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years, would lead anyone to think twice about this.” Adam Scott also expressed concern about increasing the flow in the pipeline to 300,000 barrels per day, because of fears that an increase in pressure needed to increase the flow will further stress the metal in the pipe. He also pointed to two recent spills in Enbridge pipelines, one in Wisconsin this past summer and a major spill last summer in Kalamazoo, Michigan, which has led to a cleanup that Enbridge acknowledges has cost $800 million. “Pipeline 9 crosses over every river or stream that runs into the great lakes,” said Scott, “and pipelines do fail.” Scott also said that because of recent changes in the regulatory environment that were brought in to streamline approvals for pipeline projects such as the Northern Gateway pipeline in Alberta and BC, the Enbridge application for Pipeline 9 will not undergo an environmental assessment nor will there be much opportunity for public hearings. “The Sarnia-Westover hearings lasted only 3 days, and there was limited opportunity to present relevant information,” he said. Peter Hodson, a professor of Biology at Queen’s, who has studied the impact of Alberta tar sands oil production on fish populations in the Athabasca River watershed, said that the long term impact of an oil spill on local fish populations could be devastating, and that any attempts to clean up an inland oil spill are likely to cause as much or more damage than the spill itself. He added, however, that most of the oil spilled in North America is spilled by the end user. “The next time you take a bus, look at the road next to the sidewalk. You’ll see a stream of diesel fuel running into the sewers because the buses leak. That oil goes into Lake Ontario,” he said. Graham Smith, speaking for Enbridge from Calgary, said that the company’s intention is to transport light crude through pipeline 9, not the tar sands bitumen. “For this particular project, the vast majority of the product is light crude,” Smith said, although he added that bitumen may be transported through the line in the future. He disputed Adam Scott’s claim that bitumen is more corrosive and poses more of a risk to the integrity of the pipe. “Studies have shown that this is not the case,” he said, “I think people sometimes misunderstand what diluted bitumen is. It does not contain any sand or clay. That is all removed before it is shipped. The product that is shipped resembles a thick syrup.” Smith also said that the increase in flow through the pipeline will be achieved through the addition of a “drag reducing agent, what we call a DRA, which is a safe polymer compound.” He acknowledged that Enbridge has been faced with some major spills in recent years, and called the Kalamazoo, Michigan spill “an incredibly serious watershed moment for the company, which has led us to focus on improvements at all levels.” He said that all Enbridge pipelines are monitored on an ongoing basis. “We also conduct a series of line inspections on Pipeline 9 and our other lines, which involve physically digging up portions of the lines to do physical inspections to ensure we have good integrity in the line,” he said. As well Enbridge uses sensors that evaluate the pipelines from the inside to check for any loss of integrity in the ¼ inch steel pipes. At the meeting in Kingston, there was little comfort that the changes to Pipeline 9 will be minimal and that the pipeline will never leak. Transitions Kingston, a group that advocates for decreases in the dependence on oil and petroleum products, has organized a petition against the reversal of Pipeline 9. They can be found at TransitionKingston.ca Adam Scott and Claire Malcolmson from Environmental Defence and Peter Hodson from Queen’s answering questions on Monday night

ipelines have been much in the news lately, particularly the controversial north-south Keystone Pipeline that is destined to transport 1.1 million barrels of oil from Alberta to the gulf coast, and the Northern Gateway pipeline that Enbridge Inc. plans to build between Alberta and the coast of BC to transport almost 600,000 barrels of oil for shipment overseas. Oil pipelines are nothing new in Canada. In fact, a 40year-old Enbridge pipeline transports 240,000 barrels of light crude oil through eastern Ontario each and every day through Pipeline 9. The oil that flows through the pipeline is sourced from the North Sea and other foreign sources. It travels by ship to Montreal, and flows through the pipeline to customers in Southwestern Ontario and beyond. Of that daily flow, 110,000 barrels are destined for the Imperial Oil plant at Nanticoke on Lake Erie. The pipeline runs under Frontenac County in the Battersea area and then bends to cross south of the south of Frontenac County into rural Kingston With the price of both heavy and light oil from North American sources now running at lower prices than oil produced in the North Sea, Enbridge is now looking to reverse that flow, sending light and heavy crude oil from Alberta to be processed in Montreal and beyond. In order to reverse the flow, Enbridge will need to seek approvals from the National Energy Board. They recently received approval to reverse the flow in the section of Pipeline 9 that runs from Sarnia to Westover (north of Hamilton) and are planning to apply for approval for the 639 km. stretch between Westover and Montreal. As part of the proposal, the capacity of the pipeline is to be increased from 240,000 to 300,000 barrels per day. These changes to the use of Pipeline 9 have come to the attention of Environmental Defence, a not-for-profit environmental action organization based in Toronto. In conjunction with Transitions Kingston and student groups from Queen’s, Enviromental Defence sponsored a public session on Pipeline 9 at the Queen’s campus on Monday night, November 5. Adam Scott, the Green Energy program manager at Environmental Defence, said that Enbridge’s decision to seek approval for the Sarnia to Westover section first, “was an attempt to break the approval process into pieces to avoid controversy. They also did not come clean about what they were planning to use the pipeline for until a couple of weeks ago, when they admitted they were going to use it for diluted bitumen, tar sands oil.” According to Scott, bitumen and the chemicals used to dilute it so it can flow through a pipeline, are “a lot more abrasive than crude oil, leading to higher levels of corrosion in pipelines. That, combined with the age of this pipeline, 40

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emembrance Day ceremonies were held a week early in Denbigh, in order not to conflict with those in Flinton, which will take place on Remembrance Day. But one week early did not mean one week warmer, as the familiar Remembrance Day chill was in the air at the cenotaph beside the United Church in Denbigh on Sunday, complete with a raw wind and the odd snow flake. Spectators and participants alike were pulled in closer to the cenotaph, as much to huddle together against the cold as anything else. Reverend Bruce Kellar presided over the ceremony, which featured representation from three adjacent townships, First Nations, and others. The ceremony was followed by a lunch sponsored by the Legion. (see pages 8-10 for our Remembrance Day section)

Charges laid over illegal Grass Drags

outh Frontenac has laid charges against Bill Day Jr., the organiser of a racing event in late October. “It shows a total lack of respect for the community,” said Mayor Davison in reference to the racing event held at the Bill Day farm near Harrowsmith on the weekend of October 27/28. Last year, Council ruled that only one racing event can be held each year on the property, and that event had already taken place in the late summer. The township received several letters of complaint in response to the advertising campaign for the most recent event. Davison pointed out that Mr. Day had been sent a registered letter three weeks before the event reminding him of last year’s ruling. When this warning was ignored, the township by-law officer had attended that weekend, and laid charges.

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Editorial

South Frontenac and the $600,000 budget balancing dream L

by Jeff Green

ast week, members of South Frontenac Council received the draft capital budget for next year, which they will consider when they sit down this weekend to hammer out their 2013 township budget. Included in that capital budget is the continuation of a relatively aggressive road reconstruction plan, at a cost of $4.5 million. To pay for that, the draft budget calls for $3.5 million from 2013 tax dollars, $475,000 from township reserve funds, and $600,000 from a grant from the City of Kingston. Two of these numbers require a bit of explanation. Township reserves are slated to decrease this year, as they have for several years. The draft capital budget calls for the reserves to drop to $13.1 million by the end of 2013, down from $14.5 million at the end of 2012. This, of course, is not good news. But the $600,000 grant from Kingston is another matter altogether. It is accompanied by a note at the side of the page, which says “City of Kingston ???” To understand this $600,000 accompanied by no less than three question marks, we have to go back to 1997, to the Ambassador Hotel in Kingston where the final deals were made between Kingston and Frontenac County politicians, setting up an expanded City of Kingston and a diminished Frontenac County. The two largest townships in the former Frontenac County were Kingston and Pittsburgh townships. They both joined

the City of Kingston, depriving Frontenac County of its largest source of property tax revenue. At the same time, the County roads system was devolved to the local townships. In compensation for all these changes, the City of Kingston agreed to help South Frontenac Township with the maintenance costs on those roads, which include Perth Road, Sydenham Road, Battersea Road, and others. A smaller amount went to Frontenac Islands for Howe Island Road. The agreement was set to last for 15 years, and those 15 years are up on January 1, 2013, which is why the $600,000 that was received in 2012 is very much in doubt for the coming year. Since I have been covering budget debates in South Frontenac, council members, mayors and senior staff have consistently talked about the $600,000 running out after 2012. My understanding was that the money was transitional, designed to help South Frontenac to get on its feet. Members of South Frontenac Council talked about weaning themselves from that money before it ran out. But as we can see in the 2013 capital budget, South Frontenac Council still needs that money if they are not going to have to make some difficult decisions. They will have to cut planned road work, raising taxes, or dip even further into reserve funds. What surprised me is not that the money will be missed, but that there is any expectation that the City might choose to renew the payment beyond 2012. It turns out that the 1997 restructuring order does indeed

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ouncil accepted in principle the Public Services Committee’s recommendations regarding changes to waste site operations, with the amendment that “one site be open for four hours on Sundays during the summer, June to September, with no total increase in hours.” The recommendations include a substantial interim in-

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crease in tipping fees, with no option for pro-rating partial loads, which will be replaced by a weight-based charge once weigh scales are installed; four days of pick-up (Monday to Thursday;) and a proposal to reduce waste site hours by next March. These recommendations will be brought back to the public in January, in order to develop a final set of recommendations for Council’s approval early in the new year.

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COUNCIL MEETING There is a Special Budget Meeting on Saturday, November 10th, 2012 at 9:00 am. The next Committee of the Whole Meeting will be on November 13th, 2012 at 7:00 pm. The next Council Meeting will be on November 20th, 2012 at 7:00 pm. 4432 George Street, Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0 1-800-559-5862 Website: www.township.southfrontenac.on.ca

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Public Works Department recommends keeping the facility, originally expected to operate spring to fall, open throughout the winter. Council agreed to have Brendar Environmental continue to provide services for the winter: hours will be from 3 - 7pm, the second and fourth Thursday of each month. The Hazardous Waste Site also accepts bale wrap, shrink wrap and e-waste. A tender will be issued in early 2013 for the operation of the facility for the period April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2015.

Council approved the submission of Asterisk Engineering for engineering services for Bedford patrol yard improvements and associated yard works, for a total of $71,896. This was the lowest of six bids received.

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leave the door open for the City to keep paying. It reads, “The council of the new City and the new Frontenac Management Board [since re-named Frontenac County] shall, on or after January 1, 2013, reconsider the annual contribution.” It is pretty close to 2013 now, and how or when that reconsideration will take place is unclear, but presumably Frontenac County will ask for the payments to be renewed sometime soon. Aside from the implications for the South Frontenac budget as this $600,000 question plays out, it also raises another question. After 15 years, has municipal amalgamation worked for residents of Frontenac County, or is it time to rethink some of the relationships that have developed? The county continues to suffer from having a dearth of commercial/industry tax assessment and no population centres. Without support from the City of Kingston, what does the future look like for Frontenac? Looking to the west, Lennox and Addington includes Napanee, and Hastings County includes Belleville. What that means is representatievs from Napanee and Beleville sit at the same Council table with representatives from the rural and remote regions to the north and are forced to take the needs of the rural residents to heart. Frontenac County needs Kingston, but Kingston City Council members do not need to think about Frontenac County at all. That does not really bode well for the future of Frontenac County.

