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WINCHESTER – If the budget passes as it stands right now, the Township of North Dundas is looking at a taxation levy of about four per cent in 2016. During the municipality’s Tues., Dec. 8 council meeting, politicians again plowed through some of the finer parts of the coming year’s expenses. The first pass-through put taxation at $5.8 million, though a trimming of more than $49,000 has brought the total down to $5.75 million. Overall, it remains a $221,274 increase, at the draft stage, from 2015 to 2016. The biggest surprise to date is the unexpected increase of North Dundas’ Ontario Municipal Partnership Program funding. After a handful of years of reduction, the township’s share is up by $114,200 from last year, totalling $759,200. North Dundas is the only munici-
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North Dundas District High School’s junior improv team is this year’s Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry champions, claiming the title following a final showcase Thurs., Dec. 10 at the Maple Ridge educational facility. It was the first-ever win for the school’s junior entrants. Pictured are Tasha Soltesz (left), Erika Suttle, Veronica Thompson, Emily Cooper, Destiny Suttle, and Madison Quesnel. For more coverage, see page 9. Press Photo – Uhrig
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pality in Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry to see an increase. Savings were also found by trimming $30,000 from the Nelson Laprade Centre’s roof project. Recreation director Meaghan Meerburg said she is looking at having commercial grade tin installed with the $35,000 now budgeted, given vandals have climbed atop the roof to peel the shingles off in the past. The Community Improvement Fund’s total was also cut by $1,000, with 2016’s allocations set at $31,567. Politicians spent a great deal of time discussing all aspects of the budget, and if indications ring true, more slashing will be done when council reconvenes in the new year. Notably, both the public works and recreation departments eat up a large portion of the expenditure – at $3.4 million and $2.6 million, respectively. Recreation efforts received ample discussion during Dec. 8’s
meeting as certain council members seem worlds apart when it comes to proper maintenance needs for North Dundas’ four baseball diamonds (three in Winchester, one in Chesterville). It is also unlikely that light stands will
remain in place at South Mountain’s tennis courts, as nearly $20,000 is needed for repairs and council seems unwilling to make the investment. • see BUDGET on next page
Local man nabbed in child porn sting WINCHESTER – A tip from a police force working in another continent has landed a Winchester man in some serious trouble. According to the province’s police force, information was obtained in August from the Queensland Police Service in Australia, reporting that an unknown Ontario resident had uploaded child sexual abuse images to the Internet. Following an extensive online investigation, Peter Richard Graham, 34, was apprehended Tues., Dec. 8 by officers with the Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry OPP detachment. An online search found it was Graham who was responsible for the criminal act. He faces two counts of possession of child pornography, and one count of distribution of child pornography. Graham is to appear in Cornwall court Thurs., Jan. 28, 2016.
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Both were held in custody pending a Wed., Dec. 9 bail court hearing in Cornwall. Meanwhile, as quickly as news of Tessier and Beauregard’s arrest circulated so too did rumours linking the pair to the November robbery of Winchester’s Bank of Montreal branch. However, according to SD&G OPP Const. Joel Doiron, there is no confirmed information to support that claim at this time.
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The North Dundas Fire Department is also projecting an expensive year ahead. At the Mountain and Chesterville detachments, the purchase of a new rescue truck has been budgeted at $125,000 apiece. Each of the municipality’s four detachments also needs three sets of bunker gear, with the total set at $18,000. A further $800 was added to the purchase of four helmets, bringing that total to $6,175. It all remains just a snapshot, of course, of the overall spending expected by each B&B Small township department. Helping the hungry EnginesconBudget deliberations Nationview Public School students put their generosity on display DE 16 15 ad Fri., Dec. 11 as the efforts of the student body’s food drive col- tinue in January. lecting was showcased. While a count of the total was not made, students did manage to fill a cattle trough to its brim. The canned goods were picked up by members of the Mountain and District Shop 2015 Lions Club, and were to be Downtown packaged as part Morrisburg of the North Dundas Christmas Fund. Ashley Roberts (left) and Victoria Coleman were tasked with helping offload the cart. Press Photo – Uhrig
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South Nation Conservation staff, on Fri., Dec. 11, ensured that some local families who may otherwise go without will have a turkey this Christmas. Staff members at the local authority purchased $340 worth of the bird that day from Greg’s Quality Meats in Winchester, and donated them to the Dundas County Food Bank. Staff at the village
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WINCHESTER – This year’s Tim Hortons smile cookie campaign, while delicious for those who sampled the goodies, was also a fruitful fundraising endeavour. Locally, $10,360 was raised to support the Winchester District Memorial Hospital Foundation. The funds were totalled from three – Winchester, Morrisburg and Long Sault – area franchise locations. The campaign, which began in Hamilton, has been supporting various communities since 1996. According to foundation man-
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aging director Kristen Casselman, it was an “honour” to accept the donation, which elicited a round of applause in Winchester. “Thank you to all of the customers who purchased a cookie, as well as the staff who helped bring smiles to everyone,” she added. For franchisee Robert St. Denis, it was a way to give back to the community. “We are glad that we can contribute to the hospital,” he said. “We have been doing this since we opened, and plan to continue for many years. Everyone needs our hospital.”
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MORRISBURG – A controversial port plan for Lakeshore Drive near Mariatown has been delivered a setback by the province’s environment ministry. In a ruling posted Wed., Dec. 9, the crown ministry denied an environmental compliance approval for Ontario Grain Terminals to operate a grain transfer and storage facility on the county road. The certificate is a necessary component for any project that will be releasing emissions into the air. Ontario Grain Terminals, led by NorAg Resource’s CEO Ben Currelly, first applied for the approval in 2014 as part of the plan to construct a port system on property owned by Universal Terminals. Currelly has stated that the firm plans to build two
WINCHESTER – Following a motion from Councillor Tony Fraser, it looks like the Township of North Dundas is making plans to honour Dewey Martin. While not widely known, Martin was a founding member of Buffalo Springfield, which also included Neil Young, and served as the band’s drummer until its disbandment in 1968. Martin was born in Chesterville in 1940, and lived there before moving to Ottawa. Ultimately he made his way to the U.S., playing in numerous bands before joining the line-up that would make him nominally famous. Martin died in 2009, and was buried in Morewood. Fraser wants signs affixed to entryway markers, noting the village as Martin’s birthplace. (It is similar to what Winchester has for George Beverly Shea.) At Tues., Dec. 8’s meeting a further $800 was set aside for the signs, though a final decision on the honour has yet to be made.
Gonna getcha An approved inter-municipal agreement has given North Dundas increased power when it comes to collecting payments for outstanding provincial offences. Council unanimously approved an amendment that will allow the municipality to target delinquent fees through the property tax process. The change was made to broaden the reach, meaning no matter the municipality a charge is laid North Dundas can go after an individual for payment. The total fees would then be sent to the county court office.
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Drugs seized WILLIAMSBURG – SD&G OPP officers stopped a vehicle Dec. 13 just before 10 am on County Road 31, turning up a quantity of marijuana, cocaine and ecstasy in the process. The male driver, Louis Routhier, 30, of Ottawa faces charges of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, and driving while under suspension. He was held in custody pending a bail court hearing in Cornwall.
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WINCHESTER – It is a plan practiced countless times before, but one never fully appreciated until it was put into action. Alarms sounded around 7 pm at Dundas Manor on Fri., July 31 after staff members noticed smoke billowing from the basement, and the main-floor electrical panel. Many wondered if it was a false alarm, as was the case just a few days earlier. Others had visions of a full-scale inferno engulfing the Clarence Street long-term care home before all 98 residents could be evacuated. “We prepare [for scenarios] like this, and hope we never have to put them into action,” Susan Poirier, director of care, said during an appreciation event Thurs., Dec. 10. “It was a wild drive to Winchester that night.” What it became was a full-scale community effort
to ensure all those that call the manor home were safely removed, and transferred to a less volatile environment. North Dundas Fire Department members from all detachments responded, as did local OPP officers, Hydro One employees, offduty care home workers, and family members pitched in to help in the process. Even Township of North Dundas Mayor Eric Duncan arrived. “Dundas Manor is a family… A big, jolly, at times crazy, family,” Jen Hill, activities director, said. “We do not always agree with each other and we do not always take the time to appreciate all that we have, but when it really matters we stand together.” At the height of the emergency situation, residents were being moved through the parking lot and across the Winchester District Memorial Hospital campus, and into the medical facility’s cafeteria. No one was missed, and
all were ultimately accounted for. “The lives of our beloved residents were in danger, and our team took their places and along with the support of an amazing community and topnotch emergency response teams the outcome was everyone was tucked in their beds by midnight,” Hill said. Chesterville fire chief Mike Gruich, who took command of the scene when he arrived that July night, commended the thoroughness of the manor’s evacuation process. “To me, that was obvious. You have an evacuation plan and you practice it,” he said. “That day showed the reasons why you should practice it, and it impressed the hell out of the fire service. It was like clockwork; it went extremely smoothly, and really helped us first responders.” A faulty electrical panel is believed to have been the culprit, and cause of the night’s evacuation.
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Extensive restoration work continues at Winchester United Church, two years after a large portion of the east gable wall collapsed onto the flat roof below. This led to a thorough review of the building by an engineering firm, and the ultimate finding that much more is wrong with the facility than believed. Initial evaluations put the rehabilitation work at $1.5 million, yet a more conservative, though nonetheless daunting, $500,000 price tag was determined following further investigation. With the gable wall repair largely completed, crews have been sheeting the St. Lawrence Streetfacing tower in recent days, setting the building up for further restoration in the spring. Press SVCHC Balance for Life DE 16 15 b Photo – Uhrig
BMR partners to bring warmth to those in need this season WINCHESTER – During the winter months, it becomes increasingly difficult for those living beneath the low-income line, especially when it comes to adequately prepping living spaces. Impoverished citizens often cannot afford the proper insulation for their homes. This results in an uncomfortable living environment, which negatively affects the health of all family members and causes an unfortunate cycle of additional expenses. It was these facts that led to the launch of Project Warmth by the Social Devel-
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project to grow, and expand [throughout] the next couple of years,” Alex de Wit, SDCA’s executive director, said. This year’s initiative was largely organized by Mountain area resident Sue Matthies as a course requirement of her social service worker studies at Cornwall’s St. Lawrence College campus. “It was encouraging to see so many agencies and businesses acknowledge the struggle of those who live with less resources,” she said. “This will be a huge help for those who live in older homes, in light of high energy costs.” Winchester BMR co-owner Ken Boje partnered with the Social Development Council of Cornwall and Area to purchase 70 window insulation kits for those in need this winter. The kits, a key part of the agency’s Project Warmth, will be distributed by the Mountain-based House of Lazarus. Pictured are Sue Matthies (left, project organizer), Boje, and Kim Merkley, food bank co-ordinator at the House of Lazarus.
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Rise in concussions must prompt change There are certain things required when taking part in a sport with a streak of violence. A great deal of courage is no doubt at the top of that list. It’s there because participants risk physical injury every time they suit up. There’s no debate about this. It is fact. Much like other things in this life, however, we cannot ban every single activity that has the possibility of a serious outcome. Though, it has pushed well past the time where the word courage needs reconstruction, a shift in its use perhaps. Concussions in sport are on the rise. It’s likely the brutal brain blows have always been an aspect, with many players having been “rattled” in the past. Among players of all ages, “toughing it out” is seen as brave – a badge of honour of sorts. It’s a sacrifice made, a commitment kept, an ability to rise above what’s been trying hold you back. Some sporting legends remain idolized for walking wounded to championships, or bouncing back up after injury and making their way to the bench or sidelines, even as their legs buckle beneath them. But what about honouring bravery, and championing individuals as
courageous when they admit vulnerability when it comes to head injuries? A groundswell of support is underway in this province, and it is all pinned alongside the untimely death of Rowan Stringer. The Ottawa teen was 17 when she sustained her first concussion, but simply brushed it off. The next blow to the head sustained would be her last, as it would be the one to end her young life just as it was truly beginning to flourish. Who is at fault for this, however? Should Stringer’s juvenile ignorance be blamed? Her rugby coaches for putting her back on the field? Or the public, which continues to present reckless abandon as a level of “toughness” to aspire to? Prevention is now being backed by “Rowan’s Law,” legislation that aims to increase awareness of concussions at all levels of sport. Kudos go to NepeanCarleton MPP, and PC pitbull, Lisa MacLeod and Stringer’s parents for doing their part on this important issue. Brain injuries are becoming commonplace, harming those of all ages, and leaving lasting effects for some. Let’s honour the legacy of one by preventing the deaths of others.
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Maybe it’s time to break tradition
t’s hard to believe that it was 15 years ago. I was on a business roadie that started in Nashville and took me through Chattanooga and Atlanta, and continued on to Savannah. It was a couple of weeks before Christmas, as it is now. I was surprised at how Christmassy the drive through the mountains was. A dusting of snow on the ground, and the smell of burning wood created an artistic backdrop as I would pass a country homestead. Atlanta wasn’t so Christmassy, though I know that Santa spends a lot of time there since he is the Coca-Cola spokesman. And then, just off Route 16 a couple hours or so east of Macon – home of the East Coast Hockey League’s Macon Whoopie – and 100 miles past Honey Boo Boo’s hometown of McIntyre, is Claxton, Georgia. I didn’t realize as I pulled into Claxton that I was walking into the vortex of one of the Christmas traditions I was never on board with. Claxton is not exactly the North Pole. It’s a small town of a couple thousand people that sits quaintly at the cultural crossroads of toddler pageants, fourth-generation high school football players, and deer hunting. I walked into Mrs. Rogers’ Restaurant (Feeding Hungry Folks Since 1947) and had one of those How-on-Earth-did-I-eat-all-that experiences. I looked around at the people in Mrs. Rogers. Everyone knew everyone.
