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Draft CF budget calls for over $1 million increase in local taxation by Jeff Green lot of numbers were presented to members of Central Frontenac Council in their preliminary budget presentation, but the final line of the budget, line 1202, presents the most telling number of all - the total amount to be levied to Central Frontenac taxpayers to cover all of the township’s proposed spending. Last year that number was $5.393 million, and in 2012 it is $6.425 million, an increase of 19%. A number of factors led to these numbers, including a projected decrease in provincial transfer payments for infrastructure of about $128,000; an increase in policing costs of about $60,000; $100,000 to be put in reserves for a new fire hall in Parham (up from $15,000 last year); some significant increases in fuel and insurance costs; cost of living increases; and an increase of over $450,000 in the capital budget. The proposed capital budget includes $300,000 for a bridge on Crow Lake Road; $178,000 for paving Arden Road from Anne to Queen Street; $118,000 for improvements to Armstrong and Cross Road; $18,000 for 2 thermal imaging cameras; $420,000 for 2 tandem trucks with snow plows; $11,000 for a phone system upgrade; and $25,000 for a document management system. In speaking to the budget, Chief Administrative Officer

Shawn Trépannier said that if the township does not start to act now to make improvements to its fixed infrastructure, particularly roads and bridges, “it will face much higher costs in the future”. In response, Councilor Frances Smith said, “There is no way we can increase taxes this much. Staff have to go back and sharpen their pencils. Our ratepayers can’t afford this kind of increases in municipal taxes.” As it stands, the current numbers, when bundled with a relatively modest increase in the proposed levy from Frontenac County, and a 0% increase in the education rate, would bring a net increase in taxation in Central Frontenac to about 15%. Township staff also estimated about a 1% increase in property assessment this year that can be attributed to growth, so taxes are slated to go up 14% for the average ratepayer in the township. The Central Frontenac budget will undergo intensive scrutiny by Council at meetings scheduled over the next two weeks (see schedule on page 9). Ratepayers can expect the increase to be reined in by that process.

NDP leadership contest comes to LFL&A

Habitat for HuS manity looking to Central Frontenac

by Jeff Green

aul Dewar, NDP federal leadership candidate, held an event in Perth on January 8. In what was more a concert than political rally, Fireweed and Jacob Moon performed for over 100 people at St. Paul’s United Church. The numbers are significant, because the local NDP riding association rarely draws more than a handful of executive members for candidate selection meetings when federal elections are called. When the votes were counted at last spring’s federal election, the NDP had reached a historic high of over 20,000 votes in the Lanark Frontenac Lennox and Addington riding, a result that is hard to attribute to anything other than the effect of the late Jack Layton on the campaign. While Paul Dewar has not received that many endorsements from NDP MPs, he has focused his campaign on bringing in grassroots support. Events such as the one in Perth can make a difference in the campaign because the NDP are using a one-member, one-vote system to select their leader. But even though the vote is not slated until a convention on March 24, individuals must join the party 45 days before the vote to be eligible. So candidates will be working hard to sign up members by the cut off date of February 8. After the entertainment ended, Ross Sutherland, the riding association president and a former election

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by Julie Druker EO John Alkenbrack and Board Chairman Ron Darling of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Kingston and Frontenac came to Central Frontenac Council on Tuesday to talk about their plans to build a Habitat home in the township. The mission of Habitat for Humanity is to break the cycle of poverty through providing home ownership with partnered low income families. They do so by seeking donations of land, monies, gifts in kind, donated trade services and volunteers to build houses, which upon completion are appraised at fair market value and sold to low income families. Habitat Kingston Frontenac has built ten homes in the city of Kingston since 1995, the first eight on purchased land and two on lands donated by the City of Kingston. Describing themselves as an organization that offers a “hand up” rather than a hand out, the organization carries the mortgage of the new home at zero interest with no down payment required and the family makes monthly mortgage payments set at approximately a quarter of their monthly income. The mortgage payments received are then deposited in a revolving mortgage fund to help fund the next home build. In his presentation Mr. Alkenbrack said, “We are here tonight because our board of directors believe that the time is right to reach out and build in smaller communities outside of the city. A donation of land in Central Frontenac would not only help us to accomplish our goals, which is to build a minimum of eight homes in the next five years but will also help to establish the organization in this community for future builds. While our first choice would be a donation of land we are also considering the possible purchase of a property for a reasonable price.” Following the presentation Councilor Guntensperger asked Alkenbrack if council could specify that the beneficiary of the new home be a resident of the township. “Yes,” said Alkenbrack, “we would stress to our social workers to search the area for a family that would meet the

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by Jeff Green ydenham High School alumnus Drew Cumpson, who comes from the Westport Road area, suffered a devastating accident this past summer, which has left him a quadriplegic. He is being supported this month with a fundraising dinner in Guelph. After graduating from Sydenham High School in 2009, Drew enrolled in the Hospitality and Tourism Management Course at the University of Guelph, and at the end of his second year in the program last April he delayed taking on his co-op placement in order to volunteer with a program called Project Serve International that Guelph runs in Peru. Just before returning home from the program, Drew was body surfing when he suffered the accident that has changed his life. He has been in Kingston General Hospital since then, where he continues to undergo intensive treatment. The fundraising dinner had an initial goal of $10,000 to pay for a wheelchair that he needs and to help with some other costs. That goal has now been reached and a new target of $15,000 has been set. The impact that Drew has had in just two years at Guelph, which led to the support he is receiving now, can be no surprise to his family and friends back in South Frontenac. Drew’s community spirit led to him being singled out as a Limestone Achiever when he graduated from Sydenham High School in 2009. His work with student council, his achievements with the swim team (he won gold in the 200 metre freestyle and was part of a gold medal relay team as well) and his volunteer fundraising work were all highlighted in his citation from the Limestone Board. He was also a valued employee of the South Frontenac Recreation Program, where he worked as a swimming instructor in the summer. Drew’s friends and supporters in Sydenham and the local area are invited to help with the fundraiser. Credit card donations will be accepted by Michelle Chan, HTMSA’s Director of Charitable Events via email (mchan03@uoguelph.ca) or telephone (226-979-6739). Please have all your credit card information ready when you call. Cheque donations may also be mailed to the following address with “Drew” in the memo line: Michelle Chan, c/o School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Macdonald Stewart Hall, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1. A PayPal online donation option is currently being set up and that information will be updated later. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/114375135341681/

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Habitat for Humanity - CF Council - continued from page 1 necessary requirements that include being of low income.” Following the presentation council unanimously passed a motion directing staff to meet with representatives to determine an appropriate piece of municipal property to be used for a Habitat home build. Heritage Railway Society seeks approval for mural project: Sally Angle and Ann Walsh of the Central Frontenac Railway Heritage Society (CFRHS) made a presentation to council seeking support in principle for a project that would see a free-standing 36 foot long and 12 foot high, roofed, double sided mural placed at a permanent location in the area of the Frontenac Railway Heritage Park. The mural would highlight the history of the K & P railway line, which reached Sharbot Lake in 1876. They presented a model of the mural that has been worked up by sign maker Rodger MacMunn, who said the project would cost approximately $30,000. The mock up features a picture of the old K&P train with a history of its use in Sharbot Lake on one side. On the other side it commemorates a special excursion train that carried King George Vl (of The King’s Speech fame) and his wife Queen Elizabeth (familiarly known in modern times as the Queen Mother) from Renfrew to Kingston in 1939, during the first ever visit to Canada by British ruling monarchs. The CFRHS needed support in principle for the project so they can apply for funding from sources related to the celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. The township will not be asked to contribute financially to the project.

