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Roads dominate South Frontenac budget debate by Jeff Green and Wilma Kenny outh Frontenac devoted a meeting of their Committee of the Whole this week to a discussion of their 2012 capital budget. In his background report, township Chief Administrative Officer Wayne Orr talked about how maintaining roads and bridges has become a central concern for South Frontenac. “The largest part of the capital budget is attributed to construction. Construction includes roads, sidewalks, bridges, culverts, storm sewers, guide rails, etc. Council has heard repeatedly that the condition of these assets is deteriorating at a rate faster than we are investing in them. The gap between what we should be doing and what we have been doing has been widening. Cumulatively this infrastructure deficit is a significant liability and risk for the township.” In order to address this deficit, township staff are recommending that council consider a three-year construction plan, with incremental increases in the financial commitment each year to account for inflation. The preliminary budget is for $4.3 million in construction in 2012; $4.55 million in 2013; and $4.8 million in 2014. In order to finance this aggressive plan in 2012, staff recommend using just under $3 million from 2012 taxes and some money from reserve funds. In addition, they would like to allocate 1% of the total budget into an Asset Investment Reserve Fund. This would buffer the township from the monies being taken from current reserves for road work.

The proposed capital budget for 2012 is split into three sections: Villages, Local Roads, and Arterial Roads. In the Villages section, work is proposed on the Harrowsmith intersection ($25,000), on the Perth Road Crescent ($450,000), and on Railway Street in Harrowsmith ($40,000). Under Local Roads are Arena Boundary Road (($150,000), Bradford Road ($150,000), Canoe Lake Road ($230,000), Clark Road ($60,000), McConnnel Road ($200,000), Opinicon Road ($800,000), Ritchie Road ($100,000), White Lake Road ($100,000), and various roads to be determined ($90,000). Under Arterial Roads and Bridges are Bellrock Road ($700,000), Perth Road ($450,000), Hardwood Creek Bridge ($350,000), Maynard Bridge ($350,000), and various roads ($55,000). Wayne Orr also noted that this year there is a change in what items the capital budget will cover: Historically, any one-time purchase regardless of value, if it was funded from reserves, was considered a capital budget item. Now, while road construction has been added to the capital budget, many smaller items, such as the bathrooms at Centennial Park, Harrowsmith, and the contribution to the Cataraqui Trail have been shifted to the operating budget. The township holds a total of almost $15 million in reserves, in three general categories. The largest, committed reserves, are reserves set by Council, and include winter road control, working funds, fire equipment and sanitation. Continued on page 8

Fairmount auditorium rebuild back on County agenda by Jeff Green n September of 2010, a proposal from Fairmount Home administrator Julie Shillington to start up a fundraising campaign for renovations to the auditorium of Fairmount Home, the county-run long term care facility, was deferred. The proposal was for a $250,000 fundraising campaign towards a $1.5 million renovation to the auditorium. Shillington’s report outlined the problems with the auditorium, including a loud, inefficient heating and cooling system, inadequate electrical service, and a leaking roof. At the time, Frontenac Islands Mayor Jim Vanden Hoek spoke out against starting up the fundraising campaign, expressing the concern that it would eventually force county council to approve the entire project. “Even though they are not asking us to commit to doing the upgrade, once a fundraising campaign is underway and the public has committed money, how can council say no to the project? This is not the right way to do this. Council needs to debate the project itself first, and if we decide to go ahead, then a fundraising campaign is appropriate,” he said, and concluded, “I would like to see this deferred to the new council.” With that new council now in place, with Vanden Hoek being replaced on it by Dennis Doyle who defeated him in last year’s

election for mayor of Frontenac Islands, the proposal has re-surfaced. The estimated cost of the project, which was $1.5 million in 2009, will have to be upgraded, according to Shillington’s updated report to the new council, and the proposed fundraising campaign is for “no less than $200,000”. She added, “We have already received $32,473 towards the project without any formal fundraising,” and that other grants and subsidies would be investigated should the project go ahead. Frontenac County Treasurer Marion Van Bruinessen said that when Fairmount Home was redeveloped several years ago, a $2.5 million capital reserve was established, which she indicated might be used for the auditorium since it is part of the home, although it was left out of the re-build. “We did not bring this to the new council right away,” said County Chief Administrative Officer Liz Savill, “because we wanted to allow new members a period of time to get acclimated to the county.” Shillington hopes that the project can be brought to fruition within two years. “With the 150th anniversary of the County of Frontenac approaching in 2015, we would like to see the auditorium renovations completed by the end of 2014 and include activities in the auditorium as part of the anniversary celebrations. This would be a prime

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he students of North Addington Education Centre will be suiting up in their favourite costumes on October 31 and knocking on your door! They will be asking for non-perishable food items, which will be donated to the local food bank. About a dozen secondary students will be spreading out between Flinton, Northbrook, and Cloyne to collect non-perishable food items, instead of tricking or treating for candy. The secondary students organized a very successful food drive last Christmas, and the elementary food drive in June assisted the food bank in stocking their shelves for the summer. The students are not strangers to supporting the community who supports them. According to participant and grade 11 student, Abby Burtch, “I’m at an age where it doesn’t feel right trick or treating for candy, but this is a really good way to help out and still hang out with friends on Halloween”. We’re asking community members to contribute what they can. We will be hav-

ing three to four students canvassing each community between approximately 5 and 8pm. They will be wearing NAEC ID tags and a very large smile. We are going to try our best to visit as many households as possible, but if you have contributions and the food is not picked up, please call Ms. Bovard throughout the week at 613-3368991 and we will pick it up. On behalf of students and staff, the principal, Angela Salmond, would like to thank the community for their contributions to our food drive efforts over the last year: “The response we have received is overwhelming. We would not be able to organize events like this without the support of very generous families in this community. I am proud to see students take ownership of the area in which they live. If you see students in the community and they are ‘trick or eating’, feel free to ask them to sing or dance for your donation; they are prepared to work for your generosity!

opportunity to highlight it as a community resource. With this in mind, I would like to advise county that the auditorium project will be brought forward with the 2013 budget as a capital building project,” she said in her report. North Frontenac Township Mayor Bud Clayton said that no decision on fundraising should be made until county council makes a decision about the project itself. “It is fraud to fundraise for a specific purpose and then use the money for anything else. We need to consider this project before we talk about this fundraising campaign,” he

said. Council member John Purdon from Central Frontenac said, “It looks like a lot of cost for a gymnasium that is structurally sound.” County Warden Gary Davison said, “The redevelopment isn’t just for a gymnasium, it is quite extensive, not just painting the walls and changing the air conditioner.” “I think this particular institution is very beloved,” added Central Frontenac Mayor Janet Gutowski. Shillington’s report was received for information.

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Ompah fire station size set at 2750 square feet, approximately North Frontenac Council – Oct. 24

by Jeff Green set of decisions about repairing a damaged Emergency First Response vehicle and the optimum locations for the various fire trucks and pumpers in the North Frontenac fire service fleet ended up wading into the Ompah fire hall/ ambulance station debate. The final clause of the omnibus motion about equipment repairs and locations instructed township staff “to continue to negotiate with the County of Frontenac CAO, Treasurer and Director of Emergency &Transportation Services for the proposed new combined Ompah Fire Hall / Emergency Services Ambulance Post; using approximately 3,000 square feet for the fire hall area.” “The square footage is included in this motion because of the equipment we are planning to put in the hall,” said Fire Chief Steve Riddell. “But if we can’t afford a 3,000 square foot building with the money we have set aside for this, it will have to be smaller. Didn’t we talk about a 2,500 square foot building?” asked Councilor Wayne Good. CAO Cheryl Robson, who has been in negotiations towards an agreement over the way construction costs for the fire hall/ambulance base will be shared with Frontenac County, said that by including 3,000 square feet as a starting point, the township and the county will be able to engage a project manager to come up with a solid cost estimate for both parties. “It will come back to this table before anything is finally approved,” said Robson. “We can only spend $300,000. That’s all we have budgeted for this,” said Councilor Good. “The Ompah firefighters are willing to put $40,000 to $50,000 in to it as well,” said Councilor John Inglis. “I think we should put 2,500 square feet in the motion,” said Wayne Good. “If this goes over the cost we talked about, we can’t do it.” “If it goes over, we will then have to decide whether to invest more or not do it,” said Mayor Clayton, “it is always our decision. Let’s say approximately 2750 square feet. That could mean 2,500 or it could mean 3,000. It’s approximate.” The good news, according to Mayor Clayton, is that he expects the project, which has been delayed for over two years due to political wrangling, will be able to go forward next year.

