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wo well-attended fundraisers took place in Sydenham last weekend. The first was on Nov. 18 at the Sydenham Legion by Southern Frontenac Community Services (SFCS) staff and the Sydenham Legion Ladies Auxiliary. The Legion ladies served up a 100-person turkey dinner that was completely sold out. Those who missed the dinner had a chance to participate in the live and silent auction that followed, which included a lineup of gift items donated by individuals and businessesin the local area and Kingston. Auction goers had a chance to bid on a Schwinn bicycle, Avon products, chocolates, a trolling motor, artwork, jewelry, theatre tickets, multiple gift certificates and much more. The auction alone raised $5000, an increase of 32% from last year’s event and together with ticket sales, the event raised close to $6,000. Proceeds will go to the SFCSC seniors programs, which include an Adult Day Program, transportation and foot care services, bereavement counseling, and more. The second fundraiser took place the following day on Nov. 19 at the Grace Centre in Sydenham, the new home of SFCS. Close to 150 gathered the 8th installment of VisionSoup, which has become for many an annual Sydenham event heralding the beginning of the holiday season. Organized by Leslie Reade of Sydenham Veterinary Services and Josey Steele of Sydenham Chiropractic, and staffed by their friends and family, the lunch raised $3,000 this year, which is being divided between the Loughborough Christmas and Emergency Fund, and Southern Frontenac Community Services. The Grace Centre was crowded with lunchers comparing soups from a selection of over 15 varieties donated by various restaurants, individuals and groups. Some took small helpings so they could sample two or three soups; others settled for a big bowl of a favourite. Sheldon Cooke reprised his role as bowl-washer, so everyone had a clean bowl to take home, chosen from ceramics donated by artists Tim De Rose (of
VisionSoup organizers Leslie Reade and Josey Steele with two of their volunteers Lily Chubaty and Clare Cook. Wilton Pottery) Susan MacCrae, Sue Lyon, Maggie Jean Gray and June Lang. The ticket also included coffee and an
South Frontenac budget to increase by 2 -3 per cent
RETIRE S YOUR TANK by Wilma Kenny outh Frontenac Council convened with coffee and doughnuts last Saturday morning, to work through their 2012 draft budget. CAO Wayne Orr opened proceedings with a brief review of the factors that contribute to determining the final tax rate. The township’s tax base has increased 8.2%, due largely to development and phased-in assessment increases. The clerk’s report addressed several items that Council had directed should be included in the preliminary budget for consideration. None of these directions were to be construed as a financial commitment. They were: 1) Inflation, which affects wages, benefits, insurance, fuel, heat and hydro.
2) Roads construction: an increase of $250,000 in planned construction (total roads budget $6,165,653.) 3) Introduction of a 1% Asset Investment Reserve ($114,149). 4) Creation of new position to manage solid waste and township facilities, as recommended by the Corporate Services Committee. 5) Police Services Board: $5,000 to publish a community report. 6) Grant of $3,000 to Southern Frontenac Community Services to support their increased program costs. (Council cannot legally waive property taxes on Grace Cen-
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assortment of desserts, courtesy of Colebrooke Kitchen. Twenty red-shirted volunteers assisted in serving the soup.
‘Tis the Season Here at the News, we’re gearing up for the production of our annual Christmas issue on December 22nd. Attention Readers: Please send us your stories, poems, memories, crafts, and favourite recipes of Christmas. Attention Clergy: Please let us know the dates and the times of your Christmas services and any special events at your churches. Attention Young Artists: Our annual Christmas art contest is open to all elementary school-aged children. The winning entries will be published on the front pages of our December 22nd issue. The judges are looking for entries that will carry a special Christmas message to our readers. Entries must be original artwork, 8½”x11”, done in pencil crayons (no markers) on white paper, and must be clearly marked with the child’s name, age, grade, and school (if applicable). Please mail submissions to: P.O. Box 229, Sharbot Lake, ON. K0H 2P0, or deliver to our office at 1095 Garrett Street in Sharbot Lake. Please send us your submissions, information and art contest entries by Friday, December 9.
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Leslie Reade and Josey Steele were thrilled with the turnout this year. It was the second time that the event has been held at the Grace Centre, which is the perfect location to hold the event due to the large seating space and the full kitchen facilities. I spoke to SFCSC executive director David Townsend and board chair Joan Cameron, who were in attendance at both fundraising events “We really have an easy time of it with events like VisionSoup since the organizers have their own team of volunteers to do most of the work,” Joan said. “We make sure we are here to help out, but for us, it’s a pretty easy thing.” The Grace Centre project continues to boost the fortunes of SFCS. “It’s wonderful to watch the changes that are taking place here and it’s put us in a very visible place in the community”, Joan said. “We have been able to increase the number of seniors that we serve by more than 20% and the new space allows us not only to expand our current programs like Meals on Wheels but also to consider offering new programs like a hot meals program as well,” David added. SFCSC has just received an $80,000 Trillium grant that will assist in the ongoing renovations at the centre, which will include upgrading the heating system. The Grace Centre seems to be meeting all of the corporation’s requirements and then some. “The staff are very happy here and they have put a lot of work into getting the building to the stage that it is at now and as we move ahead we look forward to eventually relocating all of our programs and staff to the new building,” Joan said. The next special event the SFCSC will be holding will be a heritage event; a wine, cheese and cake reception at the Grace Centre celebrating its 150th anniversary and the building’s recent transformation to the SFCSC’s new home. The event will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 7 from 5 – 8 p.m. and will include special guests the Rev. Malcolm Steinburg, Wilma Kenny, Mayor Gary Davison and David Linton. Local musicians Sharon and Mark Alton and friends will entertain with traditional Christmas songs.
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Sharbot Lake Criminal Court report - November 21
Plea anticipated in multiple break-in case by Jeff Green
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rett Denis, 19, and Keith Ditchburn, 19, each charged with 10 counts of break and enter, 3 counts of mischief causing damage under $5,000 and 2 charges of possession of stolen property valued under $5,000 have been before the courts for several months. The charges stem from a string of cottage break-ins for which the two men were charged on May 11 of this year. They each have finally secured legal representation and it is anticipated that on December 19 the charges will be resolved through guilty pleas. If not, a trial date will be set. Resolved – Kielan Kelsey, 47, pleaded guilty to a charge of transferring a firearm without authorization. His brother-inlaw became concerned about a sow bear and a cub that had been seen at their house. His brother-in-law did not have the necessary permits to have possession of a rifle, and when police attended the brother-in-law’s house on another matter they found the rifle. Kelsey was represented by duty counsel, who asked that given the fact that the offence was one of omission - Kelsey merely neglected to ascertain whether the person he lent the rifle to had a permit - and that he has no prior record, the court should consider an absolute discharge. Judge Wright imposed a conditional sentence and six months probation, but offered that once Mr. Kelsey makes a $150 donation to the North Frontenac Food Bank, the probation will end and Kelsey will receive an absolute discharge. First appearances – Gerald Asselstine, 50, and Howard Asselstine, 56, are both charged with assault and unlawful entry.
They are seeking Legal Aid and will return on December 19. Mark George, 43, charged with production of an illegal substance, will be going to the Kingston Court for an anticipated plea. Justin Hoselton, 24, charged with threatening death/bodily harm, is a candidate for diversion and will return on December 19. Kandra Jordan, 53, is charged with theft under $5,000, and James Jordan, 68, faces the same charge, as well as unauthorized possession of a firearm and careless use/storage of a firearm. They received their disclosure package and will return on December 19. Ellamae Richardson, 59 to the day, is facing 3 unauthorized possession of firearms charges stemming from an incident that dates back almost two years, to January of 2010. She has counsel and will return on December 19. A charge of unauthorized possession of a firearm against John Rutherford, 53, was withdrawn by the Crown. Transfers – Lisa Clairoux, 22, charged with assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm, will appear in Kingston where a trial date will be set. A tentative trial date in Sharbot Lake was contemplated but there are potentially 8 to 10 Crown witnesses in the case and the trial will not be able to take place in Sharbot Lake because of time constraints. Gregory Wilson, 22, Perry Travis, 40, and Charlene Payea, 45, are all facing drug possession and production and careless use/storage of firearms charges. They will appear in Kingston next week to set a trail date. Ongoing - Robert Johnson, 67, facing charges of possession
of an illegal substance for the purpose of trafficking, will return on December 19. He is still seeking final disclosure of the Crown’s case. Troy Lemay, 28, charged with possession of an illegal substance, will also return on December 19. Jacob Mitchell, 28, is charged with driving while impaired and driving with blood alcohol over 80 mg/100 ml of blood. He will return on December 19. Jessica Patterson, 28, charged with criminal harassment and threatening death/bodily harm, is being represented by Queen’s student Legal Aid. She will return on December 19. James Steele, 64, is charged with failing to comply with probation. He received a 60-day adjournment and will return on January 16. Kevin Teal, 54, charged with 3 counts of failing to comply with court-ordered conditions, will likely plead to the charges on December 19. Shannon Tripp, 34, charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle, failing to stop at an accident, and failing to comply with terms of probation, was adjourned until January 16 when it is anticipated she will plead to the charges. Lynne Ward, 49, charged with possession of an illegal substance, is obtaining counsel. Her adjournment to December 19 has been marked as a final adjournment. Youth – A number of youth matters came before the court, including joint charges against three males stemming from a break and enter incident. The charges will likely be dealt with on December 19.
County approves Ompah base construction agreement Parham base move put on back burner by Jeff Green fter confirming that North Frontenac Council had already approved a costsharing plan for the construction of an ambulance base/fire hall in Ompah, Frontenac County Council authorized Paul Charbonneau, the Chief of Paramedic Services, to oversee the hiring of a project manager for the construction project. Charbonneau anticipated that it will take a few weeks to prepare a request for proposal for the hiring, and expects that someone will be in place by the New Year, for anticipated construction beginning as early as May, 2012. Before that happens, however, the project manager will have to do a detailed costing of the project, which will need to be approved by both parties. Frontenac County has $300,000 set aside to cover its anticipated costs, and North Frontenac has $400,000. Preliminary estimates for the project that were done over a year ago pegged it at $850,000 so there might be a shortfall for
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one or both of the participants. Final approval for the construction will have to come from each council, and the project will not move forward until that happens. In debating a resolution confirming the cost sharing agreement that staff at the county and the township worked out last month (which was detailed in the Frontenac News last week) members of Frontenac County Council returned to their concerns about the long-term implications of locating an ambulance base at Ompah. “The assumption is that when the ambulance base is built in Ompah, the Parham base would then go to Sharbot Lake. That is what the original motion, approved by the previous council, says. And that is unacceptable. It is my opinion that the northern sections of South Frontenac will be poorly served if the Parham base moves and I for one campaigned last year on a promise of maintaining service for my constituents. I’m not feeling good about this decision. I don’t think it is the right decision,” said County Council member John McDougall from South Frontenac. “I have to echo the comments of Councilor McDougall, with no disrespect to
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the representatives from North Frontenac,” said Central Frontenac Mayor Janet Gutowski. “I understand the sensitivity of the issues, and I don’t know that there is the political will that the move from Parham to Sharbot Lake will happen should this ambulance/garage come to fruition. However I don’t accept that we will reach agreement; I’m not sure that the numbers and the challenges around building the fire hall along with the base can be overcome … I echo all of your concerns, John, but I will be supporting this motion as it is presented. But for the next three years I will strongly oppose moving that Parham base.” “I agree there is a by-law on the books that says Parham Insurance Brokers Ltd. will move,” said Paul Charbonneau, “but Home • Auto • Farm
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Clayton concerned about Fairmount auditorium re-build. Normally, accepting minutes from previous meetings is one of the housekeeping agenda items that causes little fuss at council meetings, with concerns being limited to grammatical and spelling errors. But North Frontenac Mayor Bud Clayton expressed concerns about one of the clauses in a motion receiving a staff report about a particular fund-raising initiative.
