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Early ND numbers see 7.87% levy hike lighting big-ticket projects that are likely to be completed Press staff in the new year.

In the public works deWINCHESTER – The early numbers indicate the Town- partment, nearly $1.2 milship of North Dundas has lion has been budgeted to some work to do in bringing complete necessary road updown this year’s projected grades, and to continue North budget increase to a percent- Dundas’ ambitious rehabilitaage deemed manageable by tion schedule.

Meanwhile, $700,000 council members.

At the closing of the Tues., has been set aside for slab, Dec. 10 municipal council dasher boards, and bleachmeeting the township was sit- ers replacement at the Joel ting with an unofficial 7.87 Steele Community Centre in Winchester. The per cent levy inproject is similar crease, with an Roadwork, to that of the retroexpenditure plan fitted Chesterville of more than $12 recreation million in 2014. infrastructure Arena. At the Chesterville facilC o m p a r a t i v e l y, municipal number upgrades take ity, the flat roof crunchers expect large bite out above the arena’s main entrance is just $6.5 million of tax dollar in need of repairs, in revenues in the with $110,000 coming year. Anticipated taxation of roughly being budgeted for the work.

Another much discussed $5.6 million would then make up the difference. Overall, project has also received it is a $410,559 increase, at funding in the township’s the draft stage, from 2013 to draft budget, with $8,725 set aside for the purchase of 2014.

Politicians and department surveillance cameras for the heads will continue to work Chesterville Waterfront. The the numbers in the next few area has been plagued by vanweeks before the 2014 levy dalism since the improved space was reopened in 2011. rate is set.

A total of $206,852 has At the Dec. 10 meeting, council worked through a been budgeted for the North number of department files, Dundas Fire Department, with money spread throughout the highmunicipality’s five detachments. Notably, $30,000 has been earmarked for the purchase of a new rescue vehicle for the Winchester detachment.

by Matthew Uhrig

125th Anniversary

No bail decision this year

WINCHESTER

OTTAWA – Howard Richmond must now wait until the new year to find out if his bail application will be granted.

Following the fourth (Thurs., Dec. 12) of what was to be a three-day bail hearing, the one-time Winchester resident was remanded back into custody.

Richmond is to be in an Ottawa courtroom again on Wed., Jan. 29 when it is expected a decision on whether to let him free before trial will be granted.

The career soldier stands accused of first-degree murder in relation to the death of his wife, Melissa, in July.

Her car, with keys and purse still inside, was found abandoned in the parking lot of the South Keys Shopping Centre where her body would be located in a ravine days later. Melissa’s body was discovered partially clothed, and she had been stabbed multiple times.

During his more than 25 years with the Canadian military, Richmond completed A lasting legacy six tours of duty, serving as Longtime Township of North Dundas mayor Claude Cousineau (left) was honoured with a warrant officer and geothe municipality’s 2013 Community Builder Award during a special ceremony Tues., matics technician (mapping Dec. 10. Cousineau is pictured here with his wife, Marie. For more coverage of the battlefields). award presentation, see page 5.

Press Photo – Uhrig Per Richmond’s own ad• see BUDGET on next page mission, he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and had been seeking treatment in the time prior to his arrest. He is also known to Streets, and Christie Lane box in the Street will be continued past its current have made postings on an

by Matthew Uhrig area. stopping point outside the manor and online message board geared Press staff In recent years, local builder Al the neighbouring apartment building. toward armed forces memDuring a public session on Wed., bers suffering from mental WINCHESTER – It is unclear Racine (who founded the subdivision when, if ever, Winchester District along with David Guy) has been open- Dec. 11, those homeowners closest to health issues.

Memorial Hospital (WDMH) will ex- ing up lots for residential expansion. the property were invited to be made Meanwhile, numerous pand its facility footprint, but planning Already a number of homes are lo- aware of the plans, and to provide daily media outlets have recated in the area. feedback. for the future is underway. ported the couple was expeThe fourth phase of the subdivision, “[The developer] is looking to pro- riencing financial strife in the For some time now, hospital administration has been negotiating a land which is scheduled to begin in the near ceed, while WDMH is thinking the months leading to Melissa’s purchase deal with a local developer, future, would see the opening of more land could be of use,” Mayor Eric death. which would see the medical facility lots and the creation of an access run- Duncan said.

All evidence shared durBMR banner 13 c known asDE Ault18 Street. take ownership of property adjacent ning north-south ing the bail hearing was covto Dundas Manor. Fred and Clarence Also, as part of the plan, Clarence • see PURCHASE on next page ered by a publication ban.

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The cut list Council was also presented with a list of possible cuts (or increases) that could be made to the current draft budget, which would significantly lower the hit to taxpayers and township coffers.

Included was the raising of tipping fees at the Boyne Road Landfill, specifically for shingles, with North Dundas moving to a $25 per cubic yard charge, up from $10 in the past. This change could net the township $30,000 annually.

Meanwhile, CAO Angela Rutley presented the possibility of lowering each of the four fire stations’ transfer to reserves from $29,750 to $14,875. Collectively, the total transfer amount is $119,000, but reducing the percentage amount could result in the saving of $59,500 per year.

Councillor Al Armstrong, however, advised against the idea. “[This is] not a good manoeuvre by council,” Armstrong, who also serves as fire commissioner, said. “I would suggest we proceed very cautiously… This is an essential service. [There are] big expenses coming up, with a lot of money needed.”

It was also suggested that surface treatment measures on either Hyndman or Spruit Roads be eliminated, saving $200,000. As well, a further $85,000 could be saved if roof repair efforts at 547 St. Lawrence St., which houses Winchester’s library branch, OPP station, and fire hall, are put off until 2015.

Council is expected to readdress the coming year’s budget at the municipality’s next meeting – Tues., Jan. 7, 2014.

Volunteers planning Christmas day meal

WINCHESTER – Christmas dinner is on the agenda at Winchester United Church once again this year.

On Wed., Dec. 25, the community, especially those who may not have family to spend the day with, is invited to a 12 pm feast. Dinner is free, as food is donated. Prior to the meal, there is to be a carol sing-along at 11:30 am.

The seasonal celebration became possible when church officials were given the go ahead to use the facil-

According to hospital CEO Cholly Boland, the purchase is being discussed now because expanding the medical facility in the future would be problematic if new houses are constructed.

“We’re trying to think long-term. We don’t know what will happen in five to 10 years,” he said. “The hospital is landlocked right now.”

Expansion to the east is not possible because of Winchester Public School’s location, and its ownership of green space across the street.

Going west is the only viable option, Boland added.

It is on that land that Dundas Manor, when it eventually expands, could be rebuilt, while Boland said rough plans exist for the construction of a facility mirroring the recently opened

Community Care Building on Fred Street.

Numerous complaints were raised about the hospital curbing residential growth, and encroaching on homes already located in the area.

“It would be easier for people to get an impression if the hospital knew what was happening; I agree,” Duncan said.

Both Guy and Racine, meanwhile, were in attendance for the meeting, and each said they are happy to make the sale.

“If the hospital wasn’t expanding the way it is, we wouldn’t have the success we do,” Racine said.

Financial figures attached to the deal remain confidential, while Boland said administrative staff is targeting the end of January to complete the acquisition.

Winchester District Memorial Hospital is in negotiations to purchase property (the pink box) located west of the medical facility. Developer Al Racine (and business partner David Guy) has been opening lots in the area for residential development for some time. If an acquisition were made, the hospital would retain ownership of the property and make use of the space for any future development.

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ity’s hall, kitchen, and organ following repair of a portion of the church’s roof, which was damaged earlier this year. The cause of the damage has been linked to the age of the building, coupled with seasonal storms, and an earthquake. The east gable wall is to be rebuilt, and the final covering for the hall roof is to be installed in the spring.

To donate food or to help The Winchester Press would with the event, call 613-774- like to clarify information 2407. printed in its Wed., Dec. 11 edition. While Graham and Elaine Duke were named the Farmer of the Year Award winner during the reThe well‐being of a community cent Dundas Soil and Crop benefits Improvement when you shop locally.

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Four left destitute as fire razes home

Chesterville resident Betty Hall was recently named the winner of the first annual North Dundas Good Neighbour Award.

Press Photo – Casselman

WINCHESTER – It was a bone-chillingly cold, snowy, and windswept night as North Dundas Fire Department members battled a vicious blaze that tore through a Winchester home.

Firefighters responded to 544 Main St. in the village around 10 pm Sat., Dec. 14 to find the house fully engulfed in flames. Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry OPP officers also responded to the scene.

Making matters worse was that temperatures hovered well below freezing, while the beginning of what would become more than 15 centimetres of snow was just beginning to fall.

Firefighters doused the home in water well into the night, and returned early Sun., Dec. 15 as smoke continued to billow from the rear of the building.

At least four people are

now homeless following the The Winchester Lions each man starts over. blaze, as each man escaped Club has stepped in to help, As of press time, there injury with nothing more providing clothes and other was no report regarding the than the clothes on his back. items that will be needed as cause of the fire.

Chesterville resident recipient of inaugural Good Neighbour Award CHESTERVILLE – While community volunteers may often go unnoticed, three different organizations joined together to create an award in recognition of those who donate their time and energy to helping their neighbours.

Betty Hall, a Chesterville resident, was recently named the inaugural recipient of the North Dundas Good Neighbour Award. The honour is the creation of Linking Hands Dundas, the Township of North Dundas, and the North Dundas Chamber of Commerce.

Mayor Eric Duncan presented a plaque and gift basket to ofHall during the North The well‐being a community Dundas Art locally.

Council’s All benefits when you shop Stars Christmas Our area businesses build strongShow, held at the Old Town Hall in Winneighbourhoods by contributing chester earlier to local charities, the hospital, this month. plaque to be hung sportsThe teams, service clubs,isschool permanently activities and much more.at the township office.

“I was quite honoured,” Hall said. “It’s a nice plaque, too.”

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Vern Williamson said he nominated Hall for the award at Caroline Rooney’s suggestion. Rooney is a team leader at the Nor-Dun Seniors’ Support Centre.

In addition to years of community involvement, Williamson said Hall has also volunteered for the Canadian Red Cross doing home visits, the Royal Canadian Legion Chesterville Branch 434 organizing, Sh opreparing planning, and p L o cand meals for various events al Y e functions, Meals aon Wheels l y rR ound delivering food to shut-ins throughout the township, collecting door-to-door for various charities, such as the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation, and more.

Hall said she takes on her various duties with “gusto,” baking almost daily, and when she delivers the Meals on Wheels dishes, she makes sure to dress for the occasion. Today (Wed., Dec. 18), for instance, she said she is to dress as Mrs. Claus.

Morning aftermath

This home at 544 Main St. in Winchester was destroyed by fire on Sat., Dec. 14. Firefighters continued to check hot spots the following morning.

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North Dundas Engineer hired for arena project WINCHESTER – With one substantive arena overhaul under its belt, the Township of North Dundas is set to improve its other recreation complex.

During the municipality’s Tues., Dec. 10 council meeting, politicians approved the hiring of Barry Bryan Associates to perform pre-construction measures at the Joel Steele Community Centre in Winchester. The firm will be paid $29,000 for the work.

The township will be allocating $700,000 in its 2014 budget in order to replace the rink slab, dasher boards, and bleachers, while also addressing the leaky coolant lines that have been causing headaches at the Winchester facility for some time.

The upcoming project mirrors that of the work done in Chesterville earlier this year.

“This is something that is definitely needed,” Meaghan Meerburg said when discussing the construction plan with the Winchester Press.

“We’re at a really good place, and it will be nice to know that the arenas and pools are being looked after. They are important to North Dundas.”

Culvert conundrum Both North Dundas and the City of Ottawa partnered earlier this year to replace an expansive culvert on Marionville Road.

However, the work wasn’t completed properly, and the conduit was installed too low. According to director of public works Dan Belleau, the culvert must now be raised to a proper grade, as it was initially installed incorrectly based on poor calculations.

It was the city that hired the project contractor – George W. Drummond – and the repair work is scheduled to be completed by the end of the month.

“For that reason, my reply [to the city] was that North Dundas will not be contributing to the extra cost on this project,” Belleau said.

Development delay The Winchester Meadows development, planned for the eastern portion of Queen Street in Winchester, is expected to get underway in 2014.

During the Dec. 10 meeting, politicians approved an extension on the project’s plan allowing the developer, Prem Arora, another year to complete all necessary pre-construction agreements.

Arora first pitched his plans for this project a number of years ago, with the intention of constructing both seniorfriendly dwellings and other residential homes.

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Plans to rehabilitate old Winchester Hydro property pass public scrutiny

by Matthew Uhrig Press staff

WINCHESTER – Resident backlash surrounding plans to rehabilitate the former Winchester Hydro property appears to have been placated.

During a public meeting Wed., Dec. 11, Township of North Dundas planning staff outlined the project, which would see the St. Lawrence Street area rezoned to allow for indoor and outdoor storage.

The property consists of roughly three acres of space, with two buildings and ample outdoor acreage in the rear. The main entrance is located along St. Lawrence The former Winchester Hydro yard in its current state on St. Lawrence Street. A developer has Press Photo – Uhrig Street, while an emergency requested a rezoning of the property to allow indoor and outdoor storage. access point is located along Louise Street. ture, and other items. Vil- ing status, there are a number commissioned by the previCurrently, the property is leneuve said he has already of uses permitted that do not ous property owner, rates listed under two zoning ti- had requests for the storage require public approval. In- of petroleum hydrocarbon tles, with one section allow- of RVs on the property. cluded are a hotel, commu- were found that exceed the ing commercial use and the “[It will be] an 8 [am] to nity centre, gas station, repair Ministry of Environment’s other zoned for residential 5 [pm] operation, with some- and service shop, school, standards. Meanwhile, there capabilities. is no record of a follow-up one there to let people in and laundry mat, and more.

Owner Gregoire Ville- out,” he said. “I don’t want “There is an opportunity report concerning remedianeuve, who lives in Quebec people coming [in] at all for revenue here,” Mayor tion efforts conducted on the but has hired someone local kinds of hours.”

Eric Duncan said. “It is also area. As well, one neighto maintain the property, is Council was receptive the lesser of two evils… A bouring resident raised conlooking to achieve a com- to Villeneuve’s proposal, as quieter use than is already cerns about possible polyplete commercial zoning. In well, noting it has received permitted [on that prop- chlorinated biphenyls on the terms of storage, Villeneuve more public support than erty].” property, a chemical used as is looking to allow the stor- the previously pitched flea Concern has also been dielectric and coolant fluids age of recreational and motor market idea, which was of- raised about the environ- in transformers, capacitors, vehicles, boats, and trailers ficially abandoned this year. mental state of the property, and electric motors. outdoors, with indoor space Ultimately, council unanIt was also noted that since as the village’s former hydro Win Trees allocated for the Service storing ofCentre a portion of the property al- authority used it for many imously supported the rezonR/T to Auto Centre 2 13 classic automobiles, furni- ready bears commercial zon- years. According ingGifts proposal. a report

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Former mayor receives community builder honours

by Matthew Uhrig Press staff

WINCHESTER – The Township of North Dundas’ first-ever mayor, who doubles as the purported boss of the “Morewood Mafia,” was on the receiving end of high praise during a Tues., Dec. 10 ceremony.

Longtime municipal politician Claude Cousineau was presented that evening as the township’s 2013 Community Builder Award winner, becoming the sixth recipient since the program’s inception in 2008. “[This is] an individual who has greatly contributed to life in North Dundas,” Councillor Al Armstrong, who served as master of ceremonies and was a council colleague of Cousineau’s, said. “North Dundas can thank its lucky stars, and the voters choice. [The township] was at the blueprint stage of amalgamation, and an ice storm landed on [Cousineau’s] lap. But he brought leadership and ingenuity. Without Claude Cousineau at the helm, it wouldn’t have been the transition it was.”

Cousineau edged his nearest competitor, Dr. Larry Gray, by just 189 votes in 1997’s pre-amalgamation election, being thrown to the top of the council heap prior to political boundary re-alignment taking effect Jan. 1, 1998.

It would become yet another first for Cousineau’s political ca-

reer. Serving as Winchester Township’s final reeve, he was also the inaugural deputy reeve to be elected warden of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry.

Cousineau was also the first FrancoOntarian to be elected to a municipal seat in his home township.

All told, his time as a municipal politician spanned more than two decades.

“I like to say that what always struck me is his ability to discuss or talk about any business that came across the council table,” Armstrong said. “Agree or not, when it was over, it was over.”

Cousineau’s former council colleague, Roger Cole, praised the former mayor’s passion for the place he calls home.

“The people of the community and North Dundas were always at the forefront of his decisions,” Cole said. “He has always been held in high esteem by colleagues and constituents. He was a tireless advocate for the community at [counties council], Queen’s Park, and Parliament Hill… He built an awareness of this extraordinary community.”

Bill Smirle, who served with Cousineau on North Dundas’ earliest councils, referenced Cousineau’s role with the Morewood Mafia.

“There were inhabitants that lived in the northeast corner of

Former Township of North Dundas mayor Claude Cousineau (left) was presented with the municipality’s 2014 Community Builder Award during a ceremony Tues., Dec. 10. Also pictured is current Mayor Eric Duncan.

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Winchester Township,” he said.

“Unilaterally, they would make decisions. They could be pretty direct… Dollars were scarce, and they fundraised for the trucks and equipment at [Morewood’s] fire hall.”

Cousineau also played a large role in the redevelopment of Winchester District Memorial Hospital.

Wayne Burns, who served on the medical facility’s board of direc-

tors for some time, recounted a period in the early 1990s when government inspectors indicated much of the hospital’s equipment would need to be upgraded.

“They gave us six months [to fundraise and upgrade] or shut down,” Burns said.

It was Cousineau who got the fundraising ball rolling, he added.

“We requested funds from all local councils in the area. One

night my wife and I were at a play at the high school, and Claude was there. I asked if we could talk, and I took him aside and asked if county council would donate $500,000. I thought if I started high, we could work toward an agreeable number,” he said.

What happened next, Burns continued, was unbelievable.

“After we talked, Claude said he would see what he could do and get back to me. A couple of weeks later, Claude called me at home. He said he could not get all the money, but I hoped for at least $200,000. Claude said he got us $1 million,” he said. “There is a gentleman that cares about his community… I didn’t know whether to cry or fall over.

Ultimately, $14 million was raised, and the province matched a portion of the funds.

“When you go to the hospital today, think of Claude Cousineau,” Burns said.

As for Cousineau, the outpouring of respect and gratitude clearly humbled him.

“There is a lot of history there, but it was not possible without help. You can’t do it all by yourself, and you have to count on your fellow men and women,” he said.

“I enjoyed it all, and I wouldn’t trade it for $1 million. It was all just so much fun, and I have enjoyed all the years.”

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WINCHESTER – As the Froats, waste management Dundas unaccountable, then Township of North Dundas director, this has led to the agree upon the cost associmakes efforts to extend the alleged illegal disposal of ated. lifespan of the Boyne Road items such as couches and “[The township] doesn’t landfill, reports of unwanted mattresses. In some cases, do the collecting,” Froats garbage being dumped on complaints are legitimate, said. “It isn’t about one, it is homeowners’ properties are but perhaps not all. about the next 15.” on the rise.

“Some people, we beAnother option presented In February, the munici- lieve, are making up lies [in by the director is to implepality enacted a two bag or order] to have North Dundas ment a fee for North Dundas container limit for curbside pick up the materials,” waste staff to gather the madisposal, and any refuse sur- Froats said. terials. However, because passing the limit will not be Typically, residents who of a recent crackdown on collected. Meanwhile, tires, lodge complaints are asked the department’s recycling demolition and construc- to deliver the item(s) to the collection procedures by tion material, animal feces, Boyne Road site, if possible. the provincial Ministry of liquids, furniture and appli- Otherwise, contact informa- Labour, resources are limance, paints and oils, batter- tion is provided for an indi- ited and items would not be ies and propane tanks, and vidual who can gather the picked up as immediately other hazardous material will material and deliver it to the Treats & Treasures Sale DE as13people would like, Froats not be collected. landfill. The collector and said.

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End the mail monopoly The days of picturing Canada as a scene featured in a Norman Rockwell painting are gone. No longer do citizens wait for the daily delivery by the milkman or baker. There is but one newspaper in a day, far past the time of the morning and evening delivery. Cities have become industrial hubs as some small towns have reverted to nothing more than bedrooms for residents, and gateways to somewhere else.

Now, Canada Post, which has been limping along for some time, and its delivery of the mail may well be the next casualty of the ever-changing world we call home.

The corporation hasn’t posted a profitable year in nearly two decades, and according to Canada Post officials, a loss of $1 billion may be realized by 2020. (In the most recent quarter, Canada Post reported a $104 million loss.)

In 2007, the first noticeable dramatic decline in domestic lettermail was noticed, and in 2012 company officials noted a decrease of one billion pieces of mail compared to six years previous.

As a response measure, Canada Post recently announced its plans to eliminate door-to-door mail delivery in urban centres, affecting about one-third of Canadian households. (Mail delivery to rural homes, it should be noted, will not change.) The corporation will be replacing mailmen and women with community mailboxes, eliminating between 6,000 and 8,000 jobs. Also, the price of stamps is being hiked – $1 per stamp, or up to 85 cents for bulk stamps. With these moves, which are to begin in the second quarter of 2014, Canada Post announced its expectation of saving $700 to $900 million annually.

Oh the monopoly Canada Post has leveraged. Most businesses, when facing lower demand, do not implement strategies of reduced service and higher prices for users.

But, with little in the way of lettermail competition, Canada Post is free to do whatever it pleases, all with the backing of the federal Conservatives.

In fact, Stormont, Dundas, and South Glengarry MP Guy Lauzon recently lauded the cuts, noting public feedback was such that taxpayers “don’t want to subsidize” Canada Post. Lauzon encouraged residents, both young and old, to continue to increase Internet usage when it comes to communication needs.

What is certain, however, is that Canada Post is a corporation that needs fixing. It needs innovation, competition, and, ultimately, privatization. There are documented accounts of other countries going this route, with positive results. The member states of the European Union eliminated their postal monopolies in order to open the market to more competition. Germany privatized its post office, as did The Netherlands and Austria.

Canada Post has shown a hint of innovation in the past, partnering with private-sector merchants, and opening franchised postal outlets. According to a recent Conference Board of Canada study, those outlets operate at one-third of the cost of a traditional Canada Post-staffed post office.

The study also indicated that by converting all outlets to the franchised model the corporation could save as much as $100-million a year. But there doesn’t appear to be any intention on the part of Canada Post to travel this road anytime soon. Instead, as the number of pieces of mail delivered drops (nearly 11 billion in 2003 to just shy of 10 billion last year, and possibly down to seven billion in 2020), the corporation and its monopoly rolls on without ceding.

Parcel and package delivery, where Canada Post does face stiff competition, is a burgeoning system thanks to increase rates of online shopping.

This seems to prove the business of making deliveries has a pulse in our modern times.

It is Canada Post that needs a rethink, for its sickness is stark and all the stamps in the world won’t stop the bleeding

P ESS winchester

In a half-page advertisement this week in 1933, Winchester’s A. Sweet and Company promised to make Christmas shopping easier.

Remember when...

1923 The Christmas spirit of generosity and kindness was in full swing in Winchester this week as the Winchester Press announced: “In order to accommodate the public, Postmaster Thos. Scott will keep open the wicket and deliver Christmas mail for an hour after the arrival of the eight o’clock mail on Monday night the 24th. On Christmas Day, the office will be closed except for the usual hour in the morning and evening.”

