Editors Notes For The HolidaysFrom all of us at O.U.R Magazine for Everyday Living, we wish you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season. I would like to take a moment to address the mistakes in our fall 2011 issue. I wish to apologize to all of our readers and sponsers for the many spelling and grammar errors that were published. As a new publication, we experienced a problem with our printer and unedited material made it into the fall 2011 issue. As a result, about one hundred thousand copies were printed before we could stop and correct the errors. We hope you will give us time to grow and please forgive us for the mistakes of the past and respect our efforts to do better in the future. We have changed who we print and proof with. We wanted to do this special holiday issue so that our readers had the best information on community events, holiday shopping and so much more. From money saving tips for decorating your home, to an original short story by Brenda Segee Brett for you to read your little ones before bed, this issue has it all. Our advertisers have selected great products for you to add to your holiday shopping list. I wish to thank the team at our magazine for a wonderful year, and I have the deepest respect for your hard work and dedication. I look forward to not only being the biggest free distributed publication, but building lasting partnerships with our advertisers and readers. Barb Horner will be leaving our publication family to pursue a new and challenging career opportunity. She will be missed by us and our advertisers. I would personally like to thank Barb for her dedication and for her friendship that will continue beyond the boundaries of the work place. I am so proud of you. We are excited to introduce Renee Ratusznyk as the new Marketing Sales Mangager in Belleville. Renee joins our team with many years of great customer service and she is ready to begin a new career with us starting with the winter issue of the magazine. Again, we at O.U.R Magazine for Everyday Living wish you and your family, happy holidays for a prosperous 2012! We look forward to 2012 by providing you with the best local magazine money cant buy... Always free! Always delivered directly to your home. Its our gift to you! Danyl Brett Editor/publisher COMMENTS Call 613-480-6161 direct or email editor@ourmag.ca Check us out at www.ourmag.ca

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FEATURES03 Editors Notes 07 More than just Pop 09 Whats up with Gift Cards? 10 All Dressed for Christmas 16 Support your Markets 18 The Secret of the Peek-A-Boo Elves 23 Gifts for Guys

DEPARTMENTS05 House and Home 12 Health and Wellness Tips 24 Holiday Travels 28 Entertainment - Movies 28 Entertainment - Books 30 Entertainment - Recipes

COMMUNITY22 Coats for Kids 26 Festival of Trees 32 Burnside Tree Farm A Family Tradition 34 Community Calenadar - Events List

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Belleville and Surrounding CommunitieS edition Holiday 2011VICE PRESIDENT OF THE MEDIA GROUP Danyl Brett PUblISHER/EDITOR Danyl Brett SENIOR EDITOR Kaye Segee CONTRIbUTING EDITORIAl Deb Poole Brenda Segee Brett Lana Holt Dr. Brett Hons BSc., DDS Brian Gladstone Cindy Burnside Carol Feeney Minny Verburg Paul Coveney Chef Janet Craig Shelley Wildgen PHOTOGRAPHy Al Murack Jeff Wilson Sarah Grant CREATIVE DIRECTOR Annette Rolland GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSOCIATES Lorraine Paradowski Terri Horricks Kaye Segee ADVERTISING MARKET MANAGERS Barb Horner Belleville Renee Ratusznyk Belleville Dave Dinan Peterborough Leanne Luffman Sault Ste. Marie FOR ADVERTISING INQUIRES PlEASE CONTACT renee@ourmag.ca 613-480-6161 O.U.R Magazine is a division of Asimco Media Group Inc. PRESIDENT Asim Bhatti VP OF MARKETING AND OPERATIONS Doug Kormos All content is the property of O.U.R Magazine For Everyday Living and the contributing members. Any reproduction without the Editors permission is against the law. The Editor claims no responsibility for the content or opinions expressed in the advertisements or editorials.Printed in Canada

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D and cedar? with .pine....Rolls of Sinamay?By Deb Poole

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s fall days draw to a close, many of us get an itching to do something fresh and exciting around the house. The pots and urns that were filled with glorious blooms now stand bare, empty; making my entrance look neglected and dreary. For years I have seen pine & cedar branches stuck into the soil with a few sticks and pinecones added. It helps, but this year Im looking for more! I want my home to be inviting and engaging, especially for the kids. My planters need to be filled with Sinamay! Birch poles! Bright red grape vine balls! Staghorn Willow, Washington greens, sugar cones and berries, berries and more berries! This is also a great opportunity to clean-up the sandbox toys, give the Tonka Trucks a fresh coat of paint (maybe changing the colour to red and adding elf names on the side!), collect piles of pine cones, moss, rocks and large branches and make a winter landscape on the front porch (one that can change by the hour as the kids re-landscape the north pole on sunny wintery days!).

How to give your winter arrangements a seasonal up-do!

1 Fill your container with a heavy soil mix. Add Sinamay fabric (found at a local garden center) around the edges. 2 Decide on your base shape. A full upright arrangement of greens or a horizontal bed of greens draping over the container edges. Use at least 2 textures of greens to create your base. 3 Pick your theme; your Pizzazz! A trio of birch logs, a nested grape vine ball, a lantern, a birdhouse tucked in a forest of berries, a vase of magnolia overflowing with fruit Your imagination is your only limitation!

4 Stand Back! Look for balance. Add an extra swirl of Sinamay, a cluster of berries, eucalyptus seed pod and/or pine cones etc. to complete your look. Carry these extra clusters onto a wreath or doorway to give the finishing touch to your entrance. 5 Water! Keep the soil moist until it freezes. Your arrangement should stay green through till March. For added longevity spray your greens with an anti-desiccant such as wilt proof.Have a little fun! Make your entrance a place thats inviting as you welcome friends and family to your home this season. And who knows? If you create that winter landscape on the front porch, maybe the kids will play outside!

