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o one was more surprised at the Sharbot Lake Legion’s annual Veterans dinner on Nov. 5 than Art Goodfellow of Parham, who was called to the front of the hall by Legion President Patty Middleton to receive his lifetime membership pin. She also returned to him the dues that he had previously paid for this year’s membership. William Arthur Goodfellow known to most as Art, who is now 86, served in the Second World War from 1942- Art Goodfellow as an 1845 as a flying officer with year-old soldier the 425 Air Squadron. He enlisted when he was just 18 years old and a picture of him as a young soldier is displayed in the hall’s front foyer. Art traveled across Canada while training and ended up in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia where his squadron flew numerous runs over the North Atlantic looking for enemy submarines He says that he did not see a lot of action during his service, joking that “by day we were hunting for submarines and by night-for ladies.”
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ddington Highlands Council received a presentation by Cambium Environmental of Peterborough concerning their recycling program. Dave Bucholtz from Cambium said that the diversion rate at Addington Highlands Landfill sites is a little better than average for its category at 22%, but that because of hauling costs the cost of recycling is about triple the average in its category. All information used in the report came from 2009 data. Each ton of recyclables cost $1,660 to dispose of in AH, as opposed to an average cost of $565 in its category (Addington Highlands is compared to rural municipalities in Southern Ontario that do not have curb-side pickup service). That amounts to an average cost of $99 per household for recycling in Addington Highlands. A reasonable goal for the township, according to Bucholtz, would be to increase the recycling percentage to 25% by the end of 2013 while keeping the costs per tonnage flat, and not let them go up with the rate of inflation. The Cambium report pointed to a significant potential increase in the number of tonnage of recycling. In 2009 there were 218 tons of material that was “available for diversion” and only 131 tons (60%) was diverted, leaving 86 tons (40%) as a potential increase in diverted material in future years. Bucholtz recommended a few initiatives that are designed to improve the system. “You have a very robust recycling program in Addington
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Art was honored to receive the life time membership pin and it was just the second time that a Sharbot Lake Legion veteran has received the honour. Ken Hollywood is the Legion’s oldest living veteran at 93 and was the first Sharbot Lake Legion member to receive the honour a few years back. While attaching the pin to Art’s lapel, President Middleton said, “I think this is something that you definitely deserve.” Following the full course roast beef dinner the evening’s guest speaker, MWO Peter Manuge of Amherstview, who served for 32 years in the Canadian Forces in the intelligence branch and who is currently the Quarter Master Sergeant Instructor at the Canadian Forces School of Military Intelligence in Kingston, spoke of Canada’s new role in Afghanistan, where they will serve until 2014. “Canada’s goal is to help Afghans rebuild a viable country that is better governed, more stable and secure and that will never again be a safe haven for terrorists,” he said. “The work will focus on four key themes: investing in the future of Afghan children and youth through the development of education and health; supporting and training security forces to advance security; the rule of law and human rights; promoting regional diplomacy; and lastly helping to deliver humanitarian assistance.” The Legion’s annual dinner is put on every year to help celebrate Remembrance Day and as a way to honour the more than 30 Sharbot Lake Legion veterans in the community. “This is our way of showing our appreciation to all of the veterans in the community and we are always very happy to do it,” Middleton said.
For a complete schedule of Remembrance Day events, see pages 8 and 9
Dogs at the door, floodgates open and twolegged stools in South Frontenac Committee of the whole - Nov. 8 County plans to plan oe Galllivan, planner for the County of Frontenac, reported that his department was interested in working more closely with the townships, by contracting out the County’s planning services on a cost-recovery, non-profit basis. Recognizing that South Frontenac already has its own planner, Lindsay Mills, on staff, Gallivan said they would be available to consult with Mills if needed. He said that the upcoming County budget discussions will include consideration of developing an Official Plan for the County. He introduced Mike Elms, local planning representative for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, who explained that such a plan would in no way replace the townships’ plans, but would deal with broader issues relating, for example, to economic development, environmental issues and cultural heritage. One advantage would be that if approval of Official Plan amendments and updates were to be done by the County, rather than the Ministry, processing time could be greatly reduced. By removing the Ministry from the lower-level decision-making process, “The three-legged stool becomes a two-legged stool,” Gallivan said. No one commented on this somewhat wobbly metaphor. Southern Frontenac Community Services David Townsend and Joan Cameron reported on the progress of the development of Grace Centre and the programs their agency provides to the community. Currently there are fifteen different programs for seniors: this year alone, SFCSC expects to help almost 1,000 different seniors in South Frontenac. In the area of Family Services, SFCS has served 100 individuals and families with housing assistance, food bank services and counseling. They asked for whatever support Council could provide, either in kind, or financial, and referred to the fact that Grace Centre would be subject to property taxes for the first time. Councilor Ron Vandewal
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How much development can a lake handle? Depends on the lake by Jeff Green large group of lake association executives, environmen- of the Environment (MoE) as “trout sensitive lakes”. No new Lennox and Addington and 6% for Prince Edward County. talists, municipal politicians and municipal and provincial development is permitted within 300 metres of “trout sensi- The projection of 25% for Frontenac County is skewed beA government officials gathered in Perth on October 29 for the annual Lake Life conference. During the morning of the conference three of the presentations dealt with development pressures in Eastern Ontario cottage country. One presentation was by Neil Hutchison, a scientist who worked for the Ministry of Natural Resources for 15 years and now runs his own environmental services program. He described how provincial planning for the number of acceptable building lots on lakes in Ontario is like “planning by plumbing”. He said that most of the determinations about lake capacity were based on the amount of phosphorous being produced by people living in the vicinity of shorelines. “The lakeshore capacity model that has been used assumes that phosphorous is mobile – that all phosphorous moves from the septic system to the lake. But that is not necessarily the case,” Hutchison said. Particularly in Canadian Shield formations where the soil had an acidic character and contains specific minerals, there is a tendency for phosphorous to bind to the soil. Hutchison provided, as an example, a chart marking the phosphorous levels in a lake subsystem near Huntsville, the Fairy-Peninsula lakes, where historical studies on phosphorous levels have been carried out by looking at the sediments at the bottom of the lake. In that case, the phosphorous levels in the year 1700, before the arrival of Europeans, has been charted. Between 1850 and 1900 the levels rose precipitously, likely due to settlement and deforestation. The levels dropped between 1900 and 1950, and then began rising as the era of seasonal cottages intensified. Between 1970 and the year 2000, the levels dropped, however, and by the end of the 20th Century they were lower than they had been in 1700. “My conclusion, based on all the work I’ve done comparing modeling impacts and looking at the data about what the actual impacts have been, is that the Ministry of the Environment cannot point to a single lake that has been ruined by cottagers. So, I pose the question, is growth the problem, or is better management what is called for?” he said. Hutchison added that it is possible to determine which lakes are more sensitive, and which lakes are less sensitive to growth, and planning could be done accordingly. Currently, municipalities do not generally have different rules for different categories of lakes, with the notable exception of lakes that have been identified by the Ontario Ministry
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cause the City of Kingston is included. Without Kingston, Frontenac County projections are similar to those in the other counties. However a large bubble of seniors is coming to Ontario, rising from 13.1% of the population now to 23.4% per cent in 2036, and seniors can be drawn to rural locations as they retire. “There are large numbers of seasonal residents in parts of Eastern Ontario - 50% in both Frontenac County as a whole and in Tay Valley Township, for example - and seasonals are not included at all in the government projections,” said Matt Goodchild. “Given that property values are lower in Eastern Ontario than elsewhere, we see this area as more of a draw than is captured in the projections, so we think development may indeed exceed expectations,” said Bridget Delauro. Delauro and Goodchild made several points that were consistent with other speakers about the variable impacts that new development can bring. Impacts that come from increased boat traffic, removing fallen trees from lakes, and other human activities, can be dramatic, as they demonstrated in their presentation. All three presentations lead ultimately to the conclusion that it is not the amount of development that comes to Eastern Ontario that is a concern; rather it is the nature of that development. For municipal officials and politicians, the idea that there needs to be more specific requirements for various different lakes and sub-watersheds in their Official Plans and Comprehensive Zoning Bylaws is something they may want to consider in the future. Similarly, for waterfront property owners and lake associations, the position that no more development is viable on their lake might also have to be altered.
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Highlands. A plan moving forward could include improved public education and training, and perhaps an enhancement of recycling centres,” he said. Included in his recommendations are a $10,000 public education program, about $1,000 in training programs for staff, and $7,000 for enhancement of recycling depots. There are opportunities for matching funding from Waste Diversion Ontario (WDO) for the initiatives that Bucholtz pointed to, just as 50% of the Cambium report itself was paid for by WDO. “You talk about public education initiatives. I run across people all the time who say they do not understand how the program works. And this is after we have conducted education campaigns, on our website, in tax bills, at the sites themselves,” said Councilor Tony Fritsch, one of only two councilors attending this week’s council meeting. “We brought in the $2 bag and a rebate for every bag of recycling as an incentive to recycling, but Tony is right; there are people who do not want to know how recycling works,” said Reeve Henry Hogg. Dave Bucholtz said that he hopes the report will be referred to and that a follow up report should be completed in about four years’ time. One more request for free dumping – Andy Anderson appeared before Council requesting free dumping for the remains of a house once owned by Winnie Gutsell, which is now owned by Marie Jeffries. A part of the house was taken down, using funding
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This is all very good long term planning, designed to minimise budget increases over years and save future councils from unexpected massive costs. But it also means that the millions of dollars it would cost to bring all the roads in a township to a provincial standard must be always on the mind of council members. South and North Frontenac councils have taken this Capital Asset Management project very seriously. South Frontenac Council is considering committing to spending millions of dollars each and every year on road construction. This is prudent, but it does mean that South Frontenac will remain fixated on roads. This will limit their ability to look at other community needs, such as recreation and social needs. People are always complaining that we
do not get much for our taxes in rural municipalities as compared to urban ratepayers. To a certain extent this is not true, as our municipal taxes do pay for policing, social welfare, library and other costs that are delivered by outside agencies. Still, there is something to a local council taking the welfare of its citizens into its budget debate directly, rather than simply transferring money elsewhere and trusting others to care for their citizenry. In the City of Toronto, while the roads are crumbling, the budget debate is over public transit, library service, social housing, recreation, etc. It is the same in mid-sized cities such as Kingston. I would not suggest that a township such as South Frontenac ignore their road needs, but with roads that are better than urban roads today, more attention could be paid to the very real social needs of its citizenry.
