Napanee Beaver November 26, 2015 by The Napanee Beaver

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Making His Move

INSIDE New home for L&A seniors agency

Seniors Outreach Services officially opened its new location in the former Westdale Park P.S. ......... Page 3.

Newburgh Christmas concert returns

The popular benefit show is back at Newburgh Public School for two performances on Dec. 5 ............. Page 13.

L&A 4-H celebrates 2015’s successes

Club recognizes the achievements of its top members with its annual year-end awards .................. Page 16.

Blugh goes back to the Grey Cup

Napanee’s Leroy Blugh will be coaching against his former team in the CFL championship game ...... Page 19.

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Lucas Hannah of the Napanee Atom BB Stars skates around a defender from the Laval Express Dynamo during play at the Andy McGarvey Memorial Tournament at the Strathcona Paper Centre on Saturday. For more, see Sports Page 19.

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Council to talk election issues with MPAC BY ASHLEY ESPINOZA

consultation locally. Ward 5 Councillor Shaune Staff Reporter Lucas amended his notice of motion, initially filed Nov. 10, to Greater Napanee council will be include writing a “strongly wordcontacting the Municipal Proper- ed” letter to MPAC and carbon ty Assesment Corporation and the copy the Ministry of Municipal provincial government regarding Housing and Affairs as well as issues and flaws in the 2014 elec- meet with them during the tion, and is considering further upcoming Rural Ontario Munici-

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Shopping party back for 8th year John M. Parrott BY ASHLEY ESPINOZA Staff Reporter

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Local businesses are gearing up for the 8th annual downtown shopping party to help raise funds and food donations for local charities. The downtown shopping party will take place Dec. 18 and include horse drawn wagon rides, reindeer, carolers, Santa Claus and shopping discounts throughout the downtown. “The main focus is to collect food donations for the community to give back but also to have a customer appreciation night. And it’s been a great success, each year it keeps getting busier and busier, said Cat Monster of Starlet, who organizes the event each year. “There are truckloads of food that is raised throughout the downtown each year.” Each business donates its food donations to a local charity of its choice. Many businesses also donate a percentage of its sales from the event. Most donations are provided to Morning Star Mission, Interval House and the Salvation Army. “This year we have record numbers as far as businesses participating. With the Big Bright Lights Show, the lights really add to the overall experience,” said Monster, adding that all participating downtown

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Cat Monster of Starlet holds up an invitation to the upcoming Downtown Shopping Party happening next month. businesses are collecting food donations for local charities. “It’s the last Friday before Christmas, so the kids are back from school if they’ve been away from university or college and a lot of people have family or

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Coffee Cravings, and Glen Mack will be offering wagon rides throughout the downtown. The downtown shopping party will run Dec. 18 from 6-9 p.m. Participating businesses will have their storefront lights on to celebrate the event and many will include draws and giveaways.

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The John M. Parrott Centre will mark a milestone tomorrow. Lennox and Addington County, which owns and operates the long-term care facility, will celebrate the home’s 10-year anniversary with a special event this Friday. The JMPC will host a public open house from 2-4 p.m.; L&A county officials say guided tours will be available, and refreshments will be served. The John M. Parrott Centre replaced the former Lenadco Home for the Aged, which had been in operation since 1971; Lenadco originally accommodated 76 residents, but expansion four years later increased that number to 160. The JMPC has 168 beds today. In 1998, the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care determined that the county would have to replace Lenadco with a new facility by 2006. Although early proposals had the new home co-located with an expanded and redeveloped Lennox and Addington County General Hospital on the south side of Bridge Street in Napanee, L&A

County ultimately opted to construct a standalone facility on the north side of Bridge Street, across the road from the old Lenadco building. The new home would incorporate new provincial design standards and reflect the changing care needs of residents. The centre was designed as a ‘country village’ with six residential home areas surrounded by gardens. Construction began in 2004; by Nov. 2005, residents from the old Lenadco building made the move over to new facility. In early 2005, John M. (Jack) and Bernice Parrott — Belleville residents with ties to Lennox and Addington County — made a $1 million contribution to the county’s ‘Finishing Touches’ fundraising campaign. In light of the donation, L&A County council named the new facility the John M. Parrott Centre. L&A County reports that there are six residents currently living in the John M. Parrott Centre who were among those who made the move from the old Lenadco home to the new facility in 2005, along with 94 staffmembers.

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L&A SOS makes new home of former school site BY ASHLEY ESPINOZA Staff Reporter

ENNOX and Addington Seniors Outreach Services celebrated the grand opening of its new building, located at the former Westdale Park Public School. The move was about a year in the making. First the Lennox and Addington County General Hospital purchased the Westdale Complex building after it had sat vacant for several months; then it took SOS some time to renovate and move into its new building. Chris Yeomans, L&A SOS Finance Administrator, said it took the agency about a year to get settled. Programs moved in to the building in phases, starting in early October until earlier this month, but now the new building is fully operational and able to provide growth to existing programs. “The main difference between the old building and the new building is that we have a larger adult day program. The adult day program is (designed for someone who) is suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia and is still living at home

with a caregiver. They can come in for the day, spend the day and their caregiver gets the day off. We have really expanded that area,” said Yeomans. The other major difference is with the kitchen. Yeomans said SOS was at capacity before and needed to expand in order to meet the needs of its Meals on Wheels program. “We’re making 100 meals for Meals on Wheels every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. We needed to create more room for volunteers to help with the meals to increase the capacity,” he said. In Napanee, SOS prepares meals for all Meals on Wheels users in Napanee, Amherstview and Deseronto. As a whole, Yeomans said the building has helped to improve SOS’s programs and positivity. “The whole place is more welcoming. I like to think that when the seniors are coming in, it feels like home and I think we’ve achieved that,” he said. Barbara Marlin, chair of the board of directors for SOS, said it felt good to see the building be put to good use. “I used to be in this hall many years ago, when it

was a school… The expansion of this new and larger building is allowing us to expand our programs,” Marlin said. She added that it has been a community project that will, in turn, help many seniors in the community stay in their homes longer. “I want to say how incredibly proud the board is of the staff who work in this building and who worked in the other building and had to bring that building over here. It was a lot of hard work,” she said. Yeomans added the staff and volunteers helped to make the project a reality. “We wouldn’t be able to exist without our volunteers. We thank each and every one of them. We have over 250 volunteers in this organization and they provide the services. The staff co-ordinates but they are the ones that are delivering the meals, doing all of the hard work so we thank them all very much,” Yeomans said. SOS offers programming to local seniors, including meals on wheels, fitness, art, education, social programs, transportation services, and other adult programs.

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Above (from left) SOS staffer Debb Sanders, SOS Chair Barbara Marlin, Greater Napanee Mayor Gord Schermerhorn and SOS staffer Chris Yeomans cut the ribbon for their new location.

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T H E NOVEMBER 26 MIXED DARTS Thursday night mixed darts at the Napanee Legion, starting at 8 p.m. L&A SOS SOCIAL DINER L&A Seniors Outreach Services will host a social diner at SouthFred Hall, County Road 8, noon to 1:30 p.m. A delightful meal of veal cutlets with tomato sauce, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert. Entertainment by Fred Brown and Friends. Cost is $10 per person. Seats must be reserved in advance no later than Nov. 23. by calling the SOS office at 613354-6668, ext. 0. Transportation provided upon request for a small fee. Wheelchair accessible.

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COMMUNITY PULSE CONCERT A new emerging Latino Canadian performing artist will be performing Latin fusion and world music at ‘Live at the Museum’. Mauricio Montrecinos leads a talented trio that offers audiences an exciting ‘intercultural fusion’ of Latin American and World Beat music. His repertoire combines original songs from his new album Baila Conmigo with Folk Latin and gypsy songs, classical and flamenco gypsy guitar, instrumentals and social commentary songs of the New Trova (a latin folk movement of the 1970s and 80s that reflects the struggle

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for peace in Latin America and the world). For more information please visit www.mauricio.ca. ‘Live at the Museum’ is proudly presented by the County of Lennox and Addington. Tickets are $3 each and are available at the door. Find out more by visiting www.CountyMuseum.ca or call 613-354-3027. ZUMBA GOLD At the Tamworth Legion, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. NOVEMBER 27 FRIDAY LUNCH At the Napanee Legion. Come out and enjoy a delicious hot meal. Savoury homestyle meatloaf with mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad, dessert and tea or coffee for only $10. Everyone is welcome. Serving starts at 11:30 a.m. Come hungry, the portions are huge. Takeout is

available. Call 613-409-5275. ‘MIRACLE ON MAIN STREET’ At the Fairfield-Gutzeit Grounds at 341 Main St. in Bath, starting at 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by the FairfieldGutzeit Society and Shop Local Bath. Free photos with Santa Claus, FGH Lighting Ceremony, Salvation Army Brass Band. Hot chocolate, Bergeron Estate Wine and MacKinnon Brothers Beer. At 6:05 p.m., ‘Old Fashioned Christmas: A Short Play’. Prizes for the best decorated house and Shop Local Bath contest. Search FairfieldGutzeit Society on Facebook or got to facebook.com/shoplocalbathontario. SHUFFLEBOARD At the Napanee Legion, open shuffleboard starting at 7 p.m. Come on out.

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We would like to extend a warm invitation for you to attend our third Candlelight T Memorial Service. A time of refreshment and friendship will follow. This service will offer a warm and thoughtful tribute in honour of those who have gone before us and remain close to our hearts. Each person will be remembered by lighting a candle and their name announced. We are inviting all of the members of families we have served here in the last year, and a welcome is extended to our community. The service will feature beautiful live seasonal music with a special memorial message from T Rev. Barbara Mahood and Rev. Frank Hamper. We hope this will provide you comfort and peace.

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Electoral review good At its regular meeting Tuesday night, Greater Napanee council resolved to dig deeper into what happened during the 2014 municipal election campaign, and to see if steps are being taken to make sure mistakes aren’t repeated next time around. Whether or not these efforts go anywhere is one thing, but the fact that council is doing what it can to push the provincial government and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation — the agency that looks after the voters list prior to the election — for answers and improvements is a positive step. Indeed, it was inaccuracies and discrepancies with the voters list that made things challenging for voters and for municipal staff during the last campaign. The fact that the race for mayor turned out to be exceptionally close (Mayor Gord Schermerhorn held off challenger Robert Dorey by a scant three votes) and that this was the first electronic ‘paperless’ election for the municipality, only served to amplify those voters list concerns. But as council works to see those voters list issues resolved, it should also take a second look at whether it should continue having electronic voting at all. Concerns about electronic voting were raised long before a ballot was cast in the 2014 election. The chief concerns lie in the fact that, while it’s certainly more convenient for voters to cast a ballot online or over the phone, there’s no way to confirm that the person doing the voting is the person who’s lawfully supposed to be voting. For instance, what if a household is mistakenly (thanks to an inaccurate voters list) sent extra voter cards and accompanying PIN numbers for members of the household who have moved away? While it would certainly be illegal for someone to use that voter card as an ‘extra vote’, it’s something that would be exceedingly hard to police. Further, electronic voting systems can’t be opened up after the fact. As we learned in the last election, there’s no such thing as a meaningful recount after an electionic election. Problems like this are avoided with the good old fashioned paper ballot. Notice that neither the provincial nor federal election authorities are in any rush to move to paperless e-voting schemes? We don’t think it’s a coincidence. No, there’s no such thing as a perfect election. A perfect election, however, should always be the goal for those who are responsible for administering that election. It’s necessary in order to ensure faith in the system. Once that faith is undermined, that’s a big problem. From where we sit, electronic voting seems to create more problems than it solves. Even if paper-ballot elections cost more, it’s a price worth paying. Council says it’s going to give it a re-think, and we think that’s the right move.

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Sandy Rogers of Creative Cousins displays some of the festive decorations she had for sale at Saturday’s Greater Napanee Hometown Indoor Holiday Market, held at the Strathcona Paper Centre. The well-attended event had vendors offering everything from maple syrup to hand-sewn creations, perfect for anyone looking to get a head start on their shopping.

Letter to the Editor

Helping hands appreciated On Oct. 28, I had a slight altercation with a pickup truck as I was walking across Dundas Street at the intersection of Centre Street. I tell you this not to solicit your sympathies, but rather to ask you to give thanks to the many individuals who came to my aid at that very instance. Please keep in mind that it was pouring rain, not a nice day at all, and yet one gentleman did not hesitate to take off his coat in order to shelter me from the rain. He talked calmly to me while trying to keep order. There was a second gentleman who also spoke calmly

to me while giving info to 911 dispatch. These two fellows are my heroes and deserve so much more than thanks though they have that without question! I had lost my glasses as a result of the altercation so wouldn’t recognize either of them. If anyone knows who they are, please give them many handshakes, many pats on the back and, of course, many hugs. I hope they are well and did not suffer from hanging out in the rain. Then there is Rosemary, my friend and co-worker, who stayed with me until my son could arrived from Cambridge. Let’s not forget

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Donna who made it possible for Rosemary to stick with me spelling her off for a lunch break. I know there were many others — a nurse and a nurse practitioner among them — who were able to help out until paramedics arrived. And of course, the absolutely wonderful paramedics, the firemen who set up a large tent like cover and the OPP officer who had to do the investigation. To all of those amazing individuals who gave of their time and of themselves to help, thank you! Lee Morrell

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Salvation Army doing great work Everyone knows that the personnel at the Salvation Army perform great work to help people in need. I decided to find out firsthand how much work they do. I asked Major Rowe to describe all of the services that are available and was very impressed with the scope and quantity of work that is being done – mostly by volunteers. The Salvation Army operates food banks, provides Christmas hampers, emergency services, a school backpack program for roughly 150 students filled with basic school supplies. They provide daily food assistance, and winter boots and coats for about 100 children. They provide and operate a one-week summer bible camp for about 25 children at a nominal fee and prepare good food boxes monthly. They operate a friends club for 25 children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old every Wednesday, and they send 15 kids 6 to 14 years of age to their summer camps (from a low of two children initially) at very minimal costs. They operate a toy drive, help with low energy assistance programs in partnership with United Way; will help people get connected with the Ontario Energy Service program (call Dana at 613354-7633); conduct life skills programs; provide shelter; run rehab and anger management programs; hold Sunday services; and oper-

ate Thrift Stores. All those programs are a very tall order especially when most programs are free, often run by volunteers who focus on respect, excellence, integrity, extreme compassion, relevance, cooperation and celebration. The Salvation Army works in 127 countries and became operative in Napanee in 1884. Wow. That is 131 years ago! Who knew? They work in 400 communities across Canada and last year Cheers helped an astounding 1.85 million people with their many services. I suggest you go online to become more acquainted with all the support and services the Salvation Army provides. You will be amazed. The Salvation Army is the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in Canada, second only to the government which provides The Salvation Army with 35 per cent of its funding while the balance of 65 per cent must be self-funded. This leads me to the Christmas Kettle program that started this year on