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PUBLIC NOTICE PARKING, SNOW DEPOSIT AND SUMP DISCHARGE ON COUNTY OF LENNOX & ADDINGTON ROADS AND BRIDGES The public is advised that County of Lennox and Addington By-Law No. 2697/98 regulates and requires the removal of items obstructing, encumbering, injuring or fouling County roads and bridges. The parking of vehicles, depositing of snow and discharging of sumps on County roads and bridges during winter months are examples of actions prohibited under this by-law. Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act further prohibits the deposit of snow and ice on a roadway. Vehicles parked on County roads present a safety hazard and interfere with snow clearing operations. The depositing of snow or discharging of sumps onto County roads often results in icing conditions and obstructions which create another safety hazard for both motorists and pedestrians. The County of Lennox and Addington therefore requests your compliance with these regulations. Your cooperation will assist us in maintaining safer road conditions during the winter months and is greatly appreciated. County of Lennox & Addington 97 Thomas Street East Napanee, ON K7R 4B9 Tel: 613.354.4883 www.lennox-addington.on.ca

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North Frontenac Council goes solar, at least in principle - NF Council January 9 by Jeff Green

orth Frontenac Council has decided, in principle, to pursue a ground-mounted solar MicroFIT project. The decision came about when council was considering one in a long string of communiques from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario about the opportunity for municipalities to join property owners from across rural Ontario who have invested in small-scale solar power production. “We in the township have been skirting this issue for years,” said North Frontenac Mayor Bud Clayton. “Do we want a ground or rooftop mounted MicroFIT or do we not want one? There is no point going into any of the details until we settle that question.” “I don’t think a rooftop installation would be a good idea because there are too many unknowns,” said Councilor Gerry Martin. A motion proposing that council approve in principle a ground-mounted solar project was then prepared, and all councilors save for Lonnie Watkins voted in favour. Township staff have been directed to prepare a preliminary application for a project, to be located at the Ompah helipad. “There has to be an address included in any application, but that can be changed later,” said Councilor John Inglis. “This will have to come back to council at budget time,” said CAO/Treasurer Cheryl Robson. According to Mayor Clayton, the cost of a 10 kilowatt solar array has come down since the MicroFIT program, which has resulted in solar panels dotting the rural landscape, was initiated a few years ago. Typically, the initial investment has been up to $75,000 but Clayton said it can be as little as $60,000 today. MicroFIT systems function as investment vehicles for private landowners and municipalities, with the initial investment being paid back in less than 10 years, followed by 10 years of profit because the price for the power that is produced is fixed for 20 years. The program has come under criticism, with opponents claiming it is responsible for increases in hydro rates. Several years ago now, members of Frontenac County Council, in an effort to demonstrate their commitment to renewable energy, committed to bringing at least one municipally owned MicroFIT program to each municipality, and if a project goes ahead in North Frontenac, the township will join South and Central Frontenac and the County itself in having one up and running. Because the project would generate revenue in the long run, any budgetary impacts in 2012 would be mitigated by future profit. Septic inspection report: Eric Kohlsmith of the Mississippi-Rideau Septic System Office office (MRSSO) reported to Council on the results of the 2011 voluntary septic re-inspection project. Due, in part, to the timing of a national mail strike last June, Kohlsmith said that the inspection program fell short of its goal of completing 100 inspections in 2011. In the end 81 inspections were completed on the following lakes: Big Gull, Brule, Buckshot, Canonto, Kashwakamak, Mackie, Marble, Mazinaw, Sand, and Shabomeka. 269 information packages were sent out to property own-

ers, most of whom had already been approached in the last 1 – 3 years, and the 30% response rate is rather low, according to Kohlsmith. He recommended that the township consider changing tack in 2012, and moving from the voluntary program that has been in place for a number of years to what is called a “discretionary” program. “For the upcoming 2012 season, the MRSSO recommends that a Discretionary Septic System Maintenance Inspection Program be implemented. The discretionary program has mandatory inspections, which would allow for the inspection of non-responding properties,” he said. Kingston Frontenac Public Health, the agency that currently does septic inspections in the township for new construction, will be appearing before council next month to talk about a re-inspection program, so Mayor Clayton said the township would wait for that before deciding what to do in the coming year. CAO Robson said that one thing council will have to look at is the cost to property owners under a mandatory system. The voluntary system is paid for by the municipality, at a cost of $8,000 per year but a mandatory system would involve direct billing to property owners, at a higher price per inspection. In looking at the results from this year’s program, Eric Kohlsmith said that of the 81 systems that were inspected, 36 were done on water access properties. Of the 81 systems, inspectors found that 29% had no issues for remediation, while 52% required at least some remedial work, ranging from a pump out to repairs to a tank or a septic field. In six cases (7%), the systems were deemed to be substandard and “posed or could pose a risk to human health or the environment”. These were reported to Kingston Frontenac Public Health for enforcement. “Do you do any follow up to see if any enforcement takes place?” asked Bud Clayton of Kohlsmith. “No,” said Kohlsmith, “since we do not have the authority for enforcement, once we report it to Public Health we step back and leave it to them,” he said. No winter interments – In preparing a cemeteries bylaw for the township, it was determined that winter interments are done in Barrie ward, but not in the others, a hangover from pre-amalgamation days. Staff presented a bylaw to council with two options: allow winter burials throughout the township or forbid them. Winter is defined in the bylaw as December 1 to March 31. Delaying burial until the spring can cause emotional and logistical strain for families. On the other hand the potential for disturbing neighboring plots by bringing in equipment in the winter is significant, and in the past the township has had to cover costs for repairing plots and headstones. Council decided to ban winter burials.

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ould you explain why the Frontenac News has one picture of one float for the entire coverage of the Santa Claus parades and festivities? With so many of the community members involved in the parade, and the Lions Club putting forth so much effort and work to get the event together and down the street, why would there not be pictures and comments on the entire parade and the festivities afterward at the town hall, the Parham parade and any other activity taking place in the area. Not even a picture of the Santa Claus float!? As many people don't even get identified for their participation it would be nice for there to be random photos, around the parade and at the community hall. Perhaps a list of the floats, which so many people work on to make the parade fun and colorful, so people would feel that the community does appreciate what is being done on their behalf. Many people are shut in and cannot come out to events. It would be nice for them to be able to see what is happening in the community, see some fun and colorful photos, when they read the community paper. Also, re the Central Frontenac Railway Heritage Society's latest fundraiser; there were more than two people who performed where are their pictures? Let the community members who don't participate, who won't get involved see that there are fun things going on out there, and perhaps they might change their mind and support activities and events within their community. - Ben Long

Sharbot Lake Public School Christmas Dinner

The Dec. 22 article, “A Festive Meal for Sharbot Lake Public School”, contained a number of errors about the sponsorship of the school’s dinner. We apologize for the mistakes. The following was submitted by Sharbot Lake Public School. The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 425, donates money each year to help pay for this meal. As well, Martin’s Bus Service donates their bus and bus driver to transport the students to and from the dinner. Because of their combined generosity the dinner is a gift to the students. The dinner has been a tradition for Sharbot Lake Public School since 1997 and we appreciate being able to gather at the high school cafeteria to hold our celebration. For many years Dianne Lake created a beautiful meal for us and now Ilona Cox has capably taken over and the tradition carries on. Students and Mr. Allison, our Principal, presented thank you cards to the Legion, Martin’s Bus Service, and Mrs. Cox for their role in our dinner celebration.

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(December 8, 2011 editorial) ecause you are financially challenged does not mean you are lazy. Give me a break. The property standards bylaw has nothing to do with first class citizens or second class citizens! You dare to suggest that because I don't have as much money as some, that I am lazy and don't care about how my home and yard appear. Keeping a clean home and area has nothing to do with money. Seems like a property standards bylaw is the only way to get people who don't care, or are too lazy to clean up the area around their home, to do it! Try selling a house in an

Dewar - Continued from page 1 candidate, introduced Dewar. “For me, what leadership is all about is connecting with Canadians, saying there is a better way. People are looking for hope and inspiration, and find that the people who are making the decisions in government are not accountable,” Dewar said. He pulled two examples out of recent headlines to illustrate his point. “I went to London last week to visit the picket line at the Electro-Motive Diesel motor plant. The prime minister will not visit that plant, but he did in 2008, when he was flanked by many of the same workers to announce a $5 million inducement, on top of corporate tax cuts, for Caterpillar. The plant makes money and the workers helped bring in efficiencies, but now they are locked out after rejecting a 55% wage cut. We gave this company millions of dollars, and right now you can’t get the prime minister to say a word about this. I’m not asking for the prime minister to negotiate the contract, but I’m asking for the leadership to stand up for everyday Canadians.” He also talked about the living conditions in First Nations communities, which has come into focus in Attawapiskat in Northern Ontario. “Getting into the blame game doesn’t solve problems. What I think we need to do is to say that within 10 years every reserve will have clean water, housing, energy security and access to schools, and that we start immediately to make the changes that are necessary to bring this about”. He also said that under him the NDP would develop rural and small town agendas that “instead of taking apart support systems such as the Wheat Board, would build on supports that are in place and bring new ones forward.”

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area where the house next to you is just a huge mess and dirty. Of course people are concerned about the monetary value of their property; why wouldn't they be? In order to buy another place you have to be able to get enough money to buy elsewhere. The idea that this community is so much more cohesive or tolerant of each other than any other community, and that everyone in rural communities gets along no matter what, is ridiculous. We all know what the reaction would be if we went to our neighbor and said, "Could you clean up your yard - it looks similar to the dump, reflects badly on the rest of the community, stinks and encourages rodents." If you don't know what the reaction would be, try it - and have the police on speed dial.

