December 14, 2017 Vol. 17, No. 49
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KFLA Public Health turns its attention to radon gas by Jeff Green ieran Moore, the Medical Officer of Health For Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington, is concerned about radon gas, confirming it as a major public health risk. Radon is an odourless, colourless gas that that is produced by the decay of uranium found in rocks, soil and water. Buildings that are constructed on substrates with high concentrations of radon can create a draw for the gas, which seeps in, and can concentrate in the ground floor, and especially in basements. It does not readily migrate to the upper floors of houses, and is most prevalent in basements, but can be circulated through-
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exposed to radon over time, rising to 1 in 3, according to Dr. Moore. “Now that our smoking rates are coming down, we are making headway with lung cancer, which is our number one killer” said Moore. “As this happens, radon, the second most important causal factor, is more and more in our sights.” The report to the KFL&A Board of Health looks at what the health unit can do to begin scaling back the impacts of radon on residents, in our own region and province wide. “Exposure can be effectively prevented through well-established radon-specific building measures.” which, the report says “are easy to install during the construction process of new homes and costs approximately $500. However it is more difficult to retrofit an existing building and the expense rises to $1,200 to $5,000.” Dr. Moore said that the first step for residents is to test for radon. There are kits available at hardware stores at a reasonable price. There are short term and long term tests available. Brooks Gee, a regional manager for Mr. Radon, a mitigation company, said that the long term kits that are available are generally better than the one time kits. He also said that the place to test in a house is the lowest occupied level. “If the basement is only used for storage and laundry, it is best to test in the kitchen, but if the basement is occupied, I would test there, said Gee. Gee also said that his experience dovetails with the studies that have found radon is prevalent throughout the region, regardless of whether the substrate is limestone or granite, but “although it is not scientific I would say the 11% figure for high levels is low,” he said. Currently only 4% of Canadians have had their homes tested. Homeowners who are living in homes
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The Christmas Market at Prince Charles Public School in Verona Saturday was a combined effort of the PCPS School Advisory Council represented here by treasurer Tina McHale and chair Alison Williams and the Frontenac Farmers Market represented by outgoing chair Debbie Harris and incoming chair Laura Simmons.
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by Craig Bakay rince Charles Public School in Verona was a busy place Saturday as the Frontenac Farmers Market combined with the School Advisory Council for a fundraiser that packed the place. There were 38 vendors filling the hallways and library and 22 of the usual suspects from the summer market arranged in the gym. There was even a breakfast with Santa and a mom-to-mom sale, where the community donated clothes with proceeds going back to the school and any leftovers going to the church. “That did pretty good,” said SAC chair Alison Williams. “It’s a good fundraiser for the school and we also raised funds from table
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Tourist Association disbands by Jeff Green t started up 74 years ago, during the second world war in 1943, when the idea of forming a marketing organisation for a region that was just developing road access was pretty forward thinking. Over the years the Land O’Lakes Tourist Association (LOLTA) has seen many ups and downs, and this week in Sharbot Lake the current Board of Directors took the dif difficult decision to disband. Harvey Webster, the Manager of the Loughborough Inn, was the chair of LOLTA until Monday. He has been an active member and a member of the Board of Directors over the years. He said that while LOLTA is shutting down, the marketing work that it had been doing will carry on. “It was a sad situation but it's not as if he Land O’Lakes are disappearing. The counties and local townships have stepped in over the last few years, and the provincial
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that in Europe the target is set at 100”. Moore added that he would have thought that “the levels would be higher on the Canadian Shield portion of the region,” but the studies that were done showed as much exposure on the limestone substrate as on the granite. To put the risk posed by radiation exposure into context, Moore said that continued exposure to radon over time brings the risk of developing cancer among non-smokers to 1 in 15. The risk for the population as a whole is about 1 in 300 according to an article published in July of this year by Dr. Lynne Eldridge on the website Verywell.com. The lung cancer risk for smokers is 1 in 9. It is greatly increased when smokers are
Key stats - between 1090 and 1550 lung cancer deaths in Ontario each year are attributable to radon exposure. - 11% of homes in the KFL&A region have dangerously high levels of radon. The provincial average is 4.6% out the home through heating and air-conditioning systems. It is a major causal factor in the development of lung cancer, having been shown to be responsible for 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada, according to the report Radon: Policy Considerations, that was presented to members of the Board of KFL&A Public Health in October. It is the second most deadly environmental carcinogen in Ontario, according to a report published in 2016 by Public Health Ontario and Cancer Care Ontario. Between 1090 and 1550 lung cancer deaths in Ontario are attributable to radon exposure each year. The most deadly environmental carcinogen is the solar UV radiation, which is associated with 2100 and 3000 deaths from melanoma each year. Radon levels vary according to geography, and in the KFL&A region 11% of homes tested contained over 200 Becquerells per cubic metre, the level where human health can be compromised, according to the government of Canada. The provincial average is 4.6%, making the issue of extra concern in KFL&A “It should be noted,” said Kieran Moore in a telephone interview last week, “that there is no safe level of exposure to radon, and
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Regional Tourist Organisations (RTO’s) have come on stream as well. For our members, there are still opportunities for promotion as part of a region even with us closing down,” he said. “As far as I am concerned LOLTA is not buried yet, it is more like it is on hold. If the municipalities and RTO’s step back, we will need LOLTA again.” The storied history of LOLTA was the subject of a video that was made by Ken Hook in 2013. Hook served as LOLTA manager for one year, after the departure of Terry Shea, manager between 2003 and 2008. The video outlines how the association got its start as a group of fishing lodges from Tweed, the region called “North Addington” at the time, which is now Stone Mills and Addington Highlands townships, and “North Frontenac”, which at the time referred to the region of Frontenac County north of Verona.
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Police seek public assistance in identifying break and enter suspect O n December 4, 2017 at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Frontenac detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to break and enter in progress at a cottage residence on a secluded laneway that runs off of Charlie Green
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confronted the suspect in the residence. The suspect exited through the front door and the owner gave chase and observed the lone male suspect drive away in a light blue Chevy vehicle possibly a Malibu or Impala. On December 3, 2017, OPP responded to a previous Break and Enter at a cottage residence off Opinicon Road in South Frontenac Township in which the cottage was ransacked with several various electronic items stolen with an estimated value of $1,500. A trail camera near the Opinicon Road Break and Enter was able to capture an image of the suspect who the police believe is the same individual involved in the Break and Enter off
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The focus of the association was for lodges and other groups to take advantage of the opportunities that were to come as the war ended and US tourists began to look northward for fishing opportunities. Membership dues went up in 1947 to $5 per season. Over the years the association changed as new leaders came forward, two of whom, Jeanette Whitfield (1963 -1966) and Faye Henry (1979 -1996) were interviewed. They both talked about issues that were specific to their day, but also to issues that remain relevant today. For example, Henry talked about how much effort it took for the region to be noticed by various levels of government, and they both talked about the need for businesses to work together. LOLTA was able to access grant money
Charlie Green Road. The male suspect is described as a white male approximately 30 years old, wearing blue jeans, dark boots and wearing a baseball cap with the letters "TRD" on the front. Police are continuing to investigate into these recent break-ins in our community and are seeking assistance from the public. If anyone has any information they are being asked to contact the Frontenac OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward.
The community construction crew was busy early Saturday morning putting up the walls for the new canteen building at the ball filed in Sharbot Lake. Photo/Craig Bakay LOLTA was run out of the home office of its latest manager, Jen Fitzpatrick, until she left. The board began to consider shutting LOLTA down when they realised that, as volunteers who were all busy working on their own businesses, they did not have the energy, or finances, to carry on. I guess that the Land
for its members through the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs between the late 1990’s and 2010, but those programs dried up or were diverted to municipalities. The LOLTA region, which had expanded over the decades to include all of Frontenac and Lennox and Addington Counties and the Municipality of Tweed, was essentially cut in half when the province of Ontario set up the RTO’s a few years ago. The Ontario Highlands Region includes North and Central Frontenac, Addington Highlands and Tweed, but Stone Mills, South Frontenac, Napanee, and Frontenac Islands are all part of the Great Waterway region. Having members split into two regional organisations did not help LOLTA, which has struggled in recent years as managers have come and gone. A couple of years ago, the LOLTA office in Kaladar was shut down and long serving office administrator Joanne Cuddy was let go.