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Battery recycling coming to North Frontenac – Council has accepted a staff recommendation to begin collecting batteries in containers to be located at the township office and in community halls. A company called RMC (Raw Materials Company) will pick up and recycle the batteries free of cost to the municipality. RMC says their process enables them to recycle 95% of the material within the batteries. Batteries from cell phones, pagers, etc. are included. The program does not affect battery collection at the township waste sites through the Household Hazardous Waste program. Hazardous Waste contract renewed – the township has renewed, for one year, its contract with Drain-All limited for household hazardous waste collection. Recycling numbers settle at 54% - statistics about the

CF Council passes zoning bylaw by Julie Druker and Jeff Green t was an onerous task,” Mayor Gutowski said about the work that went into preparing the second version of a Comprehensive Zoning By-Law for Central Frontenac. “I'd say it took about three years. It was an interesting process with a few hiccups along the way but a lot of consultations and public meetings took place and I hope the public feels that we have done a good job”, she said. Prior to the bylaw’s passing, Councilor Purdon was presented with a complete consolidated version of both the Official Plan and the new Bylaw by Glenn Tunnock, the township’s planning consultant. “This is for all of your effort,” Tunnock said. Purdon thanked Tunnock and agreed to withhold any further suggestions he might have, “for the moment.” “Planning is the key. It is certainly important in a community and it also never ends as we evolve and change,” said Mayor Gutowski just before the vote on the bylaw was called. Public meetings on zoning amendments Glenn Tunnock and his assistant David Welwood made back-to-back presentations regarding two separate zoning amendments. Both received no objections or questions either from council or members of the public who were in attendance. The amendments concerned lands at Kirk Kove on Big Gull Lake in Kennebec and the MacDonald property on Kellar Lake in Olden. Both reports were accepted by council for information and in both cases staff were directed to prepare the amended bylaws for the next council meeting on November 8. Novatech representative addresses council Prior to the passing of the Comprehensive Zoning ByLaw, Adam Thompson of Novatech Engineering of Ottawa, representing members of the Ontario Restaurant and Hotel

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Association, which include Tim Hortons, Wendys, A&W and McDonalds, invited council to consider their Comprehensive Zoning By-law to ensure that the proper zoning be in place to accommodate drive-thru restaurant facilities. Thompson asked that drive-thru lanes be permitted anywhere there is a restaurant in the township. Councilor Guntensperger said, “Frankly my response to your statement 'anywhere a restaurant is’, is that it is not appropriate in certain circumstances, like at Oso beach for example. That would just not work.” Glenn Tunnock addressed the issue later and said that the new bylaw allows for that kind of development, but common sense says it would most likely occur along the Highway 7 corridor, where those kinds of places would fit it. He added that site-controls would determine where those developments might be located and that each one would be considered on a case by case basis. Communication problem solved Members of the Central Frontenac Fire Department have been using satellite radios that were managed and controlled by an outside company. Now, after five years of effort and delays, the township has full control over its own communications, using a tower that is located just off Highway 7 near Mountain Grove. “We now have four ways to get hold of our members, including through their cell phones, which is much easier for members to carry than the radio pager when they are out working,” said Fire Chief Mark MacDonald. The new system, which is integrated with the fire dispatch service out of Kingston, also enables independent internal communication among fire department members, as well as the township roads department and even members of Council. “Having control of our own communications was very important to us,” said MacDonald, “and the system is working really well. We have already seen our numbers growing during calls because of the cell phone application.” Councilor Jeff Matson, who was chairing the Council meeting on Tuesday, October 25 when MacDonald made his announcement, and who is also a volunteer firefighter, said that he finds it much easier to carry his cell phone, “particularly when I am out working on a loader.” “That reminds me of another advantage. We won’t have to replace as many radios because they have been run over by loaders,” said Mark MacDonald. No tax break for seniors’ housing project On the recommendation of the finance department, Council rejected a request for five years of tax relief from the Central Frontenac Housing Corporation, which built and manages a fiveunit seniors’ complex off Clement Road near Sharbot Lake. A letter of request was submitted by the not-for-profit housing corporation last month. In it the corporation outlined how it faced cost overruns when building the complex, some of which came about due to complications in the planning pro-

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Frontenac County rebuffs L&A ambulance request

by Jeff Green rontenac County will not be supporting the continued existence of the Denbigh ambulance base beyond paying the agreedupon cross-border fee when an ambulance from the base answers a call in Frontenac County. Back in 2008 Lennox and Addington Council requested financial support from neighbouring counties to keep the Denbigh ambulance base open. At that time they received no reply. Flash forward to three years later, and once again L&A County has sent a letter of request to neighbouring counties, asking for help in keeping the Denbigh base open. The letter of request that was sent to Frontenac outlines the recommendation from a consultant’s report that ambulance

service in L&A be reconfigured by closing SINCE 1970 the base in Denbigh and building a new base in Loyalist Township. It also points out that “the ambulance service in Denbigh is a unique regional service for a large, sparsely populated geographic area which extends well beyond the County of Lennox and Addington. County Council’s question to you: Is Frontenac County prepared to assume a greater financial responsibility for the Denbigh ambulance service in order to maintain the service for your citizens?” L&A will not receive any official response from Frontenac County to this request, as the letter of request was merely “received for information purposes only”. Frontenac County Chief of Paramedic Services, Paul Charbonneau, told Frontenac County Council that he had attended the

L&A County meeting where the request was discussed. He said L&A was hoping to receive a $125,000 annual commitment from Frontenac, Hastings, and Renfrew Counties to help cover the $500,000 annual municipal cost of running a 24-hour service (the province pays about $500,000 as well). “When ambulance service was downloaded to municipalities it became a local responsibility to fund the service. We have a crossborder agreement in place for the calls that the Denbigh base answers in Frontenac and that agreement recognizes the higher cost of those calls,” Charbonneau said. “We pay more for the Denbigh calls than L&A pays for the calls we answer for their residents in Loyalist County ... If Council wants to spend an added $125,000 I can find ways to put it to good use for our own residents.”

The motion to receive the L&A County request ‘for information purposes only’ was unanimously passed without comment from members of council. The response from Frontenac pours cold water on an initiative that has been contemplated by Mayor Peter Emon of the township of Madawaska. Emon has said publicly that the County of Renfrew might consider supporting the Denbigh base financially, and that he supported the idea. North Frontenac Mayor Bud Clayton is appearing before L&A Council this week. He will be urging L&A to maintain the Denbigh base in order to fulfill their responsibility to their northern residents, but will also make it clear he does not support any transfer of municipal funds from Frontenac County for the service.

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porter of the project, said she has “mixed emotions about this report. On the one hand I am proud that we have stepped in and supported this project by helping out with development fees, and I would like to see us continue to support it because it is in the interest of our township to improve the stock of affordable seniors’ housing. However, this is an unbudgeted ask that we were not counting on and we have to be concerned about how other not-for-profits might see this. I will reluctantly be supporting this staff recommendation, but I do feel we need to some more thinking about how we address this property.” Councilor Bill Snyder said that he has visited the property, and noted that the driveway and the area in front of the building have not been completed. “Maybe we could have our public works department at least grade the driveway,” he said. Council rejected the request for tax relief,

and passed a further motion asking the staff and board of Central Frontenac Housing to meet with staff and council to consider further assistance from the township. Mayor Gutowski thanked Christine Beaushaw for her service to the township, as she will be leaving her position in the finance department before the next council meeting. Township all a-twitter: Among upgrades outlined in report by Charlene Godfrey, were a subscription email service that will enable subscribers to keep up to date with township new bulletins, and a Twitter account for the township, which is now up and running. “I was disappointed that I couldn’t be the first ‘follower’ of the Central Frontenac twitter feed,” said Mayor Gutowski, “when I went to register I found that Alan McPhail, a town-