Than Just Pop!irEd oF TravElliNgtoToronto justtohearprofessionalChristmasmusic? Travelnomore!Bellevilleishosttoan internationallyacclaimedchoir.Surprised?SowasI!TheHastingsandPrinceEdwardRegionalChorus(formally knownastheHastingsandPrinceEdwardChildrensChorus)has beenregalingthetownofBellevillewithitswonderfulmusicfor thepast25years.Ifirstdiscoveredthishiddentreasurewhenmy daughtercamehomefromschoolwithaninvitationtojointhe choirafterauditioningforMaestroRudolfHeijdens.Wewenttoa concertthatspringandIwasinawe;thisgroupwasprofessional! AndIdiscoveredthattheirresumeislengthytosaytheleast.They havesunginbothsmallvenuesandlargeones,includingsuch wonderfulplacesastheMusikvereininVienna,theMozarteum, DomandSt.PeterCathedralinSalzburg,andletsnotforgetabout CarnegieHallinNewYorkCity.Theinternationalstageforchoral musiccomeswithsteepcompetition,yetthesechoristershave alwaysheldtheirown(receivingonesecondplaceandtwothird placeawards)whencompetingwithchoirsfromcountriessuchas Austria,China,Germany,AustraliaandtheUnitedStates. Overthepastfewyears,asIhavebeenaparentvolunteerwith thechoir,Ihavebeenprivilegedtogettoknowsomeofthe studentsthatmake-upthischoir.Thoughthesechoristerscome fromvariedbackgroundsIfounditamazinghowMaestroR. Heijdenscouldtakeadisjointed(yetindividuallytalented)group ofteenagersandadddiscipline,hardwork,dedicationandcare, anddevelopaunified,worldclass,awardwinningchoir.Ihave heardcommentsfromchoristerssaying:Thishasbeenthebest experienceofmylife,ThankstothischoirIwasabletopursue musicatUniversity,IwouldnotbewhereIamtodaywithout thechoir.Ihavewatchedaverageteenagersdevelopintostrong, steadfastcommunityleaders.JenniferCurtishasbeeninvolved withthechoirforseveralyears,firstasachoristerandnowas assistantconductor.Thechoirholdsaspecialplaceinmyheart andeveryweekIleaverehearsalfeelingrejuvenated.Thesound thattheseyoungpeopleproducecansendshiversdownyourspine. Weworkthemhard,andupongraduatingchoristersleavewitha senseofmusicalitythatissecondtonone.Butitsnotjustabout themusic.Inalifewheremediocrityisthenorm,theseadolescents learnthatpracticecanbringsuccess!Ithasevenbeensaidofmy owndaughter,Alyhasblossomedintoaconfidentyounglady.I rememberherwhenshefirstjoined,soshyandquiet.Nowshehas grownupintoaverymatureandwell-roundedyounglady.Shehas alsometfriendsthatIhopeshewillkeepforlife,Imsure! .SoImproudandbiased,butIKNOWthatyouwillfindthis HiddenTreasureinBellevilletobewellworthalisten.Andwho knows,youmaybecomeaproudsupporterofthesekidstoo! ThisyearTheHastingsandPrinceEdwardRegionalChoruswill performtwoChristmasconcerts:December11and13,2011. Ticketsare$15.00($5.00forchildren12andunder)andare availablethroughtheQuinteArtsCouncil,St.ThomasAnglican Church,aswellasthroughmembersoftheParentSupportGroup. Althoughticketsareavailableatthedoor,experiencehasshown thatconcertsaresoldoutaheadoftime. SEEYOUTHERE! SundayDecember11,2011at7:00p.m.atStThomasAnglican Church,Belleville,Ontario TuesdayDecember13,2011at7:00p.m.atStThomasAnglican Church,Belleville,Ontario

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Are they the best gift money can buy?What do you buy when youre too busy to go out and look? You probably get a gift card.Gift cards, which came on the scene in the late 1990s at Blockbuster, have spread into every nook of the vast retailing sector. Wal-Mart sells them for as little as $10. Fast-food joints like McDonalds and Tim Hortons are getting in on the act. So is Visa and Master Card. A survey released last October by a major international cooperation which creates gift cards for companies, estimated that in the previous 12 months, 64 percent of Canadian adults either bought or received a gift card, up from just 37 percent in 2009. After Christmas, retailers reported that sales of gift cards in the 2010 holiday season may have exceeded the National Retail Association prediction of $17.3 billion in North America; Canadians likely spend between $2 billion and $6 billion annually on gift cards. The appeal of gift cards is obvious. They save time and mental energy for purchasers, who dont have to struggle to choose the right present. A $40 gift card somehow seems more thoughtful than simply slipping two twenties into an envelope. For recipients, gift cards ward off the uncomfortable and highly inefficient process of receiving and returning unwanted gifts. Every recipient of a gift card can be honestly and genuinely graciouswho doesnt like free money, after all? If you are giving a gift card for a service such as a spa or nail salon then sign me up. Retailers love gift cards most of all. Theyre high-margin, low-maintenance sales that can be easily conducted online. They stimulate much-wanted traffic in the post-holiday season doldrums of January and February, especially at restaurants. So, whats not to like? A few things for you to think about. Buy a gift card and youre essentially lending cash to the retailer today that is paid back through merchandise tomorrow, or next week, or next month. Twenty seven percent of those in recent surveys blew the cards out within seven days, and another 31 percent did so within a month. Which means that about 42 percent of cards retained some cash value on them for at least a month. Larger retailers can borrow the cash they want from banks or the bond market on rather favorable terms. Do they really need us to extend short-term interest-free loans to them? And gift cards frequently carry a price for their recipients. Walking into a store with free money in your pocket is like walking into an all-you-can-eat buffet after fastingyoull feel psychologically impelled and entitled to consume more than usual, because the short-term cost will seem lower. When customers go into the store, they dont feel constrained to just stick to that card. So, lets review. A gift card is great. I will buy a few for friends and family that live out of town for the simplicity and ease. I also personally jump with joy when receiving a gift card to my favourite spa or boutique. But remember, every moment you dont use it; some retailer is collecting interest on the givers cash. When you go to redeem it, chances are youll end up spending some of your own coin. I suggest getting out and seeing what you can find. Pick a gift or gift card that reflects the person youre giving it to. And dont forget that most locally owned businesses generally have gift cards nowadays. Arent you glad Christmas is a giving time of year?