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mitigation for radon for the first 7 years. Public Health will be advocating for changes to the Ontario Building code requesting that radon specific building measures be adopted in the code when it is amended next year,. But municipalities need not wait that long. According to the policy report, Public Health can pursue “advocating to municipalities in our region to adopt radon-specific measures in the National Building Cose as bylaws, in the way that it is done in the City of Guelph, Central Elgin, St. Thomas and Thunder Bay.” Other immediate measures that can be taken are testing all schools and daycares for radon, and the report also urges the Board to advocate that the threshold be lowered to 100Bq/ M³ from 200Bq/M³ to bring Canada in compliance with the threshold level that is recommended by the World Health Organisation. Starting in the new year, the KFL&A Public Health should pursue a “multipronged strategy to reduce radon exposure for residents in the KFL&A region. These efforts are an investment towards achieving an enduring reduction in the rate of radon-related lung cancer deaths in our region,” the poluicy report concludes. Dr. Moore said that in response to the report, he made a “promise to the board to come up with concrete best practices. I hope over the next six months we will be able to have the best practices in play. We are bringing in provincial and federal experts to do this.”
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econstruction of Elm Tree Road has been delayed until Jan. 8-12, Public Works Manager Brad Thake told Central Frontenac Council at its regular meeting Tuesday in Sharbot Lake. The job was to have begun Monday, Dec. 11. “It’s very disappointing,” Thake said. “The delay was due to a contractor not getting a permit. “And a little bit of high water.” Thake said he’s confident the work (along with the temporary road closure) will continue in January but cautioned that it is winter and if delayed again, it will likely have to wait until spring. The funds slated for the project will be moved into next year’s budget. Still with roads, Thake said with “the little burst of winter,” they had a couple of breakdowns and have some maintenance to do but road crews are “pretty much back on schedule.” Business plan for community centre Council agreed to make up the $403 shortfall to fund a business plan for the former Hinchinbrooke Public School to be turned into a recreation/community centre.
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Janet Anderson, representing the committee looking into the project, told Council that they had been the recipients of a $2,597 grant from the Community Foundation for Greater Kingston and Area. Along with the $2,000 Council had already earmarked for the project, that still left a $403 shortfall from the winning bid to create the business plan of $5,000 from Social Focus Consulting. Anderson said they’re hoping to have the business plan done in time to apply for a Trillium Foundation grant to begin renovations. The Trillium deadline is in February. All shingles and building materials diverted to Olden Waste Site Starting in February, building materials and shingles will no longer be accepted at the Oso Landfill Site, rather they will be directed to the Olden site. This is in order to maximize the life of the Oso site and the fact that grinding/shredding will take place at the Olden site. Originally, the change was to have taken place January 1 but at the request of Mayor Frances Smith, that was changed to Feb. 1 to allow for advertising the change. In a separate report, Public Works Man-
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and Emergency Relief Committee and the Verona Christmas For Kids. So awesome that is stays local. Pictured here is a Christmas tree in the woods, that was just the beginning to a magical night that will benefit many children in our community and put magical smiles on their faces this Christmas. $5605.00 was raised this year, Thanks Everyone!!!! • Another huge success for the Stuff The Cruiser event at both Foodland locations in Sydenham and Verona, the Food Bank certainly appreciates the generosity that is put forth every time these events are held. Such a good feeling comes from even a small donation of something, knowing you are helping someone in need. • Well it’s beginning to feel a little more like winter out there, got our first blast of winter weather earlier this week. All those who work around the clock to keep our roads safe, Thank You! Now that winter is upon on, please be careful on the roads, and adhere to the speed limits. If you see your neighbour someone nearby struggling with the removal of snow, grab a shovel and help them out, we are such a great community it’s always nice to see people lending a helping hand. • The Sydenham Legion is selling tickets to their annual New Year’s Eve celebration, Still Standin’ will be performing from 9pm-1am, doors open at 8pm. The cost will be $35 per person, which includes a buffet and bus ride home to Sydenham and Surrounding areas. Don’t miss out, get your ticket now and ring in the new year with your Sydenham and area family and friends.
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• The Lions send a huge “Thank You” to everyone who participated in this year’s Santa Claus Parade. It was amazing! Did you see how many floats were entered this year? Amazing! Did you see the number of people lining the sidewalks to watch the parade? Amazing! Did you see the number of people in the Lions Hall after the parade? Amazing! Thank you to all the groups who donated to this event! Parents thanked Santa for the gift of a colouring book for their children along with the apple and orange instead of candy! Thank you to the best community ever! Check out all the pictures taken of the parade on Facebook! • The Lions thank everyone for donating their beer/wine/ spirit bottles and cans at a number of locations in our area. With snow coming, most of the donation bins are no longer accessible at some locations. However, there are two locations where you can still drop off your donation: the Cloyne dump and at the Lions Hall in Northbrook. Look for the Lions donation bin. • Every family wants to have a beautiful Christmas complete with toys under the tree for the little ones and a tasty dinner with all the trimmings. With the economy the way it is, with rising hydro and heating bills, and with those unexpected bills, more and more folks are really struggling! The Land O Lakes Community Services is looking for your help with this year’s Christmas Basket Program. They are looking for any donations of new toys and money to be brought to Land O'Lakes Community Services on Hwy 41 (across from the Ambulance Base) or call them at 613-336-8934 and they will arrange pickup. Let’s make sure every family is as happy as we will be this Christmas Day. • The community is very blessed to have a committed group of parents including those on the NAEC Parent Council who through their fundraising events are working very hard to make sure every child has the tools for the best education possible. • The NAEC Parent Council is hosting a Festival of Trees during the Christmas Concert on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. You can purchase raffle tickets for beautifully decorated trees and Christmas arrangements. Tickets are 3/$5.00 or 1/$2.00. Tickets can be purchased before and after the Christmas Concert. So, Moms, Dads, Grandma and Grand-
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DeCember 14, 2017 pa, bring your family and friends and come on out to watch the kids and check out the trees and arrangements! • The NAEC Parent Council is hosting a New Year’s Eve Dance at the Lions Hall in Northbrook from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Tickets are $20.00 each or $30.00 per couple. There will be a 50/50 draw, a Toonie Toss, Photo Booth, and Door Prizes. A late night lunch will be available. For more information, check out NAEC Parent Council on Facebook or email naec_parentcouncil@outlook.com. • Northbrook Clothing Boutique will be closed for holidays from December 17th to January 11 2018. There will be no drop off or pick up during this time. Have a wonderful, safe, holiday season, from the volunteers of the Boutique.
DeNbIGH & VeNNACHAr Angela Bright
613-333-1901 bright.a@gmail.com
• Hey kids! The Denbigh Griffith Lions will host a Children's Christmas Party this Sunday, December 17th, 11am-1pm at the Hall in Griffith. There will be Christmas crafts, games, music, hot dogs & drinks, and of course, an appearance by Santa and his elves! • The Christmas program at the New Apostolic Church will take place this Sunday, December 17th at 4pm. Info Rev. Robert Sprague robertjsprague@gmail.com. • You are invited to attend Christmas Eve Services at the three area United Churches as follows: St. Andrew's Matawatchan, 4pm (family service), St.. Luke's Denbigh 7pm (family service) and Emmanuel Schutt 9pm. Contact Rev. Creelman dmsmin-
days. • Henderson United Church offers a Christmas Eve service of candles, music, Bible readings, singing at 7:00 PM and all are welcome. Come and worship before the church closes for January and February so as to conserve on heating. A warm welcome awaits. • Folks are getting excited about New Year’s Eve dinner & dance in Harlowe with that yummy midnight buffet, and the romantically cascading balloons dropping at midnight. Come and shake a leg or two or even get “all shook up”! Give Marie a call for tickets, so she knows just how much to bake. Dieting starts on January 1 everyone! • Thinking of you to Jessie (Detlor-Sajovec) as her husband Rudy had a slight stroke. Many others are also in hospitaland we offer our prayers and support to you all. • Deepest sympathy to the family of the late Ruth Parker who lived right here in Henderson at one time and taught Sunday School at Henderson United Church. Ruth hosted church Bible studies, Church skating events, and even picked up area kids to bring them to church. Many from our area attended her funeral held in Perth with the burial in Mountain Grove. • Tomorrow (Dec. 15) the Harlowe Ole’ Tyme Fiddlers host their Christmas dinner and dance featuring both ham and turkey and so many fixings there isn’t room to list them all!! Dinner is at 6:00 and dancing follows. Advance tickets (Helen Osborne)- ensure a seat and let the folks get started on buying supplies and knowing how much to cook. A reduced rate is offered on pre-paid advance tickets. It will be a yummy time in that ever-famous and special town of Harlowe. Both a warm hall and a warm welcome are offered. • Sun. Dec. 31- Parham United Church meets at 11:30 AM with Rev. Jean Brown. Soup and crackers follows church and all are welcome. Casual worship and attire. Info 613279-2245 • Sun. Dec. 31- Henderson United Church (north of Arden) will be canceled so folks can have time for their families. Also to shave on heating costs the church will be closed for Jan and Feb of 2018 and then resume in March when it's warmer. Info: 613-335-2474.
