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Gazette News — Unlike many township councils who use their first meeting after the election to make speeches and shake a few hands, South Frontenac got right down to business at its inaugural meeting of this four-year term last week in Sydenham. “We had to make some amendments to our procedure for selecting the deputy mayor,” said CAO/Clerk Wayne Orr, not without some amusement in his voice. Like most townships, South Frontenac rotates the largely-symbolic post of deputy mayor around between its member districts based on the old townships that were in place pre-amalgamation. Generally, it’s a relatively simple process with the representative receiving the most votes getting the post for a year. In the case of Portland and Loughborough, the system held up, with Coun. John McDougall and Ross Sutherland getting the job. However, in both Storrington and Bedford Districts, the candidates were acclaimed, which actually hadn’t occurred before in South Frontenac. Essentially, Council would accede to the wishes of the councilors from each district and in the case of Storrington, Coun. Ron Sleeth and Norm Roberts agreed that Roberts would assume the post when it became Storrington’s turn. However, in Bedford, both returning Coun. Pat Barr and rookie Alan Revill wanted the post. “So, it was decided that they would each serve sixmonth terms,” said Orr. “There were many combinations and permutations but that was Council’s wishes.” “It was an interesting conversation,” said Coun. Gazette Events – The Christmas spirit came early to Sydenham on Saturday November John McDougall. “In the past there’s been one representative for each district but this year we had to be a 29th as people lined the streets of the village to enjoy the Santa Claus parade. Photo/John Harman little bit different. “In Storrington, they agreed but in Bedford, they

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both wanted it so each was given six months — that’s the democratic way. “It’s largely a symbolic position but it was interesting to see people willing to go to the mat for it.” The other position was for that of County Council representative (the Mayor is automatically one representative and another is chosen by each township council to represent their township along with their mayor). McDougall, who served in that capacity for the past four years was nominated and let his name stand for re-election. Sleeth also was nominated but withdrew his name in favour of McDougall, saying that being a councilor along with his commitments to Holsteins Canada would make it very difficult for him to devote sufficient time to the job of County Council representative in order to adequately represent South Frontenac. “I thought that was very classy of Ron,” said McDougall.

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WINTER MAINTENANCE Winter is now upon us. To assist our crews in their winter control efforts, the parking of vehicles on Township roads and village streets from 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m. is not permitted from December 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015. As well, pursuant to Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road. Please be advised that the Township of South Frontenac will NOT be responsible for damages to mailboxes, newspaper boxes, recycle boxes or parked cars where said boxes or vehicles interfere with the winter maintenance on Township roads.

HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS Township Administrative Offices will be closed from Wednesday, December 24th at 12:00 noon, reopening on Friday, January 2nd, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. To reach the Roads Department, please call (613) 376-3900. Have a safe and happy holiday season!

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GARBAGE & RECYCLE -WINTER REMINDERS Now that winter is upon us please be aware of where you place your garbage and recycle containers, the Township cannot take any responsibility for damaged garbage cans or recycle boxes if left in the paths of normal plow routes. Please try to take in your emptied receptacles as soon as possible to prevent the wind from moving them about. Your garbage and recycling may be picked up any time between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm on your collection day. Please do not assume that it has been missed if it is outside the times that you have become accustomed to. There are many factors that decide pick up times especially in the winter months.

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Gazette News – As the holiday season nears, members of the Loughborough Christmas and Emergency Relief Committee (LC&ERC) and their volunteer elves get busier and busier. The committee has been operating in the Loughborough district of South Frontenac for 26 years providing holiday gift baskets for lowincome families and emergency funds to those in need. “It all started with a group of concerned community members,” explained LC&ERC chair Sue Clinton. “Today there are five of us that work to raise funds and put together the baskets each year and now we also offer funds for emergencies throughout the year.” Residents in the community who have dealt with job loss or a death in the family or even a house fire can reach out to the LC&ERC for assistance if they need to and the committee works hard to make sure funds are available for these occurrences. “We ask for donations from the community for the community,” added Clinton. “ People know that when they donate to us the money is going to people within their

own community and I think that makes them feel pretty good.” Last year, the committee made up 69 Christmas baskets and handed them out a few days before the holiday. Baskets include all of the fixings for a holiday meal, other fresh groceries, a book and toy for every child in the family and clothing for teenagers. “Each basket probably has several hundred dollars worth of food in them,” said committee member Peter Stewart. “It is essentially a week’s worth of groceries and then some things for the kids. We have people that donate smaller items too and we allow those who are picking up baskets to take a few items from those tables.” Bev McNeil works hard to coordinate within the community each year and inquires with families to see if they are in need. She also takes on the task of finding out what the kids like in terms of toys and books and the clothing sizes for the teenagers. “It is quite the undertaking, but it is so rewarding in the end,” said McNeil who got involved with the committee after losing her husband. “We have a lot of people in the community that are in need and most people don’t even realize it. I think when people find out

they are really eager to help.” This year the group expects to have 70 or more baskets for families in the community. While the need increases each year the group also sees families that need baskets one year and then don’t the next, some even offer to help assemble the baskets. “They really pay it forward,” said Clinton. “We never see families taking advantage of the program and those who do need the baskets are so appreciative.” Unlike many food donation programs the LC&ERC also gives gift certificates to the local Foodland in Sydenham. They want recipients to be able to buy special items that they want in addition to their baskets. “They can use those cards to buy little extras that they may want for Christmas and special items that their family may like,” added Stewart. “We want the holidays to be special for them like they are for everyone else. That is really what the season is all about.” If you would like to donate to the LC&ERC, volunteer or are in need of assistance or emergency relief you can call 613-572-6004. Leave your name and contact From left, members of the Loughborough Christmas and Emergency information, and a representative Relief Committee, Sue Clinton, Peter Stewart and Bev McNeil. Not picfrom the committee will get back tured: Jim Kelly and Lisa Holmes. Photo/Mandy Marciniak. to you.

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Council table. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The mayors have to be the spokespersons for their townships and the second representative has to support their mayor,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to support them, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d better have a little chat with your mayor.â&#x20AC;? McDougall added that he thought he and outgoing Mayor Gary Davison had an excellent rapport. He said that for himself, he got immersed in the housing portfolio and got comfortable with the job through that vehicle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be very happy to stay with that portfolio but it all depends for me on where the mayors want to land,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If a mayor would like housing, then I think that would be a good thing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If not, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take it.â&#x20AC;? All things considered, McDougall sees this Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first few meetings as having an advantage over that first expanded Council four years ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a sense that when people arrive here (at County Council), theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have some sense of where theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to be,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We (in that first Council) had no idea. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And, unlike other years, we have to go into the budget right away whereas in other years we had no focus like that. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This time, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to deal with capital asset management which kind of focuses where the reserves will go.â&#x20AC;? McDougall also had high praise for new CAO Kelly Pender. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kelly has put his own stamp on things already,â&#x20AC;? McDougall said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Especially in his meetings and relationship with the township CAOs.â&#x20AC;?

