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Jerry Ackerman and Chief Doreen Davis with other supporters at the Idle No More’s International Day of Action in Sharbot Lake
Idle No More Action Day in Sharbot Lake by Julie Druker n January 28, close to 30 Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal activists gathered at the junction of Highway 7 and Road 38 in Sharbot Lake in protest of Bill C-45. January 28 was Idle No More’s International Day of Action and numerous protests took place across the country on the same day. Armed with signs encouraging drivers to show their support, members of the group offered drivers who stopped at the intersection a document outlining their opposition to the Harper government’s Bill C-45, which they say will “have a drastic impact on Canadians” and which “should not be rushed through parliament without time for careful consideration, public scrutiny and debate.” The handout further calls the bill a “direct attack on First Nations lands and on the bodies of water we all share from across this country.” While some drummed ceremonial drums and sang songs, Jerry Ackerman, who was acting as the temporary marshal at the event, outlined the goal of the day. “This is ‘The Day’ of protest around the world and our goal here is to tell people, whether they are First Nations or not, that this is the time to turn back this government in order to protect everybody’s land, everybody’s water and everybody’s air. If you look at how many acts are being destroyed by this bill, you will see that our country will also be destroyed by the actions of this government.” The document that was handed out at the Sharbot Lake protest explained the birth of the Idle No More movement and also highlighted what the group feels are the negative effects of the numerous changes to the various acts. The document says that under the Fisheries Act “Canada’s ecology will be undermined by the removal of legal barriers to oil, pipeline and other developers” citing that they (the developers) would “no longer be responsible for fixing the environmental and habitat damage they cause”. Under the Indian Act the bill will “give the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs access over First Nations’ lands and undue influence on vulnerable communities ... in direct contravention of the UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples”. Regarding the Navigable Waters Acts, the document states that the Act will be amended to “reduce its scope to less than 1% of Canadian waters and will restrict federal oversight to the three oceans that border Canada and to a mere 97 lakes and 62 rivers”, thereby putting the traditional territories of Aboriginal peoples at the greatest risk of environmental exploitation by
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providing “quick development of access to resource extraction industries.” Further, changes to the Canadian Grain Act will “remove regulations that protect independent grain producers, increase self regulation and decrease inspections.” Other acts cited to be affected negatively by Bill C-45 include the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) Act and public sector pensions. Chief Doreen Davis of the Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation was present to show her support for the organizers of the event in Sharbot Lake. “The settlers who organized the event have always shown support for us and our goals to protect Mother Earth and the water,” she said. Chief Davis said she had had plans to travel to Mattawa for a rally but after receiving a call from Sharbot Lake resident Carol Pepper, who organized the local event, decided to attend the one here instead. Regarding the importance of the International Day of Action for the Idle No More movement, Chief Davis said, “It’s important for everyone to be here because this Bill C-45 impacts everyone. Anyone concerned about the water, the land and the future of their children must stand up now.” Jerry Ackerman said he was pleased with the turn out and the support the group was receiving from the public at large. “Unfortunately, what the media in general does not realize is that this is everybody’s business. It’s not just about the Aboriginals; this is about your drinking water, your fish and your land. The environmental legislation of the country is no longer in place; it is being stripped away- that is how serious this is. In fact the entire country is presently being given away for somebody else’s bottom line. The media in general wants to discard this movement as irrelevant when, in fact, nothing could be more relevant. What this government in Ottawa is putting into law doesn’t belong there and it offends the right and future for every single person in this country,” he said. Supporters at the event said that one of the highlights occurred early on in the day when a bus load of protesters who were passing through on their way from Barrie to the protest that was taking place in Ottawa saw the protesters. The bus pulled over in Sharbot Lake, and the occupants got out to show their support, before heading for Capital Hill in Ottawa.
