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Young country crooner crowned FOTMC champion day she is going to be really big.” Augusta, who started singing at age 6, studied classical and operatic singing under Veronica Pressman of Aurora. Her favorite singers at that time were Andrea Bocelli and Paul Potts. She made an appearance at Carnegie Hall, where she sang Amarilli Mia Bella. At age 11 she made the switch over to country and has never looked back. “I remember driving to my brother’s hockey games and listening to Shania Twain and Garth Brooks on the radio and decided then that I wanted to make the switch,” she said at the Bedford Hall on Saturday. People here could really relate to my songs and being able to connect to people through music is definitely one of the most rewarding things about being an artist.” Cliff Rines, who organized this year’s competition, recalled getting a call from Augusta's father about entering his daughter in the competition. “It's great to know that the competition is attracting singers and musicians from all over and to see someone like Augusta wanting to get into country music. She made the trip all the way from Toronto to do so and that is really encouraging.” What's next for Augusta? “I definitely want to be involved in the music business and will continue writing songs and coming out to sing at these kinds of competitions because
by Julie Druker ometimes changing horses in the middle of the stream can pay off. It certainly did last weekend for Augusta Campoli, a 13-year-old singer from Richmond Hill who was crowned the overall singing champion at the Frontenac Old Time Music Championships, which were held on Sept. 23 & 23. Augusta, who has recently crossed over to country music, made the trip to the Bedford Hall near Godfrey to compete in the Class B for young singers aged 9-14. She won her class, which put her in the running in the final sing-off, where she competed against three finalists, all more than three times her age. Her final song, an original tune she cowrote with a friend called “Innocent Love”, landed her the first place overall title. Jo-Anne Rudachuk, who judged the vocal classes at this year’s competition, said she was blown away by the talent of the young singer. “She is absolutely amazing and I would buy her records now,” Rudachuk said after presenting the young singer with her cash award on Saturday afternoon after Augusta took first place in the final sing down. Rudachuk would know, after having judged young singers for the last three years at the Kingston Fair. “Frankly I have never seen anything like her and I strongly feel that one
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13-year-old Augusta Campoli of Richmond Hill competed against June Nixon, Marjorie Smith and Roy Bradshaw and won overall singing champion at the Frontenac Old Time Music Championships it’s a lot of fun and a really good learning experience.”
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n response to a report from Chief Administrative Officer Elizabeth Savill, Frontenac County Council has decided to seek standing at a public meeting dealing with proposed electoral boundaries that will take place in Kingston in November. The boundary changes will bring 15 new ridings to Ontario in recognition of the fact that Ontario’s population of 13.4 million people represents almost 39% of all Canadians. The proposals also involve a reshuffling of seats in Eastern Ontario, which, if enacted, will split Frontenac County into three ridings. Frontenac Islands will remain part of the Kingston and the Islands riding, as it is currently, whereas South Frontenac Township is slated to join the proposed Belleville-Napanee-Frontenac riding, and North and Central Frontenac, the proposed Lanark-FrontenacHastings riding. “These proposals are not much different from what was initially proposed 10 years ago,” said Savill. “They do not respect our boundaries. South Frontenac is being cut out. There is also a concern with respect to manageable size in the case of the northern riding.” The distance from Smiths Falls and Bancroft, the southeastern and northwestern extremes of the proposed Lanark-Frontenac-Hastings riding, is 203 km. Savill also pointed out that when similar proposals were made 10 years ago, the last time riding redistribution took place, officials from the affected communities mounted a successful campaign to rejig the ridings in a more county- friendly manner. Savill sees no reason that the same thing can’t happen again in 2012. The problem that the two-member riding redistribution commission faces is that changing a single riding can affect the boundaries
of many other ridings, and there is an overriding requirement that none of the ridings have too high or too low a population. “If we can try to contain some of the ripple in our area to the two ridings, it will be much better received,” said Savill. Savill has been in contact with municipal officials in Hastings County, and said they will also be seeking standing at one of the public meetings on redistribution, and may be presenting an alternative proposal that would maintain more cohesion for the three coun-
ties, Frontenac, Hastings, and Lennox and Addington, who are all being split into at least two ridings under the current proposals. Frontenac County Warden Janet Gutowski said that she had received an email from current Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington MP Scott Reid about the proposed distribution, which encourages the municipalities involved to seek changes in order to maintain some integrity to their boundaries. A proposal that has been floated would call for a riding that includes Lanark-Fronte-
nac and all of Lennox and Addington with the exception of Napanee, and a second riding that encompasses all of Hastings County as well as Napanee. After the public meetings in November, a further parliamentary review process will take place early in 2013 before the boundaries are finalised. They will come into effect in time for the 2015 federal election, and will also take effect for subsequent Ontario provincial elections.
Frontenac CFDC helps business community move forward by Jeff Green
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conomic development in a rural region is not a short-term venture. The board and staff at the Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation (FCFDC) have been working day after day for nine years establishing their own credibility with the business community, and finding out what works and what doesn’t work in Frontenac County. At their AGM two weeks ago, FCFDC Board Chair Paul Vickers outlined some of the work that has been done over the past 12 months. The FCFDC loaned out $900,000 between July 2011 and July 2012, and 90% of the loans the agency metes out go to Frontenac County-based businesses. With the help of FCFDC staff, those receiving loans have been able to use them as leverage to access more funding, a total of $4.5 million in the same period. Among the businesses that have worked with the corporation are a number of the more innovative companies in the county, in-
cluding: Beckwith Contracting in Sydenham, Seed to Sausage and Sharbot Lake Country Inn in Sharbot Lake, Goldline Mobility and Conversions, and Canadian Shield Forest Products. The speaker at the CFDC meeting this year was Olivia Groenewegen of the Limestone Creamery, which held its grand opening last weekend. The creamery is now carrying a line of dairy products produced exclusively from the dairy cattle on the organic Groenewegen farm, located just yards away from their retail store on Sydenham Road. Another new venture that is just getting underway in the village of Harrowsmith is something that CFDC Executive Director Anne Prichard has been trying to get underway for a number of years. She has been frustrated over the years because a number of institutions and businesses have approached her about locating in Frontenac County but they have been stymied by a shortage of office or retail space Terry Grant, of T. Grant Custom Homes,
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One set of rules? Not necessarily by Jeff Green ver since the Limestone District School Board announced they were planning to build their new school in the parking lot of the current Sharbot Lake High School, I’ve had a nagging question. Does the proximity of the school site to the west basin of Sharbot Lake, which has been designated by the province as a trout-sensitive lake, pose any restrictions on the building project? To put this question into context, I need to cite an example of the impact of the trout-sensitive designation on property development. A few weeks ago I spent about an hour at an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing in Sharbot Lake. The appellant owns a piece of land on Bridgen’s Island in Eagle Lake, another trout-sensitive lake in Central Frontenac. The Bridgen’s Island case is complicated. A group of families bought it as a co-operative in the 1970s, and in the early 2000s they were told they needed to sever off pieces of land and take individual ownership under a plan of subdivision. By the time that took place Eagle Lake had been designated as trout-sensitive; no building lots can be created within 300 metres of the lake, and therefore the property owners who have not yet built on their land will never be able to build. Most of the landowners had already built cottages, but a few haven’t. These unfortunate people, who have been paying municipal taxes for almost 40 years, will never be able to do anything on their land. All attempts to make exceptions in this case have been rebuffed by the provincial government. I only spent an hour at the OMB hearing because it quickly became clear that the appellant was going to lose; the troutsensitive designation is unyielding. The family will lose at the OMB and they will be out of luck. Their property is essentially worthless, designated as parkland. They can’t even put up a tent platform, much less put in an outhouse. The section of the Central Frontenac zoning bylaw, which was put in place at the insistence of the provincial government, and which has made the Bridgen’s Islanders’ property worthless, includes another clause. That clause says that under no circumstances can a septic bed commence within 300 metres of the high water mark of a trout-sensitive lake.
