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A tradition was revived after an absence of about seven years in Parham last weekend as The Oddfellows once again welcomed area kids to the hall for a Christmas party. Jaela Rose and Leonard Rose found the crafts table to their liking but their were plenty of other unique activities including the Saran Wrap ball, the jingle bell toss, snowman bowling, pin the nose on Rudolf as well as a visit from Santa. Craig Bakay/Metroland

News - Central Frontenac Council accepted a "feasibility study" regarding the former Hinchinbrooke Public School at its regular meeting last week in Sharbot Lake but will reserve decisions about its future use until a complete and viable business plan is put forward. Such a business plan, which would outline how to turn the school into a "recreation and cultural centre" would address any and all costs for renovations as well as ongoing operational costs for the building, said Jeremy Neven, manager of development services/chief building official. Neven said costs as described in the plan would be in the range of $282,000 along with yearly estimated heating and hydro costs of $30,000. It does not address any renovations to the second floor nor accessibility to the second floor. Also costs for dealing with asbestos abatement and the underground oil tank removal were not addressed. Sue Campbell, a spokesperson of the com-

mittee looking into the project, pointed out that the asbestos and oil tank would have to be dealt with regardless of whether the building is renovated or torn down. And speaking of the committee, Mayor Frances Smith said: "As of today, you're not an official committee of Council. "So that will have to be established before applying for any grants. We do new committees in January." "We're willing to evolve into whatever Council wishes," said Campbell. The feasibility study was done by Geoff Hodgins Architect (GAH, of Perth). In it, the plans call for the expansion of the current kitchen off the gym and the addition of change rooms and storage space. To accommodate this, the stage would be removed. The net effect of this would be to emphasize the recreation aspect but would be detrimental to the cultural aspects as this plan would make the space much less attractive for concerts, plays and political events.

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Record year for construction value shaping up says CBO News - 2016 could well be a record year construction-value-wise, Chief Building Official Jeremy Neven told Central Frontenac Council at its regular meeting last week in Sharbot Lake. Although the value of November permits issued this year were down to about $150,000 from more than $500,000 in 2015, Neven said a number of permits have been delayed. Even so, 2016 year to date in November sit at $7,540,759 compared with $6,966,805 in 2015 and $4,664,952. And Neven expects a good December. "I've got just under a million dollars in construction value sitting on my desk," he said. To date, there have been 15 new residential units (17 in 2015 and 11 in 2014), 8 new seasonal units (8 in 2015 and 3 in 2014) and one new commercial/industrial/ institutional unit (1 in 2015, 0 in 2014). Clerk-Administrator Cathy MacMunn

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confirmed that judging at the Festival of Trees was unbiased, even with Dep. Mayor Bill MacDonald and Coun. Victor Heese on the panel. "The Township didn't win anything," MacMunn lamented. "Well, I had a lot of people ask me why I didn't vote for them," said MacDonald. "I replied 'how do you know that I didn't vote for you?' But I can tell you Vic Heese didn't.'" Central Frontenac won't be moving to a ranked ballot system for the 2018 election, Council decided at its meeting last week. The Township will, however, continue to use internet/telephone voting as an alternative voting method. "No municipality, including Toronto, has changed to a ranked ballot," MacMunn said. "My recommendation is that we don't go with a ranked ballot until somebody else does and we can see how it works out for them." "I'm totally in support of that," said

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that will be higher in 2018 because costs have increased. However, that could be offset by the fact that all four townships in Frontenac County will be using the same system which could lead to lower costs for advertising, training and joint purchasing of services. She also said there are changes to the Elections Act that make it an offense for an elector to photograph their marked ballot and showing it to anyone and for anyone to make an offer, agreement, or promise intended to convince an individual to register, withdraw or avoid becoming a candidate.

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News - One of the recommendations from the Fire Services Study completed earlier this year has been acted upon, Fire Chief Bill Young told Central Frontenac Council at its regular meeting last week in Sharbot Lake. "New software has been purchased for the Records Document Management Program to interface with Fire House and Kingston Dispatch as per the request of Council Oct. 11," Young said. He and administrative assistant Donna Longmire went to Napanee recently to see how the Fire House can be used more than how it is currently being used, he said. Coun. Tom Dewey asked about training and how long it would be before the data collected by the system could be used. "There's no training needed and the system should be right up to date," Young said. "It was one of the recommendations from the fire study that

training wouldn't be required," said Mayor Frances Smith. "It's going to be a good asset to the fire service and will take a lot of pressure off myself," said Young. "Say if I go to (Dep. Mayor) Bill MacDonald's house for a burn complaint, it will tell us right away how many times we've been there for similar complaints. "It will also tell us 'Bill Young's bunker gear needs upgrading in six months' but it will take a couple of years to see all the benefits." Coun. Tom Dewey wondered if the new system would be able to monitor things like mutual aid calls and such. "If we're doing 40 calls to North Frontenac and they're only doing five calls to our area, we should be billing for that," Dewey said. "We need stats." "I would be very cautious about billing because things change from year to year," said MacDonald. "I agree but we don't want to

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Hear that lonesome whistle blow in Crow Lake Village CRAIG BAKAY

News - While Central Frontenac Council appeared sympathetic to Donald Lafleur's plight regarding the sound of train whistles in Crow Lake Village, it remains unclear as to what the Township can do, as well as any liabilities that might ensue should it request elimination or a reduction of train whistles through the hamlet. Lafleur originally presented correspondence Oct. 25 which included Transport Canada's Procedure for Train Whistling at Public Grade Crossings. He was at Council's regular meeting last week with a petition signed by many of his neighbours asking the municipality to investigate how to address his problem. Lafleur said he has lost two customers at Bellevue Cottages because of the whistling of the train and other customers have complained. He said the train passes sometimes four times daily and "we hear the whistle blowing in Crow Lake from five different intersections at all hours of the day and

night." He estimated there is a possibility of train whistles 20 times a day from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. Several councilors were concerned about the Township's liabilities were they to request an end to whistles. "Where I sit, there's still some aspect of liability on behalf of the Township," said Coun. Tom Dewey. "I'd like a legal opinion before we proceed with anything." "The terrain is different here," said Dep. Mayor Bill MacDonald. "You're going through a lot of rock cuts at crossings and cannot be compared geographically to any other area. "I suspect the conditions operating today are because of that environment (and) no engineer is going down the line blowing the whistle because they like the sound." MacDonald was also concerned about liabilities. "I can't support anything that doesn't have 100 per cent no liability for the

Township." "Our residences (homes and cottages) literally vibrate when the train passes by," said Lafleur. "We can't stop the train from running but we can cease the main problem which is whistling as per the procedure contemplated by Transport Canada. "Ultimately it is their decision and responsibility. "But respectively, we must ask the question to find out the answer." Mayor Frances Smith noted that the Township does get a bill (usually $1,000 to $2,000 per year) for maintenance of gates and crossings. She wondered aloud if this request were granted would it lead to similar requests in Parham and Tichborne. But, she was willing to find out what's involved. "Call the rail company to see if they can reduce the number of whistles," she said. Council passed a resolution to talk to the rail company and get a legal opinion.

