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Green Energy Task Force falls prey to budget wrangle

by Jeff Green he tone of the 2013 Frontenac County Council became clear when they met on January 17 to consider this year’s budget.

The debate was centred on the budgetary recommendations that were contained in a report by the finance committee, particularly the creation of a contract position in the finance department and a committee support clerk position in the administration office.

Frontenac Islands Mayor Doyle said that as the result of a decision by his own township council to cease contracting out their financial services to Frontenac County as of the end of July, the finance clerk position will not be necessary.

“When Frontenac Islands contracted the service with the county we were told there was ample capacity in the finance department to provide the service without any hiring. We thought of it as a win-win situation, with us paying $40,000 for the service and the county getting a financial benefit. But now we are told there needs to be a new person hired. We don’t want to be responsible for increasing staffing levels at the county,” said Doyle.

“We provided that service as a cost-benefit for $40,000, but we were not aware at the time how much work would be required. I am prepared to stop all services to Frontenac Islands starting next Monday,” said County Treasurer Marion Vanbruinessen, adding, “I am particularly offended that after all of the hours we have spent bringing Frontenac Islands finances to a proper standard, you are questioning our use of resources.”

At this point Dennis Doyle said, “I want to apologise to Marion if something I said indicated we are not happy with the contract. We generally agree we would not continue with the contract, but we are not looking at winding it up next week.”

With the Frontenac Islands contract already set to run out at the end of 2013, the finance position, which is itself a contract position for 2013, was left in the budget.

Dennis Doyle was successful, however, in blocking the hiring of a new committee support staff person.

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In a written report, CAO Liz Fulton wrote that the new full time equivalent position, at a cost of $60,000 would be “dedicated to council/committee support (preparation, research, outreach and follow-up work), which would free up the existing administrative staff to complete other tasks that have gone begging since the county has developed a number of committees in recent years.”

“It is just not sustainable to bring in more staff to keep committees going,” said Dennis Doyle. “I support the trails committee but I’ve got to question whether we need to keep the Green Energy Task Force going. I propose we wind that committee up. We would not only save $20,000 in expenses but we would go some way to alleviate the work load on staff.

I make motion that the Green Energy Task Force be disbanded, effective immediately.”

In the information package before Council, CAO Savill described the role of the Green Energy Task Force (GETF): “The GETF is committed to pursuing initiatives (offering benefits community-wide and to individual property owners) that will transform Frontenac County into an innovative, healthy, smart, sustainable region that will attract new businesses and residents.”

Dennis Doyle, who sat on the GETF himself, said “anything the task force does should be done by Council as a whole.”

“I have a tendency to agree with Councilor Doyle. If he does not see any tangible benefit, then maybe it is time to wrap it up,” said North Frontenac Mayor Bud Clayton.

“I think there is a courtesy aspect to this, I think the chair of the Task Force should be invited to Council before it is disbanded. However I don’t get a sense of focus to the Green Energy Task Force and I don’t see a benefit to our activities,” said South Frontenac Councilor John McDougall, also a member of the GETF. “I think this council is bereft of courtesy after what the warden has done. Extending a courtesy is a nonsense,” said David Jones.

“Here, here,” said Dennis Doyle.

The motion was carried and the task force is gone.

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hey are already paying the highest taxes in Frontenac County, and Central Frontenac ratepayers are facing another tax increase in 2013.

Central Frontenac Council received a draft budget report from Treasurer Michael McGovern at their meeting on Tuesday afternoon (January 22).

After making some cuts to the budget in anticipation of Council’s wishes, including cuts to a proposed road project on White Lake Road and the curtailing of a project on Wagarville Road, as well as the elimination of a $60,000 expenditure at the new Olden ball field, the levy to ratepayers for township activities is still set to rise by over 12%, from just over $5.6 million in 2012 to just under $6.3 million in 2013.

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Some of those added costs are to be covered by increased assessment, but as it stands the township residential rate is set to go up by almost 8%.

Township taxation accounts for about 2/3 of the total property tax bill, and with the education rate (1/6) and Frontenac County rate (1/6) factored in, the total tax rate increase now sits at about 5%.

To put all that into perspective, a homeowner with a property valued at $150,000 in 2012 will see an increase in the range of $145.

The budget is by no means set, however, as Central Frontenac is set to begin a line by line consideration of the budget later this week, a process that will stretch into midFebruary.

Mrs. Mary Cronk, Mrs. Ellen Coulter and Mrs. Doreen Howes. Front: Mr. William Sproule, Mrs. Ethel Snider, Mrs. Ila Cronk, Mrs. Dawn Hansen and Mr. Maurice Lowery. With the school slated to close at the end of the 2013 school year, we present a short look back on its history. See page 11

New recycling options approved

by Wlma Kenny outh Frontenac Public Works Manager Mark Segsworth and his staff have turned what could well have been bad news for the recently opened bale and shrink wrap facility into very good news for township residents.

This facility was opened last May when Target Recycling of Ajax agreed to receive baled wrap (from hay and boats). However, the township has not been able to supply a sufficient quantity of baled plastic to justify the transportation costs to Ajax, and there is no closer processing site for this material.

After negotiation, a revised agreement based on redirecting our e-waste to Target Recycling was prepared for Council’s approval. The Keeley Road depot will now accept electronic waste, including small kitch-

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en appliances, dehumidifiers, microwaves, etc (this is new), and mixed hard plastics, such as lawn furniture, children’s outside plastic toys, etc (also new). Target will provide bailer, bins and transportation, and will rebate the Township $186/tonne for e-waste, and 2.5 cents per pound for plastics.

The Keeley Road depot for household hazardous waste, e-waste, small appliances, hard plastics, bale-wrap and shrink wrap is open during the winter on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, between 3 & 7 pm.

Dock must go In an unanimous recorded vote, Council agreed that an illegal dock which has been placed on the Township road allowance on Cronk Lake, Loughborough district, must be

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What makes Frontenac County paramedics so prone to illness?

by Jeff Green In the past year, sick days among paramedics working for Frontenac County Paramedic Services in both Kingston and Frontenac County have gone up by 23%.

Even more alarming, the total is up by 93% over four years going back to 2008.

While it will take time to determine why the paramedics working for the service are so prone to illness, Paul Charbonneau, the Chief of Paramedic Services for Frontenac County, is taking measures to deal with the financial cost that results from paying replacement workers as well as the workers who are off sick.

One of the budgetary mitigation measures that Charbonneau brought to Frontenac County Council last week was a plan to cut down on the number of ambulances on the road in the City of Kingston during the day time hours.

There are seven ambulances working the day shift in Kingston, and from now on if two of the eight scheduled workers on the day shift are not available due to illness, they will not be replaced and only six will be available.

“Through scheduling we will make sure that response times will not be adversely affected by this measure,” said Charbonneau, “but we need to do something in the short term to deal with the year over year increase in costs related to sick leave. They are unsustainable.”

Charbonneau said that the service has no discretion over paying for sick time according to the collective agreement with the paramedics, but the measures taken last week are projected to cut replacement hours to 11,000 in 2013, from 16,000 in 2012.

The projected savings of $250,000 are relatively small when seen in the light of an overall budget of almost $10 million for salaries and benefits for Frontenac Paramedic Services, but they did help keep the global budget for the service to a 1.64% increase.

Frontenac County ratepayers pay about 10% of the total budget for Frontenac Paramedic Services, with the other 90% coming from the Province of Ontario and the City of Kingston.

With some of the sick leave costs addressed in the short term, Charbonneau said that the service will be endeavouring to determine why sick leave keeps increasing year over year.

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Sharbot Lake Court report - Jan. 21, 2013

by Jeff Green Youth – A 15-year-old male youth had his Break and Enter charges withdrawn on the first appearance. He had broken into a garage, causing damages and stealing a crossbow, but he turned himself in afterwards and has been paying restitution.

“We all make mistakes,” Judge Peter Wright told the youth, “and it sounds like you’ve been doing everything right in making amends.”

Guilty Plea - Samuel Bourassa, 21, pleaded guilty to two charges of possession of an illegal substance. He was the passenger in a car that was stopped for speeding as it was headed towards Sharbot Lake on Highway 7. Noticing the aroma of freshly smoked marijuana and a homemade water pipe in the front of the car, the officer arrested Bourassa, who then led the officer to his stash of 23.4 grams of marijuana and 37.9 grams of hashish.

Noting that Mr. Bourassa had travelled 6 hours from his home in Victoriaville, Quebec, for his first appearance, and that he was pleading guilty at the first opportunity, the Federal Crown joined with the Defence in recommending a suspended sentence and a one-year term of probation.

“We are concerned about intoxicants of any kind when there is a driving offense connected to them, but we can accept this sentence,” he said.

The judge accepted the submission.

Preliminary hearing date set – Joseph Eagles (25) and Scott Graham (22) are both charged with possession and production of an illegal substance. A preliminary hearing in the case will take place on April 15 in Sharbot Lake.

First appearances – Zachary Klima, 21, is charged with driving while impaired by alcohol, driving with blood alcohol over 80mg/100 ml of blood, and possession of an illegal substance. He has a lawyer and will return on February 25. The Provincial Crown indicated he would be seeking a fine in the case, while the Federal Crown said he would likely be asking for an additional $100 fine for the illegal substance as well.

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Travis Clark, 30, is charged with operating a vehicle with blood alcohol over 80mg/100 ml of blood. He will return on February 25.

Withdrawn - A restraining order was to be imposed on Stephen Grant, 59, as the result of an allegation that he uttered threats to a former tenant of his, but when the facts of the case were read into the record by the Crown, Mr. Grant said that none of them were true. A subsequent conversation between Mr. Grant, the Crown representative, and the police officer involved in the original investigation resulted in the Crown deciding to withdraw the charge.

Transfer – Ross Scott 20, was charged with possession of an illegally obtained weapon, and with break and enter with intent to commit a crime. His charges will be combined with another party and will be heard in Kingston next week.

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A road by any other name ...

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couple of members of Kingston City Council have decided that the arterial roads heading into and out of the city need new names. While there is a Perth Road, a Battersea Road etc., they argue that roads that a reonly known as numbers such as #38 are too generic. They lack direction you might say, they lack a fixed destination.

The city only has jurisdiction over Road 38 for a short stretch north of the 401, so the city will need to consult with South and Central Frontenac before proceeding because there is no point naming the road in only one jurisdiction.

The problem with this is that “38” is what the road has always been called, and I’m afraid that even proposing naming it will only cause friction and hard feelings among an already wary population.

