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The Frontenac News Christmas Greetings 2016

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Christmas Art Contest

▲ 2nd Place, grades 4 and 5: Emma Fox - Grade 5, Prince Charles Public School

▲ 3rd Place, kindergarten and grade 1: Michaela Clancy, grade 1, LOLPS

▲ 2nd Place, grades 6 to 8: Amber Minutillo - Grade 8, St. James Major Catholic School

▲ 2nd Place, grades 2 and 3: Brooke Gunsinger - Grade 2, Clarendon Central Public School

Have a VerY Merry Christmas From outdoor fun to inner peace and joy, all the best to you this holiday season

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Christmas Art Contest

▲ 3rd Place, grades 2 and 3: Audrey Bateman, grade 2 Land O’Lakes Public School

▲ 3rd Place, grades 6-8: Ben Wooby - Grade 7, St. James

▲ 3rd Place, grades 4 and 5: Kaysen-Lee Marjorie DeWolfe - grade 5, St. James Major Catholic School ▲ 2nd Place, Kindergarten and Grade 1, Blake - Senior Kindergarten - Land O’Lakes Public School

Dear Friends, ▲ 3rd Place, grades 4 - 5: Hector Nielson MacAlister grade 4, St. James Major Catholic School

With the holiday season upon us we’d like to take this opportunity to thank the community for their continued support. It is our clients who make our job a real pleasure. May your holiday season be ﬁlled with much joy, happiness & success. We look forward to 2017 with you all! ~

Merry Christmas

We hope your holiday is full of bright surprises.

Wishing all a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

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County of Frontenac Township of North Frontenac Blogsite: www.johninglis.net

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Frontenac Women’s Chorus at Bellrock Hall of many talented women. There is a lot of time and effort put into creating the perfect harmony with their voices to make successful

by Jenna Leslie

shows like this possible. The group gets together every Monday night at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity United Church in Verona to rehearse. They

The Unspeakable Joy

t was a full house at Bellrock Hall as the Frontenac Women’s Chorus held their annual Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 3 The event was held by donation and guests were asked to bring along an item for the food bank. The chorus sang a wide array of holiday classics including favourites like “Let it Snow,” “Winter Wonderland” and “Sleigh Ride.” They also covered a number of less known but equally charming classics like the traditional Jewish folk song, “Mi ze Hidlik.” Special guests, Toute Ensemble (Anne Archer, Debbie Twiddy and Melanie Fyfe) and Val Hamilton took the stage for a few special songs throughout the night. The audience was even encouraged to get involved at times and sing along to a few popular holiday classics. Lyrics to songs like “Frosty the Snowman” were provided in

the night’s program for audience members to refer to as they participated in the fun. The beautifully decorated hall made for a cheerful, warm place for the audience to enjoy their favourite holiday tunes. Many of the performers even stuck around after the show to enjoy refreshments and conversation with the audience. The Frontenac Women’s Chorus celebrated their 20year anniversary around a year and a half ago. Director Patty Smith has been with the chorus since last September. She took over the position from Betty Wagner who had previously directed the chorus for approximately 15 years. When accompanist, Kate Van Allen approached her about the directing position, Smith jumped on the opportunity. She had taken directing workshops in Toronto and was looking to branch

out and further widen her music career. “They have been really patient with me,” she says. Smith has been involved with music for most of her life. She grew up with her father playing all different types of music. She started singing lessons at 19 and has been fairly involved in the music community ever since.“I started enjoying choir music as I got older,” she says. “I don’t have as much of a need to be the star performer anymore so it’s kind of fun to just work with a bunch of voices and work to blend them together.” “It’s like being a sculptor… you’re making an aural sculpture out of [the voices],” says Smith. The chorus is made up

hat is unspeakable joy? I believe it means a substantial joy. It is not based on good circumstances or wonderful weather. It’s a joy that cannot be described this it is unspeakable. (Awesome) What is the purpose of unspeakable joy? The purpose of unspeakable joy is stability. No matter what the circumstance, we are comforted by the Holy Spirit. Instead of surviving and enduring life, we enjoy our life. W are posi-

Tom Dewey

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from our family to yours. The Deweys

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

encourage anyone with a passion for singing and the ability to sing in tune to come out to rehearsal.

by Hope Attaway

tive people and we release the unspeakable joy of our hearts to people around us. (family, friends and neighbors). People will know you possess this unspeakable joy because you will be a peaceful person that people want to be around. How do we obtain Unspeakable Joy? By opening our hearts to accept the wonderful gift of grace that Jesus gave us when he was born in a stable on that first Christmas. “And now I am coming to

you, I say these things while I am still in the world, so that my joy may be made full and complete and perfect in them (that they experience my delight fulfilled in them, that my enjoyment may be perfected in their own souls, that they may have my gladness within them filling their hearts) John 17:13. May you have a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Enjoy the season, and love, and help people practically.

Victoria's Quilts Canada, Harrowsmith Branch

e are a group of members who have strived to follow the Mission of Victoria's Quilts, to provide comfort and warmth to those individuals who have cancer. Harrowsmith Branch is entering it's ninth year as a branch and we deliver quilts, free of charge, from Verona to Nappanee, Sharbot Lake and Harrowsmith into Kingston and area. Harrowsmith is a hard working group but also enjoy the companionship of each other. Many lasting friend-

Dentistry

Councillor, Central Frontenac Kennebec Ward

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Wishing you a safe & happy holiday season Office will be closed from Dec. 21 - Jan. 3 613-376-6652

ships have developed and the social part of our meetings have also become important as is our making of quilts. Members can either be sewing quilts, ironing or helping to deliver quilts to recipients. These quilts are a gift and the feeling you get when you see the faces of those receiving these quilts

is the answer to why we do this. We are always looking for volunteers, so if you think you might be interested in joining us, we meet at Trinity United Church in Verona on the second Friday and the fourth Tuesday of each month from 10:00am until 3:00 pm .