Nov. 20. I was told by Major Rowe that the kettle raised about $40,000 last year. This is about $7.50 from every man woman and child in Napanee alone. Although the Salvation Army is happy with whatever money is raised, I would like to suggest that we help them crack the $ 5 0 , 0 0 0 mark for this year. That would mean only one less coffee, one less bag of chips, one less pop, one less slice of pizza or bottle/can of beer in order & Jeers to reach that $50,000 goal. I invite you all to recognize the great work the people representing the Salvation Army do; they are under constant pressure to do more and provide more services. That looney, tooney, or $5 bill in our pockets or purses can easily be deposited in the kettle in support of this a great cause. These folks deserve our funds this year more than ever. Become a Christmas kettle volunteer for a few hours here and there. I plan to do so. Further my wife and I decided to contribute $100 and challenge our council

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members, their friends, business owners, service club members and any other person with a kind heart to do the same. How about it? All you have to do is to call 613-354-5584. The money raised by The Salvation Army is spent locally and goes our neighbours who are most in need. While there are many other worthwhile organizations doing good work, I cannot think of a more deserving group of people, who are doing the impossible with as little red tape as possible at very low costs and with a huge group of volunteers. While it is important to try to raise money for refugees, it is much more important to look at those in our community first, as in my way of thinking ‘charity begins at home.’ The Salvation Army is always looking for more space in which to work, to provide more services; therefore, if anyone has unused space available then please telephone Major Rowe. Would you consider providing the space, even just for one day a week at no cost, thus allowing more initiatives for even more children? The Salvation Army deserves much more than our cheers, they deserve our support and admiration. Please be generous. Let’s fill those kettles. Pierre Cliche, plcliche@sympatico.ca

Staff Picks: The Monogram Murders Andree Duval, Relief Librarian for the County of L&A Libraries, recently enjoyed The Monogram Murders, a novel featuring Agatha Christie’s long-lost Hercule Poirot. “Years ago, I devoured Agatha Christie’s books like they were potato chips,” says Andree. “I particularly loved the Coles’ ones with that quirky little Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. When I had finished reading all of them I still craved more. If you are like me, then you are in luck because almost 40 years after Poirot’s last adventure, Sophie Hannah has written the first Poirot novel authorized by Christie’s estate.” Andree explains, “In The Monogram Murders, Hannah (a bestselling author in her own right) has given new voice to Christie’s legacy. Poirot dominates the book as he did in the original mysteries. There are all the twists and turns one

expects, including a locked room murder. But wait, I am getting ahead of myself, let me tell you how it starts. Poirot feels the need to hibernate from his crime solving life. He has taken a room in Mrs. Unsworth’s boarding house where he plans to reenergize his ‘little grey cells’. His new landlady Notes never cooks dinner on Thursday nights and over the past few weeks Poirot has eaten his Thursday dinner in a local café. He has come to enjoy these outings as the food at the Pleasant Café is very good and the coffee is even better. On Thursday, Feb. 7, 1929, Poirot arrived at Pleasant’s at precisely 7:30 p.m. He is already seated and sipping his coffee when the door slams open and a very agitated woman enters and then turns to stare out through the open door. The cold air chills the restaurant but it is not only this that

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chills Poirot as he assesses the situation. “Although on previous Thursdays Poirot has avoided the other café patrons, he feels the urge to speak to this stranger. He offers his help and that of another Mrs. Unsworth’s boarding house tenant Scotland Yard Inspector Edward Catchpool. The fortyish-year-old woman named Jennie says that no one can help her, it is ‘too late’ and that she is ‘already dead’. Poirot tries to dissuade her of this notion

but she dashes out into the cold night before he can stop her. When he returns to the boarding house, Catchpool is there waiting for him. The inspector tells Poirot that he has just returned from the Bloxham Hotel which is the scene of a triple murder. The victims, one man and two women, were found in three separate hotel rooms. Each one had been formally laid out and each one had a monogrammed cufflink in his or her mouth. “Poirot agrees to help with the case. He believes that Jennie is connected to these murders based on her comments but how will he prove it to the doubting Catchpool? In true Poirot style, using ‘the little grey cells’ — of course!” You can reserve The Monogram Murders in regular print, large print or ebook formats at your branch of the County of L&A Libraries or online at www.countylibrary.ca. Catherine Coles is the Manager of Library Services for L&A County.

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n Police said that charges would be laid in relation to a “fracas” that took place at the Yarker Public School earlier in the week. Few details were being released regarding the incident, which reportedly involved a parent and a teacher at the school. A student had been told to stand in the hallway; he refused, and ran home to tell his mother what had happened. The mother came to the school, and a confrontation took place. School board officials were mum on the incident, other than to say that they were standing behind the teacher in the matter. n Local voters were set to go to the polls to elect (or re-elect) their municipal councils. The election was to take place on Dec. 6. Several notable races were shaping up, including in Ernestown. Incumbent F.E. Huff would take on deputy-reeve Cecil Kidd for the top spot, while William Briscoe and William Murray would seek the deputy-reeve post. In Sheffield, Reeve Ray Gaffney was running for re-election against Harold Kirk. In Adolphustown, Reeve Gordon Mack would run for re-election against Joseph Shelley.

35 Years Ago November 26, 1980

n Officials with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment confirmed that the smell emanating from the drinking water of some wells in Tamworth were being caused by gasoline. Testing also showed that the gas had been “weathered,” meaning that the gas had been leaking for some time and had started to break down. It also meant that the gas wasn’t leaking from a source immediately close to the wells. They indicated that more investigation was needed to discover the source of the pollution. More and more residents were also coming forward to advise that their drinking water was being impacted. n Two candidates would be letting their names stand for warden of Lennox and Addington County. Both Jack Kippen of Ernestown Township and Harold Allison of Adolphustown Township indicated they planned to seek the top spot on county council. Both men had been on council for a number of years. In the case of Allison, he noted that his grandfather served as warden of the county in 1891. Kippen indicated that there were “several important decisions” ahead for the next council.

8 / COMMUNITY NOVEMBER 28 BAZAAR AND HOME-BAKING SALE Adolphustown United Church (Dorland) located at 5179 County Rd. 8, is hosting its popular Christmas Bazaar and Home Baking Sale from 8:30-11 a.m. Come check out the crafts, treasure table, silent auction, quilter’s quarters and, of course, the food table. Please note the silent auction will close at 11 a.m. No cost for admission, please remember the food bank. Directions: Take Hwy. 33 (Bath Road) to County Road 8; from Napanee take County 8 to the church. OPEN SHUFFLEBOARD TOURNAMENT At the Napanee Legion, starting at 11 a.m. Play starts at noon. Everyone welcome. CRAFT FAIR Craft Fair at JJ O’Neill Catholic School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 240 Marilyn Ave. in Napanee. Lots of different vendors will be there selling their fare. It would be a great opportunity to get some really unique Christmas gifts. Please plan to attend and support your local community. ‘CHRISTMAS WITH ALL THAT JAZZ’ With special guest Ryland Clark at 2 p.m. at the Deseronto United Church at the corner of Fourth and Thomas Street. Cost is $10 per person. Children under

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COMMUNITY PULSE 12 are free. There will be 50/50 draw and refreshments to follow the concert. Proceeds go to the MorningStar Mission and the Napanee and Deseronto food banks. QUILTS AND CRECHES From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Roblin-Enterprise United Church at 3271 County Rd. 41. Start the holiday season by viewing beautiful quilts and creches. Free admission. Holiday cookies for sale, and enjoy a tea break with cookies available for a freewill offering. ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER At Riverside United Church in Yarker, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., adults $15, children 612 $7. Live music. For information call 613-377-1700. LAND O’ LAKES CRUISERS DANCE At the Enterprise Community Hall from 7-11 p.m., followed with lunch. Tickets at the door, $12.50 per single, $25 per couple. Sponsored by the Tamworth and District Lions Club. For information, call 613-379-2952 or 613-358-2720. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Will be held at the Newburgh Hall from 9-11 a.m. A great breakfast will be served and the children will be able to let Santa know what they would like for Christmas. Adults $3, chil-

dren free. This event is proudly sponsored by the Newburgh-Camden Lions Club with the support of the Township of Stone Mills Council. For more information please call Ralph Boomhower (613-354-6528) or Vic Smith (613-3799972). ST. JOHN’S CHRISTMAS BAZAAR At St. John’s Community Hall in Bath from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch served. Bake table, christmas table, trinkets and treasures, silent auction, white elephant table. NOVEMBER 29 GOSPEL OPRY CHRISTMAS CONCERT At Trinity United Church in Napanee, Gospel Opry Christmas Concert, Bill Gaither style, starting at 7 p.m. A choir of area gospel artists with a five-piece back-up band presenting secular and Christian songs in a relaxed, informal setting. Freewill offering. Light refreshments. Charlie and Peggy King, 613-354-3539. OLD TYME FIDDLERS At the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith from 1-5 p.m. followed by dinner. Cost is $10. For information call 613-372-2410. Sponsored by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs with proceeds going to Camp Trillium.

NOVEMBER 30 MONDAY NIGHT SHUFFLEBOARD At the Bath Legion in Millhaven, starting at 7 p.m. Come out and have some fun. BENEFIT AUCTION Odessa Nifty Quilters are holding an auction at the Odessa Fairgrounds on County Road 6. Viewing is at 7 p.m., with the auction starting at 7:30 p.m. All proceeds are being donated to the Odessa Lions Club Christmas Hampers. The auction will include an assortment of small handmade items and quilted gift items. DECEMBER 1 TURKEY BINGO At the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith. Early bird at 7 p.m. Books $7 to $15. Call 613-372-2410. Sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. CHRISTMAS LUNCH The Retired Women Teachers of Ontario, Belleville Branch is having their Christmas Lunch at 11 a,m, at the First Pentecostal Church on Dundas Street in Belleville. Social time begins at 11 a.m. followed by a turkey dinner and entertainment by Tony Silvestri. The cost is $25 a person. We are asking for donations of new products for the

Learning Foundation. Please contact 613-9627390 for more information. DECEMBER 2 LINE DANCING At the Tamworth Legion from 7-8:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY BREAKFAST At the Bath Legion in Millhaven, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Home-cooked food. Everyone welcome. DECEMBER 3 ZUMBA GOLD At the Tamworth Legion from 9:30-10:30 p.m. DECEMBER 4 TURKEY BINGO At the Tamworth Legion starting at 7:30 p.m., $1,000 jackpot. FRIDAY EUCHRE At the Bath Legion in Millhaven, starting at 7:30 p.m. Come out and have some fun. Everyone welcome. YOUTH DANCE At the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith from 7-9:30 p.m. for public school children. Cost is $6. Call 613372-2410. Sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. KINGSTON THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY Group invites you to its concert at 7:30 p.m. with Andrew Rogers at the beautiful Kimball Theatre Organ. Andrew started at age seven on the accordion but later was found in a Broadway productions at

Michigan State University where he holds his degree, with honours, in Psychology. Later he studied theatre organ techniques with the late Fr. James Miller. At 89 Kirkpatrick St. Kingston. For information and tickets please phone Nancy Young, 613-386-7295. Adults $25, seniors $20, students $8. Bring this ad and get $1 off your ticket. DECEMBER 5 ORANGE LODGE DANCES At the Orange Hall on York Road, Tyendinaga Territory. Band is Jeff Code and Silver Wings. Dancing from 8 p.m. to midnight. Cost is $12 per person. Dance, lunch, prizes, contact 613-396-6792. SHUFFLEBOARD At the Bath Legion in Millhaven. Registration at 11 a.m., play starts at noon. Everyone welcome. KINGSTON UELS Kingston United Empire Loyalists meet at 1 p.m. at St. Paul’s Hall at 137 Queen St. at Montreal. Speaker is Gordon Sly on ‘Education in the 19th Century’. There will also be a silent auction of duplicate library books. Join us for an optional noon sandwich lunch, $3.50. Info: Carol at 613-546-2256. NEWBURGH CHRISTMAS CONCERT Newburgh Community Christmas Concert at Newburgh Public School, shows at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Doors open at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Church Services Sunday, November 29th, 2015

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 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

Worship at the Church of Your Choice

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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

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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 Worship Service and Sunday School 9:30am at Centreville 11am at Newburgh (Third Sunday of the month is Contemporary Praise Service at Newburgh) 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

ROBLIN-ENTERPRISE UNITED CHURCH 3271 County Road 41, Roblin 11am - Worship Service and Sunday School 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. 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

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

179 West Street, Napanee Rev. Mark Chochrek, Pastor Phone: 613-354-5354 Website: www.stpatsnapanee.com Saturday 5:15pm - Mass Sunday 9:00am - Mass; 10:30am - Mass

SELBY - EMPEY HILL PASTORAL CHARGE

TEMPLE OF PRAYER AND PRAISE

261 West St., 354-5910 (near Prince Charles School) Pastor Rev. Stephen Lush Sun. Morning 10:30am Worship Service SonShine Corner Ages 4-8 Little Disciples Grades 4-6 Welcome! Come and Worship with us.

