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ince they received the go ahead to commence construction after Labour Day, crews have been racing against the clock trying to get as much work completed on the new Sharbot Lake Comprehensive School before the snow flies. By the time the ceremonial shovel went into the partly frozen ground on November 15 in front of a drawing of the building, the actual building was already rising up in the background. As school board, Ministry of Education, and municipal officials took their turns speaking and being photographed, trucks kept rolling and machinery kept humming along. “That’s what we want to see,” said Brenda Hunter, the Director of Education for the Limestone District School Board as the $14 million school rises up from the ground.
by Jeff Green
Students and administrators from the three schools that will be merged with Sharbot Lake High School to form the new school community were on hand to turn the sod. Melissa Sproule, Student Council president, represented Sharbot Lake High School (SLHS) students, and Evan Steel (a grade 8 student) represented Sharbot Lake Intermediate School. Students Finn Limber and Brianna Steel represented Sharbot Lake Public School (SLPS), and Tanjie Howes and Cameron Anderson represented the students from Hinchinbrooke Public School (HPS). Also pictured are Heather Highet, David Allison, and Emily Yanch, the principals of SLHS, SLPS, and HPS respectively. The new school is slated to open next September.
Addington Highlands Council by Jule Koch Brison y pick and shovel are wearing out,” said Erroll Ruth of Mallory Lake as he presented a petition to council asking for help with fixing some culverts on Addington Road 5, which is an un-maintained township road. Mr. Ruth has made four or five
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trips to council over the last few years to present the same request. The petition was signed by five owners of residences on the road. As they receive numerous requests for help with un-maintained roads, Council is
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oung Verona actor Johnny Parks (left) will be making his debut with the North Frontenac Little Theatre in the production of the semi-musical Tom Sawyer at Sharbot Lake High School from Thursday to Sunday. The cast of this production intersperses new and familiar faces in a production that celebrates the mischievous nature of youth. Look for another Verona native making her theatrical debut, Beth Freeland, who plays Tom Sawyer’s long-suffering aunt and delivers. It turns out that among her other talents, Freeland has great stage presence and a good voice to boot. Details about performance times and ticket availability can be found in Northern Happenings on page 10.
hree years ago, Bob Srigley bought a narrow rural property nestled between the Arden Road and the Salmon River, about 10 kilometres south of Arden. Srigley does not have a lot of money to work with, so he bought a trailer for his property, and has been renovating and building on to it ever since. He also has plans to build a house at some point in the future. He was injured a couple of years ago when he was struck by a car on the road near his house, but has been able to carry on. The state of his property reflects some of the struggles he has undergone, although it also shows the impact of the work that he has put into clearing and upgrading it. But an event that took place two weeks ago has really set him back. “It was the 6th of November, about 4:00 in the afternoon. I was showing my neighbour Harry, who lives a kilometre away, where there was a deer lay next to the road. After Harry left, I started to walk home when I passed the driveway to the hunt camp across from my property. Two of the men came down from the hunt camp to confront me. They started getting verbally abusive toward me, so I turned and started walking away. They then grabbed me and threw me to the ground, flipped me over and one of them put me into a kind of restraint hold using my leg. One of them started punching while the other was kicking with his boots on,” Bob Srigley recalled, when he phoned the News last week. He added that the two men then left, leaving him to drag himself 600 metres to his own property. He called 911 and was taken by ambulance to the Napanee hospital. “There was blood in my urine because of the kicking in my kidneys, and my L4 vertebrae was broken,” he said. Srigley said that he has did not threaten either of the men, but that one of them has told him in the past that he should sell his property and leave the area. Two weeks after the attack, Bob Srigley is back on his feet, but the pain persists, and he is taking painkillers around the clock. “The biggest problem that I have is that my winter’s wood is down the hill from my house and I can’t get it up and into the woodshed because I can’t lift. I also have other work to do to get ready for winter, and I can’t do it. It all makes me worry how I am going to get through the winter this year,” he said. When Bob Srigley reported the incident, the OPP came to his house, and he told them of the alleged assault that he suffered. The two men involved are known to him, and he said that they are both OPP officers who were off duty at the time, one from the Toronto region and one from the Eastern Region. Among the investigating officers is Detective Sergeant Mark Allison, who works in the Professional Standards Division of the OPP out of Kingston, and another is Det. Kelly Skillen from the Lanark OPP. Constable Leanna Hawley from the Sharbot Lake OPP was also on scene. While we were unable to contact any of the officers early this week, we were able to
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‘Tis the Season Here at the News, we’re gearing up for the production of our annual Christmas issue. Attention Readers: Please send us your stories, poems, memories, crafts, and favourite recipes of Christmas. Attention Clergy: Please let us know the dates and the times of your Christmas services and any special events at your churches. Attention Young Artists: Our annual Christmas art contest is open to all elementary school-aged children. The winning entries will be published on the front pages of our December 20th issue. The judges are looking for entries that will carry a special Christmas message to our readers. Entries must be original artwork, 8½”x11”, done in pencil crayons (no markers) on white paper, and must be clearly marked with the child’s name, age, grade, and school (if applicable). Please mail submissions to: P.O. Box 229, Sharbot Lake, ON. K0H 2P0, or deliver to our office at 1095 Garrett Street in Sharbot Lake. Please send us your submissions, information and art contest entries by Friday, December 7.
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Ann has been a 4-H leader in Frontenac County for almost 25 years. She is also an active member of the Murvale Women’s Institute and a volunteer at Harrowsmith Public School.
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n recognition of the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth, a total of 44 medals were made available to celebrate the achievements of individuals in the LanarkFrontenac-Lennox and Addington riding. MP Scott Reid and
Marcel was a teacher for over 31 years. He was instrumental in the creation of the Sharbot Lake Medical Centre and the Sharbot Lake Municipal Beach and Park. He is also a board member of the Alzheimer’s Society for Kingston. He has been chair of the Amalgamated Library Boards of Kingston and the County of Frontenac.
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NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION Municipal Class Environmental Assessment For The Rehabilitation Of Rock Lake Bridge
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Mr. Pethick is a founding father of the Conservationists of Frontenac Addington (COFA). With his efforts, they have maintained a walleye hatchery and contributed to the sustainability and maintenance of the species in our lakes. Mr. Pethick has also been a tireless volunteer in numerous community organizations in the region over the years. The selection process was summarised in a press relase from Mr Reid’s office: “Special consideration was given to individuals whose record of public, community, or military service most closely resembled the kind of service shown by the Queen herself, who has devoted her life to the service of others, starting with her wartime service as an auxiliary and continuing with her decades of tireless work throughout the commonwealth,” There were also a number of other winners who don’t live in the Frontenac News area, but whose names might be familiar to readers. Below is list of all the other winners: Ross Babcock, Shirley Boston, Merle Bowes, Robert Chevrier, Andrew Clarke, Leslie Cross, Mary Cook, Eric Devlin, Danna Dobson, Tannis Drysdale, Hans Eggink, Hugh Finlay, Jack Hamilton, Larry Hardy, Francis Harvey, Gary Irish, David Jacklin, Janice Jacklin, Douglas Kirkpatrick, Jack Kirkland, Henry Lane, Linda Lane, Keith Miller, Sonya Oleinikow, Martin Oomen, Jack Raab, Jackie Seaton, Frank Streek, Ronald Stronski, Stan Suffel, John Taylor, Iris Taylor, Bernice Thompson, Ross Trudel, Philis Vivarais, and Doug Wiseman.
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The Sydenham Santa Claus Parade is on Saturday, November 24th, 2012 at 10:00 am beginning at the Fire Hall on Stagecoach Road.
The next Committee of the Whole Meeting will be on November 27th, 2012 at 7:00 pm.
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Gary Hawley has faithfully played the organ for St. Andrews Anglican Church in Sharbot Lake for the last 63 years. He has also dedicated 15 of those years to help with the church’s finances.
If you are interested in receiving further information on this project, please provide written comments to the Township on the proposal within 30 calendar days from the date of this Notice (November 22nd, 2012). If there are no requests received by December 24th, 2012, the project will proceed to design and construction as presented in the planning documentation. Please see our website for details.
The Household Hazardous Waste Site at 2491 Keeley Road will be open from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursdays, November 8th, 22nd, December 13th, 2012, January 10th, 24th, February 14th, 28th, March 14th and 28th, 2013. See our website for details.
Susan founded and currently serves as president of the Bobs and Crow Lakes Foundation, a registered charity whose mission is to protect the environment through education and citizen-funded projects.
Gary Hawley
The Township of South Frontenac is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental (EA) for the rehabilitation of the Rock Lake Bridge, located on Desert Lake Road, approximately 0.4 km east of Highway No. 38.
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Mr. Leonard has been an active volunteer and advocate for farming, fishing, tourism and the business community in Frontenac County. He also has been instrumental in providing expertise and public policy advice in the rehabilitation, conservation and stocking of our inland fisheries.
Mary has held various positions for the Canadian Cancer Society for 39 years. She has also been a member of the Grandmothers by the Lake Association, and a member for 29 years of the Parham Happy Travelers Senior Club. She currently the President of the District for the Women’s Institute
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The Harrowsmith Santa Claus Parade is on Saturday, December 1st, 2012 at 10:00 am beginning at Centennial Park. See our website for more details.
MPP Randy Hillier joined forces to set up a nomination and selection process for the riding. Among the recipients were eight from the Frontenac News readership area.
Krista has been a volunteer skating coach with the West Kingston Skating Club (now Skate Kingston) since 1993. She is also a volunteer with Cystic Fibrosis Canada, St, John Ambulance, Loyal Rescue Inc., and Kidney Cancer Canada.
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Court report - November 19
Briefs from Sharbot Lake Criminal Court SINCE 1970
by Jeff Green ichard Goodberry, 42, was slated for trial on a charge of failure to comply with terms of probation, but he pled guilty at the last minute. Goodberry was in a vehicle that was stopped by police for an out of date plate sticker, and police noted open beer in the vehicle. Goodberry was not the driver of the vehicle, but because he was under a probation order to stay away from alcohol, he was charged. The crown and defence made a joint submission for a $500 fine. However, Judge Wright noted that Mr. Goodberry still had outstanding fines dating back as far as 2005. “I’m reluctant to add a new fine to someone who already has unpaid fines dating back 7 years,” said Judge Wright.