1933 The Young People’s Society of the United Church held its second in a series of public debates with T.J. Hawkins, Eldon Davidson, and H. Graham acting as judges. The topic for this round was: “Resolved that medical services should be socialized.” Hyman Bessin and William Servage argued for the affirmative, while Dr. Harrison Gross and Harry Moorehouse argued the negative.

manager R.R. Pearson looked on. A reception marking the historic occasion took place the previous Friday evening.

1973 It was reported that thousands of Ontario teachers joined a march on Dec. 18, protesting government legislation refusing them the right to resign their positions. During a spot survey, the Press contacted local schools to see how many teachers had chosen to go to work versus walking the two-mile trek in minus 30 degree weather in Ottawa. It was assumed that three of the schools called were closed, as no one answered the phones. Winchester Public School, North Dundas District High School, Osgoode Township High School and Metcalfe Public School all had one teacher plus either the principal or vice principal present, while Nationview had nine of its 17 teachers present, and Williamsburg’s Timothy Christian School’s principal reported it was “a normal day.”

1983

1943 This week’s Press reported that Seaman Robert C. Barkley, who recently completed an extensive course on radio detection work in Halifax, had left for the Pacific Coast, where he was to be attached to the RCNVR. “Bob has crossed the Atlantic several times while on convoy duty, and has seen service around the British Isles and in the Mediterranean theatre of war. He has been to Gibraltar and South Africa and hopes that his duties in the Pacific will give him an opportunity of visiting Australia and points in the Orient.”

This week’s editorial focused on the need for a taxi in the local rural area: “The recent crackdown on drinking, including an automatic fine and three-month licence suspension for a first offence, underlines the need in this area for some sort of service to safely transport those who have had one too many for the road.

Arguments that abstinence is the best prevention against a suspension leaves no room for human folly.”

1993

During an interview with the Press, Reeve Bruce Kerr said the Village of Winchester wanted a say in the future development of the Former Winchester resident June Rowat, Ontario Hydro offices, even if it meant buying whose father, W.A. Rowat, still resided in the the property. The article stated that although village, made the news this week, as she was to there was no official offer on the table, Kerr “make her third bid for a CBC scholarship did say he had instructed the corporation that when she sings over radio station CBM from the village is interested in its two St. Lawrence Montreal on Sun., Jan. 3 on the 9 pm program Street properties and their future development.

Nos Futures Etoilles. The winner of this series of broadcasts will receive a singing engagement next season with CBC at the Montreal studio.”

More than 20 people of all ages were playing street hockey on Queen Street this week in front of the home of Larry Michaud. “There was a warm wood fire crackling on a chilly This week’s paper paid tribute to the past, afternoon to warm the players. The first game while hailing the future, as telephone operators was played as Team Canada was on its way to became obsolete, and the new dial telephone defeating Team USA in the gold-medal hockey became operational. Winchester Reeve G.H. match in Salt Lake City, and the game has Reynolds was pictured making the first official since become a bi-weekly tradition,” wrote the dial call in Winchester, as Bell Telephone area Press.

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Opinion

The Winchester Press Wednesday, December 18, 2013

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Here’s to the next 50 years

T

ime. You cannot stop it. You cannot slow it down. We say that it catches up to you, but in reality, we live our lives trying to catch up to it.

This week, I have been thinking about time a lot. You hit milestones in your life, and it makes you reflect. What am I doing with my life? What have I done? Am I happy? What should I do differently? Holy crap, I’m old now, how’d that happen? But why do I not feel like an old person inside?

And then panic sets in.

I remember panicking on my 25th birthday. I panicked again when I turned 30, and I got depressed when I turned 40. Now, this weekend, the next big one is here. It’s hard to even say the number. We just recognized the 50th anniversary of John. F. Kennedy’s assassination. I was born 28 days later. You can do the math.

So that would make me… 18,363 days old. Oh, alright. I’ll say it. Fifty.

Those who have already hit 50 are sitting there saying, “Pfffft, 50’s nothing. If only I

could be 50 again.” Meanwhile, those who It’s funny how, as much as the world has have not hit it yet treat it like it is a disease changed, it has not changed at all like we that will never happen to them. “Aw, dude. thought it would.

Fifty. Your life is over. That’s horAs a child, I remember thinkrible. I don’t know what I would do. ing we would all have flying cars.

You are soooo on the back nine.”

I drive a Ford Focus now, but I was Oddly, though, it was the asthankful for the invention of the ausassination of Kennedy that made tomatic bum warmer button when me reflect on how the world has I looked at the digital temperature changed in the last 50 years and 28 in the car Monday night (Dec. 16), days more than thinking about and it read minus 33. the things I have been alive for.

I remember how fascinated I From the I have also thought about how was watching the lunar landing, I used to daydream and think which even at a young age I about what the world would be never believed really happened. like at 50, and how it is nothing I wanted to, but I did not. I still like I imagined. want to. I still remember sitting

by Jeff Morris Our world and our culture on my dad’s knee, watching have changed progressively the events unfold in black and for the past 50 years. Never has there ever white. The world stopped for that event. been a 50-year span in our history where “Dad, if Neil Armstrong is the first man the world has seen such rapid and drastic on the moon, then who is on the moon change. Decades are now what centuries using the camera showing him getting out used to be in this regard. of the spaceship?”

Other Side

Letters to the Editor chester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) where it was discovered that my sister had a broken leg, and I had a broken femur, a shattered knee cap, and several lacerations on my face, tongue, and body.

The local surgeon phoned the orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Gordon Armstrong, who drove from Ottawa in a Christmas Eve blizzard 50 years ago to operate on me.

I am told that the local doctor was greeted at the door by an anxious wife when he returned home early Christmas morning as children were rising and “Santa” was still in the trunk of his car!

I spent many weeks in traction in the hospital. Word

Welcome to Care Close to Home – an “inside view” of Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH). Learn about our services – as well as how to take care of your own health. This month, Dr. Chuck Adamson, the hospital’s chief of staff, offers tips on staying healthy throughout the holidays.

spread throughout the community about the two little girls who were in the children’s ward during Christmas. We received lovely gift baskets, toys, and cards from strangers. My mom made countless trips to bring me to WDMH for more surgeries and examinations throughout the next few years.

Recently, I had occasion to need the services of the hospital again. I was greeted by a smiling receptionist who directed me to the lab. There, a friendly and efficient technician took care of me.

Times have changed. Although surgeons no longer drive to Winchester in the night to operate, we have an excellent ambulance service,

and air ambulances to whisk the injured to the city sites.

We have been so blessed all of these years to have such a state-of-the-art rural hospital filled with caring and wonderful health professionals.

My family and I would like to express our gratitude to all who have taken such good care of the residents of Winchester and area communities. Those who keep our hospital clean, the administration staff, the technicians, the hospital foundation, and the nurses and doctors.

God bless you and best wishes for a safe and merry Christmas.

Marnie Fossitt Winchester

• During the holidays, there are bigger meals and more sweets – try to eat in moderation and plan ahead.

Have a happy, healthy holiday!

WINCHESTER – It is hard to believe that Christmas is just a week away.

No matter how you celebrate the season, it is a busy time of year for everyone, and I wanted to take a moment to talk about how you can stay healthy.

Dr. Chuck Adamson

• see MORRIS on next page

From

Reader recounts hospital’s vital role in life The Editor: On Dec., 24, 1963, my dad, sister, and I were en route to a Christmas Eve church service on a dark country road. It began snowing hard when the car spun out, hit a cement culvert, and flipped over down into a ditch near a creek. It was a cold and stormy night.

There were no ambulances, and not realizing the extent of our injuries, my father, with a broken arm, managed to pull my sister from the car. But it was so dark that he could not find me. He flagged down a car, and the gentleman slid down into the ditch and pulled me from the vehicle.

We were taken to Win-

I remember the Front de libération du Québec crisis and how upset my father and Uncle Pete were about what was unfolding.

I had never heard of terrorism, and it has never gone away. I remember sitting with my Dad – the big television was colour by this point – and watching the events of the Munich Massacre unfold during the 1972 Olympics. I remember that it happened on my Dad’s birthday – I had given him a CCM hockey stick for his birthday that year. Just a few weeks later, we sat in the same chair and watched the Canada-Soviet Summit Series.

We still have terrorism and there is still a sickening amount of anti-Semitism in the world, but we have had a woman prime minister in Canada, an African-American president in the U.S., and the children of today are growing up wonderfully ignorant of the cultural barriers that defined the 1960s and 1970s.

• It is important to keep active, but you also need to take some time to relax – so schedule some downtime.

• Getting enough sleep will help you recharge and stay healthy.

• We know that washing your hands is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection. Do it often.

• It is not too late to get the flu shot to protect yourself and your family.

And don’t worry – you can’t get the flu from the flu shot. While some people may get a slight temperature or ache in their arm, the vaccine does not contain virus.& Seed banner RitchieliveFeed Best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season from your health care team at WDMH.

Parliament Hill

by MP Guy Lauzon

Christmas on Parliament Hill OTTAWA – I can hardly believe that this Christmas season is my 10th as MP for Stormont, Dundas, and South Glengarry (SD&SG).

Christmas is a special time on Parliament Hill.

Decorations are prevalent everywhere you look. The main floor halls are lined with small Christmas trees, and 20-foot high trees adorn the foyer and rotunda.

The government and official opposition caucus meeting rooms also have huge trees and decorations. The outdoor Christmas lights adorning the Centre Block and the Peace Tower are worth the drive to Ottawa. They are absolutely spectacular.

There is one very special Christmas on Parliament Hill that I cherish. It was actually my very first in 2004. Frances and I were still single.

Frances was a member of the Parliamentary Spouses’ Association, and a member of the organizing committee for the Concert on the Hill.

The Concert on the Hill is a one-hour long concert put on by the association featuring entertainment by those working on the hill or their families.

Since Frances was also a member of the Cornwall Centennial Choir we arranged to have the choir come to Ottawa and per-

form at the concert.

I was happy to arrange for the choir to perform in the rotunda for the pleasure of MPs, senators, staff, and visitors alike. It was a special day for another reason, as it was Frances’ birthday.

After I made a mad dash to a local flower shop for a few dozen roses, the 60-member choir sang “Happy Birthday” to her, right there in the rotunda. She was overwhelmed, but very happy and pleased.

After the concert, I convinced Frances to stay on the hill to celebrate her birthday with a nice dinner in the parliamentary restaurant. We enjoyed a very special meal, and I took advantage of the ambiance and the moment to ask Frances to marry me. She said yes. We were married May 21, 2005 and have been happily married ever since.

I am sure you can now understand why Christmas 2004 on the hill is my favourite one.

I wish you and those you love a very, very Merry Christmas!

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Stormont, Dundas, and South Glengarry MP Guy Lauzon submits regular weekly columns to the Winchester Press. His provincial counterpart for the riding, Jim McDonell, submits monthly columns.

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Osgoode Ward

The Winchester Press Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Ottawa approves lowest budget in seven years Morris

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OSGOODE – The City of this morning (Wed., Dec. I start to think of how the Ottawa has approved its bud- 18) at 11:15 am, while the next 50 years are going to Metcalfe branch is to do so get for 2014. unfold. I do not know if we The mandate represents tomorrow (Thurs., Dec. 19) will ever have the flying cars a 1.9 per cent tax increase, at 11:15 am. and personal jetpacks that the lowest increase in seven I thought we would now. I years, and below the two per Crafting Christmas used to imagine that all of our It is Christmas Craft cent cap directed by council. meals would be simple pills The budget is in line with Day for Kids this Sat., Dec. and that we would have no taxpayer expectations for 21 from 1 to 3 pm at the need to eat. Well, on the heels the municipal government Osgoode Township Historiof the recent McRib promoto live within its means, im- cal Society Museum in Vertion and the three pounds I prove service delivery, and non. have gained as a result of it, Children age six and up invest strategically in initiaI don’t think we will ever actives that will help shape the are invited to join museum cept a pill as a meal replacestaff for the aftercommunity’s future. ment. We all dreamed of noon event where Budget 2014 having robots and what comthey will make a continues the freeze puters would be like, but I variety of Christon recreation fees, don’t think any of us thought mas creations. The mayor and councilthat our lives would be taken cost is $5 per child. lors’ office budgets, over by Facebook.

Children five and and garbage fees.

So, I think I will just emunder must be As well, the city brace 50. I will be happy for

by Osgoode Ward Councillor Doug Thompson float in this year’s Metcalfe Santa Claus Parade the things I have and try not will reduce its In and around accompanied an adult. workforce for waved to the crowds of people as he travelled and Food Drive, held earlier this month. to focus on what went wrong For more in- along Victoria Street atop the City of Ottawa the third straight Press Photo – Casselman or what I could have or formation, call year, with the reshould have done differently.

613-821-4062. moval of 55 fullApple crisp and pie shells Greely Branch 627’s I do not know if I will ever adults and children. These time equivalent Community Christian can be new or gently used. Tues., Dec. 31 celebration hit 100, but I’m sure by the

by Councillor Carolling in positions, and no School is targeting the pub- Secondhand items should be is set to begin at 6 pm with time I die it will be common Doug Thompson Greely new debt is to lic’s tastebuds in its newest clean with working zippers cocktails, leading to a 7 to be cryogenically frozen.

The Metcalfe fundraiser. be added to the pm dinner, followed by a and buttons, and no rips.

I wonder if I will still be Holiness Church, located capital budget in 2014.

The Metcalfe eductional Items can be taken to dance. The W.R.D. Band is able to play football at 100.

For more information, at 1564 John Quinn Rd., is facility is selling homemade, The Larga Baffin at 1071 set to play.

In the name of wisdom, I hosting a special evening of frozen, ready-to-bake apple Richmond Rd. in Ottawa or visit www.ottawa.ca.

Tickets purchased on or will leave you with a quote Christmas carols on Sun., crisp for $8, as well as conve- to Metcalfe Variety at 8196 before Sat., Dec. 21 are $40 from Ray Bradbury, “I never Volunteers awarded Dec. 22 at 7 pm. nient, homemade, unbaked, Victoria St. in Metcalfe. each, while those bought tried to predict the future, I “It was my absolute pleafrozen pie shells for $1.

All donations are to be later are $50 each. For more only tried to prevent it.” sure to present Community Christmas Eve services For more information, shipped between Wed., Dec. information, call the branch Volunteer Awards [for 2013] Trinity United Church on call the school at 613-821- 25 and Wed., Jan. 1, and then office at 613-822-1451 or to very deserving residents Stagecoach Road in Osgoode 3669 or Wendy Fuller at distributed by the RCMP in visit www.greelylegion.ca. of Osgoode Ward,” Council- is set to host two Christmas 613-821-2076.

Osgoode Branch 589 Iqaluit. lor Doug Thompson said. “I Eve services on Tues., Dec. will begin its Dec. 31 party continue to be amazed by the 24, one at 5 pm, and another Snowsuits for Nunavut with cocktails at 8 pm, folLegion parties wonderful people who make at 7 pm.

The Nunavut Snowsuit Local branches of the lowed by entertainment at [the ward] a fantastic place For more information, Fund is once again collecting Royal Canadian Legion 9 pm featuring Doug and in which to live, work, and call 613-826-2444 or visit snowsuits, jackets, ski pants, are getting ready for Dundas CtyChampagne.

4-H DairyAdmisClub TY 13 New Pam James and Hill Auctions GT 12 play.” www.trinitybiblechurch.ca. boots, hats, and mittens for Year’s Eve. sion is $10.

Coreen Atkins-Sheldrick, Bruce Braymen, Rob Brewster, Lori Daneliak, Matt Kulcsar, and Keith McWhinnie each received a Volunteer Appreciation Award.

The Kay Johnston Outstanding Community Service Award went to Gran Watson, while Kathy ZloTo Our Customers and Friends mislic took home the H.R. Dick McLaughlin Memorial Thank you for your continued support Senior Award. Linda and throughout the years.

Marcel Moncion received the Business Commendation May you and your families have a happy Award, and Karen Newell and healthy holiday season!

The Members of the 4-H Dundas Dairy Club received the Community Police Volunteer Award. would like to thank the following sponsors for Matthew Bates, Michael their contribution to the TD Classic at the Bates, Kaitlyn Beaulieu, Chae-Lynn Normore, and 2013 Toronto Royal Agricultural Winter Fair: Carolyn Van Dam each reStewart James Carson Hill ceived a Youth Volunteer 613-445-3269 613-821-2946 Rooney Feeds Dundas Holstein Club Award.

Osgoode Ward

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Photo feature

The Winchester Press Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Christmas

All decked out for

Despite extremely low temperatures for much of December, Winchester residents have braved the cold and adorned their homes with wreaths, garlands, lights, and more.

Taking a stroll through town on a cold winter’s day is an ideal way to admire the creative displays, plus burn off those extra calories from holiday treats.

Press Photos — Johnston

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The Winchester Press Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Brian Mann retires from business life WINCHESTER – After more than 30 years serving the region’s accounting needs, Brian Mann of Collins Barrow is ready for retirement.

On Fri., Dec. 13, staff members, clients, family, and friends gathered at the company’s Winchester location to celebrate Mann’s achievement.

Amongst the crowds of people in attendance, words of congratulations were often paired with fond reminiscences and talk of the future.

When asked what his plans are now that he’s taken the momentous step, Mann said he is going to focus on spending time with his family, and learning to relax.

“I’ve had a great career and I love working in this community,” Mann

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said. “It was just time to move on and enjoy my family.”

Mann said he has one grandson now, and another on the way, and he wants to focus on them.

After receiving his Bachelor of Commerce Honours in 1975 from Carleton University, Mann went on to attain his chartered accountant designation in 1977, and started working with owner-run small-and-mediumsized businesses throughout the area in the very early 1980s.

In 1996, Mann completed the alternative dispute resolution workshop through the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Law, and then in 1999 he took the Queen’s University Executive Program.

South Dundas to tackle energy useage

Brian Mann (second from right) celebrated his retirement from Collins Barrow on Fri., Dec. 13.

He is pictured with partners Mike Barclay (left), Kathy Byvelds, and Janet Foster.

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Hospital Happenings

The Winchester Press Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Teens investigate healthcare options WINCHESTER – With assistance from Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) and Dundas Manor, some local students were recently introduced to potential careers in healthcare.

The Winchester District Memorial Hospital Foundation held its annual Christmas Wish Tree lighting ceremony on Tues., Dec. 10 inside the medical facility’s lobby. Morrisburg Public School students Zoey Thompson (left) and Carter Whyte were selected to flip the switch for the lights on this year’s memorial tree.

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WDMH ‘wish tree’ sparkles for 2013 Christmas season

WINCHESTER – In 2012, touched the lives of everyone roughly $75,000 was gener- who requires health care here ated during the Winchester at WDMH.” District Memorial HospiEach year, the hospital’s tal (WDMH) Foundation’s fundraising arm welcomes Christmas Wish Tree pro- the hanging of ornaments on gram. the tree in honour of those This year, $22,000 has who have died. Every adornbeen raised to date, with ment has been placed there funds being directed to the through a donation made to highest priority needs at the the hospital foundation as local medical facility. part of the program.

On Tues., Dec. 10, both In addition to the tradifoundation and hospital staff, tional lighting of the tree, along with members of the foundation staff released a community, and Morrisburg Chinese flying lantern, which Public School (MPS) stu- is symbolic of the losses that dents, came together to light everyone experiences. the tree in the WDMH lobby.

This year’s program also WDMH Foundation ex- received corporate sponsorecutive director Troy Cross ship by a variety of local acknowledged those in atten- businesses.

Collectively, dance, and gave credit to the each contributor is doubling individuals and families who donations dollar for dollar made donations in the form up to the first $22,500. of ornaments on the tree.

As well, prior to the cer“Today we join together emony on Dec. 10, MPS with you to pay tribute to students toured the hospital, [loved ones lost] in a special handing out Christmas cards way,” he said. “Not only have to those patients who will be Esthetics DE ad throughout the they touchedJewels your lives, but hospitalized through their lives, they have holidays.

suturing techniques, intravenous lines, hand hygiene, and future career options.

“All of the students gave Last month, WDMH schools spent the day learn- positive feedback and exhosted its annual Take Your ing first-hand what skills are pressed definite interest in Kid to Work Day, and some required for working in a returning to WDMH for fuGrade 9s from local high hospital. They learned about ture career information and volunteering,” Alan Archer, chief liaison officer for volunteer services, said.

Also in November, both WDMH and Dundas Manor participated in Career Day at North Dundas District High School, where students from Grade 7 to 12 explored potential careers.

“We talked about a day in the life at Dundas Manor and the students asked great questions,” Susan Poirier, director of nursing, said.

“They seemed really interested in our home.”

During the event, staff also led sessions talking specifically about nursing, diagnostic imaging, and personal support worker careers.

“Our goal is to introduce students to the many options available,” WDMH CEO Cholly Boland said.

“We know that students who pursue a career in health care often go back to their own communities once they gradAt Winchester District Memorial Hospital’s Take to work suturing. Watching Carter demonstrate Your Kids to Work Day last month, Dr. Vanessa the proper technique are North Dundas District uate. We want to foster an Carter (centre), a family medicine resident at the High School’s Christiano Vogrig (left) and North interest in local health care career opportunities.” local health facility, put several Grade 9 students Grenville District High School’s Oliver O’Shea.

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CTC continues holiday tradition of giving MORRISBURG – Five separate charitable initiatives are to benefit this holiday season thanks to Morrisburg Canadian Tire’s fundraising efforts. On Thurs., Dec. 12, a total of $11,000 was handed out, with each recipient taking a share.

The store’s own program, Canadian Tire Jumpstart, which has been helping local children to become involved in organized sports for a num-

ber of years, received $3,000.

Both Naomi’s Family Resource Centre and the South Dundas Christmas Exchange were given $1,250, while the Morrisburg Lions Club’s Angel Tree Program benefitted from a $500 cash influx.

The Dundas County Food Bank, meanwhile, received the largest cash donation with $5,000 in funding.

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While the Kindergarten and Grade 1 classes were onboard Students at Timothy Christian School in Williamsburg dressed with petting the snake, princiGary Postma said it was for the season during the educational Christmas facility’s recent Clearance Fab Friday pal Annable’s 2013 event. The Christmas-themed celebration took place on Fri., Dec. the Grade 3 to 8 classes who 13. Pictured are Kindergarten students Caden Gillon (left) and watched intently as it devoured its lunch – a frozen mouse.

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There was a party at the Joel Steele Community Centre in Winchester on Friday (Dec. 13) night and it had two main themes – Christmas and hockey. The North Dundas Demons Initiation 1 and 2 teams, filled with three-to-six-year-old future hockey stars, gathered together with family and friends to celebrate the season with a holiday feast, lots of play time, a meet and greet with members of the Winchester Jr. “B” Hawks, and a visit from the big guy himself, Santa Claus. Topping the night off, the young hockey enthusiasts were treated to reserved seating in the arena stands for the night’s Hawks game versus the Alexandria Glens.

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Above: Carter Latimer had his Winchester Hawks flag signed by Eric Starcevic.

Left: Aiden Hosick managed to protect his net and enjoy one of the many available desserts.

Chris Rossi (left) and Mitchell Kirkwood signed a number of autographs.

Above: Shawn Simms chatted with this young player.

Below: Ashton Berends quietly waited his turn.

Santa Claus shuffled his way through the crowd.

Evan Moore (left), Kaiden West, and Brooke Elliott watched as Starcevic (right) and captain Josh Stubbings, along with teammates, signed autographs.

Hawks drop weekend games to Glens, Wolves WINCHESTER – A pair of losses has lowered the Winchester Jr. “B” Hawks record to 15-8-0-2, and dropped them to third place in the St. Lawrence Division standing.

The Hawks welcomed their Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League (EOJHL) rival Alexandria Glens to the Joel Steele Community Centre in Winchester on Fri., Dec. 13, and fell by a 4-3 count.