The first idea, and this has already been floated, is to name the road for the place where it ends, which would make it Sharbot Lake Road.

But even putting that name down on paper seems somehow wrong. Do the good people of Harrowsmith want to live on Sharbot Lake Road? Road 38 is known as Verona Main Street in the stretch from Hardwood Creek to Craig Road. Do Verona residents want to lose that to, of all places, Sharbot Lake?

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3. You may enter one photo in each of the first three categories. Youth 18 and under may only enter the Youth category: Please indicate your age/birthday in your submission.

4. All photos must be submitted as image files via email to fhfestival@gmail.com a. PEOPLE: Almost anything goes – portrait or panoramic shots of folks in the area b. NATURE: Landscape or wildlife (“still” photography) c. RECREATION: ACTION shots of fun filled activities. The sport or activity should be the dominant focus of the photo.

5. For all categories, photo quality, composition and exposure are important. Colour or black & white photos are permitted however the size of the photo must be at least 5x7 and no larger than 8x10 @ 300 dpi.

6. Your email should contain your name, address, phone number, approximate date of photo, location of photo, and category you are entering.

7. A panel of independent judges will choose the winners. Prizes will be awarded to first place in each category.

8. Your submission must arrive at the email address fhfestival@gmail. com with the subject line “Photo Contest”, or burned onto a CD and dropped off at the Township office at 1084 Elizabeth St., Sharbot Lake, by midnight on February 14th, 2013. By entering the contest, you give the Frontenac Heritage Festival Committee permission to publish your submission in the newspapers and on the web site and photos submitted will become the property of the Township of Central Frontenac.

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Paula Steg, 43, charged with failure to comply with a probation order and driving while under suspension, had her Sharbot Lake charges withdrawn. The charges will be married up with charges that will be heard in St. Catharines.

Ongoing – Nicholas Gibson, 24, charged with possession of an illegal substance, will return on February 25.

Richard Goodberry, 42, was convicted of failure to comply with a probation order in November, 2012. At the time the Crown and Defence were agreed on a $500 fine, but Judge Wright was concerned because Mr. Goodberry already had a substantial amount of court fines owing, dating back some time, and he deferred sentencing until this week. Mr. Goodberry’s lawyer reported that he had received $500 from Mr. Goodberry and was holding it in trust. Judge Wright thus levied a $500 fine on Richard Goodberry.

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While it would clearly be better to let sleeping dogs lie, since there is no latent desire for change among the people living along Road 38, except perhaps in the Kingston end, there is one name that might bring some measure of interest to the region.

Instead of focusing on the end point of the road, why not focus on the middle? Piccadilly.

Piccadilly Road certainly has a ring to it. It is the mid-point, connects Central and North Frontenac, and since there is no hamlet in Piccadilly any more, it might not spark jealousy from residents in the other hamlets along Road 38. It also offers an easy nickname for locals: Pic Road.

And if a circus ever happens to comes to Road 38, well you get the picture.

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Following a review of activity at the township administrative offices over the days between Christmas and New Year 2012, the Corporate Services Committee recommended the office be closed over the same period in 2013, with staff using accumulated vacation time to cover the three intervening non-statutory days. This early decision will help staff to plan their annual vacation time.

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The 2012 building report summary showed that, although the overall number of permits (474) was down by almost 50 from 2011, the actual construction value of $30.6 million was above the average of the past three years.

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Letters to the editor Saving our community establishments will suffer the same fate as SINCE 1970

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’ve been a resident of the Township of North Frontenac since 2005 when my wife and I built our retirement home on a lake just north of the town of Plevna. Since then, more people have settled in the area to enjoy this beautiful region of Eastern Ontario, in spite of the lack of important services such as health care, cellular phone and limited access to high-speed internet. However, there is comfort in knowing that Plevna has some essential services such as the North of 7 facilities (grocery store, gas bar, restaurant, propane, and post office), the Lookout Home Hardware, the LCBO and other smaller businesses.

This may change quite drastically as a result of a recent announcement that the North of 7 complex will close its doors in April of 2013, unless the current operator is able to purchase the property from the owner and improve the business.

The future of the services now provided by North of 7 is quite uncertain. Local residents ought to be quite concerned. We already live in an under-serviced area and the loss of any key facility, whether it be the local school or one of the principal retail establishments, could be disastrous to the township.

The closure of North of 7 could begin a downward spiral for an already low municipal tax base. The loss of a major retail business will force residents to shop elsewhere in larger centres with larger retail facilities.

Let me give you an example of what can happen. You drive to a larger centre (Ottawa, Perth, Kingston) to buy your groceries. While you’re there, you might as well buy your other goods at the Home Depot, Canadian Tire, Costco and the LCBO. Everything is so convenient and close by. But, what would that do to retail sales revenues back in Plevna?

As retail sales in Plevna begin to decline, and they eventually would, the remaining

North of 7 – inadequate sales. People may slowly move out of the area. Fewer residents means fewer children and the local school will close its doors. There will be less new residential and no new commercial development, further reducing tax revenues and thus the services the township can provide.

This may sound like a somewhat pessimistic view of the future of Plevna, which has survived for decades in a declining business environment. However, I think that unless we rally around local businesses, we stand to lose other conveniences.

All of us have a responsibility to support our local businesses to ensure their survivability. Rather than complain about the service or the prices, let’s instead provide some feedback to our local businesses to assist them in improving their services to us, the residents.

The Township of North Frontenac is currently advertising for a Business Development Officer to attract new development to the area. That’s a great decision, which should have been taken years ago in my view. But before attracting new development, why not work with existing businesses to at least preserve what we already have?

I’m contacting municipal officials and also calling the Mayor as well as my Ward Councillor to express my concern. I hope to assist in some small way in efforts to promote local buying to save our community.

Like the old saying goes, you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.

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- Dianne Heikamp

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harbot Lake OPP and Central Frontenac Council have been informed that as part of the Idle No More International Day of Action on January 28, Aboriginal activists are planning to set up an “information blockade” at the junction of Road 38 and Highway 7.

As vehicles slow down, they will be handed a double-sided 8.5 by 11 inch document.

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THE FRONTENAC NEWS

The Loughborough Christmas & Emergency Relief Committee (LC&ERC) would like to extend a sincere thank you to the following 91 individuals and families who so generously donated to our recent fund-raising campaign as well as the 134 others who have chosen to remain anonymous.

With their help the LC&ERC was able to provide Christmas baskets of food and gifts for 62 families in Loughborough District.

Joanne Ankers Peter Aykroyd Dennis Bally Faye & Maurice Barr Christine & Paul Bell Robert Blackadder David & Susan Borrowman Ron Braithwaite Nancy Carr Scott Carr-Braint Barb Castles Robert Charest Dawn Clark & Gerry Wilde Bob & Sue Clinton Judy Compton Cathy Crawford Peter Dawe Bruce De Wolfe Shirley Dickey Diane Dolansky Genevieve Dumas Shirley & Glenn Eastabrook

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Glenn Snook Spencer J. Storms Stan Teeple Judy Tetlow Vera Thompson Rosemarie & Don Thorne Ron & Helen Tolles Ron & Nancy Vandewal Eileen VanderZwan Vivian Walsh Chris & Christine Ward Susan Ward-Moser Yvonne Wash Carol Whyman Janet Williams Karol Willis & Trevor Hunt Barb Wilson Robert & Kathryn Wolsey Lynda & Alan Wolsey Ruth Wright Anne Marie Young

The LC&ERC would also like to offer our heart-felt thanks to the following who supported our fund-raising efforts with donations of money, goods, time, and other resources.

Canadian Small Engines Catholic Women’s League Clinton Dentistry Frontenac Dairy Producers Committee Hillside Coffee Knights of Columbus, St. Patrick Council Loughborough P. S. students Mechanical Contracting Services Mill Street Pizzeria OPP Veterans Assoc., Chapter 9, Kingston

Royal Bank – Sydenham Royal Canadian Legion, Sydenham St. Patrick’s Catholic Church St. Paul’s Anglican Church South Frontenac Municipal Office Southern Frontenac Community Services Sydenham H. S. students Sydenham Holiness Church Sydenham Drugsmart Pharmacy Sydenham & District Lions Club Sydenham Veterinary Services

Sydenham Women’s Institute Sydenham One Stop The Beer Store - Sydenham Trio’s Restaurant Trousdale’s Foodland Trousdale’s General Store Trousdale’s Home Hardware Vision Soup - Leslie Reade & Josey Steele Wilton Cheese Wilton Pottery

The tradition of generosity so evident in our community has allowed the LC&ERC to help all those who needed assistance. The success of this fundraising drive will also ensure the continued provision of emergency relief aid when needed. Your support is in the true spirit of neighbours helping neighbours! If you have a need for assistance or wish to offer assistance you can contact the LC&ERC at 613-572-6004. Just leave a message and someone will get back to you shortly.

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COMMUNITY REPORTERS (613) Arden.....................................Joan Moore............... 335-2015 Wanda Harrison........335-3186 Cloyne / Northbrook..............Marie Anne Collier.... 336-3223 Crow Lake.............................Marion Ratzinger...... 279-2986 Denbigh............... .................Angela Bright............ 333-1901 Godfrey................ ................ Nicki Gowdy.............. 374-5708 Harrowsmith..........................Kim Gow................... 372-0018 Henderson.............................Jean Brown............... 336-2516

Georgina Wathen..... 336-9641 Maberly-Bolingbroke.............Karen Prytula............ 325-1354 Mississippi.............................Pearl Killingbeck....... 278-2127 Mountain Grove.....................Marilyn Meeks.......... 335-4531 Ompah...................................Linda Rush............... 479-2570 Parham-Tichbome.................Colleen Steele.......... 375-6219

Christine Teal............ 375-6525 Plevna...................................Katie Ohlke............... 479-2797 Sydenham.............................Anita Alton................ 376-6333 Verona...................................Debbie Lingen.......... 374-2091 Zealand.................................Jean Lewis................ 268-2452

VERONA

Debbie Lingen

613-374-2091 debbie@lingens.com

· The Christmas for Kids Committee would like to thank everyone who helped out with the 2012 program. Thank you to all the businesses, churches and local groups who contributed to CFKs with cash or in-kind donations. Thanks also to those who were able to lend a helping hand. Many helping hands and gracious donations made for a very successful year! · The Verona Lions Club, at their annual Christmas Dinner, acknowledged five of its members by presenting honorary life memberships to Glenn Connell, John Steele, Bazil Gillespie, Ron Goodberry and Ken Harper. All five have volunteered many hours of community service through the Lions' initiatives.