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Gazette Column â&#x20AC;&#x201D; There seems to be an encouraging trend emerging in local politics and we can only hope that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just some whimof-the-week, short-lived fad. What weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re talking about here is the realization that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only just so much money available (primarily through taxation) and that we just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford to do everything. Long-time politico Bill McDonald summed it up pretty good a couple of weeks ago during a tour of township facilities when he said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The more infrastructure you build, the more it costs to maintain it.â&#x20AC;? Now, it may seem that this is a self-evident truth but the fact is that such revelations rarely spring forth from political lips. Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true that many politicians will claim to want to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hold the lineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on taxation just to

get your vote. The truth is that at budget time most will cave and your taxes will go up, often by a considerable jump. However, there are signs that both new Central and South Frontenac Mayors, Frances Smith and Ron Vandewal, are sincere in their pledges to keep taxes as low as humanly possible. If nothing else, both have reputations for being pretty tight with a buck and when it comes to your mayor, this is a very desirable trait. Those who remember James Barberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Urban Peasant cooking show will no doubt also remember one of his favourite catch-phrases: â&#x20AC;&#x153;You use what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got!â&#x20AC;? When it comes to taxes, this is good advice. Sure, we need to maintain roads and bridges and culverts and buildings and dumps and equipment and such. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about time that elected officials realize that this in itself is a major undertaking. Now, both Smith and Vandewal are on the record as saying theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all for development and we should believe them. But not at any cost.

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It may sound good to have a whole bunch of new taxpayers come to the community via a major waterfront development, but with those new taxes also comes the need for new roads and culverts as well as additional demands on existing infrastructure. With the cost of policing getting out of hand, and the 300-pound gorilla that is rapidly aging landfills, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be tough on municipalities to make ends meet in the next few years. But, it can be done. Like Vandewal said, referencing being a small business owner himself, â&#x20AC;&#x153;if you own a business and you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the money to do something, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it.â&#x20AC;? This kind of thinking is long overdue in municipal government. A couple of loads of gravel and a grader run or two is a lot cheaper than paving, especially when you keep in mind that a paved road needs a lot of maintenance just to keep at a particular standard. And when it comes to facilities, we have just about everything we need.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simple: lock it or lose it Gazette Editorial â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â With the Christmas season in full swing and with news this past week that the Ontario Provincial Police are taking part in the Ontario-wide Lock It or Lose It Campaign, now is as good a time as any to remind a surprisingly large segment of the population that leaving car doors unlocked or leaving items of value inside a vehicle and in plain view is, in a word, stupid. We respect the freedom of choice that local residents have when it comes to locking the doors of their homes, garages and vehicles. As much as it shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be the case, no one should be surprised these days when an unlocked car or truck becomes a crime scene. We know this has been an issue in portions of many communities in Lanark and Frontenac counties for several years. Car owners find that someone has violated their property and made off with everything from wallets, purses, laptops and other devices. The police would report on the thefts and remind the public to lock their vehicles and not to leave valuables in plain view or in their vehicles at all. That would work until the next thief comes along and takes advantage of the opportunity provided by owners who havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t learned their lesson or choose not to change how they do things just because of some petty crook. And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rule out identity theft as a possible motive to open an unlocked door or two. Anyone who leaves credit cards or even credit card documents in a car could be at risk. Some police are now advising motorists to take vehicle ownership and insurance slips with them rather than leaving those materials unattended in a glove compartment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; especially if those doors are unlocked. A kid stealing a few bucks from a coin holder is one thing; a more savvy criminal stealing your identity and ruining your credit is a much more costly possibility to consider. So if a local OPP officer leaves a note on your car indicating which safety precautions have been overlooked, be thankful for the advice and do something about it.

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News – Last year distracted driving killed 78 people on Ontario roads – in fact, distracted driving has now become one of the leading causes of death in Ontario, surpassing impaired driving. To bring awareness to this issue emergency services in Kingston have teamed up for a STOP texting campaign. “We have all come together on this issue because there is a lot of it happening in our region and the number of distracted driving collisions has increased, affecting all of our emergency services,” said Kingston Fire and Rescue Chief Rheaume Chaput. To launch the campaign, representatives from Kingston Fire and Rescue, Kingston Police and Frontenac Paramedic Services gathered at the Invista Centre on Dec. 2. They also brought along an example of what distracted driving can do in the form of a wrecked pickup truck that was involved in a texting collision on the 401 in Belleville. “When you look at that vehicle you see the result of a driver taking his eyes off the road for three or four seconds,” explained Chaput. “The driver slammed into the back of a transport truck and he was very fortunate to survive the accident. Nothing is that important when you are texting that it can’t

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wait until you aren’t driving.” As part of the campaign, the three emergency service locations will be distributing STOP texting magnets or stickers that can be displayed on the back of vehicles. They are asking drivers to display the red stop sign shaped stickers and magnets on the rear driver’s side so those texting while driving will look up and see it and hopefully stop. “The other part of this campaign is if you are going to put a magnet on your vehicle that is your commitment to not text yourself,” added Chaput. “We want those who participate in the campaign to be an example. We want this idea to spread and become a community based program so we can eliminate, as much as possible, texting while driving in the city.” From left, Kingston Police Chief Gilles Larochelle, Gale Chevalier of the Frontenac ParaIn Kingston alone an average of 400 medic Services, and Kingston Fire and Rescue Chief Rheaume Chaput promote the STOP charges are issued for distracted driving texting campaign outside of the Invista Centre on Dec. 2. Photo/Mandy Marciniak. each year. These charges come with a $280 fine and that fine will likely increase in the able the things people do while they drive STOP texting magnets are available at coming months. “The government is looking to increase and all of these things are distracting and emergency service locations throughout the city and at the Invista Centre. The wrecked that fine to $1000 plus three demerit points dangerous.” While the timing of the campaign was not pickup truck will also be on display at the and we fully support that increase,” said Kingston Police Chief Gilles Larochelle. planned, Chaput is happy to see it launching Invista Centre until the New Year. You can get the magnets from emergency “It is important to remember that distracted around the holidays. “At Christmas time people are busy and services throughout Kingston and the Invisdriving is not only about texting. It is anything that takes your attention away from distracted with a bunch of other stuff, let’s ta Centre and any other business that would the road like reaching for a drink, taking not have texting be one of them,” he said. like to distribute them they can inquire and certainly do so. notes or putting makeup on. It is unbeliev- “We want everyone to be safe.”