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In accepting a staff report on the fledgling fund-raising campaign for the redevelopment of the Fairmount Home auditorium, there was a clause “supporting the establishment of a committee to launch a fundraising campaign ... “ “If we have a committee and it starts to raise funds for redevelopment then we are bound to redevelop the auditorium. I said at the last meeting that we should have a debate about whether we want to go ahead with the redevelopment,” said Clayton. Susan Beckel, the deputy clerk of the county, who prepares meeting minutes and agendas, said that no amendments had been made to the original motion, which included the clause about supporting a committee. “I’ve learned a very important lesson from this,” said Clayton, “I must make sure to formally propose amendments instead of just giving direction to staff.” “I would respectfully disagree with you about this,” said Central Frontenac Mayor Janet Gutowski to Clayton. “I know of a lot of groups that have raised money for things that for one reason or another didn’t come to fruition. It’s not the best way to go about it,
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but it happens.” “The motion was passed as it was written,” said Warden Gary Davison, “but I do understand what you are saying, Bud, as we have SINCE 1970 not decided whether to do this renovation or not.” The estimated cost of a full-scale redevelopment of the auditorium, which was prepared in September of 2010, was $1.5 million. Meeting date changed – Council meetings are normally scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month, which would put the December meeting on the 21st. Since that date is close to the Christmas holiday, council decided to meet one week earlier, on the 14th. One of the agenda items will be the selection of a new warden, as the tradition is for the sitting warden to step down at the end of each year. Warden Davison has been in place for two years, the final year of the previous term of council, and the inaugural year of this term. (Editorial note – The public is welcome to all council meetings, at the county and township level. Township meetings, and the county meeting in Lennox and Addington, are all held in readily accessible halls. At Frontenac County, however, one of the internal doors to the meeting room is locked. To get through the door, one needs to find a
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he Omnibus Crime Bill being pushed through Parliament by the Conservative Government is a big mistake. It will certainly cost Canadians dearly, in both financial and human terms. It will not reduce crime or make Canadians safer, as the Conservatives claim. Instead, it will require judges to send our youth to crime school (prison). Even "tough on crime" Texas has found this model ineffective and is implementing programs to divert offenders into rehabilitative programs. These programs are proving far more successful in keeping people from re-offending. This preventative strategy is more cost-effective. The Crime Bill's mandatory sentencing will clog the court system, and strain our over-crowded prisons. This will cost money that could be spent paying down debt, lowering taxes or funding essential services such as health, education and youth programs that really prevent crime. The crime rate has already been falling. Why not use precious resources for programs to help get Canadians back to work, keep them healthy and out of trouble. - Susan Brown
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member of the county staff to open the door by swiping a card. The council meetings take place in a room that is surrounded by the headquarters of the Frontenac Paramedic Services, which is apparently why security is necessary. Two reporters normally attend these meetings. As members of the press, we are aware of the security system and we know our way around the offices so we can usually
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find someone to let us in pretty quickly. However, a member of the public who decides they would like to attend would not have that advantage. There is no signage indicating a meeting is in progress or what to do to get through the locked door. This means that in practical terms the Frontenac County Council meetings are not as open to the public as are the other municipal meetings that we cover.
Hook’s Rona wins another one by Jeff Green ook’s Rona was the winner of a major hardware association award last month, and this month it was named the small business of the year in Lennox and Addington County. In presenting Sandy and Tracy Hook with their award at a ceremony at the Strathcona Centre in Napanee last week, attention was paid to the role Hook’s Rona plays in their local community. “The business is an economic force in the northern part of Lennox & Addington County, providing jobs and service for local residents,” said the citation that accompanied the award. The award also made note of the ongoing upgrades that Hook’s Rona has made to its business over the years and to the combination of retail and service that it provides. The Flinton Country/Bluegrass Jamboree was nominated for an award in the tourist event category. That award was won by the North American Gaeltacht, a Celtic festival in Tamworth. Other award winners included: Paulridge Berry Farm in Switzerville as Agricultural
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by Ina Hunt-Turner · What an exciting time we are looking forward to next month. Aside from the family gatherings for Christmas we have a lot of events taking place right here in our little village. · On Sat. Dec. 3 the Arden United Church is hosting a Holiday Luncheon & Christmas Decoration Sale from 12 noon till 2 pm at the church. The lunch will be soup, sandwiches and desserts, as always done to perfection and all that for $6. · On Dec. 10 the Wesleyan Church is planning a Turkey Dinner & Gospel Sing at the community center. Featured are the Frizzells, who will start their performance after the dinner, which is from 5- 6:30. The cost is a freewill offering. · On Dec. 17 the Old Fashioned Christmas Concert will start at 7 o'clock at the community center. If you would like to participate, phone Wanda, 335-3186 or Diane at 335-2845. · The Euchre group, who meet on Tuesday nights at the community center, are having a potluck supper on December 20 starting at 5.30. And of course Euchre to follow. · The children's Christmas shopping event, put on by the Red Hat Chili Pepper Ladies is this Sat. Nov. 26 from 10 am till noon. This gives the children a chance to buy Christmas gifts for their family. Nothing costs more than a dollar and is either new or gently used. And they will be secret shoppers because the only people who are allowed to help them are the Red Hat Ladies. So if your child is 13 years old or younger please bring them to the community center on Saturday. · Writing my last column brings mixed feelings. I am sad to end it but also happy that I was able do this for 5 years. I wish to thank Jule and Jeff from the Frontenac News for always being courteous and helpful whenever I needed help and also many thanks to you, the readers who have supported me and sent me your news making it possible to have
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• With the baby-boomers coming into the senior part of their lives, Type II diabetes is on the rise. It’s good to become familiar with some of the symptoms of this disease: blurred vision, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, slow healing of infections and increased appetite, thirst and urination. See your doctor if you are concerned. • In the U.S., the manufacturer of the main acetaminophen brand, Tylenol, has reduced the maximum daily dose from 4000 mg to 3000 mg. That new maximum represents two extra-strength tablets three times daily. It is important to read the labels on all over-the-counter medications because some cold preparations contain acetaminophen as well. • Here’s another good motivator to help smokers quit: People who are having joint surgery like a hip or knee replacement will have fewer complications if they don’t smoke. Smokers had a greater chance of surgical site infections, other complications and slower healing than non-smokers. • The bright colours used by artists like Renoir, Rubens and Dufy were made with paints containing heavy metals like mercury, cadmium, arsenic, cobalt and lead. These artists all suffered from rheumatoid arthritis and these heavy metals may have been partly responsible. Today’s paints don’t contain these metals. • Going on a winter holiday this year? Remember to bring enough of your prescribed medication with you. It often isn’t easy to find the right medications in foreign countries.
a column every week. · Editor’s Note: We are indeed sorry to lose Ina as our Arden columnist. We thank her for all her hard work and wish her all the best for the future. Anyone who is interested in becoming the new Arden reporter, please contact Jule or Jeff at 613-279-3150; email nfnews@frontenac.net
CROW LAKE Debbie Jones
613-279-2226
debbie3339@hotmail.com
Marion Ratzinger
613-279-2986
theoaks@frontenac.net
· It is with sadness we learn that Bob Bassett passed away last week. Condolences to Elizabeth and family. There will be a celebration of Bob's life at Blair and Son's funeral home in Perth on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 2:30 p.m. · The Crow Lake Fitness group has been meeting twice a week since the end of September. It has been a fun and entertaining time while getting more fit. Michelle Greenstreet has been increasing the activity level each week with great results. The last class for this session will be held on Sat. Nov. 26. The great news is that we will be getting the funding for an additional eight weeks for February and March. · Our annual Christmas Community Dinner will be held on Monday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. If you have not been contacted by Donna, please phone her at 613-279-2936 to arrange your food contribution. · The stove woodpile for the School House is in need of some donations. If we all brought a few logs when we come to the Christmas dinner, it would certainly help!
DENBIGH Alice Madigan
613-333-9542 ali-cj.madigan@sympatico.ca
· Santa Claus is coming to town! The Denbigh Santa Claus Parade and Children’s Christmas party is Saturday, Dec. 3. The parade will start at 6 p.m. from Berndt’s Garage and travel along Bridge Street, turning left at the Township Garage/Fire Department and stopping at the Denbigh Township Hall. There will be a prize for the 1st and 2nd place “Best Float”. Casey and Jennifer Keller will be giving out their free delicious hotdogs once again. Santa will be at the hall to chat with the children and hand out loot bags. Refreshments will be served. Baking donations are gratefully accepted. · Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club is having its annual Christmas Craft Sale on Dec. 3, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Lions Hall in Griffith. There will be baked goods, door prizes, raffle draws, various vendors, canteen and a home cooked lunch. · On Sunday, Dec. 4, the Sunday School classes of the Vennachar Free Methodist Church will present their annual Christmas concert. The program starts at 11 a.m. with skits, readings and special music. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the performance. For information, please call 613-333-2318. · The Northern Lights Seniors Christmas Party is Tuesday, Dec. 13 at noon in the Lions Hall, Griffith. There will be
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november 24, 2011 prizes, a turkey dinner and the “Just For Fun Choir” to entertain. The cost for non-members is $20. Please let Sandy Downs know by Dec. 5 if you plan to attend; 613-333-1932. · AHCC –Denbigh is having a yard sale on Sat. Nov. 26 starting at 9 a.m. until 12 noon. Items for sale include old furniture, used fluorescent lights and some odds and ends. All proceeds will go towards work in the community centre. For further information, please contact Tony at 613-333-2224. Denbigh Recreation Committee’s Euchre night is Friday, Nov. 25 in the Denbigh Township Hall, 7 p.m.
GODFREY Jean Campbell 613-374-5718 · The Parham Happy Travelers met at the Free Methodist Church on Nov. 16, the theme being Remembrance Day. Following a delicious potluck dinner, elections were held for the next two years. Elected are: Joan Wyatt, president; Dorothy Verbeek, vice-president; Charlotte Brown, secretary; Sylvia Hill, treasurer; Pat Alexander and Norm McIntosh, trustees. · A good crowd of relatives and friends of Jean and Al Hannah gathered at Piccadilly Hall on Nov. 19 to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. Al has been a great musician, dating back to the 1960s when he played with the Ozzie Whiteman Band on CKLC radio. He still plays at times with the Piccadilly Pickers - took his music lessons from the late Myrtle Ball of Parham. Jean kept the home fires burning with dressmaking and raising their five daughters. Music runs in the family; their daughters and granddaughter Hannah sang “Remember When” accompanied on guitars by grandson Kevin Vanluven and great grandson Owen Ferguson. Bouteous refreshments were enjoyed by all. · Congratulations to Casey Lansdell on her graduation from Trent University; also to Eileen Manson on her 80th birthday. · Tip this week – To prevent bacon from curling when cooking, dip strips in cold water before frying and prick them with a fork as they fry or make cuts along the edge.
MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck
613-278-2127
· A Fire and Home Safety Seminar will be held at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club on Sunday November 27. This is a free community information seminar put on by the Lanark Highlands and North Frontenac Fire Departments. Bring your fire extinguishers and have them checked out. · The news we’ve all been waiting for! The first breakfast of the season will be held this Saturday November 26, 8am till 11am at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club. · The annual Christmas Turkey Dinner put on by the Mississippi Free Methodist Church will be held at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club, Friday Dec. 9. This is open to the whole community; there will be good food and great Christmas music. There will also be a $5 gift exchange for all. · It was a great evening on Nov. 14 at the Maples Restaurant as staff members from NFCS hosted a lovely spaghetti supper for the United Way. There was fantastic music by the “Bad Habits”, Lester, Guy, Jim, Gilbert, and the lady from Harrowsmith (sorry I didn’t get her name) · Mississippi’s population went up by one on Thursday
A Western Christmas December 8, 9, 10th Oso Hall, Sharbot Lake To make an entry to the festival, Barb Driscoll 279-1139 Luncheon Tickets $13, Ann Howlitt 613-279-2706
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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Expressions of Interest from Interested Parties are being solicited to provide a Site Location for a Proposed Emergency Services Ambulance Base for the County of Lennox & Addington. The proposed site must have direct access or immediate adjacent access to Highway 41, and be located in the Cloyne-Northbrook corridor of Highway 41 within the Township of Addington Highlands. Expression of Interest document and label provided for submission are available online from the County website at www.lennox-addington.on.ca or from The John M. Parrott Centre, 309 Bridge Street West, Napanee, ON K7R 2G4. Sealed Expressions of Interest will be accepted until 4 p.m. on December 22, 2011. The County of Lennox & Addington reserves the right to accept or reject any submission or any part of any submission. Project Contact: Brian Smith Director, Emergency and Long Term Care Services County of Lennox & Addington Telephone: 613.354.3306, ext. 222 E-mail: bsmith@lennox-addington.on.ca
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when baby “Kali” was born, daughter of Cindy and Kevin Rider, granddaughter of Kathleen and Blaine Rider. · Get well wishes to Kathleen Rider. There was a surprise birthday party for Dawn Gillam on Saturday evening at the Catholic Church in Sharbot Lake.