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News – Down a hallway and far removed from the bustling of activity inside the Family and Children’s Services building, there’s something magical behind a set of plain looking doors. There, handfuls of volunteers in red vests hurry around with clipboards and arms full of gifts, surrounded by shelves stocked with the latest toys, oversized stuffed animals, art supplies, and hundreds of winter coats and snowsuits. What once was a bare and con-

crete storage room has transformed over the last month and a half into a makeshift Santa’s workshop of sorts, where volunteer ‘elves’ are filling bags to be delivered to families in need throughout the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington areas. The room is literally full of the spirit of the season. “This all came from one donor or another, and, really, it’s a mountain of generosity! There’s no other way to say it.” said John Suart, manager of community relations for Family and Children’s Services of Frontenac,

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check it twice quite the way they did last year. “This year, we had the same energy, sold tickets for our event, which was a hit last year, and we did more promo and more prizes and all of that this year,” Ragusa expressed, referring to the fundraising concert with local band Ambush that Helping Hands held both this year and last. “But about a third of the people showed up this year,” he said, clearly disappointed. “I don’t know if it was timing, or what… it’s hard to say why what happened, but our goal this year was to beat $10,000 and we’ve only raised about $3,500 so far.” Even more bewildering to the group is the fact they raised nearly $10,000 last year with only three weeks of preparation. Despite having more time, organization and promotional work this year, their goal of raising over $10,000 to benefit local youth seems fairly unreachable at this point, Ragusa said. “It’s upsetting, and it’s frustrating,” he said, adding that the entire point of their campaign is to give to those who are truly in need. “The campaign hasn’t been a flop,

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OUT STANDING IN OUR FIELD 2016 showed that climate change is here—and that we can stop it ARIC MCBAY

Once again, the year comes to end with temperature records; 2016 was the warmest year in history, by disturbingly large margin. I’ve written here before about the extreme weather we experienced on the farm, from record-breaking snowfalls to record-breaking droughts in the same year. Though rain and snow have returned to eastern Ontario, lakes and rivers are still low in our area, and the global emergency has worsened. Climate studies from around the world have made it clear that we are on track for worst-case-scenario warming, very possibly a rise of 5-6 degrees Celsius within this century. To put that in perspective: when the planet was only 4 degrees cooler, most of Canada was covered in an ice sheet a kilometer thick. We’re looking at a much greater change in the opposite direction, within the lifetime of children now being born. Global warming is more extreme in northern areas and continental interiors, meaning that much of Canada could experience warming of twice the global average: 10 degrees or more. It’s hard to imagine farmers in Canada being able to adapt to the extreme weather that would bring, let alone farmers in in poorer, hotter, and drier parts of the world. The bottom line: If you want your children and your children’s children to be able to eat, we need to stop climate change now.

Meanwhile, the next President of the United States is someone who claims global warming is a Chinese hoax, and who is already stocking the White House with climate change deniers and oil company executives. In recent weeks Prime Minister Trudeau has unveiled a climate change plan, but also approved two new export pipelines out of the tar sands. And he’s made supportive noises about another pipeline, Keystone XL, which Trump has likewise expressed interest in resurrecting; the two seem likely to collaborate. Make no mistake: further expansion of the tar sands would be an irreversible disaster for future generations. Conventional oil and gas are bad enough for the climate, and the tar sands produce far more greenhouse emissions for the energy they yield. NASA climate scientist James Hansen speaks about tar sands expansion in apocalyptic terms, bluntly warning it would mean “game over for the climate.” As far as tar sands pipelines are concerned, Trudeau has done little to distinguish himself from Trump. I fear that future generations—if faced with runaway climate change—may see no real difference between Trudeau and Trump on global warming. It should be exceptionally clear at this point that governments alone cannot and will not prevent catastrophic climate change. What can stop it? People who take action. We have seen, in the last month, the huge progress made by people fighting against the Dakota Access Pipeline. The US Army Corps

of Engineers rejected an easement needed to complete the pipeline. And the single pipeline rejected by Trudeau last month—Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline—is has been the target of years of resistance. There is a six-year-old encampment

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When people take action, it works. These people are fighting for all of us. They are fighting against climate chaos, and for a livable future. It’s our responsibility—as people who eat and otherwise need the Earth to stay alive—to support people fighting against these pipeline expansion projects. Fortunately, more and more people see that. I hope that you personally will support them, not just by clicking “like” on social media, but by donating to a group like the Indigenous Environmental Network. I support these groups, because the future of our farm depends on it. And so does the future of our planet. Aric McBay is a farmer and author. He’s also a member of the National Farmers Union, which recently passed a resolution in support of land and water defenders like those at Standing Rock and Unisto’to’ten.

My sister Audrey said I asked too many questions for which there were no answers. But didn't she know everything? Wasn't she the smartest pupil at the Northcote School? At least, I thought so. I wanted to know why I thought the happiest month of the year was December. Christmas was in December. My birthday was in December, which really didn't mean anything because Mother said it was too close to Christmas to celebrate with anything more than a cake, and with extra expenses that month, there simply wasn't enough left over for a present. And Emerson, my mischievous brother was especially good because it was a known fact Santa would fly right over our house without as much as a 'by your leave' if anyone was naughty in December. And I asked Audrey if that was enough reason for me to like December better than any other month of the year. She just sighed and told me I had to figure it out for myself. That Saturday night, a week before Christmas, I was sure I had my answer. It was going to be a big night, and supper was rushed through, the kitchen redded up in jig time, and we five children were dressed in our next-tobest clothes. We would be going to Briscoes' General Store where Mr. Briscoe handed out candy canes to everyone who came through the door, then off to church to sing carols and have hot chocolate and cookies, and maybe stop at a neighbours on the way home if there were was a light burning in a window, which

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see the red in the bowl. And I put my head on Father's shoulder, and felt the most wonderful warmth that had nothing to do with the fur blanket holding us tight, or the wool scarf wrapped around my face. Then Mother started to sing. Softly at first, and then when Audrey joined in, their voices rang out as clear as bells and I was sure I could see the face in the moon smile down on all of us on that night in December. I tried not to cry, but the sheer joy of the warmth on that sleigh flooded over me, and I could feel a tear slide down into the scarf covering my face. Not a tear of sadness, but of the utmost happiness. And then I knew. It was on that cold night a week before Christmas that I knew why December was my favourite month of the year. Audrey was right after all. It took the magic of a special night when finally, I could figure it out for myself. To all my faithful readers I send my warmest Christmas wishes, and gratitude. And may each of you enjoy this special time of year with loved ones around you. Merry Christmas to each and everyone of you, and may the coming year be one of good health and happiness. Mary Cook Interested in an electronic version of Mary'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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no coincidence that so many ancient cultures looked at the end of December as a significant time. With lengthening days, the sun begins to reclaim its hold on the world. Many Irish and Celtic traditions honour the sun. After the shortest day of the year, rituals brought hope to people during long nights and the dreary weather of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. You’ll find sacred sites around the world where the days of late December have symbolic significance. At Newgrange, an ancient burial tomb north of Dublin in Ireland, there is an opening above the entranceway. Upon the morning of the winter solstice each year, a beam of light shines through the opening and reaches the burial chamber. As the sun rises in the sky, the beam of light becomes larger until much of the chamber is illuminated. The sun continues its path, and the beam leaves the burial chamber and retreats, moving back along the passageway. The entire process takes less than 20 minutes. Newgrange, built more than 5000 years ago, required ingenious calculations and engineering skills. Similar sacred sites, built by members of cultures long before the first Christians walked the earth, are found throughout the world. What astronomical knowledge did the builders of these ancient sites possess? In the more modern realm, the Christmas tree hails from Germany. By the 16th century, Germans decorated evergreen trees outdoors and inside their homes. Apples, flowers and candies served as the earliest decorations. In later centuries, trees were adorned with candles, which is hard to imagine in today’s safety-obsessed world. Continued on page 18

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Quite often the scene was set in a stable, not because of the location of Christ’s birth, but because this was how the first one had been created by Francis of Assisi. Many churches host live nativity pageants. We can thank German immigrants for bringing the living nativity plays to

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Stole Christmas (1966). As for songs, there’s an almost endless collection from which to choose. SiriusXM radio has several channels devoted exclusively to Christmas music. Classic songs include Bing Crosby singing White Christmas (1942) or crooning a duet of The Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth with David Bowie (1977 on TV, released as a single recording in 1982). More recently, The Pogues’ Fairy Tale of New York (1987) can probably own any award for edgiest (and most beloved) of Christmas tunes. Fairy Tale of New York is full of hope and despair, with a chorus that keeps bringing us back into joy. Since its release, it attracted, demanded even, controversy. It is the most-played Christmas song of the 21st century in the U.K. The raw and gritty story of a down-and-out couple’s Christmas Eve in New York is one of the few Christmas songs that has had a fulllength feature documentary filmed (BBC) about its creation. And for those who choose not to celebrate anything Christmas, that’s what this country is all about: diversity. It’s what makes us both great and interesting. Whether it’s the Sun God or the Son of God you worship, I wish each of you a peaceful, blessed, and joyous Christmas season. Mark Bergin on Twitter @markaidanbergin

