12 OT/SL 2 GAA 3.77 GA85 SV% .890 Conor Lehey 4 W 2 L 0 0TL 0 GAA 3.18 GA21 SV% .901

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STANDINGS Annable’s Foodland Cooper KC’s WS Trucking Bridals GA PTS 65 27 76 24 120 23 102 22 72 22 85 21 71 20 93 16 117 9

TOP SCORERS North Dundas Rockets G A PTS Bryden van Kessel 18 30 48 Brandon Mullin “C” 9 28 37 Liam Morrow 16 16 32 Shawn Simms 17 9 26 Chris Marchand 9 10 19 Joshua Trapper 4 9 13 Quinton Jolly 7 4 11 Trevor Petawabano 5 6 11 Tyler Cayen 4 5 9 Josh Hansen 4 3 7 Lee Seguin 2 2 4 Tristan Staff 2 2 4 Jarred Benac 0 4 4 Marcus Gregory 1 2 3 Tyson Sherrer 0 3 3 Dylan Marshall 0 2 2 Jack van Kessel 1 1 2 Travis Marshall 0 2 2 Dylan Marshall 0 2 2 Goaltenders Jason Buma 8 W- 7 L-0 T 3 GAA 5.211GA91 Kody Helder 0 W 1 L 0T GAA 8.46 GA 11

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TOP SCORERS Dean Byvelds, BL Adam Schofield, BL Dustin Tinkler, CM Steve Cameron, CM Brandon Cousineau, RR Ryan Romans, RR Clayton Kohn, RR Jay Griffith, BL Brandon Buma, TT Nik Paas, RR Tyler Jones, CM Cameron Bakker, CM

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Leaguers’ captain Dean Byvelds cashed his squad’s lone tally after accepting a feed from Jay Griffith at 20:59 of last Tuesday’s (Dec. 6) twin bill. It was Byvelds’ leagueleading 25th goal and tied the score 1-1. But, from that point on it was all Roosters.

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North Dundas Devils split high school hockey games CORNWALL – Bayden Carr turned in a flawless effort backing the North Dundas District High School Devils as they blanked the La Citadelle Patriotes 4-0.

North Dundas launched the 2016-2017 SD&G boys’ hockey season at the Benson Centre in Cornwall last week (Tues., Dec. 6) shut-

The Winchester Curling Club sent three teams to the 2016 Cash-on-the-Wall Bonspiel in Pembroke on the weekend (Sat., Dec. 10) where the rink skipped by Spencer Gagnon won both draws and finished in first place. Grace McKercher and Madi Giles skipped Winchester’s other entries. The winners are: (left) – second Nathan Gagnon, vice Connor Tree, lead Harrison Nizman (subbing for Noah Wilson) and skip Spencer Gagnon.

ting out the Patriots. Unfortunately, the day ended with a 7-1 thumping administered by the Glengarry Gaels, who also finished the event with a 1-1 record thanks to a 6-1 loss to the St. Joe’s Panthers, who played just the one game.

Girls’ hockey North Dundas

hockey squad will hit the ice for the first time today (Wed., Dec. 14) in Chesterville. The Devils are hosting the Seaway Spartans, La Citadelle Patriotes, Tagwi Warriors, Holy Trinity Falcons and St. Joe’s Panthers.

North Dundas will open the tournament at 8 am facgirls’ ing off against the Panthers.

They will return to the ice at 11 am to tangle with the Patriotes. Their final game against the Spartans is set for 2 pm.

Tops in ’spiel

Season opens The North Dundas District High School Devils launched the 2016-2017 SD&G boys’ hockey season splitting a pair of games.

Goaltender Bayden Carr (No. 30) registered the shutout and Drew Cotnam (No. 15) cashed a marker as North Dundas blanked La Citadelle Patriotes 4-0 last Tuesday (Dec. 6) in Cornwall. The Devils fell 7-1 to the Glengarry Gaels in their second game.

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Carr unbeatable Carr received his offensive support in the 4-0 win from Drew Cotnam, Aaron Turcotte, Cam Cotnam and Ben Fingler.

Defenceman Curtis Barkley cracked the Devils’ lone goal in the loss to the Gaels.

Ethan Altridge cashed three of Glengarry’s markers.

The Seaway Spartans will host the next tournament on Wed., Jan. 11 in Morrisburg.

North Dundas will face the Spartans (noon) and the Holy Trinity Falcons (2 pm) in that event.

The Char-Lan Crusaders were the only squad to finish last week’s tourney undefeated trimming Seaway 4-0 and La Citadelle 2-0.

Seaway bounced back in their other game edging Holy Trinity 4-3 on shots buried by Griffith Patterson (2), Colin Minish and Randy Keller.

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Bridals record first victory, trim KC’s Maintenance 4-1 WINCHESTER – Four different shooters hit the target as Bridals defeated KC’s Lawn Maintenance 4-1.

It was the first win for Bridals (1-7-2) and the result lowered KC’s mark to 2-26. Sunday (Dec. 11) morning’s Winchester District Ladies Hockey League triple bill opened with the Cooper Physio Pinks (4-4-2) stopping WS Trucking (1-4-5) 3-1. The first-place Annable’s Jewellery Blues (8-1-1) whitewashed the number-two ranked Winchester Foodland Reds (4-2-4) 2-0 in the 9 am contest.

Bridals goaltender Venessa Genier was named player of the game for allowing just one goal. KC’s Tanya Klein-Swormink (Francine

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Bridals rallied from the 1-0 deficit with Jessica Grisel (Dianne Lapier) tying it at 13:51. Kelly Morrell cashed the GWG finishing a play started by Grisel and Katrina Holmes at 17:11 of the second session. A pair of quick goals by Holmes (unassisted at 13:24) and Andree-Ann Gagnon (Holmes, Lapier at 12:11) made it a 4-1 final.

Pinks 3 – Truckers 1 Chantal Penk potted a pair of goals, including the winner, and set up Amanda Rylaarsdam for the other one as the Cooper Pinks knocked off the WS Trucking Company 3-1.

Sam Benoit posted the win surrendering just one

goal, scored by Jessica Hendrikx (Kelly Zeran at 9:00) late in the game.

Rylaarsdam gave the Pinks a 1-0 lead at 16:31 of the second half. Penk followed scoring from Michaela Morrow and at 12:50 and unassisted 1:28 before the final buzzer sounded.

Trucker Dawn Young was named player of the game.

Blues 2 – Foodland 0 Player-of-the-game Dana Dore registered her fourth shutout in a 2-0 decision against the Foodland Reds.

Isabelle Dagenais (Lauryn Vandekemp at 1:11) cashed the GWG just before the half.

Annik Dagenais (Edith Dagenais at 18:41) made it 2-0 early in the second stanza.

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Automotive FOR SALE – 2002 Ford Ranger XLT, 4.0 L, V6, only 107,400 km, runs perfectly, minimal rust, extended cab, bucket seats, AT/PS/PW/PDL/Air, AM/ FM/CD, box liner, matching cap. 613543-2784.

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Farm WANTED – Looking to rent good farm land for 2017 crop season and beyond. Please call Devon at 613-2237167.

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SANTA AT MCHAFFIE’S Santa will be at McHaffie Flea Market on Sun., Dec. 18 from 11 am-2 pm.

All welcome.

40-41c ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DAY TURKEY DINNER This years community Christmas is being held at Winchester United Church.

We would like to invite the community to attend our Christmas Day turkey dinner. Starting at 11:30 am for caroling, 12 noon for a full turkey dinner. For persons with limited mobility, home delivery is available. Free admission, donations warmly accepted. Please RSVP at 613-774-2512.

40-42 CHRISTMAS POTLUCK DINNER AND DANCE Williamsburg Oddfellows Sat., Dec. 17, 8 pm-12 midnight. Good and Country. Turkey and dressing provided, $15 per person. Tickets: Dave 613-543-3118. Everyone welcome.

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41c TEA AND BAKE SALE St. Mary’s Helping Hands Sat., Dec. 17, 10 am-1 pm, St. Mary’s Church Hall, Chesterville. Come visit with friends, enjoy goodies and purchase your Christmas goodies.

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~In Memoriam~ Toby James BROADFOOT Aug. 23, 1975-Dec. 19, 2014

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I held it gently in my hands; Lost for a moment in your smile.

I found a card from you; Written in your own special way.

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DIRECTOR OF CARE AND WELLNESS Garden Villa Retirement Residence has a current employment opportunity for a full-time RPN for our Director of Care and Wellness Department.

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This position is full-time Monday-Friday, 7-3 pm, with some on-call and some emergency shifts.

Candidate must have a current licence with the College of Nurses of Ontario and be in good standing. Management experience and computer knowledge are an asset.

Duties will include but are not limited to medication administration, electronic medication systems, scheduling, online training, directing and overseeing wellness staff and department, budgeting, ordering of supplies, assessments, conferences and committees.

Please submit resume and cover letter by fax, 613-448-1115, or email our General Manager at Darlene@gardenvilla.ca Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Township of North Dundas is currently seeking candidates to ďŹ ll the position of Part-time Truck Driver/Labourer.

We are seeking a motivated individual to drive the recycle truck, assist with curbside pick-up of recyclables and other related duties. Applicants must possess a valid DZ driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and a clean driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract.

To obtain a full position description, including the skills and knowledge, please go to the township website.

To apply to become part of our team, please submit your resume by 2 pm, Friday, December 23, 2016 to Doug Froats, Director of Waste Management Township of North Dundas 636 St. Lawrence Street, P.O. Box 489 Winchester, ON, K0C 2K0 Fax: 613-774-5699 The Township of North Dundas wishes to thank all applicants who apply, however, only those being selected for an interview will be contacted. We will accommodate the needs of qualiďŹ ed applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act during the hiring process.

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OBITUARIES & DEATH NOTICES Jean MacKenzie

(Dolores) Evaleen Whittaker

Jean Elizabeth MacKenzie passed away at Brantford General Hospital on Tues., Dec. 6, 2016. She was 87.

She was born and raised on Saving Street in Williamsburg Township on Aug. 8, 1929 to her parents, Roy and Alice Barkley (nee Whittaker). In 1956, she married Allan MacKenzie, and moved five miles down the road to the 7th Concession of Williamsburg Township (now known as MacKenzie Road). They resided there together, farming, raising their daughters (Helen and Bonnie), working at Elma Public School, and enjoying their retirement until his death in 2003. She continued to live there until 2014, when she moved to Brantford, trading her love of rural life and her large vegetable garden for a small, but prolific, planter box-sized one on her balcony there.