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Theres a saying in our house. If you want to improve the look of anything, put a brooch on it! With that sentiment in mind, Ive set to my festive decorating by incorporating a little bling into our green and natural theme. Its not that Im not committed to being environmentally aware, its just that as woodsy and resourceful as backyard decorating can be, the tinsel lover in me will forever embrace the sparkle of the season. This year, while indulging in both earthy and ornamental leanings - reducing, reusing and recycling is taking on a whole new meaning. For the ecologically sound part of our decorating, our home will feature a compostable tree festooned with all things natural from our garden, backyard and kitchen. The stars of the tree will be pinecones, dried hydrangeas, as well as thinly sliced and dried lime, orange and lemon slices (200 degree oven for 2 hours). Foraging through the flower garden always brings forth plenty of dried posies that missed my manic deadheading hands, and as I move along to the marshy edges of our yard, bullrushes, milkweed and pussywillows will certainly be found. Since these natural elements are bound to enhance a sparsely needled host, the Christmas tree wont be chosen for its girth. Any bare spots will be filled by raffia tied cinnamon stick bundles, along with mini wreaths made from live red dogwood branches - double stranded and twisted in less than 30 seconds apiece. If time and patience allow, a similarly adorned outdoor evergreen tree will remain planted, while boasting birdseed balls bound in peanut butter. Pass along just three of these nuts and berries ideas and youll choke even the truest of whichway-to-Woodstock Christmas tree-huggers. Onto the gleam, the sheen and extreme project this year, arriving in the form of brooches and baubles. Everyone has an island of misfit jewellery, but if youve exiled yours years ago, ask around because these hidden gems are not hard to get your hands on. Youll discover the most amazing treasures in retired jewellery boxes and the bottom of sock drawers as well as finding them readily available in the drawers of friends and family. Once youve assembled your finest and shiniest earrings, brooches, and hairpins, all thats needed is a store bought foam wreath and a wide velvet ribbon to wrap around it. Then its shimmer time! Stick em, clip em and pin em upon every available surface of the wreath form and youre finished! Not only will you have created a personalized indoor wreath, youll be blessed with some homespun memories along the way. What could be cosier than enjoying Aunt Hatties mother of pearl snowman brooch a lifetime after youve enjoyed Aunt Hattie? Both of these crafty activities are great for late fall/early winter but the jewellery hanging exercise can take on year round proportions. It just depends on the size of your wreath. Festive decorating on a budget meets nature and nostalgia. Now, put a brooch on it!

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Toddler TeethBy Brett CerquaHons BSc., DDS

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shouldhavetheirfirstvisitwithadentalprofessionalbyage threehasfallenoutoffavourbymanycurrentlypracticing pediatricdentists.Dentalschoolcurriculumsarenowmore patientcenteredwithastrongerfocusonpreventionandpatient education,versusthetraditionaldrillandfillapproach.From myexperience,pediatricdentistrybeginsthemomentthechild isbornandcaregiversneedtobemadeawareoftheoptions availabletotheminordertokeeptheirchildsteethstrongand cavityfree. Manydentalprofessionalsnowrecommendthatachildsfirst dentalvisitshouldbeshortlyaftertheeruptionofthefirst teethatapproximatelyoneyearofage.Manyofusmaynot agreewiththisanditreallyistheparentschoice,butIwould suggestthatitsprobablymoreimportantthattheparentbe educatedaboutaproperdietandpreventiveprogramfortheir youngchildratherthanhaveanextensiveexamatthisageas inmostcases,thisjustisntpossible.Thisfirstvisitwillhelp todevelopaneffectivedentalcareregimenearlyonandwill allowthecreationofachartandmedicalrecordforthechild intheeventofanemergency.Thefirstvisitgivesthedentist theopportunitytovoiceconcerns,ifany,withrespecttohome careandoralhygieneinstructionforthecaregiversandalso allowsustoassestheadequacyofthechildsdiet. Aquickcursoryexaminationwillallowthedentisttoidentifyany obviousproblemsandshouldhelptoalleviateconcernsthatmany parentshavewithrespecttotheirchildsoralhealth.Whenwe assesschildren,wegatherinformationonanumberoflevelstogive usapictureofthechildsoverallhealthstatus.Wearetaughtto inspecttheeyes,thenose(tocheckforasymmetries),theears(to assessanymalformations),thehair,andlastlytheoralcavity.Weare toassessthepatientsmentaldevelopment,theirbodyproportions, andtheirlevelofhomecare.Ifwefeelx-raysmightbenecessaryfor anaccuratediagnosis,thenwemaysuggestthemearlyon.Iliketo askparentsaboutthechildsdiet,howoftentheyhavejuice,milk orsodapopinanaveragedayorweek.Iwillalsoinquireaboutthe