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pacity." Consumer Reports. I might add that like any rechargeable power supply unit, they're only good if you keep them charged. With portable packs such as The Antigravity XP-10, this one is in the Walmart online catalogue for $269 Canadian. When you consider you can do a lot more with these units than just boost an auto, they can be a real nice stocking stuffer for just about anyone. Seeing that the first deepfreeze of the season has hit us, I thought it would be a great time to remind everyone of a few tricks of the road to keep our vehicles humming and us safe during our travels. 1 . If your vehicle is equipped with a block heater, use it! When the mercury dips below -20&deg; C, it's a great idea to give your ride a few hours of engine heater time. A simple outdoor electrical socket timer makes this an effortless way of ensuring solid reliable start-ups along with almost instant heat from the cabin HVAC and better fuel economy. If your vehicle doesn't have a block heater and you haven't the time to get one, a technician's trouble light with a metal bulb cage and a 60 watt

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hard and slow to replace by the vehicle's charging system. Just a few quick stop and start jaunts with the heater, defroster, and lights on, can discharge even the best battery. If you do have to make a quick run, make sure the vehicle gets up to full operating temperature before shutting it

off and use the electrical systems on it sparingly. Shut the defroster off as soon as it's done its job and keep the blower fan off the highest setting. If you're stuck in slow traffic, drop the transmission down a gear or two to increase the engine speed and thus your charging system's output.

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Edith Rankin Memorial United Church 4080 Bath Road Christmas Eve in the Neighbourhood 6:30 p.m. “Intergenerational service with music, lessons and drama.”

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 9:00 p.m. Sacrament of Communion

Christmas Day Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Prayers, carols and reflections on the Day (No 10 a.m. worship Christmas Day)

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Candles, Carols and Readings Christmas Eve 7:30 p.m. with nursery care Christmas Day Sunday, December 25 10:30 a.m. www.standrewskingston.org Join us! Princess Street at Clergy since 1822

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The Salvation Army 816 Centennial Drive December 24, 6 p.m. What a beautiful, joyous way to share in Christmas, with family and friends, celebrating the birth of Jesus. We hope you will join us.

LIVING WATERS ANGLICAN FELLOWSHIP Meeting in the gym at the Kingston Senior’s Association in Portsmouth Village 56 Francis Street Saturday, December 24, 2016 • Christmas Eve 4:00 PM - Family Communion with Candle Lighting Sunday, December 25, 2016 • Christmas Day • 10:00 AM - Holy Communion Sunday, January 1, 2017 • The Second Sunday of Christmas ~ New Year’s Day 10:00 AM - Holy Communion The Rev. Christopher R. Doering • 613-453-9140 • livingwaterskingston@gmail.com www.livingwaterskingston.com Christ Centred • Biblically Faithful • Spirit Led The Anglican Network in Canada

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39 Club of Kingston - Fri. Jan. 6. Music by Shylo at Mattâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place Legion 631, Main Hall at 4034 Bath Rd. at Collins Bay. 7:30-11:00 pm. Singles and couples welcome. $10 per person $8 for members Kingston Humane Society - Christmas trees and fresh wreaths are on sale now until Dec. 24, or while supplies last. . They are $40 and wreaths are $25, with $10 from each purchase going to the KHS. For more information about holiday events, adoptable animals, and how you can support the kingston humane society visit their website at kingstonhumanesociety.ca Karaoke at the RCHA Club - Thursday, December 29. 7 to 10 p.m. , 193 Ontario Street at Clarence. Steve & Penny are your hosts for this fun Karaoke night! No Cover. Request your favourite song to sing or have the duo sing for you. The choices are almost unlimited on their computer music bank.

Legion 560: Friday, Dec. 23 Showmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Karaoke will entertain from 8 to 12 with $2.50 cover for non members and guests.Everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s welcome. Friday, Dec. 30, Donnaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Goodtime Karaoke will entertain fro 8 to 12 with $2.50 cover for non members and guests. Everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s welcome. Saturday, Dec. 31 New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve Dance with the Texas Tuxedos from 9 to 1 a.m. $15.00 per person. Late light lunch, limited seating available. Everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s welcome. Sunday, Jan. 1 New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Levee with the Texas Tuxedos from 1 to 5 p.m. Everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s welcome. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 560 will hold a Fundraising Lottery (license #795527) called â&#x20AC;&#x153;CATCH THE ACEâ&#x20AC;?. The first draw date will beJan. 7, 2017. For further information, please call the Branch at 613-548-4570. 40th Annual Outdoor Nativity - Free Christmas event featuring an outdoor nativity complete with live animals

presented at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2245 Battersea Road, Glenburnie Ontario. Dec. 21 to 24. Show times: 6, 6:30, 7, and 7:30 p.m. (Note on Dec. 24 only 3 performances 6:30,7 and 7:30 p.m.) Free hot chocolate. Donations for the food bank accepted and appreciated.A family tradition for many Kingston and area families. Limestone Quilt Guild Meeting and Tradersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market - All welcome to WKLV Ă&#x20AC; UVW PHHWLQJ RI WKH \HDU IRU RXU tradersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market! This is your opportunity to trade any quilting-related items you no longer need or want fabric, notions, tools, etc. - for that item youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been looking for. Guests welcome; refreshments served. The meeting is on Wednesday. Jan. 4 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Kingston Seniors Association, 56 Francis St. For more information check the website - http://limestonequiltersguild.wordpress.com/ or contact limestonequiltersguild@yahoo.ca. Organists Francine Nguyen-Savaria and Matthieu Latreille (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Duo Pergulaeâ&#x20AC;?) will perform at St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cathedral in Kingston on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at 4 p.m. Tickets cost $15 and are available at the Cathedral Office or at the door. A reception will follow. The program will be mainly composed of organ duets, but will also include two solos works. The organ duets will include the well-known Fantasia in F minor and other organ transcriptions of works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a duet from the Renaissance period, and Variations on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Veni Creator Spiritusâ&#x20AC;? by David Briggs.St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cathedral is located at 270 King Street East in Kingston. The concert is sponsored by the Kingston Centre of the Royal Canadian College of Organists. For more information please visit www.rcco-kingston.org, or email: info@rcco-kingston.org. The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choir of St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cathedral begins a new term on Friday, January 13 from 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.. The choir welcomes boys and girls aged 7

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to 13. They rehearse Fridays after school, and sing monthly on Sundays until the end of May. There is no membership fee, and no requirement for previous musical experience. Located in the heart of downtown Kingston (270 King St. E. at Johnson), the Cathedralâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dome is immediately recognizable as a local landmark. Contact the Director of Music, Michael Capon, at 613-548-4617x23 or organist@stgeorgescathedral.ca, or visit www.stgeorgescathedral.ca. Come sing with us! Barb Carr and Jane HamiltonKhaan are presenting a Printmaking Show at The Window Art Gallery, Victoria Street at Princess January 4 to 15, 2017. Reception: Sunday. Jan. 15, 3 to 5 p.m. St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cathedral is holding two Christmas Day dinners for those who are alone this Christmas or for those who are unable to provide a Christmas dinner for themselves. This year, in order to better reach those in need within our community, we will be providing Christmas Day dinners at two separate venues. One dinner will be held in the downtown core at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cathedral Parish Centre, 260 Brock St. The other dinner will be held in Rideau Heights, Holy Family School, 114 Wiley St. Complete turkey dinners will be served at both locations from 12 noon until 2 p.m. at no charge. For further information, you may contact: Ann Lyng, Pastoral Caring Programs, St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cathedral 613-546-5521 ext 5. Spirit Renewal Ministries in partnership with Princess Street United Churchinvites you to a Blue Christmas Service Wednesday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m. A relaxed worship service for DQ\RQH ZKR Ă&#x20AC; QGV WKH &KULVWPDV VHD VRQ GLIĂ&#x20AC; FXOW IRU ZKDWHYHU UHDVRQ Hot cider, coffee, tea, juice and cookies will be served following the service for those who wish to stay. All are welcome