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ister@gmail.com. • The congregation of Vennachar Free Methodist Church, family and guests gathered together on Sunday, December 10th for the Commissioning Service of Pastor Laurie Lemke. Bishop Cliff Fletcher conducted the commissioning, and presented Pastor Laurie with her certification. The Proverbs, one of Canada's best known Christian music artists performed some of their well known pieces and Christmas songs. Congratulations to Pastor Laurie as she continues her ministry at Vennachar FM. • There will be a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Vennachar Free Methodist at 7pm. Everyone welcome! Please note there will be no morning service that day. Contact Pastor Laurie (613) 333-2318.
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• A New Year's Dance with the Monarchs, at the Golden Links Hall from 8pm-Midnight. A hot meal will be served at midnight, as well as door prizes and a free bus ride home. Cost is $35 per person. Call 372-2410 for tickets. • Words to live by: May the good times of the present become treasured memories of tomorrow. From our home to yours, have a safe, healthy and very happy Holiday Season!
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• The ABC Hall’s first Jingle Mingle was held Dec 9. This seasonal event is sure to be back next year. Sweet treats, mulled cider and delicious eggnog were served to friends and neighbours dropping in to pick up their Wilton Cheese orders and Pampered Chef products. • (pictured are Hall members Derek and Jean Cooke) • Line dancing is back in January at the ABC Hall. Two tenweek sessions begin Wednesday Jan 3 at 3 pm and Fri. Jan. 5 at 10 am. Contact Rhonda Aisbitt, (613) 888-8543 or rhondaaisbitt@hotmail.ca for more info
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• Sympathy to Linda barker at the passing of her father, Philip Tice. He was 92, the husband of Isobel of Godfrey • Sympathy to the family of Steven Downes, son of John and Dagmar Downes. • We were sadden to learn about the passing of Rev. Douglas Henry, father of Don Henry and Patsy. We were sorry to hear about the passing of John Reid. John was a member of a gospel band and had performed at the Parham free Methodist church and others many times. • Snow, snow everywhere even in the southern states where our daughter in Georgia lives .Many down there do not have power and activities are cancelled. • Coffee Hour at the Parham Free Methodist church has been cancelled, December 26 and January 2.Tuesday morning 10am-11:30pm • Parham happy travellers will held their annual Christmas dinner at noon on December 8. Members each bought food items for the dinner and presents to put under the tree.
Thanks to everyone that helped in any way especially to Colleen and Christina • Don`t forget the Christmas Eve services at Mountain Grove 5:30pm, Henderson 7pm and Arden 8:30pm. • There is a community dinner on December 25 at Sharbot lake St James Church at noon Everyone is welcome to come, especially if you are alone and would like company. • Best wishes to Elgin Young, Adrian St Pierre, Richard Goodberry, Cleo Price, MaryAnn Freeman, John Purdon.It was good to have the Rev Rick Magie back in the pulpit last week. Also best wishes to you if you are recuperating and not feeling well or lonely. • Mountain Grove 50+ club will hold their Christmas dinner at Moms in Verona on December 13.Should be a good outing. Hope everyone will make it. • Bedford Jam was December 10. Entertainers sang Christmas songs and everyone enjoyed the healthy snacks that the ladies in the kitchen served eg. Kim, Dianne and others. • There are many beautiful Christmas displays in our community, Enjoy! • On December 10 a Sunday "Sing -A-Long" was held at the Petworth Community Church with Pastor Ruth Ann Paul and others helping.
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• Photo: The North Frontenac Firefighters who attended the Christmas dinner at the newly reopened North of Seven Restaurant on December 9. The dinner was delicious and many awards were given out • Tables were full of a huge variety of cookies at the annual Cookie Exchange last Saturday. Some folks actually drove from Peterborough in order to take part! Everyone went home happy with their selections. There were some cookies left over so they were delivered to local non-bakers in the community. A win-win for everyone. • The kitchen at the Ompah Community Centre is in process of renovations. Most of the cabinets have been relocated, along with kitchen equipment, while the rest of the demolition and reconstruction takes place. We are looking forward to a new kitchen that will match the beautiful renovations to the hall and fire hall completed a few years ago. • Due to kitchen renovations, there needs to be some adjustments to the Birthday Bash. It will still take place on Wednesday, December 20 but we ask that folks bring their own plates
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• and cutlery along with their potluck dish to share. We will have paper plates and plastic cutlery available as well. As usual at our Christmas pot luck we will have a carol sing. You are encouraged to dress for the festive season. • Friendly beginner bridge lessons continue on Fridays from 1:00 to 4:00. December 15
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• Thinking of you to Rita Bush, Candy Thompson, Mel Good and Doris Campsall. • Don't forget the turkey Bingo this Friday Dec. 15 at the IOOF Hall in Parham. This will be the last Bingo until 2018 Mayflower Lodge wishes to say thanks for all the support and wish everyone a most blessed holiday. • The Seniors enjoyed a most delicious turkey dinner on Friday after which there was an exchange of gifts and carol sing. • The Festival of Trees was enjoyed by all. What an array of wonderful ideas!! Congrats to all winners! • The Sunday School at Parham United did a wonderful job at the White Gift Service on Sunday. • Sincere condolences to the family of the late Stephen Downes brother of Christopher of Mountain Grove. Also to the family of the
late Rev. Douglas Henry, father to Don (Patsy) Henry of Parham • Our sincere apologies to Matt Villalta of Godfrey and his family in the error last week. Matt is the goalie for the Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds instead of the Sudbury Wolves. So truly sorry if I offended anyone. • Exercises at the United Church will be taking a break for the holidays and will resume on Jan 2, 2018. • On Sunday December 19th Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church will host a community wide all faith caroling around the village at 6 pm. All are welcome call 613-279-2267 • Cathy Goodfellow is looking for some "gently used items" to have for the little ones at Granite Ridge Education Centre’s Christmas Store. If you have items to donate please drop them off at the school or con-
tact Cathy for pick up. Remember it doesn't have to be Christmasy - just something that a child would buy for their loved one! • Change in plans!!! We will be hosting a Turkey Dinner - Silent Auction to support the Thompson family so please mark Dec. 21st down on your calendars!! Dinner will be at 5:30 and only 120 tickets will be sold. There will be a canteen, silent auction table, $100 square game and a bake table!!! You can get your Christmas baking done as well!!
Unable to come for dinner....no worries drop by and check out the wonderful items we have for you to bid on and the amazing display of home baking....yummy!! Come out to support a great cause. Interested in donating please contact Cathy Goodfellow 613375-6651 or Christine Teal 613-375-6525 • Happy Birthday to: Louise Lee, Nicki LeClair, Amanda Neadow, Stirling Hamilton, Madison Courtney, Mary Jane Badour,
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December 14, 2017
Canada 150 Finale C
by Bill Bowick
anada’s Sesquicentennial is drawing to a close and the people of Central Frontenac should congratulate themselves for having staged a great year. We have marked the occasion with some truly memorable projects. Each of our community institutions has come through with something special - a heritage video at Parham Fair, special demonstrations by the Arden Fire Department, a Trail day at the Railway Heritage Park in Sharbot Lake and commemorative public benches where we can enjoy our beautiful surroundings. The area’s churches held special services (indoors and out) and supported community events such as the Giving Thanks Dinner. The lake associations got into the act with flotillas on Kennebec, Horseshoe and Long Lakes and tree planting projects on Eagle Lake and Sharbot. And the Frontenac Heritage Festival had a distinctly 150 flavour this year. The Recreation committees made a special contribution to the year with a The Canada 150 Quilt will be raffled off at the Sharbot Lake Legion's New Years Party host of programs in Arden, a fantasThe Legions started the year with a New Years Day letic Canada Day in Sharbot Lake and a great Canada 150 float in the Parham Santa Claus pa- vee in the Arden branch and will end it with a New Years Eve ball to be held in the Sharbot Lake branch. This final rade. Credit for some of the best projects has to go to the in- event of the year will be a traditional New Year’s Eve party dividuals who inspired them – Diane Lake’s 150 stories of with food, dancing, decorations and door prizes. It is jointly 150 women, Virgil Garrett’s goal of 150 (now over 200) visi- sponsored by the Legion branch and by the District #3 Rec tors to his grandfather clocks, Janet Gutowski’s display of committee. Profits will be divided between the two groups 150 quilts and Jim MacPherson and friends with 150 Ca- – the Legion share going to meals for shut-ins and the Rec nadian songs on quiet evenings in the Oso Park. This one Committee share to the rink project. One special activity grew into a great evening of Canadian music at GREC – will be a draw for the Canada 150 quilt shown in the picture. Covering Canada – with profits going to the school music A few tickets are still available for the dance. They can be purchased at Gray’s Grocery or either Legion Branch. Quilt program. Rural Frontenac Community Services, The Child Centre, tickets can be purchased by calling Rosemarie Bowick at supported a focus on youth by partnering with Shabot Oba- 613 279-3341. adjiwan and North Frontenac Little Theatre, in the first case for the Strawberry Moon Festival and the second for a picnic and workshop in the park. The Little Theatre also provided a great next-to-last Canada 150 event with this year’s fall production of Sunshine Sketches of Our Little Town - a delightful retrospective of our community and the wonderful things that happen in it especially those in celebration of Do you want to volunteer? our nation’s 150th Birthday.
