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Council weighs in on school closures
Man arrested after infant seriously injured
An 18-year-old Napanee resident is facing assault and other charges following incident .......................... Page 2.
TransCanada grants handed out
Rotary Club accessible park, Community Bike Shop among causes supported through fund .............Page 3.
Town wants study on impact of consolidations
Raiders fall to Port Hope winning streak
The Raiders were just the latest team to lose to the powerhouse Panthers, who move to 25-0 ..........Page 16.
Hockey Hawks split on week’s action
While the boys team grabbed first place with a win over Bayridge, the girls team fell to Holy Cross..........Page 16.
INDEX Social .................................. 4 Op/Ed............................... 6/7 History.................................. 7 Sports ................................16 Classifieds .........................18 Business Directory............. 22 Games ...............................23
Vol. 147 l No. 51
BY SETH DUCHENE Editor
Concerned parents hoping to keep Selby Public School open for the foreseeable future seem to have an ally in Greater Napanee town council. Seth DuChene-Staff On Tuesday deputy mayor Loyalist Township Mayor Bill Lowry (left) recites the oath of office in front of Justice Geoff Marg Isbester put forth a motion Griffin before assuming the role of warden for Lennox and Addington County at county coun- to request a moratorium on the accommodation process until such cil’s inaugural meeting last Wednesday. a time that a review of the educational, social and economical impacts closing a school has on a rural community takes place. The resolution of that report would be forwarded to the Ontario Premier, Minister of Education and all local school boards. Isbester’s motion received unanimous support for the priorities that we have and “I truly must say that I’m up BY SETH DUCHENE here because I’m proud to repre- continue on. I would very much all councillors and mayor Gord Editor sent council,” Lowry said shortly like to be vocal at the Eastern Schermerhorn. Councillors Carol after taking the oath of office, and Ontario Warden’s Caucus to sup- Harvey and Max Kaiser were absent from the meeting. Lennox and Addington County accepting the chain of office from port L&A County.” The motion followed a deputaThis isn’t the first time Lowry council is looking to Loyalist the outgoing warden, Reeve Henry Hogg of Addington High- has been seated at the head of tion made by Norah Brien, a conTownship for its next warden. Loyalist Mayor Bill Lowry was lands. “I think that we’ve got a lot county council: he served as war- cerned parent of students who attend Selby Public School. acclaimed to the position at coun- of respect within our group. I will den in 2012. ty council’s inaugural meeting, continue to take the effort of our SEE WARDEN | PAGE 2 > SEE SCHOOL | PAGE 15 > council and the strategic plan and held last Wednesday night.
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A Napanee man is facing numerous charges following an incident that left an infant child in critical condition. According to the Napanee OPP, at around 3:40 a.m. last Monday, officers from the Napanee detachment responded to a call of an injured infant at a residence on Centre Street in Napanee. The baby was transported to hospital in Ottawa to be treated for life-threatening injuries. Two days later, an 18-
year-old Napanee man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the victim, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, criminal negligence causing bodily harm and failure to provide the necessaries of life. The man appeared in provincial court in Napanee on Thursday for a bail hearing; he was kept in custody for continuation of the bail hearing yesterday. The results of that hearing were not known at presstime. Justice of the Peace Donna Doelman issued a publication ban on the proceedings. The Napanee OPP Crime Unit, under the direc-
tion of Detective Inspector Jim Gorry of the Criminal Investigations Branch, is continuing its investigation of the incident. Anyone with information relating to this case is asked to contact the Napanee OPP detachment at 613-354-3369; those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). The incident prompted a protest on Thursday outside the Napanee Memorial Building where the hearing was taking place, where demonstrators urged authorities to lay more severe charges against the accused.
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partnership they signed with Greater Napanee. Promising to dish out Staff Reporter grants once every council A quartet of local communi- term for the next 20 years, delivered ty groups were gifted with TransCanada funding from TransCanada with $400,000 of funding on Thursday as the energy handed out on Thursday. For their first round of infrastructure company TransCanada’s made good on the first part grants, of a $2 million investment Napanee Generating Sta-
tion project manager Peter Webster says they focused on health and recreation. They presented the L&A Community Bike Shop with $8,000 to pay for bikes and helmets, $11,000 to J.J. O’Neill for playground improvements and basketball nets, $79,362 to Hospice Lennox and Addington so
they could extend their services and promised to match up $125,000 of funding for the Rotary Club of Napanee’s fully accessible park. “(These projects) certainly fit into the ‘Vital Signs’ study in looking into the community needs in particular in health and wellbeing,” said Webster, refer-
ring to a 2015 Vital Signs survey they commissioned to gather public feedback on how to spread the funding. “(Health and recreation) were two of the key areas that were identified by the Napanee and District Community Foundation study that was done last year.” Each group had a chance
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Slight increase projected for utilities budget BY ADAM PRUDHOMME Staff Reporter
The first draft of the 2017 Greater Napanee utilities budget was presented to town council on Thursday night, which proposed a user rate increase of 1.9 per cent. That increase would amount to about $3.56 extra for every two months per customer. A one per cent increase would generate approximately $56,992 in additional revenue for the town. Citing the Consumer Price Index, which was 1.5 per cent in October and the Construction Price Index,
which sat at 1.4 per cent in 2015, Greater Napanee Treasurer Mark Day said a 1.9 per cent increase would be necessary to fund the town’s scheduled projects for 2017. “It allows us to address a very increased amount of demands for capital replacement,” Day of the increase. “If we basically hold the line with any kind of CPI inflationary increases and reflect that in our user rates, we’re never going to address that long-term outstanding capital.” The proposed increase would be slightly less than the two per cent increase of last year and lowest since 2011.
“Since 2008 the rates have been going steadily down,” said Day. “On top of that so has our debt. Pending we don’t get into a large venture for our wastewater plant, we’ll be debt free by the end of 2017.” Day says the small increases are necessary to avoid a huge spike down the road. “Moving forward staff is confident that we can address long-term capital needs without a significant adverse (rise) in water and sewer rates…. You will never see us in front of (council) looking for major increases. I see that on a weekly basis through our association. We see many
municipalities that are facing rate increases that are double digits. Those increases can be devastating to a community. You won’t see us in front of you doing that. We’re financially solid, we’re stable and not only that, we’re cost-competitive.” In his report Day says 2016 projected year end revenue is expected to exceed estimates by $221,000, which he attributed to community growth (41 new customers, 37 residential) and higher commercial usage. As well, 2016 year end expenditures are expected to be $667,000 under the
original approved 2016 budget. Town staff is recommending those surpluses be re-allocated to help mitigate future construction costs for in ground works planned for the next five years. “I never like debt so I’m glad to see your budgeting for these projects in advance,” said mayor Gord Schermerhorn. “For the $3.56 or something like that every two months, I don’t think that’s going to be too burdensome on anyone.” Council voted to give draft approval and will make a final decision on the budget in January.
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dancing, food, fun and friends! NEW YEAR’S PARTY At Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith. This year’s music will be provided by The Monarchs. Cost is $20 per person, dancing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Midnight buffet, bus ride home. For tickets, call 613372-2410. Sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. JANUARY 1 LEVÉE DAY At Napanee Legion Branch 137, Come out to celebrate the first day of 2017 with your Legion comrades. All are welcome, Bill Dunn will be performing from 1-4 p.m. LEVÉE DAY At the Bath Legion in Millhaven from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entertainment by Dan Stoness from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. No cost. JANUARY 3 GENERAL MEETING Of members of the Bath Legion in Millhaven — members only. Starts at 7 p.m. JANUARY 7 SHUFFLEBOARD At the Bath Legion in Millhaven. Registration starts at 11 a.m. Cost is $5. Also, meat spin starts at 1 p.m., cost $2. JANUARY 13 YOUTH DANCE At Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith 7 to 9:30 p.m. for
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Community Pulse listings, call 613-354-6641 ext. 109. DECEMBER 22 DANCE FITNESS At the Tamworth Legion, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. DECEMBER 24 CANDLELIGHT SERVICE At Deseronto Pentecostal Church, starting at 6 p.m. DECEMBER 25 FREE CHRISTMAS DAY MEAL At Morningstar Mission, at 59 Water St. W. in Napanee. If you are unable to leave your home, meals can be delivered by volunteer drivers. Call 613-354-6355 if you would like a meal delivered. Call by Dec. 23 for delivery. Begins at 11 a.m. with treats and gifts (upstairs), meal served at noon (downstairs in hall). For more information, call Kevin at 613-354-6355. FREE CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER At 12:30 p.m. at St. John’s Hall in Bath. Join us for a full course, full serve dinner. Can deliver to shut-ins too. Call Karen to reserve at 613-3525318. DECEMBER 31 NEW YEAR’S PARTY At the Napanee Legion. Tickets are $25 and includes a light buffet and spot dances. Tickets are limited and available at the bar. Come out for a night filled with live music,
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For employers the network can provide a preLennox and Addington Coun- screened list of top candity will look to use the power dates who possess the skill of the Magnet to attract job set they’re seeking and have seekers and help them attach expressed interest in their themselves to meaningful position. A unique feature is that local employment. The county announced every candidate’s identity is this week they have adopted shielded until they decide to a new online job matching communicate with a potenplatform known as Magnet. tial employer about their job Job seekers can register for opening. Magnet also allows the program by creating an individuals to privately selfonline profile which will then identify as a member of any employment be provided with tailored job designated postings that match their equity group that they belong skills, qualifications and job to. Local job seekers can preferences. Any time an employer lists a job that fits learn more and register free with a job-hunter’s profile, of charge by visiting they are automatically noti- lennoxandaddington.magnet.today. fied via e-mail.
“Magnet is about connecting jobs to people and helping communities strengthen their economies,” Mark Patterson, executive director of Magnet, said in a release. “The work of our partners to raise awareness and encourage both job candidates and employers to sign up provides a beacon of hope to those individuals and communities struggling with unemployment and underemployment.” Magnet, which was developed by Ryerson University in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, boasts a network that includes 30 universities and colleges, 8,000 employers and 120 community groups.
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Five-year-old Grace lets St. Nicholas know what she’d like for Christmas at the Breakfast with Santa event at the Newburgh Hall earlier this month. The breakfast was sponsored by the Newburgh-Camden Lions Club. Organizers were pleased with the support for the event, and thanked those who attended.
LUNCH TIME FITNESS Free lunch time fitness with active membership Monday to Thursday at the Tyendinaga Fitness Resource Centre. Call 613962-2822. Like us on Facebook for health tips and programming. FUNDRAISING RAFFLE Tickets are being sold by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 137 to aid soldiers to attend the 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge in France. The raffle prize is a beautiful, hand-made quilt. Tickets are $5 each,
or buy two get one free! Tickets can be purchased at the Branch, 26 Mill St. COMMUNITY CLOSET The Community Closet, a ministry of Westdale Park Free Methodist Church, 7 Richmond Park Dr. (across from L&A County General Hospital) is open Wednesday 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (except closed first Wednesday). Clothing, personal hygiene items, small household items, and some non-perishable food is offered free of charge to anyone. For information 613-354-2669.
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The price of power The Ontario Liberal Government certainly isn’t suffering from a shortage of negative headlines these days — or for the last several months — but when the owner of a nuts and bolts manufacturer based in Scarborough spoke out this week about the impact of rising energy prices on his business, it confirmed a troubling trend facing the province. Byron Nelson, the owner of Leland Industries, says that while he doesn’t plan on laying off any of his more than 200-plus workers at his Scarborough facility, it won’t be where he’ll be investing in expanding. Instead, he’ll expand his operations in Illinois — where energy is much, much cheaper. He isn’t the first Ontario-based manufacturer to bemoan the cost of doing business in the province. If energy prices continue to grow — and they will grow — he certainly won’t be the last. The government has said that it will provide some relief to small- and medium-sized businesses, cutting rates by eight per cent. These reductions, of course, are artificial in nature — it’s not as if Ontario’s electricity system has found savings in its operations to ‘pay for’ any such reduction. In the end, that bill — the full bill — will need to be paid by someone. Nevertheless, something must be done. It’s no secret that the past decade has been a difficult one for Ontario manufacturers, even not taking into account energy prices and policies. The manufacturing sector — along with pretty much everyone else living and working in the province — can ill afford to also absorb additional costs relating to poorly conceived and executed energy policies. The current Liberal government has shown itself to be unable to make much of a difference; by their own admission, the Liberals say then need to do better on the energy file. We suspect they’ll only have the next two years to make some headway. The next government — regardless of what stripe it happens to be — will have a Herculean task ahead of it, as it attempts to unravel years of bad decisions and bad management. There are built-in, systemic costs that will be difficult to address, particularly in the short term. Nevertheless, that’s the task. If we can’t see to find a way to provide good, clean, sustainable energy at an affordable price, stories like Leland Industries will continue to be replayed across the province.
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Shelley Free of the Napanee Lion’s Club (front left) and Lion’s Club treasurer Liz Thompson Sweet (front right) present a $1,000 cheque to Dana Henry of the Napanee Salvation Army food bank. Along with the money, the Lion’s Club also donated some non-perishable food to help the Salvation Army keep up with their increased demand this holiday season.
My favourite reads of 2016
ow that we’ll soon be ringing in 2017, I thought it would be a good opportunity to look back on my favourite reads of 2016. It was difficult to narrow it down, but here are my top ten: Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld is a sharp and clever modern-day retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set in Cincinnati. At first, I was not expecting to be wowed by it simply because everything Jane Austen has already been “retold” ad nauseam. However, Eligible quickly won me over. P&P, of course, was satire; a parody of its time. So too is this novel – it nails contemporary society but begs not to be taken too seriously. It’s fun, romantic and The staff at The Napanee Beaver would like to if you appreciate dry humour, it’s a sure winner. wish all of our readers and advertisers a Merry This is Not My Life is Christmas and Happy Holidays. Kingston writer Diane Schoemperlen’s memoir about falling in love with a convict. While volunteering at a soup kitchen, Schoemperlen met Shane, a prisonThe Napanee Beaver welcomes letters to the editor. er on an escorted day pass Letters should be no more than 300 words, and all letters must be signed.