provided by Lennox and Addington County, but the material is lying in a pile at the rear of the property, quite close to the Kaladar dump site. The new owner of the property asked for free dumping of the material and the township has offered $150 off of the dumping costs. “It would be better off for everyone if the township simply removed the material and was done with it,” Anderson said. “We received a sarcastic letter in response to our offer of a $150 break, which is not the best way to make us want to sweeten the offer,” said Henry Hogg. “I ask you, was the material there when she bought the property?” “That is very hard nosed,” said Anderson. “Sometimes you have to be,” said Hogg. “There are other property owners with material that has been acquired through peculiar circumstances who would appreciate waiving tipping fees,” said Deputy Mayor Bill Cox. Henry Hogg said Council would consider the renewed request at their next meeting. RFP rescinded: A request for proposal
(RFP) concerning the preliminary design for a combined township office and fire hall on a lot on Hwy. 41 just south of Northbrook (next to Addison’s Restaurant) was rescinded by Council. Potential bidders said the RFP was too vague. A new RFP will be released after Council meets in special session next Tuesday, (November 15) at 9:00 in Flinton. Denbigh Community Centre update Tony Fritsch presented an update into the ongoing renovations to the former Denbigh Schoolhouse as it transitions into a new life as a community centre. Ninety-nine percent of the work has been
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· Students will once again present a Remembrance Day Service at Clarendon Central Public School on Friday, November 11 at 10:45am. Everyone is welcome to attend. · Tues. Nov. 15 will be election of officers for the Clar-Mill Community Volunteers. If you would like to nominate someone to the executive, please come out to the meeting and do so. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Clar-Mill Community Hall in Plevna and everyone is welcome. · There will be a Benefit Dance for a local family who was burned out of their Plevna home a few weeks ago, at the Clar-Mill Hall, on Saturday November 12, 9pm to 1am. There will be a 50/50 draw, auctioning off the fire fighters 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 to support this good cause! · On Saturday November 19, Jack's JAM will be held at the Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna from 2 - 9 p.m. Bring a dish and enjoy a potluck supper at 5:30 p.m. Join in with the musicians if you play an instrument, sing, or dance. Sponsored by the Clar-Mill Community Volunteers. · Mark November 23 on your calendar, Clarendon Central School Council will host its annual Turkey Bingo at the ClarMill Hall at 7pm. See you there! · The Annual Santa Claus Parade and visit with Santa is on Saturday November 26 at 6pm! This will be a night parade so light up your floats, and everyone is welcome to put in a float. The parade will be departing the Ompah fire hall at 6pm sharp, making its way to the township offices and back to the Clar-Mill Hall where the kids will have a chance to visit with Santa! Please make sure your children are registered to receive a gift from Santa, call Rose @ 613-479-2176. · Plevna Joke of the Week: Charley "Why do geese make lousy drivers?" Helen "Because all they do is honk!"
DENBIGH Alice Madigan
Women having problems becoming pregnant often wonder if the problem lies with them or their husband. In men, the number of sperm cells produced is determined before their birth but if sperm move too slowly, pregnancy may not occur. This is another area where a good, well-balanced diet is important to keep sperm healthy. Having a mammogram isn’t something women relish but it’s a proven lifesaver. Women who have a mammogram done regularly have a 30% lower rate of cancer deaths than those who do not get screened. If you haven’t had yours done in a few years, make an appointment today. In the first five months of this year, there were more cases of measles in the U.S. than in all of 2010. There were 10,000 cases in Europe during the same time. Vaccinations prevent measles. Ensure your children are immunized against preventable diseases. Knowledgeable, approachable, dependable... our pharmacists are all this; and more. We’d be happy to fill your next prescription.
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· The Denbigh Township Hall is the centre of what’s happening this weekend, starting with the St. Luke’s United Church Hunters Supper on Friday at 5pm. Come out and enjoy a fabulous homemade meal. · Saturday is the Remembrance Day Service at the Cenotaph at St. Luke’s United Church starting at 10:45am with a lunch following the service at the township hall. · Music-In-The-Hall brings the weekend to a close commencing 1pm on Sunday Nov. 13. · The Denbigh Recreation Committee is having a meeting on Monday, November 14 starting at 7pm. Anyone interested in joining please come to one of our meetings. They are scheduled for the second Monday of the month at the Denbigh Township Hall. · The Lions Fellowship Seniors Lunch is on Wednesday, November 16 at the Lions Hall in Griffith; 12 noon. · More upcoming events for November are Bingo at the
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APPOINTMENTS TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COALITION The Council of the County of Lennox and Addington invites applications from residents interested in being considered for appointment to the following Advisory Committee to County Council. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COALITION The Lennox and Addington County Economic Development Coalition provides advice concerning business promotion and economic development matters. Coalition members are appointed for a two-year term beginning in January 2012. County Council will appoint 8 members to represent the following sectors: • • • • • •
manufacturing/utilities (2) tourism (1) financial services (1) agriculture (1) education/training (1) at-large (2)
november 10, 2011 Denbigh/Griffith Lions hall on the 22nd and Euchre at the Denbigh Township Hall on the 25th. · Have a good and safe hunting season!
ARDEN Ina Hunt-Turner omaturner2004@hotmail.com
613-335-4426
· Hopefully you were at the Craft/Yard sale that the Arden Legion hosted last Saturday. There sure was a lot to choose from. And I noticed also that the volume of groceries at the Legion’s store has increased. There is more variety as people request items and the prices are certainly not inflated. It is plain to see that this is strictly a service to our community. Don't forget to bring a donation for the food bank; a box is set up for that purpose at the Legion, and if you forget, you can always buy something at the Legion's grocery shelf and donate that. · The Veteran's Memorial Service is scheduled for Friday November 11 at the Cenotaph at 11 o'clock. Ed Swain will lay a wreath for the seniors. · So sorry to hear about Ron Henry's accident on Sunday afternoon, and if there is a silver lining, it is that even though his car was totaled, Ron walked away with nothing more than cuts and bruises. Hope you feel better soon, Ron.
· The Red Hat Chili Peppers (above) had a great night out last Friday when they attended "An Evening with Elvis" (Steven Goodberry). The event was a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society and it was nice to see people come out to support such a worthy cause. · Our deepest sympathy to the family of Kay Frazer who passed away October 22 at 86 years of age. Kay and her husband Bill lived here for a number of years. At first they came up to their cottage and upon retirement they moved in permanently and made Arden their home. They were both very involved in Arden activities and are fondly remembered. · The deadline for buying tickets for the New Year’s Eve dinner and dance put on by the Recreation Committee is November 15. Please phone Judy 335-3606,Wanda 335-3186. · Don't forget the Legion's Dart Tournament starting at 1
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Participation on the Coalition is on a volunteer basis. Members must be prepared to attend 7-8 evening meetings per year and serve on sub-committees as may be required. Interested individuals should submit a letter outlining relevant experience and community involvement to the undersigned no later than Wednesday, November 30, 2011. For further information or a copy of the Coalition's Terms of Reference, please contact: Stephen Paul, Manager Economic Development County of Lennox & Addington 97 Thomas Street East, Napanee, ON K7R 4B9 Phone: 613.354.4883 Fax: 613.354.3112 spaul@lennox-addington.on.ca www.lennox-addington.on.ca
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november 10, 2011 pm on Saturday. You will be partnered up with someone. The price is $10 and there will be a 100% payout. Then at 3.30 is the Chili Cook Off. If you want to enter that it will cost $5 and you can bring your Chili in all through the day. First and second prizes will be awarded. · A very happy birthday to Ken Clark who had a celebration on November 7. It says in the Bible that there is a time and a season for everything. And I believe that my time has come to quit writing this column. I have set November 24 as the date for my last contribution. I have really enjoyed writing the column and the great people I had the pleasure of meeting. Thanks for the contributions you have all made by giving me your news either in person or by email, and your encouragement. If any of you would like to try writing a column for Arden, please let Jule or Jeff at the Frontenac News know by calling them at 613-279-3150 or emailing nfnews@frontenac.net. You will get plenty of support and help.
GODFREY Jean Campbell 613-374-5718 · Sympathy is extended to the family and relatives in the area of the late Terry Leonard who passed away Oct. 22. · Hope all have a safe and rewarding hunt. · Great crowd, great entertainment at Bedford Hall on Nov. 6 at the Open Mic program. Birthday Greetings were extended to entertainer Edie Warwick for Nov. 7; also to Lynda Goodberry for Nov. 29. Bob White also extended Get Well Wishes for a speedy recovery to entertainer Lionel Grimard. Norm Mattice took the stage and paid a special tribute of Remembrance for those who go to war and give their lives for our freedom. He recited “In Flanders Field” and the crowd sang “O Canada”. Next program will be Nov. 20. · Sam Barr, a resident for 27 years on Bobs Lake, sold his place and has moved to a new home on the Burridge Road. · Cathie Murphy of Bobs Lake spent the past two weeks in B.C. visiting daughter Sarah and grandson Liam. Tip this week for Colleen - For fruit flies (has been tried), put cider vinegar in a bowl, cover with Saran wrap; punch some holes in the Saran wrap so they can get in but not out.
HENDERSON Jean Brown 613-336-2516 Georgina Wathen 613-336-9641 · The Harlowe Wesleyan and Standard Church, served by the Rev. Darla Maiuri, hosted a Christian game night at Alfred and Kathy Veley's as an alternative to Halloween, and a large crowd attended. The crokinole competition rocked and winners included Alfred Veley, Kendell Thompson and Joe Thompson. Congratulations, folks! · The Harlowe Wesleyan and Standard Church are hosting a special Remembrance Sunday celebration this Sunday, Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. The Northbrook Legion will be featured guests. A lunch follows and all are warmly welcome to attend. It is so important to remember and honour the sacrifices of our ancestors and to build on their foundation. · Remembrance Day is an important opportunity to pause, reflect, remember and to thank God for all who gave their lives for the freedom and the peace we enjoy today. Please attend a celebration or watch one on television. Great to see Henry Veley and many others back home for hunting season. Hunt safely, everyone, and remember to respect fence lines and property boundaries - it means a lot – Jean.
HARROWSMITH Kelly Calthorpe
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· Holly, the 5' Christmas Teddy Bear, and all her friends at St. Paul's United Church in Harrowsmith, have created a marvelous collection of beautiful Christmas gift baskets perfect for giving or for pampering yourself! The wonderful merchants of Harrowsmith have also generously donated some lovely gift certificates. You have a chance to win on Sat. Nov.12, at St. Paul's Annual Christmas Bazaar from 9am to 2pm. You don't have to be there to win a basket, certificate or even the lovely Holly herself BUT you do have to have bought
THE FRONTENAC NEWS a ticket. (Submitted by Marni Pedersen) · Make a day of it and head up to the Golden Links Hall for the Roberta Struthers Memorial Craft and Bake Sale on November 12 from 9am until 2pm. There will be many local crafter and vendors and lunch is available. · The Frontenac Soccer Association is inviting everyone in the community to attend their Annual General Meeting on Thurs. Nov.17, 7pm at the S&A Hall. New volunteers are always welcome. · Southern Frontenac Community Services (SFCS) is looking for donations for their annual live and silent auction and turkey dinner fundraiser coming up on Fri. Nov. 18 at the Sydenham Legion. All the proceeds go to support services and programs for seniors. Tickets are $15; for tickets or to donate please stop by the Rural VISIONS Centre. SFCS is preparing for Christmas with the distribution of the Loughborough Christmas Fund, which donates food baskets and toys during the holiday season in Loughborough Township. For more information on how to give or how to receive, please call Peter Stewart at 613-572-6004. And in conjunction with the Salvation Army, SFCS is also supporting The Salvation Army’s Christmas Basket Program. For more information please call Elizabeth Peterson at 613-376-6477.
OMPAH Linda Rush lindarush@yahoo.com
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The new hours for the Ompah Community Library are Wednesday 10 a.m. – 12 noon, and Saturday 12 noon – 2 p.m. (Not open on Thursday evening until further notice). Do come by and see our wonderful collection of books, or use the CAP site for high speed internet.
