day philosopher John Lennon, OK, so this is
It isnot everyday thatwe receive apress
Christmas, and what have you done?
release from an evergreen. So, for obvious
Seriously.
reasons, we were compelled to share this
Next week: Santa, Ole Buddy, Ole Pal.
plea from a Christmas tree.
“Since my life began as a seedling years
ago, I haveexistedforoneprimarypurpose
Recycling
- tospread joyandholidaycheerduring the
Christmas season. Being the center of
attentioncomesandgoesasthedecorations
A plea from your tree
go up and come down, but are you aware
overhaul
of just howbriefmy life cycle is? It all starts
electronic alternatives are prevalent in their
and can even be used to create feeding
withmy production in a nursery," says the
lives, according to a release.
grounds for lake fish. Christmas trees aren’t
tree.
proposed
About 75 per cent of Canadians are
just a symbol for cheer and tradition; we can
"When I’m old enough, I’m cut down,
planning to send an average of 20 cards this
be recycledtohavea tangible, positiveeffect
fastened to a vehicle and transported to the
year, compared to 80% sending 19 cards in
on the environment long after the holiday
home of a loving family where I’m
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2010.Themajority(87%)ofyoungCanadians
season is over.”
decorated and put on display. For the
H AWKESBURY
(between18and24)indicatedtheypreferred
For more information on Christmas tree
duration of the holiday season, I’m the
receivingholidaycards in themailwith two
recycling programs in your community, or
main feature of family gatherings and I
Area recycling programs may be
thirds suggesting it had much stronger
more ways to help you reduce waste and
always take centre stage on Christmas
undergoing an overhaul within the next
meaning than an electronic alternative.
help
the
environment,
morning. Butwhentheholidayseasonends
few years.
Three quarters of them were planning to
consult www.wmcanada.com or contact
and Christmas decorations are put back in
The closure of municipal recovery
send cards in the mail. Comparatively,
your municipality.
storage, I’ll be left out in the cold," tree
facilities (MRF) in favour of more cost-
Canadians between 35 and44 admitted that
Sticking with the green Christmas
continues.
efficient regional services is a suggestion
they would most likely send cards
movement, we are often stumped when it
It gets worse.
contained in a study conducted for the
electronically, mainly due to lack of time.
comes to finding that truly unique, perfect
"The final stage of my life will involve
Waste Diversion Office. Five MRFs —
(See?)”Sending cards to loved ones is a
present for the person who has everything.
being sent to a landfill where I’ll slowly
Alexandria, Cornwall, Kingston, Ottawa
timelessholidayritual,”saysMaryTraversy,
In addition to more warehouse space for all
decompose...orworse,gotoanincinerator
Valley and Winchester – were evaluated.
Senior Vice President, Mail at Canada Post.
of their possessions, time is always
to meet a fiery death! I’m speaking out to
Thestudyrecommendedclosingof smaller
“Even as social media and electronics are
appreciated by those who have it all.
say that it doesn’t have to end like this.
and “inappropriately located” MRFs and
integral to our lives, we become rather
Time is a commodity that can only be
MillionsofCanadianswillhaveaChristmas
creating larger regional MRFs including
traditional when it comes to the holiday
spent; it cannot be saved. Time flies, even
tree this year, but many don’t recognize
transfer stations.
season. It is the one time of year when you
whenyouarenot having fun.When it comes
that I and thousands of my fellow tree
A transition period of five to ten years
get to take a few minutes to connect with
to clothing, a stitch in time can save public
friends can be recycled and put to greater
would be provided to allow for the
people around you and taking the time to
embarrassment. But we digress. Everyone
use. Adding to this bad news for us trees,
regionalization of services and the
sendacardstill is consideredthebestway to
uses a lack of time as an excuse. You could
one in three Canadians aren’t even sure if a
establishment of transfer stations for the
show you care.”
have brokeredworld peace, cured diseases,
tree recycling program exists in their
collection of waste that would be later
Greeting cards’ lasting effect: Those
learned brain surgery, got a better haircut,
community! To my relief and that of
transported to the new regional facilities.
who received greeting cards admitted that
but you had no time.
thousandsofnaturalChristmastreesacross
Localofficialswereapprisedofthestudy
they either displayed them (32%) then
the country, there are ways we can be re-
In the cards
by Clayton Sampson of the Continuous
recycled them (25%), saved them as
For many of us, Christmas is still in the
usedlongafter theholidayseasonhas come
Improvement Fund of Stewardship
keepsakes (25%), use themfor crafts (8%) or
cards, the greetings we send and receive.
and gone. The best thing to do with your
Ontario.
tree ornaments/gift tags (6%).