Your statement if you don't like the mess, well too bad, just live with it, suggests that any of us who would like to have a community that looks nice, is clean, inviting and welcoming, should just move out. Perhaps this is the kind of attitude that has kept the growth of Sharbot Lake stagnated for so long! Let the bylaw officer earn his money. Surely the bylaw officer will have enough authority to decide whether it is a legitimate complaint or not. The phrase "Back off government; get off our land" in this situation is just asking for disputes. Giving some people just one more reason not to do anything to help our communities grow. - Ben Long

Although he is seeking the leadership of the NDP, Dewar focused most of his attacks on the Conservative Party and the prime minister. He also poured cold water on any indication that the NDP should consider any kind of merger, either with the Liberal Party or the Green Party. To a question about a merger with the Greens, Dewar said he preferred to talk about democratic reform. “My concern when we talk about mergers,” he said, “is that they are all about formulas to get a certain outcome. A lot of people look at that as elites talking to each other. I’m of the belief that our job is to put the best ideas forward. I think this is really about democratic reform; we need to see proportionality in our system. New Zealand has a mixed member system, and they just ratified it through referendum. I’m committed to this kind of solution rather than party mergers.” Summing up his position, Paul Dewar

said that he recalls something that Jack Layton said at the press conference in July when he announced he was fighting a new cancer. “It was a simple point, but it struck home with me. He said ‘Let’s take better care of each other’, and that’s really what motivates me in this race.”

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n January 3, just after 1 p.m. police were called to an accident on Burridge Road near Briggs Lane, South Frontenac Township. When officers from the Frontenac OPP Detachment arrived they located a local male resident lying face down on the ground in a gateway that led into a wooded area. The conscious male advised police he was harvesting trees for firewood and at one point got off his tractor at the top of a nearby small hill. The tractor began to roll and his pant leg became caught on a chain attached to the tractor, causing him to fall down. As the tractor rolled down the hill it rolled over the male. He was air-lifted to Kingston General Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Recovered Stolen Vehicle - On Dec. 24, 2011, at 12:50 a.m. Napanee OPP were conducting a RIDE program on County Rd 7, Addington Highlands Township. A 2010 Toyota Corolla approached the officers. They checked the plate of the vehicle and found it had been reported stolen by Ottawa Police. Ali Yasiry, 46, of Ottawa, was arrested and charged. He was released on a Promise to Appear on January 24 at Napanee Court.

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COMMUNITY REPORTERS (613) Arden.....................................Joan Moore............... 335-2015 Cloyne / Northbrook..............Marion Collier........... 336-3223 Crow Lake.............................Debbie Jones........... 279-2226 Marion Ratzinger...... 279-2986 Denbigh............... .................Alice Madigan........... 333-9542 Godfrey................ .................Jean Campbell.......... 374-5718 Harrowsmith..........................Kelly Calthorpe......... 372-1655 Henderson.............................Jean Brown............... 336-2516 Georgina Wathen..... 336-9641 Maberly-Bolingbroke.............Karen Prytula............ 325-1354 Mississippi.............................Pearl Killingbeck....... 278-2127 Mountain Grove.....................Marilyn Meeks.......... 335-4531 Ompah...................................Linda Rush............... 479-2570 Parham-Tichbome.................Colleen Steele.......... 375-6219 Christine Teal............ 375-6525 Plevna...................................Katie Ohlke............... 479-2797 Sydenham.............................Anita Alton................ 376-6333 Verona...................................Debbie Lingen.......... 374-2091 Zealand.................................Jean Lewis................ 268-2452

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· On behalf of the community I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Irene Malcolm and family. Ken will be truly missed. His memorial service was held on January 7 at St. Luke’s United Church in Denbigh. · Funds are being accepted at local businesses in Griffith for the tragic loss of Terry Godin’s home just before Christmas. I’m so sorry for the tremendous loss you have suffered Terry. · Denbigh Rec Committee Euchre night is Friday, Jan 13. · Lions Club Food and Fellowship is being held at the Lions hall in Griffith on Wednesday, January 18. The next Lions Club Bingo is on Tuesday, Jan. 24.

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Editor's Note: Due to ill health, Ellanora Meeks was unable to continue as our Cloyne reporter and resigned last year. We thank Ellanora for all her hard work and wish her better health in the future. We are also pleased to welcome Marion Collier as our new Cloyne/Northbrook columnist. · Happy New Year. May 2012 be a joyous and prosperous year for all the readers and friends in the area and the hard-working staff of this newspaper. I am replacing Ellanora Meeks, the author of this column for many years. Let's hope that with your help I am able to do so successfully. Please feel free to call me with your news and events. · Procrastination or Progress? If you need some help or inspiration in writing your family memoirs, come to the Cloyne Historical Society meeting, Mon. Jan 16, 1 pm at Barrie Hall. · The horticultural society will resume meetings in April. · The forests in these hills and valleys looked so pristine and angelic with the snowfall over the holidays.

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Welcome to the first Capsule Comments column of 2012. The beginning of the New Year always triggers promises to take better care of our bodies. We say we will eat better (and less), exercise more (and regularly), stop smoking (for good this time!) and drink less alcohol. All great ways to bring us better health. Here are a few ideas to help you feel better throughout the year: Have a massage occasionally. Women often couple this with a manicure/pedicure and it’s a great boost to feeling better inside and out. Keep active. People are often intimidated by the idea of regular exercise but it doesn’t have to be a big commitment. Even a 15-minute walk 3 or 4 times per week is a positive step. The great thing about exercise is that you feel better doing it and you’d soon miss it when you stop. Start slowly and gradually increase your walking time. Your doctor is a good source of advice in this regard. If you smoke, quitting is the single most effective way you can improve the length and quality of your life. Make the beginning of this year a new beginning of a healthier life. If you want a “start” day, how about January 18? That’s “Weedless Wednesday”, a great day to quit smoking. Pharmacists are a great resource that you can use on your path to good health. We’d be happy to help you with your health goals.

· A neighbor, Peggy, feeds three flying squirrels during the winter. They come out at night, with their big eyes, and feed on peanut butter sticks. They glide down the trees to her deck. · Many tasty recipes were submitted for the holidays, I wish to thank these ladies. We have a great group of cooks in the area and perhaps someone could start cooking classes. There is a lot of talent here. · A local retired gentleman has decided to pursue his hobby of repairing appliances. His name and number can be found on area bulletin boards.

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· Kennebec diners will resume again on January 17 with a pork roast lunch. If you haven't made your reservations, please call Wanda at 613-335-3168. · There will be the first of two public meetings for the property standards at the Kennebec hall, January 18, at 6 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to attend and voice their opinions. · Line dancing has resumed every Monday at the Kennebec hall, 9 a.m. Newcomers are always welcome. · Sheila Davis almost had a house fire on Boxing Day as her refrigerator blew up on her. If anyone has a working refrigerator to give away she would much appreciate it. Call her at 613-335-4540. This Friday and every other Friday we will be having karaoke at the Legion from 8 to 11 p.m. For more information call Malcolm at 613-335-4510.

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· All the best to you and yours in the New Year. · Thank you to the Verona Lions and the Sydenham and District Lions Clubs for putting the vision of our little ones first! These gentlemen were busy before the Christmas holidays at the Harrowsmith Public School, St. Patrick Catholic School and Prince Charles Public School offering their Vision Screening Program to students in Senior Kindergarten and Grade One. The Lions would like to thank the schools involved and parents for including their children in the program. · On January 15 the folks at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith will be hosting one of their famous Beef Suppers from 4:30 - 6 p.m. The cost is $13/person. · The Harrowsmith S&A Hall will be the meeting place for Shaku Family Martial Arts with classes beginning soon. An Open House will be held on Jan. 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call 613-389-0399.

HENDERSON Jean Brown Georgina Wathen

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· Henderson and Harlowe area brought in the New Year with a bang with a special dance at the Harlowe Hall that included favours and a fabulous midnight buffet. Folks really rocked - thanks to Marie & George White and organizers. · Henderson United is taking a two-month sabbatical for January and February, and folks are invited to the Arden and

january 12, 2012 Mountain Grove sites for worship. · Hope that this New Year will fulfill our dreams. – Jean.