Emmanuel United Church Sharing Centre, Factory St, Odessa. Party Clothes, Christmas gifts, decorations,. Great Prices. Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday evening 6 to 8 p.m.. Closed from Dec 22-Jan 10 Family Christmas Celebration, Westbrook United Church, Christmans Eve, Dec. 24 7 p.m. 3526 Princess St. Carols & Candlelight Service to celebrate His Birth! St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cathedral Advent Concerts continue on Thursdays to Dec. 15 from 12:15 to 12:50 p.m.. Admission is free, with a voluntary offering collected. The Cathedral is at 270 King St. E. (at Johnson) Call 613-548-4617 or visit www.stgeorgescathedral.ca or www.facebook.com/StGeorgeConcerts. Join us for a mid-day musical interlude! Walk On is a free, indoor winter walking program that runs from November to the end of March. With six locations in KFL&A, Walk On encourages walking for people of all ages and abilities in a safe, social environment. The program is drop-in, and there is no cost to participate. Visit www. kflaph.ca for the Walk On schedule, or call 613-549-1232, ext. 1180. Kingston Archery Club - Winter Lessons - Eight one hour lessons for beginners and advanced beginners, starting January 14, 2017 to March 11. At the indoor range at 236 Nelson St. at Princess (St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall). All equipment is supplied. For more information and to register contact us at info@kingstonarcheryclub.org or register online at kingstonarcheryclub.org The Hotel Dieu Hospital/St. MaryÂšs Cathedral Coat Drive is looking for donations of clean, down-filled-style coats and ski jackets. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s large and extralarge coats are particularly needed. Items can be dropped off at the Sydenham St. entrance of Hotel

Dieu Hospital during regular business hours, weekdays. For more information call 613-544-3400, ext. 4204. Bath Legion branch 623 : Every Monday - Shuffleboard, 6 p.m., $2 per play, Every Tuesday is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tasty Tuesdaysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; -Buy one meal, get the second meal 50% off. (must be an entree, dine in only, drinks not included) Come enjoy lunch with a friend! Every Wednesday - Legion Breakfast. 7:00 am - 1:00 p.m. Every Friday- lunch at the Legion, Good food, good company, 11:30am to 7:00pm, Every Friday - Friday night euchre, play starts at 7:30 p.m. Boomers Fitness 50+yrs . 50+Rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n Roll Fitness, including stretching and strengthening for enhanced mobility and strength. Monday evenings, Tuesday and Thursday Mornings. Join us any time for free demos and to learn more information . Call Dee 613-389-6540 for west end location. One Parent Family Association is a single parent support group. Divorced, separated or never married, all single parents are welcome. Hosting weekly volleyball, Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Cataraqui Woods Public School, 1255 Birchwood Drive, Kingston. Please email opfa.limestone@gmail.com or call Kim St. Onge at 613-331-6413 Dec. 31 Golden Links Hall Harrowsmith Ring in the New Year with music provided by â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Monarchsâ&#x20AC;? $30 a person dancing 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Midnight buffet with bus ride home available. For tickets call 372-2410 sponsored by the Odd Fellows & Rebekahs. Friday Night Bahaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;i Fireside â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Discussion: â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Beginningsâ&#x20AC;? Friday, Jan 6 at 7 p.m. at 99 York St. All are welcome. Discussion: â&#x20AC;&#x153;One Race â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Human Raceâ&#x20AC;? Friday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. at 99 York St. All are welcome. Further info:bahais@ kingston.net

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Community Foundation grants people that will allow them to make some informed, thoughtful financial decisions, and build “We’re hoping that we’re going to be able to start some conversa- their confidence so that when tions and discussions with young they go on in their future, they’re going to have a good, solid basis to start making some those decisions,” said Debbie Gillis, director of credit counselling with K3C. “I think debit cards have really changed people’s impression… I know my daughter, when she was little, if I didn’t have money, she’d say ‘just go to the wall and get some.’ So it has stopped being money,” Gillis said after the grants were awarded. “We’ve become really involved with providing these workshops to David Townsend, executive director of Southern youth… I’ve Frontenac Community Services (SFCS), discusses the started as eartwo projects SFCS received at the Community Foun- ly as grade 8 dation of Kingston and Area’s Fall Grant Awards on with some of Wednesday, Dec. 14. SFCS received grants for creat- it, which is the ing Grace Civic Garden and the Good Graces Café at perfect time to introduce this.” Grace Hall in Sydenham. Other grants Continued from page 20

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were awarded to community art projects, a dental program for refugees, two projects aimed at benefitting seniors in South Frontenac and the formation of an Indigenous Youth Council through the Four Directions Aboriginal Student Centre at Queen’s Uni-

versity, to name a few. As Bailey pointed out, the grants awarded were reflective of the diversity of what the Community Foundation does. “Thank you so much to everyone who makes this possible: the grantees for the great work that

you do and your inspiring project ideas, and certainly the generosity of our donors and fund holders who enable all this and make it all possible,” she said. “It’s because of them all that this can happen.

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2016-17 CHRISTMAS GARBAGE & RECYCLE CHANGES – MOVE AHEAD!!!!

For all residents, your regular collection day for garbage and recycling moves one day forward. Regular day Holiday collection Monday (Dec 26) Tuesday (Dec 27) Tuesday (Dec 27) Wednesday (Dec 28) Wednesday (Dec 28) Thursday (Dec 29) Thursday (Dec 29) Friday (Dec 30) Friday (Dec 30) Saturday (Dec 31) Monday (Jan. 2) Tuesday (Jan. 3) As of Tuesday, January 3rd, the regular schedule resumes. Wishing all of our residents and their families, a very safe, happy, and joy filled Christmas Holiday Season! Loughborough WDS will be closed both December 26th and January 2nd. The Portland and Loughborough Waste Disposal Sites will close at noon on Christmas Eve – December 24.

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Christmas tissue and wrapping paper is NOT recyclable because of its extremely high ink content as well as containing things like plastic and glitter making it unable to recycle.

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Year 2017 Dog Tags are available at $15.00 each until February 28, 2017 after that date the fee increases to $30.00. Kennel Licenses must be purchased at the Municipal Office (4432 George St) at a cost of $125.00 until February 28, after which the fee will increase to $150.00 per license. See our website for other locations to purchase dog tags.

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NEWS AND PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSINGS

Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac proposes to pass a by-law to stop up, close and transfer ownership of part of a Township-owned road allowance as follows: 1. Location: Part of Lot 25, Concession VII, District of Loughborough (Spencer) Reason: Leland Road was re-routed in the early 1980’s and the remnant piece of the former road (256 metres long) was to be conveyed to the abutting owner. This did not occur at the time, thus, the present proposal would finally affect this transfer of ownership. 2. Location: Part of Lot 19 between Concessions V and VI, District of Loughborough (Mundell) Reason: The subject portion of road allowance is steeply sloping and, thus, the alignment of Sydenham Road was forced to the east to better accommodate road construction. This 420 metre long remnant piece is proposed to be closed and sold to the abutting property-owner. The proposed road closing will come before Council for consideration at the regular meeting to be held in the Council Chambers, 4432 George Street, Sydenham, on January 17, 2017 at 7:00 PM. See“News and Public Notices”on our website for more details.