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The new Sharbot Lake School is larger than the old school - much larger. It will have the capacity to handle a crowd of up to 1,000 people in one room for a large community event. The largest room in the existing school can only handle about 200 people. So I naturally assumed that the septic bed will need to be expanded. But that cannot happen within 300 metres of the high water mark of Sharbot Lake, according to the township’s ironclad zoning bylaw. So the project is in trouble. The interim Chief Building Official in Central Frontenac said the school board will need a septic permit before they apply for a building permit, and because of the size of the septic system for a school, approval for a septic permit comes from the Ministry of the Environment (MoE). When we asked the ministry about septic approvals on trout-sensitive lakes for a school, we received the following response from Sarah Dick, a Senior Environmental Officer with the MoE in Kingston. “The approval of the system would likely fall under ministry jurisdiction due to its large size. The minimum set back requirements established by the municipality, with ministry guidance, are intended to be applied to smaller systems approved through the local health unit. If through its review of any application documents for a large system, the ministry feels a greater setback distance is required in order to ensure the protection of surface water or other features, these setbacks would be required through the ministry’s approval. If the proponent could properly demonstrate that a reduced setback could be used (through phosphorus removal for instance) a reduced setback requirement may be approved as well.” So, a school, which spends taxpayers’ money, can get the benefit of some discretion from a set of rules that are unyielding in the case of the Bridgen’s Islanders. There was also a second piece of information from Sarah Dick, which read: “The ministry, to date, has not been approached by the Limestone District School Board regarding upgrades/changes to their septic system.” We then asked the school board about their septic plans for the new school and received the following response: “ ... Members of the new school project team met in early 2012 with representatives from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) to discuss various issues including the location of the septic system for the new school. A recent evaluation of the Sharbot Lake High School septic system showed that it is functioning well and has suffi-
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cient capacity for additional flow from the new school. The school board is proposing to increase the treatment of the wastewater before discharge to enhance the capacity of the system and reduce impact to the groundwater quality. The school board and its project engineers are continuing to work with the MOE and the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority to ensure environmental issues and concerns are addressed.” There is an obvious inconsistency in the two responses over whether the ministry has or has not been approached about the septic system. There is also a lingering question in my mind about the statement that the existing system “has sufficient capacity for additional flow from the new school”. Who made that determination? If the ministry has not been formally approached, how can the school board be so confident in making that claim? We will continue to monitor this situation in the coming weeks, if only for the sake of those beleaguered Bridgen’s Islanders. It should not be the case that one set of rules applies to people who pay property tax, and another set of rules applies to institutions that spend property tax dollars. But already that has been shown to be the case. At the very least we should make sure that the more flexible rules for institutions are being followed.
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s a regular walker with my two companions - and just as the seasons are changing and the leaves are falling from the trees - it is very sad to see the rubbish that has been thrown at the side of the trails, not only garden waste but household garbage, renovation materials, tires, even a toilet. On top of that, ATVs (most respect the countryside), do burn outs and after having a picnic disregard their cans of pop and take-away packaging; this also applies to some fishermen who leave their unwanted stuff at the shoreline. It’s such a shame a few people give us all a bad name. YES, some dog owners are not cleaning up after their loved ones; on many occasions in the summer I have seen poo in public places. Let’s be proud of ourselves and our countryside dispose of your waste in the right manner. - Martyn Jenkyn
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A spate of drinking and driving convictions T here were five impaired driving cases that led to guilty pleas at Sharbot Lake Criminal Court on Monday, September 24. Although the particularities of the cases differed from each other, the results were all about the same - a fine and a driving prohibition. John Card, 48, pled guilty to a charge of driving with blood alcohol over 80 mg/100 ml of blood. Mr. Card was stopped by a RIDE program on Road 509 on his birthday. He claimed to have only had a cup of wine at lunch, but was pulled over nonetheless, and failed a roadside breath test. A subsequent breathalyser test at the detachment yielded a 104 mg/100 ml result. He was fined $1,000 and received a one-year driving prohibition. Frank Teal, 19, was stopped by police at the beach in Sharbot Lake on Canada Day. He was driving a vehicle and not only appeared to be impaired but there were a number of open bottles in the vehicle. He refused a breath request, and had no license or insurance on the vehicle he was driving. He was also under a Peace Bond at the time, on a promise to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. He received a $1,400 fine, 12 months of probation, and a 12-month driving prohibition. Quentin Yarascavitch, 29, was preparing to operate an ATV on a friend’s driveway on Oak Flats Road on July 7 when he was
stopped by police. He was asked to take a breath test, which he failed. He later tested 143 mg/100 ml on a breathalyser at the detachment. He received a $1,100 fine and a one-year driving prohibition. The occupants of a house phoned police to come and remove Ronald Spencely, 23, and Ricky Therrien, 27, and when the police arrived the two men were both found in a car in front of the house in an extremely intoxicated state. They both tested over double the legal limit for blood alcohol and both pleaded guilty of having care and control of a vehicle while impaired. They received $1,000 fines and 12- month driving prohibitions. The joint plea, as well as the men's inability to pay, led the Crown to ask for a fine on the low end of the normal scale, and the judge agreed. Levi Gray, 33, pled guilty to a charge of possession of cannabis, and was fined $300. He also entered into a Peace Bond, promising to avoid contact with two individuals. Two assault charges and a charge of causing a fear of injury or damage were withdrawn by the Crown. Trial date set – Richard Goodberry, 42, charged with failure to comply with a probation order, will be tried on November 19. Withdrawals – Marc Bedard, 26, was charged with operating a vehicle while disqualified. The charge was withdrawn at the request of the Crown after he completed a
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diversion program. James McJanet, 40, had his charge of possession of an illegal substance withdrawn on his first appearance. Ongoing - Jeremy Bryer, 35, faces three charges of theft of property valued under $5,000, and 3 charges of possession of stolen property. He will return to court on October 15. Wayne Kimberly, 57, previously facing an application by police for the revocation of his license to own firearms, is now facing a charge of careless use/storage of a firearm. He will return on October 15 with a lawyer.
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arily Seitz presented an update on the Ompah Community Library to a meeting of North Frontenac Council this week (September 24) Seitz said the library, which sprung up as a community venture when the Kingston Frontenac Public Library closed the Ompah branch in the spring of 2011, “is alive and thriving and has become a vital community hub.” There has been no problem stocking the shelves, as donated books, none of them more than five years old, have been plentiful and varied. “We have 25 boxes of books in storage that we plan to use to change the collection on the shelves,” said Seitz. One of the more popular functions of the library has been the Internet access that it
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· On Friday Sept. 28, 7 p.m. at the Lions Hall in Northbrook, the Golden Seniors Sunset Club will hold a euchre tournament. Contact Verna for more information. 613-336-8682. · There will be a Bike Rodeo on Sat. Sept. 29, 10am- noon at the Pine Meadow Nursing Home parking lot for children 12 and under, sponsored by Lennox & Addington Resources for Children and Pine Meadow. Bring your bike & helmet!. · On Sept. 20, on the CBC news at 10 pm, there was a photo of an ice map, showing the alarming rate of ice decline over the North Atlantic to Greenland and Iceland. This was via satellite. I hope the growers and gardeners everywhere took note for future growing seasons and moisture content. · On Friday, Oct 5 at 7pm there will be a free movie night at Cloyne United Church featuring “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”. British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than advertised, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways. All are welcome!
