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$6.6 million tagged for local spending CORNWALL – Taxpayers in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry (SD&G) will see an inflationary tax increase of nearly 1.8 per cent in the coming year. That’s an average of $22 more for the standard property in the tri-counties, which in 2018 is pegged at $212,000. Overall, this uptick will generate approximately $46.3 million in property tax revenue. This decision and more was made during the counties’ meeting earlier this month. The comprehensive budgeting includes the cost of services provided to the counties’ from Cornwall’s city government, the OPP and the Eastern Ontario Health Unit, as well as other
Santa Claus is hitchin’ a ride to Morewood MOREWOOD – In what is no doubt his busiest night of the year, Santa Claus is making an added stop in Morewood Sun., Dec. 24. Before he circles the globe, the jolly old elf is teaming up with firefighters from the village detachment of the North Dundas Fire Department. Firefighter Devon Byers said that even on Santa’s wildest night he has made the time to hitch a ride aboard one of the station’s trucks to help spread Christmas cheer throughout Morewood. “He has promised to bring a few elves to tag along, and rumour has it they have been stashing candy canes from Mrs. Claus all year just for us fine people in Morewood,” he said. • see SANTA on page 3
external service providers. Of that, transportation, policing, and health and social services eat up 85 per cent of all county expenditures. Influencing the budget most was the $345,000 reduction in policing costs thanks to positive reconciliations in 2015 and 2016, and an overall reduction in call volumes; strong new assessment growth; and the loss of $236,000 in provincial funding through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund, representing a 15-per-cent loss from the previous year. All told, provincial financial support is down by almost $10 million throughout the last 10 years. • see BUDGET on next page
North Dundas eyeing new admin position to ease staff demand by Matthew Uhrig Press staff
WINCHESTER – Facing an increase in bylaw, fire service and emergency management demands, the Township of North Dundas is eyeing the creation of a new administrative position. The proposal came to the council table earlier this month, after a first pass by the municipality’s fire steering committee, made up of chiefs and deputies from each station. Essentially, according to CAO Angela Rutley, the role would be an amalgam of each overwhelmed department, fitted with the director of emergency and enforcement services title. “Over the last few years, as a result of changes in the level of service that is expected by council and regulatory changes, these are three areas of responsibility where I feel that we do not have the staff resources that are required to meet our obligations or council’s expectations,” she said.
Limb from limb Caitie Mackenzie was one of several people taking part in the Friends of the South Mountain Library Resource Centre’s 11th annual natural wreath-making workshop Thurs., Dec. 7 at the village facility. Pinecones, tree branches, ribbons, bows and more surrounded the sellout crowd as each put a personal touch on the seasonal creation. For more crafting coverage, see inside this year’s Christmas Greetings supplement featured within this week’s edition. Press Photo – Uhrig
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Funding helps area creamery ‘say cheese’ by Matthew Uhrig Press staff
WILLIAMSBURG – The Biemond family has cheese on the brain. It’s for good reason too, thanks to a recently secured federal government grant that will help Upper Canada Creamery begin churning its own flavour in the very near future.
The announcement came on Thurs., Dec. 7 when the Cornwall and the Counties Community Futures Development Corporation (CCFDC) announced the $20,000 investment at the Waddell Road creamery. While the business support stream revealed the financial injection, the allotment comes courtesy of the Eastern Ontario Development Program
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Winchester Public School’s Angel Tree initiative, which is being overseen by the school’s Global Kids Club, got an unanticipated injection of gifts Fri., Dec. 8. The presents came courtesy of club member Dylan Dagenais’ mother, Kim Dunne, and her co-workers in the insurance division at Desjardins. Company employees entered the school with gifts by the armful, placing each carefully around the tree. All toys and food donated will soon be boxed up and shipped to organizers of the North Dundas Christmas Fund, which put together care packages for those in need during the Christmas season. Press Photo – Uhrig
Right now, the township’s bylaw enforcement needs are covered by two part-time officers with limited availability and a senior part-time officer. However, the limited staffing and increased service demand have left jobs to fall to the planning, building and enforcement director, Calvin Pol, and the township’s chief building official, Greg Trizisky. “[This comes] when the part-time staff are not available, and delays their regular projects like building permit application review, development proposals, zoning amendments and site plan agreements,� Rutley said. As for fire service, the municipality’s fire commissioner, Councillor Al Armstrong, has been serving as the staff lead with some administrative assistance from Rutley. Yet, with a number of fire-related issues occurring, projects are not being
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There will also be significant new investments in tourism marketing and information technology (IT) resources, meaning strategic investments to further the counties’ program to proactively market area attractions and provide better IT input to both upper and lower-tier governments. Most impactful is the nearly $16.7 million earmarked for capital road and bridge upgrades, bringing an end to the counties’ four-year plan. In North Dundas, the highlight is undoubtedly the $1.45 million to be spent on improvements to Chesterville’s Queen Street, and a further $1.29 to finalize County Road’s 31 upgrades from County Road 43/ County Road 38 intersection in Winchester and south to Winchester Springs. Other North Dundas road upgrades include:
• County Road 3 from County Road 38, Inkerman, $294,000 • County Road 3 north of Winchester to Thompson Road, $946,000 • County Road 3 from County Road 31 to the western limits of Winchester, $308,000 • County Road 7 to the Russell Township boundary, $238,000 • County Road 7 from Marionville to Gregoire Road, $74,000 • County Road 38 from County Road 31 to County Road 3, $954,000 • Bridge rehabilitation in Mountain ($677,000) and Marionville ($346,000) In the Municipality of South Dundas, the spending isn’t as extensive, but still prudent. County Road 8 east of Morrisburg from County Road 41 to Upper Canada Road will receive an injection of $476,000, while
County Road 31 from Williamsburg’s southern limit to Tollgate Road will see $104,000 in spending. A section of Lakeshore Drive (County Road 4) in Mariatown will also undergo $620,000 in improvements. North Stormont spending features: • Swale bridge rehabilitation, $840,000 • County Road 43 from Monkland to County Road 20, $1.3 million • Berwick bridge rehabilitation, $510,000 • Crysler bridge rehabilitation, $1.6 million • County Road 12 through Berwick, $404,000 • County Road 22 design work, $150,000 South Stormont’s inclusion will see $691,000 for upgrades to County Road 44 from County Road 42 to the South Glengarry boundary, County Road 2 through Long Sault ($50,000), and County
Road 36 from Simcoe Street to Woodland Village in Long Sault ($70,000). North and South Glengarry’s budget inclusion is a $3.4 million investment for a number of projects, highlighted by $505,000 for storm sewer work and paving in Maxville. “Once again, county council has achieved a balance between providing necessary services and affordability,� Warden, and South Stormont mayor, Jim Bancroft said. “I am very proud of the fact that the county has completed its ambitious four-year capital plan during council’s term of office, ensuring that SD&G’s vital transportation network is second to none in Ontario.� Beyond the upgrades spending, the counties will put out a further $23 million to maintain and enhance road and bridge infrastructure in 2018.
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Thus Rutley’s suggestion for the creation of a new position. The idea, however, was met with skepticism. “I agree with the CAO, and she has said, but I don’t believe there is one person that exists for this position,� Armstrong said. “That sort of background is broad.� Added Councillor Tony Fraser: “[Demand] is growing, and the expectation is also increasing. We really do need to have someone who can help us meet the expectations of our citizens.� The fire steering committee had another look at the proposal Sat., Dec. 9, and Mayor Eric Duncan attended the meeting to answer any questions. Politicians, meanwhile, were to add the position creation to upcoming 2018 budget discussions, which were to get underway last night (Tues., Dec. 12).
POLICE BLOTTER Stolen trailer BRINSTON – Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry (SD&G) OPP are on the lookout for a utility trailer stolen from a Heritage Road worksite. The equipment, a 2015 black home Triton v-nose trailer with a licence plate reading N9268E, went missing between Thurs., Dec. 7 and Fri., Dec. 8. There were various tools inside at the time of the theft. The trailer’s owner, Dave Vogel, posted about the missing equipment on Facebook. “Not worth a lot to the average person, but serves as an inconvenience for us,� he said. Police continue to investigate.
Missing ATV WINCHESTER – Have you seen the missing all-terrain vehicle? SD&G OPP were called to a Boyne Road property Dec. 7 following the reported theft of the machine. The 2011 yellow CanAm Outlander, with a licence plate reading 6BV75, went missing between 4:15 and 5:15 pm that day. The ATV also featured 28-inch tires and a radiator relocation kit. The investigation continues.
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New part-time naturopathic clinic to offer alternative healing options by Alicia K. Gosselin Press staff
WINCHESTER – Winchester’s first-ever naturopathic doctor recently launched a part-time clinic at Summers Physiotherapy for local patients seeking alternative healthcare options. Dr. Jennifer Castle, born and raised in the village, has been busy spreading the word about the holistic approach to relieving chronic disease and pain by discovering the root cause of symptoms, and promoting natural healing practices. Naturopathic medicine is built on a patient-centred approach that emphasizes prevention, treatment, and optimal health through the use of therapeutic methods and substances that support the body’s natural ability to heal, and helping the patient achieve sustainable health and wellness. Castle currently operates a home clinic in Hamilton, but will be operating out of the Winchester centre for in-person consultations every three to four months. Between trips to the village, she will be offering phone consultations with patients.
“I deal with a lot of chronic diseases, pain, arthritis, inflammation, headaches, migraines – things that people will generally take prescription medication for, or have lived with for so long,” said Castle. “Many of my patients just want to know if there is an alternative, natural way of dealing with it.” During each consultation, Castle visits with patients and looks at the whole picture of health – diet, activity, sleep patterns, stress levels, and medications. She said it can be like putting a puzzle together. “There’s a strong mental and emotional component to health – so, I look at whether or not people are satisfied or fulfilled in their lives,” Castle said. “So many people come to see me with physical or digestive issues, and we start talking, and they are super stressed, really busy, or unhappy in their marriage. A lot of that can come up too – I fully believe that has a lot to do with health.” Treatments that she currently offers include clinical nutrition, botanical and homeopathic medicine, physical treatments, acupuncture, and lifestyle counseling. Naturo-
pathic therapy is also covered under most extended healthcare plans. According to Castle, one of the biggest misconceptions she’s had to overcome as a naturopathic doctor has been that she is trying to replace conventional medicine. However, she insists that her goal is to work alongside general practitioners to provide support and alternative options for patients wanting to try a more natural way of alleviating their health issues. “Sometimes pharmaceuticals and prescriptions, they are necessary, but it’s not the end all and be all,” Castle said. “Pain management, for example, is an inflammatory process. Taking an anti-inflammatory will only do so much. It will relieve the symptoms, but doesn’t do anything about the root cause. That’s where naturopathic medicine comes in – let’s figure out why this person is in chronic pain. Let’s get them in the gym, doing Physio, changing their diet. It’s about bridging all those gaps and bringing the components together – it’s what I’m passionate about and what I want to do for people.” Deciding to open a part-time clinic in Winchester was a deci-
Summers Physiotherapy owner Dave Summers (left) recently welcomed a new addition to the Winchester facility – Dr. Jennifer Castle, a naturopathic doctor, who will be providing part-time alternative healthcare options to the community. Press Photo – Gosselin
sion she had been grappling with for some time, as she often would unofficially give advice to residents dealing with health issues in the area. Opening the clinic at Summers Physiotherapy has proved to be a perfect fit, as she has been able to re-connect with her hometown community and build a practice in an area she knows well. Owner Dave Summers said he
First Rosenquist scholarship awarded WINCHESTER – The first-ever recipient of the Dr. Gerrard E. Swensson-Rosenquist Emeritus Scholarship has been selected. Established in 2010 by Winchester District Memorial Hospital in celebration of the longtime doctor’s lengthy commitment to medicine, the community, and the village hospital, the scholarship is intended to help a family medicine resident. Rosenquist is now retired, having provided critical care with in the hospital’s catchment area for more than 50 years. The scholarship in the good doctor’s name was recently awarded to Dr. Wendt Zhang, who is said to embody the same spirit that Rosenquist operated with during his career. Zhang completed a two-year family medicine residency at WDMH in June, and since then has been providing back-up coverage both at the hospital and in the community. “I am so honoured to be the first recipient,” she said. “Having completed my residency, I have experienced the collegiality of the staff and seen their passion for delivering high-quality patient care. I am proud to join the Winchester team and to uphold this
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was thrilled to be able to offer a local naturopathic option for patients, meaning they don’t have to commute into the city for alternative healthcare. “We are so happy to welcome her to the team,” said Summers. “There’s not one cookie-cutter approach to health, and this is a great way to provide a natural way to a healthy lifestyle. It’s a great fit for what we aim to do here.”
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“When you hear the sirens and see the lights make sure to bundle up and get outside to get a candy cane from one of the elves,” Byers said.
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“Upper Canada Creamery stands as a perfect example of the agricultural opportunities in Eastern Ontario. Operating as a family-run business, the Biemonds have managed to carve themselves into a profitable niche market, while also holding tight to their community connections and values,” Kat Rendek, network co-ordinator for All Things Food, said in a statement. At the announcement, Stormont, Dundas, and South Glengarry MP Guy Lauzon trumpeted the need for small
businesses in Canada. “Talk about success in a family business,” he said. Josh Biemond took to the podium to speak on behalf of the family, thanking both the EODP and CCFDC, as well as those in attendance during the announcement. “We hope to recreate the history of creameries in the South Dundas region,” he said. For a closer look at Upper Canada Creamery’s new product addition, see the full story on the Rural Roots page in this week’s edition.
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$2,649 given to local agencies WINCHESTER – Funds from the John Stewart Estate Memorial Trust were disbursed to several Dundas County recipients Wed., Dec. 6 at Winchester’s Carefor/Nor-Dun Seniors’ Support Centre. Linking Hands received $500 for its Lunch and Learn program, while Carefor/NorDun and the J.W. MacIntosh Seniors’ Support Centre both received $500 for client services. According to Nor-Dun’s manager Caroline Rooney, its portion will be used for the
Meals on Wheels program. Community Food Share received the bulk of the funds – $1,149.45 – to help combat hunger throughout the county. “We [the board] look at the agencies in our community that are in the most need,” said Estella Rose, advisory board member for the trust fund. Contributions were also made to other groups throughout the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry, and the City of Cornwall, totalling $9,249.45
this year. The money for the annual grants is investment income derived from the 1991 sale of the John Stewart Home, once located in Cornwall. The home was opened in 1930 as a modest facility to provide housing for poor and indigent persons. To date, more than $246,749 has been distributed to community agencies throughout the district. This year marks the 114th anniversary of John Stewart’s death.
Nearly $3,000 was distributed to Dundas County agencies Wed., Dec. 6 from the John Stewart Estate Memorial Trust Fund. Pictured are Caroline Rooney (left), manager of the Carefor/ Nor-Dun Seniors’ Support Centre, Community Food Share board chair Terry Triskle, trust fund board member Estella Rose, Linking Hand’s Sandy Casselman, and Cathy Tupper from the J.W. MacIntosh Seniors’ Support Centre. Press Photo – Gosselin
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A dream come true for manor resident WINCHESTER – Dundas Manor’s Dreams Come True Program has helped resident Ron Ashby see the fruits, and veggies, of his labour. Ashby has been a resident at Dundas Manor for just over a year and says gardening has been a lifesaver for him. “The Activity Team regularly asks residents about their favourite things and I told them about my passion for gardening,” he said. “They made a big commitment of time and money, helping me create raised beds for garlic, taking me to the garden centre for supplies,
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and even building a shed to keep the tools and fertilizer.” The effort paid off as the residents enjoyed red and white flowers in honour of Canada’s 150th from the garden, as well as spinach, kale, tomatoes and other vegetables. This fall, Ashby planted about 160 cloves of garlic with the help of the staff. Activity director Jennifer Hill stresses the importance of the program. “We want to make every day special for our residents by setting personcentred goals for each resident. We were happy to make this dream come true for Ron.”
Winchester BMR embraces spirit of giving WINCHESTER – As Santa’s arrival draws near, the North Dundas Christmas Fund is entering its final days in a push to provide for those in need this season. The 2017 campaign launched earlier this month, marked by an upswing in donation activity and the arrival of several snowsuits to Winchester BMR.
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Fire service to take heat off ‘outdated’ paging system by Alicia K. Gosselin Press staff
MORRISBURG – The Municipality of South Dundas will be aiming to replace the outdated paging system currently used by the fire service with a digital dispatcher by next year. Fire director Cameron Morehouse presented a freshly revised master fire plan to South Dundas council at Tues., Dec. 5’s meeting, with 54 recommendations to im-
prove the municipal service in the future. Each recommendation was rated as either a high or low priority initiative, with the highest rated recommendations being targeted for go-ahead in 2018. According to Morehouse, the current paging system uses dialup technology, and has kept the fire service lagging. A new system would include the potential for group and platoon dispatches. “In my opinion, the paging sys-
tem should have been updated 10 years ago,” said Councillor Bill Ewing, who once was a longtime member of the Iroquois fire department. “If you can’t get a hold of the guys [firefighters], there’s no sense in having a fire department.” Some of the other high-priority initiatives listed in the report included providing additional parking spaces at the Iroquois and Williamsburg stations; developing a public education program about safe practices for entering grain
bins; and hiring three new firefighters (one for each station). The report also recommended that the Morrisburg fire station be expanded, and possibly moved to a larger location. Councillor Marc St. Pierre suggested that the report be amended to include the projected dates for all of the upcoming initiatives, specifically for the expansion of the Morrisburg station. “I personally don’t think expanding the Morrisburg station is high-
priority at all,” he said. “When you look at our municipal growth rates, it doesn’t look like we will get a big boom here in the next three to four years. Unless we do, we don’t need to expand the station anytime soon.” Morehouse confirmed that although there were “a lot of irons in the fire,” he didn’t expect every recommendation to be knocked off the list in 2018. “This [report] is just to know where we’re at, and what’s coming in the future,” Morehouse added.
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South Dundas Half-ton gets wholehearted support MORRISBURG – The Municipality of South Dundas will be adding a half-ton truck to its public works fleet this year. Council approved the purchase from Upper Canada Motor Sales for $35,000. The new vehicle will replace the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado truck, which, according to staff, has “exceeded its useful life,” running upwards of 230,000 kilometres. It will be the first four-wheel drive extended cab to be added to the public works department’s fleet, and will be used to patrol the roads during the winter months. In the past, the previous truck had difficulty driving during bad winter storms. “This will allow staff a more reliable and safer vehicle in these conditions,” said operations supervisor Jeff Hyndman.
2018 budget on its way Municipal staff have been working on the draft budget for next year, and asked council for direction at Tues., Dec. 5’s council meeting. “We’re just looking for some direction from council so that staff can be in a position to provide cost estimates for projects that [council] wants completed in 2018,” said CAO Shannon Geraghty. “Staff would also like a target for next year’s levy.” Administration will be aiming to create the draft before the Christmas holidays; however, if that does not happen, it will be finished by the first week of January. The only deadline for 2018 project applications that has been extended is the 50/50 fund application for community organizations, which ends intake on Fri., Jan. 12, 2018.
SD to get $1M from OMPF The Municipality of South Dundas will be receiving a little more than $1 million next year through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF). In 2018, the province has promised to provide a total of $510 million in unconditional funding through the OMPF to 389 municipalities across Ontario. The province increased the contribution to rural municipalities by $5 million. Next year’s program will also further target support to municipalities with more challenging circumstances by increasing the Northern and Rural Fiscal Circumstances grant.