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olunteers with the Kingston & Frontenac Affiliate of Habitat for Humanity have been quickly learning about wells and septic systems, ditching and culverts. They are contemplating expanding out of their urban/serviced land comfort zone and doing a build in Central Frontenac. Sharon Matthews and Tracy Bamford, relatively recent retirees on Long Lake, as well as Central Frontenac Mayor Janet Gutowski and Jane Drew, executive director of Central and North Frontenac Not-for-Profit Housing, have been working with Habitat for some time to iron out the details for a Central Frontenac build. “We are not thinking about setting up a new affiliate of Habitat,” said Sharon Matthews, who has joined the board of the Kingston affiliate, “but the project we are developing for Central Frontenac is not a one off. We will want to do more, as part of the Kingston & Frontenac Affiliate.” Matthews said that all the work involved in setting up partnerships and processes for a first build would be wasted if it ended there. There are a number of important aspects to this first rural build that need to be worked out, and that is why the local committee is seeking to engage the public. “The way Habitat for Humanity works in a community is that we seek as much help as we can find from all sources, from land owners to contractors to people willing to donate some time,” Matthews said. The first two key items that the Central Frontenac project needs are a piece of land to build on and a suitable family to buy the house. Through a volunteer effort, Habitat for Humanity builds efficient homes that meet all building code standards for as low a price as possible by making use of volunteer labour, donated or discounted materials, etc. The house is then sold to the recipient family at market value price, but in lieu of a down payment the individual family contributes a minimum of 500 volunteer hours. Habitat for Humanity will hold the mortgage on the house, and no interest is charged. The money paid back into the program is used to build more houses, so successful builds foster more successful builds. The Kingston Habitat affiliate has recently revised its means test for suitable families to reflect current financial realties and broaden the program. In order to qualify, family income needs to be a minimum of $29,000 and a maximum of $55,000, and there are a number of other factors involved. “We are looking for working families, ones that will be able to cover mortgage payments, and families that are in insecure or unsuitable housing. Habitat is not meant as a solution to all of the housing problems that are out there, but it is a solution for a certain segment of the population,” said Sharon Matthews. With the help of some of the local realtors, Habitat has been looking for a building lot at a reasonable price, and while there are some potential locations, they are still looking, preferably for a lot in the vicinity of a major roadway. “If there is anyone out there who owns a suitable building lot, maybe even one that they are willing to sell at under market value in exchange for a tax receipt, we would like to hear from them,” said Matthews As the project moves forward, there will be a huge opportunity for a community effort to take the project through to completion. “From the response that we’ve already had, from the township council and staff, to the local businesses that have already come forward, we can see that Central Frontenac is
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january 31, 2013
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Provincial Liberal leadership – more old school than new day By Jeff Green hy was there a steamroll to Kathleen Wynne after the second ballot of last weekend’s Ontario Liberal leadership convention? The results of the ballot demonstrated two things. Sandra Pupatello had gained more support than Kathleen Wynne on the second ballot, and all the other candidates were so far back that they had to get out of the way. Pupatello, with 817 votes, was on a roll. She had gained 218 votes in the second ballot, while Kathleen Wynne, at 750, had only gained 153. The separation between the two front runners was growing. But the real drama was yet to unfold. Charles Sousa, with 203 votes, and Gerard Kennedy, with 285, had the opportunity to become Queen-makers, and they took it. Sousa, who is from the right wing of the party, moved to Kathleen Wynne, the left-leaning candidate, leaving Pupatello in the lurch. Soon after, Gerard Kennedy, who is on the left wing of the party himself, joined with Sousa at Kathleen Wynne’s side. Even though Sandra Pupatello had the support of the majority of the parties mpp’s, she suddenly looked lonely in her box, while a jubilant Wynne was surrounded by three of the four also-ran candidates. In a surprise move, last-ranked Eric Hoskins had joined Wynne after the first ballot. It was all over but the voting at that point. The headlines had already been written; only the tense had to be changed when the tally came in, from Wynne will win, to Wynne wins. So, why Kathleen Wynne? This is where the old school politics come in, and this is what those 2,000 delegates were thinking, at least as far as I see it from a distance. Both candidates said they were conciliators; both said they were more willing to work with the other parties. But Pupatello is more to the right of the party than Wynne and was a more natural fit to talk to the Conservative Party about shifting the government to the right, offering more cuts in government programs and cutting the deficit quickly, etc. However, the Conservatives have only one goal in mind: bringing down the government. They want to fight an election as soon as possible while the ORNGE air ambulance scandal, the revelations about the horrendous cost of two aborted gas plants, and the anti-democratic prorogation manoeuvring of McGuinty are still fresh in the minds of a forgetful public. Those 2,000 delegates knew very well that Conservative leader Tim Hudak was not going to do anything to help the Liberals stay in power. As loyal Liberals, the delegates did what all party members do when their party is in power, they voted for the candidate with the best chance of keeping them in power. And that is some task, since in most polls, the Liberals now rank third in popularity. The best case scenario for the Liberals is to remain in power as long as possible because they could be wiped out
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in an election this spring, and the only way for them to remain in power was to elect the candidate of the left, Kathleen Wynne, so she can make overtures to the NDP. Andrea Horwath, the NDP leader, will be making her own calculations. Does she make a deal, and in doing so enable the NDP to exert major influence on public policy? Or does she say no, and force an election, which could bring the NDP to the mainstream of Ontario politics at the expense of the Liberals? There are risks either way. If the NDP props up the Liberals they will be propping up an unpopular party and may pay a price for that at the polls whenever an election does come. They also might be giving Kathleen Wynne an opportunity to recover some of the support her party has lost to the NDP and enable the Liberals to control the timing and circumstances of the next election. If Horwath pulls the plug on the Liberals, however, the
Central Frontenac Council listening, preparing to make cuts by Jeff Green
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entral Frontenac Council was given a guided tour through two of their largest departments last Thursday, January 14, and a session dedicated to the other departments was postponed because of a threat of freezing rain on Tuesday, January 29. While the Council did a lot of listening as Public Works Manager Mike Richardson took them through his budget, they did not make any changes. Richardson is asking Council for $420,000 for two new tandem trucks and $152,000 for a tractor/mower-brusher. In terms of road construction, the budget proposes to spend $45,000 on engineering and bridge studies; $80,000 paving Elm Tree Road between Bridge Street and Arden Road; $40,000 to patch a section of Road 38 near York Road; and $215,000 paving 4.5 kilometres of Oak Flats Road. There is also $200,000 in the budget to cover the township’s share of a large bridge and road-paving project on Wagarville Road. The township has applied for a $1.84 million grant to cover 90% of the cost of that project. If the grant does not come in, the township will cut the roadwork out of the project. The bridge replacement itself remains a top priority for the roads department. Although the above-mentioned construction projects and equipment purchase requests are new, they are not necessarily the cause of the significant increase in the 2013 budget, because a similar amount was spent in 2012 on other road projects and equipment purchases. The largest single cause of the budget shortfall facing Council is the fact that while the township ran an operating surplus of $311,000 in 2011, helping keep the 2012 budget in line, preliminary calculations show an operating deficit of between $90,000 and $140,000 in 2012. The 2013 budgeting process will have to accommodate that difficult reality. Aside from that, the draft budget includes smaller, but significant increases in most of the departmental budgets, the largest being a $100,000 increase in the corporate services department budget. Policing costs are up by $40,000 to $767,000, something that Council must simply grin and bear.