The United Church of Canada Minister: Michael Putnam Charge Office: 613-388-2375 Worship for all ages: Selby Visit us online at: 9:45am - Worship Service www.templeofprayerandpraise.org and Sunday School Wednesday 6:30pm TRINITY UNITED CHURCH - Cornerstone Kid’s Group 1840-2015 Thursday, November 26th 6pm 25 Bridge St. E.613-354-3858 - Men’s Club - Ladies Night Dinner Join Reverend Mark this - Rev. Jean Brown guest speaker. 1st Sunday of Advent Call for tickets 613-378-6717 as we celebrate “Hope Sunday” or 613-388-2805 at 10:30am - Ministry of Music, Worship December 1st 7pm - Bible Study and Fellowship. Thursday, December 3rd 7:30pm Sunday School available for all children. - UCW Everyone is invited and always Empey Hill 11:15am - Worship Service warmly welcome. Friday, December 4th 12 noon www.trinitynapanee.ca - UCW Dinner out at Mike’s Restaurant Remembering, Celebrating, Renewing

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82 Richard St., FREE METHODIST CHURCH Napanee (across from the hospital) Office 354-4735 Pastor Derek Spink Major Craig and Patsy Rowe 7 Richmond Park Drive, Napanee SUNDAY - 10:30am Morning Worship 613-354-2669 WEDNESDAY - 12 noon Bible study www.westdaleparkfmc.ca 1st Wed. - 12 noon Ministry to Women email: info@westdaleparkfmc.ca Wed. - 4:30pm Friends Club Ages 5-11 3rd Thurs. - 12:00 noon Sr. Group 55+ SUNDAY 10:00am - Worship Service 11:15 - Coffee/snacks and small groups Everyone welcome.

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ELECTION | Voters list an issue CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Lucas said he has two major concerns with 2014 election: one is the lack of information provided through the online voting process, and the other was â&#x20AC;&#x153;the typical lack of information, incomplete information, inaccurate information,â&#x20AC;? and other issues with MPACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s election list. Ward 1 Councillor Mike Schenk said staff did a wonderful job correcting MPACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list; however, the inaccuracies still led to a number of problems and concerns. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The voterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list was a mess, and that was among

the largest problems that I see with the election,â&#x20AC;? said Deputy Mayor Marg Isbester. But the voterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Lucasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only concern. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The other problem I have that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t being addressed is the regulatory agency of these online service providersâ&#x20AC;Ś This new service industry is not regulated,â&#x20AC;? he said. On top of that, he said the Municipal Elections Act 1996 needs to be re-examined and updated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am very concerned with the Election Act itself; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not consistent with online voting services these people provide. They report R0013570134

A local musician will be volunteering a performance to help bring some Christmas joy to a local luncheon. Blair Meecham will be performing at a Christmas luncheon for the Addiction & Mental Health Services - Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington staff and clients. Meecham is a Napanee artist who has been performing for decades and has released a couple albums. He has been performing for years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I started singing about 20 years ago. It was a dare, we were at karaoke so I went up and sung. My father heard me so he bought

me opera lessons from a signing teacher,â&#x20AC;? said Meecham. He decided to give back to the community by giving a free Christmas concert to clients and staff at clinic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m starting off the event with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Let it Snowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the most jazziest style going. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been rehearsing now for a month. I will also have a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Blue Christmasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, which is also a jazzy one,â&#x20AC;? said Meecham. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to close with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Silent Nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and have everyone sing and join in.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am so looking forward to it. There is some wonderful music. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be jazzy, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be upbeat, it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a sad occasion thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for sure,â&#x20AC;? said Meecham. Meecham will be performing at the luncheon at the Lions Hall on Dec. 17 between 1-2 p.m.

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to no one, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no one agency that oversees them. If there is a problem, who are they accountable to?â&#x20AC;? Lucas said. On the other hand, while many councillors were quick to point out the flaws in electronic voting, Mayor Gord Schermerhorn said electronic voting brought out more voters than ever before. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I recall, we had a 47 per cent turnout, which has never been known since Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been around in 20 some years. So maybe there were some (incorrect) PIN numbers, but it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter, we always have problems at election time with the voterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list,â&#x20AC;? said Schermerhorn. Clerk Susan Beckel said the Municipal Elections Act is currently under review. She added that there was a quick turnaround on the act earlier this year in order for it to be reviewed before the 2018 election and that the municipality did write a letter expressing its concerns at that time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Municipalities had 60 days to provide their comments. Council did so; council did actually pass a resolution to request that Municipal Affairs come to a meeting,â&#x20AC;? Beckel said. The deadline for feedback was July 27. Beckel said she contacted the municipal representative earlier this week and was informed that the review is ongoing and that all municipalities will be updated. She said municipalities across the province expressed â&#x20AC;&#x153;major issuesâ&#x20AC;? in the election process in 2014. Lucas said he would like to hear from the public about their concerns and whether the municipality should continue with electronic voting or offer a blended option with electronic and paper ballot voting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think there are a lot of members of the public that want to share their stories and comments,â&#x20AC;? said Lucas.

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COMMUNITY PULSE DECEMBER 5 CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON AND SALE Hosted by St. Peter’s Anglican Church at 4333 Bath Rd., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come enjoy home baking, knitting, crafts and stay for lunch. DECEMBER 6 TAMWORTH SANTA CLAUS PARADE Royal Canadian Legion Branch 458 Tamworth Santa Claus Parade at 1 p.m. A visit from Santa Claus, crafts and refreshments at the Legion Hall following the parade. TAMWORTH CRAFT FAIR Tamworth Village Christmas Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring over 30 quality artisans to help with your holiday shopping. Displayed at two venues, Tamworth library and Tamworth hotel. Products include stained glass, pottery, jewelry, soaps, honey, glass garden art, organic garlic, handmade purses and much more. DECEMBER 8 KINGSTON WOMEN’S CONNECTION Group presents ‘Christmas All Wrapped Up’ from 7:30-9 p.m. at Gibson Hall at 990 Sydenham Rd. in Kingston. Jackie Marshall, owner of ‘1000 Islands Soap Company’ will display her local handmade natural products. Linda Chapman, guest speaker and soloist, will share ‘gifts from the heart’. Please reserve with Shirley at 613-547-4487 or email: judycobham@sympatico.ca. Cost is $8, includes refreshments.

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catch fire in cars,” said Sindall. “They learned how to use the fire extinguisher and what can burn in a car because pretty bad things can burn in a car once they get going.” At the start of each semester Sindall goes over the safety rules but simply knowing where the fire extinguishers are isn’t enough. “The kids are more scared of the fire extinguishers than of the fires so it’s good practice for them to use the extinguisher,” said Sindall. To get that practice members of the GNES fire crew took the students outside and had them put of some propane powered flames. They practiced the PASS method: pull the pin, aim, squeeze and spread. “I learned a lot more today than I knew before,” NDSS Kristy Shelley said of fire safety. “(Cook) taught us the types of (fires) and what extinguishers to use where.” Sindall’s classes make the trip to the fire hall once a semester to learn from experts on how to prevent fires and what to do if one starts in a garage or car. After Thursday’s visit, this year’s class is now fully versed in what to do in the event of an emergency in the shop room. Focus programs are designed to give students both academic and work experience in a particular skill or trade. They offer more of a hands on learning approach and allow students to learn by doing.

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Under the watchful eye of GNES firefighters, students from NDSS’ Focus Program had the chance to extinguish a fire as part of their course’s emergency training.

Students from NDSS’ Colour Shop ‘Focus’ program received a hands on lesson in fire safety on Thursday, taking a trip to the Napanee fire station to learn from the experts. After getting briefed in the basics from GNES public educator Randy Cook, the students put their training to use right away, dousing a controlled fire with an extinguisher. They also practiced how to crawl through a pitch black indoor obstacle course, simulating how to escape from a smoke-filled house. Their visit and training session was part of the curriculum for their unique program, which focuses on technical skills relating to auto repairs. When they graduate from the program their receive a special diploma that denotes their trade skills. “There’s a bunch of mediatory things we have to do, First Aid, CPR, AED training and fire extinguisher training is part of it,” said Craig Sindall, who teaches the course. “It’s a great opportunity to get the kids used to a fire extinguisher and the fire department to train them as well.” Covered in the training is how to react to the different classes of fires. Depending on the source of the flames, each fire calls for a different course of action. “Working at the shop back at the school we use torches and welders and things can

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Village’s popular Christmas concert returns Dec. 5 BY ASHLEY ESPINOZA Staff Reporter

This year’s annual Newburgh Community Christmas Concert, which raises funds to provide gifts to local children, will be coming earlier than usual this year. The concert is scheduled for Dec. 5 at the Newburgh Public School. Showings will be 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. “As usual, every cent of donations that go into the baskets will go toward providing Christmas for kids in our area,” said Mary Anne Wood, one of the organizers for the concert. “We raised over $12,000 last year. It was amazing. It’s the highest that we’ve

ever raised and we had some very generous donations from local community businesses but the largest share came from people’s pockets. We were so touched when we realized that last year,” said Wood. Last year’s efforts was able to provide Christmas gifts to 150 local children. Organizers of the Community Christmas Concert work alongside Family and Children Services of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington, to ensure kids are gifted appropriate clothes and toys. “Our goal, ultimately, is to give the community an opportunity to come together and celebrate Christmas,” said Wood. “The amazing spinoff to that is the ability

to help children in our community. However many we help is completely in the hands of the people who come to see our show.” Even though the concert is Dec. 5, Wood said the cast would wait until Dec. 13 to purchase gifts to ensure all families that request assistance from Family and Children Services are able to receive gifts for their kids. The concert is a hit every year and seats normally get snatched up long before showtime. Wood said there would be some big current affairs items in the concert again this year, as well as some traditional favourites. “As usual, it’s going to be a very fun year... I think that the ‘minions’ are coming this year. We also touch on a

number of amazing things that have gone on in our year this year, from the election of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the Blue Jays and all sorts of topical things that are relevant to what actually happened this year. People can look forward to our traditional nativity with a new twist,” said Wood.

This year is special for the cast and crew because some of the original cast members not only have children in the play, but also grandchildren. She said they have prepared a special scene that is sure to steal everyone’s hearts at the concert. “We always have one skit that includes the children… We now have grand-

children who are getting old enough to at least toddle on to the stage, so we’re going to have a really fun little thing with the kids this year and I think everyone will really enjoy that,” said Wood. About 20 members make up the cast for the 36th annual Community Christmas Concert.

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COMMUNITY PULSE DECEMBER 7 MONDAY NIGHT SHUFFLEBOARD At the Bath Legion in Millhaven. Starts at 7 p.m., cost is $2 to play. Come out and have some fun. Everyone welcome. DECEMBER 9 LINE DANCING At the Tamworth Legion from 7-8:30 p.m. CANADIAN CLUB OF KINGSTON Luncheon meeting, noon. Non-members welcome. Speaker: Hon. Dan McTeague PC, Senior Petroleum Analyst, Tomorrowsgaspricetoday.com, and former MP Pickering Scarborough. Topic: ‘Fuel prices - and what you may not know.’ Venue: Minos Village Restaurant, 2762 Princess St., Kingston. Reservations 613-384-2021: members $27, nonmembers $35. Club information, 613-530-2704, www.canadianclubkingston.org.

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Napanee’s Salvation Army officially launched its Kettle Campaign on Friday and will be accepting donations right up until Dec. 24. (From left) Kettle volunteer Ray Young, Napanee Salvation Army Major Craig Rowe and Metro store manager Gale Plumley were on hand to mark the official start. Along with Metro, kettles can also be found in town at Giant Tiger, No Frills, Wal-Mart, Canadian Tire, the LCBO and Country Traditions. Money raised goes towards the Salvation Army’s many community programs. Organizers are still looking for kettle volunteers, call 613-354-7633 for more information.

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Knock knock. “Who’s there?” “Rufus” “Rufus who?” “Rufus the most important part of the house.” Knock knock jokes stem back to children’s game well known in 1929. In 1934 a writer for the Rolfe, Iowa Arrow featured them in a regular column. By 1936 that had become a popular parlour game. By the 1950s they had found their way into every day conversations and radio and television shows — but petered out early in the next decade. This basic format, independent of this hokey humour, was utilized to introduce a CBC radio programme from 1937 through 1959. Knock! Knock! Knock! (the actual sound of rapping on a door) “Who’s there?” “It’s the Happy Gang!” “Well come on in!” Five days a week, from Monday to Friday, from 11:30 p.m., this variety show made its way into countless homes, first in Ontario, and eventually across the entire

network, and even into the USA via the Mutual Broadcasting System. It came upon the scene as a result CBC’s regional director, George Taggart, being assigned the task of creating a Monday through Friday half-hour variety show. He was granted a limited budget which allowed him only four

Glen Goodhand Snapshots Of The Past musicians. That original troupe included Bert Pearl (singer/pianist), Robert Farnon (trumpeter), Blaine Mathe (violinist) and Kay Stokes (organist). The announcer was the goldenvoiced Herb May. Pearl composed a theme song: “Keep happy with the Happy Gang; Start your day with a bang. Keep happy and healthy, The heck with being wealthy — so keep happy with the Happy Gang.” While there were changes in personnel from time to time, the format continued over those 22 years with a basic structure: n Later addition Jimmy

Demaro was accompanied by Blaine Mathe playing instrumentals like the ‘12th Street Rag’. n Totally in contrast, Kay Stokes would chime in with something soothing like ‘Deep River’. n Invariably novelty ditties, led by Mr. Pearl, might include ‘I’m a lonely little petunia in an onion patch — and all I do is cry all day!’ n In later years, Hugh Bartlett, who replaced Herb May, specialized in ‘Goon Stories from the Goon Club’. Like, two men went fishing, and were almost skunked, when, at the last minute one of them caught a whopper. Seeking to ensure they would be able to return to that location for a second try, one assured the other he had marked the spot with an ‘X’ on the side of the boat. The other was disgusted with his angling partner. “Suppose we don’t get the same boat tomorrow!” Gags, riddles, corny jokes, and music, which spanned light classical to current pop hits (within reason) rounded out their repertoire. This arrangement wouldn’t appeal to very many in the New Millennium — but it brought a few laughs and relaxing moments to those who struggled through the Great Depression, the Second World War and beyond.