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MORRISBURG – Local philanthropists will soon have a new, efficient way of donating funds to municipal projects in South Dundas. CAO Shannon Geraghty suggested at Tues., Dec. 5’s meeting that council approve an amendment to the municipality’s charitable donations policy to include securities as a method of donations. “It’s simple, and it opens up
more opportunity for people to make donations, rather than just the regular cash/cheque route,” said Geraghty. The benefits of someone donating a security account directly is that they owe nothing on the capital gains tax, and are able to donate the full value of the account. If an account holder sells the securities shares and donates the cash proceeds, they owe on the capital gain – leaving them with less than the full cash value,
and a tax receipt that reflects a smaller donation. The Winchester District Memorial Hospital Foundation also offers this method of contribution to its donors. In order for South Dundas to be able to offer this option, staff needs to amend the policy, and come up with a security form to be completed by the donor. The amended policy will be brought to the table at next council meeting Tues., Dec. 19.
SD aiming to tender three-in-one projects by Alicia K. Gosselin Press staff
MORRISBURG – At Tues., Dec. 5’s council meeting, South Dundas council gave staff the green light to tender three projects in one – the Ottawa/ Fifth Street sidewalk replacement, the sidewalk addition north of Fifth Street to Felker Way, and the parking lot expansion at the South Dundas Municipal Centre (SDMC). According to CAO Shannon Geraghty, the tender is expected to be sent out in early February. Council approved capital works for improvements to Ottawa Street and Fifth Street in this year’s budget, which was estimated at $246,000. The project was to be funded from the road reserve of $37,060, with the remaining $208,940 being financed through the working reserve.
The total estimated cost of the project is $400,000. The work was set out in response to the recommendations set forth in the 2016 Vehicle/Pedestrian Traffic Review, completed by MMM Group, to support the safety of pedestrians within the main corridors of Morrisburg. An amount of $75,060 was also earmarked for a pedestrian crossing at County Road 2 and Cassel Road; however, the project has not been investigated any further for this year, and staff recommended that those funds be reallocated toward the Ottawa/Fifth Street sidewalk project. At the Committee of the Whole meeting, council discussed the option of amending the scope of the project to include a sidewalk north of Fifth Street to Felker Way, which will be included as a separate item within the tender.
Staff also brought forward a request for parking lot improvements at the SDMC to address the lack of spaces available for municipal and medical clinic staff, and visitors. A cost of $200,000 was initially proposed, in which council decided to separate the project over a two-year period starting this year. An amount of $100,000 was then allocated in the budget through working reserves. Council decided to amalgamate all the projects into one tender, which could “provide better pricing for the municipality, and allow the work to be completed under budget based on the demand for work,” according to Geraghty. The results of the tender will determine the additional funds needed from the municipality to complete the projects, which will be brought to council in 2018.
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Christmastime is right time for optimism It’s that time of year again — the Christmas season. But who is this celebration for? Many people say Christmas is for the children. Adults can meet the commercialism and the hectic schedule head-on. Yet, let the magic comes alive for the youngsters — or the young at heart. That is selling the holiday short, however. Of course, there is indeed a special magic about the day for children. Slinking slowly and quietly to the tree before dawn; the level of excitement is off the charts. The laughter and the fun may become cherished childhood memories. Although, magic exists for adults, too. This comes in the form of love and friendships, a bonding spirit that should no doubt conquer the lost tempers and frustrations of rushed shopping sprees, the ever-growing materialism of the season, and the knowing that Christmas is no longer as exciting as it once was. Too sentimental some will say. How can anyone be so hypocritical to sing of goodwill and peace for a few weeks a year when millions live in terror on a daily basis? How can it be preached to keep the spirit of the season alive and well when blood is shed globally? Christmas doesn’t put an end to starvation or wars. Tragedy, human suffering, and grief remain — that’s clear.
Yet, to be so cynical to believe there is no hope is to let down the generations to come. If this season provides nothing else, it should be a reminder that optimism does remain in this world. (Despite what President Trump may make you think.) This confidence is expressed most in the things that take place this time of year. We see people caring enough about their neighbours to pull out their wallets and purses to give to various charitable agencies. The North Dundas Christmas Fund continues to ensure no one goes without at Christmastime. Others are collecting warm winter clothing for distribution or canned goods for Community Food Share and the House of Lazarus. It is a time when families come together, a time when the ties that bind are strongest. Truly, it doesn’t matter what you identify with at this time of year, be it Santa Claus or Hanukkah, denominational or otherwise, so long as the connecting message behind all of this is recognized. The message is one of unity. A bonding of people through something entirely unselfish and good. If the spirit of giving survives, and it does this despite the cynicism that can creep in at this time of year, then there is hope. This is the magic of Christmas.
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This week, the Winchester Press reported that during a meeting of the Dundas Cheese Patrons’ Association, members were advocating for more rigid inspections of milk being used for cheese-making: “George Martin, the local dairy instructor, stated that a high standard in the manufacture of cheese was almost impossible if poor quality milk was used. It was a handicap to the best makers in the industry, he said.”
“Bell Canada informed Winchester village councillors Monday that the rural party lines in this area will be reduced to four by next April,” reported this week’s Press. “Those frustrating days of trying to get through on one of those six, seven, or eight party telephone lines are nearly over!”
1987 This week, the Press reported that Winchester merchants were opting out of opening on Sundays for holiday shopping, despite the trend taking over in the cities. Chamber of Commerce president Gary Annable said there was some concern that local shoppers would take their business to the city on Sundays, but hoped they would support the business community’s decision.
1947 The Press reported this week that there were many upsets during the municipal elections, with several long-time reeves and councillors being defeated by their successors by only a few votes.
1957 “Last week’s official opening of the modern Morrisburg Shopping Centre, and the relocation of the last of 525 houses, marks a significant step towards the completion of Ontario Hydro’s Rehabilitation program in areas affected by the building to the St. Lawrence Power Project,” reported this week’s Press.
1997 “A $3-million windmill in honour of 7,200 Canadian soldiers who died liberating Holland in the Second World War is unable to find a home in Ottawa,” said this week’s editorial. “We would like to help the committee out – we would like to suggest that the windmill be erected in Winchester and/or North Dundas Township.”
1967 In this week’s Press, it was reported that 75 local area farmers were back in the classroom after being accepted into the Business of Farm Management Course sponsored by the provincial government: “This course was brought about due to the fact that agriculture has become a highly complex, technical, and competitive business in which changes have been rapid.”
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Next Christmas, say yes to drugs?
had this dream. It was 20 minutes into the future. I opened up a present from the Diva, and it was one of those new weed-filled Advent calendars that have become all the rage out in Bongcouver. I wasn’t sure what to think. I’m not a weed guy, though I do have a weakness for Doritos. I never have been a weed guy. The weed calendar – are you surprised that this was something thought of in Vancouver? – is produced by Coast to Coast Medicinals. Lorilee Feddler of Coast to Coast said she came up with the idea after seeing Advent calendars containing beer. The Coast to Coast calendars have marijuana edibles in each window. There are marijuana cookies and marijuana gingerbread men. Feddler has sold a few hundred and has a waiting list of thousands. I flashed back in my dream to my days at Churchill Public School in the little village of Riverview Heights in Augusta Township. Santa came to see us one year. They may or may not have pulled him out of the peeler bar in Prescott, and they may or may not have given him a mickey of Canadian Club to get him to put on the red suit, slip on the itchy, white beard held up by a visible elastic band, and come to our school. All three classrooms in the school got to sit on his lap. The highlight was back in 1970, when a kid in Grade 5 asked Santa for a carton of Player’s smokes, “and can you leave them behind the barn instead of
under the tree?” “What’s that?” I said. My dream fast-forwarded to Christmas “It’s mistle-toke,” she said. “They make future, which is next year’s Christmas. it in Vancouver.” We were going to leave cookies and “Of course they do,” I replied. milk out for Santa and Rudolph. A few minutes later, she walked “Why don’t we leave them over to the Christmas tree. But it some of the weed cookies from the wasn’t the same kind of tree that Advent calendar?” we usually get. The Diva looked at me and “They didn’t have any Douglas rolled her eyes. Fir trees left at the lot,” she said. “So “What are you trying to do we picked up this tropical-looking to them,” she said. “We’re one called a Jamaican Pearl.” going to have Rudolph the It wasn’t a tree at all. It Red-Eyed Reindeer flying was a giant marijuana plant, From the around?” decorated with lights and orI imagined Santa flying naments. Instead of an angel through the air with Wayne on top, there was a Bob Marand Garth and their friends, ley bobble head. singing Queen’s “BoheShe picked up a gift from by Jeff Morris mian Rhapsody” and eating beneath the tree and handed licorice. I think Cheech and it to me. Chong were in there, too. Shaggy from “This is unusual wrapping paper,” I said. Scooby-Doo was with them. I opened it up. It was a weed plant. In this “I knew it,” I thought. “I knew he was dream, what else could it be? But I was fascistoned in all those episodes, especially the nated with the wrapping paper. one where the Harlem Globetrotters were Actually, it wasn’t really wrapping with them.” paper at all. It was math homework. I looked over at Raven, our Yorkie, and “It’s the only thing that Health Canada I saw the half-empty bag of Christmas is allowing it to be wrapped in,” she exScooby Snacks. He looked up at me with plained. “The Health Canada Cannabis his bloodshot eyes. Act regulations state that the packaging I looked over and the Diva was put- has to be something that would not attract ting a plant up near the front door. It was a youths. They figured that math homework Christmassy-looking marijuana plant with was the most effective deterrent. Kids little red berries. won’t go near it.”
Letters to the Editor OMPF needed by municipalities The Editor: As is noted in a front page story in this week’s Winchester Press, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry (SD&G) will have a 15 per cent decrease from the provincial government this year due to cuts to the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund, the main transfer payment from the province to municipalities. This is unfair, and SD&G is not alone. Since 2013, the current government cut $70 million out of the OMPF resulting in many municipalities being forced to increase property taxes or reduced services. The province needs to do their part. We understand that municipalities like SD&G rely on the OMPF grant, so as part of our People’s Guarantee we announced that a PC government would restore the $70 million cut by the current government. This will help municipalities to deliver the services that people depend on. Patrick Brown recognizes that we have to do more to help families, make life more affordable, and help those in need. Increasing the OMPF is part of our commitment to be a partner that municipalities can depend on, and address the affordability challenges that Ontario families are facing. Jim McDonell MPP, Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry Williamstown
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At that point, I couldn’t take it anymore. I woke up. What a crazy dream. But it made me think. What the hell have we done, and what the hell are we doing? A decade ago, when I moved back to Canada, everything was all about the Say No to Drugs campaign. I still have that image from the TV commercial from the 1980s etched in my mind. Do you remember? They showed an egg, and the announcer said, “This is your brain.” Then he cracked an egg into a hot frying pan, and as the egg fried, he said, “This is your brain on drugs.” I have nothing against Weed Nation, but I think this whole thing is a tax grab that has not been thought through. We are going to put high drivers behind the wheels of cars without the ability of an instant roadside test such as a Breathalyzer. In the two most recent cities I lived in before I moved back to Canada – Denver and Seattle – car accidents went up 300 per cent after marijuana was legalized in those states. And what about all of the evidence that marijuana is a highly addictive gateway drug? Kids won’t be able to buy it, they proudly say. Of course they won’t. Kids don’t drink or smoke, either. Actually, I forgot that part. Kids actually didn’t smoke pot in my dream. No one could get them to look up from their devices long enough for them to roll a joint.
Parade of Lights’ best, brightest awarded The Editor: On behalf of the North Dundas Parade of Lights committee, I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who helped make this year’s parade day one of the best ones yet. It takes months to plan this event, but it takes you – both parade participants and spectators alike – to make it a success. First off, thanks to all the businesses and community organizations that participated in the vendor and trade show and in the parade. Thanks to Shawn Brownlee for doing a great job of announcing the parade from the main corner. As always, we are grateful to the community organizations and businesses who offer dinners and refreshments on parade day, and those who opened their doors and parking lots to spectators during the parade, the Legion for hosting its annual after party, and the North Dundas Night at the Movies for hosting a movie following the parade. Thank you also to the volunteers who lent a hand on parade day. Whether you’re walking the parade route or organizing floats at the township building, your time and effort is appreciated. As well, we extend a sincere thank you to Wubs Transit for providing a courtesy shuttle bus from the Foodland parking lot to the township building prior to the parade for our participants. Of course, none of this would be
possible without our sponsors, and for them we are truly thankful. We are always amazed at the effort and creativity that goes into the floats every year, and this year was no exception. Choosing winners for our float categories is never an easy task, and it’s one our planning committee takes seriously. Floats are judged on creativity, originality, effort and detail, and how well decorated the tow vehicle is, if applicable. Here are this year’s float category winners: Best overall: Chickadilly Studios/ Top Notch Tree Service (fire-breathing dragon), Honourable mention: Southgate Church Best business float: Whitetail Construction, Honourable mention: Swank Construction Best non-profit float: Southgate Church, Honourable mention: Tied between 1st Winchester Scouting Group and the Winchester Skating Club Most lights: NDDHS’ senior concert band, Honourable mention: Whitetail Construction Best decorated agricultural equipment: Reis Equipment, Honourable mention: Green Tech Best Canada-themed float: Winchester Lions, Honourable mention: Chesterville Lions People’s choice Award: Chickadilly Studios/Top Notch Tree Service, Hon-
ourable mention: Chesterville Cozy Costumes Most original: John Marion (Good Old Fashioned Country Christmas). This category was added during judging, and will be part of next year’s contest. Float winners receive a gift basket with food and other items from local businesses. Congratulations to all our winners. Next year, we will be adding another new category to our contest. This year, our committee was in need of new volunteers to help plan, and Brianne Scott and Matthew Roy answered the call. They were a huge part of the reason this year’s parade day was as successful and activity-filled as it is. As always, Martha Malatesta did a wonderful job planning and co-ordinating the vendor and trade show. I am very proud to serve on a committee of such a dedicated and hard working volunteers. Of course, what’s a Santa Claus parade without the jolly old elf himself? Thank you, Santa, for taking time from your busy schedule to take part in our event. And last, but not least, thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the many activities. You’re the reason we do this. We look forward to seeing all of you again next year. Merry Christmas! Sandy Burns Chair and treasurer, North Dundas Parade of Lights committee Winchester
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Food and festive merriment St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid hosted its annual Christmas-themed dinner Mon., Dec. 4, featuring a full house with hearty appetites. Beyond the meal, the evening featured a singsong of holiday favourites, and a message from the pulpit thanks to Rev. Bruce Kemp. As well, donations were taken in support of Naomi’s Family Resource Centre. The Winchester facility’s executive director, Verna Leger (right), addressed the audience to thank all involved for their support, and to highlight the work done by the centre. Also pictured is Ladies Aid member Phyllis MacMaster. In the end, the event helped generated $500 for Naomi’s. Press Photo – Uhrig
MAPLE RIDGE – North Dundas their “A” finals and will move on hosted Grade 5 and 6 students for to regionals in Alexandria in Febtheir volleyball tournaments this ruary. Team Giles lost on the “B” past week. side in the semi-finals, but Both of the boys’ played some hard games. basketball teams played North Dundas supat Glengarry High School ported the United Way on last Thursday (Dec. 7), Friday (Dec. 8) by wearing losing despite their best ugly Christmas sweaters efforts, and again at Holy and by bringing in $2 as a Trinity yesterday donation. (Dec. 12). The boys The girls’ volleywill play once more ball teams played on this week at North Monday (Dec. 11) Dundas. at La Citadelle in Our curling teams Cornwall, hoping to by Rosie Backes competed last week beat some of the best on Thursday (Dec. teams. 7) and Friday (Dec. The boys’ hockey 8) at the Winchester Curling Club. team plays today (Dec. 13) in Team Roach and Team Cave won Chesterville, and the girls’ will
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play tomorrow (Dec. 14) in Chesterville. The North Dundas WE team will be holding a bake sale this Friday (Dec. 15), so remember your change. O’grams are still on sale and will be until next Monday (Dec. 18). You can buy for anyone you wish for only $2. Don’t forget there will be spirit days taking place all next week. The cake auction will be held on Tuesday (Dec. 19) from 12 to 12:45 pm, and the Christmas concert will be Friday (Dec. 22) from 12:45 to 2 pm. Everyone is welcome to come and support North Dundas. One more week until Christmas break!
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Cheese is choice at Upper Canada Creamery by Matthew Uhrig Upper Canada Creamery’s next product line, cheese, is in the midst of a government required test process, but the Biemond family hopes to hit a steady sales pace before the end of the year. Pictured with the final product are creamery part owners Josh (left), Ellen, Jennifer and Rudi Biemond.
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WILLIAMSBURG – Upper Canada Creamery is the first of its kind in South Dundas in decades, churning out yogurt since the facility’s launch in 2015. Now, the Biemond family, a collective effort of brothers Josh and Rudi, and their wives, Ellen and Jennifer, are turning their attention to a new offering. “Cheese was always intended to be our first product,” a smiling Josh told the Winchester Press last week. Right now, the four-part owners of the Waddell Road processing plant are in the midst of finalizing government required test trials before the cheese can be produced for instore sales. What’s been created thus far, and what the product will be known as is Biemond Family Cheese. It’s being described as a Pinconning style, which takes its name from the city in Michigan where the type of cheese was first created. “It’s much like an aged colby,” Josh said. While the creamery is a standalone entity, the entirety of the family-run land is known as NewCare Farms. It was the brother’s parents, Pieter and Maria, who first launched the
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kening back to the historic days of Dundas County’s early years. In fact, the building that housed Waddell Road’s creamery many years ago still stands, serving as a shining light for the level of success the Biemonds hope to achieve. “The whole culture of the creamery in the community has a real, genuine feel… Really authentic,” Josh said. “We would like to bring that back into the community.” Product testing continues for a cheese that follows a recipe long ago thought up by family matriarch, Maria.
family’s agricultural ambitions on Waddell Road. The elder Biemonds were focused on organic when they eliminated the use of all chemicals at the farm in 1989, and 10 years later began shipping milk to Organic Meadow. Both Josh and Rudi grew up immersed in the trailblazing endeavor, and have continued on with the same ideology since purchasing the farm from their parents five years ago. Beyond the products being created, the family has a staked claim with the creamery, har-
FCC flexes financial muscle for 4-H help WINCHESTER – The Farm Credit Canada (FCC) 4-H Club Fund is churning out $107,000 to support more than 200 clubs across the country, including two in the region. Funding comes as part of FCC’s $1 million contribution, committed throughout four years to 4-H Canada. It’s in addition to the organization’s support of club activities, both nationally and provincially. “The fund is part of our long-term investment in the future of agriculture,” Todd Klink, executive vice-president and chief marketing officer at FCC, said. “Projects offered through 4-H Canada are aimed at developing the leadership, confidence and values young people will need to be successful in this vibrant and growing industry, as well as life outside of agriculture.” Funding of up to $500 will help a variety of projects, including achievement days, horse clinics, field trips, public speaking workshops, and equipment purchases. The next application period opens in the fall of 2018. Locally, both the Vernon Dairy Judging Club and the Dundas County Outdoors Club have received funding.
“It really is a family cheese,” Jennifer said. Each involved has accepted the fact that the wheels of government don’t turn quite as quickly as is hoped, but the ideal scenario will see cheese ready for sale before Christmas. Once ready, it will first be marketed and sold throughout the local region, before broadening the reach. That’s the strategy that worked best for the creamery’s yogurt. “People have been excited for this next product, and we want to keep that momentum going,” Josh said.
