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Town looks to own ranks for new fire chief
Major competition coming to Napanee
Tournament to host next regional FireFit Challenge at the Strathcona Paper Centre in August.................. Page 2.
Town urged to add new crosswalk
Deputy-chief Kevin Donaldson promoted to top job
Council says it will push L&A County, school board to install traffic measures near Southview PS......... Page 3.
BY ASHLEY ESPINOZA Staff Reporter
Napanee Raiders end 2015 with a win
Team pounced on the Gananoque Islanders and never looked back in 6-2 road victory............ Page 13.
Senior NDSS b-ballers win in triple overtime
Golden Hawks clipped the Bayridge Blazers in thrilling 69-68 affair last Thursday in Napanee................ Page 13.
INDEX Social ..................................4 Op/Ed............................... 6/7 History..................................7 Games...............................12 Sports ................................13 Classifieds .........................15 Business Directory.............20
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The Prince Charles Public School Choir, including (back row from left) Dakota Weese, Kaylie Potvin, (centre) Laura Asselstine, (front from left) Brianna Lynk and Eden Freeman, took to the steps of Greater Napanee’s town hall to sing some Christmas favourites last Thursday.
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Greater Napanee Fire Chief Terry Gervais’ replacement comes not only from within the department, but is also a lifelong local resident: Kevin Donaldson. Donaldson is currently serving as Greater Napanee Fire Services deputy fire chief — a position he’s held for about two years. Prior to that he was a volunteer firefighter for the Township of Stone Mills, eventually making his way up to deputy chief before moving to GNFS. He takes over as GNFS fire chief in spring 2016, when current chief Gervais retires. “My goal is to be able to safely provide a service to our community right off the bat,” said Donaldson. Donaldson grew up in Amherstview in a family that knew all too well how rewarding it could be to become a firefighter. Both Donaldson’s father and grandfather were firefighters. “I would see them wear the uniform, take part in community events and ride in the trucks so I wanted to be a part of that,” he said. However, Donaldson’s interest in fire services didn’t come until a little later in his career. Donaldson previously worked at Goodyear and was a part of the plant’s emergency response team for 22 years. In 1995 he joined as a volunteer firefighter on the Stone Mills Township department. But it wasn’t until 2014 when the GNFS deputy fire chief position came available when Donaldson considered a career in emergency and fire services. It didn’t take him long before he set high goals for himself on the GNFS department. “It became a goal of mine quite quickly that I’d like to take the next step and achieve all I can achieve here at the GNFS. I would like to manage the department and protect the community to the level of service that has been put in place by council,” said Donaldson.
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Greater Napanee to host FireFit regional BY ASHLEY ESPINOZA Staff Reporter
A combat challenge known as ‘the toughest two minutes in sports’ will be hosted in Greater Napanee this summer. The 2016 Eastern Ontario/Quebec Regional FireFit competition will be held at the Strathcona Paper Centre Aug. 20 and
21. Competitions will be held across Canada in August, leading up to nationals the next month. Greater Napanee Fire Services applied to host the event on Sept. 8 and was notified this month that its bid was successful. “This is a huge event. We’ll have between 60 and 70 volunteers throughout the course of the weekend,” said Kevin Duncan, Greater
Napanee Fire Prevention Officer, during a Dec. 15 regular council meeting. “It’s a huge job though. We’re forming committees already. It’s going to be fantastic.” The cost of hosting the event is $10,000. Greater Napanee Fire Services will be fundraising for the cost and is also seeking sponsorships for the event. Though hosting the event has a large price tag, Duncan said it would be economically beneficial to the community.
Ward 5 Councillor Shaune Lucas said he’s interested in how the event will affect the “local economy” and asked GNFS to do what it can to encourage all FireFit participants to stay, eat, and shop in Greater Napanee during the event. Duncan said GNFS has already formed a committee to research accommodations and tourism for the event. “What we’re going to do is over the next month or so we’ll look at what kind of response we get from the hotels and motels,” said
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it’s actually phenomenal. It’s a treat to watch,” said Duncan. Council said it looks forward to the competitions and further, seeing how hosting the event will profit local businesses. “Eventually we’d like to host nationals here because they’re always looking for someplace local along the 401 corridor,” Duncan said. For more information on FireFit, visit www.firefit.com. For more information on Greater Napanee’s FireFit events, visit www.greaternapaneefirefit.com.
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Town urged to add new crosswalk at Southview Council to contact L&A County, Limestone school board regarding traffic concerns near school BY ASHLEY ESPINOZA Staff Reporter
Greater Napanee council is encouraging Lennox and Addington County and the Limestone District School Board to implement a crosswalk for Southview Public School students. Some councillors suggested that it’s a problem that never should have happened. When discussions for building the school began, the issue of children crossing the busy County Road 8 to get to SPS was discussed — but municipal reps were reassured that all students would be bussed so crossing the road wouldn’t be a problem. However, today that isn’t the case. “It was supposed to be a school where it was 100 per cent bussed but now we have
people who have to cross. We don’t want to see anything happen before something is done but I do think we have to go back to the board of education and they have to have a financial interest in this,” said Deputy Mayor Marg Isbester, at a Dec. 15 regular council meeting. Isbester also noted that the possibility of a crosswalk was discussed when the school was being built, but “the traffic studies didn’t indicate what (council) thought was going to happen there,” which is the problem it is facing today. Other councillors shared concerns regarding whether new traffic studies would fall short of the requirements needed to convince the LDSB and County for the need of a crosswalk at County Road 8 and James Street. Council received a letter
from a mother of a junior kindergarten student at SPS who has addressed the issue of a lighted crosswalk needed on County Road 8. “Because we are within walking distance of the school and do not possess a vehicle during the day, we walk,” her letter states. “Waiting, now impatiently, for vehicles to stop at the painted crosswalk is a daily occurrence. I have stood in the pouring rain at the crosswalk and watched while anywhere from 30-100 vehicles pass by a drenched mother and her two soaking wet daughters.” Her letter goes on to say they have nearly been struck by a car when crossing the road at the painted crosswalk. “There is an area around Jane Street and Sarah Street, which has been told that they are not eligible for
done,” said Ward 5 Councillor Shaune Lucas. He suggested signs, lights and shelter be added to the painted crosswalk on County Road 8. “If this thing isn’t done in a proper, overstated manner then we’re going to have a problem,” he added. “I think this is a problem that the LDSB created; I’d really like to see them be part of the solution but in the very least any support
bussing and they must provide their own transportation. This family in particular has been told they cannot have access to a bus,” said Ward 2 Councillor Max Kaiser, referring to the letter received at council. “I was waiting for the day this would come to our table… there was a problem before this thing started. I hope we don’t have an accident before something gets
we can give for strong attention to the crossing. It’s an awkward situation when you come up that hill, we have some pretty heavy trucks heading south and that’s a major route heading south of town,” Kaiser said. Kaiser moved that the letter be referred to the county but also that the LDSB be notified of the problem, which was carried by council.
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Kevin Donaldson, who was named as Fire Chief Terry Gervais’ replacement, says firefighting has been a family tradition.
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staff to provide direction so council can implement policy and set levels of service and I’m really excited about that,” Donaldson said. GNFS is currently in the process of hiring a replacement for Donaldson for the deputy fire chief position.
COMMUNITY PULSE SENIORS EXERCISE PROGRAM Victorian Order of Nurses Seniors Exercise Program, no charge, starting Jan. 4. Classes at the Napanee Legion, Mill Street. Classes feature a gentle exercise session tailored to the needs and abilities of the partici-
pant. Monday and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to noon, dropins welcome. For more information, call 1-800-301-0076. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE LESSONS Organized by the Canadian Hearing Society. Level 101 is Tuesday evenings from 69 p.m. from Jan. 26-March
29. Cost for class and materials is $246. Level 102 is Thursday evenings from 6-9 from Jan. 28 to March 31. Cost for class and materials is $175. Register by Jan. 21, limited space available. Call 613-544-1927, TTY 877-8178209 or e-mail dmartin@chs.ca.
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Volunteer Services thank all who contributed to make our Fall Bazaar a success. Those who assisted and those who contributed to our Silent Auction and many Gift Tables. Our community came through again!
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Happy 40th Anniversary Dec 27th, 2015 Wayne and Marion Sedore!