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f the abuse of democracy could be prosecuted in court, then Dalton McGuinty’s recent shut-down of the Ontario legislature would be a text-book example of copy-cat crime. Criminal because it betrays the very principles of democracy; copy-cat because prorogation has recently become the weapon of choice for powerful first ministers when they feel threatened. Hey, if the prime minister of Canada can get away with thumbing his nose repeatedly at the elected Parliament, why can’t a provincial premier do the same? Let’s be clear: prorogation is not wrong in itself. It is a legitimate tool used to end a legislative session when the work of that session has been largely accomplished – for example, when MPs or MPPs go home for the summer. But shutting down Parliament in the middle of a session, stopping the work of our elected representatives in order to avoid criticism and advance the partisan interests of the governing party is completely different. It is flagrantly anti-democratic, a trick worthy only of tin-pot dictators. It can also – though rarely – be unconstitutional, as it was three years ago, when Stephen Harper wheedled an ill-informed Governor General into proroguing Parliament so it wouldn’t boot him out of office. McGuinty’s prorogation, while technically still within the constitution, has a similarly shameful partisan basis, and his attempts at justifying it come straight from his federal mentor’s handbook. Note his sanctimonious protestations that “the temperature in the legislature was getting too hot” and “the op-

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Commons was “dysfunctional” because the other parties were preventing his minority government from passing its legislation? Neither Harper nor McGuinty seems to understand that it’s the opposition’s duty to oppose what they think is wrong, especially when a minority government is trying to force its will on the majority. But to the prorogators, a session where the opposition is doing its job is “unproductive.” For them, a legislature is only working properly if all the members behave like trained seals. Looming beyond the current outrage of McGuinty’s prorogation is the suspicion that a new Liberal leader would want an immediate election next spring, claiming a need for “a new mandate.” But that would just add insult to injury. Besides being a bloody nuisance and a further waste of taxpayers’ money, another election would be one more nail in the coffin of a much-misunderstood constitutional principle. In parliamentary democracies like ours, the elected legislature decides, by votes of confidence, which party will govern. That mechanism ensures that governments are continually accountable to the elected representatives of the people. So it’s the Ontario legislature – the MPPs we all elected just a year ago – who must vote confidence or otherwise in the reconfigured government after McGuinty’s departure. To call an election without first recalling the legislature and giving it the chance to vote would fly in the face of that constitutional principle. When party leaders of whatever stripe use prorogation or premature election calls for narrow partisan purposes, they are guilty of assault on our suffering democracy. The court of public opinion must hold them to account. Helen Forsey

notice that was received in the mail this week. On the reverse side of the Township notice was a bit from our illustrious Member of Parliament, Scott Reid. It seems that his memory is short as he can’t seem to remember our soldiers that gave their lives in the Afghanistan conflict and peace keeping missions. How can he forget our Highway of Heroes so soon? Claire Macfarlane

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No More Cash Day notice Advances to councilors: Remembrance his concerns the Remembrance Day Over the years, councilors have requested and been issued advances on both their per diem for conferences and against their semiannual honorarium payments. Council adopted the Corporate Services Committee’s recommendation that these cash advances no longer be permitted. Township Assumes Loughborough District Road: Council accepted Planner Mills’ recommendation that they assume the road in Silverbrook estates subdivision (located off Campbell Road) now that all requirements have been met.

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ith reference to the October 25, 2012 article in the Frontenac News, I had the privilege to attend the preliminary hearing at the Belleville courthouse on October 18, and I was both excited and impressed with the conduct of the bus owners, operators and supporters, who along with their lawyer, Jonathon Lisus, were heard, and able to have the 2012 RFP cancelled. Contracts will be negotiated for the 2013-2014 year with the existing operators and they can pursue their case at any time. It was a huge victory for the school bus operators. Unfortunately, there were many operators who didn’t attend the hearing but did fully support the operators who did attend the court proceedings. Perhaps they took the threat from Mr. Wowk seriously, which stated that Tri-Board could disqualify any operators who were involved in legal action against them. This is totally unacceptable at any level of government as I see it. I was a former school bus owner and operator some 22 years ago, and for 20 years contracts were issued without the hassle of answering 100 pages of questions, which

Re: Brent Cameron letter re McGuinty prorogation, Oct. 25, 2012

Mr. Cameron - I absolutely stand by the comments that you quoted from my letter of 2010. As a matter of fact, I do think the two prorogations that you cite are similar. Had

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In an article in last week’s paper, “Hay East comes to Lanark County”, Frontenac News, Volume 12, issue 43, it was erroneously reported that Carleton – Mississippi Mills MP Gordon O’Connor is the Federal Agriculture Minister. He is currently the Minister of State and Chief Government Whip, was previously Minister of National Revenue and before that, the Minister of Defence, but he is not now, nor has he ever been the Minister of Agriculture. The News apologises for the error.

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· St. Paul's United Church in Harrowsmith will be having a Craft Sale Nov 10, from 9am-2pm. There will be craft tables, bake tables and a chilli lunch. To book a table for $15 call Marni (613) 372-9929 or Suzanne (613) 386-7751. · The Roberta Struthers Memorial Craft and Bake Sale will alos be held Nov 10 from 9am-2pm at the Golden Links Hall. Free admission, lunch is available. Call Barb at (613) 3722315 for info. A huge thank you to all who volunteered or came out to the Harrowsmith S & A Club Chinese Auction. A great time was had by all. · The next monthly meeting of the Harrowsmith S & A Club will be Nov 12 starting at 7:30pm at the Hall on Colebrooke Road. This is membership month. A reminder to all that membership renewals are now due. Families $20 and singles $10 per year. For info about membership or about the Club please call Kim (613) 372-0018. · A Cash Bingo will be held at the Golden Links Hall, Nov 13. Early bird 7:15pm. Books $7-$15. Call Barb at (613)372-

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· To the family of Cody Wood, words cannot express how saddened we are to hear of your loss. Our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow and we send our love and prayers. · The Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust Workshop scheduled for last Tuesday was cancelled due to power outages in the area. Please keep watch for the new date. · A reminder the St. Luke's turkey dinner will be tomorrow, Friday evening at the hall from 5 to 7pm, and Music-in-theHall will be this Sunday, 1pm. · Kids’ night at the library will be this Wednesday the 14th at 7pm. All children are welcome for stories, crafts and fun. · To celebrate the relocation of the Denbigh Library to its new home at the Addington Highlands Community Centre, an official Grand Opening will be held on Saturday, November 17 at 2pm. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony with dignitaries present, followed by an informal time with coffee, tea and light refreshments.

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· The Ladies Auxiliary of the Arden Legion will be hosting a dinner this Friday Nov 9, 5 to 8pm at the branch. The dinner will consist of Lasagne, baked potato, Caesar salad, and rolls. The cost is $8 per person. · “Saturday Sunday school” continues at the Mountain Grove Hall, 10am to 11:30pm, this Saturday November 10, and again on December 1. Everyone is welcome. · There will be no worship service on Nov. 11 for the Arden Pastoral Charge because of Remembrance Day and Cenotaph Services, which will be at 9:25am in Mountain Grove and 10:55am in Arden at the Cenotaph. A lunch at the Arden Legion will follow. · Don't forget, Tuesday November 20, is Kennebec Diners. This month Lasagne, Caesar salad, coffee cake and ice cream will be served. Please get in touch with me at 613-335-3186 if you wish to attend. These get-togethers not only provide a lovely lunch but also fellowship and much laughter. · It seems our Conservationist, Matt Ellerbeck, is now the proud parent of another Black Widow Spider. Hope everything is OK at his home. · Good luck and stay safe to all the hunters. · Thanks to the fundraising committee at the Arden United for a fabulous Hunters Supper. · Thinking of you to Dorothy Proctor, Brian Davis, Jim Kirkland, Howard Hughes, Keith & Kay Feasey, Reg Peterson. · Thanks to all the dart players who showed up for the

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november 8, 2012 tournament last Saturday. First and third place went to players from Havelock; second was claimed by players from Northbrook. · This coming Saturday, November 10, the Legion will host an open mic from 2:30 on. Regular Sunday darts will take place also on Saturday, November 10, starting at 1pm · Karaoke is scheduled for Friday, November 16 at 8pm. Don’t forget the Legion is hosting the annual Hunter’s Ball, Saturday November 17, starting at 8pm. Admission is $10.

CLOYNE - NORTHBROOK Marie Anne Collier

613-336-3223

· The annual Northern Highlights Arts, Crafts & Community Fair will be held at North Addington Education Centre in Cloyne on Tuesday, November 13, from 1pm – 5pm. Student groups and local artists will be selling candies, photography, handmade jewelry, Christmas decorations, candles, and more. Donations to the food bank are appreciated. · Although rain sometimes is an inconvenience, it is also a blessing. The Ottawa River is still very low, with a visible shoreline not ever seen and Lake Ontario is below average due to lack of snow last winter and this summer's drought. The St. Lawrence River is also still very low, which will affect us all due to the shipping of food and raw materials. · No severe damage occurred in North Frontenac due to Hurricane Sandy, but we should all have a plan for the unexpected. It will take about 20 years for the east coast of the USA to recover. · A speedy recovery to the folks in the area who are recovering from the flu shot! · Congratulations to Allan Campbell and Eileen Deline on their upcoming wedding. · Deepest sympathy to Debbie Woods and family on the loss of her son Cody.

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Church service is cancelled at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Plevna on November 11th. There will be a joint service at St Paul’s Church in Flinton at 9:30am, followed by a Remembrance Day service at the cenotaph.

MABERLY-BOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula

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· ABC Hall Community Pot Luck & Music Jam: Bring your friends and family to the potluck on November 10. Dinner will be served at 5pm and the entertainment provided by local performers begins at 6pm. For information contact Glenn Russell 273-2571. This will be the last one for the year. · Thank you to Linda Fournier for reminding us to take the time to remember our war veterans. Remembrance Day appreciation for the veterans from Bolingbroke area: Arden Fournier, Ivan Wheaton, Harry Moore, Harold Walker, Bill Ritchie, Wyn Truelove, Jim Lackey, and all we may have missed. · Euchre has resumed at the Maberly Hall, 7 pm, every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, to Dec. 12. All welcome; $3 per person includes prizes & refreshments; info: 264-5446, 268-2507. Euchre parties are fund-raisers run by the Maberly Agricultural Society. · Women’s Circle of Friends meets at the ABC Hall, Bolingbroke November 8, 7.p.m. Learn head and hand massage with Catherine Smith. Info: Freda at 273-2571 · Monday mornings at the ABC Hall from 10 to 11 am is the CPHC Seniors’ Exercise Class. Low impact aerobics, muscle strengthening and flexibility. For more information call Frieda 273-2453 or Joyce 273-4832 · The third Tuesday of each month is the CPHC Diners’ Club. If you are 50 or over, come to the ABC Hall at 12 noon to enjoy a hot meal and pleasant socialization. Reservations required. Call Barb 273-6307; Lesley 272-8014. · The second Wednesday of each month is the Althorpe

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Bolingbroke Seniors’ Club potluck lunch, held at the ABC Hall at 12 noon. Come on out and visit with your friends. All seniors welcome. For more information you can call Joyce 273-4832, Joanne 279-1106, Paula 284-0815. · Saturday afternoons from 2 – 4 pm is Saturday Seekers. An interactive program for children organized by Rev. Micheline Montreuil. Children of all faiths welcome. November 24 is the last afternoon for the year. Call Rachel 273-9005 for more information.

MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks

613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca

· Sympathy to Brian Davis at the passing of his beloved wife Jackie. · Also sympathy to Garnet, Allan, Mary at the passing of a sister, Hazel Moreland (Brown). · Happy belated anniversary to Bill and Daisy Haw, 57 years; also to Lou and Phyllis Gollogly · Thinking of Al Ash, Arnold Goodberry, Art Clow, Ken Smith, Alberta Corkum, Phyllis Allen, Ronnie Price. · Congratulations to the Frontenac Midget Boys Hockey Team as they defeated Amherstview. Great hockey playing. · Many people attended the Hunter’s supper at the Arden hall on Nov 2. There was a generous supply of bear stew, venison, moose, and beef to choose from. · Happy birthday to: twins David and Andrew Hole, who will be 16; Damon Knox, one year old soon; Becky Uens; Dale Meeks; Rev. Ruth Ann Paul; Freda Burke; Edith St. Pierre; Robert Scott. · Mountain Grove congregation welcomed members of the Gordon Gaylord Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, on Sunday Nov 4. The church was honoured to have them · Gracie, 3, granddaughter of Debby and Dave Hartwick, enjoyed a "princess party" at the home of her great aunt, Doreen Warren. Guests enjoyed the games, food and dancing but best of all "the tea party". · The family of Jean Hole celebrated her birthday at a dinner in Sharbot Lake. You don’t look another year older, Jean. · There will be a Smorgasbord supper on November 17 at Mountain Grove community hall, 5-7pm, adults $12 and children 6-12 $5; under 6 free, sponsored by the United Church in Mountain Grove. · Wear your poppy with pride in remembrance of those who paid the supreme sacrifice. Our family will remember November 11, as Archie’s father, whose name was also Archie, was shot though the eyes by the enemy and left for dead at 18 on the shores of France. He died in 1965 at 11a.m., the moment of silence. Rest in Peace Dad. · What a mercy there is no tax on sunshine and humour.

PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele Christine Teal

613-375-6219 613-375-6525 mrsteal2u@hotmail.com

· Get your ideas together for the Annual Fireman's Santa Claus Parade. Please note that the parade will be in the daytime at 1 pm and not at night, as talk had suggested. · Anyone interested in adopting a dog about a year old can call Art & Linda Barker as one was dropped off at their place. · We in the Parham area miss seeing Lee Peters and his son Charlie out walking through the village and around the ball field. We wish them well. · Nice to have former resident Reg Steele drop in to see us last week. · Sympathy to Garnet Brown on the loss off his sister Hazel Mooreland. · Happy Birthday to Wesley Hartwick, Brandy Hamilton, Charles Lowery, Seth Willard, Ben Hannah, Erin Fox, Rose

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MacPherson, Earlia Badour, Becci Uens, David Hole, Andrew Hole, Aimee Towers, Eric Dinelle, Debbie Moon, Tracy Riddell-Hannah, Cory Thompson, and Meredith Peters · Thinking of you to Tracey Zimmerman who had the misfortune of being in a car accident on Monday. Thankfully she wasn't seriously hurt. · A reminder to all drivers of the importance of paying attention to the flashing green lights on the dash of all our volunteer firefighters. Please take the time to check your rear view mirror often and if you see a green light in a vehicle, please pull over and let them safely make it to where they are going. Remember, it could be a life or death situation. I can't stress enough how great these folks are so please respect that they are doing us a service and make room for them safely. · If you ever have the opportunity to watch some of the younger players at the Frontenac Community Arena it will be well worth your time. We have some great athletes in our community and it's great to see those in the area support their efforts. All kids love to look up to the bleachers to see their family and friends cheer them on - definitely gives them an added boost in their game! · A Lia Sophia Jewelry party was held at the home of Christine Teal on the weekend. What great products Julie Brown hostess had on hand. For information contact Christine. · Dates to remember: Nov. 11 - Remembrance Day Service in Sharbot Lake on Sunday at 11 am - Wear your poppy proudly. Nov. 14 is World Diabetes Day – a lot of people young and older have this disease Nov. 17: there is a Soup and Sandwich at IOOF Hall in Parham Nov. 21: Bingo at Land o'Lakes Public School at 7 pm.... doors open at 6 pm, 12 games, cash prizes, 50/50 draw, canteen will be available Nov. 21 - Community Bible Study will be held in Sharbot Lake United Church Board Room at 7:30 pm Nov. 24 - Turkey Supper at Parham United Church

MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck

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· Sympathy to the Sweeney family on the death of Dale Sweeney on Friday. · Sympathy to the Cox family on the death of Elwood Cox. · Happy Belated 45th Anniversary to Dale & Mary Gemmill. · Get well wishes to Mona Winterburn. · Happy 3rd birthday to Sweet Chloe · On November 11 at the Mississippi Free Methodist Church there will be an evening of Remembering and special music beginning at 4pm. · Friday Nov. 9 at Snow Road Snowmobile Club, there will be Hunter's Supper, 5 to 7pm; roast beef with all the trimmings, adults $12; 6-12 years $6; under 5 free. Everyone is welcome and proceeds go to the Snow Road Fire Department. Also, local author Joelle Hubner-McLean will be in attendance at the Snowmobile Club on Nov. 9, selling her books. $1 from each book sold will go to the fire department. · Our dear friend Ruth Jackson visited last weekend and we took in the snowmobile club breakfast, where 109 hungry people were fed. As you can tell from the crowd there is no better place to go for breakfast. The next one is on Nov. 17. · Get well wishes to Eleanor, who had a bad spell at the club on Saturday. · Smile: a temper is a good thing that we should never lose.

SYDENHAM Anita Alton

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· The Sydenham Legion’s Remembrance Day Service will start around 10:45am on November 11. · If you love to read be sure to visit the Annual Book Sale at the Central Branch of the library,130 Johnson St in Kingston. This sale runs from Nov 15-25. Come early for the best selection... There is truly something for everyone. · Get your tickets early for the Annual VISIONSoup Fundraiser being held at the Grace Centre on Sat. Nov. 17. Tickets are available at SFCS and Sydenham Veterinary Service.

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Thursday, November 15, 2012, 4:00 p.m.

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at the Anglican Church Hall, Sharbot Lake At this meeting the members will elect a Board of Directors and transact necessary corporate business Everyone is welcome. Voting is limited to Members of Record 30 days prior to the meeting date. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call: 613-279-3252 or Toll Free: 1-888-777-8916

Guest Speakers: Matt Robinson will be speaking to the value of trails to the local business community. Peter Young will be speaking to the Sharbot Lake Community Improvement Plan. All Welcome. For more info call 613-374-1355

PAGE 5 Tickets are only $20 and you get a beautiful hand crafted pottery bowl to keep along with a variety of locally made soups. · If you enjoy wine and would like to visit some of the local vineyards then sign up for the 2nd annual Wine Tour sponsored by the Legion, taking place on Sunday November 18. This a fun day with a bus taking you to various wineries where you can sample and purchase some local wines. Contact the Legion at 376-6808 to reserve your spot. · There is a Bazaar & Tea at St Patrick’s Church in Railton from 10am-2pm on Saturday November 10. Lots of Christmas shopping opportunities! · Wing Night tonight at the Legion (Thursday Nov. 8) from 5-8pm. Everyone is welcome. · Remember to get your flu shots. There are several flu clinics in the area including November 20 from 4-8 at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church. Call your doctor’s office or the Kingston Frontenac Public Health Unit for a list of free clinics. Stay healthy!

VERONA Debbie Lingen

613-374-2091 debbie@lingens.com

· It was a great start to the Christmas season! Trinity United Hall was packed with shoppers as they perused the wide diversity of vendors at the Annual Craft and Bake Sale sponsored by local crafters. Organizer Joyce Casement was thrilled by the participation of the community in supporting our local crafters. (See photo on page 7) · Prince Charles Public School will mark Remembrance Day this Friday, Nov. 9 at the cenotaph in McMullen Park. The ceremony will start at 10:45 am. A special open invitation is extended to all veterans and Verona residents to attend. In case of inclement weather the ceremony will be held in the gym at Prince Charles P.S · The Christmas for Kids Campaign is in full swing. This Verona Community Association sponsored program works closely with Prince Charles Public School to make sure that no child is left off Santa's list. Presents that are chosen to fit the special needs of each child are prepared for surprise delivery. To raise funds for this cause, collection jars have been distributed throughout the village in various stores and businesses. Any unwrapped new toys, new books or new clothes can also be dropped off at the Verona Hardware Store. Your generosity will help make this a special Christmas for a lot of Verona and area children and their families. · There will be a Craft Sale at St. Paul's United Church in Harrowsmith on Sat. Nov. 10, 9am - 2pm. Craft tables, chili lunch, and bake table! · South Frontenac Community Services provides foot care clinics for seniors or physically disabled adults. Diabetic referrals are accepted. These clinics are held at the Verona Medical Clinic on the second Tuesday of each month. Appointments start at 9am. Reservations are required for the November 13 clinic. Call 613-376-6477. · Mark November 16 on your calendar for the 2nd annual Christmas for Kids Shopping night at Nicole’s Gifts. There will be in store specials, food tasting and hot apple cider. Ten percent of the evening’s sales will be donated to Christmas

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Township of Central Frontenac 2012 Recycling Update Central Frontenac Township has undergone some major changes over the last year in Waste Management and the results have had a significant impact on the way the Township deals with garbage and recycling. Since the Township fully implemented clear bags on April 1st, 2012 we have seen a 24% increase in cans and plastics recycling and an 8.5% increase in paper recycling compared to 2011. We have also diverted 1149 Kilograms of Styrofoam up to the end of September and sent 21, 5 gallon pails of batteries away to be properly recycled. The Township is continuing to be aggressive with its goal of diverting as much material out of the waste site as possible while trying to keep operational costs in check. To do this we are looking into new recycling streams as well as ways to generate revenue to offset operating costs. Throughout this winter and into next spring the waste site attendants will be working with and educating residents about recycling. To do this the attendants will work with residents one on one and go through their recycling to ensure that trash is not accidently entering the recycling bins. The attendants will also discuss the importance of rinsing out contaminated containers and separating different materials into their appropriate streams. By ensuring contamination levels remain low it will ensure that our recyclables will continue to be accepted as a marketable product. Contamination in the recycling stream can result in costs to the municipality by the receiver for separation of recyclables. Breakdowns of what is acceptable for recycling and what is not is available on the Township’s website www.centralfrontenac.com as well as at all three waste sites and the Township office. Kyle Labbett Public Works coordinator/ Waste Management Supervisor

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Verona - from pg. 5 for Kids. · The Bellrock Community Center folks are raising the roof with the help of the LaSalle Causeway Band. This lively 14-member swing band will be performing music from the '30s right up to contemporary rock 'n roll on Sat. Nov. 17, 7:30 pm. Freewill offering · Don’t forget to pick up your tickets to the North Frontenac’s Little Theatre Production of Tom Sawyer and be entertained by some

The 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 parts of the 66’ shore road allowance as set out and described as follows: ALL THAT PART of the shoreline road allowance around Kashwakamak Lake lying in front of Lot 253, Registered Plan No. 1044, geographic Township of Barrie, in the Township of North Frontenac, in the County of Frontenac described as Part 1 on Registered Plan 13R-20480 (Heine); ALL THAT PART of the shore road allowance around Big Gull Lake in front of Lot 13, Registered Plan No. 1099, geographic Township of Barrie, in the Township of North Frontenac, in the County of Frontenac described as Part 10 on Registered Plan 13R-6958 (Underwood); ALL THAT PART of the shoreline road allowance around Kashwakamak Lake lying in front of Lot 37, Registered Plan No. 1114, geographic Township of Barrie, in the Township of North Frontenac, in the County of Frontenac described as Part 2 on Registered Plan 13R-20481 (Goold); ALL THAT PART of the shoreline road allowance around Kashwakamak Lake lying in front of Lot 5, Registered Plan No. 1114, geographic Township of Barrie, in the Township of North Frontenac, in the County of Frontenac described as Part 1 on Registered Plan 13R-20479 (Foottit). 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 13th day of November, 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 10th day of October, 2012. Jenny Duhamel Clerk

Cast of Tom Sawyer to bring the house down before the bulldozers! The Strollers: A Great Way to T Fitness O

of Verona’s finest local talent. The show will run Thursday to Saturday, Nov. 22 to 24 at 7:30 pm, with a Sunday Matinee, Nov. 25 at 1:30 pm. Tickets available at Verona Hardware; adults $12; students $10.