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cess, which was overseen by the township. An Official Plan amendment was required, in addition to a zoning bylaw amendment, before construction could begin. The situation was further exacerbated when a group of residents took the township to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) over Council’s decision to allow the project to proceed.The township covered the housing corporation’s legal costs at the OMB hearing, but the housing corporation says that construction delays pushed the price of the building up. In reviewing the request for tax relief, township Deputy Treasurer Christine Beaushaw said, “We calculate that this rebate would amount to over $23,000 over five years and it would have to be calculated into each year’s budget as an added expense to other tax payers. This will increase the burden of taxes on other taxpayers within the same property class, and we do not recommend that Council do this.” Mayor Janet Gutowski, a commited sup-

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· This coming Saturday October 29 the Friends of Arden have arranged to have a "Hike to the Canyon" led by Don Scott. It starts at 10 am and the meeting place is at Pitt Road, which runs east off Arden Road, south of the village. Pack a lunch because the hike will be a long one, estimated till 2 or 3 o'clock. Dress warmly and wear sturdy shoes. · A children’s Halloween party sponsored by the Kennebec Rec. Committee, will also be held on Sat. Oct. 29, 11 am till 2 pm. There will be games, crafts and lots of fun things and a hot dog lunch. And of course help is always appreciated. Another chance for teens to earn their community hours! · Have you ever wondered how other people and towns see us? Well, you will get a chance to find out on November 3, when representatives from Queensborough will meet us at the community center at 7 o'clock and tell us. Queensborough is a village about the same size as Arden and there have been some visits back and forth to explore each other's communities. Don’t worry, we are sending our delegation to Queensborough later on in November and we'll get a chance to voice our opinion. So please show up at the meeting if you can and support the "Friends of Arden", who work so hard and tirelessly to make a difference. · On Fri. Nov. 4 the Arden United Church Stewards are planning a Hunter's Dinner to be held at the community center from 5-6.30pm. There will be roast beef, wild game, veggies, etc. Adults $12; children 12 & under $5; under 5 free. · And on Sat. Nov. 5 starting at 9 o'clock the Arden Legion is planning a craft/bazaar. They are looking for vendors, people who have knitted or crocheted items, jewelry, baked goods or any other craft. If you are interested in selling your items please call Dawn Squibb at 613-335-4815.

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DENBIGH Alice Madigan

613-333-9542 ali-cj.madigan@sympatico.ca

· The Denbigh Recreation Committee is having a Kid’s Hallowe’en Party on Sunday, Oct. 30, at Denbigh Township Hall. The party starts at noon with a free hotdog and drink for the children. There will be games, crafts, pumpkin carving, loot bags and costume judging at 12:30PM. · There are a limited number of 2012 Community Calendars from the Denbigh Recreation Committee left, so if you would like one, please contact me (contact info above). They cost only $10 and are a great Christmas gift idea with lots of pictures of what the Recreation Committee does throughout the year. Also included are local upcoming events. · November upcoming events include: St. Luke’s United Church Hunter’s Supper on Friday, Nov.11; Remembrance Day Cenotaph service on Saturday, Nov.12; Music-In-TheHall on Sunday, Nov.13 and the Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club Bingo on Tuesday, Nov. 8 and 22. Further details later. · A big thank you to all those who donated time, talent, food and money to make the Randy & Wendy Quade Benefit Concert a huge success! Best of luck to Randy as he continues on his journey towards good health!

SYDENHAM Anita Alton

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· Remember to get your costume for Saturday night’s Halloween Dance at the Legion. Music by the Jaywalkers with a buffet and prizes available. · There will be a huge Fall Fair and Craft Sale on Saturday October 29 from 10 - 4pm at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church, with over 40 vendors. · If you are a vendor - remember LPS will be hosting their annual Crafters Fair on Sat. Nov. 26 from 9-3pm. They need more crafters - please call Roseanne at 376-3564. · Wing Night will be at the Legion on Thurs. Nov. 3 from 5-8pm. Oct. 20 was the first Wing Night of the season - and if you were one of the MANY who attended you know how popular this event is becoming. Please come and bring your friends and your patience as the staff of volunteers tries to put out over 80 orders. This is a fun and social evening. · The Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club is looking for more members for their small but very active organization. The S&A hosts such events as Santa Claus parade; Halloween night; Canada Day celebrations and countless dances and fundraisers throughout the widened community. Some of the present members are looking to step down and would like to pass on their knowledge and expertise. Meetings take place every second Monday at 7:30 at the S&A Hall. For more details please call Kim 372-0018 or Dan at 372-1910. · The SFCSC is holding their annual Auction on Nov. 18 at the Sydenham Legion. Included is a turkey dinner with trimmings. There is a live and silent auction and they are looking for donations. If you or your company can donate an item please contact SFCSC. All proceeds go to support services and programs for seniors. Tickets are $15 each. · If you have extra books around your house, please consider donating them to the Friends of The Library Book Sale at the Central Branch (160 Johnson St.) from Nov. 17 to Nov. 27. Bring in your used books to the Sydenham Branch marked "Friends of Library Book Sale" and they will be sent on to the main branch. Then be sure to check out the sale and replenish your shelves! · Sydenham Bookies are reading “Cloud Atlas” this month. Contact me for more info on Book Club meetings. · Sydenham Legion is holding a Hockey Fundraiser on Sat Nov 12 from 8pm-1am. Music provided by StageFright

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october 27, 2011 with a late night buffet. Tickets are $10, call 376-6808. · Turkey Bingo on Monday Nov 7 at 7pm at St Patrick’s Church in Railton. · Southern Frontenac Community Services hosts a Rural Woman's Group on the last Wed of each month from 2-4pm. This group allows for women to address common interests and needs within the community. Transportation is available - call 376-6477 for info or to book. You can call this number to book a foot care appointment also - I think I accidentally posted the wrong number in a previous column.

HARROWSMITH Kelly Calthorpe

613-372-1655 kdcalthorpe@sympatico.ca

· A “Spooktacular” Adventure was had by all the children who participated in the PA Day activity at St. Paul’s United Church in Harrowsmith. You may have seen the well-dressed youngsters parading through local businesses. Thank you to Marni, Suzanne and everyone who makes this a fun-filled day. · Don’t forget to stop by the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church this Saturday, October 29 for their annual Fall Fair and Craft Sale. The fun begins at 10am and lasts until 4pm. There are over 40 (!) vendors booked and some are looking to jump start their holiday shopping at this event. Bring the family and have a chili lunch, bid at the silent auction and pick up some delicious treats from the bake table! · We all know the many events that the Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club sponsors, but did you realize how much of this is done by a very small group of people? While these hard-working members would not dispute how important they believe this club is to the people of Harrowsmith, some of them are looking for a well-deserved rest. However, they would hate to leave the club without a foundation and so they are calling on the people of this community to come out to their meetings and help plan for the future of the Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club. While some run away from the word “volunteer”, rest assured that while these folks volunteer, I always see them having a great time and many of these members have come to be great friends. Meetings for the S&A Club take place every second Monday at 7:30pm at the club at 4041 Colebrooke Road. For further information, please don’t hesitate to call Kim at 613-372-0018 or Dan at 613-372-1910; they are really easy to talk to!

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· The Elphin Church supper was a wonderful success and a good amount was made for the coffers. Thank you to all. · Happy Birthday to a wonderful girl, Chloe Woodman, who turned 10 on Oct. 23. · Rev. Karen is enjoying a well-deserved break for 2 weeks and we miss her, but are enjoying Brian Woods in her absence · Get well wishes to Elwin McKinnon from McDonalds Corners. Please keep him in your prayers. · There will be a Hunters Dinner with ham & scalloped potatoes on Fri. Nov. 11, 5 to 7pm at Snow Road Community Centre; $14 adults; 6-12 $7; 5 & under free. · Each year the clubs in the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs recognize their volunteers in a variety of categories. The Snow Road Snowmobile Club winners are: Volunteer of the Year – Ruth Jackson; Rookie Volunteer – Doris Trudeau; Volunteer Family – Lyle & June Conroy; Trail Patroller – Greg Crain. This year’s K&P Snow Trails As-

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sociation winners are: Volunteer of the Year – Ron Gilchrist; Rookie Volunteer – Larry Treenwith; Volunteer Family - Ron & Alice Gilchrist. Trail Patroller – Wayne Southward. Alice Gilchrist won the S.T.O.P. Officer of the Year Award, which is a provincial award. Congratulations to all of you. Without volunteers we could not survive.