Ecclestone & Ecclestone LLP, a full service law firm in Kingston, has opened a branch office in Sharbot Lake. Dawn Quelch, a lawyer with Ecclestone & Ecclestone LLP, will be coming to Sharbot Lake to offer legal advice and service in criminal law, real estate, wills, powers of attorney and other areas each Friday commencing Friday November 25th, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ecclestone & Ecclestone LLP offers new clients a free half hour initial consultation in most areas of law. Appointments will take place at the offices of Ecclestone & Ecclestone LLP in Sharbot Lake, co-located with Langan Family Law at 1021B Elizabeth St. To schedule an appointment please call Ecclestone & Ecclestone LLP at 613-384-0735 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m; if calling after hours, please leave a voice mail message and include whether you prefer to meet in Kingston or in Sharbot Lake.
· It was so nice to have Sarah Magie as our student minister on Sunday. · Thinking of you to Stanley Stinchcombe. · Mark Nov. 27 on your calendar for the Parham United Church's Turkey Supper at the CE Building in Parham.
SYDENHAM Anita Alton
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· Friday is Remembrance Day. Wherever you are please take a moment to remember those who laid down their lives for us. Sydenham Legion Br. 496 will begin a march from the Legion hall to the cenotaph on Friday morning at 10:30. A remembrance service will be conducted at 11:00 with a lunch to follow back at the Legion hall. Please join your neighbors and comrades for this special service. · Don't forget to protect your own good health and get your flu shot. Free clinics are up and running all month - with a clinic at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church on Tues Nov 15 from 3-8pm. Just bring your health card. · SFCS is holding the second annual dinner and auction on Friday Nov 18 at the Sydenham legion. There will be a turkey dinner along with a live and silent auction. This great evening does sell out so get your $15 ticket soon. · Tickets are also going fast for the SFCS and Loughborough emergency relief fund Soup Bowl Fundraiser on Sat Nov 19. Tickets are $20 and get you a lunch and a handmade pottery bowl to keep. · Should you or someone you know be in need this Christmas season, there are Christmas Baskets, Toy Drive
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· Birthday wishes go out to Tyler Gordon, Wesley Hartwick, Mary Cronk, Dorothy Kehoe, Amanda Hamilton, Cindi Scott-Willis and Faith Running-Adams. · A big thank you to all who called about the dreaded fruit flies!! I've tried them all, most of them used apple cider or balsamic vinegar. I have them all lined up on my window sill; they did the trick. Maybe the recipes should go into the cookbooks that are being compiled!! · Condolences to Big "G" and family from KIX radio station who lost his daughter-in-law in an accident on the Hwy 401 near Napanee. · Sandi Blair & Ron Zuther did a terrific job decorating not only their property for Halloween but helpingd in the seniors meeting as well as the Bingo in the IOOF Hall. Can't wait till Christmas season to see what lies in store for our viewing. You have added a special touch to our little hamlet!! · Hope all hunters have a safe hunt.
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Sharbot Lake High School Auditorium Thursday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m. Sat., November 12 Dinner Theatre at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, November 13 at 2:00 p.m. Adult: $12.00 Dinner Theatre: $28.00 For Dinner Theatre tickets, please telephone Sally Angle at (613) 279-2777 by November 7. Tickets available at: Verona Hardware (Rona) Verona DrugMart, Gray’s Grocery, Sharbot Lake Pharmacy For ticket availability/ordering, John Pariselli (613) 279-2662
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North Frontenac Fire Department Crest Contest North Frontenac Fire Department is inviting members of the community to participate in a contest to design a new crest for the Fire Department. The new crest should reflect the purpose and mission of North Frontenac Fire Department as well as the unique nature of North Frontenac Township.
The winner of the contest will be awarded a prize, consisting of a Flat Screen TV. To enter send or drop off your crest design to: Township of North Frontenac Municipal Office 6648 Road 506, P.O.Box 97, Plevna, Ontario, K0H 2M0 Deadline for all design entries is November 25, 2011 at 4:00 pm To obtain an official entry form, the contest rules and regulations and any additional information please contact the Township Office @ 613-479-2231 or Michelle Ross @ 613-479-2226 /ross.gm@sympatico.ca
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Sydenham - from pg 5 and Clothes for Kids available through SFCS and the Loughborough Emergency Relief Fund and the Salvation Army. Please call Kathryn OHara at 376-6477 ext 26 or 1-800763-9610. · TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is aiming to open a Sydenham chapter. Christine Campsall will be holding an information night at St Paul’s Anglican church in Sydenham on Tues Nov 22 @ 6:30pm. Feel free to just show up or call Christine at 613375-8174. · The Legion’s next Wing Night is Thurs. Nov. 17 from 5-8pm. Hope all the deer hunters come home safe and sound!
VERONA Debbie Lingen debbie@lingens.com
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"When our perils are past, shall our gratitude sleep?" - George Canning Prince Charles Public School will mark Remembrance Day on November 11 at the cenotaph at McMullen Park with a ceremony, wreath laying, and a minute of silence. The ceremony will start at 10:45 a.m. and a special open invitation is extended to all veterans and Verona residents to attend and help us remember. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the gym at Prince Charles P.S. · The Christmas for Kids Campaign is in full swing. This Verona Community Association sponsored program works closely with Prince Charles Public School to make sure that no child is left off Santa's list. Presents are chosen to fit the special needs of each child, wrapped and prepared for surprise delivery. To raise funds for this cause, collection jars have been distributed throughout the village in various stores and businesses. Any unwrapped new toys, new books or new clothes can also be dropped off at the Verona Hardware Store. Your generosity will help make this a special Christmas for a lot of Verona and area children and their families. Christmas for Kids is also holding a bottle drive on Sat. Nov. 12 at the Verona Foodland from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can drop off your empties with Santa's helpers. · Nicole’s Gifts is holding a Christmas for Kids Fundraiser. On Friday, November 18, from 5 to 9 p.m. Nicole's gifts will donate 10% of sales made during that time to Christmas for Kids. They will be offering in store specials, gift-wrapping, food tasting and more! · The Frontenac Flyers PeeWee Rep Team play a home game tonight, Thursday, November 10 at 7 p.m. when they take on the Napanee Stars. Their next home game is Sunday, November 13, against Campbellford Colts at 6:30 p.m. Frontenac Community Arena in Piccadilly. Come out and support your local hockey team!
· A fundraiser dance for the Frontenac Flyers PeeWee Rep Team will be held on Saturday, November 12 at the Sydenham Legion with band STAGE FRIGHT - playing classic rock, blues. For advance tickets, call Angie at 613-374-5314. Tickets are $10 per person. Tickets will be available at the door as well. Dance starts at 8 p.m. · Prince Charles Public School Annual Shopping Trip is scheduled for Sunday, November 20. The trip will include stops at Samko Toy Warehouse, Ikea & Vaughan Mills Mall. Cost is $35 for coach bus. All proceeds from the trip go towards the Christmas for Kids campaign. For more info or to reserve your seats, call Nicki at 613-374-3610. · Only two more weeks to go! A very special day will start with a Free Skate for the children and their parents in the afternoon. This will be followed by Verona's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration at McMullen Park. Ross Clow will lead the crowd in Christmas songs as they enjoy free hot chocolate, hot dogs and toast marshmallows around a firepit. Friday, November 25.
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Karen Prytula 613-325-1354 karenprytula@sympatico.ca · The ABC Hall is the ideal setting for a family gathering or a special location. To book the hall for your party or event, call Joyce 613-273-4832. Happening on the second Wednesday of each month, at 12 noon is the Althorpe-Bolingbroke Seniors Club, at the ABC Hall. Come on out and have some fun, companionship, and enjoy a pot luck lunch. For more information call Joanne 613-279-1106, or Joyce 613-2734832 · Tay Valley Township would like to remind residents that the Municipal office will be closed on November 11. · The popular Abrams Brothers will be giving a fundraising concert for the ABC Hall at St. Paul’s United Church in Perth at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 24. The price is $25, children under 12, $12.50. Tickets are available at the Wordsmith in Westport or from abramsconcertperth@kingston.net; 613-2737505, 613-273-5475.
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· Welcome home, Geri and Bud after spending six weeks in Florida. It’s good to have you back with us again. · Happy belated birthday, Brenda Barb on November 4. · Don’t forget the Hunters Supper at Snow Road Community Centre on Nov. 11, 5 – 7 p.m. $14 for adults, $5 for 6 – 12 year olds, and free for children under 5. Ham, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, salad, pie, and a drink. Everyone welcome!
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orthern Connections Adult Learning Centres and the Limestone District School Board have officially formed a partnership to support adult education at Sharbot Lake High School. Beginning November 15, adult students who are currently registered with SLHS may meet with adult education teacher Mrs. Lynne Young at the Northern Connections site in Sharbot Lake on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. No appointments are necessary for previously registered adult students who need assistance with questions and assignments. However, adult students (over 18) who are not registered but would like to enrol in courses either to complete diploma requirements or to upgrade his/her skills, should call Mrs. Steele-Drew at the school (613279-2131 ext. 119) to make an appointment to register. Northern Connections and Sharbot Lake High School are pleased to be working collaboratively to support adult education in the Sharbot Lake area.
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here are still five spaces available for anyone aged 15-30 looking for a paid training/employment opportunity this fall in the Sharbot Lake and surrounding area. The federally funded program called the Blossoms Project is being offered through the Sharbot Lake branch of St. Lawrence College Employment Centre and it commences on Monday, November 14. Program coordinator Karen McGregor hopes to see all the spaces fill up. “In a region like this where seasonal work tends to dry up in the fall, this is a great opportunity for someone to gain skills and experience when normally there would not be any employment opportunities. This program not only offers youth a chance to build on their skills and confidence but gives them a chance to carry out a number of projects in the community that have the definite possibility of opening up new
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An evening with Elvis – Oh, what a night it was! Elvis (Steven Goodberry), left everyone ALL SHOOK UP! What a spectacular show! The house was packed to the rafters and Steven, his wife Debbie and their son, plus Paul Anthony entertained and rocked Sharbot Lake High School on its foundation, with songs like “How Great Thou art”, “Let’s Just Pretend”, “Hurt”, and many, many more tunes that we all grew up with and enjoyed. Debbie belted out a few Martina McBride songs that really tugged at our heart strings. Paul Anthony also has his own band, “Mystery Train”, in the Ottawa area. Elvis lost his belt during the performance and a sweet lady, Paula, was only too pleased to help Elvis put his belt back on. Elvis scarves were passed out during the performance and I was lucky enough to receive one. Cheers, claps, standing ovations and encores were rampant as this fine family entertained, and they were well earned by these performers. At evening’s end, Elvis remained to shake hands and chat with his audience. Everyone was beaming and walking with a new bounce in their step on Friday night – and probably for many days to come.