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Family and Children’s Services launches 120th annual Christmas tree of hope campaign out.” Last year, the agency helped over 900 children receive gifts. This year the camGazette News – For kids, Christmas just paign already has 600 presents lined up isn’t Christmas without toys, but for many and matched with children, but Woodman families buying toys can be a challenge knows that they will need more. “We still need toys and in particular we financially. Since 1894, Family and Children’s Services in Kingston, Frontenac, need toys for teens,” he added. “We also Lennox and Addington have seen this chal- need gifts that will give all year long and lenge and asked the community to help and that is where our Enrichment Fund comes in. We want to help families all year round this year is no different. “This is one of the oldest Christmas toy too.” Donors can choose whether they would drives and campaigns in Eastern Ontario,” said Steven Woodman, executive director like their money to go towards the Tree for Family and Children’s Services at the of Hope toy drive or the Enrichment fund Tree of Hope campaign launch on Dec. 3. when they donate. The Enrichment Fund “We are officially launching the campaign helps fund programs year round and helps today and asking those who can to help many kids go to summer camp too. In addition to this, the agency is also looking for donations of cribs and mattresses this holiday season. “Any kindness and help you can give is greatly appreciated,” said Woodmand. “A lot of families that we assist have trouble obtaining the basic necessities for their children so we help in whatever way we can.” This year’s Tree of Hope cam- From left, Bryan Paterson, Sterling Cobb, Santa, Devon Cobb, Emma Bassett and Steven paign is being co-chaired by De- Woodman helped kick off the 120th annual Tree of Hope campaign on Dec. 3. Photo/Mandy Marciniak. von Cobb, a young girl who has helped collect toys for the agency but Woodman praised her commitment to new Mayor Bryan Paterson. with the help of her father Sterling, the campaign. “Santa is a bit of a difficult act to follow,” for the past seven years. Cobb was “Devon is truly amazing. Some people joked Paterson. “We were talking last night too shy to speak at the kick-off, say that the spirit of Christmas is dead and about the priorities for the next four years people have never met Devon,” add- and one of them is going to be looking to FUTURE SHOP CORRECTION NOTICE those ed Woodman. “Her actions certainly speak invest in youth and invest in young people NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE FUTURE SHOP louder than her words.” and that is really what this campaign is all DECEMBER 5 CORPORATE FLYER Please be advised in the Also chairing the campaign this year is about. We hope we can make this the best December 5 flyer, page 28, the Breville espresso maker (WebID: year ever for this campaign.” 10127927) was incorrectly advertised with a “free $35 gift card” someone every kid knows and loves – SanFor more information about the Tree offer. The gift card offer should be advertised with the Cuisinart ta. The jolly gift giver brought some of his magic to the event kick-off and even posed of Hope campaign visit www.facsfla.ca/ 5.5 Quart Stand Mixer (WebID: 10096704). NEW We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. for selfies afterwards, including one with treeofhope ! By Mandy Marciniak

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down some lists and talk about who we want to play,” says Luther Wright, who initiated the first concert in 1994 with his Weeping Tile bandmates Sarah Harmer and Sean Kelly and has continued to do so ever since. Over the past 20 years, the Holiday Rock Show has raised close to $100,000 for community members in need. For 18 years, it was held as a benefit for the Kingston chapter of the Salvation Army. Last year, for

the first time, funds were given to Martha’s Table; all money raised at the 2014 show will be split three ways, between the Salvation Army, Martha’s Table and the Boys and Girls Club of Kingston and Area. “Because it’s such a big show and we’re going to raise such a chunk of change, it’s nice to spread it around and make it effective in a few different places,” Wright explains. “In these economic times people

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Gazette Events – Toopy and Binoo may not be names that are recognizable for most, but if you are parents of a young child then you probably know these characters very well. The mouse and cat duo are the stars of a popular Treehouse television show and now a theatrical show too; ‘Toopy and Binoo’s: Fun and Games’ is touring across Canada and the show will make a stop at the Grand Theatre on Dec. 21. “This show is all about fun and games

and it is a perfect way to bring the characters of Toopy and Binoo into the world of theatre,” explained show director, choreographer and writer Patti Caplette. “It is a show that is a lot of fun and it is really visual with a lot of comedy and songs and dance. It is kind of a roller coaster ride of games.” The show is presented by Koba Entertainment, a group that seeks out different children’s programs and adapts them for the stage. In the past Caplette, who is also the artistic director of Koba, has created successful stage shows for Dora the Explorer, the Backyardigans, Franklin and

Caillou. “We really have become one of the experts in the field in terms of turning these properties into theatrical stage shows that tour all across the country,” added Caplette. “It can be really challenging at times for both the creators of the show and the actors, but the reward is pretty great too.” For this show, Caplette was fortunate in terms of casting; the actor that voices Toopy on TV, Frank Meschkulett, agreed to voice the life-size Toopy on stage. “He really is the voice of Toopy and that made it so much easier to put the rest

of the show together,” added Caplette. “Shows like this can be quite challenging for the actors. The costumes are big and heavy and have limited visibility. All of the actors have been great and I hope the kids enjoy it.” Toopy and Binoo is based on the bestselling children’s books by Dominique Jolin and the characters made their television debut in 2005. The show gained popularity very quickly and Caplette hopes the theatrical show does too. “It is kind of like a mini Broadway show that we put on,” she added. “We have fantastic songs that are written spe-

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Wheels of Hope program provides warmth for cancer patients with some help from Sunbeam By Mandy Marciniak

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Gazette News – Warmth is something that is certainly hard to find at this time of year, especially for those who are travelling to and from hospitals for life-saving cancer treatments. Luckily, the Canadian Cancer Society and Sunbeam have teamed up for the ‘Supports with Warmth’ program

and awareness campaign for the CCS’s patient transportation programs. “Wheels of Hope is a volunteer driver program that helps cancer patients get to and from their treatments,” explained Doug Kane, manager of the Cancer Society in Frontenac, Lennox and Addington. “This year Sunbeam donated $25,000 to the Wheels of Hope programs in Ontario and 500 heated throws to our patients. We

also hope to raise more funds through the campaign.” Last year in Frontenac, Lennox and Addington the Wheels of Hope program had 47 volunteer drivers who drove 153,000

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Wheels of Hope program provides warmth for cancer patients with some help from Sunbeam pital and then offering comfort and encouragement on the way home. “I want to ease their mind and make them comfortable,” she adds. “Seeing some patients in difficult situations is very challenging, but overall it is incredibly rewarding. I am offering a service to these people when they truly need it.” While De Santis says he could potentially drive to treatments himself or his wife could drive him, he is grateful to have Wheels of Hope as an option. Over the past few months he has

developed relationships with the drivers and would even consider them friends now. “They all love doing what they do and you can sense that. It makes life at this stage, with all the other stresses, so much easier and it really is a big load off of myself and my wife.” To learn more and to donate to visit www. sunbeam.ca/supportswithwarmth As a thank you, those who donate will also receive a $20 online coupon code towards the purchase of any Sunbeam Heated Bedding product on www.sunbeam.ca.