OMPAH
Linda Rush lindarush@yahoo.com
613-479-2570
· This weekend - Nov. 26 & 27, will be a great weekend in the Ompah/Plevna area for kicking off the Christmas season. The Santa Claus Parade, which everyone enjoys so much, will be held on Saturday evening, starting from the Ompah Hall at 6 p.m. and ending up at the Clar Mill hall in Plevna. · On Sunday the 27th, everyone is invited to the annual Ompah Choir Christmas Concert. It will be held at Ompah United Church at 3 p.m. This is an opportunity to hear the Ompah Choir perform, hear some Christmas stories, and have a good old-fashioned Carol Sing, followed by refreshments. Both of these traditions have been part of the Northern Christmas Season for many years.
PLEVNA
Katie Ohlke ohlkek@limestone.on.ca
613-479-2797
· The Clar-Mill Community Volunteers had elections at their meeting for a 2012 executive: Past President - Ed Schlievert, President - Paul Thiel, Vice-President - Cor Bakelaar, Treasurer - Jim Bacon, Secretary - Rhonda Watkins, Correspondence Secretary - Ollie Bakelaar. Clar-Mill Community Volunteers will not meet in Dec. They’ll meet in January, third Tuesday at 7 p.m. · The Benefit Dance held recently was a huge success. Thank you to all the volunteer firefighters who were auctioned off. Also, a big thank you to all the volunteers and local businesses who helped by assisting or donating to the silent auction to benefit a local family burned out by a house fire. A special thanks to Tunz by DJ for a great night of music and dancing. · The Clar-Mill Community Volunteers will host the annual Christmas tree lighting in Plevna at Corey Klatt's residence on Friday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. Come and enjoy some cider, hot chocolate and cookies. See you there. · The Annual Santa Claus Parade and visit with Santa is on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. This will be a night parade so light up your floats, and everyone is welcome to put in a float. The parade will depart from Ompah Firehall at 6 p.m.
The Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church congregation invites the community to gather for a service of commemoration and closure of the Harlowe United Church building, Saturday, December 3rd, at 2 p.m.
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sharp, making its way to Plevna, to the township offices and back to Clar-Mill Hall where the kids will have a chance to visit with Santa! To make sure your children are registered to receive a gift from Santa; call Rose at 613-479-2176. · This Sun. Nov. 27, Plevna United will host a union service at 10 a.m. at which Presbytery reps will once again aid in decision making and future plans. A potluck lunch follows. It isn’t necessary to be a member; all are welcome. On Nov. 27 at 3 p.m. at Ompah United Church, a community Christmas concert with the Ompah Choir will take place. All are welcome to this annual traditional event.
HARROWSMITH Kelly Calthorpe
613-372-1655 kdcalthorpe@sympatico.ca
· Saturday, November 26 the Knights of Columbus of St. Patrick Church in Railton will be hosting a Spaghetti Supper from 5pm until 7pm. Adults are $8, Children over 12 are $4 and children under 12 are FREE! Come on out and see what the guys have been cooking! · The Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church will be celebrating a Festival of Lights on Sat. Nov. 26 from 10am until 8pm. The event will include fully decorated Christmas trees for display and for auction, Christmas gifts under $10 (WOW!), Gingerbread House Contest, Bake Sale, Christmas music and a look at Christmas past, present and future. · The Christmas Gospel Opry will take place at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church on Sunday, November 27 at 7pm. It promises to be an evening of Christmas carols and traditional Christmas songs. Everyone is welcome to sing a long, or sit back and enjoy. · Trousdale Funeral Home and Southern Frontenac Community Services are hosting “Light in the Darkness”, a candle light service to recognize the difficult times in our lives that may include the loss of a loved one, the loss of work or the challenge of facing a broken marriage or critical illness. The service will take place on Sun. Nov. 27, 7 to 7:30pm at Inverary United Church. Refreshments will follow. For more information, please call Mary Gaynor-Briese at 613-376-6477. · The Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club will be hosting their annual Christmas Parade and Open House on Saturday, December 3. The parade will leave Centennial Park at 10am and after the parade, everyone is welcome to come to the S&A Hall for free hot chocolate, hot dogs and goodies.
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613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca · Sympathy to the family of Joan VanLuven who recently passed away. · Thinking of Sandy Scott, Chase Matson, Tom Graham, Loretta Barker, Frank Harper, Joanne Robertson, Jean Steele, Gwen Hepner, Vera Whan, Lorna Gray, Vivian Bertrim, Dave Ackerman, Nancy Fobert, Vera, Ken Stinson, Bertha Lloyd, Fred, Joyce Smith · Sorry to hear about the car accident that Ron Henry was involved in. Glad he was not hurt badly. · Congratulations to Wanda Putman and Kenny Knox on the birth of their baby boy. · If anyone has any jigsaw puzzles around 500 pieces that are willing to donate please let me know. · A big thank you to Harold Gray for driving to Arbour Heights to visit my dad on his birthday recently. · Many from this area travelled to Kingston to see the beautiful lights of the Santa Claus parade on Nov. 18. For many children this was their first one · A big thank you to everyone who came to the delicious potluck supper on Nov. 19 and to everyone that brought food and helped. Mountain Grove certainly has great cooks. · The Frontenac Pee-wee team (312) won the A tournament championship in Westport on Nov. 20. Congratulations to each player. The Frontenac Rep Bantam team played a great game against Wellington. winning 3-1. What a terrific game!
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WINTER LITES CONTEST
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.
Rumour has it a jolly old elf may stop by for a visit. St. Patrick Catholic Church in Railton is inviting everyone to participate in their annual Nativity Display in the Parish Hall on Sun. Dec. 4. Anyone is welcome to bring their own Nativity scene to share and/or to come and see the many different Nativity scenes on display. Nativities can be set up Saturday Dec. 3 from noon-3pm or before Mass at 10am on Sunday morning. The display will be from 11am until 3pm. They can then be picked up after 3pm. There is no admission, but there will be a collection box for donations to the Loughborough Christmas Basket Committee.
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In celebration of the Christmas season, North Frontenac Township will be holding its annual Winter Lites Contest this year. Any resident of the Township can enter themselves or nominate another home by calling Corey Klatt, Manager of Recreation and Economic Development at (613) 479-2231 Ext 233 or by e-mail at recreation@northfrontenac.ca Entries must be received by Monday, December 12th. Judging will take place on the evenings of December 14 and 15, between 6 and 10pm. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Many of the light displays are absolutely stunning! What could be more Christmassy and lovely than coming across a wonderfully lit up home in our quiet and beautiful countryside?
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MABERLYBOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula 613-325-1354 karenprytula@sympatico.ca · Don’t forget the Abrams Brothers Concert tonight, Nov. 24, at St. Paul’s United Church on Gore Street in Perth; $25 pp; under 12 $12.50; proceeds to the ABC Hall. · Happy Anniversary to George & Paula Clarke who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary last weekend. · Thank you to the police for making their presence known in the area of Maberly Pines last month. We want you to know you are appreciated and are welcome back at any time. Congratulations to Cheyene Ramsey who was nominated by her peers and won the Parks Canada Award. She is studying Forestry and works at Silver Lake Provincial Park. Cheyene was one of 40 students across all of Ontario who received a bursary and a plaque, and a kind letter for outstanding performance. She has never missed a day’s work in four years. You should be very proud of your excellent work ethic Cheyene, your community is proud of you too! You go Girl!
HENDERSON Jean Brown 613-336-2516 Georgina Wathen 613-336-9641 · A special Happy Birthday to Wanda Harrison and also to Joanne Robertson. · Great to see so many hunting families (Veleys, Cuddys, Clarks) home. · There will be a Christmas Dinner &
Dance at Harlowe on Saturday, Dec. 3 with the Country 4 Band. The meal is roast pork and beef, complete with all the trimmings and dessert. It's also possible to come for the meal only ($10). Seating is limited and advance tickets ($12.50) are needed from Marie and George White, 613-336-2557. · The Harlowe Wesleyan and Standard Church is hosting its annual Christmas concert on Saturday evening, Dec. 10, so are busily practising and praying in preparation. · Get well wishes to Lionel Grimard and Graydon McCrimmon. · The Fiddlers in Northbrook recently hosted their Christmas fiddlers’ hoedown and all report having a great time. · I heard there was a community-based trip planned to England but am waiting to hear more details. It would be ever so much fun to see Buckingham Palace and all the sights.
SYDENHAM Anita Alton 613-376-6333 rideauraingutter@yahoo.com · The Annual Candle Lighting Service for those who are mourning a loved one this year will be held at Inverary United Church on Sun Nov 27 @7pm, sponsored by Trousdale Funeral Home, Southern Frontenac Community Services and local Clergy. Refreshments will follow - this is open to anyone inside or out of our local community. · St. Paul's Anglican Church, Sydenham is hosting 'Messy Church' for parents, caregivers & children under five, on Sat 3 Dec from 10am to 11am. Messy Church is an interactive program where caregivers and children explore and experience God together with story, drama, music, crafts, and play.
FORM 6 Municipal Act, 2001
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER The Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on the 11th day of January, 2012, at the Municipal Office, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario K0H 2M0. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at 3:30 p.m. local time at the Municipal Office. Description of Lands Roll No. 10.42.040.010.67202 – PIN 36176-0105; All of the east half of Lot 31, Concession 1, Geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac. Minimum Tender: $18,368.68 Roll No. 10.42.060.020.00204 – PIN 36186-0005; Part Lots 2 and 3, Concession 1, Geographic Township of Clarendon, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac, Part 2, Plan 13R9672. Minimum Tender: $6,353.43 Roll No. 10.42.090.010.04300 – PIN 36213-0058; Lot 5, Concession 4, Geographic Township of Palmerston, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac. Minimum Tender: $7,114.10 Roll No. 10.42.090.010.17101 – PIN 36209-0190; Part Lot 10, Concession 11, Geographic Township of Palmerston, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac, Part 1, Plan 13R1278. Minimum Tender: $5,083.60 Roll No. 10.42.100.030.03900 – PIN 36206-0050; Part Lot 21, Concession 2, Geographic Township of Palmerston, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac, described in FR697688. Minimum Tender: $7,612.52 Roll No. 10.42.100.030.18225 – PIN 36205-0202; Part Lot 28, Concession 4, Parts 6, 8, 14 and 20, Plan 13R14271, Geographic Township of Palmerston, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac. Subject to an easement in favour of the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario over Part 14, Plan 13R14271. Minimum Tender: $12,938.96 Roll No. 10.42.060.010.01401 – PIN 36191-0039; Part Lot 41, Concession 1, Geographic Township of Clarendon, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac, being Part 1, Plan 13R7357. Minimum Tender: $4,617.09 Roll No. 10.42.060.020.04700 – PIN 36188-0114; Part Lot 26, Southwest Range, Geographic Township of Clarendon, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac, Part 1, Plan 13R2071. Minimum Tender: $16,239.05
Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. The municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. The lands do not include the mobile homes situate on the lands , if applicable. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, the relevant land transfer tax and Harmonized Sales Tax, if applicable. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, contact: Angela Millar,Treasurer Township of North Frontenac P.O. Box 97,6648 Road 506 Plevna, Ontario K0H 2M0 613.479.2231
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Its free and all are welcome. For more info, contact Judson or Jo-ann at jbridgewater@ ontario.anglican.ca or (613)376-3003. · Be sure and attend the Sydenham Santa Claus parade on Sat Nov 26 - parade begins at 10a.m. · St Paul’s Anglican church will host a Soup & Sandwich luncheon after the parade - and Loughborough Public School will be having its annual Crafter Fair. A full day with something for everyone. · Next Wing Night at the Legion will be Thurs December 1 from 5-8pm. · Book your babysitter now and dust off your dancing shoes. The Legion is holding a Sydenham Community Christmas dance on Sat. Dec. 10 at 8pm. Stage Fright will provide the music until 1am - there will be a late nite buffet and tickets are only $15 each. · Please remember the local food bank and donate if you can. If you have any extra Canadian Tire money kicking around, LPS is collecting it to purchase new sporting equipment. Please drop yours off at the school.