childstoothbrushinghabits.Ihaveinthepastreferredsomeyoung childrentotheirfamilydoctortoinvestigatesignsthatmaysuggest diabetesormouthbreathinghabitsthatmaysuggestblockagesintheir nasalpassages.Somechildrenrequirehavingtheiradenoidsortonsils outearlyontoallownormalbreathing.Normalbreathingpatterns willfacilitatenormalfacialdevelopmentandtoothrelationships. Manyorthodontic(crowding)problemsbeginearlyoninlifebecause ofsuchissues. Inrecentyears,Ihaveseenanumberofearlychildhoodcariescases (aka.babybottlecavities)andthusIfeelitisveryimportantthat parentsbecomeeducatedearlyontohelppreventtoothdecayas soonaspossible.StudieshaveshownthatECCisusuallycausedby twoormorefactors.Theseinclude:ondemandbottleorsippycup drinkingwithsugaryliquids(thisincludesmilk,momanddad), ondemandbreastfeeding,allowingchildrentotakebottleswith sugarydrinkstobedorcrib,susceptibilitytodentaldecay,and inadequateoralhygienebychildand/orparent. Recenttrendsactuallyshowthatdentaldecayinchildrenis ontheriseandnotindeclineasonemightassumewiththe introductionoffluoridateddrinkingwaterinmanymajor metropolitancenters.Thereareanumberofreasonsforthis. Parentingstyleshavebecomemuchmorepermissive,lifestyles canbeincrediblyhectic,resultinginmoresnackingandeating ontherun.Marketingandpropagationofsugarydrinkssuchas GatoradeandTang,andanincreaseinsodapopconsumptionby kidsalsoplayarole.Finally,bothparentsworkinghasledtoan increaseinnon-parentalcaregivers. Whataresometipsforparentswithinfants?Thegumpads ofinfantscanbegentlywipedafterfeedingwithawetcloth. Toothbrushingshouldbeginassoonastheteetharepresent. Non-fluoridatedtoothpastesshouldbeuseduntilage3.Children usingfluoridatedtoothpastesneedtobetaughttospitoutthe excesstoavoidswallowingtoothpastes,ashighlevelsofingested fluoridecanalsoharmthedevelopingteeth.Selectingmildly

EDITORS COMMENTS:Iwishtoaddresstheeditorialpublishedinthefall2011issueWantthePerfectSmile?.Manydentistswroteintousandexpressedconcernsonthe subjectmatter.Wewishtopointoutthatthearticlewaswrittenbyafashionandbeautyconsultant,notadentistormedicalprofessional.Westandbytheeditorial.Isuggestyou talktoyourdentisttogettherealfactsongettingyourperfectsmile!Readitonlineatwww.ourmag.ca

flavouredtoothpastesareoftenpreferredbychildrenandshould aidcompliance. Someothertoolsthatweashealthcareprofessionalscanoffer youngchildrenincludeearlyoralhygieneinstructiontothepatient andcaregivers,brushingatleasttwiceperdaywithafluoridated toothpastewhenready,flossingatleastonceperday,substituting waterforsugarydrinksasmuchaspossible,sealantsorpreventive resinscanbeplacedonteeththatmaybesusceptibletodecay, regularormorefrequentcheckupswiththedentist,andmore frequentx-rays,ifwarranted.Forchildrenlivinginnonfluoridated communities,parentsmaywanttoconsidersupplementationwith fluoriderinsesthatareavailableatyourlocalpharmacybutplease checkwithadentalprofessionalfirst! Inconclusion,ahealthypediatricdentalregimenbeginswith educatingthecaregivers.Goodhabitsareformedwhenchildren areveryyoungsooralhealthcare shouldbemadefunandentertaining. Childrenshouldbeseenbyadentist assoonasispracticalbutthedental professionfeelsparentsshouldbe takingstepsasearlyasoneyearof age.Ifyoufeelsomethingmight bewrongwithyourchildsdental development,donothesitatetobook anappointment.

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upport your MarketsEating localhas been the buzz word and the term the 100 mile menu has been played to death over the past few years. In the tough economic times we are having now it makes even more sense. I think in the Quinte and Hastings areas, we are truly blessed by following the 10 mile menu. If your family wants to eat local (even once a week), we have access to great local producers such as dairies with artisanal cheeses, farms with organic beef, chickens and eggs in addition to the wonderful vegetables and products in all in our local markets. Locally grown fruits and vegetables have longer to ripen and because the produce will be handled less, locally grown fruit does not have to stand up to the rigors of shipping. This means that you are going to be getting peaches so hard one day then the next day so ripe that they fall apart as you eat them, berries that would have been smashed to bits if they were sold using traditional methods, and melons that were allowed to ripen until the last possible minute on the vine. Lets face it, local food just plain tastes better so whenever I eat a tomato that was picked within 24 hours-I love the aroma-it still smells like the sun! Well enough said, I am the type of person who will look, feel and smell the bood before I buy it. What many of us might not realize is how many talented people participate in the market. In our local markets are many artisans of jewellery, leather products and soaps, creams; the list is endless. I bought a beautiful wooden carving board that I custom ordered at a very reasonable cost from a young man 16O.U.RMagazine for Everyday Living www.ourmag.ca that makes cupboards, and other unique wooden items. As well, you can buy honey and various herbal products using our local lavender and rosemary. There are knitted hats, mitts as well as other hand woven items using wool or that alpaca that is so soft. I have purchased emu cream for arthritis and it does work. Bringing your family to the market is a great experience and will expose your children to true craftspeople that are justifiably proud of their work. I find everyone so friendly and willing to take time to explain their craft. I always take any company I have staying with me to the market so I cheat in feeding and entertaining them. I love the cabbage rolls, the dim sum and I always buy the fresh roasted coffee beans. I think it is a great place to do your gift shopping especially for Christmas. So much more thoughtful than buying a gift certificate for a mall. Buying locally grown products is fodder for a wonderful story. Whether its the farmer who brings the apples to market or knowing part of the story about how your item was made, it is such a powerful part of enjoying our community. That is why I love to go to our local markets in Belleville, Trenton and Picton but also the various orchards like Campbells, Grills Orchards, and the Moira Market. On the outskirts as well, smaller communities like Foxborough, Stirling, and Napanee also have very active markets too. Take the time with your family to check them out. This is not new its how your grandparents lived off the land, supporting their neighbours and their community. Chef Janet Craig, Culinary instructor/writer www.satisfiedsoul.com

