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INSIDE Ancestry workshops coming up in January

Napanee and Tamworth library branches to focus on use of old census records ..................... Page 2.

Low water condition upgraded for region

Quinte Conservation says effects of summer’s drought still having impact on local water supply .............Page 2.

What does gardening mean to you?

Columnist Mark Cullen learns from his readers why gardeners love to get their hands dirty................Page 4.

Raiders’ claim to second place dwindles

Loss to third-place Picton Pirates reduces Napanee’s lead in the standings to a single point .............Page 11.

Gracie Hearns (right) of the NDSS Golden Hawks brings the puck over the blue line during the finals of the NDSS Invita-

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tional, held last Wednesday at the SPC. For more on the tournament, see Sports Page 11.

Despite blips, MP Bossio stays positive BY SETH DUCHENE Editor

Local MP Mike Bossio says he doesn’t want to see some negative headlines over the past few months overshadow progress that his government has made in its first full year

in power. “There are so many good things that we’ve accomplished and continue to move forward to try to accomplish in the next year,” he said in a telephone interview last week. “I’d hate to allow electoral reform (difficulties) and the ‘cash

for access’ (issue) to hijack what has happened over the last year, because there have been so many positive things that we have done as a government in the last year, from the Canada Child Benefit to the tax cut to the increase to the Guaranteed Income Supplement and the changes to Canada Pension

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Lennox and Addington County archivist Kim Kerr will be hosting a pair of ancestry workshops at local libraries in the new year designed to help people trace their family’s roots. The workshops, which will be held at the Napanee Branch on Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. and the Tamworth Branch on Jan. 12 at 2 p.m., will use various census records as their primary source of research. “It’s a bit more specific

than our workshops in previous years,” said L&A County Library Services Manager Catherine Coles, who notes they’ve done a handful of genealogical workshops in the past. “You can find out so much many things from looking at a census,” said Coles. “It depends on where the census was taken, and some countries and municipalities were better than others with how much information they collected. But some you can get occupation, number of people in the household, exact address, that sort of thing.”

The first Museum Kids event of 2017 promises to offer ‘snow much fun’ for the whole family. Held on Jan. 7, crafty kids will have the opportunity to construct their own snow globe they can take home and then take part in a mystery snowflake scavenger hunt through the museum. Along the way

they’ll uncover some interesting stories and facts about various artifacts and exhibits spread throughout the museum. The event will offer a nice change of pace for families looking to unwind from the busy holidays. The fun gets underway at 10 a.m. and has no admission. For more information visit www.CountyMuseum.ca. Museum Kids is a monthly program offered at the museum, each with a different theme. They’ll be held throughout the month of June before taking a brief break for the summer.

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The presentation will touch upon how to access various census records as well as discuss how to avoid some of the problems using a census for research can create. Kerr will also explain how the Ancestry Library Edition can assist in research. Anyone interested in attending either of the workshops must register with the host branch by calling Napanee at 613-354-2525 or Tamworth at 613-379-3082. One of the many resources offered at L&A County Libraries is free access to Ancestry.com, which

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phy. “During our last low water situation in 2012, conditions had returned to normal by mid-October. There are some residents who still have wells that have not recovered. There is concern for wells that remain dry as we move into the winter months, as they may not recover until the spring.” He did say that streamflows have improved, as have groundwater levels, thanks to sporadic fall rain and recent snowfall. A Level 2 low water condition indicates a potentially serious water supply problem. It often means minor water supply issues are encountered, and there is the potential for major supply problems. Level 2 water conditions are managed through conservation authorities, municipalities and other key provincial agencies. As the low-water condition continues, Quinte Conservation advices residents and business to use water wisely until the supply has been replenished.


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What your garden means to you is how proud I was when my maternal grandmother allowed me to go into the garden and pick a cucumber… I remember my grandfather, well into his 80s, hoeing his garden and telling my Dad to ‘collect all of the cow patties’ to make compost tea. Both my grandparents have been gone more than 30 years but every time I am in the garden I think of them.” Edna: “My love for garSome readers responded with reflections on their ear- dening began when my godliest experiences in the gar- mother gave me a dozen gladiolus bulbs for my 11th den: Linda: “My garden is a birthday ….. our 30 year old tribute to my grandparents. garden has changed so One of my earliest memories many times and it gives us AST month I invited my Facebook followers to answer the question: ‘What does your garden mean to you?’ The response was overwhelming with more than 50 people expressing their thoughts. Many were quite personal. As I review these responses, I reflect on the meaning that my gardening experience has to me.

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there for me, any time of the ried: Lesleigh: “Well Mark, I day.” Vicky: “Peace and reflec- will tell you what I tell my husband when he posed the tion.” Cathy: “My garden takes questions, ‘You spend how me to a very quiet place, my much on the garden?’ Flowplace. To watch every plant ers make me happy. I actualgrow amazes me. Nature at ly hated having a garden as a child. Until it came time to its best is all around me.” turn the Boyer: cucumbers “The garden into pickles… is a place I actually go where I can home on my commune The Green File lunch break with the ‘dirt’ to garden. It and stay in resets me. I find weeding the moment.” Others talked about food therapeutic. But above all, and its connection to garden- the most meaningful thing about gardening is the tradiing: Linda: “Fresh produce tional values that go with it.” Louis Armstrong sang it for me and my family, and preserves for later eating: first, “I see trees of green, red sharing of flowers to those roses too”: Laura: “My garden who appreciate the gesture.” Carrie: “….My garden, allows me to believe there is especially my vegetable gar- good in this world. I see den, gives me a sense of birds, butterflies, wasps, bees, moths, and hummingaccomplishment.” birds all happy! This gives Parents and grandpar- me hope that the world will ents emphasize the connec- one day hum and be happy.” Sharon: “…My garden is tion between gardening and an absolute wonder. Along kids: Tracy: “(my garden) is a with a glass of wine (of way to teach my three young course), weeding, tilling, daughters about nature and wandering and pondering… all a total joy.” nurture and true beauty.” There is something poetJulie: “Any time I am in my garden is the only nor- ic about that… weeding, tilling, wandering and pondermal thing in my life!” I love it when readers ing. Thanks Sharon! The late Hugh Beaty talk to me like we are mar-

