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Shannon Gray and Denise Nedow all decked out for the Parham/Tichborne parade

Parade enthusiasts braved the elements last week. Just like the children above in Harowsmith, parade fans in Sharbot Lake, Ompah/Plevna/ and Denbigh, as well as those attending tree lighting ceremonies in Verona and Arden on November 30 and December 1 found themselves shivering in the first really cold weather of the season.

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It was a different story in Parham and Tichborne on Sunday, December 2. Warm, wet weather was the order of the day, posing a different set of challenges along the parade route.

Local school bus companies buoyed by court decision I

n a court room in Kingston last Friday, another group of small bus drivers have stopped a bussing consortium from changing the way bussing contracts are awarded. Last month, we reported about Tri-board Transportation Services, the consortium that handles school bussing for students for the Limestone Board and the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic Board. Faced court proceedings challenges the Request for Proposal bussing contract process they had undertaken, Triboard decided to withdraw the RFP to give the court challenge a chance to play out. In the case that went before Justice Tranmer in Kingston last week, Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario (STEO) which provides service to the Upper the Upper Canada and Eastern Ontario Catholic Boards in Lanark and Leeds Grenville Counties, faced off against some of the small companies that have been bussing their students. The same lawyers were involved in this latest case as in the Tri-board case, but STEO put forward a motion asking the court to dismiss the law suit out of hand, claiming the procurement process STEO is pursuing is shielded from prosecution by Ontario's Broader Public Sector Accountability Act. After hearing both parties argue their case on Friday, November 30, Justice Tramner released his decision on Monday afternoon. “I cannot find that it is plain and obvious

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that the Plaintiff’s [the bus operators] claims are certain to fail. It is not plain and obvious that the Act bars the claims being made. These sections have not been considered judicially and the issues raised are important, novel and complex …” Justice Tramner then said he would like to see “a complete evidentiary record” and is prepared to hear from both parties about scheduling for further proceedings in the case. Speaking for the Independent School Bus Operators Association (ISBOA), the umbrella group whose members include the bussing companies that have launched the suits, Karen Cameron said, “The court soundly rejected the notion that operators are required to go through the RFP process, suffer damages and then sue for compensation … this means that the operators will have their day in court and that during the litigation process the lawyers will be able to examine the way the RFPs have been imposed on operators, and whether boards have properly or fairly examined alternatives and the features of local markets.” For several years, local school bus operators have been waging a political battle over the new method of contracting out bussing contracts, arguing that it is skewed towards large bus companies, and will inevitably push small bus companies into bankruptcy. Attempts to sway the government through public action have been unsuccessful, and a wave of RFPs has been rolling across the province. Now that the small operators will indeed have their day in court, the bus operators finally see a way out of what until they had until now seen as certain doom for their businesses. “We now feel that we finally have the momentum, and that the full picture of how we have acted in good faith over the years and are now being shunted aside will be heard,”

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said Steve Dunham of Dunham transportation in North Frontenac, one of the plaintiffs in the Tri-Board case. According to Karen Cameron, the court is going to be pressuring all sides to bring the Tri-board, STEO, and maybe some of the other court cases together to deal with all the

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issues in one test case. The school bus operators will need up to $1 million to fight the case, (they have raised $300,000 so far) and while they will be seeking compensation for court costs as part of their statement of claim in the law suit, they are continuing to fund raise.

Cut in transfer nudges SF tax hike by Jeff Green

or the year 2012, South Frontenac Township received $1.86 million from the Province of Ontario under the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) to help with municipal social service and other costs for programs that at one time were fully funded by the province. The OMPF program is changing in 2013 and for at least the next four years. The total funding will be decreased on a provincial level by $98 million, and those municipalities with the greatest capacity to handle a decrease, based on a number of factors, will be the ones that face the largest cut. For South Frontenac that amounts to $206,000 less in OMPF funding in 2013. The total to be transferred will be $1.692 million. Since the announcement of 2013 OMPF allocation was only made on November 15, just as the South Frontenac budgeting process was at the final stages, Treasurer Louise Fragnoti presented Council with some new budget numbers at their meeting in Sydenham on Tuesday night, Dec. 4. The last time Council looked at the 2013 budget, they gave staff a directive to come back with two scenarios, one with a 2.98% increase in taxes for the average residential property, and one with a 3.28% increase.

Incorporating the $206,000 shortfall into her latest report, Fragnoti proposed three scenarios for council’s consideration. In order to reach the 2.98% target, Council will need to cut about $500,000 from spending plans, with cuts to winter road control as well as maintenance to hardtop and gravel roads making up about half of the shortfall. As well, Fragnoti proposed making a change in the way ratepayers are charged for the township’s waste management system. Until now, a flat $100 user fee has been charged to properties with residences on them. Staff proposed integrating waste into the regular budget, so that the costs will be shared by all properties, including vacant land, and properties with higher assessments will also pay more for garbage collection than those with lower assessments, just as they do for everything else the township does. This change would bring in more money and help cover for the OMPF cut. Council was left with three scenarios to consider. Under option A, they could keep the waste management fee as a separate item and increase it to $110, and make a number of cuts to bring the budget to a

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rom a distance it has been a lot of fun watching the trials and tribulations of the City of Toronto and its outlandish Mayor Rob Ford. In the first instance, there was the outrage of the Toronto Star, whose editors still can’t believe that the citizenry of Toronto refused to heed their unrelenting warnings by electing Ford in the first place. After that, courtesy of some of my old friends, who, judging from their Facebook posts, have become obsessed with every nuance of Mr. Ford’s personality and political program, I have come to see the whole Rob Ford thing as a kind of small-town mayor issue set in a large city. The reaction to Ford is personal; it’s as if everyone knows him, as they would a very annoying neighbour who gets drunk on Saturday nights and walks up and down the sidewalk singing Danny Boy off-key. The decision by a Superior Court judge to remove Mr. Ford from office is particularly interesting from a small municipality point of view. Although Toronto’s budget is thousands of times larger than our local municipalities, and there are probably more people working for the City of Toronto than live in Frontenac or L&A Counties, conflict of interest rules for mayors and members of council everywhere are exactly the same, and it doesn’t matter how much money, or little, is involved. What Rob Ford did would raise the same objections here as it did in Toronto. Although Mr. Ford and his supporters blame his downfall

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on a left-wing conspiracy, and while the decision by a Toronto resident to bring the conflict of interest charge to court may have been politically motivated, the truth is that Mr. Ford’s actions gave the judge no choice but to rule as he did. The issue in front of the judge was not whether it was fair to make Rob Ford pay back the $3,000 he raised for his football team’s charitable foundation by sending request letters out on city letterhead. The issue in front of the judge was much more simple than that. A motion was made at council to excuse Rob Ford from paying $3,000. Mr. Ford spoke to the motion, and he voted on the motion. Municipal politicians in Ontario must excuse themselves from any decision that has a direct effect on their own financial interest. It could not be clearer than that. All Ford had to do was say, “I have a conflict of interest in this case”, pull his chair back from the table, and stay quiet until the vote was taken. Whatever else Rob Ford has done or not done as mayor of Toronto, he has breached the conflict of interest act and has thus been removed from office. He will appeal, and another judge may try to bring some nuance to the situation, some lesser penalty, but the judge in the first instance certainly acted properly. Ford broke the most basic rule of municipal politics, and he can’t blame any of his political opponents for the consequences he faces as the result. What happened to him should give some local politicians pause. From time to time, we have made note of apparent, even indirect, conflicts by members of some of the local councils, as the press in Toronto did in the Rob Ford case. The difference was that someone took it a step further and brought the case to court, and that is what has, presumably, cost Ford his job. It is rather unlikely that someone would take the trouble of taking a municipal councilor or mayor to court over a conflict, but the possibility exists. The irony is that it is actually very difficult to remove someone from office in an Ontario municipality, as the Council

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from the City of London is finding out. Their mayor, Joe Fontana, is facing criminal charges for fraud, but the council can only ask, they cannot force him to step aside until the charges are dealt with. A council does not have the power to remove the person who has been elected to head it - be they elected by the public, as a mayor or reeve is, or even elected by the council itself, as a warden is. The Council of the City of London, might well try to make Joe Fontana’s life miserable by thwarting his efforts and blocking his policies, but until he has his day in court there is nothing stopping him from thumbing his nose at his council and hanging onto the chain of office for dear life.