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· There is no denying fall is with us. If you are looking to continue exercising through the cold weather, there are still lots of options. The Public Health Unit hosts indoor walking in several places throughout the area. The closest is Perth Road Public School on Tues. and Thurs. from 5-6 p.m. This free program starts the week of Oct. 31 and you can contact the Health Unit for more details. · There will be drop-in Volleyball again this year at Sydenham High School beginning Tues. Oct. 2 from 7-9 p.m. There is a cost of $45 for the entire season (to cover insurance) and it
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· The first Kennebec Diners of the season was well attended with the opening lunch of ham & scalloped potatoes. As previously announced, our new caterers are Paul and Aimee Gosse. The meal was wonderful and very nicely presented. Paul and Aimee are Elm Tree returnees and anyone looking for a well catered meal can reach them at 613-335-4822. · The Arden United Church continue their Bible study discussion group with meetings October 1, 15, 22 and 29. Everyone is welcome at these learning meetings. · There will be a benefit dance for Clarke Gaylord on Sat Sept. 29, 7pm at the Arden Legion to help Clarke with his ongoing medical expenses. Tickets are $10 pp, available at the door, or contact Diane 613-335-2291; Judy 613-335-2540. · On Sept. 22 the Legion had their Honours & Awards plus Veteran Appreciation Dinner. The guest speaker was Zone Commander Comrade Daniel Bush who gave an informative and entertaining speech outlining the Legion's initial beginnings plus the changes that have come to pass since its inception. It was great to see Ralph Steele and Vera in attendance. The chair, Dave Moore, explained that Ralph had received his 40-year service pin a few weeks previously. As the membership chair, it was great to put some faces to the names. Thanks for your service Veterans! · The Legion's monthly general meeting is Sat. Sept. 29 at 11am. Members are invited to welcome and support the two new inductees to the branch. · Thinking of you to Reg Peterson, Ken Clark, Dwayne Matson, Jim Kirkland, Dennis Riley and Bill Pringle.
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· There will be a Turkey Bingo sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs on Oct. 2 at the Golden Links Hall. Early Bird is at 7:15 p.m. Books are $7-$15. For information, please call Barb at 613-372-2315. · The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs will also be sponsoring a Youth Dance at the Golden Links Hall on Oct. 12 from 7-10 p.m. for ages 9 to 15. Admission is $6. For information, please call Sharon 372-1274 or Wayne at 358-2533. · The next monthly meeting of the Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club will be on Mon. Oct. 15 (please note the date change due the Thanksgiving long weekend) starting at 7:30 p.m. This will be election night. Anyone interested in becoming part of the executive is encouraged to attend. If you would like to become a member or would like more information, please contact Kim at 613-372-0018. · The Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club will again be hosting a Halloween Family Fun Night on Sat. Oct. 20 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. There will be costume judging, crafts, cookie decorating, games, prizes, haunted house and fun for everyone. Admission is $2 per child.Adult supervision is required. · Birthday wishes are extended to Denise Webster; she celebrated a milestone with family and friends on Sept. 23. · Words to live by - Life has no remote. Get up and change it yourself.
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· The bi-monthly Gospel sing at the Parham Free Methodist Church is scheduled for this Sat. Sept. 29 at 7pm. Featured is John Reid & the Eagle Band. Some of our local talent will also sing. There will be a freewill offering. Please bring some finger food or snacks for a short get-together afterwards. · Hockey is starting...well, not the NHL...but our local kids... which is just as entertaining! If you have registered for Piccadilly, then you should have been contacted about a player evaluation coming up. The evaluation is based on your birth year. For details, visit frontenachockey.ca/ · Condolences to the family of the late Darlene (Thurston) Skinner; and the late Don Stinson, both formerly from this area. Sympathy also to the family of the late Lynn Howes, wife of Greg Howes. · 60th anniversary wishes to Gordon and Marion Bertrim! Congratulations to Richard & Lois Webster on their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Happy Anniversary to Sherri (Godfrey) and Cody Morrow, 6 years! · Family and friends gathered at a surprise 25th anniversary party for Mitch & Jen Cox in Sharbot Lake on Sept. 9. · Congratulations to Thomas and Tanya Sargeant on the birth of Jack Roy Sargeant - a wee one to spoil! · Happy Birthday wishes to Kendra Godfrey, Rob Northmore, Art Teal, Margaret Thompson, Eric Leslie. · Congratulations to Bill Fox and Tammy Kinnear on their recent marriage. Members of Glen Fox's family travelled to witness this ceremony.
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september 27, 2012 · There will be a benefit dance for Clarke Gaylord on Sept. 29 at the Arden Legion; also for Joel Peterson on Oct. 6 at St. James Catholic School in Sharbot Lake. · Don't forget about the United Way Turkey Bingo in Sharbot Lake on Sept. 27. · Thoughts and prayers go out to Arnold & Lois Goodberry, Art & Clara Clow, Viv Lowery, Levi Ducharme and Kathleen Goodfellow. · A moose has been spotted on the Tryon farm in Wagarville. · The Relay for Life 2013 Committee is up and running. Mark June 21, 2013 as the day to Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back. We are looking for more volunteers so if you are willing to help in such a great event, please let Lesley SmithMerrigan know (613-279-3144 or lesleysmith181@hotmail. com) or any other member of the committee. Our next planning meeting is Tues. Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sharbot Lake United Church Hall. Two teams are already registered for next year's relay. No time like the present to get your gang together and start fundraising! · Good luck to the Junior and Senior Boys volleyball teams as they play against Regi and Marie-Rivier this week and then they are in a tournament at Holy Cross on Saturday· · The congregation of Parham United Church were treated to soup and desserts after church on Sunday. · "When a loon hollers over the water, it will be wet weather; if over the land it will be dry weather"
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· The “Women’s Support” evenings have started at the ABC Hall. The evenings will offer women a venue to meet new neighbours and friends, discuss relevant issues and enjoy a relaxing evening, unwinding from the stresses of everyday life. Ladies who attended the first evening on Sept 13 offered suggestions for future evenings. Come out and meet neighbours and friends Thurs., Sept 27 at 7pm. Bring your own water bottle. For information contact Freda 273-2571. · The first and third Thursday of each month Victoria’s Quilts Canada, Bolingbroke Branch, meets at the ABC Hall to create comfort quilts for community members living with cancer. For more information, call Ann at 613-273-8255. · Karate will begin Tues. Oct. 2 at Glen Tay Public School. For details and prices, contact Sue McPhee, 613-264-1915. · Does someone in your family suffer from Alzheimer’s? There will be a presentation on Oct. 11, 1 to 3 p.m. at Lanark Lodge in Perth for caregivers of family members living with Alzheimer’s. The session will explain what services are available to us as caregivers of loved ones suffering from this disease. Feel free to bring a friend or another family member. My sister and I will be there. After all, Alzheimer’s is a family affair. It cannot be beaten, but its deteriorating effects on family and quality of life can be lessened if we educate ourselves. There is no charge or pre-registration required. · “Healthy Cooking” classes will be held at the ABC Hall 9:30am-noon on Oct. 20, Nov. 3, Dec 1. Learn tasty ideas featuring dairy-free, gluten-free and nightshade-free foods. Classes are $20 each or $50 for all three. 50% of the proceeds go to the support of ABC Hall, 50% to purchase the ingredients. Judi Walden, a holistic healthcare specialist at Ranch Retreat will be volunteering her time and knowledge. To reserve your place, call Freda by Oct. 1; 613-273-2571. · Last week’s meeting at the Maberly hall to discuss the fate of the outdoor rink was well attended. Lots of good ideas were tossed around and lots of offers to help maintain the rink came forward as well. Those who could not attend can fill out the questionnaire that can be found at the Coffee Shop at Hwy 7 & the Maberly-Elphin Rd. If you would like to volunteer to help maintaining the ice, please include your name and contact information. You can also print off the questionnaire from www.tayvalleytwp.ca. We still have to get everyone on board to eliminate the vandalism. Those of us who live closest to the rink can help by being the eyes and ears for the rest of us. If you see or hear anything suspicious, please call the police. You can call 911 if you think a crime (vandalism is a crime, so is snowmobiling on the ice, damaging public property) is being committed. The police have agreed to be a presence in the area.