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had to chuckle when I saw the front page of the January 17 edition: “Ready to take the plunge” shows three hearty souls ready to take the Polar Plunge at the Frontenac Heritage Festival, and then below the fold “North Frontenac eliminates ice water rescue service”. So plungers beware, you are on your own. - Judi Montgomery
Idle-No-More
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onday's Idle-No-More witness at the corner of Highway 7 & Road 38 in Sharbot Lake, could be seen as a microbe on a mosquito biting an elephant. And yet, in that drumming, pamphleteering, waving and honking, one could hear and see the eternal cosmos reaching out, asserting care for our habitat and justice for all. Our political masters are in the pocket of the rulers of the fossil fuel economy. Whatever it takes, the authenticity of Idle-No-More must expand for the sake of our collective survival. - Ken Fisher
Re: Hinchinbrooke Public School
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would like to thank Julie Druker for her January 24th article on Hinchinbrooke Public School. I am sure the mention of former staff and students will remind residents of the area of the difference Hinchinbrooke Public School has made in the lives of their children and their communities. In my conversation with Ms. Druker, we discussed many things and I was pleased with the accuracy of her reporting. However, in her last sentence where she quotes me, I remember a slight word change, i.e. "Though the closure of the school is sad, we will hope for the best, that the new school will be better able to serve students." For all the students and staff who will be moving into the new school in the fall, I wish them every success in their new accommodations. - Eric R. Wagar Editor’s Note: There was one other inaccuracy in last week’s article on Hinchinbrooke Public School. The land for the school was donated by, not purchased from the York family.
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ith winter firmly in place and more snow assuredly on the way, I'm wondering about the work and equipment involved in keeping our municipal waste sites clear during and after snowstorms. I was at the Plevna waste site after the big December storms, and I was concerned. Although the ploughs clear the large main areas, such big machinery can't get into the narrower passageways - next to the recycling bins, for example. On top of that, there's the snow that falls (or has to be shovelled) off the bins themselves. I assume the site attendants have to clear all that snow by hand right after every storm. I'm impressed by how the attendants manage to get that laborious shovelling done and still handle all their regular tasks. But I'm also concerned. In this modern age, most of us - even the younger set - would not likely be doing that much shovelling by hand, even for our own properties! So - does the township already have - or could it quickly procure - one of those small snow throwers that homeowners use for paths and walkways? Actually, probably one for each waste site would be good. The cost would be minor (a 22-inch gas-powered one costs just $600) which I'd assume could be covered by existing snow removal budgets. I think most of us taxpayers would be glad to have our municipality put out the small expense necessary to do this. And since we're surely in for more snow, "time is of the essence." - Helen Forsey
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Letters to the editor Re: Ompah ice water Janet Gutowski affair rescue service ended not a gender issue SINCE 1970
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ime will tell if Council’s decision to cease Ompah Station’s ice water rescue service was wise. Council made this decision based on so-called reasons and facts their own senior staff had provided. If those reasons had been valid, there would have been true cause to cease Ice Water Rescue operation. The best that can be said is those excuses have proven to be somewhat doubtful and far-fetched. Reality is - there is little or no ongoing cost for the program, ice water suits and the rescue boats do not have the alleged phantom expiry dates, there is no lack of training as inferred, there is no critical issue with the number of responders and there are no response time issues. Councillors now know these reasons are baseless and to save face, let’s just say slightly overstated. Dump all those excuses into the recycle or trash bin and clarify the issue. Simply put: there is no valid reason at this time to cease Ice Water Rescue Services in the township. To appease those councillors who are intent on reducing the size and core services of Ompah Station, staff made the disbandment of the service decision before meeting with council and without its authority or permission to do so. To again keep peace flowing in the mayor’s recently christened sandbox, council voted to accept the proposal. Councillors are not well served by township staff and senior managers if the information and facts presented are compromised by being inaccurate, not well researched, deceptive or intended to prejudice the decision to be made. In the same vein, if council cannot find cause or reasons to make a specific decision, it shouldn’t expect managers to invent some. The whole discussion on ice water rescue was corrupted, compromised, and biased by the facts presented. Everyone on the outside looking in knows the so-called justification for the disbandment of the service was not valid. No wonder we are now considered “Up in Dreamland” by those who read about us, either in the township or county news. Would it be delusional to think council might reconsider its decision, or does the truth and the real facts matter to them? How about a year’s probation with a year-end review? Place yourself with Ompah responders standing on the shoreline watching a person going down again and again and having to tell his wife or his children “Sorry, we can’t go out on to the ice to save your husband/father. We have the suits, the boats, the ropes and the trained personnel, but our township doesn’t have a by-law in place that allows us to help you. If you’d like, our chief will try to get someone from Sharbot Lake to finally come up here in an hour or two to recover his body.” - Leo L Ladouceur