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“We are so excited about this partnership,” says Joyce Bigelow, executive director of Northern Connections. “Adult learners will now have options from basic literacy instruction, through upgrading, computer instruction and high school credits, to online college courses, all in one learning centre.” She goes on to say, “To help towards student success, Northern Connections will provide study space and computers all week (Monday to Thursday from 8:30 to 4:00 and Fridays from 8:30 to 2:00). Our instructors can also assist learners that are having difficulty with the literacy or math skills necessary to work on their credits.” This partnership mirrors a successful collaboration between Limestone’s North Addington Education Centre and Northern Connections at Northern Connections’ Northbrook site. For more information, call Sharbot Lake High School at 613-279-2131 or Northern Connections Adult Learning Centres at 613-279-2499. - submitted by Northern Connections
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doors for them.” The program pays participants for 30 hours a week at $10.25/hour for 12 weeks and also offers participants a pair of free work boots along with a bonus of $500 to those who complete the program. The program is specifically designed for those who have some barriers to employment or education, be it living in a rural area, being a single parent or having an incomplete high school education. It aims to give youth the experience and skills they need to either become more employable or to return to school. The 12-week program begins with a sixweek in-class training segment where students will learn various employment skills like resumé and cover letter writing. Professional trainers will be brought into the classroom to certify participants, free of charge, in First Aid/CPR, Smart Serve, and various safety training areas like Fall Arrest, Confined Spaces and WHMIS. The second half of the program will offer participants hands-on work projects in the community, and local contractor Bill Young will be leading the group in various community building projects that have been proposed through the township. These proposed projects include designing and building wheel chair accessible picnic tables for area parks, designing and building a new attendant’s shed and a covered drive shed to house recyclable items at the Wemp Road dump site, and other smaller projects as well. McGregor is especially excited about the community projects section of the program. “These projects offer participants a chance to learn a wide variety of skills including research and design skills, hands-on technical skills as well as communication skills which are all transferable. Not only that but these programs have shown when young people are actively involved in creating beauty in their community, they also will tend to take pride in the community.” ” Organizers have already filled their quota for grade twelve graduates for the program but spaces are still available for those who have not completed their grade 12 education. Anyone interested in participating in the program can contact Karen McGregor or Ashley Barrie at 613-545-3949 ext.1890.
OPP reportS Poppy Campaign awareness: Lanark County OPP would like to remind residents to be cautious when donating their money to charity. During this time of year, many are donating money to the Royal Canadian Legion in support of their annual Poppy Campaign. Lanark County OPP has received information that there may be persons who are selling promotional items that contain the Poppy symbol but are not representing the Royal Canadian Legion. Therefore police would like to remind businesses and residents to always be aware to whom they are donating their money. If one is supporting the annual Poppy Campaign, they should ensure that they are giving to a legitimate Royal Canadian Legion volunteer. They can contact their local Royal Canadian Legion Branch to confirm.
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change.“ She added that the process can also be followed up with other programs that OMAFRA offers, like the Business Retention and Expansion Survey and other community economic analysis and downtown revitalization resources and tools. “We're here to support communities in this process and help to facilitate any actions that might come out of this to attain your goals,” Nolan said. Terry Kennedy thanked the Queensborough team and said the Friends looked forward to addressing the issues raised at the meeting. They were also looking forward to presenting their findings about their partner village at the second half of the exchange, which was to take place in Queensborough on Tuesday, November 8.
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the natural beauty and the quaintness of the village; its public beach and park and waterfront parkette; its extra friendly and very informative postmaster; the impressive artisans' shops (though they were closed on the day the team came); and its basic infrastructure, like the Kennebec hall and its bulletin board listing all of the events that take place there, the Legion, and library. That being said, the group also pointed out a number of areas that they felt could use some attention. They first mentioned the plethora of scattered tree-mounted business signs they passed when they entered the village from Highway 7 and suggested gathering the signs in one central location. They loved the Arden sign in the village and would have liked to have seen it instead of the mundane one on Highway 7.They found the village's park entrance confusing and suggested more tourist signage to determine the locations of its public spaces. Redoing some of the public facilities like the park benches and picnic tables was suggested, along with sprucing up the public outhouse
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Ladies Night with Elvis! S harbot Lake High School was the place to be Friday Night as Elvis a.k.a. Stephen Goodberry preformed to a full house!! The evening began with Stephen’s wife Debra singing a couple of songs to warm up the audience as Elvis did some last minute touch ups! Chris Bertrim and helpers, decked out in white blouses with pink ties, made the ladies (and a few gentlemen) comfortable with wine, cheese, and crackers. There were a large variety of silent auction items to bid on throughout the evening – all generously donated by various community members and businesses. Chris, our MC for the evening, provided some background on Stephen Goodberry who is very familiar with the “North”. He was born in Kingston and grew up in his early years in Verona and later in Parham. He attended public school in the two-room school on the hill by the Parham Cemetery and then moved to the new and improved Hinchinbrooke Public School in Grade 5. He then attended our very own Sharbot Lake High School, of which he is a graduate. He moved away from Parham and finally settled in the Brockville area, where he worked for Dupont Canada for 36 years and retired at age 55. Like all retirees Stephen now had time to do things he wanted to do - things like golfing, spending more time with his family and carrying on a family trait and lifetime love..... the love of singing. An opportunity came his
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lowed this up the following month with a Top 5 finish in Tweed’s Elvis Festival. Performing as an ETA requires a great deal of dedication and constant practice as well as a large outlay of cash to pay for elaborate costumes, jewelry and entry fees for competitions. ETAs do it for the pure undiluted enjoyment of the art and their ongoing quest to preserve the memory of the great Elvis Presley. As Stephen took the stage the room exploded into applause! The audience was in awe, as song after song, Stephen rocked out and showed us that this truly is his calling. As he wandered down through the tables making his way to each and every table, giving many welcoming ladies a scarf, he didn’t miss a beat. And as if one Elvis wasn’t enough, the evening also included another tribute artist, Paul Anthony from Ottawa. Paul kept the ladies entertained and even picked
november 10, 2011 a dance partner to join him on stage….way to go, Glenda Young!!! Stephen had his son, Junior ETA Erik Goodberry join him on stage for a song, and the standing ovation at the end showed that talent runs in this family!! The crowd definitely didn’t want the evening to come to a close, so Elvis did an encore, followed by an encore from Debra Currier and Paul Anthony! It is so great to have entertainers such as Stephen return to their roots and help such a great cause. In the end, the CIBC Run for A Cure and the Sharbot Lake High School Yearbook are the big winners, with over $3000 being raised, to be split between the two groups. Thank you to Chris Bertrim and her helpers for such a wonderful community event and to everyone who contributed and came to support great causes.
Stephen Goodberry and Debbie Garrett, photo by Cindi Scott way when a friend overheard him singing an Elvis Presley song and suggested - no, insisted - he must go to Collingwood, the world’s largest Elvis Tribute Artist festival. There are approximately 75,000 Elvis Tribute Artists (a.k.a. ETAs) in the world. Stephen Goodberry was convinced to go in July of 2011. To his amazement and that of many of the other contestants who had tried unsuccessfully for years to break the Top 20, he made it in his first year. He fol-
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Verona Lions support SFCSC I n an effort to place much-needed funding into the hands of those who know best where it needs to go, Verona Lions president Louise Day and treasurer Don Lawson presented a $1500 cheque on behalf of the Verona Lions Club to Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation's executive director David Townsend on Nov. 2 at the Verona Lions hall. The Verona Lions, who focus their fundraising efforts on hearing and vision programs in the community, often receive numerous requests for other types of community support. “We get requests for all kinds of different things; everything from medical supplies, wheelchairs, to disaster relief, as well as funding for accident victims, so in the hopes of avoiding the duplication of services, we decided to make a donation to the SFCSC since they know best where the funding needs to go,” Louise Day said. David Townsend was thrilled to receive the donation and said that it was not the first time that the Verona Lions have made a donation to support the various important community services the SFCSC offers. “This donation helps to demonstrate the fact that the services we offer are meeting the community needs and that people are starting to know where to turn to get the help that they need. Partnering with the Verona Lions and with other groups in the community means that there is a much greater chance that we
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can help serve more people and these kinds of donations do add up,” he said. He gave a concrete example of where these particular funds might be headed now that financial assistance that was once available through the Winter Warmth program to rural dwellers who heat solely with wood, is no longer available. “While there are still financial aid packages in place for those who heat with hydro, natural gas and oil, there is nothing now for those who heat 100% with wood and unfortunately these people might easily fall through the cracks. So the SFCSC will be definitely considering using these funds for that purpose.” Townsend said that at this time of the year, many people are often struggling just to meet their basic needs due to difficult economic circumstances. “People who have should know that there are many opportunities to support those who don't by donating to various local community service groups like the Lions and various local churches in the area, who are partnering with the SFCSC to help members of the local community get the services they need. We have formed some very strong relationships with various community groups and churches, many of whom will offer charitable tax receipts immediately upon receipt of a donation.` Anyone interested in making a donation to the SFCSC or the Verona Lions can call 613376-6477 or 613-374-2821 respectively.
n October 31, 11 students from North Addington Education Centre canvassed the community in their costumes; not for candy or treats, but for non-perishable food items. At least two students were stationed in each community: Flinton, Northbrook, and Cloyne. The response was overwhelming. Most people had a stack of food, and were not reluctant to contribute to the community. Throughout the collection process, students were asked to perform tricks, and they sang, danced, and recited poetry. There was a pick up location in each community, as the food was collected on Halloween night. The event and pick up were supervised by a staff member. “It’s such a great idea. It’s incredible to see the kids out there supporting their community and having fun, and it makes it a lot easier for people to donate when the food is picked up at your front door. I hope this program continues”, says Cheryl Hartwick, a community member who graciously told many people about the campaign. In total, students collected 431 items, which will help the food bank through the winter season. Kendra Wilson was excited to share that she’d definitely be doing this again next year. Students visited the food bank to see the stocked shelves and the effects of their actions. Taylor Salmond said, “I got a warm feeling when I saw all of that food. I can’t believe we helped do that”. Salmond also suggested that students dress up as soup cans next year, so the community knows right away who they are, and collaboration with staff has already taken place to make these costumes for next year. John Mooney, the vice-principal of NAEC, was excited to show his support for the event: “North Addington is a part of the community and we are so appreciative of this partnership because it allows us to support the food bank. I am extremely proud of our students and grateful for the support our students have received”. On November 16, the Northern Highlights Craft Show will be taking place at NAEC. Staff and students are participating in the
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‘Empty Bowls’ project. Between 3-6pm, soup will be sold and the proceeds will be donated to the local food bank. Students in the art class have created bowls that the soup will be served in. For a minimum donation of $5, you can enjoy dinner, take home the bowl, and support the food bank! While this event helped stock the shelves, the winter and holiday seasons are a busy time for the food bank. An attempt was made to go to as many houses as possible, but if your donation was missed, please call North Addington at 613-336-8991 and ask for Ms. Bovard; we will pick up your donation. For those requiring assistance, please contact Land O’ Lakes Community Services at 613-336-8934. Those wishing to donate food, please call Karen Anderson at 613336-8934 (leave a message).
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n a co-operative effort between the Salvation Army and other social agencies, Christmas Food Hampers will be made available to individuals and families in need. The distribution effort in Central, North and parts of South Frontenac is coordinated by staff and volunteers of NFCS. Every attempt is made to make a hamper available to those who need one. We will begin taking applications on November 14. If you feel you need a hamper, please call 613-279-3151 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, or come to the NFCS office in Sharbot Lake. The deadline for referral is December 2. Anyone wishing to make a donation to the Christmas Exchange Program may contact Joyce at 613-279-3151.