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The judge offered Goodberry two alternative options: seven days in jail, or a 60-day adjournment to afford the opportunity to come up with the $500 and avoid any other sanction. Mr. Goodberry took up the latter option and will return to court on January 21. Wayne Kimberley, 57, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless use/storage of firearms. He received 12 months of probation and a three-year ban on possession of firearms. An application for a disposition against Kimberley possessing firearms was withdrawn at the request of the Crown once the threeyear prohibition was put in place. FIRST APPEARANCES – Walter Ross, 20, charged with possession of weapons obtained illegally and break and enter with intent to steal, has a lawyer and will return
continued from page 1 the strategy. Royce Rosenblath said that a
attempting to come up with a policy and is presently waiting for results of a study by Jewell Engineering. Roads Supervisor Royce Rosenblath said a draft should be ready by mid-December. Mr. Ruth’s request was referred to budget deliberations and Reeve Henry Hogg said to him, “We’ll come up with something.” • The Province of Ontario is now accepting applications for road, bridge, water and wastewater projects under its Municipal Infrastructure Strategy. Municipalities can apply online for a share of $51 million under
bridge on the Glastonbury Road needs to be replaced, which will cost around $500,000, not including engineering costs. The township will go ahead with an application for a grant for the bridge. • Denbigh TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly), a non-profit group that currently meets in the basement of St. Luke’s United Church, has requested the use of the newly vacated library space in the township hall and asked to township to waive any fees. Council agreed to the request; however, it will be on a temporary basis, as the hall will probably be closed in the future.
Letters to the editor Re: Property standards and social class
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t was a most unfortunate choice of headline used to lead into your article last week reporting on the October 23 Central Frontenac Council meeting. Your header would seem to suggest that the question of 'Property Standards' is a social class issue. A concern (or lack of it) for property maintenance is not one of class, and to imply such a thing is demeaning to those who, for any number of reasons, may find themselves unable to maintain properties. A lack of financial resources is only one possible reason for not maintaining property. Regardless of the reason, when people are unable to look after themselves or their property, a supportive community should be prepared to help its vulnerable members. If however, properties are in a state of neglect for reasons of a lack of will rather than an inability to maintain them, then a bylaw should empower the township to act to effect change. Our recommendations from last week are intended to bridge gaps and resolve differences in perceptions in order to help Council find a way toward this end. There is no suggestion that arbitrary 'standards' be imposed, and certainly no suggestion of any regulation of surface appearance
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on December 17. Co-accused Graham Scott, 22, and Joseph Eagles, 25, are charged with possession of an illegal substance and production of an illegal substance. They both have lawyers and will return on December 17. Stephen Grant, 58, is charged with illegal possession of a weapon. He was informed in court that he may be eligible for diversion and the case was adjourned until December 17th to allow him to explore that option. ONGOING - Jeremy Bryer, 35, who faces three charges of theft under $5,000 and three charges of possession of stolen property, now has legal representation. His lawyer, Mark MacDonald, requested a two-month adjournment, but noting that the case has been before the courts for several months, Judge Wright allowed only a one-month adjournment. The case will return on December 17, marked as a final adjournment, meaning there is to be a
guilty plea, a withdrawal of charges, or a trial date will be set. Robert Forsythe, 41, charged with possession of an illegal substance, was not in court. After being informed that diversion may have been completed in the case, the judge decided not to put out a warrant for Mr. Forsythe’s arrest; instead the matter was adjourned to December 17. Allan Young, 59, is charged with driving while impaired by alcohol and driving a vehicle with over 80 km alcohol per 100 ml of blood. He had intended to plead guilty to at least one of the charges, but upon learning that the Crown will be seeking a 30-day jail sentence upon conviction, he had second thoughts. He was granted a one-month adjournment to consult counsel and will return on December 17. There were no youth matters before the court this month.
• Council agreed to give $200 to the Land O’Lakes Lions for the Santa Claus parade, which will be held this Saturday November 24, 10am in Northbrook. • The KFL&A Health Unit recently issued directives on the drinking water systems at the Denbigh and Flinton halls and canteens. The water systems at both halls were designated as Low Risk and will move from 2-month to 3-month sampling. The Denbigh Canteen is designated as Moderate Risk and will need no further action. However, the Flinton canteen’s water system is designated as High Risk. It was recently treated for a high E.coli count and a UV treatment system will need to be installed. Also signs must be posted and hand sanitizer and wipes provided. The directives also require that the township provide a trained operator by February 2013 for all the systems. Council discussed whether the person hired as the new custodian in Ward 1 could operate both sites but decided that two trained employees are needed in case one falls ill, as the directives include weekly sampling at the Flinton canteen. • Council discussed safety inspections at its playgrounds and the need to keep adequate logs of all inspections. Two types of inspections are needed: weekly inspections to check for and remove debris and hazards
such as broken glass, and periodic inspections of the structural integrity of the play structures. • Council received for information a report from Quinte Conservation on the Conservation Ontario Whitepaper entitled “Watershed Management Futures for Ontario”. The purpose of the whitepaper is to “initiate discussions with the Ontario government about roles and responsibilities for managing Ontario’s watersheds and to redefine relationships between conservation authorities and provincial ministries”. The paper identifies declining provincial funding as one of the challenges that are compromising the province’s ability to effectively manage its water and other natural resources. It says that Conservation Ontario recognizes that a review of watershed management will include the refinement of the conservation authority model and concludes that the province must lead in establishing a dialogue.
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· Last Thursday evening, Nov. 15, the Women’s Ministries of Flinton held their ladies’ night. This was a huge success. There were approximately 100 women who attended, wearing beautiful gowns - some wearing their wedding dresses from years gone by. Diane Fraser from Plevna and her team deserve praise for a job well done! Ladies came from Sharbot Lake, Belleville and Peterborough wearing these gowns. I hope they did not meet a RIDE programme returning home. · On Wednesday, Nov. 28, there will be a Community Policing Meeting, 7 p.m. at the Flinton Rec Centre. Everyone is welcome. · Saturday December 1 is the Harlowe Dinner and Dance. Please reserve your place for the dinner, which is at 6 p.m. by calling Marie at 613-336-2557. Then at 8 p.m. there is a dance with Country 4 band – open to all. Dinner only is $10; dinner & dance $12.50 per person. · On December 31, at Harlowe Hall, a New Year’s bash will be held. Hot & cold buffet at midnight; tickets $12.50 per person; dance starts at 8 p.m. Contact Marie at 613-336-2557.
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· 120 people were served breakfast at the Snow Road Snowmobile breakfast. The next breakfast is December 1. · On Sunday Harriet and I took in the craft sale at Watson’s Corners – piles of wonderful crafts again. Once again we came home with grand treasures. We must have all our Christmas shopping done now. Everything from knitted gloves and slippers to cookie mix in a jar – just add liquids and bake. Even I can do that!
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· Santa will be in Sydenham this Saturday. Be sure and join the festivities as we welcome the Christmas season with the annual Santa Claus Parade. The procession will head through the village beginning at 10 a.m. · You can also help Pack the Wagon. Before or after the Santa Claus parade, join St. Paul's Anglican Church and the community in collecting items for the SFCS food bank. Bring your non-perishable food items to the parking lot at Trousdale's Foodland on Sat. Nov. 24. · After the parade St Paul's will be holding a Soup & Sandwich Lunch from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for just $5; kids only $2.50. Everyone is welcome. · Tickets are selling quickly for the SFCS Annual Auction. This year’s theme is Prince Edward County Wine & Beer Tasting. This event is on November 30 at The Grace Centre and tickets are $40 each. This is a really fun night for a great cause. Call 613-376-6477 to book your tickets. · Foodland is on winter hours: Mon - Thurs they close at 7 p.m. Friday open till 8 p.m. Saturday back to 7 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday. You don't want to be standing outside with your list in-hand and the doors locked and staff gone home! · If you are planning on getting (or receiving) an E-Reader for this Christmas then you’re bound to have some questions on how it works. The Turner Branch of the Kingston Public Library will be holding a free drop-in session on Sat. Dec. 8 at 2pm. Whether E reading is new to you or you’re an old hat at it - this is an opportunity to get some (free!) advice and information. I’ll be there with my Kobo! · Keep in mind your local businesses while Christmas shopping.
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· Harriet and I drove to Cloyne on Tuesday to attend the Northern Lights Arts & Crafts Community Fair by students and community groups. It was a fundraiser at North Addington Centre. The gym was filled with table after table of beautiful crafts, etc. My great granddaughter Madi Lemke had tables with things she had made. Harriet and I came home with many lovely treasures. Hope all the vendors did really well. · Sympathy to the Manion family on the death of Mary. · Prayers and get well wishes to Mona Winterburn. She has been moved from KGH to Perth hospital.
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· Don't forget to check out the "101 Nativities" Exhibit at Cole Lake Free Methodist Church. Every child can make their very own nativity to take home. Refreshments, no admission fee. The nativities will be on display Friday, Nov. 23, from 6:30-8:30 pm; Sat. & Sun. Nov. 24 & 25 from 1-3 pm. · Congratulations to the Sydenham High Junior Eagles Football Team! Eastern Ontario Champions! Good luck on Saturday in Capital Bowl in Carleton Place! Way to go to the following local boys: Elias George, Skylar Clow, Simon Gowdy, Tim Kellar and David Leslie! · Now that the holiday season is upon us take some time to enjoy some of the wonderful light displays around the area, many people put much effort into their decorating; it is amazing.