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Former conservation officer pens memoir BY ASHLEY ESPINOZA Staff Reporter
local retired conservation officer has published a book recounting stories and photographs of his years working around the region. Bruce Stratton worked out of Napanee for 17 years as a conservation officer. He retired in 1990 and he went on to teach wildlife to local students. During this time he devoted nearly five years to writing his book: Memoirs of a Bush Cop. “There are stories in here that, according to readers already, will make you cry and some of them will make you laugh. There’s a lot of humour involved,� said Stratton. “I just want to get across to a lot of the readers how important conservations is and our fish and wildlife.� The 33-chapter, 250-page
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favourite parts in the book are the stories and pictures taken along the Napanee River at Springside Park. One story he told was about catching a poacher at Springside Park, who braved the fast moving, high spring rapids to escape Stratton. “When I went down to confront him he dropped everything and he ran right across the rapids at Springside in the spring, there were a lot of rapids down there. Unbeknownst to him there was another conservation officer on the other side of the river so he didn’t get too far,� he said. Though much of his career dealt with enforcing the law, Stratton said some of his favourite memories as a conservation officer are being with nature, helping animals and teaching others to be more aware of their surroundings. “Being on your own was
COMMUNITY PULSE WINTER WALKING PROGRAM KFL&A Public Health is offering free, weekly indoor walks in Napanee this winter. The walking schedule begins now and ends March 31. No registration is required. Each walk is led by volunteers who help to motivate residents to walk in a safe and social atmosphere throughout the winter months. Takes place at NDSS, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. For more
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them and one jumped literally right over top of one of the students. I remember one of the boys said, ‘My dad has been hunting deer for years and he’s never even seen one and we saw a bunch of them today.’� Though now retired, Stratton still works as a Canadian Firearms and Hunter Education instructor, which is a final aspect in his book. Memoirs of a Bush Cop can be purchased locally at: Novel Ideas in Kingston, Beggars Banquet Bookstore in Gananoque, Books on the Bay in Picton, The Nest Egg in Seeley’s Bay, and other local bookstores.
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had an interest in teaching people about conservation — which is partly where the idea of a book stemmed from. Some of those stories can also be read in his book. After his retirement, he was hired by Prince Edward County to teach conservation to elementary and high school students. Much of this time he was involved in a deer program in the county and as a reward to the students, he would take them out to observe deer in their natural habitats. “I knew where a bunch of deer stayed in the winter time,� he said, recalling from his book. “Sure enough these deer came, about 20 of
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EDITORIAL
Picturing Our Community
Christmas priorities ‘Tis the night before Christmas… so, are you ready? As far as the holiday season goes, this is ‘crunch time’, where those last minute presents are bought and those last minute preparations are made. Or they aren’t. Either way, for all the stress we put on ourselves, it all seems to work out by the end of Dec. 25, doesn’t it? Of course, whether or not you were able to buy a new whatever for Aunt So-and-So or whether or not you remembered to put the broccoli casserole in at the right time on Christmas Day, they are not things you should be worrying about. But we do all the same. It’s curious that for a time when we’re all supposed gain some proper perspective and focus on the things that are truly important in our lives, most of us manage to do almost the exact opposite. This is when we heap one worry on top of another, and 98 per cent of those worries are things we shouldn’t be worrying about in the first place — whether it’s Christmas Day or March 12 or Aug. 23. That in mind, and before it’s too late, take this as a reminder to pause and reflect on the ‘big things’ and to stop fretting about the small stuff. Easier said than done, we know. After all, we’re inundated with messages on how we can make this Christmas season perfect — what we need to do, what we need to buy, the list goes on and on. It’s not difficult to be caught up in it. While it’s not Thanksgiving, this is as good a time as any to be thankful. Be thankful that you’re able to spend time with family and friends over the holiday season — some people aren’t so lucky. Be thankful that you’re able to worry about finding the perfect present for that special someone — some people aren’t so lucky. Be thankful that you have the luxury to able to ‘sweat the small stuff’ — because if you’re in that position, you don’t have any truly big problems to worry about. Again, some people aren’t so lucky. As the carol goes, this is a time for ‘tidings of comfort and joy.’ So focus on those: comfort and joy. Celebrate your blessings and be thankful for the things in your life that bring you joy, and help bring comfort to those in need of relief. In fact, why not do that all year round?
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Kawartha Credit Union recently presented the Lennox and Addington County General Hospital with a cheque for $5,000. From left are Napanee branch staffperson Leona Risto, branch manager Cindy Campbell, hospital foundation chair Robert Paul and branch staffperson Lyndsay Moxon. To date, Kawartha Credit Union has donated almost $16,000 to the hospital foundation.
Uncontrolled electricity can cause problems on farms Unexplained electrical currents flowing under some Ontario farms have plagued farmers for years, dragging down animal health and productivity. Uncontrolled electricity or stray voltage causes a constant underground electrical current to flow in the ground and in barns. Livestock exposed to uncontrolled electricity can exhibit odd behavior, have lower productivity, stop eating or drinking, and in extreme cases even die. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture has been working to raise awareness of the seriousness of uncontrolled electricity on farms. As part of a working group of agricultural organizations, the OFA has helped bring government and hydro companies together to address this issue. The Uncontrolled Electricity Agriculture Working Group is a diverse group that includes OFA, Farm & Food Care Ontario, Christian Farmers Federation of
Ontario, farmers, electrical experts, consultants, Ontario Pork, Beef Farmers of Ontario and Dairy Farmers of Ontario working with
Brent Royce OFA COMMENT electrical distributors, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Energy. The working group is tasked with collecting research and data on the scope and causes of uncontrolled electricity. The group has visited farms affected by uncontrolled electricity where Hydro One representatives conduct extensive testing. The group is awaiting testing reports from Hydro One and a third party engineering company to help determine the source of ground current problems and offer solutions. The working group is also making progress in the reporting process and policy
development around uncontrolled electricity. As a result of the working group Hydro One has: Simplified the reporting process – reducing the form to report ground current or stray voltage on a farm from 17 pages to one. Committed to faster response to concerns – first site visit within five days of a report being registered. These changes will help identify uncontrolled electricity problems on farms much faster and hopefully lead to faster solutions. Appropriate policy development is always a priority for OFA. Bringing the government and the Electrical Safety Authority to the table with agricultural groups to deal with uncontrolled electricity gives us a better understanding of the impacts this issue has on Ontario agriculture and individual farms.