Everyone had warm smiles. The Mandrell I think of some of the other Christmas sisters were filling the air with Christmas traditions, and wonder if there is a town music. No, it wasn’t the North Pole. It was that claims ownership of them. the Deep South Pole. The first Christmas tradition we think Claxton, you see, is home of the world of is the ugly sweater. I am not sure how famous Claxton Bakery. Okay, or why the tradition of the ugly maybe it’s not world famous, but sweater started, but I love the turn ever since that day I always notice it has taken lately. For generaClaxton Christmas Fruit Cake in tions, people did not realize how stores in the U.S. The fruitcakes ridiculous they looked wearing are made by the Claxton Bakery. ugly sweaters. Today, those wantThe fruitcakes are trumpeted with ing to out-ugly each other wear the glowing pride on the town’s sweaters. Sports teams have water tower. caught on and you will cerFrom the I’ve never liked fruitcake. I tainly see your share of Sens, have written about experiences Leafs and Habs’ ugly Christtrying to gag down fruitcake mas sweaters this year. But for in the past, and trying to like some really good and over-theit. Some of you get it, others line tacky sweaters, visit www. by Jeff Morris were offended by it. Some see tipskyelves.com. There you Christmas fruitcake as a deliwill find such soon-to-be-clascious and sweet Christmas tradition. Oth- sics as the Happy Birthday Jesus sweater, ers see it as a pile of ground up twigs and the Ginga Snap Ninjas, Santasquatch, and pine cones held together with molasses and dozens of others. gluten, and stuffed with things that may They even have Chanukah sweaters. have at one time been pieces of fruit, but The site also is very involved in donating now resemble and taste like something out to charity to help homeless children. of the Crayola factory. Here’s another tradition that probably Needless to say, I didn’t have a piece of needs to go away. Do you ever get one of Claxton Christmas Fruit Cake on my hour- those tacky bragfests known as the Christlong adventure there. mas newsletter from any friends or relaEvery now and then, however, I think tives? It seems every family has a set of of that little town and how it has captured uncles, aunts and cousins, or close longa Christmas tradition and embraced it, and time family friends, who blast one of these built its foundation upon it. out every year. We spend the year tolerat-
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Despite efforts, benefit far from successful The Editor: First I must thank the Winchester Press for informing the public about our fundraising event Fri., Dec. 11 to generate proceeds for a specific family in need. The folks that attended were more than generous with a total of $665 raised that evening. A Morewood neighbour donated another $100 the next day, and Harmony Church donated $500.
Special appreciation is given to Winchester Foodland for the drinks, and to Embrun bakery for the gigantic donuts. Also, thanks to the many who donated great door prizes. A question remains, however: where were the attendees? The hall was far from full, yet the weather was good and music delightful. Posters were dis-
tributed around town, the event was announced in the three local Presbyterian churches, through Facebook invites, the article in the Press, and through word of mouth. In the end, only a handful of folks bothered to come out to support a local cause. Are we too judgmental of local situations? Too wrapped up in helping refugees and not our own locals?
Are we financially drained? Or did we not trust the anonymity of the situation? Kudos to the organizers, musicians, and everyone who did support this cause. May God bless your generous souls. I am still open to receive your cash donations, or a larger ticket item, such as a new heating source. Elva Patterson Rutters Morewood
ing stories about your golf game and who your picks are for that weekend’s fantasy football match up. But when it comes to the annual family newsletter, my give-acrap-metre isn’t even flickering. You have an entire year to whip us with the family brag shots on Facebook. Don’t send us a newsletter, too. Let’s get back to food for a minute. This one isn’t as nasty as fruitcake, but it’s something that you can only tolerate one spoonful each year. There is always someone who insists on bringing something to the Christmas dinner, and that something always seems to be green bean casserole. I’m not really sure what it’s made of, but I’m guessing it’s a can of soup with a can of green beans and a can of fried onions, and a can of evaporated milk. How do they evaporate milk, anyway? Is there some sort of lab with milk clouds? And how many e-cards and e-greetings do you now get every year? How many people tweet Merry Xmas to you instead of sending you a legit Christmas card? I can’t remember the last time I received a personal Christmas card. Sadly, and I am ashamed of this, I can’t remember the last time I sent one out. I miss the whole Christmas card thing. I’m sure Hallmark’s shareholders do, too. So that’s my rant for this year. I’m going to have breakfast now. Hey, where did I put that stamp thing that imprints the image of Jesus onto my toast?
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NDDHS juniors improvise way to SD&G title
MAPLE RIDGE – A group of North Dundas District High School (NDDHS) students improvised their way to a championship victory Thurs., Dec. 10. During the Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry Improv finals that day, the junior squad, who dubbed themselves the Stereotypes, took the title. Team members include Veronica Thompson, Tasha Soltesz, Emily Cooper, Madison Quesnel, and the Suttle sisters – Erika and Destiny. The six-piece ensemble took part in various improvisational roles throughout the nearly hour-long event, ultimately winning the judges favour, and topping their com-
petitors in points. Team coach, and teacher, Kathi Poirier noted it was the first-ever championship win for an NDDHS team at the junior level. Other junior entries included teams from Glengarry District High School in Alexandria, Avonmore’s Tagwi Secondary School, and St. Lawrence Secondary School in Cornwall. The St. Lawrence and Tagwi squads tied for third place, while the Glengarry entry finished second. On the senior side, NDDHS’ team finished second, just one point off from the championship-winning St. Lawrence group.
North Dundas District High School’s junior improv team was crowned Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry champions Thurs., Dec. 10, earning the judges’ praise.
Far left: Tasha Soltesz could no longer breathe the air. At left: Veronica Thompson (left) and Emily Cooper.
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City of Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson (left) and Osgoode Ward Councillor George Darouze participated in the annual parade with their festive entourage. Above: Santa Claus finished off the parade.
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School teacher/coach Kathi Poirier was instructing this group on how to properly throw in-turns and out-turn deliveries during one of the groups weekly practice sessions at the Winchester Curling Club. Press Photo – Van Bridger
Midget House ‘B’ Demons skate to 1-1 draw
Back-to-back wins move Jets into second-place tie with Glens METCALFE – A three-goal third period was the difference as the Metcalfe Jets ended the Winchester Hawks modest two-game undefeated streak. The Jets knocked down the Hawks 5-3 at the Larry Robinson Arena last Friday (Dec. 11) and then belted the Ottawa Canadians 6-1 at the same venue Sunday (Dec. 13) afternoon. Their back-to-back, homeice decisions lifted the Jets (17-10-1-2) into a tie for second place in the Central Canada Hockey League 2’s Martin Division standings with the Alexandria Glens (17-7-21) at 37 points. Winchester’s loss dropped their record to 9-12-1-4 and left them with 23 points, the same total the Char-Lan Rebels (9-15-2-3) have collected. The Canadians (10-16-0-1) hold down seventh place with 21 points. Up next Friday (Dec. 18), the Canadians will visit Winchester for an 8:15 pm tilt. Saturday (Dec. 19), the Hawks drop into Prescott where they will challenge the Flyers (9-18-22). Metcalfe’s schedule has them at home for a pair of games. Friday (Dec. 18), the Jets are set to meet the Prescott Flyers at 8:15 pm. On Sunday (Dec. 20) they will host the Alexandria Glens at 2:15 pm in a battle for second place.
WINCHESTER – It was a dead-even and Brandon VanBruinessen with 3:40 Both North Dundas teams are postheat as the North Dundas House left in the opening stanza. ing solid numbers in their respective di“B1” and “B2” Demons faced That 1-0 score held up through visions. The “B1” Demons (8-1-3) top off in an Upper Canada Minor the second period as “B1” back- the East standings with 19 points (as of Hockey League contest. stop Shane Rodney and “B2” Dec. 11) and the “B2” Demons (8-4-1) The “B1” Demons shot blocker Kara Turcotte stand second in the West with 17 points. grabbed a 1-0 lead in last turned in flawless perforThe “B1” squad will finish 2015 with week’s (Thurs., Dec. 10) mances. three road games in Athens (Wed., Dec. East/West clash at the Joel Eric Armstrong was able to 16), Morrisburg (Fri., Dec. 18) and Car- Jets 5 – Hawks 3 Steele Community Centre earn a point for the “B2” squad dinal (Sat. Dec. 19). The “B2” team has Winchester general manwhen Jack Messervey finwhen he cashed an unassisted play at one game left in Westport where they ager Craig “JB” Smith was ished a play created by Anthony Nelson 13:04 of the final frame. will meet the Leeds “HB2” Chargers. forced to adjust his roster for
Pee Wee ‘B’ Demons short circuit Chargers ATHENS – Trailing the host Leeds Pee Wee “B” Chargers 2-1 after the first period of their Upper Canada Minor Hockey League game, the North Dundas Demons rallied and left Centre 76 with a 6-2 victory on their East Division record. Saturday’s (Dec. 12) decision stretched the Demons undefeated string to six games and inflated their first-place record to 11-2-0. North Dundas stands five points ahead of both the Alexandria Glens (7-2-1) and NGS Braves (7-5-1). The stage is set for a showdown with the West Divisionleading Kemptville Panthers (101-1) tonight (Wed., 16) at the Joel Steele Community Centre. Game time is 7 pm.
Demons 6 – Leeds 2 Owen Fetterly (PPG. Mason Carr, Nolan Henry at 3:40) sandwiched North Dundas’ first goal between a pair of Leeds first-period markers. Second period shots fired by Ben Lapier (Emytt Fetterly at 7:56), Jaymen Heuff (GWG, Owen Fetterly at 5:28) and Reise Marriner (Lapier, Joshua Broad at 1:27) handed the Demons a 4-2 advantage heading into the final frame. Lapier (Broad, Carr at 6:03) and Cole Eikelboom (PPG, Owen Fetterly, Adam Barkley at 0:32) connected in the third period driving the final difference to 6-2. Jordan Papineau was the winning ’tender. Owen Fetterly won the Big Stick. The Demons outshot the Chargers 43-24.
Friday’s encounter with the Jets. Missing regulars, and top scorers, JD Samson, captain Kyle Richardson and Andy Clarke as well as Nicholas Pilote, defencemen Erik Starcevic and Nicholas LeGuerrier and Bryden van Kessel (injured), Smith added affiliates Dillon Clemen (North Dundas Rockets), Shawn Simms (ND Rockets), Brandon Mullin (ND Rockets’ captain), Justin Cyr (ND Rockets) and Brennan Revell (Morrisburg Lions). Metcalfe struck first when Jordan Malette (PPG, Brayden Laidlaw, Zachary Rheaume at 18:37) buried and extra strength chance in period one. Mullin teamed up with Rockets teammate Simms and Joey Driscoll, quickly tying the count at 1-1 1:23 into period two. But, the Jets’ Jonathan Gillis (Simon Martel, Ryan Lafranchise) replied 37 seconds later. Diego Gagnon (PPG, Isaac Barr, Kris Johnson at 9:18) knotted the count at 2-2 before the session ended. The Jets hit the afterburners in the final frame getting a pair of goals (1 PPG) from Jordan Malette and a single from Francesco Santini to open up a 5-2 gap. Winchester sliced one goal from their deficit thanks to Tanner Schroeder’s PPG set up by Diego Gagnon and Barr at the 13:33 mark. The Jets outshot the Hawks 43-28 with Anthony Salahor getting the win over Hawks’ Brandon Lowry. • see HAWKS on page 13
Better be good
The North Dundas Minor Hockey Association’s IP2 Demons had a special guest join their practice last week (Wed., Dec. 9). Santa “Instructor” Claus checked in to see if the young hockey players were being naughty or nice, were passing the puck, finishing their drills and listening to their coaches. Press Photo – Van Bridger
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Theos bangs in winning goal, Atom ‘C’ Demons blank Lions
CHESTERVILLE – Paul Theos, standing on top of the South Dundas goal crease, banged in a loose puck and his marker proved to be the difference for the North Dundas Atom House “C” Demons as they blanked the South Dundas “C2” Lions 1-0. Cam Ouellette drew the assist on the play at 7:38 of the second period of last week’s (Wed., Dec. 9) Upper Canada Minor Hockey League game played at the Chesterville Arena. The decision gave the Demons a 4-3-0 record in their last seven games. Nadia McLean was the winning goalie registering her second consecutive shutout against the “C2” Lions. The other was posted in Morrisburg on Nov. 15. The victory improved the thirdplace Demons’ East Division record to 5-11-0. North Dundas will play out 2015 with a rematch with the “C2” Lions in Morrisburg on Sun., Dec. 20.
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Jets 6 – Ottawa 1 Metcalfe turned the goaltending chores over to Ken Nichol for Sunday’s tilt and he came through for the win stopping 34 of 35 pucks the Canadians fired at him. Last week the Jets traded North Augusta netminder Nathan Peters to the Athens Aeros leaving Salahor and Nichol in charge of guarding their nets. Metcalfe captain Jordan Malette, who cashed three goals against Winchester, carried the hot stick again on Sunday potting a pair of pucks and earning assists. The 21-year-old centre has scored 22 times and drawn 19 assists for 41 points in 30 games. Laidlaw (1-1-2), Andrew Burke (1-1-2), Eric Turner (1-01), Jean-Christophe Bourgault (1-0-1), Carter Malette (0-2-2), Rheaume (0-1-1), Josig Rochon (0-1-1) and Wade Cass (0-1-1) produced Metcalfe’s offence. The Jets were cruising with a 5-0 lead after 40 minutes, before surrendering a PPG to Ottawa’s Johnny Pickering 2:11 Brister into the final frame.
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Meet the Isaac Barr No. 10 Centre
North Dundas Atom House “C” Demons goaltender Nadia McLean registered her second shutout in seven Upper Canada Minor Hockey League games blanking the South Dundas “HC2” Demons 1-0 last week (Wed., Dec. 9) in Chesterville. The decision improved the Demons East Division record to 5-11-0. Press Photo – Van Bridger
Centre Isaac Barr is a first-year member of the Winchester Junior Hawks joining the Central Canada Hockey League 2 squad after launching his junior career, with the now defunct Akwesasne Wolves. In 33 Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League games with the Wolves Barr scored five goals (1 PPG, 1 GWG), added nine assists (4 PPAs) for 14 points. The 17-year-old Cornwall resident leads the Hawks in scoring having cashed 10 goals (2 PPG, 2 GWG), added 12 assists (1 PPA) for 22 points in his first 26 games with Winchester. Ben’s Pioneer Gas Bar sponsors Barr’s No. 10 jersey. Friday’s (Dec. 18) home game pits the Hawks against the visiting Ottawa Junior Canadians. The puck will drop at 8:15 pm.