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Catherine Coles Coles’ Notes from Frontenac Penitentiary. A sucker for bad romance, she falls in love with him and thus begins a roller-coaster relationship. Her memoir is brave, frustrating at times and, above all, compulsively readable. The Name Therapist by Duana Taha is a non-fiction title that examines North American naming trends, traditions and the influence of pop culture. What does your name say about you to other people? What are the most common names at Harvard… or at your run of the mill strip club? This book is clever and fun — definitely more of a humour book than a sociological text. The Best Kind of People by Zoe Whittall follows the family of George Woodbury, a well-liked teacher and beloved husband and father, who is arrested for
statutory rape at a prestigious prep school in Connecticut. Naturally, his shocked family is left on the brink of collapse. The novel goes on to explore issues of loyalty, truth, and the meaning of happiness through the lens of this devastated family. Perfect Days is a tense, somewhat literary psychological thriller that follows a young medical student named Teo. He is a loner who lives with his paraplegic mother in Rio de Janeiro. One day he meets a writer named Clarice, who Teo immediately becomes obsessed with. When she ultimately rejects him after discovering he had been stalking her, Teo kidnaps Clarice and they set off on a twisted journey across Brazil. I would suggest it only to those readers who have a relatively high threshold for creepy characters, oddly placed satire and a bit of gruesomeness.
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Letters to Santa from Southview PS Brooke and an American Doll. I would like some roller blades for my skates and Pokemon cards and some craft stuff. I Dear Santa, Thank you for the other would also like some giraffe presents last year. This year books and a hockey coach’s I would like a Go Fish and a white board and a calendar tablet and a charger too. I and some Big Lasy. From, Ryan would also like a bike helmet and a skateboard with a hel- (Editor’s note: She got the met. How do you get around dog.) the world? From, Rihanna Dear Santa, I thank you for the presDear Santa, You are the best of them ents last year. Please bring all. Thank you for the gifts me a camera so I can take last year. I want for Christ- pictures and I want a makemas is a tablet, an iPhone, up set. I would also like an Go Fish 2, a lap top, a new American girl suitcase and bike, a bogo stick, a skate- an American girl doll. Thank board and a skateboard hel- you for the toys last year. From, Hailey met. How do you go around the world? From, Elizabeth Dear Santa, I live on Camden Road. Thank you for the good presDear Santa, I would like: a locket and ents last year. This year I would like some indoor a unicorn. From, Kirya shoes. From, Morgan Dear Santa, How are you Santa? I Dear Santa, How are you? Merry would like lots of books, Monster High Dolls, tapes of Christmas Santa. Thank you movies, a Shopkins pack, for the gifts last year. I will Garbage Gang, Big Lasy and tell you what I would like, an xBox. Little Lasy. From, Nathaniel From, Carly Writing from Gaffney’s class.
Dear Santa, Thank you Santa for giving me what I want so bad. Thank you so much. This year I would like a dog. It would be nice to have a suitcase for my American Doll
Dear Santa, Thank you for the batmobile. I want a really big remote control car or a plane that uses gas or a skidoo that can run on snow and ice or a snow plow that can push
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Evicted by Matthew Desmond follows the author’s years living in Milwaukee’s inner city to better understand the issue of affordable housing and how the lack thereof both contributes to, and is a product of, poverty. This is a fascinating read which demonstrates that all social ills are connected and how the American dream is an illusion for large segments of the population. Before the Fall by Noah Hawley presents a look at the lives of those affected by a small plane crash in which only two people survive. With chapters weaving between the aftermath of the crash, the backstories of the passengers plus the perspectives of a variety of other interesting characters
The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel, while touted as a novel, is technically three loosely connected stories that move through time. The first is about a man in Lisbon circa 1904, who travels in one of Europe’s earliest automobiles on a quest to discover a long-lost artifact. The second is about a pathologist about to embark upon a very unusual autopsy. The third is about a modern-day Canadian senator who decides to adopt a chimpanzee and move to his ancestral home of Portugal following the death of his wife. In typical Yann Martel fashion, this book is full of animals, bizarre characters and magical realism.
snow and ice.
Thank you for the presFrom, Wesley ents last year. From, K.
Dear Santa, I want Pokemon and Grosery Gang. Than you for the presents last year Santa. How do you get around the world? And also, can you bring me Lego dimensions? From, Hayden Dear Santa, You are the best. You make the best toys. Thank you for the parrot last year. Could I please have a unicorn for Christmas? A medium unicorn? From, Bella
Dear Santa, Thank you for the gifts last year. Please bring me these gifts: a remote control race car, sharpies, nerf guns and Archie Comics. From, Brock Dear Santa, I live on East Street near the Water Tower. How do you fly all over the Earth in one night? I would really like a Lego set and thank you for the presents last year. From, Nathan
Dear Santa, I want an xBox 1 and I Dear Santa, Please bring me a scootwant a game for my xBox 1 and thank you for the gifts er and an iPad. From, Lawrence last year. I want some Pokemon and I want some Lego Dear Santa, and a big Nerf gun. I would like the Monster From, Carter High School and a makeup set. Dear Santa, From, Hope Thank you for the gumball machine and the xBox One. I can’t wait to see what Dear Santa, I would like a rock collecyou are going to give me this year. You’re the best Santa in tion and some Pokemon and a Nerf gun. the world! From, Ethin From, Elliot
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Dear Santa, I thank you Santa. I would like rainbow leopard with colourful spots and a pink dragon with colourful spots as well. No black and white. From, Paityn
affected by the disaster (including a news anchor who reads suspiciously like Bill O’Reilly), we learn what really happened to the plane. Before the Fall is all at once a page-turning mystery, compelling character study and interesting commentary on our media obsessed society. I Let You Go by Clare Macintosh is a characterdriven mystery-thriller with lots of great twists and turns. It is very difficult to describe this book without giving it away… so I won’t. Go into it cold turkey and enjoy a dark, emotion-filled roller-coaster ride set in beautiful Wales. You’ll Grow Out of It by Jessi Klein is just one of many humour-memoirs I enjoyed this year. Comedi-
ans (and other arguably funny and somewhat famous people) writing humourous essays about their lives are a dime a dozen. This was my favourite because it was candid, full of snark and self-deprecation – somewhat in the vein of Jenny Lawson (Furiously Happy, Let’s Pretend This Never Happened). The audiobook made me laugh, sometimes nod in agreement and occasionally cringe – what more could I ask for? All of these titles are available in a variety of formats from the County of L&A Libraries. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Catherine Coles is the Manager of Library Services for L&A County.
Dear Santa, Thank you for the gifts last year. Please give me Jurassic World and Jurassic Park Lost World toys. From, Andrew
COMMUNITY PULSE SHUFFLEBOARD Every Monday night at the Bath Legion in Millhaven, starting at 7 p.m. Cost is $2 per play. Everyone welcome. LEGION BREAKFAST Every Wednesday at the Bath Legion in Millhaven, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone welcome. ODESSA SHARING CENTRE Emmanuel United Church Sharing Centre, Factory
Street in Odessa. Party clothes, Christmas gifts and decorations. Great prices. Tuesday-Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. Closed from Dec. 22 to Jan. 10. EUCHRE Every Friday night at the Bath Legion in Millhaven, play starts at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP The Parkinson Canada Napanee Support Group will not be meeting in December, but will resume on Jan. 17. All those affected by Parkinson’s disease are welcome. For more information, please call 1-800-5653000 ext. 3315. EUCHRE NIGHT On the first and third Fri-
days at Riverside United Church in Yarker, starting at 2 p.m. Cost is $5. Refreshments and prizes. Call 613377-1873. CONFIDENCE AL-ALON Hope and help for anyone affected by someone else’s drinking. This group meets every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. at the Enterprise Public School, 76 School Rd., Enterprise.
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A trip through the pages of The Napanee Beaver 50 Years Ago December 21, 1966
n MPP Robert Nixon told local Liberal Party members he was confident that, before too long, he’d be the leader of the party in the Ontario legislature. Nixon was speaking at the annual meeting of the Prince Edward-Lennox Liberal riding association. He was currently serving as House Leader for the party “I’m sure the people of this province will look to us to form the new government,” said Nixon. The current leader, Andrew Thompson, was stepping down for health reasons. n Lennox and Addington County council decided to make the county courthouse a brighter place. Council approved a plan to install two 1,000 watt floodlights to bathe the front of the courthouse at night. In time for the centennial year, the Napanee Royal Canadian Legion branch was similarly planning on installing its own floodlights to illuminate the cenotaph. The light installation was expected to cost about $1,000.
35 Years Ago December 23, 1981
n Lennox and Addington County General Hospital kicked off a new $500,000 fundraising appeal to support a planned expansion at the facility. The hospital launched the appeal at a Napanee Rotary Club meeting. “The hospital plays a very important role in the development of a healthy, growing community,” said hospital board chairperson Charles McConnell. “With joint interest and effort from all of us, the expansion can become a reality.” The hospital’s chief of staff, Dr. Brant Bergstrome, said that the hospital needed to “grow and meet the demands of the public.” n Incoming L&A County Board of Education chairperson Jane Scott said that she’d like to see organizational goals set for the 1982-83 school year. “Once these goals are set, all other actions throughout the year will be measured against them to determine if the board is staying on course,” she said in her inaugural address. Another issue the board would need to grapple with was that of declining enrolment. She said communicating with the public would be essential.
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‘I’m dreaming of a green Christmas’ Composing parodies of current popular songs is a trick enjoyed by the talented for many decades. Utilizing the same melody these lyrics normally contradict the original words, or abandon any semblance of connection whatsoever. For instance, with the vintage ditty, “There’s a long, long trail a winding into the land of my dreams.” It was morphed into “There’s a long, long nail a winding into the sole of my shoe.”
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ba border, abounded. Temperatures reached 17 degrees C, forcing many winter activities to shut down. The skating surface in Toronto’s Nathan Philips Square was transformed into a slush rink. Blue Mountain, known for its skiing, was opening its climbing wall. Golfers swarmed the links to extend their season far beyond the norm. In 1923 there was an epidemic of green (or brown) spreading all over the fields and woodlands. In 1932 temperatures soared Snapshots From to 52 F (13 C), as warm south winds prompted The Past unseasonably mild condiI’m dreaming of a green tions all over the province. It prompted newspaper green Christmas, No Santa surfing at the forecasters to wish Santa “better luck next year” as North Pole. I’m dreaming of a green far as good sleighing was concerned. green Christmas, Personally, 1946 stands In a diesel sleigh to Grandout in memory. On Dec. 25, ma’s house we go. my folks might invite Over the years, freaks of grandparents, my Dad’s sisweather which would make ter and her husband, or one Reddick smile from ear to of my Mother’s many sibear, have happened more lings and their offspring to times than one might think enjoy a day together. That I’m dreaming of a green — when this special holiday year, it was Uncle Owen green Christmas, has been void of that fluffy and Aunt Molly and their five kids, including two boys One day there could be no white stuff. snow. Most readers will recall around my age who also I’m dreaming a green green that 2015 thrust the most happened to be my best Christmas, recent one upon us. Head- friends. Self-sustaining as my gift lines, which applied to every SEE SNAPSHOTS | PAGE 10 > list grows. location east of the ManitoAs for “On top of Old Smokey all covered with snow”, the campfire version became, “On top of spaghetti all covered with cheese.” “How much is that doggie in the window?” was debased with, “How much is that hound dog in the winder?” Author Helene Lundberg wrote: “Snow and Christmas go together. In my opinion there’s no real Christmas without snow!” In the light of a statement like that, which is the conviction of hundreds of others, it seems almost a sacrilege for anyone to have the nerve to meddle with the sentiment expressed in perhaps the most famous secular Yuletide song of all — namely, ‘I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas’, Irving Berlin’s signature composition. But that is precisely what Jaret Reddick has dared to do. It is written as the chorus to a ‘rap’, which is his version of ‘The Night Before Christmas’:
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Church Services this week
474 Belleville Road 613-354-1083 or 613-354-6934 Pastor: Tom Breeden Come join us in Worship Sunday 10:30am & 6:00pm Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 7:00pm Everyone Welcome
COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD 4734 German Rd., Petworth Pastor: Rev. Ruth Ann Paul Phone: 613-358-2824 11am - Morning Worship December 11th 7pm Christmas Sing Along Everyone is always welcome at all our Services
DESERONTO PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
469 Dundas Street, Deseronto, Ontario 613-396-3841 Assistant Pastor Dan Rooney 10am - Sunday School 10:45am - Morning Worship 6:30pm - Evening Service Wednesday 7pm - Bible Study Thursday 7pm - Junior Youth Night Everyone welcome Affiliated with PAOC
DESERONTO-NAPANEE PASTORAL CHARGE
NAPANEE STANDARD WESLEYAN CHURCH
Minister: Rev. Elaine Kellogg 613-354-4373 DESERONTO UNITED CHURCH 112 Fourth St., Deseronto 9am - Worship Service GRACE UNITED CHURCH 150 Robert St., Napanee Corner of Bridge St. W. & Robert St. 10:30am - Worship Service and Sunday School Cable TV Broadcast on Sundays and Wednesdays at 9am
51 Palace Road Pastors: Rev. Ivan and Anne Langdon Sunday Worship 10:30am and 7pm Children’s Program 10:30am Wednesday: Ladies Bible study/prayer 10:30am Men’s Bible study/prayer 10:30am Bible study/prayer 7pm “In essentials: unity, In non-essentials: liberty, In all things: charity (love).” Phone: 354-1924, 354-5637 Everyone welcome
Minister: Stephanie Klaassen 613-377-6406 www.mosriv.com ‘Like us on Facebook’ The United Church of Canada RIVERSIDE UNITED CHURCH 2 Mill St, Yarker, ON 9:30am - Worship Service & Sunday School MOSCOW UNITED CHURCH 25 Huffman Rd, Moscow, ON 7pm - Worship Service, Social to follow Everyone is always welcome
613-378-2511 The United Church of Canada The Rev. Barbara Mahood Saturday, December 24th 6pm Christmas Eve Family Services 6pm at Centreville 7.30pm at Newburgh Sunday, December 25th No services at either church Our very best wishes to all for a Blessed and Peace-filled Christmas.