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Variations on Santa Claus Everyone loves the character known diversely as Santa Claus, Father Christmas, and jolly old St. Nicholas. He brings presents to children and joy to people all over the world. He is a mysterious figure, a children’s myth that often seems to detract from the religious meaning of Christmas. But St. Nicholas was a real person, whereas Santa is merely a fictional creation who came about hundreds of years ago after worshiping saints was banned by the same church to which Saint Nicholas dedicated his life. Saint Nicolas is nonetheless the man whom the myth of Santa was eventually based. It is his birthday that the Dutch celebrate every year. In my house, we celebrate this Dutch tradition, and Sinterklaas stopped by for a visit on Dec. 5 to the joy of my three children. This week I thought I would enlighten you with the history of Sinterklaas and his companion Zwarte Piet and how it may have evolved to become what is known in North America as Santa Claus. Nicholas was born in Anatolia which is known today as the country of Turkey. He was born in 271 AD into a wealthy family. After his parents died, he decided to dedicate his life to the church. He was a generous man and distributed his wealth amongst the poor. He became the youngest ever recorded priest at the early age of 19. Nicholas endured a turbulent life within the church, and was actually imprisoned and tortured along with many other devout Christians during the violent years under the reign of Emperor Diocletian. Nicholas remained incarcerated until the church was reinstated by Constantine. He is most remembered for his generosity with three daughters. The story goes there was a local nobleman,
who had three daughters from Spain. The people of and not enough money to Holland revered him and offer any dowry. Nicholas his tales and even named had heard about this man’s him the patron saint of Holdespair, and visited his land. And so his legend conhouse in the middle of the night and placed a pouch tinues on as the figure of filled with gold in the eldest Sinterklaas (an amalgamation of his daughter’s real name shoe. In the S a i n t morning, the Nicholas, or pouch was S i n t discovered Niklaas) and the gold and arrives was suffiin Holland cient for a in the middowry for dle of the daughter November to marry. on a large Nicholas steam boat returned to on top of his the house on white horse two more Amerigo occasions to travelling fill the other from Spain. two daughSinterkters’ shoes laas is an with ample elderly man gold. All Design Time with white three daughters ultimately married and hair and a full beard. He avoided living a life of wears a red cape over a trashame. After the third visit, ditional white bishop’s alb, the nobleman caught dons a red mitre, and holds Nicholas and demanded to a gold-coloured crosier, a know who the sponsor was. long ceremonial shepherd’s Nicholas revealed his iden- staff with a fancy curled top. He travels with his tity after the nobleman promised to not to divulge helper Zwarte Piet (Black this secret to a living soul as Peter). He is dark faced, dressed up as a 17th centulong as Nicholas lived. Soon the news of ry page in colourful clothes, Nicholas spread, everyone lace collar, and donning a began praying to Nicholas brightly coloured beret with for aid. Falsely imprisoned a feather in it, as well as red people prayed for help and lipstick, and golden hoops in saw the prison walls his ears. He carries a bag allegedly crumble around full of candy for the nice them. Sailors lost in storms kids and a roe, a chimney prayed for help and the seas sweep’s broom made of wilcalmed and the ships were low branches. Zwarte Piet is guided to a safe harbor. black in the face because While Nicholas’ exact influ- they climb down sooty chimence in this is uncertain, the neys to deliver the toys. He people themselves believed is a happy fellow, who sings in it. He became known as and dances wherever he the patron saint of sailors goes, and is seen doling out and merchants, and more sweets and small cookies to importantly to his legend, the children who turn out to the patron saint of children. see him and Sinterklaas. Zwarte Piet also carries The legend of Saint Nicholas spread to other a large book with the names countries such as Holland, of the children, and whether as they were heavily they were good or bad. From involved in sea travel and their arrival, they visit many navigation. Nicolas was said schools, stores, and homes of to travel throughout Europe children until they leave and came to Holland by boat after delivering a larger gift
to everyone on Dec. 5. During this time, it is tradition to leave straw or carrots in the children’s and adults’ shoes by the chimney or radiator. In the morning, the good children would receive chocolate coins, marzipan, kruidnoten, and other treats, and for the ones who were on the bad list, a lump of coal. This tradition may have originated from his early gesture of leaving gold coins in the three daughters’ shoes for their dowry. Between the adults, it is also tradition to draw names for an event comparable to ‘Secret Santa’. Gifts are to be creatively disguised and accompanied by a humorous poem which often teases the recipient for well-known bad habits or character deficiencies. This was never done in my house, maybe for good best! History finds that Sinterklaas is the basis for the North American figure of Santa Claus. It is often said that during the American War of Independence the inhabitants of New York City, a former Dutch colonial town (New Amsterdam) reinvented their Sinterklaas tradition, as Saint Nicholas was a symbol of the city’s non-English past. The name Santa Claus supposedly derived from older Dutch Sinter Klaas. Despite the time of year and career path of the person it celebrates, the holiday is not actually a religious one though Sinterklaas still appears in a red mantle, and mitre, holding a large bishop’s staff, the holiday is celebrated like in North America to be surrounded by the love of family and friends. Merola Tahamtan is an Interior Stylist in Home & Business Design, Home Staging, Painting, Organization and Window Treatments. You can reach her at 613-561-0244 or merolatahamtandesigns@live.ca. I wanted to wish all my readers, clients, family & friends a very Merry Christmas, and all the best for a wonderful 2016!
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chaired by OFA director Brent Royce, the OFA will The OFA continues to keep pressure on utility and work closely with industry, energy regulators to help farmers, government and farmers affected by misenergy companies to focus placed energy. attention on the issue of For more information on uncontrolled electricity. As reporting uncontrolled elecpart of the working group, tricity:
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Brent Royce is a member of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture board.
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n The holiday period proved to be a deadly one on Napanee-area roadways. A 49-year-old Napanee man and his 17year-old daughter died after the car they were travelling in was hit by a train on Belleville Road in Napanee on Boxing Day. They were on their way to Toronto to visit with his mother and other family members. The same day, a 22-year-old man succumbed to injuries he sustained in a crash a week earlier. His car left the road and hit a tree and a parked car on Deseronto Road. n The community was rallying to support a family of 12 that was left homeless after a fire. The Sillsville family lost all their belongings after a fire ripped through their home a week earlier. The family had been living in the home for less than a month before the fire occurred, having moved to the Sillsville area from Odessa The ‘Adolfreds’, a group of residents living in Adolphustown and South Fredericksburgh, were spearheading the relief effort to assist the family.
35 Years Ago December 24, 1980
n Newly-elected Lennox and Addington County Board of Education Chairperson Lawson Staples said that a cost-benefit analysis was needed to determine whether or not the school board was operating efficiently and effectively. “We must find out whether our huge investment in the L&A system is justified,” said the Adolphustown trustee, calling for an evaluation of the local school system. “It looks pretty good with many kids taking many courses but it doesn’t tell you anything. It’s time to find out whether the courses are necessary and if students are learning anything,” he said in an interview with the Beaver. He said that L&A County Board of Education staff would conduct the in-depth review of operations. n Napanee would see a prominent visitor early on in the new year. Hastings-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington Progressive Conservative MP Bill Vankoughnet announced that his party’s leader and Leader of the Official Opposition Joe Clark would be speaking to local residents at a dinner meeting at the Napanee Lions Hall. The following day, Clark would be visiting Sydenham High School.
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COMMUNITY PULSE listings, please call 613354-6641 ext. 109. DECEMBER 24 CANDLELIGHT SERVICE At the Roblin-Enterprise United Church at 3271 County Rd. 41. Everyone welcome. DECEMBER 28 SHUFFLEBOARD At the Bath Legion in Millhaven, starting at 7 p.m. Cost is $2. Come out and have some fun, everyone welcome. BABYSITTING COURSE The Red Cross is offering a
babysitting course at its Kingston branch that will provide youth with the knowledge to care for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, as well as creating a safe environment and handling emergencies. The course also includes limited firstaid training which allows you to have the capability to prevent light first aid emergencies. The course is designed for youth 11-15. Please call the branch at 613-548-4929 ext. 1 for information.
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DECEMBER 30 WEDNESDAY BREAKFAST At the Bath Legion in Millhaven, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Home-cooked food. Everyone welcome. DECEMBER 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY At the Napanee Royal Canadian Legion, with special musical guests Cowboys Don’t Cry playing from 8 p.m. into 2016. The night will include spot dances, prizes, food and a great time had by all. A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at the bar for $25 each. Everyone is always welcome. ‘HAPPY NEW YEAR’ The Odessa Agricultural Society presents Teagan McLaren Band. Advanced tickets can be purchased at Foodland Amherstview or in Odessa at the Pop-in or Savage’s Home Hardware for $30 each. Doors open at 8 p.m., dance 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., dinner at 10 p.m. Ride home if needed. Info. 613-3863619. ‘HAPPY NEW YEAR’ At the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith. Tickets $15. Dancing from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Music provided by our favourite DJs Mark and Shirley. Midnight buffet and a bus ride home if needed. For tickets call 613-372-
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2410. Sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. JANUARY 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY LEVEE At the Royal Canadian Legion. Branch 137 will open to members from 11 a.m. to noon and open to the public from noon on! We have afternoon entertainment provided by musical talent Bill Dunn. Come out and celebrate the first day of 2016! NEW YEAR’S DAY LEVEE At the Bath Legion in Millhaven. Come out and share a light lunch and visit with friends and neighbours. From 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everyone welcome. JANUARY 2 BOTTLE DRIVE FUNDRAISER To support the Napanee Bantam BB Stars and their upcoming participation in the International Silver Stick Tournament in Port Huron, Michigan. Our players might be in your neighbourhood between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A drop-off service will also be available at Hilltop Variety in Newburgh and at the Napanee Beer Store. Bottle or cash donations will be appreciated. JANUARY 5 GENERAL MEETING Of members of the Bath Legion in Millhaven, starting at 7 p.m. Members only.
JANUARY 6 FLOOR SHUFFLEBOARD At the Strathcona Paper Centre at 12:30 p.m. come and enjoy an afternoon of fun and fellowship. All are welcome. Call 613-3546299. WEDNESDAY BREAKFAST From 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bath Legion in Millhaven. Home-cooked food. Everyone welcome. LINE DANCING At the Tamworth Legion, from 7-8:30 p.m. JANUARY 7 DANCE FITNESS At the Tamworth Legion from 9:30-10:30 p.m. JANUARY 8 FRIDAY LUNCH At the Bath Legion in Millhaven, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Home-cooked food, everyone welcome. Come and enjoy. FRIDAY EUCHRE At the Bath Legion in Millhaven. Play starts at 7:30 p.m. Come out and have some fun. Everyone welcome. JANUARY 9 MEAT SPIN At the Bath Legion in Millhaven, starting at 1 p.m. $2 per play. Everyone welcome. JANUARY 11 GENERAL MEETING At the Tamworth Legion, starting at 7:30 p.m. SHUFFLEBOARD At the Bath Legion in Millhaven, starting at 7 p.m. Cost is $2 to play. Come out and have some fun.