MABERLY-BOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula

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· Happening on the second Wednesday of each month, at 12 noon is the Althorpe-Bolingbroke Seniors Club at the ABC Hall. Come on out and enjoy a potluck lunch. For information call Joanne at 613-279-1106, or Joyce at 613-273-4832 · Ian at the Fall River Restaurant would like to invite you out Wednesday nights for a Bluegrass Jam from 6 to 10 p.m. The Fall River Restaurant is interested in promoting and exposing local musicians to the community they live in, so come on out and enjoy the live music. · The Althorpe Bolingbroke Community Hall will host a music jam and community potluck on Sunday Jan. 15, music from 1 to 5 pm, potluck at 5:30 pm. Enjoy an afternoon of music, dancing and food with friends and neighbours. Children are welcome. Info: Glenn Russell 613-273-2571. · Rob Bowyer of Maberly would like to introduce you to Tai Chi Wednesday mornings from 9-10:30. If you are interested give him a call at 613-268-2777 · The Maberly Agricultural Society Annual General Meeting and election of directors will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16 at the Maberly Hall. The meeting is open to the public but only paid up members can vote. You are encouraged to attend to learn a bit about this non-profit group and volunteer your services if you can spare the time. Contact the president, Wayne Wesley at 613-268-2895. · Conquer Foley Mountain by snowshoe! There will be six snowshoeing sessions every Thursday from Jan. 19 to Feb. 23, 10 to 11:30 a.m. The sessions will teach snowshoeing techniques plus safety tips, orienteering and basic GPS skills. $100 per person includes snowshoe rental, GPS units etc. 613-273-3255; rebecca.whitman@rvca.ca. · The Tay Valley Rocks Curling Bonspiel is Saturday, Jan. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Glen Tay Outdoor Rink. The event welcomes teams of four, mixed ages in a round-robin format. Registration is $40 /team. Deadline for registration is Jan. 16 at the township office. tayvalleytwp.ca; 613-267-5353.

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· Happy New Year, everyone. The next breakfast at the Snowmobile Club will be Jan 14, 8-11a.m. See you there. · New Year’s Day there was a baby shower at the Snow Road Community Centre for Christina Edmunds (Riddell) from Timmins. Approximately 25 people attended. There were lots of gifts and visiting. · Get well wishes to Delmer Paul and Walter Gemmill. · Approximately 60 people attended the New Year’s Eve supper at the Snowmobile clubhouse, put on by Barb & Rick from the Elf Inn Express. The Express will be back at the Snowmobile club for the winter. See the ad on page 5. Call 613-278-2022.

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· Approx 40 people gathered at the snowmobile club for the first bingo of the season on Jan 7. A light lunch was served before the bingo. On January 21 there will be a dinner and Chinese Auction at S.R.S. club. More about that later. · Bob & Elaine Delisle had their two grandchildren for the week to let Mommy get rested from all the time spent the last month at CHEO with Baby Matthew. A belated Happy 17th Birthday to Cole Gemmill. A great skating party was held on the ice at Smyth’s Bay. It all wrapped up with fireworks and cake. Many, many more, Cole.

MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks

613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca · Deepest sympathy to the family of Noreen Young (Price), beloved wife of Elgin, mother of Rodney, Aileen, and Bob. · Sympathy to the family of Robert Dixon who passed away at the young age of 24. · Our sympathies to the family of Carl Peterson, beloved husband of Shirley (Harpell). · Congratulations to Sarah Burke and Jessie Teal as they welcomed with love their baby boy Remington on Dec. 15. A brother for Bridgette and a great grandson for yours truly. · Happy Birthday to Joyce Burke, Levi Teal Sr., Marg Whan, Penny McGonegal, Ella Barr, Alma White, Don Larmon, Nial Clarke, Bruce Hartwick, Joanne Delyea, Herb Teal, Norman MacCrimmon. Happy Anniversary to Norma & Bill Pringle, and Norman & Velma McIntosh. · The next United Church Union service will be on Jan. 29, 10 a.m. at Mountain Grove. · Thinking of Tom Wilson, Faye Putnam, June Barber, John McKinstry, Bob Slater, Rick Belwa, Diane Shorts, Garrett Shorts, Frank Harper, Scott Cowdy, Marj Swain, Sylvia Powers, Leta Peterson, Ken, Vera Stinson, Fred & Joyce Smith, Dorothy Knight, Gwen Hepner, Frances Crawford. · The Frontenac Bantam Rep Team have been doing very well this season. On January 7 they won the game 6-0 against Port Hope at the Frontenac Arena. · Tanner Meeks celebrated his birthday on Dec. 27 by helping his Pee-wee Frontenac Team win their tournament at Spencerville and getting a goal. Congratulations to each player for playing so well. · Happy New Year to everyone. We wish good luck to students heading back to classes or taking new courses.

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· So here it is 12 days into the New Year. Have you given up your resolutions? Hang in there - remember it takes 21 days to form a habit! · Ms. Jones, teacher of the Grade 5/6 class at Hinchinbrooke Public School, is so proud of her class. Eight students were prize winners of either $15 -$35 at the Legion contest for Remembrance Day. Congratulations, your efforts paid off. Ms. Jones is so proud of all of you, and so are your parents and grandparents! · Sympathy to the Gorr and Napier families; also to my brother Charles & his partner Betty on their loss; and to the families of the late Norene Young and Irwin Smith (bus driver). · Thinking of you to Faye Putnam and Bob Clow. Prayers go out to June Fox and Judi. · Thanks to the faithful volunteers who help keep the Tichborne outdoor rink flooded and shovelled, though due to the weather conditions, some ice time was enjoyed by skaters, both young and young at heart. Great to see so many people from the area use it. · Happy Birthday to Brandie Abrams, Jen Cox, Steven Teal, Herb Teal, Mitch Barker, Holli Saunders, Tim Wisteard, You are invited to meet a young multimedia artist of the region & experience a walk through a compilation of her works

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Barb Barker and Penny McGonegal. · Donations are being accepted for the auction portion of the Chinese Dinner & Quarter Auction at Hinchinbrooke School in February. The money raised will be shared between parent council and the Grade 8 graduating class. Contact Christine, 613-375-6525, mrsteal2u@hotmail.com · Be sure to head to Nomad's Rest on Friday, January 13 from 6 - 8 pm to see a fabulous art display by Emma Maloney, a Sharbot Lake High School student. · Congratulations to Carrie & Owen Tryon on the birth of their precious son over the holidays, and as well as to Tanya Peters and Adam Scott who welcomed their new bundle. · The next HPS Parent Council meeting is on Monday, Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the public school - all are welcome. · District #4 Recreation Committee meet on Tues. Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. All are welcome to get involved.

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· The Clar-Mill Community Volunteers will be meeting at the Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna on Tue. January 17 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. · Jack's JAM will be held Saturday, January 21, 2 - 9 p.m. at the Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna. Potluck supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. Bring a dish and enjoy the music. If you can play an instrument, sing, or dance, join in the fun. Sponsored by the Clar-Mill Community Volunteers. · Happy Birthday to Evangeline Hermer who celebrates her 91st Birthday on January 13! Wishing you many more happy and healthy years! · Sympathy to the family of Glenna Gorr, who passed away on December 26, 2011, in her 75th year · Plevna Joke of the Week: Jim "What do you call a scared dinosaur?" Pam "A nervous rex!"

PAGE 5 a swimming accident while volunteering in Peru last summer. He suffered a permanent spinal cord injury. There will be a silent auction/dinner fundraiser for Drew that will take place in Guelph on January 20. Drew was enrolled in the Tourism and Hospitality program at Guelph University and they are holding this fundraiser. The goal is to raise $15,000. To find out more and to contribute, log on http://www.htmsa.ca/ our-drew/ You can also follow Drew’s progress on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ groups/200495899992978/ · The Christmas for Kids committee would like to thank the community and the volunteers who lent a helping hand to make this campaign a great success. A big thank-you to everyone who contributed to the bottle drives, donation jar campaign, personal and business donations. Thank you to Sisters By Heart who took on a portion of the gift giving to provide essentials for the children and to the businesses and individuals who held special events for Christmas for Kids. It all helped to make this worthwhile event a huge success. · Kudos to the many volunteers and sponsors who gave unselfishly of their time and resources to bring success to "Verona's Christmas Dinner Event" on Dec. 25. The food was delicious and the entertainment by Ross Clow and Frank Daw, as well as Ron and Evelyn Snider and their family was outstanding. Special thanks to Clint Reid at Foodland who helped to fill the "wish list" of items for the dinner. Once again it was the community working together that made something wonderful happen. · Play euchre Thursday, Jan. 19. Lunch is at noon, euchre at 1 p.m. Cash prizes and lunch all included for $2. Bellrock Community Centre 613-374-5426 · Trinity United Church is the place to be for catching up on gossip while enjoying a delicious breakfast. Winter Weekend Wake-Up Breakfasts will be served up for the next four Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m.