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By Mike Procter

ver the years there have been a number of organized walking /fitness groups. Members usually drop out or attend less frequently with the most common reason being the pace is too fast and they are risking injury by trying to keep up. Many people want to get more fit but do not want to train to run a marathon. For all those who feel this way, take heart. The Strollers is a walking group for those who want to get fit by going for a stroll and be able to stop and “smell the roses” along the way. The Strollers is a walking group for everyone who does not look like the lean, buff people in exercise videos but would like to improve their level of fitness and have fun doing it. Sure, a fast pace may be better for fitness but a leisurely stroll is better than sitting on the couch. The first meeting of the Strollers will take place on Thursday, Nov. 22 in front of the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team at 1pm with a planned 1 km amble around the village. The plan is to meet every Thursday afternoon at 1 pm and we can review this schedule as time goes on. All ages and abilities are welcome to attend. Before starting any new exercise plan you should seek medical advice if you suffer any serious medical concerns. For more information contact Mike Procter at 279-3151.

The Shibley Stories As a young United Empire Loyalist on a farm near Harrowsmith, he created excitement and fun during the late l800’s, his life on Shibley Island, the garden on the old VanVinkle farm, the dug out canoes, and the people of l850’s

The Spirit of the Thunder Bird A complete history of the natives of Ontario and Quebec, the Wars between the Iroquois and the French, and the Iroquois decision to eliminate all other Tribes, and drive the French out of the country. Books cost $14.95 each, available at the Sharbot Lake Pharmacy, Petro Can, Gray’s Grocery Store, Verona Book Store and from the author Don Antoine 613-279-2657.

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Help keep your family and those around you protected from influenza. KFL&A Public Health is holding free seasonal influenza immunization clinics at the following dates and locations listed below.

¼ Walk-Ins Only Thurs., Nov., 8, 2012 Napanee Lion’s Hall Napanee 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Fri., Nov 23, 2012 Rideau Heights Public School Kingston 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Mon., Nov 26, 2012 Queen’s School of Medicine Kingston 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Tues., Dec 11, 2012 La Salle Secondary School Kingston 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Thurs., Dec 13, 2012 Frontenac Mall Kingston 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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om Sawyer, The Play, will be an historical event for both North Frontenac Little Theatre as well as Sharbot Lake High School. Since 1979, NFLT with cooperation from administration and staff, have been presenting two plays or musicals per year. Tom Sawyer will be the last theatrical production presented at the existing high school. With ongoing construction, and demolition scheduled to occur this summer, there will not be a Spring production there. The cast hopes “To bring the house down”, before the bulldozers bring a sad yet exciting end to an era. Based on the tales of Mark Twain, Tom Sawyer follows the exploits of a group of

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he annual Northern Highlights Arts, Crafts & Community Fair will be held Tuesday, November 13, from 1pm – 5pm at North Addington Education Centre, Cloyne. The event is a fundraiser for the school. Admission is free and donations to the food bank will be greatly appreciated. Student groups and local artists will be selling candies, photography, homemade jewelry, homemade Christmas decorations, candles, and more! Northern Highlights is a unique holiday show featuring local talent, artisans, food, and community groups. For more information contact: Melissa Randle 613-336-8991

TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS PUBLIC MEETING TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands will hold a Public Meeting to consider amendments to its Tipping Fee Schedule (D) for the Township of Addington Highlands Waste Site By-law. The public (Council) meeting will be held on November 19, 2012, at 19:00 in the Township Hall, 222 Hwy 28, Denbigh, Ontario; AND THAT interested parties may contact the Clerk, Jack Pauhl by e-mail at clerk@addingotnhighlands.ca or by phone at 613-336-2286, for information or for a copy of the proposed amended Schedule D; AND THAT any person who attends the public meeting shall have the opportunity to make representations in respect of the proposed Bylaws. Dated this 6th day of November, 2012. Jack Pauhl, Clerk Township of Addington Highlands

children in the 1850s. It was also a time when small pioneer towns were beginning in Central Frontenac. Some refer to it as a “gentler” time, but I don’t think Tom or Huck Finn would agree after getting “a whoopin”! The cast are busy learning their lines (they say) for the dress rehearsal looming on the near horizon. This production, a play with some singing, is being directed by NFLT veteran Brian Robertson. Brian had directed this play years ago as a school production but always wanted to put it up with adults in the adult roles. He is excited by the number of new faces making their debut with NFLT. Making their stage debut with us are 12year-old Jonny Parks (Tom), Beth Freeland (Aunt Polly), Andrew Hannah( Muff Potter), Ken Fisher (Judge Thatcher), Elyse Henry (Mrs.Thatcher), and Barb Matson as the Widder Douglas. Another new adult to the stage is Marcel Quenneville, playing the grave-robbing doctor. Several new student actors have taken to the stage for this production as well. We welcome new boys; Matthew Stinson, Dalton Hurren, Mason Moore, Cash Matson and Nic Alarcon, as well as new girls Hunter Hannah and Cayleigh Matson. Returning to the stage to round out the cast are NFLT veterans, Sarah Hale, John Stephen, Noelle Parr, Cody Matson, Johnny and Violet Skuce, Dayna and Delaney Stone, Elle Larocque ,and Taylor Gould. As producer, it is easy to relax knowing that there is a strong, experienced and talented production team behind me. The stage manager is Karen Steele, who has also directed several NFLT plays. Karen Murphy is line prompter. The set construction is being handled as usual by veteran old saws Peter Platenius assisted by Paddy O’Connor. We have a new lighting director for this show, Michel Alarcon, and appreciate the technical support of Jeff Siamon, Derreck Redmond and Bernie Slavin. Local artisan Donna Larocque is designing and painting scenery with assistance from others such as Sara Hale. Peggy Muldoon is our costume coordinator and has been receiving help from Linda Boulter and Elyse Henry. The actors will look their best under the direction of make-up artists Nina Jenkins and Nancy Moore. You will be greeted at the door by our House Managers Art Holloway and Jan Levitt, eager to take your 50/50/ money. Our parent helpers are Tanya Stone, Karen Skuce, Lauren Stinson, Heather Parks and Rob Moore. The pit band is John Inglis, Gary Giller and Sandy Robertson. Tickets are on sale but going fast!

TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS Public Notice Addington Highlands Waste Sites will be closed on Sunday November 11, 2012 for the Rememberance Day Holiday. The sites will re-open the next regular scheduled day.

Alzheimer’s Society Of KFL&A, Sharbot Lake Office and Central Frontenac Housing Corporation Would like to express our sincere appreciation to the following local businesses who donated items for our live and silent auction held October 12, 2012, in Sharbot Lake. Balderson Cheese Store Jule Koch Sandbanks Estate Winery Dr. Peter Bell Lakedge Farms Seed to Sausage Sharbot Lake Home Building Centre Candace Bertrim Lanark Landing Restaurant Bishop Lake Outdoor Centre LD Power Sports Sharbot Lake Marina Closson Chase 1010 Lawn & Garden Centre Smart’s Marina Crains’ Construction Leonard Fuels South Frontenac Rental Centre Custom Cover-ups Lighthall Vinyards Stinson Studios Inc. Doug’s Antenna Service Long Dog Winery Trousdale’s Home Hardware Drugsmart Pharmacy Lookout Home Hardware Tiffany Gift Shoppe Fall River Pub Maples Restaurant Treasure Trunk Martina Field Jim McKenny Uniglass Plus Ziebart Fitz Fresh Cut Fries Bonnie McLean Vaughan’s Garage Janina Fisher Nowell Motors Village Hair Goodfellow’s Flowers North of 7 Restaurant & Market Verona Computers Pam and Marcel Giroux Northbrook Foodland Verona Hardware Hannah Maple Syrup Kim Ondaatje Ken Waller Harmony Esthetics Carol Pepper Water’s Edge Studio Herns Sand & Gravel Ram’s Esso Sandra Weston Hook’s Rona Reid’s Foodland Chris Winney Betty Hunter Revell Ford Lincoln Wilton Cheese Hunter’s Creek Golf Course Rising Bun Yourway Lumber Kingston Nurseries Rivendale Golf Club James Tune-up Many thanks, also to all who attended to make our first joint fundraiser a success.

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Rev. Patsy Henry and Don MacRow at the craft fair at Trinity United church last weekend. See the Verona column on pg. 5. Photo Debbie Lingen

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he Sydenham Women's Institute Annual Craft Sale took place on October 27 at the Legion with over 20 vendors. Sandy Rogers and Helen Kimmett are two cousins from Napanee who went into business just this year. They named their business "Creative Cousins", and at Saturday's sale they were offering shoppers an item that is making waves in the seasonal holiday gift market. The two ladies began making their seasonal “sparkle balls” after a trip to Florida, where they saw them at a flea market. “We saw them and loved them and decided to try them out ourselves,” Sandy said. The sparkle balls consist of a central ball of Christmas lights, around which is arranged a spherical mass of plastic cups, with each cup housing a single light inside of it. The balls are roughly two feet in diameter and can be used as either indoor or outdoor decorations. The cousins have sold numerous sparkle balls so far this year and will be participating in a number of upcoming Christmas craft shows throughout the area. Their products, which also include decorative wreaths, decorative

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Churches had their annual Christmas Craft Show with 12 vendors, a bake table and soup and sandwich lunch. There was a great turnout out. Each year there has been growing support. Thanks to all those who came out for a visit, to do some Christmas shopping and enjoy a hot lunch, while outside snow was falling lightly from time to time. Without all the volunteers events like this would not be possible.