Sunday, December 27th, 2015
DESERONTO-NAPANEE PASTORAL CHARGE
474 Belleville Road 613-354-1083 or 613-354-6934 Pastor: Tom Breeden Come join us in Worship Sun. 10:30am & 6:00pm Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 7:00pm December 13th 7pm - Sing-Along Everyone Welcome
COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD 4734 German Rd., Petworth Pastor: Rev. Ruth Ann Paul Phone: 613-358-2824 11am - Morning Worship Everyone is always welcome at all our Services
DESERONTO PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
469 Dundas Street, Deseronto, Ontario 613-396-3841 Pastor: Rev. Howard Dudgeon Assistant Pastor Dan Rooney 10am - Sunday School Morning Worship at 10:45am Evening Service at 6:30pm Tuesday 5:30pm-Kid’s Program “Faith Weaver Friends” Wednesday 7pm - Bible Study Thursday 7pm - Junior Youth Night Everyone welcome Affiliated with PAOC
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
EAST CAMDEN PASTORAL CHARGE
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 Worship Service 7pm - Social to follow Everyone is always welcome
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
NAPANEE STANDARD WESLEYAN CHURCH
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
NEWBURGH-CENTREVILLE PASTORAL CHARGE 613-378-2511 The United Church of Canada Minister: Rev. Barbara Mahood One Worship Service 10:00am at Centreville Everyone is Welcome!
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER 155 St. George St., Deseronto Minister: Rev. James Gordon 396-3119 or 396-2347 9:00am - Church Service & Sunday School Christmas Eve Service - 9pm
ROBLIN-ENTERPRISE UNITED CHURCH 3271 County Road 41, Roblin 11am - Worship Service and Sunday School December 24th 4:30pm - Candlelight Service Everyone Welcome
ROBLIN WESLEYAN CHURCH Pastors: Bert McCutcheon, Dustin Crozier, Paul DeMerchant SUNDAY SERVICES 10:15am - Sunday School 8:45 and 11:00am - Worship Service MOMENTUM - Youth - Thursday 7pm OTHER MINISTRIES: Men’s, Women’s & 50+ Small Group Studies For more information 613-388-2518 www.roblinwesleyan.com roblinw@gmail.com Find us on Facebook!
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. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
ST. MARY MAGDALENE ANGLICAN CHURCH
137 Robinson St., Napanee K7R 2S3 613-354-3141 Priest: Rev. Richard Hetke Rev. Brother D.B. Smith SUNDAY SERVICES 8:00am Holy Communion 10:30am Holy Communion Children’s Ministry Programs WEDNESDAY 10am Holy Communion Visit us at www.stmarymagdalenenapanee.ca
SELBY - EMPEY HILL PASTORAL CHARGE
The United Church of Canada Minister: Michael Putnam Charge Office: 613-388-2375 Worship for all ages: Thursday, December 24th 7:30pm - Christmas Eve Service Sunday, December 27th 10am - Joint Service joint at Empey Hill with Rev. Frank Hamper Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to Everyone!
THE SALVATION ARMY
82 Richard St., Napanee Office 354-4735 179 West Street, Major Craig and Patsy Rowe Napanee SUNDAY - 10:30am Morning Worship Rev. Mark Chochrek, Pastor WEDNESDAY - 12 noon Bible study Phone: 613-354-5354 1st Wed. - 12 noon Ministry to Women Website: www.stpatricksnapanee.ca Wed. - 4:30pm Friends Club Ages 5-11 Saturday 5:15pm - Mass 3rd Thurs. - 12:00 noon Sr. Group 55+ Sunday 9:00am - Mass; 10:30am - Mass Everyone welcome.
TEMPLE OF PRAYER AND PRAISE
261 West St., 354-5910 (near Prince Charles School) Pastor Rev. Stephen Lush Associate Pastor Rev. Albert Trask Sun. Morning 10:30am Worship Service SonShine Corner Ages 4-8 Young Disciples Grades 4-6 Welcome! Come and Worship with us. Visit us online at: www.templeofprayerandpraise.org
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH
1840-2015 25 Bridge St. E.613-354-3858 Christmas Eve Service 7:00pm and The Lord's Supper Come and Celebrate with us. Everyone is invited. Elevator access and handicap parking. Worship Service December 27th Reverend Mark invites you to our 1st Sunday after Christmas, starting at 10:30am www.trinitynapanee.ca
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WESTDALE PARK FREE METHODIST CHURCH
(across from the hospital) Pastor Derek Spink 7 Richmond Park Drive, Napanee 613-354-2669 www.westdaleparkfmc.ca email: info@westdaleparkfmc.ca SUNDAY 10:00am - Worship Service 11:15 - Coffee/snacks and small groups
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Corduroy Road, a local band, collected boxes of toys for local kids this Christmas during its fourth annual toy drive at the Queen’s Pub. From left are Charlie King, lead guitar; Grant Gazley, lead singer; John Williams of the Queen’s Pub; Brad Watt, guitarist; Ron Charles, drummer; Tyler King, bass and vocals; and Joan Deagle-Charles, toy drive event co-ordinator. Corduroy Road performs every Wednesday at the Queen’s Pub. The toys were donated at the Queen’s Pub over the past month during the band’s performances. All toys and donations were provided to the Salvation Army last week to help bring Christmas to local children.
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providers to inquire about reduced rates on fire insurStaff Reporter ance. The Superior Tanker Shuttle Accreditation certifiResidents and businesses cate can be obtained on the close to Greater Napanee fire Town of Greater Napanee stations may be eligible for website for insurance reduced fire insurance rates providers. now that the municipality Greater Napanee Fire has received Superior Tanker Services Deputy Fire Chief Shuttle Accreditation. Kevin Donaldson presented Residents in non-hydrant the accreditation to council protected areas that are during a Dec. 15 regular located within eight kilome- council meeting. He said the tres of a fire station, and accreditation was a two-year businesses within five kilo- process that fire fighters volmetres, are encouraged to unteered their time for. contact their insurance “To prepare for the
accreditation test, both volunteer and full-time staff trained over five evenings and two days on a volunteer basis for a total of 237 hours,” said Donaldson. On Nov. 21, GNES completed the Tanker Shuttle Accreditation and achieved a commercial rating by flowing 625 imperial gallon per minute for two hours without interruption. For more information, visit the Greater Napanee website or contact Donaldson at kdonaldson@greaternapanee.com.
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Rudolph’s story: From jeers to cheers Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Had a very shiny nose And if you ever saw it, You would even say it glows, All of the other reindeer Used to laugh and call him names, They never let poor Rudolph Join in any reindeer games, Then one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say, ‘Rudolph with your nose so bright, Wont you guide my sleigh
tonight?’ Then how all the reindeer loved him, As they shouted out with glee, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, You’ll go down in history Thirty years passed between the birth of Jesus (the first “Christmas”) and his introduction to public life. In the case of ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,’ only 10 years went by from the time of his ‘birth’ until the introduction of the time-
less Yuletide composition. In early January 1939, young advertising copywriter, Robert L. May, was asked by the Montgomery Ward Company to write as short children’s book which the company would give out to kids who visited their main store in Chicago. At that same time he discovered that his wife had contracted a deadly cancer and was dying. Inspired by the idea that the story might help his daughter deal with her mother’s impending death, he wrote
a tale about ‘Rollo the Reindeer’. As part of the process he went to the Lincoln Park Zoo with the firm’s illustrator in order to create a graphic for the publication. Noticing how cute the reindeer looked, he changed the name of the fictitious animal to ‘Rudolph’ and gave him a red nose. His initial effort did not meet with his boss’ approval, and he was given the summer to refine his approach. By August he had generated the idea of a lone-
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ly deer, who, by virtue of his selling more records than shiny red nose, was able to any other Christmas tune help Santa Claus manage with the exception of ‘White his journey through a foggy Christmas’. Because it was a novelty night. song, it was This time vulnerable to his boss was parodies of pleased, and v a r i o u s 2.5 million kinds. For children were instance one delighted spin put on it with the prewas ‘Rudolph mium they the Redneck received. The Reindeer’. re-issue saw This little 3.5 million in buck wore p r i n t , overalls and prompting a John Deere May to comhat, and ment that made his way this enabled to the North him to send Pole to fill in his children for the shinyto college. s n o o t e d His brothe r - i n - l a w , Snapshots From q u a d r u p e d because he J o h n n y The Past had “called in Marks, comsick.” posed a song Another resulted from based on the story — the ditty with which virtually slurring the words of line every person in the Western five of the ditty, resulting in world is familiar. Strangely “all of” becoming “Olive”. A enough, every singer whom TV special featuring ‘Olive, he approached with the The Other Reindeer’, an idenumber, including Bing alistic terrier insisting on Crosby (who later recorded taking the place of Blitzen it) and Dinah Shore, reject- who was ill, was produced in ed ‘Rudolph the Red Nosed 1999. While he doesn’t hold Reindeer’. Not willing to give up easily, he sent a the place of popularity that demo to Gene Autry — he did in the first decade whose reaction was the after his debut, one may same. He thought it was still hear his lyrical biograsilly. But his wife liked it, phy over loud speakers in and was especially touched department stores or on with “all of the other rein- radio. An animated movie, deer used to laugh and call commemorative postage him names.” She prevailed upon the stamps, and a TV special cowboy soloist, and he did now in its 50th year, attests record it. That was in 1949. to the never-dying appeal of By 1977 it had surpassed this cute mythical mutathe 10 million mark in sales, tion.