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ome have claimed the dispute between Janet Gutowski and the other Frontenac County councilors is a gender issue. It's no such thing. It's a matter of principle and tradition - the principle of fairness in giving all Frontenac mayors, male and female, equal opportunity to be warden for one year. Tradition, because the one-year tenure of Frontenac wardens is 124 years old. Is Janet Gutowski being unfair by demanding that she be warden for three years to the detriment of the other three mayors in the county? Let's try to look at this issue objectively. To those making this a gender issue, please, remove your feminist-colored glasses that are distorting this event. To help us see the real issue, let's reverse the gender of the disputants and make Janet Gutowski, Jake Gutowski, and the seven male councilors, female. By gender reversal we have seven female councilors making a verbal agreement to continue the traditional oneyear warden's tenure. Jake decides to break with tradition, finds a law to support his position, and by demanding a three-year tenure denies the other three female mayors on council their one-year term as warden. As a result of Jake's unreasonable demands, the seven female councilors declare their noncooperation in future council meetings. Let's transfer some gender issue comments, which made Janet Gutowski the hero of the plot, to this reversal of gender scenario. The seven female councilors would become "a bunch of little bullies who will not play fairly if they do not get their own way". Jake would become the hero because he "will not play the silly games" the seven women want to play. Jake becomes the hero again because he "has just beaten the old girls’ club at their own game". By changing the gender it changes the whole picture. Most reasonable people can see that the wrong things done by Janet Gutowski are just as wrong if they were done by Jake Gutowski and right things done by the seven male councilors are just as right if done by seven female councilors. Janet, what good is it if you have the law on your side, if you have alienated the other councilors with your unfair behaviour? I always thought you were a fair person, but this last episode has definitely changed my mind, and the minds of others also. Please, for the good of Frontenac County, resign your wardenship or face a tainted legacy. Remember, elections are coming. - John Wallace
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s council commences its budget deliberations for 2013, it’s time to ask “Where are they heading?” Are we, the residents of Central Frontenac, looking at yet another large property tax increase? First, a few reminders about the information we are presented with: A tax increase is the increase in the dollars we pay, not the increase in the tax rate which, when property values are increasing, is always less. The purpose of property value assessments is to provide a basis for the distribution of the municipal tax burden among property owners, not to play a role in setting the magnitude of that burden. An increase in the tax base, i.e. in the total assessed value of all properties in Central Frontenac, does not hand the township an automatic tax revenue increase, although there are many who would like us to think it does. If the percentage change in a property’s valuation is more or less than that of the township’s tax base, any change in that property’s taxes will be correspondingly more or less than the average. This comes courtesy of market forces changing property values, not from the township. Also, when assessing changes in township taxes, we should not be sidetracked by references to our total property taxes. If the increase in county and education levies is small, the temptation to draw our attention away from a larger township increase, by focusing on the total bill, is too much for our councillors to resist. Any restraint shown by the county in the preparation of its budget, and/or by the province when setting the education levy, should not be hijacked by council to raise Central Frontenac taxes. Now, let’s look at budget discussions so far: Central Frontenac staff has brought forward a budget proposal calling for a nearly $0.7 million increase in tax revenue, an increase that would see the township’s burden on the average property owner rise by about 12%. Township treasurer Michael McGovern said that most taxpayers would be facing some sort of increase anyway given that the MPAC property assessments increased by an average of 2.73 per cent and he estimated that this increase would bring in about $250,000. I hope that he has been misquoted and does not actually believe this. Mr. McGovern, taxes increase only if council chooses to increase them, not because property values have increased. Deputy Mayor Tom Dewey said that he wants to see an increase of 2 per cent in the tax rate, i.e. an average real tax increase of
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· Sympathy to the Johnson family on the death of Bob. · A lovely Diners Luncheon at the Maples on Jan. 24 attended by 16 people. Nice to see Vicki again - glad she’s feeling better. On Jan. 18 it was World Snowman Day, so we worked in teams to make the tallest snowman out of spaghetti (not cooked) and marshmallows. The winner was June Crawford. Next Diners is Feb 27. · There were 120 people served at breakfast at the snowmobile club on Saturday. The next one is Feb. 9. · Welcome to the new people who are living in Geri and Bud Frechette’s house in Snow Road. I haven’t heard their names yet. · Alice Gilchrist’s sister Doris from Ottawa visited with Alice for a few days and helped back at the breakfast Saturday. · The fire fighters from all three stations wrapped up four days of training at the community centre on the weekend. · Smile: Swallow your pride occasionally; it’s not fattening.