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“The program is amazing and so many people don’t know about it,” said Kane. “The volunteers do it for different reasons and they certainly don’t want any attention for what they do, but we are grateful for their time and commitment to the program.” For local volunteer driver Shirley Burke, helping patients was an easy decision and she has been working with Wheels of Hope for the past 10 years. Burke started after taking a friend to cancer treatments. She created a relationship with nurses at the hospital and they suggested she get more involved. “I inquired and went through the training and I have been driving ever since,” said Burke. “I drive almost every day and sometimes twice a day. I enjoy it quite a bit and I really love the people.”

Many patients use the program because they simply don’t have access to a vehicle, but others also use it because it makes travelling to treatments less stressful; Dan De Santis started using the Wheels of Hope program a few months ago and now he can’t imagine driving to treatments himself. “While I was getting diagnosed and having tests done I had to go to Ottawa and finding the hospital and parking was incredibly challenging and stressful,” explained De Santis. “After that we found out about the Wheels of Hope program. I started travelling with Rod, one of the volunteers, and the entire process has been so much easier now.” Volunteer drivers provide door-to-door service for patients and they even offer friendly conversation along the way. Burke loves connecting with patients and taking their mind off the upcoming treatments on the way to the hos-

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The realness of Santa Claus We seek hope, reminders of goodness in our lives, in a world where images of war-zones, disease and violent crimes ooze out of televisions and computer monitors into millions of homes. ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse….” That phrase begins a story about Santa Claus, A Visit from St. Nicholas, that brings us hope. Published anonymously in 1823 and later attributed to Clement C. Moore, the reading of the story has become a Christmas tradition. But who is this Santa Claus who brings hope, belief in magic and returns us to childlike wonder? An elf, a magical being, the spirit of a long-gone saint? Over time, some of the mysteries surrounding Santa Claus and his life have been unraveled. In the 1823 story, we learned some of the reindeer

names. Two years ago, Santa Claus granted me an exclusive interview that we printed in this newspaper. I learned that Santa is as old as time. He revealed that his favorite book is A Visit from St. Nicholas. That tells me that there is a great deal of truth in that old story. In 1897, eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon, who lived at 115 West Ninety-Fifth Street in New York City, wrote what is probably the most famous letter ever written about Santa Claus. She sent it to a Pulitzer Prize-winning New York newspaper. She knew they’d answer it truthfully. In her letter she asks if there is a Santa Claus. The paper responded with the famous editorial, “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus….” Virginia grew up to become a writer, teacher and school principal. When Virginia O’Hanlon was 81 years old, and living in the nursing home, she said she still believed in Santa Claus. “Her curiosity made people believe in the magic of Santa,” Santa Claus told me. The ageless and kind man said he goes by many names besides Santa Claus. Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, Pere Noel and Father Christmas are a few of the better known monikers. Santa Claus remains elusive about

how he gets down chimneys and why he uses them, saying it’s all Santa magic. He said to tell children not to worry if there’s a fire in the fireplace or if they live in an apartment or home with no chimney. More Santa magic. Even NORAD, the North American Air Defense system, gets excited about Santa. According to the folks at NORAD, that’s because of the late Colonel Harry Shoup. In 1955, NORAD (then known as CONAD, the Continental Air Defense Command) started to track Santa, thanks to a Sears Roebuck and Company advertising misprint. The ad contained a number for children to call Santa Claus. The incorrect number turned out to be the CONAD Commander-in-Chief’s hotline. Colonel Harry Shoup, the Director of Operations, decided to have his staff track Santa via radar. Children who called the number in the advertisement were given updates on Santa’s location. Since 1955, NORAD has tracked Santa every year. NORAD staff members, as well as their family and friends, volunteer their time to respond to children’s phone calls and emails from around the world. On December 24, they keep Continued on page 23

The Night Before Christmas, originally called A Visit from St. N i c h olas, first published in 1823, gave the world a lot of information about Santa and his reindeer, including most of the reindeer names.

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To sum up part of his argument, you can live a fully rational life, but, to do so, you must give up creativity, eroticism, faith, passion, forgiveness, commitment, spontaneity and even life itself. Through an exploration of mysticism—spoiler alert—in Does Santa Exist, Eric Kaplan combines logic, comedy and the Kabbalah to prove that Santa Claus does exist. In his own words: “On the way to believing it, I resolved that question I started with [Does Santa Exist?]. Because the Gentle Face—the aspect of the Limitless that loves us no matter what, that bestows blessings and gifts at every moment, looks a little familiar. The Gentle Face is described in the Kabbalah as having a long white beard. Now, who does that remind you of, giving gifts regardless of whether we are deserving and sporting a long white beard and a kind face.....Does Santa Claus exist? Yes. He is the face the Limitless takes on when manifesting itself to human consciousness.” To simplify this whole discussion: don’t forget treats for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve. Santa told me he likes milk and cookies. The reindeer like apples, oats and carrots. Enough said. Mark Bergin on Twitter @markaidanbergin.

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tabs on Santa. Children, and curious adults, can follow Santa’s travels at www.noradsanta.org. When a Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper and NORAD believe in Santa Claus, that’s more than enough proof for me. But that still leaves us with the questions: who is Santa and where did he come from? He’s a midwinter bringer of gifts. His world is full of magical wonder. Stories of St. Nicholas can be traced to 4th century Turkey. Many myths have developed around the man who is reported to have had miraculous powers, loved children and had great kindness in his heart, remembered, not for great miracles or a tragic death, but for his generosity. He wasn’t selective about whom he helped. Nicholas is said to have aided Christians, Muslims and Jews. He gained his own feast day as a saint of the Catholic Church: December 6. Tales of Santa Claus grew in many cultures, especially the Norse and Germanic, whose Yule celebrations came under Santa’s reign. The concept of Santa being related to elves comes from Scandinavian folklore, where the elvish are also gift givers. The Yule is the time of darkness turning to light, the winter solstice, when the Northern Hemisphere is at its darkest. The Protestant Reformation tried to put a stop to the Saint Nicholas stories, but thanks to people like the Dutch, it was impossible. There was an effort to use the Christ Child in the gift-giver