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Board of Directors & Employees North Frontenac

Visit our website www.clintondentistry.com

Merry Christmas To All Our Friends, Old & New

MIKE BOSSIO Member of Parliament for Hastings Hastings— —Lennox and Addington mike.bossio@parl.gc.ca Toll free: 1 1--866 866--471 471--3800 www.mikebossiomp.ca

We apreciate your loyal patronage this past year

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Wishing All Our Customers, Family & Friends A Joy Filled Christmas. Davy Well Drilling LTD. Verona 613-374-2176

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COMMUNITY REPORTERS (613)

Arden............................. Wanda Harrison................335-3186 Cloyne / Northbrook...... Nancy Skipper Denbigh......................... Angela Bright....................333-1901 Godfrey.......................... Stefan Duerst....................374-1710 Harrowsmith.................. Kim Gow Henderson..................... Jean Brown.......................336-2516 Maberly-Bolingbroke..... Karen Prytula....................325-1354 Mississippi..................... Pearl Killingbeck...............278-2127 Mountain Grove............. Marilyn Meeks...................335-4531 Ompah........................... Linda Rush........................479-2570 Marily Seitz........................479-2855 Parham-Tichbome......... Colleen Steele...................375-6219 Christine Teal....................375-6525 Plevna........................... Katie Ohlke........................479-2797 Sydenham.............................................................................. Verona........................... Debbie Lingen...................374-2091

DENBIGH Angela Bright

613-333-1901 bright.a@gmail.com

• The community is excited to see the winter rink preparations started and look forward to when it will be ready to use. Once it is ready, the rink building hours are Monday to Friday 6:30pm to 9:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 6:30pm to 9:00pm. The rink is open for skating at all other times unless due to weather or ice conditions, or if it is being maintained or flooded. • There are many special services and events at churches throughout the area. Please look for the Christmas Services listing for all the details. Check out the Addington Highlands community calendar at Addingtonhighlands. ca to stay in touch with township wide information as to regular happenings and special events. Dates have been posted for many activities well into the New Year. Start the New Year off on the right foot with a Good Food Box, packed with fresh veggies and fruit at wholesale prices. Orders will be taken on Wednesday, January 4th, 1-4pm at Vennachar Free Methodist Church and delivered on

Arden Batik Sarah Hale

Thursday, January 19th. Contact Angela at 613 333 1901. Wishing each of you blessings and joy this Christmas and for the coming year!

• ARDEN Wanda Harrison 613-335-3186 harrisonwanda@hotmail.com

• With only one more week of school LOLPS set December 16 as their “shop and wrap” day, and shop the students definitely did. Armed with money, lists and lots of enthusiasm students invaded the auditorium and shopped till they dropped. Volunteers were on hand to help with the wrapping and sorting, and a good time was had by all. See everyone next year!! • Well Christmas will soon be upon us so I’ll update everyone on when classes will finish and when they will restart. Arden line dancing will finished December 19 and restarting January 9, Arden Tai Chi is finished now and will restarting January 11, and Sharbot Lake line dancing will finished December 22, and restart January 5. Kids Klub in Arden finishes December 14 , as does tutoring/story time. For Kids Klub and tutoring the children will be notified by the supervisor. The Digital drop ins will resume January 5. • The Arden Seniors “Happy Gang” will be holding their first meeting of 2017, Tuesday January 3. There will be a special guest speaker from County Frontenac, so this is a meeting which should not be missed. Everyone 55+ is welcome, with the business meeting starting at 11 am and a Pot Luck at noon. • Sponsored by the District 3 Rec. Committee, there will be

Merry Christmas from Kelly & Michelle

Sydenham 613-376-3562 Wishing you peace and joy at Christmastime.

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a Red and White New Year’s Eve dinner/dance at Soldier’s Memorial Hall, catered by Cota’s mobile catering and featuring the band One Busted Ego. Combo tickets for the dinner and dance are $35.00 pp. now or $40.00 pp at the door, with the dance only $15.00 pp. For more info please contact Robyn at rflaro3@live.com • The Arden Legion will be hosting New Year’s Day levee January 1, 11 am to 4 pm. This informal drop in will hold a short program at 1 pm for distinguished guests. Members and non-members are welcome. This event is co- sponsored by the Arden Legion and the Canada 150 Committee. • United Church services in our area will be Mountain Grove at 5:30, Henderson at 7, and Arden at 8:30 on Christmas Eve. • It’s with much sadness that Arden bids farewell to a couple of long time residents. Ann and Michael Wise and Peggy Breithaupt are both relocating to the Ottawa area. It’s extremely difficult to say good bye to great people but we send good wishes to them and hope they keep in touch. • Keep checking the Kennebec Recreation committee’s Facebook page for notification as to when the Rink will be open for the Season. • From my family to yours, Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year, to everyone. • Thank you for all of the contributions to the column over the past year. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for Santa on Christmas Eve!

• PLEVNA

Katie Ohlke ohlkek@limestone.on.ca

479-2797

• Happy Holidays from the Plevna desk! • Plevna Joke of the Week: Wendy “What did the gingerbread man find on his bed?” Tanya “A cookie sheet!” • Remember Santa comes to the Plevna, Ardoch and Fernleigh area, December 24. To arrange for your visit, please call Bernice at 479-2270 or Ed 479-9909.

• CLOYNE Marion Collier

613-336-3223

• I wish to take this opportunity to reflect on “Epiphany”. This reflection takes me to one of my favourite authors, Macrina Wiederkehr. Here goes: “How often the sight of a star fills us with delight. It is awesome to stand outside and behold a star-studded night. The stars, it seems, have always called us to greatness. They stir up within us a sense of mystery.

O come, let us adore Him

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May you rejoice in the spirit of Christmas.

From Management & Staff Open December 23, 8am-noon; Closed December 24, 25, 26; Open Dec 30 8am-noon

We hope the season grants all your yuletide wishes, and that you enjoy health and peace throughout the year.

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We are told to follow our star. And yet they sometimes lead us to places we would rather not go. A star marks our paths with light and guides us to deeper insight. With the deeper kind of seeing comes new responsibilities. It is not always easy to follow a star. Long ago three who have been called wise journeyed to the small, insignificant town of Bethlehem. They followed a star that led them to the powerlessness of God lying in a manger. It was the last place on earth one would expect to find the Creator of the stars, yet that is where those beams did shine. We call such a moment an Epiphany. An epiphany is a manifestation of the Divine Presence right in the midst of life. Those who have tried to follow the Creator of the stars often find themselves in the midst of an Epiphany. They are called to follow stars that seem beyond their reach. Once a mother whose son had been murdered saw a star that said, “Forgive.” The star led her to a prison, to the murderer. The light of the star enabled her to discover within her own heart a mercy she didn’t know she possessed. The mercy belonged to the Creator of the stars but it was hers to use when she was in need. She used it well.” Who is your prophetic stargazer? Mine is Ghandi. He fought, (through nonviolent ways) for the poor, for those discriminated against, and for all treated unfairly. And here was a man who as Prime Minister of India was entitled to the best. Each morning before Parliament opened Ghandi cleaned out the toilets in the washrooms. Ghandi believed that in order to lead, one must serve. Ghandi saw a star, which is still shining brightly today, the star of understanding, empathy, and compassion and service. “You must add your own names too. So many people with hearts of courage have had Epiphanies that led them to pathways of light. What is your Epiphany? Where is your sky all shining with stars? And which stars are calling you? • We are blessed to live in a community with so many Stars. Take a look around next time you are out, search them out, find them, and let them lead you to great possibilities. Let the star of others reach into your heart until your star shines for others. • At this time we want to thank a number of our Stars who through their deep sense of service, their compassion, and empathy maybe/are spending time away from their families on Christmas Day. • Thank you Marylin Bolender and Alex Chisholm and your amazing team of volunteers for making Christmas Day very special for many by preparing and serving Christmas Day lunch at the Lions Hall. • Thank you to all the staff and volunteers at Pine Meadow for making Christmas Day special to all who call Pine Meadow home. • Thank you to all first responders who are at the ready to spring into action when and where there is a need. • Thank you to all those who may be busy taking care of our roads. • Blessings to all. See you in 2017