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“The trouble with weather forecasting is that it's right too often for us to ignore it and wrong too often for us to rely on it.” - Patrick Young. · The days are getting visibly longer and the ground hog is · There will be a Youth Dance on Feb. 1 at the Golden Links getting ready to poke his head out. Let’s hope he doesn’t see Hall from 7 – 10 pm, for ages 9 - 15, cost $6. For information, his shadow and spring will be here soon. · Southern Frontenac Community Services presents its call Sharon at 613-372-1274 or Wayne at 613-358-2533. · Euchre Nights are running every 1st, 3rd and 4th Mon- Speaker Series on health related topics. The next two sesday at the Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club. Cost is $5. sions will be held Friday, Feb. 1 and Friday, Feb. 8 from Cash prizes for 1st and 2nd place. All are welcome. Call June 9 a.m. to noon. The Feb. 1 topics will be Step Safely and Mobility Devices. Feb. 8 topics will be Anti Fraud and Elder White at 613-372-2400 for more information. · The Blue Grass Show is being presented at the Christian Abuse. These sessions are free and will take place at the Fellowship Church on Feb. 12 starting at 7 p.m. with perfor- Grace Centre in Sydenham. To reserve your place and for mances by Jerry Butler and the Blue Jays and Bill White and more information, please contact Lorraine Creighton at 613White Pine. Tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 at the door. 376-6477 or by email at lorraine.creighton@sfcsc.ca For information and tickets, please call June White at 613- · The Quilting Group will meet Wednesday, Feb. 6 at Trinity United Church, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Anyone interested in quilt372-2625 or Ken Rowlson at 613-372-2625. · SFC Recreation Committee will be sponsoring a Family ing is welcome to join the group, whether a seasoned quilter Day Celebration at Frontenac Community Arena (Piccadilly) or a beginner. They have lots of patterns and ideas and there on Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free hot dogs and drinks are always people to help with advice. For more information, as well as free skating, sleigh rides, kids games with prizes call Ann McDougall at 613-374-2516. · Verona Diners Club for adults, ages 55 plus, will be held and snowshoeing. For info, call Dan Bell at 613-372-1910. · Please mark the following dates on your calendars: The Thursday, Feb. 7. The program provides full-course, catered Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club will be hosting a Fam- meals with the flexibility to meet varying dietary needs. For ily Movie Day on Family Day, Feb. 18 from 12:30 – 3 p.m. a cost of $11 per person, you will enjoy a mid-day meal and entertainment. Noon at the Verona Lions Hall. Reservations are required. Call 613-376-6477. SFCS. · Bingo! The Verona Lions will host a Bingo evening on Thursday, Feb. 7. Doors and canteen open at 6 p.m. Early Kim Gow
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· Southern Frontenac Community Services is holding the second of six Speaker Series on Friday, Feb. 1 from 9 a.m. - noon. The topic is Step Safely Mobility Services. This is a free presentation and spots are limited. Please call Lorraine at 613-376-6477 to reserve your spot at the Grace Centre. · Speaking of SFCS - it seems I may have sent out some misinformation last week. As you may or may not be aware, Loughborough Christmas & Emergency Relief Fund works in conjunction with SFCS. The Christmas Hampers - with turkey, chicken or ham and toys - are given out by the Loughborough Christmas Fund. The day-to-day Food Bank is handled by SFCS and they did serve over 500 families last year. Please rest assured that your donations, year round, will continue to find a place with families in need. I apologize for any confusion with these two excellent organizations - and applaud the good and necessary work they do on a regular basis. · The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program is a partnership between the Canada Revenue Agency and community organizations to help with free tax preparation. If you are interested in volunteering to prepare tax returns, please contact Kathryn at 613-376-6477. SFCS will recruit volunteers
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and Canada Revenue will train them. Your services would be needed from mid-Feb until the end of April. · Wing Night tonight (Thursday, Jan 31) at the Legion from 5 – 8 p.m. These popular nights happen every two weeks with the next one falling on Valentine’s Day! Now you know where to take your sweetie for that special day! · St Patrick’s in Railton is holding a Bingo, Monday, Feb 4. The doors open at 6 p.m. with early bird at 6:50 p.m.
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· Hay East presents a fund raising Night of Music this Saturday, February 2 at 7pm in the Griffith Lions Hall. Featured are MC Dai Bassett and Renfrew's own Backstage along with Hi-way 41, The Pickled Chicken String Band, The Windsor Swing Duo and Glen Periera. There will be a light lunch, and a goodwill collection. Did you know it costs $7000 to bring one tractor trailer of hay from the west? This covers the driver's salary, food and fuel to bring 18 tons of hay. Your support would be much appreciated by the farmers who are just trying to make it through the winter. Remember, if you ate today, thank a farmer. · A Valentine's Roast Beef Dinner & Dance featuring the Douglas Connection is planned for Saturday, February 16, at the Lion's Hall in Griffith. Dinner starts at 6pm with the dance to follow at 8pm. Tickets are $20 per person and are available at businesses in Griffith. All proceeds go to Housing for Seniors in Griffith. For information call Pat 333-1229 or Juliette 333-1352. · Denbigh T.O.P.S. meets Tuesday mornings, 8:30am for Weigh-In, 10am for Range of Motion Exercises, and 10:30am Drop In. Please note, T.O.P.S. now meets in the lower part of the Denbigh Hall, the old location of the library. · Music-in-the-hall will happen on Sun. February 10 at 1pm. · Thank you to the Madawaska Land Trust Conservancy and MNR rep Graham Cameron for their presentations and sharing some valuable information last Tuesday evening at the Land Owners Workshop. Bethany Armstrong, one of the donors of the Rose Hill Nature Reserve, was in attendance and shared some memories of their family visits to the area and why they chose to donate the land. To find out the entire story of the Rose Hill Reserve visit www.mmltc.ca
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· It's with a great deal of sadness that we report the passing of Betty Garnett last week. Betty and Gary were long time residents of Arden. I looked up the word "lady" in the dictionary and Betty's picture was there. Both she and Gary supported all local community events, from the Arden Seniors, to the Legion, Wesleyan Church and the Arden United Church. Betty was Treasurer of the Arden Seniors for a number of years and a member of the Wesleyan Church congregation. The Garnetts were married 58 years and Betty will really be missed by Gary and their daughter. · Don't forget February 2 the Ladies Auxiliary of the Arden Legion will be hosting both a breakfast from 8 to 11am and
lunch 11:30 am to 4:30 pm. Breakfast is $5 and lunch prices are varied. · The Arden Legion Ladies Auxiliary will also be hosting a Valentine's Dinner Sat. Feb. 9, 5-7pm, $15pp. Steak, baked potato, salad & roll and a chocolate cheesecake along with a chocolate fountain for dessert are on the menu. Roses will be available for purchase. Treat your honey to a lovely dinner. · Most are aware that the Freshmart Store in Sharbot Lake has been sold. The store will be closed for renovations starting March 1 for approximately 6 weeks. Keep the Arden Legion in mind, if you run out of grocery supplies. · Many events are available to Central Frontenac residents on the Family Day weekend. Stay tuned for a complete breakdown next week. · The ice rink at the Kennebec Community Centre is now open. · It was great to see Dorothy Proctor out and about last Saturday. Hope she remains in good health. · Thinking of you with caring, Reg Peterson, Gary Garnett, Barb Kirkland, Irene Monds, Russell and Freda Gendron and Nancy and Clark Gaylord.