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OMPAH Linda Rush lindarush@yahoo.com
613-479-2570
· Sympathy to the family of Dale Sweeney. The Ompah community was saddened by his recent death. · Potluck Dinner & Concert: A Birthday Bash Potluck Dinner will be held Monday, December 3 at 6pm at the Ompah Community Centre. Everyone is welcome, not only folks from Ompah. Just bring a potluck dish and be prepared to have a relaxing social evening. As a special Christmas bonus, we will present a concert featuring the Ompah Choir and other local artists. If folks are unable to attend the potluck dinner, the concert will start at 6:45pm. Birthday cake will follow the concert and end with a carol sing-along. Donations to the Food Bank would be appreciated. See you there. Contact Betty Kelford (479-5537) or Marily Seitz (479-2855) if you have any questions.
DENBIGH Angela Bright
613-333-1901 bright.a@gmail.com
· Santa Claus is coming to Denbigh on Saturday the 1st of December. The Santa Claus parade will start at Berndt's Garage at 6pm and end at the Denbigh Township Hall where Santa will meet the children and hand out gifts. Anyone interested in being a part of the musical entertainment after Santa can contact Mark @ 613-333-9462. To enter a float in the parade please contact Gail @ 613-333-2224. · The Recreation Committee is sponsoring a Christmas Lighting Contest from November 23 to December 8. If you would like your lights to be judged please contact Susan @ 613-333-9462. Prizes will be awarded on Sunday the 9th of December during the Music-In-The-Hall/Appreciation Tea at the Denbigh Township Hall starting at 1pm. · The Denbigh Recreation Committee is also sponsoring Yoga commencing Thurs. Nov. 29 until Dec. 20 in the AHCC from 7 to 8:30pm. Please contact Brenda, 613-333-1333 or 5211 for info or to register. Cost is $32 for a 4-week session. · The Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust will present a Caring for Your Land Workshop on Tuesday, December 11, 7-9pm at the Denbigh Hall. An MNR representative will be on hand, learn more about the Rose Hill Reserve and species at risk. For more information visit www.mmltc.ca or contact 613-278-2939.
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THE FRONTENAC NEWS
· On December 11 there will be a potluck supper for the euchre players in the Arden Community hall 6pm with cards at 7pm. December 18 will be the last game. · Congratulations to Christine Teal on obtaining her Charted General Accountant diploma · Thanks for the support of the community for a successful potluck supper on November 17 with thanks to the good cooks who donated the delicious variety of foods. This event was sponsored by the Mountain Grove United Church. · Congratulations to Taylor Meeks and David Cox, two junior volleyball players, and to Johnnie Vinkle and Ryan Wilkes, two senior players, all from Sharbot Lake High School, who were chosen to play at Regi HS in a tournament with the East against the West. The East won 2 out of 3 games. Great plays, boys. · On November 14 the Junior boys volleyball team travelled to Renfrew to play in a tournament there. They made it to the semi-finals. Again some great plays were made. · Thinking of Thelma Smith, Bill Pringle, Reg Peterson, Fred and Joyce Smith, Gwen Hepner, Noreen Baese, Ken Smith, Linda Commodore · Friends and relatives gathered at the home of Dale Meeks to surprise him on his birthday, Nov 17. Wasn't that a party!
HARROWSMITH Kim Gow
613-372-0018 kgow63@hotmail.com
· The Harrowsmith Women's Institute will be having their regular meeting Nov. 27 starting at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul's United Church. They will enjoy a Christmas potluck dinner, collecting gifts for Interval House and LEAF and doing some festive crafts. Guest are always most welcome. For information call Helen at 613-372-5224. · There will be a "Theme" Youth Dance at the Golden Links Hall, Nov. 23 from 7 – 10 p.m. for ages 9 to 15. A $25 gift card will be given for best camouflage outfit. Cost is $6. For info, call Sharon 613-372-1274 or Wayne 613-358-2533. · "LOVE LIFE BASH" in support of Almost Home Kimmy Fund will be held on Nov. 24 at Golden Links Hall from 2 – 7 p.m. Admission is $10. Children are free. There will be a silent auction, 50/50 draw, quilt draw. Ham dinner at 4 p.m. followed by a visit from Santa. Everyone welcome. For information, call Brenda, 613-372-2410. · The Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club will be again sponsoring the Santa Claus Parade and Open House on December 1. The parade will begin at Centennial Park at 10 a.m. Open House to follow at the hall on Colebrooke Rd. Free hot dogs, hot chocolate, goodies and a visit from Santa. Everyone welcome. To be a part of the parade, please call Sheila or Rob at 613-376-6164. · St. Paul's United Church will once again host a free pancake breakfast before the Santa Claus parade. Doors open at 9 a.m. All are welcome. Volunteers will be collecting donations of non-perishable food items, or cash donations for fresh food, during the parade. Shepherds pulling wagons will be collecting the donations, so please support them and our local food bank during the parade. · If you've stopped in at Ella's Convenience Store and Bakery lately, you might have noticed a second-hand book sale section. If you would like to stock up on winter reading material, please take a look. All books are 50 cents and all proceeds collected go to the Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club. If you have books that you would like to donate, please call Heather at 613-372-2007.
PLEVNA
Katie Ohlke ohlkek@limestone.on.ca
· There will be a Clar-Mill Community Volunteers meeting on Tues. Nov. 27 at 7:30pm, Clar-Mill Hall. All welcome. · Happy Birthday to Mona Perry who celebrated on Monday! · The North Frontenac Christmas Parade and visit with Santa will be on Saturday December 1. Start time is at 6 pm leaving North Frontenac Township Office going east to Ompah Community Centre. After the parade the children will get a chance to visit with Santa and receive a gift! Please make sure your children are registered; call Rose at 613479-2176. Everyone is welcome to put in a float. · On Sat. Dec. 8 a Christmas Market will be held at Clarendon Central Public School, 10am - 4pm. Over 25 vendors, lunch served 11am - 2pm. Something for everyone!!
PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele Christine Teal
613-375-6219 613-375-6525 mrsteal2u@hotmail.com
· On Nov. 16, Mary Howes and Charlotte Brown travelled to Perth Civitan Hall where Scott Reid MP and Randy Hillier MPP presented Mary with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Congratulations, Mary on receiving this very prestigious award; you are deserving of this honour! · Charlotte Brown has both a male and female cardinal at her bird feeder. · Sympathy to the Ackerman family. · Belated 50th Anniversary greeting to Garry & Marilyn Bartraw, Garry is formerly from Parham · Thinking of you to Bill Knox. · Kids Christmas Party on Sat. Dec. 8, 1 to 4 pm for ages 12 and under. Please register in advance by calling Tammy at 613-375-7327; sponsored by District #4 Rec Committee. · Don't forget the Lions breakfast on Sat. Nov. 24 at the Oso Hall and then the United Church's Turkey DInner in Parham at the CE Building at 5 pm. · Also Nov. 24 is the Gospel Sing at the Parham Free Methodist at 7pm featuring Gerry Philips and local talent; free will offering. There will be a short get together after the Sing · It was great to see Viv Lowery out to our Soup 'n Sandwich luncheon on Saturday (as well as all else who attended) · The "Christmas for Children" will be held at the IOOF Hall on Dec. 2, 9 am to 12 noon before the Santa Claus Parade. · Happy Birthday to Nancy Thompson, Christina Wotherspoon, Kirsten Emmert, Sharon Haaksman, Amy Thompson, Sandy Hallam, Angie Sergeant, Holly Raymond and Stu & Ron Howes.
ARDEN Wanda Harrison Joan Moore
613-335-3186 harrisonwanda@hotmail.com 613-335-2015 maple_leaves02@yahoo.com
· The Arden Legion is holding a Benefit Dinner & Dance for Noreen Baese (née Scott) Sat. Nov. 24. The Turkey Dinner, with all the fixings, is $12 pp and the dance is $10 pp. If you attend both the cost is $20 pp. Along with the dinner
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· **Please note that the fundraising bingo for the Clar-Mill firefighters, which was originally scheduled for this Friday, has been re-scheduled to Friday November 30, 7pm at the Clar-Mill Hall. There are cash prizes. · Condolences are extended to the family and friends of Jochen (Jack) Mueller of Plevna, who passed away on Monday. Jack was a gifted craftsman and artist. · The annual Plevna Tree Lighting gathering will happen on Friday Nov. 23 at 7pm at Corey Klatt's home (509 & Buckshot Rd). All welcome!
2012
SANTA CLAUS PARADE Sponsored by the LOL Lions and the Kaladar Community Club
Saturday November 24, 10 am Starting At The Lions Hall In Northbrook Enjoy Hot Chocolate, Coffee and Donuts &Visit with Santa after the Parade Prizes for Floats 1st $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $50 To enter a float call Alex at 336-1573 or Penny at 336-9933
Oso Hall, Sharbot Lake Festival of Trees luncheon at the Sharbot Lake Country Inn, Dec. 6, 2012. Tickets $13 (including tax & gratuity), available from Ann Howitt 613-279-2706, Gray’s Grocery and Sharbot Lake Pharmacy.
PAGE 5 and dance there are Raffle draws, door prizes, card games, 50/50 draws and much much more. Come out on Saturday and enjoy a great meal, plus support a great, long standing member of the Arden community. · Just a reminder about December 1. The Arden & Community Wesleyan Church is sponsoring a freewill offering beef & turkey supper from 5 to 6pm. There will be a Gospel Sing, featuring the Bennetts during and after dinner. · Following the Gospel sing the community will unite at the Mill Pond for the First Annual Christmas Tree lighting in Arden. The Glee Club will help with Christmas Carols and everyone is invited to join in the celebration. Warm beverages will be available. This evening is the perfect way for everyone to begin the Christmas Season. See you there!! · The play, Tom Sawyer, is being performed this weekend from Thursday to Sunday November 22-25. There are plenty of tickets left, available at a variety of locations. A little bird told me Barbie Matson is singing!! It is important that the entire cast and behind the scenes people are rewarded for their efforts by your attendance. · The Arden Legion now has a brand new 40" flat screen TV. Thanks to the fundraising committee for all their efforts. · Just came back from a delightful lunch served by Paul and Aimee Goss, Servants Heart Catering. They are the chief cooks this year for Kennebec Diners and do a super job. The next Diners is December 18. If you like good food and great fellowship come out and join the group. You'll be treated to a good time. Give me a call and I'll reserve your place. · The next general meeting for the Arden Legion is 9 am Saturday November 24. All Legion members should attend. Come in and take advantage of Early Bird renewals. · Thinking of you Dorothy Proctor, Noreen Baese, Arthur Lightstone and Jim Kirkland.