EAST CAMDEN PASTORAL CHARGE
EVANGEL TEMPLE
(Affiliated with PAOC) 320 Bridge St. W., Napanee Pastor: Rev. Jim Somerville Sunday - 10:00am and 6:00pm Sunday School (ages 3-10) Wed. 6:00pm BG Club - Ages 3-11 Thurs. 7:00pm Jr. High (Grades 6 and 7) Sr. High (Ages 13-18) Small Groups 50+ Men’s & Women’s Ministry For more information, call the Church at 613-354-4281 www.evangelnapanee.com
NEWBURGH-CENTREVILLE PASTORAL CHARGE
ROBLIN-ENTERPRISE UNITED CHURCH
Rev. Nancy Clarke 613-384-4698 3271 County Road 41, Roblin Sunday December 11th 11am Special Christmas Music Service with carols, guest singers, readings and lunch following service. Everyone Welcome
ROBLIN WESLEYAN CHURCH
Pastors: Bert McCutcheon, Dustin Crozier, Paul DeMerchant SUNDAY SERVICES 8:45am & 11am - Sunday Services 10:15am - Sunday School Ministries for all ages Thursday 7:00pm - Youth 1st & 3rd Friday 7:00pm - Young Adults All are welcome! www.roblinwesleyan.com roblinwc@gmail.com Find us on Facebook!
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ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
179 West Street, Napanee Rev. Mark Chochrek, Pastor Phone: 613-354-5354 Website: www.stpatricksnapanee.ca Saturday 5:15pm - Mass Sunday 9:00am - Mass; 10:30am - Mass
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ANGLICAN CHURCH
212 Church Street, Bath K0H 1G0 613-352-7464 www.stjohnsbath.ca Priest: Rev. Bramwell Pearce Sunday Service 10am - Holy Communion Sunday School Fellowship and refreshments after Service Everyone welcome
ST. MARY MAGDALENE ANGLICAN CHURCH
137 Robinson St., 82 Richard St., Napanee Napanee K7R 2S3 Office 354-4735 613-354-3141 Major Craig and Patsy Rowe Priest: Rev. Richard Hetke SUNDAY - 9:30am Morning Worship Rev. Brother D.B. Smith WEDNESDAY - 12 noon Bible study PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICES 1st Wed. 12 noon Ministry to Women 8:00am Holy Communion OF THE REDEEMER 10:30am Holy Communion 155 St. George St., Deseronto Wed. - 4:30pm Friends Club Ages 5-11 3rd Thurs. - 12:00 noon Sr. Group 55+ Children’s Ministry Programs Minister: Rev. James Gordon Everyone welcome. WEDNESDAY 10am 396-3119 or 396-2347 Holy Communion 9:00am - Church Service SELBY - EMPEY HILL Visit us at www.stmarymagdalenenapanee.ca and Sunday School PASTORAL CHARGE December 24th 5pm The United Church of Canada - Christmas Eve Service Minister: Michael Putnam December 25th - 9am Charge Office: 613-388-2375 Worship for all ages: No Services This Sunday At Selby Or Empey Hill EMPEY HILL Christmas Eve Service 7:30pm
TEMPLE OF PRAYER AND PRAISE
“By grace through faith...” 261 West St., 613-354-5910 Pastor Rev. Albert Trask Sunday December 18th 11am “God’s Winter Wonderland” Christmas Concert “Christmas Day” Service 10:30am Wednesdays 7pm - “Going Deeper” Everyone welcome! Bring a friend! www.templeofprayerandpraise.org
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH
1840-2015 25 Bridge St. E. 613-354-3858 Worship Service with Christmas Eve Worship and family service and holy communion with The Rev. Mark at 6:30pm (NEW TIME). There will be no regular service on Christmas Day - an informal celebration will be held at Grace United Church at 10:30am on December 25th. On Sunday, January 1st there will be Regular Worship resuming at Trinity United at 10:30am for an informal celebration of Lessons & Carols Renewing ......from the centre out
WESTDALE PARK FREE METHODIST CHURCH (across from the hospital) 7 Richmond Park Drive, Napanee 613-354-2669 info@westdaleparkfmc.ca www.facebook.com/westdalepark SUNDAY Coffee Fellowship 9:00am WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00am PRAYER TIME Sunday 6:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday 9-9:30pm
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Western We ste rn Region: Re g i o n: and a n d four fou r (4) O nta ri o Region: Re g i o n: three th re e (3) Re g i o n: three th re e (3) ru l e s and a n d program p ro g ra m details, re q u i re d . **Offer * * Of fe r valid va l i d at at participating pa r ti c i pati ng dealers d ea l e rs to to eligible e l i g i b l e retail 2SA , City d eta i l s , visit vi s it us u s at at Chevroletconnectandwin.ca. C hevro l etc o n ne cta n d w i n . ca . Correct Co rre ct answer a nswe r to to mathematical mathe mati ca l skill-testing s ki l l-te sti ng question q u e sti on required. Ex xc l u d e d 2 M a l i b u L, T Trrave rs e , Volt, C o l o ra d o 2SA, E Ex xp re s s; excluded Ma l i b u L, ffu u l l rules rrequired. e q u i re d . 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Purchase Pu rc has e price p ri c e includes i nc lu d e s a cash cas h credit c re d it of to consumer w ho l e or o r in i n part, pa r t , at at any a ny time ti m e without w ithout notice. noti c e . See S e e dealer a p p l i e s to to ex te n d or i n whole (Ta x exclusive) a n d includes a n d applies C o m pa ny may may modify, m o d i f y, extend of $4,000 $4 ,0 0 0 Manufacturer Ma nufa ctu re r to to dealer, d ea l e r, (Tax exc lu s i ve) and $50 0 Connect Co n ne ct and a n d Win Wi n Bonus B o nu s (Manufacturer (Ma nufa ctu re r to c o ns u m e r – tax ta x inclusive) i nc lu s i ve) and i nc lu d e s $500 may Offer other consumer SF WD A T Trra x L re i g ht , air o r lless. c as h purchases p u rc has e s of of new new 2 016 Chevrolet C hevro l et Trax ir & A u to m odels a a r ti c i pati ng dealers u rc h a s e p ri c e o 18 , 995 iincludes nc lu d e s ffr a xe s . B e l e cti ng llease ease o i nance o f fe rs , c f fe cti ve iinterest nte re st rrates. ate s . 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See S e e dealer d ea l e r for for details.Offer d eta i l s .Of fe r valid va l i d at at participating pa r ti c i pati ng dealers d ea l e rs to to eligible e l i g i b l e retail reta i l lessees l e s s e e s in i n Canada Ca na da who w ho enter e nte r into i nto a lease l eas e agreement ag re e m e nt with Leas e based bas e d on o n a purchase pu rc has e price p ri c e of of $41,750 $41 ,750 for fo r a 2017 2017 Silverado S i l v e ra d o at any b et we e n December 3 , 2017. may modify, m o d i f y, extend ex te n d or o r terminate te rm i nate this th i s offer, of fe r, in o r in i n part, pa r t , at w ith GM G M Financial Fi na nc i a l and a n d who w ho accept a c c e pt delivery d e l i ve r y between 1 , 2016 2016 to to January Ja nua r y 3, 2017. 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The Jolly Old Elf lent his support to Amnesty International’s ‘Write for Rights’ event on Human Rights Day earlier this month at the Napanee Library branch. Organizers thanked all those “who took time out of their busy lives to give the gift of writing on behalf of human rights.” The Napanee chapter were able to send 42 letters and postcards in support of other's human rights.
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Locke Truss Lowe’s Matrix NAC Metro Grocery Store Millwrights—Local 1410 Mitten Vinyl Moffat Building Constructors Morningstar Missions MPAC Napanee Lioness Club Napanee Multicultural Association NDMCA No-Frills Grocery Store O.P.P. Owens Corning Paul Kimmett Paul’s Bros. Drywall P.C. Food-stores Progressive Waste Queen’s Chapter – Habitat for Humanity Queen’s University Civil Engineering Students RBC Royal Bank Foundation Royal Bank, Napanee Reitzel Bros. Insulators Richmond Pharmacy Rob Elliott Roblin Enterprise United Church Rod Stokes Consulting Ronnie MacMillan Room With a View Interiors Rotary Club of Cataraqui-Kingston Sigi Scholten SNC Lavalin SpeedPro Signs St. Mary’s Magdalene Anglican Church Standard Products Inc. Steve Eberle Tarion Warranty Corp. Town of Greater Napanee TransCanada Unity Sod Farm Wayne Kimmett Whirlpool Canada Inc. Wolseley
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SNAPSHOTS FROM PAGE 8 But it rained — with puddles all over the place. Now, my uncle always hunted rabbits on that day. So, while we youngens’ were confined to barracks, twiddling our thumbs (lest we should get wet), he and his two older sons spent the afternoon in the fresh air. For some reason 1964 received a lot of attention by the press. The Napanee Express made much of the fact that it was ‘Just like 1911’. “On Christmas Day of this year you could almost have paddled all the way to Campbell’s Rock — if you’d had a mind to. It was a mild and balmy day, much like the days of spring when we think of breaking out the rowboat and going for a bit of exercise after the hard winter… Warm Christmas weather made
grass look green and shaggy… Christmas lights made many houses look ready more for garden parties than hearth-warm family Yuletide parties.” The Napanee Beaver reminded one and all there was a positive side to it all. There was plentiful rainfall which replenished ponds and creek beds with water, dried up by an unseasonably dry summer season. (Sound familiar?) According to a Google Images graphic, between 1955 and 2010, there have been no less than 11 “green Christmases”. When Dec. 26, 2016 sees the break of day, we’ll know if there will have been an even dozen.= This is the final ‘Snapshots From the Past’. Next, Glenn Goodhand will tackle a new historical series looking at popular music. That series will start in January.
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SCHOOLS | Impact on community CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 She spoke to council calling on them to reject the long term accommodation plan, put together by Ameresco Asset Sustainability Group, which recommended the eventual closure of Selby PS along with Tamworth PS, Centreville PS, Enterprise PS and Newburgh PS. The plan calls for those schools to be consolidated into a new school to be built in Centreville, with Grade 7/8 students to be bussed into Napanee District Secondary School. Brien challenged the report, which stated Selby was being underutilized. “Not only is the long term accommodation report using inaccurate information, they’re also using guesses,” said Brien. “If we look at the 2006 long term report, that was done by Watson and Associates, that was the catalyst for the closure of Westdale and H.H. Langford and Sandhurst. In that report Watson and Associates projected that in 2015 Selby Public School would have 149 students. When in actuality we have 236. That’s a big difference. How do we know the guesses they’re using now are
going to be accurate in the future?” Brien points to the fact that Selby has the highest enrolment of all the schools listed for closure as well as the fact that it has had major repairs done in the last two years as reasoning to keep the school in operation. She also added that a lack of a local school could keep young families from settling in the area, instead choosing a centre with its own school. “My first gut reaction to this as a council member was we really need to keep our nose out of this because the board of education is the board of education and the municipality is the municipality,” said Isbester. “But as I watched it sort of unfold, I got to see what sort of a situation was happening and I wasn’t happy with it… I think the closure of these schools, whether it be in Stone Mills, whether it be in Napanee, whether it be in Loyalist, we can see what happens (to the community). I think it’s time that we step in, in my opinion, and made our voices heard and give the parents, the families, the teachers and the school some support.” Councillor Roger Cole, who attended an urban
school growing up but taught at a rural one, agreed that single school communities benefit from having their own school. “It’s just an exceptional and caring rural environment that you don’t get in the larger schools in the larger community,” said Cole. His comments were met with applause from the audience, which was about 10 people. Cole did also add, however, that they will be hardpressed to convince the school board otherwise, as they were when they ultimately ruled to build Southview Public School as opposed to two separate smaller schools. “The committee brought very laudable objections to what eventually happened,” said Cole, who was on the PARC committee. “But in my opinion, and I’ve heard this, our suggestion and recommendation were listened to, but the decision was all but made by the time we even got to that point. I don’t think fair matters. I don’t think quality matters. Bottom line does. So I think we have to do what we can to save our rural schools because I think we’re losing something of tremendous value.”
Lennox & Addington County General Hospital Foundation
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Council to mull handing granting duties over to community foundation BY ADAM PRUDHOMME Staff Reporter
Citing a lack of expertise in the field of handing out grants, Greater Napanee council is considering outsourcing the task to the Napanee and District Community Foundation. During Thursday’s special meeting, council voted to accept a proposal from the NDCF and further discuss in the new year about handing the responsibility
over to the community organization. “We are not experts in grant applications,” said deputy mayor Marg Isbester. “We’re not experts in giving out grants and being fair.” Isbester also noted council spends a great deal of time in determining which charities and organizations will receive grants. Handing the responsibility over to a group that specializes in awarding grants would allow council to focus on
other aspects of the budget. On the other side of the coin the NDCF is hoping by assuming the role it would lead to more recognition in the community and perhaps stir up more donations. NDCF will now put together a proposal for how they would handle handing out the grants and they will further discuss it with council in January. Last year the town handed out $21,000 in grants. This year they’ve received over $30,000 in grant requests.