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· Get well wishes to Karen Hermer and Bob Johnston. · Happy birthday in October to Herb Steele, Chloe Woodman, my great grandchildren Eliza and Madi, Dave Hopper, Sarah Armstrong. · Happy anniversary to Cathy & Doug, and Pam & Richard Lemke. · On Sept. 22, Harriet Riddell and other family members attended a lovely wedding in Morewood for her grandson Robert & his bride Caitlin. · On Saturday October 13, 7pm at Knox Presbyterian Church in McDonalds Corners, come and enjoy the bluegrass music of Bill White & White Pine. Tickets are $10 at the door or call Linda at 613-278-0586. · All the Allen family got together on Sunday to celebrate Cheryl’s birthday. Happy birthday, Cheryl. · Eighteen people attended the last Tea & Toast of the season. Thanks, everyone and have a good winter. · Smile: people who jump to conclusions often frighten away the best ones.
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· Sympathy to the family of Donald Stinson; also to the families of Darlene Skinner (Thurston) and of Fred Hunt. · Happy Birthday to Lisa Stacey, Jean Campbell, Beverley Hayes, Ken Brown, Donna Easton. · Happy Anniversary to Lois & Richard Webster - 50 years; and Desmond & Linda French. · Happy 50th Birthday to Brent Warren; also Happy 20th Birthday to Dustin Meeks. Hope you both enjoy many more · Thinking of Reg Peterson, Nancy Fobert, Queenie Schroader, Bill Pringle, Gwen Hepner, Linda Commodore, Betty Tarney, Ken Smith, · Friends and relatives gathered at the home of Duane & Judy Meeks to help her parents, Don & Pam Larmon, celebrate 40 years of marriage. Daughter Sharon also helped with the preparations. Everyone enjoyed the delicious luncheon and lovely cake. · A big thank you to the members of the SL Legion for inviting seniors to Bingo and providing a delicious supper for them. Shirley Kellar and Reta Bush won the gift baskets. · Parham Happy Travellers held their meeting September 19, hosted by Marilyn & Archie Meeks, assisted by Charlotte Brown. Everyone enjoyed the delicious potluck at noon. Birthdays were Mary Howes, Jean Campbell, Mel Good. The next meeting is Oct. 17.
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PAGE 5 · It is always sad to have your pet accidentally killed, as they are part of your family. Sympathy is extended to Judi Fox on the loss of her dog “Princess”. · Quotation: Kindness is like a cat; when you give it away, it usually comes back.
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· Turkey Bingo is back, with two special events to try your luck at winning a turkey: Prince Charles Public School is hosting a Turkey Bingo on Tues. Oct. 2. The doors open at 6 p.m. with games starting at 6:30 p.m. There will be a canteen & raffle prizes. All proceeds to the grade eight graduation. - The Verona Lions will host a Turkey Bingo on Thurs. Oct. 4. Doors and canteen open at 6 p.m. Early Bird Bingo starts at 6:50 p.m. Twelve regular games and two share the wealth. Verona Lions Club, Verona Sand Road. Free parking. · Don’t put those walking shoes away. The Verona Walking Club will start on Tues. Oct. 2. The club will meet for a walk inside the Verona Lions hall every Tuesday and Friday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. All you need is $1 per session and running shoes. For more info, call Bill at 613-374-3234. · Verona will soon have two full-time doctors. As of January
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Circle Square Ranch We are happy to introduce horseback riding lessons and trail rides starting September 2012! Megan Mitchell will be offering horseback riding lessons and trail rides at Circle Square Ranch in Arden. She is a Certified Horsemanship Association Level 1 instructor, an Ontario Equestrian Federation Rider Level 3, Certified Intermediate Therapeutic Riding Instructor through the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association. Lessons will be: $30 for a 45 minute private lesson. $20 for a one hour group lesson with a maximum of 4 riders per group. Trails will be: $25 per person for a one hour trail. Family discounts available. Lessons will be based on a 5 level riding system with theory books. Horses are available for people of all riding levels. We have a large outdoor sand riding arena, and 300 acres of trails. Please call or email if you have any questions or would like to register for lessons or book a trail ride. Lessons and trails can be booked from Tuesday – Saturday. Ranch Office: 613-335-5403 Email: arden@csranch.ca
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2013, Dr. Piotr Oglaza will join Dr Laurel Dempsey at the Verona Medical Clinic. Dr. Oglaza is accepting new patients; if you are interested in becoming a patient, you can apply now, either directly to the clinic or call 613-374-1382. · Anyone who has tasted Willie Lapointe’s pies knows that he is a terrific chef. Willie just returned from the Richmond Fair sporting two first prize ribbons for his pumpkin pie and butter tarts, and a second for his apple pie. Kudos, Willie! · The Christmas for Kids Campaign is holding a bottle drive this Sat. Sept. 29. They will be located at the Verona Foodland starting at 10 a.m. You can drop off your empties (wine,
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Hinchinbrooke Public School: On Sept. 13, students and staff participated in a Colour House Rally Spirit Day by playing a variety of team building activities. Students compete to earn points all year long for their colour house by taking part in Spirit Days and other themed activities. Photo submitted by Catherine Reynolds to put a few finishing touches on the caboose at the Railway Heritage Park in Sharbot Lake. Volunteers from the community joined the group and took up brushes and painted the caboose’s metal railings. Sally Angle, who chairs the society, organized the work bee which will be one of a number to finish off some of the smaller details such as painting the metal handles, and repairing and painting the aluminum window frames. The society has a few other surprises up their sleeves, which they will soon be revealing to the public at a later date.CARD Watch BUSINESS SIZEfor signs - Julie Druker t rn No Bu d, ey! oo n W Mo
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FLEA MARKET TONI’S AND JP’S FLEA MARKET - 6107 Hwy. 506 at Ardoch Road, everyone welcome. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 613-479-0341.
FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM APT., family room, living, dining rooms, 2 entrances back & front; hydro included, $900, first & last. (Badour Rd., Mica Point Lane) 613-279-3127 ARDEN. 2 BEDROOM DOWNSTAIRS APARTMENT for rent. All inclusive. Available Oct 1/2012. $900.00 per month. Please call 613-335-3878 LOOKING TO SHARE MY OFFICE SPACE in downtown Sharbot Lake with another professional on a part time or full time basis. Price is negotiable. Can include office equipment, furniture and even use of receptionist if needed. Please call Anne-Marie at 1-855-241-2220 SHINER STORAGE: boats, trailers, campers, indoor /outdoor dry u-lock units, security fence. Boat storage $250. Phone Jim Shiner 613-3362641
FOR SALE AVAILABLE – LOCAL CHICKENS AND TURKEYS, beets, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers and more. Johnston Lake Organic’s Farm and Market, open daily 9 am to 6 pm, also Saturdays at Sharbot Lake Farmers market until Thanksgiving; 613-479-2898 FIREWOOD FOR SALE, dry hardwood, $100 truckload. Can deliver 613-374-2690 FIREWOOD FOR SALE, 1 cubic cord $275 or 2 cubic cord $500. Phone 613-374-3464 FREE RANGE THANKSGIVING TURKEYS. Call 613-335-2895. FRIGIDAIRE 18 cu.ft. FRIDGE with top freezer $200; GE built in dishwasher $75; microwave $15. All appliances in excellent condition, reason for sale: upgrading. 613-374-2276 PLUMBING ANTIFREEZE, 3.78L, $3.50 including HST. SAT & SUN SEPT. 29-30 ONLY, at Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St. Verona, 613-374-2851 RENT-TO-OWN A BELL TV HDTV SYSTEM for as little as $5.53/mth. Call Doug’s Antenna Sales for details. 613-374-3305. www. dougsantenna.com REESE FIFTH WHEEL HITCH with slider. 613279-2861 WOOD HEAT SOLUTIONS. 2012 Fall Rebate Sale! Factory incentives up to $1100 OR instant rebates up to $600. Call for more information. Your Local Central Boiler dealer. Frankford, ON 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613
“KING of APPLIANCES”
Open Evenings & Seven Days a Week - River Road Corbyville, Just North of Corby’s (613) 969-0287
HELP WANTED PET SITTER REQUIRED, Northbrook-Cloyne area resident seeking occasional pet sitter to come into our home while out of town. Must be mature, responsible and have own transportation. Call Mike at 613 336-1027 for more information
HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Harrowsmith: Firearms course, Oct 19 & 20. Hunter Education, Nov. 2 & 3 (hunting license in time for deer season). Wild Turkey license examinations. Call Bill at 613-335-2786 HUNTER SAFETY AND FIREARMS COURSES. Turkey Examinations. Please call for course dates and details. Call Richard 613-336-9875.