Jean was well-known and active in the community.

She was a longtime member of the Williamsburg (formerly Elma) United Church where she helped out wherever and whenever needed, including roasting turkeys, baking pies, and serving as Chief Tea Maker. She and Allan enjoyed travelling around Ontario and Quebec, whether to visit family or to visit a place just to see what was there. They were avid bowlers and, on these trips, could often be spotted giving the local lanes a whirl. When at home, they were members in a number of bowling leagues in Chesterville and Ingleside, where Jean doubled as league treasurer on many occasions.

She took an active interest in genealogy, and had an incredible memory for names, dates, and places. She knew her own family history, but more fun was when she argued with Allan about his family and friends. She was always right, even about people she hadn’t met!

In more recent years, Jean served with the quilters at the Williamsburg Lutheran Church. She was a happy recipient of boxes and boxes of fabric that she painstakingly pieced and quilted by hand into quilts and lap-robes either for members of the local community or to be sent to people in need around the world through the Mennonite Central Committee. She also occupied herself with many knitting projects for family, friends, and those in need.

She will be fondly remembered by her daughters, Helen Burke of Napanee and Bonnie Carmichael (Bill) of Brantford; her sister, Reta Chalmers of Kingston; and her grandchildren, Christine, Katie, Brad, Amy, and Isaac. She was predeceased by her husband, Allan MacKenzie, her sister, Ellen Carr and her brother, Lorne Barkley. Jean will also be missed by her many nieces and nephews.

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home in Williamsburg on Mon., Dec. 12 from 11 am until the time of the funeral service at 1 pm conducted by Rev. Christine Lowson, followed by interment at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Chesterville. The pallbearers were Christine Burke, Katie Carmichael, Brad Carmichael, Amy Carmichael, Bev Chalmers, and Paul Chalmers.

Donations to Winchester District Memorial Hospital would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.

Online condolences may be made at www.marsdenmclaughlin.com

Evaleen Whittaker (nee O’Shaughnessy), a resident of Extendicare Port Hope for the past several years, passed away there peacefully on Thurs., Nov. 24, 2016. She was 94.

She was born in Morrisburg on April 20, 1922 to her parents, Cephrenus and Georgina O’Shaughnessy (nee Watson). She is survived by her children, Stephen (Karen) of Nobleton, Joey Whittaker (James Shellhammer) of Idaho, and Debra Whittaker (Gary Robinson) of Mountain, her 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and her brother, Garnett O’Shaughnessy (Doris) of Cornwall. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Carl Whittaker, and her cherished siblings Eileen, Greta, Maud, Dwain, Lee, Dorothy, Marion, and Audrey. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Evaleen was a vibrant, sophisticated woman, who was active in her Hudson Heights, Que. community. Although she will be greatly missed by those she left behind, she will always be fondly remembered for her joyous family gatherings, her creative eye and artistry for aesthetic, her elaborate gardens, and for the caring relationship she shared with her beloved.

A private family funeral service was held at Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home in Williamsburg on Tues., Dec. 6 at 11 am, followed by interment at New Union Cemetery. Donations to the Alzheimer Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.

Online condolences may be made at www.marsdenmclaughlin.com

Church Directory COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Dixons Corners 613-652-2400 (Church) Sunday 10:00 am - Morning Worship Service Join us!

Nursery provided at all services 15tfc CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Williamsburg, Ont. Church 613-535-2227 Office 613-535-1882 www.williamsburgcrc.org Pastor: Rev. John Noordhof Sunday 9:30 am - Worship Service 7:00 pm - Evening Service Please be our guest this week 1tfc

THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF NORTH DUNDAS 2530 Falcone Lane, Winchester Rev. John Wilcox Please join us Sunday 10:00 am - Worship Service and Sunday School Last Sunday Each Month ‘Stone Soup’ Lunch follows service Everyone Welcome 613-774-2236 40c

Edith Burd Edith Burd (nee Ouderkirk) of Morewood passed away peacefully at St. Viateur Nursing Home in Limoges on Tues., Dec. 6, 2016. She was 95.

She was the beloved wife of the late Grant Burd, and the loving mother of Ken Burd (Nancy Krisjanis) of Ingleside and Audrey Dillabough (William) of Morewood. Edith was the dear sister of Dalton Ouderkirk (Janice) of Finch and Betty Ouderkirk of Berwick, and the dear sister-in-law of Dorothy Burd of Ottawa. She will be fondly remembered by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sisters, Dorothy Monck, Mary Ouderkirk, Evelyn McRae, and Helen McIntyre, and brothers Walter, Earl, Grant “Amos,” Melvin, and Lyall Ouderkirk.

She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

A private family graveside service will be held at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Chesterville. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Alzheimer Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.

Online condolences may be made at www.marsdenmclaughlin.com

HARMONY COMMUNITY CHURCH 12010 Ormond Rd. at County Rd. 31 harmony church@bellnet.ca www.harmony-church.org Sunday, December 18 10:00 am - Pre-Service Prayer 10:30 am - Worship Service, message by Rev. Daniel Wallace. Sunday School presents ‘A Christmas Play’ - Adventureland Kids Club program with Pastor Jerry & Bonnie Wallace Bus transportation is available from Chesterville/Winchester contact the church to arrange a ride.

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WINCHESTER BAPTIST CHURCH Traditional Music-centred Services

Music Director Dan Ryan Sunday 10:00 am - Adult Sunday Bible Study 11:00 am - Worship Service, Children’s Church available Everyone Welcome Pastors Bud McKibbon Mollie McKibbon 38tfc

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Sunday Services 10:30 am - Worship Service and Children’s Church 34tfc ST. PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Winchester Office: 613-774-3333 A warm welcome awaits everyone Minister Rev. Bruce Kemp Sunday, December 18 10:00 am - Divine Worship Saturday, December 24 7:00 pm - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service followed by refreshments Sunday, December 25 10:00 am - Christmas Day Worship All are welcome to join us.

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Vernon women get crafty

Concert raises $2,000 for food share MORRISBURG – Members of the Anglican Parish of South Dundas and Morrisburg’s Tilted Steeple Productions recently teamed up to donate $2,000 to Community Food Share, formerly known as the Dundas County Food Bank.

The two organizations worked together at the end of November to host the West Island Youth Symphony Orchestra, who performed in front of a packed audience. Proceeds from the concert were split between Community Food Share and the Cornwall and District Refugee Support Network.

Community Food Share operates two food banks, one in Morrisburg, and the other in Winchester, with a satellite office in Finch.

The Anglican Parish of South Dundas is a welcoming community offering diverse styles of worship, Christian education programs, and serving the wider community through the Apple Tree Ministry, Martha’s Kitchen, the annual Christmas Dinner, Madagascar School Project, and the Tilted Steeple Coffee House.

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by Helen McDonald VERNON – Members of the Vernon Women’s Institute met last month at the Vernon Recreation Centre, where president Helen Porteous welcomed a small group of 10.

Following the Ode and the Mary Stewart Collect, members answered the roll call, “What is your favourite craft?”

The October minutes were read and approved, and Donna Page gave the treasurer’s report. Members voted to donate $50 to the Royal Canadian Legion Osgoode Branch 589.

A thank you for our dona-

tion to the Metcalfe Agricultural Society was read.

Sandra Toll suggested that next year, the W.I. pay the admission for members that work in the W.I. Tea Room at the Metcalfe Fair.

Our crafty president showed members how to make a snowman using white plastic vent piping and a hat made from a small record, a sprayed empty nut container, and some Christmas decorations. Members enjoyed learning how to construct a bow from nine strips of paper and glue, which were sold at the Vernon Christmas Craft Sale.

Community Food Share, formerly the Dundas County Food Bank, recently received a donation of $2,000 from funds that were generated during a concert in November through a partnership between the Anglican Parish of South Dundas and Tilted Steeple Productions. Pictured at the cheque presentation are Isabelle Delage (left) of Tilted Steeple Productions, food bank chairperson Terry Triskle, and South Dundas Anglicans Jon Martin and Bob Ruddock.

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larly presents a variety of local musical talent to the community every third Friday of the month. This is organized in partnership with the South Dundas Anglicans and is held at St. James Anglican Church in Morrisburg.

The coffee house gives both aspiring and experienced musicians an opportunity to perform in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Tilted Steeple Productions also host other musical events throughout the year.

Mountain Township 55+ hosting holiday potluck

by Huguette Shaver SOUTH MOUNTAIN – Mountain Township 55+ members met at the end of November, where president Jack McCargar welcomed 24 members.

The group sang “O Canada” followed by the recitation of the “Lord’s Prayer.”

Huguette Shaver read the minutes of the October meeting, with a few amendments, and Dave Scharf updated his financial status for the month.

A motion by Muriel Milne was moved to postpone the annual hospital funds to a later date. Milne’s U.S.C.O. report indicated that the next convention will not be held in North Bay as quoted last month. As of now, all minutes will be forwarded to the president for editing.

Mavis Graham and Paul MacMillan won the share-the-wealth prizes.

Graham then said “Grace” and the

group enjoyed a delicious potluck lunch with games of euchre and crokinole.

A reminder that the annual Christmas lunch is today (Wed., Dec. 14) at the Winchester Anglican Church on Falcone Lane starting at 12 pm.

The next meeting is set for Wed., Jan. 25, 2017 at 11 am at the Mountain Township Agricultural Hall in South Mountain.

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Regular hours resume December 27 through to December 30.

We will be closed Monday, January 2, with regular hours resuming January 3.

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Deadline for the January 4 edition is noon, Friday, December 30.

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Hmmm, you’re not having seconds?

The battle of the Christmas bulge

by Blair Paterson

morning, after all the gift In Chesterville, as opening, there would well as much of Dundas have had “weight” problems most my be a big breakfast. One County, dinner has life. of my uncles owned a different connotations Oh sure, I exercise; been to Weight delicatessen in Montreal, than in the bright Watchers. I’ve so there were literally lights of Montreal or “pushed myself tons of bacon, sausages, Kemptville. away from the table and cretons, not to So, along with the sooner” (thanks to mention eggs by the traditional meal of my every older relative dozen, fried tomatoes, family – breakfast, ever). I guess it’s and pancakes. supper and snack – I now just who I am, I Then, after a day of had to add Christmas guess. Or maybe playing, sledding, and dinner at Karen’s, which Christmas not. napping, we’d have took place at noon. On Message Growing up, Christmas supper at Christmas Day, I think I Christmas meant about 4 pm, complete ate whole weeks worth many things, but it with turkey, potatoes, of caloric intake.