COMMUNITY CLOSET… The Community Closet, a ministry of Westdale Park Free Methodist Church, 7 Richmond Park Dr. (across from L&A County General Hospital) is open Wednesday 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (except closed first Wednesday). Clothing, personal hygiene items, small household items, and some non-perishable food is offered free of charge to anyone. For information 613-354-2669.
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Panthers down Raiders; move to 25-0 Port Hope closing in on PJCHL history
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quick strike on the road did little to swing the pendulum in favour of the Napanee Raiders on Saturday night who once again had no answer for the seemingly unbeatable Port Hope Panthers. Austin Boulard got the Adam Prudhomme-Staff Raiders on the board just NDSS Golden Hawks captain Brianna Gaffney (right) navigates the puck 2:18 into the game but the around a Regi defender during Thursday’s KASSAA league game. Panthers answered back in a big way, scoring six unanswered goals in a 7-2 victory. Tim Morton was able to break the string on Panther goals with a tally at the 11:23 of the third in a case NDSS will now head of way too little, way too BY ADAM PRUDHOMME having cruised passed the Regi Panthers 6-0 on home into the Christmas break at late. Just for good measure Staff Reporter ice on Thursday afternoon. 3-1, tied for first with six the Panthers offset that Maddi Wheeler led the way points in the KASAA stand- goal just over a minute later After shutting out their first with a pair of goals while ings though Frontenac and to further discourage any three opponents to start Ray West, Maddy Holy Cross, at 3-0, have a thoughts of a stunning their KASSAA season, the Cronkwright, Gracie game in hand. comeback. NDSS Golden Hawks girls NDSS hosted their Hearns and Kianna Despite drawing six hockey team found themLovelace all had a goal. annual Invitational Tourna- power-play opportunities to selves on the wrong side of a Maddy Burgess earned the ment yesterday afternoon at Port Hope’s three, the blank scoresheet in Monthe SPC. Results weren’t Raiders still managed to shutout. day’s 2-0 loss at the hands of “We spread the puck known at press time. The mount little offense on that the Holy Cross Crusaders. pretty well, we got six goals tournament, which sees In a rematch of the last and only one player scored schools from outside the night. They failed to register three KASSAA finals, the twice,” said Hawks head Kingston region come to double digit shots in any of Crusaders once again got coach Chad Miller following town, has no barring on the the best of the foes on home Thursday’s win. “It’s nice to league standings. The ice, battling to the 2-0 victo- see production on all three Hawks lost in the finals last ry. The win could go a long lines and we’ve got some year. way in determining the good defense. Their outlet Following the break the seeding for the playoffs. passes were not in our zone Hawks won’t return to the Heading into the game long, which really helped ice until Jan. 11 when they the Hawks were on a roll, us.” will host Bayridge.
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the periods, mustering just 17 total on the night. The Panthers meanwhile blasted 36 of them at Napanee’s Jeremy Wasson. Eric Jackson, making just his third start for the Panthers, earned the win with 15 saves. Tensions boiled over for the two clubs with two separate fights breaking out in the game. Boulard dropped the gloves with Port Hope’s Greg Powles in the second while in the third Mike Smith tussled with Napanee’s Tristian Nugent. With the win the Panthers improve to 25-0 on the season and are just 15 wins shy of becoming the first club ever to go 40-0 in the Provincial Junior Hockey League’s Tod Division, formerly known as the Empire B League. The closest any team has come was the 2008-09 Raiders, who went 37-3 and earned 74 of 80 possible points. The 2013-14 Picton Pirates also earned 74 points, going 36-2-1-1. With Saturday’s loss the second place Raiders are now 16-8 on the season, a
full 18 points back of the Panthers. They are now just three up on the 14-12-1 Pirates, though Napanee does have three games in hand. The Raiders will look to push the Pirates back a little further this evening when they travel to Picton for a 7:30 p.m. puck drop. That will be their final game before the Christmas break, not returning to the ice until Dec. 30 when they host the Gananoque Islanders at 7:30 p.m. The Islanders currently sit fourth in the league at 12-14-1 with 25 points, seven back of Napanee with three fewer games to play. The Amherstview Jets continue to slip out of the playoff picture are 7-14, 11 points back of fourth. The Campbellford Rebels meanwhile are 0-23. Also looming in the new year for the Raiders is their exhibition game with ECH Dübendorf from Switzerland on Jan. 2 at 5 p.m. at the SPC. Tickets are $10 at Gray’s IDA in Napanee.
Hawks boys’ hockey team soars into first
NDSS blanks Bayridge and Holy Cross, now 3-1-1
Midget Crunch Spread Holiday Cheer
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The Doyle's Window And Sunrooms Napanee Crunch Midget BB girls hockey team were in the holiday spirit on Saturday as they volunteered to carry groceries to customers’ cars at Country Traditions.
BY ADAM PRUDHOMME Staff Reporter
The NDSS Golden Hawks boys hockey team earned wins on back-to-back days this week, facing off against two very different foes. On Tuesday they were in Kingston to square off against the previously undefeated and perennial contending Holy Cross Crusaders. The Hawks were able to dig deep and pull off the huge road victory, blanking the Crusaders 3-0. On Monday it was a much different story as they cruised to an easy 9-0 victory over the Bayridge Blazers on home ice. Nate Murphy and Nelson Powers had two goals while Ryan Kirkpatrick, Emmet Pierce, Bryce Garrett, Jake Wales and Kyle Weese all had singles. Wales also added three assists while Pierce had two, Kier
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NDSS’ Josh Wyville (left) poke checks puck from a Bayridge skater during Monday’s game. Doyle and Kirk Patrick had one. Seth Lee earned the shutout. The Hawks improved to 3-1-1 and now head into the Christmas break with seven points, one better than the
3-0 Frontenac Falcons and three better than the 2-1 Crusaders. Napanee will return to the ice for league play on Jan. 16 when they host Sydenham.
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Cataraqui rink captures Grandmasters Teams from Napanee, Belleville and Cataraqui take part in OCA playdown BY SANDY EASTLAKE On the Button
ome great curling was seen at the Grandmasters OCA playdowns held on last Thursday and Friday thanks to convenor and OCA Rep, Steve Eastlake. The event had three teams participating from Napanee, Belleville and Cataraqui. The grandmasters consists of players 70 years of age and older. The David Allan team from Cataraqui won the event and will curl in the provincial finals in March in
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Thornhill. Congratulations go out to Ian Munro, Ed Kurc, Dan MacDonald and Ken Booker on their Thursday Night Men’s League win followed closely by Brian Chadwick, Paul McDonald, Neil Packman and Desmond French. In the Thursday Ladies League the team of Michele Penner, Nancy Wilkie, Sandy Semple and Joelle Diskson came in first with Benita Murphy, Pam Jordan, Gena Hayes and Penny McPherson taking second place. The rest of the leagues are still ‘curling their best’ for that top posi-
tion and results will be published in early January. Shelley Alkenbrack thanks all curlers for generously donating to the NDCC food bank drive. She is not sure if our contribution will fit in her car for one trip to the Salvation Army or two trips. Anyone who did not get a chance to sign up for the Skips Training or the refresher clinic set for Jan. 8. Please call 613-354-7138. NDCC will again be holding a novice league which will run for eight weeks from the end January to mid March so watch for
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the flyer in this paper and on the club’s website www.ndcc.ca. This will be for persons in the community who have never curled in a league before to get the opportunity to participate in the sport of curling. There will be lots of lessons, lots of fun and lots of camaraderie. Coming up after the holidays is NDCC’s Senior Men’s Bonspiel on Jan. 14 and on Jan. 29 is the annual Continental Cup. Have a very Merry Christmas and a joyous new year. See you on the ice in 2017.
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Maddi Wheeler is a member of the NDSS Golden Hawks girls’ hockey team. On Thursday she scored a pair of goals to help her team to a 6-0 win over the Bayridge Blazers. She’ll look to continue to add offense to the team in 2017 as the Hawks make a run at the KASSAA league title.
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It was a weekend of mixed emotions for the Napanee Peewee AE Star boys. Saturday the boys showed their best effort to a hometown crowd with a triumphant 7-1 win over the Ennismore Eagles, but fell short on Sunday in Tweed 10-1 to a strong and determined flock of Hawks. In Saturday's win Jake Wood, assisted by Ben Huyck and Luc Amat, opened up the scoring with a goal at the eight minute mark of the first. The Eagles retaliated shortly after before both goalies settled in and kept it 1-1 after the first. The Stars hit hard in the second with five more goals led by Aiden Haller-Brady (three), Bran-
son Leveque-Price and William Peterson. Assists went to Scott Collard, Austin Catena, Jake Vanberkel, Caleb Justason, Wood and Amat. The final hit came in the third by Luc Amat assisted by Price to cinch the victory at 7-1. Following their game the boys gathered together with family and siblings to enjoy their team Christmas party where in a surprise turn, a few of the 2015/16 OMHA Midget BB Champions paid the younger stars a personal visit to hand deliver commemorative pucks and congratulate the boys on their Regional Silver Stick win. Following the Midget boys visit, the peewees gathered along the glass along side the Goodyear rink and enjoyed the banner raising
ceremony and accepted an invite to join the Midgets in a mentoring practice. On Sunday the boys travelled to Tweed for an early afternoon game and their final match-up of the regular season. Both teams came out strong in the first period with the puck moving fast from end to end. The Hawks gave the Stars very little breathing room and kept pressure in the offensive end at all times. Nathaniel Cinnamon did well to keep the puck out. The tune changed in the second period however, as a disputed offside goal was allowed giving the Hawks a 1-0 lead. Tweed maintained their pressure quickly mounted four more goals. The Hawks refused to release pressure in their
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offensive end and the Stars could not gain control of the puck to come back. Luc Amat, assisted by Ben Huyck did manage to break the Hawk goalie shutout with a nice strike in the third, however the end result was still a loss of 10-1 for the Stars. n On Sunday the Napanee Bantam BB Stars faced the Centre Hastings Grizzlies, suffering a 5-4 loss. Scoring for the Stars was Connor Verhoog, Mason Barker, Andy Ruttan and Oronhyathe Green. Assists went to Kenny Paddle-Grant, Jacob Boutilier and Caden Holmes.
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Thank you to family and friends that joined us in celebration of our recent marriage. Thanks for the cards of congratulations and the lovely gifts. You made our day very special. Anne and Fred Huizenga. The family of the late Wallace (Wally) Babcock wish to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to family, friends and neighbours for their kindness and support shown to us during the time of Walley’s illness. Special thanks to Ray Desilva for his comforting words and to our spiritual family who provided the beautiful luncheon after the service. To everyone who sent cards, flowers and food to our home, thank you. Special thanks to Dr. Mitchell, Heather Rule and all the staff at Acute Care and Palliative Care for the excellent care and compassion shown to Wally. Also, for the management and staff at Parmalot Diamond and all those that donated to Palliative Care at Lennox and Addngton County General Hospital. Thank you to the Wartman’s Funeral Home for their kindness and help, everything was appreciated. The Babcock family.
We send a big thank you to all our families and friends for a great 60th Anniversary Celebration, especially to our children for all the work they did helping prepare for the party and to Cathy Seymour and her church ladies who sent in food and catered. Thanks to so many people who came! Some we hadn’t seen for a while. 60 years! We are truly blessed! ~ Jim and Paula Horwood.
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Garnet, There is not a day I don’t think of you, I am lonesome and miss you so much. I pray that God will give me the strength to go on until He calls me Home to be with you and Darlene.
Eternal love, Helen
HAYCOCK - Remembering my brothers with love and fond memories at Christmas time: Gerald, December 19, 2013; Wayne (my twin), December 23, 2013; Robert, July 29, 2011 and Donald, April 6, 1995. Love, your sister Wanda and family.
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KENNEDY- In loving memory of my brother Clarence Kennedy March 2016; Dad, Cecil September 1998; mother, Fern December 2007 and baby sister Alfreda December 1937. The Fallen Limb A limb has fallen from the family tree I keep hearing a voice that says, “Grieve not for me” Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remembering all, how I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small, Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls. I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin. Until the day comes we’re together again. Missing you and cherishing the many years of memories. Love Bob, Winona May and family.
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MOWBRAY - In loving memory of special parents and grandparents, Mac, June 27, 1990 and Bernice, December 23, 1991. Vaughan Robert, September 20, 2008. Lovingly remembered by Darlene, David and family. THOMPSON - In loving memory of a dear wife and mother, Donna, who passed away December 24, 2002. Sadly missed and always remembered. Dave, Denise and Derek and families.
ANNE VINE
In memory of Anne Vine who went to Heaven on December 12, 2016.
She will always be remembered as an amazing mother, grandmother and great friend. Always loved, never forgotten! Love Matt, Mitch, Percy and Debra.
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CHARLES MCCUTCHEON
In loving memory of a dear son and brother, Charles (Chuck), who passed away December 18, 2012.
Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same, We have to hide our heartaches When someone speaks your name. Sad are the hearts that love you Silent the tears that fall, Living our lives without you Is the hardest part of all. You did so many things for us Your heart was kind and true, And when we needed someone We could always count on you. The special years will not return When we were all together, But with the love within our hearts You will walk with us forever.
McGUINNESS - In loving memory of my mother, Rosalyn McGuinness, December 24, 1998. Everyday without you since you had to go Is like summer without sunshine and Christmas without snow. I wish that I could talk to you, there's so much to say Life has changed so very much since you went away. I miss the bond between us and I miss your kind support You're in my mind and in my heart and every Christmas thought. I'll always feel you close to me and though you're far from sight I'll search for you among the stars that shine on Christmas night. Love always, your daughter Leona, son-in-law Brian and grandchildren Danielle and Brent.