VERONA
Bellrock, at the Bell Rock Hall, Saturday, November 26 at 7:30 PM. Your freewill admission will help maintain Bellrock’s community hall. Enter the gift basket draw by bringing Food Bank donations. Refreshments. · Ladies, treat yourself to a special day. Attend the Self Care Program for Women Practicing Wellness. Discover the benefits of meditation, good nutrition, sufficient sleep and regular exercise. Presented by K3C Community Counselling Centers Women’s Counselling Program & the Verona Medical Centre. Tuesday, December 6, 10 am to 3 pm at the Verona Medical Centre. The session is free. Register by calling 613-3742077. For more info visit www.k3c.org The next meeting for the Rural Women’s Group is Wed. Nov. 30. This group provides a safe and welcoming place for rural women to get together, addressing common interests and needs. The meetings are held at Southern Frontenac Community Services, Transportation is available. Please call in advance to arrange it. Contact: Kate Hulton at 613-376-6477; 1-800-763-9610
PARHAM-TICHBORNE
Debbie Lingen debbie@lingens.com
613-374-2091
· The Christmas Season has begun. This Friday, grab the skates and enjoy an afternoon of free skating at the Frontenac Community Arena, 12:30 to 2 pm. Then, in the evening, join your friends and neighbours at McMullen Park for the Annual Verona Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration at 7 pm. There will be lots of free hot chocolate, hot dogs and marshmallows as we sing Christmas carols with Ross Clow. Non-perishable food items for the Verona Food Bank appreciated and can be dropped off at both events. · Christmas can sometimes find us separated from our loved ones - family members may have to work or can’t make it home for the holidays. Christmas is the time to celebrate and share friendships and Verona is the community that cares. You are invited to join us for a free Community Christmas Dinner on December 25 at the Verona Lions Club. The fun starts at 10:30 am with dinner served at noon. If you need transportation to the event, it can be provided free of charge. This event is open to Verona and area residents. You must reserve your spot by picking up your free ticket before December 20 at the Verona Hardware Store, Toppers Convenience Store or Rural Visions. You may also reserve or arrange transportation by calling Joyce or Doug Casement at 613-374-3406 or Sheila or John Steele at 613-374-2884. This free event is courtesy of the Verona Community Association, the Verona Lions Club, local businesses and many community supporters and volunteers. · 101 Nativity Scenes will be presented at Cole Lake Free Methodist Church, Rd 38 and White Lake Rd. Debbie Nimigan will also demonstrate modeling clay nativity figures on Friday evening. Fri. Nov. 25, 7-9pm and Sat. Nov. 26, 1-4pm. Refreshments, free. · The Frontenac Women’s Chorus will perform their annual Christmas Concert in
Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal 613-375-6525 mrsteal2u@hotmail.com · Annual Kids Christmas Shopping at the IOOF Hall is on Dec. 4. The raffle draw is on a Special Surprise and the baskets are for sale. This has always been a day for the kids as they are able to shop and have their unique (brand new) gifts that they themselves have chosen. The proceeds from the day go to help kids in this area. Hats off to Brenda Steele and her volunteers who help put this event on. · Congratulations to Bill White of the White Pine Band for being nominated for the Entertainer of the Year also to Barry Calthrope for Dobro Player of the Year. Both these men grew up in this area. Barry is from Tichborne and Bill from Plevna area and if you ever heard them play you would understand how they received these nominations!! · The CPR Christmas Train will be going through Parham on Nov. 28 between 10:30 11 am. · Congratulations to Allen and Jean Hannah on their 60th Wedding Anniversary. · Condolences to the family of Joan VanLuven. Joan had connections to families in this area as well as Harrowsmith. · This Friday is a PA Day - why not get a bit of exercise with your child and go to the free skating at the Frontenac Arena from 12:30 to 2 pm · Sharon MacDonald, Cathy MacMunn and Carol Raymo did an excellent job conducting our hour of worship at the United Church on Sunday. Thinking of you to Stanley Stinchcombe. It was so nice to have both Levi Ducharme and Art Goodfellow among the congregation again. · Thinking of you to Dorothy Barnett and Vi Cooke. · Sincere sympathy to Cheryl Gordon and
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building business—growing communities
Eastern Ontario Development Program If you are a business or organization operating in the County of Frontenac you may be eligible for the following funding programs:
Business Development Community Innovation The next application deadline is Nov. 28, 2011
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Early response key to lifesaving by Julie Druker aughter erupted numerous times during a First Aid/CPR training session at Northern Connections in Sharbot Lake as Tony Polonio of Belleville, a.k.a. the Training Medic, got down on his hands and knees in order to show five trainees the in and outs of proper CPR. Don't get him wrong: Tony takes his job very seriously but he also brings to his classes a sense of humour that keeps those who attend attentive and interested. Polonio, who also worked for years as a paramedic, is an emergency training specialist, an authorized provider of HeartSafe EMS, an approved First Aid Delivery Organization for the Ontario WSIB and the HRSDC-Labour Program for basic, standard and advanced First Aid. He holds a certificate in Adult Facilitation and has over 17 years of medical experience and training, including a Registered Practical Nursing diploma from Sir Sandford Fleming College and an Advanced Medical Care Attendant diploma from Centennial College. Though the regular HeartSafe clientele list does not usually include the general public, Tony happens to be just one of four out of 400 nation-wide HeartSafe instructors who was granted permission to teach the general public under his own company name. Polonio teaches over 100 classes a year and is a pro. His jovial personality helps to make what might otherwise be a somber and dry information session into a rather uplifting hands-on experience. On Nov. 18, five people took part in a one-day training session he offered at Northern Connections Adult Learning Centre, which covered all of the First Aid /CPR basics. In the first part of his class he covered the heart and stroke portion of the class, which included heart attack recognition, intervention, CPR (the newest standards), choking intervention for
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adults, children and infants, as well as stroke recognition and interventions. The afternoon was dedicated to the First Aid portion of his class, which included bleeds, bone and joint injuries, burns, seizures, diabetic emergencies, anaphylactic shock, asthma attacks and EPI pen administration. The hands on segment of the course included recovery position practicing, abdominal thrust positioning (formerly known as the Heimlich maneuver), CPR compressions and breathing and as well as demonstrating how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Tony’s goal is to “turn out confident, competent first aiders”. He knows first hand from working as a paramedic that “most of the time when we respond to a call, there is already someone on the scene.” While he sets high standards in his own classes, he is also very aware of the overall poor showing by Canadians as trained first AID/CPR responders. “Unfortunately Canada is the worst country in the western world for the number of people trained in CPR and First Aid, with only 5-10% of the population trained. That pales in comparison to a country like Germany where in order to be granted a driver’s license and before you can purchase a car you must have CPR/First Aid training and where it is mandatory to have a First Aid kit in your vehicle.” Asked about the bottom line when it comes to saving a life
Tony mentioned the factor of time and spoke of the Chain of Survival. “We push the Chain of Survival in a big way in my class, which boils down to one word ‘Early’: Early 911, Early CPR, Early defibrillation and Early advanced medical care.” He states a few stats to back that up. In the Province of Ontario someone who suffers SCA (sudden cardiac arrest) has a 3-5% chance of survival. In the City of Ottawa the rate is almost double that. In Ottawa, because of all the levels of government there, there is a higher concentration of people who are trained in First Aid/CPR; there is more access to defibrillators, advanced care paramedics and other reasons. According to Tony that rate jumps to 75% if you happen to experience a SCA in a Canadian casino. “It's because of the Early factor. In casinos you are monitored every single minute and chest compressions on average are started there in under one minute and defibrillation in under two minutes.” When it comes to having the know how to potentially save a life it looks as though your best bets are 1) getting trained and 2) not hesitating to put what you know into practice. St. Lawrence Employment Services will be holding a First Aid and CPR course on Dec. 15 & 16; see ad on page 11
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Elizabeth Street makeover to bring minimal changes – CF Council, Nov. 22, 2011 By Jeff Green and Julie Druker nly minor changes will be made to the layout of Sharbot Lake’s Elizabeth Street when a reconstruction project is complete. The main issue of concern to Central Frontenac Public Works Manager Mike Richardson is drainage and storm water runoff on the street but before embarking on any reconstruction efforts he thought it wise to look at the design of the street as well. In the end, aided by Jewel Engineering, Richardson recommended an option that will maintain the street in its present form, adding only a small section of sidewalk in front of the Royal Bank/Canada Post building, and putting in a crosswalk on Garrett Street where it meets Elizabeth. Two potential locations for crosswalks across Elizabeth Street itself were ultimately rejected in favour of a plan that does not include a crosswalk over the street. The plan does include better-defined parking spots on both sides of the street and a widened sidewalk on the south side of the street. “In the end, the street will look a little cleaner than it does now, but in essence it will not change a great deal,” said Mike Richardson of the proposal that he recommended to council. Council approved the proposal that Richardson favoured and Jewell Engineering will now be finalising the design. One of the key elements of the project will be the drainage issue on the section of the road that is in the vicinity of the Central Frontenac Township Office, where over time runoff has caused the pavement to buckle. It is when that section is dealt with that council will ultimately learn what the entire project will cost the township. Cost of Living increase set at 2.7%: In a move that will cost the township close to $50,000 in 2012, all employees will be receiving a 2.7% pay increase, reflecting consumer price index data for the period from October 2010 to October 2011. Chief Administrative Officer Shawn Trepanier recommended that the township make this decision at this point in the year instead of during budget deliberations, so that it can come into effect on January 1, 2012.