Rockets finally tame Morrisburg Lions MORRISBURG – Emil Lamontagne came up one goal short of recording a shutout as the North Dundas Rockets defeated the Lions 4-1 in their Morrisburg den. The recently reinstated Harry Wyss recorded the GWG in Sunday’s (Dec. 13) victory, which improved the Rockets National Capital Junior Hockey League record to 6-16-0 and moved them eight points ahead of the last place Lions in the South Division standings. Kyle MacDonald (1-2-3), Tristan Staff (0-2-2), Wyss (GWG), Justin Rutley (1-0-1), Ryan Romans (1-0-1), Will Fawcett (0-1-1), Jordan Leigh (0-1-1) and Shawn Simms (0-1-1) produced the North Dundas offence. Sam Frawley (PPG, Cole Fowler, Steven Kutlarovski) net-
ted the lone Lions goal in the first period, which ended in a 1-1 tie. North Dundas held a 2-1 lead after two sessions. Rockets head coach/general manager Robyn Sadler said he was obviously happy with the effort and result, calling it a “big win” for the club as it tries to get some separation from the teams behind them in the standings. “We dominated Morrisburg and finally got rewarded in the third with a couple of goals,” Sadler said. “I’ve never seen a team have such a hard time scoring like ours, given the talent we have.”
a 19-year-old left winger who has had stops with the Ottawa West Golden Knights in 2014 before skating with the Central Canada Hockey League 2’s Westport Rideaus, Arnprior Packers and Prescott Flyers.
that is still learning and improving, but aren’t where we want them to be, yet.” Leigh (2), Simms (PPG) and Mackenzie Bacon counted the North Dundas markers. Josh Hansen (2), Brandon Mullin (2), Rutley (2), Marchand, and Bacon Cougars 8 – Rockets 4 provided the passes. Lamontagne The Rockets weekend gave up four goals and was restarted on Saturday (Dec. 12) placed by Thomas Lastewka who in Chesterville where they were took the loss. thumped 8-4 by the second-place Vankleek Hill Cougars (13-8-0). Up next Sadler reported the Rockets Saturday’s (Dec. 19) home literally gave the game away com- game brings the third-place mitting five turnovers in their own St. Isidore Eagles (10-10-0) to zone, by five different players. Chesterville for a 7:50 pm start. New forward “Vankleek Hill scored five Sunday (Dec. 20), the Rockets Speaking of talent, Sadler re- unassisted goals stemming from will be in Quebec for an afternoon ported the Rockets have acquired five clear cut turnovers,” he said. matinee (2:30 pm) against the Ottawa’s Christopher Marchand, “Again, we have a young defence Papineauville Vikings.
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Blues, Reds post second victories – defeat Bridals, WS Trucking WINCHESTER – It has taken 10 games, but the Annable’s Jewellery Blues and Foodland Reds have recorded their second wins of the 2015-2016 Winchester District Ladies Hockey League season. Both teams improved to 2-6-2 Sunday (Dec. 13) morning. The Blues doubled the number-two
ranked Bridals (4-3-3) 2-1 in the 8 am game while the Foodland Reds blanked the third-place WS Trucking Company (3-3-4) 2-0 at 10 am. The 9 am encounter went into the books as a 1-0 win for the top-ranked KC’s Lawn Maintenance (8-0-2) crew who edged the Cooper Physio Pinks (4-51).
Blues 2 – Bridals 1 Player of the game Hope Klein-Swormink cashed a relay from Lauren Preston into a 1-0 lead for the Blues at 15:06 of the first half. She then provided a pass, along with Dianne Lapier, for Deanna Corbett-White who rang up the GWG at 8:40. Pyper Weiss (Emma Fraser, Micelle Drouin at 1:40)
counted Bridals’ goal just before the intermission. Lindsay Chambers (Blues) and Jenna James (Bridals) were the opposing goalies.
KC’s 1 – Pinks 0 Kristie Wade registered her seventh shutout of the season and was named player of the game as KC’s nipped
Thunder retains top spot in WTHL standings
WINCHESTER – It was a wild shootout when the Bush Leaguers and Red Roosters squared off in a Winchester Town Hockey League match, a game the Leaguers claimed by a 12-9 score. The late game in last Tuesday’s (Dec. 8) double dip went into the books as a 5-3 win for top-ranked Thurler’s Thunder (9-3-0) over the fourth-place Chesterville Maulers (3-8-1). Trevor Gilmer (4-4-8) and captain Dean Byvelds (4-48) led the Leaguer’s (8-4-0) attack combining for eight goals and 16 points. Steve Cameron (4-2-6) cracked the other four markers. Matt VanDelst (2), Chris Piquette (2), Kyle Gaskin (2) and Kyle Dearing manufactured the scoring plays. The Leaguers led 6-3 at the half. Gilmer (Cameron, Byvelds) netted the GWG at 19:43 of the second half. Nik Paas (2-6-8), Ray Smegal (3-4-7) and Brandon Buma (3-2-5) supplied the bulk of the Roosters offence. Alex Krumins sniped the single and Trevor Morozuk picked up an assist.
the Pinks 1-0. Anita Gilmer shattered Sam Benoit’s goose egg cracking the GWG completing a play created by Laurena Matthies and Katrina Holmes four minutes before the first half ended.
campaign backing the Reds in their 2-0 decision over the Truckers. Player of the game Sarah Cavan netted the GWG goal after accepting a feed from Amanda Rylaarsdam and Andrea Francis with 9:49 left in the first half. LyndReds 2 – WST 0 say Enright used a Trisha Cashelle Baldwin turned Lacombe pass to secure the in her second zero of the 2-0 final.
Atom House ‘B’ Demons tie Panthers, Chargers
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Cam Sherrer cashes deciding goal
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Bantam ‘B’ Demons tie Colts 5-5
Central Canada Hockey League Tier 2 RECENT RESULTS Dec. 8: Perth 6 - Ottawa Canadians 4 Alexandria 8 - Athens 1 Char-Lan 6 - Prescott 5 Dec. 10: Ottawa West 7 - Clarence 2 Casselman 7 - Alexandria 5 Dec. 11: Metcalfe 5 - Winchester 3 Renfrew 4 - Ottawa West 3 Westport 8 - Brockville 0 Perth 9 - Arnprior 3 Dec. 12: Westport 7 - Clarence 1 Renfrew 5 - Brockville 0 Casselman 6 - Prescott 2 Char-Lan 3 - Perth 2 Dec. 13: Clarence 4 - Clarence 3 Metcalfe 6 - Ottawa 1 Arnprior 6 - Stittsville 3 Alexandria 6 - Athens 4
National Capital Junior Hockey League RECENT RESULTS Dec. 11: Gatineau 4 - Rockland 3 Embrun 9 - Vankleek Hill 4 Dec. 12: Vankleek Hill 8 - North Dundas 4 St. Isidore 7 - Morrisburg 1 Outaouais 3 - Cumberland 2 Dec. 13: North Dundas 4 - Morrisburg 1 Rockland 4 - Papineauville 3 Cumberland 7 - Outaouais 6 St. Isidore 5 - Embrun 4
STANDINGS Martin Division W Casselman 24 Alexandria 17 Metcalfe 17 Ottawa West 17 Winchester 9 Char-Lan 9 Ottawa 10 Clarence 9
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TOP SCORERS Winchester Hawks G A PTS Isaac Barr 10 12 22 JD Smson “A” 9 13 22 Andy Clarke 11 8 19 Kyle Richardson “C” 5 14 19 Tanner Schroeder 13 5 18 Franco Gagnon 4 12 16 John Kalivas 5 10 15 *Shawn Simms (APJ) 10 3 13 Bryden van Kessel “A” 6 7 13 Kris Johnson 5 8 13 Niko Roy 4 6 10 Erik Starcevic “A” 3 7 10 Diego Gagnon 3 6 9 Joey Driscoll 2 7 9 Nichola LeGuerrier 1 7 8 David Ouellette 2 4 6 *Liam Morrow 0 5 5 *Brandon Welk 1 2 3 *Josh Kurish 1 3 4 Raphael Lecours 2 0 2 *Michael Monette 1 1 2 Nicholas Pilote 1 1 2 Brandon Lowry 1 0 1 *Brandon Mullin (APJ) 1 0 1 *Dillon Clemen 0 1 1 *Justin Cyr 0 1 1 Ian Ogden 0 1 1 Nicholas Tsiobanos 0 1 1 Goaltenders Brandon Lowry W 7 L 10 OTL 50 GAA 4.22 *Logan Gauthier W 2 L 1 OTL 0 GAA 3.30 ap Shane Rodney W 0 L 0 OTL 0 GAA 0.00 John Gilmer W 0 L 1 0TL 1 10 GAA 4.92 ap E. Lamontagne W 0 L 0 OTL 0 GAA 6.00 * Inactive player
Winchester Hawks HOME GAME Fri., Dec. 18 - 8:15 pm vs. Ottawa Canadians
RECENT RESULTS Dec. 8: Bush Leaguers 12 - Red Roosters 9 Thurler’s Thunder 5 - Chesterville Maulers 3 W 9 8 7 3
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TOP SCORERS Dean Byvelds, BL Steve Cameron, BL Brandon Buma, RR Nik Paas, RR Trevor Gilmer, BL Dustin Tinkler, TT Rob Thurler, TT Ray Smegal, RR P. Klein-Swormink, TT Derek Crawford, CM Scott Baldwin, CM
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North Dundas Rockets G A PTS Justin Rutley “A” 9 16 25 Brandon Mullin “C” 9 12 21 Ryan Romans “A” 7 11 18 Jordan Leigh 9 5 14 Kyle MacDonald 6 8 14 Mackenzie Bacon 4 10 14 William Fawcett “A” 4 8 12 Josh Hansen 3 8 11 Sheldon Holmes 1 9 10 Tristan Staff 4 5 9 Owen Bourgeois 3 4 7 Owen Salmon 3 2 5 Justin Cyr 4 0 4 Tanner Brady 3 1 4 Harry Wyss 1 3 4 Tyson Sherrer 0 4 4 Justin Cyr 3 0 3 Jordan Ruby 1 1 2 Brett Hayes 0 2 2 Dallas Dunn 1 0 1 Mitchell Melenhorst 1 01 Dakota Boulanger 0 1 1 Dylan Lavallee 0 1 1 Mason Durant 0 1 1 Dillon Clemen 0 0 0 Goaltenders E. Lamontagne 4-10-2 GAA 5.25 GA 82 Thomas Lastewka 1-4-0 GAA 4.79 GA 26
North Dundas Rockets HOME GAME Sat., Dec. 19 - 7:50 pm vs. St. Isidore Eagles
WINCHESTER – Cam Sherrer deposited the tying tally into the Cornwall net with 13:01 left in the game and the host North Dundas Bantam “B” Demons held on for a 5-5 tie. North Dundas improved its Upper Canada Minor Hockey League East Division record to 6-3-4 with the win at the Joel Steele Community Centre on Sun., Dec. 6.
Owen Richardson (Curtis Bell at 7:40) put the Demons on the board in period one. Brad Mclean (Dean Lapier, Sherrer at 1:50) rang up number two and Nic Brugmans (Joey Hannaford, Nolan Brown at 0:55) knotted the count at 3-3 before the session ended. The teams traded goals in period two with Sherrer (Brown, Richardson at 3:02) scoring for the Demons.
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INGLESIDE – Losses Lancers in the first game of to the host R/O Lanc- the double dip and trailed ers and Saint Lawrence 24-14 at the half. Jarrett Saints have dropped the Williams paced the DevNorth Dundas District ils attack, swishing 16 High School Devpoints. Curtis Barkils SD&G junior ley drained six and boys basketball Bradley McLean record back to the hit a deuce. 500 level (2-2). Williams North Dundas was once again opened the 2015the Devils leading 2016 tri-county season point producer in the defeating the La Citadelle 41-21 loss to St. LawPatriotes (28-15) and the rence, knocking down 12 L’Heritage Dragons (53- points. Dylan Martin (4), 13). The Devils win string Caleb Jaquemet (3) and was snapped on Monday Ian Koch (2) rounded out (Dec. 14) at Rothwell-Os- the scoring. nabruck (R/0) by the host Williams has regisLancers who posted a 41-24 tered 72 points in his first decision and the St. Law- four games. rence Saints who sacked North Dundas 41-21. At home “Our inexperience The Devils will kick showed,” remarked coach off 2016 hosting a twin Deanna Corbett-White. bill on their home hard“We are missing some fun- wood on Tues., Jan. 5. damentals skills, but we They will face the Holy are a young team and they Trinity Falcons at 11 am will develop with time.” and the Char-Lan CrusadNorth Dundas faced the ers at 2 pm. Meadow Greens Nursery Christmas
Cornwall took a 5-4 lead early (16:07) in period three, but North Dundas equaled that play with the Sherrer (Richardson at 13:01) marker. Liam Antille guarded the North Dundas net. Demons 6 – Perth 4 Third period shots fired by Brown (Kobey Young at 10:45) and Xavier Leclerc (unassisted at 7:48) were the
CARDINAL – Cory Ross buried a feed sent to him by Tyson Sherrer at the 10:27 mark of the third period as the North Dundas Major Midget “B” Demons handed the East Division leading South Grenville Rangers a 4-2 loss in Cardinal last Thursday (Dec. 10). It was just the second setback for South Grenville (82-3) in their first 14 Upper Canada Minor Hockey League games. The win moved the Demons’ second-place record to 7-5-3. Tristan MacGregor (Joey Benoit, Brayden Cochrane at 2:47) and Aaron Turcotte (Jakob Downey, MacGregor at 0:43) scored in the opening stanza handing the Demons a 2-1 lead. The Rangers tied itStore 2-2 in Stove the middle stanza but weren’t
TOP SCORERS Katrina Holmes, KC’s Edith Dagenais, CP Isabelle Dagenais, CP Vicki Van Hoof KC.’s Jessica Hendrikx, WST Jenna Warren, CP Michelle Drouin, Bridals Kaila Beckstead, Bridals Amy Fraser, Bridals Pyper Weiss, Bridals Natalie Boulianne, KC’s Andrea Francis, Reds Cinnamon Boulanger, CP Tanya Barnhardt, WST Laura McDonnell, WST Pyper Weiss, Bridals Andrea Francis, Reds Kristyn Winges, Reds Chantal Penk, CP Natalie Jamieson, CP
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Demons 2 – Panthers 1 Carr was solid between the pipes in Kemptville on Tues., Dec. 8 backing the Demons in a slim 2-1 verdict against the hometown Panthers. MacGregor (Logan Holmes, Jacob Robinson at 5:21) handed North Dundas a 1-0 first period lead. Kemptville deadlocked it 1-1 at 13:21 setting the stage for Ross to ring up the GWG at 9:15 of the same DE 16frame. 15 bw Period three was scoreless.