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· The decorations are all packed away and the only reminder of Christmas cheer is the five pounds I managed to pack on. The good news is there is help in Verona. TOPS is a nonprofit, non-commercial weight-loss support and wellness education organization. They offer support to motivate healthy lifestyle change and permanent weight loss. Free introductory meetings for potential members. The Verona chapter meets Mondays, 6-7:30p.m. lower level, Verona Free Methodist Church. E-mail sue_bob_ungar@sympatico.ca. · Many of us remember Drew Cumpson. He was an incredible role model for those who worked with him and for the young people who attended the day camp or swimming programs at McMullen Beach in Verona. Drew was injured in

The 2012 Inroads Studio Tour AGM is scheduled for Sunday, January 22nd 2012, at 1:00pm in the lower meeting room of the Sharbot Lake Medical Centre. Returning and New members are welcome. Artists interested in participating as a member or guest of the Inroads Studio Tour 2012 on Labour Day weekend are invited to attend. Those interested in becoming new members are asked to bring 5-10 samples of your work to be juried as well as your artistic bio. www.inroadstour.ca For more information contact Sarah Hale at shale@ardenbatik.com or call (613)-335-2073.

Sharbot Lake Property Owners Assoc. has begun the initial phase of the Lake Plan and is asking for all property owners in and around Sharbot Lake to complete a survey. Your input is important. Surveys are available at www.slpoa.ca or hard copy at Sharbot Lake library. By replying to the survey, including your contact information, by January 31st, 2012, it will be entered into a draw for a copy of “A Collection of Short Stories”, by Fred Warner Shibley, 1864-1944. Surveys will be randomly drawn from all entries on January 31st, 2012.

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▲ NF Novice team wins: Orange North Frontenac Novice team won the A division of the North Frontenac Hockey Tournament on December 27. They won three straight games, winning the championship game 4-3. Photo: Coaches (L to R) Tom Babcook, Rob Baker, Brad Moon and Peter Mouncey; Players (Standing L to R) Mason McDonald, Dylan Babcook, Lindsey McDonald (Kneeling L to R) Carter Mouncey, Lucas Thompson, Brodey Badour, Nick Cordeiro, Preston Moon, Lillian Bartraw, Julia Patterson and Goalie Nick Baker. Kye Hallam played in the tournament but missed the photo. Noah Black is also a team member. The team played an exhibition game at Scotia Bank Place in Ottawa on Jan. 2 as part of the Future Sens program. After playing their own game they watched the Ottawa Senators take on the New Jersey Devils. - submitted by P. Mouncey and B. Moon

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Peewee Blue team wins: The NFMHA Peewee Blue team pulled off an impressive win in South Grenville's hockey tournament held in Spencerville on Dec 27. The win was clinched in overtime, required when each team scored their one and only goals of the game within the final two minutes! This was the team's second tournament win, the first being in Westport back in late November. Special thanks to coach Mark McCrady, assistant coach Michael Wilcock and trainer Don Quinn. WAY TO GO, FRONTENAC! - submitted by Ingrid Wilcock

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Friday January 13 SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7 pm, Baked Chicken

Saturday January 14 SHARBOT LAKE – HOCKEY & WING NIGHT at the Legion. 7pm. SNOW ROAD FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST Snowmobile Club, 8-11am, 1106 Gemmills Rd. VERONA - WINTER WAKE-UP BREAKFAST Trinity United Church, 9-11am; bacon, eggs, toast, fried potatoes $5; beverages $1.

Sunday January 15 ALTHORPE BOLINGBROKE MUSIC JAM, community hall 1-5pm; potluck 5:30pm; all ages welcome; info Glenn 273-2571. BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, country, bluegrass, folk, performers free, audience $1; info: 613-374-2614 HARROWSMITH - BEEF SUPPER, Golden Links Hall, 4:30-6pm, $13; Barb 372-2315

Monday January 16 CLOYNE HISTORICAL SOCIETY: for help or

inspiration in writing family memoirs, come to the meeting, 1pm, Barrie Hall. MABERLY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY AGM, 7pm, community hall, all interested persons welcome. PLEVNA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Clar-Mill Hall, call Community Support Services for info, appointment: 613-279-3151.

Tuesday January 17 KENNEBEC DINERS, noon, Arden community hall, for those 50+, $10. Reservations required: 613-279-3151 PARHAM AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY AGM, United Church, 7pm; all interested individuals welcome; regular monthly meeting will follow PLEVNA - CLAR-MILL COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS meeting, Clar-Mill Hall 7pm; all welcome.

Wednesday January 18 BEDFORD DINERS, noon, community hall, for those 50+, $10. Reservations: 613-279-3151

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Saturday January 21

HARROWSMITH DINERS, noon, Free Methodist Church, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477. SYDENHAM - ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP 7-9pm, Rural VISONS Centre; VERONA - DIABETES SESSIONS, medical centre w/ Registered Dietitian & Nurse Practitioner, 9am-noon; register, info: Anne MacDonald 613-544-3400 ext 3589.

ELPHIN – RABBIE BURNS SUPPER, Presbyterian Church Hall 5pm; tickets: Barb 613278-2112 PLEVNA - JACK’S JAM 2-9pm, Clar-Mill Hall; potluck supper 5:30pm; if you play an instrument, sing, or dance, join in the fun; sponsor: Clar-Mill Community Volunteers. SNOW ROAD DINNER & CHINESE AUCTION, Snowmobile Club Fundraiser, 5pm, 1106 Gemmills Rd. all welcome. VERONA - WINTER WAKE-UP BREAKFAST Trinity United Church, 9-11am; bacon, eggs, toast, fried potatoes $5; beverages $1.

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INROADS STUDIO TOUR AGM, Sharbot Lake Medical Centre, 1pm, new members welcome; info: Sarah Hale, 613-335-2073 WILTON CHILI FEST, 4-6pm, Wilton Hall, chili dinner (beef or vegetarian) w/ dessert, drink $7; hot dog dinner $4; proceeds akery to hall;

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SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, call Community Support Services for info, appointment: 613-279-3151

HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE, Golden Links Hall, 7-10pm; ages 9-15; $6, 372-1274

RURAL WOMEN’S GROUP, 2-4pm, Southern

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Regular Happenings

EUCHRE ■ARDEN Legion Thursdays 7:30pm ■BELL ROCK, Community hall, every 2nd Thurs, noon lunch, euchre 1pm. $2 includes, prizes, lunch; info: 374-5426 ■ BOLINGBROKE: ABC Community Hall, Mondays noon; prizes, sandwiches. ■ CROW LAKE, schoolhouse, Mondays 6.30pm ■ DENBIGH 2nd & 4th Friday, 7pm, community Hall. ■ FLINTON township hall, Thursdays 7pm, $2 ■ NORTHBROOK, Tuesdays 7pm, $2, Lions Hall ■ NORTHERN LIGHTS SENIORS, Griffith Lions Hall, 1st & 3rd Friday, 7pm ■ OMPAH Community center, 3rd Friday of month, $2 with refreshments, 7:30pm ■ PLEVNA, ClarMill Hall, Mondays 7:30pm, proceeds to Holy Trinity Church ■ TAMWORTH Legion 2nd & 4th Sat 2pm $4pp

Announcing The Grand Re-Ope ning of the Convenience Store & Relocated Bakery at 4937 RD 38, Harrowsmith 61

Starting Friday,

3-372-5883

nuary 13 Buy 1 Dozen Do ughnuts & enter your name for a $25 G ift Card* *Redeem able at all of Ella’s 3 locations. Draw dat e Feb. 1,

Is Legalese Important? A column of general information and opinion on legal topics by the lawyers of Rural Legal Services, Box 359, Sharbot Lake, ON, K0H2P0, 613-279-3252, or 1-888-777-8916. This column is not intended to provide legal advice. You should contact a lawyer to determine your legal rights and obligations. 2011 was not a prolific year for our Legalese Column. Some of you may have noticed its absence and may even have wondered if we were still in business. I can assure you that we are and that we will strive to have more legal information columns available in 2012. However, like many other public and private organizations we have had to struggle to meet growing demands for service with limited resources. This means that we have to prioritize what services we provide. For those of you unfamiliar with our column or our services, Rural Legal Services (RLS) is a community legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario to provide a range of free legal services to the residents of northern Frontenac and northern Lennox & Addington counties with the overriding objective of promoting access to justice for area residents. Under the governance of a locally elected 6 member Board of Directors, RLS is staffed by two lawyers and one secretary to deliver the following free services: · legal information to all area residents regardless of income, · casework and representation before courts and tribunals in certain areas of the law for lower income individuals who qualify financially and · public legal education. Our free Information and public legal education services include: · identifying whether or not an individual has a “legal” problem,