The second annual survey conducted by
tree afterChristmashaspassed is to recycle
The study did not include the new
Good intentions, lack of time: 1 in 5
Harris/Decima on behalf of Canada Post
it. You can recycle me through tree
Recycle-Action recycling centre in
Canadians admitted that they bought
shows that greeting cards continue to be an
mulching and recycling programs, which
Hawkesbury. The non-profit organization
holiday cards with the intention of sending
essential traditionduring the holidays - and
are both fast-growing practices across
has recently signed agreements to sort
them but never got around to it.
one that permeates through younger
Canada. Once trees are recycled, we can be
recyclable materials from Alfred-
Pay it forward effect: 14% of Canadians
generations, even if social media and
turned into erosion barriers, gardenmulch
Plantagenet,Hawkesbury,Champlainand
said that in the past two years they sent
East Hawkesbury.
holidaygreetingcardstosomeoneonlyafter
Another recommendation of the study
they receivedone. And, of course, the gift of
is that money from the Continuous
perspective isalwayshandy.Amonthago, a
Improvement Fund would no longer be
harried consumer, consumed by the whole
used to support local projects and that
experience of being harried, lamented she
these funds would be used to implement
had less than twomonths to prepare for the
Comment parler à un homme de son comportement violent tout en s’assurant que se soit sécuritaire d’intervenir? Après avoir reconnu les signes avertisseurs de violence, penser aux suggestions suivantes avant d’aborder l’agresseur • Choisir le bon moment et le bon endroit pour avoir une longue conversation. • Discuter avec lui quand il est calme. • Être direct-e et clair-e sur ce que vous avez constaté. • Lui dire qu’il est responsable de son comportement. Éviter de porter des jugements sur lui en tant que personne. Ne pas valider sa tentative de rejeter le blâme sur d’autres person nes. • Lui dire que la violence est inacceptable et qu’il doit mettre fin à cette violence. • Ne pas le forcer à changer ou à obtenir de l’aide, mais l’encourager à le faire. • Lui dire que la sécurité de sa partenaire et des enfants vous préoccupe. • Ne jamais vous disputer avec lui à propos de son comportement violent. Les méthodes de confrontation et d’argumentation risquent d’aggraver la situation et de faire courir davantage de risques à la femme. • Appeler la police si la sécurité de la femme est en danger. Ne jamais intervenir au cours d’une agression. Si vous êtes témoin d’un acte de violence, composez le 911 ou appelez la police locale.
How to Talk to MenWho are Abusive?
regional projects.
season of love and joy. It’s the Holidays!
Take a holiday!Or, to quote that modern-
Two candidates
Here is what you can do when you recognize the warning signs of abuse:
CINÉMA
for mayor
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• Choose the right time and place to have a full discussion. • Approach him when he is calm. • Be direct and clear about what you have seen. • Tell him his behaviour is his responsibility. Avoid making judgmental comments about him as a person. Don’t validate his attempt to blame others for his behaviour.
A LEXANDRIA
Grenville (Qc) 819-242-3131
LAURENTIAN
CINEMA
Two council members are facing off in
En français L’INSTINCT DE LA MORT ROY DUPUIS DÉBUTANT VENDREDI 16 DÉC.
the race to succeed Grant Crack as North
Glengarry Township mayor.
Deputy Mayor Chris McDonell and
AlexandriaCouncillorJamieMacDonald are
on the ballot for the January 16 by-election
that will be held to fill the vacancy created
• Inform him that his behaviour needs to stop.
whenCrackwaselectedGlengarry-Prescott-
Russell M.P.P. Bob Proulx, who challenged
• Don’t try to force him to change or to seek help.
Crack in the November, 2010 election,
withdrewhis nomination at the lastminute.
• Tell him that you are concerned for the safety of his partner and children. • Never arguewith himabout his abusive actions. Recognize that confrontational, argumentative approaches may make the situation worse and put her at higher risk.
The winner will serve as mayor until
2014.
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VEN. ET SAM. À 6H30 ET 8H30 DIM. ET SUR SEMAINE À 7H00 DIM. MATINÉE À 1H30
Community Events
• Call the police if the woman’s safety is in jeopardy.
Community Breakfast
A breakfast in aid of La paroisse Saint-
PierreApôtreHawkesburywillbeorganized
Always keep yourself safe. Don’t get in the middle of an assault. Call the police in an emegency.
by the Knights of Columbus L’Ascension
council December 18 at St-Alphonse de
Liguori Church, 470MainSt.,Hawkesbury,
from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Parking is
available at École Paul VI . For information,
Daniel Léveillée at 613-632-8469. Cost: $5.
www.cinemaclock.com Quebec Grenville VEN. ET SAM. À 6H30 ET 8H15 DIM. ET SUR SEMAINE À 7H00 DIM. MATINÉE À 1H30
Christmas Eve Service
St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church on John
Information : Fem’aide 1 877 336-2433, Centre Novas 1 866-772-9922, Maison interlude House 1 800 267-4101 ou Valoris 1 800 675-6168
www.voisinsamisetfamilles.on.ca
Street, Hawkesbury will hold a Christmas
Eve service Saturday, December 24 at 5 p.m.
All are welcome.
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