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· The Mayflower Lodge’s potluck supper on Feb. 9 has had to be cancelled. The members wish to apologize for any inconveniences this may cause. · On Mon. Feb. 11 the euchres will once again be starting.... if there is enough interest these will continue every Monday for the winter season. However, if there is not enough coming out this will have to be discontinued due to heating costs of the hall. This is not a progressive euchre but an evening of fun. · The Old Hymn Sing Song will be on Feb. 24 at the Parham United Church. Come out and enjoy not only the songs and hymns but the fellowship too. All faiths are welcome. · Feb. 23 will be the Yard/Bake and Craft Sale for the Eluminators Relay for Life Team. Come out and help us raise money for our team to help fight cancer. We are selling tickets on an afghan and gift basket, which will be drawn at noon that day. · Don't forget the Frontenac Heritage Festival, which runs
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from Feb. 15 - 18. There will be fireworks, pioneer displays, crafts, food, skating, music and much more. Check out the posters, newspapers and www.centralfrontenac.com · Congratulations to Craig Bakay on his 30th year of writing. Keep up the good work. · Thinking of you to Lesley Cronk, Charlie Monahan, Ray Smith, Vi Hole, Roy Benn, Art Goodfellow, Lois Dusharme, Melody Cooke and to Natasha Lofaso. · Central Frontenac Minor Softball is looking to see if there is enough interest in running a pitching clinic. The cost is approximately $100 for one hour per week for six weeks of instruction through CanPitch. If you have a child who is interested, please make this known by email cfminorball@hotmail.com or letting a member of the executive know. Thanks so much! · June 21st - Relay For Life 2013 - Are you registered? Be sure to get your team registered and look for a kick-off event coming to a venue near you! · Tickets are almost sold out for the Chinese Dinner and Quarter Auction at Hinchinbrooke Public School on Feb. 16. If you are interested in going, please contact me at 613-3756525 or Lisa Hamilton at 613-375-6151...soon! We are graciously accepting donations for the auction portion - if you are interested in donating, please let us know. The money raised will go to year-end activities at Hinchinbrooke. · It was good to talk to Mr. Floyd Deyo this weekend and know that he is all set to celebrate the history of Hinchinbrooke Public School - and Doug Boulter apparently is good to go as well. So all former teachers, alumni etc should get your pictures and stories together, as it’s sure to be a good time. · Happy Birthday to Bernie Quinn, Sheri Cox, Ben Steele, Aleris Cronk, Lesley Smith-Merrigan, Mary Wisteard, Sandra Raymond, Joey Dupuis, Jen Meulenaar and Will Cooke. · Old saying: "Watch the moon in the winter. If you see a ring around the moon, count the number of stars in the ring that will be the number of days till the next storm"
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Center Stage Café a hit in Sharbot Lake
by Julie Druker In between house band sets a number of ary Giller, bass player in the Center Stage House Band, has begun a new regular popular local players took the stage. The first musical happening in Sharbot Lake that ben- to come up were the husband and wife duo efits both local players and music lovers in Julia Schall and Shawn Savoie. Schall is a the area. The Center Stage Café has made well loved and respected teacher at Hinchinthe Sharbot Lake Legion its home and the brooke Public School who began the School band will be hosting a series of four concerts of Rock. The two immediately won over the crowd with their unique country/folk/contemonce a month from January to April. On January 24 Giller, along with his four- porary repertoire of both covers and original piece band comprised of Terry Reynolds, material. Schall's vocal stylings hearken Dave Limber and Jim MacPherson, headed back to the folk and country heroes of yesup the first concert in front of a capacity teryear but with a modern twist and her sencrowd. The house band performed a highly sitivity and emotive delivery won over many polished and eclectic mix of old and new new fans. Highlights were their versions of tunes, their three sets featured some top- Why’s “The End of the Night”; Bruce Cocknotch vocal and instrumental solos by the burn's “All The Diamonds” and Neil Young's various band members. Highlights included classic “Unknown Legend”. In every tune MacPherson’s fronting of the Robert Johnson Savoie provided impeccable accompaniclassic “Crosstown Blues”, Reynolds' impres- ment on stand up bass and the couple’s witty sive vocals on “Losing My Religion” by REM repartee throughout their performance set and the three part harmonies of the bands the tone for a casual, lively banter between cover of “Fox on the Run”. continued on pg. 8 ®