Verona has benefited from a total of 194 years that these Lion members have generously given to this community. · Southern Frontenac Community Services would like to express a sincere thank you to all the organizations, churches, schools, the Auxiliary OPP, and the general public for their support to the food bank throughout 2012. They give a special thanks to Pastor Cory Bursey for his support for the Verona Food Bank depot at Lakeview Gospel Assembly. Food Banks Canada stated last month that food bank usage is at an all-time high and is up 31% since the 2008 - 2009 recession. Food prices are predicted to continue to rise in 2013, so the continuing support from our community to help people in need is truly appreciated. For more information, contact Jennifer Linton, 613-376-6477. · Bellrock Schoolhouse Theatre presents the play “Love Letters”, Saturday, January 26, 7:30 pm. Valentine’s treats and drinks available after the play. Freewill offering and/or food bank donation. · Drop by Trinity United Church on Saturday mornings, Jan 26, Feb 2, 9 and 16 for the latest gossip while enjoying a delicious Winter Weekend Wake-Up breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m.

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613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca · Our sympathies are with the families of Chris Cota, George Hawley, Paul Chabot, Roger Fox, Roy Flinly and Doris Bryden, who all have passed recently. They will be missed. · Thinking of Ray and Jean Smith, Ivan Velma and Tracey Porter, Faye Putman, Arthur Lightstone, Dorothy Proctor, Reg Peterson, Frances Badour, Harold and Doreen Warren, Dale Hartwick Sr, Noreen Bresee, Joyce Smith, Gwen Hepner, Thelma Smith. · Happy Birthday to: Lindsey Brown, Breanna Burt, Will Brown, Lee Ann White, Frances Crawford, Evelene Cooke, Penny McGonegal, Billie-Jo Williams, Richard Webster, Arthur Goodfellow, Ryan Hartwick, Josh Matson. · Many enjoyed the delicious beef supper on Jan. 17 at Circle Square Ranch. Mark February 14 on your calendar as there will be a special Valentine supper with music, contests, etc. at the ranch, 6:30 p.m. · On January 27 at 10 a.m. there will be a union service at the Mountain Grove church for the three charges Henderson, Arden, and Mountain Grove. · A fast action hockey game was played on January 19 at the Frontenac Arena between the Frontenac Midget team and the Deseronto Midget team ending with a tie 1-1. · I am still collecting pop tabs, Campbell soup labels, bread ties and I thank everyone who has helped during the year.

HARROWSMITH Kim Gow

613-372-0018 kgow63@hotmail.com

· The regular meeting of the Harrowsmith Women's Institute will be Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Church. The guest will be Caitlin Norwich-Stevenson, Public Education Co-ordinator for the KFLA Alzheimer Society. All are welcome. · SFCSC Food Bank would like to thank the community for their generous support throughout 2012. This year 513 families have been provided hampers. Please continue to support this necessary organization. · St. Paul's United Church in Harrowsmith will once again be hosting a PA Adventure Day February 1 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The theme will be "Jesus the Carpenter". There will be games, songs and building crafts. Children are asked to bring along a picture of themselves for the craft. Lunch and snacks provided. Cost is $3 per child (under 4 years must be accompanied by an adult.) Pre-register by January 28 by calling Marni at 613-374-9929 or Suzanne at 613-386-7751. · There will be a Youth Dance at the Golden Links Hall on February 1 from 7 – 10 p.m. for ages 9-15, $6. For more information, call Wayne 358-2533 or Sharon 372-1274. · Euchre Nights are running every 1st, 3rd and 4th Monday at the Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club. Cost is $5.

Cash prizes for 1st and 2nd place. All are welcome. Call June White for more information at 613-372-2400. · Please mark the following dates on your calendars. The Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club will be hosting a Family Fun Movie Day on Feb. 18 from 12:30 – 3 p.m. On March

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• Some people still use cotton-tipped applicator sticks to clean out their ears. Not a good idea.

There’s a risk of puncturing the eardrum and pushing the wax in more deeply. Check with our pharmacists for safer ways of ear-cleaning.

• Glucosamine is often used at a dose of 500 mg three times daily to lessen the pain of osteoarthritis. It does help some people and is available without a prescription. Give it at least three months to see if it works. If it is not helping by that time, it probably isn’t going to.

• Chicken soup is often used to aid in the recovery from viral conditions like colds. This idea goes back to 60 AD when the Greek physician Dioscorides recommended it for respiratory conditions. Does it work? Chicken meat contains the amino acid cysteine, which is a mild decongestant. It’s worth a try.

• Cold sores are not caused by the common cold but by a virus called herpes simplex. They can be painful and unsightly and are contagious.

They can be triggered by stress, sunlight, fever or menstruation. Some people get them twice yearly or oftener. As soon as you feel that tingling sensation on the lip, start treatment right away. Our pharmacists can help you choose an appropriate product.

• Knowledgeable, approachable, dependable… our pharmacists are all this and more. Let us fill your next prescription or advise you on the choice of a needed non-prescription product.

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DENBIGH Angela Bright

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· We send our sincere condolences to Brigitta Prahl and family on the passing of Hans. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. · Our hearts go out to the Burgess family who are mourning the loss of Fred. Muriel, no words can really help to ease your loss; know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. · Do you have any dresses, accessories, dress pants, shirts, or dress coats taking up space in your closet? The North Addington Education Centre School Advisory Council (SAC) along with interested volunteers is launching Belle's and Beau's Grad Closet for Grade 8 and 12 students in May. If you are interested in making a donation, or for more information, please visit the Facebook event page NAEC's Belles & Beaus Grad Closet, or contact Tanya Rosenblath @ tanyarosenblath@hotmail.com, or Sarah Collins at alexus_sl@ hotmail.com. 613-336-9608.

HENDERSON Jean Brown 613-336-2516 Georgina Wathen 613-336-9641 · My word, the winds are howling as I write this column by a cozy fire. · Many from our area attended the founding church gathering for the Four Winds Presbytery held at Trinity United in Napanee. This new organization reflects a boundary change that places Arden, Henderson, Mountain Grove, Flinton, Cloyne, and Harlowe all in the same grouping, while Sharbot Lake, Parham and Maberly are now part of a different grouping called Four Rivers. Other churches include those along Highway 41, Napanee, and Kingston churches - so it will be a large structure reflecting both urban and rural routes. · Another large non-profit organization in our area, the Frontenac Addington Trappers Council, represents trappers in our area and once again is hosting their annual fishing derby on Saturday, Feb. 23, featuring swell adult prizes: 8” Power auger – Auto GPS – 500 lb cap. Snowmobile / ATV Sleigh / 1500 watt Generator / Game Camera / Chainsaw / Portable air compressor. For kids there are also prizes and encouragement to introduce children to the out-of-doors and activity in general. There will also be a 50-50 draw, random draws throughout the day, along with marshmallow roasting, and lots of good food to buy at a reasonable price. This is a fun day for everyone, so get those tickets early - they sell like hotcakes. This organization does so much good in our area and we are proud of their efforts - that's for sure. – Jean.

MABERLY-BOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula

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· The Bolingbroke Café will be held on Friday Feb.1, 7:3010pm at the ABC Hall, featuring Terry Tufts and Kathryn Briggs. $10 at door. · A Winter Adventurers PA Day Camp for children aged 6 to 12 will be held at Foley Mountain on Wed. Jan. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) interpreters will teach snowshoeing, erecting shelters, outdoor cooking and orienteering. To register, contact Rebecca at 613-273-3255 or rebecca.whitman@rvca.ca. The camp is $40 per child ($35 for additional children in the same family) and includes snowshoe rental and snacks. · Saturday Feb. 16 is the annual Euchre Party and Ham & Bean Supper at the community hall. Euchre is 2-4 pm, cost is $3 for euchre only; $11 Euchre & Dinner. Ham & Bean Supper is 4:40-6pm; $10, children 6-12yrs $5; under 5 free.

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SYDENHAM Anita Alton 613-376-6333 rideauraingutter@yahoo.com · I hope the new year has found everyone in good health and happy spirits. Winter seems to glacé us in her grasp, so the challenge is on to find things to do to distract us! · The Sydenham Legion is holding Wing Night on Thursday, Jan. 31. This popular night is open to everyone, so bring the family for a local night out. · Yoga classes are held every Wednesday afternoon at the Sydenham library at 3:15 for an hour. For more information, go to mytravellingyogi.com. · SFCS is hosting a Speaker Series every Friday for five weeks and will focus on health related topics. There will be a variety of speakers from various agencies, including Heart and Stroke, Osteoporosis and Alzheimer's Society. The sessions are free but please call 613-376-3477 in advance to book a spot; ask for Lorraine. · Our local food bank was very busy over the holiday season delivering over 500 Christmas Hampers to families in need. This is a substantial jump from last year (423) so please continue to give if you can. · Speaking of giving - there is a Blood Donor Clinic being held at Sydenham High School on Wednesday, Jan. 30. If you can give blood, please do. Maybe it will be your own life you save.

There is a mixed adults volleyball game at the High School every Tuesday night, 7 – 9 p.m. Please note that the gym will be unavailable on Tuesday, Jan. 29 and regular games will resume on Feb. 5. For more information, contact robertsherk@gmail.com.

PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal 613-375-6525 mrsteal2u@hotmail.com · Tonight, Thurs. Jan. 24 from 7 - 9:30pm, locals from Parham will be entertaining at the Legion in Sharbot Lake. Julia Schall accompanied by Shawn Savoie and David McCullough will be performing for "Center Stage Cafe". This promises to be a great show!! There is a small admission fee. You won't be disappointed by these great entertainers!! · Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Chris Cota. I had a nice chat with Chris a while ago about the Tichborne rink and he sure had lots of memories of the players and the fun they had. He will be missed. · Sympathy is extended to the Kempe family on the loss of their grandmother and great grandmother - keep the memories close to help you through this difficult time. · Some in the area may remember music teacher, Paul Chabot, who passed away last week. Paul taught at Sharbot Lake High

THE FRONTENAC NEWS School a “few” years ago!! · Trappers Council is holding their annual fishing derby on Feb. 23 on Big Gull Lake.