HARROWSMITH Kim Gow

kgow63@hotmail.com

• Ring in the New Year at the Golden Links Hall, December 31 from 9pm-1am. Music provided by The Monarchs. Cost is $30 per person and includes a midnight buffet and a bus

ride home. For tickets please call 372-2410. Sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. • Wishing you all a very safe, happy and healthy holiday season. Merry Christmas from our house to yours.

• HENDERSON Jean Brown: Georgina Wathen:

613-336-2516 613-336-9641

• After 17 years of Henderson living, and 14 years at Petro Can serving in Sharbot Lake, Mike and Julie Gauvin are moving to Windsor to be closer to Mike’s 82 year old Mom and Julie’s Mom who is waiting for a nursing home bed in Windsor area. Folks are invited to drop in to say goodbye up until January 5 and they have a 12 year old de-clawed house cat looking for a home, along with many household items to clear. They were well known throughout are area and will be missed. • Once again the Harlowe Hall dished up a fabulous meal • for the Ol’Time Fiddlers and folks came from all over to attend. We had a blast, it’s always nice to visit our neighbours and have a few laughs. • Be sure to check out the church schedules in this paper and find a place to worship in this very spiritual season. Special prayers to all who are ailing or remembering happier Christmas times. Special thanks to all who contribute to the Community Christmas dinners and the many other plans that help to brighten up Christmas for everyone. • My word it’s cold cold these days and lots of snow- a true white Christmas - praise God

MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck

613 278-2127

• What a wonderful afternoon at Sharbot Lake United Church annual potluck luncheon put on by the UCW. After a beautiful meal there was a reading by Marlene then we played Xmas Jeopardy. There were four teams playing and our team won! We all got presents. What a blast! Greetings from Virgil were read to everyone and there were two Xmas skits. They are always wonderful to see. Then singing of Xmas carols with Ruth on piano (she is Rev Jean Brown’s sister), and to end it all - the big finale getting the picture taken of all the gang. Thank you UCW for a wonderful afternoon. It was so nice to see Ellen and Bill Raeburn there. • On Wednesday evening there was another beautiful potluck supper held at Snow Road Snowmobile Club by the

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Community Centre. Beautiful turkey and ham supper. 51 people were fed. Birthday people were Beth Webster and Karen Patterson. Eva and Carrie Webster and Fred Fowler won the door prizes. There was great entertainment - Greg Bullock sang a hilarious song Merry Christmas to Me, Wayne Church did a reading of the Cat and the Wizard. And then there was 14- year old Jessica Wedden on her violin with her toe tapping music and all the different ways she plays her violin - on her back, under her arms and legs, etc. A very talented young lady. Another beautiful evening in North Frontenac. • Don’t forget the first breakfast of 2017 at Snow Road Snowmobile Club on January 7th. See you there. Don’t forget on Dec 24th at 11:00 AM, a Christmas Service will take place at the Mississippi Free Methodist Church with Rev Jack Bradley. • Happy birthday to Mike Thompson - what a beautiful display of Xmas lights at your house. • Saturday, December 24th at 7:00 pm - there is a Christmas Eve Service and Children’s Pageant at Knox Church in McDonalds Corners. Refreshments of coffee, tea, juice and cookies will be served from 6:30 to 6:55 pm. • Joelle and Don hosted Friday coffee break with lots of Xmas goodies and 17 people attended. Coffee break will be at Molly Hartin’s from 10:00 a.m. til noon on Friday, December 23rd.. Please enter at back door. • The Snow Road Snowmobile Club hosted another very successful sellout Christmas Dinner on Saturday night. Sorry I missed it but by all reports everyone enjoyed themselves. The Club wishes to thank all their volunteers who make these events possible and such a success and wish all their supporters health and happiness in 2017. • I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and all the best in 2017. May all your troubles last as long as new year’s resolutions.

• PARHAM• TICHBORNE Colleen Steele: 375-6219 Christine Teal: 375-6525 mrsteal2u@hotmail.com

• Sincere condolences to the family of the late Jayne Wagar of Verona who has relatives in this area. Also, to the family of the late Shirley (McCullough) South formerly from this area. • Thinking of Kathleen Thompson, Keith and Kim Harper. • Due to the inclement weather on Saturday the carolling had to be cancelled. • Parham United rocked in a spiritual fun way with the younger worshipers leading a Christmas family coffee time before church and then Stanley Stinchcombe providing musical leadership to inspire us all in singing festive hymns to the glory of God . The church has offered many Christmas mission projects including Operation Christmas Child, mitten tree, Festival of Trees, Food Bank and supporting the community Christmas dinners. Our church hosts many family dinners, community events, country style funeral lunches and enjoys May you enjoy every minute of a pulling together to serve God and community. We meet on Merry Christmas and share its good Christmas Eve, Christmas times with those dear tocountry you. style Day, New Year’s Day and every Sunday of the year, Thanks all. God-willing. • Parham United Church Goga, Billy & Staff country style service will be on Christmas Eve at 7 pm and Christmas Kaladar Shell Cloyne Shell Day at 11 am General Store, General Store, • Happy 60th Birthday to Gas Bar, Restaurant Gas Bar, Restaurant Sharon Green and Cheryl Bertrim!!