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Cat and Jefta Monster, dressed as Santa’s elves, visited with Santa during Friday’s eighth annual Downtown Shopping Party. Each year the event raises loads of non-perishable food items for local causes and this year was no different. Friday’s event also included horse-drawn wagon rides and live reindeer downtown.
Ancestry and beyond One of the library’s many hidden gems is our subscription to Ancestry. You have seen their commercials: Ancestry.com is the largest for-profit genealogy company in the world. It operates a network of genealogical and historical record websites, develops and markets genealogical software, and offers a wide array of genealogical related services. As of June 2014, the company provided access to approximately 16 billion historical records and had over two million paying Coles’ subscribers. User-generated content tallies to more than 70 million family trees and subscribers have added more than 200 million photographs, scanned documents and written stories. Ancestry.com is a treasure trove of information for anyone interested in the family history… but it is also expensive if you are paying for a subscription. For example, a World Deluxe Membership, which will give you access to records beyond the Canadian context, will cost you $30 per month. Luckily, you can visit your local library to access this content for free. I personally go through bouts of obsessive research using the Ancestry database. I have learned more about my family history using this service than I have through trying to glean information from grandparents. You can look at census records and see what your great great-great-great grandparents did for a living and where they lived (sometimes down to the exact address). You can find passenger lists of ships which will help you track immigration; military records, which not only give you information on an ancestor’s military
service but often also their physical characteristics; death certificates, which will list a cause of death; baptism and marriage records. You can also search among other member’s family trees: there is almost guaranteed to be a distant relative out there who has already done some of the research for you. I have encountered users who have uploaded never before seen (by me) photos of my direct ancestors. Living in the County of Lennox and Addington, we Notes are lucky to have many genealogical resources available, even above and beyond what Ancestry.com can provide. The L&A County Museum and Archives provides users access to Lennox and Addington census records, published and unpublished genealogies, genealogical reference works, micrograph sources, card indices and family files. If you are interested in some of the resources the County Museum and the County Libraries have to offer budding genealogists, join us for Ancestry and Beyond. Shelley Respondek, Archivist at the County Museum and Archives, will speak about accessible tools for tracing your family history. Shelley’s talks will be held Amherstview on Jan. 13 at 3-4 p.m. and Napanee on Jan. 14 at 10:30-11:30 p.m. If you would like to browse Ancestry.com for free and see what you can discover about you family history, visit your local library branch.
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On Friday, L&A County recognized the winners of its recent tree-decorating contest, including (above, from left) the Greater Napanee and Area Arts Association: Elaine Taranu, Paul Langevin, Gesina Laird Buchanan, Michelle Hutchinson and Bernice Wood. The group’s tree, which featured handpainted ornaments, won the most votes as the ‘best community tree’ at the county’s Christmas Tree Party last week. All trees were decorated with a ‘12 Days of Christmas’ theme. Meanwhile, Marilyn Murray (right) won the draw prize at the event; all those who voted were entered into the draw.
COMMUNITY PULSE JANUARY 13 CANADIAN CLUB OF KINGSTON Luncheon meeting, noon. Non-members welcome. Speaker: Dr Mark Gallerneault, Director of Technology, ALCERECO Inc, Kingston, ‘A little graphene with your aluminum, ma’am? How aluminum research in Kingston has changed.’ Venue: Minos Village Restaurant, 2762 Princess Street, Kingston. Reservations 613-384-2021: members $27, non-members $35. Club information 613 5302704, www.canadianclubkingston.org. LINE DANCING At the Tamworth Legion, from 7-8:30 p.m.
JANUARY 14 WOOD BURNING TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR First of the 2016 Winter Speaker Series for The Hastings Stewardship Council. All about wood stoves and practices. Takes place from 7-9 p.m. at Huntington Veterans Community Hall, 11379 Highway 62, in Ivanhoe. Cost is $5 each (or donation), kids free. Refreshments provided. For information: 613-391-9034 or info@hastingsstewardship.ca. DANCE FITNESS At the Tamworth Legion from 9:30-10:30 p.m. JANUARY 15 BINGO At the Tamworth Legion starting at 7:30 p.m. $500 jackpot.
JANUARY 19 HISTORICAL PRESENTATION Hastings County Historical Society presents author and naval historian Roger Litwiller speaking on ‘From Tugboats to Nuclear Submarines, Shipbuilding in Trenton.’ This free public presentation takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Maranatha, 100 College St. West in Belleville. Ample parking and level access from the rear of the building. Bring a friend. For more information go to www.hastingshistory.ca. JANUARY 20 LINE DANCING At the Tamworth Legion, taking place from 7-8:30 p.m.
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Raiders close out 2015 on winning note Napanee bests Islanders 6-2 BY ADAM PRUDHOMME Staff Reporter
att Tedford and Aiden McFarland each scored a pair of goals Sunday to help pace the Napanee Raiders to a 62 road victory over the Gananoque Islanders. Napanee built a 6-0 lead into the third, allowing a pair of garbage time goals when the game was already in hand. Riley Steeves and Austin Boulard had singles for the Raiders. It was a three point night for captain Boulard, who also assisted on both of Tedford’s two first period tallies. Tomo Mikuljan got the win, stopping 28 pucks. Both teams played disciplined hockey, with the Raiders garnering only one power-play while the Islanders had two. Neither team could generate any offense with the manadvantage. With the win the Raiders jump to 17-6-4 as they head into the Christ-
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mas break, holding firmly onto the second place seed with 38 points. They continue to chase the 21-4 Port Hope Panthers, who have 42 points with two games in hand over the Raiders. Napanee will look to hold off the third place Amherstview Jets in the new year, who at 15-9-3 are just five points back in the standings. Both teams have played 27 games with 13 left on the schedule. The Islanders hold down the fourth playoff seed at 9-143, good for 21 points. The Campbellford Rebels (6-191, 13 points) and Picton Pirates (5-21-1, 11 points) will need nothing short of a miracle to make a playoff push down the stretch. The Raiders can gain a little breathing room when they do return to action, as they take on the Amherstview Jets on Jan. 3. On Jan. 5 they return home to host the Rebels. Both games are a 7:30 p.m. puck drop. Should Napanee win both those games they would officially clinch at least a fourth place finish and secure a spot in the Empire B League playoffs. They could then simply focus on obtaining the best
possible seed. A second place finish would grant them an extra home game in the playoffs. With his three point game Boulard enters the break as the team's top scorer with 46 points on 16 goals and a team high 30 assists. His 46 points are second most in the league, behind Port Hope’s Dalton Lawrence (25, 24) and Brett Yake (15, 33), both with 48. Second on the Raiders in scoring is McFarland with 19 goals and 18 assists, good for 37. In third is Cullen Hinds with a team high and 20 goals and 14 assists. His 20 goals are second most in the league. Defenceman Matthew Muller has gotten into the most trouble, racking up 71 minutes worth of penalties, easily ahead of the second most penalized player in Michael Parr, who has 57. In net the Raiders’ goaltending duties have been split pretty equally, with Cameron Parr seeing 16 games while Mikuljan 13. Parr is 10-3-3-2 on the year with a 2.61 GAA and a .911 save percentage. Mikuljan is 7-3-1-1 with a 3.59 GAA and an .885 save percentage.