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Mayor Janet Gutowski spoke out in favour of formally instituting cost of living increases for staff each year on the model proposed by Trepanier. “We have to look down the road and I think this is part of that process. We have to keep in mind that we are not unionized and it would be more expensive if we were. As well, we have to ensure that we can attract and keep our employees. This is one element of longterm planning, and I support it,” she said. Electronic document management: Central Frontenac will be entering the digital age in the way it stores documents. According to Charlene Godfrey, the Information Technologist with the township, there are a number of different filing systems currently employed by township departments, and this often makes it difficult to locate documents. “Paper document storage is unmanaged and locating documents on request is consuming unnecessary staff time and in some cases the documents cannot be retrieved as they were misfiled, misplaced or prematurely destroyed,” she said in a report to Council. The new system, which is estimated to cost $25,000 will make it easy for staff to locate documents quickly and easily and will bring the township into a better legal position. The Ontario Municipal Act requires that all public bylaws and minutes of meetings be accessible to the public and the new system will make it much easier for the township to comply. Councilor Frances Smith asked if all the old documents would be scanned into the new system. Charlene Godfrey said that all the bylaws from the former townships that make up Central Frontenac have been scanned, but scanning other material will be expensive. However, that can be looked at later on. CAO Trepanier commented that he recently spent six hours, along with another township staff member, Donna Longmire, “looking for a document in the basement. That is not a good use of staff time.” Wedding bells ringing in the office: Council passed a bylaw establishing a fee structure for the township to issue wedding licenses and perform civil marriage ceremonies. “This is a service that the township did provide in the past,” said Mayor Janet Gutowski. “I think it is a good idea.” Councilor Heather Fox, who was the clerk of Central Frontenac when marriages were performed, said, “I performed 12 marriages during that time period, including the marriage of my son.” NFCS report: Don Amos and Maribeth Scott of Northern Frontenac Community Services presented a summary of how the $10,000 funding they received from the township was spent over the past year. The funds were spread between what Amos described as a number of successful NFCS programs, which included the Teen Centre at the Sharbot Lake Medical Centre; after-school programs at three area schools; youth dances and family movie nights; the GO Guys and GO Girls programs; a video dance that attracted over 90 youth from the surrounding area; the summer boys camp program that ran for the first time this year; and the publication of the
Stab book binding workshop at MERA by Julie Druker espite the murderous name of the workshop, no violence was done on November 19, except to sheets of paper, when artist, teacher and soon to be secondtime mom, Niki Mulder of Pine Hill, Quėbec, presented a workshop on stab book binding at the MERA schoolhouse in McDonalds Corners. In the workshop Mulder demonstrated Niki Mulder (right) assists Margaret Bruce how to create three different functional stab-bound sketch books. The first used a two-holed stab pattern; the second, a five-holed pattern and the last, a more complex hemp leaf stab binding. To start, each student was given 10 sheets of 18 x 24 sketch paper, which were each then cut into four equal sheets to create the pages for each of the three books. Next, the pages for each book were gathered together and bound using elastic bands. Then using a different template for each book, which Niki provided, the participants stabbed the corresponding holes into the bound sheets using a hammer and an awl. The students then stitched the pages together using embroidery floss, which they first treated with beeswax to prevent it from fraying. The covers for the books consisted of colorful pieces of patterned Japanese rice paper, which students chose from a wide selection that Niki provided. The end results were charming one of a kind sketch books. It was Niki Mulder’s second visit to MERA; last winter she gave a similar workshop, which was also well received. Niki is a master book binder who received her Masters in fine art at Concordia University. Aside from book binding she also works in multi-media and is also a print maker. She has just completed an art zine for an upcoming show titled “Ancestral Teaching”, which will take place at the Gladstone Hotel in Toronto. Students who participated in her workshop said that now armed with the know-how, they look forward to making more of their own books. For more information visit meraschoolhouse.org
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NFCS Notes - What’s happening at Northern Frontenac Community Services by Don Amos · Northern Frontenac Community Services a United Way member agency: The staff and board of directors would like to thank Phil and Lorette of the Maples Restaurant for their partnership in providing a spaghetti dinner on Monday, Nov. 14 with all proceeds going to the United Way. This event raised $680 towards our campaign. NFCS would also like to thank “Old Habits” for providing the music and donating their time to help with the event. · Charity Bingo: On Thursday, Dec. 1, NFCS will be holding a ham and turkey bingo at Oso hall. The doors open at 6 p.m. First game starts at 7 p.m. There will be 5 ham, 5 turkey and 2 cash games, and also a silent auction table. Proceeds will go to programming for children and youth in the area. · Licensed Child Care at the Child Centre: Our Day Care has capacity for 34 children. We have infant, toddler and preschool spaces. Children learn through play-based programming provided by Registered Early Childhood Educators, and are provided with two snacks and lunch each day. We offer full time and part time care Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Our After School program provides programming from 3 – 6 p.m. for children aged 6 – 12 years. We also offer extended programming on PD days and school holidays from 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. We have space in all programs and subsidies are available for those who qualify. Please call 613-279-3366. · Child Centre Christmas Open House: The Ontario Early Years Centre along with Licensed Programs will be holding a Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come out and make a Christmas craft, visit with Santa and stop by our secret workshop where children can shop free of charge for a Christmas present for that someone special. Registration is required; please call 613-279-2244 for further information. · Youth Dance: Friday, Nov. 25, at Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake, NFCS is holding a youth dance open to youth in grades 5 to 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a cost of $6 per person. Sound on Sound Productions has been hired for a great light show along with awesome music. Canteen will be on site serving pop, water, chips and chocolate bars. · Christmas Hamper Program: In a cooperative effort between the Salvation Army and other social service 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 Northern Frontenac Community Services. Every attempt is made to make a hamper available to those who need one. NFCS is now taking applications. · Revamped Website: NFCS now has a website with all of our latest information and programs. Please go to www. NFCS.ca to see the most current events and for program information that is happening in the community. You can also find us on Facebook; friend us at Northern Frontenac Community Services. · Family Movie Night: On Friday, Dec. 16 at Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake NFCS will be offering a family movie night showing “Cars 2” at 7 pm. Admission will be by donation. We have hired Sound on Sound Productions to bring in a big screen, and a professional sound system to enhance the night. There will be a canteen on site. All ages are welcome. Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, please call 613-279-2244.
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request for free dumping for the remains of a Kaladar area house once owned by Winnie Gutsell, which is now owned by Marie Jeffries. Andy Anderson had attended the Nov. 7 council meeting in Flinton to make the request again. A part of the house was demolished using funding provided by Lennox and Addington County. Reeve Hogg has contacted the Lennox and Addington Social Services department and although the details are confidential, he has ascertained that the township has no contractual liability whatsoever in the matter. Councilor Fritsch commented that the township had nevertheless offered a helping hand in the form of waiving $150 in dumping fees, but the offer has not been utilized. • Joint Fire Board: Addington Highlands and North Frontenac Townships share a joint fire board for the Kaladar / Barrie Fire Department. At its November 14 meeting, North Frontenac Council accepted two 16-year-olds into the Ompah and Plevna fire departments, though they will not be allowed to attend incidents until they are 19. Although the Ompah and Plevna fire departments are not part of the joint fire board, the motion that North Frontenac passed said that the policy would apply to all fire departments funded by the township. This has caused Addington Highlands to bristle because of its possible application to Barrie as well, and Reeve Hogg said that the matter should have been brought to the joint board before it was dealt with by North Frontenac Council. Reeve Hogg also said that there have been similar problems in the past with North Frontenac not consulting with Addington Highlands on the joint board. He commented on Monday night, “..What would be the implications if the Joint Fire Board were disbanded? It shouldn’t come to that, but I’ve asked them before - what part of ‘joint’ do they not understand…”
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SOCIAL NOTES IN MEMORIAM
OBITUARY
McMullen, Vivian Jeanette (née Campbell) Vivian Jeanette McMullen (née Campbell) on Wednesday November 16th, 2011 at KGH after a lengthy battle with cancer with her loving husband Robin and family by her side. Loving Mother of Cory (Sherry), Mitchell (Megan) and grandmother to Ethan, Brook, Tye and Brodie. Cherished daughter of Barbara Ann Campbell, daughter-in-law of Catherine McMullen and stepdaughter of Bethany White. Sister of Lorri, Shelly, Heather; and, brothers Robert and Allan. She is predeceased by her father Wilbird Campbell, a sister Doreen and a brother Wayne. Vivian truly loved and was devoted to her family, friends and her God Jehovah. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held on Saturday, November 19th, at 1:00 p.m., at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Development Drive in Kingston. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to The Watchtower Bible & Tract Society, Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice. JEFFRIES; DAVID JAMES - passed away suddenly at the Kingston General Hospital with his family by his side on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at the age of 63. Loving father of Valerie Fairbairn-Davidson, Eddy (Colleen) Fairbairn, Terry Fairbairn, Candice Jeffries (Justin), all of St. Catharines, James Jeffries (Jackie) of Northbrook and Godfather of Charlene MacNeill. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Cassandra, Brandon, Kaitlyn, Jordan, Kirstie-Lee, Devyn, Stephen & Parker. Dear brother of Betty-Ann Gregoire, Tom (Jennifer), Ruth (George) Walters, Tim (Kathy) Jeffries, Hugh Jeffries, Delores Southcott and Lynn (Brett) McPherson. Pre-deceased by his brother Herbie. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and friends. The family received friends at the MASCHKE FUNERAL HOME, 11928 Hwy# 41, Northbrook, Ontario K0H 2G0 (613-336-6873) on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9pm. The Funeral Service was in the Chapel on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 1:00pm. Following cremation, an interment of the urn will take place at a later date. Friends desiring may contribite in his memory to the charity of your choice.
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In loving memory of our Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother Velma Price who was taken from us on November 29, 2010. The way we lost you was very hard but we are comforted in knowing that God took you away from your pain to be reunited with loved ones in Heaven. You can hug Mark, and “Kiss an Angel Good Morning” as you dance across the clouds with Dad. Memories of times spent with you will always be in our hearts.
Ken & Wanda are pleased to announce the arrival of their son, Damon William Knox, born November 14, 2011 at 10:13 pm, weighing 8lb. 12oz. Proud and loving grandparents are Bill & Wilma Knox and Faye (late Bruce) Putnam. Many aunts & uncles and eight nieces all welcome with love this precious gift to our family.
Deb, Tom, Katie, Jason, Elodie, Aisla, Diana, Lawrence, Brianna, Corey, Charlie, Ale, Agustina, Deil, Mathew
CARD OF THANKS
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Nov. 5, 1946 to Nov. 24, 2006 As each season changes and goes by, memories of him are thought of and cherished Dearly missed & not forgotten Dwayne, Tammy, Samantha Devon & Ryan
Freeman
In loving memory of my brothers: Ralph (November 17, 2008), Mike (November 27, 2002), and Orville (September 4, 1997)
Thank You - Allen
Thank you to everyone for the cards, flowers, phone calls and the delicious maple tarts. Everything was very much appreciated during my recovery. Olive
Thank You – Hannah Thanks to all our friends old and new, and all our family for making our day special. Thanks for all the best wishes, phone calls, cards and flowers. Special thanks to our children for all their hard work. Great job for putting it all together. Jean and Allen Hannah
Upcoming Women’s WellSister Janet and family ness seminar in Tay Valley Choir Verona Christmas M T Beautiful memories silently kept Of those that we loved and will never forget.
by M. Seitz
he Tay Valley Community Choir will once again create a cozy, warm, relaxed atmosphere at their annual Country Christmas Concert on December 3 at the Maberly Hall. Audience members return again and again to experience the “old timey” country feeling that fills the hall each Christmas season. Last year’s hilarious hit, “Fruitcake”, makes its return while “Jingle Bells through the Ages” is a new piece destined to become a favourite. Traditional and newer Christmas songs round out the repertoire for the evening. With directors Ann McMahon and Grace Armstrong, the choir has a lot of fun while creating a warm, joyful and beautiful sound together. Joining the choir are several special guests who have shared the stage with the choir before – why argue with success! Mississippi Windsong, a piano/flute/ clarinet trio, had the audience entranced at the spring concert. The Glen Tay Girls Group, from Glen Tay School, was totally charming. Beryl Stott returns with her soaring heavenly flute as she accompanies the choir. The concert will be held at Maberly Hall on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is by donation at the door and Food Bank donations are also welcome. Refreshments will be served following the concert as the audience and artists mingle to share the celebration of community and the season. FUNERAL SERVICES
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by Julie Druker anijeh Moghisi, an experienced social worker with the K3C-Community Counselling Centres of Kingston, will be holding a Women’s Self Care Seminar titled “Practicing Wellness” at the Verona Medical Clinic on Tuesday, December 6 from 10AM-3:00 PM. The free seminar, which includes lunch, is designed to look at women’s self care in a holistic way, taking into account its physical, emotional and spiritual aspects. Participants will not only learn the importance of proper nutrition, proper sleep and regular exercise but will also study and learn the practice of mindfulness as a way of letting go of the past and living in the present. Manijeh Moghisi aims to demonstrate how the cultivation of mindfulness, which is the ability to practice awareness from moment to moment, can “allow us to enter into a state of deep relaxation which can help us to see with greater clarity the way we actually live, and how best to make the necessary changes to enhance our health and well-being. With mindfulness comes the realization of the impermanence of things, the interdependence of everything and the development of compassion. Its practice allows us to be present in the moment and to gracefully accept what is, as opposed to always striving for what could or should be.” Manijeh is living proof of the benefits of the practice of mindfulness. As a young woman and activist for human and women’s rights in her homeland in the Middle East, she arrived in Canada decades ago as a political refugee. She was a young teacher in her homeland at that time, and both she and her architect husband were forced to flee for their personal safety. They had no choice but to leave their entire lives behind, fleeing their homeland with just two suitcases in hand. “As a result I became seriously depressed, always asking, why did this happen - why me?’” Manijeh recalled. “It was then that I began to study mindfulness and it helped me to let go of the past and the loss I experienced. Now I live moment to moment and enjoy who I am, what I have.” Interested participants can register for the seminar by calling 613-374-2077.