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notice that our MP seems to be confused about the NDP's non-existent Carbon Tax Proposal. One might be concerned about Mr Reid's comprehension of significant major legislation when it appears that he does not understand the NDP's tax plan. - Jack Nicolson

(Letter to the editor by Patrick Maloney, Nov. 29, 2012). Yes, Patrick, they lie and as their argument goes: “lying is free speech”. Clement lied about Stats Can and stole 50 million from Border Security for his own riding with Baird’s help. Flaherty can’t count, and I thought he was a heartless sorry son for wanting to “jail the homeless” until we were introduced to Mr. Kenny. And just this past week our world reputation (earned in two world wars, Korea, countless UN missions) now gone with Harper’s “Israel first, Israel only” policy. Environmental protection is being removed from the vast majority of our lakes and rivers and the Conservatives have condemned to death countless thousands by denying generic HIV drugs to Africa. All in our name; and for that I wish they would go back to calling it the “New Harper Conservative Government”. If indeed they actually won the election in a “clean and ethical campaign” as they repeat over and over again. I am suggesting to my party that in 2015 the UN should be called in to “observe” that no laws are broken given Conservatives’ proven disdain for Elections Canada and the law. And so on; “bald faced lie.. no shame.. morally bankrupt; you called it 100%. However it must be admitted that no candidate uttered a word of protest during the last election in favor of “positive campaigns”, which we would all prefer, but it appears “the old days” of polite Canadian politics are suspended under Harper’s new Conservative Party. At least until the burden is removed from the political landscape I believe that opposition candidates are honour-bound to hold Mr. Reid and his party to graphic account during the election. Further, we cannot ignore the history of this riding. It is unlikely that any opposition party will “sweep” LFL&A. My mom was NDP, my dad was Liberal; it can work. Unless we can get it together in the next 18 months to offer up a candidate against Mr. Reid he will probably be our MP again. Surely there is someone in this riding we can more or less agree on as an alternative, if only for one term. The devil is in the details and trust is a rare commodity in politics. I don’t know you at all but I see common ground. Call me and let’s see if we can start a conversation. On a positive note, you and I are the kind of people who worry about this daily. I comfort myself because I know that “this too shall pass”. I have faith that Canadians will right this wrong in 2015 (but let’s help them along) - John McEwen

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(Nov. 29 issue, Frontenac News) To the tax payers and rate payers of South, Central & North Frontenac. This by-law for Central Frontenac, clearly shows 1) too much government; 2) an abuse of power; and 3) out of control government. Stop it, folks, before you lose your rights and dignity. - Marie Ann Collier

he latest “Keeping in Touch” letter from MP Scott Reid is outrageous, going beyond the usual twisting of facts. The Conservatives have created and are perpetuating the myth that the NDP is proposing a carbon tax. This is an outright lie. It is really unbecoming of elected officials to knowingly lie to their constituents and to use taxpayers money to do it. The NDP does not now and has never had a carbon tax proposal. They advocate a cap and trade program to reduce carbon emissions that are causing dangerous climate change. What are the Conservatives proposing? They are hiding their heads in the tar sands pretending that climate change is not an urgent, serious issue - perhaps the most serious issue ever facing human civilization. Worse than that, they have been instrumental in blocking global progress on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Effects of climate change are happening much more quickly than scientists predicted. It is no longer a question of whether climate change is being caused by human activities, but a question of how soon and how disastrous consequences will be, the frequency of super storms being a case in point. Mr. Reid should be deriding the NDP’s cap and trade proposal as unnecessarily complicated, open to corruption and not as effective as a simple tax. A carbon tax has been implemented in two Canadian provinces with good results. In British Columbia the carbon tax was offset by cuts in income taxes and resulted in a healthy economy. And guess what? Fossil fuel consumption has declined in B.C. Mr. Reid should not be attacking the policies of other parties in his newsletters. Instead he should be telling us what his government plans to do to cut carbon emissions. On the back of his letter, a smiling Scott Reid is shown with the quote “The price of gas and heating oil is high enough. Why does the NDP want to tax it even more?” His last sentence states that the last thing Canadians need is a higher cost of living through higher taxes. We agree. That is why the Green Party proposes a shift in taxes, off things like earned income and onto things we should be discouraging, like pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. - Anita Payne, on behalf of the LFL&A Green Party of Canada

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am writing regarding your proposed changes to the Property Standards Bylaw. Safety issues are one thing; however, if you plan controlling what a person can and cannot have on their property, I believe you are infringing on individual rights, which, in all honesty, is flirting with fascism. No, not flirting, it is fascism! I’m dismayed that since amalgamation individual rights have been slowly and steadily taken away from people in Central Frontenac. Where is it going to stop? I also read in the newspaper that there were only two councilors who outright disagreed with the way this Act has been proposed. I can’t help but wonder if the other eight councilors, led by the mayor, are in favour of fascism. My comments may seem harsh but there is no other way to speak the truth of what you as a council are considering. My hope is, as you contemplate this subject, you be very honest and very careful with what you plan to vote into law. You have a very sensitive and honoured position as representatives of the people; you have a responsibility to do your very best for these people and to uphold the virtues and freedoms that make Canada the country that it was, is and what it will be in the future. I hope, with every decision you make as councillors, you keep these things in mind. I encourage all residents of Central Frontenac who share my feelings - that we are traveling a slippery slope when it comes to individual rights - to call their council representatives. I believe a new draft of the By-Law is to be entered at the next council meeting on December 10. Please attend and let the people who are REPRESENTING YOU know what you think. Below is an excerpt of the By-Law as it stands now. How many of you residents knew this? By-law # 2000-81 (#4) “Any by-law enforcement officer or peace officer, or any persons acting on the officer’s instructions, may at all reasonable times and upon producing proper identification, enter onto any property for the purpose of inspecting the property to determine whether there has been a contravention of this by-law”. So much for private property and no trespassing signs! I’m not sure but I think police officers still require a warrant to enter onto your property. - Kenneth Clark

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onna Larocque, a graphic artist from Central Frontenac, was the winner of the design competition for the official logo for the Frontenac County 150th anniversary celebrations in 2015. In the text accompanying the logo, Larocque wrote the following: “I have chosen to represent the four townships as ‘people’. These ‘people’ represent community, celebration, social culture. They depict within themselves the uniqueness of their own environment and/or economic contributions. I have included two of our many historic icons (train and lighthouse) as well as reference to our First Nations people (eagle). Colours represent the landscape and environmental concerns.”

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and about, Colonial. · Mississippi Free Methodist Church’s potluck and Christmas banquet will be on Friday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. Snow Road Snowmobile Club. Small gift exchange – men bring a gift for a man; women, bring a gift for a woman. Everyone welcome. For more information, call Donna at 613-278-2196, or Brenda at 613-479-0812. · We Killingbecks had our Christmas dinner at the Skidoo club on Sunday. A great afternoon. Thanks, Rick, for planning it all and Barb and Nora for doing all the kitchen work. · Sunday, Dec. 2 was the lighting of the memory tree at Knox Presbyterian Church in McDonalds Corners. All three churches were together. There was carol singing, a lovely lunch; then the lighting of the tree.

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· So nice to have had Brittany Gemmill home for a visit from university! · A lovely dinner was enjoyed by the District 4 Fire Department and their families to help celebrate the holiday season. The entertainment was priceless but enjoyed by all. · The rain didn't dampen the spirits of the people on Sunday as they enjoyed the annual Santa Claus Parade in Parham/ Tichborne area. Thanks to the District 4 firefighters for organizing a great parade. · Don't forget to drop off a new unwrapped toy at Verona Rona Hardware for the Christmas For Kids Toy Drive. Help make Christmas great for a child who might not otherwise have one! · Santa will be making a visit to Nicole's Gifts on Saturday from 11-2. Get your photo taken and make sure Santa has your list. Donations to the food bank will be accepted by Santa.

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· Twenty-one people attended the Diners Christmas Dinner at the Maples. It was a great turkey dinner. Lovely centre pieces on all the tables made by Dee Riddell. A presentation was made to Beryl Garrett by Norman Riddell for her 90th birthday (Nov 7). See you all in January. · Phyllis Saylor has moved from hospital to Marmora Crescent Care in Marmora, if anyone would like to send a card or go and see her. · There were 123 hungry people fed at the snowmobile club on Saturday. The next breakfast will not be until January 12, but Elphin Inn Express will be filling in for the next bunch of meals in December. I will write more about this next week. · Happy Birthday to Morley Wark who was 65 years young on Dec. 2. To Cooper Wark who was 3 years old on Nov 30. Also Happy Birthday to Karen Paterson of Snow Road. · Get well wishes to Colonial St. Pierre. We miss you out

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613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca · On behalf of my family I would like to say thank you for your expressions of sympathy in the loss of a beloved father, Fred Smith. He will be missed. · Sympathy to Clara Clow at the passing of her husband Arthur. Sympathy to Reta Thompson in the loss of her son Clyde. Our sympathies also to the family of Loretta Knight (Hartwick). · Congratulations to Connie Tryan on obtaining her learner’s permit. · Happy birthday to Amanda Veley, Stirling Hamilton, Sammy Fox, Jean Brown, Jean Steele, Ralph Steele, Anna Baker, Remington Burke-Teal, one year old. · Thinking of Dorothy Knight, Ivan, Velma, Tracey Porter, Ray Smith, Noreen Baese, Bill Pringle, Tom Hughes, Mary and Arthur Lightstone, Joyce Smith, Ken Smith, Dorothy Proctor, Barbara Ellesworth, Andy Armstrong. · On Sunday, Frontenac Midget hockey team played a great game against Ganaoque. · Belated birthday wishes to Dave Hartwick. He has decided to retire from the railroad, and family and friends came from far and near for a birthday and retirement dinner at the Mountain Grove hall.