Cheese production began at the creamery in November following the installation of required equipment. Courtesy photo
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Improving forest cover through land acquisition FINCH – South Nation Conservation (SNC) works closely with property owners, municipalities and partner organizations to acquire land of environmental, social, geographical or economic value for conservation. As a non-profit land trust, SNC acquires property to protect through purchase or donation. As a registered charitable organization, SNC is also able to receive ecological gifts through Canada’s Ecological Gifts Program, which offers significant tax benefits to property owners who donate their land. In late November, SNC participated in a public forum on forests, farming and their relationship in Stormont,
Dundas and Glengarry (SDG) hosted by the Ontario Woodlot Association. Information was provided on SNC’s Land Securement Strategy and Land Donation Program. In any given year, SNC adds an additional two-properties to its portfolio of more than 12,000 acres of public land, to help offset the loss of local forest cover in the jurisdiction. The conservation authority is also the management partner of the SDG County Forest. “Since 2000, SNC has secured [nearly] 3,000 acres of forested land through purchase,” John Mesman, the authority’s team lead for communications and outreach, said. “Acquired lands help
ensure a healthy environment, support outdoor public recreation, and protect habitat.” Each year, approximately 50 acres of land is also donated to SNC. Residents interested in leaving a natural heritage legacy are encouraged to contact SNC, a member of the Ontario Land Trust Alliance. The Oschmann Forest, an 18-acre forest near Ormond is an example of a recent land donation, which is available for the public to explore and enjoy. With development and land conversion increasing across Eastern Ontario, gifts of forested land are one of the ways that SNC can help preserve forests for the future. “Any land turned over is
protected and managed, and it provides donors and sellers comfort in knowing that their land will be cared for by an organization that shares their values for conservation,” Mesman commented. “We accept woodlands, wetlands, grasslands, and other ecologically sensitive habitats year-round.” Area residents can also contribute to increasing local forest cover by planting trees, which the conversation authority continues offer for purchase thanks to a provincial funding allotment. Both coniferous and deciduous trees are available. Trees orders for spring 2018 are currently being accepted.
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Message driven home at OSAID conference KEMPTVILLE - Late last month, more than 300 delegates representing 19 schools attended the Eastern Ontario OSAID Conference at the North Grenville Municipal Centre in Kemptville. Event speakers helped students better understand the importance of spreading awareness of the largest killer of teens: impaired and distracted driving. The day’s events included a Road Safety and Resource fair, as well as workshops that focused on leadership and
communicating OSAID’s work in local schools. To end the conference, Gregg Thomson, a former president of MADD Ottawa, spoke about his son, Stan, who was killed at 18 years of age in a crash outside of Perth, bringing home the message of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs. Cindy Steele, a member of the OSAID board of directors, was certain the event would be a great help for the students who attended. “Our young leaders will return to
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Zone 1 champs Two of three North Dundas District High School’s rinks entered in the 2017-2018 Gore Mutual Schoolboy/Girl Zone 1 curling championships, held at the Winchester Curling Club last week (Dec. 7-8), have qualified to compete for the Regional title in a competition to be played in Alexandria in February (3-4). Photos: (above) Joey Williams (left), Dylan Barkley, skip Matt Roach, Ewan Wilson and Matthew Pereira swept teams
from Vankleek Hill and Gananoque to take the “A” title in the boys’ event. Right: Chloe Ziegler (left), skip Grace Cave, Alison Roach and Taryn Cooper went undefeated posting wins over North Dundas (Giles), Vankleek Hill and Perth District Collegiate Institute to earn their championship badges. Story on page 15. Press Photos – Van Bridger
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CHESTERVILLE – The North Dundas Rockets continued their winning ways on Sat., Dec. 9 with an 8-2 victory over the Metcalfe Jets. The win at home was the fifth in a row for a team that has scored at a torrid pace during their winning streak. The club has potted 44 goals during their last five wins, which elevated their National Capital Junior
Hockey League (NCJHL) record to 13-5-0, good enough for third place. The Papineau Vikings (16-3-0) and Gatineau-Hull Volant (15-6-0) hold down first and second place, respectively. Landon Veenstra opened the scoring a little over five minutes into the first period as he pounced on a rebound from Tom Fingler. Brodie Barkley also picked up an
assist on the game’s first tally. Shawn Simms would put the home team up by a pair of goals from a pass off the stick of Bryden van Kessel. The visiting Jets put themselves within a goal to open the second period when Sebastian Roy scored on the powerplay. However,
to Winchester Hawks WINCHESTER – The Winchester Hawks dropped a pair of games this past weekend at the Joel Steele Community Centre. During the Friday (Dec. 8) night Central Canada Hockey League Tier 2 (CCHL2) contest, the Hawks fell 4-2 to
the visiting Perth Blue Wings. Suraj Bali put the Wings on the board first in the opening frame beating Hawks goalie Brent Pledge-Dickson. Dylan Sharpley and Jordan Currie pro• see HAWKS on page 14
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ND Devils return North Dundas encounters strong to volleyball court
opposition on home hardwood MAPLE RIDGE – Both North Dundas District High School coaches Ryan Wilkes and Jevon Groves knew that the first two games on their 2017-2-18 SD&G boys’ basketball schedules would present their respective teams with huge challenges. In week one, they had to contend with the powerful “AAA” St. Joe’s Panthers and in their second home date of the campaign last Tuesday (Dec. 5) the Devils faced the SD&G and EOSSAA champion St. Lawrence Saints, a twin bill that resulted in a 59-10 loss for Wilkes and the senior squad and a 42-26 setback for Groves’ and the Junior Devils. Wilkes said it was a tough way to start the season, but he was happy to get those two games out of the way. “Now we can concentrate on getting better during the rest of the
season,” he added. Last Thursday (Dec. 7), the Devils were in Alexandria to challenge the Glengarry Gaels. Tomorrow (Thurs., Dec. 14), the Senior Devils are hosting the L’ Heritage Dragons at 1 pm. North Dundas’ final trip in 2017 takes them to La Citadelle where they will meet the Patriotes. Saints too strong The Senior Saints overpowered the Devils 59-10 holding their hosts to eight points in the first half and to just two in the third quarter. Jarrett Williams drained six of his team’s 10 points. Joey Hannaford and Ben Devia-Ramirez each drained a deuce. The Saints were dialed in from long distance territory swishing eight treys. Asim Ali nailed four of • see DEVILS on next page
Big bounce North Dundas Devils’ Liam Antille, being chased down by a member of the St. Lawrence Saints, raced to recover the loose ball during last week’s (Tues., Dec. 5) SD&G basketball game at North Dundas District High School. The Saints emerged with a 42-26 victory. Press Photo – Van Bridger
ALEXANDRIA – A trip to Alexandria put the North Dundas District High School Devils back on the volleyball court. Last week (Tues., Dec. 5) the girls from North Dundas took part in their first tournament of the 2017-2018 SD&G season at Glengarry District High where they faced the Tagwi Warriors and Seaway Spartans. The Senior Devils, coached by Patti Hall, opened with a match against Seaway and were defeated 2-1 (25-22, 14-25, 6-15). North Dundas dropped their opening set 25-23 but bounced back winning 25-23 and 15-9. Coach Hall felt the team played quite well, but seemed a bit nervous, until they got warmed up and did show plenty of potential. “Our biggest problem with Seaway was serve reception. They had a couple of girls with really strong serves, so we got behind and were unable to rally,” said the coach. “I have a lot of tall girls on
the team this year, so it will be exciting watching them control the net once they gain their confidence,” added Hall. North Dundas played in a tournament at La Citadelle on Monday (Dec. 11) and host their only home court competition of the season on Wed., Dec. 20. Junior coach Kelly Durant reported that her squad played well for their first time facing tri-county opposition. “I see lots of potential,” she said. “ But, we need more time together as a team to really shine.” North Dundas lost 2-1 (23-25, 25-9, 5-15) to Seaway and was swept 2-0 (1325, 19-25) by Tagwi. “Tagwi had some really strong and consistent hitters and it was the first time our girls experienced that,” added the coach. “Our girls had some really strong serving and worked well together as a team,” said Durant. “Very excited for the rest of the season.”
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those three-pointers. The Junior Devils generated plenty of scoring opportunities, but weren’t able to shave any points off of their 16-point deficit (4226). Owen Richardson (7 –
trey), Zac Hamilton (6), Ian Koch (4), Adam Barkley (4), Cam Sherrer (trey) and Curtis Bell (2) strained the ball through the onion bag for North Dundas. Results from last Thursday’s (Dec. 7) double dip
in Alexandria against the Glengarry Gaels weren’t available in time for this week’s issue. Yesterday’s trip to Cornwall where the Devils were to meet the Holy Trinity Falcons was cancelled by bad weather.
Saints sizzle Tyler Rudowski (No. 22) and the St. Lawrence Senior Saints proved they can defend their SD&G “A” boys high school basketball championship as they overpowered the Devils 56-10 last Tuesday (Dec. 5) at North Dundas District High School. Rudowski swished four second-half points, but his team’s ability to hit eight three-point field goals highlighted the Saints win. Devils Logan Lacasse (No. 10) and Brad Mclean (far left) rushed back to defend. Press Photos – Van Bridger
Stretching it out Jarrett Williams (left) was the North Dundas District High School Devils’ leading scorer draining six points as the home team dropped a 59-10 decision to the defending SD&G senior boys’ basketball champion St. Lawrence Saints. The Saints’ stellar defence held the host Devils to a single field goal in the second half.
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the Rockets would counter to increase their lead back to two goals shortly after. Connor Roth would send a shot past the pads of Jets goalie Reilly Tondreau as the second period came to a close. The opening six minutes of the final period saw the Rockets tally four goals to further increase their lead. Brodie Barkley fired a slapshot past Tondreau with assists from Brad Stitt and Veenstra. Justin Lefebvre scored an unassisted tally as he rushed down the wing and blew a shot into the right side of the Jets goal. The home side would strike again when van Kessel would pick up his second goal of the game on the powerplay. Tom Fingler and Roth would add assists on the play. The scoring spree concluded when Veenstra scored his second goal of the night with helpers going to Fingler and Jace Legue. van Kessel would score again on the man advantage to close out the blowout victory. Legue and Lefebvre added assists. Rockets’ general manager Rob Sadler said the
team has a lot of positive things happening right now. “Our offense seems to be revived and [goaltender] Jason Buma continues to backstop wins,” he said. “Everyone is contributing within the team, not just for themselves.” Sadler pointed out a couple of things that
have led to the team’s string of victories. “The two major factors during this winning streak start with the defensive efforts by our forwards to get back and help out,” he said. “It appears they have finally realized that we have to back check in order to get the change at playing offense.” The second factor, Sadler said, is the “consistent approach” mantra that is being preached by head coach Nik Paas and associate coach Lenard McLean. “We have been wearing
teams out as games progress,” he said. “We have built a team that can come in waves every period. A team that can relentless and consistent each game.” This weekend will be the final two games before the Rockets enter the Christmas break. On Saturday, December 16, the Rockets will host the St. Isidore Eagles before traveling to Clarence Creek for a Sunday (December 17) afternoon tilt against the Castors. On Friday, December 29, the team will play an exhibition game against a junior hockey club from Meyrin, Switzerland. Puck drop will be at 7:30 pm. at the Chesterville Arena. The visiting Swiss squad will also play in Gatineau the night before against the Volant at the Robert Guertin Arena. The Rockets are looking for a major sponsor for the evening for a game that should have a great turn out in the stands. Anyone interested in promoting and sponsoring the event can contact Sadler at 613-8095771 or Kevin Byers at 613223-0620.
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Henderson faces off Defenceman Billy Henderson, former captain of the Winchester Jr. “B” Hawks, was on hand at the Joel Steele Community Centre Fri., Dec. 8 to perform another Hawks’ 50th anniversary face-off. Perth Blue Wings’ captain Mack Miller (left) and Winchester assistant Evan Landry represented their respective Central Canada Hockey League Tier 2 teams. The Wings sailed to a 4-2 victory. Courtesy photo
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vided the assists on the Bali goal. The Hawks evened the score when Joel Driscoll finished off a play generated by Evan Landry and Fred Lemay. Perth regained their lead as the first period came to a close when Matt Knight-Bedour put the visiting side back on top. Winchester once again evened the score in the second period when Fred Lemay scored with helpers credited to Christophe Lemay and Driscoll. However, the deadlock didn’t last long as Perth pulled ahead on a pair of goals and didn’t look back. Alex Caparelli and Sharpley scored to send the visiting team back to Perth with a victory. Winchester goalie Pledge-Dickson didn’t face a shortage of shots during the contest, stopping 41 of the 45 thrown his way. The Hawks put 28 shots on the Perth net.
afternoon game was a highscoring affair that saw the Hawks lose their second game of the weekend homestand. The visiting Renfrew Timberwolves opened the scoring in the first period when Zach Moran ripped the twine past Hawks goalie Darien Johnson.
The second period would see plenty of goals starting with a Fred Lemay tally. Joel Driscoll and Christophe Lemay provided the assists. Hunter Randell would pull the home team ahead after getting passes from Miguel Timberwolves 7 – Hawks 5 Pare and Kieran Gaynor. The Sunday (Dec. 10) The Timberwolves
evened the score shortly after when Colby Cochrane scored on Johnson. The back and forth battle continued when the Hawks went up by two goals in the middle frame. Randell and Pare would both score and get assists on each other’s goals. The Timberwolves would then pull one tally closer on a late second-period goal by Chad Moore. Five goals would be scored in the final period with four of them belonging to Renfrew to seal the 7-5 victory. Joel Driscoll scored the Hawks’ lone goal in the third. Hawks goalie Johnson faced a barrage of shots as he turned aside 38 of the 44 sent his way. Winchester will welcome the visiting Alexandria Glens on Fri., Dec. 15, at the Joel Steele Community Centre. Puck drop is at 8:15 pm. On Sun., Dec. 17, the Char-lan Rebels will make the trek to Winchester. Game time is at 7:15 pm.
WINCHESTER – A pair of closely con- Vingerhoeds (sub) and Kent Young tested decisions highlighted the weekly picked up the assists. Winchester Town Hockey League (WTHL) results, but in the end the first- Roosters 7 – Crushers 5 Trailing 4-1 at the half Cameron’s place Red Roosters and number-two ranked Thurler’s Thunder registered the Crushers rallied with a four-goal second half and tied the score 5-5 with an unaswins. sisted goal by Derek Froats Elliott Keller earned four with 9:44 left in the game assists and Dustin Tinkler scored three times in last only to fall 7-5. Winchester week’s (Tues., Dec. 5) openThe Roosters solved the Town Hockey stalemate ing game, a 9-7 win for the on a pair of shots Thunder (8-4-0) over the League Results first by captain Nik Paas, who Chesterville Maulers (2-10buried the GWG after taking 0). The Tuesday twin bill late a feed from Brent Simms at game featured a three-goal, five-point of- 3:38, and then hit the empty net (unasfensive by Nik Paas as the Roosters (10- sisted) as time ran out. 2-0) nipped Cameron’s Crushers (5-7-0) Paas (3-2-5), Brandon Buma (2-2-4), 7-5. James Gilmer (1-1-2), and Josh Barrie (1-0-1) pegged the Roosters’ goals. Ryan Six goals Romans and Simms each earned a helper Robyn Sadler cashed six goals, but point. Nik Carruthers was the winning unfortunately his efforts weren’t enough ’tender. The Crushers’ points were provided by from preventing the Maulers from dropShayne James (sub, 2-0-2), Corey Brown ping a 9-7 decision to the Thunder. The Thunder broke up a 5-5 half-time (1-1-2), Steve Cameron (1-1-2), Derek deadlock and outgunned the Maulers 4-2 Froats (1-1-2) and Tyler Brown (0-1-1) in the second session. Josh Freake (GWG, 2-2-4), Elliott Top guns The WTHL’s top shooters are: BranKeller (0-4-4), Dustin Tinkler (3-0-3), Rob Thurler (2-1-3), Adrian Lee (1-2- don Buma, RR 22-18-40; Nik Paas, RR 3), Dwyer Penk (1-0-1), Pete Klein- 21-16-37; Robyn Sadler, CM 26-6-32; Swormink (0-2-2), Ben Walkowiak (0-2- Ryan Romans, RR 11-20-31; Steve Cam2) and Michel Thurler (0-1-1) produced eron, CC 14-15-29; Brandon Cousineau, the Thunder’s offence. Nik Carruthers RR 14-13-27; Josh Stubbings, CM 9-17was the winning ’tender. 26; Rob Thurler, TT 11-14-25; Dustin Sadler (6) and Tyler Jones (1-1-2) Tinkler, TT 18-6-14; Jay Griffiths, CC counted the Maulers’ markers. Josh Stub- 10-12-22 and James Gilmer, RR 10-12bings (2), Justin Morozuk (2), Derek 22.
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First place KC’s shutout by Reds WINCHESTER – ChanTrisha Lacombe, the tal Penk scored twice as player of the game for Foodland Reds blanked Bridals, also added a pair KC’s Lawn Maintenance of goals in the victory 4-0 in Winchester Ladies while Lana Henderson put Hockey League action two assists on the score Sun., Dec. 10. sheet. It was the first loss for Laurena Matthies KC’s (8-1-2), scored the while the win lone goal moved the for Cooper Winchester second-place Physio while Reds (6-2-3) Ladies Hockey Casey Dore to three points League Results was the team’s off first place. player of the Amanda game. Ry l a a r s d a m chipped in three assists WS Trucking 3 – Anwhile Kathy Kerr, Amy nable’s Jewellery 0 Fraser and Laurie MarriVenessa Genier picked ner added a helper apiece. up the shutout as WS Sam Benoit recorded Trucking (2-8-1) were the shutout for Foodland. victorious over Annable’s Tanya Klein-Swormink Jewellery (3-3-5). was the player of the game Annik Dagenais, for KC’s while Kelly Isabelle Dagenais and Francis won the award for Amanda Carkner all Foodland. scored for WS Trucking in the victory. Bridals 5 – Cooper Edith Dagenais, NataPhysio 1 lie Brundige and Jenna Michaela Morrow (3- Warren added the assists. 7-1) led the Bridals’ ofIsabelle Dagenais was fence with a hat-trick en the player of the game for route to a 5-1 decisive vic- WS Trucking while Jestory over Cooper Physio sica Hendrikx won the (4-5-2). honour for Annable’s.
Atom Rep ‘B’ Demons blank Alexandria 5-0 WINCHESTER – Goaltender Liam Sergeant turned in a flawless effort backing the North Dundas Atom Rep “B” Demons as they whitewashed the Alexandria Glens 5-0. Last Friday’s (Dec. 8) victory at the Joel Steele Community Centre improved the Demons’ sixth place ranking in the Upper Canada Minor Hockey League standings to 4-7-3 and left them two points behind the fourthplace South Grenville Rang-
ers (6-5-1). Ben Drew’s unassisted goal scored at 7:58 of the second period held up as the game winner. Jay Zeus (Gavin Eikelboom at 5:47), Markus Bols (unassisted at 4:31) and Drew Sleeth (Nathan Epps at 3:38) followed up, cracking goals before the second stanza was over. A third-period shot fired by Sleeth (Ryder Minion at 6:14) inflated the final difference to 5-0.