Be sure to get your tickets as there are great prizes and fun for the whole family. Tickets are $10 each and Keith Steele and Bill Lowery of Parham have tickets as well as other members of this council. · Happy Birthday to Richard Webster, Eileen Whan, Bill Young, Carol Belanger, Nicki Gowdy, Phil Fox, Sage Dupuis, Avery Lowery, and Paddy O'Connor. · It's so nice to see the Tichborne rink up and running and the many ages using it's facilities. Thanks to all those who help keep it up and running! · Have you wondered what will happen at the end of the school year with Hinchinbrooke Public School? Well, the hope is that there will be a celebration of its history, so if you are a retired teacher, former or current student, parent, community member, or someone who wants to help.....get your thinking caps on and ideas to paper, for in the near future a committee should be formed to get planning underway as we are almost to February!

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maple_leaves02@yahoo.com · Saturday Sunday School will start this Sat. Jan 26, 10-11:30am at the Mountain Grove Hall. February dates are the 9th and the 23rd. · Also this Sat. Jan 26 the Parham Free Methodist Church will be hosting a Gospel sing featuring Vernon Scott and the Friends of the Gospel. A free will offering is your admittance. Please come out and enjoy this wonderful evening of song and fellowship. · It was good to see Vera Steele out and about Arden after a nasty fall late last year.

She has the OK from the doctor and after, in her words, "a long jail sentence" she's on the go again. Can't keep a good girl down. · The Henderson United Church is closed for the months of January and February and the congregation is welcomed to worship in Arden or Mountain Grove. There will be a union service in Mountain Grove January 27 at 10am. · Some announcements from the Legion.

In the last November’s Deer Contest, Larry Scott won a trophy for the Biggest Rack and Biggest Buck while Darcy Norris won Biggest Doe. David Scott won the novice trophy for Biggest Doe. · Don't forget the fundraising Breakfast and Lunch, Sat. February 2, 8am start at the Arden Legion, hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary.

There will also be a mixed doubles dart tournament; sign up is 10-10:45am, play 11am, $10pp · Thinking of you with caring Reg Peterson, Judy Versavel, Dorothy Proctor, Audrée Tomkins, Carol Patterson, Judy Eardley, Barb Kirkland, Betty Garnett, Arthur Lightstone, and Nancy and Clark Gaylord.

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Letter to the editor Neglect leads to miracles

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n January 5, while outside my home near Harrowsmith, I saw a small dog running down the center of County Road 38, and in the same instant, saw a vehicle slowing behind it and a woman jump out. I thought to myself, "Oh, there is a dog running on the road, and that must be owner. Good, they have found their dog," only to hear a voice call out "Is this your dog?"

I replied “No, but you can bring it in here," and the young woman carried this “thing” up my laneway and placed it on my porch. What she set down in no way resembled anything I had ever seen; in fact it took several minutes to figure out what I was looking at, then I touched it to be sure.

It was a small dog that was so badly matted it did not appear to be real, or even alive - back end only recognized as such because of an almost two-foot long tail as smeared with excrement as the face was.

I called animal control, and when they called back I said that I wanted to try to help this poor wee thing, whatever it was, and that I would keep them posted while they waited to see if anyone called searching for it. Several minutes later a close friend arrived for a visit, and the real work began, and the first miracle occurred.

After several calls to local groomers, we found Martha, at Martha's Menagerie, who told us to bring it over to her right away and she would see what she could do. Remember, it is Saturday night, dinner time for most, and this poor wee dog can't stay in my porch all night but I cannot bring it in, with the other house pets, as I do not know what I am dealing with.

Martha's first question was “What is it?”

It was such a mess. She said this was the worst case of neglect she had ever seen.

With her steady hands and skill, she started to clean it up. The matting was so bad the

PAGE 5 dog had to be shaved completely. We found out it was a female; that long tail was in fact a short “curl up and touch back” type tail that could not be what God had intended as it was so matted; her dew claws were over two inches long and wrapped in her fur resembling twigs; her nails were so long that three were twisted sideways; her poor wee face and butt were poo encrusted, but this tiny dog never made a sound as Martha worked on her. When the work was done, Martha gave me a tiny collar for the dog, lent me a carrier and a blanket and would not take any money for her work!

This kind soul gave of her time and expertise to help us save this wee poor dog.

For the next two weeks, this tiny dog lived with me in my home, curled up in an old wool sweater as she was shaved naked, got lots of loving, and shared squeaky toys with my dog...but I knew I could not keep her. She needed vet care that I could not afford, and no discounts were offered to us even though we asked.

And then the second miracle occurred as I searched for a forever home for her... we discovered Tiny Paws Small Dog Rescue.

Friends put me in touch with this wonderful rescue group, who within one day of hearing this dog’s story, contacted me, and the wee dog was picked up and taken to Toronto, for free vet care, and adoption to a carefully selected home.

Now the third miracle takes shape: A group of inmates is making dog beds, dog blankets, and anything that can be sold as fund raising items, and items that can be donated to this rescue group...all because one of the women who was trying to help me told them my story.

So to you who dumped this poor dog, you may have intended evil - you did a cruel, evil thing, but God turned it around. If you could not care for your dog, you could have surrendered it to the Humane Society. There is always some way to be kind to an animal.

I am honoured to have been able to help this tiny dog, and humbled by the generous people I met on this journey.

- Linda Stewart

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Business Basics - Feb 12, 5pm to 7pm Thinking of starting a business? Not sure where to start? Join us for this workshop as we discuss a variety of topics that are crucial to running a successful business. Discussion points include business registration, business structure, business number and HST. How to use Facebook Ads for your Business Feb 13, 9:30am to 11am Thinking about using Facebook Ads to promote your business but not sure how to get started? Join us as we discuss the benefits of advertising on Facebook, creating ads, choosing your target audience, and how to schedule, time and budget your ads.

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Business Planning - March 5, 5pm to 7pm In this workshop you will learn what questions your business plan should answer and how to write the plan and cash flow planning. A business plan is essential to determine whether you business idea is viable and to assist you in obtaining financing.

Taxation for Small Businesses - date and time to be determined Registration is required for all workshops and seating is limited. Call 613-372-1414 or email krista@frontenaccfdc.com to register. All workshops held at the Frontenac CFDC office 4917 Hwy 38 Harrowsmith

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Making musical history in Cloyne C loyne and District Historical Society members and guests were treated to an uncommon slice of history at this month’s regular meeting. Musical history, that is.

Joe Grant of Denbigh, who has dedicated much of his musical talents to both the preservation and creation of historical music, performed a number of traditional and original pieces Graydon MacCrimmon that harkened back to the lumber camp days in the area. Grant, a former French teacher, gained notoriety in the group Tanglefoot, which he formed with two other teachers in the 1970s as a means of “turning Canadian history and folklore into musical entertainment”.

He explained that the name Tanglefoot came from a song about the Don Jail in Toronto, which includes the line “If you want to get into that palace so neat, drink Tanglefoot whiskey and get drunk on the street.”

Grant has long had a passion for the historical music of Canada and was influenced by his parents, who were both musicians, and also by his grandfather, who worked in lumber camps. It was due to an injury on the job that Grant’s grandfather ended up in the cook tent at a camp, where the French cook taught him to play the fiddle.

Joe Grant not only sings but also plays harmonica, guitar and fiddle and he began his presentation with an a capella song, an Iroquois lullaby. He said that though it is not a physi-

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Joe Grant cal artifact that one can hold in their hands, it still qualifies as a musical artifact since it was made by man. Next he strapped on a fléchée, a woven waist sash commonly worn

by French Voyageurs and sang a typical Voyageur song, which he explained was sung “as a way for the paddlers to keep time with each other”. He sang a number of lumber camp songs that described the very difficult work days and conditions there. One song in particular contained a chorus with one of Grant’s favorite lines: “Give the shanty boy whiskey, there’s nothing goes wrong.”

Next he played a Hohner harmonica, a common instrument used after the 1850s, and he spoke of a letter written by Abraham Lincoln to the Hohner company saying that one of his (Abe’s) greatest pleasures was sitting on his front porch playing his harmonica and smoking sweet hemp.

Joe Grant’s grandfather told him how the harmonica would be used to play dance tunes at the camp and Grant demonstrated playing a double reed harmonica, which he learned to play from old timers in the Denbigh area who themselves either played in the lumber camps or learned from their relatives who worked and played them there. Grant played and sang a few of the more racy and comical songs from that time, one called “The Booty Boo”, which tells of a woman making the moves on a lumber jack and another called “Oh No, John No”, which tells of a wife whose husband banishes her to hell. But by the end of the song she comes back to him since she proves more of a hellion that even the inhabitants of that particular place could tolerate.

One member of the audience, Graydon MacCrimmon of Northbrook, joined Grant onstage playing both the harmonica and a very old concertina that had been in his wife’s family for years. The two played three songs together, and another member of the audience was so moved that she got up on the floor to perform a step dance. Grant said following his performance that it is the authenticity, the spontaneity of the music that continues to inspire him. “I have always been interested in how things were done in the past. As society continues to evolve and change there is a lot that has been gained but I have always been more intrigued by what exactly it is that we have lost. One thing I think that we have lost is this huge knowledge of world history both in song and poetry.”

Though the group Tanglefoot has officially disbanded, Joe Grant continues to bring his unique historical music to listeners in three other bands that he is currently playing with: The Pickled Chicken String Band, Highway 41 and Gopher Baroque.

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If your “Birthday” falls in the month of this “Theme Night” enter your name for a chance at a “FREE DINNER”, to be redeemed before the next “Theme Night”. The winner of our last dinner draw May 31, 2013 will have their money refunded.

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Denbigh Community Hall bought a new $1,200 Commercial All Fridge from Smitty’s. Smitty Donated a new $1000 fridge free, to replace the fridge Smitty donated 15 years ago. Shown in picture from left: Tony Fritsch, President, Smitty himself and his helper Art Tryon. Smitty sells a lot of appliances in the Denbigh area.

Happy New Year to all People from Smitty and his friendly staff.

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gain this February the Heritage Festival will hold an overnight camping experience open to everyone. Last year eight brave souls ventured into the world of winter camping and all survived to tell about it - in fact, most of these are returning to try it again! The evening will begin with a hearty supper of homemade stew, cooked over an open fire. Through the evening the kind people of Crow Lake will visit to offer moral support and goodies. Everyone is invited to visit the encampment through the evening and get a taste of the life of a heritage fur trapper. Period canvas tents and a large lean-to will provide shelter through the night and Bob winter camping at -24. a roaring fire will be kept going It doesn’t get any better to provide warmth. The heated than this. school house will be kept open through the night to use the washrooms or to warm up if necessary. In the morning a delicious home cooked breakfast will be served to all who survive the night. There is no cost to participate in this fun event but space is limited, so you must pre-register by calling Mike at 613-279-2572 or Bob at 613-279-3003.