10201 Hwy 41, Kaladar Tel: 613-336-8679

A blessed and beautiful Christmas to you and yours. We appreciate your patronage and support

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May the magic of Christmas stay with you always. Happy Holidays to all. From Janet & Sue

Janet’s Clip-It 613-279-2802

14265 Hwy 41, Cloyne 613-336-8824

Wishing a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to my relatives, neighbours & friends. All the best in in 2017. Joyce Harper

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"Jesus Christ came to teach the people of the world... heavenly civilization and not material civilization. He breathed the breath of the Holy Spirit into the body of the world and established and illumined civilization."

May your hearts be filled with love for all the peoples of the world! Happy Holidays from your Baha'i friends in North Frontenac

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• OMPAH Linda Rush Marily Seitz

lindarush@yahoo.com 613-479-2570 seitz@xplornet.ca 613-479-2855

• Once again Margery Klatt and her merry band of helpers packed baskets and bags of Christmas cheer and delivered them all around the community. Thanks to all of those who donated cash and food and to those who helped out. Also last Sunday the Ompah Community Centre elves packed and delivered cooked turkey dinners around Ompah. We do live in a warm and wonderful community. • If you haven’t been to Struthadam Road to see the lights, you are really missing a spectacular display of over 65,000 lights. This year the Ducharme’s replaced many of the regular lights with commercial grade lights as they will last longer. The last three weekends saw wagon rides, mini donuts and hot drinks and a visit with Santa along with the lights. However that has come to an end as this weekend Santa will be busy packing his sleigh and delivering toys to girls and boys around the world. However the lights will still be on from dark until 10 pm. The last night of the light display will be January 1. • Carolling around the village is a long tradition in Ompah. Dress warmly and meet at the Community Centre at 6:30 on Thursday, December 22. We will walk around the hamlet

Season’s Greetings Clelebrate that ChrIstmas feeling! We happily express our thoughts of thanks for your business this past year. Kevin & Charlene Van Dusen (Owners) & Staff,

Northbrook December 21-23, 7am-11 pm; December 24, 7am-6pm; Christmas and Boxing Day Closed; December 27-30, 7am-9pm; December 31, 7am-6pm; January 1 Closed

bringing cheer to our community. Contact Marily at 479-2855 for further information. • Our wish to you is a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

• VERONA

Our deepest condolences to Bill and Jule’s families. To all Frontenac News readers, a very Merry Christmas and a most Joyous New Year and some sage advise. “Approach the New Year with resolve to find the opportunities hidden in each new day. “~Michael Josephson, whatwillmatter.com

• MOUNTAIN

Debbie Lingen 613-374-2091 debbie@lingens.com

Marilyn Meeks 613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca

• Volunteers are not paid -- not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless. - Unknown • As we welcome in the New Year, this is the time to recognize the people who help make Verona and area such a great community. The volunteers - the unsung heroes! Without you, we could not begin to accomplish all that we do each year. Whether you spared an hour, or many, to volunteer, it is all so very much appreciated. Thank you!! • Verona and area is full of the Christmas spirit year round. The community rallies around all its residents to bring forth events that help bolster our community spirit and well being. Festivals, concerts, plays, dinners, fundraising events - there is never a dull moment. Churches, Clubs, Associations and private citizens all take an active part in keeping Verona and area alive and flourishing. There is always something to look forward to. What lies in store for 2017? Stay tuned. • The Christmas for Kids collection jars have been distributed throughout the village in various stores and businesses. Any unwrapped new toys, books and clothing can also be dropped off at the Verona Hardware Store and Asselstine Hardware. Your generosity will help make this a special Christmas for a lot of Verona and area children and their families. • Join us Christmas Day for a fun packed, music filled day with a delicious Christmas feast served up. This is a free event and is open to Verona and area residents. There will be crafts for the children . The fun starts at 10:30 am and the turkey dinner with all the trimmings is served at noon. For more details or if you need transportation to the event, call Joyce Casement at 613-374-3406. Verona Lions Hall. • Drop by Trinity United Church for “Winter Weekend WakeUp Breakfasts” starting Saturday, January 14. The Verona Community Association and Trinity United Church are hosting this event. Enjoy your breakfast with friends and neighbours. There will be eggs, sausage, ham or bacon, toast and home fries, coffee, tea, juice and muffins. Payment by donation. • It is with deep sadness to announce that two people so instrumental in nurturing Verona’s growth and vitality passed away on the same day, December 15. Jule Koch and Bill Robinson, you both did so much to make our little village exciting and vibrant. We will miss you.

• Happy Birthday to Cassie Fox, Tanner Meeks, Joe Malette, Kaitlyn Wilkes, Benjamin Barr Jr, Miranda Cowdy, Art Cowdy, Laura Morris, Barry Calthrope, Doris Keller, Ash Hayutt, Kent Smith, Matt Salmon. • Land O’Lakes Seniors held their Christmas dinner on December 15 at Swiss Chalet in Kingston. It was a fun afternoon with a few door prizes. Each member paid for their own meal! • I would like to wish all the news readers a Merry Christmas and I wish everyone a healthy one. My thoughts are with all the shut-ins and those people who are ill at this wonderful time. My best to the staff that puts the paper together. • Sympathy to Dorothy Kehoe on the passing of her son Joseph.

• MABERLYBOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula 613-325-1354 karenprytula@sympatico.ca • A couple of reminders for Tay Valley Hockey players: The PeeWee/Bantam Division Hockey will have practice on Thursday, December 29, as normal. • TheTyke/Atom Division Hockey will not have practice on Sunday, December 25th or Sunday, January 1.

A very special thank you for your valued patronage.

Best Wishes For A Merry Christmas & A Very Happy New Year

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A very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to all our clients & their families.

But there's just too many of you! To all my cherished customers and friends I wish a very merry Christmas.

From all the Staff at the

Sharbot Lake

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Now in

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613-273-3097 I'd like to send you each a card

thanks for the promise of Peace on Earth. Your patronage is greatly appreciated.