Atom House ‘B’ Demons remain first in standings
North Dundas represents North Dundas District High School skip Alix Giles (left), vice Mya Woods, second Amy Proulx and lead Sara Sloane played their way into the “B” side semi-final round of the 2017-2018 Gore Mutual Schoolboy/Girl Zone 1 curling championship. Giles’ rink posted a 1-2 record in the event held last week (Dec. 7-8) at the Winchester Curling Club. Six schools were represented girls’ event. Press Photo – Van Bridger
Devils sweep up championships WINCHESTER – Curling on home ice at the Winchester Curling Club, two of three rinks representing North Dundas District High School captured Gore Mutual Schoolboy/Girl Zone 1 curling championships. Skip Matt Roach and his foursome of Dylan Barkley, Matthew Pereira, Ewan Wilson and Joey Williams (fifth) claimed the boys’ title last Thursday (Dec. 7) winning both of his draws. Roach knocked off Vankleek Hill 5-3 and Gananoque 5-2 to qualify for the Regionals. The next day (Fri., Dec. 8), Grace Cave skipped her team of Alison Roach, Taryn Cooper and Chloe Ziegler to an exciting 7-4 win over the Ferrier rink from Perth District Collegiate Institute in the girls “A” final. The Cave rink defeated fellow North Dundas skip Alix Giles 11-2
WINCHESTER – Backed by the near perfect work of goaltender Kaiden West, the North Dundas Atom House “B” Demons knocked off a pair of Brockville Jr. Braves squads and improved their first-place record to 12-1-2. Friday (Dec. 8), the Demons blanked the No. 2 Braves (8-2-1) 3-0 at the Joel Steele Community Centre and Sunday (Dec. 10) in Brockville, North Dundas posted a 3-1 victory over the No. 1 Braves (2-11-1). An unassisted goal by Josh LaFrance at 7:29 of period two proved to be game winner in the 3-0 win. Third-period markers by Merrick Crawford (Connor England, Reid Rankin at 4:39) and Brody Buttivant (Crawford, Luka Drouin-Geurts at 1:19) upped the final total to 3-0. The No. 1 Braves gained a 1-0 first-period advantage in Brockville, only to fall 3-1. LaFrance (unassisted at 6:29) tied it 1-1 in the second stanza. Gavin Copeland (Crawford at 11:52) snapped in the GWG in the final frame. Cole Van Lanen sealed the deal netting an unassisted marker with 4:11 left in the game.
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YE OLDE BARGAIN SHOPPE Open Wed. and Thurs. 10 am-3 pm. A great place to shop for good used items and clothing. Unbelievable prices. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church basement, 30 Mill Street, Chesterville. Donations greatly appreciated. 40tfc
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FOR RENT – Williamsburg, 2 bedroom apartment, $750 per month all inclusive. Available Nov. 1. First, last and references. 613-535-2208 or 613822-6635. 31tfc FOR RENT – One bedroom apartment in South Mountain. $650 per month, heat included. No pets. Available immediately. Laundry facility in building. 613-989-2103 or 613-798-3257 34tfc FOR RENT – Fully renovated 1-bedroom apartment in Winchester. $950 including heat, hydro, laundry, fridge, stove. References required. No pets, Non-smoking. 613-447-6030. 34tfc FOR RENT – 2 bedroom apartment, heated. Call 613-774-2205 41tfc DUPLEX FOR RENT – 2-bedroom, newly renovated, 28 Church St., Chesterville. $800 per month plus utilities. Call 613-448-2159. 39tfc
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TURKEY DINNER Fri., Dec.15 starting at 12 noon til food is gone, Iroquois Legion Branch 370. $10 per person. For take-out 613-652-4516. Everyone welcome. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary. 40-41c SANTA AT MCHAFFIE’S Santa will be at McHaffie’s Flea Market, Morrisburg, Sun., Dec. 17, 11 am-2 pm. 40-41c NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA Chesterville and District Agricultural Society, Sun., Dec. 31, Chesterville Legion. Reception 5:30 pm, Dinner 6:30 pm. Tickets $75.00 each, available at Scotiabank in Chesterville or call 613-720-0412. Please pick up your tickets by December 20 so that we may finalize our numbers. Thank you for your support! 41c
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In Memoriam MORRIS – In memory of Elmer, who passed away December 18, 2013. Your presence I miss Your memory I treasure Loving you always Forgetting you never. – Verna 41
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BOOK YOUR PARTY NOW! Winchester Curling Club. LLBO licenced for 130 people. Kitchen and 3 sheets of ice also available. Donna Sauve, donna_sauve@yahoo.com, 613-619-1388. 41c
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Located south of Ottawa along the St. Lawrence River, BEAVERS DENTAL is one of the world’s largest manufacturing facilities for dental rotary instruments with a strong 70-year history. We are a subsidiary of Kerr Corporation (A Danaher Company), which manufactures and sells a wide range of dental products throughout the world. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment, we would like to hear from you. We have an immediate opening for the following position:
Full Time LICENSED MACHINIST The ideal candidate will be a fully licensed machinist with experience in: • CNC programming (G-code) • PLC ladder logic (Mitsubishi) an asset • 3D modelling software • Fabricating parts to tight tolerances • Machine assembly and trouble shooting • Experience operating a variety of equipment and tools such as lathes, milling machines and welding equipment, NC milling center. The company offers a competitive wage and benefit package. If you would like an opportunity to put your skills to work, and make a great organization even better, please send your resume by December 22, 2017. Human Resources Email: Morrisburg.HR@kavokerr.com Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability, for any part of the employment process, should contact Human Resources via the email address above, or by calling 613-543-3791 We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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CHESTERVILLE - Cozy 2-bed, 2-bath home! Updated and spacious kitchen, refinished softwood floors, and most windows have been replaced! So nice and turn key, all you have to do is move in! MLS #1086898 $144,900
SOUTH MOUNTAIN - This 3-bed, 3-bath home features a partially finished basement, oversized 2-car garage, and a huge pie-shaped, 1/2-acre lot along the river. So much potential to make your own! MLS #1084518 $269,900
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ST. ALBERT - This 2-bed, 2-bath cottage-style home features a warm cherry wood kitchen, hardwood flooring, cozy stone-hearth wood stove and sky-high vaulted ceilings, all along the Nation River! MLS #1084118 $289,900
BERWICK - This solid 2+ 2 dens, 3 full baths all-brick bungalow is sure to please! Main level offers great kitchen/dining layout, and a bright and sunny sitting area! Tons of potential in the finished basement! MLS #1079876 $330,000
CHESTERVILLE - 3 bed, 1,100-sq. ft. bungalow with attached garage and a large lot! Easy living with all the updates – shingles, flooring, deck, and more!! Nice open-concept flow! A great find! MLS #1079820 $179,900
CRYSLER - 2-bed, 2-bath (with potential for third) country home sitting on 4.3 acres along the Payne River. Spacious kitchen/dining room/ living room and an updated bathroom on the main! MLS #1075837 $249,000
WINCHESTER - Open your business here! 2.5+ acres on the main street through town (high traffic!). There’s 250 feet of frontage and 3 entry points. Building was a 3-bed, 2-bath home – now used for commercial! MLS #1074860 $264,900
CHESTERVILLE - Fully reno’d legal duplex! One unit with 3 beds, 2 baths, and the second unit has 2 beds, 2 baths! Both with separate hydro meters and laundry hookups! Live in one side and rent the other! MLS #1083895 $264,900
BRINSTON - 8,500 sq. ft. of multi use light industrial warehouse space! Plus an extra lot on the opposite side of the road. Includes an office, bathroom, 3-phase power, and a retail space! MLS #856834 $95,000
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OBITUARIES
Thank you
Gladys Wilkie
Doris Belanger Nov. 29, 1925 - Dec. 10, 2017 Doris Belanger (nee Gibeault) passed away Sun., Dec. 10, 2017. She was born in Crysler to her parents, Honore M. Gibeault and Juliette Masse. She worked as a housekeeper, and married Gerard Belanger on Oct. 19, 1942. Together, they farmed north of Brinston where they were blessed with two children, Gerald and Cecile. After Gerard and Doris retired in 1978, they moved to South Mountain. She was a member of the Catholic Women’s League at St. Daniel’s Catholic Church in South Mountain. Doris is survived by her children, Cecile Lalonde of South Mountain, and Gerald Belanger (Shirley) of Cardinal; her grandchildren Lisa (Garry), Craig (Crystal), Blair (Robyn); her great-grandchildren Chris (Beckie), Justin (Heather), Hailey, Reagan, Nolan, Blayn, and Hudson; her great-great grandchildren, Morgan, Chase, Liam, and Silver; her sister, Denise (Gilbert) of Orleans, and Simone Lamoureux (the late Adrien) of Embrun; and was predeceased by her brothers, Maurice (Oriande), Armand (Theresa), and Richard (Theresa) Gibeault. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Byers Funeral Home, 2990 Church St. in South Mountain (613-989-3836) today (Wed., Dec. 13) from 10 am until the time of the funeral mass at St. Daniel’s Catholic Church at 1 pm followed by interment at St. Daniel’s Catholic Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Dundas Manor Activity Fund, St. Daniel’s Catholic Cemetery, or Nor-Dun Seniors Support Centre. Online condolences may be made at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.com
Gladys Wilkie (nee Kelly), a lifetime resident of the Chesterville area, passed away at Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Wed., Dec. 6, 2017. She was 58. She was the loving wife of John Wilkie, and the loving mother of James Wilkie of Chesterville. Gladys was the dear sister of Patsy Brisson (Raymond) of Cobden, Alice Mallaley (Ron) of Cambridge, Mary Kelly of Cambridge, Eli Kelly (Linda) of Winchester, and Perry Kelly (Andrea) of Pembroke. She was predeceased by her parents, Eli and Dalena Kelly, and her brothers, Billy and Arnold. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home in Chesterville on Mon., Dec. 11 from 10 am until the time of the memorial service at 11 am, which was conducted by Father Charles Enyinnia. Interment of cremated remains followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Chesterville. Donations to Dundas County Hospice would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Online condolences may be made at www.marsdenmclaughlin.com. Church St. in South Mountain (613-989-3836) today (Wed., Dec. 13) from 10 am until the time of the funeral mass at St. Daniel’s Catholic Church at 1 pm followed by interment at St. Daniel’s Catholic Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Dundas Manor Activity Fund, St. Daniel’s Catholic Cemetery, or Nor-Dun Seniors Support Centre. Online condolences may be made at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.com
The family of the late Ernie Beckstead, who passed away on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, wish to extend their sincere graƟtude to relaƟves, friends and neighbours for their kind expression of sympathy during our Ɵme of sorrow. Special thanks to Dr. Patel, Dr. Hartwick, Dr. Murphy and the nursing staī at the OƩawa Civic Hospital ICU, the emergency room staī at Winchester District Memorial Hospital, David Lapier and staī at Marsden & McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, Minister Valerie Vande Wiele and Linda and Bill Devaul for the luncheon provided aŌer the funeral service. Your kindness has been comforƟng and greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Millie, Chris, Sherry and the Beckstead family
Church Directory WINCHESTER BAPTIST CHURCH Traditional Music-centred Services
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In Loving Memory
The family of the late Glen Irven would like to express appreciaƟon to those who aƩended the remembrance service, sent cards, and other messages of condolences aŌer Glen’s unƟmely death. We remain grateful for the prompt and compassionate care provided to Glen by Įrst responders, emergency room staī at Winchester District Memorial Hospital, the air ambulance crew, doctors and nurses at the OƩawa Hospital – Civic campus. Sean and staī at Daley Family Funeral could not have been more helpful. Thank you to Al Micus for conducƟng the service, to organist Helen Parsons, and soloist Holly Villeneuve. Many thanks to pallbearers David Irven, Kirk McMillan, Rick Videto, Jim Kenny, Ken PoƩs, Wayne Irven as well as honorary pallbearers John Francis, Peter Guy, and Art Kerr. Special thanks to our neighbour, Janice Atkey-Videto, for her kind tribute in a LeƩer to the Editor. We appreciate very much the donaƟons made in Glen’s memory. The warmth and generosity of the community has been of great comfort during this diĸcult Ɵme.
Marion Gilmer June 25, 1921 - December 13, 2016 Your presence we miss, Your memory we treasure, Loving you always, Forgetting you never. Lovingly Remembered, Richard & Debbie, Rod, Carole, Reg & Charlene, Anita & Greg, and Families
Sunday 11:00 am - Worship Service, Children’s Church available Everyone Welcome Pastors Bud McKibbon Mollie McKibbon 37tfc
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Dixons Corners 613-652-2400 (Church) Sunday 10:00 am - Morning Worship Service Join us! Nursery provided at all services 15tfc
ST. PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Winchester Office: 613-656-2222 A warm welcome awaits everyone Minister Rev. Bruce Kemp December 17 10:00 am - Family Worship Service followed by Potluck Lunch December 24 10:00 am - Sunday morning Worship Service 7:00 pm - Christmas Eve Worship and Candlelight Service followed by refreshments December 31 10:00 am - Joint Worship Service with St. Andrew’s and Morewood at St. Paul’s with Herb Borger. 41tfc
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Retiring director of education takes a stand for mental health KEMPTVILLE – William Gartland, retiring director of education for the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO), has been appointed to the role of associate national executive director for the Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC), effective January 2018. In his role with the CDSBEO, Gartland prioritized staff and student mental health as an important facet of the board. He oversaw the implementation and development of several notable mental health initiatives, and placed the CDSBEO as leaders in providing mental
health programs and supports in the education sector. “I believe it is our moral responsibility to be focused on mental health and wellness of those we teach, those we serve, and those we employ,” said Gartland. “MDSC was very helpful as we embarked on developing supports for students, parents, and staff.” CDSBEO chair Todd Lalonde noted that Gartland has guided the board with a great vision for positive growth that has resonated throughout CDSBEO schools. “Director Gartland is a passionate advocate for mental
health, and a strong catalyst for many of the programs which have been implemented in the board,” said Lalonde. “This move is a complement to the knowledge and leadership skills he has demonstrated during his time with the CDSBEO.” In his new role, Gartland will focus nationally on MDSC programs, resources, and advocacy work, and will work to build upon existing programs and services. “I am delighted to be joining a national organization with committed individuals wanting to make a difference,” Gartland added.
Dancing for donations The Workshop Dance Studio in Kemptville recently held a food drive for the House of Lazarus (HOL) Food Bank. Studio owners Nancy and Chris Morgan, who are big supporters of the HOL, dropped off the donations at the Mountain-based facility Tues., Nov. 28 to help serve the organization’s 100 local families. Approximately 40 per cent of food bank clients are children, and 10 per cent are seniors. Pictured are HOL client services manager Kim Merkley (left), Chris Morgan, and executive assistant Janet Carkner. Courtesy photo
Last week of LIQUIDATION Holid ay H ours Our office will be closed Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26. Regular hours resume Wednesday, December 27. We will be closed Monday, January 1, with regular hours resuming Tuesday, January 2. Deadline for the December 27 edition is: Display ads - Thurs., Dec. 21 - 5pm Classified ads - Fri., Dec. 22 - 3pm Deadline for the January 3 edition is: Display ads - Thurs., Dec. 28 - 5pm Classified ads - Fri., Dec. 29 - 3pm The December 27 issue will be published on Thursday, December 28. The January 3 issue will be published on January 3.
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In This Season of Giving... Discover the pleasures of shopping locally this holiday season. Our area merchants offer lower prices on the same name brands you’ll find in the city, and they also stock unique gifts you simply won’t find anywhere else. Keep in mind that money spent here stays here, circulating again and again through our community. Add to that the convenience of shopping in town as well as the friendly, helpful service of our area merchants, and the value of buying locally really hits home!
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Winchester Foodland
10330 Shaw Road, Mountain 613-925-0731
W.J. Johnston Surveying Ltd.
12015 Main Street, Winchester 613-774-1958
Winchester BMR Country Treasures
12050 County Road 3, Main Street, Winchester 613-774-2414
The Co-operators 12006 Main Street, Winchester 613-774-1980
Main Street Clothing Company 513 & 506 Main Street, Winchester 613-441-3016
Weagant Farm Supplies Ltd. 11250 County Road 43, Winchester 613-774-2887 Hwy. 29, Brockville 613-342-0668
Winchester Automotive
12235 County Road 38 County Road 31 at County Road 43, South of Winchester 613-774-2700
Seaway Valley Pharmacy PharmaChoice 507 Main Street, Winchester 613-774-2633
Cass Bridge Gift Shop County Road 31 South of Winchester at Cass Bridge 613-774-3353
614 St. Lawrence Street, Winchester 613-774-0724
Flair With Fabrics 3 King Street, Chesterville 613-448-9032
Mary’s Restaurant 513 St. Lawrence Street, Winchester 613-774-3733
Parcoll Products Ltd. 580 Main Street West, Winchester 613-774-2366 County Road 2, Morrisburg 613-543-2929 12 Tophmar Drive, Kemptville 613-258-2525
D&J Motors Ltd.
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Ritchie Feed & Seed Inc.
12021 Dawley Drive, Winchester 613-774-2703
12054 Main Street, Winchester 613-774-4447
St. Lawrence Street, Winchester 613-774-3538
Rideau Auctions Inc.
The Country Kitchen Restaurant
11906 County Road 43, West of County Road 31 Winchester 613-774-3189
D’s Collision Center Inc. 12029 Dawley Drive, Winchester 613-774-2733
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Christmas is coming, give me all that comes with it don’t know what happened. Maybe my “heart grew three sizes,” or maybe the brainwashing finally kicked in. The other day, as I was driving from here to there, doing minister stuff: visiting, going to the dollar store to buy supplies for the children’s story, a double-double… I found myself sick and tired of the “Blah, blah, blah” of CBC, and CFRA and CHRI – so I turned it to MAJIC 100 and was blasted by Bruno Mars hollering about how “uptown funk gonna give it to you.” “Wait,” I said to myself. “Wait. Wait. Wait. Where’s the Christmas music?” That’s right, I wanted Christmas music and none could be found. It’s late November (as I write this) and there’s no ALL DAY 24 HOURS JINGLE BELLS BY 1D. I’m begging to hear “Last Christmas I gave you my heart….” or even (I’m dying a little inside as I think this) Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmas Time.” You see, I’ve had enough of this year. I’ve had enough of presidents and prime ministers who promise this and do that. I’ve had enough of governor-generals making fun of me because I believe in something that’s irrational (GOD!). I’m tired of men who harass women because they think they can get away with it. I’m tired of blaming Canadian people who have been abused by an education system that tried to kill their Indigenous spirit. I’m tired of social media that doesn’t bring teenagers together, but instead isolates them and makes them feel that they have to stay tuned in 24-7.
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So, I want all the weird, crazy, mixed-up signs and symbols of the Christmas spirit: I want Griswold family Christmas lights! I want hot cocoa and candy canes. I want “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays” or “Blessed Hanukkah” or “Festive Kwanza” shouted by neighbours to neighbours. I want gangs of kids chanting “Jingle Bells, Batman Smells, Robin laid an egg.” And I want gaggles of teens flopping down and making snow angels. I want It’s A Wonderful Life on WNPE-WNPI (PBS) complete with the pitch to help keep this station on the air. You see, because I’m a Christian – I get all this stuff. I get it. It doesn’t make me mad. I don’t get all huffy over the consumerization of Christmas. It’s
all symbolic to me. It points beyond what it looks like to what it truly is. And if you don’t know what I’m talking about, why don’t you find a church this Christmas Eve and plunk yourself down on a pew? You’ll get it. Maybe not while we sing “Silent Night” off key, or if the sermon makes you sleepier than you have any right to be. But sometime, maybe after all the presents have been opened, the dishes washed and put away, and you stand in front of your tree, in the silence of the moment – kids asleep, relatives quietly talking and cuddling, you’ll find that He is the reason for the season. So, hurry up radio stations. And neighbours, c’mon, get your lights up. I want ugly Christmas sweaters and Santa hats. Christmas is coming. We need some light in this dark world. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it,” John 1: 1-5. Merry Christmas.
Rev. Blair Paterson leads the South MountainHallville pastoral charge, which includes churches in South Mountain, Hallville, Inkerman, and Heckston.