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Oh Christmas Tree: A history The Christmas tree is a strong symbol of Christmas. It’s the center of most Christmas celebrations around the world. There always seems to be a controversy over when to put up your Christmas tree. It’s a personal choice. I myself have always waited till the first or second weekend in December. My family always cut down a real tree, but with our luck the last few years, the needles seemed to fall off too often for me to bring out the vacuum. This year I brought out our artificial Christmas tree two weeks ago, just after Remembrance Day and decorated not only the tree, but the rest of my home, as well as my outside lights. I was feeling particularly festive, and wanted to savour the holidays this year! Where did this crazy tradition of cutting down a tree and decorating it with prized ornaments come from? In the 7th century, a monk from Crediton, Devonshire, went to Germany to teach the word of God. He spent much of his time in Thuringia, an area which was to become the cradle of the Christmas decoration industry. Legend has it, that he used the triangular shape of the fir tree to describe the Holy Trinity of God — the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The converted people began to revere the fir tree as God’s tree, as they had previously revered the oak. Later on they began hanging the tree upside-down, from the ceiling at Christmas time in Central Europe, as a symbol of Christianity. King Tut never saw a Christmas tree, but he would have understood the tradition which traces back long before the first Christmas. The Egyptians were part of a long line of cultures that treasured and worshipped evergreens. When the winter solstice arrived, they brought green date palm leaves into their home to symbolize life’s triumph over death. The Romans celebrated winter solstice with a feast called Saturnalia, in honor of Saturnus, the god of agriculture. They decorated their houses with greens and lights and exchanged gifts. They gave coins for prosperity, pastries for happiness, and lamps to light one’s journey through life. Centuries ago in Great Britain, priests called Druids used evergreens during mysterious winter solstice rituals. The Druids used holly and mistletoe as symbols of eternal life, and placed evergreen branches over doors to keep away evil spirits. In early 16th century, Martin Luther is said to have attached lighted candles to a small evergreen tree, trying to simulate the reflections of the starlit heaven — the heaven that looked down over

Bethlehem on the first Christmas Eve. In mid-16th century, Christmas markets were set up in German towns, to provide everything from Christmas presents, food, and more practical things such as a knife grinder to sharpen the knife to carve the Christmas goose. At these fairs, bakers

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spreading into other parts of Europe. Although the German tree was beginning to suffer from mass destruction, as it had become fashion to lop off the tip of a large tree to use as a Christmas tree, which prevented the tree from growing further. The Christmas tree tradition most likely came to America with Hessian troops during the American Revolution, or with ‘pockets’ of customs relating to the immigrants who had settled in a particular area. Mainly with the German immigrants, and with the rise of communication, these customs began to spread. The 1880s saw a rise of the Aesthetic Movement. At this time Christmas trees became a glorious hodgepodge of everything one could cram on; or by complete contrast the aesthetic trees which were delicately balanced trees, with delicate colours, shapes, and style. The limited availability of decorations in earlier decades had kept trees smaller, usually table trees. Now trees were placed on the floor, and up to the ceiling in height. Decorations as well as crafts were more popular than ever, there was no excuse. Trees still remained a status symbol, the larger a tree- the more affluent the family which sported it. After Queen Victoria died, the British went into ‘mourning’, and the tree somehow died with her for awhile in many homes. While some families and community groups still had large tinsel strewn trees, many opted for the more convenient table top tree. These were available in

trees in the name of Christmas. In America, the Addis Brush Company created the first artificial brush trees, using the same machinery which made their toilet

a variety of sizes, and the artificial tree, particularly the Goose Feather Tree, became popular. These were originally invented in 1880s in Germany, to combat some of the damage being done to Fir

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Leaders and club members of Lennox and Addington 4H gathered at the South Fredericksburgh Hall on Sunday to look back on another successful year. Each of the 21 clubs had their moment in the spotlight as every member was introduced while the leaders offered up a short synopsis on the year that was. Clubs ranged from a dairy cow club that showed at fairs across the region to indoor activities such as baking or scrapbooking. Individuals were also recognized for various achievements such as projects completed and prizes won. Among the big awards winners were Julia Blackett, who was the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Top Agricultural Member of the Year.

Taylor Huff-Hauseux was awarded the Top Life-Style Member of the Year while her sisters Sabrina and Jayne earned the Gay Lea Award of Achievement, given to members with five years of membership and at least 24 projects completed. A special presentation was also made to Jordan Whalen, who is graduating from the program. A slideshow highlighting her many trips and competitions she took part in with 4-H was projected onto the screen while she offered a speech about her fond memories. During the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;looking backâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; portion of the evening, club president Dave Goodfellow offered a bright outlook on its future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rumour has it that Lennox and Addington County had the highest increase of membership than any other county in the

province,â&#x20AC;? said Goodfellow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As well, we had one of the largest Cloverbud programs in the province of Ontario.â&#x20AC;? This year was a particularly important one for 4-H Ontario as it marked its 100th anniversary. Clubs across the province marked the occasion in various ways and the local chapter was no different. They asked their members past and present to submit their favourite memories of their time in 4H. Some stories have already started to roll in but they are still actively seeking more. Those that do share their memories are rewarded with a limited edition 100th anniversary pin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to try and put it together in some kind of booklet,â&#x20AC;? said Dave McNichols, a member of the L&A 4-H Club board that was appointed to help commemorate the 100th anniversary.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The stories are amazing.â&#x20AC;? McNichols also revealed on Sunday that they are in the process of assembling a time capsule that will be handed over to the Lennox and Addington County Museum and Archives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The staff at the museum is going to pack every-

thing up for us,â&#x20AC;? said McNichols. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re putting fair programs and a lot of pictures in there.â&#x20AC;? Each of the clubs will have a chance to add photos or memorabilia into the capsule. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our own county will be celebrating 100 years in the

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Harvesting seasonal decor It is not harmful to everform. This will take time, but your evergreen will thicken greens to be pruned this time in two or three years. Avoid of year, so go for it. Rose Hips. The roses on cutting great swathes of branches from a well-bal- your neighbours vine are his, so leave them alone. Take a good look at the finished flowers on your own plants and inspect them for mature rose hips, the red/orange The Green File swollen seed pods on the plant. These can provide an anced, great looking tree or interesting addition to your you will succeed in creating outdoor display. Rose hips holes in the foliage that will make a colourful addition to a centre piece indoors too. look odd, at best. Ornamental grasses. If ‘Soft’ evergreens, which are sometime referred to as you allow your ornamental ‘broadleafed evergreens’ like grasses to stand over the yews, boxwood and ever- winter, you have a great green holly can be harvested opportunity to create some too. Pruning the mature visual drama at your front growth from the bottom of door. Cut them at the ground each plant is your best bet to level so that you don’t leave preserve the appearance and an unsightly stem standing in your garden and harvest shape of each plant. from the outside of the plant, to help retain a balanced Counselling,Coaching,Con- appearance to the remainder of the plant that stands in sulting your garden. Use the cuttings in the centre of urns Specializing in Hypnotherapy and large pots and surround the tall grasses with evergreen boughs. The idea is to create a welcoming entrance Stop Smoking in1 Hour Program to your residence at a time of ~ No Cravings, No Medications, year when you want invited No Weight Gain ~ guests to feel at home. Colourful shrub cuttings. Lose Weight with the Virtual Gastric Band Program Red- and yellow-twig dog~ No Dieting, No Products to Buy, No Deprivation, Nothing to count or track ~ wood and white birch can add a lot to a seasonal disReduce Stress play. I am not advocating ~ Relief from Tension, Headaches, Jaw Clenching, Pain, Depression & Anxiety ~ that you raid the local swamp or conservation area Sleep Well for this stuff, but the truth is many farmers consider the native, red osier dogwood to www.wellness360.ca be a weed. If you were to cut 613 888-5377 wellness360@mycando.ca some of them down in an

‘Tis the Season’ and the very first thing that we do to celebrate the upcoming Christmas-time is festoon the front entrance to the house with seasonal greenery. Here are some options that do not require you to visit your local retailer. Some of these ideas provide an opportunity for you to get out of doors and give your garden one last inspection before winter really sets in. Make sure that you have hilled up your roses. Wrap your cedars and other evergreens to protect them for winter in two layers of burlap. And put a spiral collar around the trunk of each young fruit tree in your yard to avoid rodent damage. Evergreen greens. They are called ‘evergreen’ for a reason. The coniferous trees

and shrubs around your property provide lots of opportunities for you to ‘spruce’ (intentional pun) up your front entrance. Pruning a ‘Christmas tree’ shaped tree to harvest some greens is not difficult, if you have the right tools. A pruning saw and pair of loppers is in order. Make sure that they are clean and sharp. Take the boughs from the lower portion of the tree and remove more than you think you will need. A long branch of evergreen stems may provide several stems of greens that you can tuck into window boxes and hanging baskets full of soil, where they will freeze into place in a couple of weeks. Note that for every branch or limb that you cut from a maturing tree new growth will eventually

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effort to create a nice display at your home many land owners would be quite happy for your efforts. I recommend that you ask, just the same. Fruit and seeds. Pine and spruce cones, chestnuts, Mountain Ash seed clusters — have a look around your neighbourhood and you might be surprised at what you find. Again, I am not advocating that you poach the neighbourhood of excess plant parts, but let’s be honest, if you pick up some chestnuts from the ground in your local park, who would really care, other than a few squirrels? Cone-fruits like those harvested from spruce and pine trees will expand when you bring them indoors to dry out. A

bowl of them, in a variety of sizes, can be quite appealing on the dinner table. When you have completed your exploration for raw material, don’t hesitate to let your creative juices flow. I dropped by a friends place the other day to find the man of the house happily cutting up long stems of evergreen and shoving them into urns for the front of the house. This is not a ‘guy’ thing or a ‘girl’ thing. It is not even a ‘Christmas’ thing. It should simply be a ‘fun’ thing. 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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Steeves grounds Jets with OT winner Raiders back in first, for now BY ADAM PRUDHOMME Staff Reporter

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Leroy Blugh, seen here at a presentation by Greater Napanee in May, is headed to the Grey Cup as D-line coach of the Ottawa RedBlacks.

Working a bit of overtime paid dividends for the Napanee Raiders this week as they picked up three points and put a little distance between themselves and the third place Amherstview Jets. The two clubs skated to a 3-3 draw in Amherstview on Sunday before the Raiders reeled off three unanswered goals at home on Tuesday to steal a 3-2 overtime victory. Riley Steeves netted the game winner, tucking the puck through Jets’ keeper Adam Redgate's pads at the 1:18 mark of the 3-on-3 sudden death overtime. Though Steeves had the golden goal the home team owed a lot to their own netminder, as Cameron Parr

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Tyler Romain attempts to jam the puck into the net but is blocked by Jets goalie Adam Redgate during Tuesday’s game at the SPC. turned away 38 shots. None was bigger than the glove save he made with two minutes left in the third, keeping the game tied at 2-2. So

quick was his robbery that “Tremendous save, the Jets actually briefly cel- game saver,” said Raiders ebrated, thinking for sure head coach Mike Hartwick. they had riffled the puck past Parr.

Blugh bound for 103rd Grey Cup Peewee BB Stars hoist McGarvey Trophy Napanee native a coach for Ottawa BY ADAM PRUDHOMME Staff Reporter

peaking at an event held in his honour in Napanee earlier this summer, Leroy Blugh declared the Ottawa RedBlacks as a team to watch in 2015. It was a bold statement by the defensive line coach, who had a front row seat from the sidelines to watch his expansion club go 2-16 the previous season. Fast forwarded to last Sunday however and his RedBlacks have stunned the CFL, beating the Hamilton TigerCats with a last minute touchdown to secure a spot in the 103rd Grey Cup this Sunday in Winnipeg. “It was just an amazing climax to an exciting game,” Blugh said of Greg Ellingson's 93-yard touchdown inside two minutes remaining to break a tie and lead Ottawa to a 35-28 win over the Ticats in the Eastern Final. “I guess all the emotions that’s involved in a serious competition like that, in a playoff game, in

November, everything just came out. The players were very happy, it was amazing.” As an added bonus the game was played in Ottawa in front of 25,000 rambunctious fans and just a short drive from Blugh’s home town of Napanee. “I’ve had plenty of friends that were watching that game to cheer us on,” said Blugh. “I’m very pleased and happy that we got the win and it was so close that all my friends and family could take part in it.” While the team’s sudden turnaround may have been a surprise to fans, Blugh asserts that he wasn’t simply posturing when he said the RedBlacks were on the cusp of contention. “We’ve had that time together and been in the same system and some continuity to our lineup and personnel and with the players being together for a season, there’s a lot more confidence in us (as coaches) and more confidence in themselves,” said Blugh.

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apanee’s Peewee BB Stars made sure the local organization wasn't shut out of their own tournament, winning their division at this weekend's Andy McGarvey Memorial Tournament. The Peewee BB Stars got goals from Connor Brooks and Dylan Bailey to go with stellar goaltending from Emerson Kennelly on route to a 2-0 victory over the Stirling Blues in the divisional championship game. The win capped a 3-0-1 run at the tournament for the Stars, making them the only local team to win any of the seven divisions. “We always had a chance of winning it,” said Gary Clarke, coach of the Peewee BB Stars. “We (expected) some different teams from the Ottawa Val-

Clarke's hoping the win will give the team a bit of a boost as they return to league play and get into the crunch time with just about one month to go before playoffs. “We’re hoping we can keep riding this wave,” said Clarke. “The boys are playing excellent team hockey.” Napanee's Peewee BB weren't just the only Stars team to have their name etched onto the trophy, but also the only local club to reach a divisional finals. The Atom BB finished second in their pool play but were shutout 1-0 in the semifinals, losing to the runner-up Mississippi Adam Prudhomme-Staff Thunder Kings. The ThunBenjamin Szuch of the Atom AE Stars (left) battles der Kings went on to lose to a Nepean player for control of the puck at the side the Laval Express Dynamo. Napanee’s Atom AE of the net during the Andy McGarvey Memorial. team had a similar fate, losley to give us a more well- adding an insurance tally in ing 5-0 in the semifinals to rounded competition but we the final minute. division champion Laval “A tournament win is Express Rapido. always thought we had a always a little more spechance to win.” Despite holding the top Along with Stirling the cial,” said Clarke. “To bring seed in the Bantam BB dividivision also included Char- home this trophy, especially sion, the Stars were bested Lan, Cumberland and for Napanee because it’s the 2-1 by the Stirling Blues in McGarvey, he did so much the semifinals, who then Nepean. Most of the final was for Napanee sports and it went on to beat the PEC played on edge as the Stars means a lot to the coaches Kings 3-2 in the finals. clung to a 1-0 lead for the because he did so much for SEE STARS | PAGE 20 > bulk of the game, only local sports growing up.”