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used to reply to every story with this word, I love it: Linda: “Wonderful!” And finally, a poem worthy of a new garden season: Linda Stauth: “The spiders. The weeds. The bird stole my seeds. My aching sore back. My pebble-marked knees. A vine with a choke-hold. A flowerpot crack. A kinked garden hose. Oh! The neighbourhood cat. But the colours The shapes. The smells. The sights. Nothing compares to those flowering delights. As I sit on my swing and sip my tea. I laugh and giggle with glee. Sleep well, my garden, but promise one thing. You will come back to visit next spring.” Amen. Mark Cullen is an expert gardener, member of the Order of Canada, author and broadcaster. Get his free monthly newsletter at markcullen.com. Look for his new best seller, ‘The New Canadian Garden’ published by Dundurn Press. Follow him on Twitter @MarkCullen4 and Facebook.

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Thursday, December 29, 2016 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, 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 613-372-2410. 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 5 LUNCHEON At St. Mary Magdalene Church from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Start your new year at

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COMMUNITY PULSE our luncheon of soup, sandwich and dessert. All are welcome, cost is $7 per person. JANUARY 7 HOMETOWN COUNTRY JAMBOREE At the Napanee Lions Hall, doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. This month our entertainers who will grace the stage will be Kierstyn Cross, Gloria Digby and Tyler Cochrane. Emcee is Joe Saunders and our favorite band Heartland Country. Tickets can be purchased at the door or please feel free to call 613-2423168. If you wish to reserve a table or chair in a favorite location please feel free to call. ‘SNOW MUCH FUN’ It’s going to be ‘snow much fun’ at Museum Kids in Napanee. Kids can take a Mystery Snowflake Scavenger Hunt by following a path of snowflakes, guiding them through the museum to uncover the stories of marvelous county artifacts. Make your own snow globe. Pick and choose from a variety of craft objects to create your very own miniature winter wonderland inside a snow globe to take home. We hope to have a variety of snow globes, from private collections, available for viewing to pique your cre-

ativity and inspiration. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, please visit www.CountyMuseum.ca or call 613-354-3027.. ‘MEET THE ARTISTS’ Members of the Bath Artisans will be at L&A County General Hospital for their upcoming month-long exhibit there. From 2-4 p.m. Fine art, photography, fibre and glass artists. Exhibit runs from now until Jan. 25. A portion of each sale will be donated to the hospital. 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 8 ‘SECOND SUNDAY’ BREAKFAST CLUB Come one, come all to a community breakfast at Emmanuel United Church Hall at 63 Factory St. in Odessa. Feed the body, feed the soul. From 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Donation, only to cover cost. Come and bring your kids and neighbours along with you — something different to do on a Sunday morning. For information, call 613-777-5190. JANUARY 11 CANADIAN CLUB OF KINGSTON Non-members welcome.

Speaker: Senator Bob Runciman, former Member of the Ontario Legislature Leeds Grenville. Topic: ‘Government is broken. Can it be fixed?’ At Minos Village Restaurant 2762 Princess St. in Kingston. Lunch reservations at 613-3842021. Members $27; nonmembers $35. Club information: 613-530-2704 or visit www.canadianclubkingston.org. JANUARY 12 CONSERVATION PRESENTATION ‘Our Watershed Health and BioGeography’ with Tim Trustham, Quinte Conservation and Janet Noyes, Lower Trent Conservation. First event in Hastings Stewardship Council’s 2017 Winter Speaker Series. From 7 to 9 p.m. at Huntington Veterans Community Hall, 11379 Highway 62, in Ivanhoe. Cost: $5 each, children free. Contact: 613-3919034 or info@hastingsstewardship.ca. JANUARY 13 CLUB 39 DANCE Belleville Club 39 presents the country music of Emily Creek Band from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 99, 132 Pinnacle St. in Belleville (upstairs). Doors open at 7 p.m. Singles and couples are welcome. Mem-

bers $10, Non-members $12. Lunch will be served for information call 613395-0162 or 613-966-6596. YOUTH DANCE At Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith 7 to 9:30 p.m. for elementary school children. Cost $6. For info call 613-372-2410. Sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. JANUARY 14 SATURDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT At the Napanee Legion, with Cowboys Don’t Cry

preforming from 8 p.m. to midnight! Cost is $5 for non-members, all are welcome. Bring your friends out for a fun-filled night of dancing! BIG EUCHRE At the Bath Legion in Millhaven. Registration starts at 11 a.m., play starts at noon. Cost is $20 per team. Everyone welcome. JANUARY 15 ROAST BEEF DINNER At Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith 4:30 to 6 p.m., cost is $13. For info call 613372-2410. Sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs.