Rev. Blair always meant food.

Brussel sprouts, as well And then came the Paterson Mom baked special as eight other veggies, mince meat pies, dreaded words from mother, “Hmmm, goodies: lemon apple pies, and pumpkin pies. And, you’re not having seconds? I guess their squares, Nanaimo bars, and cranberry to finish it off, at about 9 pm we’d all food is better than mine.” bread. My Nana made homemade plum snack on leftovers, which meant turkey Sigh. So before you judge me and my pudding (soaked in Brandy and set on sandwiches complete with stuffing and waistline, just think of what I’ve had to fire). My Grammie made chocolatecranberry sauce. endure. Imagine the agony of “how about covered chow mein noodles that, if I But then I met her – she who became one more slice of your favourite pie,” the close my eyes, I can still taste. my wife, and she was from Chesterville. “pass Blair the potatoes again,” and the Nothing beat Christmas. On Suddenly Christmas included a “dinner” groping hands of a future grandfather-inChristmas Eve, being from Quebec, I was expected to attend. Do you see the law “he, he, he, he’s got more room for we had Tourtière, then Christmas conundrum? rutabagas.”

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Our warmest wishes for a simply unforgettable holiday season!

I ask now that you bow your heads in a moment of silence for all sons and sons-in-law who do what we must to please mothers and mothers-in-law.

But, before you go (and grab the Pepto-Bismol), let me just say that I know exactly how blessed I am. I know that I have been loved enough that people around me ply me with food – around tables overloaded with loved ones and friends, squalling children and pets, circling the table legs – year after year after year.

God has blessed me, and now that I have reached the age I am, with its apparent wisdom, I await the day when I can wreak my revenge on some unwitting young man on Christmas day.

I’ll enjoy watching him, stuffed to the gills, punish his body (and his taut manly figure) all for love.

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Local tree farm provides festive family tradition Alicia K. Gosselin

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or many of us, nothing rings in the Christmas season better than visiting a local tree farm to cut down an authentic evergreen tree.

The look, the scent, and the very feel of a real tree enhance the warm, homey atmosphere we desire to create during our most festive time of year.

At Laird’s Tree Farm in Osgoode, more than 48 acres of forest encourages families to spend some time choosing the “perfect” tree for their home – whether it’s a blue spruce, a white spruce, a balsam fir, or a white pine – while creating a lasting holiday memory.

Second-generation owners Dan and Bonnie Laird have been operating the farm since 2001, when they took over from Dan’s parents, who first started planting trees in 1977.

“It’s always been a family-oriented spot here, and a lot of our customers come year after year with their kids because it’s an experience for them,” said Dan. “Whether they want to spend a couple of hours walking through the bush, or park and walk five steps, we cater to their preference.”

All Christmas trees are flagged in the field to make it easy to find and identify them. After finding and cutting down a tree (with handsaws only), customers can proceed to the free shaking and bailing station to wrap up their tree.

Whether the customer wants to do it all themselves, or are a bit tuckered out, Dan said he and his staff can do it all – cut down the tree, wrap it, and load it.

On weekends the Lairds also offer

Dan Laird, owner of Laird’s Tree Farm in Osgoode, has more than 48 acres of evergreens for customers to choose, cut, and bring home for the Christmas season.

After finding and cutting down a tree (with handsaws only), customers can proceed to the free shaking and bailing station to wrap up their tree.

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complimentary hot chocolate, wagon rides, and a bonfire for families to warm up.

Every year, the Lairds plant more than 2,000 trees, which take about 10 to 12 years from seed to harvest to grow an eight-foot evergreen.

“We have to be about eight years ahead of the trend, and plant the types of trees we know people will be looking for,” added Dan. The very first type of tree that was planted on the farm was a scotch pine, as they needed a shorter amount of time than average to reach full maturity.

Throughout the years, the Lairds decided to discontinue the scotch pine as they were heavy maintenance, prone to disease, and grew inconsistently.

“The most popular type of tree nowadays is the balsam fir,” said Dan. “They hold their needles the longest and have a softer branch.”

According to Dan, certain evergreens stand out more than others and are better for handling and decorating.

Take a look at the different characteristics of the trees sold at the Osgoode-based farm: White spruce: The white spruce is excellent for ornaments – its short, stiff needles have a blunt tip, and have better retention than any other spruce. They are bluish-green and have a natural, full shape.

Blue spruce: Of all the trees, the blue spruce has one of the sharpest needles.

They are bluish-grey, and have a good symmetrical form. The branches are also

stiff, making them a good option for heavy ornaments.

Balsam fir: One of the most popular Christmas tree choices, the balsam fir is dark green and its needles last a long time.

This type of tree also retains its pleasing fragrance throughout the holiday season.

White pine: One of the largest pines, the white pine has soft, flexible needles and is bluish-green in color. White pines have good needle retention, but have little aroma. They also aren’t recommended for heavy ornaments.

At Laird’s Tree Farm, small-load delivery and landscaping services are also offered, with maple trees available for customers upon request.

The “U-Cut” farm is open from Sat., Nov. 26 until Fri., Dec. 23.

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Hope is real – when you know what you are hoping for

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by Thurland Brown

hope it doesn’t snow this winter” is a sentence every Canadian older than 10 has probably said at least once.

But even while we are speaking the words, we know they will not come true. It may be a legitimate wish, but it should not be considered a true “hope.”

In the Christian calendar, “hope” is a word closely associated with Advent and Christmas, but if we use it loosely we run the risk of confusing true Christian Hope with fleeting pipedreams.

When we say, “I hope I never get sick,” (nor anyone else I love), or “I hope I never face a problem,” those are quite likely pipedreams, not true hope.

When I personally think of hope, I define it as “reasonable expectation based on past experience and observation.” So when I say, “I hope it doesn’t snow this year,” that is different than when a North Dundas farmer Thurland Brown says, “I hope to have a great harvest of corn this year.”

My statement is unreasonable, while his has a foundation. Years of data collection make it reasonable to assume that it will snow. We may not know when, and we may be fortunate enough to not have it snow hard enough to ruin our special event, but it will snow this winter.

On the other hand, the farmer knows this is a good soil for corn, he knows that he has practiced good husbandry, he knows the climate in this area is suitable for corn production; therefore, he can say Christmas with a reasonable confidence, “I’m hoping for a Message good harvest.”

I’d like to suggest that “Christian Hope” has a basis. I define it as “reasonable expectation based on what I have already seen or experienced of the grace and mercy of God.” When I talk about “the hope of the presence of God,” or the Scripture talks about “the hope of heaven,” we are basing it on what we have already experienced.

I do not have room to tell the stories here, but as a pastor visiting in many difficult situations, I have to say that I have experienced the hope and healing of the presence of God. You could probably argue with me – and you might even win the argument – because the stories I would share will never prove the existence of God to a mind that is closed, or a heart that has grown cold.

But that’s not why He shows up. He shows up to show Himself to the seeking heart, the hungry and desperate soul. And over the years I have seen many eyes light up with a renewal of hope when they experience that revelation from God. So this Christmas season, I gladly say “My hope is in the Lord.”

P.S. At New Hope Church, we have created a space that we think is conducive to hope and healing. Between now and Christmas, every Tuesday (from 1 to 4 pm) and every Thursday (from 7 to 9 pm) the sanctuary will be open for personal times of solitude.

The lights will be on, the music will be on, and the heat will be on. The rest is up to you. Come in, sit down, listen quietly, and let the Spirit of God minister hope to your world.

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The origins of New Year’s resolutions

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or millenia, people around the world have commemorated the arrival of a new calendar year by adhering to various traditions. One such tradition is making resolutions for the year ahead. Resolutions are promises to oneself geared around personal fulfillment and betterment.

Resolutions are widely practiced, but some people may not understand the origins of New Year’s resolutions and why they have become the norm.

Some historians tie the practice of making resolutions to the ancient Babylonians. More than 4,000 years ago, the Babylonians celebrated the New Year in March rather than January.

The spring harvest was in March, and a festival called Akitu, which lasted 12 days, was celebrated. An important part of the festival was the crowning of a new king. Special rituals also affirmed a connection to the gods. The Babylonians made promises to the gods, which included vows to return borrowed objects and pay outstanding debts.

Resolutions can also be traced to ancient Rome. The Romans were instrumental in creating a more formal calendar, and the start of the new year was moved from March to January (January and February were added to

the Roman calendar under the rule of Numa Pompilius). Julius Caesar wanted to honour January’s namesake, Janus, the Roman god of beginnings. Janus’ two faces enabled him to look back into the past and forward into the future.

Sacrifices to Janus were made, and worshipers exchanged gifts with one another. A custom of setting resolutions began during this period as well, with Romans promising to be good to one another.

Eventually, these resolutions were funneled into prayers and fasting when Christianity was adopted by the Roman Empire. Other religious parallels include the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, which is a day of atonement and reflection as celebrants examine their wrongdoings and seek forgiveness and to behave better moving forward.

Yom Kippur follows Rosh Hashanah, Judaism’s own new year.

Resolutions also may be loosely tied to Medieval times. During this time, knights took a “peacock vow” at the end of the Christmas season. Each year, these knights would reaffirm their commitment to chivalry.

Today New Year’s resolutions are largely a secular tradition, but they’re still connected to a desire to be a good person and put one’s best self forward.

May all your wishes come true this season.

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Light up the night Embrun’s main street glowed with Christmas pride Sat., Nov. 26 during the annual holiday parade throughout the village. The Embrun Fire Department and the Embrun and Russell Optimist Clubs worked together to co-ordinate the festive affair, and gathered donations for the Embrun, Russell, Limoges, and Marionville food banks with the help of the local army cadets. Nearly 30 floats made their way down NotreDame Street toward the Embrun Arena, where community members were invited to enjoy hot chocolate and goodies to end the parade.

According to Embrun Optimist Club president Elizabeth Godin-Charron, more than 120 children joined in the post-parade fun at the arena.

Left: Students from Ecole elementaire catholique SaintJean couldn’t help but snack on some of the candy they were handing out. Above: Parade co-ordinators apparently trusted the Grinch to lead a sleigh.

Staff members from Holder Tractors showed off one of their orange machines.

The parade was an opportunity for Kozy Kritters, a small, privately supported in-home animal rescue, to spread awareness about its relocation to Embrun village.