VERONA Debbie Lingen
613-374-2091 debbie@lingens.com
· Something new and exciting for Verona! The grand opening of “Style Revival” was held Nov. 21. Style Revival will be offering gently used clothes for men, women and children. All the clothes are free. This new enterprise is in the basement of Verona Free Methodist Church and is provided by the church. Hours will be every Wed. & Thurs., 10 am to 1 pm. For more information, call Kielo Carlson 613-374-5290 · Enjoy an afternoon of free skating at the Frontenac Community Arena on Friday, Nov. 23. 12:30 to 2 p.m. There will be treat bags for all the kids. Non-perishable food items for the Verona Food Bank appreciated. · K3C Community Counselling Centre in partnership with Verona Medical Centre is offering a Women’s Group “Growing a Healthier Me in Relationships” on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 10 am- noon at the Medical Centre. The group is free and space is limited. For info call Manijeh, 613-549-7850, ext 3215.
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november 22, 2012
Students lead anti-bullying crusade at LPS G rade 7 and 8 students at Loughborough Public School played a major role in the Anti-Bullying Week events at the school, which culminated in student-led, school-wide assemblies last Friday afternoon. The multi-media presentation, which included music, slide shows, video, and dance, dealt with some overt bullying tactics as well as some of the more subtle forms of bullying, such as exclusion and other ways that power is used against others. Bullying can take physical and psychological forms, and the students were able to demonstrate some clear examples of different kinds of bullying behaviour. Because of the size of the school, over 500 students, two assemblies were held, one for the primary and one for the junior grades. One graphic example of how the anti-bullying message was delivered was a skit featuring four students dressed up in Pac-Man costume. One of the four Pac-Men encouraged two others to shun the fourth, who happened to be the pink Pac-Man. The two who were caught in the middle of the struggle sided with the bully at first, before they came around and took responsibility to end the bullying. The skit
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“Mark frequently volunteers time to teach differing grades by Jeff Green about the power-bullying dynamic. He also frequently offers input from his experience when the staff discussed school showed the audience that everyone in a school shoulders climate, and when teachers were having difficulties working some responsibility for bullying. through situations within their classrooms. He also frequentMark McGrady teaches one of the Challenge Program ly seeks out ways to ensure that students are in leadership classes at LPS, and he played a role in organizing his stu- positions within the school. These student leaders work as dents to run the assembly. His commitment to ridding the fitness leaders, coaches, and organizers. His level of emschool of bullying behaviour recently led to recognition by powerment in students is remarkable, which in turn allows the Youth Diversion Program of Kingston-Frontenac and the them to have great confidence and pride in the school.” Limestone District School Board. Another visible aspect of the events at LPS were the blue Youth Diversion operates a pro-active program in local shirts that just about every student and staff member were schools. The program, which is called MEND (Mediating wearing on Friday. On the front of the shirts were the words Ends Negative Disagreements), is devoted to finding ways ONE TEAM ONE PRIDE. PRIDE is the school’s motto, and to remove power dynamics from conversations within the it stands for Positive Thinking, Respect, Integrity, Determinaschool setting, be they conversations between students in tion, and Empathy. The backs of the t-shirts say “Loughboror outside of class, and conversations between school staff ough Public School” and “We’ve got your back”. The events and students as well. The testimonial that accompanied included all of the usual advice about reporting bullying to the award made reference to some of the ways that Mark teachers and parents, but it also included information about McGrady has been effective in establishing a bullying-free how everyone can address the dynamic of bullying in the atmosphere at Loughborough: day-to-day life of a school and a community.
Big bucks, big does and a grand prize bow H
by Julie Druker unters in the north country had much to celebrate on the final day of deer hunting season. And it was not just those who bagged the largest animals that won big. On November 18 at the Bishop Lake Outdoor Centre in Cloyne, the winners of the Conservationists of Frontenac Addington’s (COFA) 13th Annual Deer Contest were announced and Bishop Lake’s staff drew tickets for a plethora of prizes donated by local businesses. COFA president Ron Pethick, who dreamed up the contest years ago, said that the beauty of the COFA contest is that all hunters who shoot a deer have a chance to win big. This year over 340 tickets were sold. The event is one of COFA's biggest fundraisers and proceeds support a number of activities they run in the community, including an annual $400 bur- l-r Dennis Black, Bob and Kale Yearwood, Fred Lafferton, Ron sary given to local area students, taking youngsters fishing, Pethick and Tammy Dobbs stocking speckled trout in area lakes, caring for deer in heavy to enter the draw and apprentice hunters were invited to enwinters and ter the contest free of charge. Congratulations to apprensupporting tice hunter Brandon Lloyd of Flinton who won for his 196 TOWNSHIP OF their hatch- pound buck. In the first place categories were Archie Delyea ery at Bish- of Kaladar, who took away the biggest buck (238 lb.) troNORTH FRONTENAC op Lake. All phy and the $200 cash prize, as did Darcy Norris of Griffith hunters and for the first place doe, which weighed in at 132 lb. Second PUBLIC NOTICE non-hunters place winners were Daryl Wilson of Harlowe and Wes Tyner TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the were invited of Marlbank, who each took away a $100 cash prize. Bev Corporation of the Township of North Boomhauer of Northbrook Frontenac proposes to enact a By-law to took home the Horton Team TOWNSHIP OF stop up, close and sell parts of the 66’ Realtree Cross Bow with an shore road allowance as set out and deultra scope package donatNORTH FRONTENAC ed by Bishop Lake Outdoor scribed as follows:Centre. NOTICE - Winter ALL THAT PART of the shoreline road Representatives from Control Operations allowance around Kashwakamak Lake the Land O' Lakes Sporting lying in front of Lot 268, Registered Plan Club (LOLSC) were also PARKING ON TOWNSHIP ROADS No. 1044, geographic Township of Baron hand and their draw folIn the interest of public safety and in rie, Township of North Frontenac, County lowed COFA's. The club is accordance with By-Law #3-2000, all of Frontenac described as Parts 1 and 2 located on Gun Club Road vehicles parked on any road maintained near Kaladar, and all proon Registered Plan 13R-20520 (Fenton/ by the Township of North Frontenac durceeds from the draw will be McShane); ing the period from November 15th to used to cover its administraALL THAT PART of the shoreline road March 31st shall be subject to removal tion and renovation costs. allowance around Kashwakamak Lake and impounding at the expense of the LOLSC secretary / trealying in front of Lot 36, Registered Plan surer, Margaret Shier, anregistered owner of the vehicle. No. 1114, geographic Township of Barrie, nounced the winners. TamMAILBOXES Township of North Frontenac, County of my Dobbs of Cloyne took Frontenac described as Part 1 on Regishome one of the LOLSC's The Township will not be held responsitop prizes, the fully dressed tered Plan 13R-20481 (Ross). ble for damage to mailboxes, newspaper Browning A-Bolt 243 calibre boxes, other objects or fixtures located The proposed By-law will come before gun. Bill Hartin of Tamworth within the Township road allowances the said Council for consideration at its won second prize, a Tradiwhen these items interfere with the snow regular meeting at the Clar/Mill Fire Hall, tions Buckstalker Camo plowing of Township roads. Upstairs Meeting Room, 6648 Road Nickel 50 calibre gun. Con506, Plevna, Ontario, on the 26th day of DEPOSIT OF SNOW gratulations to all the winNovember, 2012 at 1:00 p.m., and at that ONTO PUBLIC ROADS ners. Ron Pethick, and Lake time, the Council will hear in person, any Under Section 181, Chapter H. 8 of the O’Lakes Sporting Club person who claims that his land will be Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O 1990, no perpresident Fred Lafferton prejudicially affected and who applies to son shall deposit snow or ice on a roadboth thanked all the busibe heard. way without permission in writing from nesses and the many volunth Dated this 26 day of October, 2012. the Township. teers who helped to make this year’s deer contest and Jenny Duhamel Jim Phillips, P.Eng. the draws so successful. Clerk Public Works Manager
november 22, 2012
THE FRONTENAC NEWS
Festival of Trees to ignite the holiday season in Sharbot Lake I
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by Julie Druker sive list of local entertainers who will be filling t is thanks to a small group of dedicated green thumbs the hall with seasonal sounds over the three that the 12th Annual Festival of Trees will once again days of the event, which takes place from be marking the start of the holiday season in Sharbot Thursday December 6 through to Saturday DeLake, and this year’s celebration promises to be bigger cember 8. On this year’s roster are the beloved and better than ever. The group, who goes by the name country band the Old Habits; music by the Villages Beautiful, began the holiday extravaganza 12 multi-talented Jim MacPherson, Garry Giller, years ago as their primary fundraiser. Proceeds from Terry Reynolds and Dave Limber; piano muthe festival are used to purchase and plant the numersic by Stanley Stinchcombe; local high school ous flowers, trees, shrubs and signs that Villages Beaurockers HD Supply; the 30-member Blue Skies tiful uses to beautify the villages and hamlets of Central Fiddle Orchestra; the always impeccable ArFrontenac. Thinking of this past summer’s drought, one den Glee Club; and the heart-warming Young can imagine the tireless efforts of the group and their Choristers; as well as performances by the volunteers, who put in countless hours to keep all the flowers and gardens well watered in an exceptionally The committee with festival bookmarks: Doris Campsall, Barb England, Patsy Lowery, Lin- Land O'Lakes Cloggers and the Sharbot Lake da West, Sally Angle, Brenda Repaye, Pearl Robinson, Dee Riddell. Absent - Ann Howard. Line Dancers. hot and dry summer. Other events include the opening luncheon More recently, the group has been meeting regularly for the last few weeks, finalizing plans for this year’s Festival ber 6 will be a tree lighting ceremony at Oso hall. Decorations on Thursday at noon at the Sharbot Lake Country Inn (tickets of Trees and organizers are adding something new to the cel- coordinator Dee Riddell, along with the other seven members can be purchased at the Sharbot Lake Pharmacy and Gray's ebrations. Sparking off the event at 6pm on Thursday Decem- of the committee, decided that a tree lighting ceremony would Grocery). Admission to the festival is free and in lieu of a fee, be a great way to kick off the annual event. “We wanted to do visitors are asked to bring a food or cash donation for the something different this year,” Dee said. local food bank. Two of the large blue spruce trees