On Sat., Dec. 14, the Hawks were on Cornwall Island to face

the Akwesasne Wolves, and generated zero offence en route to a 4-0 defeat.

Winchester fell behind early Dec. 13 when Glens shooters TJ Burns and Michel Lefebvre put Alexandria ahead 2-0 in the first period.

The Hawks evened the scoring in the second session, with goals from Mitchell Kirkwood (from Chris Rossi and Matthew White) and Eric Starcevic (from Josh Stubbings and Brandon Pantaleo).

Alex Battistelli put Alexandria back in front before intermission, while Leo MacLean restored his team’s two-goal lead early in the third period.

Pantaleo was the third Hawks goal scorer of the game as he made it a 4-3 game on the power play before the midway mark of the period, but that was it for the Winchester offense.

The Hawks served a total of 16 penalty minutes, while the Glens were assessed a total of 20 minutes.

Nathan Bowness took the loss guarding the Hawks net.

Against the Wolves on Dec. 14, Winchester found little in the way of goal scoring and fell behind 2-0 in the second period, while Akwesasne mounted its 4-0 lead in the third.

The Hawks were assessed 21 minutes in penalties, while Brandon Lowry was the losing goaltender for Winchester.

the EOJHL and division-leading Casselman Vikings to the Joel Steele Community Centre on Fri., Dec. 20. Game time is 8:15 pm.

In four meetings this year, the Hawks have been outscored 26-7 by the Vikings, registering their lone win against Casselman in early October.

On Sat., Dec. 21, Winchester will travel to Williamstown to meet the Char-Lan Rebels at 8 pm. The Rebels sit just one point Up next ahead of the Hawks in the division Winchester is set to welcome standings.

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Sports

The Winchester Press Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Doggers solidify second place with win over Bush Leaguers WINCHESTER – Kyle Sobering and Justin Heuff each earned three assists helping Heuff’s Carpentry Doggers knock down the Bush Leaguers 5-3 in a battle for second place in the Winchester Town Hockey League standings.

Sobering’s third assist in last week’s (Tues., Dec. 10) late game set up Tyler Brown for the GWG 5:05 before the half. The win solidified the Doggers (7-5-0) hold on second place with 14 points. The loss left the Leaguers (5-7-0) four points back in third.

The Tuesday night twin bill opened with the top-ranked Red Roosters improving to 10-2-0 with an 8-5 decision over the fourthplace Chesterville Maulers (2-100).

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The Rideau St. Lawrence Kings held its annual “Kings Day” event at the Cardinal Arena on Sat., Dec. 14. Winchester resident Warren Holmes (back right), pictured here with his son, Caden, was selected to take part in the ceremonial puck drop prior to the Major Novice “A” Kings game against the Leitrim Hawks. Holmes played his minor hockey career with the Kings from 1990 to 1994, before playing with the Winchester Junior “B” Hawks in 1995, and being drafted by the Ontario Hockey League’s Oshawa Generals in 1997. He eventually attended a Toronto Maple Leafs training camp, playing in three exhibition games, before playing varsity hockey at Dalhousie University in Halifax. At left is Kings player, and Winchester resident Travis Ouellette. The other Winchester content on this year’s Kings squad is Noah Druin-Geurts.

Kelly Fawcett-Mathers, with her daughter, Taylor, sang “O Canada” before the start of the game.

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CHESTERVILLE – North Dundas Demons goaltender Warren Halpenny got plenty of support shutting out the South Grenville House Novice “B2” Rangers 5-0.

Nolan Foley registered the hat trick and Jordan Heuff potted a pair of goals in the Demons 5-0 victory in Chesterville on Mon., Dec. 9.

The win pushed the first-place Demons Upper Canada Minor Hockey League East Division record to 132-1.

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Paas cashed his deuce in the first half as his squad established a 5-2 lead. His second, set up by Mark Mitchell and Kohn at 13:52) held up as the GWG. Kohn (2-2-4), Mitch Shay (1-23), Trent McBain (1-2-3), Mitchell (1-2-3), Paas (2-0-2), Derek Vingerhoeds (0-2-20, Dana Schofield (1-0-1), Ben Wachoviak (0-1-1) and Chris Piquette (0-1-1) contributed to the win.

Michel Thurler (2-1-3), Shawn Smail (1-2-3) and Matt Baker (02-2) produced the Maulers offence.

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ND Rockets find winning formula in game against Olympiques

CHESTERVILLE – Kyle Adams continued his teamleading goal scoring Sat., Dec. 14 when the North Dundas Rockets doubled the Gatineau Olympiques 4-2 at the Chesterville Arena.

Adams was one of three North Dundas marksmen, finding the back of the Gatineau net on the power play at 10:55 of the third period. Assists went to Dustin Tinkler and Will Fawcett.

The Rockets opened the scoring at 16:28 of the first period when Adam Polgar (from Adams and Tinkler) found the back of the Gatineau cage.

Polgar fired home his second goal of the game at 18:51 of the third period, with Dayton Kelly picking up an assist on the play.

The final Rockets goal of the game came courtesy of Tinkler (from Brent Simms) at 8:05 of the third period.

Jason Buma faced 28 shots guarding the North Dundas nets, making 26 saves for the win.

Up next for the Rockets is a home date against the La Peche Predators Sat., Dec. 21. Game time is 7:50 pm.

Brandon Buma cashed a feed from Justin Heuff and Sobering into a 1-0 lead early (19:35) in the first half and set up Mike Cross for a 2-1 (14:15) advantage after the Bush Leaguers had tied it 1-1 on a Dean Byvelds (Travis Froats) marker at 15:35.

Buma (Sobering, Heuff at 8:13) opened up a 3-1 lead and Brown (GWG Heuff, Adam Schofield at 5:05) created a 4-1 advantage before the Leaguers responded with goals by Matt VanDelst (Byvelds at 3:37) and Scott Baldwin (unassisted at 1:24) cutting their deficit to 4-3.

There was just 2:14 left on the clock when Chris Embury secured the 5-3 decision netting a relay sent to him by Sobering.

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The Winchester Press Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Solid in six

North Dundas Bantam “B” Demons goaltender Bayden Carr, as of Mon., Dec. 9, had recorded six shutouts in 15 Upper Canada Minor Hockey League games. During those games the Demons have outscored their opposition 25-0 and built up a record of 11-4-0, good enough for 22 points and second place in the West Division standings.

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Carr extends perfect play

Bantam Demons shutout Kemptville Panthers 3-0 WINCHESTER – Make it improved their West Divisix in a row. North Dundas sion record to 11-4-0. The Bantam “B” Demons goal- Chesterville shot blocker has tender Bayden Carr turned stymied the Athens Aeros in his sixth perfect perfor- (twice), South Dundas Lions, mance of the Upper Canada Alexandria Glens, Smiths Minor Hockey League sea- Falls Bears and Kemptville, son blanking the visiting while his teammates have Kemptville Panthers 3-0. pumped 25 shots into the opCarr’s sixth shutout in 15 position’s nets. games was posted at the Joel Jack van Kessel turned Flash A Stache 18 Steele Community Centre on a pass providedTY byDE Rhyce Mon., Dec. 9 as the Demons Sherrer and Brayden Roberts

into the GWG with 5:17 left in the opening stanza.

Brandon VanBruinessen and Jacob Robinson manufactured an opportunity for van Kessel and he increased the Demons lead to 2-0 2:49 before period two ended.

Mitchell VanBruinessen made it a 3-0 difference burying a pass sent to him by Jack 13 Messervey at 17:48 of the final frame.

Thank You The “Flash A Stache” committee would like to thank all the people who supported the November event. Special appreciation is given to the participants, individuals and teams, businesses, organizations, sponsors and raffle contributors who either participated or made financial contributions to the cause. Your contribution resulted in a great success for prostate cancer awareness in the area. So far the event has raised close to $50,000 – wow !!!!

The primary objective of “Flash A Stache” was to create more prostate cancer awareness, as we know that 1 in 7 men will be effected, with 75 men being diagnosed each day in Canada.

The key is early detection, so it is highly recommended that every man over the age of 35 should have a PSA test and a digital rectal exam (DRE) by your Doctor. PSA does not always detect the cancer but it establishes a base line for future tests. Every man should become responsible for his own health as we are 30 years behind breast cancer research, so we men need to become more proactive in managing our health.

The funds raised from this event go to two foundations. The Winchester District Memorial Hospital Foundation portion will go to initiate a Cancer Navigator/Coaching program at the local hospital. A staff person will be there to help all people diagnosed with cancer through the various treatment and support programs. This program will be a benefit to all cancer patients in our area.

The second foundation we supported was the Ottawa Hospital Foundation to fund a study program by Dr. Tony Bella. Dr. Bella is one of three doctors across Canada to assist prostate cancer patients with the problems that may occur because of the cancer or the treatments.

Funds for the event were raised by having people get sponsors to grow moustaches or some to have them shaved off. Our wind-up night featured the hockey game between the Ottawa Senators Alumni and the Winchester Hawks Alumni with assistance from the Winchester Hawks management. At this event a raffle was held with the following winners: Bike donated by Bill Ewing, won by Mike Hodge, Manotick; 200 level Ottawa Senators tickets (2) with parking for upcoming game donated by O’Farrell Financial Services, won by Karin Ceelen, Mountain; $500 golf certificates (2) donated by Gib and Elsie Patterson, won by Vince Zandbelt and Tom Clapp, Winchester; Lasko Patio Light/Fan Tower donated by BMR, won by Wendy Carkner, Winchester: Ottawa Senators game sweater signed by Marc Methot, donated

by Ottawa Senators alumni, won by Rick Roberts, Iroquois; 300 level Ottawa Senators tickets to Sens vs. St. Louis Dec. 16, donated by Ottawa Senators alumni, won by Andy Hamel, Winchester; and signed Ottawa Senators pictures (Erik Karlsson and Chris Phillips) donated by Ottawa Senators Alumni, won by Allison Summers.

Again we thank the community for their generosity and support for this prostate cancer awareness event. We are always looking for new ideas and people to join the committee.

Please note that donations are accepted up to the end of December: just go to www.flashastache.ca and make your donation.

The committee consisted of Tony Fraser, Ted Ceelen, Dale McNaughton, Matt Uhrig, Paul Mayotte, Kathy Spruit and Reid McIntyre with Co-Chairs Linda McMahon and Tom Clapp.

Merry Christmas and thanks again to all.

Metcalfe Jets go one for three in recent games METCALFE – Two losses to the Ottawa Canadians and a narrow victory over the Stittsville Royals cemented the Metcalfe Jets recent schedule of games.

The Canadians were in Metcalfe Sun., Dec. 15 where they skated to a 4-2 victory. On Tues., Dec. 10, the Ottawa squad dumped the Jets 5-2 at the Sandy Hill Rink.

Metcalfe’s lone victory in the three game set came on Fri., Dec. 13 when the Royals visited the Larry Robinson Arena and left town on the wrong side of a 6-5 score.

Elias Rizk (from Nathan Avery) and Avery were the lone Metcalfe goal scorers Dec. 15, while Dylan BrindAmour made 33 saves in a losing effort.

The Jets offense exploded on Dec. 13 with five different shooters finding the back of the Stittsville net.

Nick Rowan led the way for Metcalfe

burying two goals, with single markers registered by Jason Wilson, Chad Robillard, Matt Borkowski, and Nathan Avery.

Assists went to Joel Cunningham, Simon Martel, Geoff Hiebert, Josh Carr, Wilson, and Rizk. Connor Hicks guarded the Jets nets, stopping 44 of 49 shots faced.

Earlier in the week, Metcalfe visited the Canadians Dec. 10, getting goals from Joey Sollazzo and Cunningham. BrindAmour was shelled for 38 shots, making 33 saves.

Up next In the first half of a home and home contest, the Clarence Beavers are set to visit the Larry Robinson Arena on Fri., Dec. 20. Game time is 8:15 pm.

The Jets will then travel to Clarence Creek Sun., Dec. 22 to face the Beavers in a 2:15 pm matinee affair.

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But, apart from the dangers of drunk driving, winter has its own share of hazards which drivers must deal with. Indeed, the very first snowfall is the worst time of year for road accidents.

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The Winchester Press Wednesday, December 18, 2013

District 2 champs

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A Winchester Curling Club (WCC) rink skipped by Janet LaPierre defeated Therese D’Aoust of the Carleton Heights Curling Club on Sunday (Dec. 8) to capture the Ladies Curling Association (LCA) of the Canadian Branch of the Royal Caledonia Curling Club Challenge Trophy – District 2.

LaPierre won all four of her games to earn the title in the 10-team, two-day (Dec. 7 – Dec. 8) event hosted by the WCC. Richmond’s Ronna Reddick defeated Heather Dufault of the West Ottawa Granite in Sunday’s B event. Margo Korneluk (left), LCA convenor presented the District 2 Challenge Trophy to skip LaPierre and her team of vice Janet Levere, second Wendy Casselman and lead Janet Thompson.

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Wyatt Coghill No. 61 Assistant captain Forward

Wyatt Coghill is a 20-year-old forward who signed on with the Winchester Jr. “B” Hawks after a brief stint with the Nepean Jr. “A” Raiders. Originally from London, he is attending university in Ottawa and was recently named an assistant captain with the Hawks. Coghill has racked up six goals (2 GWG), 10 assists (4 PPA) and 16 points in his first 20 Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League games. Scotiabank and Collins Barrow sponsor his No. 61 jersey.

Seniors’ euchre winners

Dundas Midget No. 1 Lions edge Russell 1-0 WINCHESTER – Rookie goalie Marcy Smith registered her first shut out of the 2013-2014 Ottawa District Women’s Hockey Association season backing the Dundas Midget House “C” No. 1 Lions in a 1-0 decision over Russell.

The game was played at the Joel Steele Community Centre on Tues., Dec. 3 and helped the Lions improve their record to 1-2-7 and move them into a fifth-place tie with the Dundas No. 2 Lions (4-5-1) at nine points.

Glengarry (10-3-1) top the nine-team

Rough start for Devils, lose opening games ALEXANDRIA – It has been a rough start to the 20132014 SD&G high school hockey season for the North Dundas District High School Devils.

North Dundas dropped a pair of 4-1 decisions in the opening boys tournament in Alexandria last week (Tues., Dec. 10). The St. Joe’s Panthers dumped the Devils 4-1 (empty net) goal and the Char-Lan Crusaders handed North Dundas the same decision to same day.

Owen Salmon and Mitchell Melenhorst were the North Dundas goal scorers.

The day before (Mon., Dec. 9) in Morrisburg, the girls from North Dundas were blanked 3-0 by the St.

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Joe’s Panthers, tied the La Citadelle Patriotes 1-1 on a Lindsay Cummins goal and dropped a 1-0 decision to the Seaway Spartans. Teisha Mullin set up Brynn Gilmour who netted Seaway’s GWG. Bailey Hass posted the shutout.

“St. Joe’s was a very fast skating club, much more speed than I ever expected,” said Devils coach Kevin Bell.

Bell reported Devils’ goalie Cashelle Baldwin played extremely well in all three games.

The next boy’s tournament is set for the Chesterville Arena on Tues., Jan. 7. The girls will resume play in WilLannin’s Greetings ad liamstown on Mon., Jan 13.

division standings with 21 points.

Anna Stubbings cashed the GWG breaking up a scoreless deadlock netting a relay sent to her by captain Casey McNairn and Jade Markell 28 seconds before the final buzzer sounded.

WINCHESTER – The whiteJoyce McIntosh and Paul card winners during the latest Choquette were the door Winchester Seniors’ euchre prize winners, while Doris event held on Thurs., Dec. 12 Michels, Cecile Ashton, and were Orma Earl, Charlotte Howard Kennedy took home Malowsky, and Freida Arm- the “share the wealth” winstrong. nings.

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NDDHS concert Dec. 19 MAPLE RIDGE – It is another chilly week, and the countdown for the holidays is in full effect!

Student council would like to take some time to thank all students who have participated in each spirit week here at North Dundas.

If you have not yet participated, you still have time. Tomorrow (Thurs., Dec. 19) is “Wear Your Christmas Hat” day. Also, the annual North Dundas Christmas Concert will be held at 1 pm Dec. 19, and anyone who would like to attend is more than welcome to come see the show.

We would like to give a shout out to prime minister Devon Byers for organizing the concert, as well as to the many students and staff who have helped out with the production. We appreciate your efforts greatly.

Just a reminder to students and guardians, there will be no school on Fri., Dec. 20 due to a staff PA day. Students are to return on Mon., Jan. 6.

With the shopping rush and the busy streets, North Dundas’ student council would like to wish Seaway everyone a wonderful and safe holiday!

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First and last, and references required. $925 heat and hydro included. No smoking and no pets. Available Feb. 1.

Contact Brian at 613-859-9817.

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For Sale Photographs appearing in the Winchester Press are available in colour. They must be prepaid when ordered and can be paid for by VISA or MasterCard. Order at the Winchester Press office, 545 St. Lawrence Street, Winchester, or phone 613-774-2524.

7stf APPLES Many varieties are ready. Cider, apple products, and gift shop. Gift Baskets ready made or made to order. Smyth’s Apple Orchard. Check for updates and specials at www.smythsapples.com 613-652-2477, also check us out on Facebook. Open daily 9 am-5 pm.

38tfc CHRISTMAS TREES – Pruned spruce and balsam trees, 10450 Irish Headline Road, South Mountain. 613989-1852.

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Automotive VEHICLE FOR SALE – Credit problem! In-house finance is easy, just apply online and become pre-approved.

For clean low mileage vehicles. www. car-o-line.com or call Car-o-line Autos at 1-877-820-5598 or 613-448-2488.

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FOR RENT – 3-bedroom house outside of Morewood. $1,100 per month FOR SALE - DE DELL seed corn, utilities extra. First and last required. non-GMO. Great corn, great results.

Anniversary Average price $175 per bag. Call John 613-774-2971.MacGregor 60th 34-41c 41-42 Cinnamon, 613-774-2486.

60th Wedding Anniversary Open House You are warmly invited to an

Open House honouring

Alex & Dorothy MacGregor’s 60th Wedding Anniversary

on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 1:00 to 4:00 pm Winchester Baptist Church 486 Main Street Winchester, ON

Clarence Holmes

20 Years Experience in the Ag Industry 613-448-3447 Cell. 613-447-3447 Email: c.holmes@cnkag-tech.com

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Winchester Press Classified Advertising Rates All Classified Advertising Payable In Advance

PUREBRED HOLSTEIN

30 cents per word, $8.00 minimum

Bred 1 month-4 months Confirm pregnant

Classifieds will be accepted by telephone but must be paid by 5 pm Monday, for publication on Wednesday

BRED HEIFERS

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

CHESTERVILLE COMMERCIAL SPACE 1,000 sq. ft. excellent for office, etc. at

hydro included. Available immediately.

Phone 613-774-2920.

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613-774-2524 Fax 774-3967 E-mail: advert@winchesterpress.on.ca

CORNWALL CATTLE CO. 16925 Maloney Rd. St. Andrew’s West Office: 613-937-3338 Cell: 613-360-7876

Deadline for Classified Ads Monday at 4 pm

Deadline for Display Advertising Friday at 4 pm

Classifieds

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Coming Events

FOR SALE – Holmesdale Lobby Carisma Can F # 11145340, due Dec. to A Northcroft Admiral Citation. Call 613-774-2879 or 613-774-2169.

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WINCHESTER LIONS CLUB 515 Albert St., 613-774-2630 BINGO - Monday Nights HALL RENTALS - 613-774-0724 THRIFT STORE - 613-774-1736 Monday - Friday 9 am-3 pm; Saturday 9 am-12 noon 48tfc

Card of Thanks CARD OF THANKS – Thanks to St. Jude for favours received.

– J.M.H. 41 CARD OF THANKS – I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to family, friends and the medical staff in medical/surgery and continuing care, during my stay at Winchester District Memorial Hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Peters and all others who I may not have mentioned.

– Micheline Cinnamon 41

In Memoriam CINNAMON – In loving memory of our dear mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Myrna, who left us December 18, 2011.

Your memory is a keepsake With which we will never part.

God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts.

A special person, a special face Someone we loved and can’t replace.

These are the memories you left behind.

– Loved and missed by – Audrey, Arnold and families 41 CINNAMON, MYRNA March 24 1914 December 18, 2011 In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.

Your memory is a keepsake With which we will never part God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts.

– Love you forever – Joyce and Stuart and family 41 CINNAMON – In loving memory of Myrna, December 18, 2011.

Though your smile is gone forever, And your hand we cannot touch.

Still we have so many memories, Of the one we loved so much.

– Forever in our hearts – Mary and family 41 MYRNA CINNAMON Loving mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother who passed away December 18, 2011.

Loving and kind in all her ways, Upright and just to the end of her days; Sincere and true, in her heart and mind, Beautiful memories, she left behind.

– Sadly missed – Betty and Bill, Roxanne, Denis, Natalie, Melanie and Lindsay 41 BLAINE, DENNIS As we loved you, so we miss you, In our memory you are near, Loved, remembered, longed for always, Bringing many a silent tear.

– Marjorie, Sue, Ryan, and Mallory 41c

Celebrations Jennifer Cochrane New Baby

Birth Announcement

MOVIE NIGHT www.moovies.ca Catch the big screen! Sat., Jan. 4 in Winchester’s Old Town Hall. Listings on website and “North Dundas Theatre” Facebook page. Admission $5. “Loonie” Snack Bar. Sponsored by the North Dundas Movie Committee.

Big screen, small prices.

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GGreat-grandma Marion Cochrane, GGreat-grandma Marguerite Blanchard, ggrandparents Barry and Valerie CCochrane and grandparents Jacques aand Raymonde Rivet also welcome tthe newest addition, Nicolas, Bourgeault with love. New Baby w

BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE Williamsburg United Church 3880 County Road 7 (former Elma Public School Building), Wed., Dec. 18, 7:00 pm. A Service for those who have had a loss in their lives in recent years (death, job loss, fractured relationships). Everyone welcome.

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Good Design is Good Business

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BELLEFLOWER GIFTS Home Fashion & Decor

Unique selection of giftware, home decor, jewellery & more Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-5; Sun. 11-4

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613-774-0647 • www.belleflowergifts.com

We specialize in • Windows • Kitchens • Roofing • Flooring • Bathrooms

BOOK YOUR PARTY NOW! Winchester Curling Club. LLBO licenced for 130 people. Kitchen and 3 sheets of ice also available. Alison Summers, 613-774-2747.

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It’s a…GIRL!

INC. STEVE CAZA Proprietor

Since 1986

SHOWROOM 10616 Main Street, SouthChristmas Mountain, ON Church Directory 613-989-2367 / 1-800-561-4206

Bruce and Erika Bourgeault are happy to announce the arrival of their little darling, Marley Isobel Rose Morris September 6th, 2013 9 lb., 1oz.

Baby sister for Sean, Ryan (Julie), Justin, Cameron, Cash and Trace

WILLIAMSBURG UNITED CHURCH JOINT CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE Will be held Tues., Dec. 24 at 7 pm at Lakeshore Drive United Church, Morrisburg. Everyone welcome.

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CHRISTMAS DAY COMMUNITY DINNER Winchester United Church Carol sing at 11:30 am. Dinner at 12 noon. This is a community event, and there is no charge for the dinner. The food is donated by anyone in the community. Everyone welcome. To donate food, or to offer help, leave a message at 613-774-2407.

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Gilmer Twins Big brother Cohen is proud to announce the birth of his twin brother and twin sister. Easton Robert and Addison Lynn were born on Sept. 6, 2013 at the Ottawa General Hospital, weighing 5 lb., 10 oz. and 6 lb., 3 oz. Proud parents are Tim and Becky.