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december 6, 2012 · Don’t forget the potluck supper Dec 11 for the euchre players in Arden Community hall; dinner at 6pm with cards at 7pm. Last game is Dec 18. · Room in the heart makes room in the house.

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· Monday mornings at the ABC Hall from 10 to 11 am is the CPHC seniors’ exercise class. Low impact aerobics, muscle strengthening and flexibility. Call Frieda 273-2453 or Joyce 273-4832 for more information. · Tuesday evenings at 7 pm at the ABC Hall is Euchre, hosted by the Seniors’ Club. Info Norma 273-2580. Euchre at the Maberly Hall is 7:30pm every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, until Dec. 12, hosted by the Agricultural Society. · There is no Potluck Supper & Music Jam in December. Look forward to the one on January 15 at the ABC Hall. · The last of Helen’s Tuesday morning Yoga classes will be on December 11.

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613-376-6333 rideauraingutter@ yahoo.com · With Christmas quickly approaching please remember the food bank and donate what you can, as your donation will help out local families right in our neighborhoods. There are several containers at different spots in the village. · Saturday December 8 there will be a Christmas Craft & Bake Sale at the Perth Road United Church. This event runs from 9am - 2pm and always sells out so be there early. · Sunday Dec 9 at 7pm come down to the Sydenham Holiness Church and enjoy a benefit concert for the Loughborough Christmas & Emergency Fund. The evening’s entertainment will be followed by refreshments and a fellowship following. Everyone is welcome. · Sorry, I sent out some mis-information last week. The Christmas Dance at the Legion is on Saturday Dec 15. The doors open at 8pm and there will be several raffles and silent auctions, along with music by Bauder Rd, Dark House, Still Standin and Little Betty. Tickets are $15/person and the proceeds will go to local children's charities. · Wing Night next Thursday December 13 at the Legion from 5-8pm. Everyone is welcome and this is always a popular evening for young and old alike. · Book your sitter now for New Year’s Eve! The Sydenham Legion will feature The Jay Walkers. Tickets are 25/person. This WILL sell out so get your tickets soon and ask Santa for some new dancing shoes! Call the Legion, 613-376-6808. · If you are out celebrating the festive season and have too much to drink, remember to call Operation Red Nose. This volunteer service will give you and your car a safe and sober ride home for a monetary donation. This very popular and helpful service runs Dec 7, 8,14,15, 21, 22 and 31 from 9pm to 3 am. To book, or if you would like to offer your time, please call 547-7447. · St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Sydenham has several upcoming events: Sat Dec. 15, 'The Crossing' Contemporary Praise Service in Advent, 6pm; Sun Dec. 16, 7pm: A Festival

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Âˇ A huge â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank Youâ&#x20AC;? to all who participated in the Harrowsmith S&A Club Santa Claus Parade and Open House. What a wonderful way to start off the Christmas season! Âˇ The next monthly meeting of the Harrowsmith S & A Club will be Dec. 10 at the hall on Colebrooke Road, starting at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. For info on the club, or about becoming a member, call Kim at 613-372-0018. Âˇ There will be a regular Youth Dance at the Golden Links Hall Dec. 7 from 7-10 p.m. for ages 9-15. Cost is $6. Call Sharon 613-372-1274 or Wayne at 613-358-2533 for info. Âˇ Rev. Oscar Simpson presents A Country Christmas Homecoming on Dec. 7 at the Hartington Community Church starting at 7 p.m. Music by The Old Hims and Crooked Wood. Free-will offering, refreshments to follow. For information, call 613-374-2178. Âˇ There will be a Turkey Bingo at the Golden Links Hall Dec. 11. Early Bird 7:15 p.m. Books $7-$15. Call Barb 613-3722315. Âˇ St. Paul's United Church is selling tins of homemade cookies/goodies. Ready for pick-up Dec 11. Orders must be place by December 10. Small $10, medium $15, large tins $20. Call Marni at 613-374-9929 to order. Âˇ The Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church will be hosting a New Year's Eve Roast Beef Dinner/Gospel Opry on Dec. 31. Tickets $35 with proceeds going to the expansion fund for their new gym. Catering by Harrowsmith's own "Ella's". For tickets or info, call 613-372-1238. Âˇ Words to live by: There are two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the first group, there's less competition.

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· Over 100 people braved the cold wintry night to attend the 19th Christmas Tree Lighting on Nov. 30. Despite the bitter cold, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening while roasting marshmallows, downing gallons of hot chocolate and keeping close to the roaring fire pit. Special thanks to Ross Clow, who ignored his freezing fingers, and entertained us with his guitar; Bauder Road for loaning all the sound equipment, and Matt Clow for the set-up and running of the system. It was a great start to the holiday season. · Santa is coming to Nicole’s Gifts! Have a picture taken on Santa’s knee! A small donation of a non-perishable food item is appreciated. Saturday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. · The Communications and Electronics Vimy Band presents "A Charity Christmas Concert" at the Sydenham Street United Church on Monday, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m. Many of Verona and area’s finest talent will be playing - no tickets required. Cash and food donations will be accepted at the door. · The Frontenac Farmers Market will be hosting a Christmas Market on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Verona Lions Club. The regular market vendors will be on hand as well as an assortment of guest vendors! This is a great opportunity to get ready for the holidays and support your local market. Like their Facebook page for more updates. www.facebook.com/FrontenacFarmersMarket. · Don’t miss "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens at the Bellrock Community Center. This play has been revised and abridged from an original reading version prepared by Dickens in 1868. Christmas punch and refreshments to follow. No admission charge but free-will offerings happily accepted. Saturday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. · Verona Free Methodist Church is holding their Annual Christmas event called “A Walk to the First Christmas”. Journey back in time to the night Jesus was born. Tours leave every 10 minutes. Friday, Dec. 14, starting at 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 15 and 16, starting at 6:30 p.m. · Join us on Christmas Day for a fun-packed, music-filled day with a delicious Christmas feast with all the trimmings served up. Share our Verona Christmas Spirit! This is a free event and is open to Verona and area residents. For more details, call Joyce Casement at 613-374-3406.

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· Sympathy to Rita Bush and the Thompson family on the loss of the late Clyde Thompson who passed away recently. Thinking of you all at this sad time. · Thinking of you to Gordon Bertrim, Betty Badour and Jim BUSINESS CARD SIZE

Lowery. · Dedicated volunteers Art & Clara Clow were honored recently for their 20 years of service with Fairmount Home. It was a tremendous achievement. Sadly, Art passed away recently. Our sympathy to Clara and family. · I love a parade!! Kudos to the members of District #4 Fire Department in the success of yet another Santa Claus Parade. Despite the wet and rainy weather, spirits were high as the floats made their way from Tichborne to Parham to greet the many spectators...both young and young at heart as they anxiously awaited the arrival of Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. Chili, hotdogs, coffee and hot chocolate were awaiting those involved to warm them later at the fire hall. Thanks to Picket Fences for providing some great music! We may need to build a bigger hall to host some dancing!! Great work to everyone involved - we have very crafty people in our area!!! · The Sunday school class at Parham United Church did a wonderful job at the White Gift Sunday Service. Even though they were small in numbers and very young they did a great job in getting us energized and into the spirit of giving. · Happy birthday to Steven Steele, Michael Morrow, Derrick Hole, Jen MacPherson, Jodi Allen, Joe Sproule, and Dawson McLellan · Our mitten tree at the Parham United Church sure looks beautiful thanks to the donations from the congregation and also special thanks to Rebekah Assembly of Ontario and to Judy Thompson for the scarves, mittens, toques and socks hand-knitted to be given to those in need to keep warm this winter. · Dec. 6, 7 & 8 - Festival of Trees at Oso hall, Sharbot Lake · Dec. 8 - Children's Christmas Party sponsored by District #4 Recreation Committee · Dec. 13 - Blue Christmas Service at 7 pm at Sharbot Lake United Church · Dec. 16 - Old Fashioned Hymn Sing at Parham United Church at 7 pm - free will offering · Dec. 21 - Turkey Bingo at Parham IOOF Hall · Many in the area may have received letters in hopes that we can help out the Parham Agricultural Society as they are in dire need of responsible persons to fill the chairs of some of their executive offices - president, treasurer and co-ordinators of the Poultry, Palace, Grounds and Marketing Sponsorships. They need these positions filled in order to continue Parham Fair so please step forward and contact a fair board member or you can email president@parhamfair. com or 613-374-2728. Let's keep our little fair going! · Congratulations to Mathew Stefan on receiving the Lorraine Ivey Shuttleworth Continuing Award, valued at $4000, from Western University. All the best in your future studies.

