OPP Festive RIDE Campaign
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Partners are committed to safe roads during this year’s Festive RIDE Campaign which launched on Nov.16 and continues through the holiday season. Their media release suggests: “If you can only give one gift over the holidays, why not make a commitment to never drive while impaired?” OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique said, “No family should lose a loved one in a collision that involves alcohol and/or drugs, especially during the holidays. Driving sober and drug free is critical to preventing road fatalities and injuries. You can help make roads even safer by calling 9-1-1 if you see a suspected impaired driver. Let’s work together to make this the safest holiday season yet.”
OPP Corporate Communications, Highway Safety Division(2023,Nov.15) STUMPED FOR GIFT IDEAS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? OPP and Partners Committed to Safe Roads During Festive RIDE Campaign [media release]
Barry’s Bay Legion Christmas Party
The Royal Canadian Legion Barry’s Bay Branch 406 invites you to its annual Christmas Dinner and Dance on Saturday December 16. Cocktails from 6 pm and a turkey dinner will be served at 7 pm. Jim Etmanski and the Mad River Ramblers provide dance music after the dinner. This event is open to all, you do not have to be a member of Branch 406 to attend. Tickets cost $40 and are available at the Legion, 250 John Street, Barry’s Bay.
Talking about grief
Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care will host a screening and discussion of the documentary “Speaking Grief” on this Thursday, Nov.30 at 6:30 pm at the Opeongo Seniors’ Centre, 19 Stafford Street, Barry’s Bay. After the documentary, you are invited to join MV Hospice Palliative Care staff and volunteers in a discussion. Refreshments will be provided, so please RSVP by email to stamplicoskij@sfmhosp.com or by telephoning 613.756.3045 ext.350.
Have you got your Catch The Ace tickets yet?
Catching up with Catch The Ace, here are the winners of the past two Weekly Prizes:
Susan Coulas (above) won the Week #3 Catch the Ace draw, organized by the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation. Susan purchased her ticket at the Barry’s Bay Shell and chose envelope 17, the date her father passed. Number 17 revealed the Nine of Spades, earning her the weekly prize of $850.00. Susan plans to use her winnings to buy Christmas presents. This is the second time Susan has won a Catch the Ace weekly prize!
Helen and Frank Recoskie were the winners of the Week 4 draw, having purchased their ticket at Yuill’s Valu Mart. They chose Envelope Number 42, the number of years that they have been married. That envelope revealed the Two of Diamonds, earning them the weekly prize of $910.00! Their grandkids – Sawyer, Hudson and Xavier (pictured above with Frank and Helen) – joked that they hope they’d get a cut of the prize, but Helen and Frank said they will be saving the cash for a rainy day.
To buy tickets
The Ace of Spades remains hidden, and the estimated weekly prize for Week #5 is $1,000.00! If the Ace of Spades is found, the lucky winner will take home the estimated total prize of $8,260.00!!! All proceeds support the purchase of essential medical equipment for St. Francis Memorial Hospital. Tickets can be purchased online at www.sfvhfcatchtheace.com or at the following locations: Round Lake Centre Food Market, Round Lake Country Store, AJ’s Convenience, Killaloe Hardware, Wilno Building Supply, , Barry’s Bay MacEwen, the Foundation office, Valley Manor, Barry’s Bay Ultramar, Lorraine’s Pharmasave, Barry’s Bay Shell, CO Country Market, The Cottage Cup, Eganville Shell, Conway’s Pharmacy, Village Discount and Variety, Ramona’s Hairstyling, Whitney Pharmacy and Rainbow Valley Community Health Centre.
Reminder – Tree of Lights
This year’s Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on Friday, December 1 at 6:30 pm at the Barry’s Bay Railway Station. The Tree Lighting Ceremony will feature a visit from Santa and his mini petting zoo, free hot chocolate/coffee and homemade cookies, angels from local elementary schools lighting the tree and much more. SFVH Foundation sends special thanks to event sponsors including the Township of Madawaska Valley, Madawaska Coffee Co. and Simmons Sport Horses.