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Sheila Calthorpe, Lois Carrigan and Doris Hart. The transfer of leadership of the Old Time Music Championship from Joan & Roy Shepherd to Mary & Cliff Rines was captured by a photo shoot. Joan and Roy were presented with a plaque for their years of dedication. Next session – November 6. · I was pleased to have an overnight visit with Harry and Win (Glenn's brother) from Midland, Ont. · Tip this week - Rub a wooden cutting board with a baking soda paste to remove odors.

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L To R: Jordan Trickey and Lance Kelford of Bordenwood proudly stand beside the "newer" fire truck that is now permanently in our village in our very own fire station. We are so fortunate to have our own Henderson branch of trained firefighters and responders who include Jordan and Lance and also Tim Trickey and Dan Schwartz. Our once empty fire hall is now complete and our officers have plans to do some interior painting of the station along with some cleaning and testing out the fire truck on a regular basis. As well, the whole area’s fire teams meet weekly for training, and our area is much the better for these heroic efforts. Thanks to one and all, and also special thanks to the families and loved ones of our fire teams who are all greatly appreciated for sure. · The Harlowe Wesleyan and Standard Church hosted a farewell for the Rev. Gerald and Lois Donnell, former clergy at the Harlowe site. A large crowd gathered to thank Gerald, and many memories were shared along with thanks to God. · A reminder that Henderson United will be closed this Sun. Oct. 30, in favour of a joint service at the Arden United site at 10AM with the Rev. Dan Shute. – Jean.

MABERLY-BOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula

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· On the weekend, Maberly was host to a descendant of the Moore family that once lived on lot 14, Concession 10, South Sherbrooke, from 1830 to 1851. Krista Moore was in town from Scarborough area to look at the land one of her great grandfathers settled on, and raised his family on. Thank you to Gwen England who showed Krista many old pictures of the village and enlightened her about old landmarks. Krista is also a direct descendant of the Deacon family from near Bolingbroke, and made a visit there as well. Thank you also to Rosetta McGinnis and Josephine VanAlstine for solving the mystery about the Cedar Chapel and another old church, and the parsonage that was once in Maberly. · On Sat. Oct. 29 a Halloween Quarterly Contra Dance will be held at the Maberly Hall! Sheesham and Lotus will be providing the unes, and Martha Cooper will be the dynamic dance caller! Beginner's lesson is at 7:30pm; the dance begins at 8pm. $10 at the door, children under 12 free.

GODFREY Jean Campbell

613-374-5718

· On Oct.19 the Parham Happy Travelers Seniors dinner was held at Parham Free Methodist Church, which was tastefully decorated for Halloween. There were also automated mannequins provided by Sandy and Ron of Parham. There was a dancing witch and other ghostly figures with eyes that lit up as you walked by, plus a mean-looking pirate. Winner of the best costume was Dorothy Verbeek, and Norm McIntosh won for the men. A bounteous potluck dinner was enjoyed by 21 members. · The Open Mic program at Bedford Hall on Oct. 23 was well attended with 34 excellent entertainers. Four-year-old Kylie Babcock and her mom Vicki paid a visit and reported that Kylie doesn't have to go for cancer treatments for three months. What great news. Three birthdays were recognized:

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· After trick or treating on Oct. 31 bring your children to the Clar-Mill Hall for a Halloween party. There will be prizes for costumes, games and a light lunch. Parents are asked to bring snacks. The doors will be open at 6:30 p.m. See you there! Sponsored by the Clar-Mill Community Volunteers. · Sat. Nov 5 - the annual Christmas Craft Show, soup & sandwich luncheon will be held from 10-2 at Clar-Mill Hall in support of the Plevna/Ompah United Churches · On Sat. Nov. 12 at the Clar-Mill Hall at 9pm there will be a Benefit Dance for a local family who was burned out of their Plevna home a few weeks ago. There will be a 50/50 draw, auctioning off the firefighters for 4 hours of service (yard work, cake decorating, facials and pedicures, endurance training, etc) as well as a silent auction! $5 a person and a light snack at 11pm. Come out for this good cause!

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· Ompah United Church will be hosting a union service for both Plevna and Ompah church sites at 10AM this Sunday, Oct. 30. After a short church service at which Presbytery folks from Kingston will be present, there will be a discussion meeting to look at future possibilities for both churches. Anyone is welcome to attend - it's not necessary to be a member or regular attendee to offer input. Submitted by Rev. Jean Brown.

MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks

613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca · There will be a Halloween party sponsored by the Olden Rec Committee on Saturday Oct. 29 at Olden Hall, 1-3pm, with costume judging beginning at 1pm.The dance is from 3-6pm, for 15 yrs & under. · Sharbot Lake and District Lions Club will be having a pancake breakfast on Sat. Oct. 29, 8am-noon at Oso Hall. Proceeds to support community events. Come and enjoy! · Parham seniors held their meeting on Oct. 19. Hosts Sandi Blair and Ron Zuther had the church hall decorated as "Fort Fright". Dorothy Verbeek won the prize for best costume for women, and Norm McIntosh won for the men. · Frontenac Pee-wees played a great game at Invista in Kingston on October 22 winning 4-1. The Frontenac Rep Team played against Stirling on Oct 22, winning 6-1. Grandson Taylor managed to score his first goal of the season. Congratulations, team, on a well-played game. · Belated anniversary wishes to Doug and Carol Hawley who celebrated 49 years. Happy birthday to Liz Norton, Lois McFadden, Kim McManus, Jacob, Nicolas Hawley (brothers).

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VERONA Debbie Lingen

613-374-2091 debbie@lingens.com

· Anne McDougall reports that the Trinity United Church Quilt Show was a great success. The Trinity Quilters Group meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at Trinity United Church in Verona from 9AM to 12 noon. Their next meeting is November 2 and they welcome new members. For more information call Ann at 613-374-2516. · Verona Pentecostal Church is hosting a Harvest Time Party on Friday, Oct. 28 at 6:30pm. This is a free event for children aged 6 to 11 years, filled with crafts, games and treats. For more info call 613-374-2976. · K's Klubhouse will be hosting a Halloween Party for children aged 6 to 12 (younger ages may attend if accompanied by adults) at the Bellrock Hall on Sun. Oct. 30, noon to 4PM. It will be a free event filled with crafts, games and treats. For more information, contact Kaye at 613-483-2326. · The Verona Lions will be serving a mouth-watering breakfast of all you can eat pancakes and real maple syrup, with a side of 3 delicious sausages and drink, all for only $6, on Sat. Oct. 29 from 8AM to noon at the Verona Lions Hall. Proceeds go to the charity projects. · The Annual Craft and Bake Sale sponsored by local crafters and organized by Joyce Casement will be held Saturday, Nov. 5. Local crafters will be selling hand knitted, sewn, and crocheted gifts as well as a variety of delightful seasonal pieces. This year will again feature a bake table by the Portland and District Heritage Society. Lunch will be available. Trinity United Church, Sat. Nov.5, 9AM to 2PM. · The Sydenham Medical Clinic will hold a Flu Clinic at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church on Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 10AM to 3PM. The Verona Medical Clinic will hold a Senior Flu Clinic on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at their clinic in Verona from 10AM to 2PM. · Verona Diners Club, for ages 55 plus, will be held Wed. Nov. 2. The program provides full-course, catered meals with the flexibility to meet varying dietary needs. For a cost of $11, you will enjoy a wonderful mid-day meal and entertainment. This is a great opportunity to meet new and old friends and enjoy some local talent. Noon at the Verona Lions Hall. Reservations are required. Call 613-376-6477.

PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele Christine Teal

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· Congratulation to all students who received awards on Friday for their academic achievements last year at Sharbot Lake High School. We the community are proud of you! · There seem to be a fair number of people getting ticks this year. Make sure you get checked out as Lyme disease has been reported in the county.