In Memory of Rest inPeace
Treasured precious memories of a dearly loved “Special Brother and Uncle” who passed away December 19, 2011. You have left a void in our lives that can never be filled. You will always be loved, forever missed and never forgotten. Lovingly remembered by Shirley, Dale and Darren McFarlane.
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Thursday, December 22, 2016 DEATHS
BAILEY, Ray William
Passed away unexpectedly at the Kingston General Hospital on Saturday, December 17, 2016, at age 72. Beloved husband of Colleen Bailey and loving and generous father of William “Bill” Bailey (Cindi Allen) and Starr Kelsey. Very proud grandfather of Jacob Black, Aleyna Bailey, Carter Bailey and Joshua Kelsey. Dear brother of Wayne Bailey (Diane), Gerald Bailey and Marie MacCuaig (Robin). Fondly remembered by his brothers and sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews and their families. A family graveside service will be held at Bath United Church Cemetery. Memorial donations by cheque to the Bath Fire Department or Bath United Church would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Paul G. Payne Funeral Home, 178 Main St., Odessa, Ontario K0H 2H0 (613-386-7373). Online condolences at www.paynefuneralhome.com
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CHIASSON, Erika
July 3, 1929 - December 17, 2016 Born in Zedlitz Kreis Ohlau, Silesia, a former province of Germany. Wife of late Dr. “Dan” Chiasson. Dan and Erika were married by Rector Robert A. Macdonald of St. Patrick’s Church, Quebec, 1956 and enjoyed 57 years together. Survived by daughter Suzanne Chiasson, grandchildren Naomi and Daniel, daughter Monica Prokopyshen and son-in-law Richard Prokopyshen, and daughter Renate Brandeysky. Her loving family was at her side during her short stay at Belleville General Hospital. Cherished daughter of Karl Max and Luisa Emma Korsus and dear sister to Elfrieda Hoss. Predeceased by siblings Irene, Gerhard and Fritz. The family travelled for over 30 years with Canadian Armed Forces in Europe and North America. Erika was a master gardener, loving nanny, volunteer and a “mother” to many. The family will receive friends at the John R. Bush Funeral Home, 80 Highland Ave., Belleville (613-9685588) on Thursday, December 22nd from 1pm-3pm. Service will follow on Thursday at 3pm. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations to the Salvation Army Charity, or Belleville General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.rushnellfamilyservices.com
BAKER, Maria (Reit)
Passed away peacefully at the age of 92 surrounded by family on December 7, 2016. Predeceased by husband Harold Baker and daughter Cathy Gurr. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren John, Robert (Jenn), Lisa (Frank), Tanya (Jesse), Ashley and Travis (Nerissa). She will be missed by her great-grandchildren Josh, Austin, Breanna, Jerin, Jake, Blake, Tie, Braydyn, Jayden, Kaylee, Lillian and Sawyer. A sincere thank you to the staff of Spring Meadow at the John M. Parrott Centre. A service to be held December 24th at 1pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 351 Bridge Street West, Napanee.
ROSS, Robert
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Robert Harry Ross of Enterprise, Ontario at the Lennox and Addington County Hospital in Napanee on December 15, 2016. Long time partner of Frances. Robert will be sadly missed by his family and friends. As per Robert’s request there will be no visitation or service. Cremation has taken place. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Robert would be appreciated. In the care of Hannah Funeral Home in Tamworth (613-379-2997). Online condolences at www.hannahfuneralhome.com
HUNT, Francis Michael
At home in Newburgh surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 15, 2016, at age 72. Beloved husband and best friend of Beverly (nee Green) for 53 years and loving father of Jackie Hunt of Stoco, Jim (Lori) of Newburgh, Joe of Napanee and Jason of Newburgh. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Kayla, Dylan, Larissa, Tiffany and Alexandra and by greatgrandchildren Anthony and Jaxxon. Predeceased by his parents Anthony and Nora Hunt of Newburgh. Brother of Benedict (Sheila) of London, Rita Evans (late Ed) of Moscow, Gerard (Shirley) of Napanee, Noreen Kehoe (late Fred) of Belleville, Marie Hoover (late Dave) of Kingston, the late Eileen McKenny (late Vince), the late Tony (Teddyanne of Erinsville), Ann Brown (Eric) of Picton, George (Sharon) of Peterborough, Helen Urie (late Bill) of Kingston, Dan (Lynn) of Belleville, the late Karen Hunt, Kevin of Selby and Teresa Griffin (Tony) of Kingston. Fondly remembered by his brothers and sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews and their families. The family received friends at the Paul G. Payne Funeral Home, 178 Main St., Odessa, Ontario K0H 2H0 (613386-7373) on Monday from 2pm4pm and 6pm-8pm. Funeral Mass was held at St. Anthony of Padua, Centreville on Tuesday, December 20th at 11am. Memorial donations by cheque to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or the Parkinson Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.paynefuneralhome.com
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SOUTH, Shirley Lorraine (nee McCullough)
PIERCE, Nora
Peacefully, at the Lennox and Addington County General Hospital in Napanee on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Nora Lorraine Pierce (nee Rivers) of Napanee, at age 77. Beloved wife of John Pierce and dear mother of Kimberley Joe (Ken) of Napanee, David Pierce (Christina), Patricia McCracken (Robert) of Napanee and Shannon Pierce of Kingston. Grandmother of Meghan Deasy, Erin, Ethan and Aidan Joe, Sydney, Finnegan, Emmet and Quinton Pierce, Mathew McCracken (Brianna), Lisa and Jason McCracken. Greatgrandmother of Jackson McCracken. Sister of Anthony Rivers (late Sheila) of Reid, and the late Rita, Joe, Roy, Michael, Jerry and Margie. The family received friends at the Church of the Assumption in Erinsville on Saturday, December 17th from 12 noon, followed by a Memorial Mass at 1pm. Interment Assumption Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations (by cheque please) to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.hannahfuneralhome.com
Peacefully at the Lennox and Addington County General Hospital, Napanee on Wednesday December 14, 2016, at the age of 77. Predeceased by her beloved husband Glenn, her daughter Carol, her parents Elmer and Mae McCullough, brothers Sam and Charles and sisters Mary, Edie, Helen, Evie and Doris. Loving mother of Donald (Carol) of Roslin and Jerry. Sadly missed by her grandchildren June, Dawn, Joey (Ashley), Brian, Stephen, Stacey (Jeremy), Brandon, Corey, Jacob and Allecia and many great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Elsie Giles of Napanee, Marlene Bertrim of Sharbot Lake and Dennis McCullough (Sheila) of Belleville. Remembered by sisterin-law Therese McCullough. Fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. The family received friends at the Wartman Funeral Home "Napanee Chapel" on Saturday from 10:30am-11:30am followed by a Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11:30am. Cremation followed by Interment at Roblin Cemetery. Friends desiring may contribute by cheque to the Napanee Standard Wesleyan Building Fund. Online condolences at www.wartmanfuneralhomes.com Two locations to serve you.
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STIMPSON, Russell
1951-2016 With strength and dignity peacefully passed in the early hours of December 21, 2016 at Kingston General Hospital with loved ones by his side. Predeceased by his loving parents Henry Thomas and Elsie Betty and brother John. Survived by his sisters Debbie and Janine. Loving father to daughter Natesha Hayes (Rob) and son Travis Stimpson. Loving grandfather to Chadd Fraser and Kaley Johnson. As per his wishes there will be no formal services held, celebration of life to follow at a later date. Raise a glass in his memory. Russell was remembered as a talented musician an avid outdoorsman. The family encourages people to consider a donation to Trillium Gift of Life. (DON’T WORRY BE HAPPY)!
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BELL, Walter James
Former Reeve of Adolphustown (WWII Veteran) Walter was born in Huron Township, Ripley, ON, on Dec. 28, 1925. He was the youngest child of William James “aka Kelly” Bell and Maude Ellen Smith. His siblings were John and Norva. He attended SS # 6 School in Ripley, ON and then Kincardine High School. His first summer job was delivering milk by horse and cart for Listowel Dairy. He also went to H.B. Beal Technical School in London, ON. At the age of 18 he joined the Navy, and was a signalman. He sailed on the Morden and the Gatineau, during World War II. After the war he worked for Universal Coolers and drove for H.B. Winters Transport. He also owned a grist mill in St. Marys, ON, and was a salesman for George White Farm Equipment. In 1959, he moved to Napanee and started B & W Farm Equipment. He continued with sports, community activities, cleaning the ice at the arena and teaching Sunday School. He married Mary Lynn Storring in 1971 and they lived in Bath, ON and then Adolphustown, ON. Walter was By-law enforcer, Councillor, Deputy Reeve, member of County Council and the Reeve of Adolphustown until they moved to Napanee. Walter thrived on community interaction. A lover of horses, he was President of three different horse clubs, and enjoyed showing, gaming and trail rides. He was SecretaryTreasurer of the Lennox and Addington Agricultural Society, member and Grand Master of the I.O.O.F #212, member of Morven United Church and member and volunteer for Seniors Outreach Service. Walter was a man of many talents and jobs. He drove dump truck and transport, was a salesman and managed the mill at Napanee Coop. He retired twice, once from Davis and Davis and then again after operating The Erinsville One Stop Variety store with Mary Lynn. As a child he enjoyed sports, he played baseball and hockey, which he continued to do into adulthood. He also coached baseball in his later years. He was an avid golfer and member of Briar Fox Golf Club in which he continued to play three times a week until the age of 88. He was also a member of the Napanee Curling Club. He passed away at home on November 13, 2016 with his family by his side, and just shy of his 91st birthday. Viewing and funeral service took place at Wartman Funeral Home in Napanee. Pallbearers were grandchildren, Aaron Bell, Jared Bell, Réjan Bilyk, Brent Rattie, Nikki Hussey and Harrison Whalen. The flower bearers were Mason Whalen and Aden Hussey. Interment took place at Morven United Church Cemetery. Walter will be remembered for his love, delightful smile and charming personality by his wife, 5 children, 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. He led a full life and has left us with great memories we will treasure forever.
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SEXSMITH, Douglas Park
Douglas Park Sexsmith, age 82, died peacefully in his home in Kingston on December 13, 2016, surrounded by family. Born March 10, 1934 to Ross and Florence. Survived by brothers Robert (Kathryn) of Kingston and William (Patricia) of Vancouver. Predeceased by brother Paul in l974. Doug married the love of his life on May 18, 1957 and was devoted to Beverley (Ramsay) for over 60 years. He took his greatest pleasure from his children and grandchildren and was the loving "little guy" providing thoughtful guidance to six strong minded, independent and devoted daughters, Janice, Kelly, Jill, Pam, Meg and Kate. He was adored by his grandchildren Victoria Shouldice, Nigel and Julien Sexsmith and Declan and Liam Brear and he was deeply respected and admired by the spouses and partners of his children and grandchildren. Doug was an accomplished scholar with engineering degrees from RMC (B.Sc.), McGill (B.Eng.) and MIT (S.M.). He taught at RMC and the University of Toronto. Doug served as VP and Director of James F. MacLaren Limited for 27 years and President of Kostuch Engineering for 16 years. His career took him and his family all over the world, including stints in Nigeria, Libya and Saudi Arabia. He and Beverley spent 20 years in retirement on the Bay of Quinte and had just recently moved to the next phase of their life in a condo in Kingston. Generous of spirit and committed to his communities, he gave endless volunteer hours. Some of his many roles included: President of the Consulting Engineers of Ontario, the Brockville Country Club and the Napanee Country Club; Board member of the American Public Works Association, the St. Vincent de Paul Hospital in Brockville and the Napanee Community Foundation; Chair of the Cancer Society of Brockville, the Thousand Island Development Corp. and the Prince Edward Lennox and Addington Community Futures Association. An avid sportsman and natural leader, he was the captain of the RMC hockey team, played baseball in his youth and later coached his daughters’ teams, and loved golfing only a little more than he loved watching the pros play on TV. A gracious host who loved to cook, Doug always provided guests and family with wit, charm and lively conversation. A devoted storyteller, he loved both telling and a hearing a great (or really terrible) joke. A celebration of life will be held in January in Toronto on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at 1:30pm at the Thornhill Golf and Country Club, 7994 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the MS Society or to a charity of your choice.