Grandparents are George and JoAnne Wicks and Larry and Debbie Gilmer.

Double to love!

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE At Winchester Baptist Church Tuesday, December 24th, at 3:00 pm.

All Welcome.

41 NEW YEARS EVE PARTY At the Winchester Curling Club. $5 per ticket available at the Curling Club, includes drink at midnight (Smart Serve Bartender) and all your party favours.

Music for all . Everyone welcome. For information contact Mandy at 613899-2818 or mandypeddle@live.com Rideau 41-42c

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RIDEAU AUCTIONS INC. 2250 County Road 31, Winchester

OPEN EVERY FRIDAY 9 AM-5 PM

SATURDAY 9 AM-2 PM

CHRISTMAS HOURS:

613.774.4926 chris@vanbridger.com vanbridgerdesign.com

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Closing Dec. 21 at 2 pm, Re-opening Jan. 9 at 9 am

Customized Business Branding Print Communication Solutions Web Design & Consultation

in any amount for any product NEW! Christmas Area Rugs & Mats now in stock!

INSTALLATIONS

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YE OLDE BARGAIN SHOPPE Open Wed. from 10 am-3 pm and Thurs. from 10 am-3 pm and 6-8 pm.

A great place to shop for good used items and clothing. Unbelievable prices. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church basement, 34 Mill Street, Chesterville.

Donations greatly appreciated.

Closed for Holidays, Dec. 25 & 26 and Jan. 1 & 2.

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Wishing Everyone a Merry Christmas and All the Best in 2014!

50% OFF PERFUME, CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS, PURSES, WATCHES, BLACK & DECKER SMALL APPLIANCES, ARMANI SUNGLASSES

Terms: Cash; Interac; Mastercard; Visa

www.rideauauctions.com 613-774-2735

Church Directory COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Dixons Corners Pastor: Rev. Clarence Witten 613-652-2400 (Church) Sunday 10:00 am - (June-Sept. 9:30 am) Morning Worship Service Christmas Eve Candlelight Services 5 pm & 7 pm Christmas Day Service 10 am 41-42tfc ST. PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Winchester Office: 613-774-3333 A warm welcome awaits everyone Minister Rev. Bruce Kemp Tuesday, December 24 7:30 pm - Christmas Eve Service, refreshments and fellowship to follow Sunday 10:00 am - Divine Worship 41c WINCHESTER WESLEYAN CHURCH Home of the HUB! (Friday Night Teen Drop-in) Sunday Services 10:30 am - Worship Service and Sunday School 613-774-3137 537 Main St., Winchester www.winchesterwesleyan.com 43tfc HARMONY COMMUNITY CHURCH 12010 Ormond Rd. at County Rd. 31 harmony church@bellnet.ca www.harmony-church.org Saturday, December 21 6:30 pm - Sunday School/Youth Christmas Concert Sunday, December 22 9:30 am - Adult Bible Class 10:30 am - Morning Worship No Evening Service Tuesday, December 24 7:30 pm - Christmas Eve Community Service 41c

CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Williamsburg, Ont. Church 613-535-2227 Office 613-535-1882 www.williamsburgcrc.org Pastor: Rev. John Noordhof Sunday, December 22 9:30 am - Worship Service - No afternoon service Tuesday, December 24 7:00 pm - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Wednesday, December 25 10:00 am - Christmas Day Worship Service Please be our guest this week 41c WINCHESTER BAPTIST CHURCH Traditional Music-centred Services

Sunday 10:00 am - Adult Sunday Bible Study 11:00 am - Worship Service, Pre-School, Sunday School Everyone Welcome Pastors Bud McKibbon Mollie McKibbon 25tfc WINCHESTER UNITED PASTORAL CHARGE Office: 613-774-2512 www.winchesterunited.net Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 9 am-12 noon Rev. Christine Lowson 613-258-4859 Sunday, December 22 WINCHESTER SPRINGS 9:30 am - Worship Service WINCHESTER 11:00 am - Worship Service, Sunday School and Nursery Tuesday, December 24 4:00 pm - Winchester Christmas Eve Service with the Hand Bell Choir 7:00 pm - Winchester Candlelight Service Wednesday, December 25 11:30 am - Winchester United Christmas Day Caroling 12:00 pm - Turkey Dinner Everyone is welcome 41c

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Fresh Fudge

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In Appreciation The family of the late Mary “Maisie” Banach wishes to thank friends and neighbours for your cards, flowers, donations and food, which we received after the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. We are grateful for your kindness.

Irene, Sheila and family

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Villeneuve Tank “Exclusively Food” OWNER OPERATORS REQUIRED We Pay TANDEM starting at $1.12 per mile - Local work at $50.00 per hour - IRP plates/fuel tax - Insurance - Cell, tolls, bridge crossing and decals - Fuel is capped at $.50 per litre - Family benefits available - Weekly settlements For more information or to apply, call or email: Tel: 613-932-8038 x 242 Fax: 613-933-4598 sylvie@villeneuvetanklines.com Collins Barrow HW

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Win Physio Notice Tel: 613-925-4265 • Fax: 613-925-3472 3201 County Rd 2, Prescott

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Winchester Physiotherapy & Acupuncture Centre

NOTICE STAFF ACCOUNTANT/BOOKKEEPER We have an immediate opening for a staff accountant/ bookkeeper.

Primary responsibilities would include: - Compilation file preparation - Bookkeeping and HST filings - Personal and corporate tax return preparation - T4 and T5 annual return preparation Candidates applying should have: - Strong communication and computer skills - Strong MS Office skills, primarily Excel and Word - Experiences with bookkeeping software – QuickBooks and Simply Accounting Experience in preparation of financial statements and tax returns a definite asset.

Please submit your resume to: Collins Barrow WCM LLP PO Box 390, 475 Main Street Winchester, ON KOC 2K0 Attention: Kathleen Wheeler Fax: 613-774-2586 Email: winchester@collinsbarrow.com

Kelly Glynn will continue to carry on her physiotherapy practice through Kelly Glynn Physiotherapy Professional Corporation, under the business name WINCHESTER PHYSIOTHERAPY AND ACUPUNCTURE CENTRE. The Winchester Physiotherapy and Acupuncture Centre will continue to operate as usual at the same location at 457 Main St. East Ontario. These changes do not affect the normal operation of the Winchester Physiotherapy and Acupuncture Centre or our clients. We look forward to continuing to provide the same great service to our clients.

On behalf of the residents of Dundas Manor we would like to express our sincere appreciation to the many kind people who come in to our home all throughout the year and help us to provide meaningful programs and services. To our ministers, volunteers, doctors, families, friends, service providers, entertainers, and finally, the quiet angels and shepherds who appear here and there offering their time, talents and treasures, we thank you.

The Dundas Manor team remains strong and passionate about providing excellent care. We appreciate the support of all members of the care team who assist us in promoting activity programs, making dreams come true, and focusing on personcentred care and well-being.

To our residents, who bring us ideas, suggestions and compliments, we thank you for teaching, guiding and sharing your wisdom with us.

From our home to yours, From our family to yours,

Winchester Physiotherapy Centre 613-774-4505

Jennifer Hill and the Activity Team

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Ladies and Gentlemen Serving Ladies and Gentlemen

Kelly Glynn Physiotherapy Professional Corporation and Carrie Smith Physiotherapy Professional Corporation announce that their partnership, Winchester Physiotherapy and Acupuncture Centre & Kemptville Physiotherapy Centre, will be dissolved on December 31, 2013.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

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LAIDLAW CARRIERS VAN DIVISION requires experienced AZ licensed drivers to run the U.S. Premium mileage rate. Home weekly. New equipment. Also hiring Owner Operators.

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PERSONALS AT K I D S TA B L E A G A I N T H I S CHRISTMAS? Fifth wheel at holiday parties? Make a change.

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DATING SERVICE. Long-term/shortterm relationships, free to try!

1-877-297-9883. Talk with single ladies. Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984.

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Meet local single ladies. 1-877-8045381. (18+) TRUE PSYCHICS! For Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-3423036; Mobile #4486; http://www.true psychics.ca.

EMPLOYMENT OPPS. JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. o ff e r s c o m p e t i t i v e w a g e s f r o m $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrysler.ca Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

Classifieds Welcome wagon 2 x 28 The Most Famous Basket in the World!

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Operating from coast to coast, Welcome Wagon is a Canadian-owned, FREE greeting service for families experiencing a lifestyle change.

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a Very Christmas Wishing you and your loved ones much peace, harmony, joy and contentment this holiday season. ~ David Cassell, David Savage, Lee Hess and Bill Walsh

Contact Anne-Marie Hodgins, 1-866-283-7583 stradermotorsales.com

Strader Motor Sales Ltd.

TREE SERVICE LTD. • Efficient removal of large, difficult and dangerous trees • Stump grinding • Brush chipping • Cabling and bracing • Pruning • Deadwooding • Lot clearing

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EMERGENCY WORK Win Chiro - Massage Gift Certificates Jeremy Logtens 613-984-0743

Give a gift certificate for

Registered Massage Therapy

by Alyssa Gregory, RMT, at

Winchester Chiropractic Centre 569 Main Street West, Winchester

613-774-3944

Mun. S. Dundas Notice MUNICIPALITY OF SOUTH DUNDAS

PUBLIC NOTICE

Please be advised over the Christmas and New Year’s Holidays garbage pickup days will change.

Monday will be on Monday Tuesday will be on Tuesday Wednesday will be on Thursday Thursday will be on Friday Friday will be on Saturday If you have any questions please call the BFI Canada Inc. at 1-866-611-4311.

Happy Holidays!!

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2013 Calendar Draw Winners The Mountain and District Lions Club would like to thank the advertisers and everyone in our community who purchased a calendar. Here are the remaining winners for 2013. Congratulations!

Heather Baron Jill Smith Joan Scollan John Campbell Johnny Herkens Karen Leyten Katherine Palmer Kiersti McMillan Kyler McMillan Linda McMahon Liz Van Beilen Lorna & Andy Driscoll Louise Clements Marj Milne

WANTED FOR SCRAP OLD CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & APPLIANCES Call 613-791-5677 or 613-448-3221 Russell Ag Society HW

For the person who has everything...

Aruna Dilawri Bill Robinson Brian Williams Carl Havekes Carol Quinlan Danny Johnstone Danny Morin Darwin Smith Deborah Matte Denis Puddy Don Coady Doug Broadfoot Ed Hall Gary Geertsma Glendon Moore

County Rd. 2, Morrisburg • 1-877-898-0079 Gerald Stewart -613-543-3312 Scrap - 2x40

Michael & Suzanne Berends Mr. Neil DePass Nancy Wilkinson Orl Coville Paul Casselmen Rebecca Holmes Ron Chaplin Roy Sherrer Sharyn Laushway Tim Holmes Tony Fraser Valerie McMahon Wanda Vandemheen

The 2014 Calendar is now available from any club member or you can contact Kim Havekes at 613-880-8989 or by email: havetel1@gmail.com.

Quantities are limited.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Russell Agricultural Society (RAS) RAS is seeking a part-time (average 20 hours per week) community-minded individual for a contract position.

SECRETARY/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT • Bookkeeping and administration experience; • Strong communications and negotiating skills; • Organizational skills and attention to detail; • Ability to work independently and be team player; • Experience using Microsoft Suite and Quickbooks; • Bilingualism would be an asset; and • Experience working with volunteers would be an asset.

Honorarium/salary commensurate with experience.

Visit www.RussellFair.com for job description.

Send covering letter and resume to president@russellfair.com by January 4, 2014.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Mun. S. Dundas Christmas Info

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS Municipal Office Hours December 20 8:30 am – 12:00 Noon December 23 8:30 am – 4:30 pm December 24 8:30 am – 12:00 Noon December 25-January 1 Closed January 2 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Emergency Number – After Hours and/or Holidays Municipal Water/Sewer, Roads or Recreation Facilities 613-652-4028 United Counties of S.D. & G. Roads 613-930-3578 Garbage/Recycle Schedule December 25 will be picked up December 26 December 26 will be picked up December 27 December 27 will be picked up December 28 January 1 will be picked up January 2 January 2 will be picked up January 3 January 3 will be picked up January 4 Disposal Site Hours The Williamsburg and Matilda sites will be closed December 25, December 26, January 1.

2014 Dog Tags Tags are now available for sale at the Municipal Office.

Council Meeting The next regular Council Meeting will be Tuesday, January 21, 2014, everyone welcome.

Sale of Vehicle Sealed bids will be received for the sale of a Fire & Emergency Vehicle, a 1981 International Chassis (only) on municipal bid forms. For more information, please visit our website, municipal bid forms are available at the Municipal Office. Any questions can be directed to Chris McDonough, Fire Chief at 613-543-2673 ext. 4760.

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Member, Consulting Surveyors of Ontario WILLIAM J. JOHNSTON, O.L.S., O.L.I.P. (1934-2010) WILLIAM J. WEBSTER, O.L.S. WILLIAM A. (SANDY) JOHNSTON, C.S.T. Telephone: 613-774-2414 12050 County Rd. 3 Fax: 613-774-2356 Main Street 1-866-268-6915 P.O. Box 394 wjjhnstn@yahoo.com Winchester, Ontario, K0C 2K0

Subdivision Planning, Cadastral, Engineering and Control Surveys Drainage Consultation

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Employment Opportunity Licensed or Apprentice

Autobody Technician required for local collision repair centre Resumes may be dropped off to:

COLLISION CENTER INC. 12029 Dawley Drive Winchester, ON, K0C 2K0

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Win Press Christmas deadlines 613-774-2733

Holiday Deadlines Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013 Edition News and advertising deadline Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 at 4 pm CLOSED AT 1 PM TUESDAY, DEC. 24 Re-opening Friday, Dec. 27, 9 am

Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014 Edition News and advertising deadline Friday, Dec. 27, 2013 at 12 noon CLOSED AT 1 PM TUESDAY, DEC. 31 Re-opening Thursday, Jan. 2, 9 am

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PUBLIC NOTICES P.O. Box 489, 636 St. Lawrence St., Winchester, Ontario, K0C 2K0 613-774-2105 Fax 613-774-5699

www.northdundas.com info@northdundas.com

The Township of North Dundas Municipal Office will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at noon and will re-open Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 8:30 am.

The Boyne Road Landfill Site will be CLOSED December 25 & December 26.

For Road Emergencies please call 613-223-1599 or 613-229-3552 or 613-223-2126.

For Water and Sewer Emergencies in the Villages of Winchester and Chesterville please call 1-800-342-6442.

Please remember, emergencies can happen at any time. You and your family should be ready to take care of yourselves for a minimum of 72 hours.

Test your generator and have a safe and happy holiday.

Doug Froats Director of Waste Management 613-774-5157

Merry Christmas from Council & Staff

Winchester Arena Monday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

(Effective until March 30, 2014) Parent & Tots Skating Chesterville Arena

4:00 pm-5:00 pm 11:30 am-1:00 pm 4:00 pm-5:00 pm 11:30 am-1:00 pm 4:00 pm-5:00 pm 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 12:30 pm-1:30 pm

Chesterville Thursdays

10:00-11:30 am

Winchester Wednesdays

10:00-11:30 am

Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

4:00 pm-5:00 pm 4:00 pm-5:00 pm 11:30 am-1:00 pm 4:00 pm-5:00 pm 1:00 pm-2:00 pm 12:00 pm-1:00 pm

NEW - Lunch Time Public Skate Hours

NEW - Shinny Hockey - $60 + HST for the 11-week program – must pre-register Monday Nights (18+): January 6-March 24, 10-11 pm (Winchester Arena, 577 Main St.) Wednesday Mornings (55+): January 8-March 26, 8:30-10 am (Winchester Arena, 577 Main St.) Friday Nights (18+): January 10-March 28, 10-11pm (Chesterville Arena, 153 Queen St.)

Christmas Break Public Skating Hours Winchester Arena

Chesterville Arena

March Break 2014 Public Skating Winchester Arena

Chesterville Arena

Saturday, March 8 Sunday, March 9 Monday, March 10 Tuesday, March 11 Wednesday, March 12 Thursday, March 13 Friday, March 14 Saturday, March 15 Sunday, March 16

2:00 pm-5:30 pm 2:00 pm-5:00 pm 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 12:30 pm-1:30 pm 2:00 pm-5:30 pm 2:30 pm-4:00 pm 2:00 pm-5:00 pm 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 12:30 pm-1:30 pm

7:00 pm-8:00 pm 12:30 pm-1:30 pm 2:00 pm-5:30 pm 2:00 pm-4:00 pm 2:00 pm-5:00 pm 2:30 pm-4:00 pm 2:00 pm-5:00 pm 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 12:30 pm-1:30 pm

PUBLIC SKATING CANCELLATION DATES Winchester Arena Friday, Jan. 10 Saturday, Jan. 11 Sunday, Jan. 12 Saturday, Jan. 18 Monday, Feb. 17 Saturday, March 15

Chesterville Arena

Friday, Jan. 10 Saturday, Jan. 11 Sunday, Jan. 12 Saturday, Feb. 8 Monday, Feb. 17 Saturday, March 15

*Please note that these dates & times are subject to change*

Monday, Dec. 23 Friday, Dec. 27 Saturday, Dec. 28 Sunday, Dec. 29 Monday, Dec. 30 Thursday, Jan. 2 Friday, Jan. 3 Saturday, Jan. 4 Sunday, Jan. 5

Saturday, March 8 Sunday, March 9 Monday, March 10 Tuesday, March 11 Wednesday, March 12 Thursday, March 13 Friday, March 14 Saturday, March 15 Sunday, March 16

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of North Dundas will hold a public meeting on January 7, 2014 at 7:00 pm North Dundas Municipal Council Chambers at 636 St. Lawrence Street, Winchester, Ontario, to consider a proposed Ofcial Plan amendment under Section 17 of the Planning Act. THE SUBJECT LANDS to which the amendment applies are located throughout the Township of North Dundas.

Chesterville: Thursday 11:30 am-1:00 pm Winchester: Wednesday and Thursday 11:30 am-1:00 pm

Monday, Dec. 23 Friday, Dec. 27 Saturday, Dec. 28 Sunday, Dec. 29 Monday, Dec. 30 Thursday, Jan. 2 Friday, Jan. 3 Saturday, Jan. 4 Sunday, Jan. 5

Curbside recycling and waste pickup for Wednesday, December 25 will be rescheduled for Monday, December 23.

12:00 pm-5:00 pm 2:00 pm-5:00 pm 1:00 pm-2:00 pm 12:00 pm-1:00 pm 2:00 pm-5:00 pm 2:00 pm-5:00 pm 2:00 pm-5:00 pm 1:00 pm-2:00 pm 12:00 pm-1:00 pm

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ARENA CLOSURE DATES

• Tuesday, December 24 at 8:00 am until Friday, December 27 at 8:00 am. Both arenas.

• Tuesday, December 31 at 8:00 am until Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 7:00 am. Both arenas.

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THE PURPOSE of Amendment No. 17 to the Ofcial Plan for the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry would implement the County’s Settlement Area Boundary Study by adjusting the boundaries of the Urban Settlement Area of Winchester as well as the boundaries of the Rural Settlement Areas of Harmony, Inkerman, Marionville, Mountain, South Mountain and Winchester Springs.

THE EFFECT of the amendment would be to implement the County’s Settlement Area Boundary Study and adjust the Settlement Area boundaries. A Key Map is available at the Township of North Dundas Ofce located at 636 St. Lawrence Street, and online at www.northdundas.com. The properties/lands to which the proposed Ofcial Plan Amendment applies are not the subject of any other planning application under the Planning Act at this time.

ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of, or in opposition to, the proposed amendment. If you wish to be notied of the adoption of the proposed Ofcial Plan Amendment, or of the refusal of a request to amend the Ofcial Plan, you must make a written request to: United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry County Planning Department 26 Pitt Street, Suite 208, Cornwall, Ontario, K6J 3P2 Tel: 1-(800) 267-7158 extension 245 Fax:1-(613) 936-2913 IF A PERSON or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the United Counties of Stormont Dundas and Glengarry before the proposed Ofcial Plan Amendment is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry to the Ontario Municipal Board.

IF A PERSON or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry before the proposed Ofcial Plan Amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed amendment is available for inspection from Monday to Friday between 8:30 aM and 4:30 pM at the Planning Department, United Counties Ofces at 26 Pitt Street, Suite 208, Cornwall, Ontario, K6J 3P2, or at the North Dundas Township Ofce located at 636 St. Lawrence Street, Winchester, or by contacting the County Planning Department at (800) 267-7158, ext. 245, or by contacting the Township Planning Department at (613) 774-2105.

DATED at Winchester in the Township of North Dundas this 18th day of December, 2013.

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Death notices

OBITUARIES & Death Notices

which appeared in the Winchester Press from 2002-2013 are archived on our web site: www.winchesterpress.on.ca

Scheepers, Peter, IM 2013

Donna Woods

It is with great sadness that we announce that Donna Woods of Brighton lost her courageous battle with cancer on Sun., Dec. 15, 2013.

She leaves behind her loving husband of 39 ½ years, Stan Woods, her sister, Teena Stoddart of Ottawa, and her brother, Eric Stoddart (Bev) of Winchester.

Donna was a graduate of the St. Lawrence College Accounting Program and completed the CMA program. She was employed in the field of accounting for more than 35 years, primarily with Nestle Canada Inc. Donna’s kind and generous nature brought a smile to all those in her presence, and she will be greatly missed.

There will be no visitation. A celebration of Donna’s life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Chesterville on Sat., Dec. 21 from 1 to 4 pm.

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Belleville General Hospital Foundation would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.

Online condolences may be made at www.marsdenmclaughlin.com

Meadow Greens Nursery

~ IN MEMORIAM ~

PETER SCHEEPERS

would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our valued customers for their support over this past year.

Dec. 16, 1943 – Dec. 19, 2012

Sadly missed along life’s way Quietly remembered every day.

No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts, he’s always there.

Jane and Tony Hendrikx would like to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 4239 Gregoire Rd. (Marionville)

Love, Alida, Richard, Michael, Kevin and Duane and families

613-445-3042

www.meadowgreensnursery.ca

Joseph Mederic Godard 1916 - 2013

Joseph Mederic “Medi” Godard passed away at Montfort Hospital in Ottawa on Mon., Dec. 16, 2013. He was 97.

He was the beloved husband of Zeta (nee McMahon) for 72 years.

He was the loving father to Bob (MaryAnn) of Windsor, Len (Pauline) of Williamsburg, Judy Davis (Rick) of Carlsbad Springs, and Carol Ann and Cheryl of Ottawa. He will be fondly remembered by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and greatgreat-grandchildren. He is survived by his brother, Oscar, and his sisters, Bernadette Beehler and Rita Deschamps. He was predeceased by brothers Fabien and John, and sisters Alice Roberge, Bea Demers, and Jean Demers. He will be sadly missed by many relatives, neighbours, and friends.

Funeral and visitation are still being arranged and are under the care and direction of Brownlee Funeral Home in Finch (613-984-2234).

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations can be made to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Bundles of Joy

Bundles of Joy

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Deadline Dec. 20, 10 am

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We will feature the babies born this year in our special keepsake North Dundas Country Christmas Parade of Lights issue in January 2014.

Thank You to our Sponsors and Volunteers!

n Deryck Alleer g out of their busy lives to help set up, face-paint, work the Bridhours Thank you to all of our volunteers who took Vana couple 13 The 2013 North Dundas Country Christmas Parade of Lights Committee would like to say thank you to all of the businesses and volunteers for their support this year.

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also welcomed.)