· identifying the legal issues, · discussing whether an individual needs a lawyer and how to go about finding one if we are unable to take the case, · identifying whether there are other services, such as government ministries or agencies, that may be able to provide further assistance, · providing general information on legal topics including the distribution of pamphlets and brochures and referrals to web based resources, · offering public legal education sessions, and · writing an information newspaper column, “Legalese” Many people who have never had to see a lawyer before tell us how helpful this service is in determining how to approach or deal with a legal problem. Others have remarked favorably on the information provided in our Legalese column. If publication of our Legalese column should continue to be a service priority for RLS, please let us know. We would also welcome hearing from you if you require legal information or require legal assistance. Please give us a call at (613) 279-3252 or toll free at 1-888-777-8916. Alternatively you may visit us at 14064 Road 38 in Sharbot Lake or at our branch office in Northbrook at Land o’Lakes Community Services Corporation. Happy 2012! We look forward to hearing from you. Susan Irwin, Lawyer/Executive Director

What’s Up in the Night Sky – January 2012 C

2012

by Fred Barrett

alling all observers! Send me your sightings. We can share what we have seen through this column. We live in a beautiful dark sky area. Don’t let what you have seen go unreported. This month I am going to give a few pointers on observing. You don’t need a telescope to look at the night sky. Your eyes roaming across the vista above will give you more wonder more than you expect. Binoculars reveal much more of our beautiful night skies. Eyes alone will reveal 3000 or so stars. Binoculars will enlarge that number to 100,000 and more. Binoculars come in many sizes. Let’s look at a typical binocular size -7X50. The first number is the magnification - 7 times. The second number is the lens size. The bigger the lens, the more light and stars you can see. Using a telescope or binoculars will decrease the field of view and so you are looking at a much smaller part of the sky. When you increase the magnification, you decrease the size of the area of sky that you are looking at. Also, when you go for higher magnification, every movement you make shows up as movement in your field of view. I call this jitter. The best size I have found for binocular night sky viewing is 10x50. You can see a wide swath of sky with this size. They have a wide enough field of view and they are not too heavy to hold steady. Take note, though, that with meteors showers, your eyes are the best way to view. You need to look at the whole sky. Did you know that at this coldest part of the year that the Earth is actually closer to the Sun then it is in the summer? Mercury is low in the western sky at the end of the month. Try and see if you can

sight it and let me know what success you have had - a good observing challenge. Venus will be climbing in the southwest sky as the month progresses. It will be hard to miss –very bright! Mars, my favourite planet, will be in fine view in the middle of the month in the east. She will be more observable as February gets closer. Jupiter is still prominent in the sky to the south in mid evening. You should really get out there and watch her moons dance around the planet. Saturn and her rings are rising in the sky. She will be more of a late night view for January but will be, in February, more observable. I’ll give you a heads up in next month’s astro report. I will close this month with an amusing anecdote about Steven Hawking. He is a brilliant cosmologist, a student of the universe, with a mind that is enclosed in a body ravaged by Lou Gehrig’s disease - ALS. That has not kept his mind from roaming about the universe. He is turning 70 this month. This is what his brilliant mind has to say about the universe: “The only mystery I haven’t solved is women.” Please send me your observing reports. I am sure that readers will be very interested in reading those reports in this column. Let’s share together what you have seen. Don’t forget that we have an excellent Canadian astronomy magazine, SKY NEWS. You can arrange for a copy by contacting the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at www.rasc.ca/publications. A copy of Leo Enright’s “The Beginner’s Observing Guide” can be ordered there as well. Contact me through this paper or cygnushill@hotmail.com. Clear Skies – Fred.

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The Classifieds

Ella’s expands in Harrowsmith

Ad Rates: Classified Text ads: $8.20 + HST per insertion for 20 words & under; 20¢ each extra word. Deadline: 4 pm Monday; Ph: 613-279-3150, Fx: 613-279-3172; nfnews@frontenac.net

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Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers. 3 months old and up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridges $100 and up.

NEW APPLIANCES

At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from. We Sell Gas Refrigerators

PAYS CASH $$$

For good used appliances in working order or not, but no junk please. VISA and MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors and then come see for yourself quality at low prices.

Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver

Smitty’s “KING of APPLIANCES”

Open Evenings & Seven Days a Week - River Road Corbyville, Just North of Corby’s (613) 969-0287

AUTOMOTIVE KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

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 3 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS APT. Mountain Grove, utilities included, $950 /month, call 613335-3878 or 613-213-3055 APARTMENT - NORTHBROOK AREA, available Feb 1st, 2012, all-inclusive, large, bright, 2 bedroom, ground floor, wheelchair accessible. Features heat, hydro, satellite TV, new fridge & stove, washer & dryer, 2 parking spaces, large private yard. Suitable for quiet mature couple. $860 per month, call Harold, 613-336-2068 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 NORTHBROOK 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, wheelchair access bathroom. Free heat, hydro, A/C, snowplowing. Ask about your pet. $685.00 Call 613-336-2034 SMALL CABIN-SIZE HOUSE in Denbigh Village, 1st & last, references required, $300 plus utilities. Please call 613-374-3336 VILLAGE, SHARBOT LAKE. 2 bedroom home, first and last plus reference, $850. single or couple (holding tank). Call Mike 613 279 3137

GARAGE/YARD SALES SPYGLASS COVE, 1016 Schoolhouse Rd. Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues - Sat. 9am-5pm. Follow Garage Sale signs. New Year Bargains! 50% off all items for the entire month of January 2012.

HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Firearms course: January 13 & 14. Hunter Ed: January 20 & 21. Harrowsmith. Wild Turkey license examinations. Call Bill at 613-335-2786 HUNTER SAFETY AND FIREARMS COURSES. Turkey Examinations. Course date January 20, 21, 22, Flinton. Limited seating. Call 613-336-9875. TRAPPERS / FUR MANAGEMENT COURSE, tentatively scheduled for mid-January 2012. For details call 613-336-8807 or 613-336-8359. www.trapon.org

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 drums, guitar, bass guitar, piano, beginner banjo and theory; repairs to all stringed instruments. Tom 613-539-4659

SERVICES DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing. Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201. HOMESTYLE WEDDINGS. Minister Judie Diamond helps design your ceremony and performs the marriage at location of your choice. 613-375-6772 PET SITTING in Mountain Grove. Going away? Let us help. Dogs, Cats, etc. Spacious, individual accommodations. Long walks. By appointment only. Laura Mills 613-335-3658. Evenings are best or leave a message. PHOTOCOPY, FAX & LAMINATION SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, rear building, 1095 Garrett St., Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½ x 11 - Black & White, 1-10 copies: 15¢ ea; 11-25 copies: 10¢ ea; 26-100 copies 8¢ ea. SPECIAL: 50+ colour copies 8½ x 11, 25¢ ea. (specialty paper extra). Taxes extra. Call 613-279-3150 for information. 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.

FOR SALE

WANTED TO BUY

FRONTENAC MODULAR HOMES. Custom built. New 1280 sq.ft. 28’x52’ home, 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, delivered and on your basement or foundation, oak cabinets available. $79,900 USD plus taxes. Financing available OAC. 1-866-775-8268 www.frontenacmodularhomes.com 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 WOOD PELLETS: $4.75 per 40 lb. bag, maximum 15 bags per person. Canadian manufactured, available SAT JAN. 14 ONLY at Verona Hardware, 6723 Road 38, Phone 613-3742851. No Rain Checks

Locations

STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154. WANTED: SMALL ALFALFA BALES, second cut, Sharbot Lake area, Brian, 613-279-1257 WANTED: HOUSE in Sharbot Lake Village or vicinity. Call 613-279-1316

Local businesses provide services and jobs

The Treasure Trunk Second Tyme Around Clothing

1171 Cannon Rd., Sharbot Lake

613-279-2113 Winter Hours: Open first 2 Saturdays of Each Month Mon - Sat: 9am-3pm

Dr. P.H. Radford, Optometrist

Eyecare Clinic

Sydenham Clinic • (613)376-3097 2825 Rutledge Road Sydenham And now in

Westport

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10 Bedford Street Westport • 613-273-3097

5 Bag Days Every Day

Quality New & Used Clothing at Affordable Prices! For furniture drop off, please call ahead. 279-2113 ask for Janet.