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The SecretElvesBy Brenda Segee Brett

Theyre coming, muttered Gabrielle to herself I can feel it in the air. Who? piped Keegan, who was seldom far from his big sisters heels. Theyll come with the first Santa snow. Who? Who? squealed Keegan Theyll stick around and bug me til Christmas Eve. Who? Who? Who? shrieked Keegan, now hopping up and down with curiosity. And whats Santasnow? NO, No - two words: Santa snow. And its those great big flakes that look like marshmallows and fall real slow. You know - the ones that take longest to melt on your tongue. Well, Santas Peek-a-Boo Elves ride in on those very first flakes and nothings the same til they leave again. This was Keegans first introduction to Elves; and his eyes were as big as those marshmallows Gabrielle had mentioned. Whats a Peeky-Boo Else, and what do they do? begged Keegan, all agog. QUESTIONS, questions, questions! frowned Gabrielle. Im not sure where they come from exactly, but there they are every year, since I can remember. (A long time, since she was approaching age seven) This, however, was Keegans first encounter, and he wanted to know more. What do they look like, Gabe? Well, theyre not very big. Only as high as my baby finger. They have pointy little hats and pointy little shoes, and theyre mostly red and green! Personally, I think theyre little tattle-tales; cause they run back and tell Santa if weve been naughty or nice. Nooooo whispered Keegan sidling closer and looking over his shoulder. Oh, I get it. Youre just trying to scare me. scoffed Kee. Im gonna tell Mumma! Go ahead said Gabrielle, She knows all about the Elves and...... But Keegan had taken off like a shot, yelling Mumma! Mumma! Gabes trying to scare me!

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Mom looked up from her laptop just in time to catch Gabrielle and nab Keegan by the belt as he headed for the front door. Hey, hey guys. Whats this all about? Settle down and spit it out. Gabrielle, she scowled, weve had the discussion about tormenting your brother. Let go, Mumma! I didnt, I didnt! All I did was tell him about the Peek-a-Boo Elves, and he freaked! Keegan, who was trying to tunnel to the back of the couch by way of his moms body, noticed that the room had gone quiet. He was peering suspiciously back and forth between his mother and sister. Tell her to stop, Mumma! I dont like Peeky-Boo Else. Mom smothered a giggle, shooshed Gabrielle with a warning finger and looked solemnly at her youngest child Well Kee, youre three years old now, and I guess its time you knew about the little Elves who visit from the North Pole. Keegans eyes grew very wide and his mouth fell open. He sensed that this was important stuff, and he didnt want to miss a single word. I dont know the whole story, began Mom and theres a secret attached, but it would seem that their job is to keep Santa informed whether we are naughty or nice. They arrive on those first fluffy snowflakes. They peek around corners, and out from under things; keeping track in their heads of everything we do until Santas workshop closes down on Christmas Eve. Keegan had a million questions; Can they see us if were asleep? Yep. answered Mom. When we eat? Mmmhmm. If we tickle a goldfish? Oh yes! Ohmygosh!! Can they see us when we poo?

Moms face reddened and she sputtered, Well...I guess so. as Gabrielle doubled over with laughter; though when she thought about it later, she wasnt sure about that last question. Ill tell you what, suggested Mom, Nana knows a lot more about this than we do, why dont we ask her the next time we go over? Wouldnt you know it, on Monday morning it started to snow and by the time stars twinkled in the sky, the lawn was a glittering blanket and according to Mom and Dad, the pesky little Elves were everywhere. When Keegan reached for that cookie just before dinner, Dad said, Ooooops..........did you see a little red hat disappearing around the corner? or Mom batted her eyes and looked in the drawer where Gabrielle had failed to store her crayons. Both kids really, really hoped that the Elves were catching the good stuff, too! Sunday finally arrived and it was off to Nanas. Gabe and Kee fidgeted and fussed all the way over and were out of the car, up the drive and bursting through the front door almost before the car wheels stopped spinning. Goodness, you two - settle down! laughed Nana, as she wrestled them out of their coats, gave them huge hugs and settled herself in her big overstuffed rocker. Why so excited? They spoke so fast and asked so many questions, that it took a while for her to figure out what they wanted. Finally, with Keegan smooched under one arm and Gabrielle in the curve of the other, she began the story of the Peek-a-Boo Elves. Now my darlings, you must understand that no one knows the whole history of the little red and green creatures but I will tell you all I know as it was told to me when I was little. Apparently, long, long ago things were becoming way too busy at the North Pole and Mrs. Clause was beginning to worry that Santa was overworked. You see, the time it took for the regular toy-maker Elves to find out who was naughty or nice was cutting short the time they could spend to actually make the toys. Santa had to spend more and more time at his workbench. She was afraid that one of these Christmas Eves he would fall asleep in the sleigh and miss his next drop-off and then where would the children be? Why Judy could get the train that was meant for Bobby and Joey could get Samanthas art set and, well, you get the picture. Then, when she was just about at her wits end, she had the coolest idea; what if the Elves that were too young to be toy makers could be trained to travel the world visiting the homes of children everywhere and keeping the naughty and nice list up to date? Santa thought this was a wonderful way to keep the young Elves busy (we all know that idle hands sometimes find mischief to do) and it would keep them from scampering all over the workshop floor while at the same time encouraging children everywhere to be well-behaved.