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2016 Christmas Greetings BY TOBI

Archbishop O’Sullivan Catholic School - Grade 5

THE CHRISTMAS MEANING

One the second day before Christmas, a family was going to a place called Snowfall Frost. The kids, Faith and Winter, packed up all their things and got in the car. Faith did not care about presents from Santa, as she cared about the true meaning of Christmas. She was very different from her sister Winter. All she cared about was Christmas and having everyone do what she wants. The family stopped at the gift shop with lots of books inside. Faith hoped she could find a bible inside for her sister to read and change her ways. She found a bible, she wrapped it up and hid it in the trunk behind their suitcases. Faith hoped no body would find out. Then when the family got to Snow Fall, they set up their Christmas tree and put the lights in their in their hotel room. The next day, Winter bragged about how she was getting a diary from Santa. She said she was going to write all the things her sister does that she does not like. Faith knew Winter was not going to get her diary because when she woke up, she sent a letter that said: Dear Faith. You have been a good person and I will give you what you want. But her sister would not get any presents because of her bad ways. Write back. By Santa. She wrote back saying: thank you. Faith knew Winter was not going to be happy so she decided to get her sister the diary. She walked to the store call Snow Chaps and got Winter a

diary. It had her favorite animal an owl and the background was blue and white, her favorite color. She wrapped it in red and put it under the tree with the other presents just in time for her bedtime. The family woke up and raced down the stairs to open their presents. They all got what they wanted. All but Winter because she figured that Santa did not give her any presents. She wanted everyone’s presents and Faith told her that there are presents behind the tree. Winter saw the bible and read the chapter Faith left for her. Faith said that Christmas is not about presents. It is about celebrating the birth of Jesus. Think about Jesus being born in a manger and how long it took Mary and Joseph to get to where Jesus was born. Lots of people went to see Jesus and I would too if I could. The Lord is very special and without Him, we would not be in this world and we would not be born. The Lord gave us the bible so we can know how he wants us to act like so he can take us to heaven that he has planned for us. He loves us no matter what we do or say or act. I really think you should change your ways and become a follower of Jesus. You can become clean if you just pray to him. He always answers. Even in your sleep. He always knows what we do so I always try to do what is right but sometimes I make mistakes. Everyone does! No person on earth is perfect. The family thought about this and soon they became present at a church. It is Good to read the bible. The family loves Jesus and they will never stop following him. They will be good to others and do what god

expects. I would do that if I were you. To me, Christmas means to celebrate the birth of Jesus and just think about how you are thankful for the things Jesus does for you. Read the bible and think what the parts that are important in the story of the birth of Jesus. All the gift that were given. This is a special holiday and it means a lot to me. THE END BY EDITHE

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THE OLD MAN I KNOW

Christmas time to me is about the time you spend with your family and the feeling of giving. I wish to tell you a story about one of these meanings of Christmas as told by myself Addison Clause. Myself, Paige, Nicole, Lillian, Marie and Layla were in the park having ice cream and talking about gifts we hoped we would get. I mean, everyone knows (except for Mr. Clause and Mrs. Clause my parents) that Christmas is all about presents. Well, at least that is what I thought. My friends and I finished most of our ice cream and headed to Lillian’s home to un pack for a sleepover at her place. As we were walking, we saw a man having trouble walking. Nicole pointed out a good question, why he doesn’t have a walking stick or walker. We came to a decision that he did not have enough money. We shrugged it off and went into Lillian’s house.

When we went to go to bed, I could not sleep, thinking of that poor man. Then I got an idea. Why couldn’t my friends and I raise money for a walker to give to him on Christmas day. So, the next day, I told Paige, Nicole, Lillian, Marie and Layla. They all agreed to do it. We sold lemonade for about four weeks and finally, we counted the money and got exactly one thousand dollars. We had done it! We could buy him a walker and a walking stick. On Christmas day, we went to each house until we found the old man’s house. He looked so happy to receive it. As soon as he walked with each one all of us felt a spark in our heart and surly it was Jesus telling us we had found the true meaning of Christmas. THE END You know that reminds me…. ….When Jesus was born in the stable he lived with the glory of god his father. He taught the people of the town and was always filled with love even in the hardest of times like when he was crucified. He never was to be seen quitting on others, he stayed until the end.

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2016 Christmas Greetings BY ETHAN

Archbishop O’Sullivan Catholic School - Grade 5

CHRISTMAS

It was 5:05 am and Austin was shoveling his driveway, there he saw a red dot with ten brown dots in the sky. It was coming down, and he suddenly heard a Ho Ho Ho. He thought it was Santa but it was a Dwarf Santa! He said he was from dwarf land it is basically Santa’s workshop but with dwarves. Austin couldn’t believe what he heard. Dwarf Santa said, “Hop on!” Austin jumped on, dwarf Santa opened up a portal and said, “hold on tight!”

Twenty minutes later they landed in Dwarf-Land it was a 3 km long and 6 km wide workshop. It had a 1000ft high pile of toys with three being added every second! Austin asked if he could go in but Dwarf Santa had said no his parents will wake up soon. And they better get going. They hopped on Dwarf Santa went 600km per hour. They got home in five minutes. Dwarf Santa drove away while Austin shoveled the rest of the snow. Austin’s parents

came out and said “come in We made you hot chocolate and chocolatechip cookies!” Austin went inside and ate his cookies and drank his hot chocolate. He looked out of his window and saw Dwarf Santa in his sleigh with his eight reindeer waving and holding up a sign that said “Merry Christmas!” THE END

What Christmas means to me is family reunion, giving, loving, Jesus’ birthday, looking for new life. I love Christmas so much!! The birth of Jesus: is on the twenty-fifth of December and that’s what we call Christmas. We celebrate Jesus’ birthday by giving not getting. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

BY ASHLYN

Archbishop O’Sullivan Catholic School - Grade 3

Christmas is about the birth of Jesus. Have friends and family over. Red is a Christmas color. In the stable baby Jesus was born. Sending Christmas cards to family and friends. The time to celebrate Christmas in now. May we remember the star that was in the sky at Jesus’ birth. Always celebrate Christmas in your heart. Sending a Merry Christmas to everyone. BY FINLEY

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THE ODD TOYS

It was Christmas Eve night, and the workshop was very busy preparing for Christmas. The North Pole had snow that was up to the top of the workshop door. It was cold and smelled like candy canes and fresh air. You could hear the machines running inside of the workshop. The machines were whipping off the last bit of toys before Christmas Day. Santa, a holly, jolly, roly-poly guy, was getting his reindeer ready for Christmas by sprinkling magic, candy cane dust all over the reindeers’ feet so they could fly in the air. The elves were wearing green suits and they had big, pointy hats. The one toy that the elves built was fantastic, but they actually made it too well and so, it came to life. The rest of toys all started to come to life too. The elves had to catch all of the toys before Christmas came. There was too much magic in them and the elves couldn’t make new toys in time for Christmas. Santa and his elves transferred magic from the live toys to the reindeer. The toys instantly became still and lost their magic. The elves

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Saint John XXII Catholic School – Grade 6

THE ED WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS

It was cold winter’s night, on Christmas Eve, in a small town called Christmas Town. All you could hear was Christmas music. It was blustery outside and you could smell freshly baked cookies. I a small house, their lived a girl named Ginger and her family. Everyone in the town loved Christmas, except for one, he hated Christmas! He wanted nothing to do with Christmas. He despied presents, candy, Santa and Christmas trees. His name was Ed. Ginger was a Christmas lover. She had ginger coloured hair, and loved the colours green and red. Ed lived on the top of a mountain. He came down from his mountain to ruin

Christmas for everyone. Ginger and everyone in the town were in the town square, lighting the humongous Christmas tree. Ed poured steaming hot coffe on the giant tree and it shut off! Ginger was so sad! Ed’s wish has come true he had ruined Christmas! Ed felt bad, so he tried to fix it but he couldn’t. AT this point, Ginger was crying. Ed wondered into the forest and Ginger followed. Ginger got an idea. They cut a tree down and brought it to the small town and everyone helped put up candles for lights, ornaments, garland and also candy canes. Ed climbed the tree and put the star on top. Ed and Ginger fixed Christmas for everyone. Ed loved Christmas so much the he bought a house in the town. Ginger and Ed were best friends. THE END BY MARIAH

Saint John XXII Catholic School – Grade 6

TURN THAT FROWN UPSIDE DOWN!