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Christmas poetry by Southview PS Grade 2/3s From Catherine White’s Grade 2/3 class. Christmas Tastes like turkey Looks like Santa bringing presents Smells like baking cookies Feels like opening presents I love Christmas. By Hayen Christmas I love birthdays on Christmas Going to Christmas parties Going figure skating, seeing Saint Nick, Getting presents, getting ready for snow Getting ready for sleigh bells, Come on let’s go! By Lauren Christmas is Snowflakes, Carrots for the reindeer Presents Chimney for Santa Red and green candy canes for the tree Lights on your house Hearing reindeer hooves on your house Ornaments on the tree. By Mac
Santa Funny Santa Laughing Santa Elves smiling Trees waving in the wind Mistletoe hanging everywhere I love Christmas By Mitchell Christmas is Getting presents, decorating my tree. Snowflakes falling from the sky. Cookies and milk for Santa. Yummy candy canes, lights twinkling, Playing in the snow. Elves working hard, Santa’s reindeer flying in the sky. Carrots for the reindeer. By Nikki Christmas Looks like the Santa Claus parade Tastes like gingerbread men Sounds like jingle bells Smells like sugar cookies baking in the oven Feels like wrapping paper going on a gift. By Keegan Christmas is Santa coming down the
chimney Cuddling with your family Getting presents from Santa Playing with your new toys Telling Santa what you want for Christmas. By Thomas Christmas At Christmas I have cookies and milk And apples for Santa and the reindeer I like Christmas. Hanging mistletoe, the Christmas tree Family, red and green presents. I like Christmas. By Melody
snowflakes Christmas is lots of fun! By Shay-Lynn Christmas Santa going around town delivering presents to all, You, me, mom, dad. Reindeer on your roof, Santa don’t slip and break your neck, We need you to deliver the presents! By Troy
Christmas Santa comes down the chimney and gives us presents and fills our stockings We put up our big green Christmas tree with red and green ornaments and a small, red wreath! By Aubree
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tree Seeing Santa at the parade, Giving presents to my family. By Tavis Christmas is Putting out milk and cookies for Santa Putting ornaments on the tree Being with your family Giving presents to your family And them giving you presents By Taiah
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Persuasive writing to Santa from Deseronto PS Grade 2s From Michelle Gibson’s I would be responsible for it. I am careful with the class Grade 2 class. electronics. I would take care of it even when the battery Dear Santa, I think you should bring me dies. I would not take it Star Wars toys. I have been places because I could lose very good. I have been trying the controller. I would play in my reading group. I like with my brother on his playing with Star Wars toys. xBox. It would be fun to play I play with my Star Wars with him. We would play Halo. For these reasons, I toys a lot. From Ethan think you should bring me an xBox 1S with controller. From your well-behaved Dear Santa, boy, Tyler I want you to bring me a First Order stormtrooper. I p.s Do you deliver presents have been very good this all over the world? year. I help my sister all the time. And I am very nice to Dear Santa, her. I really like Star Wars. I think you should bring me And it is really fun because Call of Duty Infinite WarI get to play with lightsabers fare. I practically beat all of and stuff. Also stormtroopers my other games and I need a are very tough. Plus, I like new game. I have beat Skytough things. And tough landers Imaginators in three things are muscular. For days! I will share the game these reasons, I want you to with everybody by playing bring me a First Order with COD (Call of Duty). I could practice my Call of stormtrooper. From Hayden Duty skills and find new p.s. I also want Skylanders things. I will be fair and I Imaginators Crash Edition. will not just camp out in one spot like I always do. If I had a new Call of Duty then I Dear Santa, I think you should bring me could have a new experience. an xBox 1S with controller. For these reasons, I think
you should bring me Call of Duty Infinite Warfare. From Curzon p.s. How are your reindeer doing, hopefully good and how are you doing? Dear Santa, I think you should bring me an xBox. I have been a good kid this year. I have been careful with my stuff. I will be careful with a new xBox. I have never broken anything in my life. I will not break anything in my life. I will be good until you come Santa. For these reasons, I think you should bring me a new xBox. From Connor p.s. Is it cold at the North Pole? Merry Christmas Santa!
Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a My Life Doll. I will take good care of it. I have been very good this year. I will change its clothes every day. I will take the clothes off and wash the clothes too. For these reasons, I think that I should get a My Life Doll. From Delilah p.s. Please send me an elf on the shelf.
Dear Santa, I would like a dirt bike. I can take good care of it. I will give it Dear Santa, I think you should bring me fuel. I will ride it and a giant pillow for Christmas. not damage it. If I I have been very good this damage it I can not year. You should bring me a ride it any more. I would giant pillow because my pil- not let it lose a wheel belows are too small for my cause I would have to take it bed. You should bring me the repair shop. For these giant pillows so me and my reasons, I think I should sister can sleep in it without have a dirt bike. small pillows. You should
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F r o m , I think you should bring me an iPhone 5s. I have been good this year. I am good at math class. I use my mom’s phone and I don’t break it. This shows that I am responsible. If I had an iPhone 5s I could play games and do math on it. For these reasons, I think you should bring me an iPhone 5s. Love Kalleigh p.s. I love you. Is it cold in the North Pole?
bring me giant pillows for Christmas, for these reasons. I have been very good this year. From Aurora
Dear Santa, I think you should bring me a television. I will never break it. I never break anyone else’s TV in my home. I will just watch TV in my room so that I am comfortable in my room. I will watch Santa movies on it. I will not watch bad movies. For these reasons, I think I should you should give me a TV Love Tori
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Dear Santa, I would like a pet unicorn for Dear Santa, Christmas. I have been a I would like an iPhone 4 for good girl this year. I can ride Christmas please. I am re- it from Mommy’s house to sponsible with phones. I will Daddy’s house because it is a put it in a case to be safe. I far walk. I will play with my want a phone to play on and pet unicorn outside and I to play Where’s my Water? I will play tag with my pet like it because it is cool and unicorn. I will take good care you can download games. For of it. I will give it food and these reasons, can I please water. I will take it out to the have an iPhone 4? bathroom. I would like a uniFrom Laila corn for Christmas. p.s. I love Santa! Love Carly Dear Santa, For Christmas I want an xBox 1. I have been good this year. I have been responsible with stuff. I have a TV. with an Xbox hook up too. I might make my Christmas list smaller. Can I have one? I will not smash it to bits. Because I want one so bad. For these reasons, I should get an xBox 1. From Josh Dear Santa, I would like a ‘colour your own house’ for my new dog, named Abby, because she’s new. I will use it for my dog house. I will take good care of the house. My new puppy needs a house for her bed and food bowl. I need a ‘colour your own house’ so I can take good care of my new puppy. For these reasons, I would like a ‘colour your own house’ for my new dog named Abby, because she is new. From Payton p.s. Is it fun at the North Pole?
lander Imaginator toys. Merry Christmas. From Bazzy
Dear Santa, I think you should give me a drum set for Christmas. I can play the drum set in front of my family. I will be good at it. I have been good this year, Santa and everyday. Please give me gum in my stocking. For these reasons, I think you should give me a drum set, please. From Rhys p.s. I love you Santa and Dear Santa, I would like a cupcake maker Mrs. Claus for Christmas. I have been very, very, very good this Dear Santa, year. I have been good at I think you should bring me school because I am getting a snowmobile. I have been all of my work done. I would good. I have been trying hard not break it because I had in reading group. I like snowone last year. But my other mobiling. I can go snowmoone stopped working. I want biling with my friends. For one because I like cupcake these reasons, please bring me a snowmobile. makers, please Santa. From Cameron Love Grace Dear Santa, I think you should bring me Skylander Imaginators. Because I have been good today. I will be responsible because I won’t break it and I will take care of it. I need Skylander Imaginators toys because I have all of the other Skylander sets. For these reasons, I think you should bring me Sky-
Dear Santa, I think you should give me a PlayStation 4. I have been nice this year. I get my sister’s toys for her. For these reasons, I think you should bring me a PlayStation 4. From Ryan
Best Wishes From The Council Of The Corporation Of The Township Of Stone Mills
Reeve Eric Smith Deputy Reeve John Wise Councillor Doug Davison Councillor Martha Embury Councillor Wenda Lalande Councillor Deb Thompson Councillor Kevin Richmond
Municipal Office - Holiday Schedule
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Christmas poetry from Cornerstone Christian Academy Stop and pray to the Lord almighty. Time to worship his holy name. May the Lord be with you. As the child is born in a manger. Sing all to the Lord.
Christ came to earth. Hallelujah! He is born! Rejoice! The world is saved! Is he the new born king? So everybody by merry. The season is just right. My soul is saved! As we are told the Lord has come. Saviour he is called.
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Coulson, Grade 4
Christ is born. Happy birthday Jesus. Rejoice to the Lord. It’s time for Christmas! Saviour is here. The Saviour was born in a manger. Mary’s baby is born. As we spend time with our family. Stars! The wise man saw a star.
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Christ is born in Bethlehem. Amanda, Grade 4 Hark the herald angels sing! Rip the Christmas presents. Is Jesus in your heart? Save us Lord! Tis the season to be jolly, fa, la la la! Mary gave birth to Jesus. Ask Jesus in your heart. So, so, so cool snowman. Eli, Grade 5 Christ has come to Earth. Have a very happy Christmas. Rachel, Grade 4 Rejoice to the world. In the stables there were donkeys. Shepherds have come to see the baby. Trees are a sign that God created the world. Mary put Jesus in a manger. An angel came to the Earth to see the baby. Sheep were in the field. Aleah, Grade 4 Christ was born to save us. Happily opening presents Read who gave it to me I love to give and get So Jesus saved me from my sin To love would be great My family and friends love Jesus A wish can come true with Jesus So have a great Christmas!
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Star in the sky. Lily, Grade 2
Christ is born Here is Christmas Rejoice in the Lord It’s Christmas See baby Jesus Trees are beautiful Merry Christmas Angels are singing Snowballs are fun to throw.
Christ came to Earth. Holly is the best decoration. Raise our hands, the Lord has come. I hope I get Shopkins. Snow is the best to play in. Trees are great for decorations. Merry Christmas to one and all. Angels are real and beautiful. Charlotte, Grade 3 Snow is falling.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Peyton, Grade 2
Christmas Day is coming soon. Hope is coming to the Earth. Right, start celebrating. It is joy to the world. Some got to church. Trees we decorate and put up a star Manger scenes come to all Awesome days come and go
Christ is born Horses Rainbow Israelites Saviour Trees being made Many Angels Saviour Isabel, Grade 2 Christ Holly Rejoice I give presents Son of God Time for celebrating Jesus Merry Christmas Away in a manger Santa is coming.
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‘If I were Santa’s secret helper’: writing from Odessa P.S. Grade 1s If I was Santa’s secret helper, I would feed the reindeer hay and carrots because I like to feed animals. Peyton
Creative writing from Christina Hermer’s class. If I were Santa’s secret helper, I would do a job like taking care of his dog for him because he is lonely. So that is my favourite job for me. I like taking care of his dog. Grace
If I was Santa’s secret helper, I would dress up as Santa and deliver the presents. Owen If I was Santa’s secret helper, I would take care of the reindeer because I can keep them company. Kailey
If I was Santa’s secret helper, I would help Santa deliver presents because I love flying. Elisabeth If I was Santa’s secret helper, I would help Santa make presents because he deliver the presents. need to give the kids presEvan ents. Piper If I was Santa’s secret helper, I would deliver pres- If I was Santa’s secret ents to kids because I like helper, I would see to the being kind. reindeer for the sleigh beJorja cause they run away. Bryden If I was Santa’s secret helper, I would take care of If I was Santa’s secret the reindeer in case they run helper, I would take care of away. the elves because I want Benen them to do the right job. Alyssa If I was Santa’s secret helper, I would help him If I was Santa’s secret
helper, I would wrap the toys because it is a special job. He would be happy. Nathan If I was Santa’s secret helper, I would take care of guarding Santa Claus' workshop so the elves would not escape. Paiton If I was Santa’s secret helper, I would help Santa load up the reindeer because if I don't do it the kids wouldn't get toys. Kyra
If I was Santa’s secret helper, I would make sure the elves make the toys so kids get their presents. Jaden If I was Santa’s secret helper, I would deliver the presents because I want to ride in the sleigh. Eliza If I was Santa’s secret helper, I will help get the reindeer on the sleigh because now the reindeer don't go without Santa. Emilia
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Selby P.S. Grade 3s write to Santa From Mrs. McTaggart’s Grade 2/3 class.
Dear Santa, Thank you for my dart gun from last Christmas. This year I would like a remote control boat. For Mom, I want a necklace. For Dad, I want tools. For Paige, I want makeup. For Bree, please bring baby dolls. Travel safely. Love, Kaiden
Dear Santa, Thank you for last year’s Barbie house. This year, I would like My Family, Calico Critters bus. What I would like for my mom is a plate and for my dad I would like is a remote control helicopter, thank you. Have a safe trip. I will leave you milk Dear Santa, Thank you for the marshand cookies. Love, Sophia mallows that you bring every year. This year I would like marshmallows and a Dear Santa, Thank you for last year’s ice tablet. For my sister’s prescream maker. This year, I ents, please bring a necklace would like a Fit Bit and a re- and a candle. For my Mom’s mote control boat. Please presents, please bring a bring Dad a new watch. For necklace and a candle. For my sister, she would like my Dad’s present, please some Barbies. For my Mom, bring a drone. Love, Emily she would like some pots and pans. Have a safe trip, Dear Santa, I’ll leave ice cream. Love, Ty Thank you for last year’s Nerf Mega Allstrike Blaster. I would like a Hachanimal. Dear Santa, Thank you so much for last Grandpa would like a recontrol drone. year’s remote control car. mote This year I would like a Grandma would like a glass hockey stick and a soccer elephant. Please bring a ball. I think that my brother dress for my Mom. Love, Andrew would like video games and a mic. I think my Mom would like scented candles Dear Santa, and slippers. I think my Dad Thank you for last year’s would like a coffee mug and lego. This year, please bring me a phone and a drone. My shampoo. Stay safe. Love, Brady sister would like a doll. Dad
would like tools. Mom would like a necklace. I love you Santa and Mrs. Claus. Love, Toby Dear Santa, Thank you so much for last year’s elf named Uncle Si. This year, I would like a Hatchimals Detective Briefcase and a Make Your Own Spaceballs kit. Please bring Emma an iPhone, Mom a scented candle, Dad a new truck and my baby brother Braeden a Beat Bow. I’ll leave you some milk, cookies and some carrots. Love, Sam Dear Santa, Thank you for last year’s remote control car. This year I would like a xBox 360 and an iPad. Please bring Cadence an iPhone, Mom candles and Dad tools. Have a safe trip. I’ll leave cookies and milk. I love you Santa and Mrs. Claus. Love, Oliver
Dear Santa, Thank you for last year’s phone. This year I would like high heels, an iPhone and a tablet. Can you please bring Mom a candle holder and Dad a toy airplane. My sister Macy would like a tablet and my sister Marlie would like a phone. Kobe, my brother, would like Lego.