There is room for only a few more campers so call soon to book your spot.

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Outdoors in the Land O’ Lakes - Snowshoes

“Snow-shoeing”, print by Prang (L.) & Co., ca.1886

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nowshoes are able to glide on top of deep snow by distributing the weight of the walker across the surface.

This is particularly noticeable after a heavy snowfall. Many historians believe a basic snowshoe allowed early humans to migrate across the top of the globe from central Asia to Canada, where Aboriginal groups eventually created and perfected hundreds of snowshoe designs.

Most of Canada’s early snowshoes were made from birch or ash that was soaked or steamed to become pliable, and stretched animal skin and rawhide. The shape, size and materials varied with the snow conditions, trees, animals and terrain within a particular region. Lacing and woven patterns

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ven as a cold snap was setting in at the Flinton Recreation Centre on Monday, Jan. 21, all thoughts were focused on a steamy June night as the committee organizing the return of the Flinton Relay held their first meeting of the year.

The committee took a year off after the 2011 relay, which raised a staggering $130,000, and while they have set a more modest target of $70,000 this year, they do expect to entice between 30 and 35 teams to join in. There were 35 teams in the 2011 Flinton Relay. The committee will be led by co-chairs Carolyn Hasler and Donna Wood this year, and a number of the area chairs are back from 2011, including: Sue Tobia (luminiarias), Sherry Tebo (Survivors), James Wood (logistics and facilities), Edna and Bethany Lessard (events), Brian Whitelock (volunteers), Beth Hasler, (registration/recruitment), and Janice Andrew (Finance). The meeting this week drew 27 people, and organisational meetings will be held monthly from now on, starting on February 13 at 7:00 pm at the Rec. Centre. The official kick off to the relay is slated for April and anyone who is interested in participating or volunteering can phone Donna at 613-336-8114, Carolyn at 613-336-8659, or email Flintonrelay@gmail.com

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on snowshoes were intricate and could include decorations such as fur pompoms which were added to honour animal spirits and/or mask a human scent from upwind.

The process of making a snowshoe was an arduous, tedious task. It began with days spent choosing a tree without knots, felling it, cutting and splitting the timber, hewing and shaving the staves, and steaming and bending the wood.

After that, many hours were spent installing crossbars and finishing the frames. Finally, it was time to harvest an animal, clean the skin, cut and prepare skin string, weave the toe, mid-section and tail, and finally, begin construction of the harness and footgear. The attention to detail in this intricate process reflects the importance of this item in Aboriginal life.

The French, in particular, were quick to intermingle with Aboriginal groups and learned the importance of snowshoes in this northern climate.

Since it was almost impossible to move around in the deep snow of a Canadian winter, by the mid-1700s snowshoes became necessary equipment for the French and British military as well as for Aboriginals. By the 1800s, snowshoeing had also evolved into a popular recreational activity in Quebec.

Many years later, snowshoeing is more popular than ever but as a fun sport rather than an essential survival tool. Of course, the greatest innovation on modern snowshoes was the addition of teeth under the snowshoe to give traction on slopes or on hard packed slippery snow. Most are now made of aluminum but some still have hardwood frames with a type of polymer material instead of the traditional rawhide lacing. Snowshoeing is probably one of the least expensive winter sports - there is a good selection of snowshoes at sports stores but we’ve purchased a couple of styles of snowshoes at Canadian Tire near the end of the season for very reasonable prices. In some ski areas, you can even rent snowshoes.

Once you are on the shoes, you can go almost anywhere. Sometimes, when the snow is really deep, I like to use ski poles for extra balance (more calories are burned too!). Snowshoes are also great to walk on a frozen lake as long as the ice is thick enough and there’s a coating of snow for traction. It is very quiet when snowshoeing, so keep a look out for birds and other wildlife. Before people built snowshoes, Mother Nature provided examples. Several animals, most notably the Snowshoe Hare, had evolved over the years with oversized feet enabling them to move more quickly through deep snow. Our Siberian Husky, Kodi, was similarly equipped for winter. His feet were a similar size to most other medium sized dogs but were well furred, with grooved leather pads on his feet to give him traction. His feet always felt warm, even on the coldest days, so they never accumulated chunks of ice like many other dogs.

Whether walking or snowshoeing on a late winter afternoon, keep an eye out for owls as they begin hunting for mice just before the sun sets. Just the other day, when out for a walk about 4 p.m., we happened to look up in the trees and noticed a Barred Owl looking at us from an overhanging

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If you’ve never tried snowshoeing, you should! It is one of the easiest sports to learn – there is virtually no learning time required - you just put the snowshoes on and start walking.

No special clothes or footwear are required but it is a good idea to wear layers as you can get quite warm. With the more modern snowshoes, your style of walking is not very different from normal hiking or walking. The great thing is that you use a lot of calories – for instance, a person weighing 150 lb., snowshoeing for an hour, can use up 500 calories! That’s a great incentive to try this fun sport.

Observation: While driving along Hwy. 506, near Fernleigh, we noticed a small black animal running alongside the snow banks. We stopped the car and could see it was a young Muskrat.

This time I had my camera and was able to get a picture.

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC RECREATION & ACTIVITY GUIDE 2013 Residents are encouraged to provide input for the next Township Recreation and Activity Guide. If you are a community group that offers organized events in South Frontenac help us advertise your special event, activity, day program, crafters group etc. Contact information and details of what your organization has to offer should be included. Please submit an email to the Recreation Coordinator – Ashley Belanger at abelanger@township.southfrontenac.on.ca . Deadline for submissions is Wednesday, February 6th.

TENDER #2013-T01 The Township of South Frontenac is requesting proposals from interested parties for an HP Server, Storage Area Network and Microsoft Exchange Server. Interested parties can access further information by accessing www.biddingo.com where the Tender is listed under bid # 2013-T01

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The Township of South Frontenac in partnership with the Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation is seeking proposals for exterior building façade design services to include the creation of coloured artist sketches to encourage businesses to participate in the Community Improvement Program for Verona. See township website for details. Anyone interested in bidding on this project is asked to submit their bid by 12:00 noon on January 25th, 2013 by 12:00 noon.

2013 DOG TAGS 2013 Dog Tags are now available and can be purchased at the Municipal Office, 4432 George Street, Northway Hardware in Inverary, Perth Road Store in Perth Road village and RONA Hardware in Verona. The fee is $12.00 per tag until April 30th, 2013.

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Winter is now upon us. To assist our crews in their winter control efforts, the parking of vehicles on Township roads and village streets from 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m. is not permitted from December 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013.

As well, pursuant to Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road.

Please be advised that the Township of South Frontenac will NOT be responsible for damages to mailboxes, newspaper boxes, recycle boxes or parked cars where said boxes or vehicles interfere with the winter maintenance on Township roads.

EXTENDED HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE DAYS The Household Hazardous Waste Site at 2491 Keeley Road will be open from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursdays, January 24th, February 14th, 28th, March 14th and 28th, 2013. See our website for details.

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SOCIAL NOTES OBITUARY

Cota Randolph Robert (Chris) On Thursday January 17, 2013 in his 86th year after a short battle with cancer, passed away peacefully at Country View Care, Godfrey. Dearly beloved husband of 49 years to Rita Dorothy. Survived by his sister Bernice Goodberry of Sharbot Lake and brother Bill Cota (Shirley) of Harrowsmith.

Stepfather to Andy Herold (Marilyn) of Sault St. Marie, Jim Herold of Kingston, Diane Reynolds, (John), of Sharbot Lake. Grandfather to Jacquie, Paul, Jennifer, Jeff, Tracy and Tammy. Great grandfather to Chantal, Luc, Brady, Kaden, A.J, Makayla and Colton. Predeceased by his parents Victoria and Robert Cota, and sister Mona Smith.

Following cremation friends were received at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham on Tuesday January 22 from 12 noon until 2 pm. Followed by a memorial service at 2 pm. Interment of ashes was in Christ Church Cemetery, Oso. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com

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Miller, Hilda L. Peacefully at Lanark Lodge in Perth on Friday January 18th, 2013 at the age of 93 years. Hilda was predeceased by her cherished parents Donnely and Margaret Cox, her beloved husband Forrest M. Miller, dear grandson Brian Tysick, sisters Orpha Hansen, Nellie Denna, and Irene Schonauer and brothers Richard, Guy, Charlie and Robert Cox. She will be sadly missed by all her loving family; her sons Arnold (Shirley) and John (Hazel) Miller, daughters Marie (Ross) Tysick and Lorena (Marty) McAvella, her 9 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 10 great great grandchildren, sisters-in-law Gladys Cox and Dorothy Miller, many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth Sunday January 20th, 2013. The funeral service was be held in the chapel Monday at 10:30 A.M. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. Interment will follow in Crawford Cemetery. Those wishing are asked to consider memorial donations to Elphin Presbyterian Church or the Lanark Lodge Memorial Fund. Condolences may be sent at www.blairandson.com.

Fox, Roger P.

Kenneth J. Armstrong 1926 - 2013 Kenneth John Armstrong of Northbrook passed away suddenly at the Kingston General Hospital on Sunday, January 20, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Beloved husband of the late Joyce (nee Levere). Best friend & dance partner of Grace Kenny of Harlowe. Loving father of Audrey Lavigne of Belleville, Lois Armstrong (Brad) of Belleville and Daniel of Oshawa. Pre-deceased by his son Ken Jr. He will always be cherished in the hearts of his grandchildren Tammy (Ron), Darren (DawnAnne), Erika and his great-grandchildren Tabatha, Merri-Jo, Sean and Seth. Sadly missed by his sisters Leitha (the late Joe Sr.) Sullivan of Peterborough and Grace (the late Clarence) Brooks of Kirkland Lake. Pre-deceased by his sister Dorothy Meeks and his brother Ray Sr. Survived by his daughter-in-law Linda of Belleville and his sister-in-law Jean of Cloyne. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, friends and a special brother-inlaw Graydon (the late Laura) MacCrimmon of Northbrook. The family will receive friends at the Maschke Funeral Home, 11928 Hwy# 41, Northbrook, Ont. K0H 2G0 (613-336-6873) on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9pm & Thursday from 10-11am.

The Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 11:00am.