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KASSAA basketball - Golden Eagles quash Panthers by Julie Druker

ydenham’s and Sharbot Lake’s junior girls basketball teams squared off in Sharbot Lake on Oct. 20, with the Golden Eagles giving the Panthers a run for their money. Sydenham took an early lead and maintained it throughout, never once giving the Panthers an in, though there was lots of action at both ends of the court. The Panthers played a great

passing game but failed to get the ball in deep when it counted and by the end of the first quarter Sydenham was up 10-0. In the second the Golden Eagles’ leading scorers Emily Bennett and Katie McNicols shone bright and scored multiple points, increasing their team’s lead by 19 points. Sharbot Lake’s Anna Baker put the Panthers on the scoreboard late in the

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s though he knew Hallowe’en was approaching, a large black Wolf (Lycosidae) spider decided to take up residence near my kitchen door. I crept up to it very slowly with my camera but, unfortunately, I didn’t check the pictures for clarity and my spider was gone before I could photograph it again. Though they can produce silk like most other spiders, Wolf spiders do not spin webs. When the young are hatched, they cling to their mother’s body, holding onto special handle hairs on her back. The proper name for spiders is Arachnids, after the mythological woman who was changed into a spider (Arachne) by the goddess Athena for challenging her to a weaving contest. Arachnids are some of the best architects in the animal world – spiders spin silken webs, spun from fingerlike glands in the abdomen to trap insects. The most common web is the round or Orb web while in parts of North America there are spiders that dig tunnels, line them with silk, and close the entrance with a movable door to trap their hapless prey. Another odd web is the funnelshaped cobweb of the brown Grass Spider. Spiders are valuable to have in your garden as they have voracious appetites for pest insects and do not eat plants. As a group, spiders eat tons of pest insects every year. They also eat non-pest insects such as honey bees, butterflies and praying mantises, to

Lynx spider - photo by John Nickles, USFWS name a few, if they are unlucky enough to be trapped in the spider’s web. Once the prey is secure, the spider kills it by injecting its venom and then wraps the prey in a silken cocoon for later consumption. Don’t worry, our native spiders don’t have enough venom to harm humans and most spiders don’t have fangs that are strong enough to pierce human skin. (Small consolation if you happen to find one in your bed at the cottage!) Of the thousands of spider species, there are only four in the U.S. (Colorado) that are poisonous (black widow, brown recluse, hobo and yellow sac spiders) and these are not common. Spiders generally live for one to two years although some types such as the Tarantula can live up to 20 years. As spiders grow, they

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Photographs by Tina McAuley (originally from Amherstview) and paintings by Katie Ohlke of Plevna will be featured in an upcoming art show “Algonquin: McAuley & Ohlke” at Algonquin Park. The works were inspired by the majestic wilderness of the park. The Opening will be on Nov. 5, noon-5pm at the Algonquin Visitor Centre and the show runs until June 27, 2012. Visit Facebook: Algonquin- McAuley & Ohlke

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event’s new organizers Cliff and Mary Rines. Joan and Roy Shepherd, who started the event four years ago to help financially support music programs in local schools, officially signed off at this weekend’s jam. Community members who supported the event over the years were also invited to pose in the photo that included both the founding/ outgoing and new organizers. Joan spoke of the ongoing fundraising efforts of jam attendees, who have formed a committee called the Bedford Efficient Energy Project and who over the last year have raised $2000 to upgrade the Bedford hall, which is fast deteriorating due to mold and other structural issues. The committee intends to purchase an air conditioning/heating unit to address the mold problem. The committee has the support of the Bedford District Recreation Committee who in a letter said they had “already made the decision to request that all of our budgeted funds will go towards the mold, safety and structural upgrades needed at the (Bedford) hall.” Both Deputy Mayor Mark Tinlin and Donna Brown, chair of the Bedford District Recreation Committee, offered letters of support regarding the much-needed upgrades. Deputy Mayor Tinlin stated in a letter that he

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shed their exoskeleton (outer skeleton). This shedding is necessary for growth but, during this transition, they are extremely vulnerable to being eaten by other spiders. Spiders have eight legs as opposed to insects that have six legs. They’re found everywhere in the world except the oceans and Antarctica. Reproduction is hazardous for male spiders. Garden variety spiders breed only once a year. Males roam around searching for females and usually build a small web near the female’s web. He then courts the female by plucking strands on her web. Before the male approaches the female, he makes a safety drop line to enable him to retreat quickly in case she attacks him. After mating, the male dies and is sometimes eaten by the female. Most of the typical spider webs that we see are made by Orb weavers (Araneidae). Their webs are designed to capture prey with very fine, but strong, silk strands which spread the force of a flying insect throughout the web and lessen the chance of it bouncing out. Orb weavers have very poor eyesight but are extremely sensitive to vibrations in the web. Their webs can be as large as two feet in diameter. Spiders are the originators of “web” sites (sorry couldn’t resist). One of our most common spiders is the Black and Yellow Garden Spider (Argiope aurantia). It has distinctive yellow and black

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n Oct.14, students from Land O' Lakes, Sharbot Lake Intermediate School and Hinchinbrooke gathered in Parham to play in their annual Northern Soccer Tournament. Many thanks to high school students Sarah McCullough and Jackson Crain who refereed the games, and to Jordan Welch would “continue to speak out in favour of addressing the Bedford hall structural problems and will urge my fellow councilors to address this issue in planning for the 2012 township budget.”

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markings on its body. This spider was the star of the book “Charlotte’s Web” and is very familiar to campers and gardeners. In a nightly ritual, the spider consumes the circular interior part of the web and then rebuilds it each morning with fresh new silk. These fine threads appear to have tiny particles of what may be miniscule and organic matter that may contain nutrition. The design of the web is different from those of other spiders as the spider spins what appears to be a vertical, white zipper-like centre in the web. It was originally thought this might be there to strengthen and stabilize the web but scientists now believe it’s there to stop birds from flying into and destroying the web. The Jumping Spider (Salticidae family) does not build a web. They wander through the garden looking for insect or spider prey. They have little retreats with egg sacs in mailboxes, goldenrod and in the corners of windowsills. These sturdy little spiders have very good vision and the ability to jump impressive distances for their size. I’ve seen this type in our house and they are not easy to catch. The Daddy Longlegs or Harvestmen (Opiliones) is not a spider at all but a close relative. They scavenge and eat very small insects. If you want to attract spiders to help control pest insects in and around your home: use mulch on your vegetable and flower gardens; provide places for web attachment or homes such as tall plants; use a natural insect spray if possible and limit its use. Happy Hallowe’en!

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SOCIAL NOTES BIRTHDAY

Engagement

Goodness gracious, sakes alive, Look who’s turning

My oldest son, Shawn decided to move away Off to Antigonish, Novia Scotia he drove one day. After a year Shawn called to say, Mom, I met a girl who blows me away. We complement each other in every way, and I think I may marry her one day.

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October 29, 2011 Happy Birthday, Martha Lots of Love, Jackie, Mardie and families

Laura and Paul Clarke of Sharbot Lake, Ontario along with Graham and Iona Hardy from Antigonish, Nova Scotia, are very happy to announce the engagement of their children, Shawn Robert Conner and Wendy Jean Hardy. They are planning a small intimate wedding with their family and close friends at the groom’s parents’ house on St. George’s Lake, July 28, 2012.

IN MEMORIAM

Joe Meeks

Always remembered and loved by Leo and Ross, Herb and Colleen, George and Val, Patsy and Martha.

Asselstine

Thank You – Mazerall I would like to thank everyone for the cards, letters, fruit, soup, phone calls and prayers while I was sick for the past year. Your kindness is overwhelming. Thank you. Susan Mazerall

Thank you - Carrothers

In loving memory of a caring father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother, who passed away October 24, 2009.