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Decorating for Christmas
The Burke family, including Kaytland, above left, Anthony and Teri, were in a festive spirit as each worked away on their individual creation.
The Friends of the South Mountain Library Resource Centre hosted its 11th annual natural wreath-making Thurs., Dec Dec. 7 at the village facility facility. The sellout crowd filled the room workshop Thurs as pinecones, tree branches, ribbons, bows and more surrounded them en route to a seasonal creation. Pictured above: Caitie Mackenzie (left) and Marie-Eve Caza each worked to put their own touch on their wreath design.
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May this Christmas season shine with all the warmth, happiness and good fortune you deserve. Thank you for your support and friendship. We look forward to seeing you again in the coming year.
by John Wilcox
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The smallest of gifts ach year as Christmas rolls around I always seem to find myself asking where did the year go? I try quite hard to recap the year just so I can say I didn’t sleep through it, but there is no denying that the Season of Advent has arrived. Its arrival marks the start of our journey to Christmas morning, and the celebration of the birth of the Christ Child. For some it will be their first trip to the stable in Bethlehem. For others, like myself, it will be a road well travelled. Funny, though, regardless of the number of times you have walked the road to Bethlehem there is always something new to discover. Sometimes that discovery is a little hard to see due to the busyness and noise of the world around us, but it’s there all the same. For me that discovery came sooner rather than later this year. In preparing this note to you I got to thinking of my mom and her fruitcake. Each year my mother would begin making her fruitcake in August. From what I remember it was quite a process ending up with the ingredients being placed into gently used coffee tins, which were then placed in a pot of boiling water to cook. Once that step was completed the tins were cooled and tinfoil tops were lovingly placed upon each tin. The tins were then taken and left on the top shelf of the hall closet. Naturally the cakes would begin to dry out, and then at some mystical moment (which only my mother could determine) she would fill each tin to the top with dark rum. This process would be repeated through the months leading up to Christmas dinner. As the cakes dried out, more rum would be added. After Christmas dinner, Mom would go to the closet and remove a tin. Off to the
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kitchen she would go where the bottom of the coffee tin would be removed. The cake would be gently pushed out onto the “special” fruitcake plate. All open flames were extinguished for fear the cake would became one of those decorative fire logs you can buy now a days. Finally with a great flourish the cake was presented to the family. At this point you are probably asking yourselves, “What’s his point?” Well it’s what happened to the other fruitcakes my Mom made. You see my Father was a parish priest so after Christmas and before New Year’s he would make it a point to visit the sick and shut-ins of the parish. Mom would always ensure that wherever his calls might take him a sample of her fruitcake with a little ribbon wrapped around it was always left behind. My discovery this year was that I now see that for my Mom it wasn’t so much that she was making her Christmas fruitcake for the family, but that each year her road to Bethlehem meant making fruitcakes to reach out in the smallest of ways to those who might have otherwise been forgotten. As we once again walk this road to Bethlehem let each of us in some small way reach out to those who have become hidden from our view so that together we may shout to the highest Heavens the words of the prophet Isaiah (9:6), “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
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John Wilcox is priest at St. Clare’s Anglican Church in Winchester.
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Here’s hoping joy tops it all this holiday season! For all the joy you’ve given us this year, we are sincerely grateful, and look forward to seeing you again in 2016.
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Delicious holiday delicacies More than 50 aspiring chefs showed up at The Winchelsea Tues., Nov. 14 to get a head start on their holiday baking during a class led by executive chef Gina Welch. The engaging cooking class gave participants tips and tricks to create lavender thyme shortbread cookies, chocolate truffles, salted caramel macaroons, and candy cane whoopee pies. It’s not the first time the Winchester-based catering company has offered holiday baking courses to the community, but this year, each table was able to create and prepare the ingredients in real-time along with Welch. “In previous years, we would simply bake the treats at the front of the class,” said Welch. “We thought it would be a new, interactive way to involve [attendees] by letting them bake alongside me this time, so they can see how their own baking turns out... It’s a great way for me to give them tips on the spot.” The communal cooking class was so popular that it was expanded to offer both an afternoon and evening session this year. Pictured at left is Welch mixing up some of the ingredients for shortbread.
Participants were eager to learn exactly how to recreations. create Welch’s delicious creations All of the baking ingredients were pre-measured and laid out for participants to use throughout the course. Press Photos – Gosselin
Ways to give back this Christmas hristmas is the season of giving. It’s always fun to buy gifts for friends and family, but it’s also rewarding to give to those in need. If you are considering putting extra effort into giving back this year, check out this list of how you can best share the love: Do something for you community. There are so many ways to support charitable causes in your area. You can, of course, donate to a local charity. Or, if you want to do something seasonally special, consider preparing a holiday meal at a local homeless or women’s shelter. No better way to spread the holiday cheer than by making sure everyone has a good, homecooked meal. Help kids in need. Parents love making their children happy and getting them the gift of their dreams. While your child might want the newest toy,
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for many kids around the world the gift of their dreams is simply a hot meal or a change of clothes. You can make this a reality by donating to an organization that supports global youth. Check out Beautiful World Canada to learn more about how you can help girls in Africa achieve their dream of getting an education. Skip the presents. We all love getting showered with gifts, but sometimes helping others feels even better. Consider telling your friends and family to donate to charity in your name instead of buying you a present. You can set up a fundraiser page so people can read about your charity of choice as well as see how much you raise. Find more information at www.beautifulworldcanada.org.
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Merry Christmas to All As we put the finishing touches on the holiday season, we’d like to send our thanks for the kind support of our customers, neighbors and friends here in the community. Serving you has been our privilege and our pleasure, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Christmas from the viewpoint of a private citizen gleaned a couple of interesting lines from Wikipedia (the modern go-to-source for wisdom) regarding the significance of Christmas and the ways in which we celebrate during this season. • Significance – commemoration of the Nativity of Jesus. • Ways to celebrate – gift giving, family and other social gatherings, symbolic decoration, feasting, etc. Is it just me or is there a little disconnect there? “Celebrate the nativity of Jesus by gift-giving, family and other social gatherings, symbolic decoration and feasting?” I am thankful to the Winchester Press for this invitation to write a Christmas article – my first Christmas as a “private citizen.” Ah yes, at last, for the first time in my adult life I face a Christmas season where I don’t have anything to do to help fulfill other people’s expectations of a good Christmas. No Christmas Eve service to plan and execute. No wondering how I can help my church co-operate with other churches and community groups to meet the perceived needs of people in my community. No carefully sculpted series of Advent sermons encouraging people to approach the “big day” with a sense of reverence and awe. No juggling church expectations and community expectations with family expectations. No planning of special events and hoping that someone shows up. Finally, this Christmas I can do what I want! I don’t
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by Thurland Brown have to think about other people! It’s THURLAND TIME! Finally, I can have a Wikipedia-like celebration of the nativity of Jesus. But wait, can I really do that? I know there isn’t anything inherently wrong with any of those celebrations, but it seems to me that something important is left out if Christmas is only “gift-giving, family and other social gatherings, symbolic decoration and feasting.” Were all of my pastoral Christmas exhortations of years gone by important merely because I was a pastor? Only because they were expected of me as a community leader? Did I “celebrate” Christmas just because people were looking?
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Now that I’m no longer in the public eye, I have to face the same question as other “private citizens,”or perhaps I should say “private Christians” – do my actions and attitudes to people around me really matter? Who will notice if I abscond? Can I do what I want with no concerns as to the effect on those around me? And I have to conclude that even though I am no longer a pastor, there is no such thing as a truly “private citizen.” As “community citizens,” our actions and attitudes do matter. Jesus said, “love your neighbour as yourself.” The beauty of that is that love doesn’t need to cost much. In fact, I have discovered that the value to the one who receives is often much greater than the cost to the one who gives. Think about that sentence for a while this season. “The value to the one who receives is often much greater than the cost to the one who gives.” There are things of importance that you can give to your family, your community, your world. They don’t need to cost much. I pray that out of your love for God, and your thankfulness for his indescribable gift, you will join me and other private citizens in filling this Christmas-tide with giving significant gifts.
Rev. Thurland Brown retired earlier this year after more than 40 years in the Wesleyan ministry.
Best of the Season May your season be filled with family, friends, warmth and laughter. Thank you for your business and we look forward to seeing you again in the new year.
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North, south, east or west ... We’re sending you our very best Plus tidings of joy and peace and cheer And the hope that we see you all next year!
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On behalf of Council & staff, we wish you a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year. All the best for a happy and healthy 2018! The nicest thing about Christmas is sharing it with wonderful friends and neighbours like you. We wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season.
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The origins of some beloved holiday traditions hristmastime is here. The presents are being purchased and wrapped. The stockings will soon be hung on the fireplace mantle. Mistletoe is pinned above the front entryway, and poinsettias add rich colour to home decor. Tradition is integral come the holiday season. Throughout the month of December, traditions fill people’s days and comprise the many reasons why individuals decorate, celebrate and dine the way they do this time of year. But few may know the origins of some of the most beloved holiday traditions.
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Christmas tree Christmas Trees are everywhere this time of year. The use of evergreen trees predates Christmas and is associated with the pagan festival of Saturnalia, which celebrated the agricultural god Saturn with partying and gift-giving. During the winter solstice, green branches served as
a reminder that spring would arrive anew. Germans are credited with first bringing evergreens into their homes and decorating them. Santa Claus Santa Claus’ origin story can be traced to St. Nicholas, a Christian bishop who lived during the fourth century. St. Nicholas was very generous and gave away his fortune to help the needy. He also did various other good deeds. St. Nicholas became infamous and began to be known by various names around the world. The Dutch called him Sinter Klaas, which was eventually transformed to Santa Claus. The jolly persona came later when 20th century advertisers — especially the artists responsible for Coca-Cola ads — portrayed Santa in a red suit with a big smile. Mistletoe Mistletoe is hung in doorways, and couples who stand beneath
are encouraged to share a kiss. The tradition of hanging it in the house goes back to the times of the ancient Druids. Mistletoe was thought to bring good luck to a household and ward off evil der spirits. The custom of kissing under d. mistletoe can be traced to England. Originally, a berry was picked from the sprig of mistletoe beforee n the person could be kissed. When all the berries had gone, there could be no more kissing. Christmas bells Church bells ring for many special services, including Christmas mass. During Christmas midnight mass in the Catholic Church, the altar bells may be rung while the priest says the “Gloria.” Bells are part of caroling, and jingling bells are associated with sleighs and Santa’s reindeer. Christmas is rife with traditions that date back ages.
The story of Christmas stockings ust when the excitement of opening presents abates after the last of the packages under the Christmas tree have been torn open, children and adults alike may discover that there are more treats to be had nestled inside of stockings hung on the mantle. The hanging of Christmas stockings is a tradition with an extensive history. Several legends attribute the hanging of stockings to different people or events. Here is a look at some of the stories that have made Christmas stockings so popular.
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St. Nicholas Day Rather than hanging stockings on Christmas, many countries celebrate Saint Nicholas Day on December 6, and this is when stockings are proudly left out for treats. The small, inexpensive trinkets are later unwrapped and enjoyed on Christmas bags of gold coins down the chimney. The man’s daughters had done the laundry Day. prior and left their stockings hanging by the fireplace to dry. The gold landed in Dutch heritage One tradition says that, in 16th century the stockings, thus starting the Christmas stocking tradition. Holland, children kept their clogs filled with straw in front of the hearth for Italian good witch Santa’s reindeer to find. They also left One stocking story does not attribute treats for Santa Claus. In return, Santa would leave gifts in the clogs. Over time, the tradition to Santa, but to a kindhearted Italian witch named “La Befana.” stockings were swapped out for clogs. La Befana arrives on a broomstick the night of January 5 and fills the stockings Merchant’s family story of good children with sweet treats and A popular tale tells the story of a toys. Bad children are awarded lumps merchant, his wife and three daughters. of coal. La Befana is also credited with After the wife falls ill and dies, the man being the old woman who the wise men becomes devastated and squanders all of ask for directions to Christ’s manger in the his wealth on frivolous things to mask Christ child’s story. After turning down an his sadness. When it comes time for the daughters to marry, the man does not have offer to accompany them, La Befana later carried gifts in search of Christ. money for a dowry. St. Nicholas hears of Christmas stockings have become part the plight and knows the man would be of holiday traditions, and this beloved too proud to accept charity. Therefore, tradition has its own unique history. St. Nicholas anonymously tosses three
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God versus Google Have you ever thought how much more efficiently the Christmas story would have transpired if the pre-first-century nativity had had 21st century technology? Mary wouldn’t have had to travel to Jerusalem to confirm the prophecy of Elizabeth being pregnant – she could have read it on Facebook or messaged or texted her, or if she was old school telephoned or, God forbid, used an old fashioned email. Joseph could have saved time and money in taking his pregnant wife to Bethlehem if he had use of a GPS and found a quicker route, and of course booked a hotel in advance using Tripadvisor.ca, thus saving the embarrassment and anxiety of showing up with no reservations and having to settle for a stinky one star hole in the wall (which is literally what a manger was then). He could have at least posted a scathing review of his treatment by the management, and how the experience didn’t come close to the brochure. He could have filed his taxes online and avoided the journey altogether and enjoyed the security and safety of the baby, Jesus, being born at NDMH (Nazareth and District Memorial Hospital). The wise men could have been satisfied with reading about the star on the holy couple’s website, and could have followed their life on their reality television program. Actually, you can’t improve on the perfection of the Nativity the way it was played out by God’s sovereign design. In retrospect, looking back at our own
lives we might wish to have changed some things to improve upon. Often we will find that it was those difficult circumstances that we went through that gave us the wisdom and character to be able to properly examine our lives in the light of eternity. God has a plan for your life just as He had a wonderful plan to bring the Saviour into this world, and He has a wonderful plan to bring the Saviour into your personal world today. Most people don’t come to Faith through an easy journey and smooth transition. For most, it is a difficult wrestling with our disappointments and fears that bring us to God. We come to Spiritual birth without the help of the society around us. There is no room for the truth in the inn of humanity in our modern society. Instead there is a growing animosity in our culture toward the truth revealed in Jesus Christ, but remember, the government agencies of Jesus’ day were not ready to embrace His birth and did everything they could to erase Him from the picture. However, God’s plan came to pass none-the-less and so it will in your life if you let God, not Google, find your way to experience what Jesus truly means. He will always find a place of welcome in the hearts of those who have been prepared to receive Him. To those who have chosen to follow Him, revisiting the story of Jesus’ birth every Christmas is truly “good tidings of great joy.”
Happy Holidays From Our Home to Yours Peace, joy and thanks to all of you this holiday season. We look forward to seeing you again.
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Hope It’s Just What You Always Wanted! May all of your hopes and dreams come true this Christmas. As another Christmas gets into gear, we’re once again reminded of how blessed we are to have such great friends and customers. We appreciate your business, and we wish you much happiness today and all year.
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Rev. D. Bruce North serves as senior pastor at Harmony Church.
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Santa letter-writing secrets t the tip of the North Pole resides a jolly man who collects letters from children asking him to deliver all of their hearts’ desires. Although Santa Claus does a thorough job of making sure children’s treats are delivered on the same night, sometimes he needs assistance with reading and responding to the thousands upon thousands of letters sent to him each year. That is why he often relies on an extensive list of helpers to handle much of his holiday correspondence. According to Smithsonian, the practice of writing to St. Nick dates back more than 150 years. Early depictions of Santa show him as a disciplinarian. The first Christmastime Santa letters were actually sent by Santa, rather than the other way around. Such letters encouraged children to be good boys and girls. Eventually, an illustration by Thomas Nast depicted “Santaclaussville, N.P.” as Santa’s address, providing children with a place where they could send their correspondences to the big guy in red. The Universal Postal Union, an intergovernmental organization that coordinates postal policies across 192 member nations, indicates that
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1,350,000 letters to Santa were sent by Canadians, while Americans sent more than one million and Britains mailed roughly 800,000 such letters in 2012, the most recent year from which figures are available. To account for the staggering number of letters sent, various post offices and postal programs were established to help Santa with the task of tackling children’s wish lists. In Canada, children can address letters to Santa and use the postal code H0H, 0H0. Children can improve their chances of letters being received, with these tips. • Identify who is writing the letter and share some details about your life. • Make sure you’ve been nice and well-behaved. • Ask Santa how he has been and engage in some polite conversation. • Politely ask for the toys you’d like. Understand that Santa is busy, so keep the list brief. • Thank Santa in advance for his kindness. Hopefully, he’ll have time to reply. • Write and mail the letter as early as possible, as things tend to get busy as Christmas nears.
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At the close of another year we remember our friends, both far and near. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all and thank you for your business.
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Christmas music origins hristmas music can be broken down into two distinct categories: traditional hymns and carols and popular secular songs. Some believe that the religious standards have been passed down since the earliest days of Christianity. However, that is not so. Before the 12th century, music wasn’t typically included in religious services, and even then music was included only sporadically. In present day, religious tunes identified as Christmas music typically are not sung until Christmas Eve and thereafter until the Epiphany. Many of the oldest Christmas songs are not old at all. Many popular carols sung today are less than 200 years old. The world’s most popular Christmas carol was originally a poem penned in
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1816 by Austrian Catholic priest Josef Mohr. Two years later, Mohr asked Franz Xaver Gruber, an organist and local schoolteacher, to put his words to music. The resulting song, “Silent Night,” was not translated into English for 40 years. “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” also originated from a poem and had the original opening line of, “Hark how all the welkin rings.” The subsequent version was more catchy, and the faster-paced accompaniment was courtesy of Felix Mendelssohn, added 100 years after the poem was written. “Jingle Bells,” a nonreligious tune that has become synonymous with Christmas, was not originally written as a Christmas tune. In fact, the song was intended to celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States.
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Top 3 last-minute gift ideas he holidays can be hectic. If the loving uncle, there’s a subscription box clock is ticking down to December out there for every interest. 25, and you still haven’t crossed E-gift Cards. Need to get a gift across everything off your list, don’t the country asap? Almost every retailer panic. that offers physical gift cards offers Thoughtful gifts are just a click away, electronic ones as well. For example, and you don’t even need to take off your Second Cup has a digital gift card that slippers to finish your shopping. you can personalize and purchase on their Here are three great last-minute gift website and then send via email to the ideas you can order on December 24 person of your choice. that will make you look more Santa than Charitable donations. Before you Scrooge on Christmas morning. sit down to a holiday feast, there is a Subscription Boxes. The best lastpowerful opportunity to think about minute gift will show up again and again those who aren’t so lucky. Help fill the throughout the year. Subscription boxes bellies of those less fortunate with the are packages that arrive every month filled gift of a donation to a charity like Food with thematic goodies. Whether it’s the Banks Canada, a national organization Sock of the Month Club for your most that supports food banks across the fashionable friend, Chef’s Box for your country. foodie cousin or BarkBox for your dogwww.newscanada.com
T Minimalist gift-giving made easier he holidays often bring a lot of shopping angst. Whether it’s the “I-don’t-need-anything-friend” or the family member who already has everything, it can be hard to shop for all the people on your list. Here are some inexpensive ideas everyone will love. 1. Food. Meals and treats bring a smile to even the Scroogiest gift receiver. Whether it’s coffee, exotic cheeses, or a cheap-as-chips (literally) bag of their favourite guilty pleasure, yummy things usually don’t get wasted. 2. DIY. Homemade options are endless if you use a little imagination and a lot of Pinterest. Pinecone ornaments, a hand-painted mug or a fun card can add a personal touch to the usual holiday offerings. 3. Donations. Making a charitable donation will not only bring the giver and receiver joy, but will be appreciated
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by someone in need as well. World Vision’s gift catalogue is a great place to find unique gifts that make a lasting impact. From goats to school supplies and bicycle repair kits, each gift will make a difference and there’s something for everyone on your list. 4. Time. Whether it’s spending an afternoon building a snowman with your kids or taking a friend out for lunch, setting aside some time for a loved one could be the best gift you give this season. The key is giving them your undivided attention so think about leaving your phone at home. 5. Service. Providing a service can be a big help for those in your life who never take time for themselves. You could dogsit for a friend, give a busy mom a day at the spa or clean your dad’s car. Showing someone you care in an active way is a gift they won’t forget. www.newscanada.com
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Merry Christmas! As we celebrate the holidays, we’re reminded of how fortunate we are to be surrounded by good friends and neighbours like all of you.We greatly appreciate your support and friendship and look forward to seeing you again in the New Year.