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. FINE CONSTRUCTION, prop. John St. Aubin, Frontenac area. For an estimate call 613-3756582. www.mindspan.net/construction GUY WITH PICKUP; Denbigh area; general jobs, junk cleanup and disposal, pickup & delivery. Call Pete, 613-333-1428 HOMESTYLE WEDDINGS. Minister Judie Diamond helps design your ceremony and performs the marriage at location of your choice. 613-375-6772 LAUGHING DOGS RE-TREAT. Home-style, kennel-free dog boarding, 1052 Stinchcombe Rd., Parham. Call Robin now to book 613-2140873 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. 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
GARAGE/YARD SALES
WANTED TO BUY
SPYGLASS COVE, 1016 Schoolhouse Rd. Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues – Sat. 8am7pm. Black & Decker coffee maker; large white decorative Italian bowl; collection of compacts; books about antiques; new selection of pictures; fishing lures; tools; etc. Free gift with any purchase.
CASH PAID FOR YOUR SCRAP! Wanted: Complete cars, trucks and vans. Will pick up. Call Jay 613-335-3658 STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.
HALL RENTAL S&A CLUB HALL, Harrowsmith. Air conditioned, capacity 90, $25/hr up to 3 hours; $125 for more than 3 hours. For hall rental please contact Michelle at 613-929-8506 and for membership information please contact Kim at (613) 372-0018 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. 613-374-2821
Local businesses provide jobs and services
“Celtic Revival” coming to Plevna, Kaladar F
rom Prince Edward Island, the Sky Family's "Celtic Revival" is a high-energy twohour performance of Celtic music and Riverdance-style Irish step dance, interspersed with comedy and a presentation of the Gospel message. All members of the Sky family perform on several instruments and all contribute to the rich vocal harmonies and lively dance. Woven throughout the performance are stories, skits and inspirational testimonies. There will be two opportunities locally to see the Sky Family: "Celtic Revival" comes to Plevna on Tues. Oct. 9 at the River of Life Christian Fellowship, 7064 Road 506, at 7 p.m. The next day, Wed. Oct. 10, the group will perform in Kaladar at Bethel Pentecos-
tal Church at 6:30 p.m. Both concerts are by freewill donation and everyone is welcome. For more information, call Pastor Raymond Klatt, 613-479-0333, or visit www.skysfamily. org - submitted by River of Life
Fish, Fish, she got her wish! by Julie Druker and Jeff Green n Sept. 25, Central Frontenac Council opened their nets wide for LOLTA (Land O' Lakes Tourist Association) general manager Rachelle Hardesty's presentation and all councilors agreed to give her the $5,000 in Fish TV funding that she was looking for. “It's not all about fishing,” she said. “The main objective here is to bring people to the Land O'Lakes area to support our existing businesses and to help attract new businesses to the area.” If her numbers are right, over 2.5 million viewers of Fish TV will watch each of the four Fish TV shows that will be filmed in North, South, and Central Frontenac. Winter Snow Plowing: Public Works Manager Mike Richardson reported that in an effort to save the township money, township staff will be maintaining the municipality’s section of Road 38 this winter instead of contracting out the work. A number of councilors were concerned about a possible increase in wait times for ploughs and a decrease in winter upkeep as a result. Richardson responded by assuring council that routes may get juggled around a bit but no plowing time will be lost and savings for the township will result. Waste Management: In his waste management report to council, Waste Coordinator Kyle Labbett recommended that council adopt the Town of Gananoque's illegal dumping by-law, which would give By-law Enforcement Officer Ken Gilpin the ability to write tickets for illegal dumping without having to take the violator to court. Instead Gilpin would be able to issue a fine immediately to the perpetrator. After much discussion about the current by-law and wondering whether or not to take this punitive route, the resolution was deferred until more information about the amount of illegal dumping occurring in the township could be gleaned. Labbett's second request was for council to propose a resolution expressing an interest to the City of Kingston to enter into a recycling contract. Currently the township has a contract with HGC Management in Belleville. Labbett said the benefits of a contract with
the City of Kingston would be three-fold: 1) unifying recycling practices throughout the county, 2) including styrofoam and plastic bags in recycling and 3) making available any possible financial advantages. Council passed the resolution for staff to investigate the City of Kingston as a possible option. Xplornet Tower a go in Hinchinbrooke Council unanimously passed a resolution supporting the plans outlined for the building of a 45 meter tall Xplornet tower on private property off of Buchans Ridge near Dwyer Lane, enabling subscribers to access quality high speed internet. New Property Standards/Safe Property By-Law: CAO Shawn Trépanier, who was not in attendance at the meeting, submitted a report to Council with a recommendation that they "draft a new by-law related to the safety and maintenance of properties for Central Frontenac in time for the next council meeting”. Trépanier reported that after numerous meetings with council, staff, the township's solicitor and the public on the subject of property standards, it was determined that “enhancing the current safe property by-law would be in the best interest of the Township”. Suggested items to be included in the new by-law include defining the complaint procedure and process, rewording existing sections to clarify and include safety and aesthetic issues, including a trees section, including the structural and exterior integrity of buildings, and an enforcement procedure of the by-law. Planning Services decision still up in the air: In a report to council, Trépanier recommended that council direct staff to issue an RFP for planning services to include the presence of a planner to be available at the municipal office one day per week. After much discussion Council deferred the resolution until more information about compara-
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Sealed tenders, clearly marked as to content, will be received by The Limestone District School Board for the following project:
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nitting is thought of as a winter pastime but some people have been faithfully creating all summer. Thanks to Brenda Garrett (Perth), Brenda Pranger (Ompah), Lorna Hand and others we have 112 articles of knitting to send to Northern Quebec this fall, along with gently used bedding and clothing. This includes 63 toques, 2 scarves, 18 prs mitts, 14 dolls, 14 sweaters and one baby sweater. I have also received donations of yarn, thanks to Ann Wise of Arden and Mary Young of Perth. I will send the extra yarn to Huntsville to be knit by the ladies of Faith Baptist Church as their regular yarn supplier has run dry. Keep up the good work and God bless. - Peggy Beckett, 268-2443.
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RFT #12-37 - Snow Removal at Various Locations Tender Specifications for the above noted project may be obtained from and shall be submitted to the Facility Services Department at The Limestone District School Board, 220 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston, prior to the closing date of Monday, October 15, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. local time for all tenders. Tenders are to be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside “RFT #12-37 - Snow Removal Tender”. Request for Tender packages can also be obtained through www.biddingo.com/ldsb. For assistance obtaining documents, please contact Biddingo.com customer service.
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The Board reserves the right to accept any Tender or to reject all of them and the lowest Tender will not necessarily be accepted.
For furniture drop off, please call ahead. 279-2113 ask for Janet.