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613-335-3186 harrisonwanda@hotmail.com Joan Moore 613-335-2015 maple_leaves02@yahoo.com · The Arden Legion Children’s Christmas Party is this Sat. Dec 8. Breakfast with Santa begins at 9am and there will many activities and crafts, plus presents throughout the morning. If you haven't registered as yet, please call the Le-

december 6, 2012 gion at 613-3352737. · Hope you were part of the 100 or so who took part in the festivities in Arden December 1. After a delicious dinner of roast beef and turkey, the group gathered at the Mill Pond to light the 20 foot or so Christmas tree. The Glee Club helped the cold, but enthusiastic crowd ring in the Christmas season with many carols. The Hamlet of Arden would like to thank Vernon Scott, Ruth Oliver and the entire congregation of the Arden and Community Westeyn Church for a wonderful dinner with Gospel singing; Gary Smith and Laurielle Chabeaux for the fab tree; Jim Duthie and the Friends of Arden for the co-ordination and decoration of the tree; the Arden Volunteer Fire Department for keeping everyone safe on the road; and G. E. Matson & Sons for transporting and affixing the tree at the Pond, plus their assistance with the hot chocolate. Thanks also to the cookie makers. · The Festival of Trees is this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake. Join in on the raffle of the various trees, wreaths, baskets and other Christmas decorations. Hope all Ardenites will attend. Our own Glee Club will be the closing act at 3pm on Sat. Dec. 8. Keep an eye out for the basket entry from the Friends of Arden. Food Bank donations are requested. · Reserve your spot at Circle Square Ranch, Friday December 14, for their Dinner and Live Nativity Pageant. Dinner is 6pm, $15pp. The nativity at 7pm is free and all are welcome. 613-335-5403 · Line Dancing and Tai Chi will end the 2012 year on December 17 and 19 respectively and resume January 7 and 9, 2013. Fit and Fun will resume April 9, 2013. · Don't forget that the Old Fashioned Christmas Concert, sponsored by the Rec Committee, will be Saturday December 15, at the Community Centre at 7pm. Donations for the Food Bank or a free Will Offering would be appreciated. Anyone wishing to perform at the concert should call Diane at 335-2845 or Wanda at 335-3186 · Thinking of you Shirley Mills, Brian Davis, Jim Kirkland, Dorothy Proctor, Kay & Keith Feasey, Vera Steele, David Neal and Marilyn Meeks. · Don Scott, Diane Tryan, Clarence Gregg and Barb Smith placed 4th in the 4- person cribbage tournament Saturday. They will advance, for the District Competition, to Woodlawn Ontario, January 26, 2013. · The Hamlet of Arden would like to express our condolences to Marilyn Meeks on the passing of her wonderful father, Fred Smith. · Congratulations to Ina Hunt’s grandson Mathew on being awarded the Lorraine Ivy Shuttleworth Continuing Award. This scholarship is awarded to first year students based on their excellent academic achievements. Mathew, you’ve made Mom proud and very happy.

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ticipation, then smiles and cheers as the floats made their way through the village. Mr. Claus then took his special seat in the hall to hear the children's requests, with Mrs. Claus and one of his elves by his side handing out treat bags and gifts. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with the parade and after party. A special thank you to Casey and Jennifer Keller for the barbeque, Kenny Berndt for the use of his yard, the emergency services vehicles that led the parade, the OPP for keeping the route safe and the entertainers for the lovely Christmas music. Congratulations to this year's float winners: Vennachar Free Methodist Church (1st), Denbigh-Griffith Lions Club (2nd) and Colton Angela Bright 613-333-1901 Creek Property Maintenance (3rd). bright.a@gmail.com · This Sunday evening is the Christmas Sing-a-Long at the New Apostolic church, 6:30pm with music by Highway 41. · Santa made a special appearance in Denbigh Saturday Donations for the food bank will be gratefully accepted. evening just as promised. The cold was bearable, and the · Please note that the Caring for your Land workshop, which snow on the ground stuck around long enough to make was scheduled for Dec 11, has been cancelled. things festive. Along the parade route there was lots of an-

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· Don’t miss the Christmas Arts & Crafts Market this Sat. Dec 8, at Clarendon Central School in Plevna from 10am-4pm. The market will feature many vendors with a large variety of handcrafted gifts for everyone! Lunch by the school council will be available from 11am to 2pm. The event is a fundraiser for the school. (see ad on page 6) · Also on Sat. Dec. 8 the delicious Cookie Walk will take place on at the Clar-Mill Hall from 10am to noon. A box of cookies will cost $5, there will be tea, coffee and sweets for $2 as well as a silent auction. This event is a fundraiser for the local Anglican, Catholic, and United churches. · The Plevna Christmas tree is shining beautifully every night and It looks great. Barb Waterworth had this to say, “Thanks to Joe Brouse, for donating the tree, Rick, who donated his boom truck, and Wayne, Bob and his elves who set it up, the craft ladies for their delicious lunch, Ed for his famous hot chocolate, and North of 7, for their yummy hot cider, and cookies. Merry Christmas!” · The annual North Frontenac Santa Claus Parade was a stunning light show of community spirit. Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the parade and to all of Santa’s helpers who were in it!

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Church. Sisters by Heart is a local community-based women’s group with six committee members, which runs out of the Verona Free Methodist Church. The group was started up nine years ago by Evelyn Snider, who regularly organizes and emcees the events, which cost just $5 to attend. She was inspired by the former VFM Church pastor and his wife, David and Linda Rigby, who had started a similar group at their church in Florida. The group puts on four events each year and the proceeds help to support various services and community groups in the community. Proceeds from Monday night’s event will help support the Verona Community Association's Christmas for Kids, a campaign that collects

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he Canadian Hearing Society can assist community members with counselling, education, assistive listening and communication devices and support concerning hearing loss. We also offer interpreting services as well as sign language education and educational literature. Currently we are accepting registrations for our Winter American Sign Language courses, offered to students 16 and over from January to March 2013. American Sign Language is a beautiful, expressive language with unique grammar and a rich cultural history. Students learn to use facial expression and spatial cues to communicate with one another in a fun and inclusive environment. If you're interested in taking a course or want to find out more, please call 613-544-1927 or email us at smaracle@chs.ca. You can also visit The Canadian Hearing Society in the Frontenac Mall, 1300 Bath Rd. Registration deadline is January 11, 2013. Seats are limited, so sign up soon!

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Smitty donated a new $1000 refrigerator to Kaladar Community Hall. Shown in picture from left: Art Tryon, Smitty’s helper, Smitty himself and president Jenny Allan. Tammy Bence called Smitty in panic, about a fridge Smitty had donated 12 years ago free. Smitty didn’t give Tammy a hard time, he donated another new $1000 fridge the next day. Smitty sells 95% of his appliances in the Kaladar area. Most of the people in the area never come to look at appliances, they just call and tell Smitty what they want. Smitty likes that people trust him, and take him at his word. Customers always come first at Smitty’s. Smitty says, “it is not the sale that counts, but it is the service that counts after the sale. Never give a customer a hard time. Always know the customer after the sale. Be friendly to the customer all the time, always speak. Blow the horn when you are driving by and wave, be friendly to all people. Don’t turn your head the other way and let on you don’t know the customer. A customer is in the right, all the time.” The customer is the most important person in any business. Let’s treat customers with respect at all times, so they can tell others how they were treated. Smitty has been in business 40 years and still going strong. Call Smitty anytime, 24 hours on call.

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Frontenac Women’s Chorus by Katie Ohlke ast Saturday the Frontenac Women’s Chorus performed at the Bellrock Schoolhouse with

traditional carols and contemporary songs of the season. The concert was beautiful and a great success, raising funds for the Schoolhouse as well as donations for the food bank. Don’t miss “A Christmas Carol” being performed at the Bellrock Schoolhouse on Sat. Dec. 15 at 8pm.