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(Old Carol)

As men walk hand in hand let us offer

Sydenham

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613-335-2940

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What’s Up in the Night Sky - The Star of Bethlehem by Fred Barrett

Mystery of the Star of Bethlehem T

o track down the celestial event that occurred 2000 years ago that might be interpreted as the Star of Bethlehem, we must have a reasonably accurate idea of when Jesus Christ was born. Theological historians place the birth of Jesus in September or October in 3 or 2 BC. They researched several historical facts derived from biblical accounts in Matthew and Luke to arrive at that date. These facts included the date of the census taken at that time, who was ruling Judea and Syria and the death of Herod in 1 BC. First, it must be noted that in ancient times the word ‘star’ could be interpreted several ways. It could be any bright object that traveled across the sky. We can discount a meteor shower or Supernova as the Star of Bethlehem. Accounts require that the bright object appear in the eastern sky, cross the starry background and move before the Magi to Judea. Meteors travel quickly across the sky and a shower lasts only a short time. No Supernova was reported during the period we are investigating. We can also discount comets because they were considered to be signs of evil and bad omens. That leaves us with planets or groupings of planets to match the biblical description and there are a series of conjunctions that roughly fit our time period. A conjunction is when 2 or more planets and/or stars come close to each other. Matthew relates that the star appeared in the rays of the rising Sun. On August 1, 3 BC, Jupiter rose up in the light of dawn. At 5 AM on August 13th, Jupiter and Venus were very close together. A few days later on the 18th Venus and Mercury appeared at dawn in a conjunction. On September 14th Jupiter was in conjunction with the very bright star Regulus. Jupiter and Venus, the 2 brightest planets in the sky, were so close, they appeared to fuse together. A grand conjunction of planets occurred on August 27th when Jupiter, Mars, Mercury and Venus were a tight bundle at sunrise. By mid October the Magi saw Jupiter above Bethlehem. Jupiter had reached its farthest point west and stood still against the

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stars high in the sky above Bethlehem. Many will argue for other astronomical explanations for the Star of Bethlehem. For me, the above series of conjunctions best explains the brightness in the sky that guided the Magi. I have given you an astronomer’s explanation of the sym-

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bol of the Star of Bethlehem shining with all the stars in the heavens above. I leave it to you to mix your faith with the wonderful miracles of the universe. To me this star symbolizes all the wishes for hope and joy and friendship during this holiday season. A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!

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DIY Recycled Christmas Craft : Frontenac News Angels By Chava Field-Green This is a simple craft, that can be adapted to make snow angels, snowpeople, gingerbread people, birds and anything else your heart desires. I like the idea of using old newspapers, flyers or wrapping paper to reuse, but I encourage you to use whatever you like. The Angel chains can be hung up above windows, on a tree, or used to decorate gifts. I’m dedicating them to Jule Koch who loved paper crafts and whose love and determination held the paper together these past 16 years.

3. Repeat twice, you should have a small rectangle.

5. Cut along your lines, making sure not to cut too much on the folded side of the rectangle.

4. Draw the template of one half of a head, one wing, an arm, and a robe. Make sure to have the wings and arm pointing towards the open side of your folds.

6. Using the clear tape, attach rows of angels together, and you're done! You can also add a heart, mouth, ruffles and feathers by making tiny cuts while folded.

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Step 2. Fold page in half lengthwise.

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or God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

John 3:16

his is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.

ut after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: ”The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” which means, “God with us.”

hen Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus. - Matthew 1: 18-24

n those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register.

o Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for

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nd there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

uddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”

hen the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

o they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. - Luke 2: 1-19 (The above was prepared by Jule Koch-Brison in 2008 for the Christmas edition that year.)

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2016 Festival of Trees Winners C

Friends, the Young Choristers, The Fiddle Orchestra and the Arden Glee Club among others, kept the atmosphere festive. Here are all the winners Large Trees: North Frontenac Little Theatre won 1st prize for their tree “Beautiful Music” and the lucky winner was Sherry Wilson. The 2nd prize went to the Friday Night Ladies for their creation “Stockings hung by the chimney with care”, taken home by Kelly Greenstreet. The 3rd prize was Mike Dean’s Super Foods Store “Home Made” which was won by Katie Gable. “For Family” decorated by W.A. Robinson Asset Mgt. Ltd. went to Brian Gilpin. Township of Central Frontenac’s tree “All About the Children” was won by Jane Neadow and “The Joyful Sounds of Music” by St. Lawrence Employment Services went to Candy Thompson. Small Trees - First prize entry by CF Railway Heritage Society “A Ride on the Polar Bear Express” was won by Logan Chiasson; 2nd prize by Medical Centre Fitness Class, “Fun in the Snow” went home with AshLois Webster from Fiddlers and ley Desrosiers; and 3rd prize Friends got into the spirit in a winner, “Love” by Subway big way went to Alice Knox. “Fam-

hristmas Is . . . was the theme for this year’s Festival of Trees. All entries showed creativity and great talent. Winners were twofold: those who entered an item, and those who took it home! The festival drew increased attendance this year over last year and as always the entertainnment, which included Fiddlers and

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“Steaming into Town” by Anne Howes and Heather Card - 1st prize, Gingerbread Creation ily Love” by RBC to Elizabeth & Maddy Whan-Corkum; “Family Traditions” by Sharbot Lake Pharmasave to Elinor Bailey; “Family” by NFCS to Kathy Scott; “Love” by George Allen to Brandon Hawley; and “Sharing Traditions” by NFCS Youth Program to Liz Bonser. Mini Trees: The Parham United Church Sunday School won 1st prize for their entry of “The Day of Love” which was won by Toots Harvey. “A Christmas Vacation” took 2nd prize by Community Living NF went to Sophie Shelley. Gingerbread Creations: First prize went to “Steaming into Town” by Anne Howes &

Heather Card and was won by Martha MacLeod. Second prize, “Is for Believing” by Steve Duggan’s Law Office went home with Fern Marwood. Wall Hangings: Martha MacLeod was the lucky winner of the 1st prize “The Gift of Love” by Arden Batik; 2nd prize “Being with Friends” by Ann Howitt went to Lori; and Janice Anderson 3rd prize winner “Christmas Holly” to Joan Hollywood. The winner of “Christmas Cardinals” by Carol Raymo was Margo McCullough; “Snowfall Magic” by Helene Riddell went to Sukhi Kaillon. Wreaths: “Peace on Earth” by Arden Seniors received

1st place and was won by Judy McClure. The 2nd place wreath, “For Kids”, entered by the Sharbot Lake Dental Office, went home with Wendy Crain; and 3rd place, “Sweet” by Sharbot Lake Karate to Ryan Conboy. Anything Goes: “Greeting Friends” created by Nancy Harding and Stephane Cliche received 1st prize in this category and was won by Susan Willby. “Family Traditions” by Seeds & Company took 2nd prize and was won by Joyce Lemke. The 3rd prize, “Frosty Feeding Feathered Friends” by Sharbot Lake 39’ers went to Courtney Meeks. “An Adventure on the Track” by the Treasure Trunk was won by