Helen Chadwick Chair
Brenda Hunter Director
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SOCIAL NOTES CARD OF THANKS
BIRTHDAY
Happy 10th Birthday Phillip
Thank You - Scott I would like to thank everyone who came and helped me celebrate my 80th birthday and for all the cards and gifts. Thanks to my family for all the work they did in getting this together for me. May God bless you all. Dale Scott
Love, Mom, Dad & Dawson
THANK YOU On behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #425, members and executive, we would like to thank family and friends for the donations received in memory of the late Donna Ladouceur. On September 15th a celebration of life for Donna Ladouceur was held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #425, Sharbot Lake, with gracious donations received on behalf of Donna for the Legion. Donna was a strong and vibrant person who brought warmth and kindness to everyone she touched. Your donations are greatly appreciated. President Tyrone Seeley Executive and members
ANNIVERSARY The family of
Gordon & Marion Bertrim invite you to share in the celebration of their 60th Wedding Anniversary Saturday, September 29th, 2012 from 1:00 to 4:00pm St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Hall Sharbot Lake, Ontario Best wishes and memories only please IN MEMORIAM
FRONTENAC 4-H SWINE MEMBERS & FRONTENAC COUNTY PORK PRODUCERS Would like to thank buyers of 4-H Barrows at Kingston Fair. True Electric; Wallace Meats; Glen Supply; Upper Level Doors; Dreaming Acres Farm; Larmon Septic; Martin Oomen; Lazy Acres Farm; NCDD Woodworking; Haanoverview Farms; Northway Home Hardware; Glenburnie Grocery; Clow Farm Equipment; L & A Mutual Insurance; Matthew Willard; Boulton Septic. Special thanks to Oakley Clow for donating Barrow for 4-H benefit BBQ, Oct. 27, 2012. Thanks also to the sponsors of 4-H swine: Buckley Construction; Shaw Insurance; R & W Electric; Frontenac Municipal Law Enforcement; L & A Mutual Insurance; Frontenac Pork Producers.
A Promise for You “For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.” Hebrews 8: 12
Arnold Boomhour October 3, 2010 Calm and peaceful he is sleeping, Sweetest rest that follows pain; We who loved him sadly miss him, And trust in God to meet again. Frances & family
James, Louise In memory of a dear friend who passed away September 23, 2001. When evening shades are falling, And we sit in quiet alone, To our hearts there comes a longing If she only could come home. Friends may think we have forgotten When at times they see us smile, But they little know the heartache Our smiles hide all the while. Sadly missed by friends, Sandy and Puck
CARD OF THANKS
Harrowsmith Public School – Parent Council would like to say “Thank You to all our Volunteers and Sponsors for your continued support, we could not have done it without you!” Harrowsmith Public School Nellie’s Gas Bar Murray Aitken Staff & Convience Store Bert’s Greenhouses Odd Fellow & Rebekah’s Betty Jo Penner Heritage Meatshop Blossoms Fresh Fruit Hertz Equipment Rental Papa Pete’s Pizzeria Arrangements Hillside Coffee Company Revell Ford Lincoln Rogan Kitchen Mfg Bob & Terri Armstrong John Smith Karen Snider Sean & Kelly Reade Brandon Aitken Shawn & Rachael Tryon Bronson and Bronson L.A. Bob’s Carry & Takeout Chuck E Cheese Leading Edge Hobbies Smith Construction Countrytime Furniture Lone Star Texas Grill Sydenham Foodland Mark & Michelle Hennessy Tanner Wartman CRS Equipment Rental Trousdale’s Home Hardware Cut ‘n Dried Family Mathew Hennessy Michael Shurtliffe Video Home Rent-All Hairstyling Wilton Cheese Factory Dr Matthew Sawchuk Milestones Fraser Pipe Morven Construction Ltd Looking forward to working with you again soon. FUNERAL SERVICES
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Marlene Wheeler of Sharbot Lake and OPP Aux. Const. Mike Scott “stuff the cruiser”
Filling up local food banks by Julie Druker embers of the OPP stuffed their cruisers at three separate locations in South and Central Frontenac in support of local area food banks. In Sharbot Lake, Auxiliary Constables Andrew Mouck and Mike Scott received cash and food donations for the North Frontenac Food Bank, which is run out of Northern Frontenac Community Services. In Verona and Sydenham, donations were taken for the food bank run by Southern Frontenac Community Services. I spoke with North Frontenac Food Bank coordinator Kim Cucoch at the Sharbot Lake location about the importance of the event, which is now in its fourth year. “At this time of year the food banks are in need of absolutely everything. Cash donations are very handy because with them we can buy food in bulk and can get it at really good prices.” That
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Roaring Reptiles & Mighty Machines by Julie Druker Northern Frontenac Community Services and Community Living North Frontenac joined forces and attracted a big crowd at their “Roaring Reptiles and Mighty Machines” Day at St. James Major Catholic Church on September 14. Everyone enjoyed a free BBQ lunch and children had a chance to meet representatives of various service groups in the community and to get up close and personal with a number of their emergency vehicles. Little Ray’s Reptiles of Ot- Nathan and Reed Whalen of Odessa and Riley Lyons of Yarker (centre) checked out an ambulance tawa also put on a great show, educating children about a wide array more avenue of reaching out to the public to of creatures. Don Amos, executive director of let them know of all the programs and serNFCS, took a break from manning the grill vices we have available,” Amos said. and said that this year the partnering of the Dean Walsh, executive director of CLNF, two organizations helped to put on a bigger said the day’s event was “a great way for our and better event for the community. “This is organization to give back to the community.” a great opportunity for both organizations to come together and do something on a bigger scale. Together we have been able to put on a bigger and better event, which is really tive costs between outside contractors vs. Frontenac County staff planners could be great.” NFCS is also putting out a booklet with a made available. School bus loading zone: Heather Highfull listing of all of the programs and services they offer at their three locations in Sharbot et, Principal of Sharbot Lake High School, Lake, which include the Child Centre, Adult and Steve Wowk, Manager of Tri-Board Services, and Frontenac Transportation Transportation Services, appeared before Services. “We've done some research, and council seeking the temporary designation comments from the community show us that of a 180-foot stretch of Dixon Crescent in people in the community are unaware of the Sharbot Lake as a school bus loading zone. services that we offer. So this is just one Council approved the designation.
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being said, of course all donations of food are also much appreciated and Kim said all of the basic essentials like cereals, soups, and especially protein-rich foods like peanut butter and tuna fish are always welcome. Kim stressed the fact that the increasing cost of food has put more and more families in need of the local food banks especially with winter coming. “In this area in particular, where many people are seasonally employed, and with the added cost of heating with winter coming, a lot of people and families are put into a tough position that leaves them turning to the food banks to help get them through.” Anyone who missed the event can make a cash or food donation to either food bank by calling NFCS in Sharbot Lake at 613-2793151 and SFCSC in Sydenham at 613-3766477; 1-800-763-9610.
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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 elsewhere in the paper. The News makes every effort to be accurate but events and their details should be independently verified by readers.
Thursday September 27 BOLINGBROKE – “WOMEN’S SUPPORT” EVENING, ABC Hall 7pm, visit with other women, enjoy laughter, camaraderie; info: Freda 273-2571 SYDENHAM – SEMINAR “Secrets of Discipline” by Ron Morrish, high school, 7pm, free childcare, refreshments, presented by Limestone District School Board SYDENHAM - ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP 7-9pm, Rural VISONS Centre; info: 613-544-3078 SHARBOT LAKE - CHARITY BINGO: doors open 5:30pm; proceeds to NFCS’ United Way Campaign
Friday September 28 HARROWSMITH - “THEME” YOUTH DANCE, Sponsor Odd Fellows & Rebekahs. Come dressed in mix-matched clothing for chance to win $25 gift card, 7-10pm; $6, for ages 9-15; 372-1274; 358-2533. NORTHBROOK – EUCHRE TOURNAMENT, 7pm, Lions hall, sponsor: Golden Sunset Seniors, info Verna 613-336-8682 SYDENHAM TACKLES CANCER, high school, 8:45pm; music by The Stares; licenced event, proceeds to Kingston University Hospital Foundation
Fri & Sat Sept 28 & 29 WESTPORT FOOD BANK food items & funds raiser at Kudrinko’s. Please help
Saturday September 29 ARDEN - BENEFIT DANCE, 7pm, at Legion for Clarke Gaylord’s medical expenses; tickets $10 at door; Diane 613-335-2291; Judy 613335-2540. FARMERS’ MARKETS – Local farmers’ markets held every Saturday, 9am-1pm at: McDonalds Corners MERA schoolhouse; Sharbot Lake Oso beach; Verona Lions Club GRANDMOTHERS BY THE LAKE “Evening Of Blues” w/ Shaun Riley & Chrome Hearts, Rivendell Golf Club, Verona, 6:30pm, buffet, silent auction; $30pp. fundraiser for African grandmothers; 613-375-8845; 613-374-9929.