Spring interment at the Northbrook United Church Cemetery. Friends desiring may contribute in his memory to the Pine Meadow Nursing Home or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Passed away peacefully in the hospital, Smiths Falls on Monday, January 14, 2013 Roger Paul Fox at the age of 63. Roger is predeceased by his mother June (nee McCumber) and his brother Jeff and his sister Valerie Fox. Roger is the beloved son of Glenn Fox. He is survived by his loving wife Bonny Jean (nee Klarborg).

Cherished father of Melissa (Chris Burrill) and Angela Fox. Devoted grandfather of Nicholas and Nathan Burrill and Brianna, Lauren, Matthew, Caleb and Noah Conlon.

Roger will be sadly missed by his brothers and sisters Sharon (Joe) Price, Joanne (Ted) Brownrig), Rosemary (Joe) LaPointe, Merrilie (Dale) Gray, Bill (Tammy) Fox, Janice (Greg) Johnston, Heather (Chris) Monk, Terry (Megan) Fox and Bob Fox. He will be fondly remembered by his brother and sister-in-law John and Carol Martin, his niece and nephew; Christina (Paul) Desmarais and Jason (Jeanne) Martin as well as his many other extended family and friends in the Smiths Falls and surrounding communities.

A private memorial service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Breakfast Club at St. James The Greater School in Smiths Falls. Condolences/Donations visit www.blairandson.com.

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Lianna & Michael are excited to announce their upcoming wedding, May 2013, Paradise Island, Bahamas. Sharing in their excitement Mom, Brandon, Tony, Carlene, Andrew & Leon.

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Johnson, Bob With great sadness, we would like to announce the passing of Bob Johnson of Mississippi Station on Thursday, January 17th at the Maycourt Hospice in Ottawa. Bob embarked on his final journey with his family and Bonnie Johnson by his side. Bob is survived by his daughter Naomi Johnson (Carman Melville), son Jonah Johnson (Jennifer Power), beloved grandson Liam Chedd, and his brother Keith Johnson (Erica Riley). If so wishing, contributions can be made to the Maycourt Hospice or a cancer research foundation of your choice. Bob did not want a funeral but his family will hold a celebration of his life, in the summer, on the shores of his beloved Mississippi River.

The Royal Canadian Legion Hollowood Branch #425 of Sharbot Lake ON. would like to thank the residents of Frontenac and those passing through, for their generous donations to the 2012 Poppy Campaign. We raised $3858.50.

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In loving memory of a dear friend, who left us January 25, 2006 We miss you so much in many ways We miss the things you used to say And when old times we do recall It's when we miss you most of all.

Ivan, Velma & family

BURGESS, Frederick James Passed away at home on Monday, January 21, 2013 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Muriel (nee Buck) for over 60 years. Loving father of Linda Hass (Elwood), Bruce (Dale), Don (Nancy), Brenda Behm (Jeff), and Allan (Cindy). Proud grandpa of 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Norris (Elsie), Irene Malcolm (late Ken), Gladys Platz (Phillip), Lloyd (Lorna), Donna Kauffeldt (Edmond), Bill (Barb), and Doreen Burgess. Predeceased by his siblings Beatrice Jackson (Floyd) and Elwood (Pat), and his great-grandson Quinn Nevin Burgess.

Fred will be missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at St. Luke’s United Church, Denbigh on Friday, January 25, 2013 from 11:00 a.m.

– 12:45 p.m. A Funeral Service will take place at 1:00 p.m. Cremation to follow, with inurnment at Vennachar Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

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Prahl, Hans Herman In Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Wednesday January 16, 2013. Hans Prahl age 80 years from Denbigh. Loved husband of Briggita.

Loving father of Hans (Linda), Werner (Roberta), Rosemarie and Mike (Paula).

Loving grandfather of Jeremy, Josh, Bert, Jason, Bill, Rosaland, Mitch, Aaron, Peggy, and great grandfather to Madison, Maggie, Sam, Lynzie, Conner, Jersey, Robyn and Rachael. Following Hans’ wishes there will be no visitation or service. For those desiring donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of the Anderson Funeral Home, Renfrew.

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Thank You – Clyde Thompson In appreciation of family and friends who came from far and near for Clyde's funeral. To Charlotte, who looked after the arrangements; to Rev. Ken & May Walton for ministry and song; also the seniors and friends who supplied the luncheon. To the ambulance drivers and doctors at K.G.H. and Kingston Oxygen.

To Norm & Velma for being so kind to Clyde; also to Dave Goodfellow and helper; and many people who phoned and sent sympathy cards. Your kindness will not be forgotten.

Mom Reta Bush, and the Thompson, Cowen families

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In loving memory of a special husband and best friend, whom God called home on January 25, 2006.

You walk with me down quiet paths And speak in the wind and rain, And the magic power of memories Gives you back to me again.

When I look back upon our life, One thing makes me glad, That you chose me to share with you Those precious years we had.

My love, forever Dorothy

NF Food Bank seeking volunteer The North Frontenac Food Bank is a charity operated by a small group of dedicated volunteers. We are currently looking for someone who can assist on a bi-weekly schedule coordinating appointments with clients and volunteers. This would take approximately two to three hours on Monday and Thursday afternoons. Confidentiality and discretion are absolute necessities. Anyone interested in assisting those in our community in need, please call 613-279-3151 and leave us a message.

The Food Bank cannot distribute foods which are past their “best before” dates; therefore we encourage people to check these dates when donating food. We generally provide one food box in a one-month period for anyone who meets our financial criteria. However, people are encouraged to use the food bank in unusually difficult times rather than on a regular monthly basis.

If you need help, please don’t hesitate to call NFCS at 613-279-3151 to ask for a referral or to leave a message for the food bank. We understand that we all need a little assistance from time to time and your food bank is there to be used when you need it.

A Promise for You "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go" Joshua 1: 9

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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. Flinton, $650 month all inclusive, first & last, call 613-827-2121 SHARBOT LAKE VILLAGE, 1 Bedroom Apt. $700.00/mo includes fridge, stove, heat & central air 613-279-2657 Shiner storage LOCKERS Northbrook6x10 - $35, 8x10 - $50, 6x20 - $80. We can store anything indoor-outdoors, security fence, gated, tenant on site - 613-336-2641

FOR SALE BUILDING LOT, 3 acres, outskirts of Mountain Grove. Driveway, well, hydro on lot, $25,000.

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Financing available OAC. 1-866-775-8268 www.frontenacmodularhomes.com PRIVATE SALE. Totally renovated 2 bedroom house with two outbuildings Thompson Road, Mountain Grove. New well. Great starter home or retirement home. $78,000. 613-335-3878.

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Give us a call for all your sales and service enquiries. 613-374-3305 www.dougsantenna.com

GARAGE/YARD SALES SPYGLASS COVE, 1016 Schoolhouse Rd. Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues – Sat. 9am5pm. Half-price Sale for the entire month of January.

THIS AND THAT THRIFT SHOP, 32 Peterson Rd., Northbrook (turn at lights in Northbrook).

Open 9 am to 7 pm, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

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

Local businesses provide services and jobs

HELP WANTED HOUSE CLEANING POSITION AVAILABLE. Dependable person with reliable transportation and a keen eye for detail, a flare for organizing and tidying, pride in your work, and a clear understanding of the nature of a presentable clean home. Must have a professional manner with a positive attitude to work in a team environment. Please send resume to: housecleanerinfo@gmail.com

HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Tamworth: Firearms course, February 22 & 23.

Hunter Education, March 1 & 2. Wild Turkey license examinations. Call Bill at 613-3352786 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

RIDE WANTED RIDE SHARING WANTED from Godfrey to Kingston and return. Weekdays. Call 613-4837234

SERVICES DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing.

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Experienced caregiver in the Cloyne area looking for 4 elderly to take care of in my home. Please call 613-336-2386 FINE CONSTRUCTION prop. John St. Aubin experienced renovator. For free estimate call 613-375-6582. Web site www.mindspan.net/ construction 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.

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PHOTOCOPY, FAX & LAMINATION SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, the Annex (rear building), 1095 Garrett St., Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½“ x 11” - Black & White, 1-10 copies: 15¢ ea; 11-25 copies: 10¢ ea; 26-100 copies 8¢ ea. Colour copies 65¢ each. Taxes extra. Call 613-2793150 for information.

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Has an opening for a Registered Nurse full time For the position of SLFHT Clinic Nurse Role will include participation in: • Immunization • Venipuncture • Health Promotion • Patient Education • Chronic Disease Monitoring • Well Baby Care Qualifications: • Current registration with the College of Nurses as a Registered Nurse • Experience using Electronic Medical Records • Experience working in primary or community care Please send letter of application with CV to Bonita Beattie at PO Box 70, 1005 Medical Center Rd. Sharbot Lake, K0H2P0 slmc@frontenac.net.

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too fast in the morning, and morning comes dark, cold and early these days. Some resort to those little packets of instant oatmeal, but you can do much better than that. Made from scratch, homemade porridge’s natural sweetness comes through and probably won’t

By Sara Carpenter need as much sugar as instant. And everyone was intrigued to read a comment from one can personalize their own serving with maple of the Big Trout Lake First Nations walkers syrup, brown sugar, a sprinkling of chopped who passed through our area recently. “I find nuts – you name it. Much more wholesome we need oatmeal in the morning when we and far less expensive than instant.

But if you think there’s no time to be stirring are walking,” said John Cutfeet. “We ate a greasy breakfast [this morning] and it made a pot of porridge in the morning, think again. for a harder day.” Mr. Cutfeet’s remarks affirm With a few simple tricks, you can get a what many a grandmother knows: oatmeal steaming hot breakfast on the table for your porridge “sticks to your ribs”. It fuels your brood in a matter of minutes. Bon appétit!

EASY OLD-FASHIONED morning and gives you staying power. We all OATMEAL PORRIDGE know we should try to eat more whole grains.

Makes 4 servings Oatmeal porridge is an excellent way to do Stovetop Method: In a medium-sized pot, that. Oats, whether old-fashioned rolled oats or regular quick oats, contain the whole grain, bring to a boil 1 c. rolled oats; 4 c. water; that is, the bran, germ and endosperm. That 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 c. dried fruit (optional). means their vitamins and minerals are largely Remove from heat; cover and let stand intact, making them more nutritious than overnight. Spoon into serving bowls and refined grains. You may have noticed a heart reheat in the microwave; add enough milk or symbol on some packages of oatmeal. That’s water to give the desired consistency.