in front of the Oso Hall The committee members reminded me that the year 2007 are going to be hung with 175 lights each thanks to the help was the one and only year that the festival did not take place. of a crane and bucket truck from the North Frontenac Tele- Apparently there was such an outcry from the community that - Nov. 20 by Wilma Kenny phone Company, and local dignitaries will be in attendance. the event quickly resumed the following year and has run ev• Way Now Clear for SHS Addition: After more than two This year’s theme, which is “A Down East Christmas”, no ery year since. Thanks to the committee’s hard work, the 2012 years of apparently leisurely negotiations with the township’s doubt has entrants searching for motifs and decorative items Festival of Trees will once again be a special event to remembuilding department, the Limestone School Board and their that best exemplify an east coast seasonal holiday. Local ber. Watch for the schedule in the next issue of the News. architect, A. Sardinha, have produced acceptable designs businesses and individuals are once again invited to purfor a proposed addition to the high school. Discussions have chase, enter and decorate items in a number of categories, included building location, fire access, drainage, terracing, which include large and small Christmas trees, wreaths, gift landscaping, parking, etc. This has made it possible for baskets, wall hangings, the “Anything Goes” category and Council to pass by-laws rezoning the four lots upon which gingerbread creations. Visitors to the festival will be able to the addition will be built, and authorizing the mayor and clerk purchase raffle tickets and vie for the entries that most meet November to enter into a site plan agreement with the board. The new their fancy, all of which will be raffled off at the event. A panel Special addition will be almost 14,000 square feet, and will contain of judges will be ranking the entries and pinning ribbons to a theatre arts space with stage, a hospitality suite with a the most outstanding ones. Shaw Direct HD Receivers starting at $79.98. restaurant-equipped kitchen and classroom, a technology BUSINESS As usual, theSIZE festival organizers have lined up an impresCARD Dual Tuner HDPVR Receivers at $199.99 lab and a new gym. Although the school principal advises that “the new portion would create 145 additional school Programming starting at $29.95 spaces,” the actual enrollment is not expected to change. ½ Price Movies • Changes to Burning By-law: Council passed Fire Chief 11-B Buck Bay Rd. Godfrey ON 613-374-3305 Chesebrough’s recommended changes to the burning bylaw, which include eliminating fire permits, in order to provide consistency and some cost savings for the township. During a total fire ban, no camp fires, charcoal barbecues, Features: fireworks or cooking fires will be permitted: the only cooking t 409 titanium enhanced stainless steel t Rocker grates and ash pan appliances that will be allowed will be those which have a t Forced air adjustable blower Financing mechanical shut-off: i.e. propane or naptha stoves. The fire available. t Limited lifetime warranty season covers the period April 1 - Oct. 31: anyone planning outdoor burning during this time would be advised to check Highway 511 Heating Solutions the new burning by-law soon to be posted on the township 14406 Hwy. 7, RR#6, Perth ON K7H 3C8 Phone: (613) 264-0874 www.heatmasterss.com website. The new bylaw is relatively brief, and Cheseborough said that it is much clearer than the previous one. Local: 613-336-9804 • Chesebrough Named Deputy Fire Co-ordinator for 1-888-226-Move (6683) KFL&A: Council approved Chesebrough’s appointment to this position, which would help administer a Mutual Aid proFax: 613-336-8932 Bags created to fit your style gram across the two counties in unusual emergency situa1025 Lancaster Lane, RR #2 Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0 tions requiring coordination of resources from more than one area. The appointment will not change Chesebrough’s role as Township Fire Chief. • Cemeteries: Despite resistance from the district cemFriday Nov. 30 & Saturday Dec. 1 etery boards, Council agreed to establish a single Cemetery Board for the township, with one integrated set of cemetery 10am - 4pm Both Days Real Estate Brokerage by-laws, beginning a year from this January. Effective JanuPO Box 285 ary 2013, new, higher fees for cemetery lots and services Featuring Coats, Purses, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 613279-2657 will come into effect. Because rates for cemetery plots have Wallets, Insulated Lunch Bags not changed for many years, and because the Committee of the Whole did not feel it was appropriate to use tax dollars to Join us for hot apple cider and cookies operate the cemeteries, the new rates will be approximately three times the current ones. Higher fees for non-residents Broker of Record Conveniently located at had been recommended but were not set, because of the 5469 Road 38, Harrowsmith ON Fax - (613) 279-2657 perceived difficulty in defining non-residents. (i.e. would a 613 372 5432 Email –mantoine@frontenac.net person who had lived in South Frontenac for all but their last Across from the Case Kubota Dealer few years be considered a non-resident? What about somewww.antoinerealestate.com one who had moved here a short time before their death?). Effective May 1, 2013, the three service components, administration, grounds and excavation, will be tendered as separate contracts. All burial records for townshipowned cemeteries will be ProAlliance Realty, Brokerage held in one place. Direct Line: 613.336.1737 • Township moves to ElecToll Free: 1-866-969-0998 tronic Funds Transfer: This dry-sounding topic proEmail: chriswinney1@aol.com The Waterfront Company ™ vided the most entertaining www.landolakesproperty.com quotes of the evening: when 12309 Hwy 41, Chris Winney Councilor McPhail asked Northbrook, ON K0H 2G0 Broker whether, under this system, councillors might be paid on a bi-monthly basis instead of twice a year. Councilor Vandewal retorted “If the township paid me every two weeks, it would seem like Country Classics Ltd. Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated it wasn’t worth being here.” SHARBOT LAKE Councilor Robinson said his wife managed the family fiSALES REPRESENTATIVE 14 Island Lake –Stunning stone & cedar nances, and she wanted a residence sitting on 1.57 acres with majestic Bus. 613.336.3000 paper cheque for her reviews. 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SOCIAL NOTES CARD OF THANKS
IN MEMORIAM
Thank You - MacPherson
Kellar, Marjorie
The family of the late Bob MacPherson wishes to express our sincere appreciation to friends, family and neighbours for their support following the loss of our dear father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. Thank you to all who visited, phoned, sent cards and floral arrangements, made donations and brought food. Thank you to Jim Dousett (cousin) for conducting the service and a special thank you to Liane MacPherson for the most fitting words. Thank you to Goodfellow’s Funeral Home for their care and compassion. Thank you to the Sharbot Lake Royal Canadian Legion Branch #425 for the delicious and bountiful luncheon. Thanks to Mary Raymond, Helene Riddell and Kim Gould for their hard work, food and support. There are not enough words to say how much we appreciate all the acts of kindness at this very difficult time; they will always be remembered and cherished in our hearts. The MacPherson Family
Thank You - Cox The family of the late Elwood Cox would like to say Thank You to all our family and friends for all the donations, flowers, food and cards, as well as being there for us since the sudden loss of Daddy. Thank you to the EFR Team, ambulance attendants, and Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital for their care and compassion throughout this difficult time. A special thank you to Goodfellow’s Funeral Home and staff for all their kindness; to Sharon Meeks for making it possible to keep Daddy so close to home at such short notice; to the United Church minister Sarah Magie for delivering the perfect service; and Gilbert Whan for singing his favourite song, “Green, Green Grass Of Home”; to Joe Milroy for doing the eulogy with a personal tribute to his life; and to the United Church women for the luncheon after the service. A very special Thank You to our aunt, Sharon MacDonald, who has always been there for our family every step of the way. There are no words to express the way we feel about you, Daddy; you have always been perfect in every way to us. You never once let us down; you were always there for us. We know our lives have changed forever. We will love and adore you always. Your girls, Polly, Chrissy, Angie, April and families FUNERAL SERVICES
BIRTHDAY
August 28, 1921 – November 22, 2010 Ever remembered, ever loved Karen, Rick, Terry, Janet, Rod, Rudy, and their families
Allen
In loving memory of my dear wife Sharon, who passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2000. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name, But all I have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Your resting place I visit And put flowers there with care, But no one knows the heartache, As I turn and leave you there
Bonne Fête Marcel
on your 80th Birthday Come celebrate with us at Sharbot Lake Legion on Sat. Dec. 1st 1-4 p.m. Best Wishes only please.
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· Congratulations to Linda Bates, who was awarded the Barry C. O’Connor Excellence in Support Staff Award presented by the Limestone District School Board on November 14. Linda was recognized for all the hours and efforts put forward in her years of dedication to ensuring that her students’ high school experiences are the best possible ones. She is very active in supporting students with special needs and has been fundamental in fundraising for projects and field trips. She has been very active in assisting students in their drama productions and track and field events. It was a well-deserved honour. Kudos Linda!
1971 - Shovelling for the present
In loving memory of a dear husband, dad and poppy, Sandy Oliver, who passed away November 27, 2011. A thousand times we’ve needed you A thousand times we’ve cried If love could have saved you You never would have died A heart of gold stopped beating Two twinkling eyes closed to rest God broke our hearts to prove He only took the best Never a day goes by that you’re not in our hearts and souls. Forever loved, Roxanne, Chris, Tracy, Suzanne, Bill, Emma and Steven (Bud) OBITUARY BOOMHOWER, LINDA MARY (nee VanNess) of Northbrook, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, November 19, 2012 at the age of 64. Beloved wife of the late Sam Boomhower. Dear mother of Rhonda (Paul) Ewart of Kingston, Angela Belanger of Brockville, Sammi Lynn (Chris) Mills of Northbrook and Mike Boomhower of Brockville. Sadly missed and always cherished by her grandchildren Marisa, Michael, Maicie, Steven, Jessica, Nathalie and Jace. She will be sadly missed by her sister Wanda (Greg) Post of Cherry Valley and special aunt of Jamie, Nikki, Lisa and LuWanda. Predeceased by her parents Nelson & Jean VanNess and her sister Brenda. The family will receive friends at the Maschke Funeral Home, 11928 Hwy# 41, Northbrook, Ontario K0H 2G0 (613-336-6873) on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9pm. The Funeral Service will be in the Chapel on Friday, November 23, 2012 at 11:00am. Interment will follow at the Northbrook United Church Cemetery. Friends desiring may contribute in Linda’s memory to the Land O’Lakes Community Services Dialysis Transportation.