lights and Christmas trees about to be filled with Christmas presents for young children, old children, adults, grandparents and more! Molly, an average 6 year old girl with light, blonde hair usually in pigtails, was putting a plate full of cookies, carrots, and milk for Santa, a jolly fellow who loved to give and not receive! Jason, a 7 year old boy, with brown hair and hazel eyes was getting ready for bed with his sister, Molly. Both were probably dreaming about opening presents from Santa! In the morning, after the children had opened their Christmas presents, they both had a smile because they got what they had wanted! But then they had thought what about the children who couldn’t and didn’t get any Christmas presents! Later that evening, they took a few toys they didn’t play with and went to a homeless shelter and gave the children the toys! It turned all their frowns upside down! They felt amazing being such kind hearted children! THE END

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It was Christmas Eve night on December 24th, 2016. It was really chilly and snowy at Kringle Avenue. Kringle Avenue was a nice, little street that smelled like gingerbread. In the house there lived a young girl, named Joy, and with family. They were going to

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have a wonderful meal with her and her family. Finally, they all had a joyous time with each other. THE END BY BEN

Saint John XXII Catholic School – Grade 6

REINDEER DASH

It was December 24, 2014. The sky was as clear as glass and the wind was smacking the ground. In the North Pole, no one could be seen for miles and it was covered with snow. You could hear the toys being made and smell the candy canes. It was sweet, smelly, yumminess everywhere. Santa was a holly, jolly old man that loved Christmas more than everyone. He demanded the clumsy elf, Buddy, to go check on the reindeer called Rudolph. He was the one with the red nose. Rudolph loved to mess around and never listened to anyone! On the way over, Buddy tripped and fell and opened the gate which let Rudolph out. Rudolph was dashing around the toy factory, destroying everything. He broke the dolls, cars, games and even Santa’s sleigh. When the shop was trashed, he started to sprint for the outside world. Santa and the elves hopped in front of the door and Buddy got a rope and caught Rudolph. Everybody shouted for you, “Buddy! Buddy! Buddy!” Then they got back to work quickly because they had thousands of presents to build and wrap. They had less than 12 hours to rebuild all the toys. They barely made it! There was no doubt that the magic of Christmas was at work. Santa delivered all the toys before the sun came up. THE END

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It was a cold winter’s night, Not a creature was in sight Families were drinking hot coffee, And opening our stocking sand eating cold toffee. Reading creative cards row by row, Wraping beautiful presents, tied with a bow, Baking delicious cookies with a picture of Santa Claus. Kids went outside and found dog paws, The snow was covering all of the ground. What kids mostly got for Christmas was 50 pounds. Advent candles were lit and church began. In the end, everyone sung even the men. Kids woke up and ran down the stairs. Children had rows upon row of Teddy bears. Candy canes were thrown above everyone’s head. After everyone was done with midnight mass, all were in bed. In the morning, everyone made ginger bread men. Peppermints were on a ginger bread house in a row of ten. Christmas dinner had arrived. After Christmas dinner was over, we took a drive. The kids made a snowman and called it frosty. His big black top hat was very costly. The cookies were done, the kids ate all of them. The cookies were so good, they were jems. THE END

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Saint Thomas More Catholic School - Grade 5

THE CHRISTMAS TO BE REMEMBERED

One day on Christmas Eve Natalya was playing outside with her brother Anthony and sister Bella and they were all having a snowball fight at their house. And then Natalya’s mother called them all in for dinner the kids said yes mom. They all had sausage’s eggs and home fries there uncle Aiden and his parents had dinner with them to. And then after dinner they opened one present and Bella opened hers and it was a live pet she was jumping in joy and Natalya opened her presents and it was play do she opened it right when she got it and Anthony got toy dinosaurs. And after they were done playing with there new toys they said maybe we can wake up early in the morning . and then there mom Kate said “get a snack so you don’t get hungry at night” so they ate there snack and they set the cookies and milk up for Santa and then Kate said to them “go brush your teeth before bed” and they did. So when they went to bed they fell asleep and then early in the morning Natalya woke them up and then they heard footsteps going down the stairs. And they tip toad down the stairs and then they tip toad behind the couch. And then all off them saw a person and he was Santa and they jumped out from the couch and he was putting the presets under the tree and they told Santa I knew you were real and they all hugged Santa and Santa

said “who told you that I’m not real?” Santa asked. “The kids at school,” Anthony said. Their parents ran down the stairs and they asked “why are you kids down here?” And they said “we saw Santa” and the parents asked “where is Santa” then he’s rite here can’t you see him and then he was no were to be seen. And then the parents told them to go back to bed and then they heard bells ringing and all of them looked out the window and the all saw Santa’s “sleigh and the rain dear and Santa”. And then Santa flew of then the parent’s stood there in shock then they all went upstairs and the kids got tucked in. then in the morning they all had bacon and eggs and after they were done eating there breakfast they all were opening their toys they told there mom “that was the best Christmas ever” THE END BY KEANNA

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CHRISTMAS STORY

There was a little girl and a little boy, their names were Sky and James. They always wanted puppies but they never got any. But on Christmas morning Sky heard stuff on the roof so she woke up James and told him to look out the window. They both saw Santa’s sleigh and his reindeer. They got so excited then they heard a noise coming from down stairs. So Sky and James went down stairs and they looked around the corner of the stairs and they saw Santa. Sky told James to be

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quiet and he said “I know” but James didn’t listen so he ran out of the corner of the stairs. James stepped on one of his toys that made noises. Santa heard James then Santa got scared so he disappeared to the sled. James was surprised, Sky was just standing in the corner of the stairs very creeped out. After all that stuff happened they went back up stairs to wake up there parents. After they woke up their parents they went back downstairs to open up presents. After they were done opening up presents Sky said look there is still one more present under the Christmas tree. “Who’s is it!” yelled James. Sky pulled out the present from under the tree she looked at the tag on the present and it said Sky on it. So she opened up the present and it was a puppy. Sky was so happy but James said were is my puppy I also wanted a puppy yelled James. Sky said it is probably because you scared Santa and he couldn’t put down the puppy that is why you listen to me but Sky said I will share the puppy with you. James was very happy and Sky was happy sharing with her brother. THE END

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THE CHRISTMAS DISASTER

A week before Christmas in the North Pole, everything was fine. The elves were working hard on the presents for the good boys and girls. The had finished making all the presents for them. But the next day, Santa found out that half of the presents were missing! “Elves! Elves! Come quickly! Did you finish presents?” Santa asked. “Yes, we did Santa!” The elves said while running to Santa. “Oh no! Half of the presents are missing!” Santa went to the barn were the raindeers were to check on the raindeers. “Oh no!” Santa creid. “All the raindeers have gone missing as while as my presents!” Santa ran to his sleigh. “Phew! My sleigh is still here! But who could of stolen my reindeers and half of the presents that I need to deliver to the good girls and boys?” Then Santa thought of a great idea. “I should go back to my missing things and look for clues to who stole them.” Santa said to himself. So he ran back to the barn where the reindeer’s

had been. “Elves! Help me find clues to who stole my reindeers and half of my presents that I need to deliver.” Santa yelled as he ran to the barn where the reindeers had been. As they all ran in, they looked like they were mice scudding around trying to run away from a cat. After a few minutes, the tallest elf cried out, “Look! Reindeer foot prints, and wrapping paper!” “Thank you Taller!” Santa said while he was starring at the trail. “Lets follow the trail to see what it leads to!” So they all followed the trail of wrapping paper and reindeers foot prints. “Hurry up! We need to find the reindeers and presents before it gets dark, or else we wont

be able to see anything!” Santa said while still following the trail. Suddenly, a very loud bell sound started to ring from the bushes near by. Everyone froze on the spot. There was a moment of silence. “Those bells sound like my reindeer! And look the reindeer tracks lead to the bush over there! Also the wrapping paper. It leads to the bush over there as while! That must be who stole my reindeers and my presents! Lets go! So Santa and all the elves ran to the bush were the bell sound came from. CRASH! THUMP! The eves and Santa had landed on the reindeers! “Where were you?” Santa asked the

reindeers. Then Santa saw his missing presents! “And how did this get here?” “Sorry Santa, we ran away with half of the presents. You never give us any presents so we felt like you forgot us, so we ran away with half of the presents for us.” Dasher said with a frown. “I never forgot you I was just to busy. Sorry, next time I will have some time with you.” Santa said. Santa brouthg the reindeers back home and made more presents for the reindeers. THE END

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THE CHRISTMAS STORY

One Christmas day Aidan was going to Quebec city. He was going with two friends, Jake and Carter, but Faith Aidan’s sister had to come too. At least Aidan’s Mom and Dad were coming with them. When they got there Aidan spotted a snow mountain so the three friends jumped in and suddenly they sunk in the snow. When they got out they were in a totally different world. There were candy canes sticking out of the ground. “Is it candy land?” Carter said. “Then why is snow on the ground?” said Jake. “Because it is not candy land!” Aidan said. “Then what place is it?” said Carter. “Isn’t it close to Christmas?” said Jake.