by Julie Druker lla Vanderburgt, owner of Ella's Cafe and Bakery located at 4946 Road 38, has recently expanded her enterprise. Little did she know that in meeting her most recent goal of moving the bakery side of her business across the road to an empty section of the Starkes Convenience store, she would also become that store’s new owner. Both the café and the bakery have been steadily increasing in business since they were opened a year ago. “I approached Burt Starke in September about leasing the empty space beside the store in the hopes of relocating the bakery there since the bakery business has been outgrowing its current location,” Ella said. In fact, Burt Starke had been hoping to sell the store for years, and when Ella approached him, he told her that if he didn't sell the store by December he would be closing it down. “I knew that I needed a bigger space so I thought, why not take on the store as well? By taking it over I knew I could meet my own needs for the bakery and also keep the 20year-old store alive, which I feel is a business in the community that many local residents really depend on.” Ella has since completely restocked the store with all new inventory, including all of the typical convenience items and said that she plans to expand the fresh produce section as well and will be able to offer competitive prices to customers looking to buy fresh produce. With the help of her husband and brother-in-law, she renovated the bakery side of the store, which once was operated as a video rental but which has stood empty for years. The renovations included redoing the electrical wiring and plumbing, laying a new tile floor, and painting, as well as installing two Doyer ovens and new shelves and work tables. Ella's sister Colleen, and youngest daughter Kristen, will continue running the bakery side of the business, which now makes up 25% of the overall business, in the new space. The bakery will continue to offer customers a variety of fresh baked pies, bars, cookies, donuts and breads. “My goal in the move is also to begin wholesaling our baked goods which is something that we could not have done if we had remained at the old location,” Ella said. Meanwhile, across the street, the café has taken over the former bakery side of the business. It now offers more tables and can seat upwards of 60 diners. Ella informs me it fills up completely at least once a day. She is also planning to add a few new items on her weekly menu. During our interview one longtime customer stopped in to pick up one of Ella’s infamous potato donuts, a popular seller derived from an old family recipe that Ella’s sister Colleen has perfected over the years. Ella definitely has her work cut out for her and says there are “not enough hours in the day… Ever since I opened it’s been a matter of playing catch up. Business is booming

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 Part of Lot 36, Concession 12, described as Part 2 on Registered Plan 13R-20268, geographic Township of Clarendon, in the Township of North Frontenac, in the County of Frontenac (Sand 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 23rd day of January, 2012 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 13th day of December, 2011. Jenny Duhamel Clerk

Ella with one of Kirsten’s “Barbie” cakes and I love all of the challenges that go along with it.” Ella also does her own books and cooks the morning shift at the café, which means days that start at 4:30 AM. What's next, I ask? She hesitates, then says, “I have another dream business that I'd love to open - an indoor running track with walls of flat screen TVs since I don't get outside to run much anymore and only have time to run on a treadmill at home; but we’ll see about that. The store is open 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. MondaySaturday, Sunday 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. The Café is open 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. every day.

Township of North Frontenac NEW Online Community Events Calendar In support of promoting community events throughout North Frontenac and the surrounding area, we have launched a Community Events Calendar page on the Township Website (www.northfrontenac.ca). The community and public can submit events online. Postings can be on behalf of nonprofits, local businesses, community groups, church groups, regular church services, public garage sales, school events, library hours, art shows, lake/ cottage association meetings, and surrounding festivals. Visit www.northfrontenac.ca and submit your events today!

TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC Notice Of Upcoming Meetings/ Consultations January 2012 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month Jan.10 & Jan. 24, 2012 2012 BUDGET MEETINGS Jan. 10 Jan. 11 Jan. 17 Jan. 19 Jan. 24

Introduction of Budget Public Works Fire/Facilities/Recreation Corporate Adoption of Final Budget

All regular Council and Budget meetings will start at 4:00p.m., Soldiers War Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett St, Sharbot Lake, ON COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30p.m. Except January 19th, 2012. Soldiers War Memorial Hall 1107 Garrett St, Sharbot Lake, ON PUBLIC CONSULTATION Re: Property Standards January 18th, 2012 at 6:00p.m. Kennebec Community Hall 5998 Arden Rd, Arden ON. January 25th, 2012 at 6:00p.m. Soldiers War Memorial Hall 1107 Garrett St, Sharbot Lake, ON The public is welcome at all meetings

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SOCIAL NOTES OBITUARY

CARD OF THANKS

BIRTHDAY

Rutledge, Benjamin Wayne

Thank You - Rutledge

Ben passed away November 26, 2011, at the age of 19. Ben was the dearly loved son of Dennis and Tracey (Snider) Rutledge and brother to Billy of Bancroft. He will be also deeply mourned by his grandparents Bill and Bev Snider of Denbigh and his many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Grandson of the late Les and Luella Rutledge of Bancroft. Ben greatly enjoyed four wheeling, spending time with his friends and was an avid partridge hunter. The funeral service was held at Bancroft Pentecostal Tabernacle where Pastor Wes Hill officiated, assisted by Pastor Raymond Klatt, interment followed at Hillcrest Cemetery in Bancroft. Pallbearers were Brody Gregg, Jesse Snider, Kristin Warlich, Mark Snider, Mike Lockwood and Morgan Jones.

A heartfelt thank you to all the family and friends who came, sent flowers, food, donations, cards and held us up in their thoughts and prayers. To all Ben’s friends who came, it was comforting to know he was surrounded by such wonderful people. Thank you to the OPP, Sergeant Dwayne Sears and Bill Brinklow, who serve our community every day and then go above and beyond when we need them. Thank you to Loyalist College, who with Bruce’s direction and expertise, prepared and served a great lunch, and to L’Amable Bible Chapel and Community Fellowship Baptist Church for supplying all the desserts. To Pastor Wes Hill and Pastor Raymond Klatt, thank you for your words of comfort at the funeral service and continued support. Tim, Gary and Jeff, thank you for your thoughtfulness and guidance. We greatly appreciate the support we have been given by family, friends and the communities who share in the loss of our precious son and brother, Ben. Thank you and God Bless, Dennis, Tracey and Billy Rutledge

McMurdock, “Rob” Robert Passed away peacefully after a courageous fight with cancer on January 6, 2012 at Belleville General Hospital in his 57th year. Loving father of Ryan & his partner Jessica of Belleville. Sadly missed by his dearest sister Norma (Ken) of Belleville and brother Wayne (Sheila) of Kingston. Predeceased by sister Netta and brother Laverne. Remembered by Ryan’s mother Christine and his many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation will be held at Burke Funeral Home (613968-6968) 150 Church St, Belleville on Thursday, January 12, 2012 from 7 - 9 p.m. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Clar Mill Community Hall 6598 Buckshot Lake Rd., Plevna, Ontario at 2:00 p.m. Donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.burkefuneral.ca DESHANE, HILDA GLADYS (nee OLIVER) passed away peacefully in her 86th year on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at the L&A County General Hospital. Loving wife of Joseph Deshane. Dear mother of Phyllis (Ron) Nuttley of Cherry Valley, Evelyn (Jim) Smith of Foxborough, Carol (Terry) Neal of Belleville and Joseph (Mary) Deshane of Trenton. She will always be remembered in the hearts of her grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Sadly missed by her sister Mabel (the late Hubert) Deshane of Northbrook. Predeceased by her brothers Roy, Jim, Millard, Sherman, Walter and her sisters Maggie Delyea, Lillie Thompson and Florence Kellar. Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews and friends. The family received friends at the MASCHKE FUNERAL HOME, 11928 Hwy #41, Northbrook, Ont. K0H 2G0 (613-336-6873) on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9pm. The Funeral Service was in the Chapel on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 11:00am. Spring interment at the Flinton Cemetery. Friends desiring may contribute in her memory to the Gideon Bible Society.

Maschke Funeral Home FUNERAL SERVICES

Trousdale Funeral home Proudly serving all faiths Pre-Arranged Funeral Plans

Sydenham, On 613-376-3022

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OBITUARY

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Gorr: Glenna Marlene

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At her home in Plevna, with her husband and best friend of fifty five years by her side, on Monday December 26, 2011. Glenna (Tooley) in her 75th year. Daughter of the late Amelia (Lemke) and John Tooley. Wife of William (Bill) Gorr. Mother of Joel (Suzanna McGregor), Carleton Place; Gina (Richard) Kellar, Plevna and Marc (Audrey), Plevna. Sister of Jean (Fred) Salter, Battersea; Willa (Late Cecil) Kelford, Kingston; Audrey (William) Richards, Raleigh NC and the late Florence (Late Bill) Kellar, Sam (Late Peggy) Tooley, Snowden (Rose) Tooley and Baden (Lenora) Tooley. Grandmother of Sarina (John) Goodsell, Alex and Lucy Kellar. The family received friends at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Plevna from 2-4 & 7-9 Thursday where funeral service was held on Friday December 30, 2011 at 11:00 am. Interment: Plevna Cemetery. Donations: North Frontenac Fire Department. Arrangements: McConnell Funeral Home, Tweed. (www.mcconnellfuneralhome.ca) IN MEMORIAM

Micheal Kerr September 1949 - January 2011 In loving memory of a dear husband We made our vows together And said "till death do us part" When God came and took your hand My whole life fell apart. No one knows the heartache I tried so hard to hide. No one knows how many times I've broken down and cried. When I look back upon our life, Just one thing makes me glad. That you chose me to share with you The precious years we had.