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Do you want to volunteer? Become a member of the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) The County of Frontenac is seeking a community member for the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC). The CDAC assists the County in setting priorities for sustainability in the Frontenacs, implementing the visions outlined in Directions for Our Future, the Economic Development Charter & Implementation Plan, and the Trails Master Plan. Skills: May appeal to those who have an understanding of asset based community development, municipal planning, agriculture, food and beverage, business development or tourism marketing and promotion. Familiarity with community partners such as Regional Tourism Organizations, Frontenac CFDC, City of Kingston, Ontario East Economic Development is an asset. You must be 18 years of age or older and a resident or landowner (or spouse of) in the County of Frontenac to be eligible. Visit www.frontenaccounty.ca or the County Office or Township Offices for an application form. Applications are due by January 5, 2017 and may be submitted in person or via email to: Ms. Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk County of Frontenac 2069 Battersea Road Glenburnie ON K0H 1S0 Or Fax to: 613-548-0839 Or E-mail to: jamini@frontenaccounty.ca Personal information, as defined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and in accordance with MFIPPA. Personal information collected on the application form will be used to assist in selecting appointees for Advisory Committees and may form part of the publicly available meeting agendas and minutes. If appointed to an Advisory Committee, your personal information may also be used by County staff to conduct committee and County business. Questions regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of this personal information may be directed to Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk, 613548-9400 ext. 302
The County of Frontenac is seeking a community member for the Planning Advisory Committee. The Planning Advisory Committee’s role is to provide recommendations to County Council on land use policy matters and applications submitted pursuant to the Planning Act which include, but are not limited to issues related to: • Land and property development including condominium conversion; development approvals; official plan amendments; zone change amendments; • Land Use Policies (Official Plan and 5 year reviews, community improvement plans, Planning studies) • Long-term planning studies, such as Private Roads, Communal Systems, Rural Growth, Population, Natural Heritage, Archaeology • Plans of Subdivision / Condominium • Delegated the responsibility to hold public open houses / meetings pursuant to the Planning Act • To consider and provide advice on such similar matters affecting the County of Frontenac Planning Area as may be directed by Council, Skills: May appeal to those who wish to contribute to policies regarding planning and development within the County; have a background and/or interest in Land Use Planning, Rural Development and Rural Economic Development. You must be 18 years of age or older and a resident or landowner (or spouse of) in the County of Frontenac to be eligible. Applications are available at www.frontenaccounty.ca and must be submitted by 4pm on January 5, 2018 to: Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk County of Frontenac 2069 Battersea Road Glenburnie ON K0H 1S0 Or Fax to: 613-548-0839 Or E-mail to: jamini@frontenaccounty.ca Personal information, as defined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and in accordance with MFIPPA. Personal information collected on the application form will be used to assist in selecting appointees for Advisory Committees and may form part of the publicly available meeting agendas and minutes. If appointed to an Advisory Committee, your personal information may also be used by County staff to conduct committee and County business. Questions regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of this personal information may be directed to Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk, 613548-9400 ext. 302
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Township Of Central Frontenac TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ELM TREE ROAD Crains’ Construction Ltd. has been retained by the Township of Central Frontenac to complete a culvert replacement on Elm Tree Road, which is located between Arden Road and Westgate Road. As such, there will be a temporary closure of Elm Tree Road at the culvert site for up to 5 days starting January 8th, 2018 and ending on January 12th, 2018. During the Road closure period, there will be no through traffic allowed on Elm Tree Road between the Arden Road and Westgate Road. Detour signage will be in place directing through traffic. Local access will be maintained to all properties using Elm Tree Road on either side of the culvert site, to the limits of construction. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office at 613-268-2308 or at chris@crainsconstruction. com. Alternatively, you may contact Brad Thake, Public Works Manager, Central Frontenac Township at 613-279-2935 or at bthake@centralfrontenac.com.
2018 BUDGET MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Township of Central Frontenac will be holding a special Council meeting to review and discuss the first draft of the preliminary 2018 Capital Municipal Budget, December 18, 2017 The budget meeting will begin at 4:00 a.m. at the District #3 Fire Station, 1020 Wagner Road, Sharbot Lake, Ontario. The public is welcome at all Council meetings. Anyone wishing to make representation to Council on the 2018 budget can do so in writing, or in person, by contacting: dlongmire@ centralfrontenac.com or by telephone at 613-279-2935 ext. 243, by noon on December 14, 2017.
COUNCIL MEETING Regular Council Meeting January 9, 2017 at 4 p.m. at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake, ON.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT December 14, 2017 at 6 p.m. the Soldiers Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake, ON.
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Card of Thanks Thank You - Faye Whitelock We would like to thank everyone for the cards, phone calls and condolences on our loss of Faye. Thank you to everyone who attended the Celebration of Life and those who gave donations to the Heart & Stoke Foundation in Faye’s name. Thank you, Raymond Whitelock & family
Thank You ~ Meeks The family of May Meeks would like to thank all who visited, sent flowers, prepared food and gave us support at this time of great loss. Special thanks to the Rev. R.E. Votary of Mother’s Sydenham Holiness Church for this comforting message and to our sister Beth Freeland for her touching eulogy. To Mom’s many friends and extended family, thank you all for sharing many stories and tributes, She was blessed to have enjoyed over 20 years in her apartment at MapleRidge, Sydenham. Thank you to the staff at Trousdale’s Funeral Home, especially Jackie for all the kindness to our family and to the gracious group at Verona Free Methodist Church for the wonderful Luncheon following the service, it was a great venue in which we were able to visit and share memories. Sincere thanks to the Grandchildren who were their Grandma’s pallbearers, these young ladies and gentleman made us all proud. Thanks to the kind staff at Countryview for making Mother happy and comfortable for her last days with us. Mom made all her own decisions to the very last, and we thank her for that and her many stories, her love and support. Her wishes were carried out and continue to be honoured. Greatest thanks to our sister Joanne Ankers for carrying out those wishes and for her dedication and hard work in keeping us all knowing what, when and where all was to happen. That is appreciated more than words can ever express. God bless you all, Flora, Marlene, Joanne, Lucille, Jeannette, Beth, Jim, Ernie & families.