Marilyn O'Connor presents the award to Linda Bates.
2012 - Shovelling for the future!
75 and still digging life e! Happy Birthday Gilbert Whan With love from, Your Family
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
McGinnis, Mary Ellen Celebration of Life Sunday November 25, 2012, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. The Grace Center 4295 Stagecoach Rd, Sydenham RETIREMENT
Join us for a Retirement Celebration Tea for
Barbara Courtney After 42 years of dedicated nursing care, she has decided to hang up her cap! If she has touched your life, please join us at St. James Catholic Church Hall 14608 Hwy 38, Sharbot Lake Friday November 30th, 7-9 pm Coffee, tea and desserts.
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NOVEMber 22, 2012
LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS A candlelighting ceremony in tribute to changes in our lives
1 Samuel 2: 4
FUNERAL SERVICES
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Mary Gaynor-Briese of Southern Frontenac Community Services, local clergy and the staff at Trousdale Funeral Home invite you to Grace Centre, Sydenham on Sunday November 25th from 7:00-7:30pm to remember ones we have lost. Light refreshments to follow at 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome For more information, 613-376-6477
· 101 Nativity Scenes is back by popular demand. You will be delighted with all the beautiful nativity scenes and this year every child can make their very own nativity to take home. Cole Lake Free Methodist Church, Friday, Nov. 23, 6:30-8:30pm and Sat & Sun Nov. 24 & 25, from 1-3pm. Free admission. · Local thespian Dick Miller is starring in “The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society Production of a Christmas Carol” in Selby. This comedy is sure to leave everyone in stitches. Originally set in England, it has been reset for Ontario to feature some local humour. What can go wrong, goes wrong. A snowstorm prevents half the cast from showing up, leaving Dick, the stage manager, to fill in for seven characters. Multiple performances between Nov. 23 and Dec. 8 including two matinees. Tickets are $15; seniors on Sundays are $12. Tickets available at Gray's Drugstore in Napanee, 613-354-3346. www. lennoxtheatre.ca/playbill.php. · Frontenac Women’s Chorus presents “Colour Me Christmas” with traditional carols and contemporary songs of the season. December 1, 7:30, at the Bellrock Community Hall. Admission is by Freewill Donation. · Sisters By Heart invite us to a special Ladies Night Out on Monday, Dec. 3. The theme is "A Cup of Christmas” with special guest Erin Wong. Verona Free Methodist Church, 7-9 pm, call Darlene 613-374-1232.
MABERLYBOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula 613-325-1354 karenprytula33@gmail.com · The Sharbot Lake & District Lions Club Community Breakfast is Sat. Nov. 24, at the Oso hall, 8 to 11am, ham and eggs and all the fixings. $7 person; proceeds to the local chapter of the Diabetes Association. · Also Saturday, November 24, 2 – 4pm will be an "open house" at the ABC Hall. Groups using the hall will showcase their activities, and it will also be a chance for members of the association to get together and socialize. The Saturday Seekers children’s group will provide light refreshments. I even heard a rumour that Santa may drop by! · The Contra Dance at the ABC hall will be this Sat. Nov. 24. Catherine Burns will provide a lesson for the newbies at 7.30 pm, and the dance will start at 8pm. Admission is $10. Come and try it! · Sunday, November 25 is the Maberly Agricultural Society’s Community Appreciation & Potluck at the Maberly Hall between 4 and 8 PM. It is in appreciation of the support of the people in our community and especially the volunteers who make the annual Maberly Fair such a success. Social gathering is 4-5pm and dinner 5-6pm; music 6 – 7pm by Hermann Amberger. For more info: 613-2682895. Everyone welcome! No charge.
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CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE
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Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver
CRAFT SALE, Sunday November 25, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., 3265 Harrowsmith Road. Drop in for apple cider & cookies
EMBROIDERY & ENGRAVING UPPER FRONTENAC GRAPHICS – Custom Embroidery, Imprinting, Trophies, Awards & Engraving. Caps, jackets, golf shirts, hoodies, teamwear & more. 613-539-6340; dwedden@ aol.com; ufg@hotmail.ca
FOR RENT ARDEN. 2 BEDROOM DOWNSTAIRS APARTMENT for rent. All inclusive. Available Oct 1/2012. $900.00 per month. Please call 613-335-3878 HOT TUB RENTALS. It’s getting chilly. We deliver and set up, all u do is enjoy. Weekend rentals start at $325 + HST 4 days. New Roto spa units plug and play. Delivery charges may apply depends on location. Please call us anytime 613-335-5333 or cell 1-416-833-3397 HOUSE - 2 BEDROOM IN 4-PLEX, Kaladar, available December 1, 2012; $600 plus hydro; 1st & last, references required, 416-554-9746 HOUSE – SHARBOT LAKE, waterfront, 2 bedrooms plus, $1200 per month, utilities included, 613-279-2033 KALADAR 2 BEDROOM APT. Available December 1, 2012; fridge & stove, utilities extra; 613-336-9429 ROOM FOR RENT, Kaladar, shared accommodation, available Dec. 20; disability, special needs welcome or working person, 613-336-2134 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
FOR SALE FILL THE CHEST FREEZERS with new toys and clothing at Verona Hardware, for the Verona Christmas for Kids Campaign; 6723 Main St., Verona, 613-374-2851 FIREWOOD - dry, cut, split and delivery available. Call 613-479-2979 FIREWOOD. Ideal for outdoor furnaces. Mixed wood logs lengths 3,4,5 and 6 feet. Can be stacked and delivered. 1 single bush cord $225/ full dump truck load. Please call 613335-5333 or cell 1-416-833-3397 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 NICOLE’S GIFTS, 6709 Main St., Verona, announces her extended holiday hours: Monday – Thursday 9:30am – 5pm; Friday 9:30am – 8pm; Saturday 9:30am – 5pm; Sunday 10am – 3pm. In store specials every Friday night. 613-374-2323 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 STOCKING STUFFERS & GIFT IDEAS available at Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona, ON, 613-374-2851 WOOD HEAT SOLUTIONS. 2012 Winter Rebate. Factory incentive on the ECL1400, “Limited Quantity”. Call for more information. Your Local Central Boiler dealer. Frankford, ON 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613
“KING of APPLIANCES”
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GARAGE/YARD SALES SPYGLASS COVE, 1016 Schoolhouse Rd. Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues – Sat. 9am5pm. Wooden dining room table; new selection of DVDs and videos; Kinder Surprise collection; Christmas items; white cupboard; glassware; etc. 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 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 HANDYMAN WITH TRUCK; general labor, Junk Pickup/Disposal, Minor home repairs & local pickups/deliveries. Call Kevin 9-5, MonSat. 613-279-1901 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.
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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n November 14, at approximately 6:15 a.m., police responded to a sexual assault on Church Road, near Enterprise. The victim, a woman in her 40s, left her residence between 5:30 and 6:15 a.m. to start her vehicle. She was threatened by an unknown male and then taken to a nearby barn and sexually assaulted. The suspect is described as male, white, early 20s, thin build, wearing a puffy dark jacket, gloves, a dark ball cap with a curved brim. The victim was taken to hospital, treated and released.
· The Bolingbroke Café is Friday Nov. 30 at the ABC Hall. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. for refreshments and socializing, followed by acoustic music starting at 7:30. Hermann Amberger and David Pollard are featured performers with Mike Erion as host. Catherine Smith and Rob Boyer will provide specialty coffees, teas and hot drinks as well as a selection of delicious crepes for purchase. A $5 admission helps support ongoing expenses of the hall. Mike Erion 273-8718 · Judy Walden’s third cooking class at the ABC Hall will be on Dec 1, 9:30 to noon; cost is $20 plus $10 for ingredients. Featured are Healthy Christmas ideas with dairy free and gluten free foods. Register: Freda 273-2571 · Tay Valley Community Choir presents “Sing Me the Music of Christmas” featuring Glen Tay Girls Choir & Fiddlers and Friends, Saturday, December 1, 7:30 pm, Maberly Hall. Admission by donation at the door. Refreshments to follow. Donations to the Food Band and LAWS welcomed. · Launch of Cultural Heritage Map of Tay Valley Township is Dec. 6, 2–4pm and 6–8pm, at Tay Valley Township office. You are encouraged to bring any old pictures you might have that show Tay Valley Township (Bathurst, Burgess, Sherbrooke) i.e. homes and farms, churches and school houses,
blacksmith shops and general stores, pioneers, settlers or old soldiers, and pioneer life in general, so they can be added to the map if not already there. If you don’t have pictures but have old stories to share, we want to hear them too.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands intends to consider: A Zoning By-law Amendment to Zoning By-law No. 0212/2006. Pursuant to Section 34 (12) of the Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13 as amended) Council will hold a public meeting on December 17, 2012 to outline the content and effect of the Zoning By-law Amendment. All those interested are hereby invited to attend the meeting and express their view on the Zoning By-law Amendment. PURPOSE OF THE BY-LAW: An application was received from Foy, Brown, et. al to rezone a parcel of land located in Part of Lot 14, Range A, west of Addington Road, in the geographic Township of Abinger. The subject land is more specifically described by way of a Reference Plan or plan of survey prepared by P.A Miller Surveying Ltd. by way of project No.12-7724. The lands are on the east side of Highway No.41 and have frontage on Gibbs Lane and extend to the Mississippi River. This application is the result of a condition of consent for application SEV 2012-06. The severed land is vacant and will be a lot addition to the existing lot to the south. The resulting new property contains a cottage and accessory buildings. The subject land is designated Waterfront Residential in the Official Plan and is zoned Rural (RU). The purpose of the zoning application is to place lands subject to the lot addition and lands being added to in a site specific Residential Limited Service (RLS) Zone to permit the existing use and regularized existing performance standards. EFFECT OF THE BY-LAW REQUEST: The effect of the by-law would be to rezone the lot addition and parcel being added to, and place these lands within a site specific Residential Limited Service (RLS) Zone to recognize the use and regularize performance standards. The rezoning also implements the zoning conditions associated with consent application SEV 2012-06. LOCATION OF PROPERTY: The property is in part of Lot 14, Range A, west of Addington Road, in the geographic Township of Abinger, Township of Addington Highlands. The subject land is more specifically described by way of a plan of suvey prepared by P.A Miller Surveying Ltd. By way of project No.12-7724. OTHER APPLICATIONS: The applicant requested a severance to enable the lot addition by way of application number SEV 2012/06. The Township of Addington Highlands Committee of Adjustment approved the request with conditions, inclusive of a zoning amendment. NOTICE OF APPEAL: If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Addington Highlands before the zoning by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of Council for the Township of Addington Highlands to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of Addington Highlands before the zoning by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. PUBLIC MEETING PLACE: Township of Addington Highlands, Township Hall, 222 Hwy.28, Denbigh, ON December 17, 2012, 20:00. For further information, contact Jack Pauhl, Clerk Treasurer Township of Addington Highlands P.O. Box 89, 72 Edward Street Flinton, Ontario K0H 1P0 or phone (613) 336-2286 during regular business hours.