The Embrun Optimist Club helped to co-ordinate this year’s Embrun holiday parade Sat., Nov. 26.

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stockings with care Christmas’ arrival is no surprise Hanging antles adorned with garland St. Nicholas secretly tossed bags of coins and other holiday trinkets make through a window (or down the chimney, with Advent involved fireplaces come alive for depending on which version of the

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by Aaron Reimer

or most of us, the Christmas season is marked by more chaos than peace.

No matter how old we are there’s this time leading up to the “big day” that’s marked by increasing expectation.

For some, it’s a happy time, for others it can be closer to panic. It seems like it starts earlier every year. We plan, we travel, we decorate, we bake, we shop, we eat, we worry about how much we spent while shopping and how much holiday-weight we’re gaining while we’re eating.

Sometimes it seems like we’re bouncing around like a ping-pong ball in a clothes dryer until we’re flung out Aaron Reimer into the new year wondering where the holiday went!

I’m not railing against busyness or complaining about losing the spirit of Christmas, I’m saying that no matter what we believe, Christmas is more of a season than an event.

In the Christian church, we have a word that encompasses that, “Advent.”

For us, Christmas doesn’t come suddenly. Each year, there’s a four-week lead-up that reminds us, in the midst of the busyness, of the hope, peace, joy, and love that come with Jesus Christ’s coming into our world.

It’s a wonderful time of anticipation and celebration of the beautiful mystery that Christ has come, Christ is here, and Christ is coming again.

I’m a bit of a word nerd, so I like to sink into the meaning of things when I talk about them.

Advent is the same concept that we get the word “adventure” from. It’s something new coming.

Something expected, but somehow unexpected at the same time.

It’s a time of profound change where the old passes away, and something different takes its place and nothing can ever be the same afterward. Advent is a time that we eagerly anticipate the coming not of presents and Christmas turkey, or even the end of insane busyness, Message but of Jesus Christ.

Once upon a time, the world was Christless, and it waited with bated breath for the one who would make all things new. Then, like a silent ray of starshine, He was here.

That’s what we celebrate. That’s what we still wait for. The old made new. The broken made whole. The greatest gift the world has been given. He was given when He was least deserved and most needed, and that pattern has been followed in countless lives in the centuries since.

This Christmas season, take some time to ponder what the advent of Jesus Christ means, or could mean, in your own life. Look at the world around you.

Look up to the stars. Jesus is coming.

Christmas. That magic is only enhanced by hanging Christmas stockings, which are just waiting to be filled with goodies for good girls and boys.

Those without a fireplace often hang stockings from windowsills and stairway banisters.

No written record exists to explain the origin of hanging stockings on fireplace mantles.

Despite this, many people link the tradition to a tale about St. Nicholas. As that story goes, St. Nicholas was traveling through a village when he overheard the plight of three women.

They were poor, and their father could not afford an ample dowry to marry them off.

Rather than have them end up spinsters,

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story you read or hear), and they were captured in the girls’ stockings hanging to dry by the fire. The family was overjoyed to have received such riches.

Soon news traveled about the mysterious money in stockings, and other children left out stockings for St. Nicholas to capture their own gifts.

The tradition has transformed over the years, and now many children hang stockings by the chimney with the expectation that the stockings will be filled with gifts from Santa. Traditions once suggested that only gifts from Santa were left in stockings, while gifts placed beneath the tree were from family, but that has since changed.

Stockings are now meant to hold small gifts while larger items are placed under the tree.

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by Bruce North translated into English lizabeth exclaimed with a loud cry “the God carrier.” We “Blessed are you [Mary] among women, too are given a similar and blessed is the fruit of your womb,” opportunity, the privilege Luke 1:42 to have God live in The other day waiting in Doc Steele’s office us. We can do this by I noticed a young mother calming her fussing acknowledging our sin and baby. She picked the wee guy up and softly inviting Jesus to come into repeated, “It’s okay, It’s okay.” our “hearts,” dedicating I noticed how relaxing it was in ourselves to become my own soul to hear these words of His followers. maternal assurance. I think for the God chose first time, when called to have Mary for Rev. Bruce North my blood pressure checked, they the exalted got it on the first try. I think of honour of the amazing fact that a loving being the one who would carry mother in just such a fashion once her own Saviour inside of her, and comforted the creator of all things. comfort Him as a newborn.

As St. Paul declares, “He Now the one who was conceived [Jesus] is the visible image of by the Holy Spirit sends His Holy the invisible God, the firstborn Spirit to live in all those who over all creation,” Colossians are Born Again, and thus Christmas 1:15 experience the “Emmanuel,” The blessing of the which means “God with us.”

Message incarnation (the divine Like Mary, we all can be merging with human form) blessed because of the blessed is that mankind has been able to one who can live in each of us. look directly into the face of God through Jesus Christ. The wonder of the incarnation is that a Rev. D. Bruce North serves as senior pastor young woman was chosen as a holy vessel for at Harmony Church. the habitation of God. She was what is roughly

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To our friends and neighbours with our thanks for giving us so much to celebrate this season.

by Bruce Kemp

hey say that no two snowflakes are alike.

But, recently a scientist did find two alike. So much for the theory that every snowflake is unique!

Even though there is more than one snowflake in this world that appear the same, it is still amazing to think of the intricacies of the created world that even something as small and seemingly inconsequential as a snowflake has its own identity – even if it has a twin.

When I go to feed the birds in the morning, I know that there are Rev. Bruce Kemp many chickadees and blue jays and other birds. In some ways they all look alike, but I know that if I took the time to examine them closely I would be able to distinguish between them by colour, marking, or behaviour.

Now I know that one snowflake by itself cannot turn the world white, and that one bird by itself cannot eat every seed. I also know that I cannot change the world by myself. Each of us who share the form of a human being has common characteristics, but we are all different in some way. That means that each of us has something to contribute to life in this world, and that each of us is valued in the eyes of our Creator.

As we prepare to mark again the mystery of God coming to us in the person of Jesus, may we take the time to recognize and be thankful that each of us Christmas has been created in the image of God with common Message features, but distinct differences. And may we seek to welcome, support, and respect each other with humility and grace as we strive to live this common life that we share as a community.

And may we keep this in our minds and hearts, our words and our actions – not only in this season, but throughout the coming year.

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he holiday season is rife with traditions that focus on fun and family. One such testament to the festive spirit of the holiday season is the many homes and businesses decorated with the lights and colours that have become synonymous with the season.

Decorating for the holiday season can be time-consuming. Holiday decorating includes things as simple as putting up a wreath or as complex as stringing lights on the exterior of a home. Though elaborate displays can take hours to erect, time-crunched holiday celebrants can still create festive, welcoming displays.

• Hang holiday wreaths. Holiday enthusiasts without much time to decorate can invest in a couple of holiday wreaths, which can be dressed up as much or as little as celebrants prefer. If you do not have the time to string lights on the house, wrap them around wreaths hung in windows or hang the wreaths on a home’s main entrance.

• Decorate with ornaments.

Ornaments are not exclusive to Christmas trees. Fill a vase or bowl with metallic ornaments and place it in a prominent location, such as a busy hallway or the foyer of your home.

Hang ornaments on clear filament from the mantle or within the main window of the house, where they can reflect tree lights and add sparkle.

• Bring in more greenery. Drape evergreen boughs on staircase railings or on the mantle, or use greenery to frame doorways. The scent will be inviting and things instantly will look more festive.

• Use throws and decorative pillows. Change the look of a room with holiday-coloured decor if you do not want to clutter the space with knickknacks. A red and green blanket draped over the sofa can give off a comforting holiday vibe.

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he tradition of watching holiday films together as a family is one custom that has endured for generations. Grandparents may have their favourite films, while moms and dads no doubt have their own must-see holiday movies as well. And no holiday film session is complete without including at least one movie that celebrates the magical impact that this time of year can have on youngsters.

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) A holiday favourite among a slightly older crowd, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation continues the tale of lovable family man Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase). Clark is determined to provide a traditional family Christmas for his wife, children, and their large extended family, only to have his dream holiday derailed by a stingy boss.

The Polar Express (2004) Children love this tale of a young boy who lives out many kids’ holiday fantasies by embarking on a magical, unpredictable journey to the North Pole. Along the way, the boy becomes a true believer in the spirit of Christmas when he picks up a loose sleigh bell that falls off of Santa’s sleigh. Santa ultimately entrusts the bell to the boy, referring to the bell as “the first gift of Christmas.”

It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) Grandparents are no doubt very familiar with this beloved holiday classic, which tells the tale of frustrated businessman George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart). Contemplating suicide on Christmas Eve, George is saved when his guardian angel, Clarence (Henry Travers), intervenes and shows him what life would have been like for George’s loved ones had he never been born.

All the Best for the Holidays • Focus on the front door and entryway. Celebrants who do not have the time to decorate their entire homes can create a warm, inviting space by decorating their front doors and entryways. Place greenery, bows, tinsel, lights, and winter-inspired accessories by the front door so friends and family visiting for the season catch the holiday spirit the moment they walk through the door.

• Place LED candles in windows.

Rather than contending with twinkle lights and electric cords, homeowners can employ battery-operated faux candles to create a homey appeal in windows and hallways throughout their homes.

Simplify holiday decorating with some easy tips to make houses cozy and festive.

May your holiday be a great time to reflect and relax.

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Did you know?

ach January 1, people all over the world make resolutions for the new year. Many of the same resolutions pop up on popularity lists each year.

According to a study by GoBankingRates, which in December of 2015 asked 5,000 people what their New Year’s Resolutions would be for 2016, the top resolutions included: • Enjoy life to the fullest.

• Live a healthier lifestyle.

• Lose weight.

• Spend more time with family and friends.

• Save more, spend less.

A study by Thomas Cook UK, a United Kingdom-based travel company, indicated many people in Britain planned to cut back on social media as a top resolution as well. It should be interesting to see which resolutions play out upon the arrival of 2017.

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Creative ways to reuse Christmas cards

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oughly 1.6 billion Christmas cards, including boxed cards, are purchased in a given year. That’s quite a lot of cards to address and mail, and many festive greetings for recipients to read and display.