Happy 1st Birthday

Happy 83rd Birthday Levi Teal January 13, 2012 From your family

Jeffrey Matthew Holmes

Friends and family are invited to an Open House on Friday January 13, noon to 6pm

Love Mom & Dad

Happy 90th Birthday Happy 9th Birthday

Morgan Cowdy

Jan. 16/12 All Our love Dad, Mom Maddie & Macy

CARD OF THANKS

Thank You - Sharbot Lake Community Christmas Dinner The Christmas Dinner Committee would like to thank the following businesses, groups and individuals for their generous contributions to the dinner: Brown, Rev. Jean Canadian Tire, Perth Central Frontenac Township Cota Country Catering & BBQ Frontenac News, Jeff Green Giant Tiger, Perth Gibson’s Garage Gilchrist, Lucie Lake District Realty Langan Family Law Maples, The, Restaurant North Frontenac Pet Supplies North Frontenac Telephone Co. Pariselli, John Ram’s Esso RBC – Royal Bank, Sharbot Lake Reid, Donna Rising Bun Royal Canadian Legion, Sharbot Lake Sharbot Lake & District Lions Sharbot Lake Freshmart Sharbot Lake General Store Sharbot Lake Home Building Center Sharbot Lake Pharmacy St. Lawrence Employment Services Tip Top Dollar Shop Uens, Arlene W.A. Robinson & Associates Thanks, as well, to the many people who donated turkey bucks and food. Thanks to all the wonderful volunteers for their hard work canvassing, preparing, serving, making music, and cleaning up at the dinner. And not least, thanks to everyone who came. See you next Christmas!

A Promise for You “My soul thirsts for you .. in a dry and weary land where there is no water” Psalm 63: 1 FUNERAL SERVICES

Forever in my heart, your wife Janice FUNERAL SERVICES

Maschke Funeral Home Serving the area for over 100 years.

Northbrook

(613) 336-6873 1-888-336-3725 www.maschkefuneralhome.com

BIRTHDAY

David Goodfellow Owner/Managing Director

Parham, Ontario

613-375-6254

Norm MacCrimmon

Norm’s family invites you to celebrate his special day at an OPEN HOUSE Olden Township Hall, Mountain Grove, Saturday January 14th, 2012 from 1:30 to 4:00 pm Best Wishes Only BIRTHS

Tooley Reid Tooley is excited to announce the arrival of his baby brother Ethan Jonathan Tooley. Ethan was born on October 21, 2011 weighing 7 lb. 7 oz. Proud parents are Jonathan and Angela Tooley. Grandparents: Judy Tooley, Brian & Jean Barrie. Great-grandparents: Cleo Price, Charlie & Della Tooley, Vic & Shirley England, Verna Barrie, Ralph & Denyse Barrie & Great great grandma Jean VanAlstine. Ethan is watched over by many special angels: Grandpa Jeff, Grandpa Price & Grandma White. Thank you to all the doctors & nursing staff at SFDH.

NFCS

Notes

What’s Happening at Northern Frontenac Community Services by Don Amos · BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: NFCS, in collaboration with the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team, will be holding an eight-week Bereavement Support Group at the Sharbot Lake Medical Centre on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon during February and March for those who have suffered the recent loss of a loved one. Please contact Kevin Raison at 613-279-3151 or Martha Duncan at 613-279-2100. Please pre-register by calling no later than January 31. · COMMUNITY DROP IN: The drop in will be holding a fundraising Rock-A-Thon (rocking in a rocking chair for a specified time). The Drop In receives no funding other than user fees and has not done any fundraising for many years. Please be generous when you are approached by a participant asking for pledges. · YOUTH DANCE: Friday, January 27, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake, NFCS is holding a dance open to youth in grades 5 to 9; cost is $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. · 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. · MEGA MOVIE NIGHT FOR YOUTH: On Feb. 10 at the Sharbot Lake High School, NFCS, in partnership with Student Council, will be offering a mega movie night. Two movies will be offered. The cost will be by donation only. 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 with popcorn, hot dogs, chips, and pop all at a low cost. This event is for youth aged 12 to 18. and the movies will be announced early in February. Information: 613-279-2244.

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Outdoors in the Land O’ Lakes - Counting birds at Christmastime A

bout 20 years or so ago, my wife and I took part in our first Christmas bird count. We were assigned an area within the urban boundary of Ottawa, and when the big day dawned, clear and cold, we pulled on our warmest boots and headed out to find some birds. This year, we thought we might try it again, but we wanted to do it closer to our cottage on Bobs Lake. The Westport Christmas Bird Count turned out to be the closest one, so we signed up with coordinator Wendy Briggs-Jude, who was happy to have a couple of extra pairs of eyes and ears on the job. Christmas bird counts go back to 1900, when American ornithologist Frank Chapman asked birders across North America to head out on Christmas Day to count the birds in their home towns and submit the results as the first "Christmas Bird Census." The Christmas Bird Count, as it is now called, is conducted in over 2000 localities across Canada, the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. These bird observations have been gathered together into a huge database that reflects the distribution and numbers of winter birds over time. These days Christmas Bird Counts are conducted on any one day between December 14 and January 5. They are carried out within a 24-km diameter circle that stays the same from year to year. They are usually group events organized at the local level, usually by a birding club, naturalists’ organization or simply an enthusiastic group of volunteers. On the chosen day, teams have 24 hours to go out and identify and count every bird they see in their assigned sector of the circle. At the end of the day, the numbers from all the sectors are compiled, and this information is submitted to Bird Studies Canada, the sponsoring organization in Canada. This data has proven very useful, as it is used to help scientists to better understand important things like bird distribution and movements and population trends over time. Our big day was Tuesday, December 20. Maps, guidebooks and binoculars in hand, we drove the highways and byways between Westport and Bolingbroke in search of birds. The weather was cold and clear, but with no trace of snow on the ground. The first bird we saw was a crow by the side of the road – perhaps not the rarest bird in the world, but symbolically important as the first tick on our tally sheet. Next up came several Black-capped Chickadees flitting

and enjoy a lovely meal of chili and fresh homearound a feeder near a house on Althorpe Road, made bread. When Wendy added up all the numfollowed by a couple of Blue Jays and sevbers, the total for the Westport count was 51 speeral House Sparrows. In short order we added cies and almost 7000 individual birds, with top spot Downy, Hairy and Pileated Woodpeckers to our going to Common Mergansers, at almost 2000 list, along with American Goldfinches. Up and birds. down the roads we went, stopping at prospective As my wife and I drove home after the day was groves of pines or near feeders to scan the trees over we reflected on how fast the day had gone by and fields or to listen for new birds. All told we and how much fun we had had. We made a firm spent about 5½ hours on the road, drove about decision that we would not be waiting another 20 100 km, and racked up a total just shy of 300 years to do our next Christmas Bird Count. We are birds of 17 different species. Our highlights were Chickadee thinking about reviving a Christmas Bird Count in the single Rough-legged Hawk perched in a tree beside Mountain Road and 20 Pine Siskins flying overhead the Sharbot Lake area in 2012 and have tentatively set aside on Porter Road. Top spot in terms of numbers went to the Saturday, December 29, 2012 as the possible date for the 102 chickadees that we counted, with second place going to count – details to come. Novice birders are welcome. Anythe 60 Canada Geese we saw in the open water off the Lions one interested in participating, please contact Steve Blight at natureobservations@rogers.com Club Beach on Westport Sand Lake. To report your observations, email Steve at the above adWhen our day was over, several teams gathered at the Briggs-Judes house to hand in our numbers, compare notes dress or Lorraine Julien at naturewatching@gmail.com.

What’s new at the Frontenac Heritage Festival? By Julie Druker here will be lots new at this year’s Frontenac Heritage Festival, which will take place Feb. 24, 25 and 26 at various locations across Central Frontenac. To help celebrate their 125th anniversary, the Sharbot Lake United Church will be putting on a dinner on February 25 from 4-6pm at the church. Instead of offering Festival buttons for sale this year, festival organizers have something new up their sleeve. Josh Amlin of Upholstery Bay will be sewing this year’s festival gifts, hand-made red Canadian polar fleece mittens that come with the leather FHF logo and cost $10, with all funds going towards supporting the festival. Along with the usual demonstrations and displays at the always popular Crow Lake Schoolhouse, Bob Miller and Mike Procter will be hosting and leading an old-fashioned historical style camp out and sleepover there on Friday February 24. Campers will be provided with straw beds and wool blankets and are invited to bring snacks to cook on the camp fire (they may also bring sleeping bags). Guests must pre-register by calling Mike, 613-279-3151 or Bob, 613-279-3003.

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