Decking the Grace hall with donations by Julie Druker he historic hall at the Grace Centre in Sydenham, the new home of the Southern Frontenac Community Services, was the place to be for many, who on November 30 came out to support the corporation’s annual fundraising auction. With their checkbooks in hand, over 100 guests settled in for an evening of exciting silent and live auction bidding on an array of impressive items donated by local businesses and individuals. For the price of the $40 ticket, which included a $20 charitable receipt, participants first wined on an eclectic selection of fine locally produced wines and beer courtesy of Casa-Dea Estate Winery and Barley Days Brewery, and then dined on a plentiful and delectable spread of hors d'oeuvres that included artisan cheeses from Cross Wind Farms, the Wilton and Black River Cheese Factories, the Limestone Creamery and artisan breads from Fred's Bread. Desserts included hand-made truffles and chocolates from the Copper Kettle Chocolate Company and desserts from Bread and Butter Fine Pastries. Hot beverages were also served courtesy of Hillside Free Trade Coffee. This was the first time that SFCS's annual charity auction was held at the Grace Centre and it was indeed a night to remember. Countless tables lining the perimeter of the hall were set up with over 170 donated auction items, which included gift baskets, gift certificates, home baked goods, art works, and a plethora of brand-name household and sporting goods, plus much, much more, giving shoppers a jump start on their holiday shopping. The live auction was performed by Van’s Auction Service. SFCSC executive director David Townsend said, “We're really happy to be holding the event here where we can show off this incredible hall and show people how it is continuing to serve the community in so many different ways. We decided to do things a bit dif-

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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; Christmas trees, gingerbread creations, musical entertainment & more; info: 279-2576; 279-2706

DENBIGH - CARING FOR YOUR LAND workshop CANCELLED DENBIGH/GRIFFITH LIONS BINGO. Hall opens 6:30pm, cash prizes HARROWSMITH - TURKEY BINGO, Golden Links Hall, early bird 7:15; Barb 372-2315 LIVING WITH ADHD? Parent support group; Elginburg Public School, 6-8pm www. adhdsupportgroup.ca PLEVNA - NORTHERN 5 DINERS, noon, For those 50+, $10, reservations requ’d 279-3151 SYDENHAM – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Grace Centre 1-4pm. For appointment call Bob 613376-6477 VERONA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, medical centre 9am-noon. For appointment call Bob 613-376-6477

Friday December 7 CLOYNE - FREE FRIDAY FLICKS, “White Christmas”, 7pm, United Church HARROWSMITH YOUTH DANCE, Golden Links Hall, 7-10pm for ages 9-15; $6; Sharon 372-1274; Wayne 358-2533 HARTINGTON - CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING, 7pm, Community Church, w/ Old Hims & Crooked Wood, free will offering, refreshments; info: 613-374-2178 VERONA - CHRISTMAS CONCERT “Spirit of Advent”, with Community Choir 7:30pm; Trinity United Church; gift to the community; SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7 pm, turkey SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151.

Saturday December 8 ARDEN - CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY at Legion, 9am breakfast with Santa, games, presents, pls pre-register children: 335-2737. HARLOWE - CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 7pm, Wesleyan & Standard Church, skits, special singing. LANARK – SANTA CLAUS PARADE, leaves Civitan Hall 1pm, info: 613-256-7881 NORTHBROOK - STUFF THE SCHOOL BUS FOOD DRIVE in support of food bank, 9am-3pm at Northbrook Foodland PERTH ROAD - CHRISTMAS BAKE & CRAFT SALE by United Church, 9amnoon; tables $10, reserve: 613-353-1690; proceeds to food bank PLEVNA – COOKIE WALK, 10am-noon, ClarMill Hall, cookies $5 box; tea, coffee, sweets $2; silent auction; sponsored by Catholic, Anglican, United churches PLEVNA - CHRISTMAS MARKET, 10am-4pm, Clarendon Central Public School, 25+ vendors, lunch avail. 11am - 2pm; SHARBOT LAKE KIDS’ CHRISTMAS PARTY, at Legion, for 12 & under, 1pm, wagon rides, Santa 3pm, RSVP to Legion

Sunday December 9 DENBIGH - CHRISTMAS SING-A-LONG, New Apostolic Church, 6:30pm, food bank donations accepted. DENBIGH – MUSIC IN THE HALL, 1pm, sponsor: Rec. Committee HARROWSMITH – GOSPEL ONLY JAM, Free Methodist Church, 1:30-4pm, Open Mic, fundraiser for church; info: 613-376-9815 MCDONALDS CORNERS – JAMBOREE, Agricultural Hall, music begins 1pm, dinner @ 5pm, $14; info: 613-278-2427 MCDONALDS CORNERS – PERTH CELTIC HERITAGE FIDDLE ORCHESTRA, Holiday Concert, 2pm MERA Schoolhouse, by donation, info: 613-268-2376 SYDENHAM - BENEFIT CONCERT, Holiness Church, 7pm for Loughborough Christmas & Emergency Fund, refreshments, fellowship VENNACHAR - CHRISTMAS CONCERT, Free Methodist Church 11am, skits, music, all welcome.

Monday December 10 CLOYNE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Christmas Lunch, Pineview Free Methodist Church, 12 noon; fundraiser for museum; nonmembers welcome; $18pp plus food bank item. FLINTON - TURKEY BINGO, Twp Rec Centre, doors open 5;30; games 7pm; sponsor: Rec Club

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Wednesday December 12 SHARBOT LAKE - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS: Luncheon at Sharbot Lake Country Inn, 11:30am. To reserve phone 613-279-2098 by Dec. 10 at noon.

Thursday December 13 SHARBOT LAKE - BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE, 7pm, United Church, all welcome

Friday December 14 ARDEN – DINNER & NATIVITY PAGEANT, Circle Square Ranch, Carol Sing 5pm, Dinner 6pm, $15; 10yrs & under $6; 3 & under free; no charge for nativity; 7pm, all welcome. 613335-5403; arden@csranch.ca HARROWSMITH - “THEME” YOUTH DANCE, for ages 9 to 15 Golden Links Hall, 7-10pm, Sharon 372-1274; Wayne 358-2533 PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for ClarMill volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall SNOW ROAD - POTLUCK & CHRISTMAS BANQUET for Mississippi Free Methodist Church, 6pm, Snowmobile Club; small gift exchange, all welcome; info Donna 613-2782196, Brenda 613-479-0812.

Friday - Sunday, Dec. 14, 15 & 16 VERONA - “A WALK TO THE FIRST CHRISTMAS”, Free Methodist Church, Fri 6:30pm; Sat & Sun 6pm; tours every 10 min.; first century meal in Herod’s throne room, live animals, choir, free indoor event, all welcome

Saturday December 15 ARDEN - CHRISTMAS CONCERT, sponsored by Kennebec Rec Committee, 7pm community hall; local talent, young and old; Santa; to participate please call 613-3352845; 613-335-3186 BELLROCK - “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” by Dickens; free admission, donation welcome, 7:30pm, refreshments, proceeds to community center. ENTERPRISE – CHRISTMAS DANCE w/ Land o’Lakes Cruisers, community hall, 8pm, lunch, $12.50pp; sponsor: Tamworth & District Lions; reserve: 358-2720; 379-2952 HARDWOOD LAKE - JOHN LANDRY CONCERT, Mapleton House, partial fundraiser for Denbigh Food Bank, dinner 6-7:30pm, concert 8pm; dinner & concert $40, concert only $25; 613-333-2240 PLEVNA - CHRISTMAS POTLUCK DINNER, Clar-Mill Hall; sponsored by Clar-Mill Community Volunteers; doors open 4pm with Over the Hill Gang; supper 5-6pm; Santa will visit. SHARBOT LAKE - BIRCH BARK BASKET MAKING, 9am-4pm, Anglican Church Hall; sponsors: Northern Connections & Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation; 279-1970; 279-2499 SHARBOT LAKE – ECUMENICAL CHRISTMAS SERVICE, Pentecostal Church, 6pm, special music, refreshments, all welcome SYDENHAM - ‘THE CROSSING’, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 6pm, Contemporary Praise

Service in Advent, all welcome SYDENHAM - CHRISTMAS DANCE at Legion, 8pm, w/ Bauder Rd, Dark House, Still Standin’, Little Betty, $15pp; proceeds to local children’s charities. TAMWORTH - KELLI TROTTIER CONCERT of seasonal and fiddle favorites, Legion, 8pm; $20; food bank items welcome; 379-2808. VERONA - FRONTENAC FARMERS MARKET Christmas Market, 9am-2pm.

Sunday December 16 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Road, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 DENBIGH - NEW APOSTOLIC CHURCH Children’s Christmas program, 3pm, all welcome MCDONALDS CORNERS - OPEN MIC at MERA Schoolhouse, 1:30-4:30pm, all musicians welcome PARHAM - OLD FASHIONED HYMN SING, United Church, 7pm. OMPAH/PLEVNA United Churches, services of de-consecration; Ompah 10am; Plevna 1pm, all welcome; info: 613-336-2516 PLEVNA - CHRISTMAS MUSICAL AFTERNOON, with Bill & Murray White, United Church, 2pm, all welcome, free-will offering, info 613-479-2979 PLEVNA - CHRISTMAS PROGRAM, River Of Life Christian Fellowship, 7pm all welcome SYDENHAM - FESTIVAL OF 9 LESSONS & CAROLS, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 7pm, all welcome WILTON – CHRISTMAS SING, Standard Church, local talent, all welcome, refreshments, freewill offering, 386-3405

Monday December 17 CLOYNE - BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE, United Church, 7pm, for anyone feeling alone with their pain amid Christmas preparations PLEVNA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Clar-Mill Hall, appointment: 613-279-3151.