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A Poppy for Kent

ach Remembrance Day my heart goes out to a gentle soul who was a family friend. Kent Killingbeck was born in a small Ontario town called Plevna on March 7, 1933 and grew up in an even smaller hamlet called Snow Road. At the age of 20 he suffered more than some of us have suffered in a lifetime. For the next 53 years he worked with what he had and never asked for sympathy. He proved to everyone around him that you take what life has given you and move on. He was a success at what he did the remainder of his life. Life was hard in those days. Whatever job there was, you earned that dollar you had in your pocket with hard work. Kent’s father supported a wife and 12 children by working for the Ministry of Natural Resources in a lonely job as a fire warden in a lookout tower near Plevna, Ontario. What his dad did during the winter is lost in the mists of time. This is my Remembrance of Kent, a veteran of the Korean War and a man whom I never once heard complain about the card he ended up drawing from the Deck of Life. To my continued embarrassment, I never ever said thanks to him for the sacrifice that he gave this country. In 1951 as an 18-year-old he joined the 1st Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment and in December of that year was shipped to Korea. On May 2nd 1953, a short eight weeks after his 20th birthday, while defending Hill 187 in Korea, a grenade thrown by a Chinese soldier ripped into his body

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and as he lay bleeding another Chinese soldier strafed his legs with machine gunfire as he ran by him. In his own words he looked down to see if he still had all his parts because if they had been shot off he would have ended his own life right there. Ecstatic that this was not the case his main goal was to survive. He was one of only seven or eight Canadians that day to live through the attack. As he lay wounded and bleeding, unable to move, a fellow Canadian who came with reinforcements laid his body across him and said, "Soldier you have suffered enough today; I'm here to protect you from any more harm." From that lonely hilltop in Korea he went to the MASH Hospital in Korea where they wanted to amputate the one leg that was in better shape than the other. The American doctors also told him he would never walk again. After that ordeal, with his leg still intact he was sent to the British Commonwealth Hospital in South Korea where they saved both legs. He was then transferred to Kure, Japan and then by train to Tokyo for another long stay before they shipped him to Midway Island, then to Travis, California and Tacoma, Washington. At every stop he was operated on by doctors. He was in Rockcliffe Hospital in Ottawa for six months and the nerve damage in his leg was so bad that he was sent to Sunnybrooke Hospital in Toronto, where he spent a year in a plaster cast up to his waist and was worked on by the best specialists there at the time. Told he would never walk again, he proved them all wrong when after two years in hospitals around the world he walked out of the last one to begin his life. Limping badly on the "good leg" and with a leg brace on the other, he was set to take on the world. For his efforts in the military he was awarded the United Service Medal, the Korea Medal and the Korean Volunteer Medal, and his Paratrooper Wings. Besides having two damaged legs, for the balance of his life Kent would also have shrapnel work its way to the surface of his skin where he would pull it out, a grim reminder of how close death brushed him that day as a frightened 20-yearold on a hill half a world away. I first met him as a five-year-old kid in 1957 when he came with his family to live in an old farmhouse that my family was renting west of Wilton. He and his wife Pearl brought with them a son named Rick and in the next two years Sharon and Pam were born there. He wasn't a big man, but I remember him as larger than life. He liked to hunt and fish and hated with a passion the people who poached and hunted out of season in the sparsely populated area in Mississippi, where he later made his lifelong home. He retired from the Ministry of Transportation, where he

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had worked on road construction his whole life. His retirement vehicle of choice was a big old motor home with a pair of Texas long-horned cattle horns on the front hood, in which he and his bride Pearl drove all over the country visiting friends and relatives. One weekend he parked this huge monstrosity in our driveway and barbecued. He tipped back a few and then outright amazed me. This 65-year-old man who walked with a bad limp and a brace got up at 5:30 am with me and left for the golf course. He marched stride for stride 18 holes with me and my son, shooting 88. That day when we were done, I choked back tears, marveling at how he kept up with us dragging his leg. Kent though, had a smile that told me he loved every minute of it. That is why to this day I try not to complain about my aches and pains. I do not have the right to complain. Kent had the right, but I never ever heard him once "whine" about his problem! Kent and Pearl were together for 50 years until he passed away on May 26, 2006. I always regretted never shaking his hand and saying thanks. However on this Remembrance Day 2012 I would like to thank Pearl, Rick, Sharon and Pam for the sacrifices her husband and their dad made for this country, the best nation in the world, Canada. So on the 11th, please thank a veteran and shake his or her hand. Do not leave it too late, like I did. With thanks for the files from Amber Rowland and the oral information from Pearl and Rick Killingbeck and Kent, and of course Opal and Clark. Thanks Kent.

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Remembrance Day Services 2012 Friday, November 9, 2012 The annual ‘Day of Remembrance’ service will be held at the Cross of Sacrifice, Veterans’ Plot, Cataraqui Cemetery in Kingston on Friday, at 10:30 a.m. to honour the hundreds of Veterans interred in the Veterans’ Plot and throughout Cataraqui Cemetery. The public us cordially invited to attend. Parking is available behind the Cemetery office with buses provided for transfer to the site. Verona: Prince Charles Public School will hold a special Remembrance Day ceremony on Friday, Nov. 9 starting at 10:45 a.m. at the Verona Cenotaph in McMullen Park. All veterans, school family members and Verona community members are encouraged to attend. In the case of very inclement weather, the Remembrance Day Ceremony will take place in the school gym at the same time.

Sunday, November 11 Arden: Parade starts 10:55 am. Service starts at 11 at the Cenotaph, followed by a luncheon at the Arden Legion, Br. 334 at noon Flinton: Ceremony starts around 10:30 am Mountain Grove: Parade starts 9:25 am. Service starts at 9:30 at the Cenotaph, followed by a luncheon at the Arden Legion Br 334 at noon Sharbot Lake: Service will be at the Oso Soldiers Memorial Hall at 10:30am. A light lunch will follow at the Legion. Sydenham: Legion 496 will begin a march from the Legion hall to the cenotaph on November 11 at around 10:45a.m. A Remembrance service will be conducted at 11:00 with a lunch to follow at the Legion hall. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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emembrance Day ceremonies at cenotaphs throughout the region tend to focus on the sacrifices of local veterans in far-flung wars in Europe and Asia. A couple of weeks ago a small group went to see the site of a tragic accident that took place back home in Frontenac County. A plane crash took the lives of two young airmen, George Olstead from Manitoba and James Corbett from Nova Scotia, on October 14, 1939. The plane was found the next afternoon on a hillside near the shores of Cranberry Lake (near Crotch Lake) in what is now North Frontenac. A report in the Whig Standard from October 16, 1929 said that four local residents, Mr. and Mrs. William Sargeant, Fred Trombley and his 17-year-old daughter Mary, discovered the wreckage on Sunday afternoon, October 15. They heard a radio report that morning about a missing plane in the area, and spent the day conducting an organized search. They saw the gleam of a plane wing at around 3:15 and took another half hour to travel another mile through the bush to the wreckage. The plane had burrowed about 5 feet into a crater full of sand in what was known as Craig’s Meadows. Local residents, including Bill Riddell of Mississippi, who was hunting in the vicinity on the Saturday, told reporters that he heard the plane “sputtering as though it was in trouble,” but he could not see it because the day was snowy and windy. Blake Buell, the proprietor of a lumber camp on Crotch Lake, said he saw the plane, but thought it was practising special manoeuvres. It was these local reports that prompted William Sargeant to organize a search party when the radio report came in Sunday morning. The National Defence Department put out a release on October 16, confirming the death of the two airmen. Both of them had joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in February of that year, and had completed their intermediate flying training at Camp Borden. At the time of the crash they were taking advanced training in Trenton. They left Trenton at 9:50 on Saturday, the 14th, and were

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What’s Up in the Night Sky - November 2012 I

thought that a tour of The Great Square of Pegasus and a few observing challenges would be interesting this month. Pegasus can be found during November high in the south just below the zenith. If you go out between 8 and 9 pm you should have no trouble finding it. It covers over 1100 square degrees and is one of the largest constellations in the sky! The four stars that mark its corners are, naming clockwise from the top left corner, Alpheratz, Scheat, Markab and Algenib. Alpheratz is considered part of the constellation Andromeda, which looks like a V that rises at a diagonal up and to the left of Pegasus. Half way up the constellation Andromeda and to the right about 5 degrees you will find the galaxy Andromeda. It’s a beautiful sight! If you look to the left an equal distance, you will see the spiral galaxy M33. It is actually in the constellation Triangulum. They can both be made out with the naked eye on a nice clear night. They are quite

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easy to find with binoculars. Three of Pegasus’s corner stars, Alpheratz, Markab and Algenib, are white but Scheat is orange. It is about 176 light years away and a variable star that is 300 times more luminous than our Sun. Half way between Scheat and Markab and outside the square a few degrees to the right is the star 51 Pegasi. It is about 42 light years away and its luminosity is about equal to the Sun. It is believed that there is a planet about half the size of Jupiter orbiting this star with a revolution period of 4.2 days. That means it is quite close to the star and likely to have a surface temperature near 1000 degrees Celsius. If you follow a line going from Algenib through Markab and continue on about 1 ½ the distance between those stars you will find the Galaxy M15. It is close to naked eye visibility and prominent with binoculars. Above Scheat about 10 degrees and at an angle to the right is the barred spiral galaxy NGC 7331. It is faint and difficult to make out with binoculars but if you’re careful, you can find it. There are a number of Red stars within and just outside Pegasus. Do a little star hunting and see if you can find them. This month on November 17th we have the Leonid meteor shower. It peaks just before dawn on this date. It is usually a weak shower with about 20 meteors per hour on average. There is no Moon, which will make it easier to make out the meteors. I plan on going out on the evening of November 16th to see if there are any pre-peak period meteors. Remember that meteors can appear anywhere in the sky. The name of the shower only indicates the constellation from which they appear to be coming. Where are the planets this month? Mars is around 10 degrees up in the southwest after sunset. Remember that 10 degrees is about a fist width. It is dim but with binoculars easy to find. Note that the Teapot of Sagittarius can be made out to the left of Mars for much of the month. Just swing your binoculars to that side for a nice view. Jupiter comes up in the east about 2 hours after sunset in early November. By month’s end it will already be up by twilight. It will climb higher as the night progresses and will be viewable for most of the night. As well, its brightness increases as it approaches opposition on December 2nd.

Look east-southeast about 2 or so hours before sunrise in early November and you will see Venus rise above the horizon. It will rise later as the month progresses. Watch for the star Spica below Venus. By the 17th, Venus passes less than 5 degrees to the upper left of Spica. The crescent Moon passes by Venus on the right between November 10th and 12th an hour before sunrise. Saturn rises this month and presents a clear view by mid month in the east-southeast an hour before sunrise. At dawn on the 26th, Saturn and Venus will be separated by less than a degree – quite a sight. Mercury will be below and to the left of Venus and Saturn on that morning. See if you can make it out with binoculars. Follow all the planets from night to night and watch their shifting positions. The full Moon this month is on the 28th. It is called the Full Beaver Moon. Beaver traps were set at this time of year while the beavers were active and preparing for winter and before the swamps froze. A good supply of furs made for a cozy winter. Sometimes this full Moon is referred to as the Frosty Moon or Snow Moon. On the 28th, the full Moon passes very close to the right of Jupiter about an hour after sunset. This can be seen low in the east-northeast. “The Beginner’s Observing Guide by Leo Enright is an invaluable companion for adventures in the sky. It contains star charts and is available at the Sharbot Lake Pharmacy. It can also be ordered from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at www.rasc.ca/publications. A subscription to our very own excellent Canadian astronomy magazine “SkyNews” can be arranged at the RASC website as well. Let me know how your observing has gone this month, especially anything unusual. I enjoy the feedback. If you have any questions or suggestions you can email me at fred.barrett2@sympatico.ca . Clear Skies! Fred.

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50th Anniversary

James “Jim” W. Swarner, Jr., 75, Williamsport, IN passed away Saturday, November 3, 2012, at his home following an illness with cancer. Jim leaves behind his wife, Barbara, of 53 years; his children, Wanda J. Martin Shelby Kay Bunch, Bonnie L. Childress, Shelia G. Binz, and Calvin “Butch” J. Swarner, and his sister, Mary Jane Robertson, as well as 11 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren; Remembered fondly by special friends Art & Doreen Cota, Tichborne, Ontario. Jim lived in Perth, Ontario where he served as Plant Manager at C & D Battery for 21years, before retiring in 1993.

November 8, 2009

Ompah United Church, Nov. 10, 1962, this couple said “I do”. Please join us, Nov 10, 2012 at Ompah Community Hall from 6 pm-10pm to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Betty (Crawford) & Courtland Kelford.