Slow Cooker Method: Grease a small because oats naturally contain substances that improve blood cholesterol levels and (3-qt.) slow cooker with butter or oil. Add 4 c. may reduce the risk of heart disease. Not a water; 1 1/4 c. rolled oats; 1/2 tsp. salt; stir briefly. Cook at low setting overnight, about 8 bad habit to get started on young.

Still, it can be hard for busy families to get hours. Stir well before serving.

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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 THOSE PARTS of the shoreline road allowance around Mazinaw Lake lying in front of Part of 11A (being Part 4 on Register Plan 13R-6053) and Part of Lot 11 (being Part 1 on Registered Plan 13R-6053), Registered Plan No. 1115, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac described as Parts 2 and 3 on Registered Plan 13R-6053 (Watts); ALL THAT PART of the shore road allowance abutting Marble Lake in front of Lot 27, Concession 9, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac described as Part 1 on Registered Plan 13R-20542 (Jess); ALL THAT PART of the shore road allowance abutting Kashwakamak Lake and adjoining Lot 18 Concession 13, geographic Township of Clarendon, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac described as Parts 16-22 on Registered Plan 13R-20567 (Pemberton & Johnstone).

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 4th day of February, 2013 at 9:00 a.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 3rd day of January, 2013.

Jenny Duhamel Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON K0H 1K0 Tel: (613)479-2231 or 1-800-234-3953 Fax: (613)479-2352 Email: clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca

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Thursday, January 24 SHARBOT LAKE - CENTER STAGE CAFÉ w/ Julia Schall, Shawn Savoie, Dave McCullough, Centre Stage band, Legion, 7–9:30pm, $2, proceeds to community projects.

Friday January 25 SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion.

5:30–7pm, Roast Pork SHARBOT LAKE – YOUTH DANCE for grades 5-9, Oso Hall, 6pm, $6, sponsored by Northern Frontenac Community Services

Saturday January 26 BELLROCK – “Love Letters” play starring Fred Euringer, Carolyn Hetherington, 7:30pm, at Schoolhouse, freewill offering and/ or food bank donation.

BOLINGBROKE – SATURDAY SEEKERS for ages 5-11, ABC Hall, Bible stories, games, songs, sponsor: Althorpe-Bolingbroke United Church, all welcome, Rachel 273-9005 FREEMASONRY INFORMATION SESSION call Simon 613-268-2057; email: ianreid.fm@ gmail.com northbrook - BUrns supper, Lions Hall, fundraiser for Pioneer Museum; $35 ($15 tax receipt); 5:30pm, dinner 6pm; 336-0157 PARHAM - GOSPEL SING, Free Methodist Church, 7pm, w/ Vern Scott & Friends of the

Gospel band; local talent, freewill offering.

SHARBOT LAKE – JAM SESSION & WINGS at the Legion, 3-7pm SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB fundraiser breakfast, 8-11am; 1106 Gemmills Rd. all welcome.

TAMWORTH - belle starr in concert (Kendal Carson, Stephaine Cadman, Miranda Mulholland) at Legion, 8pm, $20, 379-2808 VERONA – BREAKFAST, Trinity United Church, 9-11am, eggs, bacon, potatoes, toast only $5, beverages & muffins $1.

Sunday January 27

BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 FLINTON - COFFEE HOUSE, Open Mic, Through the Roof Ministry, 6:30pm, all welcome MCDONALDS CORNERS AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY AGM, 1pm, agricultural hall; please join us in 2013 event planning, all welcome; info 613-259-3480

Monday January 28 SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151.

SHARBOT LAKE - Parent Support Group for children with exceptionalities, Community Living-North Frontenac; Potluck 6pm; speaker Glen Alford – financial planner re RDSP; Call 279-3731 SHARBOT LAKE - ADULT RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL, free, Mondays, 7pm, high school; info Mary 613-375-6431.

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Thursday January 31 SYDENHAM - ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP 7-9pm, Grace Centre; info: 613-5443078

Friday February 1

BOLINGBROKE CAFE, ABC Hall, w/ Terry Tufts, Kathryn Briggs, 7:30-10pm, specialty coffees, teas, crepes available, $10 at door.

CLOYNE - FREE FRIDAY FLICKS “The Hunger Games”, 7pm, United Church HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE for ages 9-15, Golden Links Hall, 7-10pm, $6, Sharon 372-1274, Wayne 358-2533 HARRROWSMITH - PA ADVENTURE DAY, pre-register by Jan 28, St. Paul’s United Church, 10am-2pm; games, songs, crafts; lunch, snacks, $3; Marni 613-374-9929, Suzanne 613-386-7751.

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washrooms on that level.

Public Works Manager Royce Rosenblath said that because of exhaust emissions and other concerns, the Ministry of Labour requires that the floor of the bays needs to be several inches lower than that of the offices.

Another question that engendered much discussion was whether the township should go for a design/build tender or separate the two parts of the project.

In the end Council decided to tender out the design of the fire hall first in order to get an estimate of the costs involved. They also decided that as it is uncertain when or what changes will be made to the AODA, they will simply meet the existing requirements.

Casey Cuddy will look further into the requirements for different levels for the fire hall and will also seek recommendations from other fire departments for a suitable company to do the design work. The plans will be finalized for the next council meeting A motion to hire a consulting firm to help

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entertained while their caregivers perused the plentiful goods and services offered. The market organizers are offering up a number of workshops at the winter market and the day I visited, 11 participants were gathered in the kitchen for a one-hour workshop on how to make your own farmers cheese, presented by Pat Furlong-Brownlee.

Market manager Mary de Bassecourt said she is pleased with the support for the winter markets so far and hopes to see more shoppers “Come in out of the Cold”. The market offers the perfect opportunity for members of the community to meet for a hot drink and fresh baked snack and to visit and relax at one of the many tables. The next market day will take place on Sat. Feb. 2, and the workshop, led by Peggy Green, will be on Home Gardening in Drought Conditions. The cost for the workshop is $10.

The market will run on the first and third Saturdays of the month, 9:30am-12:30pm until the end of April. Topics covered in the

Addington Highlands report – Jan. 21, 2013 Northbrook fire hall to go to design phase: At the council meeting in Denbigh, Fire Chief Casey Cuddy presented the plans for a new fire hall in Northbrook, and several questions were raised.

Councilor Helen Yanch asked if the plans take into account the changes that are being proposed for the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). One proposed new requirement is six feet of clearance in washrooms instead of the current five feet.

While Councilor Tony Fritsch felt that the extra foot could easily be accommodated by the plans, Cuddy said it would make the building’s footprint bigger.

Cuddy said that the plans meet all the current accessibility requirements and that if and when new legislation does come into effect, there will be no requirement to retrofit existing buildings or ones that are already under construction. As the upper floor of the fire hall is not for public use, there will be no need to put in an elevator or accessible

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Fresh goods and ideas at Winter Farmers Market ing fresh herbs and body products from Dragonfly Herbs, fresh meats and produce from Maple-Lim Farm, Elphin Gold Farm and Johnston Lake Organic’s. Peigi Wilson was selling her gluten free and regular four berry pies, corn muffins and unique bacon/maple biscuits. Those looking for a bit of body relaxation and rejuvenation Pat Furlong-Brownlee demonstrates cheese making could choose from shieven vendors offered up a wide variety atsu massage courtesy of Catherine Smith of of goods and services at the second Healing Energetics or foot treatments courSharbot Lake Winter Farmers’ Market, which tesy of Melanie Fyfe of Healing Feats. While Lynn Shwadchuck was busy selling coffee took place at the Oso Hall on January 19.

Regular vendors had for sale their usual and Queen Elizabeth cakes at the market’s wide variety of local produce, baked goods main table, children had a wealth of board and other locally produced goods, includ- games and craft tables to keep themselves

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with the design phase of the project was passed but tabled until the next meeting.

Solar rooftop project proposed at NAEC: Queen Street Solar Co-operative, a non-profit renewable energy developer, is applying to build a 300kw solar rooftop project at North Addington Education Centre.

The project would be owned by members of the public, whom the co-op hopes would include Cloyne and area residents. Council voted to support the project.

Algonquin Land Claim motion: Council passed a motion to issue a press release stating that the township was “not consulted nor involved in the Land Selection Process for the Draft Agreement in Principle for the Algonquin Land Claim and were only notified after the Land Selection process was complete.” The township directs residents seeking information to contact the information centre of the Algonquin Land Claim directly, at 1-855-690-7070; by email: shelly. dumouchel@ontario.ca.

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ARDEN LEGION: Breakfast starts 8am $5, hosted by Ladies Auxiliary. Dart tournament mixed doubles register 10-10:45am, play 11am, $10, GRIFFITH - HAY EAST FUNDRAISER, 7pm, Lions Hall, w/ Backstage, Hi-Way 41, Pickled Chicken String Band, Windsor Swing Duo, Glen Periera, light lunch, goodwill collection SHARBOT LAKE FARMERS WINTER MARKET “Come In From The Cold” 9:30am12:30pm, Oso hall; also “Home Gardening in Drought Conditions” Workshop 10-11am $10; pre-register: info@handsonharvest.ca SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Bingo fundraiser, earlybird 6:45pm, 1106 Gemmills Rd., all welcome.

VERONA – BREAKFAST, Trinity United Church, 9-11am, eggs, bacon, potatoes, toast only $5, beverages & muffins $1.

Sunday, February 3 ENTERPRISE - COUNTRY JAMBOREE, 1pm, Enterprise Hall, w/ Lorne Bucke, Jim Ellis; sponsor: Newburgh-Camden Lions, 613379-9972.

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Wednesday February 6 FILM NIGHT INTERNATIONAL Canadian film “Still”, Full Circle Theatre, Perth, 2pm & 7pm, $10 at door; filmnightinternational.blogspot.ca; proceeds to library

Thursday February 7 SHARBOT LAKE - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS: Luncheon at The Maples, 11:30am.

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Heritage Festival Photo Contest A

By David Potts s this most recent cold snap transitions back to a more seasonable chill, I can't help but sit and wonder at the winter in which we are still enveloped. Despite being only at the halfway mark, we have seen a great volume of snow and temperatures consistently well below zero degrees. And, although there have been periods of warming, as well as a few days of freezing rain, it has indeed been an accommodating season for our local heritage. If you’re an ice fisherman, a cross-country skier or a snowmobile enthusiast… you’re as happy as a pig in mud!

And I forgot to mention photographers.

This beautiful season should offer many opportunities to capture some classic winter photos. A sunset reflecting off the frozen, white lake. Or a melancholy shot of an old abandoned barn draped with snow.