With so much money and effort put into sharing Christmas greetings, some people may wonder how they can prolong the merriment offered by these cards. Here are some creative ways to put Christmas cards to new use once this holiday season hanging them from the mantle or another prominent area. If cards are too large, has come and gone. punch out large circles from the cards and • Make your own gift tags. Christmas then attach those disks to heavy thread. card stock is the perfect medium to turn • Decorate your packages. Instead of into gift tags for presents. Cut the cards overspending on preprinted gift bags, into squares or rectangles or use a stencil to create whatever shape you desire. Then make your own. Buy plain bags in a solid colour and then embellish them with use a hole punch to create a space for hen shopping for holiday gifts life, considering students who have an for children, shoppers can easily emphasis on STEM knowledge are highly ribbon or another tie. Use the tag to dress cutout patterns or pictures from Christmas cards. up gifts. be overwhelmed by the many coveted among employers. STEM toys • Frame favourite cards. Make greeting • Get magnetized. All it takes is toys, electronics, apparel and other items may include robot-building kits, toys that cards a permanent part of holiday decor scissors, glue, and sheets of magnet for available for kids. Those who may not help young learners test the boundaries by framing the most decorative ones a decorative and fun craft project. Turn be up-to-date on the latest trends may of physics, apps that help kids learn you receive. Use these frames year after even find shopping for kids a bit like computer programing, and even scientific favourite Christmas cards into mementos year and put them on display with other that can be saved year after year, which solving a difficult puzzle. experiment kits that illustrate cause and holiday decorations. also will dress up refrigerators or other While some shoppers may want effect.

• Make a wine bottle gift tag. Use a magnetic surfaces. This idea works well to get kids the flashiest toy, others • Sensory toys: Young 11⁄4-inch hole punch to create an opening may prefer gifts that are both children can benefit from toys for photo greeting cards as well. for the neck of a wine bottle on a piece of • Make Christmas card ornaments. fun and mentally stimulating. that stimulate the senses. Items folded card stock. Glue a greeting card to Developmental toys and to consider include water toys, Use the cards to create uniquely shaped the portion of the card stock that will lay ornaments for the tree. Cards can be educational games for kids sands (including the newer flush with the wine bottle and you have a make for popular gifts. Toy kinetic varieties), playdoughs, turned into block shapes and hung with decorative wine tag. ribbon. Explore your creative side and and game manufacturers musical instruments, and • Shred older cards for confetti. Fill gift decorate your tree at the same time. continue to develop bubbles. Even food-related • Create greeting card garlands. Display boxes or bags with homemade confetti products that integrate toys, such as those that made from recycled Christmas cards. logic, reasoning, language encourage baking or cooking, cards by stringing them together and stimulation, and motor skill will appeal to various senses and development. Shoppers looking for fun, can help kids learn valuable skills. educational toys and games for the kids on • Imaginative play toys: Imaginative their shopping lists have a host of items to play is an effective way to stimulate choose from. creative thinking and may help children • Building blocks: Blocks that enable become better learners. The Creativity children to design and construct are Institute, specializing in toys for Wishing you all good things at Christmas popular among youngsters of various ages. creative play, says playing is important and in the New Year to come.

Blocks come in many different forms, to children and the way they practice from early education wooden blocks that growing up. According to an article fill nursery floors to the more intricate,

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Great gifts for seniors

very holiday shopper ends up with at least one loved one on their shopping list who they can’t seem to find anything for. Some people seem to have it all, while others may be less than forthcoming with regard to items they may need or want.

Many seniors tend to fall into the latter category. Shopping for holiday gifts for seniors can be difficult if shoppers don’t know what seniors want. But the following are a handful of gift ideas that might make this holiday season that much more special for seniors.

Reading material A 2015 survey from the Pew Research Centre found that 69 per cent of adults age 65 and over acknowledged reading at least one book in the previous 12 months. That makes books a good bet for shoppers who don’t know what to get their 65-and-over loved ones this holiday season. But shoppers might want to opt for more traditional print books rather than e-books, as the survey found that only 15 per cent of readers age 65 and over had read an e-book in the previous 12 months. Also, consider gifting magazine or newspaper subscriptions, or a selection of puzzle books or adult colouring books.

Gym membership Many seniors could benefit from aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities. Seniors are at greater risk for

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osteoporosis, a medical condition in which age-related tissue loss contributes to brittle, fragile bones. Physical activity, including muscle-strengthening activities like weight training, can help combat osteoporosis. Family members stuck on what to get aging loved ones may want to consider gifting a membership to a local gym. Many gyms offer heavily discounted memberships to seniors, and such gyms may even offer senior fitness classes at no additional cost.

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hristmas carols and festive songs help make the holidays complete by setting the mood for the festivities to come.

Songs resonate differently with people during the holiday season. For example, some celebrants find certain holiday tunes or lyrics especially poignant.

Those who might be missing home or planning on visiting friends and relatives who live far away during the holiday season often find the words to “(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays,” are an accurate portrayal of the sentiments of holiday traveling.

Composed by Robert Allen, with lyrics by Al Stillman, “(There’s No Place Like) Home f the Holidays” was published in 1954. for The best-known recordings of the song a by Perry Como, who recorded it twice are — once in 1954 and then again in 1959 with a different musical arrangement. The first v version reached #8 on the Billboard magazine c chart in the United States.

The Carpenters recorded another popular v version of the song for their 1984 album, “An O Old-Fashioned Christmas.”

Nora Jones and Cyndi Lauper also recorded a duet version of the song in 2011.

Travel gifts Many retirees love to travel, but not every senior has the means to take off for parts unknown. Holiday shoppers can light up seniors’ smiles by gifting travel gifts this holiday season. One idea is to transfer airline miles to an elderly loved one so he or she can get a free or discounted flight. If that’s not a possibility, gift certificates from your local travel agency, travel accessories, or new lightweight luggage is sure to please.

Family time Shoppers who are especially stuck on what to get seniors for Christmas can just resolve to spend more time with their elderly loved ones. Many seniors genuinely have everything they need, and may only want to spend more time with their children and grandchildren. Make a New Year’s resolution to spend more time with the special seniors in your life if the perfect gift is eluding you.

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As the snow falls to the ground, we’d like to spread good cheer all around.

Since Christmas can’t be far behind, here’s to a season that’s one-of-a-kind!

Thanks for your never-ending support.

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NDDHS band leader Joel Exner kept his musicians on note.

Above: Coca-Cola’s entry was certainly bright.

Left: Brandon Scheepers pulled the North Dundas District High School (NDDHS) float.

Drew Hosick aboard Kemptville’s Juice FM entry.

Sparkle and shine

Centre: Rev. Debbie Poirier walked alongside Chesterville’s Christ Church United’s float.

The 20th anniversary North Dundas Parade of Lights took to the streets of Winchester Sat., Dec. 3 with more than 50 floats in tow.

This year’s North Dundas Community Builder Award recipients, Bob and Sandra Weagant, rode in style.

Martine Payne walked the parade along with other members of the North Dundas Leos.

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We wish all of our customers and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Nation Valley All-Terrain Vehicle Club members Charity Baker (left) and Charlotte Coons.

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Morrisburg Santa Claus parade largest on record The 23rd annual Morrisburg Santa Claus Parade attracted more than 60 floats to this year’s Christmas celebration Sat., Dec. 3 – a record amount of participants to hit the streets during the long-running event.

At left: Staff and residents of Dundas Manor in Winchester wished the crowd a Merry Christmas.

Below, from left: Members of the South Dundas Fire and Emergency Services Chris Paulino (left) and Bryan Holmes rapped about fire safety.

Zak Mark showed off his two-month-old puppy to some of the little paradewatchers.

Morrisburg Public School (MPS) students advocated for saving their school from possible closure during the parade.

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oliday shipping need not be as stressful as holiday shopping.

The key is proper packaging, whether you’re shipping across Canada or around the world this festive season.

“We handle well over a million shipments each day this time of year and we’ve seen customer packaging in various forms,” says Sandra MacLennan, vice president of customer care at Purolator. “To continue to keep our customer promises, we stress the importance of proper packaging to help avoid any damage and encourage our customers to send their shipments early.”

Here are a few packaging tips: • Wrap all items individually using appropriate packing materials, such as bubble wrap, foam peanuts or air pillows.

These materials should be at least three inches thick. For items with sharp edges, or fragile items like electronics, add cardboard inserts to protect the edges.

Do not use newspapers, twine or tissue paper for cushioning as they do not offer enough protection.

• Avoid previously used boxes.

They lose strength over time and are

unlikely to provide adequate protection throughout the distribution process.

New and durable shipping boxes can be purchased from Purolator Shipping Centres or office-supply stores.

• Place precious cargo in the centre of a box. Make sure all items fit well and are not protruding or compressed within the box.

• Do not apply glue, masking tape, cellophane tape or opaque tape to seal your boxes. These materials lack strength to keep the package intact. Instead, use three-inch-wide plastic, pressuresensitive tape to close all boxes, making sure all edge seams are taped.

• Be sure to stick the shipping label on the largest, flattest surface of the box. Then double-check the accuracy of the sender and receiver information on the shipping label. When necessary, affix information to indicate that a glass, liquid or heavy-weight object is enclosed. Lastly, retain a copy of your package identification number (PIN) for easy tracking.

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or schedule a pick-up. Alternatively, drop off your shipments at one of the company’s locations or a drop box.

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his year, make a resolution that doesn’t focus on achieving something, but rather on changing something about yourself for the better.

Here are three ideas to get you going: 1. Get in touch. Haven’t talked to your siblings in a while? Haven’t called your best friend to see how they’re doing? Now’s the time. Use 2017 to reconnect with everyone who is, and was, special in your life.

2. Give back. One of the best ways to keep a resolution is by making it about someone else. Help vulnerable children around the world for instance, by buying a UNICEF Survival Gift at shop.unicef.ca. You can choose an item that is meaningful for you — education supplies, vaccines, bed nets, or even soccer balls. Start the year off with hope by helping a child have a brighter future.

3. Let go. Make 2017 the year of living well. That means letting go of any grudges that are taking up valuable space in your mind.

Focus on you, take good care of yourself, and don’t spend any more mental energy on things that aren’t lifting you up. www.newscanada.com

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mbrace the gluten-free trend by using creative ideas to get the nutrients your body needs and the flavours you crave. Whether you or a family member needs to go gluten-free, these tips are perfect for you.

Remember that some individuals may be sensitive to gluten but don’t have celiac disease. Known as gluten sensitivity or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, symptoms may be similar to celiac disease. Unlike celiac disease however, GS isn’t an autoimmune disorder and doesn’t cause damage to the small intestine.

A great economical, delicious, and versatile option for going gluten-free is using beans.