symbolism, but this failed. The Christ Child became Christkindl, who simply morphed into Kris Kringle, yet another name for Santa Claus. There was no beating down this kindly old elf. By the late 1700s/early 1800s, stories of Saint Nicholas were widespread in North America. By 1810, Santa was celebrated in New York City, when the New York Historical Society hosted the first St. Nicholas anniversary dinner. The artist who drew images for the dinner showed Santa placing gifts in stockings hanging by the fireplace to dry. Thus, the association of Santa and chimneys. It is generally agreed that prior to 1821, Santa Claus travelled by horse (from Scandinavian history). An obscure little book called The Children’s Friend, published in 1821, described “Santeclaus” as a magical bringer of gifts. This was also the first instance where Santa was seen wearing red. As for the reindeer, which showed up in Clements’ A Visit From St. Nicholas (The Night Before Christmas), they come from Scandinavia and Finland, where reindeer were used to pull sleighs. For unfortunate adults who say they don’t believe in Santa Claus, you may find a new book quite interesting. Does Santa Exist: A Philosophical Investigation by Eric Kaplan, of Big Bang Theory fame, looks at belief in Santa Claus from a metaphysical perspective. It touches on many philosophical and psychological concepts like Newcomb’s paradox, Buddhism and Descartes.

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NOTE: 9:30 A.M. SHARP - Private Coin Collection From Local Consignor Consisting Of Paper Money/ Silver Coin Etc. Canadian Bills/25 Cent Note Etc; Canadian Coins; Dollars From 1939 to ‘84; Fifty Cent 1896 NFL/1909 NFL to 1975; 25Cent Coin 1917 - 1992 (Mixed); Ten Cent Coin 1950 - 1973 (Mixed); Nickle Coin 1870 - 1967 (Mixed); 1 Cent Coin 1932 - 1967 (Mixed); U.S.A. Coins - Silver 50 Cent, 25 Cent, 10 Cent, 5 Cent, 1 Cent; Miscellaneous Coins Etc.; Many Lots Have Extras. Listing on Web Site. Followed by Regular Sale. FURNITURE - 18th Century Queen Ann High Boy Chest of Drawers; Scottish Tall Case Grandfather Clock (J.N. Dobbie); Large Portrait Painting 36” x 29” With Frame; Pine Back to Wall Open Face Dish Cupboard; Painted Early Pine Corner Cupboard; 3 Pce. Oak Bedroom Suite (1892-Reids, Kingston); Early Pine Dough Box With Flour Drawer; Folk Art 6’ Totem Pole; Pine Blind Door Storage Cupboard with Shelves; Pine Table with Knife Drawer; Original Colour Corner Cupboard Base; Pine 1 Drawer Tapered Leg Table (Painted Base); Antique Double Wardrobe; Small Quebec Painted Hanging Corner Cupboard; Primitive Oak Blanket Box; Slant Top Desk; Very Early Writing Desk Arm Chair; Primitive Reed Bottom Corner Chair; Reed Bottom High Chair; Early Tall Grandfather Clock Case; Cherry Drop Leaf Tables; Butterﬂy Drop Leaf Table; Display Glass Door Cabinet; Nursing Rocker; Many Other Pieces of Furniture, Only a Partial Listing. ROYAL DOULTONS - Christmas Morn Copr 1946, Butter Cup HN2309, Adrienne HN 2304, Winsome HN2220, Fair Lady HN2193, Spring Morning HN1922, The Master HN2321, Gwynneth Copr 1945, Royal Doulton Pictures and Others; Approx. 15 Pces. Of Wedgewood; Gingerbread Clock; Mantle Clock; Wooden Decoys Etc.; Brantford Earthenware Water Jug; Signed Redware Pouring Jug; Blue Cornwall Decorated Crock; Several Other Crocks and Jugs; 8 Port Neuf Plates; Crystal Decanters; Pitchers; Depression; Carnival; Sets of Dishes; Early Vases and Pottery; Needle Point; Pictures Etc. Outdoor Wooden Christmas Decorations 5 to 6’ Tall - Santa, Mrs Claus, Sleigh, Reindeer, Carolers, Snowman Etc. These Items are From McCormicks (Camden East) Christmas Display. Pony Saddle; Pack Saddle; Some Tack; Draw Knife/Augers; Buck/Cross Cut Saws; Adges; Pick Axes; 2 Hunting Knives, 2 Folding Saw Horses; Cast Iron M Seat; McCornick Mower Lid; Cow Bells; Lantern; Hand Sleigh; 2 Military Cylinder Tins; Milk Cases; Advertising Boxes Etc.; Many Other Items, Only a Partial Listing. NOTE: This sale has some articles from Mr. Rowes private collection and a Local Estate and Other Consignments. We have something for everyone.

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Fixtures, Equipment, Tools, etc. for Sequence Controls Inc. to be held at 150 Rosamond, Carleton Place ON Monday, December 15 @ 10 a.m. Preview from 8:30 a.m. day of auction Sequence Controls, a manufacturer of controls for whirlpool tubs have sold their business and we have been commissioned to auction the contents of their building. Power Stacker fork lift with charger (2200 lb capacity). Titan Lift-Rite pump truck (5500 lb capacity). Lift Cart, 660 lb capacity. Portable Smog Hog extraction unit. Rolling portable 5 stair, 300 lb capacity. 2 new Industrial touch screen computers (WiFi, network card, mounting bracket, remote control). Panasonic KX-B630 Smart Board. Screen printing tools, accessories and drying rack. 26-1K Mercury Exposure System. Antique printing press (modified) & dies. Floor and bench drill presses. Copper wire. Electrical wire & armored cable. Large quantity of hand tools. Work stations complete with overhead lighting. Several Metro industrial rolling racks and steel shelving, various sizes. Wire cages and support posts. Work benches. Tool chests. Several tool boxes. Flammable proof storage cabinets. Several office desks and executive type workstations. Industrial paper shredder. Magna lights. Impulse sealer. Small safes. Several fans, some industrial. Steel filing cabinets both lateral and upright. Quantity of static mats. Office supplies. Telephone system. Large quantity NEW packing cartons, inserts, corrugated cardboard. Plastic packing bags & cut bag sealer. Janitor equipment and supplies. First Aid supplies. Personal safety equipment. Fire extinguishers. 40’ storage trailer, no axles. 20 pine French doors. Isoprol alcohol. 7 solid pine raised panel doors. Pop Up canopy tent. Portable air conditioners. Dehumidifier. Please visit www.handsauction.com to view complete catalogue and photographs. Online Advance Bidding opens Friday, December 5 @ 9 a.m. and closes Friday, December 12 @ 12 noon or as always we are pleased to see you at the live auction. Removal of purchases Tuesday, December 16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visa, MasterCard, Interac, Cash 10% Buyers Premium

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Lunchtime Zumba - Mondays from 12:15-12:45 at Loyalist Gymnastics Club $5 Please wear indoor shoes and bring water to drink. Tuesday Night Zumba - Tuesdays from 6-7 at the Gan Rec Centre (upstairs) $8 per class. Please wear appropriate footwear (no bare feet) and bring water to drink. Wednesday Night Zumba - Wednesday nights at St. John’s Catholic Church Hall on Patrick Street from 6:30 - 7:30 $7 per class. Please wear appropriate footwear (no bare feet) and bring water to drink. Thursday Night Zumba - Thursday nights at St. John’s Church Hall on Church Street in Bath from 6-7 $8 per class. Bring appropriate footwear and water. Info: Lisa Lake at 613-583-1607.