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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
Friday November 23 ARDEN LEGION KARAOKE, 8pm-midnight HARROWSMITH “THEME” YOUTH DANCE for ages 9 to 15, Golden Links Hall, 7-10pm; $6, Sharon 372-1274; Wayne 358-2533 NORTHBROOK - EUCHRE TOURNAMENT, 7pm Lions Hall; sponsor Golden Sunset Seniors; info. Verna 336-8682 PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER rescheduled to November 30 PLEVNA - TREE LIGHTING, 7pm at the Klatts’ home (Hwy 509 & Buckshot Rd). All welcome! SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7 pm, cabbage rolls SHARBOT LAKE – EUCHRE, noon, Anglican Church hall, $5 includes lunch SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Meeting, 7:30pm, 1106 Gemmills Rd. VERONA FREE SKATE, Frontenac Arena, 12:30-2pm; music, prizes, fun for all, sponsor: Verona Community Association; donations to food bank welcome. TRENTON WOODLOT CONFERENCE: “Barrels, Barns and Borers”, forestry presentations, woodlot advice, tours, 8am–4:30pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 57 Stella Crescent; $25 includes lunch; register 613-478-6875 or jim.pedersen@ontario.ca.
Fri. Sat. Sun. Nov. 23 - 25 101 NATIVITIES EXHIBIT, Cole Lake Free Methodist Church”, free; Friday 6:30-8:30pm; Saturday 1-3pm; Sunday 1-3pm; refreshments, also nativity making for children
Saturday November 24 ARDEN LEGION BENEFIT DINNER & DANCE for Noreen Baese; dinner $12pp; dance $10pp; $20 for both. BOLINGBROKE - OPEN HOUSE, ABC Hall, 2-4pm; info, displays by groups that use the hall; refreshments, all welcome BOLINGBROKE - CONTRA DANCE, ABC hall, beginner’s lesson 7.30pm, dance 8pm, $10. HARLOWE DANCE, w/ Country 4 Band, community centre, $8, 8pm, lunch, prizes, all welcome HARROWSMITH “LOVE LIFE BASH”, in support of Almost Home Kimmy Fund, Golden Links Hall, 2-7pm; $10; kids free; silent auction, 50/50, quilt draw, ham dinner 4pm; visit from Santa, all welcome call Brenda 372-2410 MATAWATCHAN CHRISTMAS MARKET, 10am-2pm; appreciation lunch 11:30-1:30; baking, arts & crafts & more; MCDONALDS CORNERS - MERA CHRIST-
MAS FAIR, 10am–5pm, weaving, paintings, soaps, candles & more; www.meraschoolhouse.org. MILL OF KINTAIL - NIGHT WALK, free, lantern lit hiking trail, nocturnal animal discovery centres, star-gazing & astronomy; sponsor: Mississippi Valley Conservation NORTHBROOK SANTA CLAUS PARADE 10am, starts at Lions hall, sponsored by LOL Lions & Kaladar Community Club, refreshments, Santa after at Lions hall, prizes for floats, Alex 336-1573; Penny 336-9933. PARHAM – TURKEY SUPPER, 5-7pm, United Church, $12; 6-12yrs $4; under 6 free; family $25 PARHAM – GOSPEL MUSIC EVENING, Free Methodist Church, Gerry Phillips, 7pm, all welcome, refreshments PERTH ROAD CHRISTMAS MUSIC CONCERT, w/ Jon McLurg & Chris Murphy, 7-9pm, United Church, refreshments, freewill offering, proceeds to Benevolent Fund for community needs; info: Dave @ 613-353-1690 SHARBOT LAKE - LIONS HAM & EGGS BREAKFAST, Oso Hall, 8-11am; $7, proceeds to local Diabetes Chapter. SUNBURY - INDOOR GARAGE SALE, Storrington Center, 8am-2pm, proceeds to Young People’s Theatre Company & family fighting cancer; info: Lydia 387-3603; mydramaqueen@gmail.com SYDENHAM SANTA CLAUS PARADE: 10am begins at fire hall, sponsor: Loughborough Firefighters Association, info: Troy Emery 613376-3027 x 2234. SYDENHAM - SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCH, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 11am-2pm; $5; children $2.50, all welcome
Sunday, November 25 FLINTON - COFFEE HOUSE, OPEN MIC, Through the Roof Ministry, 6:30pm, MABERLY - COMMUNITY APPRECIATION & POTLUCK by Agricultural Society, community hall, 4:30pm; info: 268-2895 SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB - Motorized Snow Vehicle License, training for 12yrs & older, 9am-3pm. 613-259-2698. SYDENHAM - LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS, candle lighting service for anyone finding the Christmas season difficult, 7pm-7:30pm, Grace Centre, refreshments, all welcome
Monday November 26 LADIES NIGHT OUT at Cole Lake Free Methodist Church, 7pm, free; refreshments
Tuesday November 27 HARROWSMITH WOMEN’S INSTITUTE meet at St. Paul’s United Church, 6pm, Christmas potluck, new members welcome LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS meet 9am, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne (lower level). new quilters welcome; info: info: clynn313@gmail.com, 613-336-8080 PLEVNA - CLAR-MILL COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS monthly meeting, Clar-Mill hall, 7:30pm, all welcome. VERONA - WOMEN’S GROUP “Growing a Healthier Me in Relationships”, free, Medical Centre, 10am-noon sponsor: K3C Counselling; call Manijeh 613-549-7850 ext 3215
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Blue Jeans Classical Series at MERA
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f you think classical music is boring and unfriendly, MERA has a group of talented performers who will change your mind. This three-concert Sunday afternoon series will feature professional classical performers in an audience-friendly setting, with comments on the music and the instruments, and an opportunity for the audience to ask questions. The concerts will feature fine playing, warm conversation and an entertaining atmosphere. On Sunday, Dec. 2, Guitar Duo Villageois, François Bergeron and François Lacelle will display their incredible guitar virtuosity by playing a wide range of classics from renais-
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sance, romantic European and 20th century composers. On Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, harpist Sharlene Wallace will present a concert of rhythmic beauty. This concert will be filled with the expected, the unexpected, a classical harp and a Celtic harp, classical repertoire, music from South America, Scotland, Ireland, original compositions, and Sharlene's quirky humour. You will even have an opportunity to play one of her harps! On Sunday, Feb. 17, bassoonist Richard Hoenich and pianist Scott Richardson will present a lively program that includes works by Bach, Mozart and Leonard Bernstein,
ING, 7pm, Rec Centre; all welcome RURAL WOMEN’S GROUP, 1:30-3pm, Southern Frontenac Community Services, 4419 George St.; free transportation avail: 1-800-763-9610, all women welcome SHARBOT LAKE DINERS, noon, for those 50+, $10, reservations requ’d: 613-279-3151
Thursday November 29 DIABETES SESSIONS, Verona Medical Centre w/ Registered Dietitian & Nurse Practitioner, 9am- noon; register: 613-544-3400 x 3589 SYDENHAM - ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP 7-9pm, Rural VISONS Centre; info: 613-544-3078
Friday, November 30 BOLINGBROKE CAFÉ at the ABC Hall, doors open 6:45pm; music 7:30pm w/ Hermann Amberger, David Pollard; $5; proceeds to hall; infor Mike Erion 273-8718 PARHAM - CP CHRISTMAS TRAIN will be going through between 10:30 and 11am PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for ClarMill volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall SOUTHERN FRONTENAC COMMUNITY SERVICES Fundraising Live & Silent Auction, 5:30pm wine & cheese, artisan foods, auction 7pm, Grace Centre; $40 pp ($20 charitable receipt); 1-800-763-9610; VERONA – TREE LIGHTING & CAROLS, McMullen Park 7pm, carols, free hot chocolate, hot dogs, marshmallows, sponsor: Verona Community Association; donations for food bank appreciated.