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BLUGH | Familiar foe CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 “They know more of what we expect of them and this is a great atmosphere. They go out and play hard. I think the players as well as us in building this program, everybody’s got something to prove.” As fate would have it, Blugh’s RedBlacks will be taking on the Edmonton Eskimos on Sunday, the very team he captured his Grey Cup ring with back in 1993. Prior to joining Ottawa’s bench he also served as defensive line coach with the Eskies. While it makes for an interesting storyline, he’s not going to dwell on it. “It’s not about who the opponent is, it’s about us and about how we’re going to play,” said Blugh when asked about playing Edmonton. “We feel if we go out and play fast and play the game the way we know that we can, it doesn’t mat-

ter who we play. We just want to play good football and usually good things happen when you do that.” Blugh had little time to bask in Sunday’s victory as he hopped on a plane Tuesday bound for Winnipeg. Should the RedBlacks cap their season by hoisting the Grey Cup it would be a neat cherry on top of what has been a memorable year for Blugh. Earlier this year the 49-year-old was inducted into the CFL’s Hall of Fame and later that summer the town of Greater Napanee hosted Leroy Blugh Day, officially unveiling a permanent display highlighting his career accomplishments dating back to his NDSS days. It can be found at the Strathcona Paper Centre. If things go Ottawa’s way this weekend, the town may have to update the display with some more memorabilia. The kick off for the Grey Cup is set for 6 p.m.

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STARS | Annual minor hockey tournament hailed a success CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 They were 3-0-1 in pool play before suffering the upset. In Novice AE the Stars went winless in a very crowded 10-team division, which was won by the Almonte Pakenham Thunder. It was the same story for the Peewee AE club, which was 0-3 in a division that was won by the Quinte West Hawks. Despite a lack of home town representation in the finals of most of the divisions, the tournament was a huge success, drawing large crowds throughout the weekend. The tournament was played in Napanee, Deseronto and Tamworth arenas.

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Tehentsyahkwa Brant of the Novice AE Stars dumps the puck into Nepean territory during a pool game of the Andy McGarvey Memorial Tournament, held at the Deseronto Community Arena.

Raiders to host pink-in-the-rink Dec. 15 BY ADAM PRUDHOMME

become a part of the Napanee Raiders’ colour scheme. Staff Reporter That’ll happen Dec. 15 when the Raiders don speor the first time in cial jerseys for their inaugutheir 27-year exis- ral pink-in-the-rink event. tence, pink will After the game, which will

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1 locaTion for fall vegetables, potatoes, squash, beets, carrots, parsnips, onions, leeks, turnips and cabbage, 1527 Bridge Street West, Napanee. 613-396-6298. 20” Gas snowblower, works well, $200; hand electric snowblower, $50. 613-396-1962. 5 fT snoWBloWer, 3 pt, for tractor, like new, $500. 613-373-9348. DrY HarDWooD, $150 1/2 ton load or $300 per cord, 15 miles free delivery. 613-379-9955. fireWooD, seasoneD mixed hardwood, $350 per cord. Call Frank Penner, 613-561-1611. GUaranTeeD GooD and big snowblower, $250; big table saw, inquire. Call 613-354-0585. seasoneD fireWooD: premium quality mixed hardwood, free delivery within 30 kms, $325 per bush cord, will stack for additional fee, over 25 years experience. Call Hay Bay Wood Products and Services, 613-985-6227.

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fireaMs anD hunter education courses, held locally. Wild Turkey licence examinations. 613-335-2786, e-mail at billsee@bell.net

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Inside Christmas Sale

Saturday, November 14th 10am - 4pm

111 John Street, Napanee Large quantity of new Christmas decorations, lighting, new clothing, some antiques, restaurant equipment, Christmas garland and wreathes and much more

CARDS OF THANKS

I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to all who travelled near and far to attend my 100th birthday celebration. Thank you for all of the cards, flowers, best wishes, conversations, the beautiful cake, and the lovely luncheon provided by the Emmanuel United Church. Thank you to all who made this day a special one for me. Mildred Hunter The family of the late Wilma McFarlane would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all our family, friends and neighbours for their comfort, love and support during our recent loss. Thanks for the floral tributes, charitable donations, food, cards, prayers and support extended to us. Special thanks to Pastor Mike Putnam and Rev. Jim Somerville for their visits and prayers while Wilma was in the hospital. Thanks to Judi Lasher for the music and Pastor Mike Putnam for officiating at the Memorial Service held Wednesday, November 18th and the Selby U.C.W. for the lovely luncheon that followed. Special acknowledgement of the wonderful nursing care Wilma received during her two week stay at the Lennox and Addington County General Hospital. Finally, thanks to all at the Wartman Funeral Home for their compassion and professionalism. The many acts of kindness will be remembered. Dale, Shirley, Rick, Sharon and Darren McFarlane

MEMORIAMS

DesVeaUX - In loving memory of our devoted Dad and cherished “Poppop”, Naish, called to Heaven November 24, 2005. Ten years have passed, Yet the bond of love remains. For all you’ve given, For all you’ve shared, For always being there, Thank you for everything. Forever in our hearts - Dale, Cheryl, Scott (Patti), Laura (Matt), Ryan and Tiffany. GO LEAFS GO!!!!!! DisTefano - Michel, December 15, 2007. In loving memory of my husband, Mickey. Softly the leaves of memory fall, Gently I gather and treasure them all, A thought, a prayer are all I can give, These you will have as long as I live. Beautiful memories silently kept Of one I loved and will never forget. Always loved, forever missed and never forgotten by wife, Ruth. Thank you for loving me. John 5:24

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Millen - Margaret, November 30, 1990. In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother. The years may wipe out many things But this they’ll wipe out never, The memory of those happy days When we were all together. We think of her in silence, Her name we oft recall, But there’s nothing left to answer But her picture on the wall. Just when her life was brightest, Just when her hopes were best, God called her from among us To a Home of eternal rest. Love Eugene and family.

PRESLEY

As time unfolds another year, Treasured memories keep you near; Life moves on and years go by, But our love for you will never die.

In loving memory of our dear Poppie,

ELLSWORTH PRESLEY, who we lost 10 years ago on November 30, 2005

Precious memories, how they linger How they ever flood my soul, In the stillness of the midnight Precious sacred scenes unfold.

Always loved and remember by Charlotte, Adam and Shauna

prUe - Doris, who passed away 4 years ago, November 26, 2011. Sometimes I feel my heart is breaking But I stay strong and hold on Cause I know I will see you again. Forever loved and missed. Daughter Linda, friends Sue, Dave, Terry and Doris. sWiTZer - In memory of Vivian Switzer, “Nan”, November 24, 2010. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, A part of us went with you, The day God took you Home. If tears could build a stairway And heartaches make a lane, We’d walk our way to Heaven And bring you back again. In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still, In our hearts you hold a place, No one could ever fill. Miss you, Tammy, Emily, Hannah and Olivia

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AMEY, Fenwick Clancy “Fen”

At the Friendly Manor Nursing Home, Deseronto on Sunday, November 22, 2015, in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Irene. Loving father of Ron (Julie), Napanee and Carol Amey (Robb Knock), Brampton. Grandfather of Matt, Vanessa, Benjamin and Olivia. Brother of Doris McGreer (Howard), Mississauga; Glen (Myrna), Calgary and Shirley Russell (Art), Kingston. Predeceased by parents Arthur and Flossie Amey and sisters Dorothea Amey, Gladys Good, Betty Hodges, Helen MacDonald, Marguerite Shelton, Millie Rose and brother Don. Fen was a hardworking man dedicated to the farm. For 38 years he worked full-time at Alcan while also farming at home. There wasn't a machine built that Fen couldn't take apart, repair and put back together stronger than the original. When Fen built something it was made to last - soild, heavy and there for eternity. Fen never gave less than 150% to anything. His four wheeler was a godsend as the years went by. Fen spent many hours touring the farm field, checking the cattle and acting as a consultant for Ron's projects. A true farmer, Fen loved the cattle, the land and the hard work. If there is machinery to repair or there are fields to cultivate in Heaven, Fen will be busy. A Memorial will be planned for the spring. Donations to the Lennox and Addington Hospital Foundation in memory of Fenwick would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.wartmanfuneralhomes.com Two locations to serve you.

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DRYSDALE, Geraldine "Laura"

Went peacefully to be with her Lord at the Lennox and Addington County General Hospital on Monday, November 23, 2015, in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Fred Drysdale. Predeceased by her parents Arch and Clara Wood. Loving mother of Janice Crawford (the late Doug) of Northbrook, Sandra Stansel (Perry) of Brighton, Sherry Drysdale of Northbrook, Colleen Gruntz (Ken) of Northbrook and Cory Drysdale (Chrissie) of Pipe Creek, Texas. She will always be remembered in the hearts of her grandchildren Chris (Christy), Isaac, Danielle, Connor and her great-granddaughter Rylie. Laura will be sadly missed by her sisters Merritta Parks and Verna Andrews. Predeceased by her sisters Evelyn Tryon, Mary Parks, Louesa Boomhour and her brother Wallace Wood. Fondly remembered by her brother-in-law Glen Drysdale (Ruth) and her sister-in-law Glenna Tully (Jerry). The family will receive friends at the Milestone Funeral Center, 11928 Highway 41 Northbrook, Ontario K0H 2G0 (613-336-6873) on Saturday from 1pm-4pm and Sunday from 1pm-2pm. The Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 2pm. Following cremation, an interment will take place at the Northbrook Cemetery at a later date. Friends desiring may contribute in her memory to the Lennox and Addington County General Hospital Foundation. Online condolences available to the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

980 Collins Bay Rd. at Taylor-Kidd Blvd., Kingston, K7M 5H2 - 613-634-3722

FULLER, Shirley Blanche

Rest in Peace

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AUCTION SALE AT 11:30 A.M. AT DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE GOATS & SHEEP & RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR HARINUI FARMS - ROBERT & MATTHEW FLEUGEL, WAUPOOS Goats: This sale features the complete dispersal of the commercial meat goat herd consisting of primarily boer and kiko crossbred goats as well as several angora goats. Approximately 80 mature does, 40 spring kids and several bucks. The does have been exposed to the buck since September 15. Sheep: There are approximately 50 dorset cross replacement spring ewe lambs also selling from this farm. Equipment: Marweld walk through feeder, Marweld hoof trimming tilt table for sheep (new), several grain troughs, new Sunbeam sheep shears, several livestock round bale feeders, 6 round and rectangular poly hutches, 6' x 10' utility trailer, qty. of assorted hand tools, chains & other related equipment. Plan to attend this sale to source good commercial goats and lambs to add to your farm. DOUG JARRELL AUCTIONS 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH - 1:00 P.M.

AUCTION SALE AT NAPANEE LIONS HALL from the home of Elizabeth Stuart & others - large collection of coins & paper money, Christmas decorations, Gibbard & other quality furniture, china etc. Large sale - see www.lambertauctions.ca NEIL LAMBERT, AUCTIONEER Napanee 613-354-3406 On behalf of our family and staff, we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Safe 2016 DON’T FORGET TO MARK OUR JANUARY 1ST AUCTION ON YOUR CALENDAR

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4TH

Quality Consignment Sale 6:30pm Viewing 5:00pm 662 Cty. Rd. # 12. 3.5 kms south west of Bloomfield at Koopmans Auction Centre. Antique drop leaf tables, Antique occasional tables, Antique pine chest of drawers, Antique oak buffet, Quantity of antique glass including cranberry, Paussia, Royal Bayreath, oak umbrella stand, wicker rocker chair, pine book shelf, Maple tea wagon, hand carved Hawaiian table with benches, butcher block table top, like new floatation suit, Antique collectibles, dressmakers mannequin, matching Englis washer and dryer, power hand tools, Mastercraft compound mitre saw, 365 Husqvarna chainsaw. See website for pictures www.koopmansauctionservices.com Always accepting good clean consignments for upcoming sales. We also conduct Estates, Farm and Commercial sales onsite. For your entire auction needs, call Auctioneer: Gerald Koopmans 613-393-1732

DEATHS

FOSTER, Stephen Anthony Paul

(August 18, 1946 – November 22, 2015) Retired from Quinte Detention Centre, passed away at home on Sunday, November 22, 2015. Loving husband of Susan Foster (Smeaton). Son of Kathleen Joan Foster and Anthony Foster (deceased). Son-in-law of Betty and Don Smeaton. He will be greatly missed by his children Krista Foster (Dan) and Laurel Forbes (Dave). Proud Poppa of Noah, Caiden, Lincoln and Logan. Brother of Anthony Foster (Renee) and Lyn Bravo (Warren). Special brother-in-law of Laura Austin (Bob). Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Thanking family and friends for the tremendous support and strength during this time. A Celebration of Life is to be announced at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, memorial contributions in Stephen’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to CATARAQUI CEMETERY AND FUNERAL SERVICES (613-5466545). You are invited to share your memories and condolences online at www.cataraquicemetery.ca

CATARAQUI CEMETERY AND FUNERAL SERVICES 613-546-6545 cataraquicemetery.ca

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Thursday, November 26, 2015

AUCTIONS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH

448 Camden Rd. at Newburgh Rd., Napanee, K7R 1G1 - 613-354-3722

Unexpectedly at home with family by her side on November 23, 2015, in her 83rd year. Shirley was born and raised in Gananoque and then lived in Kingston for over 40 years with her loving husband Ed Fuller. Cherished mother of Annalee (Bryan) Carter, Eve (Al) Korhonen and Elizabeth Fuller. Treasured grandmother and great-grandmother. Dear sister of Lorraine McPhee. Sadly missed by her puppies Titan, Dawson and Ceileigh. Family and friends will be received at Empey Hill United Church, Deseronto Road, on Saturday, November 28th between the hours of 11am-12 noon. Funeral Service will follow at 12 noon in the church. Interment to take place at a later date. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Deseronto Public Library or SOS in memory of Shirley. Online condolences may be made at www.mcgladefuneralhome.com. In the care of McGlade Funeral Home, 78 Centre Street, Deseronto (613-396-2310)

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GOLIATH February 18, 2000 November 25, 2015

It is with great sadness I announce the passing of Goliath the wolf, a favourite local Napanee celebrity and beloved companion to Debbie Harachka and her family. Goliath was born February 18, 2000 in northern Alberta and flown to the Toronto Airport at 4 months old where he was picked up and brought to Napanee. Debbie Harachka soon fell in love and for the next 15 years meticulously nurtured, raised, trained, and cared for this gentle giant. Goliath returned her love with his loyalty and quiet demeanour, never forgetting his natural instincts to raise, teach and care for his pack. For those who watched there were many lessons learned about family bonding. Goliath will be sadly missed by the Harachka family and huge fan base that he has acquired over the many years in our community and beyond. Year round, Debbie was always very welcoming to the many visitors to Goliath’s compound at Mill Street and Donald Street. Goliath will live on in his 18 eighteen offspring who are now living with families all across Canada. Donations in memory of Goliath can be made to your local SPCA.