Dec. 14 10 a.m. Sunday School Pageant. 5 p.m. Lessons and Carols for Christmas followed by cider and hot chocolate in the Parish Hall!

Sat., Dec.13, 3.00 p.m. - 5 p.m. There will be a big party for carolers in Memorial Hall. Free hot chocolate for children, free coffee and tea for the adults, excellent professional entertainment, along with the Red Beanies and the singing waitresses and waiters. Skating behind City Hall for children beforehand, with all ages welcome to come and sing carols and just enjoy the Christmas cheer. It is quite likely that you will meet your new mayor that day.

The Grand Old Enterprise Jamboree Christmas Potluck will be held Dec. 14 at the Enterprise Hall starting at 1:00 p.m. Guest entertainer is Neville Wells. Many other entertainers will also be in attendance so come out for a great afternoon of fun, good music and dancing. Bring your favourite dish to share following the Jamboree. Canteen available. Sponsored by the Newburgh-Camden Lions Club. Call 613-530-5859 or 613-379-9972

The Diners Club is celebrating the season with two wonderful turkey dinners with all of the trimmings. The first is Wednesday, Dec. 10 in Glenburnie at the United Church and the second at Sydenham’s Grace Centre on December 17. Both lunches are full-course catered meals beginning at noon, transportation is available, and pre-registration is a must! Please call Bob Abrams at 613376-6477 ext 303 to book your seat! Singles Only Club of Kingston - Friday, Dec. 12, 5:30 p.m. Steak Night at Raxx. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 5:30 p.m. Fish and Chips at Raxx. Wednesday Dec. 17, 6 p.m. Dinner and monthly meeting to follow Smitty’s Restaurant. Info: www. sockingston.com or call 613-530-4912. Bath Legion at Millhaven - Dec. 12 Friday Lunch Special. Home cooked food 11:30 am to 5 p.m. Everyone welcome. Friday Euchre. Play starts at 7 p.m. Advent and Christmas Services - St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Barriefield.

He’s Here!” – An Evening of Christmas Songs and Stories with Jeanine Noyes: Saturday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m., at Westside Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, 1021 Woodbine Road, Kingston. ‘2000 Candles’ performer/composer, Jeanine Noyes, is again offering an engaging concert with her full band and four-part harmonies. “He’s Here!” is a rich treat for the ears, and Dale Yim spices the intimate evening with imaginative Christmas poetry and stories. Visit www. wfcrc.ca to purchase tickets.

Shiloh Community Church, services and events are held in the Seeley’s Bay Community Located on the Upper Floor of the Fire Hall 151 Main St. Seeley’s Bay. Dec. 14 Christmas in the Country (6-730 p.m.)- an evening of Christmas music by local artists, the Christmas story, a reading of “the Night Before Christmas” homebaked goodies and warm drinks. “The Kingston Senior Choristers invite you to attend their Christmas concert “Feel The Spirit”. Two concerts will be presented for your convenience.Friday Dec. 12 at 7.30 P.M. and Sunday Dec.14 at 2.00 P.M.at the Bay Park Baptist Church,775 Progress Ave.Tickets are available from choir members,by calling 613-767-0673 or at the door. Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market continues indoors at the Bennett Barn at the Memorial Centre. Open Sundays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in November and December. All local produce, meats, baked goods, preserves, crafts, clothing, honey, dog treats, Christmas decor, hot prepared foods. Combine your market visit with a public

skate at the Memorial Centre (12-1:45) www.memorialcentrefarmersmarket.ca. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 491 Seeley’s Bay - Dec 14 - Youth Darts (1:303:30) Ages 10-18, Come out and learn the game from branch coaches. 39 Club of Kingston Dance - Friday, Dec. 12. Music by Tim & Michael (Xmas Diner & Dance) at the Royal Canadian Legion 631, Main Hall, 4034 Bath Rd. @ Collins Bay. Dinner 6 p.m. Dance 8 - 11:30 p.m. Dress code smart casual. Singles and couples welcome. RCHA Club - Dec. 12 TGIF 5:30 - 8 p.m. Tyler Forkes. No cover. Catchy originals and songs from vinyl records! Dec. 12 Fri 8:30 Start Swift Kick Classic Rock and roll Blues. $3 Cover. Dec. 13 Sat 8:30 Start John Torres Project A Night of Smooth, Jazzy, Bluesy Popular Music. $5 Cover. Every Sunday: 8 p.m. start Folk Sundays with Jon McLurg. Sign up is at 7:30 p.m. An open stage for folk and acoustic-based music. There is no electric amplification. It starts at 8. Each performer plays 3 songs. At the end of the evening there is an informal jam. On evenings with smaller crowds we will just have a song circle rather than an open stage format. Every Thursday 7 p.m. Bluegrass Jam. All welcome whether you come to play or just listen. Christmas Lunch Friday, Dec. 12, noon. Enjoy a wonderful roast turkey lunch with all the trimmings and live entertainment by the Martello School Choir. Advance tickets only. 56 Francis St: 613.548.7810. Public Service Announcement The Kingston & District Old Tyme Fiddlers Association will be holding their Christmas “Fiddling Funtasia” on Sunday, Dec. 14 at the Rideau Acres Banquet hall. There will be Music and dancing from 2-6pm, followed by turkey dinner. Tickets at A World of Rentals. Info: 387-2852 or 542-8010. Sharbot Lake and District Lions Country Music Jamboree Saturday, Dec. 14 Land O’ Lakes Public School Mountain Grove 1 - 4 p.m. Thank you to all who packed shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child and to all volunteers who gave of their time. Your