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Napanee’s Aidan McFarland scored a pair of goals in Sunday’s 6-2 road victory over the Gananoque Islanders.
NDSS Sr. Hawks outlast Blazers in triple OT Thrilling win has Hawks at 2-2 BY ADAM PRUDHOMME Staff Reporter
Triple overtime was needed to declare a winner between the NDSS Golden Hawks and Bayridge Blazers senior boys basketball teams during KASSAA action last Thursday. In the end it was the home team Hawks who clipped the Blazers 69-68 in a game that featured plenty of drama, excitement, missed shots and redemption. “I’ve never gone into that many overtimes,” said Hawks player Matt Campbell, who had 20 points. “It was a pretty good game.” NDSS held a 16-10 advantage after a high-scoring first quarter but entered the half down 26-22. That’s when the fun began as both
teams came out flying in the second half, matching shot for shot. Neither team held a lead for very long, as both clubs seemed to have the ability to do just enoughwhether it was a buzzer beating three-pointer or clutch shooting from the free-throw line, to tie the game in the final seconds. Down by a point in the second overtime with no time left on the clock, NDSS’ Liam Maracle went for the Hail Mary three pointer, but couldn’t drain it. Fortunately for the Hawks he was fouled on the shot and was given three shots from the line. In keeping with the game’s thrilling theme, Maracle missed the first two shots but hit the final one to press the game into another overtime quarter. Both teams experienced their highs and lows, hitting clutch shots while missing some of their more simple ones. “You just have to stay
positive so that when you go out there, just try and hit the next shot,” said Campbell on the emotions of playing in such a tense game. “Just keep your confidence up and just know you can hit the next one.” It was in the third overtime that the Hawks began to string together some offense, building a seven point lead with less than a minute remaining. Of course nothing was going to come that easy in this game. “This one kid on their team hit two three pointers at the end, so it’s just never over,” said Campbell. Fortunately for the Hawks Maracle was able to deliver from the foul line in OT, sinking just enough to finally outlast the Blazers and secure the 69-68 victory. Maracle finished with 32 points. Brody Ford led the way from downtown, hitting a trio of three pointers.
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Braden Hart (left) of the NDSS junior team leaps among two Bayridge BlazSEE HAWKS | PAGE 14 > ers for a loose ball during Thursdays game.
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he Atom Crunch girls extended their first place lead by going 3-0 this past week. On Thursday night Kristin Sutton scored twice and Lila Pringle added another in a 2-0 victory over Kingston at home. On Saturday the girls beat Ennismore 3-1 on the road with two goals by Mackenzie Tyner and one by Pringle. Finally on Sunday the girls beat Peterborough at home with Pringle scoring the games only goal. Thanks to excellent goaltending by Keyra Herrington and an overall strong team defense the girls have shutout their opponents 11 times. Napanee Stars After hitting a bit of a speed bump earlier in the week, the Napanee K&C Bobcat Services Bantam BB Stars got back to their winning ways on the weekend. The Stars surrendered a two-goal lead to the visiting Campbellford Colts before scoring six unanswered goals for a 6-2 on Saturday at the SPC. Ryan Kirkpatrick accounted for four of those goals, plus one assist. Nick Kennelly and Adam
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Burger also scored, with Burger also picking up a helper. Josh Wyville had a pair of assists. Keegan Makpah, Cal DuChene, Josh Cudd and Aidan Joe all made it on the scoresheet with assists. Murray Craig picked up the win in net. The Stars had a harder time with their cross-county rivals from Amherstview on Wednesday night, settling for a 1-1 tie. Loyalist took the lead in the first period with a goal from Liam McCracken; assists went to Aidan Proderick and Ethan Armstrong. Napanee evened things up shortly after on a goal from DuChene, with assists from Cudd and Logan Votary. Napanee goalie Bailey Maracle and Jets goalie Nolan Hatch battled it out for the rest of the game on route to the draw. The Stars won’t play again until Jan. 2 when they host the Centre Hastings Grizzlies at 5 p.m. The same day, the team will be out in the communities of Napanee, Newburgh and Deseronto collecting bottles in advance of their participation in the International Silver Stick tournament in Port Huron, MI, Jan. 22-24.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK OLIVIA FENWICK
Olivia Fenwick is a member of the NDSS Golden Hawks girls hockey team. On Thursday she had the team’s lone goal, giving them a lead against their biggest KASSAA rivals. the Holy Cross Crusaders. The Hawks will continue to look for big goals from her when they return to action in the new year.
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A 20-second hiccup was enough to ruin an otherwise solid game for the NDSS Golden Hawks girls hockey team on Thursday, costing them dearly in a 2-1 loss to the visiting Holy Cross Crusaders. Olivia Fenwick got the Hawks on the board early in the second, gobbling up Erika Barton’s rebound shot off the Crusader goalie and tucking it into the net. That lead held until the final seconds of the period until the Crusaders struck twice in the dying seconds to take the lead. Desperate for offense in the third the Hawks pulled goalie Sara Kennedy for an extra attacker but couldn’t convert. “In that last 20 seconds they had two goals,” Hawks head coach Chad Miller said of the Crusaders. “Other than that we had the majority of the pressure and spent more time in their end, it just doesn’t always show on the scoreboard.” Though disappointing, the Hawks coaching staff is hoping they can at least take a message out of the
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Erika Barton (right) of the NDSS Hawks controls the puck around the side of the Crusader net during Thursday’s game against Holy Cross. loss. “Our girls just have to realize that if you let up for a second, or 20 seconds, it can be the difference in the game,” said Miller. This meeting marked the first time these two clubs had seen each other since the Crusaders bested the Hawks in the 2015 KASSAA finals. Once again both teams look to be strong contenders and could be on a course to meet in February. “Our goal is to get passed the finals but you can't look to the finals,” said
Miller. “We can just look for things we can improve from this game. We’ve got some things to work on.” They’ll have very little time to work out the bugs however as they return to action on the first day back from the Christmas break, playing the La Salle Black Knights on Jan. 4 at the Invista Centre. Like the Crusaders, the Black Knights project as another tough team. “It’s not bad to see the good teams early,” said Miller. “Sometimes if you
have too many easy games early you think it’s going to be a cake walk. Our girls know they have to work for everything.” Napanee is now 1-1 on the season while the Crusaders improved to 3-0. They will continue their playoff push in the new year. On the boys’ side the Hawks skated to a 5-1 victory over La Salle on Dec. 14. They are now 2-1 on the season, tied for second in the league behind the 3-0 Crusaders.
HAWKS | Look to build off roller coaster victory CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “This is a game we had a good chance of winning to help us in the playoff standings,” said Campbell. “We knew this game was important so we just kept trying to make sure we got the win here.” With the triumph the Hawks move to 2-2 on the year and head into the Christmas break in a four-
way tie for third in the KASSAA standings. “It’s tough going into the break because you won’t play for two weeks,” Campbell said of building on the thrilling victory. “The win helps we morale, it keeps everyone happy.” The Hawks won’t return to the hard court until Jan. 7 when they travel to Sydenham. In the junior game the
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results weren’t nearly as suspenseful as the Blazers cruised to a 48-25 victory. The Blazers scored 12 of the game's first points and held a 20-2 advantage at the close of the first quarter. Finn Pierce had nine points for the Hawks while Evan Maracle had eight. Kyle Garrett added a threepointer in the fourth. With the loss the junior Hawks fall to 1-4 on the season and remain tied for
eight in the KASSAA standings as they head into the Christmas break. NDSS’ girls volleyball teams also took on the Blazers to close out the 2015 schedule, only they played on the road. The junior team was swept in three sets to fall to 2-3 on the season, while the senior team was also swept and are now 1-4. They too will now break for the holidays and return in January.
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McGUinnESS - In loving memory of my mom, Rosalyn, December 24, 1998. If roses grow in Heaven, Lord please pick a purple bunch for me. Place them in my mother’s arms, And tell her they are from me. Tell her I love her and miss her, And when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek, And hold her for a while. Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day, But there is an ache within my heart That will never go away. Love your daughter Leona, son-inlaw Brian and family. MoorE - Kathleen J. Moore (Babcock) June 1932 - December 2005 The cookies are done, the tarts are baked And the pudding simmers on the stove. Sara so happy, Sydney and Alex are great, Charles’ little Jaidyn is such a joy! 10 years gone Mom, wish you were here! Love always Sue, Graham, Sara, Charles, Sydney, Alex and little Jaidyn too! MoWBraY - In loving memory of special parents and grandparents, Mac, June 27, 1990 and Bernice, December 23, 1991. It’s been 25 years and cherished memories still live on. 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.