His memory is as dear today As in the hour he passed away. Love, Juanita, Bill & family

Harry Meeks November 8, 2009 God saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb, So he closed your weary eyelids And whispered, “Peace be thine.” Love, Betty Meeks & family

BIRTHS

Jean Steele

Twinkle Twinkle little star what a joyous miracle you are...

who passed away November 10, 10 years ago this year. To one who bears the sweetest name And adds a lustre to the same Long life to her, for there is no other Who takes the place of my dear mother CODY “WOODY” WOOD

1996 - 2012

As the result of a motor vehicle accident on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at the age of 16. Cherished son of Debbie (Mark Raymond) Wood of Northbrook and Gary Wood of Kingston. Grandson of Bernice (the late Hugh) Schroeder of Northbrook and the late Ruby & Wilfred Wood. He will be sadly missed by his brothers Bradley (Christina) Wood of Durham, Adam Wood (Sarah) of Flinton and his sisters Christine Wood (Kyle) of Denbigh, Elisha Wood (Johnathan) of Amherstview and Stacey Wood of Northbrook. Proud uncle of Clayton, Emily, Chantal, Owen & Brooklynn. “Woody” will be forever loved and greatly missed by his many friends, aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family received friends at the MASCHKE FUNERAL HOME, 11928 Hwy# 41, Northbrook, Ont. K0H 2G0 (613-336-6873) on Saturday evening from 7-9pm, Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9pm. The Funeral Service was conducted at the Pineview Free Methodist Church in Cloyne on Monday, November 5, 2012 at 11:00am. Interment at the Flinton United Church Cemetery. Friends desiring may contribute in his memory to the “Woody” Community Memorial.

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Always missed, never forgotten by Melvin OBITUARY

McGinnis, Mary Ellen President, Sydenham Women’s Institute Member Kingston Fair Board Passed away at Kingston General Hospital on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 after a hard fought battle with cancer in her 68th year. Mary Ellen Thompson, beloved wife of Ron for 42 years. Loved mother of Jamie (Richard) Stewart, Edmonton; Tara (Wayne) Thompson, Kingston; R.J. (Carrie) McGinnis, Sydenham; Rollanda (Craig) Leeman, Sydenham; and Brett (Leah) McGinnis of Napanee. Grandmother of Nathan, Calin, Jordyn, Creedon, Byron, Chantelle (Rob), Matthew, Brody, Liam, Harley, Kora and Conner. Great grandmother of Dominic and Isabelle. Dear sister of Pauline VanSkiver, Phylis Weese, Bernice Jupp of Kingston, Helen Calver of Sydenham, Diane Bullock and Geneva Hannah of Belleville. Predeceased by brother Charlie Thompson, and sisters Nettie Wilson and Dorothy Milligan. She will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews and her extended family. In keeping with Mary Ellen’s wishes cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Thanks to doctors and staff of Kidd 9, with special thanks to Drs. Faulkson, Orr, Watson and Patey. Memorial donations to The Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario UHKF, 55 Rideau Street, Unit 4, Kingston, Ontario K7K 2Z8 would be appreciated by the family. In Care of SIMPLER TIMES CREMATION SERVICE 613-389-7223 / 613-382-3683 On-line condolences www. simplertimes.org

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Bella May is delighted to announce the birth of her handsome little brother, Beckett Hilton. Born August 26th, 2012, 7 lb. 4 oz., 20.5 inches. Elated parents Shawn & Natalie Thompson. Adored by grandparents, Joe & Rachel Drapeau, Dale & Nancy Whan, Paul & Laura Clark. Admired by many great grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Card of thanks

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Thank You - Thompson

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I would like to thank my family and friends who helped celebrate my birthday. Your cards, gifts, and kindness, and the music after, made my birthday so wonderful. Frank

Thank You – McCullough I’d like to thank all my friends and neighbours who came and helped make my birthday party such a wonderful time. Thank you for your cards, gifts and phone calls. A special “thank you” to my family for all their hard work and for making my birthday so SPECIAL. Many thanks again, Ken

Jackie Davis

January 9, 1956 – October 29, 2012 Hope is a bird’s song In the dark before morning’s light. The family and I wish to thank our friends and neighbours for their kindness and support. Rest easy, Little Bird Sing with the Angels. Brian and family

Light in the darkness A

s Christmas approaches, there are those who find it a very difficult time. Those who are grieving the death of a loved one, a broken marriage, the loss of meaningful work, or are facing a critical illness often wish for the holiday season to simply be over. With this in mind, staff of Trousdale Funeral Home and SFCSC are hosting “Light in the Darkness”, a candle lighting service to recognize those whom we remember and those difficult times in our lives. Music, short readings and candle lighting will be included during the evening on Sun. Nov. 25, 7 - 7:30 p.m. in the Grace Centre, Sydenham. Refreshments will follow the service. All welcome.

By Sara Carpenter

or those of you trying to figure out how to make last week’s Rice and Green Lentil Skillet without the rice, sorry, I missed putting the rice in the recipe. You need 1/2 c. long grain brown rice; soak the rice in the 3 c. cold water in the morning when you prepare the lentils, then use both the rice and its soaking water in the final cooking. It’s a recipe you can add to your vegan and glutenfree files, too. And as I mentioned last week, regularly eating foods like whole grains (rice) and pulses (lentils) helps to moderate blood sugar, which is critically important for those who have diabetes. Speaking of diabetes, November is Diabetes Awareness Month in Canada. If diabetes runs in your family, you may have seen close up the heartbreaking complications that can result from this chronic disease: heart attacks, strokes, kidney damage, blindness, proneness to infection and even some cancers, and the list goes on. While anyone can be affected, you’re at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes if you’re over 40, overweight, or belong to a high-risk ethnic group such as Aboriginal. That must describe a lot of us, because Canada is the third leading country in the world for diabetes prevalence: one Canadian in 11 has diabetes – not exactly the kind of world leadership we like to be proud of. What’s encouraging, though, is that type 2 diabetes can be improved, delayed or even prevented by taking steps to become healthier overall. Active living is key, and that’s a lot easier when you eat well because you have more energy. If you carry extra poundage, especially at the midsection, losing even 10% of your body weight can substantially lower your risk for diabetes and heart disease. If you’d like to find out if you should be concerned about your risk for diabetes, the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team is holding a free Diabetes Awareness Info Night on Monday, November 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. Northern Connections Adult Learning Centres and the Shabot Obaadjiwan are co-sponsoring the event, which will be held downstairs at the medical centre. You’ll be able to get your blood sugar checked, learn more about diabetes, and get your questions answered by the pros. People of Aboriginal heritage should find the session especially relevant. One food that has practically no effect on blood sugar is meat. That’s good news for hunters. Wild meat like venison tends to be lean, and of course it’s naturally free of preservatives, antibiotics and steroids. The varied plant diet of wild deer translates into a robust flavour, so you’ll want to complement it with other strong flavours. Red Cabbage with Apples is one of the best side dishes for game you can imagine. Flavour it up as you like. I’ve suggested cloves and juniper berries, but you could use whole allspice berries (4 of them, crushed), caraway or fennel seed (3/4 tsp.), or even add a spoon or two of red currant jelly if you like. Happy hunting, everyone – and bon appétit!

RED CABBAGE WITH APPLES Makes 6 servings In a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed lidded pot, melt 1 1/2 tbsp. butter with 1 1/2 tbsp. canola oil. Halve 1 medium onion lengthwise; cut crosswise into thin slices; add to the skillet along with 1 bay leaf; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 4 whole cloves; 6 juniper berries. Cook over low heat until the onion is translucent and pale golden, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add 1/4 c. water; 1/4 c. red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp. sugar (or equivalent amount of non-caloric sweetener); 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and coarsely grated. Mix well. Meanwhile, remove the tough outer leaves from one medium red cabbage (1.2 to 1.5 kg). Quarter and core it, then cut crosswise into thin shreds. Add to the skillet; toss well. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the cabbage is tender, about 35 to 40 minutes. Add a tablespoon of water periodically if the mixture seems too dry. Remove whole spices before serving.

THE FRONTENAC NEWS

NOVEMber 8, 2012

Addington Highlands Council - Nov. 5, 2012

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KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. Buy & sell cars; parts for imports. Install motors, transmissions. Good tires, 11520 Hwy 41; 613336-9899; 613-885-8644. KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

CHRISTMAS SALES AVON CHRISTMAS SALE with Crafts By Marilyn, Saturday November 10, 2012 from 10am to 4 pm at 5990 Arden Road in beautiful downtown Arden; 613-335-2940 or 613-3355453

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

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ARDEN. 2 BEDROOM DOWNSTAIRS APARTMENT for rent. All inclusive. Available Oct 1/2012. $900.00 per month. Please call 613-335-3878 HOUSE - 2 BEDROOM IN 4-PLEX, Kaladar, available December 1, 2012; $600 plus hydro; 1st & last, references required, 416-554-9746 HOUSE – NORTHBROOK, 2 bedroom, $600 plus utilities, 1st & last, references required; 905-679-2520 KALADAR 2 BEDROOM APT. Available December 1, 2012; fridge & stove, utilities extra; 613-336-9429 ROOM & BOARD available for single person, in private home, Sydenham area, $600 per month. References required, call 613-3766125 SHINER STORAGE: Indoor boat storage: $500 includes storage, winterizing motor, gas stabilizer, washing outside of boat, interior vacuuming, battery charge in fall, free pickup on your trailer; $250 storage only; 613-3362641

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2ND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS SHOPPING NIGHT, Friday Nov 16 from 5pm to 9pm; 10% of evening sales donated to the Verona Christmas for Kids fund. Only at Nicole’s Gifts, 6709 Main St. Verona. Phone 613-374-2323. ALL PRICES INCLUDE HST on new & used chainsaws, snowthrowers, tractors and gas trimmers. November only at Canadian Small Engines, corner of Road 38 & Van Order Rd. Phone 613-389-4658. CORNER CHINA CABINET BY KRUG, 32” w x 16” d x 6’ 6” h, $75. Entertainment Centre, 4ft w x 15” d x 5 ft. h, includes a 21” colour TV, $75. Phone 613-279-3379. CROSLEY TOP MOUNT REFRIGERATORS model CRT182NW, 16 cu. ft.; 10 year limited warranty. Regular price $529.99; SALE PRICE $429.99 while quantities last at Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St. Verona, phone 613374-2851 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. ‘More home for a lot less money’. Financing available OAC. 1-866-775-8268 www.frontenacmodularhomes.com PRIVATE SALE. Totally renovated 2 bedroom house with two outbuildings Thompson Road, Mountain Grove. New well. Great starter home or retirement home. $78,000. 613-335-3878. 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 TWO SKIDOOS - 1996/1997 Formula Z, 583 cc, electric start and reverse, $1,700 / $1,800. 1999 double bed skidoo and trailer, $650. 2003 Honda Foreman 450 cc 4x4, $3,800. 199 Suzuki 300 quad 4x4, $3,000. 613-479-2171; 613-479-2303 WINCHESTER MODEL 88, 308 calibre lever action, comes with Bushnell scope, sling and 2 clips, $700. Horton Legend crossbow, lots of extras, $450. Call 613-374-2948 after 6pm. 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

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GARAGE/YARD SALES GARAGE SALE, Sat. Nov 10 from 9am1pm. Many items to choose from. Electronics, housewares, children’s clothing and more. Rain or shine, we will be inside. 1067 Raymo Rd. just south of Wagarville Rd. THIS AND THAT THRIFT SHOP, 32 Peterson Rd., Northbrook (turn at lights in Northbrook). Open 9 am to 7 pm, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Something for everyone.

HALL RENTAL SYDENHAM LEGION. Fully licenced, reasonable rates, full kitchen. Seating 150. Call 613-376-6808

HUNTING & FISHING

FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Tamworth: Firearms course, November 23 & 24. Hunter Education, Nov 30 & Dec 1. Wild Turkey license examinations. Call Bill at 613335-2786 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 ASSELSTINE HARDWARE SNOWPLOWING SERVICES. Verona area. Call in to get on the list at 613-374-3400. NO CONTRACTS. 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 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. PHOTOCOPY, FAX & LAMINATION SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, the Annex (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. Colour copies 65¢ each. Taxes extra. Call 613-279-3150 for information.