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The Osgoode Village Community Association hosted its annual Christmas in the Village celebration over two weekends, headlining with a parade Fri., Dec. 1, a community breakfast Sat., Dec. 2, and much throughout the remaining four days. Left: Ryker Hill was excited to have a chat with Santa during the Osgoode Co-operative Nursery School’s Dec. 2 breakfast. Below: Ottawa Senators Alumni member and former Detroit Red Wing John Barrett, a South Gloucester native and loyal reader of the Winchester Press, led the Alumni in the handshake after their game against the Osgoode Rideau Minor Hockey Association coaches Dec. 2. The game was a fundraiser for the ORMHA, and was attended by hundreds of local fans.
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Tia Balogh dug into some pancakes.
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Daytime delight in Morrisburg The 23rd annual Morrisburg Santa Claus s Parade made its way through the Seaway ay village Sat., Dec. 2, sparking a daylong Dundas County celebration for the jolly old elf in red and his sidekick, Mrs. Claus. s. Before heading north for Winchester, Santa nta and his wife road aboard one of more than 40 floats that cut a course through Morrisburg. Two parade highlights were the walking mailboxes that were collecting ng childrens’ and seniors’ letters to Santa, and the many Morrisburg Public School students that were gathering donations for Community Food Share. After the parade, Mr. and Mrs. Claus posed for pictures with countless revelers at the village’s firehall.
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Bright lights in Winchester The 2017 edition of the North th Dundas Parade of Lights was another illuminated spectacle along the streets of Winchester Sat., Dec. 2. The 21st annual event featured 60 floats that navigated a path from the township headquarters on St. Lawrence to Dawley Drive. Pictured at left, Seaway ay Valley CrimeStoppers crimefighting entry. At top right is North Dundas Fire Service Winchester detachment member Ryan McRostie. Press Photos – Uhrig
The Nation ation Valley alley All-Terrain rrain Vehicle hicle Club’s Charity harity (left) ft) and Dave Baker.
Vand Vanderlaand the Barnyard Zoo’s entry.
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18 ideas for making holiday memories ounting down to Christmas Day means many different things to people across the globe. Although families likely have several different traditions they anticipate each year, it can be fun to incorporate some new merrymakers into the festivities. Here are some festive ideas to include in the days leading up to Christmas — a special family calendar of fun finds. 1. Annual memento: Have the kids or adults make one new handmade ornament each year. This way the tree is always evolving, and everyone can track milestones. 2. Cookie day: Devote one day to making Christmas cookies. Invite friends or family members over. Distribute some cookies to elderly neighbours. 3. Holiday classic: Spend a night in and watch a classic Christmas flick you’ve never seen before. Streaming movie services often put classics and obscure titles into rotation during the holiday season. 4. Christmas concert: Host a gathering of children where they can sing or perform their favourite tunes for an audience. Take it on the road to a nearby nursing home. 5. Dine out: Take a break from cooking, shopping and hosting and stop into a restaurant you’ve been meaning to try. Keep it local to support nearby businesses. 6. Adopt a child/family: Volunteer with a charitable organization that provides for less fortunate families. Answer the Christmas desires of a needy child or family by purchasing an item on their wish lists. 7. See the sights: Pack the children into the family car to tour nearby areas and look at Christmas lights displays. Bring along cookies and hot chocolate. 8. Trim a tree: Get together with adult friends at a tree-trimming party. Rotate the hosting house each year. 9. Play dress-up: Dress up as the man in red and pop into a friend’s holiday gathering. 10. Wilderness walk: Enjoy the crisp
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air and snow and see a local park from a winter perspective. 11. Acts of kindness: Choose any act of kindness and make it happen this Christmas. It can include feeding the hungry or helping a disabled person shop for the season. 12. Kids’ Secret Santa: Spread the joy of giving by having the kids choose a sibling or friend’s name from a hat and purchasing or making a gift for that person. 13. Hand out hot chocolate: Make a big thermos of hot chocolate and give it out to shoppers or workers who have been out in the cold. 14. Read religious stories: Understand the true meaning of the season by reading Biblical passages. 15. Camp-in: The first night the tree is decorated, allow the kids to sleep beside it under the glow of Christmas lights. 16. Scavenger hunt: Plan holidaythemed trivia questions and hide small trinkets for children to find. 17. Surprise box: Put a gender and age nonspecific gift into a box. On Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, the person who finds a hidden gift tag under their chair at dinner gets to open the box. 18. Family portrait: Wear your holiday finery and pose for a portrait that actually will be printed and framed.
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It’s our favourite time of the year, when we pause to thank our many good friends in the area for making business easy to do around these parts.
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Festive tree-trimming roots and techniques eople have visited forests to select their Christmas trees for centuries. While tree sellers conveniently stationed in store parking lots and artificial trees displayed in various retailers have led fewer people to venture into the wilderness, the Christmas tree is still an important component of holiday celebrations. Long before the spread of Christianity, evergreen plants and trees held special meaning for people during the winter. Boughs and garlands were hung in homes and over doors and windows to repel evil spirits and illnesses. On the winter solstice, the greenery would represent that spring would once again arrive and banish winter’s dreariness. Germans who decorated trees inside of their homes are credited with starting Christian Christmas tree traditions during the 16th century. Early Americans were late to adopt Christmas trees because early Puritan settlers thought the tradition — as well as carols and other concepts — were Pagan influences. It took the popularity of England’s Queen Victoria and her German Prince Albert appearing around a decorated Christmas tree to eventually win over much of Europe, Canada, and the United States. Trees are very popular today. According to StatisticsBrain, 10 million artificial trees are sold in the United States each year, while 34.5 million real tress are sold annually. Such trees require decorating, and the following
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secrets and tips can help celebrants do just that. • Prune the tree first. Be sure to shape the tree as desired, since natural trees will have branches sticking out. Wear gardening gloves to avoid being covered in sap. • Position trees away from heat sources. Fireplaces, vents, and radiators can cause the tree to dry out prematurely and become a fire risk. • For added safety, anchor a tree to a wall or ceiling, so it will not tumble over onto children or curious pets. • In homage of the first German Christmas trees, decorate with natural ingredients, such as berries and pinecones. Also, use apples, nuts and marzipan candies. • To free up more space for presents, place a narrow tree stand inside of a waterproof planting container. Place the tree inside. This will provide a more streamlined look that’s neater than a tree skirt. • The more lights the better, especially on dense trees. • For a whimsical approach, match the tree decor to home decor and the colour of furniture. • Make handcrafted ornaments with the whole family. • Hang the most delicate pieces toward the top where they won’t be disturbed. • Step back and enjoy your handiwork, which will also give you a chance to find any blank spots that need filling in.
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Rudolph the blue-nosed reindeer? dults and children alike are familiar with the tale of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” As the lyrics of the song illustrate: Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose / And if you ever saw it, you would even say it glows. Popularized by the song written by Johnny Marks and sung by Gene Autry, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer dates back to 1939. A copywriter named Robert L. May created the story of the misfit reindeer in 1939 when working for Montgomery Ward. The retail giant was producing marketing holiday colouring books for children and wanted to come up with a clever character. Although Rudolph is now beloved, May’s original ideas included Rollo and Reginald. Also, Rudolph’s famed red
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nose almost didn’t come to be. Because a red nose at the time was viewed as a sign of alcoholism, Montgomery Ward was hesitant to be on board with the bulbous, red snoot. A blue nose was considered, but later changed. In its first year of publication, Montgomery Ward had distributed 2.4 million copies of Rudolph’s story. The catchy tune came thereafter, followed by a cartoon short in 1948. In 1964, the stop-motion animated television special further propelled Rudolph to celebrity and became the most recognizable Rudolph adaption. Today, Rudolph is known across the globe as the reindeer responsible for navigating Santa’s sleigh through tricky weather on Christmas Eve. He continues to be loved by many, young and old.
Did you know? outhwatering turkeys are the centerpieces of many holiday dinner tables. Golden roasted turkey pairs well with many side dishes, and flavours can be customized depending on the guest list. Holiday hosts might want to serve wine with their turkey but may not be sure just which wines will complement the meal. Sommeliers may suggest a variety of options, including wines that provide undertones of plum, spices or berry. Wines that focus primarily on red fruit flavours typically pairwell with harvest foods and poultry. Consider a Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Syrah or Beaujolais. For those who prefer white wine, the German Gewurztraiminer can be highly aromatic with floral touches and spice notes.
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As another year comes to a close, we want to let you know how very much we enjoyed serving you, and wish you all a very joyous and wonderful holiday season.
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Christmas crafting across the country
Several local Christmas craft shows popped up across Dundas County on Sat., Nov. 18, with hundreds of shoppers taking advantage of the hub of artwork, woodwork, specialty housewares, and holiday-themed décor provided by local artisans and entrepreneurs. Press Photos – Gosselin
Chesterville Morewood The sixth annual Morewood Christmas Market was well attended, with 40 vendors setting up shop, and more than 600 people stepping foot in the door of the Morewood Community Centre, according to organizer Sue Cloutier. There was something for everyone, as Santa Claus also made an appearance for the youngsters who wanted to pose with the holiday hero. Pictured above: Kayla O’Neil was among some of the fresh-faced entrepreneurs setting up shop at this year’s Morewood’s market. She offered handmade bracelets, necklaces, key chains, water bottle holders, and more.
It was 20-year-old Tabitha Di Giacomo’s first-ever vendor experience, as she recently launched her homemade bath and beauty product line this year. Her business, Merit, Solace, and Skye, offers customers all-natural hand soaps, bath salts, and skin cream.
More than 40 vendors squeezed the R Royall d d iinto t th Canadian Legion Chesterville Branch 434, with more than 10 new artisans and crafters setting up shop this year. The longtime market also teamed up with the sixth annual Morewood Christmas Market to provide patrons with a bus shuttle, transporting them back-and-forth from both locations as an accessible way of shopping at two spots. Pictured at right: Isabelle Moreau from The Angel Feather displayed handmade, all-natural bath salts, salve, sleep spray, bath bombs, scrubs, and foot baths to shoppers.
Above: A popular spot for shoppers was at the display set up by Kinderhook Crafts, which provides hand-painted home décor and rustic wood wall art.
Amie McWeeny from Gold Canyon showing off the company’s famous flameless candles.
Left: Jen Baas of Jen’s Handmade Market, and her daughter Alice Baas-Stefan, recently moved to the area from Barrie, and have been offering quirky homemade giftware and home décor.
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winchester The annual Winchester Christmas Market was hosted for the first time this year at the village Lions Hall, with close to 10 vendors displaying their products for sale. Shoppers were able to pick up holiday gifts from the array of beauty products, winter wear, Christmas goodies, jewellery, and more available on site. Pictured above: Denis Dion (pictured) helped Floratek Creations owner Terry Kelly to promote a variety of winter accessories, such as socks, hats, and mittens.
Above: Linda Maisonneuve offered several flavours of fudge from her husband’s business, Paul’s Fudge Factory in Kemptville, including rocky road, maple walnut, cotton candy, and chocolate. Right: Kim Lirette from Avon had several samples for shoppers to try out.
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Helder Ambrosia from Iroquois-based Aura Escapes showed what he can do with sheep’s wool, including fabric art and winter wear.
Above: Linda Schenck, president of the local arts association, proved she was a woman of many talents, offering baked goods, ornaments, wreaths, angel-inspired décor, and more.
This year marked the 41st annual craft market hosted by the Morrisburg and District Arts and Crafts Association at the Royal Canadian Legion Morrisburg Branch 48. According to association president Linda Schenck, each year the proceeds from the show are donated to several community organizations. This year’s recipients were the Winchester District Memorial Hospital ($350), Dundas County Hospice ($350), the Knox Presbyterian Church ($50), the Christmas Exchange Fund ($100), and $200 toward a bursary for a graduating student at Seaway District High School planning to attend an arts program. Donations at the door were also gathered for Community Food Share. Pictured above: Kayla L’Ecuyer (right) travelled all the way from Niagara Falls for the weekend to take part in the Morrisburg craft show, showcasing her crocheted creations. Her bestsellers include the animal character hats, which she gets help with from her mom Kim (left).
Left: Sisters Melinda (Happy Hippie Creations) and ShellLee Wert (Juniper Junction Yard and Garden Totems) offered shoppers interior and exterior décor created from stained glass.
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Holiday gift-wrapping tips and tricks fter all the holiday presents have been purchased, the task of wrapping can begin. Although some people find wrapping is relaxing and provides a chance to embrace one’s artistic flair, many others find wrapping gift after gift becomes tedious quite fast. While there are no statistics on just how many gifts the average person purchases over the course of the holiday season, the National Retail Federation says the average consumer will spend around $800 on all things holiday. That means there will be a lot of gifts to wrap before the big exchange. Those who want to make gift-wrapping less tedious this holiday season can consider these ideas to streamline the process.
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Gather all supplies When the time comes to wrap gifts, there’s nothing more frustrating than hunting for wrapping supplies. Have paper, bows, bags, tissue, pens, tape (double-sided tape streamlines the
process), scissors, ribbon, and any other wrapping accoutrements at the ready. Set up a folding snack table near your wrapping area to hold the supplies so they don’t get in the way. Choose the right location Always wrap on a large, flat and sturdy surface. Avoid wrapping on a carpet, which will give gift wrap a wrinkled look and increase the amount of time needed to wrap. Square it up If you are a master at wrapping rectangular or square gifts but fail when presents are oddly shaped, place misshapen gifts into boxes and then wrap the boxes. Gift bags also can be used for such gifts, but wrapped boxes may look more appealing under the tree. Fabric over paper If you think gift wrap is wasteful, think about repurposing fabric into
beautiful wrapping for presents. A square of leftover fabric, a piece of a t-shirt or even a portion of a sweater that has seen better days can be transformed into an innovative package for gift-giving. Tie the gathered ends into a bow and skip the tape as well. Dress up with ribbon and a tag for extra flair. Fabric bends and moves, making it more forgiving for oddly shaped gifts as well. Stock up on paper bags Save paper bags from shopping trips. Craft a DIY stamp roller or handmade stamps to dress up plain brown bags. Or wrap the gift in twine and add a sprig of evergreen for a rustic look. Children can even use markers or crayons to create their own designs on gifts, personalizing even further. Diversify gifts Identify each recipient’s gifts by wrapping in a different colour or style. Just jot down the key to decoding the
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individuals at risk to provide support. Many participants join events that are already planned in their community. The campaign is the world’s biggest letter-writing event. Last year, participants in more than 80 countries wrote 2.5 million messages to help prisoners of conscience, human rights defenders under threat and communities facing ongoing abuse of their human rights. The gift of a letter may not cost money, but the impact can be priceless. As a participant in last year’s campaign said, “It’s a chance to make a difference.” Find more information and sign up at www.writeathon.ca or by calling 1-800-Amnesty. www.newscanada.com
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wrapping, and you’ll save time on individual gift tags. Wrapping presents doesn’t have to be a chore. With some time-saving tips and tricks, the work can be a breeze.
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Give a gift that costs nothing he holidays can be draining on your time and your wallet. But on December 10th, you can give a priceless gift that will take only 10 minutes of your time while standing up for human rights and helping free political prisoners. People around the world are already registering for Amnesty International’s annual Write for Rights campaign on International Human Rights Day. Every year, thousands of people across Canada and around the world write personal letters to world leaders demanding that they respect human rights. The idea is simple. Amnesty International selects about 12 cases where individual or community human rights are being violated. Concerned individuals write to governments, urging them to stop human rights violations. You can also write to the
Brown paper bags make for sturdy and versatile wrapping materials.
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Christmas cards made easy and more efficient estive greetings sent to family, friends, coworkers, and business associates are an enjoyable element of the holiday season. The first Christmas card was sent in England in 1843. Despite the popularity of online cards and social media posts for other occasions, and a greeting card industry that is declining at a rate of about five percent per year according to an IBISWorld analysis, when it comes to Christmas cards, many people still choose to write out and mail their cards. The amount of money spent on holiday greeting cards is substantial, accounting for roughly 25 per cent of total annual greeting card sales, according to the Greeting Card Association. Around $2 billion per year is spent on the 1.6 billion Christmas cards people send each year. Although millions of people are still buying boxed cards, signing and mailing them, there is no denying that the process of choosing, addressing, and mailing cards can take a considerable amount of time. Streamlining the process and starting card preparation early can make sending Christmas cards that much easier. Here is how to get started.
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discounted generic boxed cards, if this is your card preference. Maintain your contact list Keeping a digital file of current addresses can make sending cards much more efficient. Update it regularly as people move or life situations change. While it may be more personalized to hand-address each card, sometimes time constraints may not permit that. Printing address labels can save time. This also gives you more wiggle room to put personal sentiments inside of the card, where they are more appreciated.
Edit your recipients Mailing greeting cards can get expensive. Carefully review your Choose your card holiday card list and see if anyone can be Photo greetings remain fashionable, particularly among families who may want removed from the list. Opt for electronic greetings for those people on your list to show how much their children have who you are not close with. Reduce grown over the last year. Photographers postage costs by personally delivering book up quite quickly come the holiday cards to family, friends and neighbours season, and photo printing services may be backlogged in December. The best way who live nearby. to streamline the process is to choose your Beat the rush family photo early (take advantage of Spend the last weekend in November summer vacations or autumn foliage trips to snap a great shot) and have those cards getting cards sealed and ready to mail. This way your attention can be focused on printed well in advance of the holidays. the other holiday-related activities instead If you have the forethought to shop of on getting and sending cards. end-of-season sales, purchase deeply
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Warm up with a classic hot toddy ome the holiday season, hot toddies are ideal for entertaining, providing spirited fun and a means to chasing away the winter chill. Hot toddies have been around for centuries. Usually a mix of a spirit — either whiskey, rum or brandy — hot water, honey and spices, some believe the word “toddy” comes from an Indian drink of the same name that is produced by fermenting the sap of palm trees. Other sources say the hot toddy was created by Dr. Robert Bentley Todd, an Irish physician who prescribed a drink made of brandy, white cinnamon, sugar syrup, and water. The drink was dubbed the “hot toddy.” Hot drinks embellished with alcohol were long used for medicinal purposes. While alcoholic beverages are no longer used as medicine, hot toddies can still chase away a chill. “Grog” is another name given to hot alcoholic drinks, or any drink in which unmeasured amounts of spirits are mixed with other ingredients. Grog may also refer to a water-and-rum mixture that sea merchants once drank. The water kept the merchants hydrated,
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while the rum prevented the water from spoiling during voyages. The classic hot toddy can be a versatile drink used to keep guests comfortable and cheerful. This warm libation is soothing and savoury, mixing citrus, honey and spices, which each have their various health benefits. Although hot toddy recipes vary, the following is the recipe for a classic hot toddy, as culled by recipes from Wine Enthusiast, Imbibe and PBS Food. Classic Hot Toddy 1½ ounces bourbon, whiskey or another brown liquor 1 Tbsp honey ½ ounce fresh lemon juice 1 cup boiling water Cinnamon stick Lemon wedge Cloves or star anise Combine liquor, lemon juice, honey, and boiling water together in a mug or Irish coffee glass. Push cloves or star anise into the lemon wedge. Add the cinnamon stick and lemon wedge to the mug. Allow lemon and cinnamon stick to steep in the beverage for a few minutes. Stir and enjoy.