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able to put another puck behind Demons ’tender Bayden Carr while their visitors pumped home a pair in the final frame sealing a 4-2 victory. Ross (Sherrer at 10:37) rang up the GWG and Downey (Cochrane at 1:18) doubled the final difference to 4-2.
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difference as the Demons clipped the Perth/Lanark Wings 6-4 in Winchester on Mon., Nov. 30. Brown (Young at 7:01) and Nic Brugmans (Brown at 6:29) cashed North Dundas’ first-period markers. The Demons’ second-period goals were recorded by Bell (Owen Goulet, Brandon Lovely at 14:05) and Goulet (Leclerc at 7:10).
Midget ‘B’ Demons on a roll
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They say memories are golden; Well maybe that is true. But we never wanted memories; We only wanted you. Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same. But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again. We will love and miss you always,
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AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or public body may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the By-law by filing with the Clerk of The Corporation of the Township of North Dundas not later than the 5th of January, 2016 a notice of appeal, setting out the reasons in support of the appeal, accompanied by the fee prescribed under the Ontario Municipal Board Act ($125.00 payable to the Minister of Finance). If the fee does not accompany the appeal, Ontario Municipal Board has the power to dismiss the appeal pursuant to subsection 34(25) of the Planning Act. Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an Jo-Anne McCaslin, Clerk Township of North Dundas 636 St. Lawrence Street PO Box 489 Winchester, ON K0C 2K0
unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. An explanation of the purpose and effect of the by-law, describing the lands to which the by-law applies is shown below. The complete by-law is available for inspection during normal office hours at the Township office located at 636 St. Lawrence Street in Winchester. Dated at the Township of North Dundas this 16th day of December, 2015. Township of North Dundas (613) 774-2105 phone (613) 774-5699 fax www.northdundas.com
EXPLANATORY NOTE Purpose and Effect of the By-law The Township of North Dundas initiated a housekeeping by-law amendment to rezone multiple properties in the former Township of Winchester (By-law 12-93) and the former Township of Mountain (By- law 79-6) required as a condition of consent (severance) and under Section 2.3.4.1 (c)(2) of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2014. This By-law harmonized By-law 12-93 and By-law 79-6 to make them consistent, added the Minimum Distance Separation Formulae to the Mountain Zoning Bylaw, amended various definitions, and rezoned multiple (6) farmland properties to prohibit dwelling units as required by the Provincial Policy Statement for a surplus dwelling consents (severances). This By-law is deemed to be in conformity with the policies contained in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Official Plan and the Provincial Policy Statement.
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NDDHS students show their Christmas spirit
Gracious givers
MAPLE RIDGE – The holiday season is just around the corner... We are now in the final week before Christmas break. Though, where has the time gone? This week, we’re ringing in the holidays with Christmas Spirit Week. Mon., Dec. 14 was red and green Day, Tues., Dec. 15 was toque and flannel day, and today (Wed., Dec. 16) is ugly Christmas sweater day. Thurs., Dec. 17 will be long winter’s nap (pajama day), and Fri., Dec. 18 is holiday hat day. So, NDDHS, show your Christmas by Patricia Barlow spirit! Dec. 18 also features the school’s annual Christmas concert, performed by the Grade 12 students and organized by student council. Performances begin at 12:45 pm. On behalf of NDDHS, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Win Press Hours Enjoy the break, and see Holiday you when school resumes Mon., Jan. 4.
Members of the St. Paul’s Ladies Aid group recently celebrated the Christmas season with a community meal, and an act of kindness. The village organization donated $500 to the Nor-Dun Seniors’ Support Centre, funds expected to help cover the cost of the facility’s day-away respite program. Pictured are Caroline Rooney (left), Natasha Brisson, Libby Pelkey, and Sheryl Giberson.
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Obituary Mary Cardinal
Mary Cardinal (nee Holloway) passed away at the Ottawa Hospital General Campus on Fri., Dec. 11, 2015. She was 67. She was predeceased by her husband, Ray, and her cherished son, Deni (1977). She leaves to mourn her daughter, Monique (Rob) Quackenbush; her son, Dan (Sandee) Cardinal; her brothers, Sid (Monica) Holloway, Bill Holloway, and Michael Holloway; her sister, Barb (Mike) Walborne; and two grandchildren, Rachelle and Devon. The Watcher She always leaned to watch for us, anxious if we were late In winter by the window, in summer by the gate, And though we mocked her tenderly who had such foolish care, The long way home would seem more safe because she waited there. Her thoughts were all so full of us she never could forget And so I think that where she is she must be watching yet. Waiting ’til we come home to her anxious if we are late, Watching from Heaven’s window, leaning from Heaven’s gate. Family and friends are invited to Riverside Recreational Center, 13137 Riverside Dr. in Riverside Heights on Sat., Dec. 19 from 11 am to 1:30 pm for a celebration of her life. For those wishing, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be made at Mun.www.brownleefuneralhomes.com S. Dundas Christmas Notice
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Notice to Residents Municipal Office Hours December 24 8:30 am -12:00 Noon December 25-January 1 Closed January 4 8:30 am -4:30 pm Emergency Number – After Hours and/or Holidays Municipal Water/Sewer, Roads or Recreation Facilities 613-652-4028 United Counties of SD&G Roads 613-930-3578 Garbage/Recycle Schedule December 25 will be picked up December 26 January 1 will be picked up January 2 Disposal Site Hours The Matilda site will be closed December 25, December 26 and January 1. The Williamsburg site will be closed December 26. 2016 Dog Tags Tags are now available for sale at the Municipal Office. Council Meeting The next regular Council Meeting will be Tuesday, January 19, 2015, everyone welcome. Municipal Grants Application The 2016 Municipal Grants Application is now available on www.southdundas.com. All applications are due by Wednesday, December 23, 2015. From Council and Staff of the Municipality of South Dundas, have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
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Near Christmas, as 15 years have passed since that sad day, December 16, 2000 Three little words, forget me not. It is just a remembrance, fond and true, To prove, Dear Jenny, we think of you. When we have family gatherings Things never are the same. Good memories are in our hearts And there they shall remain. No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts, you are always there.
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an you believe it is Advent already?
When it arrives, that means there are only a few days until Christmas. Perhaps it’s among the first miracles of the season, the truth Rev. Christine Lowson is that it surprises me every year and stops me in my tracks. So, too, did the following question I received via email: “Do you pray with your camera in hand?” At first glance, my response was no. Upon further reflection, I realized that in moments of prayerful awe, times of surprise, wonder, and reverence, praying
with my camera would be a treat. So, I’ve kind of accepted the challenge to share in this spiritual exercise by sharing it with you as an avenue to hope, peace, joy, and love this Advent season. I think Advent and photography have things in common, don’t you? Both Advent and photography enter an area where mere words cannot reach. Both Advent and photography require focus, intention, quiet, stillness, darkness, and waiting. So, this is how this photographic journal of Advent 2015 works. It comes with a calendar and there’s one word on each day. On the day marked “community,” participants are asked to take a picture of community. I’m curious to see what photo(s) I’ll take, and what photos I will see posted online as many people are participating on the Alive magazine website. I’m ever hopeful that in the
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After all, Jesus’ coming is to make this broken world whole and beautiful with God’s love. The presence of Jesus is an incredible revelation of God’s love for us. God with us in a way we cannot miss! And, our greatest gift to God is the love we share. As with every season, I started thinking about my favourite Christmas traditions and decorations. Think of the Christmas things that we see this time Message of year: beautiful lights on Christmas trees, wreaths, Santa, reindeer, and gifts. hustle and bustle of December, It wasn’t too long ago that this practice of faith will redeem what people saw and decorated the moments we spend in traffic, their homes with was the nativity or in line-up after line-up, or scene, crèche. Saint Francis of overwhelmed by the world Assisi is said to have been the first around us, and what’s going to build a presepio (from the Latin on in our own little neck of the “manger”) in the 13th century. woods. His nativity had real people I’m hoping I will find myself representing the different marveling at the community of characters in the Christmas faith, people, places, seeking story. This inspired other people opportunities to share good to organize real-life nativity news, and taking lots of time to scenes in their own towns and offer an eyes wide-open prayer. communities.
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If you look carefully at these scenes, you will notice the inclusion of some interesting folks (farmers, children playing, the Pope, etc.) Why? Because as the Gospel of Luke states, the Son of God entered history, our history! Not as an idea or a dream, as flesh and blood in a world of tragedy, beauty, joy, and suffering. Jesus is in this world and our lives. Christ is born into the world today; we are the flesh, the Body of Christ, born into the world every day as we live the gospel with our lives. Our understanding of Jesus and our relationship with Christ is always and forever a work in progress, a lifelong adventure. There’s always more to know, more depth and breadth, and more love to see and share. Merry Christmas! Rev. Christine Lowson leads the Winchester pastoral charge, which includes churches in both Winchester and Winchester Springs.
Best Wishes at the Holidays Signs of the season are everywhere – The snow on the ground, the chill in the air But our hearts are always warm, this is true When we turn our thoughts to friends like you.
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Christmas concert catches Celtic culture by Alicia K. Gosselin
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hose who were fortunate enough to make it to Metcalfe United Church the evening of Sat., Dec. 5 were treated to a harmonious and unique ensemble of Celtic Christmas songs. It was a first for the community and the Ottawa Celtic Choir (OCC), who trekked out to the country to perform the holiday concert in the hopes of keeping the Celtic culture alive within the village. “I know there’s a lot of underlying interest in Celtic culture and music in the village,” said choir director Ellen MacIsaac, who grew up in Metcalfe. “A lot of people come from a Celtic background in one way or another, or just enjoy going to the Highland Games every year. What we [were] hoping to do [was] catch that vibe.” The OCC is a non-auditioned community choir that sings songs from the seven Celtic nations, as well as from strongly Celtic-influenced areas (such as the Atlantic provinces and Appalachia). It’s the only pan-Celtic choir in the area, which means members sing in the six Celtic languages – Irish, Scottish, Manx, Cornish, Welsh, and Breton – as well as English, French, Latin, and Gallegos. When MacIsaac founded the choir in 2008, she did so with a vision to expand the scope of Celtic culture in the region and to expose Canadians to several fading languages. None of her members are required to know any of the Celtic languages, but joining the choir gives them an opportunity to learn and practice. Divine“IBeauty GTto11 didn’t want limit anyone because I
For the first time ever, the Ottawa Celtic Choir made its way to Metcalfe United Church Sat., Dec. 5 to perform an evening of Celtic Christmas songs. Choir director Ellen MacIsaac (right) grew up in Metcalfe, and although the choir has always only performed concerts in the city, she said that the display was a way to “come home for the holidays.”
know how intimidating the languages can be,” said MacIsaac. “But there has been interest from singers of all backgrounds… And because I do all six languages, a lot of people look at it as an opportunity to practice.” When the choir started out, it began with only 12 members. Now, the OCC has grown to 35 singers, with a few being able to speak Scottish and Irish fluently. During the concert, there were also several music students from Carleton University singing as part of their course credit to learn about Celtic culture. Since she was a little girl, MacIsaac
has been singing, composing music, and performing pieces – “I could sing even before I could talk,” she chuckled. Growing up in a musically inclined family set the stage for her to pursue a career in music. She went to the University of Ottawa, eventually specializing in Celtic compositions. With her family having a strong Scottish and Irish background, MacIsaac decided to take a leap and do her graduate studies in Ireland for four years. “It was absolutely amazing – when people from Ireland found out I was CREATE
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t’s late November as I write this. I’m sitting at the kitchen table, looking out the window, and I am amazed that it is already “beginning to look a lot lthough many people are like Christmas.” So much so that I’m not sure I can ready to take down their trees stop myself from singing that song, although I have a and pack away their holiday firm personal rule to never sing Christmas songs until decorations once December 25 has at least December. come and gone, millions of people But how can I help it today? It is beginning to look a wait to remove such decorations until lot like Christmas. the Epiphany, which occurs on January It’s plus 13 degrees Celsius. The rain is falling. The 6 each year. wind is blowing in an urgent manner. And, if I strain The Epiphany, also referred to really hard, I think I can see a little fog forming in the as Three Kings’ Day, celebrates the south. day the Three Magi visited the baby It is! It is! It is beginning to look a lot like Jesus and presented Him with gifts Christmas! of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. That might not be what you think of when you Although any Christian can celebrate year. Figurines of the three wise men think of the festive season, but the Epiphany, the holiday is most are placed in nativity scenes on January I grew up on Grand Manan, embraced by the Hispanic community Thurland Brown 5, and children may leave out grass or an island in Eastern Canada’s in the United States and in Spanishother food to feed the animals of the Bay of Fundy. We had fog speaking countries. In Latin America, magi, particularly the camels. and rain just as often (maybe more often) than we had for example, many children receive Those visiting another person’s snow. Even this far inland, I can hear the sounds of my gifts on Three Kings’ Day, rather than home on Three Kings’ Day may want favourite secular Christmas song. 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It’s a Wonderful Life on PBS during their Christmas Financial don’t know about you, but Campaign. I have certain “traditions,” Finally, is opening a door which I keep every year on the Advent calendar every when morning with my girls. Some Christmas of these traditions were passed comes on to me by my parents and round. grandparents. Others are The ones we created as our girls first thing were growing up, but all are is putting important, and it wouldn’t be up the Christmas without them. Christmas The wonderful thing about lights. Or traditions is that you usually rather, don’t have to think too hard untangling while doing them. Oh sure, you Rev. Blair the myriad can, but it’s not necessary. Let Paterson strings me explain. It’s like knitting. of broken lights, frayed wires How many women do you know and other flotsam and jetsam. who can watch television, talk The next is adding Handel’s to a friend on the phone, and Messiah, Bruce Cockburn’s sip a cup of tea while knitting a Christmas, and A Very Special sweater? Christmas to my playlists on my In Newfoundland, I can iPhone, and listening always and remember the baking of bread. only to them during December. Older women, some of them Number three is getting the in their nineties, would, every Christmas dishes out, the ones Saturday night, pull out the Mom bought Karen when we Robin Hood flour, the yeast, the were first married. Number pans, and the butter and bake four is, of course, watching four or five loaves of fresh bread.