Now, said Nana, you know the story of the Peek-a-Boo Elves. Why Gabrielle, she asked, what put that strange look on your face? I think, blurted Gabe excitedly, that I just figured out the secret! All this time I thought the Peek-a-Boo Elves were little tattle-tales who are here to squeal on me, when actually, if Im not naughty cuz I know theyre here, everyone will be happy! Yah! piped up Keegan and no more acussions bout torrenting little brothers! Right, little guy, grinned Gabrielle with an affectionate nudge... and Nana hugged them both!

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Coats for KidsAsthecoldnorth-eastersweptacrosstheBayofQuinteandinto theCityofTrenton,scoresofchildrenhurriedlyscamperedto schooldesperatelyattemptingtowardofftheeffectsofthebiting winds.ItwasNovember1989andasCaptainBarryBristow,Fire FightersLewIsteadandPaulCoveneywatchedfromthefront doorsoffirestation,theynotedmanyofthechildrenwerenot properlydressedfortheinclementweather. Discussingwhatcouldbedoneabouthelpingthechildren,Paul Coveneyrecalledatelevisionnewsfeatureaboutaprogramin theTorontoareathatdistributedusedclothingtochildrenin need.Afterweighingvariousoptions,theyformulatedaplanand approachedtheGeneralMembershiptogainsupportforasimilar program.Themembershipwholeheartedlyagreedandthuswas bornourCoatsforKidsProgram. ThefollowingOctober,advertisinginthelocalnewspaper andradiogarneredhundredsofusedcoatsdropped offatthefirestation.Thecommunityresponsewas overwhelming;peoplelikedtheideaofgivingtheirused coatstothoseinneed. Inthesecondyearoftheprogram,SeniorsClub105 approachedtheLocalofferingtoknitmitts,toques andscarves.Inthethirdyearoftheprogram,theKente KiwanisClubbegandonatinghundredsofnearlynewcoats purchasedatthriftshopsaroundtheprovince. In2003,aftermovingdistributionlocalesseveraltimes, localbusinessmanKarlGimpeldonatedadowntown facilityallowingtheAssociationayear-roundstorageand distributioncenter. Thisyear,the20thyearoftheprogram,theprogram distributedover1,000coats,mitts,toquesandscarves. Theprogramhasevolvedintoarealcommunity effortreceivingcontributionsfromservice clubs,localbusinesses,churchgroups,trade unionsandindividuals.Alldonatedcash goesdirectlytothepurchaseofnewwinter clothingapparelatdiscount pricesorwoolproductsforthe SeniorsClubknitting-group. But,thegreatestsenseof satisfactionforourmembers iswatchingthechildrenleave thedistributioncenterwearing anewcoat,mitts,toqueand abigsmileon theirface.

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GIFTS FOR GUYS By Brian

Gladstone

Buying gifts for guys doesnt have to be hard. All it takes is a few good stereotypes to take the mystique out of finding him what he wants. Weve combed the web to bring you this sooooo today list of suggestions for the guys or men on your gift buying list. No matter what the occasionbest of luck this Christmas!

GIFT IDEAS FOR DIGITAL GUYSCameras Clocks Computers Phones Tech Toys Face it: hes a geek. Gadget geek. Computer geek. Camera geek. Whatever. At least hes easy to buy for, especially with these great digital gift ideas to choose from.

GIFT IDEAS FOR FASHION GUYSAccoutrements Attire Briefcases & Bags Hair & Skin Shoes Sunglasses Watches First hes crowding you out of closet space. Now you catch him watching Queer Eye. Satisfy his fashion urge with these musthaves from all corners of the fashion web.

GIFT IDEAS FOR MEDIA GUYSArt Movies Music TV Film. Music. Books. They consume him. He dreams of directing / playing / writing. The next best thing to being his muse is keeping him well stocked with these media gifts.

GIFT IDEAS FOR ADVENTURE GUYSAquatic Sports Climbing Martial Arts Motor Sports Skater Boy Snowboarding Travel Triathlete If he is a cross between James Bond, Indiana Jones and a smidge Jonny Knoxville, these gift ideas will get his adrenaline pumping.

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Holiday TravelsBy Minny VerburgChristmasisjustaroundthecornerandyouhavedecisionstomakehow areyougoingtospendChristmasandwhere?Itisagreattimetogetthe familytogetherandgotoanall-inclusiveresort,ortakeaCaribbean cruise,orgotoDisneyWorld.JustimagineChristmascarolsbeing sung,beautifullydecoratedChristmastreesandyouarewearing shorts!Howcoolisthat?Someoneinthefamilymayjusthave tohaveenoughcouragetobreakfromtraditionandsuggest aradicalchange.Thatwaynooneneedstoplanmenus,rearrange thehouseforguests,spendthedayinthekitchen,cleanuptheaftermath everyonegetsabreak! Contactyourlocaltravelagenttodayandbookyourholiday,ifnotthisyear,thennext. Andtohelpmakeyourtripevenmorestressandworryfree,herearesometipsforyou.Before youleavehome,makesureyouhaveinsurancecoverage(anemergencywithoutinsurancecan ruinaholidayinmorewaysthanone),makesuretoletyourcreditcardcompanyknowthat youwillbeoutofthecountry,takesmallbillsfortipping,leavecopiesofyourpassportswith someoneyoutrustsoyoucancontactthemincaseyourpassportislostor stolen,packTylenolandImodiumorsimilar(ifyoudontneedit,great,if youdo,youwillbesogladyoupackedit),learnafewsimplephrasesin thelanguageofthecountryyouarevisitinge.g.please,thankyou, whereis,havesomeonecheckyourhomeregularly(requiredby insurance)whileaway,andtakeahugesense ofadventurewithyou.Travelisanadventure! HappyHolidaystoeveryone,nomatterwhere youare!Andwhenyougettiredofthecold andsnowandneedtothawout,callyour professionaltravelconsultantandbookyour getawaysouth.