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Hot tips for ice fishing Musicians wanted for “Center Stage Cafe” Submitted by the Greater Bobs and Crow Lakes Association nglers have put away their boats and open water fishing gear and are eagerly awaiting the hard water season. An event coming up on Sat. Dec.3 at the Bedford Hall will serve up expert advice on ice fishing, as well as a Fish & Chips lunch. A few clever fish stories are thrown into the mix. “Big” Jim McLaughlin, Wil Wegman, Cam McCauley, and local anglers will discuss how to be successful at catching whitefish and cisco, with the goal of promoting these fish and diverting some fishing pressure from species such as walleye and lake trout. The workshop will provide insight into which lakes contain whitefish and cisco; how to target each species in various seasons; the basic life history; and the local fishing regulations for whitefish and cisco. “Big” Jim McLaughlin will kick off the morning with 20 Tips for Ice Fishing, and how to stay safe out there. Jim has won two CFT Canadian Classic Championships: Canada’s premier tournament title. He founded Canada’s largest free fishing publication – Just Fishing with “Big” Jim McLaughlin. For several years, he was the host of the Ultimate Fishing Show. Wil Wegman presents Techniques for Catching Whitefish & Cisco: insight into fishing on Lake Simcoe and other Ontario lakes for whitefish, lake trout and jumbo yellow perch, and showing that anglers can use the same techniques locally. Wil is an award-winning author, writing for several American and most Canadian Outdoors magazines, and he is the Hooked On Fishing columnist for Lake Simcoe Living magazine. Wil is a hardcore tournament angler - summer and winter - as well as a former guide. Cam McCauley (Frontenac Stewardship coordinator and MNR rep) presents Whitefish & Cisco Biology 101, plus where to find them locally. Cam has worked in the field of fish & wildlife across the province from the northwest to the south and has a huge passion for fishing. Also on hand will be local anglers who will share some of their whitefish success stories. All are welcome to this event at no charge. Bring all your questions and get them answered. It is co-hosted by the Frontenac Stewardship Council and the Greater Bobs & Crow Lakes Association. Included are coffee, snacks and a Fish & Chips lunch, featuring Lake Ontario whitefish, walleye and yellow perch. The location is Bedford Hall at 1381 Westport Road, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please pre-register by November 25 to ensure your place at the lunch table: Gord Thompson 613-375-7395; gandkthompson@rogers.com; Cam McCauley 613-531-5714; cam.mccauley@ontario.ca.
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ate a venue to showcase good quality, local entertainment, we are promoting the concept of the Center Stage Cafe. Our group is interested in hosting concerts on a regular basis to which we want to invite some of the many excellent, amateur musicians that reside in the area. The Center Stage Cafe would take place on a semi-regular basis (every two or three months) and would provide a casual atmosphere for local musicians to perform in. We also see these events being fundraisers for various local organizations or initiatives. Presently, we are using the high school auditorium until a more suitable venue presents itself. The first of these concerts is on December 2, with the next being on Saturday, February 25, 2012 in conjunction with the Heritage Festival. We are looking forward to seeing whether there is an audience for this kind of event, and to hosting the many fine, amateur musicians that we can encourage to join us.
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SOCIAL NOTES IN MEMORIAM
Price
ANNIVERSARY
IN MEMORIAM
50th Anniversary
In loving memory of
In loving memory of David, who passed away November 3rd, 2004. May the winds of love blow softly And whisper so you can hear We will always love and miss you And wish that you were here. For all that life has given us And all that’s left to do We’ll know no greater treasure Than the days we had with you.
In loving memory of
who passed away November 14, 2010
who passed away November 10, nine years ago.
Beautiful memories silently kept Of one that we loved and will never forget Words are few, thoughts are deep Memories of you we will always keep
To one who bears the sweetest name And adds a lustre to the same Long life to her, for there is no other Who takes the place of my dear mother Always missed, never forgotten
Lisa, Michael, Megan, Ryan and Nicholas
by Melvin
In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great grandfather, who passed away November 8, 2009.
George & Paula Clark
Lynden “David” Price April 28, 1957 - November 3, 2004 We don’t forget the way you smiled The things you used to say And all the things you did for us In your kind and loving way. We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again Sadly missed and loved by Robert, Sheena, Tyler and Zachary OBITUARY HAYES; LETA DORENE (nee HUGHES) passed away peacefully at home in Kaladar on Monday, November 7, 2011 at the age of 84. Loving wife of 66 years to James Hayes. Cherished mother of William (the late Fern) of Flinton, Jim Jr. (Virginia) of Marlbank, Edna (Marty) Lessard of Flinton and Kevin (Donna) of Flinton. Pre-deceased by her son Carman, grand-daughter Michelle and her great-grand-daughter Kendra. She will be sadly missed by her daughter-in-law Heather Hayes of Northbrook and her several grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Gordon Hughes (the late Ruth) of Smiths Falls and Buelah Keller of Northbrook. Predeceased by her brothers Sam, Seldon and her parents Stanley & Florence Hughes. Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews and friends. The family received friends at the MASCHKE FUNERAL HOME, 11928 Hwy# 41, Northbrook, Ont. K0H 2G0 (613-336-6873) on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9pm. The Funeral Service will be in the Chapel on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 11:00am. Interment will follow at the Northbrook United Church Cemetery. Friends desiring may contribute in her memory to Bethel Pentecostal Church or the Land O’Lakes Community Seniors Transportation Services.
Open-House: Please join us on Sunday, November 20th, 2011 at the Orange Hall – 42 William Street, West, Smiths Falls, ON. Drop in anytime from 1:00 – 4:00 for an afternoon of memories, hugs and kisses, light snacks and best wishes. We look forward to seeing you there!
CARD OF THANKS
Thank You – Brouse Thank you everyone for making my 95th birthday a good one. Martha Brouse
Thank You – England I would like to thank everyone for the prayers, phone calls, cards, food and visits, both while I was at K.G.H. and since I returned home. Rick England
Thank You – Laramee
The family of Ed Laramee would like to thank Dr. Allison Chow and the Ompah EFR for all their help. Also, we would like to thank everyone who came to the Celebration of Life. The donations, flowers and cards were greatly appreciated. And thanks for all the support. The family of Ed Laramee
Thank You - Hosking I would like to thank my children, family and friends for helping me celebrate my 80th Birthday. It was a wonderful day. A special Thank You to the UCW for a fabulous lunch. To all who donated to the Pine Meadows Nursing Home Fund, I was able to give $500 to their cause. It was a memorable day thanks to all of you. Irene Hosking
Thank You - Green Maschke Funeral Home FUNERAL SERVICES
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A sincere Thank you to everyone for your calls, cards, flowers, food & visits during my illness. Jim & I are overwhelmed by all your warm thoughts & concern. To our Odd Fellow & Rebekah family, again you make us aware of why we love this Order!! To our families a sincere thanks for all your support; Shirley, Sandra & Brenda, your strength & support means everything to me! Sincerely, Jim & Debbie
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By Sara Carpenter
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hen I lived out west, there was a joke that made the rounds from time to time. If you lived in Edmonton, it went like this: *Question: What’s the difference between **Calgary** and yogurt? Answer: Live culture.* Naturally, Calgarians told it the other way around. But no matter which rival cities or towns you plug into the joke, live culture always gets a thumbs-up, at least in yogurt. To make yogurt, all you have to do is add yogurt culture to warm milk, incubate it a while, and there you have it. My greatgrandfather from Jansen, Saskatchewan, who had family roots near the Black Sea, used to keep some on the go on the back of the woodstove, long before it became a commercial product here. Once it was ready, he’d reserve a little to use as a starter for his next batch. Then as now, the starter contained certain species of friendly bacteria, like *Lactobacillus adidophilus* and *L. bulgaricus*, whose role was to go forth and multiply, which they did – exponentially. It’s this fermentation process that acidifies the milk, helping to preserve it, and gives yogurt its tart taste and creamy consistency. Is yogurt healthier for you than milk? Maybe. Certainly it has all the nutrition of the milk it’s made from. And because it’s much lower in lactose than milk, many people who are lactose-intolerant do fine with yogurt. The bacteria themselves may be health-building. It’s thought that in sufficient quantities, live yogurt bacteria can help you live longer by replacing bad intestinal bacteria with good, thereby conferring resistance to certain diseases. It’s not as implausible as it may sound: certain strains of yogurt bacteria secrete substances that kill off diseasecausing germs, protect the intestinal wall from damage, boost the immune system and reduce the production of carcinogens. That being said, I’m sorry to say that those hordes of hardy Bulgarians who lived past 100 because of their liberal use of yogurt have gone the way of the 60-year old Swede (remember him? he was the poster guy for fitness who shamed the average 30-year old Canadian in the early days of ParticipACTION): both were inventions of the advertising industry. The marketers are still hard at work, relentlessly touting the benefits of prebiotics
Photo Contest for Seniors Directory A
ttention all photographers, amateur or professional. Capture seniors (55+) in healthy physical, mental or spiritual activities. Get their permission and submit your photos - in colour or black & white, digital or print, new snaps or previously taken. Enter by email to project@frontenac.net or to a Northern Connections site: 24719 Hwy. 7, Sharbot Lake, or 12345 Hwy. 41, Northbrook. Contest hosted by Northern Connections Adult Learning Centre. For information visit https://sites.google.com/site/ shafdirectory/home; or call 613-279-2499. Deadline for submissions is November 15, 2011
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We miss you from your favourite chair Your loving smile, your gentle ways Your vacant place, no one can fill We miss you, Dad, and always will.
A Promise for You “The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything...” Philippians 4: 5, 6
Love, your wife Betty and families and probiotics, and trade-marking names for their own custom-designed bacteria. It’s quite a racket. Myself, I like to keep it simple. My personal standby is 2% plain yogurt without added gelatin. I add my own fruit and a little sugar and find it quiets the growlies quite effectively. Where people can get into trouble though, is by not reading labels, especially when it comes to yogurt marketed to kids. Many kinds of flavoured yogurts contain a stupefying amount of sugar and hardly any real fruit. Don’t assume it’s healthy just because it’s called yogurt – check the Nutrition Facts label. You might be surprised. On the savoury side, yogurt is a wonderful carrier of flavours when it’s used to marinate meats. It’s been used for centuries in the cuisines of India, Turkey and the Middle East. In this Indian-inspired recipe, chicken is marinated overnight in a sauce of yogurt and spices, then grilled. The flavour is wonderful, and the chicken stays moist and juicy. Bon appétit!
INDIAN HOMESTYLE CHICKEN
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Take 2 1/2 lb. (1.3 kg) skinless, bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks; make 2 deep cuts, end-to-end and right down to the bone, on each side of all the chicken pieces. Lay the chicken in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. salt and the juice of half a lemon and gently rub it in. Turn the pieces over and repeat on the other side. Set aside for 30 minutes. In the work bowl of a food processor or blender, combine 1 1/2 c. plain yogurt; half a yellow onion, coarsely chopped; a 3/4-inch piece of fresh gingerroot, sliced thin; 2 tsp. garam masala (Indian spice blend); half a hot green chile pepper, sliced (optional). Process until quite smooth. Transfer to a large food-safe plastic bag, add the chicken pieces with their juices, seal the bag, expelling any air, and massage it to coat the chicken well, working the marinade into the slits. Place on a pan to catch any drips. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or up to 24. When ready to cook, prepare the grill. Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off the excess. Grill the chicken pieces over medium-high heat, turning frequently, until it’s cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). (Or, bake at 450°F for 20 to 25 minutes until just done.)