HARLOWE DANCE, w/ Country 4 Band, community centre, $8, 8pm, lunch, prizes, all welcome MATAWATCHAN - HARVEST SUPPER, St. Andrew’s United Church, 5-7pm; turkey w/ trimmings, $12, 12 & under $6, 5 & under free. MCDONALD’S CORNERS FALL FAIR gates open 9am; displays, vendors, horse show, children’s games & more; turkey dinner 4pm; info Sally 613-259-3480. NORTHBROOK - BIKE RODEO (Bring bike & helmet, 10am-noon, for 12yrs & under Pine Meadow Nursing Home parking lot; sponsor: Lennox & Addington Resources for Children/ Ontario Early Years & Pine Meadow PARHAM – GOSPEL MUSIC EVENING, Free Methodist Church, John Reid & the Eagle Band, local talent, 7pm, all welcome, refreshments PERTH ROAD TURKEY SUPPER, Sunday school hall 5pm & 6pm; $15; children $7; reservations 613- 353-2470. Walk-ins accepted, proceeds to hall. SHARBOT LAKE LEGION – DANCE with Picket Fences, 8pm, $10; designated driver available TAMWORTH - GOSPEL SING Christ Church, 7pm, w/ the Frizzells, local talent, free will offering, refreshments, all welcome.
Sunday September 30 ENTERPRISE - GOSPEL SING, Free Methodist Church, 6:30pm, w/ the Frizzells, the Chajkowskis, Vernon Scott & Ruth Oliver, the Carlsons, Kevin Simpson, free will offering. FLINTON - COFFEE HOUSE open mic, Through The Roof Ministry, 6:30pm, all welcome HARLOWE WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH, special service w/ Ken & Gloria McCumber, 11am, lunch following, all welcome MCDONALDS CORNERS – CONCERT w/ Joey Wright, Terry Tufts & others, MERA Schoolhouse, 2pm, tickets $20; also silent auction of hand-made items by MERA artisans, fundraiser for MERA; info 613-268-2376 NATURE WALK TO BLUEBERRY MOUNTAIN, 502 Hills of Peace Rd., Flower Station; registration 9:30am; suggested donation $10pp; $20 family; dessert after; info 613-2593412; proceeds to Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust Conservancy; www.mmltc.ca PERTH – GEOFF MURRAY clothing show & Gallery Perth Open House, Code’s Mill,
2-5pm. SYDENHAM - CHORAL EVENSONG, St. Paul’s Anglican Church 5pm, choirs from local churches & the Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa Choir under the direction of Matthew Larkin; all welcome; info. 613-376-3003
Monday October 1 OMPAH – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Community hall, call 613-279-3151 for info, appointment.
Tuesday October 2 HARROWSMITH - TURKEY BINGO, Golden Links hall, early bird 7:15, Barb 372-2315 RELAY FOR LIFE MEETING, 7:30pm, Sharbot Lake United Church, all volunteers welcome, register your teams; info: 613-2793144 or lesleysmith181@hotmail.com SHARBOT LAKE 39ers seniors potluck & meeting, telephone office downstairs, noon, games, all 55 & over welcome; info: Shirley 279-2990 or Dorothy, djfraser@frontenac.net VERONA WALKING CLUB, Tuesdays & Fridays 10-11am, Lions Hall, $1, wear running shoes; info: 374-3234 VERONA - TURKEY BINGO, Prince Charles Public School, doors open 6pm; proceeds to grade eight graduation.
Wednesday October 3 FRONTENAC COUNTY NATURAL HERITAGE STUDY public meeting to review draft mapping & policy, 7pm, St. James Major hall, Sharbot Lake; info: 548-9400 x 359; pyoung@frontenaccounty.ca PLEVNA - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS: Luncheon at North of 7 Restaurant, 11:30am. Reserve: phone 279-2098 by Oct. 1, noon. SHARBOT LAKE - SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS of Alzheimers or a related dementia disease, Seniors’ Centre, 1-3pm. Info: 613-279-3078 SYDENHAM - SPARKS & BROWNIES 6-7pm, Grace Hall; info Kim 613-376-6898.
Thursday October 4 DIABETES SESSIONS, Verona Medical Centre w/ Registered Dietitian & Nurse Practitioner, 9am- noon; grocery store tour for those interested; register: Anne MacDonald 613544-3400 x 3589 FRONTENAC COUNTY NATURAL HERITAGE STUDY public meeting to review draft mapping & policy, 7pm, Sydenham Library; info: 548-9400 x 359; pyoung@frontenaccounty.ca LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS, new evening group, Barrie Hall, Cloyne, 7pm MABERLY - DINNER & EUCHRE, noon Maberly Hall, dinner $12; cards $1; sponsored by St. Stephen’s, Brooke ACW
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Ralph & Vera Steele with Zone Commander Dan Bush and Legion President David Miller
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by Julie Druker n a special awards ceremony, numerous members of the Arden Legion Branch 334 were honoured and presented with pins and awards by branch president David Miller. Zone Commander Dan Bush was the guest speaker of the evening and he spoke about the history of the Legion in the community, first as a meeting place for service personnel, then later also for their spouses, other
family members and for members of the community at large. “Being a Legionnaire is an honour because of the work that the Legion does”, Bush said. “We assist veterans and their families and also play an important role in the community. At this branch, for example, members have set up a convenience store and also regularly hold various events to support the community. These awards are
VERONA DINERS, noon, Lions Hall, for 55+, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477. VERONA LIONS TURKEY BINGO, Lions hall, doors open 6pm; early bird 6:50pm.
Friday, October 5 CLOYNE - FREE MOVIE NIGHT, “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”, 7pm, United Church, all welcome!