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Martha Link-Horvath • Gina Welch • Sandy Burns Your baby’s name _____________________________

Special thanks to the Township of North Dundas Recreation and Roads department staff for all of their hard work.

Thank you to anybody else who we might have missed.

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Winners of the Float Decorating Contests Your message ________________________________ Best Overall Float - Smirlholme Farms - The Grinch ____________________________________________ Most Lights - Weagant Farm Supplies Ltd. Best Decorated Farmsize Equipment Don’t forget to include a colour photo (wallet preferred).- Reis Equipment Centre Best Decorated - BMR Winchester Deadline Dec. 20, 10 Bestam Non-Profit Float - Winchester Timberwolves

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Christmas Shop Local 2013 - 3

Welcome to North Dundas Township Discover the virtues of shopping locally this holiday season.

Our area merchants offer lower prices on the same name brands you’ll find in the city, and they also stock unique gifts you simply won’t find anywhere else. Keep in mind that money spent here stays here, circulating again and again through our community.

Add to that the convenience of shopping in town as well as the friendly, helpful service of our area merchants, and the value of buying locally really hits home!

Cedarview Builders Supply Ltd.

Cass Bridge Gift Shop

Parcoll Products Ltd.

Gladstone Street, Winchester 613-774-2416

County Road 31 South of Winchester at Cass Bridge 613-774-3353

580 Main Street West, Winchester 613-774-2366 County Road 2, Morrisburg 613-543-2929 12 Tophmar Drive, Kemptville 613-258-2525

Winchelsea Events 1567 County Road 31, Winchester 613-808-9258

Winchester Travel 532 Main Street West, Winchester 613-774-2424 • 877-774-2424 191 Castor Road, Unit 2, Russell 613-445-1001 • 877-946-8785

Winchester Autopro 11906 County Road 43, West of County Road 31 Winchester 613-774-3189

Ritchie Feed & Seed Inc. St. Lawrence Street, Winchester 613-774-3538 Dixons Corners 613-652-4875 800-267-8142

D’s Collision Center Inc. 12029 Dawley Drive, Winchester 613-774-2733

Durant’s Flowers

W.J.L. Boyd and OK Tire 567 St. Lawrence Street, Winchester 613-774-2520

D&J Motors Ltd. 12021 Dawley Drive, Winchester 613-774-2703

Rideau Auctions Inc. Corner of County Roads 43 & 31, Winchester 613-774-2735

Dr. George Carlin Dr. Theresa Horton Dr. Leila Okhravi Dental Surgeons

The Country Kitchen Restaurant County Road 31, Winchester 613-774-2417

St. Lawrence Chiropractic Clinic 520 St. Lawrence Street, Winchester 613-774-2225

Akcent Motor Sales Inc. 12076 Main Street, Winchester 613-774-0718

Agora 501 St. Lawrence Street, Winchester 613-774-3993

2724 County Road 31, Winchester 613-774-2616

Watters Financial

Winchester Flooring & Furniture

1351 Old Carriage Lane, Winchester 613-774-6000

Precision Diesel

507 St. Lawrence Street, Winchester 613-774-3825 2 Industrial Drive, Chesterville 613-448-2354

12026 Dawley Drive, Winchester 613-774-7078

12024 Dawley Drive, Winchester 613-774-6619

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Lannin Home Building Centre 2682 County Road 31 South, Winchester 613-774-2830

Upper Canada Veterinary Services

510 St. Lawrence Street, Winchester (at rear) 613-774-2277 (Sears 613-774-5858)

The Town Vintner

Winchester BMR

Andy’s Foodland

12235 County Road 38 County Road 31 at County Road 43, South of Winchester 613-774-2700

Brister Group Insurance BRISTER INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. PATTERSON HADDEN INSURANCE BROKERS BRISTER LIFE INSURANCE LTD. BUSH-ARMSTRONG INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. BRUYERE INSURANCE BROKERS 473 Main Street, Winchester 613-774-2832 270 Edward Street, Prescott 613-925-5901 Village Plaza, Morrisburg 613-543-3731 12 Queen Street, Crysler 613-987-2117 1025 Notre-Dame, Embrun 613-443-3666

Annable’s Jewellery & Gifts 513 Main Street, Winchester 613-774-2102

Seaway Valley Pharmacy PharmaChoice 507 Main Street, Winchester 613-774-2633

503 Main Street, Winchester 613-774-0724 Main Street, Winchester 613-774-2125

W.J. Johnston Surveying Ltd. 12050 County Road 3, Main Street, Winchester 613-774-2414

Clear Cut Installations Inc. 10616 Main Street, South Mountain 613-989-2367 • 800-561-4206

Dundas Veterinary Services 2257 County Road 31, Winchester 613-774-2159

Winchester Chiropractic Centre 569 Main Street West, Winchester 613-774-3944

Double Beauty Esthetics & Hairstyling 464-1/2 Main Street East, Winchester 613-774-3111

Winchester Print & Stationery 584 Main Street West, Winchester 613-774-3186

12006 County Road 3, Winchester 613-774-6386

Greg’s Quality Meats 500 Church Street, Winchester 613-774-2756

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Christmas Greetings

Holly and mistletoe are symbols of Christmas “Oh, by gosh, by golly it’s time for mistletoe and holly. Tasty pheasants, Christmas presents, countrysides covered in snow.” s exemplified by this holiday hit by Henry Sanicola, Frank Sinatra and Dok Stanford, holly and mistletoe are an integral part of holiday imagery and tradition.

Holly is used to adorn a home in green and red finery alongside evergreen boughs and wreaths. In addition, it has become customary to hang a bouquet of mistletoe under which people are encouraged to share a holiday kiss.

While these elements of celebrations are now incorporated into many of the secular and religious components of Christmas, they have very different origins.

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Holly Holly has been used since the days of the early Pagans as a decoration for midwinter festivities, when it was brought into homes to keep evil spirits away. The ancient Romans also believed that holly prickles drove away evil spirits, and it held a place of honor at December festivals dedicated to the god Saturn. To avoid persecution during the Roman pagan Saturnalia festival, early Christians would participate in the tradition of hanging evil-repelling holly on their homes to appear like the masses. Eventually as the number of Christians grew, the tradition became less of a pagan one and more associated with Christians and Christmas. Some people have inferred that holly and its prickly edges is symbolic of the crown of thorns Jesus wore at his crucifixion, with the red berries representing blood.

Mistletoe Mistletoe was once held sacred by the Norse, Celtic Druids and North American Indians. It is actually a parasitic plant that grows on a wide

Whether faux or fresh mistletoe, a bouquet of this plant symbolizes peace and tranquility for Christmas.

Most popular Christmas songs ecorations and shopping are • “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” - Walter integral parts of the holiday Kent, Kim Gannon, Buck Ram season, but very often it is the • “Little Drummer Boy” - Katherine K. music being played over the airwaves Davis, Henry V. Onorati, Harry Simeone that sets the tone for the festivities to • “Sleigh Ride” - Leroy Anderson, come. Christmas music has been enjoyed Mitchell Parish for decades and certain compositions • “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of are widely loved and the Year” - Edward Pola, played year after year.

George Wyle The American Society • “Silver Bells” - Jay of Composers, Authors Livingston, Ray Evans and Publishers, who • “Rockin’ Around the compiles lists of the Christmas Tree” - Johnny most popular songs, Marks lists “Santa Claus Is • “Feliz Navidad” - Jose Coming to Town” and Feliciano “Winter Wonderland,” • “Blue Christmas” both of which were Billy Hayes, Jay W. Johnson written in 1934, as the oldest and most • “Frosty the Snowman” - Steve popular tunes. The newest popular song Nelson, Walter E. Rollins is “Wonderful Christmastime,” composed • “A Holly Jolly Christmas” - Johnny in 1979. Though personal preference Marks often determines a holiday playlist, the • “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” following tunes are of the more popular - Tommie Connor Christmas songs: • “Here Comes Santa Claus (Right • “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Down Santa Claus Lane)” - Gene Autry, Roasting on an Open Fire)” - Mel Torme, Oakley Haldeman Robert Wells • “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like • “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” Christmas” - Meredith Willson Fred Coots, Haven Gillespie • “(There’s No Place Like) Home for • “Have Yourself a Merry Little the Holidays” - Bob Allen, Al Stillman Christmas” - Ralph Blane, Hugh Martin • “Carol of the Bells” - Peter J. • “Winter Wonderland” - Felix Bernard, Wilhousky, Mykola Leontovich Richard B. Smith • “Santa Baby” - Joan Ellen Javits, • “White Christmas” - Irving Berlin Philip Springer, Tony Springer • “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It • “Wonderful Christmastime” - Paul Snow!” - Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne McCartney • “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” “White Christmas” is the most covered Johnny Marks Christmas song of all time. There are • “Jingle Bell Rock”RPM - Joseph Carleton more than - Kevin Goodwin GT500 13versions in several different Beal, James Ross Boothe languages.

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range of host trees. Heavy infestation can dwarf the growth and kill these trees. In cultures across pre-Christian Europe, mistletoe was seen as a representation of divine male essence (and thus romance, fertility and vitality). The plant also was thought to be a symbol of peace, and anyone standing below it should receive tokens of affection. When enemies met beneath mistletoe, they had to lay down their weapons and observe a truce until the next day. This is how the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe likely began, and why a ball of mistletoe is now hung in homes during Christmas, a season of peace and affection.

Homeowners who hang mistletoe and holly around their homes during the holiday season should be mindful of pets and youngsters around the plants.

Mistletoe and holly are considered to be moderately to severely toxic, and ingesting the leaves could be dangerous. Therefore, keep these plants away from curious hands. Mistletoe is commonly hung up high, which should make it less problematic, but holly should be hung high as well.

Now largely associated with Christmas celebrations, holly and mistletoe were once part of pagan Andy’s Foodland Greetings 09 rituals and ancient superstitions.

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With our thanks for your business all year long!

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Sharron Laplante made the rounds of the barnyard zoo, and is pictured here petting some donkeys and goats.

Christmas on the farm

Owner Ruth Vanderlaan invited the community to visit Vanderlaand the Barnyard Zoo earlier this month. In the first ever Christmas season event, The Barnyard Does Bethlehem, Vanderlaan arranged for neighbouring farmer Brian McIntosh to escort guests between Oak Valley Road and the farm via his horse-drawn wagon.

In addition, several fire pits were lit offering visitors an opportunity to sit on a hay bale, sip a cup of hot chocolate, and enjoy the heat from the crackling flames.

The children, however, generally made a beeline for the barns, where they could pet some kittens or even hold a bunny or guinea pig, before taking off to the outdoor playground. During the event, donations were accepted for both the Winchester District Memorial Hospital Foundation and the House of Lazarus.

Top left: Nestled inside one of the Vanderlaan barns, the House of Lazarus’ Linda Prevost and Brian McIntosh played the part of Mary and Joseph.

Above: Meghann Francis was captivated by the friendly kittens.

Right: Deanna (left) and Raven Fletcher adopted two bunnies, Smarties and Toblerone.

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Left: James Wilcox (left), Shaunna Wolfe, and Dave Wilcox stopped by one of the many fire pits to get warm.

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Best Wishes at the Holidays Signs of the season are everywhere – The snow on the ground, the chill in the air But our hearts are always warm, this is true When we turn our thoughts to friends like you.

With gratitude and best wishes for a happy holiday season from all of us

Annable’s Jewellery & Gifts 513 Main Street, Winchester 613-774-2102

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GREETINGS of the SEASON For your business and your friendship we are deeply grateful, and wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

From the Management and Staff of

Merry Christmas to Everyone And Best Wishes for a happy, safe Holiday Season From the staff of

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The Winchester Press

A look back at popular toys from years past

Visit Santa without all the tears

any parents have spent time dolls flexible and cuddly, which played during the holiday season on a role in their popularity. Throughout endless quests for the perfect the 1990s, children collected as many of gift for their children. Many gifts have the Beanie Babies as they could, though earned “must-have” status over the years, some of the dolls were more coveted than and although many of these gifts are others. Ty ceased production of Beanie forgotten by the time the next holiday Babies in 1999 with a bear called “The season comes around, certain products End,” but it wasn’t long before new have remained timeless. Some of these Beanie Babies were manufactured for a more memorable products have even new generation of children to collect. been resurrected into newer, modern-day • Tickle Me Elmo: The hottest toy of versions of their previous selves. Here’s the 1996 giving season was Tickle Me a look at some of the toys that have made Elmo, a plush doll based on the beloved their mark over the last several decades.

Sesame Street monster. When prompted, • Rubik’s Cube: The Rubik’s Cube Elmo would laugh, giggle and gyrate reached the height of its popularity to the delight of kids and adults alike. during the 1980s, when the colorful Tickle Me Elmo caused mass frenzy at game puzzle was mass-marketed to the stores during the 1996 holiday season, as public. Hungarian sculptor and professor shoppers swarmed toy stores to get their of architecture Erno Rubik actually hands on the top toy of the year. invented what he dubbed the “Magic • Nintendo DS: The Nintendo DS, first Cube” a decade prior. Since the product’s offered in 2004, was the first Nintendo inception, millions of Rubik’s Cubes have console released in North America before been sold across the globe, making it one it was released in Japan. With its dual of the top-selling puzzles and toys. screens (the lower being a touchscreen) • Cabbage Patch Kids: Adults stormed and portability factor, the handheld device stores in the mid 1980s for Cabbage Patch became one of the most popular gifts for Kids, which became one of the most young gamers. popular toys of the decade. Designed by • Zhu Zhu Pets: Interactive, robotic art student Xavier Roberts, Cabbage Patch hamsters, Zhu Zhu Pets first appeared on Kids began as dolls called “Little People.” the scene in 2009. Their name was derived The dolls were marketed with a fantastical from Mandarin Chinese and translates to story about a cabbage patch in a magical “little pig.” These small toys could be set to valley, where dolls were born and awaited explore their environment or simply emit their adoption into loving homes. Cabbage cooing sounds in the “nurturing mode.”

Patch Kids have been produced by a • Nintendo Wii: In addition to the number of different toy manufacturers Sony Playstation and Microsoft’s Xbox through the years, and shoppers can still 360, the Nintendo Wii became the latest find new incarnations at stores today. in a history of must-have video game • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: consoles in the early 21st century. Games Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles started as on the Wii were interactive through the a comic designed to parody established use of motion-sensing hand controllers popular comics of the early 1980s. The and other gaming interfaces. The later concept of genetically mutated turtles release of the Wii Fit package made the who possessed ninja skills quickly caught Nintendo Wii even more popular. on and the TMNT franchise expanded • Monster High Dolls: With their to television shows and scores of ghoulish good looks, Monster High action complementary merchandise. figures were one of the most gifts of 2012.

• Beanie Babies: Ty Inc. introduced a The dolls are based on a series of young series of plush toys filled with tiny plastic adult novels modeled after “Twilight,” pellets instead of traditional polyester though the Monster Seaway Valley Pharmacy GT 13 High dolls are stuffing in 1993. These pellets made the targeted to younger children.

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he holiday season means it’s time once again for parents to take their youngsters to visit Santa Claus. Pictures with little boys and girls lining up in their dress clothes with Santa are a holiday tradition, and youngsters are often anxious for their chances to share their Christmas gift wishes with the jolly man in red.

But as integral as such photo sessions are to the holiday season, parents know they are one crying fit or meltdown away from having this tradition turn into trouble. After waiting in long lines to see Santa, it’s understandable when everyone’s patience starts to wear thin. The combination of antsy children and aggravated adults could set off a chain reaction that culminates in tear-stained cheeks and a sullied holiday memory.

Pictures with Santa can go much more smoothly when you employ the following tips.

• Prep children. While kids may love the idea of Santa, youngsters face to face with a man in a red suit and a big, white beard may be nervous. Begin talking up Santa a few months before Christmas, mentioning how nice and friendly he is. Gauge how kids act around costumed performers at fairs, circuses and birthday parties and help them grow accustomed to people in

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costumes. If costumes elicit screams of horror, wait another year before seeing Santa.

• Visit during off-peak hours.

Weekends and evenings are the busiest times to visit Santa. This means long lines and longer wait times. Instead of dealing with the masses, try to get to the mall when the doors first open.

Otherwise, let the children skip a day of school and visit during the week when the lines are shorter.

• Consider another venue. Many different places of business host events where kids can meet Santa. Families may be able to share a meal with Santa at a restaurant or visit him at a nursery while selecting Christmas trees. A different environment may be less intimidating to children and take the pressure off waiting in line in a busy mall.

• Go well-fed. There’s little worse than waiting in line and doing so hungry. Hunger pangs can turn even the most placid child into a menace. Pack snacks to enjoy while waiting. Opt for items that will not stain lips and teeth or drip onto clothing.

• Make it a family photo.

Sometimes the only way to entice a little one to take a picture with Santa is to provide some added security. Dress your best and be prepared to have to step in and cozy up to Santa to ensure your child is all smiles.

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Audiences at the Upper Canada Playhouse were treated to a music-filled production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol this holiday season.

In this scene from the past, young Ebenezer Scrooge (Warren Bain) and his childhood sweetheart, Belle (Judy Osmond), toast the Christmas season with Scrooge’s boss, Mr. Fezziwig (Bruce Tubbe), and his wife (Jessica Vandenberg).

Richard Bauer as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol.

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UCP's A Christmas Carol a success MORRISBURG

ith a packed house from start to finish, this year’s Upper Canada Playhouse (UCP) holiday production was a success.

Performing a version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, actors took the stage for both afternoon and evening shows, bringing the Christmas classic to life for audiences seeking the sometimes-elusive Christmas spirit.

Between Thurs., Nov. 28 and Sun., Dec. 15, audiences followed along as Ebenezer Scrooge, played by Richard Bauer, was visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, Divine Beauty GTWilliams, 11 played

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the Ghosts of Christmas Past (Doug Tangney), Present (Bruce Tubbe), and Future (Warren Bain), who take him on a journey toward discovering the true meaning of Christmas.

Having performed the 1843 classic several times before, UCP artistic director Donnie Bowes said he chose to do so again this year because, as he pointed out, families look for Christmasthemed plays at this time a year, and many come to the playhouse as part of their holiday tradition.

This year’s production included additional music and dance numbers organized and choreographed by music director Meredith Zwicker and

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choreographer Jessica Vandenberg, both of whom also had parts in the play.

Ryan Jacobs and Judy Osmond, along with local lads, Gavin, Liam, and Conor Veinotte, rounded out the cast. While Conor played a fiddler in each show, Liam and Gavin took turns playing the part of Tiny Tim. All other actors played multiple roles throughout the production, which took place in period costume on a revolving stage.

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The basics of poinsettia plant care

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lthough poinsettias are most often associated with the holiday season, they are actually tropical plants. In spite of their origins, poinsettias can thrive during the holiday season and even last long after the holidays have come and gone.

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Poinsettias are native to Mexico and Central America. Aztecs called the plant cuetlaxochitl. The flowering plant was first introduced to the United States by Joel Poinsett, the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, and was subsequently renamed the poinsettia.

The flowers of the poinsettia are actually the yellow blooms at the middle of the bright red or white bracts that form on the plant. Perhaps due to the bright red of the bracts, the plant quickly became a popular Christmas plant.

It’s important to note that poinsettias grow in a warm climate and therefore must be kept in tropical conditions to ensure the plant’s health.

Furthermore, poinsettias bloom in response to shortening daylight hours. That means they will need ample darkness each night in order to simulate the dark nights of short, winter days. To achieve this, you may need to put the plant into a dark closet for 12 to 14 hours each night.

During the day, the plant should be in a sunny window where it will have access to bright light. The

more light the better. Keep the soil evenly moist. Misting the plant will help it to retain some humidity.

Also, fill the overflow saucer on your flower pot with gravel to allow water seeping through the pot to evaporate from the gravel.

Hot temperatures indoors combined with high humidity will help the plant to thrive. Even one day without adequate moisture can cause the leaves to drop. Furthermore, decreasing temperatures can cause leaves to fall off. The goal is to keep the indoor temperature consistent.

While many poinsettia plants are discarded after the holiday season, these plants can actually be cut back and saved for next season.

Trimming back any remaining leaves and continuing to care for the plant by keeping it moist can help.

To force the blooms next season, start reducing the plant’s exposure to sunlight in mid-September to October. Again, this will mean removing the plant to an area that On Santa’s knee is shrouded in complete darkness.

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Tara Graham travelled the parade route alongside Frosty.

Above: A member of the SD&G and Cornwall Shriners Club steered Thomas the Tank Engine and his cars full of toys through the village streets.

Santa Claus visits Morrisburg Natalie Beatson (left) and Ashley Way followed closely behind the Morrisburg Home Hardware float.

Morrisburg’s Santa Claus Parade wound its way through the village streets earlier this month bringing to life the sights and sounds of the season with a dancing Christmas tree, a roaring fire, a freshly made snowman, and many of Santa’s green and red clad minions weaving their way through the crowd.

Children of all ages gathered along the streets to wave and welcome the annual festive display, embracing the spirit of the season.

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Amber Barnet, representing Frank Lalonde Lawn Mowing and Snow Removal, walked the parade route handing out candy to children.

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Shannon Van Moorsel (left) and Brynn Gilmour carried the Seaway District High School banner in this year’s parade.

Riley Barry kept warm by the fire atop this float.

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How to donate in their name and still make them happy t’s Christmas Day and you’re visiting Aunt Agnes. You’re just about to hand her a special card explaining the donation you’ve made – in her honour – to a worthy

charity. Will she be excited about the thoughtful gift, or is she in fact perched on the edge of the sofa eagerly waiting an actual, physical, paper-and-ribbons present?

As more and more Canadians make the shift to charitable giving instead of traditional holiday gifts, the mood can remain merry amongst family and friends with some simple steps like these: Be confident that statistics are on your side. According to a 2012 Harris Interactive survey, most Canadian adults (77 per cent) say they would prefer to receive a charitable gift given in their honour than a goody for themselves.

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Share the idea early in the season with the friends and family you have in mind for a charity gift exchange. That way, they won’t be confused when the usual soap or sweater doesn’t come. Most charity gift catalogues, like the World Vision Gift Catalogue (www.worldvision.ca/gifts) are online and easily shared with friends and family.

Be the example. Ease this new tradition into your giving circle by requesting gifts for yourself from a charity catalogue.

Explain that this year you are making things easier for them – and better for someone in need. Your example might inspire others to do the same.

Choose a Fair Trade item. Some charity

catalogues offer beautiful, handmade items made and sold with dignity by artisans from around the world. If you still want to give an object and give to someone working hard overseas to make a better life – this is a great option – and Aunt Agnes will have something to open on the big day.

Make it fun. Good-hearted doesn’t mean boring. Creative presentation – a certificate noting the charitable gift along with a poem you wrote, or a list of your top ten special memories shared with that person – transforms a gift that is already meaningful into one that warms the heart even more. www.newscanada.com

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ever has there been a more critical time to raise your children with a caring global conscience. In an era when headlines remind us daily of international conflicts, most parents recognize the importance of instilling compassion in their kids. Whether it’s being kind to others or demonstrating practical concern for those in need, children tend to embrace the values they see modeled at home.

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Left: Trinity Bible Church on Stagecoach Road used some creativity to recreate a manger scene.

The Metcalfe Hornets girl’s minor hockey team wore their jerseys with pride during the parade.

Three-year-old Jack Potvin, the son of fallen RCMP officer Mike Potvin of Osgoode, was a special guest of the Osgoode Fire Department. He is pictured here with Sarah Lockhart.

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Oscar the Grouch and Cookie Monster joined the Osgoode Snowmobile Club.

The 2013 Osgoode Santa Claus Parade took place Sat., Dec. 7, with the arrival of the man in the red attire officially kick starting the holiday season for children young and old. As well as the traditional parade, guests were treated to a breakfast with at the Santa Claus was the star of the show during Dec. 7’s parade.