OBITUARY Michael George Bolton
October 31, 1943 - December 9, 2017 Peacefully, at the Pine Meadow Nursing Home in Northbrook on Saturday, December 9, 2017. Beloved son of Madeline McCarthy of Campbellford. Pre-deceased by his father Joseph Bolton. Dear father of Christina Bolton (Ron) of Peterborough and Donald Bolton (Edith) of Oshawa. Grandpa will always be cherished by his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed brother John Bolton (Elaine) of Cloyne. Fondly remembered by his extended family and friends. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life for Michael will take place at the Milestone Funeral Center, Northbrook on Saturday, January 6, 2018 from 1-2pm. “Sharing of Memories” from 2-3pm with a reception to follow in the funeral home. Friends desiring may contribute in his memory to the charity of your choice. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com
Garneys, Norman David Norman passed away in Perth Memorial Hospital on December 11, 2017 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of 69 years to Thora Charlotte (Parsons), he will be sadly missed by son David and daughter and son-in-law Vicki and Richard. Cherished by his grandchildren Sean, David, Natasha Struthers and Samantha and Melissa Mulligan. He is survived by his loving sisters Florence and Gertrude, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Many thanks to the kind staff of Carolina Suites and the 2nd floor of the Perth Hospital. A celebration of life and Veteran’s service will be held at the Sharbot Lake Legion, Br. 425 on Saturday, December 23 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Legion, Br. 425 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.blairandson.com
NORTH FRONTENAC FOOD BANK - THANK YOU The North Frontenac Food would like to especially thank every one of our private donors who have donated to us in 2017. Your donations are important to us and greatly appreciated. A special thank you to those in our community who are always there to help us throughout the year. Sharbot Lake District Lions Club W.A. Robinson Holdings Inc. Frontenac Catalyst Leo Club-Jail & Bail Robinson Solutions Sharbot Lake Pharmacy District Realty Sharbot Lake Family Health Team Robinson Excavation Seed to Sausage-Mike McKenzie & Staff Archdiocese of Kingston Township of Central Frontenac Villages Beautiful-Festival of Trees Mayor Frances Smith Rosemarie Bowick -Village Courtyard Mike Deans Grocery Store & Staff Ram and Rimpy Kaillon The Sharbot Group Community Christmas Dinner Central Frontenac Heritage Festival Taoist Tai Chi Club Sharbot Lake Variety Night Matson Insurance Heritage Potters – “Empty Bowls” Ontario Association of Food Banks Arden Pottery, CN Railroaders in the Community Water’s Edge Pottery Ganite Ridge Education Center Jonas Bonnetta Pottery Granite Ridge “Lakers” Limestone District School Board Mark Montagano – Bowes and Cocks County of Frontenac – Coffee Fund OPP Aux. Officers – Andrew Mouck, Rural Frontenac Community Services Nicole Greenstreet, Curtis Jacques. Gibson’s Garage Sharbot Lake Line Dancers Bedford Jam Friday Night Ladies Parham Happy Travellers Sharbot Lake Senior Fitness Eagle Lake Property Owners Assoc. Sharbot Lake Property Owners Assoc. Pampered Chef OPP Assoc. Branch #9 South Palmerston Community Center Royal Cdn. Legion Ladies Aux. BR 496 Arden Seniors Happy Gang Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church St. James Major Catholic Church Area Churches Lenten Lunches St. James Catholic Women’s League Snow Road United Church St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Sharbot Lake United Church & Choir Snow Road & Elphin Presbyterian Church
And to all of our North Frontenac Food Bank Volunteers, Thank You!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE!
IN MEMORIAM Jule Koch Brison
Oct 11, 1951- Dec 15, 2016 Lovingly remembered by her children, grandchildren, many friends and close relatives. You are never far from our thoughts. We can never forget you.
OBITUARY POTTER, William Hogg,
On Friday, December 1st, 2017 in his 91st year with grace and dignity, William Hogg Potter passed surrounded by his loving family. He will be lovingly remembered as a kind, dignified and intelligent man. A loving husband to his wife, Myrtle Potter, for 66 years and an adoring father to his three children, James (Louise), John (Tammy) and Gloria. Predeceased by his brother George. Loved and missed by his sister Margaret (Greta). He will forever be in the hearts of his grandchildren Geoff (Natalie), Jennifer, Beth (Vance), Emily (Taven), Kyle, Steven, Rachell (Henry), Christopher (Emily) and great grandchildren Neve and Vienna.He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1927 to Jessie Hogg & Gideon Potter. He came to Canada at the young age of 3 months. He was raised in Glenburnie, attended KCVI. Always a humanitarian, William was a long-time member of Independent Order of Oddfellows. He married Myrtle Crawford from Clyde Forks in Kingston on September 1st, 1951; they had 66 loving years of marriage raising their 3 children James, John and Gloria. William joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and was a Flight Engineer on the Lancaster Bombers. William retired from the Air Force after 20+ years and he began his second career at Queens University in the Physics Department. Though he walked gently through this world, his steps made large imprints on the hearts that knew him. Heaven is going to love some homemade jumbo raisin cookies and a whistled tune. Profoundly grateful for the assistance provided in the care of Bill by the Clergy Street Family Physicians, Veterans Affairs, South East Local Health Integration Network, in particular, the PSW’s Michael and Robert and from CBI his dedicated nurses Sally, LeeAnne, Jacob and Melanie. At the request of Bill himself a private family service was held on Saturday December 9th, 2017.In lieu of flowers please donate to Habitat for Humanity or a charity of your own choice. IN CARE OF SIMPLER TIMES CREMATION SERVICE 613-389-7223 / 613-382-3683 online condolences www.simplertimes.com
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Community Foundation of Kingston and Area grants
by Jeff Green rontenac County did well by the Community Foundation of Kingston and Area this week. 5 of the 15 grants announced at a ceremony at Sydenham Street United Church in Kingston are going to projects that are located in Frontenac County. They include a $13,104 grant to the Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre’s Winter Ecology Education Centre. The grant is intended to provide the opportunity for youth to actively learn and research about winter. The grant will go towards new equipment and a bus subsidy. “Youth and new Canadians will access and study winter ecology first hand. They will learn what is happening above and below the snow and ice. This will inspire local youth to feel connected with the environment around them and be empowered to become environmental stewards,” said the release accompanying the grant announcement. Southern Frontenac Community Services is receiving $3,658 for a professional 10 quart mixer to go in the commercial kitchen at the Grace Centre. The mixer will be used for the meals on wheels program that delivers 150 hot meals a week to seniors in the community, as well as to broaden the meal variety for Adult Day Program clients. SFCS is also considering expanding their Meals on Wheels program and the mixer will help them move closer to doing that. The group that has been working to develop a community recreation and cultural centre at the former Hinchinbrooke School in Parham, received a grant from the foundation last year to help them fund a feasibility study for the project. This year they are receiving a grant of $2,597 to recruit new partners to develop a multi-stage business plan for the project. Finally, Rural Frontenac Community Services is receiving $8825 for the popular “Let’s Get Drumming” youth program. The project is active in North, Central and South Frontenac, “addressing the need for free, fun musical activities that encourage rural youth to learn an instrument, be active and connect with a group in a fun environment that promotes inclusion,” according to the release. The total dollar value of the 5 grants, $28,184, represents about 20% of the $150,000 that was handed out by the CFGK this week. Details on the Foundation’s Community Grants program and the projects they have funded can be found on their website at www. cfka.org.
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A full time position is available for an Early Child Educator in our licensed daycare for a maternity leave contract beginning the end of January 2018. Must have an Early Childhood Educator diploma, 2 years of experience and be registered with the College of E.C.E. Job description available upon request. Send resumés to the attention of: Susan Wilby Rural Frontenac Community Services 1004 Art Duffy Road Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 Or email: susanw@nfcs.ca Deadline December 22nd 2018
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Adult Day Service Recreation Assistant This one-year contract position is 27.5 hours per week and located in Sydenham, ON. Duties: The Adult Day Recreation Assistant will work with the Adult Day (ADS) Program Manager and ADS Staff to plan and implement an Adult Day Service. The ADS Recreation Assistant will work with groups or provide individual support for clients with differing needs. The ADS Recreation Assistant may take the lead on programs or activities within the program. Physical demands of the job include assisting with transfers and client care as well as room set-up and take down. To receive a more detailed job description, visit www.sfcsc.ca Qualifications & Requirements: Must have a certificate in Recreation Therapy and/or Activation Techniques in Gerontology or clearly demonstrated equivalent knowledge. Must have an understanding of Geriatric related disorders. The incumbent must be able to evaluate activities and ensure activities meet client’s needs and interests as well as program standards of care.
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A trivia quiz for you – A lasting story for your child By Susan Ramsay, Early Literacy Specialist
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t’s trivia time. Answer the following questions. Check your score to see how clever you really are…. Which Christmas movie is based on a children’s book that was first published 60 years ago? Which story was published in 1960 on a $50 bet that an entire book could not be written using only 50 words? What author combined his experience as a World War II veteran, cartoonist and writer to pen more than 40 children’s books? Keep in mind that if your score is 0 you are in the company of thousands who have fabulous readiness to learn skills! A score of 1 means you are ‘in the know’. A score of 2 or 3 means that either you are a librarian or you’ve read “The Seuss, The Whole Seuss and Nothing but the Seuss” by Charles Cohen. Let’s discover the answers to these little known and rarely asked questions. Though still enjoyed by thousands of readers, “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” children’s book has become a classic Christmas movie. I am reminded of the popularity of this story every December at my friends’ annual carolling party. It is our tradition to sing “You’re a mean one Mr. Grinch” around the bonfire before our voices give out and our stomachs give in to food and treats indoors. The character of the Grinch first appeared in 1955 as an eleven-line poem called “The Hoobub and the Grinch”. Two years later that same self-serving Grinch re-appeared, this time in the lives of the Whos down in Whoville. “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” was published by Random House in 1957 – 60 years ago.