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH

AT 10:30 AM AUCTION SALE - ESTATE OF DOUG WELLBANKS 68 SALMON POINT ROAD R.R.#1 CHERRY VALLEY, ONT - PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY 10 miles SOUTH of Picton on County Road 10 to Cherry Valley and continue WEST on County Road 18 to Salmon Point Road FARM EQUIPMENT - 2013 John Deere 5093E 4 wd diesel tractor with cab – 190 hours – like new; 2011 John Deere 5101E 4 wd diesel tractor with cab and John Deere 563 self leveling front end loader-670 hours – like new condition; Kello Bilt 10 ft off set disc- like new; New Holland 488 9ft haybine, Case International 3440 big round baler, Walco Whistler 5 ft 3 point hitch rotary mower, International 12 ft trail type cultivator, International 45 trail type cultivator, Triple K 3 point hitch 10 ft cultivator, big bale spear, 3 point hitch 2 wheel rake, McCormick International 16 run seed drill, 3 point hitch fertilizer distributor, home made boat trailer, BOATS 2 14 ft deep hull aluminum fishing boats, 12 ft deep hull fishing boat, older model Johnson 20hp outboard, older model 20 hp Mercury outboard TOOLS John Deere LT 180 riding lawn mower, Stihl 026 chainsaw, Mastercraft portable air compressor, electric welder, hand and power tools, VEHICLES - 2012 Ford F 150 pick up truck 5 litre, 128,000kms excellent condition – sells certified; 2006 Pontiac G6 4 door car 135,000 km- running condition –sells as is; 1992 Yamaha Kodiak 400cc 4 x 4 ATV; Vintage Polaris “Colt” snow mobile – not running; few small articles. TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082 www.sullivanauctions.com for photos

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5TH

AUCTION SALE AT 5:00 P.M. DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Chesterfield, coffee & end tables, chests of drawers, assorted small tables, chairs, wooden rocking horse, large qty. of smalls including approx. 20 “Christmas Village” pieces, glass & china, sports collectibles, few coins, silver plate, chest of flatware, fishing rods & reels including several Penn & Omega, a number of decorator pieces, pressure washer, Christmas inflatables, approx. 10 bicycles, shop & garden tools & numerous other pieces. See my web site for detailed list & photos. DOUG JARRELL AUCTIONS 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

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RAIDERS | Islanders visit Dec. 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 “He made one in the first as well, that was a pad save.” Napanee trailed for most of the game, watching the Jets go up 1-0 at the 4:35 mark of the second on a goal from Joey Mayer. Perry Tristan doubled the lead late in the second on a wrist shot through traffic that found the back of the net. After coming up empty through two periods Tyler Romain finally broke through for the home team, scoring at the 7:44 mark of the third. Aidan McFarland scored the all-important tying goal, burying the puck with just four seconds left on a power-play that saw the Raiders spend plenty of time attacking with nothing to show for it. “In the third period I thought we executed the power-play really well,” said Hartwick. “We had some really good chances and then Aidan finally got one which was nice to see.” In their previous meeting the Raiders again had to rally in the third as Ryley Richardson picked a great time to score his first goal of the season, tying the game with just over five minutes left to play. Overtime solved nothing and the two teams were left to settle for one point each. Romain had a

pair of goals, one giving Napanee an early 1-0 lead the other giving the team a 2-1 lead in the dying seconds of the middle frame. Parr made 38 saves on the night. All things considered the Raiders can’t be too upset with the road tie and home win as they increased their lead over the 10-7-2 Amherstview to seven points (29-22), though the Jets have two games in hand. Now at 13-5-3 on the season, Napanee moved into first place in the league for the time being, leaping over the 14-3 Port Hope Panthers by one point. The Panthers have played just 17 games however compared to Napanee’s 21. Gananoque (9-8-2), Campbellford (4-141) and Picton (2-15) round out the standings. With Tuesday’s game in the books, the Raiders are now officially into the second half of their schedule with 21 of their 40 regular season games played. Because of a scheduling quirk, Napanee is the only team in the league that has already played half their games. Next up for Napanee is a road trip to Campbellford on Saturday followed by a home date with Gananoque on Tuesday at the SPC. Both games are 7:30 p.m. puck drops.

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Notice of Public Information Centre for the e Reconstruction of Bridge Street from Alma Avenue to Belleville Road. The County of Lennox and Addington and the Town of Greater Napanee propose to reconstruct Bridge Street from Alma Avenue to Belleville Road in 2016. The proposed work includes replacement of Sanitary Sewers, Watermains, Storm Sewers, reinstatement of the Roadway Surface and Sidewalks. A Public Information Centre regarding this project has been scheduled on Monday, November 30, 2015 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The Public Information Centre will be a drop-in format where plans of the proposed reconstruction will be on display. County and Town staff and the Consultant will be present to answer any questions. Date: Monday, November 30, 2015 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Location: Town of Greater Napanee Town Hall, Council Chambers (upstairs) 124 John Street, Napanee, ON K7R 3L4 All information/comments received will be subject to the disclosure requirements of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. R.S.O. 1990. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. We welcome any comments you may have about this project. Engineer G.D. Jewell Engineering Inc. Pat Schick, A.Sc.T. Project Manager 1-71 Millennium Parkway, Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5 Phone: 613.969.1111 Fax: 613.969.8988

Owner County of Lennox & Addington Steve Roberts, C.E.T. Manager, Roads and Bridges 97 Thomas Street East Napanee, ON K7R 4B9 Phone: 613.354.4883 Fax: 613.354.3112

Owner Town of Greater Napanee Jeff Cuthill, Director of Utilities and Public Works Construction 45 Commercial Court Napanee, ON K7R 4A2 Phone: 613.354.8863 Fax: 613.354.2836

COMMUNITY FARM CALENDAR THE AG & RURAL UPDATE IS AN ELECTRONIC BULLETIN THAT IS PRODUCED WEEKLY BY STAFF AT THE ONTARIO MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FOOD, (OMAF), BRIGHTON RESOURCE CENTRE. IT IS DISTRIBUTED FREE TO SUBSCRIBERS. NOT ALL OF THE INFORMATION USED IN THIS FARM CALENDAR IS SUPPLIED BY THE ELECTRONIC BULLETIN.

November 27-29 - On the Way to Bethlehem, Country Heritage Park, Milton. An outdoor Christmas Nativity Pageant. Arriving anytime from 6:30 until 8:30 pm, visitors will enter the large reception area in Gambrel Barn, where they will enjoy the music of the mass choir. When ready, groups will travel the road to Bethlehem with a “guide.” On their 30–45 minute outdoor journey, visitors will witness King Herod’s court, interact with Roman soldiers, shepherds, magi, innkeepers and fellow travelers to reveal the Christmas story. At the end of their journey, visitors will follow a lamplight walkway to the refreshment area, where

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their "passports" will be stamped, and they can enjoy a warm drink and a cookie. When ready, they will be given a wagon ride to the exit. This is primarily an outdoor experience so it is important to dress warmly and wear comfortable walking shoes or boots.

December 2 - Growing Your Farm Profits – Workshop Day 2 10am-3pm, Bloomfield. Start the business planning process by attending this FREE two-day interactive workshop. You will: Assess business management practices • Determine priorities and key goals • Develop realistic action plans • Learn about costshare funding opportunities. Register online at www.ontariosoilcrop.org

November 28 - Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Forum at Kingston Gospel Temple, 2295 Princess St., Kington from 10:30am to 3pm. FCC Forums are an opportunity to learn, re-energize and network with agriculture business owners and operators just like you. Celebrities and industry experts share their stories and offer insights to help manage your business. Register your family,

Buy PIERCY’S FARM MARKET 9715A County Rd 2, East of Deseronto your 613-396-3596 WOOD • Squash • Pie Pumpkins • Potatoes • Cabbage • Apples • Honey PELLETS!

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Ontario Introduces New Insurance Plan for Beekeepers Ontario beekeepers now have access to a new production insurance plan that will help them manage financial loss from winter bee colony damage. Production insurance is part of a suite of business risk management programs designed to help farmers manage losses due to events like weather, pests and disease. The costs of these programs are predictable, stable and shared by producers and the provincial and federal governments.The new Bee Mortality Production Insurance Plan gives participating beekeepers the confidence and security to reinvest in their operations, encouraging greater innovation, profitability and job creation and provides them with the same financial support that beekeepers in other provinces receive. To participate, beekeepers must be registered, operate in accordance with the Bees Act, and implement best practices to ensure bee health. The Bee Mortality Production Insurance Plan began November 1, 2015 and will be administered by Agricorp.

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TREES FROM PAGE 15 In the 1930s, there was a revival of Dickensian nostalgia, particularly in Britain. Christmas trees became large and real again, and were decorated with many bells, balls and tinsel. But wartime England put a stop to many of these trees. It was forbidden to cut trees down for decoration, and with so many raids, many people preferred to keep their most precious heirloom Christmas tree decorations carefully stored away in metal boxes, and decorated only a small tabletop tree with homemade decorations, which could be taken down into the shelters for a little Christmas cheer, when airraid sirens went. Large trees were erected

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in public places to give morale to people at this time. Postwar Britain saw a revival of the nostalgic again. People needed the security of Christmas, which is so unchanging in a changing world, as one of the symbols to set them back on their feet. Trees were as large as people could afford. As decades went on, the real Christmas tree was popular, but many housewives preferred the convenience of the authentic looking artificial trees which were being manufactured. If your room was big enough, you could have a 14-foot artificial Spruce right there in your living room, without a single dropped needle- and so good that it fooled everyone at first glance. The debate goes on, and with good arguments on both

sides if you’re a real tree person or an artificial tree person. It’s the meaning behind the tree, and the celebration of Christmas that makes the Christmas tree a symbol of a living Christmas spirit that brings into our lives the joy and love of family and friends close to us. I hope you enjoy your family traditions of cutting down your Christmas tree, or decorating your artificial tree, and remember the true spirit of the holiday this season! Merola Tahamtan is an Interior Stylist in Home & Business Design, Home Staging, Painting, Colour Consultation, Organization and Window Treatments. You can reach her at 613-561-0244 or merolatahamtandesigns@liv e.ca.

COMMUNITY PULSE 50. Expressed pleasure 55. In bed 1. And so forth (abbr.) 56. Finnish 4. Used to be United 57. Canacol Energy __ stock symbol 7. Upper left keyboard 59. Leather strap for key hawks 10. Invitable ruin 60. UA fraternity est. 312. Consumed 9-1856 13. N.H. Maine river 61. Low, sideless cart 14. Sen. Thurmond 62. They __ 16. More (Spanish) 63. Single Lens Reflex 17. Oh, God! 64. Point that is midway 18. Designed chairs between N and NE 20. Insect living in organized colonies CLUES DOWN 21. Anglo-Saxon 1. Murrow, Sullivan & theologian, c.700 Koch 22. Ecclesiastics 2. Carrying bag 25. Magic incantation 30. Swan Lake and Don 3. Countess of Grantham Quixote 4. Key fruit 31. Affirmative 5. One kept in 32. Conspiracy readiness 33. Citizen of 6. Bring back to normal Stockholm 7. Avid 38. Light brown 8. Lots of 41. Roman judge 9. Formal close (music) 43. Sonny & Cher 11. Dad's partner classic 13. Point that is one 45. Chopped mixture point E of SE for stuffing 48. Am. Nobel physicist 15. Myself 19. Minor disagreement Isodor 49. Maya __ of Vietnam 23. Promotional materials Veterans Memorial

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CHRISTMAS TREE FUNDRAISER 1st Napanee Valley Scouting will hold its annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser. This year, we will be selling the trees on line to save you from going out and looking for your perfect tree. We have 40 trees to sell. The trees are, 6- to 8-foot beautiful Fraser fir for $35. You can pre-order their trees by going to the Xmas Tree tab on our website at www.1stnapaneevalleyscouting.com/XmasTrees.htm. Pay using a credit card and then pick up your tree on Dec 5. at Grace United Church. Pre-order your Xmas tree right away to ensure that you will get one. We’ll contact you by phone or email with pickup details. Tell your family and

friends about us. ‘ALIGHT AT NIGHT’ BUS TRIP To Upper Canada Village on Dec. 11, fundraiser to support Cornerstone Christian Academy. Ride in the comfort of a Franklin Coach Bus to the historic Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg. See a real winter wonderland in this delightful village, lit with over 250,000 lights. Roast turkey dinner complete with all the dressing. Costs $95 per person until Nov. 30, $105 per person after Nov. 30. All taxes included. Deposit of $40 required. Leaves from Cornerstone Christian Academy at 1 p.m., returns at 10:30-11 p.m. Call CCA at 613-354-2354 or corner-stone@bellnet.ca.

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The Napanee Beaver OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28YH• 1-3PM 354 OLD HAMBURGH ROAD, NAPANEE $299,900. MLS 15608794 • 3+1 Bedrooms, 2 Baths • Attached Garage • Finished Rec Room

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305 CHURCH ST - HOSTESS: ELAINE TARANU 3 BEDROOMS 2 BATHS $224,900. MLS 1560992

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359 GINGER ST - HOST: GREG MacDONALD 3 BEDROOMS, 1.5 BATHS $219,900. (EX4047) MLS 15610031

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197 MARILYN AVE. Excellent 3 bdrm all brick bungalow in a good area. Perfect for a first timer or retirement family. Great huge rec room with wet bar. Hardwood floors, newer windows, roof and furnace. Nicely landscaped with a paved drive. Close to schools. $214,900. (N117) MLS 15610433

Call Rick Gerow, Sales Rep. Cell 613-329-9546

32 Industrial Blvd.,Napanee Office: 613-354-4800

112A Industrial Blvd, Napanee 613-354-3550

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OPEN HOUSE SUN. NOV. 29• 1-3PM 3755 CTY. RD. 9 (RIVER RD)

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Splendid 3+1 bdrm, 2 1/2 baths (one ensuite), hardwood flooring & crown moulding throughout. 10x30 rear deck overlooks 5 acres of trees, trails, year round pond. Freshly painted throughout. Call for your personal inspection. (EX4037)

Sharon Sharpe, Sales Rep Cell 613-453-0486 32 Industrial Blvd.,Napanee Office: 613-354-4800

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28744 HIGHWAY 7, CENTRAL FRONTENAC Looking for a value priced country home and property? This is the one. 4 Bedroom home on a spacious 2 acre lot near Arden, Ontario. Propane furnace. Full basement, detached garage plus a storage area. Many lakes close by. $99,900. MLS 15608785 Call Bill McCutcheon, Broker Direct 613.453.4347

44 Industrial Blvd. Napanee LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED 613-354-4347

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Mom would really like a custom built bungalow with her own master wing of the house that boasts an amazing corner Jacuzzi tub & walk in closet, a kitchen with granite countertops and beautiful cabinetry, and an open concept design to watch out over the family activities. For $374,900 she can have it all. This Christmas, buy her what she deserves! MLS 15609837 LINDA MIDDLETON, Broker of Record/Owner 613-476-7800

Prince Edward County Realty Inc. Brokerage 98 Main Street, Picton, ON

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ATTENTION BUILDERS! Two level half acre lots on Hwy. 41 on north edge of Roblin. 10 minutes to 401. Close to store, gas station, etc. Great spot for bungalows or semis. Priced to sell at $19,500. each. MLS 15608747 and MLS 15608748

183 FIRST AVE., NAPANEE Lovely 3 bedroom bungalow with rec room. Close to schools and shopping. Quiet dead-end street. All offers considered. $214,900. (EX3892) MLS 15610322

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27 FURLONG RD. $149,900.