Remi my little sister would my Dad, he wants Lego, a lot of Lego. My sister Hannah like Shopkins. Love, Libby wants a hover board and my brother Sam wants the 40 pack Grocery Game. Have a Dear Santa, Thank you so much for last joyful trip. I;ll leave cookies year’s Lego Friends barn. out for you and carrots out This year, I want a My Life for reindeer. Love, Maddy Doll vet set and a hover board. Also, I want a kitty >>>>>>>>> picture for my Mom and for
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Dear Santa, Thank you for last year’s Elf on a Shelf. This year, I want a Hatchimal and a puppy. Please bring Mom a candle and flowers, Dad a tie and Mackenzie a phone case and headphones. Love, Lily Dear Santa, Thank you for last year’s cube game. This year I w o u l d like a doll
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Dear Santa, Thank you for last year’s Arels makeup, Santa. I love it. Dear Santa, may I please have a pottery cool and may I please have a Trolls slushie maker, please and thank you. Please bring Mommy some chocolates and bring Daddy some baseball toys. My sister would like Paw Patrol figurines. Love, Gracelyn
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Dear Santa, Thank you for last year’s drums. This Christmas I would like an iPod and crafts to make. I’m pretty sure my brother would want a monster remote control truck. Mommy would like a rainbow dress, and Daddy some gloves. Thanks for everyDear Santa, Thank you so much for last thing. Love, Ciarra year’s makeup. This year I would like a hover board and baby clothes. My Mom would Dear Santa, like a candle and a necklace. Thank you so much for last My Dad would like a drone year’s presents. I loved and a hover board. Hope you them. This year I would like have a jolly trip. I’ll leave a Christmas journal to write
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about my Christmas and a hover board. Please bring Rlyanne a Paw Patrol set, Camrynn a car and Shaylynn new blankets. Love, Brooklyn
a stuffed animal bluebird. Please bring Mom flowers and Dad a remote control car. Love, Abby
Dear Santa, Thank you for last year’s tablet. This year, I would like an iPad and Uncle Si the Elf on the Shelf. For my Mom I would like a red rose bouquet and for my Dad a new snowmobile. For my brother Phoenix, please bring a new iPod and a new game, Red Redemption. For my dog Hunter, please bring a new bone, and for my brother Trip a little teddy and for my Dear Santa, Thank you for last year’s dog Tex and new bone. Love, Arizona Zoomer Dino. This year, I would like Zoomer Kitty and Dear Santa, Thank you so much for last year’s Zoomer kitty. This year I would like a Big Max from Walmart and from the Secret Life of Pets. Gage would like a remote control helicopter. My Mom would like some flowers. I would leave you some cookies. Love, Hailynn
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The reindeer go on strike! Southview Grade 3s get creative Writing from Mary Beth strike. I think a pigeon DuChene’s Grade 3 class. would be a good idea. Pigeons can fly already and they don’t need magic to pull I think that a horse would be the sleigh. I think 60 pigeons a good replacement for a would be perfect for Santa. Garret reindeer. A horse knows how to use a bit and a reindeer does not. Also, horses can Santa needs new animals to run really fast and jump pull his sleigh because he over and around things. has had enough of the reinHorses are truly amazing deer and their strikes. I and would be best for pulling think polar bears would be better than reindeer. First, Santa’s sleigh. Nataleigh Santa would have no more crash landings. Polar bears Santa said he needs a re- are stronger than a reindeer. placement for his reindeer. Second, polar bears blend An eagle would be good. into the snow. This is perfect First, eagles can see very because they will not be seen well. They will make sure by humans when Santa is that Santa does not crash. delivering the presents. I Second, eagles are really hope Santa takes my advice smart. You don’t need to and replaces the striking show eagles a map. That is reindeer with polar bears. Harleigh why an eagle would be a good animal instead of a I heard that Santa’s reindeer reindeer. Logan have gone on strike so I think that a caribou would Santa needs some help find- be a good animal for Santa. ing animals for the sleigh First, they are so strong. because the reindeer are on They can pull the sleigh and
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Evan I heard that Santa needs replacement animals. I think a moose will be good replacement. First, moose look like reindeer. People won’t be confused when they look in the sky and see a moose pulling a sleigh, they will know it is Santa, not a UFO. Also, they can pull the sleigh just like reindeer. Moose would be perfect to replace the reindeer. Cooper
they will stay up in the air. They have really good eyes so there won’t be any more crashes in people’s front lawns. They will spot the homes that have the best cookies. Caribou should take over the reindeers’ job. Sophie
I found out the reindeer were going on strike so I found a replacement for Santa. An elf on the shelf would be perfect. First, they know all the houses. They can find their way around and not waste time looking
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I think a horse is good for Santa to use instead of the reindeer. First, they see well in the dark. They will be able to see where they are going and never crash. Second, they are fast. They have four for the Christmas tree. Sec- legs and can carry a heavy ond, they can deliver the sleigh. Horses are the best presents and Santa could sit animal to pull Santa’s up on the sleigh and relax in sleigh. Prysen peace while waiting for the elves to finish the job. I hope you take my advice and use elves on the shelves to re>>>>>>>>> place the reindeer.
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I found out Santa needs some more animals to replace the reindeer. I think 11 owls would be a good replacement for the reindeer. First, owls are very silent flyers and Santa would never be heard when he is flying. Second, owls can see very well at night when it is dark. Santa would never crash land because the owls would be able to see the houses. Last, the owls sleep in the day. So the owls will
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reindeer. It will take a long time sitting in the woods waiting for reindeer. They try to hide and you have to feed them to bring them out. Chickens are way easier to find. They are at farms with farmers. Third, chickens are easy to capture. They are Chickens are way better easy to chase and pick up. It than reindeer to pull Santa’s is way faster for Santa to sleigh. First, chickens al- find chickens. Santa needs ready know how to fly. Rein- chickens to pull his sled. Drew deer need magic to fly. Santa is wasting his money buying magic. Second, chickens are Did you know that the reineasy to find. It is hard to find deer are going on strike? l happen to have the prefect animal to replace them. l think an elephant would be the best replacement. First, Santa will only need one. They are very strong and can carry up to 9,000kg! Last, an elephant can remember the map so Santa will not get annoyed or get lost. Elephants would make great reindeer. Willow never be tired when it is time to fly. I think 11 owls will be a good replacement for the reindeer. So Santa must use 11 owls to replace the reindeer. Lucy
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an elephant instead of his reindeer. First, they have a better memory than a reindeer. This is important so Santa will never get lost again. The elephant will look at the map and know exactly where to go. Second, Santa will only need one elephant not nine like the reindeer. Elephants are really really heavy Santa couldn’t even carry one elephant. That is why I think that a elephant would be better than a reindeer. Olivia
I know Santa’s reindeer are on strike, but I have a plan so Christmas can go on. First, I’m going to replace them with an elephant. Santa will only need one because they are big and strong. Second, elephants remember everything and that will help santa so he will never get lost in the world again. And there will never be a mistake going to a I think dogs should replace naughty kids house anythe reindeer. First, some more. I think an elephant dogs are very smart and pro- will be perfect for Santa. Laine tective. Santa will be safe, and the presents will be protected from someone on the Santa told me the reindeer naughty list stealing them are on strike. Godzilla will while Santa is working and do the job just fine. First, sleigh is on the roof full of he’s faster than the reindeer. toys. Second, dogs can be He has very strong legs so he very fast. Santa will be able can run very fast. Also, you to get to the houses quicker only need one Godzilla, not reindeer. Finally, and take a nap sooner. Dogs eight would be more awesome Godzilla has super duper than reindeer to pull Santa’s better eyesight he has 1000000000000000000 sleigh. Tarryn times better eyesight than If I was Santa I would have reindeer. Because Godzilla is
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underground instead of flying up in the sky. Second, meerkats are easy to find. They live in deserts. Third, meerkats can’t fly but they are really fast on their hind legs. So meerkats should pull Santa’s sleigh. Thalia Santa needs a new animal to pull his sleigh because he has had enough with his Ok this sounds really weird, reindeer. So, I think ele- but the reindeer are going on phants should be a good strike this year so I think idea. First, elephants are that a hawk wood be a good very strong. This is impor- substitute for the reindeer. tant because the sleigh is Here are some examples very heavy with all of the why I think a hawk would be presents. Second, don’t a great substitute. First a worry that elephants can not hawk has a good memory. It fly, Santa can put magic so would not have to look at the they can fly. Elephants can’t map a lot. Next they would fly but they can carry a know where to land. No heavy load of stuff. I think more crash landings on the that elephants should re- front lawn! Finally hawks can fly really fast. They can place the reindeer. Amelia fly 190 kilometers per hour. Hawks would be a great reI found out that Santa’s rein- placement. Jake deer are on strike. So I think P.S. If you actually catch he should have a deer. First, they are fast. For example a hawk you will be the first Santa needs a fast animal so one to catch a hawk. So I he can go to every house all wish you good luck on catchin one night. They can run ing a hawk. 30 miles per hour. Secondly, deer are strong. Santa needs a strong animal to pull his sleigh. This is why Santa must use deer instead of reindeer. Reese so tall he has to be able to see all they way to the ground so he knows the difference between a bus and a car when he is picking them up.Godzilla is the best! Levi
I heard that Santa’s reindeer are on strike but 100 meerkats can do the job. First, meerkats are really fast diggers so Santa’s cover won’t be blown. Meerkats can dig to houses and travel
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Dear Santa, My name is Jacob and I am seven years old. I have been very good this year so I think I am on the nice list. How are the elves and reindeer this year? I bet they are excited for Christmas. I will be sure to leave you lots of cookies and milk on Christmas Eve, I know how much you like cookies. I can’t wait for Christmas! Love, Jacob
Dear Santa, I have been a good boy. For Christmas, I would like to go ice skating. I hope that it snows for Christmas. Love, Lucas
Dear Santa, How are you doing? My name is Myles. I am seven years old. I hope you have a Merry Christmas. I like to play hockey. I also like to play baseball. I like the Elf on the Shelf that you sent to our classroom. I would like a Sidney Crosby Reebok jersey. From Myles
Dear Santa, How are you doing? I want a little Christmas tree but please can you make sure that it is. Love, Parker Dear Santa, I would like an ice hockey goalie mask and goalie jersey for Christmas. From Rylan
of Shopkins and colouring books, maybe one or two. I like colouring. And a hover board, I don’t have one. And an Animal Jam stuffy. I have Dear Santa, never seen one before but I How are you doing? For heard of them. Christmas, can I have an elf? Love, Paige Please? Can I have Hot Wheels? Ho, ho, ho! Dear Santa, Kurt My name is Claira. Can you get me an Animal Jam toy Dear Santa Claus, please and those boots that I My name is Paige. I am like and clip-on earrings. seven years old. I would like a doll for Christmas and lots From Claira
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Southview PS Grade 3s write Christmas stories Jennifer all the milk and I ate all the cookies sir,” he replied. “Well do you think you Once there was a snowman have learned your lesson?” “Yes sir I have and I’m renamed Cane. On Christmas Santa ate too many cookies ally sorry Santa.” “Even though you said and Santa passed out on the floor. Cane came in and saw sorry I still have to give you a Santa passed out on the floor punishment and your punand Mrs. Claus gave Cane ishment is no days off for two the keys to the sleigh and years,” Santa said. Since that day the misasked Cane to deliver the gifts. Cane got to the first chievous elf learned his leshouse, got the gifts and son and never caused headed to the chimney with mischief again. The end. Laura the gifts and jumped down the chimney. As he went down the chimney he started Once upon a Christmas there to melt. The reindeer noticed was a bad elf, named Jase. On what happened and CB’d the his day off he built a car. It others to tell them that Cane was a Mazda 3. He went to melted. Mrs. Claus told the earth and caused mayhem. reindeer to use their magic to Luckily there was an elf stopbring Cane alive and deliver per named Kohen and he stopped Jase. all the gifts to the kids. Jase Sophia Writing from Zwiers’ class.
