“Merry Christmas” Village of South River 386-2573 • 386-0039 South River The Village of South River proudly hosts the sixth annual Downtown Christmas Celebration Friday, December 7, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This Page Sponsored by the Following Businesses The evening is FREE and includes: Horse & Wagon Rides, Hot Drinks, Holiday Shopping, A Visit From Santa, Tree Lighting, and more! All activities take place in the downtown of the Village of South River. For more information, contact Ashley at 705-386-2573. PINE LAKES REALTY BROKERAGE* 386-2342 South River Serving All the Almaguin Highlands Area “Best Wishes” *Independently owned and Operated Located in the Algonquin Motel Save 25% on all beads until Christmas 386-2641 Hwy. 11 South River Be sure to check out our lamp work glass art Mmmm ... Just Like Mom’s 386-8600 Hwy 11, South River Come in for a delicious home-cooked meal or fresh baked dessert OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK - 9 to 9 Moore’s Funeral Chapel Ltd. COMPLIMENTS OF . . . DAVID B. OPATOVSKY, Owner/Director MICHAEL R. HIEBERT, Manager/Director Sundridge 705-384-5802 • Fax: 705-384-1092 South River OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK “Merry Christmas” 386-0606 Highway 11, South River Serving your insurance needs for over 60 years HOME – AUTO – FARM - COTTAGE COMMERCIAL & LIABILITY 386-2645 South River W. A. Johnston Insurance SOUTH RIVER BOOKS & CRAFTS 386-0388 Toronto St., South River “Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year” South River Pharmacy Sundridge Pharmacy “Enjoy the Holiday Season” 386-0636 384-5335 “Happy Holidays” 386-0757 South River THE BEAR CHAIR CO. 1-800-267-3277 • 386-0706 • Ottawa Ave., South River “Enjoy the Holiday Season” A Variety Store Plus So Much More PEOPLE’S VALUE STORE Catalogue Sales Agent Supportive Sensitive Care 1 mile south of South River on Highway 11 386-0846 South River “Happy Holidays” SOUTHWIND RETIREMENT HOME 1-866-616-8700 Phone: 705-386-7764 E-mail: [email protected] www.eaglelakebedandbreakfast.ca “All the best” Eagle Lake Bed & Breakfast Your Host: Ann Busch S T O V E R ' S H ID D E N R E T R E A T Home of The “Stover” Dolls Doll Hospital & Doll Museum Classes by Appointment 386-0307 R.R. #1, South River Fred & Esther Jane Stover Closed January,February & March COMPLIMENTS OF . . . 386-2624 South River RANEY FUNERAL CHAPEL “Have a Safe & Happy Holiday Season” HEIDI SCOTT Headaches • Migraines • Relaxation • Sports Injuries Stress Management 32 Marie Street, South River 705-386-7127 Algonquin n Fitness s and d Wellness s Centre Registered Massage Therapist DR. ROBERT WEAVER 386-2318 South River “Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year” Burk’s Falls 382-2368 South River 386-2291 E.J. WILLIAMS SURVEYING Ontario Land Surveyor “Have a Safe & Happy Holiday Season” ROOFING, SIDING, LINER PANELS and more ... Quality Products and Service Our Price Includes Delivery Don Barr & Jane Broxup South River Ph: 705-384-7151 www.sbsteel.ca STEEL SALES Competitive Pricing • Home • Commercial • Farm Phone 1-705-476-2334 Fax 1-705-476-9767 56 Gibson Street, Box 508 North Bay, ON P1B 8J1 YOU HAVE A CHOICE ! Look to Moore’s for the Best ! ~ 24 Hour Emergency Service ~ 474-1800 Toll Free 1-800-461-7302 Paul Lizotte Fuels Toni Deevey Unisex Hair Salon Absolutely You 42 Marie Street, South River 705-386-7295 ESTHETICS STUDIO Waxing • Pedicures • Manicures • Artificial Nails Northwood Tree Service Pruning • Removal of Hazardous Trees FULLY INSURED – OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE Recommended by Ron St. Julian, formerly “That Tree Feller” email: [email protected] FOR FREE ESTIMATE Call Pat Serafini 705-386-7555 • gas • groceries • ice cream • boat launch • fishing & camping supplies • motor boat, canoe, kayak, pedal boat rentals (705) 386-0056 ALMAGUIN NEWS, Wednesday, November 28, 2007 — Page 13 The sympathy of the com- munity is extended to the Nolan family in the passing of Melvin Nolan. Members of the Nolan family lived in Emsdale for a number of years. The Emsdale Agricultural Society will hold their annual meeting in our centre on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. In order for this meeting to be successful, all directors and associate directors are urged to attend. Refreshments will be offered and