Free To Non-Profit Organizations | Please Include: Name, address and phone number. Deadline: Thursday at 11 a.m. Send to: whatshappening@theemc.ca participation will impactthousands of hurting children this Christmas, for whom their shoebox may be the first gift ever received. It’s not too late - you can still pack a shoebox online at SamaritansPurse.ca. Big Brothers Big Sisters Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington needs a few ‘wrapping’ elves to help out with The Charity Gift Wrap Centre. The charity gift wrap program at the Cataraqui Centre helps to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters which pairs caring adult mentors up with children ages 6 to 16. Phone Anne at 544-1621 if you can volunteer for a four hour wrap session. Or, support local youth financially by getting your presents wrapped at the gift wrap centre, located on the upper floor of the Cataraqui Centre near Sears beginning December 1. Presenting Jesus, the Life Changer on Sunday, Dec 14 6:30 p.m. Humorous look at the Christmas rush. Free admission. Kingston West Free Methodist Church 1575 Woodbine Rd. Call (613) 384-8878. Sharbot Lake Festival of Trees Oso Hall, 1084 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake Thursday, Dec 11th 1-8 pm, Friday, Dec 12th 9 am-8 pm, Saturday, Dec 13th 10 am-4 pm. Admission is a donation to the Food Bank. Entertainment each evening and all day Saturday. Draws to take place Saturday at the close of the festival. For info, contact Sally at 613 279-2777. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 560. Friday, Dec. 12 R ‘n’ R Karaoke will be entertaining from 8 to 12; small cover applies to non members and guests. Everyone welcome. Saturday, Dec. 13 Picket Fences will be performing from 8 to 12; small cover applies to non members and guests. Everyone welcome. Cribbage every Monday 1 p.m. Join us at our Christmas craft sale at the Royal Kingston Curling Club (130 Days Rd) on Dec. 13 from 11 am to 4 pm. Entry fee of $5 includes desserts/goodies, coffee and tea to enjoy while you shop. Distribution of winter coats to those in need begins Monday, Nov. 17. People in need of a warm winter coat can pick one up at St. Mary’s Parish Hall (corner of Brock and Clergy Streets) from 1-4 pm,

Monday to Saturday, Nov. 17 to Dec. 22 and from Jan. 5-17. Details: Ann Lyng, 613-546-5521, ext. 3 or 613-542-7612. Sunday, Dec. 14 2:30 p.m. Kingston Literacy & Skills presents an afternoon of literature and entertainment through a dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”. The reading will be held at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church (located at the corner of Victoria and Earl Street) at 2:30 pm on Sunday, December 14th. Featured readers include Barbara Bell, Larry Hay, Doug Jeffries, J C Kenny, Anthony D.P. Mann, and Lisa Ray. With food, drink, caroling with the KL&S choir, fabulous storytelling, and Christmas cheer! Tickets: 613.547.2012, or 859 Princess Street, Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rideau Trail Hike Friday, Dec. 5 Annual Foley Mountain Christmas Tree Hike and Sing Level 1. 1.4 km from park gates to the Christmas Tree. Get into the spirit of the season by joining us for our 8th season as we sing traditional carols by the base of the Christmas tree on Foley Mountain. Optional dinner/refreshments afterwards at The Cove in Westport. The Cove does require reservations, so contact the leaders if you plan to attend. Bring a flashlight and your icers. Carol sheets are provided. 5:30 Departure from Kingston. Call or e-mail ahead to arrange transportation. Or meet at park gates 6:15 PM. No dogs please (Service Animals excepted). Call Gunhild and Bill for information. 613-858-3183 Regiopolis-Notre Dame High School presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance. This swashbuckling musical comedy follows the exploits of Frederic and Mabel, and the Pirate King and the Major General as they sort out who will marry who. The show features Kathryn Johnston just off her stunning portrayal as Anne in the Meistersinger’s production of Anne of Green Gables, as Mabel; and Will Gouett who played Leo Bloom in Blue Canoes production of The Producers last summer at the Grand Theatre, as Frederic. The show runs, at the school (130 Russell St.), from Wednesday Dec. 10 to Saturday Dec. 13, 7:00 p.m.; additional Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets available at the school or at the door, call 613-545-1902.

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the connection for ages. To our west, there’s Glanmore NaGlanmore is the permanent site of (1894–1896). The pristine porcelain Making the pudding about five tional Historic Site in Belleville. The the Couldery Collection of European dinner service in Glanmore’s dining weeks before Christmas gave it time to home is open year round and is fully antiques, which consists of furniture, room was a gift from Queen Victoria age and for flavors to mature for De- decorated for Christmas. porcelain, fine art and decorative art. to Bowell upon his retirement from pocember 25. Small charms or coins were The 10,000 square-foot home was The Couldery’s were a well-to-do Brit- litical life. The set is decorated in a late added during the mixing. If you found built in 1883. It’s one of the most pains- ish family who visited Belleville in 19th century Art Nouveau style. You’ll the coin while eating the pudding it was takingly restored historic homes that the 1880s. They loved it so much they see a rare Canadian-made silver tea and supposed to bring you wealth over the I’ve seen in Ontario. chose it as the location for their sum- coffee service that belonged to Bowell. year. Part of the ritual of the day is to There have been significant restora- mer home. It’s decorated with Canadian symbols stir the mixture from east to west in tions over the past few years. Even the The home holds the Sir MacKenzie like the maple leaf and beaver. honor of the journey of the three wise highly detailed, hand painted and deco- Bowell Collection, donated to Glanmen. While stirring, each family mem- rated ceiling has been restored. more in 2005. Bowell, from Belleville, Continued on page 32 ber would make a secret wish. There are many examples of Victo- was Canada’s fifth prime minister In our modern world, winter can be rian Christmas decorations and antique an inconvenience or a general bother toys on display. You’ll find artifacts when we have to shovel snow or scrape that will take your breath away around frost off a car window. But for early every corner and in every nook and settlers, the Canadian winter was a life- cranny. or-death situation. Stone pigs assisted The first thing you’ll see is the imin the bedtime warming process. Don’t pressive suspended central column miss the one at the foot of the bed in the staircase. It has no visible means of upstairs bedroom of Heritage House support. Seriously. The invisible supMuseum. The contraption looks like a port is provided by large beams, runcaricature of a pig or an Andy Warhol ning at an angle, encased in the stairs. image of a porker. a heating AnSaw oddity in a home of this era is MSIt’s170 MS Gas 170 device Chain Gas Chain Saw used to warm blankets on cold nights. the indoor bathroom, complete with The home’s elegant main floor parlor tub, sink and toilet, one of the first in feels alive. It’s got the biggest Christ- Belleville. MSRP $279.95 MSRP $279.95 16” bar with 16” bar mas tree in the house. You can practi- with Throughout the house you’ll find * cally hear Dickens reading Acc Christmas to the home’s origi- Eastern Ontario has an abundance of Christmas and winter-themed 30.1 cc30.1 / 1.3 kW / 1.3 / 3.9 kW kg/ (8.6 3.9furniture kg lb)*(8.6 lb)belonging Carol or Clement C. Moore reciting A nal 1883 owners, John and Harriet Phil- sites to visit. The most spectacular visually is the Upper Canada Village Alight At Night. Photo courtesy of Upper Canada Village Visit from St. Nicholas. lips.