Excellent 2 bedroom home situated on a good sized lot with great view of Beaver Lake. Some hardwood flooring, remainder is laminate. Steps from boat launch, park and swimming. Must be seen. $149,900. (EX3786) MLS 15601695

ROB MacDONALD Sales Rep 613-561-7035

DAVE PINNELL Sales Rep 613-328-7213

KRISTINA SELBY-BROWN Sales Rep 613-305-2900

BUTTERMILK FALLS RD. Nice level 5 acre lot for your new home. $34,500. MLS 14607594

3755 COUNTY RD. 9 (RIVER RD)

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This 1500 sq.ft. home has plenty to boast about. Open concept kitchen and living room. “HUGE” bedrooms, full finished basement, central air, gas heat. Close to 401. $279,900. (EX4001) MLS 15608586

44 Industrial Boulevard, Napanee, ON K7R 4B7 613-354-4347

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DUPLEX - 167 ROBERT ST. Showing good income. Separate gas and hydro meters. Close to dontown. $189,900. MLS 15610496

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OFFICE 354-4800 CELL 453-0486

26 MCCAULEY RD., MARYSVILLE $279,900.

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5453 COUNTY RD. 8, DORLAND $139,900.

Good 2 bedroom situated on a beautiful 1/2 acre lot with tons of perennials, raspberry and vegetable gardens, 2 outbuildings - 16x24 and 16x18, greenhouse 8x10, steel roof, hardwood floors, heat furnace and. Good dug well plus cistern, wrap-around decking. $139,900. (EX3904) MLS 15605705

BILL RORABECK Broker 613-392-2511

ROBERT STORRING Broker 613-379-2903

BILL McCUTCHEON Broker 613-453-4347

JOANNE HOLMES Sales Rep. 613-530-6705

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370 WOODCOCK MILLS RD., TAMWORTH Nicely wooded property with about 900 ft of Salmon River frontage. $239,900. MLS 15610396

6680 WHEELER ST Village bungalow, 2 bdrms, full basement. $109,900. MLS 15609919

2 NEELY ST. TAMWORTH Character preserved. Up to 5 bedrooms. www.classiccharacterhome.com $279,900. MLS 15608163

NEAR 473 BUTTERMILK FALLS RD 3 Acre bulding lot. 16GPM well. Only moments north of Napanee. $29,900. MLS 15608006

NEAR 1189 SHIBAGUA RD. 10 acre vacant building lot with running stream. Just South of Tamworth. $39,900. MLS 15608339

8 ACRES

500 ACRE BEEF FARM

FAMILY HOME IN TOWN

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0 RACCOON LAKE TRAIL RD 8.21 Acres on Raccoon Lake just south of Kaladar, over 544 feet of waterfront. $45,000. MLS 15610566

1451 9TH CONCESSION RD, ENTERPRISE House, Barns, all Fenced. $949,000. MLS 15608780

135 DONALD STREET All brick, 2 bedroom. Att gar. Pt fin basement. $189,900. MLS 15610320

2541 EAST HUNGERFORD ROAD 81 acre farm, 3 bedrooms, 3 bath, 3700 sqft with sauna. $349,900. MLS 15605424

6126 COUNTY RD 9 1 bedroom, gorgeous view. Two minutes to the boat launch! $125,000. MLS 15608836

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5518 CTY RD 9 4 bdrms, 2700 sq ft, 157 acres.

27 WEST ST, ENTERPRISE 5 bedroom, turn-of-the-century home. $249,900. MLS 15604589

252 THOMAS ST. DESERONTO 3 Bed, 1 Bath, Big Garage, Near the Water. $169,900. MLS 15608506

224 CHURCH STREET Lots of room, beautiful landscaping, inground pool. $248,000. MLS 15609013

358 PALACE ROAD Just Move in, Solid Oak Hawley Brothers Kitchen. $249,900. MLS 15608576

$775,000 MLS 15605282

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305 ChURCh sT 3 BeDROOms 2 BaThs $224,900. mLs 1560992

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359 gINgeR sT 3 BeDROOms, 1.5 BaThs $219,900. (eX4047) mLs 15610031

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67 aPPLeWOOD COVe 3+1 BeDROOms, 4 BaThs $749,900. (eX4053) mLs 15610331

1954 sWITZeRVILLe RD. 3 BeDROOms, hUge eaT-IN KITCheN $269,900. (eX4056) mLs 15610354

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83 BeVeRLY 3+2 BeDROOms 3 BaThs mLs 15609387 (eX4029) $$334,500

409 LITTLe CReeK 4 BeDROOms, 2 BaThs $299,900. (eX4054) mLs 15610335

4 BeDROOm, 2 sTOReY VICTORIaN BRICK WITh DeTaCheD gaRage. $289,900. (eX4050) mLs

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245 ROBeRT sT. 2 BeDROOm, 1 BaTh $214,900. (eX4002) mLs 15608613

138 shOReLINe CRes. 3+1 BeDROOm, 2 FULL BaTh, 2 haLF BaTh $304,900. (eX3946) mLs 15606734

109 BeVeRLY 2+2 BeDROOm, 3.5 BaTh $319,900. (eX4004) mLs 15608659

118 DUNDas sT. W. 2 BeDROOm, 1.5 BaTh $174,900. (eX3887) mLs 15605145

1695 COUNTY ROaD 9 4 BeDROOms 1.5 BaThs mLs 15609054 $189,900.

804 hINCh 3 BeDROOm, 1 BaTh $229,900. (eX3989) mLs 15608049

129 DUNDas sT. 4 BeDROOms, 2 BaThROOms $169,900. (eX4034) mLs 15609592

14 NORTh BeaVeR LaKe RD. 2 BeDROOm, 2 BaTh $209,900. (eX3916) mLs 15605951

663 CTY RD 1 3 BeDROOms, 1 BaTh $264,900. (eX4040) mLs 15609852

1545 LaKe RD 3 BeDROOm 1.5 BaThs mLs 15608892 $99,900

2855 COUNTY RD. 15 4 BeDROOm, 2.5 BaThs $459,900. (eX3995) mLs 15608178

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6451 COUNTY RD. 9 3 BeDROOm, 1 BaTh $224,900. (eX3967) mLs 15607331

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8036 COUNTY RD 2 3+1 BeDROOms 2 BaThs mLs 15609343 (eX4023) $247,900

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1625 COUNTY RD 11 3 BeDROOms, ON 4.5 aCRes (eX4030) mLs 15609433 $449,900.

23 haRTWOOD CRes. 4 BeDROOm, 2.5 BaTh $489,900. (eX3930) mLs 15606244

NeW seCURe aPaRTmeNTs FOR ReNT. assIgNeD PaRKINg, CeNTRaL aIR/heaT CONTROLLeD BY TeNaNT, PRIVaTe PaTIO OR BaLCONY, LaRge eLeVaTOR, COmmUNITY ROOm. The BUILDINg Is PeT FRee aND smOKe FRee. ONe aND TWO BeDROOm UNITs aVaILaBLe. CaLL FOR DeTaILs

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420 DUNDas sT. 2+0 BeDROOm, 1 BaTh $179,900. (eX3981) mLs: 15607876

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1695 CTY RD 9 4 BeDROOm 1.5 BaThs $169,900. (eX4014) mLs 15609054

763 PaLaCe RD. 4 BeDROOm, 3 BaTh $319,900. (eX4016) mLs 15609336

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47 CheRRYWOOD PKWY. 3 BeDROOm, 2 BaTh $349,900. (eX4046) mLs 15609999

11 CONCessION sT., TamWORTh The River Bakery Cafe and Patio. This is a great business opporCOMMERCIAL WATERFRONT tunity. Well estabCOMMERCIAL lished, 4 season 354 WaTeR sT, DeseRONTO COMMERCIAL/RETAIL breakfast and Former Deseronto marina on prime waterfront. The marina could 7 DaIRY aVe. brunch cafe. Seats 16 inside and 32 seats on patio. The cafe was re- be rebuilt or build your dream home with your own boat slips and Ideal location, high traffic area. 1200 sq. ft. commercial building on cently upgraded with new propane furnace, central air, furniture, equip- rent out some of the slips. This is a must to view! $799,000. a large 52’x290’ lot. Presently used as a long established successment, and much more! $177,500. (eX3913) mLs 15605940 (eX3965) mLs 15607178 ful hair salon. $205,900. (eX4005) mLs 15608677

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1265 OLD maCKeNZIe RD. Ideal recreational property for hunting, fishing, four-wheeling or ski-dooing or a new home. Ample amount of level shoreline on Princess Lake. Nice hardwood ridge. Well treed property fronts on both sides of road. 46 km from Bancroft. $89,900. (eX3992) mLs 15608110

407 hUFFmaN sT. 3 BeDROOm, 1.5 BaTh $114,900. (eX4051) mLs 15610187

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manicured like a lawn. $239,900. (eX3827) and Vanluven Road. 132’ on 41 Hwy. 449’ on Vanluven Rd. with 8 acres +/-. Restricted mLs 15602760 covenant on title no restaurants. $519,000. COUNTY RD. 8 225 acres of recreational (eX4017) mLs 15609346 property. Overlooking Hay Bay, this is approximately 40 acres of wood. 2 maple woods on BUILD YOU OWN DReam hOme on this the property plus an 8x10 cabin in the woods. beautiful 63 acre parcel. Approx. 30 acres of Excellent property to build your new home. Call workable and 13 acres of cedar, pine, and 2 aCRes ON BaY OF for more details. $300,000. (eX4025) mLs spruce. Remaining is brush. $99,900. NeW PRICe QUINTe. Build your dream 15609349 (eX3737) mLs 14610360 home on this gently sloped lot to the water. 6 hIghWaY 41 - 8 acres of prime commercial gReaT BUILDINg LOT with lots of privacy. Just GPM drilled well. The 2 acres have been kept land. Services at lot line. Located at 41 Highway minutes from town. $49,900. (eX3948) mLs

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9053 COUNTY RD. 2 3 BeDROOm, 1 BaTh $199,900. (eX3926) mLs 15606204

342 sTONeheDge 2 BeDROOm, 1 BaTh $249,900. (eX3990) mLs 15608065

475 CamDeN RD. 3 BeDROOm, 1 BaTh $158,000. (eX3938) mLs 15606540

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within the cedars on the shores of Long Reach. 416 DUNDas sT. W. - Waterfront property on $169,900. (eX4027) mLs 15609345 the Napanee River. Approved for 12 unit apartment building (plan included), or a single resiKImmeTT sIDe RD. - 2 acre industrial lot dential home. $225,000. (eX4018) mLs close to Goodyear, good access to Hwy. 401. 15609378 Utilities at the road. $89,900. (eX3866) mLs aTTeNTION!! Pick your spot to build your 15604312 dream home on this picture perfect 19 acre PeTWORTh RD. - Build your dream home on building lot located just minutes north of NapaPRIsTINe shOReLINe - sheRmaN’s this 3.43 acre lot with a drilled well already on nee. Enjoy nature at its best. You will have lots POINT ROaD - Build your dream home on this the property. $59,900. (3848) mLs 15603753 of privacy. Entrance driveway is in. Good wells have been obtained on neighbouring lots. 100’ waterfront x 300’ cleared level lot. Nestled $49,900. (eX4026) mLs 15609351 IF YOU LIKe WIDe OPeN sPaCes, this building lot is perfect for you. Build you dream home on this very nice, level lot and have space to roam. New well with lots of water. Taxes to be assessed. $49,900. (eX3949) mLs 15606773

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269 SIMCOE STREET, NAPANEE $199,900 Beautiful brick home on a quiet street in a fantastic location. Impeccably maintained with several recent updates incl; Roof (`09), New Bath (`11), Deck (`11), Gas Furnace & Central A/C (`13) & upgraded insulation (`09). Terrific layout with main floor bed & bath, 2 additional beds upstairs & partially finished lower level. This home features hardwood floors, beautiful landscaped yard & lovely deck. Nothing to do but move in & enjoy life in this well cared for home! Call today for your private showing. MLS®15610010

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305 CHURCH Excellent family home located in the east end of town. Three bedroom bungalow with 2 full baths, fully finished basement with gas stove in the rec room. Walkout basement. Covered deck off living room. Carport. Only minutes to the 401. Now reduced to $224,900. MLS 15609920

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MODEL HOME MOVEININREADY! READY! 1083 1083 MELROSE MELROSE RD RD NEW BUILD ~~ MOVE

5 min north of 401 between Shannonville and Marysville exits, 1732 sq. ft. Craftsman open concept bungalow built to custom standards. 9 ft ceilings, trayed ceiling in great room, beautiful upgraded kitchen with granite and walk in pantry, lovely front entrance, walk in closet and main floor laundry,, 3 bedrooms, large ensuite bathroom with 6 ft glass and tile shower, rear deck, oversized garage, superior quality finishing with attention to detail. Additional finished rec room in basement and lots of room for more bedrooms, roughed- in basement bathroom One acre lot on paved country road, seasonal stream runs thru property. Close to community recreation fields, library and fire hall. $365,000 includes hst