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Unique gifts for the family globetrotter passion for traveling leads many people to go abroad and experience other cultures or explore the sites closer to home.

Those with an avid traveler in their midst can tie into this love of exploring and give travel-themed gifts.

Gifting the family globetrotter is not always easy, however. Travelers tend to bring home mementos of their trips and make it seem as if they already have everything they need. Gifts purchased at the local store may seem to pale in comparison to more exotic trinkets.But gifting travelers doesn’t have to be difficult. The following gifts should make great gifts for your favorite adventurer this holiday season.

• Travel journal: Many people love to document their trips, describing journeys to exotic locales or simply a family trip to a nearby campground. Travel journals make great gifts for those travelers who want more than just visual memories of their trip. Be sure to buy a journal that’s sturdy enough to handle all the bumps and bruises that accompany a nomadic lifestyle. Leatherbound or hardcover journals should suffice.

• Travel kit: Travelers know the value of a good travel kit, which can help them freshen up during long layovers at the airport or once they arrive at their destinations. In addition, a travel kit allows travelers to pack some of the comforts of home, such as moisturizer,

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shaving gel or a particular type of toothpaste, that might not be readily available at their destinations. When gifting a travel kit, place some of those favorite products, such as travel-size mouthwash or some luxury moisturizing Sullivan Bros GT 12 creams, inside the kit for a special giftwithin-the-gift.

• Noise-cancelling headphones: A set of noise-cancelling headphones is a gift no globetrotter should go without. These headphones reduce ambient noise and can make it easier to doze off comfortably on a flight or to enjoy a music playlist while sightseeing in a busy city.

• Maps: Domestic travelers may be able to rely on their smartphones for directions, but overseas travelers may need to keep their phones off when traveling overseas to avoid heavy Twin Peaks GT 11 surcharges. In such instances, maps make great gifts, especially if you find out in advance where your special traveler will be visiting next and gift a map of that particular locale.

• Gas card: For some, the joy of travel stems from getting behind the wheel and hitting the open road. If that’s true of your favorite travel afficionado, consider a gas card that can alleviate some of the cost of his or her next trip. Gift cards to filling stations can be purchased in just about any denomination, and your loved one will appreciate their free pass at the pump on their next road trip.

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Choosing a gift for teachers

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ew opportunities to thank teachers for all of the hard work they do present themselves during the course of a typical school year.

But a thoughtful holiday gift is one way that students and parents can show their appreciation for a teacher’s efforts.

It’s customary for students to offer teachers small tokens of their affection, whether it’s during the holiday season, at the end of the school year or both. Choosing a gift for a teacher can be challenging, as the relationship between student and teacher and/or parent and teacher is not personal, and it’s very possible students and parents have little knowledge of a teacher’s interests outside the classroom. But the following gift ideas are essentially universal in their appeal, making them great gifts for the special educator in your life.

• Handwritten notes from students: Rather than trinkets that proclaim “World’s Best Teacher,” students can write their own sentiments about their teachers and present it with a Christmas card. A heartfelt note of appreciation and gratitude can be all it takes to put a smile on a teacher’s face this holiday season.

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yourself, as some people are particular about eating foods that were cooked in someone else’s kitchen. Stick to prepackaged foods.

• Something scholarly: A gift that provides a teacher with some intellectual stimulation might just do the trick this holiday season. For example, a bestselling novel may fit the bill for English teachers.

• Gift cards: Very often all of the students in a class donate a small amount toward a gift card. Consider a card that is redeemable at a nearby store.

When gifting teachers, there are some gifts to avoid.

• Trinkets and mugs: Through the years a seasoned teacher has likely collected a fair share of trinkets and coffee mugs. Chances are he or she does not need another one.

• Perfume and lotion: Avoid scented lotions, perfumes and other cosmetic products, as such items are more personal.

• Overly expensive gifts: Do not give a gift that is beyond the standard range of others in the classroom, which usually falls between $5 and $20. It could appear as if you’re buying affections for the Accounting student, and it could make the teacher uncomfortable.

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Sound gift ideas for music fans usic remains an art form that evokes strong emotions and holds a special place in many a listener’s heart. The nearly universal appeal of music makes it a great gift come the holiday season, when shoppers may not always know what to buy a loved one. The following are a few gift ideas that are sure to have your favorite music fan singing your praises this holiday season.

• Concert tickets: Perhaps no gift makes music fans’ hearts race more than tickets to see their favorite musicians perform. Your loved one probably has a favorite artist or someone he or she has long desired to see live. Look into that performer’s tour dates to see if they are playing your area anytime soon. If they’re playing just before the holiday season, don’t hesitate to give this gift a little early.

The same approach should be taken if an artist will be in town within a day or two of Christmas or Chanukah. Giving the tickets early enables your loved one the chance to clear his or her schedule.

• Musical instrument: It’s never too early or too late to learn how to play a new instrument. Shoppers whose loved ones love a good rock-and-roll riff might find guitars make a great holiday gift, while those who can’t stop playing air drums should enjoy finding a real drum set come the holidays. When buying guitars, shoppers should learn which hand their loved ones favor.

• Music lessons: Lessons are the next logical step once a music fan has

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Two of three Sloan men enjoyed the experience of meeting Santa, with Todd (left) and Trent smiling for the camera. Newborn Camden, however, was less than thrilled.

Breakfast with Santa

Teaming up to serve during South Mountain’s annual Santa Claus Breakfast event on Sat., Dec. 7 were the North Dundas Fire Department’s Mountain detachment, the Mountain Township Agricultural Society, the Mountain and District Lions Club, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows South Mountain Lodge. The firemen cooked while others served the many patrons that filled the Mountain Township Agricultural Hall, and Santa and Mrs. Claus Daryle Realty GT 12 droppedRoss by before the event was finished. Dakota Nevins (left) and Tanner Patterson stayed busy at the craft centre.

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the instruments to work with. But even those without an instrument of their own can benefit from music lessons.

For example, music lovers who want to learn piano can make use of lessons even if they don’t have their own pianos at home. Lessons can be a great way for music lovers to gauge their skill levels before buying an expensive instrument. In addition, lessons can turn music lovers on to new instruments or new types of music they may never have considered previously.

• Sound system: Advancements in technology have proven to be music to music lovers’ ears. Music fans can now take advantage of crisp sound systems that make music that much more enjoyable. Sound systems come in many shapes and sizes, and they can vary significantly in regard to price. When purchasing a sound system as a holiday gift, look for one that’s compatible with your loved one’s existing components, such as a television or music player.

• Streaming service membership: Unlike the days when music fans had to wait for local deejays to play their favorite songs on the radio, today’s music fans can essentially create their own radio stations on their computers and even on their phones. Shoppers can buy their favorite music fans subscriptions to streaming services, such as Pandora or Spotify, and listeners can then tailor their own stations to include their favorite genres, artists or individual songs.

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Stormont, Dundas, and South Glengarry MPP Jim McDonell (top left) rode a float alongside North Dundas Mayor Eric Duncan, Deputy-Mayor Gerry Boyce, and Boyce’s wife, Lorna.

Former Township of North Dundas Mayor Claude Cousineau (left) and Winchester Fire Detachment member Jamie Hay rode in the village’s antique fire truck.

North Dundas Christmas Fund chair Bob Weagant walked the parade route collecting funds for this year’s initiative.

Lights shine bright in Winchester

Christmas cheer roared though the village on Sat., Dec. 7 as the 17th North Dundas Country Christmas Parade of Lights took hold of Winchester, with various events throughout the day leading up to the eveningtime parade. Even Maple the Cow (right) had a part in the parade.

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Winchester’s parade goes corporate as a Coca-Cola truck takes part.

Reis Equipment’s larger than life parade entry.

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Halee Preston was still in the initial phases of her decorating project.

Home sweet home Families flocked to the Mountain Township Agricultural Hall in South Mountain earlier this month to participate in the Friends of the South Mountain Library’s ninth annual Gingerbread Workshop.

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Left: Nathan Milne-Servage inspected his house, checking to see if it needed more candy.

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Great holiday parties have a happy ending

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lot of preparation goes into a memorable holiday party. It starts slowly with sending out invitations and dusting off the decorations days or weeks ahead of time, then gains speed from grocery shopping all the way through to placing the final sprig of parsley on the canapés.

After all the hustle and bustle, it’s tempting to think the prep is over when the first guest arrives at the door, but seasoned hosts know the doorbell signals

that the next round of planning is just beginning.

“Every successful party needs a happy ending,” says Charlie Angelakos, the vice president of corporate affairs at Labatt Breweries of Canada. “Hosts need to play a role to ensure the safety of their guests and communities, and that means preventing their guests from drinking and driving.”

Here are a few tips to help hosts with the in-party planning:

• Know that being a host comes with companion to get the guest home safely. responsibilities to your guests.

Call a friend or relative to pick up the • Offer alcohol-free drinks. Remind guest, or provide him or her with money volunteers that a designated driver for a taxi. abstains from alcohol. Thank them for • Give your guests help to prevent helping to keep our roads safe. drinking and driving. Match guests with • Recognize the signs. Signs of a designated driver, provide taxi numbers, intoxication include fast/slow/loud/slurred or invite them to stay overnight. Ask for speech, physical clumsiness or lack of their car keys to keep them and others alertness, tiredness, red eyes or heavy safe. Thank them for not drinking and Tonydriving.

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atherings with friends and • Plan well in advance. The earlier family are a big part of the you begin planning the party, the holiday season. And all of less stress you’re likely to feel as a those gatherings translate to a lot host. Certain items for the party, like of holiday hosting, and hosts can easily decorations and certain snacks and feel overwhelmed as they try to juggle beverages, have no expiration dates, so hosting duties with everything else that buy such items well in advance. This comes along during this time of year. leads to one less task to tackle in the days Here are a few steps holiday hosts can leading up to the party. Planning early take to make hosting a lot less hectic and also affords you ample time coordinate a lot more fun. with guests and decide who will be • Enlist help. Just because a holiday responsible for certain party tasks. party is at your home does not mean • Hire a cleaning service. One of the others can’t pitch in or will be unwilling more difficult parts of holiday hosting is to help. If you plan to decorate for the cleaning the house before guests arrive. party, invite a friend over to assist. When A thorough house cleaning can take up a hosting a holiday dinner party, ask guests substantial amount of time, which tends to bring certain items to save you some to be hard to come by during the holiday work. Ask one guest to bring some season. To avoid a late night cleaning dessert, saving you the time it takes to session or the need to spend a weekend visit the local bakery or bake your own afternoon hard at work around the house, og Grooming GT 11 desserts, and ask others to provide side Ideal hire a cleaning Pipe GT 12service to come and clean dishes. your house in the days before the party.

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• Pass the buck. Hosting a holiday dinner party? Consider passing the hosting duties on to a local restaurant, especially if your friends and family members are on board with the idea. If your schedule is especially hectic this holiday season, then move the party from your home to a local restaurant, where the staff can worry about accommodating your guests and you can simply relax and have a good time Kim’s Painting GT 12 with your loved ones.

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Emphasize safety when decorating for the holidays

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hough the holiday season is a festive time of year, it can quickly turn tragic if revelers do not emphasize safety when decorating their homes. When decorating this holiday season, be sure to employ the following precautions so your holiday season is festive, decorative and safe.

• Exercise extreme caution with holiday lights. A fire may start because of frayed or bare wires, broken or cracked sockets or even loose connections. It's important to inspect each set of lights for damage and discarding any damaged sets.

When choosing lights, use only lights that have been certified for outdoor use on your home's exterior, he holiday countdown is on • Make decorating a family activity. and never use outdoor and it’s time to get your house Plan this year’s theme with the kids, but lights inside. razzle-dazzle ready. But before don’t let children or pets play with light • Purchase the you do, make sure to check that your strings. right Christmas tree. Though it can lights and decorations are still in good • Keep electrical connectors for be tempting to purchase the most eyeworking order after a year in storage. Not outdoor lights above ground, out of water catching Christmas tree you find, avoid only can old decor look worn out, but it and away from metal gutters. Connect acting rashly until you have learned also can put you and your family at risk outdoor lighting into receptacles protected a little about the tree. Artificial trees – which is the last thing anyone wants at by weatherproof ground fault circuit should be labeled as “Fire Resistant.” this joyous time of year. interrupters (GFCI). These can provide Such trees can still catch fire, but they CSA Group, a leader in public safety protection from electric shock by sensing are more resistant to fire than trees testing and certification, offers these tips ground leakage and cutting electrical power. without such labels. When buying a to help you stay safe this holiday: • Use heavy duty extension cords live tree, make sure the tree is fresh.

• Carefully inspect light strings for high wattage decorations and large The tree should be green, and its each year. Discard any with frayed electronically-animated displays, and needles should be difficult to pull off cords, cracked lamp holders or loose don’t overload extension cords. of branches, which should not be easily connections. Inspect for storage damage If you need to purchase new lights, breakable. Tap the tree on the ground from moisture or rodents. look for a certification mark to ensure they before purchasing it. If the tree loses a • Turn off the electricity to the supply are certified by an organization such as lot of needles upon tapping the ground, outlet before working with outdoor CSA Group. it isn't fresh. Trees that aren’t fresh are wiring. Unplug light strings before And remember: outdoor holiday more susceptible to going up in flames. replacing bulbs and check to ensure lights are made for seasonal use only; • Keep the tree away from heat replacement bulbs match the voltage extended exposure to the elements can sources. Though it might seem more and wattage of the original. To avoid a lead to damage. So when the holidays are idyllic to place your Christmas tree shock from damaged wires, use insulated over, take down the festive decorations nextRobinson to the fireplace, Glen 1/4it’s 12a lot more Donevelyn Greetings 12 to and place them back in their original fasteners ratherFarms than metal nails or tacks hold light strings in place. packaging for next year.

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dangerous as well. When choosing a spot for your tree, find a place that is away from heat sources like fireplaces, radiators and vents. But homeowners also should know that even trees placed away from heat sources can still dry out, creating a fire hazard even if the tree was fresh and healthy when purchased. That’s because Christmas trees can quickly dry out in heated rooms.

Monitor the tree’s water levels every day, checking those levels in both the morning and at night before going to bed.

This prevents the tree from drying out and becoming a fire hazard, and it also helps the tree maintain its aesthetic appeal through the holiday season.

• Limit use of candles. Like Christmas trees, candles are a popular yet potentially hazardous decorative item during the holiday season. When decorating with candles, be sure that all candles are extinguished before leaving a room and never leave them burning when you go to bed. Candles should be kept away from any decorative items, including Christmas trees, that can catch fire. Never place candles near curtains, furniture or presents. Holiday enthusiasts with little children or pets at home might want to decorate with fake LED-light candles instead of traditional candles. Curious kids or excitable pets may not recognize the potential dangers of lit candles and, as a result, might burn themselves or tips candles over.

The holiday season is upon us, and that means scores of celebrants will be decking their halls. Though festive decorations are a part of the season, safety should always come first.

As we prepare to deck our halls, our thoughts turn to the special people who have given us so much to celebrate this year.

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Has gift wrapping become a lost art?

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ave we become a society that is too busy for gift wrap?

When a birthday arrives or the holidays come around in full force, where do most people turn? To the ultra-convenient gift bag, that’s where.

Gift bags have largely taken over the party aisles at most stores, where rows and rows of gift bags in all shapes and sizes are not uncommon. If you’re trying to find a roll of wrapping paper, good luck. For birthdays, anniversaries and even baby showers, paper designs have essentially become obsolete.

It’s true that wrapping paper seems to make a rebound come the holiday season, when stores begin to devote aisles of space to holiday supplies.

But even when shiny foils and smiling Santas beckon customers from the tightly packed rolls, many people still choose gift bags.

Gift bags do have many advantages.

They are easily portable, generally inexpensive and come in some very clever designs. They’re also touted as a “green” product because they can be reused.

But there are plenty of people who feel that the elimination of intricately wrapped presents takes some of the magic out of the holidays. Carefully wrapped gifts show that a person put in time and effort to present a gift in a way that is sentimental and personal.

Although it may take mere minutes to pry away the paper and find a treasure inside, there’s something to be said for paper-wrapped gifts. It means the gift-giver sat down, pondered the paper design and carefully chose the bow or ribbon with the recipient in mind.

Before you eschew wrapping paper for a gift bag this holiday season, think about all of the advantages to spending some time and reacquainting yourself with the art of gift wrapping. Here are some reasons to save the gift bag for another time.

• Wrapping can be green, too.

Wrapping paper can be reused if it is carefully removed from a gift. You also can create your own wrapping paper by decorating brown postal paper with a rubber stamp or having children color their own special murals. Don’t overlook newsprint as wrapping as well.

• Paper is more cost-effective. You are bound to get more bang for your

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Clever ways to give gift cards

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ift cards are a staple of the holiday season. Often a go-to gift when other options just do not seem to suffice, gift cards remove the worry about whether or not the item will fit or if it’s the right color or model.

Gift cards can make ideal gifts because they are chosen with the recipients’ likes and tastes in mind while allowing recipients to shop without spending their own money.

Still, giving a gift card can remove some of the excitement of unwrapping a mystery gift. By employing a few creative tips, gift cards can be fun and unique.

Scavenger hunt Have the gift recipient work a little in a clever way for the gift. Plant clues around the house that will gradually lead to the hiding spot where the gift card is stashed. Clues can include witty poetic verses or tie into recipients’ personal interests.

may be complemented by lotions, massage oil and a terry-cloth robe. These items can all be packaged together in a decorative basket to make the entire gift eye-catching and appealing.

Themed wrapping Place the gift card inside of an item that epitomizes the gift. A card for a bookstore can be nestled inside of the pages of a classic book. A gift card to a hair salon can be attached to the end of a hairbrush.

For those gifting to a favorite coffee shop, place the gift card inside of an empty coffee mug.

Shopping savvy Offering a gift card as a present is entitling the recipient to a day of shopping. Wrap the card with a reusable shopping tote so that he or she can carry purchases inside. You can monogram the bag with initials or even decorate it.

Otherwise, purchase a new wallet and place the gift card inside. Wrap the wallet and encourage the recipient to go on a spree.

wrapping buck by choosing wrapping paper. Gift bag handles could tear after one or two uses. Wrapping paper per inch can be more affordable than gift bags, particularly when purchased on sale.

Nesting boxes • Wrapping paper lets you be Special delivery Another way to present a gift card is creative. Cover a box with a patchwork For a creative spin, work with a retailer to hide it inside of a box that looks like of different paper scraps, choose to that offers home delivery service. Ask any other gift.

However, once the person stagger colors of paper with boxes to have the gift card attached inside of unwraps the gift, he or she will discover towered one on top of another or tie on a pizza box or nestled in a bouquet of another wrapped box inside. This prank the biggest bow you can find. flowers. When the recipient receives the can be repeated over and over as many • Paper is traditional. Look back delivery, he or she will be surprised by the times as desired until the gift card is to the classic stories of yuletide and added gift. unearthed. you are bound to find images of Santa Gift cards make convenient gifts, but Claus pulling wrapped boxes out of his Gift basket they may not carry with them the panache enormous gift sack. Also think about A gift card can be ensconced with of other holiday gifts. Dressing up gift how department stores used to (and other trinkets and tied into a theme.

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• Wrapped gifts travel better.

When carrying your bounty of gifts to friends and family, carefully wrapped boxes tend to stand up to travel better than gift bags. No one At Christmas time and in the bright New Year wants to receive a gift bag that has ahead. It’s always a pleasure serving you. been wrinkled and crushed into some amorphous shape.

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Frugal gift wrapping ideas

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ribbon to seal the bundle shut. oliday shoppers spend billions • Brown paper: Brown paper tied with of dollars each year on gifts for twine or ribbon is inexpensive and can friends, family and coworkers. easily be recycled after use. Use a marker But holiday shoppers also spend to put the names of gift recipients on each substantial amounts of money dressing package to save on gift tags as well. up those gifts with bows and wrapping • Glass jars: Use mason jars when paper. Shoppers may not want to spend wrapping smaller gifts, including gift much more on wrapping paper, bags and cards, to give them an arts-and-crafts feel. other ways to dress-up their gifts, and • Fabric gift bags: If you’re handy by employing a few tricks of the gift with a needle and thread, sew sacks out of wrapping trade, they may not have to.

The following are some frugal, yet flashy, leftover fabric to make gift bags of various ways to wrap presents this holiday season. sizes.

• Cookie tins: Find unique cookie tins • Children’s artwork: Over the from yard sales or course of a school leftover tins from year parents can holidays past and accumulate dozens use them as gift of original pieces boxes. of art from their • Recipes: If children’s time you will be giving a in the classroom. cookbook or foodInstead of themed gifts, print relegating those recipes that can be pictures to a used as gift wrap memory box or and then later used temporary glory on the refrigerator, turn Baskets are an often inexpensive alternative to to make certain dishes. them into unique wrapping paper.

• Baby linens: gift wrap. Pair these From blankets pieces of art with to wash cloths, use baby linens to wrap colored ribbon, and everyone who gets a infant-themed gifts for new parents. unique masterpiece will feel special.

• Baskets: Wicker baskets are available • Newspaper: Recycle newsprint and in various shapes and sizes. They can be comics into wrapping paper. Encourage used to make a gift collection and then everyone to wrap in newspaper for a reused over and over again. cohesive look come Christmas morning.

• Cloth: Leftover cloth from Halloween There are many creative and or cloth purchased to create homemade inexpensive ways to wrap gifts this year curtains can be turned into giftwrap for instead of using preprinted wrapping Shane Eastawkward-shaped Ont Cem Memorials 11 gifts. Use GT decorative paper.

Create a gift wrapping station any people long to have an area where they can create wrapping magic for holiday gifts, birthday presents and other tokens of appreciation throughout the year.

However, with limited space, tall rolls of gift paper may have been stashed in the back of a closet or tucked under a bed, making them inconvenient to use once it is time to wrap gifts. With just a few feet of space, anyone can create a compact gift wrapping station.

The first step in creating your wrapping station is to find a spot that is out of the way but enables you to easily keep inventory of paper and ribbons.

The back of a door or behind the door often provides adequate space to store supplies, and the width of a door might be the right size for the average roll of wrapping paper. If the door is too narrow, the rolls can be hung vertically instead of horizontally. Fortunately, gift wrap is narrow and doesn’t take up much space on its own. Therefore, it usually can be tucked into a corner.

Also, you just may have enough scrap materials around the house to use to build your wrapping station. If not, a trip to the hardware store or home improvement center can generally yield what you need.

Wooden dowels are an inexpensive yet valuable supply. Rolls of wrapping paper can be slid on the dowels and hung horizontally on hooks protruding from a door or wall. For a vertical installation, make a wooden frame the

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Drill holes in the frame on the top and bottom through which the dowels can be fed. Then drill small holes on the ends of the dowels. Use cabinet door handles or drawer pulls on the end that are wider than the holes made in the wooden frame. This way the drawer pulls can be unscrewed at the top to remove the dowels and refill with a fresh roll of paper. Then the knobs can be screwed back on to prevent the dowels from falling through the wooden frame.

Those who are a bit more handy may want to paint and attach a piece of plywood to the door on hinges that can be folded up and locked into place with a hook when not needed, but then put down to serve as a shelf on which the wrapping can be done. Be sure to have a shallow ledge that protrudes somewhat under the shelf to offer support when the shelf is in the open position.

A separate dowel can be used to keep rolls of ribbon neat and within reach. A scissor hung on a hook or attached to a string will ensure that you’re never hunting for a scissor under rolls of wrapping paper. It also keeps the scissor safely out of reach of young children.