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shortest, and yet the longest, day of pregnant silence, this longing of profound loneliness. If that’s you the year. expectation, Jesus was born. this year, I want to wish you a Merry t’s no coincidence that Christmas falls A few days later, there was We celebrate Christmas at the Christmas. Not because Christmas will on Dec. 25. rejoicing, because the stars turning of the year, because his be miraculously wonderful and full of joy As the year began to ascend, and they birth is the moment that hope (although that would be great to hear), turned, the weather knew that the days would arrives. The nights are still but because it’s a time to remember hope. grew colder and grow longer again. The winter long. The wind is still cold, Hope is coming. It gets better. It will get the days shorter. was still there, still bitterly but now we know that the better. The nights became cold, but there was hope that warmth of the sun is returning. At Winchester Wesleyan, we like to say a long, dark wait the end was coming. It’s getting better. It doesn’t that the best thing you can do, the very for dawn. Each It had been a long winter of happen right away, but it best thing, is to invite Jesus Christ into day had a little less the soul. Years had come marks a change. Even your present situation. This advent season, sun, and what there and gone, the expected when it’s slow, and hard I hope you look for hope. Christmas was proved cold Messiah nowhere to be to feel, we know it’s I believe that it can be found lying in a comfort. seen. It felt like God had getting better. manger, at the end of a scandalous journey Message The ancients drawn silent. It felt like Sometimes the of grace. watched the stars the Redeemer would never Christmas season isn’t one God bless you this Advent season. Aaron Reimer descend toward come. of joy. It marks loss, or disappointment. the horizon, until The night kept getting longer, darker, It marks a long year, or a series of years Aaron Reimer is associate pastor at Cross Construction GT 14 they paused at the winter solstice – the and colder. This was Advent. Into this of deep suffering. For some, it’s a time Winchester Fireball GT 14 Wesleyan Church.
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First make your spice bag. Fill the bag with cinnamon stick, cloves, allspice and peppercorns, and tie well so ith the holiday season approaching, it is time that they don’t escape. If you don’t have whole spices, that many gather around the table and share a you could use ground – a pinch of each. Just be careful as meal. With that in mind, here are two favourites cloves and allspice are powerful – they would be a tiny for you to try at home. pinch. In a heavy bottom sauce pan, place the sugar and A little bit with turkey one cup of water on high heat and allow to boil without When I was growing up, our stirring until a deep amber colour is achieved. Be careful Christmas dinner family meal was not to burn the sugar. Turn off heat and add cranberries, centred on turkey, and beside that and the rest of the water (this will boil like crazy!). Let sit turkey was served a cranberry jelly. for about five minutes until everything calms down, and My Mom took her time in then start to stir until all of the sugar is dissolved into the removing it from the can, so that cranberry sauce. Add the spice bag and salt, and allow to the can lines became part of the simmer until thick, stirring occasionally (it will thicken presentation. Times have certainly more when it cools). Turn off heat and mix in Grand changed, however, and here is a little Marnier; allow to cool. recipe that can make your cranberry
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Greg and Anna Hodsdon from Magnolia Hill Alpacas brought their stock of winter wear created with wool from their homegrown alpacas to Chesterville Farmers’ Market’s annual Christmas event. Their table also showcased original jewellery created by Anna, made from stones, shells, beads, and glass. “Every piece has a story behind it,” Anna said. Press Photos – Gosselin
At the annual Metcalfe Farmers' Christmas Market, Brothers Ty (left) and Lane Irven scurried to try the bread samples provided by Kate Clark from Nat’s Bread Company, which uses locally grown grain from Winchester-based Against the Grain farm.
Winchester BMR’s Country Treasures shop counted down the days to Christmas during the store’s annual customer appreciation holiday sale. The boutique boasted a wide variety of rustic giftware, country furniture, and home décor items, all marked down by 20 per cent to ring in the holiday season.
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‘Twas a few weeks ’til Christmas, and all through the land, Craft shows and markets popped up beforehand. Stockings and puddings were all handmade with care, In the hopes that the holidays could be felt in the air.
At the Morrisburg Holiday Craft Sale, Dwight Saunders (left) and Helder Ambrosia from Iroquois-based Aura Escapes showed off what they can do with sheep’s wool, including fabric art and winter wear. They also displayed their healing dolls (which have hair and eyelashes made from wool, with each hair pulled through one-by-one) and teddy bears made from recycled fur coats. The dolls are created with a 3D printer, painted from the inside out to give realistic colour, and cured.
Children sampled goodies, such as homemade bread, While crocheted creations fit perfectly on their heads. Mothers and fathers searched for gifts they could wrap, From vendors and artists across the region’s map. With the buildings all filled with festivity chatter, It was obvious residents celebrated local traditions that matter.
Above: Nico Widmer helped dole out the baked goodies from Swiss Farmer Bakery’s popular display at the annual Metcalfe Farmers’ Christmas Market. Close to 45 vendors sparked the holiday spirit with their displays of baked goodies, jams, crafts, winter wear, art, decorations, and more at the Royal Canadian Legion Greely Branch 627. Left: Kelsey Angel is only 16 years old, but already has dipped herself into the entrepreneurial world as baker and owner of A Little Taste of Heaven. Angel showcased her homemade goodies at the market, including truffles, fudge, and chocolate-dipped cake balls at Chesterville Farmers' Market's annual Christmas Market.
Above: Trinity Grimes (left), Kevin Merkley, Melanie Merkley, and Tayven Merkley decided to spend some time as a family at the Maple Ridge Christmas Bazaar providing antiques of all kinds, including Christmas ornaments ad decorations. Right: Also at the Maple Ridge Christmas Bazaar, Diane Hill and her daughter, Kamara, provided candle-like products from Scentsy. Hill said she likes the products because the “candles” don’t have any wick, and can be left in the house without worrying about burning anything.
Lorraine (left) and Rev. Thurland Brown partook in the Winchester Wesleyan Church’s annual Christmas craft, vendor and bake sale by selling Christmas-themed items from their home. Proceeds from the items will be put toward supporting a girl from the Ukraine for one year, which costs $372 through World Hope Canada. “This is all superfluous stuff for [us], but those in the Ukraine who are living on the street have nothing, so we decided this was a way to get into the spirit of Christmas,” said Lorraine.
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An edible endeavor Constructing a gingerbread house is a holiday favourite for many, and each year the Friends of the South Mountain Library organize a building workshop, giving the public a chance to celebrate the season, and enjoy the treats, of course. Press Photos – Uhrig Below: Kayla Haggert was very precise in her approach.
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Shine a light The 19th annual North Dundas Country Christmas Parade of Lights made its way through Winchester’s streets Sat., Dec. 5 with more than 40 entries taking part. The nighttime event followed a day full of other activities, including community meals, and a vendor and trade fair.
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his is the time of year when everyone talks about “giving back” and helping those less fortunate than ourselves. Fortunately, many of us are easily able to meet our basic needs, but there are still too many at home and abroad who lack essentials such as food and shelter. The holiday season with its spirit of caring for families and strangers alike is a good time to think about giving back. There are numerous ways you can engage charitably in your own and the global community:
• Volunteer at a local soup kitchen or homeless shelter. • Donate to a food bank – and donate regularly throughout the year. • Clean out your closet and give what you haven’t worn in a while to adults and children in need. • Help the homeless as they are especially vulnerable to the elements. If you see someone outside on a cold day, provide them with warm socks, hats and scarves. • Give your children some money to donate to a charity – and ask why
they have chosen one cause over another to encourage discussions about giving. If you want to buy a gift that provides hope and the real possibility of meaningful change for people in developing nations, numerous charitable and non-governmental organizations offer a wide range of ethical choices such as Plan Canada’s Gifts of Hope. More information is available at www.plangifts.com. — News CanadaKnR Repairs GT 13
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Bring old-fashioned caroling Start a new family tradition to your neighbourhood
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larger crowd. If you want to make the caroling a big event, promote your plans in the local newspaper or in a community bulletin. This way everyone in the community can take in the caroling show. • Choose a handful of well-known songs to sing. Your audience will appreciate easily recognizable songs they can sing along with if they choose. • Print lyric sheets. Although the lyrics to popular songs are widely known, it helps to have them handy if carolers forget verses. Keep extra copies on hand in case others want to join the caroling group. • Get a sponsor. If you live in a rural area and caroling door-to-door is impractical, see if a local retailer will let you carol outside of his or her store or business. Doing so can set the holiday mood and may generate free advertising and increased business for sponsors. • Involve youth groups. Kids love the holiday, so including them in your caroling efforts can bring smiles to many faces. Speak with local youth groups to determine if their members may want to join in your efforts to spread holiday cheer.
raditions are important to every family. They can strengthen bonds and create meaningful and lasting memories. While many traditions are set in stone, try adopting some new rituals this season to get into the holiday spirit and bring your family together. 1. Rent a ping-pong table and host an elimination tournament with your family. The last person standing gets a free pass for not doing the dishes. 2. On Christmas Eve, implement a mandatory onesie dress code. To document your onesie party conduct a playful photo shoot with your family and friends. 3. Create a playlist of old tunes from your grandparents and parents’ generation, your teenage years and classic cheesy holiday songs. Turn up the music and have a dance party. 4. Combat the cold by incorporating tropical items into your holiday menu. Create Caribbean inspired drinks like coconut eggnog slushies or mandarin orange spritzers and beach inspired snacks like guacamole or crab dip. 5. Dust off and bust out your old school VHS player and watch old home videos from your childhood. 6. Have a slumber party with your siblings by camping out in the living room in front of the tree. 7. Host an ugly sweater craft session and contest with your family. The person with the most ‘likes’ on social media gets to open the first present. 8. Make breakfast. Four words: “The Wife Saver Recipe.” This breakfast dish that you can easily throw together the night before will save you when your family wakes up with hungry tummies after a night of festivities. — News Canada
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oliday films hold a special place in • The role of Cousin Rocky had no many people’s hearts, and perhaps lines in the film. no holiday movie of the last 30 • In the “Lampoon” films that preceded years has resonated as much as “National “Christmas Vacation,” Rusty was the older Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” The oft- child of the Griswold clan. However, he is quoted holiday favourite the younger sibling in this turned 25 years old in film. 2014, yet the film remains • “Christmas Vacation” as popular as ever. marked the directorial debut Fans of “Christmas for Jeremiah Chechik, who Vacation” can no doubt went on to direct “Benny quote their favourite lines & Joon” and 1998’s “The from the film, but the Avengers.” following are a few tidbits • The movie had a large that even the most ardent fan budget ($27 million) for might be unfamiliar with. a comedy with no special • The movie is based on a effects. story titled “Christmas 59,” • Surprisingly, which was written by the “Christmas Vacation” had same man, John Hughes, its own sequel that few are who wrote and produced the film. The familiar with. The made-for-television film pays homage to this story when Clark “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Griswold is rummaging through the attic and 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure” was finds a movie reel named “Christmas 59.” released in 2003. • Frank Capra III worked as an assistant • Cousin Eddie’s fashion style, in director on the film. In one scene of the particular the sweater/Dickie combination, film, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” which was was the brainchild of actor Randy Quaid’s directed by Frank Capra III’s grandfather, wife. is on a television in the background. • No part of “Christmas Vacation” • Actress Mae Questrel (Aunt Bethany) takes place on Christmas Day. The film provided the voices for Betty Boop and culminates with the antics that take place Olive Oyl in the 1930s. “Christmas at the Griswold home on December 24. Vacation” would be her final film. • Brian Doyle-Murray, who played • “Christmas Vacation” featured a Frank Shirley, is the brother of another handful of “Saturday Night Live” alumni. famous comic actor: Bill Murray. In addition to the film’s star, Chevy • “Christmas Vacation” was the only Chase, SNL alums Randy Quaid, Julia movie in the series up until then that did Cooper Physio GT 15 Louis-Dreyfus, and Brian Doyle-Murray not feature Lindsey Buckingham’s song, appeared in the film. “Holiday Road.”
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espite your best intentions, you’ve left your shopping until the last minute. You could be facing a high-stress drive to the mall in heavy traffic this weekend, only to cool your heels in the lengthy lineups. Here are five ways to simplify your shopping, while still giving meaningful gifts: 1. Go on a baking blitz: Many people don’t want a large gift – it’s the thought that counts. Everyone loves home baked goodies, so put together an assortment of treats to please every sweet tooth. 2. Host an easy get-together: You don’t have to transform your entire home when hosting your next party. Clean the main room and bathroom, buy some wine and a few specialty cheeses and crackers, and you’re set to have a few people over on a weeknight. 3. Give group gifts: Cut a shopping list considerably by buying for groups, not individuals.
4. Choose and write personal cards: Nothing says love like a card chosen especially for the person opening the envelope. Plan and write a message from the heart, about what the person means to you or an experience you’ve shared together this year. 5. Plan a January event: Give the gift of something to look forward to. Whether you invite girlfriends to a spa, or neighbourhood families to skating and hot chocolate, your friends will be happy for an outing once the calendar — News Canada is empty again.
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Minimize the mess!
rees come in many shapes and sizes, both real and artificial. Those looking for a more authentic tree gravitate toward real trees, with their rich, earthy smell and beautiful boughs of green. While the sights and smells of real trees are what draw many people in, live trees do require more maintenance than their artificial alternatives. Falling pine needles and sap are part of the live-tree package, as is regular watering and some initial tree preparation. However, those who have their hearts set on a real tree can employ some strategies to minimize the mess. Face a tree’s trunk toward the front of the car Buy a fresh tree Christmas tree lots may begin to crop up before the end of November, meaning trees will have been cut and shipped weeks before. The tree you put up in your home may be at least two months old by Christmas Day. Also, trees that are open to full sunlight at tree lots can dry out prematurely. When shopping, look for trees that seem freshly cut and have good needle retention. Grab a branch and see if the needles remain intact. Give the tree trunk a bump on the ground and assess how many needles drop to the ground. Look at the colour of the tree and determine if it is wilting. These may be signs that the tree is old and on its last legs. Choose the right variety Some varieties of trees have more staying power after being cut than others. Scotch pine and balsam fir have good needle retention. Spruce trees, which are usually the least expensive variety on lots, may only last two to three weeks. Wrap and transport Ask the tree seller to freshly cut the bottom of the tree and wrap the entire tree twineGT so it12 will be easier to move. Place IdealinPipe the tree on the roof of your car with the
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trunk facing the front of the car. This way the wind will not fan out the branches and loosen up needles. Choose the right location It may seem like a good idea to put the tree right in front of a picture window, but if that window receives ample sunlight, the tree may dry out more quickly. The same can be said for putting a tree too close to a heating source. A cool, shaded area is best for keeping trees fresher longer. Fit the tree in the stand while it is still outdoors and wrapped up and then move the entire product inside to the right spot. This helps minimize dirt, bark, and needles getting all over the room.