With best wishes to you and your flock at this joyous season.
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During the holidays teach your kids how to bake safely esides taste-testing baked goods and treats during the busy holiday baking season, children also love to get their hands dirty and participate in the baking and cookie making process. Whether it’s helping mom frost her latest batch of red velvet cupcakes for her work holiday party or learning the family recipe for candy cane squares from dad, baking is a creative outlet that many children enjoy during the holiday season. When working in the kitchen with children, holiday season or not, it is extremely important to discuss safety tips for everyone to keep in mind while whisking and rolling. Here, registered dietitian and baking enthusiast Cara Rosenbloom shares safety tips that every parent should teach their little ones. Wait until they’re baked. It’s
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important to teach your little ones exactly why they shouldn’t taste test any uncooked baked goods. When baking for the holidays, it is likely that you’re using raw ingredients, like eggs. Remember that flour is also a raw ingredient that has been
Baking shortcuts for time-pressed entertainers is the season for baking cookies, cakes, and other treats. However, during the holiday rush, it’s easy to get side-tracked or tired, and perhaps even a little bit overwhelmed by all the things to do in such a short period of time. Holiday baking doesn’t have to add to seasonal stress. With these tips and shortcuts, there will be plenty of sweet treats for the family.
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Stick with tested recipes Although holiday bakers may want to branch out a bit with their culinary creativity, recipes that have previously been prepared with great success can take some of the work out of holiday baking. Preparing recipes you recall preparing in the past is much easier than trying something new. If you’d like, add sparkle to old standards, such as decorating oatmeal or chocolate chip cookies with coloured sprinkles. Cookies are fast-baking Did you know that cookies were originally made to test oven temperatures? Culinary historians say that cookies were first made to test if an oven was hot enough to bake other goods. Today, cookies can be whipped up in mere minutes. Make a batch of dough and then freeze or refrigerate it, thawing it when the time comes to bake. Also, think about baking one day and decorating the next if pressed for time.
minimally processed and should not be consumed unless baked or cooked. Keep hands and counters clean. Good hygiene is very important in the kitchen. Before, during and after baking anything this holiday season, make sure everyone
involved is washing their hands and properly cleaning any counter or table tops that have come into contact with raw ingredients. This includes any surfaces where cookie dough has been rolled out and cut into snowflakes or snowmen shapes. Supervise children. While your child might want some independence in the kitchen and bake their own version of family-favourite gingerbread angel cookies, it’s important that they understand some baking tasks are best left for adults. Whether it’s dealing with a hot oven or plate or even a sharp knife, little hands should be kept away from these risky recipe steps. Visit www.canadianmillers.ca for a fun and informative infographic detailing the flour-making process and additional safe handling tips for using flour when baking. www.newscanada.com
Wishing You Much Merry Hope you have a terrific holiday! Thanks for showing us so much support.
microwave when needed for recipes. Eggs can be brought to room temperature by allowing them to sit in a bowl of warm water. Ensure that brown sugar stays soft by putting a piece of sliced bread in the container. Don’t forget to stock up on other baking staples, such as vanilla and almond extracts, baking powder/soda, molasses, and confectioner’s sugar. Don’t bake from scratch Not all recipes need to be made from scratch. Boxed cake mixes can be embellished and turned into delicious desserts without much fuss. Substitute melted butter for oil, buttermilk for water, and add an extra egg for a rich cake. Mix in chocolate chips or nuts or experiment with garnishes for a festive look.
and Happy New Year
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Embrace coloured candy melts Icing can be tricky to master. Simply heating coloured candy melts and pouring over cakes or painting onto cookies can add festive appeal to desserts. Candy melts even come in many different colours and can be combined to achieve the tint desired. Parchment paper is key Line cookie sheets or cake pans with parchment paper for easy dessert release and Keep ingredients in top form Don’t let poorly performing ingredients quick cleanup. Parchment paper and even foil can help lift cakes or cookie bars out of or a lack of supplies be your undoing. pans so they look neat and do not stick. Butter can be softened quickly in the
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Gingerbread pancakes
Eggnog Cupcakes
Submitted by Alicia Gosselin, reporter
with Eggnog Frosting
We all have our staples figured out for Christmas dinner, but what about breakfast? Waking up on Christmas morning to the delicious smell of breakfast can be almost as exciting as seeing all the presents under the tree. To complete the atmosphere of any holiday, these gingerbread pancakes are the key. 1 ¹/2 cups of flour
Submitted by Alicia Gosselin, reporter
Getting more Christmas flavours onto the plate can be tricky. But why not incorporate one of the most popular holiday drinks into a baked treat?
FOR THE CUPCAKES 1 3/4 cups flour 1 cup sugar ¹/2 tsp baking powder 3 /4 cup room temperature butter 3 egg whites 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp nutmeg 3 /4 cup eggnog ¹/4 cup milk
1 tsp baking powder ¹/2 tsp baking soda ¹/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger ¹/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice ¹/8 tsp cloves ¹/8 tsp nutmeg ¹/3 cup brown sugar 2 Tbsp molasses 2 eggs 4 Tbsp butter, melted 3 /4 cup milk 1. Preheat skillet to 350° F (medium heat). 2. In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients. 3. In a separate bowl, mix eggs, milk, molasses, and butter. 4. Slowly add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, and stir until combined. Do not over-mix. 5. Scoop about ¹/4 of mixture onto skillet, and flip when top begins to bubble (about two minutes) 6. Cook for two more minutes until pancakes are lightly golden brown. 7. Top with your favourite syrup and powdered sugar – and enjoy.
FOR THE ICING ¹/2 cup softened butter ¹/4 cup eggnog 3 tsp vanilla 1 tsp ground nutmeg 2-3 cups icing sugar
Press staffers have sifted through their recipes to share some of their favourites with readers.
Preheat the oven to 350° F. Whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder. Add butter, egg whites, vanilla, nutmeg, eggnog and milk to a bowl, and mix on medium speed until smooth. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool for one to two minutes, then move to cooling rack. To make icing, cream together butter, eggnog, vanilla, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Mix in two cups of the icing sugar, then if it’s too runny, add more in ¹/4 cup increments until it’s the consistency needed. Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes, and eat up!
Make It Merry!
With deep gratitude for your loyal support, we wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season.
The spirit is building and we want to say, Have a happy holiday! One thing that we know is true Is we couldn’t have made it without all of you!
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May peace and happiness reign in your home this Christmas and may the New Year be loaded with blessings for your family.
And Happy New Year! Thank you for choosing us this year.
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Slow Cooker Dressing
Submitted by Marlene Harper, office manager
Submitted by Linda Johnston, graphic designer
¹/2 cup mayonnaise 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 ¹/2 teaspoons finely chopped onion 1 3/4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast (½-inch cubes) 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided 2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls 2 plum tomatoes 2 cups shredded lettuce
1 ¹/4 loaves slightly dry bread cubes 3 medium potatoes, cooked and cubed (optional) ¹/2 cup butter or margarine 2 cups chopped onion 2 cups chopped celery ¹/8 cup parsley 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning 1 tablespoon sage 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon marjoram (optional) 1 teaspoon pepper ¹/2 teaspoon salt 1 ¹/2 cups chicken or turkey broth 2 eggs, beaten
In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, parsley, mustard and onion. Stir in the chicken, bacon and ¾ cup cheese. Unroll crescent dough; separate into 16 triangles. Arrange on an ungreased 12-inch round pizza pan, forming a ring with pointed ends facing outer edge of pan and wide ends overlapping.
Mix bread cubes and seasonings in extra large bowl (this can be done the day before). Mix butter, onions and celery in microwaveable bowl. Microwave until tender then pour over the bread cubes and seasonings. Add the rest of ingredients and mix well. Pack lightly into slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 45 minutes. Reduce to low for five to eight hours.
Spoon chicken mixture over wide ends; fold points over filling and tuck under wide ends (filling will be visible). Chop half of a tomato; set aside. Slice remaining tomatoes; place over filling and tuck into dough. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes. Place lettuce in centre of ring; sprinkle with chopped tomato. Yield: 16 servings.
From our kitchens to yours Cheese Puffs Submitted by Elan Slack, advertising sales
Peanut Bars
Pecan Pie
Submitted by Janet Spearman, administrative assistant
Submitted by Donna Rushford, co-publisher and advertising manager
1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup corn syrup 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup crushed corn flakes 1 cup rice krispies 1/2 tsp vanilla pinch salt
This recipe is one of my Great Granny Carr’s.
Put sugar, corn syrup, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Add peanut butter and stir until well mixed. Add vanilla and cereals and mix. Press in an 8-inch pan, cut when cooled. Melted chocolate may be drizzled over the top.
1 cup of corn syrup 3 eggs slightly beaten ¹/8 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup brown sugar 2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp milk or cream 1 cup pecans Mix together and pour into an unbaked crust. Bake 400° F for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350° F for 35 minutes.
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1 cup all purpose flour ¹/4 cup icing sugar ¹/8 tsp cayenne pepper ¹/8 tsp salt ¹/3 cup cold hard margarine (or butter), cut up 3 /4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese ¹/2 tsp vanilla Combine first four ingredients in a large bowl. Cut in the margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cheese and vanilla. Mix well. Roll into one-inch balls. Arrange about one inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake in 250° F oven for about 20 minutes until golden. Let stand on baking sheets for five minutes before removing to wire racks to cool. Makes abut two dozen cheese puffs. Variations: MEXICAN CHEESE PUFFS: Omit cheddar cheese – use same amount of grated Monterey Jack with jalapeno cheese ITALIAN CHEESE PUFFS: Omit cheddar cheese – use same amount of grated Romano or Parmesan cheese.
RING IN ! Y O J E H T May peace, harmony and joy resound throughout the holiday season. Merry Christmas and many thanks!
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Almond Smiles Submitted by Elan Slack, advertising sales Wish them a Merry Christmas with a smile! These butter almond crescents make a fabulous gift. You might want to double the recipe.
Submitted by Nancy Torrance, graphic designer
Makes a punch-bowl size dessert similar to a trifle and is a surprizingly light dessert, suitable for after a heavy meal or a potluck. Serves 16 or more. Keeps well in the fridge for three or four days, so you can make it ahead or keep leftovers. You can halve this recipe for a smaller crowd, using half of your prepared cake, but it still needs a fairly large bowl to serve.
Chocolate cake mix ¹/2 cup Kahlua or other coffee-flavoured liqueur 2 packages chocolate mousse dessert (light is fine, but not pudding) (Dr. Oetker or Shirreffs) 2 packages vanilla mousse dessert Tub of frozen whipped topping, thawed Six Skor chocolate bars, broken into small bits
Here’s a selection of our holiday favourites that will hopefully become your favourites, too.
Bake a chocolate cake of your choice from scratch or a mix in a 9 x 13-inch pan. I use a mix and follow the ‘light’ directions. Cool the cake thoroughly in the pan and then cut into small cubes. Dribble the liqueur over the cake cubes, trying to cover it well. Let it soak in. Follow instructions to make up the mousses (I get the light mousses and make them up with skim milk) and then layer in a deep bowl: half of the cake cubes, half of the white mousse, half of the chocolate mousse, half of the whipped topping, sprinkle half of the Skor bits, and repeat. Cover the bowl tightly, refrigerate and enjoy.
¹/2 cup butter, not margarine, softened ¹/2 cup icing sugar ¹/4 tsp almond flavouring 1 cup all purpose flour 1 large egg white, beaten with a fork ¹/2 cup sliced blanched almonds, chopped ¹/4 cup icing sugar Beat butter, first amount of icing sugar, and flavouring in medium bowl until well combined. Add flour. Mix well. Roll dough into one-inch balls. Gently roll each ball into three-inch long log with slightly tapered ends. Brush logs with egg white. Spread almonds evenly on sheet of waxed paper. Roll each log in almonds until coated. Arrange about two-inch apart on greased cookie sheets, curving ends of each log into crescent shape. Bake in 325° F oven for 15 to 18 minutes until just golden. Immediately sprinkle crescents with second amount of icing sugar until coated. Let stand on cookie sheets for five minutes before removing to wire racks to cool. Makes 1 ¹/2 dozen cookies.
(Strawberry Sunshine version: use a white or yellow cake mix and an orange or berry liqueur, substitute strawberry mousse for the chocolate and fresh strawberries instead of Skor bars.)
“Trainwrecker” Baked Beans Submitted by Shiloh Gillard, graphic designer
Buffalo Chicken Dip Submitted by Shiloh Gillard, graphic designer
Holiday Short Bread Submitted by Donna Rushford, co-publisher and advertising manager
This is one of my Grandma Moke’s recipes which my mom always made.
1 cup butter ¹/2 cup icing sugar 2 cups sifted flour ¹/4 tsp salt Cream butter until fully, add sugar and beat well , add flour and salt, stirring until smooth. Dough may be rolled and cut or put in a cookie press. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 325° F for 10 to 12 minutes.
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 cup cooked chicken breast ¹/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce ¹/2 cup ranch or blue cheese salad dressing 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Tortilla chips Preheat oven to 350° F. Spread cream cheese into an ungreased shallow one-quart baking dish. Combine chicken and buffalo sauce and layer on top of cream cheese. Sprinkle with cheese. Drizzle with dressing. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with chips.
1 ¹/2 pounds lean ground beef 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped Two 16-ounce cans pork and beans ¹/2 cup barbecue sauce ¹/2 cup ketchup 2 Tbsp spicy brown mustard 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp soy sauce 4 Tbsp brown sugar 6 to 8 slices bacon, cut into pieces and cooked In a large saucepan, brown the ground beef, onions, and bell peppers. Add the pork and beans, bacon, barbecue sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar to the mixture. Simmer for five minutes. Transfer the mixture to slow cooker and continue to cook on low for four hours.
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Merry Christmas!
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KEEP YOUR TREE FIRE FREE Keep all candles away from the Christmas tree. Make sure the base of the tree is immersed in water at all times.
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Joy • Peace • Hope • Love • Health Happiness • Harmony • Prosperity The only thing left to add is our gratitude! Wishing you every happiness this Christmas season and beyond. It’s been our pleasure serving you this past year and we look forward to serving you again soon.
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SENDING OUR BEST Here’s hoping your holiday delivers a bundle of joy and good cheer! Merry Christmas and sincere thanks for your support this past year.
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Holiday Greetings ‘Tis the season once again to let you know how much we appreciate your goodwill and friendship all year long.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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With Thanks for Your Business at the Holidays We’re rounding up our best wishes to thank you for being such good neighbors and friends to us. A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!
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At this special time of year, we’d like to share our best wishes with the friends, customers and neighbours who have made our year simply spectacular. Your support and trust mean the world to us, and we are grateful to be a part of this vibrant community. Thank you for making us feel so at home here.
May Peace, Joy & Beauty Surround You All Season
May your days be merry and bright at Christmastime and throughout the new year. We hope all of your wishes come true!
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Decorations and drifts of snow, carols, parties and lights all aglow… Christmastime always brings a flurry of excitement that fills us with joy, anticipation and appreciation. As we pause to think about the people most important to us, good friends and customers like you come to mind. We wouldn’t be where we are without your support, and we’re grateful for your trust and kindness.
Best wishes to you and yours! Mike Cross Licensed Carpenter
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Matthew, Grade 4, Winchester Public School
Lily, Grade 4, Winchester Public School
Winchester Public School Kyler, Winchest Grade 1, er Public School
Eleanor, Grade 1, Winchester Public School
Maddie West, Grade 1, Winchester Public School
Rhys Kinzie, Grade 3/4, Winchester Public School
Avery Summers, Grade 1, Winchester Public School
All our best to all of you at Christmas and in the New Year
Advanced Grain Handling Systems 4124 County Road 16, P.O. Box 40 BRINSTON, ON, K0E 1C0
Peter Patenaude, General Manager 613-652-1010 ext. 222 www.aghs.ca
Dale Stewart & Sons
With Thanks for your Business As the holiday approaches, we recall Many kindnesses, large and small And for your friendship and your trust You have the gratitude of all of us, And to you all who’ve helped us on our way We wish a joyous holiday!
CUSTOM WORK AND EQUIPMENT RENTALS When it comes to our customers, our gratitude runs deep. With best wishes and many thanks to all.
• Manure Spreading • Snow Removal • Dump Truck and Hi Hoe available
613-989-5232 Cell.: 613-292-7742
• Sales & Service • Installation of Residential Oil & Natural Gas • Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps • Complete Ventilation Design
Barry Smith Cell.: 613-577-2550 Res.: 613-448-2550 Fax: 613-448-1383
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Chace, Grade 2, Winchester Public School
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Alex, Grade 3, Winchester Public School
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
WINCHESTER St. Lawrence St. • 613-774-3538
OTTAWA 1390 Windmill Lane 613-741-4430 • 1-800-267-1922
BROCKVILLE 3043 Cty. Rd. 29 • 613-341-9343
Wishing a season merry and bright to all our patrons
RICHMOND 5901 Ottawa St. • 613-838-5959
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One of the real joys of the Holiday Season is the opportunity to say Thank You and to wish you the very best for the New Year! Merry Christmas
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Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration Ltd.
12095 Baker Rd., Winchester, Ontario, K0C 2K0 613-774-6446 Fax 613-774-6486
Deck the Halls! Boughs of holly, bows and snow, mistletoe, music and lights all aglow. May the sights and sounds of this special season fill your heart and home with the magic of Christmas. Best wishes to you and yours!
Tim Beach
Licensed Electrical Contractor – Licensed Plumber
613-989-3460
Cell. 613-229-0678
From all of us to all of you, we hope your holiday season is a resounding success! Brian Armstrong
H&B Contracting 13900 Connaught Rd., RR3, Chesterville 613-448-1643 Cell. 613-227-7788 www.hb-contracting.ca
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Molly Greenway, Grade 1, Winchester Public School
Katie Quintoh, Grade 2, Winchester Public School
Winchester Public School Katie, Winchest Grade 1, er Public School
Noah, Grade 3, Winchester Public School
Alexis Tupper Crowder, Grade 2, Winchester Public School
Makayla, Grade 4, Winchester Public School
Greetings
Oscar Armstrong, Grade 1, Winchester Public School
Merry Christmas As we wrap up yet another year, we’d like to acknowledge all the individuals – customers, neighbours, associates and friends, who have made doing business here such a pleasure for us.
At this special time of year, we’d like to share our thanks and best wishes with our valued customers and friends.
Please accept our sincere thanks and best wishes for a healthy and happy holiday season.
BYERS CARPENTRY INC. RR4, Crysler • 613-448-1318 • 613-448-3966 Ken 613-229-1327 • Kevin 613-223-0620
We look forward to seeing you again in the New Year.
From our entire staff
To the best bunch of people we know – our customers! Our heartfelt thanks from all of us to all of you. Merry Christmas, everyone!
Berends Automotive Jason, Robin and Damien Berends
Stageoach at Belmeade Rd., RR#4, Osgoode 613-826-2304
Hwy. 43, Winchester 613-774-2887 Hwy. 29, Brockville 613-342-0668
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The Christmas Holidays Christmas is here, Snow is going to fall, It’s time to go shopping, Let’s head to the mall. What a beautiful day, Let’s hang the wreath, It’s time to have some holiday fun, We will put up the tree and some presents beneath.