If desired, a tape dispenser can be mounted on the wall or door as well, enabling one-handed measuring and cutting of the tape.

Get creative with your homemade wrapping station and then enjoy how efficiently you can wrap gifts.

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Bake gingerbread with a twist

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ingerbread is an iconic holiday treat enjoyed all over the world. So this year, why not update this favourite tradition with a beautiful gingerbread pie? Ingredients like molasses, brown sugar and nutmeg deliver festive flavours in every bite, and cute pastry gingerbread men add a whimsical and stylish final touch. More seasonal recipes are available online at www.tenderflake.ca Gingerbread Pie Ingredients: 2 Tenderflake frozen deep dish pie shells, defrosted 1 egg, lightly beaten ¾ cup unsalted butter ¾ cup brown sugar ¾ cup whipping cream ¼ cup molasses 3 egg yolks ¼ cup cornstarch 1 tsp ginger ¼ tsp nutmeg ¼ tsp cloves ½ tsp salt 1 ¼ cup milk ½ cup whipped topping White icing Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 2. Bake one pie shell according to package directions. Remove the second shellGT from Louise pie & Co 12the foil pan and place on

What to do with leftovers

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he food cooked during the holidays is often enough to feed an army. Too often, hosts and hostesses prepare and serve much too much food, only to find themselves left with a refrigerator full of leftovers when guests don’t eat as much as hosts had suspected.

In order to avoid wasting food, many people attempt to create new meals from their excess holiday ingredients. Putting a lightly floured work surface. Using leftovers to good use can take a little a 2” (5 cm) gingerbread man-shaped ingenuity to disguise the reality that cookie cutter, cut 8-10 pieces and place you’re eating turkey or ham for the third on a parchment paper-lined baking consecutive night. All it may take is a little sheet. Brush lightly with egg and bake inspiration to create delicious meals with for 10 minutes or until golden brown. repurposed holiday foods.

Remove from the oven and cool.

The first thing to keep in mind when 3. Heat butter and brown sugar in a using leftovers is food safety. Any food small saucepan over medium heat, remaining after the holiday meal should stirring occasionally until bubbly. be packed into storage containers and Whisk in cream and molasses and stir refrigerated or frozen no more than until it begins to simmer. two hours after the meal has ended.

4. Whisk together egg yolks, This ensures that bacteria are not able cornstarch, spices and salt in a small to proliferate in the food and cause bowl. Slowly add a small amount of foodborne illnesses. Choose shallow the hot mixture into the egg mixture, containers, which will enable the food stirring constantly. Add the egg mixture to chill more uniformly and not create back into the hot cream mixture and warmer spots that take longer to reach continue to stir over medium heat until a safe storage temperature. Do not thickened and just starting to boil. save any foods that have remained at 5. Pour the filling into the baked pie room temperature for too long or seem shell. Cover the surface with plastic questionable, especially dairy products. It wrap directly on the filling and chill is adviseable to discard leftovers (even if until set, at least four hours. refrigerated) after 4 days. Use it or lose it!

6. Decorate the gingerbread man pastry Now that leftovers are properly stored, shapes with icing. Arrange shapes on top you can think up some creative menu with whipped topping just before serving. ideas for using them in the next few days. www.newscanada.com • Turn stuffing into croquettes or Cotnam Flooring/TRU Hardware GT 12 byVALU-MART RILEY’S GT 12with burgers mixing chopped turkey

stuffing or adding a new meat to the equation, like sausage.

• Dice ham and potatoes and add to the morning helping of eggs for a countrystyle omelette.

• Promptly boil the turkey carcass to make homemade stock for soups and stews.

• Turn leftover mashed potatoes into a creamy potato soup, with the addition of cream, bacon and scallions.

• Use cranberry sauce in place of butter on bagels or toast.

• Mash up leftover sweet potatoes and bake into a moist and delicious sweet potato loaf bread.

• Create open-faced sandwiches for lunch by layering ham or turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and gravy on top of a thick slice of bread.

• Diced meats, vegetables and onion can be added to a batter of pancake mix and turned into an easy quiche.

• Host Mexican night and use leftover turkey meat to make spicy fajitas, complete with sour cream and salsa.

• Use stale bread to make homemade croutons for salad or use in a bread pudding recipe.

• Add cranberry sauce to boxed muffin mixes for a tart treat.

• Turn leftover holiday meats into an Asian stir-fry with the addition of water chestnuts, bean sprouts, soy sauce, and mixed vegetables.

• Grind meats to make a hearty meat loaf.

• Make leftover potatoes into hash browns.

• Cube leftover cake and serve on skewers and fruit for dipping into chocolate fondue.

• Use pie crust and small ramekins to turn turkey or ham into savory pot pies.

All Things Bright And Beautiful

Tidings of Comfort and Joy

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.

We’re sending all our best wishes to you for a happy and healthy holiday season.

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May peace and joy surround you this holiday season and in the coming year.

Thank you for your patronage.

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May your holiday be brimming with good times and glad tidings

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Turn holiday baking into a year-round occasion o your kids know how to measure ingredients? Do they know how to crack an egg?

Do they know what happens when you combine baking soda and vinegar?

These skills and more can be learned by baking together as a family. It is the perfect way to spend quality time with each other and gives kids the opportunity to learn and most importantly – to have fun.

That’s why the experts at Robin Hood are encouraging Canadian families to set aside just one hour a week to get the family working together on baking delicious treats.

Families schedule time for everything else in their life like sports and music lessons, so why not baking? Here’s how to do it: • Mark it in your calendar: As the holiday season is a busy time, try scheduling an hour to bake on a Saturday afternoon. Once it becomes part of the weekend routine, you can even work up to a group baking activity and invite your Rideau Auctions GTto12 neighbours and their kids join.

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• Get organized: Calendar reminders his season, stay on track and grocery lists of the essential by serving delicious, ingredients help keep the pantry well calorie-reduced versions stocked for your weekly baking activity. of traditional festive desserts. Lightly You can also join the Robin Hood Baking sweetened with naturally-sourced Hour at www.robinhood.ca to receive a stevia, this pecan pie will make a monthly baking calendar, tips and easy tempting addition to any holiday table age-appropriate recipes and appease guests young and old. each week.

• Inspire the family with individual tasks: Favourite Pecan Pie Once your family is Makes 8 servings on board, begin by Ingredients: assigning everyone 1 refrigerated pie crust from a 15 ounce a job – think chief package mixer, cake decorator 2 large eggs or recipe photographer.

2 large egg whites Encourage your kids 1 cup sugar-free maple syrup to take a picture of the ⅔ cup Pure Via Granulated delicious result and 2 Tbsp molasses start their own recipe 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour collection.

1 tsp vanilla • Experiment and get creative: Try ¼ tsp salt something different each week. Test out 1 cup pecan halves recipes that blend savoury and sweet – Sugar-free whipped topping (optional) think bacon with butterscotch cookies or sweet and salty chocolate caramel squares.

Preparation: Or look at recipes that have a twist on the 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll traditional, like red velvet cupcakes baked pie crust to an 11-inch circle. Fit into in ice cream cones.

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a nine-inch pie plate. Flute edges; set aside.

2. Whisk eggs and egg whites until blended. Whisk in sugar free syrup, Pure Via sweetener, molasses, flour, vanilla and salt until combined. Stir in pecans. Pour into pie crust.

3. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack before serving. Top each piece with sugar free whipped topping, if desired.

Calories per serving: 251 Note: Stevia, the sweetener in Pure Via, is also known as steviol glycosides – and you can keep the calories and sugar at bay with additional recipes available at www.purevia.ca.

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Christmas Greetings

Treat them to two-bite tourtières

recent Tenderflake survey revealed that one in five Canadians consider tourtière their favourite savoury pie. Inspired by the classic French Canadian favourite, these mini versions are perfect for holiday gatherings. Save yourself time on the day of your event by baking these pies ahead of time and freezing them in an airtight container. Once needed, simply defrost, reheat for 5-10 minutes and serve. More holiday tips, recipes and free printable stencils can be found online at www. tenderflake.com.

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he rich full-bodied flavour and texture of sautéed mushrooms and green onions add pizzazz to this “never fail” version of the classic. Pre-cooked potatoes shorten the cooking time.

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients: 2 Tbsp butter 1 lb sliced fresh mushrooms 4 large green onions, chopped 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 2 ¼ cups milk 4 oz cream cheese, cubed ¼ tsp EACH nutmeg, salt and black pepper 4 to 6 cooked, peeled potatoes (2 lb) 1 ¼ cups EACH fresh breadcrumbs and grated Cheddar or Swiss cheese

Two-Bite Tourtières Preparation time: 10 minutes

2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F 3. Crumble pork into a large, nonstick Ingredients: 1 package (18) Tenderflake Frozen Mini skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, breaking the meat into small pieces with Tart Shells a wooden spoon, until browned. Drain off ½ lb lean ground pork any excess fat.

1 onion, finely chopped 4. Add onion, carrot, garlic, salt, celery 1 carrot, finely grated seed, pepper, allspice and cloves. Cook, 4 garlic cloves, minced Directions: stirring occasionally, for five minutes.

1 tsp salt Melt butter in large saucepan over Stir in cider and potatoes; reduce heat ¾ tsp celery seed medium heat. Stir in mushrooms and and simmer, stirring occasionally, for five ½ tsp ground pepper onions; cook, covered until tender, minutes or until thickened. Remove from ½ tsp allspice about five minutes. Stir in flour. And the heat; cool to room temperature. ¼ tsp ground cloves then gradually stir in milk, cream 5. Divide pork mixture evenly between ¾ cup apple cider or juice cheese, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Bring tarts shells. ½ cup mashed potatoes to boil, stirring constantly; cook until 6. Bake on lowest rack, for 30 to 35 smooth and thickened. Pour into minutes or until golden brown.

Directions: G&J Yelle GT 12 1. Defrost tart shells according to package Serves nine. www.newscanada.com directions. Place on baking sheet.

greased 8-cup baking dish. Cut potatoes into ¼-inch slices and fold into sauce.

Sprinkle breadcrumbs and cheese on top. Bake in 350 degrees F oven 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Makes six servings.

Tips: For convenience cook potatoes a few days before. Cook potatoes until tender but firm; cover and cool or chill before slicing. If potatoes have thin skins do not peel, you not only save time but will gain extra nutrition.

For more delicious holiday recipe ideas visit Mushrooms Canada at www.mushrooms.ca www.newscanada.com

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Wishing You Peace at the Holidays

May good times come naturally this season.

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May your home be blessed and your heart filled by the beauty and spirit of this inspiring time of year.

Thank you for turning to us in times of loss and sorrow.

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Merry Christmas to All!

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

Thank you for your generous support.

Here’s hoping your season is brimming with joy!

Happy Holidays and thanks for your business.

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We wish you all a very healthy and happy holiday season

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Coconut Cream Pie

Monster Cookies

Submitted by Nancy Torrance, graphic designer

This huge recipe makes 11 dozen cookies perfect for children to make up as gifts for friends or relatives for gifts. Definitely not for dieters!

Submitted by Sandy Casselman, reporter

I ½ cups half-and-half I ½ cups coconut milk 2 eggs ¾ cup sugar 1/3 cup corn starch ¼ tsp salt I cup flaked coconut I tsp coconut (or vanilla) extract I homemade pie shell

Mix in this order: I cup Smarties (red and green for Christmas) I package chocolate chips ½ cup margarine I ½ cups peanut butter 3 cups brown sugar 2 cups white sugar 6 eggs I tsp salt 2 tsp baking soda

TOPPING: I small carton whipping cream powdered sugar to taste I tsp coconut extract

Blend well, then stir in: 9 cups oatmeal

Combine half-and-half, coconut milk, eggs, sugar, cornstarch and salt in a pot and bring to a boil over low heat – stirring constantly.

After roughly 15-20 minutes, mixture should have the consistency of pudding. Remove from heat. Stir in ¾ cup of the coconut and the coconut (or vanilla) extract. Pour into pie shell and chill for two to four hours, or until firm.

Roll into balls (I ¼ to I ½ inches in diameter, bigger if you want super size cookies) and leave space between them on cookie sheets and flatten slightly. Bake at 350 degrees F for eight to I0 minutes. Cool slightly before removing to rack to cool completely.

TOPPING: Whip together topping ingredients with electric beaters. Pour topping on cooled pie and add remaining coconut.

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

Blue Cheese Cheeseball

Submitted by Janet LaPierre, production manager

Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip

¼ cup blue cheese, crumbled I brick cream cheese, softened ½ pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded I small onion finely chopped 2 tsp Worchestershire sauce ¾ cup walnuts, chopped

Submitted by Linda Johnston, graphic designer

I pkg. cream cheese ½ cup Franks Red Hot Sauce ½ cup ranch dressing ½ cup blue cheese* 2 ½ cups shredded chicken

Put all your ingredients, except for the nuts, in a food processor. Mix until fluffy. Divide into two even balls. Roll in chopped nuts. Refrigerate for one hour before serving.

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix everything together.

Bake 20 minutes or until heated through.

Serve with bread or crackers

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*Cheddar can be substituted, if desired

Dissolve Jello completely in boiling water stirring three minutes. Add ice cubes and stir constantly until thick. Remove unmelted cubes. Using wire whisk, blend in whipped topping then whip until smooth. Fold in fruit. Spoon into crust and garnish with whole fruit. Chill two hours or freeze. If frozen just remove from freezer for about 15-30 minutes before serving.

Note: Choose fruit that freezes well (ie: strawberries and raspberries).

As we wrap up yet another year, we’d like to acknowledge all the individuals – customers, neighbours, associates and friends, who have made doing business here such a pleasure for us.

With warm wishes to all of you and your families from all of us.

EASTERN ONTARIO AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR WINKLER STRUCTURES

Please accept our sincere thanks and best wishes for a healthy and happy holiday season.

Joey van Koppen Email: jcvankoppen@gmail.com

I pkg (3 oz) Jello (flavour of choice according to fruit) 2/3 cup boiling water 2 cups ice cubes 3 ½ cups Cool Whip Fresh or frozen fruit (chopped) Graham cracker Ready Crust

Merry Christmas

for Choosing Us!

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Best wishes for a happy holiday season from all of us

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We look forward to seeing you again in the New Year.

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Inside-out Peanut Butter Cup cookies

Cheese Ball Submitted by Janet LaPierre, production manager

Submitted by Matthew Uhrig, editor

I brick room temperature cream cheese, I tsp worcestershire sauce, ½ tsp lemon juice, I tsp onion flakes, ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste), 2 Tbsp chopped green pepper, 2 Tbsp chopped green onion, I cup grated old cheddar cheese, I pinch salt, ½ cup chopped nuts.

I box of crackers of choice.

2 cups peanut butter (or cashew butter or almond butter) I ½ cups palm sugar (or two cups granulated sugar) 2 eggs 2 tsp baking soda I pinch salt I tsp vanilla extract ½ cup (or more) chocolate chips (or caramel chips, or chopped nuts)

Place cream cheese in a medium sized bowl. Add worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. I like to add those first since it makes it easier to mix up the cream cheese with the rest, add salt, onion flakes and cayenne pepper. Mix well, Add green pepper and green onions. Mix well then incorporate the grated cheese. Form the mixture into a ball and roll in a crunchy cereal or chopped nuts.

Refrigerate it for at least an hour to let it set.

Serve with crackers, crisps, or baguettes.

I. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease mini muffin tins.

2. In a medium bowl, stir peanut butter and sugar together until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the baking soda, salt, and vanilla. Roll dough into one-inch balls and place them into mini cupcake pans. Using a wine cork, press a well into each cookie and fill with chocolate chips (TIP: overfill the cups as chocolate will settle and shrink as it melts).

3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool in pan for 5 to I0 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

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

Roast Turkey Cuban Sandwiches

Grinch Cookies

Salmon Dip

Submitted by Nancy Torrance, graphic designer

Submitted by Matthew Uhrig, editor

These are in big demand the day after Christmas:

I pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) sugar cookie mix ½ cup butter, softened ½ tsp mint extract 6-8 drops green food color I egg I cup Andes Mints cut into thirds I cup semisweet chocolate chips

Submitted by Donna Rushford, co-publisher and advertising manager

Easy to prepare and delicious. ½ cup sour cream I - 8 oz. package of cream cheese (cream cheese needs to be at room temperature so it is easy to mix with other ingredients) I Tbsp fresh dill I Tbsp lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste I Tbsp horseradish Small package of smoked salmon – shredded

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, extract, food color and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in mints and chips.

Using small cookie scoop or teaspoon, drop dough two inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake eight to I0 minutes or until set.

Cool three minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Mix all of above Sprinkle dill over the top Chill and serve with crackers

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I bun (sliced in half) I tablespoon mayonnaise I teaspoon dijon mustard I tablespoon cranberry sauce 2 slices roast turkey 2 slices swiss cheese 2 slices thin-sliced ham 2 slices dill pickle (optional) Instructions: I. Assemble the sandwich and brush the outside with a bit of oil.

2. Grill the sandwich until golden brown on both sides, about one to two minutes per side.

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We really appreciate your business.

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

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Cedarview Builders Supply

Greetings of the Season

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

There may be a chill in the air, but our hearts are warmed by thoughts of our many good friends and neighbours at this special time of year.

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Gladstone Street, Winchester

613-774-2416

Gordon Cowell

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Bruce Cowell

Thank you for the gift of your support over the past year.

We wish you peace and prosperity in the New Year ahead.

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Wed., Dec. 18, 2013

Christmas Greetings Press Staff

Butter Tarts

Crab Mousse

Submitted by Donna Rushford, co-publisher and advertising manager

Submitted by Elan Slack, advertising sales

These are so buttery and melt in your mouth.

Enjoy!

An elegant hors d’oeuvre made in a four-cup mould or two smaller bowls.

Pie Crust 2½ cups flour I tsp salt I cup cold butter - cut in cubes ½ cup cold water

From our kitchens to yours

Place all ingredients in a mixer bowl. Mix until it forms a ball. Wrap with plastic wrap and let sit in fridge for about 1/2 hour.

Filling 1/3 cup butter or margarine I cup brown sugar I large egg 2 Tbsp cream I tsp vanilla ½ cup raisins or chopped nuts

I – I0 oz. can cream of mushroom soup I - 6 oz. package of cream cheese I envelope gelatin ¼ cup cold water ½ cup finely chopped celery ½ cup finely chopped green onions I cup mayonnaise I – 5 oz. tin crabmeat ¼ tsp. of curry powder Heat mushroom soup and cream of cheese, stirring until smooth. Add gelatin to cold water and soften five minutes. Add gelatin mixture to soup mixture. Add celery, onion, mayonnaise, crabmeat and curry powder, mixing well. Pour into your mould or bowls. Chill overnight. Serve with crackers.

Melt butter or margarine, place in mixer bowl.

Add vanilla, egg, cream and brown sugar, mix well.

Add raisins and/or nuts.

Cut dough in half and roll out on very lightly floured surface - be careful not to handle too much as you don't want the butter to melt. If it is too warm in the house put the other half back in the fridge until ready to use.Using a 2-3" round cookie cutter or jar or large glass, cut circles in the dough large enough to fit into your muffin tin. When placing the dough in cup make a fold or crimp one edge to make it easer to fit. Fill filling into tart shells. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for I5-I8 minutes or until the tarts are beautifully browned. Makes I2.

Candy Cane Cheesecake

Essie's Cookies

Submitted by Linda Johnston, graphic designer

I ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (Oreo) ¼ cup white sugar ¼ cup butter (melted) I (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened I (I4 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 2 cups whipping cream or Cool Whip I cup peppermint candy canes, crushed (can use blender) Optional: I tsp peppermint flavouring (if stronger flavour is desired) A drop or two of red food colouring

Submitted by Sharon Holmes, administrative assistant

Caramel Candy

Submitted by Connie Hart, office manager

½ pound butter 4 Tbsp corn syrup I can sweetened condensed milk 2 ¼ cups brown sugar Mix and bring to boil. Turn to low and cook 25 minutes stirring constantly. Will be thick and brown. Pour onto greased cookie sheet. Cool and cut. Makes 2 ¾ pounds.

4 eggs I cup white sugar I cup brown sugar I cup butter I cup molasses I small container mixed peel Nuts I pound raisins ½ cup gumdrops ½ cup apple sauce Cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla to taste Dash of salt 3 ½ tsp baking powder I tsp baking soda ½ can Carnation milk ½ cup milk About 4 cups flour Mix together ingredients.

Bake at 350 degrees F for I0 minutes.

Mix first three ingredients and press into 9-inch spring form pan, covering bottom and half way up the sides with the crumbs. Whip cream and set aside. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, crushed candy canes, and food colouring. Fold in whipped cream with spatula. Pour into pan. Sprinkle top with coarsely crushed candy canes or drizzle with chocolate topping. Freeze at once and serve frozen. Will keep for weeks covered GT in the freezer.

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Thinking of You at Christmas

North, south, east or west... We’re sending you our very best, Because one thing that we know is true, we wouldn’t be here without friends like you!

Merry Christmas and many thanks from all of us.

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At this special time of year, We wish you contentment, joy and cheer, Trimmed with a measure of gratitude, too For good friends and neighbours just like you!

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Merry Christmas Glad tidings to you and your kin this holiday season.

Thanks for your business.

Brian Williams

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From the Management and Staff of

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Christmas Greetings

The many aboard Rural Family Connection’s float kept warm and cozy under a quilt.

Osgoode Ward Councillor Doug Thompson waved to the crowd.

Metcalfe celebrates the season With Christmas songs trumpeting throughout, the Metcalfe Santa Claus Parade and Food Drive had crowds of people lining Victoria Street hopping and bopping with seasonal cheer earlier this month. Children, with bags at the ready, eagerly retrieved candy thrown from the colourfully decorated floats.

Press Photos – Casselman

The Royal Canadian Army Cadets walked Metcalfe’s parade route.

Guided by Rudolph, Allan Johnston Repair and Sales’ float made its way along Victoria Street.

Above and below: Members of the Metcalfe Community Association’s float tossed candy to the crowd.

Here’s the only time of the year you’ll see a deer in front of a Gleaner.

In warm appreciation of your business and friendship during the past year, we extend our very Best Wishes for a Happy Holiday Season.

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With Our Thanks For Your Patronage As we prepare to deck the halls, we’d like to display our appreciation for all the people who have helped make this past year a successful one for us, and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy NewYear.

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Wed., Dec. 18, 2013

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With best wishes and gratitude to all of those who have made doing business here such a pleasure for all of us!

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4384 9th Line Road, Winchester

613-774-5612 Garry Munro Plumbing

WINCHESTER LICENCE OFFICE Health Cards • Passport Photos Dawley Drive Upper Canada Vet GT 12028 12 Monday-Wednesday & Friday 8:30 am-5 pm; Thursday 8:30 am-7 pm;

Saturday 9 am-1 pm

Peace On Earth...

The thing we value most about our business is the chance to meet people like you!

Thanks for your patronage over the past 28 years.

Merry Christmas and much happiness to you this holiday season.

– Garry, Linda and Staff GARRY PLUMBING & HEATING

Chesterville 613-448-3659

Goodwill Towards All Mankind... ...And many thanks for your business and goodwill this past year!

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RING IN THE SEASON Ring in peace and joy and love Ring in blessings from the Lord above Ring in hope and ring in cheer Ring in our best wishes for a joyous year!

Merry Christmas and many thanks DANIELLE & REJ POMAINVILLE 13650 Cty. Rd. 13 Morewood

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Lauren van Ianen, Grade 2, Winchester Public School

Aaron Skuce, Winchester Public School

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Winter Look outside, what a sight, It’s winter’s wonderful delight.

Watch the snow, Watch it blow.