Leo Geisel is best known by his penname Dr. Seuss. His ability to write with very few words was put to the test in 1960 by Bennet Ceff who bet Seuss $50 that he could not write an engaging children’s story using only 50 words. Seuss won the bet with the publication of “Green Eggs and Ham”. Seuss began his career as a cartoonist and writer. During World War II he entered the army and created documentary films for soldiers. These life experiences flavoured his work as a children’s author and illustrator. Many of his children’s stories contain a gentle moral message using expressive cartoon images and playful words. Seuss wrote and illustrated more than 40 books for children. He wrote many more stories as well that were illustrated by others. Dr. Seuss engaged early readers with storylines that bounced with rhythm, rhyme, repetition, and humour – elements we now recognize as highly effective in helping children learn to read. His stories were also infused with his passion for creative thinking, empathy, and kindness to others and the environment. More than hundred years after Leo Geisel was born, the movie industry, the book industry and readers of all ages still feel the impact of this one man. We find ourselves inspired to say along with Seuss… “The more that you read, The more things you will know. The more that you learn, The more places you’ll go.” (Excerpt from “I Can Read With My Eyes Shut”) - sramsay@klandskills
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Did you know that retirement living IS NOT the same as living in a nursing home? If you thought these two terms were synonymous, think again. For many, the difference between a retirement home and a longterm care home (also known by some as a nursing home) is not quite clear. In fact, on many occasions the terms have been used interchangeably by the general public (and unfortunately sometimes even by health care professionals). There are, however, very important differences; differences that you should be aware of. Below are some general points differentiating these two types of senior residential care homes. Retirement living communities provide housing and personal support services that can help you meet needs related to daily activity. Most assisted living residences provide apartment-like homes, meals, housekeeping, laundry, health and exercise programs, and recreational activities. Should it be required, assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, walking, medication, and using the bathroom can be provided. Generally speaking, assisted living residences are more for the elderly who need assistance with certain activities but do not suffer from conditions requiring continual medical care and attention. Where continual medical care and attention are required, nursing homes are generally the more appropriate care alternative. Nursing homes or long-term care homes, as they are called in Ontario, are residential facilities that provide 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervision. They offer high levels of personal care and support. They cater to individuals, usually seniors, who have serious long term health care needs. Application to nursing homes are coordinated by the local Community Care Access Centre (CCAC). Sharbot Lake Retirement is an active living retirement community that is able to provide most of the services indicated above, either directly or in concert with Rural Frontenac Community Services. Sharbot Lake Retirement, is not a nursing home and is not de.
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Resumés with cover letter should be submitted to SFCSC, Attn: Kim McCaugherty, Box 43, Sydenham, K0H 2T0 by 4 p.m. on January 2, 2018 or to kim.mccaugherty @sfcsc.ca with Adult Day Service Recreation Assistant in the subject line.
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signed to provide continuous nursing care. Well, what can you provide? You may ask. We are located on an acre of lake front property with a commanding view of Sharbot Lake. We can provide a safe and secure environment for you or your loved one to live in. We have renovated and upgraded the building to include an elevator and automatic front entry doors. We provide fresh made home cooked nutritious meals daily. Nothing is institutionally made. Meals are not pre-made off site and delivered, nothing comes out of a can or package. All baking is also done on site daily. We have an amazing local chef who can “do it all”. Her mission is to ensure food is delicious for our clients and is nutritionally high. Ingredients are locally sourced where possible. If someone is considering if retirement living is for them, we’d like to be an option to be considered. We also offer respite accommodation if recovering from surgery as well as seasonal stays. If the winter is not something you want to deal with, then a seasonal stay with us might be the right answer. If living alone is becoming too solitary, and eating properly is a concern or safety in the home is becoming an issue, we can help solve all those issues for you. We can also provide administration of medication if required. We also have a licensed RN on call who meets with and reviews all treatment plans with all of our clients regardless of length of stay. Our activities program is designed to suit our clients interests. We’ve created a very homey environment here, and welcome people to come on in and have a look at what we have to offer anytime. We also hold open houses every Sunday from 1 -3 p.m. and can arrange a private tour if that is your preference. Our monthly rates begin at $2,500 / month and our respite stays begin at $99 / day. Everything is included: meals, beverages, snacks, cable TV, WIFI internet, housekeeping, laundry, activities and limited transportation to local appointments is available. Please feel free to call us at 613-279-7799 or visit us at: www.slrr.ca We are also a member of the Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA) and affiliated with A Place For Mom. On top of that, why choose Sharbot Lake? Simply, our village is fully serviced and offers everything a larger city can. We are located within walking distance to the full service medical center, grocery store, pharmacy, bank, post office, churches, pub, café and beaches.
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Thursday December 14
SNOW ROAD STATION - AL TUCK AND JOEY WRIGHT CONCERT 7pm. Snow Road Hall. Tickets: Jeff Sworowski at (613) 278-0841
Friday December 15
HARLOWE - OLE TIME FIDDLERS Dinner & dance 6PM. Harlowe Hall. Turkey, Ham $12 in advance $15 Entertainers $9 tickets please call 613-336-9432 MOUNTAIN GROVE - ANNUAL SHOP AND WRAP 12pm. Land O’ Lakes Public School. For Kids PARHAM - TURKEY BINGO IOOF Hall. SHARBOT LAKE - TURKEY DINNER 6pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Social hour 5:30 pm, Dinner 6pm $12 pp. SNOW ROAD STATION - BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSONS 1pm-4pm. Snow Road Hall. Contact Rob or Cille Harris at rob.harris@ra.ca or 613-479-8055 with any questions. Not in Ompah this week. SNOW ROAD STATION - COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS
BANQUET 6pm. Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse. Sponsored by the Mississippi Free Methodist Church, Adults $15, Children 6-12 $7.50, under 6 free.
Sat December 16 - Sun December 17
SYDENHAM - CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT, December 16, KIDS BIRD COUNT, December 16 1-3pm. Contact Carolyn Bonta 613-531-4578. KINGSTON 70th Bird Count December 17 Contact Mark Read 613-531-4578.
Saturday December 16
CROW LAKE – ARDOCH ALGONQUIN HOLIDAY GATHERING 2pm-5pm. Crow Lake Schoolhouse. Apagidiwag Omamawi’ininiwag Community Development Circle in partnership with Ardoch Algonquin First Nation invite you to drop by for free food and festive fun; info paulasherman@trentu.ca or 705-930-6226 MISSISSIPPI STATION - BACK FORTY HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 10am-4pm. Back Forty Artisan Cheese. Come pick up your holiday cheese and charcuterie and warm up by the fire pit with a hot cup of cider. PLEVNA - JACK’S JAM 12pm. Clar-Mill Hall. Please note. There is no Jack’s Jam this month. They will resume January 20. SNOW ROAD STATION - CHRISTMAS DINNER
December 14, 2017
Happy Holidays!
Thanks to our customers, family & friends that we’ve met over the last year. 6pm. Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse. 1106 Gemmills Road. Advanced tickets only, limited to 100 participants. Contact Ruth 613-278-0477 or Alice 613278-1020
Sunday December 17
DENBIGH - CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY 11am-1pm. Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club. Santa, crafts, games, hot dogs and drinks DENBIGH - CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 4pm. Denbigh New Apostolic Church. SHARBOT LAKE - CAROL SERVICE 11am. St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. Advent study session 1pm
Tuesday December 19
ARDEN - DINERS 12pm-2pm. Kennebec Hall. Roast Turkey Dinner. For those 50+. $12, please call 613 279-3151 to reserve your spot. NORTHBROOK - CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2pm3pm. Pine Meadow Nursing Home. Come Sing-along! PLEVNA - CHRISTMAS CONCERT 6:30pm. Clarendon Central Public School. Everyone Welcome! SHARBOT LAKE - ALL FAITH CAROLLING 6pm. Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church. Dress Warmly, lets fill our community with praise to God. All Welcome 613-279-2267
Wednesday December 20
CLOYNE - FESTIVAL OF TREES 12pm-7pm. North Addington Education Centre. 1 ticket $2, 3 for $5
OMPAH - CHRISTMAS BIRTHDAY BASH 7pm. Ompah Hall. Potluck, bring plates and cutlery. Carol singing. SHARBOT LAKE - DINERS LUNCH 12pm-2pm. Sharbot Lake United Church. Roast Turkey Dinner. For those 50+. $12, please call 613 279-3151 to reserve your spot.
Thursday December 21
SHARBOT LAKE - TURKEY DINNER FUNDRAISER 5:30pm. Granite Ridge Education Centre. In support of the Thompson family. canteen, silent auction, raffle, $100 square game, bake table. Contact Cathy Goodfellow 613-375-6651 or Christine Teal 613-3756525 for tickets.