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Frontenac Heritage Festival Walk/Run & Family Relay T
Shawn and Dave McCullough
Center Stage Cafe - continued from page 6 the musicians onstage and the audience. Parham native Dave McCullough was slated to play next. His younger brother Shawn, who is something of a local legend, joined him in a special surprise appearance that delighted fans. The two played a very satisfying set that included some of Shawn's own originals and a number of classics that the two brothers have been playing together for decades. They opened their set with Tom Petty's “Free Fallin'” and also played the John Denver classic “Annie's Song”. Shawn also played a request from one audience member, his medley of Folsom Prison Blues/Cry, Cry, Cry and The Who's Pinball Wizard, which was the show stopper of the night. Next up for the Centre Stage Café: • Thursday, February 21, guest performers will include Craig Bakay and Brian Robertson. • Thursday, March 21 – The husband/wife duo, Rob and Nancy Moore as well as “Sharbot Lake’s Country Gentleman”, Mitch Barker and his sidekick, Dan Gibbs, will be the guest artists • Thursday, April 25 – As part of the final concert the Cellar Hounds (Randy Kemp, Joe and Tim Asselstine) will rock
he competition is already heating up for this year’s Heritage Festival Walk/Run. At right: in front of the St. Lawrence Employment Centre, Rudy Hollywood (left), the 2012 winner, and Jeff Green (right) the 2011 winner, both reach for the trophy, which is being held by Heri-Bear. “It would make a good murder weapon,” said Green of the heavy trophy. He announced that if he wrests it from Hollywood this year, it could become the inspiration for a summer murder mystery fiction series. The popular Walk/Run & Family Relay is sponsored by St. Lawrence Employment Services and will take place on Monday February 18. The Walk starts at 1pm; the Run at 1:30pm. Contestants may walk or run the 2k, 5k or 10k distances throughout the village of Sharbot Lake. Registration is 12:30pm at the Medical Center and the entrance fee is $10/person; $20/family. Proceeds will go to support the Oso Recreation Committee for fitness stations along the Trans-Canada Trail. The first 50 to register will receive a free tote bag. Call Rudy at 613-279-2761 for more information.
Oso Rec Committee Family Fun Day: Also on Monday Feb 18, the Oso Rec Committee will be holding their annual Family Fun Day at Oso Beach. All events start at noon, and will include Skating; Snowshoe-
ing; Spider dogs on an open fire; Broom Ball games, Horsedrawn wagon rides; Snow Taffy making; and of course, hot chocolate. Best of all, everything is free!
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LOLTA, Fish TV, counties and townships. This just shows that partnerships are imperative for this region and we know the success of this project will impact all of our businesses in the area. Breakdown: Fish TV Contract - $80,000 Financial Contributions: $20,000 – County of Frontenac, $15,000 – Land O’ Lakes Tourist Association; $5,000 each – County of Lennox & Addington, Municipality of Tweed, Township of Addington Highlands, Township of Stone Mills, Town of Greater Napanee, Loyalist Township, Township of North Frontenac, Township of Central Frontenac, Township of South Frontenac. For information contact Rachelle Hardesty at 613-3368818 or rhardesty@travellandolakes.com. - submitted by LOLTA
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by Carolyn McCulloch obbie Burns would have been proud of the Birthday Celebration held in his honour in Northbrook on January 26. Gordon Sparks, enthusiast of all things Scottish, and Ian Brumell arranged the high spirited, sold-out evening of fine dining, poetry readings, music and Scottish Country dancing. It was sponsored by the Cloyne & District Historical Society. The Lions Hall was transformed into a romantic venue where Piper Mark Rowe of Denbigh piped in a delicious haggis that was addressed "cut up wi' ready slight " and served with a wee dram. Contributing to the program were the Men's Chorus (Gordon McCulloch, Ernest MacChinski and Gordon Sparks) Ian Brumell, Joe Grant, Eileen Flieler, Graydon MacCrimmon, Dallas and Randy Arney, Margaret Axford, Sandra Sparks, Ken Hook, and Carolyn McCulloch. The exuberant occasion was a "first" for this area, and hopefully will become an annual event. It was a fundraiser for the extension of the Cloyne Pioneer Museum and Archives. The expanded building will provide more display and storage space, as well as a wheelchair accessible washroom, space for preparing artifacts for display and an area for classroom presentations and research. The construction, under the leadership of Ian Brumell, is on track in every way. The addition will open in the summer of 2013.