“Yes, said Aidan, then it is Christmas land” Then when they were talking, a nutcracker past Aidan Jake and Carter. They could not believe their eyes. Suddenly the nutcracker turned to them. Marched up to Jake and said “how did you get in this world?” “Well it is almost Christmas day so can you get us out of here because I wont to open my presents?” Carter said. “Is that the only thing you can think of when it is Christmas?” “Yes!” said Aidan. “Well I need to bring you to Galin, he is the wizard of Christmas” said the nutcracker. So they started off. “Wait, is it a long way? “No, we just need to go over the hot chocolate river and through the Christmas forest and then we are there at the Candy Cane castle where Galin lives” So they were on their way when they came to hot chocolate river and the bridge was broken. “How can we get over to the ether side now?” said Aidan “We will build a boat!” the nutcracker said. So they built a boat and sailed across. Then the next stop they took they sow the Christmas forest. The trees were candy canes so they went in and when they sow the end of the forest they heard a voice. It said “Who dares to enter this forest?” A candy

cane jumped off a tree and chased them out of the forest. They sow the castle and they ran straight to the castle door. The Candy Cane ran behind them but stopped at the castle door. The Candy cane said “You have come to see the wizard of Christmas” and he let them pass. When they saw Galin the wizard of Christmas the nutcracker walked up to Galin and told him the boys had come to know the truth about Christmas. The Wizard Galin was surprised that the boys did not know what Christmas was about. Galin walked up to the boys and said “Christmas is not about presents, a tree or yourself. It is about others and Jesus.” So the boys said “Thank you for telling us the truth about Christmas!” Galin then opened a magic portal and the boys walked in. When they came out the other side they were back in the snow bank. They ran inside and told their moms what had happened. Then the next day was Christmas and Aidan Jake and Carter woke up and ran downstairs. Mom Dad and Faith were on the couch waiting for them. It’s time for presents so they opened their presents and they each gave a present that they had made to their mom and dad. After all that is what Christmas is all about. THE END

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It was a cold and snowy Christmas Eve in the year 1938, when I experience Christmas magic for the first time. My name is Jane McAllie, I’m 9 years old, and this is my Christmas magic story: As I said before, it was a snowy Christmas Eve. My family and I were coming home from church. “Jane,” said my younger sister Elizabeth, “I want to build a snowman with you”/ I love playing with my sister, you probably don’t believe me, but it’s true. “I would love to Liz”, I said “that’s very nice of you, Jane,” Father said stopping the carriage at our house. Elizabeth and I built a nice and fluffy snowman and put a hat and scarf on it. I got distracted by a rabbit, and I followed it into the trees in the back yard. But the rabbit disappeared! I was lost. I was scared and sad, I didn’t know what to do. I started to cry. I cried until my tears froze, then I noticed some stars poke out of the navy blue sky. “Please help me find home”, I said out loud whipping my tear away. Just then I saw St. Nicholas in his sleigh. “Jane!?” Mother and Father called. “Mother, Father I’m over here!” I called back, Mother came into the spot I was in with Elizabeth holding her hand, and Father behind them. They led me out of the forest and into

our house, where we finished our evening with some hot cocoa and sweet kiss goodnight. “Goodnight girls”, Father said “Merry Christmas”, Mother said, kissing Elizabeth goodnight on the fore-head. “I love Father and Mother, goodnight”, I said. THE END BY: KELSEY

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THE BEST DAY EVER

December 15, 2035 Hi! I’m CeeCee the magical snowman. I have had a crazy life! You probably would think sense I have been alive for 19 years and I have no brain, I would not remember anything, but you are wrong! I can remember everything that has happened to me. I can remember every little kid that has even thought of touching my fresh, beautiful, white snow, including my favorite kids. Let me tell you about my “Best Day Ever.” It was a snow day, everyone in the neighborhood was sleeping, except for the McLocklyn family, they were awake as always. Annalee and Matthew told their mom that they were bored, so she suggested that they go outside and build a snowman. They came running outside. “I’ll build the body” said Annalee. Matthew said, “I’ll go get the buttons and the carrot” It did not take long until they built me. Because they are only seven, and they love candy, they replaced some of my buttons with circle candy, they also took their mothers

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fancy hat and placed it on my head. Then out of nowhere, I was alive! I said, “Hello, I’m CeeCee.” They screamed so loud, I think I could have heard it from China! They stood there for a few seconds then Matt said, “It’s alive!” “Yes, I’m alive. I have no plans of hurting you” I said back. “I can’t believe it! A talking snowman! I have to go tell mom!” said Annalee. Then she ran inside. “Can we be friends?” Matthew asked. I said “Of course we can be friends!” “Momma look, look! It’s alive!” Annalee said as she came running outside. Amy was a bit skeptical at first, but when she heard me talk, she completely knew I was alive. Luckily she accepted me for who I was. She took me inside and placed me in the giant freezer, and that is where I have been living for the past 12 years. I love it, and my new family so much! THE END

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2016 Christmas Greetings BY MOLLY

Saint Thomas More Catholic School - Grade 5/6

THE CHRISTMAS CARD

Once upon a time there was a Christmas card, and it was dropped off at the post office. When the post office received it, they through it in a bin, but when they through it, the card missed the bin and went behind the bin instead. It landed there with all the other cards. When the mail man came to pick up the Christmas card delivery, he picked up the wrong card and left the Christmas card stuck there. The Christmas card felt so lonely until a get well soon card dropped behind the bin. The Get well soon card said to the Christmas card “What is wrong?” The Christmas card said “I am lonely”. The get well soon card said well you are not anymore, I will be your friend. Then they were best friends. A few days passed, and Christmas was getting close and the Christmas card was getting worried. Until the mail man came for his next round. This time he picked up the cards behind the bin. Just in time for Christmas, the Christmas card was delivered. He was opened,

read, and loved. It was sat on the kitchen table for all to see. THE END BY EMMA

Saint Thomas More Catholic School - Grade 5/6

THE WONDERFUL WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS

It was 1 week away from Christmas and Noah, Sophie and their daughter Maddy were on their way to Noah’s mom’s house to have dinner and set up the tree. When they arrived Noah’s mother, Lily, welcomed them all in with lots of love. They hurried inside to get caught up since the last time they saw each other was last Christmas. Soon they were in the living room decorating the Christmas tree with some ornaments when they realized that they had misplaced the angel tree toper. All of them looked and looked when soon Sophie found Maddy playing with the angel in her room at grandma’s probably thinking it was a toy. Sophie told everyone that she had found the angel. Maddy put the angel on the tree for her

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first time. The tree was now done, and Lily had cooked a wonderful turkey dinner. Everyone enjoyed dinner and the time they had spent together making memories. After dinner it was time for Noah, Sophie and Maddy, to go home. They arrived home and walked towards the door laughing and giggling about their amazing day at Lily’s. THE END BY: LENA