Sunday December 24
PLEVNA - SANTA CLAUSE VISITS Please call Laura 479-8065 or Ed 479-9909 if you would like a visit. Call before Dec 22.
Monday December 25
SHARBOT LAKE - COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER 2-4pm. St. James Major Church. Free ham & turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Door prizes, all welcome. Info please call Kim 613 375-6181. VERONA - CHRISTMAS DINNER 10:30am. Dinner at noon. Verona Lions Hall. Free for Verona and area residents. Info: Joyce Casement at 613-374-3406. Christmas Eve and New Years Eve Church services will be listed in next week’s Christmas edition of the Frontenac News.
South Frontenac Committee of the Whole: Sydenham Lake Stewardship Plan completed G
ord Rodgers of French Planning Services and Bill Peairs, Chair of Sydenham Lake Association, presented Council with the final version of the Sydenham Lake Plan, which was developed over the past two years. An attractive readable 31 page document, its overall goal is to “identify and protect the significant social, natural and physical features that make the lake and its surrounding area a healthy natural environment and a desirable place for people to live and visit.” Of the 52 recommended actions in the plan, Rodgers focussed on the 11 that were relevant to the Township. (At least one of these, the protection of the dark sky, is already under implementation, with the upgrading of Sydenham streetlights.) The final recommendation was that a working group be established, with representatives from the Lake Association, the Township and the Cataraqui Regional Conservation Authority (CRCA). This group would meet annually to “guide the plan and its actions into the future.” Rodgers thanked the Township and the CRCA for their support and encouragement, and said that money from the Ministry of the Environment’s Source Water Protection Fund had made the plan possible. (The complete plan is currently available in draft form on the SLA website). In answer to Councillor McDougall’s query about possible sources of funding for other Township Lake Associations to do similar Lake Plans, Rodgers said it was very difficult. However, he did suggest that a more modest plan could probably be achieved without the help of a consultant, if there were volunteers willing and able to do the necessary work. Proposed Shooting Range in Portland District Council was asked to consider approval of a private shooting range proposed by Scanlon Road resident Stephen Saunders. Private shooting ranges fall under the jurisdiction of the Chief Firearms Officer of the Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, and are strictly controlled and monitored bi-annually. One of the conditions for establishing a range is a letter from the local municipality sating ; a) that the Municipality has no objection to the range, and b) the range would not contravene any municipal by-laws relating to the use of the range and discharging of firearms. Planner
by Wilma Kenny
Lindsay Mills notes that there is nothing in the Township’s zoning by-law, or the provincial Planning Act that would prevent the use. Council was unanimous in its agreement that it was important to notify neighbours of the proposal, so they would have the opportunity to speak to Council if they had concerns. CAO Orr said that there was no established process for this, and Council again agreed that he should follow the same timeline and notification protocol used for severance applications. Recruitment Woes South Frontenac Township is currently without a Manager of Development Services (MDS), or a Chief Building Official. The position of MDS was recently created, in response to increasing development pressures and the stated goal of seeking del-
egated authority to approve subdivisions and plans of condominium by 2018. The first round of recruitment was unsuccessful, and in the second round, Forbes Symon was hired. However, after six months, Mr Symon left this September for a similar position in Perth, where he lived. To date, no suitable replacement has been found. Before re-advertising in the new year, Mayor Vandewal suggested Council might wish to discuss whether they even wanted to continue with the recently-created position. The answer was clear. “It was a great advantage, having a Development Services Manager for six months. It would be a mistake to lose sight of that” (Sutherland); “That position offered comfort and confidence”, (McDougall); “The Development Services Manager brought strength and breadth of experience - it’s hard to have lost that,”
(Schjerning). The rest of Council were equally supportive of continuing to recruit for the position. The Building Department has had what Orr calls “a chronic problem” keeping anyone in the position of Chief Building Official since Councillor Alan Revill retired from the job in early 2012. Since then there have been three full-time hires and four Acting CBO’s appointed in between: most recently, Ryan Arcand left in November after eleven months as CBO to return to the City of Kingston. Staff are currently interviewing applicants. In spite of a seasonal drop in demand, the remaining building official is not able to keep up with the workload. Orr summarizes: “staff are also exploring other creative options on how to deliver service, however, it is premature to comment on their feasibility or possibility.”
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by Craig Bakay unday in Sharbot Lake featured the seventh year of Ecumenical Carol Service put on by six ministerials in the area. “This is our second time here at St. James Major,” said Rev. Mark Hudson. “We rotate around the different churches. “We’d like to hold it outside like the summer service at the beach but you never know what the weather’s going to be.” Hudson said when they started out, they held the Carol Service on Saturday nights “but the seniors seemed to prefer we hold it in the afternoon. It’s a popular service with good representation from many faiths and participation from a lot of lay people.” For example, Richard and Lois Webster greeted guests as they arrived and did the offering (which goes to the Food Bank), Hudson did the welcome and opening prayer, George Weiss read Isaiah 7:10-14, Nelda Whan read Isaiah 11:1-10, Art Shaw did a solo, the Kids Zone Ministry did Shout it Out, Irene Hawley told the Legend of the Candy Cane, Lois Webster read Luke 2:8-20 and Father Jonathan Askwith gave a message and the closing prayer. Christmas Carols included Silent Night, O Come All Ye Faithful, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, Joy to the World and O Little Town of Bethlehem. Bob Miller also performed a couple of carols.
“I’ve sorta gravitated towards the best unknown carols there are,” he said. Refreshments and fellowship followed the service. Participating ministerials included St. An-
drews Anglican Church, St. James Major Catholic Church, Parham Free Methodist Church, Sharbot Lake Centennial Pastoral Charge, Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church and the Praise Church.
Bob Miller’s interpretation of folkish Christmas carols was a hit with crowd, including keyboardist David Yerxa, at the Ecumenical Carol Service Sunday at St. James Major Hall in Sharbot Lake.
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Open Mic and Coats for Kids A rden Open Mic would like to express sincere thanks to everyone who made the 2017 donation to Coats for Kids possible. Without the support of the musicians, the audience who come to dance or listen and the fantastic volunteer team pictured above, none of this would have been possible. Special thanks to Larry Birney for lugging
his sound equipment back and forth every month and to Myles Amo and Dave Johnston for pitching in when necessary with their own equipment. Accepting the donation on behalf of Coats for Kids and Corus Entertainment is Constable Curtis Dick of the OPP Detachment in Hartington.
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OUTDOOR SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES Please be aware that a building permit is now required for all new Outdoor Solid Fuel Burning Appliances as per By-law 2017-50. Give the Building Department a call at 613-376-3027 for further information and see the Township website for the application.
2017 CHRISTMAS GARBAGE & RECYCLING CHANGES – MOVE AHEAD!!!! CHRISTMAS WEEK – DECEMBER 25 – DECEMBER 30. For all residents, your regular collection for garbage & recycling moves forward one day Regular collection day Holiday collection Monday (Dec 25) Tuesday (Dec 26) Tuesday (Dec 26) Wednesday (Dec 27) Wednesday (Dec 27) Thursday (Dec 28) Thursday (Dec 28) Friday (Dec 29) Friday (Dec 30) Saturday (Dec 31) January 1st garbage collection will be on Tuesday, January 2nd. .Beginning Tuesday, January 2nd, your regular garbage & recycle collection days resume. Wishing all of our residents and their families, a very safe, happy, and joy filled Christmas Holiday Season! Loughborough Waste Disposal Site will be closed both December 25th and January 1st.
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Pictured are, from left to right: Ray Whitelock, Dave Swan, Sylvia Swan, Myles Amo, Angie Jamieson, Theresa Hooiveld, Constable Curtis Dick (OPP), Peter Hooiveld, Larry Birney, Tash Bandy.
Business gathering in Sharbot Lake by Jeff Green n order to welcome Greg and Arlette Rodgers, the new owners of the Rockhill B&B, and Andrew Kovacs of the Sharbot Lake Retirement Residence (SLRR), a gathering of local business owners was held at SLRR on Tuesday evening, December 12. Alison Robinson, one of the organisers of the event, said she counted 73 businesses just in the vicinity of the hamlet when she was deciding who to invite, more than she ever knew existed. When a semi-formal presentation was made about halfway through the evening, the business people introduced themselves and talked about how they arrived in Sharbot Lake, met their neighbours and developed their businesses. Some, such as Matt Robinson of the Robinson Group, a financial management company with 35 employees, are second generation entrepreneurs. He talked about what it means to him to be able to return to his home town after going to school, and take up a thriving business and move to
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to the next level of success. Others, including Jaz Kaillon, talked about the culture shock he felt coming to Sharbot Lake from England and tried to make a go of it in the hardware and lumber business. At first, he left town for Toronto each weekend with his wife Suki, and brother and sister inlaw Ram and Rimpy, but eventually the two couples, their parents and children became part of the local scene and are still in business 30 years later, owners of the local Home Hardware and Esso gas stations. One by one people spoke about the strength of the small community as a place to do business, for those who have been there for a year to those who were born and raised in the community. Greg and Arlette Rodgers and Andrew Kovacs said the welcome they have received since arriving in town, Kovacs 3 years ago and the Rodgers only a few months ago, has made them feel they made the right choice when they invested in the community.