CORRECTION:ATTENTIONREADERS.O.U.RMagazineforEverydayLivingwishestoapologisetoMinnyVerburgandMarlinTravelfortheeditorialpublishedinour fall2011issue.ThepublishedarticleItsTimeforaHolidaywasnotwrittenbyMinnyVerburg.PleaseenjoytheoriginalwritingsofMinnyVerburgintheaboveeditorial.

By Carol Feeney

Festival of Trees

The Quinte Arts Councils

The 17th annual Festival of Trees, November 17 to December 1 has something for everyone to enjoy. The Memorial Arena, Market Square, Belleville is being beautifully transformed into the Nutcracker Suite to capture the magic of the holiday season. The Festival kicks off on Thursday, November 17 with The Sugarplum Cocktail Party from 7 to 10 pm. Tickets are $25 each and there will be live entertainment by Lenni Stewart & the Manhattan Rouge Trio and scrumptious food by Dinkels Restaurant & Courtyard, Paulos Trattoria, Earl & Angelos Steak and Seafood, Capers Brasserie and Wine Bar, Sans Souci Special Event Catering, The Boathouse Seafood Restaurant and the Bull & Boar. There is a cash bar and silent auctions as well as the unveiling of more than 50 decorated trees and 28 wreaths to get everyone in the holiday spirit. As local students will be providing painted sugar plum fairies to be placed throughout the Arena, they will have a special preview with school tours taking place Friday, November 18 from 9 am to noon. The day continues with a new event for seniors, The Grandparents Dance, from 1 to 3 pm. Admission is free and there will be refreshments and The Bay City Quartet who will be playing music that is sure to get people off their chairs and onto the dance floor. The general public is invited to enjoy The Nutcracker Suite at Night from 5 to 9 pm to view the spectacular trees and dcor in the evening. Admission is free. Also new this year is the Artisans Village featuring the show and sale of more than 40 local artists in addition to live entertainment on Saturday, November 19 from 10 am to 4 pm. Featured entertainers are the Quinte Living Centre Concert Band, Quinte Ballet School Dancers, Command Performance Choir and The Trentones. Admission is free. Gentlemen can take advantage of the Kings Night Out on Saturday, November 19, where you can sample brews from local craft breweries, enjoy vodka tasting from 66 Gilead Distillery, live blues music by the Loyal Blues Band, smoky southern BBQ food and other delights from the Bull & Boar and the Boathouse Seafood Restaurant, air hockey, foosball, pool and a secret auction. On stage will be models from La Maison DEva to help guests select some great gifts for their partners for Christmas as well as belly dancers from Hypnotic Rhythm. Tickets are $20 each. The Artisans Village will continue all day Sunday, November 20 and there will also be additional activities for children and families. Back by popular demand is The Mouse Kings Pancake Breakfast from 9 am to noon. Balloon artist, Christopher the Twistopher, Andy Forgie and the Jan Bo Puppets will entertain children and there will be arts and crafts provided by Family Space. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Children under age 5 are free.

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The Toymakers Castle with arts, crafts and entertainment for children provides interactive activities from 10 am to 3 pm and music in the afternoon by Andrew Queen and the Croccodaddies. Get ready for a visit from the most famous toymaker of all on Sunday afternoon prior to the Santa Claus parade when Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive. Admission is free from 1 to 3 pm The draw for the raffles of the Festival trees and wreaths takes place at 4 pm. There will be two more exceptional events taking place for the first time in downtown Belleville. The Nutcracker Suite Gala, November 26 from 5:30 pm to 1 am provides a fabulous dinner catered by Earl & Angelos Steak & Seafood, Dinkels Restaurant & Courtyard, Sans Souci Special Occasion Catering and Capers Brasserie & Wine Bar. While enjoying the succulent fare you will hear music performed by young classical musicians, Lucas Grant, Nicholas Grant and Phillip Savic. The evening continues with a live auction by Manson and Lori Slik, and dancing to the hottest new dance band in town, The Bay City Band. Tickets are $125 each. The finale of the Festival takes place Thursday, December 1 from 5 to 8 pm with The Nutcracker March Holiday Home Tour- The event will showcase the fine living spaces in the lofts and dondos located in the heart of the City as well as Meyers Pier. Tickets are $25 each. Be sure to visit www.bellevillefestivaloftrees.ca for updates and information. Tickets can be purchased by calling 613-9621232 or by visiting the Quinte Arts Council Gallery and Gift Shop at 36 Bridge Street East, Belleville. Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment.

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HolidayBLOCK BUSTERSNovemberNovember 11 Immortals - Henry Cavill, Reymundo Banderas, Mickey Rourke, Freida Pinto Jack and Jill - Adam Sandler, Katie Holmes, Al Pacino, Regis Philbin London Boulevard - Keira Knightley, Colin Farrell, Stephen Graham, Ray Winstone November 18 Happy Feet Two - Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Sofia Vergara, Hank Azaria The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 - Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Kellan Lutz November 23 Arthur Christmas - James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Jim Broadbent, Bill Nighy The Muppets - Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, Rashida Jones

Top Five

Books1. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (BantamClassic) TheclassicbyCharlesDickens. TinyTim,EbenezerScroogeand alltheSpirits. 2. The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg Theillustrationsaresuperbinthis bookaboutmeetingSantaClaus. 3. The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore ClementMooresenduringpoem aboutavisitfromSaintNicholas. 4. How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss TheDr.Seussclassic. 5. Christmas in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder (LittleHouse) ALittleHouseonthe PrairieChristmas.