everyone is wel- come. For more information please call 636-5659 or 636- 9741. Please save all your labels from Campbells, Pepperidge Farm and Goldfish products and give them to Evergreen Heights Education Centre. There are a number of drop-off boxes in our community. For more information please call Chris at 636-1801 or Shelley at 636-7321. Services for the United Church in Sprucedale are at 9 a.m. each Sunday and while renovations are taking place at Emsdale United Church, the Harmony Congregation will meet at 11 a.m. in Knox United Church, Kearney. Reverend Nina Fulford will conduct the services on Sunday, Dec. 2. All are welcome. With funding approval from council, the Perry Township parks and rec committee will be putting sideboards on the Emsdale rink (located beside the Emsdale Community Centre) on Saturday Dec. 1 starting at 9 a.m. Volunteers willing to help with this project are welcome and will be greatly appreciated. If you have a battery-pow- ered drill with a screwdriver bit you may want to bring it along. A free barbecue will be provid- ed for the volunteers by the Highland Rovers Snowmobile Club and Hope’s Foodland at the groomer shed on Station Road. For more information please call the committee chair, Ian Davies at 789-9534 or coun- cil rep Les Rowley at 789-3138. Also, the Perry Township parks and rec committee will be discussing the startup of their new walking-geo caching -social club at their next regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. in the council chambers located at the back of the Almaguin Highlands informa- tion centre on Hwy. 11. Anyone interested in helping with or joining this club is welcome to attend. Parks and rec meetings are held in the council cham- bers the second Monday of every month starting at 7 p.m. and are always open to anyone who would like to attend. The Emsdale Wednesday evening special games bingo winners were Pat Manley and Pat Perry. Interested in having fun and exercise at the same time? Kearney parks and recreation is considering offering ballroom dance classes. If you are inter- ested in these classes, line dancing, square dancing or have other ideas for recreation- al activities please call Carol at 636-7371. The Emsdale-Scotia Women’s Institute members reported a successful Christmas tea held in our cen- tre on Saturday afternoon. A good selection of toys were donated, and those attending enjoyed themselves. Plans are to make the Christmas tea an annual event. The Emsdale Community Centre board will hold their December meeting on Monday, Dec. 3 in the Parker Room at our centre at 7 p.m. The Cottage Country Diners’ luncheon will be held on Dec. 13. If you wish to attend please call Alice at 685-7450. Best wishes to all those who are sick or shut-ins. Keep warm and get well soon. Anyone with news for this column please call 636-5659. This week in Emsdale by Ramona Gilpin OH DEER: The competitors at the biggest antler competition at the South River legion’s wild game dinner, held Nov. 24, show off their bounty. Larry Sherman, left, won the contest with his soon-to-be-mounted set. Bruce Bullock, centre, and Grant Ulrich, right, got honourable mentions for their entries. There’s a new contest in Almaguin this Christmas season looking for the merriest and brightest homes. The first ever ‘Let There Be Light’ Almaguin News Christmas Lighting Contest is coming to give elves more than bragging rights for the best on the block, but best in the district. Entries for the best decorated home can be made by emailing digital photos of your display to [email protected], or by mailing or dropping off photos to the Almaguin News – no more than two photos per entry and please include the address and phone number. Entries are being accepted from now until Dec. 14. The winners will be announced in the Dec. 19 edition of the Almaguin News, and a photo of their display published in the Dec. 26 edition. Entries will be judged on overall appearance, creativity, effort and embrace of the holiday sea- son. The winners will be selected by the Almaguin News editorial team. First prize will be a $100 gift certificate from Magnetawan Home Hardware and second prize will be a $50 gift certificate from Collins’ Valu-mart. Come on Almaguin – Let there be light. Wanted: volunteers to help put sideboards on rink How bright are you this holiday?