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When looking back at the events of 2016, nothing stands out like the victory of Donald Trump in the American presidential election. Indeed, it was his election this past November that will be the domiCombined in 1965 nating influence of 2017. with The Napanee Everything else really pales in comparison, Express (EST. 1861) doesn’t it? and The Deseronto It’s fair to say that Trump’s election has caused Post (EST. 1904) more fear and trepidation on this side of the border than anything else — although Trump does An independent seem to have a constituency here in Canada. Given Trump’s boorish behaviour (to put it mildly) community and his penchant for stoking ugly nativist sentiment, well, there’s a lot not to like. His protectionnewspaper ist bent, however — along with a pledge to reopen the North American Free Trade Agreement — is something that could do more than just offend JEAN MORRISON Canadians’ sensibilities. We’re talking about the OWNER & economy, and we’re talking about jobs. The Trump PUBLISHER administration’s policies have the potential to have a dramatic impact on Canada. SALES MANAGER Trump has said he’s reconsidering outgoing SCOTT JOHNSTON President Barack Obama’s denial of the Keystone MANAGING EDITOR XL pipeline from Canada to the US, which could SETH DUCHENE be a boon to industry here (though perhaps not so much for the fight against carbon emissions). BUSINESS MANAGER And as for those carbon emissions, Trump sigDEBBIE MCCANN nalled during his election campaign that he’d PRODUCTION MANAGER withdraw the U.S. from global efforts to combat MICHELLE BOWES climate change; that direction has generally been confirmed by his appointment of a cadre of fossilACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE fuel advocates to his cabinet. It’s a sharp contrast DIANE GROSE to Canada’s approach, which has been to embrace those global climate-change efforts since the elecADVERTISING SALES REPtion of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau just more RESENTATIVES: LISA PRESthan a year ago. It begs the question: if the U.S. LEY, LINDA WARNER . isn’t going to take part in any meaningful emisCLASSIFIEDS MANAGER: sions reductions efforts, what’s the point of having JANE WRIGHT. COMPOSCanada bending over backwards to curb emisING STAFF: MARION sions? SEDORE. STAFF REPORTOf course, Trump’s foreign policy — even in ERS: ASHLEY ESPINOZA, matters that don’t directly affect Canada — could ADAM PRUDHOMME. have massive ripple effects for us. For all the concerns that Trump’s election has created, however, there’s one characteristic of the new president that, perhaps counterintuitively, should provide some comfort for Canadians: his unpredictability. The fact is, nobody really knows what President Trump is going to do when he takes office next month. We do know that, since his election in November, he’s already backed away from some of the promises he made on the campaign trail. One could hardly call the man an ideologue, and despite his rhetoric, we’re not sure he’s got any ‘agenda’ to speak of — other than he’s promised to usher in a new era of prosperity which would, presumably, rub off on the Americans’ northern neighbour. If he can actually pull it off, who are Napanee Beaver - 40005335 we to complain? That’s a really big ‘if’, however. So with 2017 just around the corner, uncertainThe entire content of The Beaver is protected by copyright. No ty of the future prevails. All that’s left is to be portion thereof is to be repro- optimistic. It never helps to be pessimistic about what’s coming next. duced without permission of the That said, it never hurts to cross your fingers, publisher. either.

Fiction for genealogy lovers One of the great enjoyments of genealogy is untangling the branches of your family tree and finding a previously unknown relative. This usually involves spending hours doing endless Ancestry.com searches and/or sifting through piles of documents and records. In this scenario, the genealogist is a detective. They are looking for clues, analyzing facts, deciding where to look next, making some educated guesses and, in the best cases, organizing these pieces of information in such a way that sheds light on their family history. For these reasons, I surmise that genealogists should appreciate a good mystery, specifically mysteries that focus on uncovering secrets relating to family lineage. Ranging from historical fiction to contemporary novels of family life, all of the titles below have family history mystery as a major theme. June by Miranda Beverly-Whittemore follows 25year-old Cassie, who has just returned to small-town St. Jude, Ohio following the death of her grandmother. Holed up alone in the dilapi-

Catherine Coles Coles’ Notes dated mansion she just inherited, Cassie is surprised one day to find a handsome stranger at her doorstep claiming that she has also inherited the fortune of the late legendary actor Jack Montgomery. Montgomery’s recognized daughter, a movie star in her own right, isn’t buying it and comes knocking. She wants Cassie to take a paternity test. Cassie, instead, decides to see what she can dig up about her grandmother’s possible illicit affair with Jack. Told through alternating time periods, June is a light, romantic read that blends contemporary family mystery with old school Hollywood glamour. The Rise and Fall of Great Powers by Tom Rachman follows Tooly Zylberberg, owner of a bookshop in the Welsh countryside, who spends most of her life reading. Yet there’s one tale that never made sense: her own

life. In childhood, she was spirited away from home and raised by various people in various locales across the world. But who were these people who brought her up? Whatever happened to them? And who are her real parents? Unbecoming, a Young Adult novel by British writer Jenny Downham, tells the story of a teenager whose estranged grandmother, suffering from Alzheimer’s, comes to live with her family. Katie knows nothing about her grandmother. Incidentally, neither does Grandma Mary. Together, they slowly unravel the family history that kept them apart for so long. The Imposter Bride by Nancy Richler is the story of a young, enigmatic woman who arrives in post-war Montreal and is clearly not who she claims to be. Her attempt to live out her life as Lily Azerov shatters as she disappears one day, leaving a new husband and baby daughter, and a host of unanswered questions.