Wearing a hat, Wiping your boots on the mat.

Winter – well it’s all that.

Katie Lefebvre Grade 5 Winchester Public School

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Margot Guy, Grade 5, Winchester Public School

We’d like to add a full measure of cheer plus a hearty chorus of thanks to you, our customers for making this year a noteworthy one for us. Noel!

Merry Christmas

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Happy New Year

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to our many customers and friends and many thanks for your support

Kees van Winden Ralph Oschmann • 12642 Hwy. 43, Winchester 613-448-2546

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Kaiden West, Grade 1, Winchester Public School

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

With best wishes and many thanks to all.

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

Thank you for your business.

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Stewart AutomotiveWinchester GT 12 613-774-2720

• Manure Spreading • Snow Removal • Dump Truck and Hi Hoe available

613-989-5232 Cell.: 613-292-7742

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Merry Christmas And Happy New Year!

Thank you for choosing us this year.

Stewart’s Automotive

Wishing our customers the very best for the holiday season.

From your friends at BMO Bank of Montreal Winchester Branch.

Chris Stewart 10700 Sandy Row South Mountain

613-989-5232

Win Optometry GT 12

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Happy Holidays It may be cold outside but we have only the warmest of Christmas wishes for you.

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Ashley Wasylko-Fletcher, Grade 5, Winchester Public School

Anna Mueller, Grade 2, Winchester Public School

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Winter In the winter the ground is white.

But some people get frost bite.

There are snowflakes in the sky.

Watch the wind make them fly.

I’m going sledding from up high.

It feels like I’m flying in the sky.

Clayton Scebenski, Grade 4, Winchester Public School

Brandon Toll, Grade 6, Winchester Public School

Harvex GT 11

Alia McNaughton Grade 4 Winchester Public School

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As another year comes to a close, we want to let you know how very much we enjoyed serving you, and wish you all a very joyous and wonderful holiday season.

Oxford Station, Ontario 613-258-3445 Kevin Barkley GT 12 1-888-342-7839

Crysler, Ontario 613-987-5243 1-877-376-3378

Merry Christmas Best wishes for the happiest of holiday seasons to all of our friends and neighbours RR#1, Inkerman 613-989-3637 Cell. 613-913-5358

Season’s Greetings from the

North Dundas Fire Services

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de 6, chell, Gra Michael S tholic School Ca St. Mary

Cadence Millette, Grade 3, St. Mary Catholic School

Mercedes McNulty-Deane, SK, St. Mary Catholic School

❅ St. Mary Catholic School, Chesterville ❅

Owen, Grade 1, St. Mary Catholic School

JED Express GT 12

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Zander, G rade 2 St. Mary Catholic S , chool

North, south, east or west ...

We’re sending you our very best Plus tidings of joy and peace and cheer And the hope that we see you all next year!

Merry Christmas, everyone!

May your heart be light, and your troubles few at this festive time of year.

Ed Duncan

11060 County Rd. 3 South Mountain 613-989-2838

KrisAlis Glass GT 12

TRP

A.L. BLAIR

READY MIX LTD.

D&J Motors GT 12

Main Office, Moose Creek 613-538-2271

With Wishes Warm & Bright Merry Christmas and many thanks for your loyal support this year!

Winchester: 613-774-6854

12054 Main St. W. Winchester, ON, K0C 2K0 Fax: 613-774-6855

Kemptville: 613-258-5222

P.O. Box 1359, 216 Van Buren St. Kemptville, ON, K0G 1J0 Fax: 613-258-9984

Tri-County Protein GT 101-888-891-2886 • www.krisalis.com

Season’s Greetings

D&J MOTORS LTD. 12021 Dawley Drive

Winchester 613-774-2703 www.djmotorsltd.com

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e 3, nes, Grad ool Grace Hy ch S Catholic St. Mary

Caleb Thompson, Grade 3, St. Mary Catholic School

The Dog Who Saved Christmas One day in a village called Christmas Town there was a family – a happy family with one lovely labradoodle named Perseus. It was Christmas Eve. His family was getting ready for Christmas but there was one problem. No one in Christmas Town had presents!

Perseus had to get to the bottom of this. He went out to get his buddies Storm and Murphy. They decided to go to Santa’s Village. It was the right place. THE ELVES TOOK THE PRESENTS! They kindly asked them for the presents and they gave them back. Now every person in Christmas Town had presents and had a lovely Christmas. Now Perseus is known as the dog that saved Christmas!

Olivia Pereira, Grade 3/4, St. Mary Catholic School

Emma, Grade 6, St. Mary Catholic School

❅ St. Mary Catholic School, Chesterville ❅

Jacob Verspeek, Grade 5, St. Mary Catholic School

Emily Eik elb St. Mary oom, Grade 6, Catholic S chool

Megan, Grade 6, St. Mary Catholic School

Thomas Buckle, Grade 6, St. Mary Catholic School

Andre Menard GT 12

Jim’s Performance GT 13

Merry Christmas

Best Wishes All Round Here’s hoping it’s a beautiful season for you and your family. We feel privileged to have your support and honoured by your friendship.

2014 MXZ X SKI-DOO

Merry Christmas!

ANDRE MENARD & SONS GRAIN ELEVATORS

12650 Ormond Rd., Winchester (Marionville) 613-774-4246

Paul’s Tool Rentals GT 11

COMM 2014 ANDE XT 100 R 0

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To old friends, new friends and friends yet to be made, all of us at Jim’s Performance Plus Ltd. send our best wishes for a Happy Holiday and a Prosperous New Year

WITH WARM WISHES at

Christmas

It may be cold outside, it’s true...

But our hearts are warmed by thoughts of you!

Thank you for your valued business all year long.

Paul’s Tools Rental & LANDSCAPE CENTRE

Crysler

613-987-2118

Jim Primrose, Proprietor

5474 Flagg Rd., RR1, Iroquois 613-652-2245 Fax: 613-652-2561 www.jimsperformanceplusltd.com *TM and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affilitates. ATVs in the category G are recommended for use only by those aged 16 and older.

ATVs in the category S are recommended for use only by an experienced operator aged 16 and older.

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means Christmasus and Santa Cla trees Christmas

rade 2, Abigail, G c School li b u P e Metcalf

Bronwyn, Grade 2, Metcalfe Public School

Shelby, Metcalfe Public School

❅ Metcalfe Public School ❅ Riley, Grade 3, Metcalfe Public School

Ritchie Feed & Seed GT 10

Fife Agricultural GT 12

...Tis the Season to be Thankful We sincerely value your business and wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Fife Agricultural Services Ltd. 14740 County Rd. 43, RR#1, Finch 613-984-2059 • 1-888-557-FIFE

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

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WINCHESTER

St. Lawrence St. • 613-774-3538

DIXONS CORNERS

613-652-4875 • 1-800-267-8142

OTTAWA

1390 Windmill Lane 613-741-4430 • 1-800-267-1922

STITTSVILLE

Carp Rd. • 613-836-6880 Wishing a season merry and bright Custom Homes GT 13BROCKVILLE to Robinson all our patrons 3043 Cty. Rd. 29 • 613-341-9343

Hawley’s Corners GT 12

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Hawley’s Corners Gift Shop Gifts and Accessories for All Occasions 8177 Victoria Street, Metcalfe

613-821-1332GT Terry’s/Sandy’s Restoration

December Hours: Open every day till Christmas, open late Thursday & Friday evenings

May you and your family be blessed with the gifts of health, happiness and harmony this Christmas and beyond.

It’s been a pleasure knowing you and we look forward to serving you again next year.

May the good times of the present become the golden memories of the future.

We wish you love, joy and happiness at Christmas time and always.

Terry’s Restoration Shop RR3, Mountain 613-989-2773

Sandy’s Restoration Shop 3142 Brinston Road 613-989-1764

3260 Wallace Rd., South Mountain

613-989-2894 www.robinsoncustomhomes.ws

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Sophie, Age 5, Metcalfe Public School

Danica, Grade 3, Metcalfe Public School

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Meaghan, Grade 3, Metcalfe Public School

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Cianna N arra Metcalfe way, Grade 2, Public Sch ool

Christmas means spending time with friends.

Russell, Grade 3, Metcalfe Public School

Katrina, SK, Metcalfe Public School

Topline Trailer GT 13

Ryan Parent, Grade 2, Metcalfe Public School

St Lawrence Chiro GT 13

A Sleigh Full of Thanks!

We’re loading up the sleigh to wish you yo all a great holiday! Hope it delivers lots of joy and happiness.

TOPLINE TRAILER & EQUIPMENT SALES

DIVISION OF WEAGANT FARM SUPPLIES LIMITED

AB Greenhouse GT

1226 County Rd. 31, north of Winchester 613-774-0992 12 www.toplinetrailers.com

Merry Christmas With heartfelt thanks and best wishes at this special time of year.

A.B. Greenhouse

From All of Us to All of You, Best Wishes for a Happy, Healthy Holiday Season

E. & A. Brunner

13625 County Road 9 RR#3, Chesterville 613-448-2428

Chiropractic Clinic

520 St. Lawrence Street, Winchester 613-774-BACK (2225) www.stlawrencechiro.ca

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The Winchester Press is proud to present some of the letters we have received from our area children, sharing with us their hopes and dreams for Christmas and what presents they would like from Santa.

Dear Santa

Dear Santa

Dear Santa

Dear Santa

How are you? How are your reindeer? I hope your worm in the Northpole. I love making snowmen in the winter. Your awesome and so are your reindeer. I don’t now if I am good or not. But if I am can I please have a Ever After High doll.

I love you santa. Your the best. I hope I’m good.

How are you at the North Pole?

What is it like living in the North Pole? I’v been a very good boy. This year I’d like two sets of goley gear and you can pick the sets of goley gear. I hope you have a very good Christmas. You can give me all the other presents you whant to give me. I love Santa.

Hello, how are you doing? Are you making gingerbread men this year?

Santa if you are making gingerbread men this year you need to make sure that you have ginger. This year I want you to give my presents to kids that don’t get gifts. Have a Merry Christmas!

I can not wait for you to come. This year I want a Flutterby Fairy.

Madison Grade 3 Winchester Public School

Caden Grade 3 Winchester Public School

Emma McRostie Grade 4 Winchester Public School

Morganne St-Marseille Grade 2 Winchester Public School

Dear Santa How have you been? How are your reindeer? How are the elves? May I have Hot wels tracs. Thank you santa. Fly safe santa clas.

Dear Santa

Dear Santa

Dear Santa

How are you? Are your reindeers good and healthy? I’ve been watching the dates to see when Christmas is coming. I hope I will get Stompeez for Christmas.

There is a lot of things I want and I can’t wait until you get here.

Hi I hope you and all of your reindeer are ok in the north pole. I am so excited for christmas. My teacher has been telling us wen you are comming. Drive safely. I cant wate.

How are you santa claus? Is rudolph still lead the way every Chirstmas eve. Santa claus am I good every year for chirstmas.

I think you are going this year to W.P.S. I love you Santa.

Regan Grade 3 Winchester Public School

Maddux Grade 3 Winchester Public School

Chloee Grade 3 Winchester Public School

Dear Santa Letters to Santa are as submitted.

Have you had a good time in the north pole. For christmas I rely wan’t an I pad and my own laptop. We have cookies for you and we have milk too. You so cool.

Shannon, Grade 3, Winchester Public School

Wyatt Grade 3 Winchester Public School

Dear Santa For Christmas I would like for my family to have the best Christmas. Instead of Christmas presint’s can you do that please and thank you so much if you can.

Can you do that please. Can you please.

Carissa Howick Grade 3 Winchester Public School

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Dear Rudolph

Dear Santa

Dear Santa

Dear Santa

I love when you come to my house every year because it makes me happy. I like your red nose because it is one of a kind. I love when you guide Santa sleigh. I hope no one makes fun of you because I will never do that to you. You are the cutest and nicest raindear of all. I love you Rudolph. Merry Christmas.

How are you in the North Pole?

How are your reindeer, are they big or small? How many cookies do you eat in one night? I’ve been really good for all my teachers. I haven’t made my list, but I will.

Thanks.

I will see you soon.

How are you? I have been a very good boy this year. I would like to ask you to bring me a remote control car for Christmas. I hope you have some room in your sleigh for it. I hope you have a safe trip.

How are you doing in the North Pole? How many presents can one elf make in one day? What is your favourite tipe of cookie? Santa for christmas I would like a 3DS XL and three games. I hope you have a good flit on christmas eve.

Sebastien Lafrance Age 8 Winchester Public School

Brooklyn Racicot Winchester Public School

Dear Rudolph

Dear Santa

How are you? Hope you’re ready for your flight 27 days away. I really like how your nose glows. I’ll leave carrots or apples for you on Christmas Eve. Please don’t leave any droppings on my lawn.

How are you? How are the reindeer? I hope they don’t have a cold. I want a harmonica for Christmas please. I hope you have a great christmas.

Emma Acres Grade 4 Winchester Public School

Mason Link Winchester Public School

Sasha Grade 3 Winchester Public School

Dear Santa

Dear Santa

How are you? How are your reindeer? May I please have an Ipad or Spy Gear. I have been really really good. For my second math test I got a fifteen out of eighteen.

I hope you don’t crash on Christmas eve!

Hi Santa. How are you doing.

I would like a ipod and a desxl. And I rely rely would love to have a ipad. I love crasmis.

Halley Hodge Grade 3 Winchester Public School

Cameron Grade 3 Winchester Public School

Letters to Santa are as submitted.

Pringle’s Heating GT 13

Green Triangle Farm GT 13

Season’s Greetings

To wish you all a

Merry Christmas

from

PRINGLE’S HEATING Our business will ’soot’ you JON & TANYA PRINGLE pringlesheating@hotmail.com • WINCHESTER • 613-774-1306

Doug & Pam French 4334 Hwy. 31, Williamsburg 613-543-3642 greentriangledesign@bell.net

Win Autopro GT 13

Catch the Spirit!

May your spirits be refreshed and your faith renewed, as together we celebrate the miracle of Christmas.

Winchester Autopro County Rd. 43 just off County Rd. 31 Winchester 613-774-3189

A.R. Winchester Public School

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Aidan Firlotte, Grade 3/4, Nationview Public School

Nate Thompson, Grade 2, Nationview Public School

❅ Nationview Public School ❅ Quintan Products GT 10 Andrea, Grade 2, Nationview Public School

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

Raymond Kellys Garage GT 10 613-774-3320

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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!

Ode to Mr

of Peace & Joy Anything is possible in this magical season, just as everything is possible with the help of friends and neighbours.

We wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Mayor, Council & Staff B Smith Heating & Cooling GT 13

With Thanks for your Business RAYMOND KELLY’S GARAGE

East Ont. Land Improvement 557 St. Lawrence St.,GT12 Winchester 613-774-2009

With joy in our hearts, we extend our warm wishes to you and your family for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

As the holiday approaches, we recall Many kindnesses, large and small And for your friendship and your trust You have the gratitude of all of us, And to you all who’ve helped us on our way We wish a joyous holiday!

We appreciate your continued loyal support.

East-Ont Land Improvement TILE DRAINAGE CONTRACTOR

Bulldozer • Backhoe • Floating • Grain Hauling

MARCEL ROBINSON

Home 613-984-2541 BERWICK Fax 613-984-0088

• Sales & Service • Installation of Residential Oil & Natural Gas • Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps • Complete Ventilation Design

Barry Smith Cell.: 613-577-2550 Res.: 613-448-2550 Fax: 613-448-1383

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Megan Tibben, Grade 5, Nationview Public School

Becca Moquin, Grade 1, Nationview Public School

❅ Nationview Public School ❅

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Lily Constapel, Senior Kindergarten , Nationview Public School

An Ode to a Christmas Cookie Christmas cookie, you’re very yummy.

You’re sitting on the plate til Santa gobbles you up.

I hope that Santa doesn’t devour you because I admire your yummy sprinkles.

Everyone likes the presents, I like the cookies.

See you next year, Christmas Cookie.

Victoria Westervelt Grade 4 Nationview Public School

Jada Ouellette, Grade 6, Nationview Public School

Encore Hearing GT 13

Taryn Cooper, Grade 5, Nationview Public School

Frank Ault Excavating GT 11

Best Wishes for a Happy, Healthy Holiday Season from All of Us Debbie Booth

Gerald Stewart GT 10

613-443-2005 983 Notre-Dame, Embrun

Merry Christmas In this season of peace and goodwill, we would like to extend our gratitude and best wishes, and wish you all a very merry holiday season.

With a song in our hearts, we’d like to offer a round of applause plus a chorus of ‘thanks’ to you, our customers, neighbours and friends. Your support means the world to us and we hope you enjoy a truly memorable holiday season.

Gerald Stewart and Family 613-791-5677 • 613-448-3221

BRINSTON

613-652-4858

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An Ode to a Christmas Tree You fill me with joy.

You sparkle greatly.

You are tall and hold a lot of decorations.

You are so beautiful.

You smell so good.

Connor Pretty, Grade 4, Nationview Public School

Grade 2, alpenny, chool S Warren H w Public Nationvie

Julia Cooper, Grade 1, Nationview Public School

❅ Nationview Public School ❅ Cynthia Tupper, Grade 2, Nationview Public School

Halee Jones Miner, Grade 1, Nationview Public School

Thompson Electric

April Con st Nationvie apel, Grade 6, GT 12 w Public Scho ol

RING IN !

THE JOY It’s been a privilege and a pleasure serving you this past year.

Merry Christmas!

Dundas Machine The Fabrication Specialists

12205 Gypsy Lane, Winchester, ON, K0C 2K0 Rutter’s Elevator GT 13 Office: 613-774-1672 • Fax: 613-774-6612 • Toll Free: 1-888-877-0714

Greetings of the Season We wish you good times, good friends and goodwill at this best of all seasons.

We hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

May peace, harmony and joy resound throughout the holiday season.

Merry Christmas and many thanks!

THOMPSON ELECTRIC

P.O. BOX 188, CHESTERVILLE, ONT., K0C 1H0

John Thompson Electric Limited 002198356 Ontario Limited

613-448-2963 Cell. 613-229-9095

Byers Farm Equipment GT 13

With Warm Wishes

Hope your holiday is as wonderful as you are. Thanks!

Michael Aube

Cell. 613-577-0976

Catharine Rodger

Cell. 613-551-5209 Division de 2283001 Ontario Inc.

613-448-2153 • 1-866-448-2153 • Fax 613-448-9177 3061 County Rd. 11, RR#1, Chesterville, ON, K0C 1H0 Dundas Feed & Seed 12 E-mail:GT catharine@rutterselevator.com www.rutterselevator.com

Holiday Greetings ‘Tis the season once again to let you know how much we appreciate your goodwill and friendship all year long.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Dundas Feed & Seed Ltd. 12270 St. Lawrence St., Winchester • 613-774-2044

Toll Free 1-877-774-2044

Byers Farm Equipment Chesterville • 613-448-2185

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Sydney Leblanc, Grade 1, école Ste-Thérèse-d’Avila

Véronic Richer, Grade 1, école Ste-Thérèse-d’Avila

Mia Trudel, Grade 1, école Ste-Thérèse-d’Avila

❅ école SteThérèsed’Avila ❅ Émilie R école Ste eid, Grade 1, -Thérèse-d ’Avila

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Jean Thurler, Grade 1, école Ste-Thérèse-d’Avila

Peter Ross Auctions GT 13

Shaynedoro GT 13

SENDING OUR BEST Here’s hoping your holiday delivers a bundle of joy and good cheer!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Peter and Carole Brechbill and staff would like to wish everyone a healthy and happy holiday season.

Merry Christmas and sincere thanks for your support this past year.

Shaynedoro (Perm. Reg’d.) Kennels

– Peter, Helen, Family & Staff

PETER ROSS AUCTION SERVICES LTD. WJ Johnston GT 12

R/T Auto 12

Ingleside, Ontario 613-537-8862

Merry Christmas

and sincere thanks to our customers and friends this holiday season

R/T Auto Center Inc.

SALES AND SERVICE • GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE T. Kirkwood • 12034 Cty. Rd. 3 (Main St.), Winchester • 613-774-2000

Breeders of Quality Golden Retrievers Since 1972

• Boarding • Training • Handling • Grooming

Ormond Road, RR1, Winchester 613-774-3091

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.

W.J. JOHNSTON SURVEYING LTD. ONTARIO LAND SURVEYORS

Member, Consulting Surveyors of Ontario 12050 County Rd. 3, Winchester (Main Street) 613-774-2414 1-866-268-6915

WILLIAM J. JOHNSTON, O.L.S., O.L.I.P. (1934-2010) WILLIAM J. WEBSTER, O.L.S. WILLIAM A. (SANDY) JOHNSTON, C.S.T.

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Megan, Grade 2, Community Christian School

Jane, Grade 2, Community Christian School

1, ol Grade Daisy, ristian Scho h C y it mmun

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❅ Community Christian School ❅ Andrew, Grade 1, Community Christian School

Countryman Electric GT 11

Gateway Enterprises GT 11

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All the Best

Wishing you and your loved ones a beautiful season with all the trimmings.

to our valued customers and friends!

SALES, SERVICE, INSTALLATION

Countryman Electric Limited

Garage Doors, Rolling Steel Shutters & Dock Equipment Shawn Backes

Electrical Contracting & Generators 613-448-2474 • 1-888-388-1117

Campbellwww.countrymanelectric.com & Stewart GT 12• sales@countrymanelectric.com

11693 Toye Hill Road, Williamsburg, Ont., K0C 2H0

Mountain Twp Ag Hall GT 09

HOLIDAY GREETINGS It’s our favourite time of the year, when we pause to thank our many good friends in the area for making business easy to do around these parts.

Campbell & Stewart Equipment Repair Inc. RR1, Winchester • 613-774-5708

Berends Auto GT 12 Murray Campbell • Res. 613-774-3065

Wilson Stewart • Res. 613-774-3160

Signs of the season are all over town And we’d like to thank you for coming around.

For your support and courtesy, too, We’re really grateful to have friends like you!

Mountain Township Agricultural Hall South Mountain 613-989-3815

HALL RENTALS 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

• Wedding Receptions • Mixed Parties • Business Luncheons • Fundraisers • Anniversaries, Birthdays • Banquets

Contact Rhonda Holmes, Manager

613-989-5235

613-774-6157 • Fax 613-774-6627

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Alexandra, Grade 2, Community Christian School

Sh Comm aidyn, Grade unity C hristia 2, n Scho ol

❅ Community Christian School ❅ Gavin, Grade 2, Community Christian School

Esther, Grade 1, Community Christian School

D’s Collision GT 11

Amy, Grade 2, Community Christian School

Kaden, Grade 1, Community Christian School

Cole, Grade 1, Community Christian School

Badger Excavating GT 13

During the holiday season, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible this year.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

D’s Collision Center Inc.

Frank Scheepers

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Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas No matter where you’re headed this Christmas, we’re hoping your holiday leaves you laughing all the way!

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Merry Christmas A world of thanks and best wishes to our neighbors, customers and friends.

We feel fortunate to serve great folk like you!

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HOPE. DREAM. LAUGH. REJOICE. In this season of possibilities, we hope your every wish comes true.

Merry Christmas!

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Joy to the World We wish you all the best wherever your journey may take you, at Christmas and in the New Year. Thank you for your business.

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Joy to the World May the miracle of Christmas fill your heart with warmth and love.

Merry Christmas to all from Neal and staff

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12095 Baker Rd., Winchester Ontario, K0C 2K0

593 Main St. W., Winchester 613-774-2204

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Wishing you a simply sparkling season.

Thanks for hanging in there with us.

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No matter how you say it, we hope that your holiday is perfect in every way.

With thanks for your generous support.

Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us to all of you!

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