Angie Mallette. “Christmas Kicks” by Community Drop was won by Doug Steele and “Welcoming you Home” by Linda DeVries was brought home by N. Bellamy. “Decorating your Home by Ram’s Esso went to Tammy Parks; Goodfellow’s Flowers “A Beautiful Thing” to Cheryl Ellerbeck and Linda Moland’s “Christmas Dinner is the Centrepiece of the Day” will be decorating Dawn Hansen’s table. Baskets – “Partying With Friends” by Friends of Arden took 1st prize and was won by Frances Smith; “Time to give a Latte Thanks” by the Cardinal Cafe won 2nd prize and went home with Julia Muth; 3rd prize, “Time at the Rink” by the St. Lawrence Employment Services to Joyce Burke. “Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, is a little bit more.” by the North Frontenac Telephone Company won by Rosemarie Bowick; “Reading a Good Book” by Lakeside Readers to Carrie Laporte; “About Spending Time with Family” by Maples to Rob Richardson; “Sharing a Meal” by Sharbot Lake and District

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The one and only Arden Glee Club Lions to Theresa Lowey; “Coming” by Masonic Lodge to Homer Card; “Cosy” by Lake District Realty to Judy McClure; “Warmth and Comfort” by the Black Kettle Popcorn Company to Theresa; “Chilling at Home” by Canadian Legion went to Kathy Byrnes; and “Full of Shine” by Sharbot Lake Country Inn to Sue Wing. Gift Certificates – The Gibson’s Garage gift certificate for an Oil Change was won by Ashley Klatt, and the Amazing Dollar Store certificate went to Lillian Barker. The food hamper, put together by Villages Beautiful, was won by Linda Cook. Children from various schools visited the Festival on Friday and were asked

to guess the correct amount of chocolate balls in a jar. There was a tie; the winners were: Alexis from St. James Major and Elizabeth from Claredon. Each won a jar of 350 chocolate balls. The People’s Choice Award went to “Partying with Friends” by Friends of Arden. The Children’s Choice Award went to “All about the Children” by the Township of Central Frontenac. Each year Villages Beautiful recognizes a person or persons who have contributed their time and effort to the festival over the years. This year that recognition went to Barbara England. Many others must be recognized too: there are those who, instead of making an

entry, contribute “in kind”, either financially or through services needed by the festival. Villages Beautiful thanks the following: Woodwark Legal Services; Sharbot Lake Marina; Sharbot Lake Dental Office; Robinson’s Excavating & Trucking; Donna’s Sign Shoppe; Home Hardware; Gray’s Grocery; RTR Tree Service; Angelo Dicienti; Mike Dean’s Super Foods; Tarasick Carpentry, Sydenham Veterinary Services; Leonard Fuels; Goodfellows Funeral Home; and Ken Young. Thank you to all the volunteers that made this year another success. The theme for next year is: “A Canadian Christmas”.

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The Frontenac News Christmas Greetings 2016 Left top - (The angels are looking for baby Jesus) Chloe Kindergarten St. James Major - honourable mention

A Christmas message by Rev. Jean Brown - retired United Church supply clergyperson- Centenary Pastoral Charge n this Christmas season our United Churches of Sharbot Lake and Parham and our area amalgamated churches (Zealand, Oso, Maberly, Oconto, Tichborne, Wagarville, Long Lake ) offer Christmas greetings and hopes that the light and peace of the One born be present to us and guide our Christmas. We spend a lot of fabulous time and effort “getting ready” for Christmas and it’s all ever so much fun as we prepare our hearts and minds and get organized. As a child I recall preparing by anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Eaton's catalogue and when it came we would begin to make out lists of the items we wanted. In fact I learned to read by perusing the Eaton's catalogue. I'm embarrassed to say we would even write down the page number and the item number and long for that gift. My Mom would get so annoyed with us and remind us of the spiritual aspects of Christmas. Thankfully she persevered and we finally caught on. As children we thought that Christmas was about the gifts we would receive, however we finally learned that it’s not our birthday- it’s not about the gifts that we receive, rather it’s about the spiritual gifts of Christmas and the re-birth of the Christ child in our hearts. Somehow we have blown Christmas out of proportion by continuing to disregard the true religious meaning of the event- the two frightened ill-prepared young folks responding to God and taking on a huge assignment. Somehow we have concentrated on the gifts of the wise men and in giving gifts rather than responding to the willingness of the wise men to follow a star and to set out on an unexpected journey into the unknown- not always knowing where they were headed, but knowing that God would guide them onward. Somehow we have forgotten that the Holy Child was born in a simple manger- with no decorations, lights, tinsel or comforts, and instead we have filled up our empty spaces with excess rather than with our God. So in this Christmas and new year- may we like the Holy family be willing and prepared to trust in God for whatever the future holds or brings. May we lead with our vulnerabilities and offer our uncertainties to God. May our list of things to prepare diminish, and may our faith increase and may God bless us all in this effort. "Merry Christmas".

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The Frontenac News Christmas Greetings 2016

A Granny’s Christmas Wish If I were ol’ Santa, you know what I’d do? I’d dump silly gifts that are given to you, and deliver some things just inside your front door, things you have lost, but treasured before.

I’d give you back all your maidenly vigor, and, to go along with it, a neat tiny figure. Then restore the old colour that once graced your hair, before rinses and bleaches took residence there. I’d bring back the shape with which you were gifted, so things now suspended need not be uplifted. I’d draw in your tummy and smooth down your back, ‘till you’d be a dream in those tight fitting slacks. I’d remove all your wrinkles and leave only one chin, so you wouldn’t spend hours rubbing grease on your skin. You’d never have flashes or queer dizzy spells, and you wouldn’t hear noises like ringing of bells. No sore aching feet and no corns on your toes, no searching for glasses when they’re right on your nose. Not a shot would you take in your arm, hip or fanny, from a doctor who thinks you’re a nervous old granny. You’d never have headaches, so no pills would you take, and no heating pad needed since your muscles won’t ache. Yes, if I were ol’ Santa, you’d never look stupid, you’d be a cute little chick with the romance of cupid. I’d put a smile on your face when those wolves start to whistle, and the joys of your heart would be light as a thistle. But alas! I’m not Santa, I’m simply just me getting older myself, as it’s plain to see. I wish I could tell you all the symptoms I’ve got, but I’m due at my doctor’s for an estrogen shot. Even though we’ve grown older, this wish is sincere: Merry Christmas to you and a Happy New Year! (Submitted by Linda McKenzie)

(recipes by the hungry chef - Dan Keeler Black Kettle Catering)