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Entertaining this New Year’s It’s hard to believe another year has gone by. As we look back on the year, and reminisce about the great things that have occurred, we anticipate the promise of the New Year — it’s a wonderful night to celebrate with friends and family. The most characteristically English New Year custom was that of the Watch Night vigil. People still gather together today to eat, drink, dance and play games while waiting for church bells to toll out the old year, and sing Auld Lang Syne to our friends. In the 19th century, people would hurry out at midnight with gifts of food and drink for their neighbors. Every country has its own New Year traditions, from settling old debts to drinking and singing in the streets, from bell-ringing competitions to wassailing apples trees. Doors or windows are opened to let the old year out and the new year in, and in Channel Islands a figure of Old Father Time is ceremoniously buried in the sand. In Spain, 12 grapes eaten at midnight, one for each stroke of the clock, bring good luck for the coming year. In many countries, New Year’s Day is a time for visiting and for giving presents, as it was once in England; people now tend to make resolutions about their future behavior. A lot of us will entertain a New Year’s party in our own home this year. We all want our homes to look their best for holiday entertaining, but we also want them to function optimally. The key to entertaining over the holidays and all year round is to “turn your home into a magical place people will talk about.” You don’t have to spend a lot of money

— you just need great ideas. festive season. Work with what you Here are some tricks of the trade to help you get start- have. Mixing and matching china and flatware shows ed. Do halt cross traffic. off your creativity and can Forcing guests to walk fill conversation. A great idea is to rent through a conservation area or in front of a television set everything from glasses and cutlery to in use is napkins and uncomfortplates. It’s able and an excellent awkward for opportunity everyone. to update Pull main your table seating into style for a a room’s cenday, with tre and minimal leave space cleanup. for travelIf you’re ling around having a the perimelarge crowd, ter. Or, set up a place the pour-it-yourmain pieces self bar in of furniture advance. around the Include a television, premixed making it alcoholic unnecessary Design Time drink, wine, to walk through the entertainment beer, ice, soft drinks, club soda and juice. zone. For larger gatherings, Allow two or three feet for major ‘traffic lanes’, serve food buffet style. If especially if you’re carrying possible, set up two identical food and drinks through the serving tables, perhaps back to back in the centre of the party. Don’t aim for one single room for easy traffic flow. Place a floor or table conservation area. Position a second or third, if space lamp beside the buffet so permits across the room, so guests can easily see what’s guests can really connect. If available. Also, write out the more seating is needed, uti- contents of each buffet dish. lize floor space an entrance- This simple step alleviates any allergy concerns guests way provides. Gain extra space inex- may have and frees you pensively yet elegantly by from answering food quesdraping a tablecloth over a tions when busy. As for setting the table, desk or patio table. Place candlesticks, floral choose a theme and colour arrangements and other palette and co-ordinate all tabletop items on Lucite your flowers in order to crepedestals, which reflect ate a polished finish. Celebrating a New Year light and add sparkle to a calls for extra lavishness. room. Use oranges, cherries Flowers can make an occaand candies instead of flow- sion special. Evergreens and leaves ers to fill glass vases of any shape. Classic silver- tend to last the longest, so if wrapped Hershey’s Kisses you’re looking for an are one way to add to the arrangement to get you

through the holiday season, go for something with cypress, branches, woody pears and poinsettias. You don’t have to colourcoordinate your arrangements to your home, but look around and see what colour you think would look best. Red and green are the perennial favourites, but this year, try something new: stick to a neutral floral palette, but shake it up with colourful containers that add to your overall holiday décor. Figure out an appropriate size in relation to your tables and rooms. Multiple arrangements can look fabulous, but if they are too big, they can overpower a space. A suggestion is to have a single large arrangement that can be placed in an entranceway and three smaller arrangements that can be lined up in a row on a table. Think outside of the box for clever décor ideas. Remember the basic rule that less is often more. Have fun with your decorating, it’s suppose to be an enjoyable time. I know myself; I can’t wait till the next gathering here at my house. I love to plan the menu, and decorate the table in new stylish ways. To my readers, family and friends, may the dawn of this New Year fill your heart with new hopes; open up new horizons; and bring for your promises of brighter tomorrows. Have a wonderful year ahead. Happy New Year!

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twining stories — Cumming’s fraught relationship with his father and his experience with Who Do You Think You Are?, a BBC show focused on the ancestry of celebrities and uncovering family secrets. Another non-fiction honourable mention goes to Between Gods by Alison Pick, a memoir that follows the author’s journey through her family history. As a teenager, Alison made a discovery that her Pick grandparents, who had escaped from the Czech Republic during the Second World

War, were Jewish—and that most of this side of the family had died in concentration camps. This knowledge compels her, as an adult, to consider Judaism. Amateur genealogists should note that the County of Lennox and Addington Libraries will be holding two workshops in partnership with the L&A County Museum and Archives. At the Napanee branch library on Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. and at the Tamworth branch on Jan. 12 at 2 p.m., we will be welcoming County Archivist Kim Kerr for hands-on pre-

sentations about census records and their role in genealogical research. Spaces are limited so please register by contacting the Napanee branch at 613-3542525 or Tamworth branch at 613-379-3082. All titles mentioned in this article are available to reserve in various formats from the County of Lennox & Addington Libraries at www.CountyLibrary.ca.