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Central Frontenac Council - Nov. 8, 2011
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AUTOMOTIVE KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.
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
CHRISTMAS SALES AVON CHRISTMAS SALE, Saturday Nov. 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5990 The Arden Road. Watch for the flags. For further info. please call 613-335-2940
EMBROIDERY & ENGRAVING UPPER FRONTENAC GRAPHICS – Custom Embroidery, Imprinting, Trophies, Awards & Engraving. Caps, jackets, golf shirts, hoodies, teamwear & more. 613-539-6340; dwedden@ aol.com; ufg@hotmail.ca
FLEA MARKET TONI & JP’s FLEA MARKET 4th season. Something for everyone. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 6107 Hwy 506. 613479-0341
FOR RENT 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 ONE BEDROOM HOUSE in Northbrook, $500 per month plus hydro; first & last required, 905679-2520 SMALL CABIN-SIZE HOUSE in Denbigh Village, 1st & last, references required, $300 plus utilities. Please call 613-374-3336 STOREFRONT COMMERCIAL UNIT, approximately 400 sq. ft. with washroom, own entrance, located at 6674 Main St. Unit B, Verona. For details contact Doug or Ann at 613-374-5604 THREE BEDROOM HOUSE, redecorated, Flinton corner, Northbrook area, $825 plus heat & hydro; first & last, 613-336-2661 THREE BEDROOM HOUSE in Village of Sharbot Lake. $850.00 per month, plus utilities. References, plus first and last month’s rent required. Single or couple preferred (holding tank). Mike (613) 279-3137
GARAGE/YARD SALES SPYGLASS COVE, 1016 Schoolhouse Rd. Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues - Sat. 9am5pm. Antique chair, children’s coat rack, Santa Claus collection, new selection of movies, antique nationality doll, watercolor pictures, collectibles, etc.
HELP WANTED LIVE-IN YOUTH WORKER NEEDED at Arden Court Children’s residence, 3 day on, 3 day off rotation; email resume to arden.court29158@ gmail.com or fax to 613-335-2229
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
LEGAL SERVICES RURAL LEGAL SERVICES, A community Legal Clinic providing legal services without charge for residents of Northern Frontenac County and surrounding area. Sharbot Lake: phone 613-279-3252 or toll free 1-888-7778916. Northbrook: 613-336-8934
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. PHOTOCOPY, FAX & LAMINATION SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, rear building, 1095 Garrett St., Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½ x 11 - Black & White, 1-10 copies: 15¢ ea; 11-25 copies: 10¢ ea; 26100 copies 8¢ ea. SPECIAL: 50+ colour copies 8½ x 11, 25¢ ea. (specialty paper extra). Taxes extra. Call 613-279-3150 for information. REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST in North Frontenac – clinic in Harlowe, also available for house calls. We have gift certificates available for the Holiday Season. Please call Timothy Christ at 613.661.4459. 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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By Jeff Green With Mayor Gutowski off in Australia visiting her grand-daughter, Central Frontenac Council whipped through a light agenda back in Sharbot Lake on Tuesday Nov. 8. OMB to hear Bridgen’s Island appeal: Cathy MacMunn, the planning co-ordinator for the township, reported that the Ontario Municipal Board will hear an appeal of a controversial zoning decision that established lots on Bridgen’s Island on Eagle Lake. The island, which was owned co-operatively for 30 years, needed to come into compliance with Central Frontenac’s Zoning bylaw in order for new building permits to be issued. However, just before the application for a plan of subdivision was received, Eagle Lake was designated as a trout sensitive lake by the provincial government. Therefore, no new building was permitted. The planning solution was to approve only the lots that already have dwellings in place, and create four permanently vacant lots. One of those four lot owners has launched an appeal, which may ultimately place the province’s restrictions for trout sensitive lakes under legal scrutiny. Another zoning decision, this one prohibiting a Mr. Keen from building a boat house on Big Clear Lake, will be heard on December 1 at the Oso (District 3) Fire Hall on Road 38 and Wagner Road. Garrison Shores – what’s another month after a quarter of a century? Final approval for the Plan of Condominium for the Garrison Shores properties near Arden, which have been in legal limbo for at least 25 years, was set for November 16 at the next Frontenac County Council meeting. County staff were concerned, however, that payments for legal fees from the Garrison Shores Association have not been made to Central Frontenac Township yet. Although the association has been contacted and say they will pay the money in time, County staff have pulled the item from the November 16 agenda. “Why didn’t they just put it on the agenda?” asked Councilor Frances Smith, “they could always defer it if the money is not received in time.”
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The Township of North Frontenac REQUEST FOR TENDER 2011 Sanding & Plowing Contract Request for Tender (RFT) Submissions will be received from qualified Contractor/ Firm(s) to perform the duties of Sanding and Plowing at specified locations within the Township of North Frontenac. 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. Please direct any specific inquiries to publicworks@northfrontenac.ca or Jim Philips, Public Works Manager (613) 479-2374.
FOR SALE ’98 POLARIS SPORTSMAN 500 4x4 w/ plow, $3800. 2 heavy duty boat trailers, accommodate 14 – 17 ft boats, $700 each. McCullough chainsaw 20”, 55cc, works great $150. 22 cal. Lakefield semi, registered, $100. 613-3743281 ONE DAY SALE: 40lb. bag of wood pellets $4.69 per bag. Limit 15 per customer. Sat. November 12. Verona Hardware, 613-3742851 WOOD HEAT SOLUTIONS. Instant rebates up to $1,200 on Outdoor Wood & Corn Furnaces OR Trade-out discounts up to $1,500 on the purchase of an E-Classic. YOUR CENTRAL BOILER DEALER. Frankford, ON 613.398.1611; Bancroft, ON 613.332.1613
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Nicole & Chad will be donating 10% of all sales made between 5 - 9 pm on Friday, November 18th to the Verona Christmas for Kids Committee. Please join us for instore specials, food tasting & gift wrapping. Help us support this worthy cause.
Lowest or any bid may not necessarily be accepted. The Township reserves the right to cancel the Tender at any time up to the Award of the Contract. Bids shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, in a sealed envelope, clearly identifying the document as “2011 Sanding and Plowing Contract”, on or before noon local time on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011. Cheryl Robson, A.M.C.T. CAO Box 97, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0
“They didn’t want to do that,” said MacMunn, “I told them I would let them know if the money arrived, but they need everything in writing, so it has been put off until December.” Public Works: Public Works Manager Mike Richardson reported about roads crew activities, which have included applying gravel to Brown, MacDonnnell and Brebis Roads and grading all gravel roads in the township before freeze up. Elizabeth Street - A public meeting was held this week for comment on plans for the reconstruction of Elizabeth Street in Sharbot Lake. Richardson said that about 20 people attended and the plan received a generally positive hearing. Proposed changes will be incorporated into the final plan, which will come to Council. Waste – A written report from the township’s waste manager Kyle Labbett was presented to Council. Labett said that North Frontenac Pet Supply has small clear bags available that can be placed inside the clear bags the township is selling for dumping purposes. “We are still looking for local businesses that can get larger clear bags,” Labbett wrote. A request was made to Council to change dump hours to winter hours (closing at 5 pm) as of the time change to Standard Time – the first Sunday in November - instead of December 1 as it had been. Council approved the new hours. Winter hours now coincide with Standard Time, which ends on the 2nd Sunday in March. Community Improvement Plan – Council passed a motion authorizing the Frontenac County-initiated Community Improvement Plan for Sharbot Lake. The county will pay $25,000 to cover all consultations, public meetings, and the creation of the plan. The county staff will also request $70,000 from the 2012 county budget to implement the plan, and the township is expected to kick in another $10,000. The township will control the spending of all grants and loans that result from the program. A schedule for the development of the CIP calls for a first public meeting before Christmas and a final plan to be developed by April of next year.
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac proposes to enact a By-law to stop up, close and sell part of the road allowances as set out and described as follows: ALL THAT PART of the original 66’ shore road allowance lying in front of Part of Lot 6, Concession 12, described as Part 2 on Registered Plan 13R-20231, geographic Township of Barrie, in the Township of North Frontenac, in the County of Frontenac (Shawenegog Lake); ALL THOSE PARTS of the original 66’ shore road allowance lying in front of Lot 5, Plan 699 and Lot 1 on Plan 522, described as Parts 1 and 2 on Registered Plan 13R-20240, geographic Township of Barrie, in the Township of North Frontenac, in the County of Frontenac (Mazinaw Lake); ALL THOSE PARTS of the Road Allowance between Concessions 10 and 11, Part of the Old Mississippi Road lying adjacent to Part of Lot 11, Concessions 10 and 11, being Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 on Plan 13R-19968, geographic Township of Palmerston, Township of North Frontenac. The proposed By-law will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting at the Clar/Mill Fire Hall, Upstairs Meeting Room, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario, on the 14th day of November, 2011 at 1:00 p.m., and at that time, the Council will hear in person, any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard. Dated this 12th day of October, 2011. Jenny Duhamel Clerk
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Thursday, November 10 FRONTENAC FLYERS PeeWee Reps vs Napanee Stars, 7pm, Frontenac Arena
Thurs – Sun November 10 - 13 NORTH FRONTENAC LITTLE THEATRE presents “Maple Lodge”, Sharbot Lake High School, Thurs & Fri. 7:30pm; Sat. dinner theatre 6pm; Sun 2pm; $12; for dinner theatre, $28, call Sally 279-2777 by Nov. 7.
Friday November 11 DENBIGH - TURKEY SUPPER, community hall 5-7pm, $12; 12 & under $6, sponsor: St. Luke’s United Church REMEMBRANCE DAY – Please observe two minutes of silence at 11 am. For a full schedule of Remembrance Day events in our communities, see page 9 SNOW ROAD – HUNTERS’ DINNER, 5-7:30pm, Community Center; $14, 6-12 yrs $7; 5 & under free; fundraiser for Snow Road Volunteer Firefighters
Saturday November 12 ARDEN LEGION fundraising Dart Tournament, 1pm, $10; 100% payoff. Chili cookoff 3.30pm, $5 to enter. HARROWSMITH - Roberta Struthers Memorial Craft & Bake Sale, Golden Links Hall, 9-2pm, table rentals: 372-2315; HARROWSMITH – CHRISTMAS CRAFT BAZAAR & BAKE SALE, 9am-2pm, St. Paul’s United Church MATAWATCHAN - HUNTER’S SUPPER St. Andrew’s United Church 5-7pm, roast hip of beef; $12; 12 & under $6; 5 & under free. PLEVNA - BENEFIT DANCE & SILENT AUCTION for family who lost everything to fire, 9pm, Clar-Mill hall, music by Tunz DJ; $5 pp RIDEAU PASTORAL CHARGE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR (Burridge, Newboro, Westport United Churches), 10am-2pm, North Crosby Hall, 8th Concession Road; lunch $8 SHARBOT LAKE LEGION - DANCE w/ Red Rose Express, $10 pp, advance tickets only, call 613-279-2659 SYDENHAM LEGION HOCKEY FUNDRAISER, 8pm; music by StageFright, late night buffet, $10pp; call 613-376-6808. VERONA - CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS Bottle Drive, Reid’s Foodland, 11am-4pm.