Gazette Lifestyle –Over the next two weeks, there’s lots to do in our region that will get you into the Christmas spirit. From Christmas carols in a sacred setting to historic sites beautifully decorated for the Yule season, we have it all in eastern Ontario. North of Kingston, Heritage House Museum in Smiths Falls is all decked out for the holidays. You can step back in time to the Victorian Era in the house, which dates to the days of Canada’s Confederation. You’ll discover the origins of many Christmas traditions during your visit. In the 1800s, each member of the family took a turn stirring the home’s Christmas plum pudding after church on Stir-up Sunday, the last Sunday of the Church Year (the Sunday before Advent). Although, as a child in an Irish family, I didn’t quite get the significance. I loved horses and thought it was “Stirrup Sunday” and didn’t see

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Celebrating the season Glanmore National Historic Site is also home to Victorian British artist Horatio Couldery’s paitings of dogs, a few cats and a fish or two. During the Christmas season, there’s a special night time tour coming up on Wednesday, December 17, from 6:30 pm to 8 pm.

They’ve recreated the look of gaslight for popular evening tours. You can enjoy a “gaslight” guided tour of Glanmore, decorated for Christmas. Traditional holiday refreshments will be served following the tour. If you like exploring Christmas lights, to the east, Upper Canada Village hosts Alight at Night. You won’t find a better display outside

of the Griswold’s house in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Alight at Night runs through January 3, 2015. There are some new touches at Alight at Night. This year, Crysler Hall is decorated as Saint Nick’s Merry Mansion. Children can to visit the Victorian-themed Santa Claus. Dressed in a luxurious red suit with rich brocade, Santa will meet with children from December 5 until December 23. Because of duties at the North Pole, he won’t be available on December 18. Also new this

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sound, amidst the glow of candlelight. I’ve talked with several people who will be going outside the region and visiting New York over the holidays. If you’re there, the New York City Ballet will be performing George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater through January 3. The ballet features more than 200 performers, a one-ton Christmas tree that magically grows from 12 to 40 feet, hundreds of dazzling costumes, and a million watts of illumination. Balanchine’s Nutcracker is one of the most complex theatrical, staged ballets in the Company’s active repertory. This production has been called the Christmas show of all Christmas shows. A few steps from the NYC Ballet’s home, you’ll discover The Oldest Boy, one of the most thought-provoking, mesmerizing and beautiful plays I’ve ever seen. It’s in a world debut at Lincoln Center’s Newhouse Theater until December 28. Merry Christmas! For more information and directions to each of the sites mentioned, visit their websites at: Cantabile Choirs, cantabilechoirs.ca; Glanmore National Historic Site, glanmore.ca; Heritage House Museum, smithsfalls.ca/heritagehouse; Lincoln Center Theater, lct.org; New York City Ballet, nycballet.com; Upper Canada Village, uppercanadavillage.com.

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Gazette Lifestyle - The Northcote School was packed, and the smell of felt insoles, galoshes, and gum rubbers, propped against a log by the wood stove filled the room. It was the yearly Christmas concert. The desks had been stacked and moved to the front of the room, and planks brought in and either ends placed on chairs for seating. What was left of the Christmas tree decorations made for a sorry sight. Miss Crosby had us make 18 popcorn balls the day before (thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how many students there were), and they were strung on string with a large darning needle, and circled the limbs of the big tree propped in the corner. Sadly, the mice had eaten every last popcorn ball during the night, and all that was left was the string, and the few ropes of red and green chain paper, also made by the pupils. Underneath were the presents each pupil brought for the person whose name he had drawn the week before... and of course, we each had brought a present for Miss Crosby too. The concert had been rehearsed daily for a month, and if we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know our lines by the night of the concert it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fault! And every last one of us had a part if you wanted it or not. Emerson and Cecil would have much preferred being part of the audience, but Miss Crosby was having none of that! As usual, bad Marguerite was an angel, and I was a sheepâ&#x20AC;Śagain! Marguerite even had wings made by her mother...gossamer affairs that

somehow were attached to the long white dress she wore, and she flitted around the stage in her white stockinged feet and with her newly permed Shirley Temple curls bobbing on her head like sausages on springs. My sister Audrey and the Briscoe twins opened the concert after Miss Crosby blew into a little whistle that gave them the proper note to start on. Their voices filled the school, and I could see Mother and Mrs. Briscoe wipe their eyes with the corner of their hankies. Then there was the one act play, and it seemed to me we acted out the same one every year. It was called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who salted the soup?â&#x20AC;? The only thing different was the cast, which changed from Christmas concert to Christmas concert. Both Emerson and Cecil had parts in the play and I held my breath for its entire duration, but their performance went off without a hitch, much to everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relief. Then Audrey and the twins sang a few more carols, this time much better than their first effort, since they were now used to the dim light and with one performance under their belts. All the time they were singing, Miss Smarty-pants was hopping around the stage with her wings flapping and her face cast to the ceiling, trying her best to look like an angel. I thought she looked like a white chicken scanning the stage for a place to light! But I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say a word, or move from my place, where, as a sheep, I was to keep my eyes on the manger and the doll borrowed from my friend Joyce Francesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; large collection. Miss Crosby had given us explicit instructions not to move off the stage when the concert ended. We were to

stay in our positions, and she would say a few words to the audience, thank everyone for coming, and as happened every year, as if by magic, as soon as she finished, the school door flew open, and in rushed Santa Claus. Only then could we leave the stage and go to sit on the two front planks. Well, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when all hell broke loose. Miss Perfect, bound to be the first off the stage, as soon as Santa roared into the school with his â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ho, Hoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Marguerite made a dive to lead the parade from the make-shift stage, which was just a platform borrowed from the United Church, her foot caught on the tail of her dress, and she slid off the stage like a ship being launched from a dock! Her wings were under her, and hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Miss Crosby made a grab for her, she would have slid right into the front row of planks. Santa Claus never missed a beat, ignored the heap on the floor, and headed right for the tree, ready to hand out the presents. It was a pretty quiet Marguerite we saw for the rest of the night. My brother Emerson, on the way home in the flat-bottomed sleigh after the evening was over, said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d bet his last dollar that she wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be the angel in the next Christmas concert. I thought if she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t grow too much, maybe Miss Crosby could put her in the crib, and she could be baby Jesus. That way she would have to stay perfectly still for the entire evening, and not move a muscle. Somehow, I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t picture her in the role. Interested in an electronic version of Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books? Go to https://www. smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for e-book purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico. ca.

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