Saturday December 1 ARDEN – DINNER & GOSPEL SING, Kennebec Hall, dinner 5pm, Gospel Sing 6pm w/ the Bennets; freewill offering, Sponsor: Arden & Community Wesleyan Church ARDEN TREE LIGHTING, 7pm at Mill Pond, carols with Arden Glee Club, warm beverages BOLINGBROKE - “HEALTHY COOKING” class, ABC hall, 9:30am-noon, “Healthy Christmas Ideas”; $20 + $10 for ingredients, register Freda 273-2571. BELLROCK - FRONTENAC WOMEN’S CHORUS “Colour Me Christmas”, 7:30pm, community hall, freewill donation. DENBIGH SANTA CLAUS PARADE 6pm, leaves from Berndt`s Garage; Santa at community hall after HARLOWE CHRISTMAS DINNER & DANCE, community hall, roast beef, roast pork dinner 6pm; dance 8pm with Country 4 band; dinner & dance $12.50 pp; dinner only $10; reservations: Marie 613-336-2557 HARROWSMITH - FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST, St. Paul’s United Church, 9am; all welcome HARROWSMITH SANTA CLAUS PARADE 10am; shepherds w/ wagons will collect donations for food bank & Christmas baskets; Open House follows at S&A Club, info: 376-6164. MABERLY – TAY VALLEY COMMUNITY CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT, community hall, 7pm, admission by donation at door; donations to food bank & LAWS welcome; refreshments NICK OF TIME artisan show 10am–4pm, McMartin House, Perth, free admission; info 613-278-2712; proceeds from sale of quilts & afghans to Interval House OMPAH & PLEVNA SANTA CLAUS PARADE, 6pm, departs from township offices, open house at Ompah hall, please pre-register
and will spotlight this sometimes overlooked member of the woodwind family. Richard is articulate, humorous and passionate about the bassoon. All performances are Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m. at the MERA Schoolhouse in MacDonalds Corners. MERA Café will be offering lunch, tasty goodies and special coffees. For more information, go to www. meraschoolhouse.org, or contact Tom Shoebridge at 613-259-2452. Tickets are $60 for the series of three concerts and are at Ticketsplease.ca; 613-4856434, Jo’s Clothes, Perth. Tickets will be available at the door for $25. Teenagers are free. So dress casually, and come prepared to be introduced to the human side of classical music. - submitted by MERA
child for gift, 613-479-2176. SHARBOT LAKE SANTA CLAUS PARADE 1pm, free hot dogs, hot chocolate, visits with Santa at Oso Hall after parade; sponsor: Lions Club SHARBOT LAKE - SMOKING & CURING venison, duck & other meats, 9am-noon, sponsors: Northern Connections Learning Centre & Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation; 613-2791970; 613-279-2499 SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB fundraiser breakfast, 8-11am, Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Rd., all welcome.
Sunday, December 2 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Road, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel and more, $2, info: 613-3742614 ENTERPRISE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS JAMBOREE, 1pm, community hall, Steve Piticco; potluck; pls. bring food item for Christmas Baskets; admission $5; info: 613-379-9972; sponsor: Newburgh-Camden Lions MCDONALDS CORNERS - BLUE JEANS CLASSICAL SERIES CONCERT w/ Guitar Duo Villageois, François Bergeron and François Lacelle, 2pm, MERA schoolhouse; $60 for series of three concerts; at door $25; Ticketsplease.ca; 613-485-6434; teenagers free PARHAM – CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS SHOPPING, IOOF hall, 9am-noon PLEVNA - CHRISTMAS MUSICAL AFTERNOON, 2pm, United Church, with Ralph & Carol McInnes, free-will offering. Info: 613479-2979 TICHBORNE-PARHAM SANTA CLAUS PARADE, sponsored by Central Frontenac Fire Department District #4, departs Hampton’s Landing, Tichborne, 1pm, free hot dogs, hot chocolate for kids at Parham Fire Station; chili & roll $1 for adults; 613-375-6341. WESTPORT - CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS SERVICE, 7pm, Knox Presbyterian Church w/ Westport Ecumenical Choir & Rideau Vista Children’s Choir; refreshments; freewill offering.
Monday, December 3 OMPAH - BIRTHDAY BASH POTLUCK DINNER & CONCERT w/ Ompah Choir & local artists, dinner 6pm, concert 6:45pm, community centre, all welcome, food bank donations appreciated. VERONA – SISTERS BY HEART “A Cup of Christmas”, 7pm, Verona Free Methodist Church w/ Harrowsmith Bell Ringers conducted by Karen Snider, speaker Erin Wong; $5; info: 613-374-1232;
Wednesday December 5 OMPAH – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Community hall, call 613-279-3151 for info, appointment:.
Thursday December 6 LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS new evening group, Barrie Hall Cloyne, 7pm; info: Lynn 613-336-8080, clynn313@gmail.com NORTHBROOK - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS: Luncheon at Addison’s Restaurant, 11:30am. To reserve phone 613-479-2837 by Dec. 4 at noon.
Thurs – Sat December 6, 7 & 8 FESTIVAL OF TREES, Oso hall, Sharbot Lake; theme “A Down East Christmas”; Community Tree Lighting Thursday 6pm; hours Thurs 1-8pm; Fri 9am-8pm; Sat 10am-4pm; admission: food bank donation; beautiful Christmas trees, musical entertainment & more; info: 279-2576; 279-2706
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f you like Christmas music, the Tay Valley Community Choir has just the concert for you. Titled “Sing Me the Music of Christmas”, the choir will share some beautiful and upbeat songs along with a slightly zany version of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”. Wonderful four-part harmonies are the hallmark of this choir under the direction of Ann McMahon and Grace Armstrong. Creating a warm, cozy, country atmosphere is another tradition of the choir as the audience is always invited to sing along. The “Glen Tay Girls’ Choir” joins the concert line-up and will once again totally charm the audience. This
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Outdoors in the Land O’ Lakes - The Great Northern Goshawk
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he Northern Goshawk is the raptor cottagers are most likely to encounter deep in the woods in the dead of winter. It will brave the snow and cold as long as there are enough snowshoe hares, grouse and squirrels to feed on. The name “Goshawk” is derived from an old English name “Goose Hawk” – it has also been called a Chicken Hawk. Of the 19 species of raptors, or birds of prey in Canada, three are hawks of the genus Accipiter. They are the Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), the Sharp-shinned Hawk, and the Cooper’s Hawk. Typical of Accipiters they are all swift flying, small to medium sized hawks with rounded short wings
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riends Natalie Reynolds and Sarah Jeffries have been planning a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society for a long time. They have been growing their hair all summer so it would be long enough (10”) to donate to Locks of Love, which benefits children who lose their hair to a number of medical conditions. Meanwhile Sarah and Natalie were raising funds by holding bake sales, making and selling crafts etc. Finally last week they were ready to cut their hair and send in their earnings, $464, to the Cancer Society.
Tay Valley Choir - continued from pg. 10 group of dedicated girls practice weekly at Glen Tay School with Grace Armstrong. “Fiddlers and Friends” have delighted local audiences with their enthusiastic love of music and fun. “Friends” who play piano, double bass, guitar, cello, penny whistle, and banjo will join seven “Fiddlers” to play some old fashioned, toe-tapping tunes along with a Christmas song or two. The concert will be held at Maberly Hall on Sat. Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation and donations to the Food Bank and LAWS are welcomed. Refreshment will be served
and long tails. The wide wings and long tail provide perfect control. The Northern Goshawk is the largest and most powerful of the Accipiters ranging from the northern reaches of North America south to central Mexico. It also can be found in Europe, Asia and North Africa. The Northern Goshawk is larger than a crow, which averages about 315-595 g. The female goshawk averages 860-1360 g. – the male is a bit smaller. This reclusive, striking-looking raptor is gray like the colour of gunsmoke with piercing red eyes that glow like fiery embers. The breast feathers are a pale gray but are crossbarred with dark gray. The bold, white stripe above its eyes just adds to the look of ferocity. Its long, sharp talons dig into its prey like daggers. This large, powerful raptor combines the size of a Buteo (e.g. Red-tailed hawk, Broad-winged hawk) with the killing skills of an Accipiter. Falconers have long prized the goshawk for its strength, speed and fearless hunting style. The legend of its hunting dates back to the days of Attila the Hun when he ravaged the Roman Empire. Attila’s war helmet was emblazoned with the image of a goshawk. Goshawks inhabit Ontario’s northern forests, preferring mature stands of evergreens, mixed with maple, beech and birch. They prefer areas with relatively clear forest floors where they can easily scan for signs of prey from their concealed hunting perches. In doing research for this article, I’ve noted goshawk sightings just recently from the Toronto area through to Ottawa so they are fairly wide ranging in southern Ontario. It’s amazing that birds of any size can seemingly fly through a thick stand of trees without touching one twig or branch. The goshawk is especially good at this precision flying, probably because of its really long tail which acts like a rudder, helping it to manoeuvre through dense tree branches and shrubs with amazing speed and dexterity while giving chase to its victims. It can strike with a force that can kill prey more than twice its own weight, using its talons to dig in on contact. Females are larger and chunkier than their partners and can run down even the largest snowshoe hares and grouse. The smaller, more agile male can easily catch red squirrels, robins and jays. Their nests are large, bulky masses of twigs
usually placed in a three-way fork of a tree (usually a conifer) 20 – 60 feet above ground. The 2-5 pale blue eggs are laid by early to mid-April and incubated by the female. All Accipiters are very secretive so it is unlikely you’d find one of their nests. If you should happen to get too close to a nest, the goshawks are apt to attack you. I’ve noticed several videos showing these attacks on YouTube. Most goshawks prefer to stay in the north as long as prey is plentiful. Once every decade or so though, grouse and snowshoe hare populations crash simultaneously (the most recent crash was in 2001). Faced with starvation, goshawks flee by the tens of thousands, heading south in what are called invasions. In contrast, immature goshawks wander south almost every winter. By spring, their brown juvenile feathers are replaced by the gray plumage of an adult. The change from brown feathers to the adult grey plumage takes more than a year. The youthful yellow eyes begin to glow orange, then red-orange. For several more years, the eyes continue to darken until they turn to a dark, blood red. The winter and fall months are spent alone but, come late February, early March, they return to nest sites and noisily beckon potential spouses and the age old cycle begins again. OBSERVATIONS: We’ve received a number of messages from readers recently, one as far away as Nova Scotia, who’ve been enjoying flocks of Evening Grosbeaks at their feeders. Connie Black of Wilton sent in this picture of several grosbeaks at her feeder.
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