WANTED TO BUY CASH PAID FOR YOUR SCRAP VEHICLES. 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.

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by Jeff Green • Legion wants canteen: Robert Wood, the vice-president of the Northbrook Legion, brought a proposal to Council that the Legion take over operation of the now unused canteen building beside the old skating rink in Northbrook. The canteen has seen little use since the cancellation of the Northbrook Blueberry Festival almost 10 years ago. The Legion would like to set up games for Legion members and for local seniors as well, including lawn darts and horse shoes. Robert Wood said that the Legion branch is aware that the building needs to be re-shingled, and if the township will pay for the shingles they will provide the labour. Wood also said that the Legion would like to negotiate a deal with the township whereby they will pay the hydro bill for the building in lieu of rent. Council will consider the proposal and get back to the Legion with an answer. • Napanee District Community Foundation (NDCF): Dave Remington, the voluntary chief executive officer of the NDCF, came to Council to talk about the foundation's commitment to funding projects in rural L&A County. “I know people often come to Council looking for money, and we want councils to remember that we give away money to local causes, and groups should be aware that they can come to us for support.” The NDCF is an endowed foundation, spending the interest that is earned each year on their endowments. “That has cut down on how much we can spend in recent years with low interest rates, but we do spend about $20,000 each year,” said Remington, "usually in grants in the $2,500 to $3,000 range." One of the NDCF funds is the Mainaw One fund, which was set up by Ian Brummel and Marg Axford and which is oriented to projects in Addington Highlands. In the past year, funding has gone to projects sponsored by Pine Meadow Nursing Home and Land O' Lakes Community Services (for the Land O'Lakes Food Bank) The annual deadline for letters of intent is

First Year Apprentice Perth Kia is looking for a first year apprentice. Are you looking to join a New Car Franchised dealer? Perth Kia is just a short drive from Lanark & Central Frontenac Counties. Dealership is under new ownership and is looking to expand its shop. Act quick, the busy fall market is upon us.

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November 16, and full applications are due in early January. Remington encourages groups to go to NDCF.ca for further information. · Cafe in Denbigh: No one has come forward seeking to set up an alternative enterprise in the new Denbigh Community Centre, so the proposal by Joan MacLeod to open a bake shop/cafe can now be looked at by Council. Clerk/Treasurer Jack Pauhl reported that the estimated cost of preparing the location in the new community centre for commercial use is $3,000. “I have heard from some people who are objecting to us spending township money on a private venture,” said Deputy Mayor Cox. “It looks to some that we are building a coffee shop, but we are not,” said Reeve Henry Hogg. “We would have to do this work to pave the way for any kind of retail tenant, which was always the plan.” “If we had to do it all over again, we would probably have done it differently, and planned to have the work done before any one came forward,” said Councilor Tony Fritsch. Council approved the spending. Joan MacLeod was present at the meeting. She met with Council in closed session after the public meeting was completed to discuss financial matters related to the proposed bake/coffee shop. Job openings: The job of rink attendant in Denbigh, and the custodian position for both the Denbigh Hall and the Denbigh Recreation Centre are now open, and are being advertised this week.

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TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS Custodian for Addington Highlands Community Centre – Denbigh & the Denbigh Community Hall

The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands seeks one individual to fill the position of “Rink Attendant” for the Denbigh Rink.

The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands seeks one individual to fill the position of “Custodian” for the Addington Highlands Community Centre – Denbigh and for the Denbigh Community Hall from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014. This single Custodial position covers both facilities.

Tenders must be received at the Township office, Flinton, ON, on or before 16:00 on November 16, 2012.

Interested parties must submit a contract proposal on the appropriate form, available at the Township Office in Flinton and the Denbigh Post Office at 99 Bridge Street, to the address below.

Information gathered relative to this position is done so in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for candidate selection purposes.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in applying for this position but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands P. O. Box 89, 72 Edward Street, Flinton, ON K0H 1P0 (613) 336-2286 ph; (613) 336-2847 fax; deputyclerk@addingtonhighlands.ca

Denbigh Rink Attendant

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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 theire details should be independently verified by readers.

Thursday November 8 BOLINGBROKE - WOMEN’S “CIRCLE OF FRIENDS” ABC Hall, 7pm, learn head & hand massage LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB Pine View Free Methodist Church, Cloyne, 5pm potluck; meeting 7pm, winter decor demo. MCDONALDS CORNERS - CONCERT by Joey Wright & John Showman, MERA Schoolhouse, 8 pm.

Friday November 9 ARDEN – LASAGNE DINNER by Ladies Auxiliary, 5-8pm, at Legion, $8 CATARAQUI CEMETERY DAY OF REMEMBRANCE SERVICE at Veterans’ Plot, in Kingston 10:30am, public is welcome. DENBIGH - TURKEY SUPPER, community hall, 5-7pm, $12; 12& under $6; sponsor: St. Luke’s United Church SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7 pm, roast pork SHARBOT LAKE – YOUTH DANCE for grades 5-9, Oso Hall, 6pm, $6, sponsored by Northern Frontenac Community Services SNOW ROAD - HUNTER’S SUPPER, Snowmobile Club, 5-7pm; $12; 6-12 years $6; under 5 free; proceeds to Fire Department. VERONA - REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY 10:45 am at the Cenotaph in McMullen Park; rain location: Prince Charles Public School gym.

Saturday November 10 ABC HALL POTLUCK/MUSIC JAM, Bolingbroke, potluck 5pm; Open Mic music 6-10pm; info: Glenn Russell 613-273-2571. ARDEN LEGION: Darts 1pm; Open Mic 2:30pm, ENTERPRISE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, Evangelist Chuck Price, Old Hims, 6pm FLINTON - CHURCH BAZAAR & BAKE SALE, 9am-3pm, Township Rec centre, sponsored by St. Paul’s Anglican Church. HARROWSMITH - COUNTRY CRAFT & BAKE SALE, St. Paul’s United Church, 9am2pm; chili lunch, bake & gift tables; book at 374-9929; 372-2525 HARROWSMITH - ROBERTA STRUTHERS MEMORIAL CRAFT & BAKE SALE, Golden Links Hall, 9am-2pm, free admission, lunch available; Barb 372-2315 MATAWATCHAN - HUNTER’S SUPPER, St. Andrew’s United Church, 5pm, roast beef w/ trimmings, $12; 12 & under $6; 5 & under free. PERTH ROAD - BENEFIT CONCERT by Mill Creek band, proceeds to Benevolent Fund for local families, Sunday school hall, 7-9pm, refreshments, freewill offering; 613-353-1690 RAILTON - BAZAAR & TEA, St Patrick’s Catholic Church, 10am-2pm RIDEAU PASTORAL CHARGE bazaar & lunch, North Crosby Hall, 10am-2pm, SNOW ROAD - FUNDRAISER BINGO Snowmobile Club; earlybird 6:45pm, 1106 Gemmills Rd., all welcome.

Sunday November 11 DENBIGH - MUSIC IN THE HALL, 1 pm,

township hall, sponsor: Rec. Committee. ENTERPRISE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, Evangelist Chuck Price & music by Old Hims, 10:30 am FLINTON - JOINT REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY SERVICE, 9:30am, St. Paul’s Anglican Church; sponsored by congregations of Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United, St. Paul’s, Flinton and Holy Trinity, Plevna. HARROWSMITH – GOSPEL ONLY JAM, Free Methodist Church, 1:30-4pm, Open Mic, fundraiser for church; info: 613-376-9815 MCDONALDS CORNERS – JAMBOREE, Agricultural Hall, music begins 1pm, dinner @ 5pm, $14; info: 613-278-2427 REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES: Arden – 10:55am; Flinton 11am; Mountain Grove – 9:25am; Sharbot Lake 10:30am; Sydenham 10:30am

Monday November 12 HARROWSMITH S&A CLUB MEETING, 7:30pm, for all members & anyone interested in membership, 4041 Colebrooke Rd, family fee $$20; singles $10 / year, info: Kim, (613) 372-0018. SHARBOT LAKE - DIABETES AWARENESS INFO NIGHT, 6-8pm, medical centre, downstairs; call 613-279-1970 or 613-279-2499 SYDENHAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE meet 7pm, at library, new members welcome

Tuesday November 13 CLOYNE - NORTHERN HIGHLIGHTS ARTS, CRAFTS & COMMUNITY FAIR, by student & community groups, school fundraiser at North Addington Education Centre, 1–5pm, free admission, donations to food bank appreciated; Melissa Randle 613-336-8991 HARROWSMITH - CASH BINGO, Golden Links Hall, earlybird 7:15pm; Barb 372-2315 LIVING WITH ADHD? parent support group; Elginburg Public School, 6-8pm www.adhdsupportgroup.ca OMPAH - NORTHERN 5 DINERS, noon, for those 50+, $10, reservations requ’d 279-3151 SYDENHAM – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Grace Hall, 1-4pm. Info: 613-376-6477 VERONA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, medical center, 9am-noon. Info: 613-376-6477

Wednesday November 14 HARROWSMITH - FRONTENAC CFDC WORKSHOP “Business Basics”, 9am, FCFDC office, register: 613-372-1414, 1-888372-9962; krista@frontenaccfdc.com.

Friday November 16 ARDEN LEGION KARAOKE, 7:30pm-midnight GUATEMALA STOVE PROJECT FUNDRAISING DANCE w/ Mighty Popo, “Sounds Sweet”, Civitan Hall, 7pm, 19+ID required, $20 advance, $22 at door; 613-267-5202 HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE for ages 9 to 15, Golden Links Hall 7-10pm; $6; call Sharon 372-1274 or Wayne 358-2533 NORTHBROOK - NEW OLD TYME FIDDLERS, 7:30pm, Lions Hall, $6 non-members, $5 members, entertainers $2, lunch, prizes. All welcome

Saturday November 17 ARDEN - HUNTER’S BALL at Legion, 8pm. Admission is $10. BELLROCK – CONCERT & DANCE by “LaSalle Causeway Band”, 7:30pm,community hall fundraiser, freewill offering DENBIGH LIBRARY OPENING, 2pm ribbon

cutting, Addington Highlands Community Centre-Denbigh, refreshments MOUNTAIN GROVE – SMORGASBORD, 5-7pm, community hall; $12; 6-12yrs $5; under 6 free, all welcome; sponsor: United Church PARHAM - SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCHEON by the Rebekahs, IOOF hall, PLEVNA - JACK’S JAM, Clar-Mill hall, 2-9pm; potluck supper 5:30pm; musicians, singers, dancers welcome SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Fundraiser Breakfast, 8-11am, Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Rd., all welcome SYDENHAM – VISIONSOUP, Grace Centre, 11:30am; $20pp for soup & handmade ceramic bowl, proceeds to. Loughborough Emergency Relief Committee & SFCS.

Sunday November 18 BEDFORD OPEN MIKE & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Road, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel and more, $2, info: 613-3742614 HARLOWE - REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE, Wesleyan & Standard Church, 11am, all welcome MCDONALDS CORNERS - OPEN MIC at MERA Schoolhouse, 1:30-4:30pm, all musicians welcome PARHAM - RELAY FOR LIFE CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA, IOOF Hall, 11am-5pm. Christmas crafts that team has made, vendors, food, Christmas ideas, sponsored by Timeless Memories relay for Life Team. SYDENHAM – ART SALE, Mill Street Gallery, 1-4pm, magnetic puzzles, jewelry, rug hooking, paintings, prints WILTON – GOSPEL SING with Crimson River, , Standard Church 7pm, refreshments, freewill offering, all welcome

Monday November 19 FESTIVAL OF TREES PLANNING MEETING, 7pm; Seniors Building, 1096B Clement Rd.; volunteers needed; Ann (613-279-2706) or Linda (613-279-2576).