Saint Thomas More Catholic School - Grade 5/6

HOLLY

One Christmas Eve a little black and white kitty who did not have a name went to town because she was cold. She did not have a home, and she was very lonely. However, the kitty did not know it but every year on Christmas Eve the town does a competition. The house with the most colorful, bright, and warm lights would win. The kitty went to town, and saw all the bright lights. She did not know it, but she went to the house that won the competition and loved all the colors, and warm lights. The house was full of wonder, and the kitty thought to herself, “Oh how wonderful it must be to live in such a beautiful house”. To say thank you, the kitty went out into the cold winter night and found some presents, and an old sled. The kitty went back to the house and brought the presents with her on the sled. She pulled and pulled until the sled finally got to the house. She waited in front of the house, but

the people in the house did not come out. Then the next day, the kids from the house came out to play in the snow. One of the girls’ names was Madison and the other was Angelica. They found the kitten in the snow with the presents. They took the kitten inside with the presents that the kitten got for them. Madison and Angelica opened the kitten’s presents. They found some candy, and an old toy they lost when they were little. Madison asked her mom if they could keep the kitten. Her mom, Patricia, said, “yes, you may keep the kitten but only under one condition, you will love the kitten with all your heart, until the day you die”. “Ok I will”. Said Madison. They gave the little kitten milk and food, and they named the kitten Holly. Then Madison said, “I realized something today the best present of all is love” HAPPY HOLIDAYS! THE END

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2016 Christmas Greetings BY: FORREST

Saint Thomas More Catholic School - Grade 5/6

THE GENTLEMAN’S GOOD DEEDS

Once upon a time there was a very rich gentleman, he could afford the best of everything, his furniture was made out of gold embroidered with precious gems, he drank wine made from the finest of the grapes, and his mansion took up acres upon acres of land, he spend money with an flourish wave of his hand, his garden contains exotic animals and plants gathered from all over the world. Yet he was not quite happy. One day a little red bird had landed on his hand after flying into his house through the chimney even though the blazing fire was burning in the fireplace, miraculously the bird was untouched by the flames. When the gentleman noticed the bird he murmured to himself “I wonder where you came from.” Then an unbelievable thing happened the little bird spoke “I flew from a magical realm faraway across the universe. I sensed that you are not very happy.” The gentleman replied “I think you are right and I do not know what to do about it.” The bird replied “help others.” And then the bird spoke to the gentleman about the sadness it has seen. The gentleman was touched, he was determined to help. First the bird flew with a ruby the

gentleman has given to him, the bird flew to girl who was sitting in her house pondering how she is going to afford a wedding gown, and the bird flew down to her, her eyes were filled with tears of gratitude as the bird settled in her hand and gave her the ruby and spoke to her about the gentleman. The second time he flew to a little boy who was selling matches, all his matches fell into a puddle of water, the little bird dropped a pouch full of glistening golden coins in to his hand, then gave a pouch full of gems to an poor family at first when the mother saw the bird she was brandishing a broom, she looked enraged she hollered “we do not have enough food for you!” but the bird gently dropped the pouch of gems the child who was in the kitchen whirled around dashed from the kitchen he said “Mama, look what is in his beak!” the bird dropped the pouch in to the child’s hand, he eagerly opened it and the shining gems poured out of it, the boy and his mother stood there in disbelief, the bird flew away and left, and finally at the gentleman’s command distributed coins among the poor in the town. By Christmas all of the townspeople had heard of the gentleman’s good

deed. The gentleman had gladly invited them into his mansion to celebrate Christmas. He lived happily ever after with is bird. THE END BY ABIGAYLE Saint John XXIII Catholic School - Grade 4

THE THREE WISE MEN

Once there was three wise men. They followed a star to Jeses. Far away in the east lived three wise men named Casper, Melchior and Bathazer. They knew that some day their saveyore will come. Each night they gaysed up at the stares hopeing that their saveyore has come. At last it appeared a bright, glowing star they had never seen before. They knew that

their saveyore has come! The wise men set out to follow the star that they have been wateing for for years! They travled westword acrost the desert for miles by camle. The stare was their guide. It led them to Bethlehem, then it came to rest right above a little stable where they prayed and gave gifes of gold, wonderfully smelling perfume, frankincense and myrrh. The three wise men knew that they had found their king at last.

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2016 Christmas Greetings BY MACKENZIE

BY MADISYN

Saint Thomas More Catholic School - Grade 5

MIRACLE

A CHRISTMAS SURPRISE

My name is MacKenzie I have always wounded if Santa was real because everyone said he was fake. So this year on Christmas eve I decided that I would find out myself, so I put out milk and cookies I decorated my whole house so Santa would come. It was time to wait, I sat behind the couch for hours. I thought he was never going to come, when I had almost given up but then I heard “HoHoHo” I looked over at the Christmas tree. And there he was Santa Claus, he blow gold magic dust at me, I woke up the next morning. I was super excited to tell everyone, but when I did nobody believed me but it was ok because I believe and that’s what madders. What a Christmas miracle! THE END

One night, two little girls named Gracie and Kelly wandered downstairs on Christmas eve night to try and see Santa Claus. Gracie and Kelly heard something on the roof and with no thought they knew what it was. The girls hid behind the rocking chair then out of the corner of there eyes they saw something red – big and red – it was Santa! Santa called them over. They were scared. He said “Kids.” They said “yeyes.” There was a big pause. Santa said “you can pick out four presents for yourselves and two presents for three friends and your parents, but here is the catch… You can’t tell anyone or anything you saw me. Okay?” Gracie and Kelly smiled and said “okay.” They picked out their presents,

Santa wrapped them with his magic, then they put them under the Christmas tree. Santa still gave them the other presents he picked out but they didn’t know what those ones were. Santa left, the kids went back to bed, and everything went back to normal. Gracie and Kelly woke up their parents in the morning and the parents were surprised to see presents to them from Santa. Gracie and Kelly just looked and smiled. THE END

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Mix in half eggs then some flour. Put raisins and currants in another bowl. Sprinkle spices on them. Mix in some raisins and currants into the batter. Add more eggs and rest of flour, and almond flavor. Mix in the rest of the raisins and cherries and almonds and rest of the fruit. Can also add some rum. Prepare the round pans by lining the bottom with brown paper, greased a bit and then waxed paper. Grease waxed paper and up around the sides. Fill pans. Smooth top with spoon. Place in low oven 300-325 degrees with a pan of water on the bottom shelf. Bake 3-4 hours.

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BY MARCUS

Holy Name Catholic School - Grade 4

CHRISTMAS HOPE

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

On Christmas Eve a boy was sitting on the street with no clothes no food and no hope. Then one day a hotel owner saw this boy. He asked what’s your name he asked? The boy said Josh. Where’s your family? I don’t have one the boy sighed. Come on follow me Joey said. Josh followed him into a hotel. After that Josh had supper and said thank you Joey said you’re welcome. Then an idea came to him to him. I could adopt this boy and make this into a hotel for the homeless. He did it because no people lived in the hotel except him and that’s how Josh and Joey found hope. Joey and Josh wanted other people to find hope so they went around the city looking for other people who did not have a home. Joey and Josh gathered up people and had Christmas dinner at the hotel. Joey hired the homeless people to work at the hotel and now they all had a wonderful Christmas and hope in their lives again. THE END

One day Luke, Jonathan and Jake were walking home from school past old man John’s house. Old man John told them to get off his property. When the boys get home they ask their parents if they can do some Christmas decorating. Their parents tell them yes. So the next day the boys grabbed the decorations and wait for old man John to leave the house. When he left the boys started decorating. They put up lights, wreaths and some candy canes. Luke said “I think it looks pretty good do you guys like it?” “I like it” Jake said. “Me too”, Jonathan said. “I think we are done here” Luke said. “Wait one more thing”, Jonathan said. “Let’s leave old man John a gift. Alright done let’s go home guys” Jake said. Old Man John came home a few hours later. He said, “Hey there are lights and a gift” “It’s a Christmas hat.” The next day the boys went outside and found a gift. “Wow there’s a gift” Luke said. “It’s from old man John.” “What is it?” Jonathan asked. “It’s a snow board I guess there really is some Christmas spirit around here after all.” THE END

By Molly - Saint John XXIII Catholic School - Grade 4

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