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Christmas tree varieties
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n evergreen tree decked out in lights and ornaments is one of the universal symbols of the holiday season. The Christmas tree tradition is believed to have originated in Germany in the 15th or 16th centuries, when trees were decorated with edibles, such as nuts and fruits. They were later decorated with candles and eventually lights. Through the centuries, people have trekked to forests, Christmas tree farms, and commercial lots to pick the perfect trees for their holiday displays. While there are scores of evergreen varieties, certain tree types are more popular than others and thus more available for purchase. The following are some of the more popular trees come Christmastime. • White Spruce: This tree has strong slender twigs which hold ornaments well. Dense foliage and symmetrical proportions of the spruce make it a very beautiful Christmas tree. The spruce needs lots of water however, and like all Christmas trees, must be watered regularly to prevent it from losing its needles. The needles are about two centimeters long, and are an attractive dark green. They are stiff and slightly curved and give off a sharp pungent odour when crushed. • Colorado Blue Spruce: An attractive blue-green foliage and a good symmetrical form is what attracts many people to the blue spruce. The Colorado Blue Spruce has an excellent natural
Time your removal Removing a dried-out tree can be a cleaning disaster. It’s better for the tree to make its exit before it withers. A tree can drink a gallon of water per day, so make sure the stand reservoir is adequately filled. Over time, though, the tree may stop taking in water. When this happens, it is best to take down the decorations and get ready for removal. Hiding a tree Vanthe Gurp GT can 14 make disposalTony bag under tree skirt Shane Signs GT 08 it easier to get the tree out to the curb.
shape and requires little pruning to look like the perfect Christmas tree. It’s not very fragrant, but the tree needles may give off an unpleasant odour when crushed. • Scotch Pine: A classic conical shape and very good needle retention help make the Scotch pine a popular tree to cut for the holidays. Scotch pines also are quite prevalent thanks to the tree’s adaptability to a wide range of climates. • White Pine: A delicate green colour and long needles are found on this tree. Another popular pine, the rich fragrance of the white pine may make it preferable to those who like their homes to smell of evergreen. • Balsam Fir: Balsam fir trees hold their needles well and are a good choice if the decorated tree is to be left standing for a longer period of time. The needles are two to three centimeters in length, are rounded at the tip and are a dark, shiny green in colour. Unlike spruce needles, fir needles are flat and will not roll between your fingers. Balsam fir Christmas trees branches work well for lighter ornaments. • Fraser Fir: Another popular fir for Christmas is the Fraser fir. The needles are bicoloured, with dark green on top and silver on the bottom. More fragrant than its cousin, the Douglas, the Fraser also boasts a slender profile, which makes it suitable for smaller rooms.
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his year’s trending items are full of spirit of giving. Ask kids to trade in an fun, creative ways for kids to play old toy for every new one, or simply give and learn. Use this handy list when a gift to charity in their name. UNICEF’s you head to the toy store and you can’t go Survival Gifts program lets you choose wrong. your gift – such as vaccines, textbooks, • Maker movement. This growing and therapeutic foods – and sends a card movement is all about creating something to the person in whose name you’ve and is perfect for little inventors and dedicated the life-saving gift. More tinkerers. Think construction toys, design information is available at survivalgifts.ca. kits, and musical instruments. • Open-ended playtime. Say goodbye • Interactive learning. Lure kids away to scheduled activities and let kids be kids from the screen with toys that grab their by promoting creativity and problemattention and invite them to join in. Try solving skills. The ideas are endless: number and word games, finger puppets, craft supplies, toy cars, bubbles, finger puzzles and brain teasers, or a good old paints, bath toys, building blocks, doll VeloXpress GT 15 and more. fashioned chemistry set. accessories, — News Canada • Helping others. Put the focus on the
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eaving cookies and milk for Santa Claus is a Christmas Eve tradition. Children regularly place a dish of cookies and a glass of milk by the tree on Christmas Eve so that Santa has enough energy to complete all of his gift-giving before kids wake up on Christmas morning. The tradition of leaving cookies out on Christmas Eve may trace its origins to Saint Nicholas. On the feast of St. Nicholas on December 6, children would leave food and drink for the saint and any attendants. The treats would be exchanged for gifts. While that’s one theory behind the tradition, others think it is linked to the history of the Christmas tree and the edible decorations that adorn it. Santa would snack on the ornaments. Even after edible decorations gave way to inedible ornaments, the tradition of leaving a snack for Santa remained.
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by Karen Sheldrick hristmas is a wonderful time of year to relax, and celebrate with family and friends. Contrary to popular belief, we don’t need to spend large amounts of money to make great memories – here are some tips to enjoying a debt-free, memorable Christmas. Start saving in January The key is to plan ahead by making a list, and deciding what amount you’ll be spending. Divide the amount by 52, and set aside this amount each week in an envelope or jar marked “Christmas� along with the list you’ve made. Each time you make a purchase for Christmas, use the money from this stash and replace it with the receipt from the item purchased. Give gifts with meaning The most memorable gift I ever received was a small doll’s bed my father made, decorated with decals from a Sears
catalogue, and covered with a blanket my mother crocheted. Personal gifts mean so much to the recipient of the gift, and often cost a fraction of a store-bought one. Here are some thoughtful gifts for the special people in your life, all for under $10. Handcrafted gifts • A basket with their favourite treats • Handmade item like a scarf, lap blanket, coffee cozy, or dish clothes • A jar of red pepper jelly, jam, cranberry sauce, salsa, butterscotch sauce, or garlic butter • A Christmas arrangement, such as a door bough or wreath made with greenery from your back yard • A binder with your teen’s favourite recipes • A framed handwritten poem or child’s artwork • Homemade Play-Doh • Sewing kit in a jar • Scrabble ornament
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choice, or wash and detail their car for them. Other great gifts for under $10 • Donation to the recipient’s favourite charity • Gift or gift certificate from a local business or coffee shop • Local food item, such as honey or cider • A small food item with the story behind it attached, such as Terry’s Chocolate Orange (Google search “Story of the Chocolate Orangeâ€?) or the Christmas story of M&M’s. • For the techie: USB wristband, USB transformer, or a Cable Monkey Organizer. By putting some time into creating inexpensive, thoughtful gifts, we will also be modelling good habits for our children that will benefit them for years to come.
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Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Cookies
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Secret Kiss Cookies Submitted by Elan Slack, advertising sales
You can use milk chocolate, HUGS, candy cane, caramel or any other flavour of Kisses you want. Try a new flavour each batch!
Submitted by Donna Rushford, co-publisher and advertising manager
This is one of my favourite cookies that my Granddaughter Cadence makes. Siblings Ethan and Arwyn would agree as well that they are yummy!
½ cup (I stick) butter or margarine softened ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup peanut butter I egg ½ tsp vanilla extract I cup all purpose flour ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt I cup Reese’s Pieces candies
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I cup butter, softened ½ cup sugar I tsp vanilla I ¾ cups flour I cup walnuts, finely chopped I package (6 ounces) Kisses (about 36). Remove wrappers. Confectioners sugar Cream butter, sugar and vanilla in a large bowl. gradually add flour and nuts. Beat on low speed until well blended. Chill dough about I hour or until firm enough to handle. When sufficiently chilled, mould approximately I tablespoon of dough around an unwrapped candy Kiss and roll to make a ball. Be sure to cover the Kiss completely (may not be quite round).
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, egg and vanilla in a large bowl until fluffy. Stir together flour, baking soda, and salt, gradually add to butter mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in candies. Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake I0 to I2 minutes or until edges are lightly browned, remove from oven. Cool slightly and move to wire rack. Let cool completely. Makes about 30 cookies.
Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake in 375 degree F oven for I2 minutes or until cookies are set but not brown. Cool slightly, remove to wire rack. While still warm, roll in confectioners sugar. If desired, roll in sugar again before serving. Makes about 36 cookies.
Christmas Mice
Chocolate-Cherry Poke Cake
Submitted by Marlene Harper, office manager
Submitted by Linda Johnston, graphic designer
I ½ cups semisweet chocolate pieces I - 300 ml jar maraschino cherries with stems, drained and patted dry 36 milk chocolate kisses with stripes Sliced almonds
I package chocolate cake mix 3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix) 1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix) I 1/3 cups water ( or as called for by your cake mix) I (85 g) package cherry gelatin I cup boiling water I or 2 (540 ml) cans cherry pie filling I or 2 pkg. Dr. Oetker chocolate mousse (prepared) or frozen whipped topping (thawed) or sweetened whipped cream Grated chocolate (or chopped nuts)
Place chocolate pieces in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for I minute or until chocolate is melted, stirring twice. Hold cherries by the stem and dip, one at a time, in melted chocolate to coat. Place coated cherries on a large baking sheet. Immediately press the flat bottom of a kiss up against the cherry (forming mouse head). Insert two almond slices between head and body to form ears. Use a toothpick dipped in remaining melted chocolate to make eyes. If you like, dot some of the melted chocolate on tip of kiss for nose. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and let chill for I5 minutes or until chocolate is set. Use a small flat metal spatula or table knife to help remove mice from baking sheet. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator for up to 2 days. Makes about 36 mice.
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Easy Christmas Peppermint Patties
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Jean’s Raspberry Pastry Squares
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Submitted by Sharon Holmes, administrative assistant
¼ cup butter, softened 1/3 cup light corn syrup 3 - 4 cups powdered sugar, divided I - 2 tsp peppermint extract or your choice Food colouring - preferably gel or paste ½ cup granulated sugar (to roll balls in)
Sift together: I ½ c flour ¼ cup white sugar I tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt ½ tsp cinnamon
Combine butter and corn syrup together in a small bowl. Add 2 cups powdered sugar and your choice of extract and mix until well combined. Add extract ½ teaspoon at a time until the mixture reaches your desired flavor. Stir in an additional cup of powdered sugar.
Stir in ½ cup brown sugar 1/3 cup blanched ground almonds Cut in: ½ cup butter until crumbly and one slightly beaten egg. Pat ½ mixture in 8 x 8 inch pan. Spread ½ cup raspberry jam over. Roll out rest of dough to 9 x 6 inches. Cut strips ½ inch x 9 inch (20). Lattice diagonally over jam. Brush with slightly beaten egg.
Turn bowl onto a cutting board sprinkled with another half a cup of powdered sugar. Knead the mixture until sugar is absorbed and is completely smooth, adding additional powdered sugar if needed. Divide dough into three portions. Tint one portion red with the red food colour/gel and one green. Leave one portion white.
Bake 375 degrees F for 25 minutes.
Shape into ¾ inch balls and roll in granulated sugar. Flatten gently with a fork. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature for I day. Store in an airtight container.
Press staffers have sifted through their recipes to share some of their favourites with readers.
Optional: Dip in chocolate if desired.
No Bake Granola Bars
Creamy Egg Nog
Submitted by Janet LaPierre, production manager
2 ½ cups Rice Krispies I ½ cups quick cooking oats I cup trail mix (pumpkin seed, sunflower seed, cranberries, almonds, M&M’s) I cup smooth peanut butter ½ cup honey ¼ cup packed brown sugar
Submitted by Nancy Torrance, graphic designer
4 egg yolks 4 ½ cups milk ½ can (I50 ml) sweetened condensed milk 4 egg whites I Tbsp white sugar 2 Tbsp rum I tsp vanilla ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Best Ever No-Bake Bars Submitted by Nancy Torrance, graphic designer
I cup peanut butter ½ cup honey ½ cup unrefined coconut oil (be sure to use unrefined for the coconut flavor) 2 cupsTimber dry oats (not instant) Thompson’s Mart GT 15 I cup shredded coconut ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional) I ¼ cups dark chocolate chips I tsp. vanilla extract
We Wish You A Merry Christmas Combine all ingredients in the top of a double
Line a I3 X 9 inch pan with parchment. Combine first 3 ingredients.
In a large mixing bowl, beat egg yolks until they are thickened and light. Gradually stir in condensed milk, sugar, vanilla, and milk. Beat the egg whites until stiff, then add them to the milk mixture. Stir rum into the mixture (to taste). Garnish with nutmeg.
Microwave remaining ingredients in microwave on high I minute, stir. Add to cereal mixture, mix well. Press in pan, cool 30 minutes. Cut into bars.
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Christmas Crunch Popcorn Recipe
Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies in a Jar
Submitted by Alicia Gosselin, reporter
Submitted by Linda Johnston, graphic designer
Great home-made gift idea! I quart mason jar or other decorative jar 1/₃ cup sugar 1/₃ cup packed brown sugar ¾ cup flour ½ tsp baking powder 1/8 tsp baking soda 1/8 tsp salt I cup quick cooking oats I cup dried cranberries I cup white chocolate chips
Here’s a selection of our holiday favourites that will hopefully become your favourites, too.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Beat together ½ cup softened butter or margarine, I large egg, and I tsp vanilla in a large bowl until well blended. Add this jar of cookie mix and mix well. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. Place Tbsp sized balls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-I0 min., then move to wire racks to cool. Makes I8 cookies.
Homemade “French Vanilla” Coffee Creamer Submitted by Janet LaPierre, production manager
½ can of sweetened condensed milk I0 oz of milk – can use 2% if desired 2 Tbsp of vanilla extract ¼ tsp peppermint extract Whisk all these together really well. Store in fridge. It will stay fresh as long as the milk you added hasn’t met its expiration date yet.
½ cup of popcorn kernels ½ cup of melted white chocolate I (I2 oz) bag of milk chocolate or mint M&M’s, green and red I cup of red and green ( jingle mix) nonpareils sprinkles ½ cup of pretzel pieces Pop the popcorn kernels. Pour the melted white chocolate over the popcorn. Stir in the rest of ingredients. Let mix settle for about five minutes. Serve!