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“Elves this year Christmas night you will all make me a present.” All the elves sighed with anger and all the elves except for one elf went to go make toys because that elf had the day off. So that elf went to his gingerbread house. The elf was so happy that he didn’t have to work that day. The elf decided that he would cause mischief. First the elf fed the reindeer carrots with salt on them. Then the elf broke Santa’s sleigh by driving the sleigh into huge mountains. Last the elf drank all the milk and ate all the cookies. But the elf forgot he still had to make Santa a present so the elf worked so hard that night. The next day Santa opened all his presents. The only present that wasn’t finished was the elf’s that caused mischief. So Santa asked, “why didn’t you finish?” “I-I-I I” caused mischief sir I gave the reindeer carrots with salt on them. And I broke your sleigh by crashing into mountains. Last I drank
I got a baby reindeer for Christmas and he’s super cute. Oh, sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. I’m an eightyear-old elf named Owen. My reindeer’s name is Lucas. He’s super cute. If he pulls Santa’s sleigh, I’ll be so proud. He loves carrots and apples and his favorite treat is trail mix. He’s still learning to walk but he can fly really well already. I ride him to elf school. Here and there we play a lot and usually get in trouble. Tonight we’re gonna try to sneak into Santa’s house together and ask Mrs. Claus to make us some cookies. But they found Santa’s car. It was a Ferrari F80 and Lucas wanted to see the interior. So I opened the door so he could see it and the alarm went off. We took off as fast as we could and didn’t get seen. My parents were mad because we got home really late and are now not allowed out past 8 p.m. So tomorrow we’ll just ask her to make us some cookies! Owen
What Santa wants for Christmas I think Santa just wants every one to have a fantastic Christmas but I’m giving Santa $20. Santa will love $20. I might give Santa’s reindeer glasses so they can see on Christmas Eve. I’m going to get Santa a toboggan so he can go sledding at the North Pole where it’s very cold. I’m getting the reindeer a toboggan so they can go sledding together. They will have a blast! Kohen Sledding is fun. Lots of people go sledding. My No. 1 favourite activity is sledding. The main rule is try to be safe. I like sledding because you go really fast or slow. When it goes slow it feels like a normal car and van. When you go fast it feels like you are in a race car. Sledding is also fun because the ice and snow are slippery. It is very dangerous to pretend a sled is a snowboard because if you are standing on the sled you can crack your head open. Destiny You can raise baby reindeer because it’s fun. You can name it anything you want. You can cuddle with it. You can feed it and give it water and play with it. Reindeer are cute animals but give it carrots, because they eat carrots. Hannah Today I made so many toys that I am so tired. I told Santa to give me a day off. He said yes. First, on my day off I had a good rest, then I went for snow cones. Then I went to the fair. I went on a bunch of rides. It was almost dark outside. I think that I should go home. The very next day I made lots more toys and Santa said take two full months off. I yelled YAY! Kailynn
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I want to help baby reindeer because I have never seen a r e indeer in my whole entire life and I like deer. I like chasing deer down. Taven A long time ago there was a elf whose name was Lazy Elf. He hated Christmas. His heart was so small. He loved no one. He lived with no one and had no friends because he was very mean. He thought if he ruined Christmas, Christmas would be no more. He thought of many ideas to ruin Christmas. Like stealing gifts out of the Christmas bag, no. Making children sad, no. Stealing a reindeer? That’s it. But who will I steal? Hmmm... I know I’ll steal Rudolph. Then Santa could never drive his sleigh without Rudolph. It’s Christmas Eve, three days after. I’m going to steal Rudolph today. When Santa was getting ready I snuck up and then stole Rudolph. Hahaha, try and stop me now Santa. When I wasn’t looking someone took Rudolph. Then when I walked away for a minute or two, I realized where is Rudolph? Hold up. That guy who took Rudolph, his name was good elf. Then he told on me. I’m so mad now… I’m in jail. P.S I was the bad guy. Quinlyn Santa said “Christmas has to be saved.” But Dasher is hurt and Prancer is sick and Rudolph’s nose is not bright any more. Santa said, “Christmas has to continue.” I can save Christmas. I can make medicine for Prancer and Cooper can fix Dasher. You’ll get a new lightbulb for Rudolph’s nose. Cooper let’s save Christmas. Go! Go! Go! Go! So we need a candy cane to steer and a north pole flower and some water. Then steer it, Santa. I hear some wolves. No, wolves can’t come with a life out of the tunnel.
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aaaaaaaaaaaaaa wolves! Do not go in the tunnel. Oh no! The wolves ate all of the elves and Santa. Sophia, do you want to be the elf? Meghan, do you won’t to be Santa? Yes, OK. Christmas is saved! Yay, we want kids to be happy! Skylar One day, one of Santa’s elves had the day off and he knew exactly what he was going to do. He was going to go down to earth and find somebody that had a Ferrari and steal it because he’s a bad elf on the shelf. Watch out, he is very tricky. After that he went to a little boy’s birthday party and people thought the elf on the shelf was cute. That night he painted himself red, black and white so he would look creepy. When he went back to Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick said he would never ever ever be able to have a day off again because he was at a little boy’s birthday party and he painted himself red, black and white to make him look really creepy. So that left Santa no choice but to make him not do anything like that again when he gets the day off. But Santa said, “All right I’ll give you one more day off. Only if you don’t do any of that
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‘The best present’ from Newburgh PS Grade 2/3s got it for me for Christmas last year. In the game I have a lot of characters but I don’t have all yet. In this game you can play on line or off line. On line The best gift is a gift card. I would get means that other people can play with lots of candy. Also I would get a golf you and off line means no one can play club. A gift card is the best. What gift with you. There are too many characters to count. But I do know all of the do you like most? Jacob kinds of characters. Here are all of them: Pea shooters, Chompers, SunThe best present would be a bunny. I flowers, Cacti and now for the Zombies: would feel so happy because I always Soldiers, Scientists, Engineers and All wanted a bunny. I would play with him Stars. There are also Zomboses. In or her every day after school. I hope I Wave 5 and 10 there are a couple of Zomboses. see a bunny under the tree. Johnathan Brooklynn Writing from Kathleen Harding’s class.
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I think the best present would be a Zoomer Pup. A Zoomer Pup is like a robot. It is the size of a small dog. You can tell them to do something and they’ll do it. It’s a good thing to have so you can play with it instead of going on the iPad. You can give it a robot bone even. It is another gift idea. The only thing it needs is batteries. Griffin The best present I’ve ever gotten was Plants vs. Zombies. It’s a video game. It is my favourite video game. My aunt
The best present I could get is a kitten for Christmas and I hope I get a lot of different presents for Christmas. But I mostly would like a kitten for a pet. I want one so much as a pet to play with and to do a lot of things with it. I really hope I get a kitten. I can’t wait till Christmas! Brynn
The best gift ever is going on a vacation because you can spend almost the whole time with your family. You can stay for one, two, three, four, five days or stay for a week or two or three weeks. A place to go to could be Toronto or Pennsylvania which is far, far away The best gift ever is a soccer ball that of course. I really want to go on a fammy dog won’t pop. Also a little football ily vacation. I really do! Keira that I can throw and that my dog won’t pop. If my dog can’t pop my balls I can play with my dog all the time without The best present would be an electronic gift. Can you guess what it is? It her popping the balls. Alex would be kind of small. Also it would be able to turn on and off. I could text, The best present would be Skylanders play games, watch movies, and listen to Imaginators because you can make up music. The best present is an iPad your own Skylander. It’s good because Mini. Yaaaay. I can’t wait. Parker you can level them up. I love the game. JR
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The best present would be a My best present was an Elf backyard rink so I can pracand her name is Snowflake. I tise and so I can get better got her on the weekend and and better. Here’s another she has earrings. They are sil- one. It is called Air Hog Thunver and her hat is red. Her der Trax. It can go through hair is brown. I really wanted water and the way it goes is it can transform into a boat and one and I got one. Sedona it can go through mud and The best present would through a log. Colton be video games. And I think it would be the best present ever. Video games will be I am going to tell you about good for people to play. It’s fun what would be a good presfor people because they won’t ent. A doll house would be a be bored. You can play video good present. I would like a doll house because I have lots games with a friend. of Barbies. I hope I get a doll Tivon house under the tree. I will The best present I’ve ever play with it all the time! I gotten is my Mom and Dad would be so HAPPY! Devan because they cuddle, play, make me laugh and they mean everything to me. My The best present ever might parents are the best! I love be some Wii games. But a gift card would be the best ever, my Mom and Dad! Damien because I am saving my money so I could buy what I The best present for me want. Brodie would be a baby kitten. I would feel so so so happy and excited! It would look fuzzy, The best present would be my small and cute but I don’t Elf because every night my want it to be vicious. It would Elf moves to a different place. be the best present because I In the morning we have to have wanted one for a really find her. Jerri long time. P.S. I would clean the litter box. Sophie The best present would be
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Creative writing from around the world in one night. Second of all they can Lauri Brown’s class. land perfectly. They have The best animals to pull sharp claws so they can grab Santa’s sleigh on Christmas the roof. Finally, hawks are are eagles. The first reason is quiet so they don’t wake the their wings are powerful and children. I’m sure we can they can get around the wold agree on my animal. Matthew L faster. The next reason is their claws are sharp so they can land on roofs easier. The You should choose a horse to last reason is their feathers pull Santa’s sleigh on Christare black so when the kids mas. A horse is quiet. That’s are sleeping and they wake good because you don’t want up they won’t see the eagles to wake the kids. They are or Santa. Eagles are the best also the same colour as the animals to pull Santa’s reindeer so if the kids see them they will not know the sleigh. Matthew A reindeer are on strike. The horses also have good grip so The best kind of animal to when they are on the roof pull Santa’s sleigh on Christ- they won’t slip. That is why mas is a hawk. First of all a horses are the best to pull hawk can go 60 miles per Santa’s sleigh. Madalyn hour so a hawk can go
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The best kind of animal to pull Santa’s sleigh on Christmas is a kitty. The first reason is they are cute because if anyone sees Santa and the kitty they will faint and when they wake up they won’t remember what happened. The second reason is they meow in a small voice so the kids can’t hear Santa. The third reason is they are small and the kids can’t see the kitty. That is why Santa should have a kitty to pull the sleigh. Nara The best animal to pull Santa’s sleigh are wolves. I think wolves are the best animals because they’re fast. This is important because they will be able to get Santa all away around the world in
one night. Also, they have good grip on the snow. It is snowy in the North Pole so the wolves won’t slip. Last, wolves look like snow so nobody can see them and they can jump high enough to fly. Wolves are the best animals to pull Santa’s sleigh. Morrison The best kind of animal to pull Santa’s sleigh is a Cheetah. They are fast so they drop off presents quickly. Next they’re quiet so they don’t wake up kids while working hard. Last they’re strong so they can pull Santa. Clearly, a Cheetah is the best choice. Callum
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tions. I want dogs to pull are horses. First, they eat carrots and apples so Santa Santa’s sleigh. The best kind of animal to Cameron C doesn’t need to throw out his pull Santa’s sleigh is a horse. reindeer food. Second, horses First, a horse is a good idea The best animals to pull are pretty much the same as because they both eat car- Santa’s sleigh are horses. reindeer so it is easy to put rots so you won’t have to buy First, they run fast. It’s im- magic on them. Last, they different food. Next, they are portant that they run fast are strong so they can fight a good idea because both an- because Santa needs to get through storms. Hopefully imals are very strong so they all the way around the Santa will use horses. can pull Santa’s sleigh. Fi- world. Then horses look alNatalie nally, you just have to tie most the same as reindeer so antlers on the horse so it nobody will ever know. Last, The best kind of animal to looks like a reindeer and put they have four legs so they pull Santa’s sleigh on magic in the horse so it can can gallop up up up and Christmas is Pegasus. First, fly. A horse is an awesome away. That’s why horses are Pegasus has wings. They are animal to pull Santa’s the best animals to pull huge wings, quiet and fast so sleigh. you can get around faster. Santa’s sleigh. Sydney Maddie Next, Pegasus is very strong. When you bang into a tree The best thing to pull The best kind of animal to you will fly right through it. Santa’s sleigh is a dog. Dogs pull Santa’s sled is a horse. Last, Pegasus has big paws have good grip on their feet The first reason is some- so whenever they’re running to help them land on the times horses are brown and they will have better grip to roof. Dogs can run fast in the reindeers are brown too so run faster. Pegasus is amazair so Santa can go to all of people can not see them at ing and should pull Santa’s the houses quickly. The dogs night. The second reason is sleigh! listen to Santa’s instruc- reindeers and horses can Wyatt hear good. They will be able to hear if the kids are up. The best kind of animal to The third reason is they pull Santa’s sleigh on have really good eyesight. Christmas is a bunny. First, They can see the houses a reindeer and a bunny can from far away. The animal be both brown. That’s importhat should pull Santa’s sled tant because in the night brown is like a camouflage should be a horse. Rayanna colour so you can’t see them in the night. Next, bunnies The best animals to pull eat carrots. That’s a good Santa’s sleigh on Christmas thing because reindeers also
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eat carrots so when you put carrots out the bunny will eat them. So the bunnies could eat the reindeer’s food. Last, bunnies have pointy ears. It is a good thing because reindeers have pointy ears so they can hear good like if the children were up the reindeers would warn Santa Claus. I think me and you can both agree that bunnies are the best for pulling Santa’s sleigh on Christmas. Rory Griffins should pull Santa’s sleigh. First, the griffin’s wings are huge so they go super fast because it gathers more air to push. This will help Santa deliver presents. Second, they are super careful. Griffins are super careful because they’ve been flying their whole life. The presents won’t fall out of the sleigh. Finally, they have sharp eye sight. Griffins can see about 50 miles, so they can see if the kids are sleeping or not. Griffins are totally amazing! Kane The best animals that could pull Santa’s sleigh are cats. Cats should pull Santa’s sleigh because cats are quiet and quick so kids
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don’t see them. Cats are mostly born with dark coloured fur so people don’t see them. Finally, they have great night vision and they will be able to see if there is anything in front of the sleigh. Cats are the best animal to pull Santa’s sleigh. Reilly
third reason is because horses are very quiet at night and if they wake up the children the horses will not get apple or carrots in their stockings. That’s why you should pick horses. Alexis The best animals to pull Santa’s sleigh on Christmas are vultures. First vultures can fly. They would be good to carry the sleigh. Second they are strong so that would be good to carry the sleigh with Santa and the presents in it. Finally, they can walk so they could walk on the roof when Santa is going down the chimney to deliver presidents. Vultures are the best animals to pull the sleigh. Finlay
The best kind of animal to pull Santa’s sleigh on Christmas is a rabbit. First, rabbits like to eat carrots and the kids should leave the reindeer’s food for the rabbits. Second, they can be white or brown because when they’re brown the boys and girls can’t see them and if they’re white they look like stars. Last, rabbits have four legs and can pull a carrot so they can pull Santa’s sleigh I think rabbits can pull Santa’s The best animal to pull the sleigh is a big strong hawk. sleigh on Christmas. Gavyn There can be 20 or 30 of them. First, they are strong The best animals to pull his and they can see well. They sleigh on Christmas are are big and they can get horses. The first reason is Santa from home to home because horses are very and they’re controllable so strong and Santa needs a you can get to the kids’ strong animal to pull his homes. Finally, they can fly sleigh. The second reason is and walk too. Clearly, hawks because horses are very fast are the best animals to pull and Santa needs a horse to the sleigh for Santa. Abby deliver gifts to the kids. The
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