Who is she really and what happened to the young woman whose identity she has stolen? Why did she leave her family and where did she go? It is left to the daughter she abandoned to find the answers to these questions as she searches for the mother she may never truly know. It’s not fiction, but an honourable mention must go to Not by Father’s Son by Scottish actor Alan Cumming. This memoir is focused dually on two inter-

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A trip through the pages of The Napanee Beaver 50 Years Ago December 28, 1966 ■ A group of local children had a decidedly chilling experience while out sledding on Boxing Day. The sleigh in which the five children between the ages of four and 14 were riding broke through the ice on the Napanee River. The sleigh was being towed by a snow cruiser. The adult on the snow cruiser was able to hop through the ice, standing in water up to his waist, and hoist the children back up out of the water. The snow cruiser was hauled out of the water later that day. Luckily, no one was injured in the mishap. ■ Local MP A. Douglas Alkenbrack charged that the governing Liberal Party didn’t care about senior citizens. He made the remarks during a debate over Old Age Security amendments in the House of Commons. Alkenbrack said that, despite having worked hard all their lives, seniors were now “eking out their existence on a bare minimum”, with little money left over at the end of the month to afford anything of comfort or luxury.

35 Years Ago December 30, 1981 ■ Local emergency crews were kept busy after a 39-vehicle pileup on Highway 401 between Highway 41 and the Beechwood Road overpass. A total of 16 people were taken to hospital following the massive accident, although all had minor injuries. Only two were kept overnight for further observation, but they were released. The accident happened in the midst of snowy and freezing-rain conditions. The total damage as a result of the accident was estimated to be about $100,000. Of the 39 vehicles involved, 36 were deemed to be undrivable. ■ Napanee Deputy-Reeve Grant Clark emerged as the new vice-chairperson for the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Health Unit board’s inaugural meeting. Provincial appointee Bruce Barrett would be elected as chair. The inaugural meeting was relatively calm following what had been a turbulent period for the health unit. A recent study into the workings of the board had deemed it to be “out of control”, and that a power struggle between members of the senior staff was negatively affecting the agency.


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Pirates extend Raiders losing streak; gain ground Picton just one point back of second-place Napanee following 3-2 victory on Thursday

BY ADAM PRUDHOMME Staff Reporter

hristmas couldn’t have come at a better time for the Napanee Raiders, who can use the one-week hiatus to lick their wounds following last Thursday’s 3-2 loss to the Picton Pirates. Nick Hoey scored the game winner with just over a minute left in regulation to give the hometown Pirates the victory. Twice Napanee was able to battle back and tie the game, but they never held a lead. After falling behind at the 6:25 mark of the first, Sean Robertson responded for the Raiders three and a half minutes later. Picton took a 2-1 lead into the first intermission courtesy a goal from Noah Brant. Zach Knapp-Hermer’s power-play goal late in the second was the only offense of the middle frame, and was Napanee’s last of the night. Neither side was able to generate any offense until Hooey’s late, backbreaking goal to send the Raiders home with a loss. Matt Loveys took the loss, stopping 17 of 20 Pirate shots. Picton’s Aaron Young stole the show, turning away 27 Raider shots,

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including 10 in the third period alone to clinch the victory. Napanee will return to action tomorrow night for the first time in eight days when they welcome the Gananoque Islanders to the SPC for a 7:30 p.m. puck drop. Napanee will hope the layoff will be enough to help them break out of their cold stretch. They enter tomorrow’s game on a two game losing streak, one that could just as easily be a three gamer if not for a third period rally at home against the Amherstview Jets on Dec. 9. Thursday’s victory was an important one for Picton, who now move to just a point behind the second place Raiders (32-31), though the Raiders still have three games in hand. Napanee is now 16-9 while Picton climbs to 15-12-1. The chase for the second seed, which would grant one extra home game in the first round of the playoffs between the second and third place teams, represents the closest playoff race. The Port Hope Panthers have all but sewn up the top spot at 25-0, 18 points ahead of Napanee with 15 games left to play. The Gananoque Islanders

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Pirates goalie Aaron Young was just too much for the Raiders last Thursday, turning away 27 shots to help Picton steal a 3-2 victory. The Pirate netminder was particularly sharp in the third, stopping all 10 shots he faced to allow his team to score the tie-breaking goal in the final minutes. are seven back of third place at 12-14-1. Amherstview is in fifth at 8-17, nine points out of a playoff spot. The Campbellford Rebels are 0-

24. Following tomorrow’s game the Raiders will take a short break from PJCHL action and welcome ECH

Dübendorf for an exhibition game on Monday. Puck drop is 5 p.m. at the SPC. The Switzerland team is currently on a six game tour

against six Junior C level teams from Ontario. The Swiss team plays at a comparable Junior C level in Europe.

Hawks blank Titans to capture NDSS Invitational onship game. After ceding the trophy to the Titans last year, the Hawks were eager to exact some revenge and win back their trophy. “They’re a great team,” Gaffney, who was with the BY ADAM PRUDHOMME Hawks last year, said of the Titans. “We were just hopStaff Reporter ing to do the little things rianna Gaffney’s nat- right and come out on top.” ural hat trick was Gaffney got the Hawks more than enough for on the board early with her the NDSS Golden Hawks first goal of the game in the girls hockey team to reclaim first period. The Hawks their own trophy, leading clung to the one goal lead them to a 4-0 victory in until midway through the Wednesday’s final of the second when Gaffney broke NDSS Invitational Tourna- in alone and flipped the ment. puck into the back of the Not surprisingly, the Titan net for some breathHawks were paired against ing room. She’d add another the St. Theresa Titans in a few minutes later to comthe finals, marking the 11th plete the hat trick. straight year these schools have met in the champiSEE HAWKS | PAGE 12 >

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Maddie Marlow (right) of the NDSS Golden Hawks battles with a St. Theresa Titan defender in front of the net for puck control.