Tuesday November 20 FRONTENAC CFDC WORKSHOP “Introduction to Social Media” for businesses. 10am, Frontenac CFDC office, Harrowsmith, register: 372-1414, 1-888-372-9962; HARROWSMITH – FLU SHOTS, Free Methodist Church sponsored by Sydenham Medical Clinic, 4-8pm KENNEBEC DINERS, noon, Arden community hall, for those 50+, $10, reservations required: 613-279-3151 PLEVNA - CLAR-MILL COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS monthly meeting, Clar-Mill hall, 7:30pm, all welcome. SHARBOT LAKE - PLANTS: discussion & making remedies, 6-8pm, Northern Connections Adult Learning Centre; call 613-2791970 or 613-279-2499

Wednesday November 21 BEDFORD DINERS, noon, community hall, for those 50+. $10, reservations requ’d: 613279-3151 HARROWSMITH DINERS, noon, Free Methodist Church, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477. SHARBOT LAKE - ABORIGINAL DOLL MAKING, Anglican Church Hall, 6-9pm, sponsors: Northern Connections Learning Centre & Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation; 613-2791970; 613-279-2499 SHARBOT LAKE COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY, United Church 7:30pm.

Thursday November 22 BOLINGBROKE - WOMEN’S “CIRCLE OF FRIENDS” ABC Hall, 7pm, homemade skin

care products HARROWSMITH DINERS, noon, Free Methodist Church, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477. SHARBOT LAKE – “THE STROLLERS”, new walking group meets 1pm outside Sharbot Lake Family Health Team for 1 km amble around village, info: Mike 279-3151

Thurs – Sun. Nov. 22 - 25 “TOM SAWYER” - NORTH FRONTENAC LITTLE THEATRE production, Sharbot Lake High School, Thurs-Sat 7:30pm; Sun. 1:30pm; tickets at: Verona Hardware (Rona), Gray’s Grocery, Sharbot Lake Pharmacy, and at door; $12, Students: $10; www.nflt.ca

Regular Happenings NORTHBROOK – ADULT COMMUNITY DROP-IN, Tuesdays, Lions hall, 9am-3pm, home-cooked style noon meals, all welcome, info: LOLCS, Pam 336-8934 x 229 NORTHBROOK – CRAFT & SOCIAL GROUP FOR WOMEN, Wednesdays, Land O’ Lakes Community Services, 9:30-11:30am. Free. Info: Jeannie, 613-336-8934 or 1-877679-6636 OMPAH - DROP-IN MORNING COFFEE CLUB, Community Centre, every Wednesday 9 – 11 am. Sponsor Ompah United Church. All welcome ONTARIO EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS (9:30am-11:30am): Monday- Harrowsmith, Sharbot Lake Playgroups; Tuesday – Verona, Perth Road Playgroups; Wed.- Sharbot Lake BABY GROUP birth-18month; Wed.- 2nd & 4th Plevna Playgroup; Wed.- 1st & 3rd Sydenham BABY GROUP birth-18months; Thurs.- Storrington Playgroup PARHAM SENIORS meet every third Wed. at Free Methodist Church in Parham. Potluck, noon-2:30. All seniors welcome PARKINSON SOCIETY MEETINGS, first Tuesday of month, Ongwanada, 191 Portsmouth Ave. Kingston, info 613-379-2012. PLEVNA CRAFT LADIES – every Thursday, Clar-Mill Hall, 10-4, all welcome, call Lois 613479-2562 PLEVNA - FITNESS CLASS, Clar-Mill Hall, every Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm, $2 RECREATIONAL BADMINTON, Thursdays, 7-9pm, Sharbot Lake High School; $5 semester, fun & exercise for all ages; under 18 with parental supervision SMOKE-FREE FOR GOOD. Support group. Mondays 7 pm, KFL&A Health Unit, 221 Portsmouth, Kingston. 531-U WIN. SYDENHAM - FUN DARTS, every Tuesday, 7 pm, Royal Canadian Legion. Mixed teams, $2 per person. All welcome TAMWORTH LEGION – Shuffleboard Sundays 2 pm $2pp; Tuesday Night Darts - 8 pm $2pp; Thursday Night League Darts $2pp; Seniors’ bridge & euchre Fridays1:30pm TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) - ■ARDEN Community centre, Wednesdays 6:30pm; ■DENBIGH, St. Luke’s Church Tuesdays 8:30am 613-333-2291. ■HARROWSMITH, Free Methodist Church Wednesdays 4:30pm ■SHARBOT LAKE, Tuesdays, medical centre downstairs, 5:15pm. ■VERONA - Verona Free Methodist Church, Mondays 6–7:30pm. Chris 613-375-8174; chrisintops@hotmail.com VERONA WALKING CLUB, Tuesdays & Fridays Oct 2-March 30, 10-11am, Lions Hall, $1, wear running shoes VOLUNTEER DRIVERS WANTED by the Canadian Cancer Society. Please Contact Claire Macfarlane, 613-279-1133.

SFCSC Notes – What’s going on at Southern Frontenac Community Services • On Saturday November 17, VISIONSoup will host its 8th annual fundraiser in support of the Loughborough Emergency Relief Committee and Southern Frontenac Community Services. The 1st seating is at 11:30am, 2nd seating at 12:30pm. Tickets cost $20 – This buys a beautiful bowl made by local potters, plus the soup luncheon. Tickets are available at the Rural VISIONS CENTRE, Sydenham Veterinary Services, Sydenham Chiropractic Life Centre, Trousdale’s General Store and Frontenac CFDC. We would like to thank Leslie Reade, from

Sydenham Veterinary Services, and Josie Steele, from the Sydenham Chiropractic Life Centre, for generously organizing this event for the benefit of our local residents. • Mark Friday November 30, 5:30pm for SFCSC’s Annual Auction and Fundraising Event. This year we are featuring Wine & Beer Tastings from Prince Edward County, courtesy of Casa-Dea Wineries and Barley Days Brewery. There will also be a selection of artisan cheeses from the award-winning signature goat’s milk cheese producer, Cross

Wind Farms. Other cheeses available will be from Black River Cheese Company, Wilton Cheese Factory and Limestone Creamery. Hot hors d’oeuvres, artisan breads from Fred’s Breads, hand-made chocolates and truffles from the Copper Kettle Chocolate Company and desserts from Bread & Butter Fine Pastries will be available from 5:30-7pm. Coffee and tea from Hillside Free Trade Coffee will be available throughout the evening. Tickets cost: $40 and include a $20 charitable receipt and door prize of a signed

Hoselton sculpture valued at $400. Tickets are available at the Rural VISIONS Centre – 4419 George Street, Sydenham. There will be hundreds of unique items – ideal for your Christmas shopping list. Book your tickets early to avoid being turned away at the door. Both fundraisers will take place at the Grace Centre, 4294 Stagecoach Road, Sydenham, ON. For more information please call Kathryn O’Hara at 613-376-6477 or 1-800-763-9610 or go to www.sfcsc.ca.

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by Mallory Wionzek

n October 1 the residents of Pine Meadow Nursing Home in Northbrook celebrated National Seniors Day! They started off in the morning planting a crab apple tree in their courtyard. Every year they can watch it grow, and they are looking forward to making crab apple jelly! Their hope is to plant a new tree every year to celebrate the significance and celebration of life. The afternoon was spent singing and dancing along to the band Picket Fences, and enjoying a delicious cake made by Marg Kennedy. We have two residents in their 100s, three who are 99 and many who Back row: Gordon Spicer, Ann Mitts, Bill Bahrij, Milded Trepanier, Jean MacLean, do not trail far behind. The gift of so many Vera Snider, Ken Horne; front row: Ross Herron, Eunice Tooley, Barb Ellsworth. years is truly something to celebrate!

Letters to the editor Active citizenry

n whatever school I am in, the Remembrance Day assembly and the teaching leading up to it always includes two things: we are here to honour the memory of those who sacrificed so we can live in a democracy; John MacRae’s poem, “In Flander’s Fields”, and the final lines “to you we throw the torch, be yours to hold it high” is meaningful today. Our democracy was protected with blood and tears and great loss. MacRae challenged us to raise a light to shine on those in power and make sure that they are using the power well. We all want to live in a country with a vibrant democracy. Presently, however, our representatives in Parliaments are being shut out of the discussion. The federal omnibus bill includes 750 clauses and, with imposed time limits, full examination of the implications of the changes is impossible. Such matters as the protection of Canada’s clean water systems are cut with no discussion. There are people working for us, such as the Parliamentary Budget Officer, who are unable to get the information they need to be our “watchdogs” from an increasingly secretive government. Our representative talks, occasionally, but does not seem to listen to those he represents. We fortunately do not have to go to war. We only have to be active citizens to maintain our democracy. It’s not too difficult. Learn. Read and Think. Ask questions and talk about the answers you find. Become a member or supporter of a political party. Make your voice heard; write or phone our M.P. Write a newspaper; tweet a media outlet. Check out a website such as leadnow.ca. or others that promote active citizenry. On November 11, by all means wear a poppy; never forget. But also, take action as a citizen of this country. Catch that torch and hold it high! Anne C. Peace-Fast

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here is something very wrong going on in our village. Some business owners are being hassled big time by our esteemed Council. Previous permits for restaurant premises have been granted and then the owner finds out that she can no longer operate that particular business. She is given permission to open a store, and a bakery, but not a SMALL area where people can drink their coffee inside and eat their pastries at the same time. Clear the tables, make the patrons eat outside in the rain and the cold weather. Do not allow her to make soup, chili, and breakfast sandwiches. What is the difference in prep. conditions between baking pies, tarts, etc. and making sandwiches and small luncheon items?? Harrowsmith was a village on life support until Ella and her staff came into the picture. She breathed new life into our area and employs only local people. Economics should be foremost in everyone's minds. The permit was issued to the Castle and we know that that was a big mistake. The septic system was not adequate for a restaurant but permission was given to open it anyway. What a waste of $$$ for Ella who had to jump through hoops for proper paperwork that turned out to be a total waste of her time as well. I think we need a good Chief on Council and a lot fewer minions running around causing trouble where there is no need. I hope all the "t"s have been crossed and the "i"s dotted for the new mall or we will be in this situation again. Brenda Crawford

Outdoors in the Land O’ Lakes - Observations

• Holly Kelman wrote in that last year as she was riding her horse near the junction of Road 38 and Murton Rd., she came upon a bull elk. Because of a trip to the North Dakota Badlands, she knows that wild buffalo can be quite aggressive, and since she was alone with her horse, she was a little concerned, as she had no knowledge of elk behaviour. The elk was interested in them but seemed quiet. She took several photos as he walked beside them. After about 10 minutes he simply stopped and Holly and her horse continued on their way. Thanks for the photos, Holly • Lorraine Bove emailed in that 50 Grosbeaks arrived at her feeders last week - so many that she had to add another feeder. She says they are amazing and majestic.

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ISH TV filmed two shows in the Land O' Lakes Region this summer. Please tune into the following networks to watch the first show: November 10 - Global TV; November 11 - TV Tropolis; Week of November 5 - World Fishing Network (WFN); Entire week of December 9 - Rogers Sportsnet. Each show will be aired approximately 103 times, reaching an audience of 2.5 million viewers! LOLTA is very excited about these shows as we are very focused on our branding and product development which is 5,000 Lakes/5,000 Adventures. - submited by Land O’Lakes Tourist Association

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