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In loving memory of a wonderful husband and best friend, who passed away December 19, 2011. It is so hard to believe that four years have passed since God came and took you home to Heaven, but I would like to believe that you can see your beautiful grandchildren, Mercedes and Blaze. Today you are lovingly missed by your wife Sandy and your daughter Mandee.
DEATHS
BrooKS, charles Henry
Peacefully passed away at the John M. Parrott Centre in Napanee on Sunday, December 20, 2015, in his 91st year. Son of Aubrey Brooks and Vera Mountney. Beloved husband of Delphine Brooks and dear father of Charles Brooks (Joan), Mirrel Brooks (Susan), Nancy Leween (Bob) and James Brooks (Paula). Beloved grandfather of Shannon Brooks, Brandon Brooks, Nicholas Leween, Jennifer Leween (Greg), Amanda, Amber and Adam Brooks. Step-grandchildren Billie McCulloch (Shawna) and Carrol Klassen (Steve). Brother of Hilda Thompson and the late Milton (Claire), Cameron (Olive) and Brotherin-law Wallace Thompson. Halfbrother to James (Marion), Bessie (Don), Clarence, Dorothy, Myrtle, Philip, Dannie, Claude, Russell and Iva and the late Allen and Muriel. Beloved by 9 great-grandhildren. Cremation has taken place, a memorial service will be held in the spring. Donations made to the Salvation Army or the Lennox and Addington County Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. In the care of Hannah Funeral Home in Napanee (613-354-3341). Online condolences at www.hannahfuneralhome.com
SHETTELL, Francis "Leo" Peacefully at the Village Green Nursing Home in Selby on Sunday, December 13, 2015, at age 89. Beloved husband of Marlies Shettell of Napanee. Fondly remembered by his children and their families. Cremation has taken place with a private family interment at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Wartman Funeral Home "Napanee Chapel". Two locations to serve you.
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MARTIN, Paul Wm. Ernest
Suddenly at the Belleville General Hospital on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, in his 36th year. Beloved companion of Kaydi May and dear father of Madison Martin, Clayton Martin and Miranda Gilchrist. Loving son of Penny and the late Bill Martin of Kingston and son-in-law of Marg May of Napanee. Cherished brother of April Martin and Amanda Martin, both of Kingston. Fondly remembered by his many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. The family held a private family gathering at the Wartman Funeral Home "Napanee Chapel" on Friday, December 18th with cremation following. Donations to the Diabetes Association in memory of Paul would be appreciated by the family. (Donations by cheque or credit card please). Online condolences at www.wartmanfuneralhomes.com Two locations to serve you.
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WHITMORE, Doris Jean
(Longtime Employee of Bell Canada) Passed away peacefully at the Friendly Manor Nursing Home in Deseronto on Friday, December 18, 2015, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Melbourne Whitmore. Survived by her step-son Wayne Whitmore of Alberta as well as several cousins. Interment will be held at Micksburg United Cemetery. In memory of Doris, donations to the Friendly Manor Nursing Home will be remembered with appreciation. Arrangements entrusted to the Wartman Funeral Home "Napanee Chapel". Online condolences at www.wartmanfuneralhomes.com Two locations to serve you.
448 Camden Rd. at Newburgh Rd., Napanee, K7R 1G1 - 613-354-3722
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OFFICIAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS HEIRS AND OTHER CLAIMANTS
ALL PERSONS having claims against the estate of DANIEL EDWARD BRANT of the Tyendinega Indian Reserve who died September 26, 2015 are notified to send full particulars of their claim to the undersigned on or before 60 days of December 30, 2015, after which date the estate will be distributed with regard only to claims then received. Dated this 14th day of September, 2015.
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AUCTIONS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 1ST, 2016 - 9:30 A.M.
8th ANNUAL NEW YEARS DAY AUCTION SALE AT SOUTH FREDERICKSBURG HALL An excellent selected sale of collectables i.e. Texaco gas pump; Ruth Brooks art & others; crocks; tin signs; decoys; fishing tackle; milk bottles; oil lamps; wooden phones; china, glass; Gibbard tea wagon; tin toys & much more. Please go to www.lambertauctions.ca for list & pictures. NO BUYERS PREMIUM - Very Partial Listing VIEWING SALE DAY ONLY - 12 Noon Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, MasterCard only. Canteen Available NEIL LAMBERT, AUCTIONEER Napanee 613-354-3406 e-mail Sally1@KOS.net
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AT 9:30 A.M. WINTER BLUES ANTIQUE AUCTION SALE AT DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Antique sideboard, antique sleigh coffee table, 3 drawer dresser/oval bevelled glass tilt mirror, 5 drawer hi-boy chest, antique nursing rocker, antique oak library desk, set of 6 press back chairs, antique make up vanity with mirror & wooden pulls, child's high chair, Victorian style settee, steel bedstead, antique drop leaf table, Singer treadle sewing machine, parlour chair, RCA cabinet model radio, old baby cradle (painted red), assorted small tables. Large qty. of antique smalls including vintage coal oil lamps, fishing tackle box full, Hardy (England) fishing rod, Creek Chub pikie & 2 Lucky Strike wooden lures, cast iron ice wagon toy, cast iron zepplin toy, tin toy truck, named milk bottles such as Roblin, Rutherford, Anderson & Cochrane dairies, dairy bottle caps, old butter churn, Bridal Rose dishes, large stamp album, cornflower pitcher (large), depression hand painted freshie pitcher/ 4 matching glasses, 3 jadite cannisters/lids, a number of Beswick horses including Beswick foal lying down #915, Beswick Siamese cat #1558, Beswick jersey cow, seven handmade horse carriages, cutter & wagons, Lomonosov raccoon (USSR), Lomonosov bear (USSR), Lomonosov great dane (USSR), Turaco bird (USSR), hand blown swan, vintage tea tin, oval framed reverse painting on glass, old post cards, art glass, Wade egg coddler, 2 mustache cups, amethyst vase, Findlay cast enamel covered vegetable bowl, Fiesta covered vegetable, 2 cast iron pots, old wooden boxes, large tin Pepsi sign, Great Northwestern Telegraph and Cable Office porcelain sign, antique student's desk, old wooden skiis, vintage brown bread box, cast iron door stop, old tin flour cans, set of 4 large Swiss brass bells, Gingerbread, Mantle & Regulator clocks, Sears retro “Sing Along” child's record player, retro ash tray stand, old board games, railroad watch, cranberry sugar shaker, Royal Albert and Aynsley cups & saucers, retro Hamilton Beach and Sears mixers on bases, old quilt, “D” end tables, several agate washboards, old wooden kitchen utensils, old framed prints, Websters “New International Dictionary” (2nd edition), old monopoly game pat'd 1936, Corby's security guard hats and badge, cast horse clock, old glass & porcelain insulators, straight razors, old pipes, sad irons, yard stick, old window frames, old bottles, 3 antique “Strato Blazer” lights pat'd 1933, old seed planters, food mills, cheese box, a number of old kitchen pieces including a canner, old tea kettle, food choppers, beaters, graters, 2 old lunch pails, small kitchen scales etc., set of 4 Norman Rockwell plates, set of 4 Peter Ertyl Snider plates, old globe, fly sprayers, bee smoker, enamel ware, wooden tool totes, beam tongs, old cameras, Beatles records & numerous other interesting pieces. DOUG JARRELL AUCTIONS 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com
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Apply online at www.pg.ca/canada Select the “Careers� tab Use the Search tool to find Job # MFG00004985 Register your personal information, including your e-mail address. Attach your detailed resume and submit. Second Step: You will be asked to complete the Success DriversAssessment online. This needs to be completed to be considered further in the assessment process. Further communication will be via email or Telephone. To be considered for these positions you must complete and submit both steps of the on-line application. Rolling start dates We thank all applicants, however only those under consideration will be notified by email Successful applicants will be subject to a background check. Procter & Gamble Inc. is an equal opportunity employer If you require medical or disability related accommodations in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email careers.im@pg.com to provide your contact information. P&G Talent Supply staff will contact you within 1 week.
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Local hockey team holding bottle drive Beaver Staff
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Greater Napanee Fire Services purchased Christmas gifts for nearly 40 children in Lennox and Addington County. (From left) Fire Prevention Officer Kevin Duncan, administrative assistant Erin Tyers, Assistant Fire Chief John Koenig, and Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Donaldson display some of the toys local kids will unwrap Christmas Day.