Maple Vanilla Baked Pears

Serves 8 (or 4 because I don’t like to share!) Ingredients: 4 Anjou Pears ½ cup Maple Syrup (Use good local stuff!) ½ teaspoon Cinnamon 1 tablespoon Vanilla 1 cup granola Yoghurt or Ice Cream (Do what ever you want, I’m not the boss of you!) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350f. Find a baking sheet in that crazy baking sheet cupboard. I’d suggest you use some parchment paper, because nobody wants to have a hard time cleaning up when it’s dessert time! 2. Slice your pears in half and then cut a little off the skin side so they’ll lay nice and flat. Use a melon baller (or a teaspoon) and core out the pears. Place pears face up on your baking sheet, sprinkle the cinnamon over top (they’ll look better if you don’t try to get it too evenly!) 3. Mix your maple syrup with your vanilla. Save some of it for the end and drizzle the rest on the pears. 4. Bake pears for about 25-30 minutes. (In my experience, all ovens are different and so are most pears, the last time I made these it took about 40 minutes! Start them early, they can always be heated up again! In fact, you can do these a few days ahead of when you need them! 5. Throw some granola on them, put them on a plate with some yoghurt or ice cream, drizzle your maple vanilla over top of everything and enjoy!

As we open our hearts and homes this season, we welcome in the joy of the holidays. Thanks for your valued business.

Merry Christmas Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to our Customers & Friends from Glen, Linda, Travis, Laura & Adeline Manion and employees of

Francis L. Manion Limited.

Drawing by Maya Villeneuve grade 6 LPS

Peace On Earth

General contracting

McConnell Funeral Home Tweed Madoc Marmora

Stewart & Ruby, Jon & Bev, James & Donna, James & Andrea, Chris

To all creatures

great & small.

3050 Rutledge Rd. 613 376-3618

Parham 613•375•6705

Councillor, Central Frontenac

Wishing you a blessed Christmas

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350f. Bake Bread, spread out, until dry. Set bread aside to cool. 2. Butter a glass baking dish. Heat 1 TBSP oil in heavy skillet on medium. Saute sausage for 5 minutes. Add chicken liver; cook until sausage and liver are cooked through. Transfer to large bowl with bread. 3. Add 1 TBSP oil back to skillet. Add onions, celery, thyme, sage, and rosemary. Cook until celery is tender. Add to bread mixture. 4. Stir in ¾ C parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper. 5. Mix eggs into stuffing. 6. Transfer to buttered dish, cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. 7. Uncover, sprinkle remaining parmesan on top and bake until lightly browning.

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Serves 8 (or 1 if you’re me…) Ingredients: 12 cupsBbread 1 lb Sausage meat (Apple Sage from Seed to Sausage) 8oz Chicken Liver, chopped 3 cups Onion, chopped 1 cup Parmesan, grated 1 cup Celery, chopped 1 cup Chicken Stock ¼ cup Parsley, chopped 2 Large Eggs, beaten 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Tbsp Thyme, chopped 2 tsp Sage, chopped 1 tsp Rosemary, chopped 1 tsp salt 1 tsp Course Black Pepper

Season's Greetings

Thank you to the kind people of Central Frontenac. I wish you peace and happiness this Christmas.

or unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. - Isaiah 9:6

Parmesan Sausage Stuffing

Merry Christmas

Sharbot Lake 613 279-2780

Signs of the season are everywhere, and that means it's time to let you know how much we value your loyal support. Thank you.

and Thank You for your Patronage!

Percy Snider No Job too big or Small

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Sharbot Lake Pharmacy Jocelyn, Nick & Staff

“For it is in giving that we receive”

-St. Francis of Assisi

Wishing you a World of Peace, a World of Joy, a World of Beauty

Frances Smith, Mayor

Township of Central Frontenac

The Frontenac News Christmas Greetings 2016

”tis better to give than receive…” T

he story you are about to read is true. No names have been changed to protect anyone’s privacy. It reveals a truth that has lasting effects. As a newly-divorced father of three girls ages 14, 12 and 3, living in a small town of barely 4,000, I was fretting over how I would financially make our first Christmas as a new family unit a happy one. Christmas day beginning at noon, the girls would spend the holiday with their mother; but how do I make Christmas Eve a joyful time? Bribing them by saying: “how many children get to have TWO Christmases” seemed rather lame. I purchased a “Charlie Brown” tree a few days earlier and we trimmed the tree in our best tradition: a few ornaments purchased at the local hardware store for under $3.00; zoo animals collected over the years; two rows of mini-lights, one that twinkled; several strings of fresh-popped popcorn and much more popcorn in our collective tummies; and tinsel, lots of silvery, shiny tinsel. No presents were under the tree, just a special tree blanket left over from my marriage. The girls knew Santa always came on Christmas Eve, after I had gone to bed. They knew because I was as surprised as the girls were on early Christmas morns, seeing the small bounty beneath the decorated fir. This particular December 23, I felt rather depressed about facing a Christmas without a mother and a wife. Appropriate music was filling our home during the afternoon, and snow fell in that storybook way, light, fluffy and gentle. The Briard dog, and cats, curled up in their favorite spots, doing what they did every day, enjoying their worry-free lives. One of my daughters suggested we should go caroling. And a tradition was started. Not wanting to disturb people during their suppers, a little after 7 pm. we donned our winter togs, found some sheet music, leashed up the dog and tromped across the kneehigh snow (we were not aware of the caroling etiquette of using the sidewalks, this was our first time!) to John and Katie’s house next door.

John was the head of the local High School’s History department and his white/gray beard, balding pate and deep gravelly voice brought instant respect from the students. But we knew him like Wilson from “Home Improvement”! None of my daughters had the courage to knock on the door, so I took the lead and rapped firmly. John was very surprised to see the family outside his home and I told him we wanted to sing a carol for him. His wife Katie joined him wearing a bulky, wool sweater protected by a well-stained apron and our little choir broke out into song; tentatively at first, and then full throttle by the last chorus. The smiles from Katie and John grew larger with each verse. I could see John’s eyes roving back and forth over my daughters and the gruff teacher melted away to a satisfied senior, relishing a rare moment. Four hands clapped in genuine appreciation as my daughters and I turned to go, happily shouting “Merry Christmas”. We sang at three more

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houses before returning home to hot chocolate and flannel pjs. The girls sat around the kitchen table, with bright red cheeks, hands clasping their warm mugs. They chatted excitedly about the faces of the folks they had just entertained. The conversation was animated, happy and joyous. I noticed the reaction of the people we had just sung for. They, too, had been given an unexpected gift: a gift of time, a gift of song and a gift of peace. In that moment I realized that what my parents had tried to instill in me as a young boy, had come full circle. In a strange, but simple way, the gift of giving was the greater gift. Our caroling tradition continued for another 10 years. The original circle of four grew to 22 adults and children. At reunions the talk invariably recounts ‘the time when the Llewellyns caroled around the neighborhood.’ No financial burden; no emotional stress; no “keeping up with the Joneses” anxiety. Laughter, song, comraderie and love! Christmas memories, that’ll snap you out of a depressing funk! (submitted by Lionel Llewellyn, retired grandad of three daughters and two granddaughters)

Thinking of you, and wishing you happiness at Christmas time and all through the year.