And, if you’re going take pictures, then you might as well enter the Frontenac Heritage Festival’s Annual Photo Contest! There will be $200 in prize money given away. Absolutely free to enter, a $50 prize will be awarded to the best photo in each of four categories: nature, people, recreation, and a category just for Youth 18 and under. Your photos don’t have to be winter-related, but they must display our local heritage in some way.

So what do you have to lose? Nothing…

What do you have to win? $50!

Adults may enter the three main categories: nature, people and recreation. Youth 18 and Under may only enter the Youth category. Please submit your photos to fhfestival@gmail.com (or to the township office) by midnight on February 14. The winners will be announced at the Maples Restaurant on Feb 17 at 6pm, followed by fireworks! I hope to see everyone there.

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Looking back and forward at Hinchinbrooke Public School At the end of the 2013 school year, after classes began that year. The offiHinchinbrooke Public School in Parham cial ceremony marking the opening of the will end its close to 50 years of serving school took place on August 19, 1966 and students from all over the township. Back it was attended by the then MPP, J. R. Siin the early 1960s the idea for one single monett, and the area superintendent, R.W. school came about when the HinchinFroates. The latter gave the address at the brooke Township Area Board felt that a ceremony. single central school would better serve Doreen Howes, who was the former prinstudents, and they decided to replace the cipal of the old Parham school, was a memone-room school houses in Piccadilly, Oak ber of the teaching staff in the school’s first Flats, Cole Lake, Wagarville, Tichborne year of operation. She recalled in a written and Parham with one central school. history of the school how thrilled the stuThough some in the community (estimated dents were with the new facility. “Children at roughly 10 %) were opposed to the idea, who had probably never been in a building most were in favour. The board focused on as big were awed and a little frightened of the benefits that a larger school would offer all the new facilities.” In those first days stustudents: namely a gym/auditorium, indoor dents were given tours of the new school washrooms, a library and a large playand its facilities to familiarize themselves ground and it was not long before the idea with the new building. Years later portables 1991 drawing by Sherry Lowery depicting the would be added to the school to accomof a new school became a reality.

After long discussions, Parham was the new Hinchinbrooke Public School and the six modate the growing numbers of students, chosen location for the new central school smaller schools that it replaced and within the first few years of its opening, and a lot was purchased from the York famthe school also became home to numerous ily in Parham at the corner of Long Lake Road and Wagarville students from western Bedford township and southern Oso Road. The building contract was awarded to M. Sullivan and township. construction of the building began in 1965, with hopes of the In its first year, 27 students graduated from the new school. school being ready for use following the Christmas break in It was during the school’s first full year of operation in 1967 1966. William (Bill) Sproule of Tichborne, who was a mem- (the centennial year), that students in grades five through ber of the construction team, would become the school’s first eight attended Expo 1967 in Montreal for three days. principal. The school opened two weeks after the Christmas In 1991, Hinchinbrooke celebrated its 25th anniversary. break and the builders rushed to put on the finishing touches Then principal, Brenda Martin, approached Kathleen Good-

MPAC explains devaluation of Provincial Park F

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ollowing a request from Councilor Norm Guntensperger for an explanation by representatives of MPAC about the significant devaluation of Sharbot Lake Provincial Park in 2012, three representatives from MPAC, Bev Disney, Kathy Blake and Dawn Leahy made a presentation to Central Frontenac Council on Tuesday night (January 22).

As the result of re-evaluation, the 2012 assessment of Sharbot Lake Provincial park decreased in value from $1,255,000 to $449,000, a drop of $806,000.

The representatives explained that “MPAC conducted a thorough review of provincial park valuations across Ontario in response to Requests for Reconsideration and Assessment Review Board appeals on 19 provincial parks.” The resulting analysis showed inconsistencies in the historical valuations. The Ministry of Natural Resources provided up to date information regarding regulated park acreages and boundaries, development and non-development zones and current capital costs for buildings in the parks.

That data, taken with MPAC's sales analysis regarding bulk residential land, vacant waterfront land and vacant commercial land, was used to come up with the current 2012 valuations.

The numbers show that the values of non-development and waterfront land in the park amounted to $324,500 with approximately 200 acres of waterfront valued at $1,635 per acre.

At this point in the presentation Councilor Guntensperger asked how it could be possible that waterfront be valued so low where in his estimation the market value for residential waterfront is often 50 times that price per acre and in many cases more. Leahy explained that the value given takes into account the fact that much of the waterfront will never be sold due to it being part of a park so that actual market value does not apply in these circumstances. Councilor Guntensperger also wondered if MPAC calculates the revenue coming in from the parks and if those revenues are taken into consideration when making the valuations. Leahy said no. This led Councilor Wayne Millar to ask why the township then is not given that revenue.

The news did not get better for council when the MPAC representatives brought to council's attention the fact that about 40% of the land taken up by the park is un-patented crown land, and is deemed non-taxable according to the Municipal Tax Assistance Act. This means that beyond the 2013 tax year the taxes acquired from the park may fall even lower. "Well, that totally takes the wind out of my sails,” said Mayor Janet Gutowski Plans for Multi-Use Centre: Brian Basterfield of Basterfield and Associates made a presentation of the final plans for the proposed Multi-Use Centre in Sharbot Lake. The impetus for the study came from a committee formed by members of the Central Frontenac Railway Heritage Society, and was funded through grant money.

The proposed building, which Basterfield said could be built in two phases if necessary, includes a trail head section and a second storey multi-purpose room, and would be built where the K&P and Trans-Canada trails meet near Cannon Road and Elizabeth Streets in Sharbot Lake.

The proposed cost of the building comes in at a hefty price tag of $2 million. Members of council said that though this is not a project that might happen anytime soon, many felt that it was a good idea to have a plan in place for the future should grant money become available and should council decide to go ahead with the project.

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fellow to set up a committee to plan the special events. Kathleen chaired the executive committee, which included Doreen Howes as secretary and Eric Wagar as treasurer.

Fundraisers were held and a special 25-year anniversary book was produced and sold at the celebration. In that book were highlighted some of the events that took place over the years, which helped to shape the school. These included the designing of the school crest, which was spearheaded by members of the school’s first graduating class of 1966, Karyn Cronk, Bonnie McCullough and Glen Brown. It was the class of 1969 who constructed and planted the flower beds at the front of the school. In 1972 French was introduced as a new subject to students and in 1973 the first ever grade one class at HPS was formed. By far the largest graduating class, numbering close to 40 students, was the class of 1974 under the supervision of Maurice Lowery whose singing classes were long remembered as a highlight.

Eric Wagar of Parham was principal at the school from 1973 - 1984, and will be saddened by its closure. “I have very fond memories of my time there,” he said. He recalled the hard work of the staff at the school who brought so many important and memorable extra-curricular activities to the students.

“Floyd Deyo and Maurice Lowery spearheaded the winter fall and spring house leagues at the school, which were very popular with the students.”

He recalled the top-notch music programming offered by John McDougall and recounted running into one former student, who decades later joined a choir in Ottawa having been inspired by her participation in the HPS choir.

As far as the future of the building is concerned, Wagar said he hopes to see it continue to serve the community. He and others want to see it transformed into a community centre that can serve “all ages in the community from young children right up to seniors.” He is part of the committee looking into the possibility of the township acquiring the school and turning it into such a centre.

Wagar also weighed in on the new larger school now currently under construction in Sharbot Lake. “I have never been a big fan of larger schools. The nice thing about smaller schools and the one thing that I always liked about them is the fact that every teacher knew the name of every single student in the building.” Will that be the case at new school? Time will tell.

Wagar ended on a positive note, however. “Though the closure of the school is sad, it is likely for the best and the new school will likely be better able to serve students.” * Much of the information in this article was taken from a “History of Hinchinbrooke Public School” written by Doreen Howes for the Silver Anniversary Memories book in 1991.

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The two councilors from Frontenac Islands, Mayor Dennis Doyle and Howe Island Councilor David Jones, brought a motion forward to strip the warden of her status as county spokesperson and refuse to pay any of the costs related to her travel outside of the county boundary.

But the revolutionary spirit that brought in a 7-2 vote of non-confidence in Warden Gutowski just before Christmas did not hold.

“We’ve had the fight. I think it is time to move on with the business of council, I think everything we do makes us look irresponsible. Reluctantly I’m going to vote against this,” said Councilor John Inglis from North Frontenac.

Councilor John McDougall concurred with Inglis and North Frontenac Mayor Bud Clayton only said, “I got a call early this morning asking me to play nicely in the sandbox.”

Only Doyle and Jones supported the motion when it came to a vote.

South Frontenac Mayor Gary Davison did not speak to the motion and did not raise his hand either in favour or against it when it came to a vote, but he took the opportunity to make a statement a little later in the meeting.

“I have something to say and I will say it at the council table, while others have chosen to speak to the press behind our backs. Council has been represented in the press as resenting having to work with a woman. I have worked with Mayor Gutowski for five years, I was able to bring her into contact with the affordable housing people from Kingston, and the same was true with Habitat for Humanity when I brought the warden down to my district to meet the committee members. Since 1998 I have worked with Warden Gutowski and I think presenting us in the press as a bunch

of old boys is horse poop. I’ve always felt that council was more than fair to the warden.”

Notwithstanding any lingering bad feelings, the failure of the ‘spokesperson motion’ put an end to any formal revolt against Gutowski remaining as warden until the end of the current term of Council in December of 2014, unless she chooses to resign.

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Doyle then asked CAO Savill if the committee support position was still necessary.

When she said it was, Gary Davison moved that the Sustainability Advisory Committee also be eliminated, and Dennis Doyle immediately seconded the motion.

“I disagree with this,” said John McDougall. “The sustainability advisory committee has quite a reach into the community. It helps to guide projects that we fund using gas tax rebate dollars. It is probably a more valuable committee than you would expect, especially when you consider the Economic Development budget.”

“I think we are looking at running a tighter ship,” said Davison.”

“Can staff live with the current complement if we keep the Sustainability Advisory Committee in place?” Dennis Doyle asked of CAO Savill.

“I think we can give it a try, but the service will not be at the same level as it is to date,” she said.

With that, Davison and Doyle agreed to rescind the motion, leaving the Sustainability Advisory Committee in place, at least for the time being.

The implications of the changes made by the finance committee and council on the 2013 budget will be calculated and included in a revised budget, which will come before Council at an afternoon meeting on February 20.

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