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St. Mary Catholic School, Chesterville
Christmas Joy Santa Santa Santa he’s almost here, Santa Santa Santa brought us joy and cheer. Pretty lights on every home, Covering the houses like a dome. Children playing with out a fight, So Santa will visit Christmas night. Christmas carolers sing a song, To tell you Santa won’t be long. Waking up on Christmas morning, Delighted, surprised this day will be nothing like boring. Saoirse McNamara, St. Mary Catholic School, Chesterville
City lights are everywhere, Wow they’re starting to glow, Christmas time is so much fun, Let’s play in the deep, deep snow.
Winter Holiday
Santa will be coming soon, Riding in the night, Bringing toys of all sorts, What a magical flight.
It is snowing, And the wind is blowing. On Christmas night all kids play, And all families sit and pray. Let the toys be great for boys, May they have lots of joy. Up in the sky, Santa flies. On Christmas night, All lights shine bright.
Christmas Day is now, We have lots of toys, We’ve got so much to celebrate, Our hearts are full of joy! Maria Thompson, Grade 5, St. Mary Catholic School, Chesterville River Westover, Grade 2, St. Mary Catholic School, Chesterville
With our sincere thanks for your valued business.
Alexandra Bloderer St. Mary Catholic School, Chesterville
Merry Christmas! Here’s hoping your home and heart are filled with joy this holiday season. With heartfelt gratitude from our flock to yours.
Rideau Auctions Inc. Civic #2250, Corner of Cty. Rd. 31 & 43, Winchester, Ontario 613-774-2735 Fax: 613-774-5559
All the Best
Wishing you and your loved ones a beautiful season with all the trimmings.
530 Fred St., Winchester
613-774-4505 summersphysio@gmail.com
‘Tis the season to be jolly and to give thanks for the generosity of friends and neighbours like you!
SALES, SERVICE, INSTALLATION Garage Doors, Rolling Steel Shutters & Dock Equipment Shawn Backes 11693 Toye Hill Road, Williamsburg, Ont., K0C 2H0
613-774-6157 • Fax 613-774-6627
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the management and staff of
Merry Christmas Glad tidings to you and your kin this holiday season. Thanks for your business.
POOLS / SPAS / SERVICE / POLYSOFT CHEMICALS / WATER ANALYSIS TREVOR CARRUTHERS P.O. Box 819, 495 May St., Winchester, ON, K0C 2K0
613-774-2341 www.funtasticpoolsandspa.com Brian Williams
613-774-3200 494 SESAME ST., WINCHESTER
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Christmas Day
Waiting for Christmas
Bells are ringing Over my head, It must be time To go to bed. Christmas day is Finally here, Now all the people Get to cheer. Presents under The tree, Is the best Sight to see. Turkey, gravy, potatoes And pie, Smells so good I can almost cry. Jacob Guy, Grade 6, St. Mary Catholic School, Chesterville
On Christmas day we play with our new toys, That Santa brought for all the girls and boys. When I come down stairs I see my gifts wrapped in bows, I look outside and I see the blowing snow. Santa flies very high, He gets his energy from the pies. Santa goes down the chimney he hears my dad snoring, He goes back up and it’s already morning.
Kayla, Grade 5, St. Mary Catholic School, Chesterville
St. Mary Catholic School, Chesterville
A Christmas Disaster It was Christmas night, Windy air and stars that glair, What a beautiful sight.
My Christmas Poem
Santa stopped at my house, It was peaceful and quiet, Nobody could even hear a mouse.
The night of Christmas, We had a tree dressed bright, And every bulb set just right.
Until Santa tripped over the rug, Down he came crashing, And broke my moms favourite mug.
When we go to bed, Visions of sugar plums dance in our heads, Girls and boys all dressed in red. Santa comes in a sleigh, When he comes you can hear him say, Ho Ho Ho I can’t stay.
I proudly said “hey”, He saw me and ran, Rudolph get the sleigh.
In the night see the tree glisten, So sit there and listen, So if you hear your cat hissen...
I rembered that majical night, For the rest of my life, When I gave Santa a surprising fright.
Shhhhhhhhh! Just listen!
Ava Bradley, Grade 5, St. Mary Catholic School, Chesterville
Merry Christmas, Patrick Guy, Grade 5, St. Mary Catholic School, Chesterville
Angry Santa Angry Santa glides through the sky, Elf assistant flying by, Angry Santa goes through the trees, Crushing everything he sees. Angry Santa gives coal to everyone, People say it’s not fun, Kids screaming give me a red button, But Angry Santa just steals their roast mutton. Angry Santa’s all alone, Angry Santa goes back home, Mrs. Claus cheers him up, While elves passing by saying sup.
Every child with toys in there minds, For every good girl and boy to find.
I heard a noise, What was that, Just Santa with his jolly red hat.
How I love this time of year, Filled with laughter and so much cheer. You must be good through out the year, So sleep tight because Santa is near.
Lauren Myers, St. Mary Catholic School, Chesterville
Angry Santa wants to redo all, Angry Santa is about to ball, Angry Santa’s really sad, Angry Santa doesn’t like to be bad. Angry Santa as quick as a mouse, Jumps in his sleigh and glides out the house, Angry Santa wants to redo all, Angry Santa is not as bad after all. William, Grade 6, St. Mary Catholic School, Chesterville
Merry Christmas Best wishes for the happiest of holiday seasons to all of our friends and neighbours RR#1, Inkerman 613-989-3637 Cell. 613-913-5358
Merry Christmas It’s shaping up to be a great season, and customers and friends like you are the reason. Thanks for your support and friendship at the holidays and all year. We wish you and yours all the best!
DOORS INC.
1700 Cayer Rd., Winchester 613-774-1361
D&J MOTORS LTD. 12021 Dawley Drive
Winchester 613-774-2703 www.djmotorsltd.com
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Tristan, Grade 4, Community Christian School
James, Grade 3, Community Christian School
Community Christian School Seth, Grade 4, Community Christian School
Season’s Greetings FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS Crysler Home Centre
Braed Commun en, Grade 4, ity Christ ian Schoo l
A Sleigh Full of Thanks!
We’re loading up the sleigh to wish yo you all a great holiday! Hope it delivers lots of joy and happiness.
TOPLINE TRAILER 68 Charles Street, Crysler, Ontario Tel.: 613-987-2802 Fax: 613-987-5620
& EQUIPMENT SALES DIVISION OF WEAGANT FARM SUPPLIES LIMITED
1226 County Rd. 31, north of Winchester 613-774-0992 www.toplinetrailers.com
To our friends and neighbours here in the community, we wish you all a
Merry Christmas and a wonderful
New Year from all of us at
569 Main St. W., Winchester • 613-774-3944
...Tis the Season to be Thankful We sincerely value your business and wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Fife Agricultural Services Ltd. 14740 County Rd. 43, RR#1, Finch 613-984-2059 • 1-888-557-FIFE
Wishing you all the joy of the season from the Dental Office of
Dr. Carlin & Dr. Okhravi and staff
539 St. Lawrence Street, Winchester We are handicap accessible • New patients always welcomed
Call us at 613-774-2616 for an appointment
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Micah, Grade 3, Community Christian School
Emmanuel, Grade 5, Community Christian School
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Katelyn, Grade 4, Community Christian School
Megan, Grade 6, Community Christian School
Caleb, Grade 5, Community Christian School
Adam, Grade 3, Community Christian School
May you revel in the splendor of the season and marvel at the miracle of all living things large and small.
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In This Season of Giving
Merry Christmas With heartfelt thanks and best wishes at this special time of year.
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LETTERS TO Santa The Press is proud to present some of the letters we have received from our area children, sharing with us their hopes and dreams for Christmas and what presents they would like from Santa.
Dear Santa
Dear Santa
Cher Pére Noël
Dear Santa
How are you and your reindeer? Are your reindeer having a nice day? This year I have been good. For Christmas I would like to ask for a Grocery games. I hope you have a safe trip.
Merry Christmas Santa Claus! Are you going to have a Christmas tree? Are you going to have decorations? Cane I please have a huver bord? I will shere. I hope you have a good Christmas. Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas!
J’aime ton traineau rouge. Est-ce que tu parles tous les langues du monde? Pour Noël j’aimerais une Flip-a-Zoo, Flicker Scooter, Mail Stdio et une Instax camera. Jéspere que je suis sur ta liste des ênfants aux sont gentils cette année, j’ai aider ma mére.
My name is Emma. I am 4 years old. I have been very good. I would like a Fingerling for Christmas.
Love, Marisa, St. Mary Catholic School, Chesterville
Merci, Ava, St. Mary Catholic School, Chesterville
Dear Santa
Love, Jakob Fowler, Grade 2, St. Mary Catholic School, Chesterville
Your friend, Emma, JK, Winchester Public School
My name is Jack. I am 5 years old. I have been very hard working. I would like a toy truck for Christmas. Your friend, Jack, SK, Winchester Public School
Dear Santa
Dear Santa
Dear Santa
My name is Heidi. I am 5 years old. I have been very good. I would like Lion Alive for Christmas.
My name is Blake. I am 5 years old. I have been very good. I would like a dog for Christmas.
Our names are Audrey and Lucy. We are 5 and 9 years old. We have been very happy and good. I would like a make up kit for Christmas.
Your friend, Blake, SK, Winchester Public School
Your friend, Audrey SK, Winchester Public School
Your friend, Heidi, SK, Winchester Public School
Dear Santa My name is Avery. I am 5 years old. I have been very nice. I would like a Barbie for Christmas. Your friend, Avery, SK, Winchester Public School
Letters to Santa are published as submitted.
Wishing you a simply sparkling season. Thanks for hanging in there with us. See you in the spring, Frosty. We’re heading south for the winter
The staff of BGM RV Repair, wish you all a safe & happy holiday ! Thank you for your patronage.
DERKS ELEVATOR INC. Gary Derks & Family RR2, 3063 Forward Rd. S. Chesterville 613-448-2522
There is no more fitting time to say
Thank You and to wish you a
Merry Christmas
12041 Dawley Dr., P.O. Box 347 Winchester, Ontario, K0C 2K0 613-774-2655 • Fax 613-774-1465
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LETTERS TO SANTA Dear Santa
Dear Santa
Dear Santa
My name is Madyson. I am 5 years old. I have been very nice. I would like a Pet LOL for Christmas.
My name is Brynn. I am 5 years old. I have been very good. I would like a Fingerling for Christmas.
Your friend, Madyson, SK, Winchester Public School
Your friend, Brynn, SK, Winchester Public School
How are you doing? Were you the first Santa? I wunder what its like in the North Poll? What is it like in the workshop? Can I have some Pokimonn. I hope you have a safe trip.
Dear Santa
Dear Santa
Dear Santa
My name is Haylie. I am 5 years old. I have been very good. I would like a Fingerling for Christmas.
Is the reindeer going to fly over my house to night? How are you doing? How is the weather in the noth pol? May I have a LOL doll. I will give you milk and cookies and will be frech from the frig. I hope you have a safe ride. Thak you for the LOL doll. Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas
How are your elves dooing? Merry Christmas Santa Claus. How are your reindeers dooing? Please can I have a toy truck for Christmas. I love you Santa Claus.
Your friend, Haylie, SK, Winchester Public School
Dear Santa
Love, Will, St. Mary Catholic School, Chesterville
Love, Caroline, St. Mary Catholic School, Chesterville
How are you and your reindeer?? Are your reindeer having a nice day this year. I have been good so for Christmas I would like to ask for a toy dog. I hope you have a safe trip! Love, River Westover, Grade 2, St. Mary Catholic School, Chesterville
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Love, Florian, St. Mary Catholic School, Chesterville
Dear Santa How are you doing? I allways wonder how you can deliver all of the presents in one night? May I please have a pink bean bag chair and a very nice book to read and a real cat for Christmas. I hope you have a nice Christmas. I hope you like my cookies. Love, Lily Carkner, St. Mary Catholic School, Chesterville
Cher Pére Noël J’aime ton renne. J’aimeraisis le toucher. Qu est-ce que tu rais les jours avant Noël. Pour Noël J’amerais un tablet. J’espere que je suis sur ta liste des enfants qui sont gentils cette année, j’ai ma petite soeur. Merci, Anna-Maria, St. Mary Catholic School, Chesterville
Dear Santa How are the elves? I hope you wote get sik. How is Mrs Claus. How are you? Mae I pese have the Shopkins Cook Cookie and the Tigr Toy that I wont. I hope you hava good Christmas. Ho Ho Merry Christmas. Thank you. Lilly Beauregard, St. Mary Catholic School, Chesterville
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Victoria Coleman, Grade 6, Nationview Public School
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Delivering Our Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas to All From all of us to all of you – May you enjoy health and happiness during the holiday season and in the new year ahead.
Merry Christmas
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Happy New Year
Ladies and Gentlemen Serving Ladies and Gentlemen
W.A. PAKEMAN & ASSOCIATES LTD. Independent Insurance Agent Life | Health | Dental | Group NICK COLEMAN
10330 Shaw Rd., Mountain, ON 613-880-9629
Wishing our customers the very best for the holiday season. As the snow falls to the ground, we’d like to spread good cheer all around. Since Christmas can’t be far behind, here’s to a season that’s one-of-a-kind! Thanks for your never-ending support.
From your friends at BMO Bank of Montreal Winchester Branch.
W.J. JOHNSTON SURVEYING LTD. ONTARIO LAND SURVEYORS Member, Consulting Surveyors of Ontario 12050 County Rd. 3, Winchester (Main Street) 613-774-2414 1-866-268-6915
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Molly Holmes, Grade 2, Nationview Public School
Ivy Tibben, SK, Nationview Public School
Nationview Public School Lilyrae Nationvie Gilmer, SK, w Public School
Riley Meunier, Grade 4/5, Nationview Public School
Eleanor Varty, JK, Nationview Public School
Isabelle Spruit, JK, Nationview Public School
Caleb Machan, Grade 6, Nationview Public School
May good times come naturally this season.
G. & J. Yelle Inc.
Material Handling Equipment & Ventilation 2068 County Rd. 12, Crysler, Ontario, K0A 1R0 613-987-5336 • Fax 613-987-5787 • Cell. 613-223-4836
HOPE. DREAM. LAUGH. REJOICE. In this season of possibilities, we hope your every wish comes true. Merry Christmas and many thanks for your goodwill and support all year long. SINCE 1986
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Hayden Brown, Grade 8, École Ste-Thérèse-d'Avila
Kassie, 5 ans, École Ste-Thérèse-d'Avila
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Mélodie Roy, Grade 8, École Ste-Thérèse-d'Avila
Merry Christmas
HO-HO-HOPE IT’S HAPPY!
Sending Our Best at Christmas
to all our customers and friends! We wish you and your families all the best for the holidays
‘Putting the Service back in Automotive Service’
4349 County Rd. 31 Williamsburg, Ontario, K0C 2H0 613-558-4742 service@troywilsonautomotive.com LOANER CARS AVAILABLE
With deep gratitude to our loyal customers and friends, we’d like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. It’s been a privilege and a pleasure serving you. Enjoy the season!
Stan & Betty, Greg, Brent & Deanna, Sawyer & Shaye Vanden Bosch
VANDEN BOSCH ELEVATORS INC. 2809 County Rd. 7, Chesterville, ON
613-448-2359
D’s Collision Center Inc. 613-774-2733 12029 Dawley Drive, Winchester A proud member of
Greetings of the Season There may be a chill in the air, but our hearts are warmed by thoughts of our many good friends and neighbours at this special time of year.
CEDARVIEW
A. CARRUTHERS
Builders Supply Ltd.
MOVING & STORAGE
Gladstone Street, Winchester
1394 County Road 7, Morewood 613-448-3091
613-774-2416
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Janika, Grade 3, École Ste-Thérèse-d'Avila
Hailey Ayotte, Grade 7, École Ste-Thérèse-d'Avila
École Ste-Thérèsed'Avila Katheri École Ste ne, 5 ans, -Thérèse-d 'Avila
Juliette, 5 ans, École Ste-Thérèse-d'Avila
Louisa Thurler, Grade 7, École Ste-Thérèse-d'Avila
Avery, 5 ans, École Ste-Thérèse-d'Avila
Rowan, Grade 3, École Ste-Thérèse-d'Avila
CUSTOM DESIGNED CABINETS
DANIELLE & REJ POMAINVILLE
13650 County Rd. 13 • Morewood • 613-448-2739 • 1-800-426-4087
Checking the list twice! Hope this Christmas delivers joy, harmony, friendship, love, prosperity and everything else on your wish list. Your deserve it all.
Merry Christmas!
MYERS MECHANICAL & MARINE
Dear Santa, Please remember our good friends and customers this Christmas! Thank you to our customers and friends for making our season and our year so enjoyable. We can’t think of a more wonderful place to call home, and we look forward to serving you again soon.
Merry Christmas and Best Wishes to You and Yours! Keith Durant
613-316-4782 13051 BOYNE ROAD, CHESTERVILLE
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The way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.
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Christmas is a time to celebrate Jesus' birthday.
Christmas is fun because I love to see what is in my stocking on Christmas morning.
Maddie, Grade 2, Metcalfe Public School
Metcalfe Public School Lenni, Grade 3, Metcalfe Public School
May Stanley, Grade 2, Metcalfe Public School
It's Christmas Time
My Crazy Gifts
It is Christmas time! Do you hear the bells chime? Girls and boys are filled with joys, Because they are getting lots of toys. Mom says “Climb in bed to go to sleep, And when you wake don’t make a peep.”
My aunt Tanees is getting me geese. My uncle Doose is getting me a goose. My aunt Siggy is getting me a piggy. My uncle Mog is getting me a dog. Yay! Hurray! It’s Christmas day!
Brawley Metcalfe Public School
Eden, Metcalfe Public School
We Wish You A Merry Christmas Best Wishes to All of You from All of Us
THOMPSON
Dr. Hugues Boivin 851-C Notre-Dame Embrun, Ontario, K0A 1W1
613-443-1411 www.drboivin.com
We hope your holiday is jolly in every way. Best wishes and thanks for your patronage.
TIMBER MART 39 Dundas Street, Iroquois
613-652-2500 Fax 613-652-4196
Merry Christmas Wishing you and your loved ones a wondrous season filled with all the trimmings and hopes of a healthy and happy new year.
EASTERN
ONTARIO CEMETERY
MEMORIALS
Kevin & Patricia Allen 694 Boundary Rd., RR#3, Kemptville, ON, K0G 1J0 Tel. 613-258-2927 • Fax 613-258-1720 • Toll Free 1-800-837-0130
WITH WARM WISHES at
Christmas
It may be cold outside, it’s true... But our hearts are warmed by thoughts of you! Thank you for your valued business all year long.
Paul’s Tools Rental & LANDSCAPE CENTRE Crysler
613-987-2118
Bright holiday wishes to the best people around: our friends and customers! We wish you all the best at this special time of year. We appreciate your business. Ed Duncan 11060 County Rd. 3 South Mountain 613-989-2838
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Christmas carols, Christmas lights, and Christmas snow are some of my favourite things about Christmas.
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I heard Santa walking Towards the stocking. Then, I did not hear a peep, So I went back to sleep. Soon it was morning, But it was not boring. Like every other morning, Because it was Christmas.
The snow is falling, The bells are calling. It’s Christmas hurray!! We get to open presents today! The cookies are done, The carrots there are none. We’re going to sleep, Counting Christmas sheep. The end of Christmas is here.
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Joys of Christmas Santa is near, Bells are ringing, And I am singing, Christmas time is here! At Christmas time the weather’s cold, Gathering round the Christmas tree, I can see presents just for me, Christmas is for young and old!
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