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In loving memory of a dear husband, dad, grandpa, and brother, Bill, who passed away October 31st, 2006. However long our lives may last Whatever lands we view Whatever joy or grief be ours We will always think of you. Always in our hearts, Your loving wife Linda and family. OBITUARY

Foster, Avis Melrose (née Boutilier) On Monday, October 10, 2011, Mom passed quietly away after a brief illness. She was in her 94th year. Beloved wife of 69 years to Frank Foster. Loved mother of Beverly (Ted Hawkins) of Bath, Kathryn (Bob Hollywood) of Sharbot Lake, Wendy Foster of Vancouver, William Foster of Toronto, and the late Frank Jr. and Gordon. She was cherished Nana to grandchildren Greg, Warren, Andrea, Cara and Alice; great grandmother of 7; and sister of Elsie, Audrey, Morley, Benny, and the late Bruce, Cora, Ray, Doug, James, Eric and Maxine. Kathy and Bob wish to thank family and friends for the kind words, calls and cards during this difficult time. FUNERAL SERVICES

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We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all our friends and neighbours for their well wishes, cards, phone calls, flowers , amazing food and the hugs, following the sudden loss of our son David. The support provided by all of you has helped us through a difficult time. Jo-Anne and Wayne

Roads dominate SF budget - continued from pg. 1 Obligatory reserves, such as: development charges and gas tax reserves, are established by statute. A third group is for accessibility, election expenses, landfill closures, etc. In all, there are presently more than 30 categories of reserve funds. Council agreed to refer a review of the reserve policy to the Corporate Services Committee (Councilors York, Vandewal, and Deputy Mayor Tinlin) for recommendations on condensing the categories, setting optimal maximum amounts of each reserve fund, and a clear description of what each reserve can be used for. There was agreement with the proposed creation of a 1% Asset Investment Reserve. There was some concern that the recreation budget should address needs, not wants, but Orr also noted that because recreation is funded from the parkland reserve, it has no direct impact on annual taxation. $90,000 is being budgeted for upgrades to the Glendower Hall, under the recreation section. However, Council agreed that no improvements will be made without first getting a full assessment of the building’s underlying mold and structural issues. Council will also have to look at options for funding the township’s portion of the costs of upgrading the Sydenham water system and the Frontenac Arena. Council has set the goal of having the 2012 budget ready for approval by December 6. They will meet all day on Saturday November 19, beginning at 9am, to discuss the operating budget.

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adies looking for an evening of fine entertainment that will benefit two worthy causes should get a ticket while they last for the upcoming “Girls Night Out With Elvis” fundraiser on November 4. The event was the brainchild of Chris Stephen Goodberry at the Bertrim, who want- Tweed Elvis Festival ed to raise funds for two passions of hers - breast cancer research and Sharbot Lake High School’s yearbook. Ladies will be entertained by award-winning Elvis Tribute artist Stephen Goodberry, who

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he Outdoor Learning Centre Project at North Addington Education Centre in Cloyne, which received funding commitments from North Frontenac and Addington Highlands Council during the summer, has continued to gather financial support. COFA (Conservationists of Frontenac Addington) has donated $2,000, and an application has gone in for a four-year commitment from the Limestone Learning Foundation. The Frontenac Trapper’s Council has been approached as well, as have local businesses. Meanwhile at the school, Grade 9 students were taken for a two-day canoeing trip to Bon Echo in September and attended a session at RKY camp in late September as well. Both trips were related to the kinds of programming that will be offered at the Learning Centre, which will be located in the forested acreage behind NAEC. Anyone seeking more information about the Learning Centre is invited to contact Darryl Sissons or Sarah Sproule at NAEC (613-336-8991)

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it just so happens is also a graduate of Sharbot Lake High School. Goodberry, who has been performing as Elvis for just over a year and a half, has been climbing steadily in the ranks. He placed 12th out of 120 artists at this year’s Collingwood Elvis festival and fourth at the Tweed Elvis Festival this past summer. His spot on singing and on-stage antics will be sure to warm up the crowd and make it a night to remember. Chris said she approached Stephen about performing at the event and Stephen instantly obliged, saying that he'd be thrilled to return to his old high school for a night of fun. The $20 ticket includes a silent auction and a chance to bid on a number of items donated by local individuals and area businesses. Chris also promises a number of secret surprises that will take place throughout the evening. For more information or to purchase tickets call SLHS at 613-279-2131. The fun will take place at the school on November 4 beginning at 7 PM.

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From: The Board of the Central Frontenac Railway Heritage Society As we continue with the caboose renovations and the development of the displays in the Railway Heritage Park, we would like to thank the community for its support, from the beginning of the project in 2001, to the recent official opening of the caboose. We would not be where we are today were it not for the support of individuals, groups and businesses, too numerous to mention individually. We thank you for your involvement in the following: The initial Steering Group All past and present Board members Storage of the large and small artifacts Clearing, filling and leveling of “The hole” at the old station site Preparing the track bed Transporting and laying the rails Transporting and installing the shed Installing large artifacts on site Purchase and installation of the caboose Painting and renovating the caboose Fund raising Help at various community events Donation of artifacts Cash donations Upkeep of the site Our continuing membership If you contributed to one or more, or other unlisted activities

THANK YOU

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CHILD CARE COUNTRY KIDZ CHILD CARE CENTER, two full-time spaces now available. Drop-in program also available. Please call Stephanie at 613-279-2735

CRAFT SALES ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE, Saturday November 5, 9am-2pm, Trinity United Church Hall, Verona. Free admission, lunch available. Sponsored by local crafters. CRAFT SALE: Fri. Sat. Sun. – Oct. 28, 29, 30, 7416 Road 38, Verona (across from golf course)

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2 BR HOUSE, Dec 1st. Hwy 41 between Cloyne and Denbigh. $700 plus utilities. First and last, references required. Please call 613333-1635 2 BDRM in SHARBOT LAKE, newly renovated, $575/month plus heat & hydro, must have good references. Available Nov. 1. Call 613375-6590. COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE located on Hwy. 7 just east of the Junction of Hwy 38 and Hwy. 7. For further information, contact Ram at 613-279-2827 LARGE 2 BDRM APT. Fridge, stove, ample parking, very private, just refinished, on Flinton Rd. Heat, hydro, garbage removal, $800. First, last, references, available Dec. 1st, 2011, 613328-6479 SHARED ACCOMMODATION – 2 storey house, $650/mth, 613-375-8169 SMALL CABIN-SIZE HOUSE in Denbigh Village, 1st & last, references required, $300 plus utilities. Please call 613-374-3336 THREE BEDROOM HOUSE, newly renovated, located in Mountain Grove. $800 per month plus utilities, 613-335-3878

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CAR KEY on October 8 at the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market. To claim it, please contact info@handsonharvest.ca or call Mary at 613-375-6576.

GARAGE/YARD SALES SPYGLASS COVE, 1016 Schoolhouse Rd. Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues - Sat. 9am-5pm. Sewing basket, ornate Nippon pitcher, new selection of jewelry, collectibles, glassware, etc. Free Halloween item with any purchase.

Snowplowing Tender The Frontenac Community Arena Board is accepting Snowplowing Tenders for all parking and emergency areas. Tenders should be based on a per/hr. rate. Contact Arena Manager, Jim Stinson at 613-374-2177 for details. Tenders must be in writing and submitted by 5:00 p.m. November 14, 2011. Jim Stinson, Arena Manger Frontenac Community Arena 4299 Arena Boundary Rd. Godfrey, ON K0H 1T0

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC NOTICE The Township will not be held responsible for damage to mailboxes, newspaper boxes or parked vehicles when the said boxes or parked vehicles interfere with the snow plowing of Township roads. In addition, any motor vehicle or object parked on any highway in the Township shall be subject to removal and impounding at the expense of the registered owner of the vehicle. Jim Phillips, P.Eng. Public Works Manager

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S&A CLUB HALL, Harrowsmith. Air conditioned, capacity 90, $25/hr up to 3 hours; $125 for more than 3 hours. Call 613-372-5678; 613372-1910 VERONA LIONS BANQUET HALL AND BOARD MEETING ROOM (Lions’ Den). Reasonable rates in a convenient location. Air conditioned. Full kitchen and bar facility. Weddings, anniversaries, parties, conferences. 613-3742821

HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Firearms course: November 25 - 26; Hunter Ed: December 2 - 3. Henderson. Wild Turkey license examinations. Call Bill at 613-335-2786 HUNTER SAFETY AND CANADIAN FIREARMS COURSES. Wild Turkey Examinations. Call for course dates and details. 613-3369875; cell 705-632-6004

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MUSIC LESSONS TOM’S MUSIC STUDIO is now accepting students for guitar, bass guitar, piano, beginner banjo and theory; repairs to all stringed instruments. Tom 613-539-4659

SERVICES DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing. Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201. HOMESTYLE WEDDINGS. Minister Judie Diamond helps design your ceremony and performs the marriage at location of your choice. 613-375-6772 PET SITTING in Mountain Grove. Going away? Let us help. Dogs, Cats, etc. Spacious, individual accommodations. Long walks. By appointment only. Laura Mills 613-335-3658. Evenings are best or leave a message. SMART METER USERS Save dollars on Hydro. Heat your hot water during off peak periods. Water heater, timer installed/ set-up. $149.00 613-336-2122 ask for Joe SYLVIA’S FOOT CARE. Providing Nursing foot care in the privacy of your own home. Registered with Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs to provide foot care to veterans who qualify. For further information call Sylvia at 613-335-2940.