Place sugar in the jar. Tamp down to create clean layers. Place brown sugar in the jar. Tamp down to create clean layers. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl and mix. Add to jar and tamp down. Layer in the oats, cranberries, and white chocolate chips, tamping between layers. Seal with lid and decorate. Make labels or tags with name of cookie and the following baking directions:
If you want to whip up a tasty holiday treat in less than I0 minutes, this recipe will make your eyes pop! This recipe is also an easy holiday gift – just place into a mason jar, tie a ribbon around it, or decorate as you please.
Butter Tart Squares Submitted by Linda Johnston, graphic designer
½ cup butter 2 Tbsp icing sugar I ¼ cups all-purpose flour I ½ cups packed brown sugar ¼ cup butter, melted 2 eggs, beaten I Tbsp white vinegar I tsp vanilla extract I cup raisins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. To Make Base: In a small mixer bowl, cream together butter or margarine and icing sugar. Blend in flour. Pat into 9 X 9 inch pan. Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes. To Make Filling: In a large bowl combine brown sugar, melted butter or margarine, beaten eggs, vinegar, vanilla, and raisins. Pour over base and bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until set.
Gingerbread Smoothie Submitted by Alicia Gosselin, reporter
During the holidays, it’s hard to resist the highcalorie goodies available just about everywhere you turn. But this simple gingerbread smoothie is a creamy, healthy, vegan, and gluten-free treat that tastes just like gingerbread cookies. What more could you ask for? I ½ cups of coconut milk from carton or milk of choice I small banana, frozen ¼ tsp. nutmeg ½ tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. ginger, ground 1/8 tsp. cloves, ground I tsp. vanilla extract I tbsp. molasses ¼ tsp. Stevia or sugar to taste I cup of ice Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
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Stewart’s Automotive Chris Stewart 10696 Sandy Row South Mountain
613-989-5232
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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The Wonder of Christmas
, , Grade 6 Coleman Savannah er Public School Winchest
Rylin S., Grade 3, Winchester Public School
Wed., Dec. 16, 2015
Abbi C., Grade 3, Winchester Public School
❅ Winchester Public School ❅
Jaelyn Dry Winchest man, Grade 4, er Public School
Leland, Grade 4, Winchester Public School
Christmas The snow is white as a snow bunny. Roudolph is a raindeer. Roudolph has a red nose. Santa goes into his sled and gives kids presents. Brooke E., Grade 2, Winchester Public School Kaden S., Grade 3, Winchester Public School
Addison S., Grade 3, Winchester Public School
Peter Ross Auctions GT 13
R/T Auto 12
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.
– Peter, Helen, Family & Staff
PETER ROSS AUCTION SERVICES LTD.
Kevin Barkley GT 12
Ingleside, Ontario 613-537-8862
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
and sincere thanks to our customers and friends this holiday season
R/T Auto Center Inc.
SALES AND SERVICE • GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE
Dundas Feed & Seed Cty. GT 12 T. Kirkwood • 12034 Rd. 3 (Main St.), Winchester • 613-774-2000
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!
Dundas Feed & Seed Ltd. 12270 St. Lawrence St., Winchester • 613-774-2044
Toll Free 1-877-774-2044
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Ava B., Grade 4, St. Mary Catholic School
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â?… Family and kind ne Crying of laught ss, er Happiness and . St. Mary decorating, And caroling af Catholic School, BFirindnginitg the perfteecr.t tree, home for Getting all the the kids. Chesterville de Putting them on corations out, the tree. Kids helping ou t sh â?… Off the lane way oveling the snow, .
Jessi M., 5 years old, St. Mary Catholic School
Building a snow fa Making snow an mily, gels. Having hot coco , Sitting before th e Putting gifts un nice warm fireplace, der the tree, Then waiting fo r St. Nick! Paige, Grade 6 , St. Mary Catho lic School
My Holiday Time
Ava H., Grade 4, St. Mary Catholic School
Christmas is one of my favourite holidays. I see big presents under the tall Christmas tree. I smell the roasted turkey on the dinner table. I taste minty candy canes. I hear loud bells ringing out side. I feel snow flakes on my tongue. James Gibeault, Grade 3, St. Mary Catholic School
Win Grain Elevator GT 12
Patrick Guy, St. Mary Catholic School
A Carruthers GT 15
We wish all our friends and neighbours health, happiness and prosperity. Van Bridger Design GT 10Thank you for your business.
Winchester Grain Elevator Division of Parrish & Heimbecker Limited
Winchester 613-774-2720
A. CARRUTHERS
Merry Christmas
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Happy New Year
VAN BRIDGER DESIGN graphic + web design
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MOVING & STORAGE
1394 County Road 7, Morewood 613-448-3091 www.funtasticpoolsandspa.com
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2, n, Grade McKinno chool h a n n a v Sa Catholic S St. Mary
Eric Brebaum, Grade 3, St. Mary Catholic School
Wed., Dec. 16, 2015
Emma-Lynn P., 5 years old, St. Mary Catholic School
❅ St. Mary Catholic School, Chesterville ❅ Marisa L., 5 years old, St. Mary Catholic School
Christmas
On a white Christmas, There’s a white forest, And in a white forest, There’s a white house.
It’s Christmas day, We all start in a special way, By cheering with the word yay! We all go to church to pray.
And in the white house, It is warm and full of joy, There’s a tree and a warm fire, There’s lights and stockings, Decorations and food.
Time to put up the Christmas tree, All the children help with glee. They stay awake with hope to see, The jolly man who doesn’t use a key.
Damian S., St. Mary Catholic School
G&J Yelle GT 12
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Christmas is the year to the best time of me! I see m family, my bright pres y loving ents, and m sparkling C h y love in the ristmas tree. I smell air. I taste juicy sweet candy cane s Jesus bein . I hear ho ho ho. g excited, fa born! I feel happy, ntastic, be ca Christmas is coming. use Olivia Vann op St. Mary C pen, atholic Sch ool
A White Christmas
And St. Nick, Who can see the children, Waking up, And is full of joy. Leah B., 4 years old, St. Mary Catholic School
My Holida
In the morning Santa left a toy, For every single girl and boy. And when they whoop with joy, Everyone got a toy. Alexander vanDelst, Grade 6, St. Mary Catholic School
Katie, St. Mary Catholic School
Rideau Auctions GT 12
May good times come naturally this season.
Rideau Auctions Inc.
G. & J. Yelle Inc.
Material Handling Equipment & Ventilation
Civic #2250, Corner of Cty. Rd. 31 & 43, Winchester, Ontario 613-774-2735 Fax: 613-774-5559
2068 County Rd. 12, Crysler, Ontario, K0A 1R0 613-987-5336 • Fax 613-987-5787 • Cell. 613-223-4836
Garry Munro Plumbing GT 15
Valued customers and friends, we appreciate your support over the past 30 years.
Merry Christmas
With our sincere thanks for your valued business.
Merry Christmas and much happiness to you this holiday season. – Garry, Linda and Staff GARRY PLUMBING & HEATING
Chesterville 613-448-3659
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de 5, lotte, Gra Aidan Fit Public School w Nationvie
Brooke Brennan, Grade 6, Nationview Public School
Ketana Ault Vandemheen, Grade 4, Nationview Public School
❅ Nationview Public School ❅ Gwendolyn Brown, Junior Kindergarten, Nationview Public School
Aemilia Jones-Miner, Senior Kindergarten, Nationview Public School
CNK Ag Tech GT 14
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Myla Jon kman, S Nationvie enior Kindergarte n, w Public School
Lily Constapel, Grade 2, Nationview Public School
Elizabeth McCormick, Grade 6, Nationview Public School
Countryman Electric GT 14
Home Is Where The Heart Is
Here’s hoping you get out and enjoy the best of times in this festive season. Thanks for your support.
Clarence Holmes 613-448-3447
AG-TECH
Cell. 613-447-3447 Email: c.holmes@cnkag-tech.com
Thanks for warming our hearts with your friendship and kind support this year. Neighbours like you make us especially proud to call this fine community home. Merry Christmas!
Countryman Electric Limited Electrical Contracting & Generators 613-448-2474 • 1-888-388-1117
www.countrymanelectric.com • sales@countrymanelectric.com
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The Wonder of Christmas
Grade 5, Brandon, blic School u P w Nationvie
Georgia Priestman, Senior Kindergarten, Nationview Public School
Wed., Dec. 16, 2015
Emily Christine Norris, Grade 6, Nationview Public School
❅ Nationview Public School ❅
Ethan An de Nationvie rson, Grade 3, w Public School
Dakota, Grade 4, Nationview Public School
Ava Haas, Senior Kindergarten, Nationview Public School
April Roberts, Grade 4, Nationview Public School
D’s Collision GT 11
Rianna Campanaro, Grade 1, Nationview Public School
Logtens Tree Service GT 15
D’s Collision Center Inc. 613-774-2733 12029 Dawley Drive, Winchester
Merry Christmas May this holiday season bring serenity and comfort to you and yours.
A proud member of
Advanced Grain Handling GT 11
We appreciate your business. Jeremy, Terri-Lynn, Cadence, Ethan and Arwyn Logtens
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
TREE SERVICE LTD. RR 1, Berwick 613-984-0743
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LETTERS TO Santa The Winchester 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
Dear Santa
Dear Santa
How are you? How is Rudolph? I hope Rudolph's nose is really shinning really bright this Christmas! For Christmas (at my mom's house) I would like a puppy and some toys for it. Also, for my dad could you please get him another rope for the calves. I'm pretty sure that I have been good this year, but how can I be totally good if I see my brother Nick?
All I want for Christmas is one of your slay bells. I hope you like my cookies. I love went you give me a candy cane. I hope you do not get sick. How are the elfs, are they good.
I hope you're having a good year so far. How are the elves doing? I hope they are doing well. How is Mrs. Claws doing? Are the reindeer going along well? These are some of the things I hope you may be able to get me this Christmas: I would really like a note book because I love to write. I really need a new pair of skates because my skates are too small. Thank you and have a good year.
My name is Noah Wilson. I live just outside of Winchester. I go to Winchester Public School, although I would have gone to Nationview if I wasn't in French Immersion. My favourite sport is curling, which is actually the only sport I play. I used to play soccer, baseball and figure skating, but not anymore.
Sophia M. Grade 3 Winchester Public School
Emeline P. Grade 3 Winchester Public School
Jillian C. Grade 3, Winchester Public School
Dear Santa
Dear Santa
Dear Santa
Hi Santa how you doing? Do you want to know what I want for Christmas? I want an i-Pad and the big big big blocks. Could you please make war disappear please. Have a Merry Christmas!!
Hi Santa, how do you fit in chimneys? Hi can I please get an 8 foot teddy bear and a tablet. And can you bring peace to the world? Hav the best Christmas!
Are my cookies good? May I please have a stick! Can you give everyone what they want. Two more things. Can I have a Segway and a gint monkey. I hope my cookies are good!
Olivia Anabell Rutters Grade 4 St. Mary Catholic School
Damian Grade 4 St. Mary Catholic School
Zander Grade 4 St. Mary Catholic School
Dear Santa
Dear Santa
Is it clod up in the north pole? You are the best man ever! You always get me the best stuff. Do you mind if you can get me some Shopkins, and a Newberry doll. And my mom wod like a dog and my dad wod like some trees.
Are you rested for Christmas! I hope your reindeer are rested too! I would like your reindeers to come to my house to drop off some gifts for my famile!
Lilly-Rose, Grade 2, Winchester Public School
Savannah, St. Mary Catholic School
That should let you know about me. For Christmas, I want an iPad. I want an iPad because most of the people I know have one, but not me! I also want an iPad because I would appreciate it if I could play it more than at the arena, which is where some people are nice enough to let me use theirs. Finally I want an iPad because the video games on it are super fun. I deserve an iPad because I'm a pleasant boy. I also deserve an iPad because I have done a lot of my homework. Next, I deserve an iPad because I have shared my pencils in school, although I don't anymore because I have lost them all. I now borrow pencils from my teachers. Finally, I deserve an iPad because I have been very cooperative in school. Noah Wilson Winchester Public School
Letters to Santa are as submitted.
BGM Autobody GT 15 c 2
Encore Hearing GT 15c
Best Wishes for a Happy, Healthy Holiday Season from All of Us to All of You
613-443-2005 983 Notre-Dame, Embrun
Guy Guels GT 13
With Our Thanks For Your Patronage As we prepare to deck the halls, we’d like to display our appreciation for all the people who have helped make this past year a successful one for us, and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy NewYear.
12041 Dawley Dr., P.O. Box 347 Winchester, Ontario, K0C 2K0 613-774-2655 • Fax 613-774-1465
www.guyfuelsandpropane.com
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Wed., Dec. 16, 2015
The Wonder of Christmas
LETTERS TO Santa Dear Santa
Dear Santa
Dear Santa
Dear Santa
I hope I have been good enough that I do not get coal. I can not wait to get video that you send me every year. What I would really want for Christmas is a picture of every one please because I have a picture of Rudolph. I do not know what else I want for Christmas. I hope you don't get sick before it is Christmas Eve that would not be good. Looking forward to Christmas. Are you? It was an honour talking to you.
I hope Mrs. Claus is doing well. How are the reindeer? I hope they're doing ok. For Christmis can I please have a small animal that can snuggle with me in bed? I hope after Chrismis Eve you get some rest.
Hi! How is Mrs Claues? Is Mrs Claues coming with you to deliver the presents? How is all your raindeers and elves? I hope this year you make it throuht the whole intire world in two day. I love last Christmas I got so many presents it's fun. I love Christmas.
Hi Santa my name is DJ. And I am a girl. All I want for Christmas is some toys. And you can give me anything you want. And I hope you have a good Christmas too in the North pole. Could you please bring some presents to my grandpa and cousins?
Georgia M. Grade 2, Winchester Public School
Alex C. Grade 2 Winchester Public School
Gabrielle Grade 3 Winchester Public School
DJ Grade 4, St. Mary Catholic School
Dear Santa Dear Santa
Dear Santa
Dear Santa
How are your reindeers doing? Please can I have an Xbox 360 and a Ipad. If you can get me hockey equipment. Thank you for the toys last year.