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BRIANNA GAFFNEY

Brianna Gaffney is captain of the NDSS Golden Hawks girls hockey team. Last Wednesday she lit the lamp three times to help the Hawks beat the St. Theresa Titans in the championship game of the NDSS Invitational. The team will continue to count on their captain to lead their offense as they push for the playoffs.

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The NDSS Golden Hawks celebrate winning their Invitational Tournament after shutting out their old foes the St. Theresa Titans 4-0 in the finals. The win allowed the Hawks to enter the Christmas break on a high note.

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“It’s great to get a goal but we couldn’t sit back at Despite the growing 2-0 or even 3-0,” said lead, the Hawks defense Gaffney. “They’re easy never relented while Sara games for the other team to Kennedy continued to turn come back so we had to just away some great Titan scor- keep going.” ing chances in net. Maddi Wheeler added some insurance in the third with NDSS’ fourth goal of the game. Rookie Maddy Cronkwright had a hand in each of the goals, picking up four assists. The tournament win allows the Hawks to enter the Christmas break on a high note as they prepare the playoff push in Januyou always wanted to try curling for ary when they return to KASSAA action. were hesitant because you had “It’s going to boost our CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11

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$350/CORD SEASONED mixed hardwood, will customize size for your stove. Call/text Frank Penner, 613-561-1611. ALL HARDWOOD firewood, $325/ bush cord, cut split and delivered. Call or text Darren, 613-561-7956. CONTAINERS, 20 FT, 40 ft, HC, new, used, modifications, rent or sale. Ingenious Storage, 613354-8744. FIREWOOD, LOG lengths. Call for pricing, 613-358-2370 or cell 613484-2252. HARDWOOD FIREWOOD. Cut, split and delivered, $300 per bush cord. Call or text Jeff, 613243-3080. INSULATED SHIPPING Containers, foam insulation, winterize your storage. Call 613-354-8744. PORTABLE SINGLE fish shack, $50. 613-386-3777. SEASONED FIREWOOD: premium quality mixed hardwood, free delivery within 30 kms, $325 per bush cord, will stack for additional fee. Call Hay Bay Wood Products and Services, 613-985-6227. SNOW FLITE Snowblower 21” cut, 8hp, electric start with chains. NEW TIRES: 2 165R-15” Snow’s $100; 2 195/75R-15” A.S. $120; 2 P205/60R-15” Snow’s $150; 2 P205/70R-15” Snow’s $150. USED TIRES: 2 P185/65R-15” Snow’s $80; 4 185/65R-15” A.S. $80; 2 195R-60-15” Snow’s $90; 2 P20565R-15” Snow’s $90; 2 P205/75R14” Snow’s $90; 2 P185/75R-14” A.S. $75. Other sizes in stock. Phone 613-476-7212. WINTER TIRES 2057015 on rims Goodyear Nordic Winter, less than 14,000 kms, $475. Call 613476-5509.

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Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers, 3 mos. old & up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridge's $100. & up.

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At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from.

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WOODLOT OWNERS. We buy standing timber logs, hardwood and soft, firewood and pulp. Free evaluation and dollar estimate, over 40 years of proven service in the area. Call collect, 613-358-2370. MOORE BROS. Water softeners, water purifiers and filtering systems. Free water test, free installation. Salt available. 613-354-5516.

PETS

K9 WILL at Pet Panache, Napanee’s premier pet training centre, puppy to advance training, custommade classes to meet your pet’s needs, flexible schedules 7 days a week, 21 Dundas Street East. 613354-9171.

BOATS & MOTORS

INSTEAD OF trying to sell your boat CONSIDER a charitable donation to Wellington Rescue a volunteer Marine Search and Rescue Unit. Check out www.wara.ca

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL SPACES 72 Dundas Street East, Napanee 1,200 sq. ft. office which includes 3 rooms, 2 washrooms and partial kitchen. $650 monthly Also 665 sq ft $550 monthly BOTH UNITS: Includes heat, utilities and air conditioning. Located on second floor with private entrance from centre hall foyer. Good location on the main street across from Tim Hortons.

To view, call the Business Manager, 613-354-6641, Ext. 105

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• Downtown professional office space, two floors, 4,600 s/f, prime Dundas Street location, handicap accessible, bank vault, suitable for financial, legal, government services. • Napanee, John Street, commercial office/retail, 1,300 sq ft plus basement, plus parking, $10 s/f. For viewing / further information call/text 613-539-4847

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ACCESSIBLE OFFICE space in professional building, 116 John Street, $200 to $500, will renovate to suit. 532-3672. OFFICE SPACE for lease, 1,085 sq ft, Dundas Street East, $900 plus monthly. 613-388-2953.

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BACHELOR APARTMENT downtown Napanee, $570 inclusive, parking off site, references, credit check, first/last required, no smoking, no pets. 613-876-1677. IN-TOWN TWO bedroom house, appliances included, main floor laundry, first/last, available immediately. 613-354-3159. NICE NEWLY renovated 2 bedroom apartment, close to hospital, no smoking, no pets, $870 plus hydro. 613-354-9966.

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145 Church St. West Napanee Quiet adult security building. Two Spacious Bedrooms, Eat-in Kitchen. Living/ Dining Room. Private Laundry/Storage room. Five appliances. Sliding Patio Doors to covered terraces.