Tuesday December 18 KENNEBEC DINERS, noon, Arden community hall, for those 50+, $10, reservations required: 613-279-3151 NORTHBROOK - ADULT DROP-IN CHRISTMAS DINNER & entertainment; reserve: Land O’Lakes Community Services 613-336-8934 SHARBOT LAKE – CHRISTMAS CAROLING, 6pm, sponsor: Pentecostal Church, all welcome; 613-279-2267 for visit from carolers

Wednesday December 19 BEDFORD DINERS, noon, community hall, for those 50+. $10, reservations 279-3151 SHARBOT LAKE - COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY, United Church. 7:30pm

Regular Happenings AA & AL-ANON 41 GROUP - Cloyne Hall. Wednesdays 8 pm. All welcome 336-9221. AA MEETINGS - SHARBOT LAKE, every Monday, 8:30 pm, United Church C.E. Bldg. AL-ANON: Hope & help for families of alcoholics, 12 weekly meetings in greater Kingston area. Please call 384-2134 for meeting information. We care. CANCER PATIENTS requiring rides to treatments, contact Claire Macfarlane, FL&A Unit, Canadian Cancer Society, 279-1133.

BINGO ■Kaladar: Community Centre, Tuesdays, 7pm, doors open 6:15 pm ■Northbrook: Thursdays, Lions Club, 7pm, doors open 6 pm, sponsor: Land O’Lakes Lions ■Parham: Fridays, IOOF Hall, early-bird: 6:45 pm, sponsor: Mayflower Lodge. CLOTHING /BOUTIQUE – NORTHBROOK, in former United Church next to cemetery Tues, Thurs, Sat, 10am-2pm; ½ price sale first week of month. CLOTHING – HARTINGTON, COMMUNITY CARING, old school house. We accept good used clothing and small household items. Tuesday 9-noon and 1-4 pm or by chance. CLOTHING - TREASURE TRUNK, Sharbot Lake, 1171 Cannon Rd.. “New & Second Tyme Around” Donations welcome. 279-2113. CLOTHING – VERONA, “Style Revival”, free clothing, Free Methodist Church, Wed & Thurs, 10am-1pm LENNOX & ADDINGTON RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN/EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS & DROP-INS - Tamworth Playgroup: Mondays 9:30 am-noon, Sheffield Arena; Northbrook Drop-In: Wednesdays 10:00 am-1:00 pm, Lions Hall; Flinton Drop- In: Thursdays 10:00 am-1:00pm, Township Hall; Info: 613-3368934 ext. 257. MEALS ON WHEELS. Serving the North Lennox & Addington area, a hot nutritious meal will be delivered to your door every Thursday at noon, For more information please contact 613-336-8934 or 613-333-5216. Cost: $5.50 MERA: McDonalds Corners Elphin Recreation & Arts at the Schoolhouse: Quilting, Fibrearts, Weaving & more www.meraschoolhouse.org NORTHBROOK – ADULT COMMUNITY DROP-IN, Tuesdays, Lions hall, 9am-3pm, home-cooked style noon meals, all welcome, info: LOLCS, Pam 336-8934 x 229 NORTHBROOK – CRAFT & SOCIAL GROUP FOR WOMEN, Wednesdays, Land O’ Lakes Community Services, 9:30-11:30am. Free. Info: Jeannie, 613-336-8934 ONTARIO EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS (9:30am-11:30am): Monday- Harrowsmith, Sharbot Lake Playgroups; Tuesday – Verona, Perth Road Playgroups; Wed.- Sharbot Lake BABY GROUP birth-18month; Wed.- 2nd & 4th Plevna Playgroup; Wed.- 1st & 3rd Sydenham BABY GROUP birth-18months; Thurs.- Storrington Playgroup PARHAM SENIORS meet every third Wed. at Free Methodist Church in Parham. Potluck, noon-2:30. All seniors welcome PLEVNA CRAFT LADIES – Thursdays, ClarMill Hall, 10-4, all welcome, Lois 479-2562 RECREATIONAL BADMINTON, Thursdays, 7-9pm, Sharbot Lake High School; $5 semester, all ages; under 18 with parental supervision SYDENHAM - FUN DARTS, Tuesdays, 7pm, Royal Canadian Legion. Mixed teams, $2pp TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) - ■ARDEN Community centre, Wednesdays 6:30pm; ■DENBIGH, St. Luke’s Church Tuesdays 8:30am 613-333-2291. ■HARROWSMITH, Free Methodist Church Wednesdays 4:30pm ■SHARBOT LAKE, Tuesdays, medical centre downstairs, 5:15pm. ■VERONA - Verona Free Methodist Church, Mondays 6–7:30pm. Chris 613-375-8174; chrisintops@hotmail.com

Community Christmas Dinners by Jule Koch Brison ho wouldn’t enjoy a completely FREE Christmas dinner on Christmas Day that they didn’t have to cook? Once again this year, community volunteers will be happily cooking and serving up delicious Christmas feasts on Tuesday December 25, at three locations in our readership area. Their only request is that they have people to cook for! Community Christmas dinners are a great way to meet new people, to enjoy Christmas Day without all the work of cooking, and to just have fun. Everyone is invited and welcome. NORTHBROOK: The Northbrook dinner will be held at the Lions Hall at 1pm. Volunteers are needed to help prepare the dinner, and they should come to the hall from 10am on. Dinner deliveries are also available; please call Marylin Bolender at 613-336-

1573 to arrange. SHARBOT LAKE - The 9th annual Sharbot Lake dinner will be held this year at a new location and with new hours. Please note that this year the dinner will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the St. James Major Catholic Church hall on Road 38. This is a turkey & ham dinner with all the trimmings. Transportation to the dinner is available, and also delivery of Christmas dinners to anyone who is unable to attend. Please call by December 22 to arrange: Jule, 279-2687; Wayne 375-6633 VERONA – The 3rd annual Verona Christmas dinner will be held at the Lions Hall. Doors open at 10:30am and dinner will be served at 12 noon. The dinner is open to all Verona & area residents, who are invited for a day filled with great food (of course), games, fun, and live music. For more information call: Joyce at 613-374-3406.

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decEMber 6, 2012

Legalese: Powers of Attorney

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

EMBROIDERY & ENGRAVING UPPER FRONTENAC GRAPHICS – Custom Embroidery, Imprinting, Trophies, Awards & Engraving. Caps, jackets, golf shirts, hoodies, teamwear & more. 613-539-6340; dwedden@ aol.com; ufg@hotmail.ca

FOR RENT 1 BEDROOM APT., Northbrook area, newly painted, $650 month, all inclusive. Phone 613336-2661. 1 BEDROOM APT. for rent, Harrowsmith Village, $450 per month plus hydro, 613-3722302 2 BEDROOM HOUSE, Village of Cloyne, available immediately, 613-336-2239 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 KALADAR 2 BEDROOM APT. Available December 1, 2012; fridge & stove, utilities extra; 613-336-9429 LAKEFRONT 3 BEDROOM COTTAGE, year round, Sharbot Lake, quiet area, private beach; available August 1; $1200 per month, utilities included. 613-279-2033 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 STORAGE UNIT for rent in Mountain Grove. 14 x 24 feet. 8 x 9 foot garage door. Mouse proof. $200.00 per month. 613-335-3878.

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FREE WOULD A FAMILY WELCOME AN INDOOR CAT into their home? Malibu has been well cared for by two members of our family who are now not able to keep her in their homes. She does not want out of doors, and is a most loving cat. Please contact either Harold or Maggie at 372-2050.

GARAGE/YARD SALES SPYGLASS COVE, 1016 Schoolhouse Rd. Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues – Sat. 9am5pm. Christmas decorations and knick knacks; Elvis toaster; wooden table; Kinder Surprise collection; sewing materials and leather; covered dish; punch bowl set; tall red glass candle holders, 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

FOR SALE

HUNTING & FISHING

25% OFF ALL INSTOCK CHRISTMAS LIGHTS. No rain checks. Only at Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St. Verona, Ph 613-3742851 5-YR-OLD PINTO PAINT GELDING, beautiful boy. Asking $1200 o.b.o.; experience with horses a must. Is green broke but could use more training. Also comes with tack and hay if needed. Call 613-929-3228 ATV SNOWPLOW, 5ft. blade. Call 613-2673125 COLUMBIA JACKET, red & white, 2 piece, size medium, excellent condition, $75. 613372-2302 CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY, Sunday December 16, 11am-4pm. Samples, discounts, free draw. Johnston Lake Organic’s Farm & Market, 1222 Struthadam Rd. Ompah; 613479-2898 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 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 SEASONED HARDWOOD, $300/cubic cord; Caddy wood/oil furnace, like new; Kiln dried oak; 24” general planer. Wanted: used car dolly. 613-374-3499 SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO NICOLE’S GIFTS! Saturday December 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Santa would appreciate any donations of non-perishable food items for our local food bank. Pictures will be available for pick up free of charge. 6709 Main St. Verona. 613-374-2323 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

FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Harrowsmith: Firearms course, January 18 & 19. Hunter Education, January 25 & 26. 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.