Hi Santa. Can I ask how old you are? You do not have to ansur if you want. Do you like being Santa? Is it fun or not fun. Can I plese have a Wii or an Xbox 360 because the Wii is good exercice and the Xbox 360 is good exercice for your hands!! Hope you have a nice trip to Canada. One of your many friends,
Jordyn St. Mary Catholic School
Bennett Grade 3, Winchester Public School
How are you doing with your deers? Are you feeling okay? Is Mrs. Claus okay to? What I really really would like for Christmas is Shopkins. And may I have a cat please? And may I please have a big dog that can stand up and you can bring me wetever you want. But I still wot the things that I want. Lilah St. Mary Catholic School
Dear Santa
Dear Santa
How are you doing with all the presents? Santa what do you want for Christmas? But I would like the pore people to get a $25 bill please. I need you as in a mini you for my next Christmas tree. I'll wear a Christmas jacket please. I'll read the book "Bone" please. Santa Claus if you could bring me a NHL 16 for the Xbox 360. Hope you have a safe ride.
How are the elves and Missies Clase doing in the North Pole? Wen you come to my house I will leave you some cookies and milk fore you. Please can you give me toy Zoomer Dino and a remote controlled helicopter. For my dad and mom could you bring them new smelly bait for fishing and new armour for my mom. HO HO HO! Merry Christmas!
Wyatt Grade 2, St. Mary Catholic School
David Grade 4, St. Mary Catholic School
Metcalfe
2666 8th Line Road, P.O. Box 52 Metcalfe, ON K0A2P0
613-821-2155
How are your reindeer? How many reindeer do you have? Do you brush your teeth? All I want for Christmas is my family. I wish you a merry Christmas! Taylor St. Mary Catholic School
Dear Santa What I want for Christmas is two puzzle balls, two loom kits, and a laptop. Santa can you please get me the puzzle balls and a laptop that's what I really want for Christmas. Faith Grade 4 Nationview Public School Letters to Santa are as submitted.
Morrisburg
www.hicksinsurance.ca
7 Fifth Street E. P.O. Box 605 Morrisburg, ON K0C 1X0
613-543-3069
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❅ Community Christian School ❅
Gabriel, Grade 4, Community Christian School
Micah, Grade 1, Community Christian School
Grade 3, Community Christian School Thompson Andrew, Electric GT 12
Vanden Bosch Elevators GT 14
Sending Our Best at Christmas 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.
Gateway Enterprises GT 11 2809 County Rd. 7, Chesterville, ON
613-448-2359
RING IN ! THE JOY May peace, harmony and joy resound throughout the holiday season. Merry Christmas and many thanks!
THOMPSON ELECTRIC John Thompson Electric Limited
P.O. BOX 188, CHESTERVILLE, ONT., K0C 1H0
002198356 Ontario Limited Mountain Twp Ag Hall GT 14
613-448-2963 Cell. 613-229-9095
All the Best
Wishing you and your loved ones a beautiful season with all the trimmings.
SALES, SERVICE, INSTALLATION
Reserved for You
Garage Doors, Rolling Steel Shutters & Dock Equipment Shawn Backes 11693 Toye Hill Road, Williamsburg, Ont., K0C 2H0
613-774-6157 • Fax 613-774-6627
Marsden & McLaughlin GT 14
Our BestWishes In the spirit of the holiday, it’s only fitting that we say, How truly grateful we are to be a part of this fine community. Your support has given us much cause for celebration and we thank you.
With Glowing Warmth We wish you the kind of holiday that lights up your heart with fond memories, contentment and new hope.
Merry Christmas from All of Us to All of You MARSDEN & McLAUGHLIN FUNERAL HOMES LTD.
Chesterville 613-448-2120 • Cardinal 613-657-4848 Williamsburg 613-535-2339 • Iroquois 613-652-4452
Mountain Township Agricultural Hall South Mountain 613-989-3815
HALL RENTALS • Wedding Receptions • Mixed Parties • Business Luncheons • Fundraisers • Anniversaries, Birthdays • Banquets
Contact Rhonda Holmes, Manager
613-989-5235
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The Wonder of Christmas
Seth, Grade 2, Community Christian School
Wed., Dec. 16, 2015
Gabriel, Grade 4, Community Christian School
❅ Community Christian School ❅
de 4, Jane, Gra ian School st ri h C y it Commun
Skyler, Grade 2, Community Christian School
Amy, Grade 4, Community Christian School
Simon, Grade 3, Community Christian School
Campbell & Stewart GT 12
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!
Merry Christmas, everyone!
TRP
READY MIX LTD.
PARCOLL
A.L. BLAIR CONSTRUCTION LTD.
MainLTD. Office, Moose Creek 613-538-2271 PRODUCTS
HOLIDAY GREETINGS 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.
Campbell & Stewart Equipment Repair Inc. RR1, Winchester • 613-774-5708
Eric’s Carpentry Service GT 13 Wilson Stewart • Res. 613-774-3160
Murray Campbell • Res. 613-774-3065
HOPE. DREAM. LAUGH. REJOICE. For a fun-filled holiday season. Thanks, friends!
PARCOLL PARCOLL PRODUCTS LTD. PRODUCTS LTD.
WINCHESTER
WINCHESTER 580 Main St. W
MORRISBURG KEMPTVILLE Hwy.MORRISBURG 2 RR3
PRESCOTT
KEMPTVILLE 920 Edward St. 580774-2366 Main St. W 613-543-2929 Hwy. 2 613-258-2525 RR3613-925-4223 613613-774-2366 613-543-2929 613-258-2525
In this season of possibilities, we hope your every wish comes true.
Merry Christmas!
Eric’s Carpentry Services
RR#2, Mountain 613-989-2495
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Christmas means spending time with my family.
Christmas means celebrating Jesus' birthday.
rade 2, Sophie, G lic School b u P Metcalfe
Georgia, Grade 2/3, Metcalfe Public School
Kaitlyn, Grade 2/3, Metcalfe Public School
Spending t im family is a e with s part of Chri pecial stmas.
Christmas means baking with Grandma.
❅ Metcalfe Public School ❅
Scott, G Metcalfe rade 2/3, Public Sch ool
Katrina Powell, Grade 2/3, Metcalfe Public School
Allison’s Feed & Farm GT 12
MacEwen Sales & Service GT 14
Home for the Holidays Wherever you may wander, Wherever you may roam, When it comes to celebrating Christmas, There’s just no place like home!
North, south, east or west... We’re sending you our very best, Because one thing that we know is true, we wouldn’t be here without friends like you! Merry Christmas and many thanks from all of us.
Merry Christmas & Thank You
Kirk Allison
from the whole team at
1 Main Street Winchester Springs Fax: 613-774-5555 Res. 613-774-2847 613-774-3323 or 613-774-2925 Toll Free: 800-267-8336
Sales & Service
JED Express GT 15
HD Tile Drainage GT 12
613-448-2574 • 1-877-984-2224
Merry Christmas A world of thanks and best wishes to our neighbors, customers and friends. We feel fortunate to serve great folk like you!
Tile Drainage Ltd.
J&R
RR#1, Winchester, Ontario, K0C 2K0 613-774-3751 Fax 613-774-2999 Henry Doornwaard Adam GT 14
Here’s Hoping Your Holidays Measure Up! Christmas is starting to take shape, and we’d like to wish all our loyal customers the happiest holidays ever. Thanks for being a part of our lives this year.
Merry Christmas
from the management and staff at
J & R Adam L BUILDING SUPPLIES
144 Principale Street, St. Albert • 613-987-2112
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
td. tée
11060 County Rd. 3 South Mountain 613-989-2838
The Winchester Press
The Wonder of Christmas Christmas means presents, Christmas tree, Santa and having fun.
Christmas means decorating.
Christmas means ime spending t ily m fa with my . e v and lo
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Hannah, Grade 2, Metcalfe Public School
Noah, Grade 2/3, Metcalfe Public School
❅ Metcalfe Public School ❅ rade 2/3, Jayden, G lic School Pub Metcalfe
Christmas me spending t ans ime with family and love.
Adam Ha ff Metcalfe ner, Grade 3, Public Sch ool
Christmas means baking with Grandma.
Christmas means spending time in the snow and singing carols and spending time at home.
Christmas means celebrating Jesus' birthday.
Eden, Grade 2/3, Metcalfe Public School
Mekenna Narraway, Grade 2, Metcalfe Public School
Aidan F., Grade 2/3, Metcalfe Public School
Badger Excavating GT 15
Win. Lions GT 13
Happy Holidays
Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us to all of you!
We appreciate your business and wish you all the best in the coming year. Sincerely, Frank & Laurie and the Badger Crew
Winchester Lions Club Branch 108
Tri-County Protein GT 10
613-448-3915 Fax 613-448-2246 www.badgerexcavating.ca
KW&K GT 14
It may be cold outside, but we’re sending the warmest of good wishes to our friends and customers.
Season’s Greetings
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
613-258-7464 www.kwandk.ca
SALES & INSTALLATION
#2 INDUSTRIAL, SOUTH GOWER INDUSTRIAL PARK
613-774-0141 Fax: 613-774-2013 Email: tricounty@bellnet.ca www.tripro.ca
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Samuel Dean, Grade 2, Timothy Christian School
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Miram, Grade 3, Timothy Christian School
❅ Timothy Christian School ❅
Lindsay Havenaar, Grade 8, Timothy Christian School
Rachel Ge ert Timothy C sema, Grade 1, hristian S chool
Christmas Christmas comes but once a year, Time to spread good love and cheer. Sharing Christ’s love for all to see, That’s what Christmas means to me.
Hannah Biemond, Grade 5, Timothy Christian School
Ben Dean, Grade 3, Timothy Christian School
Raymond Kellys Garage GT 10
Cameron Hawkins, Grade 5, Timothy Christian School
Frank Ault Excavating GT 11
RAYMOND KELLY’S GARAGE
WJ Johnston GT 55712 St. Lawrence St., Winchester 613-774-2009
Merry Christmas In this season of peace and goodwill, we would like to extend our gratitude and best wishes, and wish you all a very merry 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.
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
WILLIAM J. JOHNSTON, O.L.S., O.L.I.P. (1934-2010) WILLIAM J. WEBSTER, O.L.S. WILLIAM A. (SANDY) JOHNSTON, C.S.T.
BRINSTON
613-652-4858
Aislynn P., Grade 6, Timothy Christian School
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Elizabeth Ter Horst, Grade 8, Timothy Christian School
6, n, Grade Siena Dea stian School ri h Timothy C
Leah Hawkins, Grade 8, Timothy Christian School
Camden Procter, Grade 8, Timothy Christian School
Wed., Dec. 16, 2015
Micah Van Gilst, Grade 2, Timothy Christian School
❅ Timothy Christian School ❅ Mark De Timothy C ntz, Grade 5, hristian S chool
Silver Bells Sweet silver bells, All seem to say, Throw cares away, Christmas is here, Bringing good cheer.
Petra Geertsema, Grade 3, Timothy Christian School
Laura Dentz, Grade 6, Timothy Christian School
David Tibben, Grade 8, Timothy Christian School
Byers Funeral Home GT 12
Fife Agricultural GT 12
Merry Christmas!
...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
May the coming season bring peace, joy and harmony for you and your loved ones. For your trust, we are truly thankful.
Byers Funeral Home
B&B Small Engines GT 11 Mountain • 613-989-3836 South
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Quintan Products GT 10
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!
Thank you for the gift of your support over the past year. We wish you peace and prosperity in the New Year ahead.
Carl Berends and Sue Blaine 10510 Loughlin Ridge Rd., Mountain 613-258-8913
QUINTAN PRODUCTS INC. P.O. Box 690, Winchester
613-774-3320
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Dundas Machine The Fabrication Specialists
12205 Gypsy Lane, Winchester, ON, K0C 2K0 Office: 613-774-1672 • Fax: 613-774-6612 • Toll Royalty Limo GT 15Free: 1-888-877-0714
Best Wishes to You and Yours from All of Us at Christmas CATHY SHEPPARD
2672 County Rd. 43, P.O. Box 1687, Kemptville, ON, K0G 1J0
CORPORATE & PERSONAL TAXES
East Ont. Land Improvement GT12 BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTING
Tel. 613-258-4949
Fax 613-258-7537
www.sheppardandassociates.ca
With joy in our hearts, we extend our warm wishes to you and your family for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We appreciate your continued loyal support.
East-Ont Land Improvement
You Deserve the Best ...and we hope you get it! Wishing all of our friends and customers a bright and wonderful holiday season, filled with good times and good fortune.
With gratitude and best wishes, Merry Christmas!
TILE DRAINAGE CONTRACTOR
Bulldozer • Backhoe • Floating • Grain Hauling
MARCEL ROBINSON
Home 613-984-2541 BERWICK Fax 613-984-0088
1-888-726-4545 613-448-1759
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The Wonder of Christmas
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May you and your family be blessed with the gifts of health, happiness and harmony this Christmas and beyond.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
It’s been a pleasure knowing you and we look forward to serving you again next year.
Terry’s Restoration Shop RR3, Mountain 613-989-2773
Sandy’s Restoration Shop Pivotech Doors Inc. GT 15
3142 Brinston Road 613-989-1764
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!
WINCHESTER
St. Lawrence St. • 613-774-3538
DIXONS CORNERS
613-652-4875 • 1-800-267-8142
OTTAWA
1390 Windmill Lane 613-741-4430 • 1-800-267-1922
STITTSVILLE
Carp Rd. • 613-836-6880
BROCKVILLE
3043 Cty. Rd. 29 • 613-341-9343 Wishing a season merry and bright RICHMOND to all ourNeal’s patronsHeating GT 15 5901 Ottawa St. • 613-838-5959
Here’s hoping the Christmas Season fills your home with the warmth of joyfulness that you and your family deserve. Best Wishes from the staff at
Neal’s Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration Berends GTWinchester 12 1700 Auto Cayer Rd.,
DOORS INC.
613-774-1361
12095 Baker Rd., Winchester, Ontario, K0C 2K0 613-774-6446 Fax 613-774-6486
Dale Stewart & Sons
Dale Stewart & Sons CUSTOM WORK AND EQUIPMENT RENTALS
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
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
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Merry Christmas May this holiday season contain all the makings of lasting memories for you and your loved ones.
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545 St. Lawrence Street, Winchester
613-774-2524
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