Those looking for help to clean up after New Year’s parties will have some eager assistants in members of the Napanee K&C Bobcat Services Bantam BB Stars. On Jan. 2, players from the team will be out in Napanee, Deseronto and Newburgh collecting empty bottles and cans to help pay for their upcoming trip to the International Silver Stick in Port Huron, Michigan. The tournament is scheduled for Jan. 22-24. The drive takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A drop-off service will also be available during this time at Hilltop Variety in Newburgh and at The Beer Store in Napanee on the day of the drive. Cash donations will also be accepted, and appreciated. The Stars punched their ticket to the prestigious cross-border Silver Stick tourney when they went 4-0-1 at the Midland Regional Silver Stick in November. That impressive tournament run included wins over topranked ‘A’ level hockey teams. Napanee already knows two of the three teams they’ll face in the preliminary round: the Bantam Stars open against the Brandon Jr. Bulls, winners of the Ellenton, Florida regional tournament, followed by a game versus the Toledo Cherokee, winners of the Ft. Wayne, Indiana regional tournament. The Stars will also face off against a yet-to-be determined team from Ontario. Members of the K&C Bobcat Services Bantam BB Stars have already delivered flyers advertising the bottle drive to many homes in the area.
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January 13 - The Lennox and Addington Cattlemen's Association is hosting their annual meeting on Wednesday, January 13th at 7pm at Centreville Hall. Guest speakers: Arden Schneckenburger from Beef Farmers of Ontario, Eric Lawlor from Ontario Soil & Crop covering Growing Forward 2, Nancy Noecker from OMFRA, Peter Fraiser from MTO covering Farm Equipment & Highway Regulations.
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QUINTE CONSERVATION CONCERNED ABOUT FARMERS LOSING VALUABLE SOIL ALONG THE NAPANEE RIVER Quinte Conservation wants to help farmers along the Napanee River who may be losing valuable soil to erosion. Environmental Technician Christine Jennings says, “When the land is farmed right to the water’s edge this increases the risk of erosion and farmers can lose valuable top soil.” Jennings says, “The way to avoid this problem is for farmers to create a buffer strip of vegetation between the land being actively farmed and the water’s edge. Having a buffer acts as a filter for the surface water that runs off the land into our waterways. It also holds sediment and soils in place preventing it from washing away. We are expanding a Belleville program to help Napanee region farmers deal with this problem.” Quinte Conservation introduced a voluntary pilot project designed to financially compensate agricultural landowners who farm next to Potter’s Creek in the fall of 2015. The program is now expanding to the Napanee River. Funding will be provided as an incentive to leave flood prone areas and the river’s edge in a natural condition. Quinte Conservation is proposing to lease the land immediately adjacent to the Napanee River and take it out of tillage and crop production in order to protect the valuable soil resource. Staff will be available to assist the landowners through the process of establishing a buffer and will find out if
funding is possible to plant native trees and shrubs. Jennings adds, “The Napanee River has been identified as a contributor to phosphorus and nutrient loadings into the Bay of Quinte. We are interested in reducing phosphorus and nutrient loading as they directly contribute to the growth of algae particularly, harmful blue-green algae blooms. Landowners with agricultural property bordering on the Napanee River can play a key role in the reduction of phosphorus, nutrient loading and erosion leading to a healthier environment for the entire community.” Quinte Conservation staff will be sending out information on the new program to agricultural landowners and will also be visiting them with information. This project was undertaken with the financial support of Environment Canada and in partnership with the Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan. Quinte Conservation is a community-based environmental protection agency. It serves 18 municipalities in the watersheds of the Moira, Napanee and Salmon Rivers and Prince Edward County. It provides cost-effective environmental expertise and leadership. Quinte Conservation’s main goal is to create a sustainable ecosystem where people and nature live in harmony. More information about Quinte Conservation is available at www.quinteconservation.ca.
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Health benefits of nature Imagine that you are I have some fascinating news for Premier Kathleen feeling stressed about someWynne, Minister of Health thing. Anxiety is taking conDr. Eric Hoskins and trol and you need a release. Finance Minister Charles You are lead outside to a Sousa. There is a way to green, oxygen-rich environreduce the growing reliance ment where you can breathe on our health care system by deeply. The result? A lessenhelping people who are in a ing of the burden. Not long ago these ‘green hospital heal faster and spaces’ were reduce their reserved for medication smokers. I during a hosbelieve that pital stay: hospihealthy landThe Green File many tals have scapes. While attending a recent changed that policy and now public event at Sunnybrook these environmentally rich Health Sciences Centre, areas are accessible to all Environmental Services patients. Cleaner air. Green expert, Rohan Harrison handed me a booklet entitled spaces enhance overall air ‘The Link Between Land- quality, as pollution and dust scapes and Health’. This lit- can deplete oxygen from the tle tome, published in co- air we breathe. Without suffioperation with Landscape cient oxygen, our bodies can exhaustion, Ontario, provides evidence experience that healthy landscapes fatigue, depression, muscle around our hospitals help in aches, respiratory difficulty a measurable way to reduce and memory problems. A hospital stays. The impact of lawn area of a mere 2,500 sq. a healthy tree canopy, colour- ft. provides enough oxygen ful gardens and lush green for a family of four to breathe landscapes on human health daily. I am a ‘defender of the has long been known but not lawn’ and am very glad to well quantified, until now. Here is what I learned by read this. When we replace lawns reading it: ‘I want to go home’. with asphalt or paving stone Studies have found exposure we are indeed going backto healthy landscapes offers wards as a society. Encouraging activity. hospitalized patients benefits like improved sleep, bet- Taking advantage of the outter pain management and a door environment often reduction in post-operative encourages physical activity, which is critical to maintainstays. Just think about this for ing a healthy body weight a minute: when we plant throughout life. Encouraging trees and ‘nurture nature’ on outdoor activity can help the grounds that surround a address these problems. By ‘activity’ they could hospital, we reduce costs by moving patients out more mean most anything, even a quickly. As a recent client (I shuffle to a park bench while had a radical prostatectomy leaning on a walker is better at Toronto East General two than sitting in the crowded years ago), I can tell you that hallway watching the world getting out of the hospital go by. There is cleaner air in was my top priority on that the ‘green space’, a more occasion. I also recall that benign environment where there was one large tree visi- birds sing, wind blows and move passively ble through my hospital clouds room window. I held onto through the sky. In our busy, that image as I drifted in and hurry-up lives we often forout of drug induced sleep the get the therapeutic effects of first day or two. There is a being surrounded by nature. snap shot of that tree in my We even forget that we are head today that is crystal part of it, products of a natural system through which we clear. Sunnybrook makes it were conceived and grow into clear in their booklet that adults. A chance to escape the “supporting the practice that healthy landscapes are not sterile, ultra clean environabout warfare against pests, ment of a hospital can be but rather the welfare of viewed as an opportunity, plants (and patients, by indeed. Diversity provides its extension). Properly resourced plants are healthy own magic. This is what and more able to protect Sunnybrook call their ‘multithemselves in a pesticide- storey’ approach to planting. The selection of a wide varifree environment.” Reduce depression. ety of plant material, each Healthy landscapes provide with their own list of benepositive benefits for people fits, encourages the promosuffering from major depres- tion of beneficial organisms. sive disorders and enhance “When diverse species are psychological wellbeing with- planted, garden plants are better able to withstand in minutes of exposure.
Mark Cullen
attacks from both insects and disease.” It helps that they produce their own compost from dead plant material, mulch garden beds and trees with natural, recycled material in an effort to minimize weeds and watering. They avoid the use of chemical pesticides and do whatever they can to promote “biodiversity that supports sustainably”. If you have spent any time at Sunnybrook you know that all of this is true. Also true is the fact that the provincial government can save a lot of money by encouraging and investing in healthy landscapes around hospitals and other health facilities. That’s why I think the premier and her caucus should be keenly interested in this issue. Mark Cullen appears on Canada AM every Wednesday morning at 8:40. He is the Lawn and Garden expert for Home Hardware. Sign up for his free monthly newsletter at www.markcullen.com.
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After reading about the new acquired brain injury centre in Napanee, the Strathcona Paper Company decided to make a donation to the cause. Last week, the company contributed $10,000, which will be used for rehabilitation services and equipment. From left are Strathcona Director of Human Resources Barry Faubert, Napanee Acquired Brain Injury and Rehabilitation Home fundraiser Hugh Finlay and Strathcona General Manager Troy Gibson.
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