Sunday November 13 DENBIGH - MUSIC IN THE HALL, 1pm township hall, sponsor: Denbigh Rec. Committee ENTERPRISE COUNTRY JAMBOREE, Special Guest Don Cochrane; 1pm, community hall, $5; under 12 free, please bring food item Food Drive; 613-379-9972; sponsor: Newburgh-Camden Lions Club. FLINTON - LIVE COFFEE HOUSE, Through The Roof Ministries, 6:30pm, Open Mic. all welcome FRONTENAC FLYERS Pee Wee Rep team vs Campbellford, Frontenac Arena, 6:30pm. MCDONALDS CORNERS – JAMBOREE, Agricultural Hall, music begins 1pm, dinner @ 5pm, $14; info: 613-278-2427 WILTON – GOSPEL SING w/ Crimson River, Standard Church, 7pm, freewill offering, refreshments
Monday November 14 HARROWSMITH S&A CLUB MEETING, 7:30pm, for all members & anyone interested in membership, 4041 Colebrooke Rd, family fee $10/ year, info: Pam 613-372-1578 SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, call Community Support Services for info, appointment: 613-279-3151. SHARBOT LAKE - UNITED WAY SPAGHETTI DINNER, Maples restaurant, $10, 5pm & 6:30pm, dessert for cash donation; sponsor: NFCS & Maples
Tuesday Nov. 15 FLU VACCINATION CLINIC – Harrowsmith
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Free Methodist Church, 3–8pm, bring health card PLEVNA - CLAR-MILL COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS meeting; election of officers, 7pm, Clar-Mill Hall, all welcome.
Wednesday November 16 NORTHERN HIGHLIGHTS ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR, North Addington Education Centre 1-6:30pm, free admission; donations to food bank; students & local artists selling baked goods, photography, homemade jewelry, Christmas decorations, woodworking, candles & more; info: Melissa 613-336-8991 PERTH & AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY film “From Famine to Shipwreck: An Irish Odyssey”, Perth Museum, 7:30pm, $2 PORTLAND DISTRICT & AREA HERITAGE SOCIETY General Meeting, 7pm, community center, Hartington, all welcome
Thursday November 17 FRONTENAC SOCCER ASSOCIATION Annual General Meeting, 7pm, S&A Hall, Harrowsmith, everyone invited. LENNOX & ADDINGTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AWARDS, Strathcona Paper Centre, Napanee, reception 6pm; dinner 7pm; tickets $45; 613-354-4883; deadline Nov. 14 SYDENHAM LEGION Wing Night, 5-8pm
Friday November 18 HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE Golden Links hall, 7pm $6 for ages 9-15, call Sharon 372-1274 or Wayne 358-2533 NORTHBROOK - NEW OLD TYME FIDDLERS, 7:30pm, Lions Hall, $6 non-members, $5 members, entertainers $2, lunch, prizes. All welcome SHARBOT LAKE - EMERGENCY FIRST AID/CPR TRAINING, Northern Connections Adult Learning Centre, 8:30am-4:30pm; register 613-279-2499. SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7 pm, baked pork chops SYDENHAM - AUCTION FUNDRAISER & TURKEY DINNER for Southern Frontenac Community Services, at Legion, Dinner 5:30pm; auction 7pm; $15pp; 613-376-6477 Sharbot Lake - Euchre noon, Anglican Church Hall. $5 includes lunch, all welcome
Saturday November 19 MCDONALDS CORNERS – Bookmaking workshop, MERA Schoolhouse, $35 members; $50 for non-members; may be materials fee; register 613-278-0388; meraschoolhouse@bell.net MOUNTAIN GROVE - POTLUCK SUPPER 5-7pm, community center, $10; under 12 $5; free under 6; sponsored by United Church Stewards PLEVNA - JACK’S JAM, Clar-Mill Hall, 2-9pm; potluck supper 5:30pm; all musicians, dancers welcome; sponsored by the Clar-Mill Community Volunteers SHARBOT LAKE – WING NIGHT at the Legion. 7pm SYDENHAM – VISIONSOUP, $20 for handmade pottery bowl w/ soups, desserts, 11:301:30, Grace Center; proceeds to Loughborough Emergency Relief Fund & Southern Frontenac Community Services
Sunday November 20 BEDFORD HALL OPEN MIC SESSION, 1-5pm, country, bluegrass, folk, performers free, audience $1; info: 613-374-2614 BOLINGBROKE MUSIC JAM, 1-5pm, potluck 5:30pm, ABC Community Hall; all entertainers & spectators, all ages welcome, info: Glenn 613-273-2571. CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TRIP to Samko Toy warehouse, Ikea, Vaughan Mills Mall, $35 return, proceeds to Verona Christmas for Kids. Reserve: Nicki 613-374-3610 HARROWSMITH – BEEF SUPPER, Golden Links hall, 4:30-6pm, $12, call Barb 372-2315
Monday November 21 FRONTENAC CFDC WORKSHOP – “Grant Writing”, free, 1:30-3:30pm, Verona Lions Hall. registration required, 613-3721-1414, sue@frontenaccfdc.com NORTHBROOK – LONG-TERM CARE PLANNING SEMINAR, presented by Sun Life
Financial, Lions Hall, 6pm; food, prizes; information: Ashley 1-866-288-9873 ext 2229 PLEVNA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Clar-Mill Hall, call Community Support Services for info, appointment: 613-279-3151.
Tuesday November 22 FLU VACCINATION CLINIC – Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church, 3–8pm, bring health card LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS meet 9am, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne (lower level). new quilters welcome; info: Lynn Young, 613-336-8080 LOCAL FOOD – MAKING IT WORK, free talk by Cam Mather; Seed Exchange, Tamworth Library 7:15pm, all welcome, presented by GrassRoots Growers; 379-5959 SYDENHAM – T.O.P.S. INFORMATION NIGHT, 6:30pm, St. Paul’s Anglican Church; info: 613-375-8174.
Wednesday Nov. 23 PLEVNA - TURKEY BINGO, 7pm Clar-Mill Hall, hosted by Clarendon Central School Council. VERONA - FLU VACCINATION CLINIC, Medical Centre, 1-7pm, bring health card
Thursday November 24 ABRAMS BROTHERS IN CONCERT, St. Paul’s United Church, Perth, 7:30pm, fundraiser for the Althorpe Bolingbroke Community Hall, $25; under 12, $12.50; abramsconcertperth@kingston.net; 273-7505; 273-5475 HARROWSMITH DINERS, noon, Free Methodist Church, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477.
Friday, November 25 TRENTON - WOODLOT CONFERENCE, hosted by Stewardship Councils, 8am–4pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, $25 includes lunch, register by Nov. 11: Jim Pedersen, 613-4786875; jim.pedersen@ontario.ca.
Regular Happenings AA & AL-ANON 41 GROUP - Cloyne Hall. Wednesdays 8 pm. All welcome 336-9221. AA MEETINGS - SHARBOT LAKE, every Monday, 8:30 pm, United Church C.E. Bldg. AL-ANON: Hope & help for families of alcoholics, 12 weekly meetings in greater Kingston area. Please call 384-2134 for meeting information. We care. ADULT UPGRADING PROGRAM at the Learning Centre in Hartington. Improve your English, math and computer skills. Prepare for employment. Gain skills needed for entry to college and apprenticeship. Call 372-2111 ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP - SYDENHAM last Thursday of month, Rural Visions Centre, 7 - 9 pm, 376-6477 ARDEN LEGION – DARTS, Sundays 1pm, Wednesdays 5pm, $3; all 16 years & over welcome, sponsored by Legion Auxiliary BABY TALK DROP-INS, Sharbot Lake, Child Centre, 2nd Wed, 10:30 – 11:30 am. Sydenham, 3rd Thursday, 9 – 11 am. Advice & information on infant & child care. 549-1154, 1-800-267-7875. BINGO ■Kaladar: Community Centre, Tuesdays, 7pm, doors open 6:15 pm ■Northbrook: Thursdays, Lions Club, 7pm, doors open 6 pm, sponsor: Land O’Lakes Lions ■Parham: Fridays, IOOF Hall, early-bird: 6:45 pm, sponsor: Mayflower Lodge. BOLINGBROKE EXERCISE CLASSES FOR SENIORS, ABC Hall, Mondays 10-11am. Info: Joyce 273-4832. CLOTHING – HARTINGTON, COMMUNITY CARING, old school house. Tuesday 9-noon and 1-4 pm or by chance. CLOTHING - TREASURE TRUNK, Sharbot Lake, 1171 Cannon Rd.. “New & Second Tyme Around Clothing” Donations welcome. 279-2113. CLOTHING /BOUTIQUE – NORTHBROOK, in former United Church next to cemetery Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm COMMUNITY DROP-IN – Sharbot Lake Every Wednesday, 10am – 2pm, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. All welcome! 279-3151. EUCHRE ■ARDEN Legion Thursdays 7:30pm ■BELL ROCK, Community hall, every 2nd Thurs, noon lunch, euchre 1pm. $2 includes, prizes, lunch; info: 374-5426 ■ BOLINGBROKE: ABC Community Hall, Tuesdays
7:30 pm. Prizes, sandwiches. Sponsor: ABC Seniors ■ CROW LAKE, schoolhouse, Mondays 6.30pm ■ DENBIGH 2nd & 4th Friday, 7pm, community Hall. ■ FLINTON township hall, Thursdays 7pm, $2 ■ MABERLY Hall, every 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:30 pm. $3 Sponsor: Anglican Parish of Maberly Lanark ■ NORTHBROOK, Tuesdays 7pm, $2, Lions Hall ■ NORTHERN LIGHTS SENIORS, Griffith Lions Hall, 1st & 3rd Friday, 7pm ■ OMPAH Community center, 3rd Friday of month, $2 with refreshments, 7:30pm ■ PLEVNA, ClarMill Hall, Mondays 7:30pm, proceeds to Holy Trinity Church ■ TAMWORTH Legion 2nd & 4th Sat 2pm $4ppEUCHRE TOURNAMENT: Arden Legion, last Thursday of month, 7:30 p.m. $5 pp.All welcome.. HARROWSMITH - TUESDAY LUNCHEONS, St. Paul’s United Church, 11:30am-1pm. Soup, sandwich, dessert, $5 LAND O’LAKES FOOD BANK needs food & cash donations and community involvement. Contact Land o’Lakes Community Services, 613-336-8934 LENNOX & ADDINGTON RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN/EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS & DROP-INS - Tamworth Playgroup: Mondays 10am-noon, Sheffield Arena; Northbrook Drop-In: Wednesdays 9:30am-2:30pm, Lions Hall; Flinton Drop- In: Thursdays 9:30 am-2:30pm, Township Hall; Info: 336-8934 x 257. MEALS ON WHEELS. Serving the North Lennox & Addington area, a hot nutritious meal will be delivered to your door every Thursday at noon, For more information please contact 613-336-8934 or 613-333-5216. Cost: $5.50 NORTH FRONTENAC FOOD BANK needs food & cash donations. Drop box at Sharbot Lake Freshmart, or mail donations to: NF Food Bank, c/o NFCS, Box 250, Sharbot Lake, K0H2P0. 613-279-3151 MERA: McDonalds Corners Elphin Recreation & Arts at the Schoolhouse: Quilting 2782943 ; Fibrearts: 278-1203 ; Spinning Group 278-1203 MCDONALDS CORNERS - ADULT FITNESS CLASS, free, MERA Schoolhouse Mondays 9:30am. Info: Barb Richmire, 613 259-2182 NORTHBROOK – CRAFT & SOCIAL GROUP FOR WOMEN, Wednesdays, Land O’ Lakes Community Services, 9:30-11:30am. Free. Info: Jeannie, 613-336-8934 OMPAH - DROP-IN MORNING COFFEE CLUB, Community Centre, every Wednesday 9 – 11 am. Sponsor Ompah United Church. All welcome TAMWORTH LEGION – Shuffleboard Sundays 2 pm $2pp; Tuesday Night Darts - 8 pm $2pp; Thursday Night League Darts $2pp; Seniors’ bridge & euchre Fridays1:30pm ONTARIO EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS (9:30am-11:30am): Mon – Harrowsmith & Sharbot Lake Playgroups; Tues – Verona; Wed. – Baby Group Sharbot Lake; Sydenham Playgroup; Thurs - 1st & 3rd Sydenham Baby group; Fri - Verona & 2nd-4th Plevna PARKINSON SOCIETY CAREPARTNERS SUPPORT GROUP, last Wednesday of the month, Kingsdale Chateau, 520 Kingsdale Ave, Kingston. Information 613-541-0829 PLEVNA CRAFT LADIES – every Thursday, Clar-Mill Hall, 10-4, all welcome, call Lois 613479-2562 SHARBOT LAKE – RECREATIONAL BADMINTON, Thursdays, 7-9pm, high school; $5 semester, fun & exercise for all ages; under 18 with parental supervision TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) - ■ARDEN Community centre, Wednesdays 6:30pm; ■SHARBOT LAKE, Tuesdays, Medical centre downstairs, enter by lakeside doors, weigh-in 5:45pm, meetings 6:30-7:30pm. ■VERONA - Verona Free Methodist Church, Mondays 6–7:30pm. All welcome. Chris 613-375-8174; chrisintops@hotmail.com VICTORIA’S QUILTS - BOLINGBROKE CHAPTER makes cozy quilts for individuals going through cancer treatment. Join us, 9 am, 1st Thursday every month, ABC Hall. No experience needed, new members welcome. Info: 613-273-7851, 613-279-1095. VOLUNTEER DRIVERS WANTED by the Canadian Cancer Society. Please Contact Claire Macfarlane, 613-279-1133.