Here are ways to incorporate this superfood into your diet: 1. Look for gluten-free ready-to-eat products that contain beans or other pulses, like peas, lentils, and chickpeas.

Commonly used ingredients in other gluten-free foods such as white rice flour, tapioca flour, potato starch, and cornstarch aren’t nearly as nutritious as pulses.

2. Use bean flour in your baking instead of wheat flour. Just make sure you adjust a few things to achieve similar end results. You’ll need to use more liquid or eggs, as bean flour absorbs more liquid.

Gluten-free baked goods also require xanthan gum or guar gum to prevent crumbling. Many gluten-free baked good recipes call for more than one type of flour. This is because different gluten-free flours have different ratios of proteins and starches. Combining flours helps produce the best texture and taste in baked goods.

3. Bump up the nutrition of gluten-

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A great economical, delicious, and versatile option for going gluten-free is using beans.

free foods by adding whole beans. For example, try mixing 1/2 cup (125 mL) of black beans into 1 cup (250 mL) of glutenfree salsa. Add some chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice for an easy party dip. Serve with raw veggies or gluten-free crackers.

Find more tips and recipes online at ontariobeans.on.ca. www.newscanada.com

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Five ideas to keep your family active this winter

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hile it’s tempting to stay bundled up under blankets and in front of a screen during the colder seasons, it’s important to make sure you and your family are still getting the daily minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity to keep minds and bodies healthy.

Here are five tips to keep your brood active this winter.

1. Don’t be afraid of snow. Winter has some great outdoor sports that are fun for everyone. Skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing are great activities that are family-focused and keep heart rates up.

2. Consider indoor play areas and gyms. Check out your local community centre to see if there are any indoor activities. Many centres have swimming pools, climbing walls, and open gym times to play a fun game of basketball, badminton, or dodgeball.

3. Lace up those skates. Outdoor

skating rinks are exciting for young and old alike. Bring the hockey sticks and pucks and practice your skills on the ice.

4. Create a snow family. Fresh snow on the ground means it’s the perfect time to start building those snow people.

Rolling large balls of snow will keep bodies moving and the little ones will love being creative when decorating the face.

5. Take a winter hike. Canada is full of beautiful scenery that looks magical when its dusted with snow. Take the kids outside on a hike that lets them learn about our geography and keeps them active.

Bonus tip: Enjoy outdoor fun longer by staying warm with the proper toques, gloves, snow pants, and jackets. To get everything you need in one stop, check out Sport Chek for winter items for men, women, and kids of all ages. www.newscanada.com

bottle of good wine often makes the perfect present for a holiday host.

But gifting wine can sometimes be a bit intimidating.

“Many of us just want to enjoy a good glass of wine without thinking about it.

So sometimes keeping it simple might be the best way to find the perfect present,” advises Jane Masters, who is one of the world’s 354 masters of wine and tastes and handpicks wines for Opimian, Canada’s largest wine community.

For Masters, the most important thing about buying wine for someone else is to find out what wine styles they like.

Does your friend tend to drink red wine more than white, or are they a fan of rosé? Do they like wines from a particular country, like France or Australia? Or are they fans of a specific grape variety, like Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Shiraz?

Others like to hear more about the wine, where it comes from, how it’s made, and who makes it. Knowing what your friend likes, you can select something that fits the bill but is a bit different and widens their repertoire. For example, if they love Shiraz from Australia, why not try one from Chile, where it is also called Syrah?

For wine lovers, a bottle from an

unexplored or often neglected region is a great selection. A premium wine from Germany, Sicily, or even Greece should do the trick.

Offering something to a collector leaves a bit less leeway both in terms of price point and variety. In fact, you’ll most likely have to scout for a fine wine from a renowned appellation. Take a peek in their cellar for some ideas or discreetly ask them what their favourite wines are — collectors usually enjoy sharing their thoughts about wine.

A great alternative is gifting a wine club membership, which gives members access to exclusive wines and is the perfect present for new enthusiasts and aficionados alike. Find more information at www.opimian.ca. www.newscanada.com

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Happiest of Holidays You’ve helped make this past year everything we wished it would be.

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Christmas in North Dundas Word Search Find the words hidden vertically, horizontally and diagonally throughout the puzzle.

Words can also be read backwards – from right to left.

Solution on page 18.

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We’d like to express our appreciation for your support and wish everyone a very happy holiday season.

All Things Bright And Beautiful Wishing you and yours an abundance of glad tidings at this special time of year.

We feel blessed to have neighbours like you and look forward to seeing you again, soon.

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etween present-purchasing panic and the usual festive family fits, the holiday season can be a tough time of year. For those looking for some refuge from the hustle and bustle, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing better than sitting down with a great read.

Here are five stories for when you need an escape: Canadian: Hag-Seed

by Margaret Atwood From Miracle on 34th Street to your auntâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebrated Christmas casserole, the holidays are the perfect time to revisit a beloved classic. In Hag Seed, Atwood retells Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Tempest with the power and panache only she can Ladies shopping local muster. The book is part of the Hogarth Owner Kristie Billings (left) of Barkleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shoes and Accessories invited two of her local suppliers Shakespeare project, which features to the storefront Thurs., Nov. 24 to showcase their customized clothes, accessories, and giftware in person during her first annual Ladies Night event. Kristen Faubert (middle) of Kozy Stitches and some of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most acclaimed authors Jamie Peca of Burlap and Butterflies both offer personalized services, and take custom orders. retelling the bardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s works.

For more information, contact Billings at 613-229-2256.

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Mystery: Night School by Lee Child For excitement that is slightly different than dashing to get the last one of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sold out trending kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; toy, try Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s explosive new thriller Night School. After 11 straight global #1 bestsellers, Child sends readers back to ties. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s therefore essential for everyone to school with his most unpredictable Jack Reacher novel yet. make an effort to ensure their longevity.

This is why Shop The Neighbourhood, Romance: Possession by Helen Hardt a great social accountability program Holidays leaving you cold? Heat developed by Yellow Pages, is things up with book three of Hardtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steel highlighting the importance of local Brothers Saga. Jade Roberts love for commerce. It aims to contribute to neighbourhood development and promote behavioural change in consumers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Local businesses are at the heart of Canadian neighbourhoods and communities,â&#x20AC;? declares François Ramsay, Senior Vice-President, Corporate Affairs at Yellow Pages. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We believe in this program as it provides the opportunity for all of us to contribute to the vitality of the neighbourhoods in which we live, work, and play.â&#x20AC;? www.newscanada.com

Why you should support local businesses this season

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ith fierce competition and online shopping platforms gaining popularity, many small businesses have experienced hard times over the last few years and a few have been forced to close up shop. But these closures are not without consequences, as local shops help create a neighbourhoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culture and atmosphere.

According to a recent survey, approximately nine-in-ten Canadians agree that local businesses play an important role in their neighbourhood and 71 percent agree that they would rather live close to local businesses, rather than large retail establishments.

Supporting local businesses directly contributes to the vitality of neighbourhoods and the sustainability of communi-

Talon Steel is the real deal, and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more determined than ever to help him come to grips with whateverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s haunting him. To that end, she continues her investigation of the Steelsâ&#x20AC;Śand unknowingly attracts some dangerous foes from their shrouded history.

Fantasy: The Fate of the Tearling

by Erika Johansen Travel to far-off lands with Johansenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thrilling conclusion to her bestselling Tearling trilogy. In less than a year, Kelsea Glynn has transformed from a gawky teenager into a powerful princess. Unfortunately, in her quest to end corruption and restore justice to her kingdom, she has made many enemies â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including the evil Red Queen, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s set her armies against the Tear.

Nonfiction: Feminist Fight Club

by Jessica Bennett Part manual, part manifesto, Feminist Fight Club is a humorous yet incisive guide to navigating subtle sexism at work. A pocketbook Lean In for the Buzzfeed-generation, Bennettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guide provides real-life career advice and witty reinforcement for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cohort of professional women.

Find more expertly curated seasonal must-reads online at kobo.com/ holidaysreads. www.newscanada.com

Sending Our Best at Christmas

With deep gratitude to our loyal customers and friends, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a privilege and a pleasure serving you. Enjoy the season!

Stan & Betty, Greg, Brent & Deanna, Sawyer & Shaye Vanden Bosch

Merry Christmas Best wishes and thanks for your loyal patronage.

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On behalf of Council & staff, we wish you a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year.

All the best for a happy and healthy 2017!

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veryone has someone on their list who’s impossible to shop for, whether that person has it all or has difficult-to-pin-down taste. Instead of getting them a boring, safe gift like a pair of socks or a candle, why not donate to a charity in their name?

Impress loved ones with a creative gift that also makes a meaningful contribution this holiday season. This unique, elegant present can be customized by selecting an organization that matches their interests or one that supports a cause with emotional resonance. Here are some ideas for everyone on your list: For the animal lover: Veterinarians without Borders works with disadvantaged communities in Africa, Asia, and Canada to foster the health of animals, people, and the environments in which they interact.

By sharing their skills and expertise in animal and ecosystem health, they promote sustainable livelihoods and help improve human health and food production systems.

For the humanitarian: The Veteran Transition Network runs 10 day programs for struggling veterans across Canada, delivering much-needed group therapy for depression, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts.

In 18 years, not a single veteran who has gone through the program has committed suicide.

For the environmentalist: The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society is the only nationwide charity dedicated solely to the protection of our public land and water and ensuring our parks are managed to protect the nature within them.

For the artist: The Literary Review of Canada publishes the LRC, a leading forum for discussion on books, culture, politics, and ideas. It also produces Spur, a national festival hosted across the country that brings people together with arts presenters, artists, scientists, thinkers, writers, and speakers to reimagine the kind of society in which they want to live and to be a catalyst for ongoing dialogue and citizen engagement.

A great way to help while also saving money is to donate your miles through Aeroplan’s Member donation program.

Now in its 10th year, each charitable donation of 1,000 miles or more made through the program will be topped up by a 10 per cent contribution from Aeroplan.

“Aeroplan enables members to donate their miles to charitable partner organizations dedicated to improving lives and enriching communities at home and around the world,” says Alden Hadwen at Aeroplan.

To donate your miles, go to www.aeroplan.com/donate. www.newscanada.com

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We wish all our friends and neighbours health, happiness and prosperity.

Thank you for your business.

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lanning a holiday party is hectic, between accommodating busy schedules, picking the right playlist to set the mood, and putting out the right spread to appease all appetites and dietary restrictions.