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TWO BEDROOM apartment, 6x12ft deck overlooking Napanee River, four piece bathroom, large jet tub, hardwood floors, no pets, abstainer, first/last, references, $1,4500 monthly plus hydro. 613354-2064.

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CARDS OF THANKS

The Napanee Lion's would like to take a moment to say thank you to each and everyone who helped organize, support and take part in our recent fundraiser for our local food bank. Specials thanks go to Lion Shelley Free for organizing this event, as well as Amber McCullough for taking photos of the children with Santa, to all of our vendor's who participated, also thank you to all of our Lion's members who helped make this happen by spending your day volunteering and making it work. Last but not least we wish to thank these people for their kind donations: Rod & Gun Club, Napanee Home Hardware, Stinson & Sons LTD, Advanced Fluid Power, All About Signs, Swiss Chalet, Little Caesar's, Domino's, Bubba's Pizza, Shoeless Joe's, Country Traditions, Boulevard Cinema, New York Cafe, Metro, Giant Tiger, Jerry Joyce Meats, Spuds, A&W, Paul's Pizza, La Pizzeria, Crabby Joe's, Shoppers, Pepsi Co. and Brenda's Pizza. BENJAMIN - In loving memory of our dear son and brother, David, who passed away January 3, 2009. God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be, So He put His arms around you And whispered “Come to Me.” With tearful eyes We watched you fade away, Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands now rest. God broke our hearts to priove to us He only takes the best. Loved and missed by Mom, Dad, Ken and Blair.

MINT AND used postage stamps, covers, post cards, coins and paper money. Call Bob, 613-967-2118.

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HALL RENTAL, Napanee Lions Hall - wedding parties and trade shows. Check us out! www.lionsclubnapanee.com, 613-354-5939.

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HINCHEY - Wilfred. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, Wilfred Hinchey, who passed away December 31, 1991. If we could have a lifetime wish, A dream that would come true, We’d pray to God with all our hearts For yesterday and you. A thousand words can’t bring you back, We know because we’ve tried.... Neither will a thousand tears, We know because we’ve cried.... You left behind our broken hearts And happy memories, too... But we never wanted memories, We only wanted you. Loved and missed every single day for the last 25 years by daughter Penny, son-in-law Vern and grandson Benjamin.

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HOUSECLEANING / HOMECARE I am a caring, responsible woman with 8 years experience in housecleaning. Also available for homecare service, with 10 years experience. $20-25 per hour. Please call 613-583-6227. RESIDENTIAL SNOW clearing, 40 hp tractor with 6’ snowblower, plow and loader for large drives. County Road 9, North Shore from County Road 8 to Abrams Road only. Sgt. Major Ent. Brad Graham, cell 613328-0698. SEWING AND alterations by Pauline. Call 613-329-1270. SNOWPLOWING. 613-561-1611.

MEMORIAMS

HARPER, ANASTASIA (Stacey) In loving memory of a wonderful and much loved mother and grandmother, July 10, 1943-Jan. 1, 2009

In loving memory of

WILFRED HINCHEY

October 11, 1927 - December 31, 1991

After 25 years He still lives in our hearts, No longer in our lives to share, But in our thoughts he’s always there.

McFARLANE, Robert John

Peacefully, with his family by his side at the Belleville General Hospital on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, in his 68th year. Loving husband and companion of Lynne McFarlane for 43 years. Dear father of Chad McFarlane (Kim Steeves) of Guelph, Tracy (Mike) Oliphant of Trenton, Nicole McFarlane of Belleville and Krista Nugent of Belleville. Cherished Grampa of Carson, Sawyer, Aaron, Sara, Makenzie, Reilly and GreatGrampa of Victoria and Kayleb. Robert will be sadly missed by his sisters Irene Prout of Napanee, Mary-Ann (Cecil) Pringle of Napanee, Elizabeth (Roger) Fougere of New Brunswick, his sisters-in-law Brenda Clarke (Alex) of Napanee, Sharon Drew of North Bay and his brothers-in-law Carroll (Donna) Clarke, Allan (David) Clarke and David Clarke, all of Nova Scotia. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Cremation has taken place with Milestone Cremation Services, Napanee. A Celebration of Life Service for Robert is planned for a later date to be announced. Friends desiring may contribute in his memory to the Cancer Society Wheels of Hope with appreciation. Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.milestonecremation.ca

Milestone Cremation Services Napanee, Ontario 613-354-0694

Lovingly remembered by son Jerry, daughter-in-law Beverly, grandsons Adam (Amy) and Justin (Josée) and great-granddaughter Lauren.

ROSE - Shirley Barbara. There’s a face that’s with us ever, There’s a voice we long to hear, A smile we’ll remember forever Though we try to forget every tear. There’s a sad but sweet remembrance, There’s a memory fond and true, There’s a token of affection, dear, And heartache still for you. Loved and always remembered. Murray, Melanie and family.

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Dearly loved and missed beyond words every day and in every way. We keep you in that special place. Love infinite, your children and grandchildren.

HAYCOCK - Remembering my brothers with love and fond memories at Christmas time: Gerald, December 19, 2013; Wayne (my twin), December 23, 2008; Robert, July 29, 2011 and Donald, April 6, 1995. Love, your sister Wanda and family. HINCHEY - In loving memory of Wilfred who passed away on December 31, 1991. As time goes on without him And the days have turned to years, They hold a thousand memories And many silent tears. Lovingly remembered by Pauline his wife.