Christmas tissue and wrapping paper is NOT recyclable because of its extremely high ink content as well as containing added materials like plastic and glitter. Also remember to limit your corrugated cardboard to 3 bundles, cut and tied to no more than 2’ X 3’ X 8” each and crush your cans & plastics.
WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS The parking of vehicles on Township roads and village streets from 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m. is not permitted from December 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018. Pursuant to Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road”. Please be advised that the Township of South Frontenac will NOT be responsible for damages to mailboxes, newspaper boxes, recycle boxes or parked cars where said boxes or vehicles interfere with the winter maintenance of Township roads.
WINTER HOURS, HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT The depot will be open on December 14th from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm. This will be the only day the Depot is open for December as the second date is during the Christmas holidays. Please remember that accepted items are hazardous materials, small electronics and bale wrap only. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/ Solid Waste/Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.
TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS • Council – December 19, 2017 • Committee of Adjustment – December 14, 2017 • Public Services Committee – December 14, 2017 @ 8:30 am
CAREERS – LABOURER For details on the Labourer position, please visit our website under Town Hall /Careers. Deadline for applications is Friday, December 15, 2017 at 4:00 pm.
THINGS TO DO PUBLIC SKATING AT FRONTENAC COMMUNITY ARENA Invite a friend and come out to the Frontenac Community Arena and enjoy a leisurely skate every Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:00 am (The Arena now allows the use of strollers during the Parent and Pre-School Skate on Wednesdays) and Sundays from 1:00 pm to 2:20 pm The cost is $2.00 per person and a CSA approved helmet with screen is recommended. For more information see their website www.frontenacarena.com
OPEN FOR BuSINESS LAND NEEDED – SENIORS HOUSING PROJECT The Township is interested in hearing from property owners in Sydenham, Verona or Inverary who have land available to accommodate a multi-unit seniors housing project. Please contact Wayne Orr Chief Administrative Officer at 613 376 3027 Ext 2225
NEWS & PuBLIC NOTICES HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS Andrew Kovacs and Chris Henderson from Sharbot Lake Retirement and Greg and Arlette Rodgers of Rock Hill Bed and Breakfast
Township Administrative Offices will be closed from Friday, December 22nd at 12:00 noon, reopening on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. To reach the Public Works Department during this time, please call (613) 376-3027 Ext 4330 or 4331. Have a safe and happy holiday season.
2018 DOG TAGS NOW AVAILABLE Year 2018 Dog Tags are available at $15.00 each until February 28, 2018 after that date the fee increases to $30.00. Kennel Licenses must be purchased at the Municipal Office (4432 George St) at a cost of $125.00 until February 28, after which the fee will increase to $150.00 per license. See our website for other locations to purchase dog tags.
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As a way to commemorate this historic year in Canadian history, the Township of South Frontenac is putting together a time capsule to be buried at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith. The time capsule will be opened in 50 years on Canada’s bicentennial. Residents of South Frontenac are invited to submit items to be included in the time capsule. Items should be significant to this year in South Frontenac and be around the size of an average adult’s fist. Residents are encouraged to get creative and reflect on highlights of the year. Items like USB sticks will be accepted, although be mindful that in 50 years, that technology maybe obsolete. Photographs, newspaper clippings, local sports memorabilia, diaries, favorite recipes, ticket stubs and similar items are encouraged. Anything organic or that can erode, rubber, metal paper clips, staples and anything with an internal battery that cannot be removed is discouraged. The items need to meet some requirements for preservations purposes and will be returned to the sender if they do not fit the requirements. Items will be collected from now until December 21st and can be dropped off at Town Hall in Sydenham in the Recreation Department.
2018 MUNICIPAL ELECTION NEWS The next municipal election takes place on October 22, 2018. South Frontenac will be utilizing the Telephone and Internet Voting system. Please see the website – Town Hall/Elections for updates throughout 2018. Changes to the Municipal Election Act include the nomination period which opens on May 1, 2018 and closes on July 27, 2018.
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Jean Freeman, Cindy McMahon and Kris Caird stand under the arch, which was a new addition this year, during the 101 Nativities celebration at Cole Lake Free Methodist Church.
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K, it may be time to re-think the name for it, but there’s no disputing the popularity of the 101 Nativities display at Cole Lake Free Methodist Church on Road 38 south of Parham. Now in its seventh year, 101 Nativities no longer seems appropriate because the final count this year was well over 300 nativities, albeit some of that count includes tapestries and pins. “Nativities Unlimited?” suggested Jean Freeman, who started the event with Kris Caird. “We started a little earlier this year,” said Caird. “And different people brought in their collections, some with more than 30 nativity scenes.” The event ran Friday night, Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Sunday has historically been the busiest day and this year was no exception with a full parking lot and a steady stream of visitors coming through the door commenting the customary “ooohs” and “aaahs.” Again the displays featured just about every kind of nativity one could imagine, included carved wood, metal, stone, embroidery, crochet, plastic, glass, fabric — you name it. And again much of the world is represented with several sets originating in Africa,
Asia (Israel), South America, Haiti, the U.S. They even changed the table coverings to blue and white fabric and added an arch with a sign featuring a nativity. “And there are lots of nativities that are home-made,” said Caird. “That’s always nice.” The oldest nativity (“that we know about”) was made in 1955, she said. “And I don’t think we have any doubles.” Although Freeman and Caird started and are still the instigators of the project, they’re quick to acknowledge that they haven’t done it alone. “We’re always appreciative of the help we get,” said Freeman. “There’s the baking (and they do have some of the best munchies you’re likely to see at these sorts of things including squares and hot cider). “And there’s the put up and take down workers — it takes the whole church community.” “It goes down quicker than it goes up,” Caird said. “Jes sayin’.” “It’s not an onerous task, but it doesn’t happen all by itself,” said Freeman. As for a name change? We’ll probably have to wait until this time next year for a decision on that one.
The Cookery coming to Inverary early in 2018 hristine Lavallee opened Lavallee’s Inverary store last January 1. The store is located in the centre of Inverary in the location of the former Inverary store. It carries what you would expect to find in a convenience store, but over the last year it has also brought in dozens of local products, and has become an enthusiastic supporter of the @Infrontenac branding initiative. “We have found that there is a market for excellent local products, such as the salsa that T&A Condiments makes, Hanna Meat Pies, and other products both from Frontenac County and nearby,” Christine Lavallee said, when interviewed at the store last week. While running the store, she has also noticed there is a market for fresh baking as well as quality take home food. And that is where the idea for a new, complementary business came in. “We can’t keep up with the demand for baked goods, and I thought if we could had a kitchen to work out of, it would be good for us and the community.” Not one to wait too long for the dust to settle, Lavallee, who ran a restaurant in Kingston between 2003 and 2008, jumped at the opportunity to be an anchor tenant
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in a new commercial building that has been completed just south of the hamlet, on the Campbell property, located next door to the Northway Home Hardware/LCBO store. The building is also set to house a pharmacy in the new year, and has 24 hour gas pumps at the front of the property. The Cookery includes a retail space of about 1,000 square feet as well as two commercial kitchens, one for the cookery and a second for other commercial food businesses in the area who need to use shared, approved facilities to make their products. “This new building is a tremendous space. There is lots of parking, lots of light,” she said, showing off the still to be renovated space (a building permit from SF township is pending) on a sunny day last week. The Cookery will be open early in the morning with coffee, baked goods, breakfast sandwiches and take out lunch items for large commuter traffic on Perth Road/ Division street as they head into Kingston for work. It will also be open when those same commuters head home. “These are busy people that work full time. Everybody that I talk to, seems to be in the same boat. They are driving home, wanting to cook a good meal for their family. We will be offering good quality, well prepared meals for people to bring home and serve,” she said. “and we won’t stand still. The Cookery will change what it offers to keep things fresh, and to bring new products on the market.” Look for The Cookery to open early in 2018.
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