Try these creative holiday hacks to keep your next party running smoothly from start to finish.

1. Make as much as you can ahead of time. Preparing beforehand is the key to actually enjoying your own party, saving you valuable time and energy. Be choosy

about what you make from scratch. Look for appetizers that you can freeze and prep in advance to alleviate stress on the big day.

2. Choice is king. Options are guaranteed to please your guests. Trendy charcuterie platters with lots of variety are easy, look beautiful, and will satisfy everyone. Go beyond just cheeses, breads, and meats by putting out unique spreads and dips. Jams, honey, and flavoured butters can really spice up a holiday tray.

Try Lactantia’s new tomato basil butter for an unexpected and savory surprise.

3. Set up a self-serve cocktail station.

Avoid playing bartender all night by setting out a station for your guests where they can mix their own cocktails using delicious spirits, liquors, juices, and tonics. Be sure to have garnishes and shot glasses, and choose cocktails that don’t need ice to prevent running back and forth to the freezer. Don’t forget to have some great non-alcoholic options as well.

4. Rent a coatrack. An affordable rental can make the in and out process much easier, and will help keep party-goers

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ith the holidays just around the corner, you might be scrambling to find the perfect gift for your mom, mother-in-law, or mother figure in your life. Here are three creative ideas:

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2. Meaningful throw. This is the perfect gift for a mom with a cottage or favourite reading nook. Choose one in her favourite colours.

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Chic Winter Wear As Canadians, we like the simple things, but we also love to splurge, especially during the holidays! Our recommended splurge item is a doublefaced superfine alpaca wrap coat made by Canadian designer Bojana Sentaler. Best yet, the coat was worn by Princess Kate on her latest trip to Canada.

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Hope It’s Just What You Always Wanted!

May all of your hopes and dreams come true this Christmas.

As another Christmas gets into gear, we’re once again reminded of how blessed we are to have such great friends and customers. We appreciate your business, and we wish you much happiness today and all year.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

An Endless Summer Our winters are cold, but there’s no need to hibernate! Give the gift of light and warmth with an outdoor fireplace that encourages everyone to gather together.

And it’s perfect for cottage lovers too.

Canada’s Vodka Any good Canadian knows holiday cocktails have to be made with Canada’s vodka! Gift the Caesar lover on your list Canada’s own Iceberg Vodka, made in Newfoundland with water from 20,000-year-old icebergs.

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From all of us

Three very Canadian gift ideas e’re Canadian and we’re proud!

We talk about the weather a lot, we drink Caesars and we pronounce ‘about’ correctly, no matter what our southern neighbours say.

That’s why this holiday season, we’ve put together the top three gifts to bestow upon your fellow Canadian…or even yourself!

in the main party room and out of your bedroom.

5. Keep some extra gifts on hand. Don’t get caught off guard when a guest turns up with a present by having a few prewrapped gifts stored in a closet. That way, you’ll have a great book or candle on hand to gift back.

Find quick and convenient holiday entertaining recipes like tomato basil cheese bread or maple glazed salmon at www.lactantia.ca. www.newscanada.com

With deep gratitude for your loyal support, we wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season.

3. Fresh-cut flowers. This is the best gift for a mom who has it all. Everyone loves getting fresh flowers; pick ones you know she loves. www.newscanada.com

1. Handicrafts. A grandmother’s necklace, basket or other handicraft from Beautiful World Canada, a charity that supports girls’ education in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Wishing our customers the very best for the holiday season.

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s a Canadian, one of the most painstaking tasks of winter always comes down to clearing laneways and walkways of freshly fallen snow.

For some, a shovel can do an efficient job on its own, but for most, a couple of centimetres of snow can mean hours out in the cold digging out a path of escape.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when a snow blower (or thrower) comes in handy, cutting down the time spent outside by more than half.

But not all snow blowers are created equal, according to Allan Johnston, owner of Allan Johnston Repair and Sales in Metcalfe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Always make sure youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re buying the right snow blower for the job â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a smaller snow thrower wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to get through a mountain of snow pushed at the end of a driveway by a snow plow,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes choosing a machine that is heavy-duty can mean the difference between having to take out the shovel or not.â&#x20AC;?

At Johnstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outdoor equipment store, there are a variety of Ariens and Husqvarna

snow blowers and throwers to choose from to tackle snowclearing jobs both big and small.

There are four different types of snow blowers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; electric, onestage, two-stage, and three-stage.

Some factors to keep in mind when choosing a snow blower include the size of laneway to be cleared, how far the snow needs to be thrown, and how much snow on average will be plowed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A two-stage snow blower is our most popular seller â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it eats the snow and throws the snow, and is great for a two-lane driveway,â&#x20AC;? Johnston said.

Take a look at the different types of snow blowers to get the best bang for your buck: Electric snow blower These extremely lightweight machines are commonly used on decks and steps where larger gaspowered snow blowers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fit, and are capable of clearing light snow from sidewalks and small driveways.

One-stage snow blower Single-stage machines only throw the snow once, with an auger that scoops up the snow and

throws it out the chute. Since the auger actually touches the ground, you should not choose a singlestage option on gravel surfaces. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We call them â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;path prosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s small and effective for that kind of job,â&#x20AC;? said Johnston. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The disadvantage is it will only throw snow so far and so high, so if we get a big snow year, it sometimes doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work out.â&#x20AC;?

Two-stage snow blower Two-stage blowers throw the snow twice â&#x20AC;&#x201C; first, a metal auger scoops up the snow and ice, and then a high-speed impeller throws it out through the chute.

The auger on a two-stage doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t touch the ground, so they can be used on gravel and concrete.

They also feature taller buckets capable of tackling snowdrifts.

Three-stage snow blower These are the most powerful snow blowers on the market. First, two metal augers scoop up the snow and ice and move it toward the centre of the machine where an accelerator chops and pushes the snow through, launching it out of the chute at high speed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For a customer in a rural area with a

Indulge with healthier holiday habits this season

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etween late-night cocktail parties, end-of-year celebrations, and family feasts, bad habits abound during the holiday season. Feel good about enjoying the festivities with these three tips for healthier holiday habits.

1. Consume treats wisely. A great trick for indulging in your favourite foods while lowering your calorie intake and increasing your nutrients is to eat a small meal before arriving at the event. Have a hearty soup or salad packed with veggies at home and then enjoy that slice of cake or fried app at the party.

2. Get moving. Instead of trying to fit hitting the gym every day into your busy schedule, use your holiday errands and events to help you squeeze in some exercise. Walk around the mall to find the

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At Allan Johnston Repair and Sales in Metcalfe, there are a variety of Husqvarna and Ariens snow blowers and throwers to choose from, depending on the size of the snow-clearing job.

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perfect gift rather than shopping online, run around and play with the kids at your family get-together, and hunt for rustic holiday dĂŠcor like branches and pinecones on a nature hike.

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In addition to providing a wealth of options for new snow blowers, Allan Johnston Repair and Sales also offers snow blower repair services for those with an existing machine that needs to be tuned up for the season.

Merry Christmas & Many Thanks As we enter the Christmas season, we would like to thank our patients for allowing us to care for you for the past 20 years. Wishing you and your families health and happiness for the coming year!

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Cucumber Bites with Herb Cream Cheese and Cherry Tomatoes

Baked Beans Submitted by Donna Rushford, co-publisher and advertising manager

Submitted by Janet LaPierre, production manager

Recipe calls for one pound of navy beans. You may double the recipe. I never soak my beans. Here is my method: I put the beans in a pot of water and let them come to a rolling boil (30 minutes).

I drain the beans and put the beans in a pot of fresh water and boil them again until soft. Keep the liquid off this boil and add the ingredients and finish cooking them in the slow cooker (4 - 6 hours on low).

4 oz. (I brick) cream cheese, softened to room temperature ¼ cup ranch dressing 2 Tbsp dill (can use thyme) 3-4 long cucumbers, sliced into one-inch slices I5 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half Additional sprinkle of salt (to taste) Additional sprinkle of spice (same as used in cream cheese) for garnish Additional sprinkle of paprika OR a Cajun spice mix (optional) for garnish

Ingredients: I lb. bacon, diced I large onion, chopped I ½ Tbsp of minced garlic 2 sprigs fresh thyme (Brown the bacon, add onion, cook till softened and add garlic and thyme. Cook for another 2 minutes) I cup brewed coffee ½ cup of your favourite barbecue sauce ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar I ½ Tbsp Creole mustard or any whole grain mustard I Tbsp molasses I tsp red hot sauce ¼ tsp black pepper 2 tsp salt (If you don’t think they are moist enough you may add more water). If you don’t think they are sweet enough, add more sugar and molasses.

Enjoy!

Mix the softened cream cheese with the ranch dressing and herbs. Mix until well combined.

Spoon into a piping bag with a star tip.

Prepare the cucumber. Using a fork, score the sides. Slice into one-inch pieces. Using a melon baller, remove a portion of the centre of one side of the piece of cucumber, leaving a half moon crater.

Pipe the Herb Cream Cheese into the crater.

Enough to stick out of the top about ½ inch.

Press staffers have sifted through their recipes to share some of their favourites with readers.

Double Chocolate No-Bake Cookies

Add a half cherry tomato partially buried into the Herb Cream Cheese Sprinkle additional salt, herbs, and spice mix for additional colour. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

Egg-free, paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, peanut-free

Serve chilled and enjoy!

Submitted by Alicia Gosselin, reporter Who says you need to put on 10 pounds to truly ring in the Christmas season?

If you’re craving something sweet this holiday, but are still trying to stay healthy, check out this egg-free, gluten-free, dairy-free and peanut-free cookie that tastes just like Mom’s.

½ cup crunchy almond butter ½ cup packed, soft pitted Medjool dates I cup shredded unsweetened coconut ¼ cup raw cacao powder I tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp sea salt Optional: I.5 oz finely chopped dark chocolate 40 g raw cacao butter (melted dark chocolate would also work) I tsp honey

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

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Add almond butter and dates to food processor, puree.

Add shredded coconut, cacao powder, vanilla, and salt. Puree until it starts sticking together. Optional: Fold in chopped dark chocolate.

Use a scoop with a lever or your hands to make I2 balls.

Put the cookies on parchment paper. Freeze for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile heat cacao butter and honey over a double boiler until just melted, then turn off the heat.

Spoon the mixture over the cold cookies and chill to solidify. You can do this a few times until the mixture is all gone.

Store in the fridge.