DecemberDecember 9 New Years Eve - Lea Michele, Abigail Breslin, Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer The Sitter - Jonah Hill, Landry Bender, J.B. Smoove, Max Records Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy - Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Ralph Fiennes, Tom Hardy W.E. - Abbie Cornish, Andrea Riseborough, Oscar Isaac, James Fox December 16 Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked - Justin Long, Jesse McCartney, Matthew Gray Gubler, Anna Faris Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows - Robert Downey, Jude Law, Noomi Rapace, Stephen Fry

December 21 Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol - Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg, Jeremy Renner, Paula Patton December 23 The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn - Andy Serkis, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jamie Bell We Bought a Zoo - Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Patrick Fugit, Thomas Haden Church December 25 Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close - Sandra Bullock, Tom Hanks, Thomas Horn, John Goodman December 28 War Horse - Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson, David ThewlisAll dates are subject to change. Please check you local listing.

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a EntertainmentSugar CookiesIngredients 5to5-1/2cups(1.25to1.375l)all-purposeflour 2tsp(10ml)bakingpowder 1-1/2tsp(7ml)salt 1-1/4cups(325ml)unsaltedbutter,atroomtemperature 2-1/2cups(625ml)granulatedsugar 4eggs 4tsp(20ml)vanilla

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Burnside Tree FarmChristmas trees have been a Burnside Family Tradition since 1950. The original farm which we still operate is in Madoc, and we have a choose and cut location four km east of Napanee on #2 Highway. Real Christmas trees have made a comeback in recent years. Not only are they are good choice for the environment, they also provide habitat for birds and wildlife, protect soil from erosion and provide oxygen. They are a renewable crop, a tree is planted for each one cut. While all of our trees are trimmed each year and there are a variety to choose from, there are a few things to look for in a tree. A straight trunk is always a good start and a fresh cut just before the tree goes in water is essential. A well watered tree will retain its needles and last a long time. Scotch pine last the longest and along with spruce hold heavy decorations best. Balsum Fir also retain their needles well and have lovely soft needles making them easy on the hands to decorate. Often trees are chosen for scent, looks or where they will be located. We also have fresh wreaths, containers filled with greens and sell bundles of greens for those who love to decorate. For many it is the beginning of the Christmas Season that often starts in early November. Families bundle up and venture out during the month of December, to either cut their own fresh tree or choose one from our lot. Each year we are lucky enough to see many returning families continuing their family tradition, and newcomers starting anew. Cindy Burnside 613-354-2442 Email: trees.r.us@hotmail.com

A Family Tradition

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L Community EventsNovember 5 The20thAnnualChristmasat PresquileQualityArtsandCraft ShowisSatNov5th,SunNov6th, WedNov9th,SatNov12thand SunNov13thfrom10amto4pm eachdayatPresquileProvincial Park,Brighton.Formoreinfovisit www.friendsofpresquile.ca Proudlysponsoredby955Hitsfm &Cool100. November 10 RemembranceCandleLight Ceremonybeginningat7pmat theTrentonCenotaph,19Quinte Street,TrentonON.Sponsored byTheRoyalCanadianLegion TrentonBranch110.Contact EnaNewmanat613-394-1635or email-theonetenb@hotmail.com November 11 RemembranceDay-rememberand honourthemembersofthearmed forceswhohavediedondutysince WorldWarI.Lestweforget. November 14 SkatewithSantaintheMemorial ArenainBelleville. November 15- December 10 BellevilleArtAssociationAnnual GalleryandStudioartistschoice isthetheme. November 17 to November 20 TheQuinteArtsCouncilpresents FestivalOfTreesintheBelleville MarketSquare.Nov17isthe OpeningCocktailParty.Nov18has activitiesforseniorsandstudents. Nov19hastheArtistMarket,tress, andentertainment.Nov20isa pancakebreakfast,artsandcrafts, aswellasavisitfromSantaandthe SantaClausParade.Nov26isthe GrandGala.Dec1dontmissthe HolidayHomeTour.Ticketsareat theQuinteArtsCouncil,36Bridge St.East,Belleville.613-962-1232. Visitwww.bellevillefestivaloftrees.ca November 19 JoinTorontoDesigner,Scott Hoffman(HGTV)foranafternoon ofOutdoorArrangementDesign TechniquesusingSinamay,berries, greensetc.Openhouseformat,No Cost!11:00am3:00pm.Sessions everyhour.CallConnonNurseries 613-392-0402.

November 22 FREEVolunteerCriminal RecordsCheckfrom12pmto 5pmthroughtheBellevillePolice Servicelocatedat93Dundas StreetEastBelleville,Ontario. BellevillePoliceServiceoffers volunteerswithnon-profit organizationsafreeCRC.This servicewillbeofferedbi-weekly. ContactAdministration/nonemergencyat613-966-0882. November 26 FrankfordSantaClausParadeatthe FrankfordTouristPark,Frankford, ON.Thiseventbeginsat1pmuntil 7pm.TheChristmasFantasyforthe FrankfordTouristParkwillstart thisnightaswell.613-392-2841 ext.4487

November 26 5thAnnualFamilyDay,from 9:00am5:00pm.Joinusfor ChristmasGoodies,LiveMusic, FamilyScavengerHunt,Childrens Activities,Prizes,andSpecialsfor theDay,FamilyPortraits,andof course,roastingmarshmallowsover thecampfire(whiledrinkingHot Chocolate)Lotsoffun foreveryone! December 1 EmpireTheatrepresentsTrailerPark Boysat8pmticketscost$52.25plus HSTpluss/c. December 1-17 PinnaclePlayhousepresentsLittle WomeninBelleville.

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