Best Wishes from Don & Gail, Carson, Aaron & Brooke, Britany & Landyn

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Sharbot Lake, ON

Christmas time is filled with

family and friends gathered round, children giddy with excitement, and giving to those we love. Our funeral home realizes that this can also be a time for memories of those we have lost. During this holiday season, hold on to the memories, for they will keep your hearts warm throughout the year. May the warm glow of Christmas bring you peace, love & happiness now & forever.

Land O'Lakes Lions

wish you a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year

Happy Holidays! Trousdale Funeral Home 4374 Mill Street, Sydenham

and Thank you for your participation in our Northbrook Santa Claus Parade

613-376-3022

We wish you peace & happiness this Christmas season.

December 24: 9-4 Dec 25-26: Closed Dec 27-30: 10-4 Dec 31 10-3; Closed Jan 1

6709 Main St. Verona 613-374-2323

Merry Christmas from the staff at

Verona Hardware Ltd.

6723 Main St. Verona 613-374-2851 Dec. 24: 8am-4pm Dec. 27-30: 8am-6pm Dec. 31: 8am-3pm Closed: Dec. 25, 26, Jan. 1

Merry Christmas

& Happy New Year to you & your family from

graciousness in all our dealings and for the opportunity to be of service

New patients always welcome.

Lottery Centre

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Sharbot Lake General Store

Open through the Holidays Open 11am Boxing Day & New Year's Day

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613-336-9555 Office Hours: Tue-Thu: 8:30am-5 pm, Fri: 9am-3pm

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Wishing All Our Customers, Family & Friends A Joy Filled Christmas.

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During this Christmas season, may you enjoy the message of hope, love, and peace on Earth. May all of these holiday blessings be yours to keep. Here’s to wishing you a Merry Christmas.

LEONARD FUELS LTD. Hartington 613-372-2112 1-800-543-7884

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The Frontenac News Christmas Greetings 2016

Christmas Holiday Day Remembered The Christmas holiday had so many jolly days with bands parading throughout the town. The Christmas holidays had so many folly days with rooftop icicles hanging down. The traffic hurried and people scurried with snow-capped street lamps to guide their way,

voices singing, church bells ringing, the angel faces came out to play. The Christmas holidays had so many merry days with salutations sent through the mail. The Christmas holidays had so many cherry days, cranberries and popcorn by the pail. Dreaming, young hearts believing, our Shortbread cookies scattered on a tray, The hour was nearing, the elves were cheering, Santa’s reindeer were on their way. The Christmas holidays had so many swirly days, snowflakes dancing into the air. The Christmas holidays had so many twirly days with frozen ice drops inside our hair. The trees were brimming with sparkle trimming, beneath the boughs the presents lay, hugs with kisses and yule-tide wishes to celebrate our Christmas day. (submitted by Susan Elizabeth Radford)

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▲ Honourable mention - Angelyn Wood grade 2 - Land O’Lakes Public School

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The Sharbot Lake & District Lions Club would like to express heartfelt appreciation to the businesses and community members of the surrounding area for their ongoing support in helping us to serve others. Our members wish you a joyful and peaceful Christmas season. May all your dreams come true.

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Cooking, Smoking and Alcohol – A Dangerous Mix Central Frontenac Township – With the holiday season upon us, we are entering one of the most festive times of the year. But it can also be a deadly time of the year. The Central Frontenac Fire & Emergency Services is urging everyone to pay special attention when cooking during the holidays, and to drink responsibly. Provincial statistics reveal that careless cooking is the number one cause of fires and the second leading cause of fatal fires. “The hustle and bustle of the holidays can dramatically increase your risk of having a fire,” said Fire Chief Bill Young. “All too often, these fires are started by unattended cooking and in many cases alcohol is involved.” Smoking is another leading cause of fires during the holiday season. “Make sure smokers extinguish cigarettes in large deep ashtrays – not in plant pots which may contain peat moss or shredded bark that can easily ignite,” continued Chief Bill Young. “Ashes should be emptied in a metal container – not the garbage can – and put outside.”

& Happy Holidays!

We wish to thank all of our customers for a most successful year. To each one of you a very Merry Christmas and prosperity in the coming year. Closed: Noon Dec. 23rd until 8:30 a.m., Dec. 28th North Frontenac Telephone Company Ltd.

Closed: Noon Dec. 30th until 8:30 a.m., Jan. 3rd 2017

1019 Windwood Drive, Sharbot Lake, ON www.frontenac.net

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Merry Christmas

The Central Frontenac Fire & Emergency Services also is reminding everyone about the law requiring working smoke alarms on every storey of the home and outside all sleeping areas. Take a few minutes to test your smoke alarms and make sure everyone in the home knows exactly what to do if the smoke alarms sound in an emergency. Develop and practice a home escape plan with everyone in the home. Enjoy a fire safe holiday season by following these tips: • Stay in the kitchen when cooking. Cooking is a major cause of home fires, so don’t leave the kitchen if there’s something cooking on the stove. If a pot catches fire, don’t try to move it. Cover the pot with a lid to smother the flames and turn off the burner. • Keep things that can burn such as cooking utensils and paper towels a safe distance from the stove as they can easily ignite if they are too close. • Keep an eye on any drinkers in your household and make sure all cigarettes are properly extinguished and the stove is off before going to bed. • Cigarettes can smoulder among upholstered items for hours before igniting. Check sofas and chairs for cigarettes that may have fallen between the cushions. Provide large, deep ashtrays for smokers. • Drink responsibly. Excessive alcohol consumption is a contributing factor in many residential fires. • Install and maintain working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms outside all sleeping areas of the home. Smoke alarms also are required on every storey. Failure to comply with the smoke and carbon monoxide alarm requirements can result in a ticket for $360 or a fine of up to $50,000 for individuals and $100,000 for corporations. • Develop and practice a home escape plan with everyone in the home.

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