With Thanks for Your Business at the Holidays We’re rounding up our best wishes to thank you for being such good neighbors and friends to us.

A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

QUINTAN PRODUCTS INC. P.O. Box 690, Winchester

613-774-3320

Deck the Halls!

Boughs of holly, bows and snow, mistletoe, music and lights all aglow.

May the sights and sounds of this special season fill your heart and home with the magic of Christmas. Best wishes to you and yours!

Tim Beach

Licensed Electrical Contractor – Licensed Plumber

613-989-3460

Cell. 613-229-0678

To the best bunch of people we know – our customers!

Our heartfelt thanks from all of us to all of you.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Berends Automotive Jason, Robin and Damien Berends

Stageoach at Belmeade Rd., RR#4, Osgoode 613-826-2304

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Frozen Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

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Pecan Lemon Loaf Submitted by Marlene Harper, office manager

½ cup butter, softened I ½ cups sugar, divided 2 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour I teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ¾ cup sour cream I cup chopped pecans, toasted I Tbsp grated lemon peel ¼ cup lemon juice

Submitted by Linda Johnston, graphic designer

2 sleeves graham crackers, finely crushed 3 Tbsp light brown sugar ½ tsp cinnamon 6 Tbsp butter, softened (not melted) I cup purèe pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) I (8 ounces) package cream cheese I (8 ounces) Cool Whip I (I5 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk ½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice Optional: Caramel sauce & whipped cream Crust: Crush graham crackers. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Add softened butter. Stir with a fork just until combined. Press crumbs onto bottom of spring form pan and up sides.

Freeze for I0-I5 minutes while you prepare filling.

Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until combined. Slowly add sweetened condensed milk, beat until mixture is smooth. Fold in Cool Whip do not over mix. Pour filling onto crust and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze at least 6-8 hours.

Let soften for about I0 minutes before cutting.

Serve with caramel sauce and whipped cream, if desired.

Here’s a selection of our holiday favourites that will hopefully become your favourites, too.

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and I cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, mix well.

Combine flour, baking powder and salt, add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream.

Fold in pecans and lemon peel. Transfer to a greased 9” x 5” x 3” loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. In a small saucepan, combine lemon juice and remaining sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour over warm bread. Cool completely on wire rack before removing from pan.

Variations: Substitute grated orange peel and orange juice for the lemon.

Easy Coconut Macaroons Fudgey Chocolate Mints Submitted by Elan Slack, advertising sales

I cup milk chocolate chips 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips I I oz., (300 ml) sweetened condensed milk 2 Tbsp hard margarine or butter I tsp vanilla ¹/8 tsp peppermint flavouring (see note) Combine all six ingredients in heavy 2 quart saucepan. Heat, stirring often, on medium-low until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.

Pour into greased 9 x 9 inch pan. Cool. Makes about two pounds. Cuts into I44, ¾" mints.

Note: You may add a few more drops of peppermint to dough to desired mintiness.

No Bake Granola Bars Submitted by Janet LaPierre, production manager

2 ½ cups Rice Krispies I ½ cups quick cooking oats I cup trail mix (pumpkin seed, sunflower seed, cranberries, almonds, M&Ms) ¾ cup smooth peanut butter ½ cup honey ¼ cup packed brown sugar Line a I3 X 9 inch pan with parchment.

Combine first 3 ingredients.

Microwave remaining ingredients on high for one minute, stir.

Add to cereal mixture, mix well.

Press in pan, cool 30 minutes.

Cut into bars.

We wish you and your family a safe, happy and peaceful festive season and extend our sincere thanks for your support throughout the year.

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Submitted Nancy Torrance, graphic designer

5 ¼ cups coconut flakes 1 can sweetened condensed milk 2/3 c. flour 1 tsp. vanilla extract Melted chocolate (optional for dipping or drizzling) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Combine coconut and flour together in a bowl.

Add in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla, stir together until well blended.

Scoop by teaspoonsful and using wet hands, shape into round balls (or triangles if you prefer) before dropping them onto the baking sheet.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until top is golden brown. Immediately remove from baking sheets.

Cool completely before dipping or drizzling with chocolate, if desired.

Merry Christmas It’s shaping up to be a great season, and customers and friends like you are the reason.

Thanks for your support and friendship at the holidays and all year.

Neal’s Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration

We wish you and yours all the best!

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DOORS INC.

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With our sincere thanks for your valued business.

Sheldrick’s Auto Service Daryl Sheldrick

Rideau Auctions Inc. Civic #2250, Corner of Cty. Rd. 31 & 43, Winchester, Ontario 613-774-2735 Fax: 613-774-5559

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year May your season be trimmed with every happiness. We wish you all the best, and thank you for your support this past year.

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Candy Cane Brownie Trifle

Cranberry Orange Cookies

Submitted by Linda Johnston, graphic designer

Submitted by Matthew Uhrig, editor

One 9 x I3 inch pan of baked brownies I cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 3 Tbsp butter I ¼ cup half & half cream ¾ cup sugar 3 Tbsp light-coloured corn syrup ¼ tsp peppermint extract 2 cups whipping cream ¼ cup powdered sugar ¼ or ½ tsp peppermint extract I cup crushed candy canes (about I2 candy canes)

From our kitchens to yours

Cut brownies into bite-size chunks and set aside.

In a saucepan combine chocolate chips and 3 Tbsp butter. Cook and stir over low heat until melted.

Stir in I ¼ cups half & half cream, ¾ cup sugar, and corn syrup. Bring to gentle boil over medium heat, stirring frequently for about 8 minutes or until sauce is reduced to about 2 1/3 cups. Remove from heat. Let cool until it stops bubbling.

Stir in ¼ tsp peppermint extract. Cool to room temperature; mixture thickens as it cools.

In a chilled mixing bowl combine 2 cups whipping cream, powdered sugar, and ¼ or ½ teaspoon peppermint extract. Beat with chilled beaters of an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.

Place 1/3 of the brownie chunks in a 3-quart bowl or trifle dish. Drizzle with ¼ of the chocolate sauce. Sprinkle with ¼ of the candy canes. Top with 1/3 of the whipped cream. Repeat layers twice more. Drizzle with remaining chocolate sauce; sprinkle with remaining candy canes.

Serve immediately.

Authentic Indian Chai Tea Mix

Orange sugar: ¹/3 sugar I tsp freshly grated orange zest Cookie: I cup sugar ¾ cup butter, softened I large egg 2 cups all-purpose flour I ½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp baking soda ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts I Tbsp freshly grated orange zest Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine orange sugar ingredients; mix well. Set aside. Combine one cup sugar, butter, and egg in bowl; beat at medium speed until creamy. Add flour, baking powder, soda; beat at low speed until well mixed. Add all remaining ingredients. Continue beating just until mixed. Shape dough into one-inch balls; roll in orange sugar. Place two inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten with bottom of glass to I ½-inch circles. Bake 7-II minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Do not over bake. Cool one minute on cookie sheet; remove to cooling rack.

"Masala" is the word for "spice" in India – hence "tea masala" is "spice for tea."

Submitted by Elan Slack, advertising sales

¼ cup granulated sugar I Tbsp tea masala ¹/3 cup whole loose black tea ¼ cup whole green cardamom 2/3 cup cinnamon sticks, broken up 3 Tbsp chopped dried gingerroot Layer all ingredients, in order given, in jar with tight-fitting lid. Makes about I ½ cups.

Directions for authentic Indian chai tea: TO STORE: Pour contents of jar into plastic bag.

Seal or close with twist tie while pushing excess air out. Lay bag on flat surface and roll rolling pin over the bag several times to break down the cardamom pods. Return contents of bag to jar.

Store in cool, dark place for up to a month.

Always stir or shake very well before measuring to be sure the ingredients are evenly distributed.

TO SERVE: Combine 6 Tbsp Chai Tea Mix, 2 ½ cups milk and ½ cup water in medium saucepan.

Heat on medium, stirring occasionally, until boiling and rich, light brown in colour. Strain.

Serves 2.

Whipped Shortbread Submitted by Janet Spearman, administrative assistant

½ c icing sugar I cup butter I ½ cup flour Combine all ingredients and beat for I0 minutes. Drop by teaspoon on cookie sheet. Decorate with cherry pieces coloured sugar or sprinkles if desired. Bake at 350 degrees F for I2-I5 minutes, until bottoms are light brown.

Cookies melt in your mouth – the secret is in the beating!

Montana's Four Cheese Spinach Dip Submitted by Janet LaPierre, production manager

8 ounces cream cheese (softened) ¾ tsp garlic powder (not garlic salt) ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese I Tbsp freshly grated Romano cheese I Tbsp very finely chopped red bell pepper I green onion (scallion) finely chopped ½ pkg frozen chopped spinach - thaw squeeze dry ½ cup grated medium cheddar cheese I pinch cayenne pepper Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix first four ingredients with hand or stand mixer until well mixed.

Add next two ingredients, mix on med-low until just blended. Add spinach, mix on low until just blended.

Transfer to small ovenproof dish, sprinkle cayenne on top. Top with cheddar. Bake for I5 - I8 minutes or until bubbling around edges. Remove from oven.

Allow to set for 5 - 7 minutes before serving.

Serve with pita wedges or tortilla chips.

All our best to all of you at Christmas and in the New Year

Merry Christmas!

Here’s hoping your home and heart are filled with joy this holiday season.

Advanced Grain Handling Systems

With heartfelt gratitude from our flock to yours.

4124 County Road 16, P.O. Box 40 BRINSTON, ON, K0E 1C0

530 Fred St., Winchester

Peter Patenaude, General Manager

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Merry Christmas

Dale Stewart & Sons

Glad tidings to you and your kin this holiday season.

Thanks for your business.

Brian Williams

613-774-3200 494 SESAME ST., WINCHESTER

CUSTOM WORK AND EQUIPMENT RENTALS When it comes to our customers, our gratitude runs deep.

With best wishes and many thanks to all.

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An Old-fashioned Christmas Wish For You and Yours May this Christmas find you surrounded by family and friends, good cheer and good times, from beginning to end.

With appreciation for your friendship and patronage, we wish you a warm and wonderful season. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Butch Oldford Broker/Manager

Orman Savage

Sales Representative

Clayton Oldford

Helen Kennedy

Sales Representative

Broker

Nathan Lang

Sales Representative

Bob Peddle

Sales Representative

Emily Blanchard Sales Representative

Kim Monkhouse Sales Representative

Melissa Cooper Administrator

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