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575 FItcHett rD. $399,900. Rural setting but only 10 minutes to town. This 1410 sq.ft. 1 year old home with 2 car attached garage is waiting for you. Beautiful maple cupboards with bar and eat-in kitchen opens up to living room with cathedral ceiling. Propane fired boiler with in-floor heating, on demand hot water as well. Surround sound and much more. All this plus 10 acres of privacy to go with it. (eX3999) mlS 15608554

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143 AcreS - HIGH oN A rIDGe lookING DowN oN creAtIoN $389,900. 1005 lIme lAke rD. Gorgeous 1500 sq. ft. 7 year old home with oversized 2 car garage. Privacy, wildlife, wooded land all within 15-20 minutes of 401 and Napanee. 2 separate deeded parcels being sold as one package for a total of 143 acres of rustic paradise. $389,900. (eX3959) mlS 15607094

7739 coUNty rD. 2 $244,500. 3 bedroom country bungalow. Detached 2 car garage/workshop. Large eat-in kitchen. Warm and cozy rec room with wood stove. Large landscaped yard and garden area. (eX3994) mlS 15609593

358 BrIDGe St. w. $249,900. Excellent Colorado style bungalow with attached garage. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, appliances included. Large garden shed and patio area at back. Close to hospital and all amenities. (eX3870) mlS 15604546

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80 UNIoN St., NApANee $239,900. 3+1 bedroom side-split with 2 car garage. Private mature rear yard. Main floor family room. In-law suite for extended family or help pay the mortgage. (eX3993)

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1725 Storey St Set back from the road with a circular paved driveway for that estate feel. Walk in the front door to the large foyer with sweeping curved staricase and cathedral ceilings. You will love the brand new kitchen with all new stainless steel appliances and very bright breakfast nook, for those large family dinngers there is a seperate dining room overlooking your sunken family room plus seperate living room with gas fireplace. Upstairs has 3 large bedrooms, master suite features ensuite with jacuzzi tub big enough for 2 and a private balcony. New propane furnace and central air 2014. Exterior features a heated salt water pool as well as seperate fenced area for the kids and pets. mlS 15610360 $369,000. NEW G LISTIN

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149 SecoND St., DeSeroNto This home is like new. Everything has recently been redone in this home right from the studs to the complete finishing touches. You will love the open concept and the high end finishings. Nice breakfast bar in the ekitchen, main floor laundry, two piece bath on main level & beautifully tiled 4 pc bath upstairs. If you are looking for a house with nothing to do but bring your furniture then this one is for you. $189,000. mlS

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169 SImcoe Street, NApANee Fabulous 4 bdrm home in great neighbourhood. You will love the amazing yard which is fully fenced, treed for privacy & over 165 ft. Deep. Interior of this mint home features eat-in kitchen with patio doors to large deck, newly renovated bathrooms, main floor bedroom plus three more spacious bedrooms upstairs. Newer windows, doors & furnace, steel roof in 2015, plus detached garage for the toys. $234,000. mlS 15609646

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Cindy Haggerty

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Cell: 613 613-328-7529

Excellent slab on grade 4 bedroom bungalow with newly renovated kitchen, large island, exposed brick gives it plenty of character, large dining room big enough for those Christmas dinners with a woodstove to feel toasty warm. Spacious family room & living room with sliding doors to your patio. This home is carpet free. The exterior features oversized double car garage, large barn with frontage on Cty Rd 4 & McIntyre Rd as well as over 30 acres. This property is a great buy. Call before it’s too late. $319,000. (eX3970)

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Buyer Specialist Cell: 613-888-1017 13-888-1017

812 pAlAce rD Gorgeous bungalow with very deep yard on municipal services. You will be surprised when you enter this home, the great room at the back is 30 x 20 with an amazing amount of windows, gas fireplace with stone all the way to the ceiling, vaulted ceilings. Kitchen has a pass through into the great room as the dining room. Lower level features rec room with second fireplace, second bath, large 20 x 30 third bedroom, walkout lower level. Exterior features all newer decks wrapping around the great room. Very peaceful 456 ft deep yard. mlS 15609368 $359,000

157 UNGer ISlAND Gorgeous open concept house with inground pool, waterfront view from every window. Interior features hardwood floors, open concept kitchen with built-in stainless steel appliances and island, four season sun room, large soaker tub and walkout from master bedroom to wrap-around deck. Lower level features walkout rec room with wood burning fireplace and two more bedrooms. Exterior is like paradise! Lounge in your pool and watch the boats go by or do some fishing with the Bay of Quinte being the Walleye capital. Only minutes from Hwy 401. mlS 15608279 $389,900.

18 rIvervIew Dr Great cul de sac on a dead-end with a wonderful home awaiting a new family. Interior of this spacious home features open concept kitchen with island which overlooks your family room with gas fireplace, main level has a large office for you to work from home, main floor laundry, upstairs features 3 spacious bedrooms, master suite has jacuzzi tub, separate shower & large walk in closet. Main bath has double sinks. Lower level is partially finished with a seperate workout room as well as a large workshop. Exterior of this home is made for entertaining with a pool, hot tub. $319,000. mlS 15609907

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• 3 Bedrooms & 3 Baths • Executive Waterfront Rental • $2,500 Monthly

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• 3 Bedrooms & 2 1/2 Bath • Newly Renovated • 1 Minute From Napanee In Country Subdivision • $269,900

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• 1+2 Bedrooms & 2 Baths • Year Round Home on Hay Bay • $349,900

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Thursday, November 26, 2015

How to make older homes more energy eﬃcient

MCC - Older properties tend to have a sense of charm that newly built homes may lack. Perhaps it’s their lived-in feel or design elements that remind homeowners of yesteryear that make older homes so popular among home buyers. What older homes have in character they may lack in modern amenities. For example, whereas many homes are now built with energy efficiency in mind, older homes may not be so eco-friendly. Fortunately, there are many ways for homeowners who love their older homes to keep that love going strong while making their homes more energy efficient at the same time. • Check for leaks and plug any you find. Homes may develop air leaks over time, and such leaks allow air to infiltrate the home. When that occurs, homeowners instinctively turn up the thermostat in winter to combat the cold air getting in. Come summertime, those same homeowners will run their air conditioners on a higher setting in an effort to stay comfortable when hot air is creeping through the cracks. Rather than adjusting the temperature inside, fix any sources of air infiltration you find. Run your hand along doorways and windows to determine if any drafts are coming through. Older homes may also develop cracks in bricks, around the foundation and in siding or stucco. Seal any areas where you feel air infiltrating your home, which will save money, reduce your energy consumption and make your older home more efficient. • Add insulation. Many older homes are poorly insulated. But according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, adding insulation can reduce energy costs by as much as 50 percent. Installing insulation can be tricky, especially if insulation was not originally included in your home, as is sometimes the case with older homes. Insulation can become damp and prove ineffective if installed improperly. Damp insulation also may contribute to mold growth and rot in the home’s framing. Older homes may be lacking adequate insulation around attics, crawl spaces, basements, heating and cooling ducts, and water pipes. Cover your water heater with an insulated water heater blanket so the heater retains more heat and consumes less energy to heat the water.

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• Stay on top of your home. Much like older vehicles, older homes require a little extra TLC on the part of homeowners. Don’t allow your home to fall into disrepair. Even if your energy bills are not on the rise, inspect windows and doors to make sure they are closing tightly, as over time such seemingly minor problems can add up to substantial energy loss. Don’t forget to clean gutters and downspouts, removing debris that can add up and lead to water damage that may ultimately compromise the effectiveness of your home’s insulation. • Book an energy audit. Energy audits, which may be offered free of charge by your utility company, can help detect any additional areas where a home may be using energy inefficiently. Even if you have to pay for an audit, the cost savings if any additional inefficiencies are discovered will likely add up to more than the cost of the audit. Older homes are attractive to many homeowners, who can take several steps to make sure their homes are operating as efficiently as possible.

Replacing old or inadequate insulation is one way that homeowners can make older homes more energy efficient.

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354 OLD HAMBURG RD., NAPANEE • 3+1 Bedrooms, 2 Baths • Attached Garage • Finished Rec Room

2442 BUR BROOK RD. • Minutes to Kingston • Large Country Lot • Fully Finished Basement

$299,900. MLS 15609626

$179,900. MLS 15609565

Vacant Land: NEW • 28 ACRES fronting on County Rd 6 And Estis Rd. Mixture of Trees and Pasture - MLS 15610114 $99,900 • 0 ACKROYD RD., DENBIGH - 11 Acres - MLS 15608798 $35,000 • 0 COPLAND RD., DENBIGH - 90 Acres - MLS 15608799 $110,000 • DALEY RD, TYENDINAGA - 300 Acres - MLS 15607735 $360,000

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$147,900. MLS 15610125

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$59,900. MLS 15609444

$349,900. MLS 15600675

$239,900. MLS 15608176

69 DUNDAS ST. W., NAPANEE • Beautifully Decorated • Attached Double Garage • In-Law & Home Business Potential

$324,900. MLS 15607537

$119,000. MLS 15608077

111 JOHN STREET NAPANEE • Excellent Business Opportunity 5991 COUNTY ROAD 14, ERINSVILLE • 3 bedrooms & 1 bath with newer updates • Short walk to Beaver Lake

$249,000. MLS 15605124

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$139,900. MLS 15609788

118 NEVILLE POINT RD, ERINSVILLE • 3+1 Bedrooms & 1.5 Baths • Vaulted Ceilings • Covered Deck Overlooking Beaver Lake

$379,900. MLS 15604030

219 CHURCH STREET, NAPANEE 367 NEVILLE POINT RD, ERINSVILLE • 2 Bedroom Waterfront Home on • 3+1 Bedrooms Beaver Lake • Unique Stairs to Water’s • Updated Kitchen Edge • Deep Natural Waterfront • Attached Garage

$139,900. MLS 15608210

$389,900. MLS 15608381

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41B LAKESHORE RD, ERINSVILLE • 3 Bedroom home on Beaver Lake • Vaulted Ceilings • 2 Decks Overlooking the Water

21 FURLONG ROAD • Beautiful View of Beaver Lake • Detached Garage • 2 Bedrooms

90 MAIN STREET, ODESSA • Cozy 2 Bedroom Bungalow • Minutes to Kingston and 401 • Large Workshop at Rear of House

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Thursday, November 26, 2015

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197 MARILYN AVE

Host: Rick Gerow, Sales Rep

Broker of Record

613-541-9781

Marlene McGrath

Sales Representative

613-849-3264

Cathy Conrad

$214,900. (N117) MLS 15610433

NEW LISTING

2157 SHARPE ROAD

$172,000. (N122) MLS 15610671

Sales Representative

613-539-9852

Broker

$209,900. (N112) MLS 15609978

Sales Representative

613-484-0933

6732 HIGHWAY 41

$149,900. (N120) MLS 15610542

NEW PRICE

8034 COUNTY RD 2

$264,900. (N116) MLS 15610191

373 BUTTERMILK FALLS RD.

$319,900. (N106) MLS 15609192

23 SUNSET CRESCENT

$269,900. (N77) MLS 15607068

NEW PRICE

RIVERVIEW DR CAMDEN EAST $89,900. (N53) MLS 15605179

243 THOMAS ST W

179,900. (N100) MLS 15608561

5997 COUNTY RD 41

$113,500. (N96) MLS 15608206

NEW NEW PRICE PRICE

10 BIRCH ST

Sales Representative

613-331-0536

80 UNION ST

Barry Brummel

1818 DALEY RD

$169,900. (N119) MLS 15610534

NEW PRICE

613-484-2636

Patsy Rhines

4857 COUNTY ROAD 4

$364,500. (N121) MLS 15610574

OPEN FOR OFFERS

199 ROBERT ST.

Marten D. Lewis

NEW LISTING

Tanya Myatt Mosier

$239,900. (N97) MLS 15608195 NEW PRICE

1696 STOREY ST.

$249,900. (N102) MLS 15608625

$149,000. (N115) MLS 15610093

45 BEVERLY ST. NAPANEE $239,900. (N19) MLS 15602701

Sales Representative

613-532-0330

165 GREEN ST $109,900. (N54) MLS 15605196

9376 HIGHWAY 33

$699,000. (N113) MLS 15610003

1545 COUNTY ROAD 12

$279,900. (N93) MLS 15608105

15 BRIDGE ST W $219,500. (N88) MLS 15607576

NEW PRICE

Wayne Elder

Sales Representative

613-536-8897

Sue Rankin

Sales Representative

613-536-8589

40 COUNTY RD 25

$229,900. (N114) MLS 15610021

86 & 88 WEST ST. NAPANEE

Rick Gerow

$349,900. (M99) MLS 15608498

Sales Representative

613-329-9546

NEW PRICE

61 ALFRED ST $284,500. (N32) MLS 15603731

2466 COUNTY ROAD 9

$339,900. (N66) MLS 15605860

NEW PRICE

171 SIMCOE ST. NAPANEE

$242,500. (N105) MLS 15609024

5954 ARDEN RD

269 GOLD DUST LANE

$79,900. (N90) MLS 15607763

NEW PRICE

53 DUNDAS ST. EAST $169,900. (N27) MLS 15603343

NEW PRICE

$119,900. (N89) MLS 15607742

484 COUNTY ROAD 9

$199,900. (N98) MLS 15608269

451 MAIN ST BATH

$199,900. (N108) MLS 15609512

NEW PRICE

110 KIMMETTS SIDE RD

$189,900. (N118) MLS 15610508

61 DUNDAS ST E $299,900 (N37) MLS 15604003

91C VARTY LAKE RD

$289,000. (N52) MLS 15605110

7 CENTRE ST # 107

$164,900. (N07) MLS 15601114 NEW PRICE

57 PALACE ROAD

$174,900. (N78) MLS 15607074

106 THOMAS ST W ASKING $139,900 (N107) MLS 15609202

108 THOMAS ST E

$199,900. (N95) MLS 15608189

977 LYNWOOD DR KINGSTON $334,900. (N91) MLS 15607877

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Thursday, November 26, 2015

Christmas Greetings Once again the Napanee Beaver will be printing a Special Greetings Section where you can let your friends, clients and family know how much you appreciate their support throughout the year. This Section will be published on Thursday, December 17, 2015 so make sure you contact your Napanee Beaver Sales Rep soon! Booking Deadline Monday, December 7th Final Changes to Ad Copy Monday, December 14th Call and book your space today!

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