A column of general information and opinion on legal topics by the lawyers of Rural Legal Services, Box 359, Sharbot Lake, ON, K0H2P0, 613-279-3252, or 1-888-777-8916. This column is not intended to provide legal advice. You should contact a lawyer to determine your legal rights and obligations. by Susan Irwin, Lawyer/Executive Director very day we make decisions that affect our personal health and financial wellbeing. Having the capacity to make decisions means that we are able to understand information needed to make a decision and to appreciate the consequences of making or not making a decision. But what if you lose that capacity? Who will make decisions for you? By making Powers of Attorney you can decide who decides. Powers of Attorney allow you to give another person or persons, known as your attorney or substitute decision maker (SDM), the power to make decisions for you. Financial decisions such as paying your bills, managing your bank account, borrowing money and buying or selling property can be made by your SDM under a Continuing Power of Attorney for Property (CPAP). The CPAP can cover all your financial decisions or be limited to a particular asset such as your bank account. Upon signing the CPAP, your attorney has the authority to make financial decisions for you unless you specify that it comes into effect only at some future date (i.e. when you are assessed to be incapable). Alternatively, a decision about your personal care, including consent or refusal of consent to treatment, care services, or moving to a long term care home, can only be made by your SDM under a Power of Attorney for Personal Care (PCAC) if you are incapable of making the personal care decision. A lack of capacity to make one personal care decision does not mean that you are incapable of making all decisions: you may be unable to decide to move into a nursing home, but once there you may still be capable of deciding who will visit you. Your SDM for personal care has the power to make only those personal care decisions that you are incapable of making. Ontario’s Substitute Decision Act governs both the CPAP and PAPC and sets out the duties and obligations of SDMs. Your attorney for personal care must be at least 16 years old and must make decisions in your best interest and in accordance with any prior capable wish. Attorneys for property are

Locations Dr. P.H. Radford, Optometrist

LOST TAKEN FROM SHARBOT LAKE SENIORS HOME, an aluminum walking cane with aluminum handle, belonging to war veteran. Please return in person or call 613-279-2227

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 experienced renovator. For free estimate call 613-375-6582. Web site 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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required to be at least 18 years of age, to keep accounts and to manage your property with the same degree of care and skill as a “person of ordinary prudence” unless compensation is received. If the SDM charges a fee, he or she is then expected to handle your financial affairs with the same skill as a person in the business of managing property of others. Despite the rules governing the conduct of attorneys, appointing another person to make decisions for you is not without risk. It is important to understand the risks and benefits of making Powers of Attorney and to appreciate whether making a PAPC or CPAP is the right decision for you. Before making Powers of Attorney you should speak to a lawyer. Information about Powers of Attorney is also available at: http:// yourlegalrights.on.ca/wills-and-estates/powers-of-attorney (Your Legal Rights) http://www.advocacycentreelderly.org/ powers_of_attorney_-_introduction.php (ACE) http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/ english/family/pgt/poa.asp. (Ministry of the Attorney General)

O P P r e po r t S After numerous complaints of theft from motor vehicles in Harrowsmith and Sydenham, police made arrests of two males. On November 5, police were called to a residence in Harrowsmith where the victim advised that his wallet had been taken from his vehicle sometime overnight. He also advised police that his credit card company had called him to advise they had put a stop on his cards due to suspicious activity and that nearly $3000 worth of merchandise had been ordered overnight. A short time later the victim’s wallet was recovered by a local business but the wallet and its contents were partially burnt. The ensuing investigation led police to two South Frontenac Township males who later admitted to this theft and several others both in Sydenham and Harrowsmith. Facing charges of Theft, Possession of Stolen Property, and Fraud is 19year-old Jayson Green of Perth Road Village and a 16-year-old male from Petworth.

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac proposes to enact a By-law to stop up, close and sell parts of the 66’ shore road allowance as set out and described as follows: ALL THAT PART of the shoreline road allowance around Mississagagon Lake lying in front of Lot 15, Concession 8, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac described as Part 1 on Registered Plan 13R-20528 (Lancaster); AND ALL THAT PART of the road allowance adjoining Coxvale Lake in front of Lot 12, Registered Plan No. 1091, geographic Township of Clarendon, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac described as Part 1 on Registered Plan 13R-8881 (Ng) The proposed By-law will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting at the Clar/Mill Fire Hall, Upstairs Meeting Room, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario, on the 10th day of December, 2012 at 1:00 p.m., and at that time, the Council will hear in person, any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard. Dated this 9th Day of November, 2012. Jenny Duhamel, Clerk Tel: (613)479-2231 or 1-800-234-3953 Fax: (613)479-2352 Email: clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca

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SOCIAL NOTES IN MEMORIAM

birthday

Bruce

Celebrating the

80th Birthday of

Fern Amos Saturday, December 15, 2012 1-4pm (Open House) Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith ON Please come and join us! Best Wishes Only Please

Happy 80th

Birthday

Don

December 10, 2012 With Love Brian and Rosie Woods

In loving memory of my dear wife, Joan who passed away November 1, 2003. My life goes on without you And nothing is the same I have to hold the heartache When someone speaks your name. Sad is my heart that loves you Silent the tears that fall Living my life without you Is the hardest part of all. You were always there for me Your heart so kind and true, And when I ever needed something I always counted on you. Our special years will not return When you and I were together But with the love within my heart I’ll walk with you forever. Always loved, Jack xoxo

Plevna - continued from pg. 7

Tichborne/Parham Santa Claus Parade

“Kimmy Fund” Thank You Reg and I would like to thank everyone for making the 5th annual Love Life Bash such a great success. Starting with everyone who donated to our auctions, helped with the food, was there Saturday morning setting up and worked through out the day right down to Santa and his very busy Elf. And of course to all those who attended, it was an awesome day. Because of your generosity $7107.00 was raised and donations are still coming in. Congratulations go out to (aunt) Margaret Reynolds, winner of the Braided Irish chain quilt. Thank you all from the Taylor, Irwin families. Love Life.

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Investment in Affordable Housing For Ontario General Call for Affordable Housing Projects The County of Lennox & Addington as Service Manager for Prince Edward County and the County of Lennox & Addington is inviting proposals from professional, experienced and qualiﬁed Proponents to develop and increase affordable housing units within its catchment area. This selected project(s) must begin construction in 2013. The Service Manager has designated $697,491 as part of the Investment in Affordable Housing for Ontario allocation. The successful Proponent(s) of this RFP will be funded up to 75% of the total capital cost or up to $150,000 per unit whichever is less. Request for Proposal Packages may be obtained at: Prince Edward Lennox & Addington Social Services 95 Advance Avenue Napanee, ON K7R 3Y5 613 354-5695

Card of thanks

A big thank you goes out to everyone who participated in the Tichborne/ Parham Santa Claus Parade. Special thanks to the Parham Ivy Leaf Lodge, Parham Mayflower Lodge, St. James A.C.W and Sydenham Veterinary, who all gave wonderful cash donations. Also special thanks to Santa and Mrs. Claus - we couldn’t have done it without you. See you all next year. Central Frontenac District #4 Parham Fire Department

Request for Proposal # IAH01

Contact Person: Annette Keogh, Manager, Social Housing Email: housing@pelass.org Website : //www.lennox-addington.on.ca

Plevna is getting festive!

· Come to the Christmas Potluck Dinner at the Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna on Dec. 15, sponsored by the Clar-Mill Community Volunteers. Doors open at 4 p.m. with the Over the Hill Gang entertaining. Supper will be served between 5 - 6 pm. Bring the family because Santa will be making a visit to the Hall. · The Clar-Mill Community Volunteers are again sponsoring the Christmas Eve Santa Candy delivery. To have candy delivered by Santa please contact his elves: Bernice 4792270 or Ina 479-5592 and provide your civic address and number of children at your address. This information is needed by December 15. · On Monday, Dec. 10, ladies of the River Of Life Christian Fellowship will meet at the church to pack boxes and plates of food, etc. for the seniors and shut-ins. On Sunday Dec. 16 at 7pm will be the Christmas Program with the Children's Church and Worship Team of the church. · Sunday Dec. 16: two services of de-consecration will be held to mark the ending of the Plevna Ompah United Church and all are welcome. The Rev. Dr. Bill Smith of the Bay of Quinte Conference and Bruce Hutchinson of Presbytery will be guest speakers at both services- Ompah United Church at 10am and Plevna United at 1pm followed by a country musical afternoon at 2pm with Bill and Murray White. In the spring another gathering will be held when there are more summer congregants. Info: Rev. Jean Brown 613336-2516 · Plevna Joke of the Week: Henry “Why do mummies like Christmas so much?” Aidan “Because of all the wrapping!”

A Promise for You “..then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from temptation” 2 Peter 2: 9

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The RFP must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. on January 18, 2013 to the above noted address.