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TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC REQUEST FOR TENDER MOBILE GENERATOR AND AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH INSTALLATION (To supply power for Emergency Operations Center) Request for Tender (RFT) Submissions will be received from qualified Contractor/Firm(s). Tender documents and the prescribed Submission forms, which include the minimum requirements and specifications, shall be obtained at the Municipal Office, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario. Mandatory Site Meeting To be held at 11:00 AM local time on November 4th, 2011, at the Harlowe Hall, 1047 Gull Lake Road, Harlowe, ON. (A representative from each Contractor/Firm wishing to bid shall attend). Please direct any specific inquiries to chiefnffd@hotmail.com or fax to (613) 479-2352 attention Steve Riddell, Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief. Lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. The Township reserves the right to cancel the Tender at any time up to the Award of the Tender. Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, in a sealed envelope, clearly identifying the document as Request for Tender “Mobile Generator and Automatic Transfer Switch Installation” on or before noon local time on Friday, November 18th, 2011. Cheryl Robson, A.M.C.T. CAO Box 97, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0

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Abrams Brothers fundraiser for ABC Hall T

heAbrams Brothers will be giving a fundraising concert for the Althorpe Bolingbroke Community Hall at St. Paul’s United Church, in Perth on November 24, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $25; children under 12, $12.50, and tickets are available at Shadowfax, Perth; Wordsmith in Westport or from Martin 273-7505, Janet 273-5475, or Freda 273-2571.

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DEPUTY-TREASURER (Full Time Position) Reporting to the Treasurer, the DeputyTreasurer is responsible for the administration of municipal accounting activities which may include cash receipts, accounts payable, fixed assets, payroll, bank reconciliation, general ledger account maintenance, management of the account information system, monthly reporting and review of the financial controls to ensure accounting procedures are within General Accepted Accounting Practices and in accordance with the statutory requirements set under applicable Legislation and Regulations. The Deputy-Treasurer will be heavily involved in the administration of Accounting for Tangible Capital Assets – PSAB 3150. The Deputy-Treasurer will also assist in the preparation of the working papers for the year-end audit and various schedules for the Financial Information Return. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of post secondary degree/diploma in Accounting/Business or professional designation (CA, CMA, CGA) or enrolment in and near completion of an accounting program. Completion of the Municipal Tax Administration Program will be required within eighteen months of the start date, if not already completed. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office including spreadsheet application and advanced skills in computerized software is required. Good mathematical and accounting skills are necessary. The ideal candidate will have five years recent municipal experience and should also have supervisory experience. Strong organizational skills are required to prioritize work load and meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills are required to provide accurate information in a pleasant and effective manner. The ability to be a team player and to establish effective working relationships with employees and the general public is essential. The annual salary range (2011 rate) for this position is $ 51 755 to 57 594, subject to qualifications. An excellent benefit package is offered. A detailed job description is available on the website. Applications must be clearly identified as “Deputy-Treasurer”. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application and their resumé by email, mail, fax or hand delivery to the address below. The posting will close at 3:00p.m. on Friday November 7, 2011. Township of Central Frontenac Treasurer PO Box 89, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 Email: treasury@centralfrontenac.com Fax: 613-279-2422 We thank all applicants who apply for this position however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the “Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act”, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, R.S.O., c.M.45, and will be used for the purpose candidate selection.

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Friday October 28 CLOYNE - FREE FRIDAY FLIX featuring “Billy Elliot” the movie, United Church, 7pm. NORTHBROOK - EUCHRE TOURNAMENT, Lions Hall, 7pm; call Muriel 336-2674; sponsor: Golden Sunset Club SHARBOT LAKE - UNITED WAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST, High School, 7-8:30am; $5; proceeds to United Way. SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7 pm, BBQ chicken VERONA - HARVEST PARTY for ages 6-11, Lakeview Pentecostal Church, games, treats, 6:30pm, free, all welcome; 613-374-2976.

Saturday October 29 ARDEN – HIKE TO THE CANYON meet 10 am, for details see Arden column on page 4 ARDEN - HALLOWEEN PARTY, 11am-2pm, games, fun, prizes, treats, hotdog lunch. ENTERPRISE - HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE DANCE, community hall, 9pm; prizes, $10pp, sponsor: Enterprise Community & Hall Committee; proceeds to community projects HARLOWE – HALLOWEEN DANCE, w/ Country 4 Band, community centre, $8, 8pm, lunch ay 11pm, prizes, all welcome. HARROWSMITH - FALL FAIR/CRAFT SALE, Free Methodist Church 10am-4pm, 40+ vendors, chili lunch, bake sale, crafts & more!!! MABERLY - HALLOWEEN QUARTERLY CONTRA DANCE with Sheesham & Lotus, community hall, beginner’s lesson 7:30pm,

dance 8pm. $10 at door; under 12 free MOUNTAIN GROVE – CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PARTY, 1-3pm, costume judging starts 1pm; dance 3-6pm for 15 & under, Olden hall, sponsored by Rec Committee NORTHBROOK – ROAST BEEF DINNER & DANCE, fundraiser for Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Foundation Snowmobile Run, Lions Hall; tickets Sheri 613-336-2038; PARHAM - HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR, RKY Camp, 6-8pm, sponsor: District #4 Rec. Committee SHARBOT LAKE - BREAKFAST, Oso Hall, 8-11am; pancakes, sausages, eggs, etc; $6; sponsored by Sharbot Lake & District Lions SHARBOT LAKE - HALLOWEEN DANCE hosted by soccer association, St. James Major Church, 8pm; tickets advance only at FitPlus Gym, or 613-279-2366. SYDENHAM - HALLOWEEN DANCE, Legion fundraiser, 8pm, music by the Jaywalkers, buffet, prizes. VERONA – PANCAKE BREAKFAST, hosted by Lions Club, 8am-noon, $6

Sunday October 30 BELLROCK - HALLOWEEN PARTY for ages 6-12 (younger children may attend if accompanied by adult), community hall noon-4pm, free, hosted by K’s Klubhouse 613-483-2326. DENBIGH - HALLOWEEN PARTY, noon, community hall, hot dogs, prizes, games, crafts, sponsor: Rec. Committee FLINTON - LIVE COFFEE HOUSE, Through The Roof Ministries, potluck 5pm; 6:30pm Open Mic. all welcome HARLOWE - RHENA POLLARD COLE PLAQUE unveiling by Cloyne & District Historical Society, Old Harlowe Cemetery, 1.30pm MABERLY – INDIGO DYEING WORKSHOP, sponsored by MERA, $20 plus materials fee;

pre-register 613-278-0388 MIDGET REP FRONTENAC FLYERS vs Napanee Midget Stars 8pm, Frontenac Arena; $4; $2 students, seniors; support local hockey RIVER OF LIFE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, 10:30am; guests: missionaries to Africa and Peru; service at 6413 Buckshot Lake Rd, refreshments; info. Rev. Klatt, 613-479-0333

Monday October 31 PLEVNA – KIDS’ HALLOWEEN PARTY, 7pm, Clar-Mill Hall; games, prizes, sponsored by Clar-Mill Community Volunteers SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, call Community Support Services for info, appointment: 613-279-3151

Tuesday November 1 FRONTENAC CFDC WORKSHOP – “Marketing for Small Business”, 9-11am, free, registration required, 613-3721-1414, 1-888-3729962; sue@frontenaccfdc.com NORTHBROOK - FOOT CARE CLINIC Lions Hall, call Land o’ Lakes Community Services 613-336-8934, Heather Balogh, 335-2895 SHARBOT LAKE 39ERS seniors’ club, North Frontenac Telephone Room (downstairs), noon potluck followed by meeting & games, anyone 50 or up welcome, 279-3220 or 279-2990

Wednesday November 2 SHARBOT LAKE – PRE-NATAL CLASSES at medical center, please call ahead, 613-8886623; info@villagemidwifery.ca SHARBOT LAKE - SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS of Alzheimers or related dementia disease, Seniors’ Centre 1-3pm 279-3078. SNOW ROAD – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Community hall, Call Community Support Services for info/ appointment: 613-279-3151. VERONA DINERS, noon, Lions Hall, for 55+, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477.