By Sara Carpenter
T
here’s a den of coyotes nearby that gets pretty raucous these long dark nights. At first, you hear a lone howl, then another and another. Before long, there’s a jubilant chorus of yips and howls, and then just as suddenly, it dies away and the woods return to their usual nocturnal sounds as though nothing out of the ordinary has happened. I may not be a hunter, but it’s not hard to imagine bunking down in the back country and thrilling to the sound of the coyotes’ calls drifting on the crisp night air. Even hunters not fortunate enough to bag a deer must return home restored and richer for their time in the wilds. But on good days, when luck and skill intersect, a buck or a doe is the hunter’s reward. It yields wild venison that is lean, iron-rich, and full of omega-3 antioxidants. It tastes gamey without being too strong, and pairs well with robust flavours like juniper, red wine, mushrooms and thyme. Most hunting families have favourite ways of cooking the prime cuts. Whatever odd cuts remain are ideal for making ground meat, to use for meatballs, chili, sausage and the like. Venison has about a third the fat of beef, so for cooking purposes, it’s a good idea to add some fat to help keep it from drying out. Bacon fat is a natural; butter is good, too. Mix the fat in with the meat when you grind it, and try to keep everything well chilled so it doesn’t get oily. If you’re making burgers or meatballs, avoid over-handling or you’ll wind up with a dense, heavy mess. The recipe below starts with a nicely grilled burger of venison, then layers on some caramelized red onions, crumbles of blue cheese, and bacon. Even if you’re not a big fan of blue cheese, you won’t believe how beautifully these flavours meld together. (Castello makes an easy-to-like Rosenborg Danish blue in a wedge-shaped package that’s available in most grocery stores.) If you don’t want the bother of making the onions, just replace them with something that’s both sweet and tart; a chutney would be perfect. And if you really want to gild the lily, cook up some sliced brown mushrooms with butter and olive oil, garlic and a splash of red wine, until they’re squeaky, caramelized and fairly bursting with juice. Make sure they’re piping hot when you top your burger with them. And pass the napkins. Bon appétit! VENISON BURGERS WITH BACON AND BLUE Makes 6 burgers Cook 12 bacon slices in a large skillet over medium heat until well-browned but not crisp. Drain well on paper towels; set aside. Crumble into a small bowl 90 g (3 oz.) blue cheese; reserve. In a large bowl, place 1 kg (2 1/4 lb.) ground venison (or beef); break up with a fork. Sprinkle over top 2 tbsp. dry red wine (or stock or water); 1 tbsp. bacon fat (or butter), melted, cooled to room temperature; 1 rounded tsp. salt; 3/4 tsp. ground black pepper. Mix together with 2 forks as though tossing a salad until evenly blended. Form the venison into 6 patties using a light touch, shaping the patties so they’re a bit thinner in the centre than at the edges. Grill the burgers over high heat 1 minute on each side, then finish cooking on the upper grill rack over medium heat, another 2 1/2 to 3 minutes per side. Meanwhile, at the edge of the grill, toast 6 hamburger buns, split. To assemble, put a cooked patty on a toasted bun half. Top with a generous tablespoon of Red Onion Jam (recipe follows), one-sixth of the crumbled blue cheese, 2 slices of bacon and the remaining bun half. Repeat for remaining burgers. Serve immediately. Red Onion Jam: Halve end-to-end, then thinly slice lengthwise, 3 medium red onions. In a medium-sized lidded skillet or large-bottomed saucepan, warm 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tsp. olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions; 2 tsp. brown sugar; 1/4 tsp. salt; stir well. Stir in 2 bay leaves. Simmer uncovered at medium-low for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover; simmer until the onions are soft but not mushy, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover; add 1/3 c. orange juice; cook until most of the liquid has cooked off. Add 1/3 c. red wine (or 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar plus water to equal 1/3 cup); 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar. Simmer until reduced.
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ASSORTED FLEECE COATS & JACKETS, starting at $5 & up. One-Day sale, Saturday November 26, Verona Hardware, 6723 Road 38, 613-374-2851 ROXTON, COLONIAL STYLE FURNITURE. Matching three-seat couch, chair, ottoman; beige/brown pattern with solid maple trim; $195 for three pieces. Also, green/floral love seat, $85. Non-smoking; Sharbot Lake, (613) 6343897. SLEIGH: horse-drawn or ATV-drawn. Call 613372-2699 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
AUTOMOTIVE
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USED REFRIGERATORS
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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
COMING EVENTS CHRISTMAS SALE, Saturday November 26, 2011. From 10 am to 4 pm at 5990 Arden Road in downtown Arden. 613-335-2940 JOHN LANDRY’S COMING To Mapleton House – Hardwood Lake. Fundraiser for Denbigh Food Bank. Sat Dec 17th – Concert and Buffet Meal, Advance Ticket, Info: 613.401.0856; www.northernstarmanagement.ca RING IN THE NEW YEAR at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith Dec 31. Our D.J. will keep you dancing from 8pm till 1am with music that will please everyone. There will be lots of prizes, a hot buffet at midnight and a bus ride home will also be available. The cost is $30.00 a person and you can book your tickets by calling Terry at 386-8854 or 329-0257.
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
FOR RENT 1 BEDROOM APT. Village of Crow Lake, fridge, stove, washer & dryer, heat & hydro included, $895. 613-484-9663 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 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 located in town of Cloyne, available February 1, 2012. Call 613336-2239 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
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FOUND GARAGE/YARD SALES SPYGLASS COVE, 1016 Schoolhouse Rd. Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues - Sat. 9am-5pm. Ornate Nippon picture; Toning rings – exercise; Jewelry – brooches, necklaces, earrings, etc.; Christmas candlestick holders; Aquarium equipment and decorations; New selection of children’s books, coloring books, and flash cards.
HALL RENTAL S&A CLUB HALL, Harrowsmith. Air conditioned, capacity 90, $25/hr up to 3 hours; $125 for more than 3 hours. Call 613-372-5678; 613372-1910 VERONA LIONS BANQUET HALL AND BOARD MEETING ROOM (Lions’ Den). Reasonable rates in a convenient location. Air conditioned. Full kitchen and bar facility. Weddings, anniversaries, parties, conferences. 613-3742821
HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Firearms course: November 25 - 26; Hunter Ed: December 2 - 3. Henderson. Wild Turkey license examinations. Call Bill at 613-335-2786 HUNTER SAFETY AND CANADIAN FIREARMS COURSES. Wild Turkey Examinations. Call for course dates and details. 613-3369875; cell 705-632-6004
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
CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER. Get fit for Christmas. Bootcamps and one-on-one Personal Training. www.tcfitness.ca 613-4848293 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. 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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Collision closes Highway 7 In the early morning hours of Wednesday November 23, Highway 7 east of Kaladar was closed for several hours due to a colli-
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 66’ shore road allowance as set out and described as follows: ALL THAT PART of the original 66’ shore road allowance lying in front of Lot 261 and 261A, Plan 1044, described as Part 2 on Registered Plan 13R-13458, geographic Township of Barrie, in the Township of North Frontenac, in the County of Frontenac (Kashwakamak Lake) 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 28th 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 14th day of October, 2011. Jenny Duhamel Clerk
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sion involving two tractor trailers and a Greyhound bus. Traffic was re-routed at Highway 41 and at Road 38.
Township of Central Frontenac Public Meetings November & December 2011 November Meetings Nov. 24 Committee of Adjustment, 6 p.m. Nov. 29 Council Meeting, 6 p.m. 1. Property Standards 2. Strategic Planning December Meetings Dec. 13 Council Meeting, 4 p.m. 1. Public Works 2. Planning 3. Building All meetings will be held at Oso Community Hall, 1107 Garret Street, Sharbot Lake. Meetings are open to the public, specific agendas for all council meetings will be posted on the municipal web-site by the end of the day Friday, preceding the meetings. WASTE MANAGEMENT UP-DATE: On November 8, 2011 the Council for The Township of Central Frontenac revised the waste management BY LAW #2011-30 to allow the winter hours for the waste sites to start and end with Daylight Savings Time which means the winter hours start the first Sunday of November and end the second Sunday in March. The waste sites scheduled to be open will close at 5:00pm effective Friday, November 18. HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS The Municipal Office will be closed the week between Christmas and New Years,starting at 4:30p.m. on Friday December 23rd, 2011 through January 2nd, 2012. The Office will re-open on Monday January 3rd, 2012 at 8:30a.m.
Northern Frontenac Community Services
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Finance Coordinator Regular Part-time Employment 14 hours per week
For furniture drop off, please call ahead. 279-2113 ask for Janet.
Job Summary: • Coordinate all financial information for NFCS • Work closely with Executive Director to ensure all financial information is accurate
Northern Frontenac Community Services Community Support Staff Assistant Regular Part-time Employment 14 hours per week Job Summary • Performs clerical support duties for Community Support Services. These duties consist of data entry and filing. Requirements • High school diploma or GED, or an acceptable combination of education and experience. • Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel. • Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization. • Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check
Requirements: • College Diploma in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience • Experience with budget, accounting, and reporting systems • High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite • Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles • Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy • Proficiency with Great Plains Software and spreadsheet programs and applications is an asset • Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check Based on experience and qualifications, the right candidate may be offered both positions, Finance Coordinator & Community Support Staff Assistant
Deadline for applications to be submitted is Friday, 2 December, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.
Closing Date: Friday, 2 December, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.
Applicants may send or fax a resumé to:
Applicants may send or fax a resumé to:
Don Amos, Executive Director Northern Frontenac Community Services Box 250, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 Fax: 613-279-2565
Don Amos, Executive Director Northern Frontenac Community Services Box 250, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 Fax: 613-279-2565
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Northern Happenings Northern Happenings listings are free for community groups, and will be published for two weeks. Other listings are paid or are taken from paid ads in the paper. The News makes every effort to be accurate but events and their details should be verified by readers.
Thursday November 24 ABRAMS BROTHERS CONCERT, St. Paul’s United Church, Perth, 7:30pm, fundraiser for ABC Hall, $25; under 12 $12.50; 273-7505
Friday, November 25 CLOYNE - FREE MOVIE: “Water for Elephants”, United Church, 7pm HARROWSMITH - CHRISTMAS PA DAY ADVENTURE, St. Paul’s United Church, 10am-2pm, crafts, games, lunch, $3; please register: Marni 613-374-9929; all welcome. PLEVNA - CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING 7pm at Corey Klatt’s, cider, hot chocolate, cookies; sponsor: Clar-Mill Volunteers SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7 pm, spaghetti SHARBOT LAKE - YOUTH DANCE for grades 5 to 9, Oso Hall, 6-9pm, $6 pp, sponsor: Northern Frontenac Community Services VERONA - FREE SKATE & CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, skating 12:30-2pm, music, prizes, Frontenac Arena. Tree Lighting 7pm, McMullen Park, carols, hot chocolate, hot dogs. Donations for food bank appreciated
Fri. & Sat. November 25 & 26 101 NATIVITY SCENES, Cole Lake Free Methodist Church; on Fri. 7-9pm Debbie Nimigan will demonstrate modelling clay nativity figures; Sat 1-4pm; refreshments, free admission.