NAMING OF NEW SCHOOL IN SHARBOT LAKE The School Naming Sub-Committee of the Sharbot Lake Family of Schools Integration Committee would like to thank the community and the schools for the more than 130 suggestions, as well as other input, received for the name of the new K-Grade 12 school under construction in Sharbot Lake. The 15-member naming sub-committee, after much deliberation and consideration of many factors, has now narrowed the list to the following options. The naming sub-committee again invites input from interested community members and schools to assist the integration committee and the Board of Trustees in the final deliberations to choose the school’s name. While the selection process will not be based on a vote, the committee would like to be able to report which options drew broadest support. From the many suggestions, by far the most common thread was the wish to convey the beauty of the natural geography unique to the area and that concept is apparent in the options selected. 1. Granite Ridge District School or Granite Ridge School Granite is the predominant rock formation in the area and the school will be situated at the base of a ridge. Conveys strength and beauty. 2. Lakeview District School Incorporates the word “lake” which is most predominant geographical feature in the area. Upon entering the village, and at the top of the hill overlooking the school, one can admire the beautiful view of the lake. This was a name suggested by many individuals independently. 3. Lakeside District School or Lakeside Education Centre Incorporates the word “lake” which is most predominant geographical feature in the area. Proximity to Sharbot Lake. 4. Waterstone District School “Spectacular lakes and waterways, and stunning granite outcroppings” is the descriptor provided by the individual who offered this suggestion. 5. Sharbot Lake District School or Sharbot Lake Education Centre Continuity of generations of students and staff at SLHS since 1948; preserves historical origin of Sharbot Lake founder, Frances Sharbot. School located in Sharbot Lake. Name submitted by many individuals independently. 6. Hillcrest District School Upon entering Sharbot Lake, one is at the crest of the hill overlooking both the school and the village. The naming sub-committee will then present its options and findings to the integration committee by around mid-January, which in turn will forward its recommendations to the Limestone District School Board of Trustees for final decision. Thank you for joining in the process to select a name for the new school. Please select the one option you prefer. Submit your name and selection to: Madeliene Tarasick Chair, School- Naming Sub-Committee Email: tarasick@frontenac.net Mail: 2130 Wagarville Rd., Parham, ON K0H 2K0 In person: At one of the Sharbot Lake area schools Deadline for submissions is Friday, December 15, 2012.

Helen Chadwick, Chair of the Board Brenda Hunter, Director of Education

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Outdoors in the Land O’ Lakes - A cedar is a cedar is a cypress?

Eastern White-cedars are slow n our area there are two tree spegrowing, medium sized trees that cies that are generally known as can live several hundred years. cedars – Eastern White-cedar, and Small stunted cedars have been Eastern Redcedar. These two memfound growing on limestone cliffs bers of the Cypress Family have one of the Niagara Escarpment that are interesting thing in common – neither over 700 years old; even older stuntof them are actually cedars! True ceed trees have been found in northdars, like the well-known cedars of ern Quebec. In our region Eastern Lebanon, are members of the Pine White-cedars generally grow best family and none are native to North on limestone-derived soils that are America. Our “cedars” likely picked neutral or slightly alkaline and moist up their names from Europeans who but well drained. Nevertheless, they often named unfamiliar plants and are found in many different environanimals after similar species from ments – swampy areas and sphagtheir home countries. num bogs, even in very shallow dry Eastern White-cedar (Thuja occisoils over bedrock. dentalis) goes by several other less Eastern Redcedar is actually a commonly used names – northern white-cedar, arborvitae, or east- Eastern Redcedar with berry-like cones; photo juniper – its Latin name is Juniperus virginiana. This species is often ern thuja. The name arborvitae is Keith Kanoti, Maine Forest Service, USA found in abundance in pastures and interesting – it means “tree of life” and dates from the 16th century when the French explorer abandoned fields. It is particularly plentiful in the Napanee Jacques Cartier learned from Aboriginal people how to brew area and Prince Edward County where it seems quite happy a tea from the tree’s foliage to treat scurvy, a serious disease growing in thin soils over limestone bedrock. However it is also found here and there throughout our area, becoming incaused by a vitamin C deficiency. Eastern White-cedars have so many uses. The rot-resis- creasingly scarce the further north one goes. It is one of the tant sapwood is used for fences, posts, shakes and shin- few trees that can survive the harsh conditions of south facing gles, outdoor projects and cedar strip canoes. However, the rock outcrops with scattered pockets of thin soil. Foley Mounheartwood of living trees is subject to heart-rot; consequently tain overlooking Westport is one place to find them growing many large diameter cedars have hollow trunks – great for in profusion. The wood of junipers is strongly aromatic and resistant to wildlife, but not so great for making 2 by 4s! They are valuable landscape trees and make excellent hedges. The foli- decay. The heartwood is bright purplish red and the sapwood age is a favourite food for deer and winter deer “yards” are nearly white. Juniper wood is favoured for lining chests and wardrobe closets because its odour is pleasant and reputed often found near groves of cedars.

Ompah-Plevna Santa Claus Parade

n the north, for the Plevna/ Ompah parade, whose organizers at one time claimed it to be one of, if not the longest parade route in North America, participants had a chillier time as they traveled after sundown from the township offices in Plevna all the way to the Ompah Community Centre in a ride took them close to an hour and a half. Kudos to all of the various parade participants and sponsors. At left: The Plevna Pioneer Club’s float

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to repel moths. Juniper wood is also used in the manufacturing of pencils. Redcedars are conifers; hence their seeds are borne in cones. However, the cones are unique – when mature, they become fleshy and berry-like. Most people would hardly recognize them as being cones at all. They are dark blue with a powdery coating and a strong fragrance. Juniper “berries” are used to flavour gin and are a good supply of winter food for birds. Stands of redcedars are excellent places to look for flocks of waxwings, especially in winter – both Cedar and Bohemian Waxwings seem to relish the berries and these birds play a key role in spreading their seeds. They may not be true cedars – but the Eastern Whitecedar and Eastern Redcedar are certainly welcome components of our local forests and fields. I think I’ll take a pass on cedar tea though. OBSERVATIONS: Helen Forsey wrote, “I've been watching a female Red-bellied Woodpecker at my feeder here in Ompah for the past two days, and am quite excited. I've never seen one in my life before. Can you tell me if there are more of them around? I realize her presence here is likely evidence of bad news re climate change, but she sure is lovely to watch, with her sweet innocent face and confident, alert manner. She's very keen on the sunflower seeds (on the feeder or those spilled on the ground) and flies back and forth from nearby trees repeatedly, flashing those white wing patches.” Red-bellied Woodpeckers are rare in our area, but not unheard of. The breeding range of this species has been spreading north quite quickly – it is now a common breeder along the north shore of Lake Ontario, and there may indeed be a link between its range expansion and climate change.

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The Farmers Marketeers got all dressed up in snowman costumes for the parade on Saturday committee has looked in a preliminary way at what it would cost in materials to bring the canteen adjacent to the Skateboard park in Northbrook back to a useable state. The Legion said they would be interested in using the canteen and paying for its upkeep if the township is willing to halt the decline of the structure. Ever since the Blueberry Festival ceased to operate 9 years ago the canteen has had little or no use. Councilor Tony Fritsch said that it would cost “$3,200 for roofing materials, $3,000 to $3,500 for water treatment. If you add on $1,500 for a covered porch, $500 for electrical and some money for new lock sets, it gets to about $10,000 to make it useable. If you are going to fix it up, you would have to double that.” “That project might make for a Trillium grant application later on,” said Bill Cox. “If we are going to do this, the question is why?” asked Reeve Henry Hogg. “If we don’t spend the money, it won’t be usable and I hate to see us lose something that we have,” said Bill Cox. “I’ll make a motion that we contact the Legion and tell them these are our preliminary thoughts about cost and ask them what their thoughts are.” The motion passed. Playground equipment – Keep, fix or tear down The Recreation Facilities Committee has completed an inventory of play structures (climbers, swing sets, etc.) that are owned by the township. Some of them need to be torn down, a number need to be repaired, and a few are in good shape. Most of the equipment at the former Denbigh school is in poor shape and needs to be removed, with the exception of the large swing set, which will stay. This is spite of the fact that a number of years ago, 12-year-old Tony Fritsch (now the chair of the Recreation Facilities Committee) broke his leg so badly after falling off that swing set that he was forced to wear a full leg cast for several months. “When I went to the hospital they were going to cut off my rubber boots to work on the break, but they were good boots so my

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SF tax hike - continued from pg 1 3.84% increase. Under option B, they could integrate the waste management fee into the budget, make the same cuts as in option A, not make the road maintenance cuts, and come to a 3.84% increase. Under option C, they could integrate the waste fee and make the road maintenance cuts and cut the increase to the 2.98% target. With council feeling uineasy abou changing the way ti collects fees for garbage pickup and two memebrs absent from the meeting, debate on the budget proposals was deferred to next week’s committeee of he whle meeting (December 11 - 7:00 pm)

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In our region, South Frontenac would appear to be the only one losing out under Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) reform. North Frontenac will also see a marginal increase to $1.054 million. Central Frontenac will also see a marginal increase to $1.47 million; Tay Valley Township will see a marginal increase to $546,700, and Lanark Highlands will see a marginal increase to $1.32 million.

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