Saturday October 6 FARMERS’ MARKETS – Local farmers’ markets held every Saturday, 9am-1pm at: McDonalds Corners MERA schoolhouse; Sharbot Lake Oso beach; Verona Lions Club FLINTON - TURKEY SUPPER, Township Rec. Centre, 4:30-7pm; $12, 6-12yrs $5; under 6 free, sponsor: Flinton Comm. Club MAZINAW PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION General Meeting, Barrie Hall, 10am, refreshments. SHARBOT LAKE – BENEFIT DANCE for Joel Peterson & family in battle against cancer, 8pm, St. James Catholic Church hall; $10pp; $15 couple, tickets at door or from staff at SL Seniors Home SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Fundraiser Breakfast, 8-11am, Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Rd., all welcome
Sat – Mon October 6-8 PERTH STUDIO TOUR, 24 artisans, 7 studios, brochures at local stops, 10-5 daily. 613267-5237, www.perthstudiotour.com WESTPORT FALL COLOURS STUDIO TOUR, 10am-5pm daily. 35 artist at 12 studios; info Loretta 613-273-8347; www.artatwork.ca/westport_studiotours
Sunday October 7 BEDFORD OPEN MIKE & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Road, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel and more, $2, info: 613-3742614
Tuesday October 9 PLEVNA - NORTHERN 5 DINERS, noon, For those 50+, $10, reservations requ’d 613-2793151 PLEVNA – “CELTIC REVIVAL” with the Sky Family, River of Life Christian Fellowship, 7pm; Celtic music and Riverdance-style Irish step-dance; freewill offering, all welcome SYDENHAM – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Rural VISIONS centre 1-4pm. Info: 613-376-6477 VERONA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, medical centre 9am-noon. Info: 613-376-6477
Wednesday October 10 KALADAR - “CELTIC REVIVAL” with the Sky Family, Pentecostal Church, 6:30pm; Celtic music and Riverdance-style Irish step-dance; freewill offering, all welcome
by Dave Whalen
eptember 16 – 22 has been proclaimed Legion Week. As in each year past we start our early bird membership campaign. Dues are $40 for September, $45 for October & November, and $50 per year thereafter. The advantage of signing up early is of course the lower rates, and your name is put in a draw and the winner has their dues paid for that year. For those who are not familiar with the Legion - what do we do? We are a non-profit organization that, after paying our operation costs and holding a small fund for emergencies, donates all our money to local charities. We provide bursaries of $500 each to two students who graduate from Sharbot Lake High School. We run a meals-on-wheels program during the fall and winter months for seniors who are in need of it; a Friday night supper program; and yearly we hold a bingo and supper day for local area seniors. We have dart leagues, bocce ball games, dances, and children’s Christmas parties. We also
provide hall rentals. As an organization that was formed to help veterans, we give support and aid to our local veterans. This money is raised in the Poppy campaign each year and is put in trust for these veterans. This money can only be used for these deserving individuals. We hold an annual veterans’ supper to pay tribute to these local heroes. Do you need to be a member to attend the Legion? The quick answer is “No”. Anyone may attend functions at the Legion. So why join? By joining, you become a voting member, and thus help shape the direction you want the Legion to go in your community. You also receive the Legion magazine each month and you have a chance to volunteer on different committees, which help the Legion and the community. This is a very short overview of the Legion, so come to the Legion to learn more and enjoy our hospitality.
a small token of our appreciation for the long hours of volunteer work that members have done. These awards should be considered an honour and they should be worn with pride.” Following Dan’s speech, presentations were made to members who received their 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, and 35-year pins. Joan Moore and Ken Scobie also received their past sport ex-
ecutive and past first president bars respectively. The final presentation of the evening was made to Ralph Steele, who received his 40-year pin two weeks earlier at the annual pig roast dinner where he and his wife Vera celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary. The event was enjoyed by the Legion’s many members, their families and friends.
THE FRONTENAC NEWS
september 27, 2012
“Cow tipping” in the 21st Century
by Julie Druker
“The poor little car” is the response I get from most people who hear my tale of a friend’s dad’s Smart Car. The car is not designed for the rough ups and downs of a long country farm lane off Buck Bay Road near Tichborne, so when my friend visited me, we left it - we thought smartly- parked at the end of the lane overnight. However, that was not such a good plan since sometime between 4:30pm on Wed. Sept. 19 and the next morning, someone could not resist the temptation to push the little car over onto its side. My friend and I found out about the vandalism when we were visited the next morning by an OPP officer. Prior to the OPP officer finding us, my friend’s parents had been contacted by the police and told that their car was found rolled over on its side and abandoned on a country road that they had never heard of. Due to spotty cell phone reception, the parents could not get in touch with their daughter for roughly one hour, which was likely the most trying part of this incident. On the brighter side, when the tow truck arrived and righted the car, miraculously it was found to have only suffered a few dents and one cracked side mirror, thanks to the patch
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PAGE 11 of soft green grass onto which it had been pushed. Just to be safe, though, the car was towed to a dealership in Kingston to be checked over. “Cow tipping in the 21st Century” - that's how one officer at the scene coined it. Personally I'm glad not a single cow was hurt in the incident. And as for the perpetrator(s), we were hoping that you could not - as we could not - resist the temptation of preserving the incident digitally, and that a boastful nature might lead to your eventual downfall. A warning to all owners of those too cute little cars not built for rough country lanes – those of the car tipping persuasion, like so many bullies, tend to pick on the smarter and smaller guys. Anyone with information on this incident, please call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crimestoppers, 1-800-222-8477
South Frontenac Committee of the Whole by Wilma Kenny Bedford Roads: Qasem Mahmud, Manager of Long Bay Camp in Bedford, came before Council with a petition from local cottagers asking that the narrow sections of Burridge and Richie side roads be widened, to make them safer. Neither Council nor Public Works manager were unsympathetic, but as Segsworth put it, “Bedford roads are challenging: the need far exceeds the resources.” He is presently trying to get traffic counts, to help determine the most heavily used roads, which will be given priority in the Public Works capital budget, to be presented to Council in November. One of the biggest issues is the lack of proper drainage: “some of these roads just seem to follow the old cow paths.” Verona CIP Succeeding: CAO Wayne Orr reported that the Verona Community Improvement Plan was a little past its half-way point and going well. This program, funded by the township in conjunction with Federal Gas Tax dollars has stimulated a wide range of projects by both businesses and individual property owners, which include new business signs, storefront renovation, painting, porches, windows, awnings, etc. Deputy Mayor McDougall noted that numerous
improvements are already evident in Verona. The program has two parts: a grant, up to a maximum of $2,500, and the option of a loan. To date, a program investment of $38,100 had stimulated sixteen projects valued at a total of $612,061. Other interested Veronians are encouraged to consider applying: information is available from the township offices. Cemeteries: Presently, the township has three cemetery boards, which operate a total of eight municipal cemeteries. Record-keeping is inconsistent, rates vary between districts, and the revenues do not cover the costs of operation. Staff and the Corporate Services Committee presented a report recommending that one cemetery board be created for the township, having one set of by-laws, and new rates sufficient to fund the administration of the cemeteries. Also, separation of the three service components into administration, grounds and excavation. This would not prevent one person from tendering for all three areas, but would provide an option for the work to be separated. Council directed staff to discuss these recommended changes with the three cemetery boards and report back.
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the date was changed, and it was only after the meeting that I found out the date was changed for a fishing trip. That information was not shared with me before the date was changed. So I ask the warden, ‘why the spin’? I draw your attention to the Municipal Act., It says, in section 237, that a quorum, a majority of all members of council, is necessary. It says nothing about where those members come from.” Warden Gutowski responded to Jones
by noting that “There was discussion at the meeting on the 24th with respect to rescheduling and members of Council had their say, as you have today. Traditionally we have rescheduled meetings to ensure that all townships are represented. So we will move on from that.” Thunder Bay – The County will donate $500 to flood relief in Thunder Bay. Susan Beckel – Long-serving County Deputy Clerk Susan Beckel, whose duties ranged from organizing County Council agendas and mediating the county’s relationship with the City of Kingston regarding Social Services, among a long list of other duties, has taken a job as Clerk for the City of Napanee. Members of Council expressed their appreciation for Beckel’s work over the years, as did the CAO.
Ompah library - continued from pg 3 offers its patrons. The location has been designated as a CAP, or Community Access Portal site, but that federal program has now ended. Mazinaw Online will keep the Internet service running until the end of this year, but after that the library will need to find a provider, and pay the cost of the connection. “To continue with our present service will cost $90 a month, which is more than we can afford, but there are options at about $60 a month, which we might be able to cover,” said Seitz. The library was very well used by the summer residents this year, Seitz added, a marked increase over last summer when the library was just getting up and running. “People rave about our collection of books,” Marily Seitz said. Members of Council expressed their support for the library, and Mayor Clayton thanked Marily Seitz for the update. The library is open for two hours, two days a week during the winter, and three days a week in the summer. Fire Hall Task Force deferred Councilor John Inglis presented a proposal for the makeup of a task force to work on plans for a new fire hall in Ompah. Mayor Clayton said that now that he has Inglis’ “wish list” for members he would like to see what names other members of Council come up with. Chief Adminisrative Officer Cheryl Robson said that the company contracted to begin a phase 2 assessment of the property the township purchased for the fire hall will begin their work this week.
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