Thursday November 3 ARDEN - FIRST IMPRESSIONS PRESENTATION by Queensborough delegation, 7pm, community centre, everyone is invited. VERONA - DIABETES INFORMATION SESSION 9am-noon w/ Dietitian & Nurse Practitioner, medical centre, register: 544-3400 x 3589

Friday November 4 ARDEN - HUNTERS DINNER, community center 5-6.30pm, roast beef, wild game, $12; 12yrs & under $5; under 5 free, GUATEMALA STOVE PROJECT BENEFIT DANCE w/ Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo, Perth Civitan Hall 7PM, licensed; $20 advance; $22 at door; $15 students; 267-5202 HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE Golden Links hall, 7pm $6 for ages 9-15, call Sharon 372-1274 or Wayne 358-2533 SHARBOT LAKE – AN EVENING WITH ELVIS, Ladies Night Out w/ Elvis Tribute Artist

Stephen Goodberry, proceeds to CIBC Run for the Cure & SLHS Yearbook, 7pm, high school, $20; 613-279-2131. SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7 pm, Roast Beef WESTPORT – MOBILE CLINIC by Community & Primary Health Care, Town Hall, 9:30am2pm, for everyone in the community: blood work, flu shots & more. Info: 613-803-1710

Saturday November 5 ALGONQUIN PARK – ART SHOW, photographs by Tina McAuley & paintings by Katie Ohlke, opening noon-5pm, visitor centre ARDEN LEGION CRAFT BAZAAR, 9am, vendors wanted, call Dawn Squibb 613-3354815. FLINTON - CHURCH BAZAAR & BAKE SALE, 9am-3pm, at Rec. centre, proceeds to St. Paul’s Anglican Church PLEVNA - CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW soup & sandwich luncheon & bake table, 10-2, Clar-Mill Hall; in support of Plevna/Ompah United Churches SHARBOT LAKE – VETERANS’ DINNER at the Legion. Info: 613-279-2659 VERONA - CRAFT & BAKE SALE, Trinity United Church, sponsored by local crafters

Sunday November 6 BEDFORD HALL OPEN MIC SESSION, 1-5pm, country, bluegrass, folk, performers free, audience $1; info: 613-374-2614 HARROWSMITH – GOSPEL ONLY JAM, Free Methodist Church, 1:30-4pm, Open Mic, fundraiser for church; info: 613-376-9815

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NFLT presents prize-winning Canadian play “Maple Lodge” is a winner of a Samuel French Canadian Playwrighting contest. Playwright Colleen Curran said that she was “surprised and amazed” when she was contacted with news of her win because she had forgotten that she had entered Maple Lodge into the competition. Curran lives in Montreal and also spends time at a family owned country house in Vermont. This country house and her family activities there became part of the inspiration for Maple Lodge. She enthusiastically tells

Portland District & Area Heritage Society by Ken Brown

n Oct. 5, the Heritage Society in cooperation with Annunciation RC Church in Chippewa, along with Father Charles, Charles and Jean Clair, Bernie Kelly and Jack Kenny held the dedication of a granite bench at the Annunciation Cemetery. Many thanks to Portland Councilor Bill Robinson for attending the dedication and for the words of wisdom and praise he passed along. The

bench is the last in a Heritage Society project that included Murvale, Harrowsmith, Verona and Piccadilly. The ceremony included several members of the church congregation and also members of the Heritage Society. Thank you to all who worked for and participated in this project. The Remembrance Display on Nov. 5 has been cancelled, but the Bake Sale at Trinity

United Church in Verona on Nov. 5 as part of the Craft Show & Sale is still on schedule. The society is looking for members and friends to donate some goodies for the sale. Items can be dropped off at the church Friday evening or Saturday morning. Tax deductible cash donations will also be gratefully accepted. So come on out Sat. Nov.5 and support the Craft Show and Heritage Bake sale.

stories of her friends and family and other ideas that she used to create the play. But they cannot be told (except to the cast) until after the play has had its run. It can be said that a festival in Blyth, Ontario, an incident in Swanton, Vermont, a birthday party at the Rainbow Room in New York City and a television anchor interview all contributed to the creation of the play. She loves bringing ideas and surprises together for the enjoyment of her audiences. Her advice for the Maple Lodge cast and audiences is “Have fun!” Colleen Curran has written more than 20 plays. Her play “True Nature” is now running at the Centaur Theatre in Montreal. It has been described as “sassy, smart and sophisticated”. Colleen is the author of three novels and writes scripts for CBC radio. She is also an actress and performer. The North Frontenac Little Theatre Company is presenting Maple Lodge at Sharbot Lake High School on November 10 through 13, with a dinner theatre performance on November 12 and a matinee on Sunday afternoon, November 13. Come and be entertained. For dinner theatre tickets, please contact Sally Angle at 613-279-2777.

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Parham’s 5-time provincial BMX champion by Julie Druker or 16-year-old Brodie Young of Parham, winand admits to having his share of close calls ning at what you love doing is not only doF on tracks where riders can reach speeds of able, but also repeatable! In September Brodie, a student at Sydenham High School, won the ABA Provincial BMX Championship for 16-year-olds at Track 2000 in Milton. It is the fifth year that he has taken home the provincial trophy in his age class - no easy feat, especially considering that he has been riding for only six years. Brodie is a passionate rider who likes nothing more than getting on his bike and honing his skills. The BMX season runs from May to November and Brodie gets in numerous practice runs and races at the Woodbine track in Kingston where he runs regular races there every Wednesday. As far as taking home the provincial title five out of the six years that he has entered the event, Brodie remains humble and feels that it is not so far-fetched given how much he loves to ride. “To be successful at something you have to really love doing it and I love racing, which is why I have had the success that I have had,” he said. He rides a Redline XXL flight series model

Gateway Graduation by Joel Hasler n Oct. 13, Gateway Adult Learning Centre in Northbrook held the first graduation ceremony of the 2011/2012 school year. The graduation class consisted of one student, Janet Brooks. Janice Arthur, past Adult Education teacher at Gateway, presented Janet with her Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Everyone enjoyed a potluck lunch following the ceremony. Janet has been completing courses at Gateway for approximately one year and has been looking forward to graduating. Everyone at Gateway and Northern Connections is very proud of Janet. If you are interested in completing your Ontario Secondary Diploma, or simply wish to upgrade a course, please contact Joel at 613-336-0691.

up to 50 km/hour and where they often face no fewer than 30 jumps on a single course. “If you ever make contact with a another rider, it can be pretty dangerous and I have had a couple of bad crashes.” In his relatively short career, Brodie has suffered a mild concussion and a dislocated shoulder, which he says is kind of par for the course. “Crashing can put a definite scare into you but my advice is to ride it off, keep going, and to not think too much about the negative.” When the season ends, as it will in November, Brodie will hit the gym, where he does power fit classes to stay in shape. Part of his BMX success, he says, has been the ongoing support he receives from his parents and younger brother, Blake, 12, who is also a BMXer. “It sure helps having your family behind you every step of the way.” Brodie’s Mom, Kelly, said she, her husband, and brother Blake attend all of his races and that though the sport can be nerve-wracking because of the dangers it poses, she is pleased to have a son who has a keen interest in something that he loves to do. “He loves it and is very good at it so I’m just happy for that.” As far as pursuing the sport in the future, Brodie intends to enter the provincial championships again next year as a 17-year-old. “After that, my plans are to just keep riding for as long as I can.” Brodie’s advice to anyone thinking of taking up the sport: “Practise.” Photo courtesy of Kelly Young

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o one was more surprised by the enthusiasm students had for a recent art project than their teacher, Mr. Lee Hull introduced a 3D gargoyle project to students in his grade 7/8 class at Land O’ Lakes PS in Mountain Grove. “Twodimensional art projects are common but I wanted to challenge students with a 3D project that focused more on sculpture than flat 2D design,” he said. The gargoyle project had students researching these ancient architectural ornaments that first appeared in ancient Greece and Rome and later were common in Gothic architecture all over Europe. Who knew that these grotesque creatures, often hybrids of mythical, god-like and phantasmagorical creatures, also served a functional purpose; for example, as spouts to drain water away from rooftops? Students spent two and half weeks on the project, first researching the topic, then designing on paper their own gargoyles, which they then set about modeling of clay around a Styrofoam insert mounted on a wooden dowel. “One of their goals was to make sure that their gargoyle was visually interesting from every angle, and to do so, they were encouraged to explore a number of clay tech-

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