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LAFONTAINE, Gert

The family of Gert Lafontaine wishes to announce with sad joy, that Gert's spaceship has picked her up and she is travelling the heavens. She continues to live in our hearts as our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and dearest friend. There she goes, another star in the sky. A celebration of her life will take place in the spring and as she loved animals, memorial donations to the SPCA or Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre would be appreciated.

POST, June

Peacefully at St. Mary's of the Lake Hospital Kingston on Monday, December 26, 2016, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Tice for 43 years. Loving mother of Mike Briggs (Debbie), Wendy Huffman (Dale), Lee Kerr (Ron), Stephen Briggs (Brenda) and Mark Post. Sadly missed by her 15 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Wartman Funeral Home "Napanee Chapel" on Thursday, December 29th from 2pm-4pm and 7pm9pm. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday at 11am. Cremation to follow. Friends desiring may contribute by cheque or credit card to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences at www.wartmanfuneralhomes.com Two locations to serve you.

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Peacefully at St Mary's of the Lake Hospital on December 25, 2016. Wayne, in his 64th year, passed away and joined the love of his life Catherine Tatton (October 8, 2013). Survived by his stepchildren Joseph (Tanya) Neumayer of Barrhaven, Amanda Neumayer (Colin Wenek) of Kanata, Leanne Neumayer of Kingston and Sarah Neumayer (Ian Gosney) of Hinton, Alberta, motherin-law Gloria Nickerson of Kingston, sisters-in-law Betty Anne Tatton (Claude Hubble) of Picton and Joanne (Jim) McDonnell of Battersea and nieces Kelly Tatton and Jana Sauve. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Nora and Sophia Neumayer and Hayden Wenek. Predeceased by his parents Kenneth and Margaret Tatton and his brother Lyle Tatton, Napanee. In keeping with Wayne's wishes, there will be no service. A private family inurnment will be held in the summer of 2017. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to UHKF St Mary's of the Lake Pallaitive Care Unit, 55 Rideau Street, #4, Kingston, Ontario K7K 2Z8 or the Kingston Humane Society, 1 Binnington Court, Kingston, Ontario K7M 8M9. The family would like to thank the Doctors and Staff at Kingston General Hospital Kidd 9 and 2 South at St Mary's for the exemplary care given to Wayne over the past several months. In care of Simpler Times Cremation Service 613-389-7223 / 613-382-3683, online condolences www.simplertimes.com

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Positions will be full time at the Napanee Generating Station, located in Napanee, Ontario. Please apply to this posting by January 16, 2016. For more information about the project please visit napaneegs.com. TransCanada is an equal opportunity employer. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit our website at jobs.transcanada.com. Everything you do at T TransCanada ransCanada ransCa contributes to everything we do across North America. Make more of your careerr. H Help us build long-lasting energy solutions olutions that matterr..

Form 6 Municipal Act, 2001

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER The Corporation of the Township of Stone Mills

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on January 25, 2017, at the Stone Mills Municipal Office, 4504 County Rd. 4, Centreville Ontario. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Stone Mills Municipal Office, 4504 County Rd. 4, Centreville. Description of Land:

Roll No. 11 24 050 050 20300 0000; County Rd. 6; PIN 450610101(LT); Part Lot 42 Concession 6 Camden East as in LA124609 N of LA284820; T/W LA162590; Township of Stone Mills; File No. 15-02 Minimum Tender Amount: $6,351.66

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact: Beverly J. Reid Tax Clerk The Corporation of the Township of Stone Mills 4504 County Rd. 4 Centreville ON K0K 1N0 613-378-2475 www.stonemills.com

OFFICIAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING STORAGE AND PARKING OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Loyalist Township is currently reviewing the Township’s Zoning By-law restrictions related to the storage and parking of recreational vehicles, including motor homes and boats. The Township is considering options with respect to amending the Zoning By-law to accommodate the storage and parking of recreational vehicles on residential properties. PURPOSE OF PUBLIC MEETING: The public meeting is intended to obtain input from the public on various zoning options being considered in regards to the storage and parking of recreational vehicles on residential properties. The public meeting will be held by Council on:

MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2016 AT 7:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ODESSA ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 263 MAIN STREET, ODESSA, ONTARIO

ANY PERSON may attend the Public Meeting and/or make written or verbal representation. If you are unable to attend the Public Meeting, you may provide written comments to Andrea Furniss, Supervisor Planning Services at the address below. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION can be obtained by visiting the Municipal Offices at 263 Main Street, Odessa, Ontario during business hours from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by contacting Andrea Furniss, Supervisor, Planning Services at 613-386-7351 ext. 144 or afurniss@loyalist.ca If you wish to receive notification of any future public meetings, please advise the above noted contact. Dated at Loyalist Township this 29th day of December, 2016.

If you are a person with a disability and need Loyalist Township information in another format, please contact 613-386-7351 ext. 100, during business hours from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m or e-mail info@loyalist.ca

AUCTIONS

REMINDER 9th ANNUAL NEW YEARS DAY AUCTION SALE JANUARY 1ST, 2017 - 9:30 A.M. SHARP

To be held at South Fredericksburg Hall - viewing from 8 a.m. See last week’s Beaver for Ad or go to www.lambertauctions.ca Lots of collectables - one notable addition large vintage glider rocking horse. NO BUYERS PREMIUM - Very Partial Listing Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, MasterCard. Canteen Available NEIL LAMBERT, AUCTIONEER Napanee 613-354-3406 e-mail Sally1@KOS.net

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