Saturday, November 26 ARDEN - CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS SALE, sponsored by Red Hat Chili Peppers of Arden, community hall, 10am-noon DENBIGH - YARD SALE, 9am-noon; proceeds to new community center; info: Tony 613-333-2224. FRONTENAC FLYER MIDGET REP TEAM vs. Bancroft, 6:30pm, Frontenac Arena FRONTENAC WOMEN’S CHORUS Christmas Concert BellRock Hall, 7:30pm, freewill donation to benefit community hall, refreshments, pls. Bring food bank item HARLOWE DANCE, w/ Country 4 Band, community centre, $8, 8pm, lunch, prizes, all welcome HARROWSMITH - FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, Free Methodist Church 10am-8pm; Christmas trees, gifts, Gingerbread House Contest, Bake Sale KALADAR SANTA CLAUS PARADE, 10am, free hot chocolate, donuts, three $100 prizes for best float; to enter float call Tammy 613336-2626 or Alec 613-336-1573. MCDONALDS CORNERS - CHRISTMAS FAIR, MERA schoolhouse, 10-5, weaving, chocolates, pottery, paintings & more, meraschoolhouse.org; 613-278-0388 OMPAH-PLEVNA SANTA CLAUS PARADE, departs Ompah fire hall 6pm, visit w/ Santa at Clar-Mill Hall; register child for gift, call Rose @ 613-479-2176. PARHAM – TURKEY SUPPER, United Church 5-7pm; $12; 6-12yrs $4; family $25 PARHAM FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 7pm, special singing by the Frizzells, fellowship, all welcome RAILTON - SPAGHETTI SUPPER St Patrick’s Church, 5-7pm, $8, children over 12 $4, under 12 free, sponsor: Knights of Columbus SHARBOT LAKE – JAM SESSION at the Legion, 3-8pm, wings available SNOW ROAD - FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST, Snowmobile Club, 8-11am. 1106 Gemmills Rd. Trail permits available; all welcome SYDENHAM SANTA CLAUS PARADE, leaves fire hall 10am. SYDENHAM - CRAFTERS FAIR, Loughborough PS, table rentals Rosanne Black at 3763564. SYDENHAM - SOUP & SANDWICHES after Christmas Parade, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 11am-2pm; $5; children $2.50
Sunday, November 27 CANDLE LIGHTING SERVICE - “Getting Through The Holidays”, for those grieving losses or deaths, Inverary United Church, 7pm, refreshments, all welcome from any area. Sponsors: Trousdale Funeral Home, Southern Frontenac Community Services FLINTON - LIVE COFFEE HOUSE, Through The Roof Ministries, 6:30pm, Open Mic, HARROWSMITH - CHRISTMAS GOSPEL OPRY, Free Methodist Church, 7pm, carols and traditional Christmas songs, all welcome. OMPAH COMMUNITY CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 3pm, Ompah United Church, no charge, food bank donations welcome, refreshments PLEVNA United Church Union Service, 10am w/ Presbytery reps, all welcome SNOW ROAD - FIRE & HOME SAFETY SEMINAR, free community information, presented by Lanark Highlands & North Frontenac Fire Depts., C.A.G.E. Fire Extinguisher Service, 1:30pm, Snowmobile clubhouse, all welcome
Monday November 28 CPR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY TRAIN will be going through Parham between 10:30-11 am SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, call Community Support Services for info, appointment: 613-279-3151.
Tuesday November 29 FRONTENAC CFDC WORKSHOP – “Social Media” - how they can assist your business, 9-11am, Sydenham Town Hall, free, registration required, 613-372-1414, 1-888-372-9962
Wednesday November 30 FRONTENAC ADDINGTON TRAPPERS MEETING, Henderson Hall 7pm; guest speakers, door prizes; www.trapon.org RURAL WOMEN’S GROUP, 2-4pm, Southern Frontenac Community Services, 4419 George St.; free transportation avail: 613-376-6477; 1-800-763-9610, all women welcome
Thursday December 1 NORTHBROOK - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS: Luncheon at Addison’s Restaurant, 11:30am; to reserve phone 613-479-2837 by noon on Nov. 29. SHARBOT LAKE – CHRISTMAS DINNER PLANNING meeting, 10:30am, 1241 Wagner Rd. info: Jule, 613-279-2687 SHARBOT LAKE - HAM & TURKEY BINGO, Oso hall, doors open 6pm, sponsor: Northern Frontenac Community Services, proceeds to children & youth programs.
Friday December 2 HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE, Golden Links Hall, 7-10pm for ages 9-15 call Sharon 372-1274 HARTINGTON - CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING CELEBRATION, community church, 7pm w/ Old Hims & Crooked Wood, freewill offering, refreshments, 613-374-2178 SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7 pm, Turkey SHARBOT LAKE – EVENING OF MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT, fundraiser for CF Railway Society, high school, 7-9:30pm, $10; children & seniors $5; presented by Center Stage Café SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Meeting, 7:30pm, 1106 Gemmills Rd. SYDENHAM - SYD’S CAFÉ, high school, wide variety of student musical talent, tickets at door, 6:30pm, proceeds to music program. WESTPORT – MOBILE CLINIC by Community & Primary Health Care, Town Hall, 9:30am-2pm, for everyone in the community: blood work, flu shots, blood pressure checks, pre-natal care & more. Info: 613-803-1710
Saturday, December 3 ARDEN - HOLIDAY LUNCHEON & CHRISTMAS DECORATION SALE, United Church, noon-2pm; lunch $6. DENBIGH - CHRISTMAS PARADE; departs 6pm Berndt’s Garage, prizes, free hot dogs; visit with Santa at community hall after parade, loot bags, refreshments. DENBIGH-GRIFFITH LIONS CLUB - Christmas Craft Sale 10-2, Lions Hall, Griffith, baked goods, door prizes, lunch, vendors.
HARLOWE - CHRISTMAS DINNER & DANCE, roast beef & pork dinner 6pm; dance w/ Country 4 Band 8pm, dinner only $10; dinner & dance $12.50; community center, advance tickets needed: Marie 613-336-2557 HARROWSMITH - PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Free, St. Paul’s United Church 8:30-10am, all welcome HARROWSMITH – SANTA CLAUS PARADE, departs 10AM Centennial Park, hot dogs, hot chocolate & visits w/ Santa follow at S & A Club. MABERLY – “COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CONCERT” by Tay Valley Community Choir, Maberly Hall w/ guests Mississippi Windsong, Glen Tay Girls Group, Beryl Stott, 7:30pm, admission by donation, food bank donations welcome. Refreshments MCDONALDS CORNERS – Christmas Wreath workshop, MERA Schoolhouse, $35 members; $50 for non-members; may be materials fee; register 613-278-0388; MCDONALDS CORNERS - JON BROOKS CONCERT, MERA Schoolhouse, 8pm, $15 ticketsplease.ca, 613-278-2556 PERTH - “NICK OF TIME” artisan show, 10am–4pm, McMartin House, free admission, info (613)278-2712. proceeds from the sale of baked goods go to Special Olympics PLEVNA - COOKIE WALK, 10am-noon, ClarMill Hall; $5/ box. Tea, coffee, samples available for $2; sponsor: area churches SHARBOT LAKE - CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE, Child Centre, 10:30-12:30; crafts, Santa; registration required; 613-279-2244 SHARBOT LAKE – SANTA CLAUS PARADE, departs 1PM township office; free hot dogs, hot chocolate, & visits with Santa at Oso Hall after, sponsored by Sharbot Lake & District Lions Club; info: Ian 613-279-2329 SNOW ROAD - BINGO FUNDRAISER for Snowmobile Club, light supper 4:30-6pm; bingo 6:45pm, all welcome. SYDENHAM - ‘MESSY CHURCH’, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, for parents, caregivers & children under five, 10-11am, story, music, crafts, play, all welcome, info: 613-376-3003. WHITEFISH & CISCO FISHING WORKSHOP: Hot Tips on Ice Fishing, 9am-1pm, Bedford Hall, Free Workshop includes lunch, register by NOV. 25; hosts: Frontenac Stewardship and Greater Bobs/Crow Lake Assoc. 613-531-5714; cam.mccauley@ontario.ca
Sunday December 4 BEDFORD HALL OPEN MIC SESSION, 1-5pm, country, bluegrass, folk, performers free, audience $1; info: 613-374-2614 HARROWSMITH – GOSPEL ONLY JAM, Free Methodist Church, 1:30-4pm, Open Mic, fundraiser for church; info: 613-376-9815 MCDONALDS CORNERS - Cake Decorating workshop $35 members; $50 non-members; may be materials fee; register Kristine 613278-0388; meraschoolhouse@bell.net PARHAM - CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS SHOPPING (up to 12yrs), IOOF hall, 9amnoon; all items new $1ea. presents for mom & dad only. PARHAM/TICHBORNE – SANTA CLAUS PARADE, sponsored by District #4 fiirefighters, leaves Tichborne 1pm; chili & coffee $1; free hot dogs & hot chocolate for kids; all welcome
to enter parade; 613-375-6318 RAILTON - NATIVITY DISPLAYS, St. Patrick Catholic Church, all welcome to bring their own Nativity scenes to share, 11am-3pm VENNACHAR - CHRISTMAS CONCERT, Free Methodist Church 11am, all welcome; 613-333-2318.
Monday December 5 DENBIGH DINERS CHRISTMAS DINNER community hall, noon, turkey w/ trimmings, entertainment; $10.
Tuesday, December 6 HARROWSMITH - TURKEY BINGO Golden Links Hall early bird 7:15 books $7-$15 NORTHBROOK - FOOT CARE CLINIC Lions Hall, call Land o’ Lakes Community Services 613-336-8934 or Heather Balogh, 613-3352895 VERONA – SISTERS BY HEART, “Gingerbread Friends” Free Methodist Church 7-9pm, $5; info: 374-232; all women welcome VERONA - WOMEN PRACTICING WELLNESS, free, 10-3, Medical Centre, presented by K3C Community Counselling Centres, register: 613-374-2077
Wednesday December 7 SHARBOT LAKE - SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS of Alzheimers or a related dementia disease, Seniors’ Centre, 1-3pm. Info: 613-279-3078. SYDENHAM - GRACE CENTRE 150th ANNIVERSARY, 5-8pm, reception 5-6 pm, Official Celebration 6pm, cake, Christmas songs; 1-800-763-9610 VERONA DINERS, noon, Lions Hall, for 55+, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477.
Thursday December 8 HARROWSMITH DINERS, noon, Free Methodist Church, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477
Thurs – Sat December 8, 9, 10 FESTIVAL OF TREES – Theme “A Western Christmas” Oso Hall, Sharbot Lake. Beautiful decorated trees, gingerbread houses, music, entertainment, draws & more. To enter a tree call Barb, 279-1139; luncheon tickets $13; contact Ann Howlitt 279-2706
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.
Free exercise classes for seniors Y By Pamela Giroux es that’s right - free exercise classes for seniors have been held at Fit Plus on Clement Road since September. The class is conducted by Michelle Greenstreet and is held Tuesday and Friday mornings from 10 till 11 o’clock. Michelle has created an interesting routine, which includes low impact aerobics, body toning, hand weights, stretching and balancing exercises. Along with this program, participants have benefited from an array of speakers touching on subjects relevant to seniors. Some interesting discussions were initiated by the following speakers: Candace Bertrim - foot care; Jen Allen – dietician; Vickie Kehoe massage therapy; Martha Duncan - mental health; Carol Belanger -yoga qi gong;
Dr. Oglaza - medical emergencies. Even though I do a lot of walking and gardening I feel much better since I began attending the classes, and as an added bonus I’ve made some new friends. Michelle is an excellent instructor who encourages us but does not push us too hard. We are seniors after all. We have the Family Health Team and Dr. Peter Bell to thank for providing the funding for this great opportunity to improve our health. Also, if you happen to live in the Crow Lake area Michelle teaches a class there on Monday at 3:30 p.m. and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. This session of classes will be finished at the end of November but will recommence at the beginning of February 2012. Come on seniors; let’s get active!