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Outdoors in the Land O’ Lakes - Understory Trees of the Land O’ Lakes F
on wetter forested sites such as hardall provides an opportunity to see wood swamps, the edges of woodland our local forests in a whole new light. creeks or even around small seasonWith the leaves mostly on the ground, ally wet depressions. It is very shade you can see much further into the forest tolerant and slow-growing. and some aspects of the woods stand I really like Blue-beech’s orange and out in sharp relief. For example the oaks scarlet foliage in the fall. It is not widely become quite easy to distinguish from used as an ornamental because it is difother trees in a stand because they still ficult to transplant and is reported to not have many of their russet leaves while do well on exposed sites. After much the maples and many other hardwoods searching, we found a Blue-beech saphave lost theirs. A scan through the bush ling at a nursery to plant in our yard and can reveal just how many oaks there are it has put on a nice colour display every in some patches of forest. fall for many years. I was walking through the nearly leafThe wood of Blue-beech is not comless forest last week and I was struck by mercially important because the tree is the subtle beauty of two of our smaller too small. However, its tough, dense, native trees – the Ironwood, and the and close-grained wood is used for tool Blue-beech. Both of these trees are handles, levers, wedges, and mallets, found in the understory of our local forand its density makes it a good fireests and don’t get much press – which wood species. seems unmerited because they have Blue-beech, also known as Musclewood Ironwood (Ostrya virginiana) is also many positive features. called American hophornbeam, hornThe Blue-beech (Carpinus caroliniana) has a number of other names, including American horn- beam, and leverwood. It too is a smallish, shade tolerant beam, Water-beech or Muscle-wood. I particularly like the tree scattered in the understory of hardwood forests. It has name Muscle-wood because the short, often crooked trunk a slow to medium growth rate on a great variety of soils and is covered with a smooth slate gray bark that is character- produces an extremely hard, heavy wood – hence its name istically ridged and does indeed resemble the muscles of a Ironwood. The tree is not large enough for commercially imflexed arm. This little tree can be found throughout eastern portant lumber but is used locally for the same purposes as North America from about Ottawa and extreme southern the Blue-beech. Ironwood has earned a reputation among some foresters Quebec all the way to Florida. In our area it tends to be found
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as a “weed” tree, perhaps because of its low commercial value. Another reason may be that it tends to make up a much higher percentage of the trees growing in patches of bush where cattle are permitted to graze. Cows generally prefer to graze on other tree seedlings and leave the ironwood alone. I have a more positive opinion of the Ironwood. It makes an attractive landscape tree and it provides wildlife with a good amount of seed. In early fall I’ve seen chipmunks and chickadees way out at the ends of slender branches, acrobatically harvesting ironwood seeds before they scatter in the wind. And I find Ironwood to be excellent firewood – it burns slowly, gives off a lot of heat, and provides a longlasting bed of coals. It won’t be long before the first snow flies, but for a few more weeks we can experience the unique charm of the fall woods in the Land O’ Lakes. OBSERVATIONS: Dennis Burr sent in this photo for identification. It is a Short-winged Blister Beetle (Meloe angusticollis), also known as the "Oil Beetle" - probably for its iridescent, reflective colors. Naturalist William Hathaway writes, “The larval stage of this beetle is parasitic on wild bees; they ride bees to bee nests and cause damage. It is generally known that droplets of liquid ooze from the leg joint of this beetle, causing blisters on human skin”.
Suzie Vinnick with Rick Fines in Sharbot Lake by Julie Druker
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uzie Vinnick's sold-out Oct. 29 show at ers. She can also muster up some of the the Sharbot Lake Country Inn left fans deepest, lowest notes I've ever heard and newcomers to her music wanting more, from a female performer and when it and why not? The lady, who has won numercomes down to the blues, well she has ous awards, has musical talent galore and a that in spades. voice that can do it all, one that's been deCouple that with her fast and furious scribed as “playful, sassy and soulful”. fingers on the fret board, which matched Suzie's star is definitely on the rise. This lick for lick the spectacular solos of Mr. year she not only landed her first ever New Fines, and what you got on Saturday York City show, where she opened for John night was one red-hot night of musical Hammond as part of the Madison Square entertainment. My only regret was that Music-Studio Series concerts, but she has I missed the first set but if the second also just put out her first blues solo CD titled was any indication, the duo definitely “Me N' Mable”. Mable is her beloved acous- Rick Fines and Suzie Vinnick won over the Sharbot Lake crowd. tic, Canadian-built Larrivee parlour guitar and Suzie opened the second set with one of her it accompanied her onstage at Saturday’s show along with own, “City and Skies”, a slow, straightforward, bluesy lament legendary Ottawa singer and guitar player Rick Fines, who that tells of the loss of her childhood prairie playgrounds with in 2006 met her halfway on their duo CD titled “Nothing Half- the “hoar frost, full moon lighting up the wheat fields”. One way”. Not too shabby for a gal from the prairies who seems of the most magical moments of the night was their version to love nothing more than to share with the audience some of Willie Dixon's “You'll be Mine”, a funky low down bar room of the most intimate parts of her life, especially those that blues version that Suzie recorded with Fines on her latest have inspired her songs. CD. No wonder the two seemed in perfect sync, with Suzie Vinnick’s voice is her strongest card and it was front and showcasing her spot on vocals while jousting on the solos centre Saturday night. Hers is one of those voices that any back and forth with Rick, who took the opportunity to demonsinger would die for, one that ranges from intimate whispery strate his one of a kind guitar playing wizardry. pillow talk, to tough, prairie cowgirl calls, and rings clear as a Suzie seems as generous as she is gifted and handed bell when she croons alone like the best of the female jazz- over the limelight to Rick early in the set. He sang “Muskoka Moon”, the title track from his latest CD titled “Solar Powered”, a pretty love song with Suzie blending in with back up vocals and with the two once again taking turns on the solos. Another he 7th Annual MERA Christmas Fair in McDonalds Cor- highlight of the evening was “How'd You Know I Missed You”, ners on November 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. is the perfect a tune the duo co-wrote on their 2006 CD, inspired by a phone place to shop locally. Our local artists, artisans, bakers, call from Suzie’s brother. Suzie crooned out the soulful lyrics chocolate-makers, and farmers are creating original one-of- first with Rick responding with his finest Louie impersonation, a-kind items. To add to the Christmas Fair ambiance, this perfectly emulating both Louie’s voice and horn. year we have added fibre arts and pottery activities for all Suzie saved some of her best for the last and gave the ages in the pottery studio – there may be a small charge for crowd a choice of either classic rock or gospel for the ensupplies. Bring the kids and grandkids to learn a new craft core. Not surprisingly the crowd demanded both and she and have some fun together! obliged first with a seemingly effortless version of Hoyt AxMERA is home to the well-known Schoolhouse Heritage ton's “Never Been to Spain” from her latest CD, followed by a Weavers and their wonderful hand woven placemats, and traditional gospel tune that left the crowd wanting more. much more, including Ankaret Dean’s Soft as a Cloud hand Hats off to both performers for a memorable night of music woven rugs and award-winning Ellen Good’s beautifully de- and to the White family at the Sharbot Lake Country Inn in signed scarves, clothing, shawls and more. Other unique gifts knowing how to pick ’em. It’s no wonder that the venue is fast include Greta MacDonald’s very popular miniature paintings; becoming one of the hottest live music venues around. felt bears by fibre sculptor Wendy Phillips; gorgeous fine jewFor anyone who missed J.P. Cormier, he will be back at elry by Yvonne Lalonde; handmade decorations by MERA fi- the Inn on November 18. bre arts and knitting groups; or soaps, hand creams and beeswax candles from Strawberry Cottage. Indulge your sweet tooth with decadent hand-made organic Chocolate by Ludwig. Jane Conley’s inspired Corporation Brokerage pottery is finally available at our fair, as well as a variety Visit our website of functional and fun pottery from MERA’s pottery studio www.LakeDistrictRealty.com artists. We Have 20 17 Outstanding Cottages Popular gift bag raffles, with items donated by the & Homes & 19 18 17 Beautiful artists and artisans, add to Waterfront Lots available… the fun. A tempting selection View our property videos on line of baked goods and arts and handcrafted items from the & contact us today for your MERA Fibre Arts Group alPersonalized Fall Tour low you to check off your gift list. Info: meraschoolhouse. 1-866-279-2109 or info@LakeDistrictRealty.com org or call 613-278-0388.
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his child was being removed just a few weeks into the school year. the families issue was resolved sucessfully, but the questions remained - How does the school board determine what the needs are of all of the special needs children that they have the responsibility to educate and care for? In most cases work is done in advance to identify students coming into school for the first time or moving from school to school and to develop an educational plan for the student. “It starts in the spring time,” said Marg Akey. “We ask the school to put together a template of needs for the students who are going to require some level of sup-
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