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Outdoors in the Land O’ Lakes - Bird Migration L
ate fall is a great time to walk in the country with crispy brown leaves crunching underfoot, the chatter of cheeky squirrels, the rat-tat sound of woodpeckers as they look for food on nearby tree trunks and the smell of wood smoke slowly drifting from chimneys. Less obvious than these sights and sounds is the annual bird migration to warmer climates, which takes place over many months. Swallows and other bug-eating birds are one of the first groups to leave, usually by early August. Next, most noticeable, are the hummingbirds, usually gone by early September, depending on the weather. Some ducks may follow soon after though some of the diving ducks linger longer and may stay until bodies of water begin to freeze. The most noticeable migrators are the huge, noisy flocks of Canada Geese that begin their southward journeys when the ground starts to freeze in the fall. The geese congregate into flocks usually ranging from 30 to 100 birds to start their migration. Who hasn’t thrilled to see and hear one of these flocks flying in their familiar V formations sometimes so high they look like little specks in the sky. When we’ve been lucky, we’ve seen flock after flock trekking southward in just one day. These high fliers have some pretty amazing statistics too – scientists have tracked geese that have flown up to 1000 km. in one day. They fly at altitudes between 2000 feet and 9000 feet, and generally at speeds ranging from 40 miles to 70 miles an hour, depending on wind speed and direction. Canada Geese may be one of the most talkative creatures, after humans. Goslings, or baby geese, begin communicating with their parents while still in the egg! Once hatched, there is evidence they respond differently to different calls and noises from their parents, indicating a sophisticated level of communication. Since geese love to eat grasses, roots and other plant life, they tend to congregate in areas such as lakeside parks or lakes surrounded by farmland where these food sources
are abundant. In doing so, some people regard them as nuisances that leave behind a mess wherever they’ve spent time foraging for food. Some flocks have become year-round pests because they don’t bother to migrate south anymore. This is probably due to the readily available food sources but it may also be because of lost habitats in the U.S. and changing weather patterns. I’ve noticed that we are seldom visited by Canada Geese here at Kashwakamak Lake, probably because most of the shoreline is well forested. The first sanctuary for migrating ducks and geese was started by Jack Miner in 1904. Jack was an avid hunter but knew the value of conservation of the natural environment and the wildlife it fosters. His efforts spearheaded the conservation movement and originated the waterfowl refuge management system in Canada. The sanctuary at Kingsville, Ontario, continues to this day and visitors are always welcome. The best times to visit are during the spring and fall migrations when huge flocks of migrating waterfowl stop to rest and feed. It is near Point Pelee National Park, the most southern point in Ontario and a great take-off point for birds crossing Lake Erie. Spring migration for most birds is very different from the quick fall migration. Depending on the species of bird, starting in late winter, they seem to follow the melting snow northward making numerous stops along the way to rest and feed. Of course flying birds are not the only creatures that migrate to other areas: some birds such as penguins migrate by swimming, others just by walking; several species of bats fly south but little is known about their migrations. Some bats have been fitted with radio transmitters in order to track their movements and it was found that, unlike birds, they rarely rest for more than a day. Bats have the ability to lower their body temperature when inactive (known as torpor). In this way, they can conserve energy much better than birds. Many species of mammals travel to more hospitable areas prob-
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ably because of the better availability of food. Then there are our Snowbirds who travel south as soon as possible at the first sign of a snow flurry! Until the spring migration begins again for our feathered friends, we will stay warm and cozy by The Arctic Tern has the longest-distance the wood stove on migration of any bird, moving from its cold winter nights. Arctic breeding grounds to the Antarctic It’s amazing though non-breeding areas that no matter how frigid the temperature, our feisty winter birds and squirrels will be waiting at the feeder each morning for breakfast. Of course, the really smart creatures are the little chipmunks that have worked tediously all summer to fill up their cupboards with treats to let them semi-hibernate through the cold winter months. Observation: A couple of weeks ago in the early evening we heard a loud “thumping” noise near our front sliding door. A strange looking creature was clinging to the screen and our cat started to go crazy. We turned on the light and then realized we’d had a visit from a flying squirrel. The poor thing fluttered all over, knocking at times on the windows before it eventually left. If you’d like more information on these nocturnal visitors, check out Steve Blight’s column on Flying Squirrels in the July 8, 2010 online version of the Frontenac News at www.frontenacnews.ca. Send your observations to Steve Blight at natureobservations@rogers.com or Lorraine Julien, naturewatching@ gmail.com
Activity the key to longer, healthier living “It was a really good event,” said Dr. Bell, “to put together by Jeff Green t is unusual to hear doctors talk about the limitations of their such a group from across the region all committed to creating opportunities for physical activity. It was quite something.” profession. The Sharbot Lake Family Health Team has been developDr. Andrew Pipe is well known for his work developing smoking cessation programs, for his role as head of cardi- ing fitness programs and these efforts will be ramped up in ac prevention and rehabilitation at the University of Ottawa the coming months. By partnering with Michelle Greenstreet Heart Institute, and for work with elite athletes in the Com- of Fit Plus Gym, a seniors fitness program is now being offered at the gym and at the Crow Lake Community Centre. monwealth and Olympic games. As part of the message he delivered as the keynote speak- Michelle is also available for fitness consultations with seer at a Recreation Summit in Smiths Falls last week, he talked niors. In partnership with Northern Connections Learning Cenabout the relative effects of social factors on levels of health as compared to the impact of the health care system. From a historical perspective, he pointed out that as the result of social factors, including improvements in hygiene and safe drinking water, tuberculosis rates in North America began falling 100 years before there were any treatments for the disease. “If we had perfect health care - which we can’t afford but even if somehow we were able to spend the money, we would be able to postpone 8% of deaths. However if we deal with risk factors such as inactivity and poor diets, we can postpone 33% of deaths. Professional couple seeking 4-season home in But, he said, our society has become what he termed “hygood condition in Perth, ON or ½ proximity po-active”. “Two thirds of Canadian children are not active enough for normal growth and development, and two thirds to Sharbot Lake. Responsible pet owners of Canadians are not active enough to derive health benefits require pet-friendly environment & 2-car from their activity,” he said. “The typical Canadian is less active than a fire hydrant.” garage if feasible. Occupancy to commence And activity levels in some rural areas are lower than in January 1st, 2012. urban Canada. For example, Pipe pointed out that in the City of Ottawa the annual death rate from heart disease, which is the number For greater detail on this couple, contact one cause of death in Canada, is 186.5 per 100,000 people. Alison Robinson, Owner/Broker of Record, In Eastern Ontario that number is 247.6. At the same time 18.8% of the people in Eastern Ontario are obese and 48.7% Lake District Realty, 1-866-279-2109 / are inactive, while in Ottawa the obesity rate is 12.8% and Alison@LakeDistrictRealty.com the inactivity rate is 42.4%. Over 100 people participated in the Recreation Summit. They were a cross section of the population and included 1-866-279-2109 high school students, educators, health and social service 14216 Road 38, Sharbot Lake workers, municipal officials and others. Under the umbrella ON K0H 2P0 of the Healthy Communities Partnership (HCP) of Lanark, The Waterfront Company Leeds and Grenville, they are committed to promoting health in six areas, including: physical activity /sport /recreation; mental well-being /resiliency; healthy eating habits; tobacCorporation Brokerage co use /exposure and prevention; substance /alcohol The Waterfront Company misuse prevention and injury Penyck Lake - Wonderful recreational property. prevention. 2 parcels being sold together – one 3.5 acres with 220’ Lois Dewey, the co-ordinator of the HCP and organiser of waterfront, the other 42 acres. Both offer excellent of the summit, said she was building sites. Penyck Lake is a small lake suitable for pleased with the results. “We canoeing, kayaking & fishing. The lake is tranquil & made a number of new partvery inviting. nerships here; it was a wonderful success.” Sharbot Lake, Ontario Dr. Peter Bell and program 613-279-2108 /1-866-279-2109 co-ordinator Laura Baldwin info@lakedistrictrealty.com from the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team were among www.LakeDistrictRealty.com the participants at the summit.
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2012 proposed budget does not. Councilor tre.) These additional items total $613,847. Vandewal expressed concern that Council However, savings were achieved in other was drawing a lot more from reserves than areas of the budget. The overall budget they were aware of. “Infrastructure needs are huge,” he said, for general government - the treasury and clerk’s office - is down from last year by pointing out that community halls and fire $159,290, helping offset increased expenses halls are deteriorating. By the end of the morning, after making in other areas. In summary, the draft budget showed an increase over last year’s budget some cuts to the budget, and basing their estimates on the assumption that county gas of $606,316, or 5.55%. Also, in order to develop the budget, tax contribution will drop to $60,00 this year staff made assumptions in the following and that $275,000 will be added to reserve funds, the local tax increase would come to three areas: 1) Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund: 2.2%. Some on council felt that an increase as the township’s share will be determined by the province in the new year, but based on high as 3% would be acceptable. Council members then went to Visionsoup patterns to date, staff have predicted police for lunch, before returning to make the folfunding will be reduced by $63,900. 2) OPP Budget: although there will be no lowing decisions: They would meet Tuesday night to further salary increase this year, the staff sergeant has confirmed that the new contract will in- review the road budget with Public Works clude a change in the formula for policing Manager Mark Segsworth. (This was done, costs that will likely result in a 10-15% in- with Segsworth giving details as to how roadcrease. $75,000 was added as a reserve to work priorities were established. He agreed that safety improvements along Colebrooke the police budget to help toward this jump. 3) County Gas Tax Funds: in 2011, the Road could be done next year.) They passed a motion to receive the pretownship received $293,869 from the county, and staff has assumed this level of fund- liminary 2012 budget for information. Next week at their regular meeting, Couning will continue in 2012. Council then reviewed the budget page by cil will receive a full report on the state of the township reserves from the Corporate page. Some of the details: In discussion of the County gas tax funds, Services Committee, along with the comCouncilor Vandewal suggested it might be mittee’s recommendations for managing the prudent to project a lower amount, perhaps reserves, before finalizing the budget. Passing the overall budget will have to $100,000. Councilors Stowe, Naish and wait until the township learns how much McPhail agreed. The $5,000 for the police board’s publica- South Frontenac ratepayers will have to pay in Education and Frontenac County taxes, tion was taken from reserves. A review of the building department’s bud- but this will be the first time in the history of get underlined the need to hire a third build- South Frontenac Township that council will ing inspector as soon as possible, in order have completed their budget work before to be more prompt with inspections and oc- the start of the year they are budgeting for. cupancy permits. Councilor Robinson said that the Colebrooke Road in Harrowsmith needed a sidewalk for the safety of children walking to school. This raised discussion of the threeyear roads plan, and concerns about ‘microhortly before midnight on November 20, managing’. Kaladar Detachment OPP officers were Mayor Davison suggested this issue be dispatched to an assault at a residence near carried over to Tuesday’s Committee of the Village of Flinton, Ontario. the Whole, when the public works manager Several males became involved in a vercould be present. bal dispute that turned violent. Two males, The township presently has a set $100 one 16 and one 19 years old from the Flinton waste management fee on the tax bill for all area, suffered minor non-life threatening inproperties, regardless of assessment. CAO juries as a result. The investigation is still Wayne Orr recommended this be moved ongoing. into the overall tax bill, pointing out that a fixed charge is regressive, for it is proportionally higher for those with lower taxes. As well, it does not accurately reby Fred Warner Shibley, 1864-1944 flect the actual cost of waste management. Fred Warner Shibley was the Council rejected this sugowner of Aspinwall Island, now gestion, discussing instead known as Shibley Island, and wrote whether the charge should many short stories about the local be raised by $10. people he came to know and love. When Council asked why
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income from user charges was so low in the recreation budget, it was noted that fees for various facilities were inconsistent across the township, and one facility (the football field) was used by a private program that paid no user fees. Deputy Mayor Tinlin asked why Bedford was budgeted so much less than the other districts for Canada Day. Mayor Davison replied that that was the amount requested by the Bedford Recreation Committee. Last year’s budget put $275,000 into asset/infrastructure reserves: the
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