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SOCIAL NOTES OBITUARY
OBITUARY
FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE
CARD OF THANKS
Mieske: Lucy Edna
Garnett, Elizabeth Gail
ALLISON-RIVET
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At her home in R.R.#1 Cloyne on Monday January 28, 2013. Lucy (Gregg) in her 98th year. Daughter of the late Stanley and Maude (Jackson) Gregg. Wife of the late Harry Mieske. Mother of Faye and Harold O’Brien, Cloyne, Marilyn (Late Ron) Seaver, Toronto and the late Oswald. Mother-in-law of Marie, Perth. Grandmother of Ken, Lyle (Cheryl), Cindy (Kelly) Lowery, Wendy (Robert) Speers and Mark (Nicole). Loved by her ten great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Sister of Jean Lentz, Carp and the late Lila Orser, Verna Gallacher, Leona Shufflebotham, Ruth Youmans, Earl Gregg, Audrey James, Allan Gregg, Russell Gregg, Marjorie Wise & Glen Gregg. Loved by her several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the McConnell Funeral Home, Tweed from 2-4 & 7-9 Friday February 1, 2013 and at the Vennachar Free Methodist Church from 11:00 am Saturday February 2, until time of service at 1:00 pm. Interment: Vennachar Cemetery. Donations: Heart & Stroke Foundation or Vennachar Free Methodist Church. (www.mcconnellfuneralhome.ca)
Fred Watts 1943 - 2013 Fred Watts of Mazinaw Lake passed away at the Lennox & Addington General Hospital in Napanee on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the age of 69. Beloved husband of the late Joyce Watts (nee Haughie). He will be sadly missed by his sisters Jo-Anne Watts of Cloyne, Linda (Rick) Blake of Stoney Creek and his brother Edwin (Grace) Watts of Kanata. Pre-deceased by his parents Fred Sr. & Eleanor Watts. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews & friends. The family will receive friends at the Maschke Funeral Home, 11928 Hwy# 41, Northbrook, Ont. K0H 2G0 (613-336-6873) on Saturday, February 2, 2013 from 1-2pm. A Celebration of Life will follow in the Chapel for Fred at 2:00pm. Burial of the urn will take place at a later date. Friends desiring may contribute in his memory to Osteoporosis Society of Canada.
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Peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital on Friday January 25, 2013. Elizabeth Gail Gordon in her 77th year. Beloved wife of Gary Garnett. Dear mother of Lori Murray (Allen). Sadly missed by grandchildren Matthew (Ashley), Jake and Troy. Sister of Carol Fleck (Glenn), the late Don (Nancy), Heather McColl, (Neil), Bob (Jane) (his late wife Nancy). Following cremation a celebration of life for Elizabeth will take place at a later date. Donations to the Parkinson Society or Lung Association would be appreciated by the family. On line condolence at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com
Brown Fergus Michael Edward After a four year battle with cancer, Fergus was released into the loving arms of God, Monday afternoon, January 22nd. Born in Gauldry, Cupar Fife, Scotland on October 17, 1941. Beloved husband of forty one years, and best friend of Carolyn D. Brown (nee Thornton). Cherished son of the late Edward and Devina Brown (former matron for 24 years at Lakefield School for Boys). Beloved ‘papa’ of four-legged Molly Brown and Sweet Pea. He is survived by his loving cousins, Christine Macintosh (the late Dr. Alastair Macintosh of Georgetown) and her children, Dr. Elspeth Kushnir of Smith Falls, Donald of Toronto, Allison of Georgetown, Rory of Toronto and their families. Fergus will be fondly remembered by his brothers and sisters-in-law Mary Nell (Bruce) of Minocqua, Wisconsin, Lillian Landry (the late Jack) of Hendersonville, Noth Carolina, as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his father and mother-in-law Duke and Lillian Thornton of Jackson, Mississippi, and his sister-in-law Lorene Thornton Cain. Special thanks to Dr. Morell (Perth Hospital), Dr. Booth, Dr. Ostic, nurse Tammy and all of the extraordinary nurses and volunteers in the chemo room at the cancer clinic. As well, Dr. Kondor and the palliative care nurses and the Red Cross caregivers who looked after Fergus at home. Thanks especially to Rev. Patsy Henry and the army of friends who gave exceptional care and support during the last weeks of Fergus’ life. Visitation was at the GORDON F. TOMPKINS FUNERAL HOME - Township Chapel, 435 Davis Drive (Taylor-Kidd Blvd. at Centennial Dr.) on Sunday, January 27th from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Service was held at St. Paul’s United Church, Harrowsmith, on Monday, January 28th at 11 a.m. Interment in Harrowsmith Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations in Fergus’ memory may be made to St. Paul’s United Church, Harrowsmith.
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We wish to thank all our family and friends for all their condolences, donations and flowers in remembrance of our Mother, Hilda Miller. A special thanks to all staff at Lanark Lodge, Blair and Son Funeral Home, the pallbearers, Dr. R. McLean, Peter Hannah (organist) and Rev. Grace Vaters. Arnold & Shirley, John & Hazel Miller, Marie & Ross Tysick and Lorena (Marty) McAvella and families. Thomas and Colleen Allison along with Denis and Ginette Rivet are delighted to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their children, Douglas Allison and Mélanie Rivet. Douglas and Mélanie’s wedding will take place in Embrun on June 1, 2013. Congratulations and Best Wishes From your Families!
CARD OF THANKS
Thank You - Campbell
The Campbell family wishes to apologize to Hanna Carter and Justin McNichols for missing their special tributes to Ron in the original Thank You. Ron thought of each of you like one of his own and your tributes were evidence you thought of him as a second father. Remember the good things he taught you. We are so sorry your names were missed the first time Sasha & Jean Campbell & the Fox family
Thank You - Ducharme
We would like to say thanks for the lovely flowers, cards, and eulogy by Charlene & Terry, to Gilbert Whan for singing two favourite hymns of Gene's. Many thanks to Sarah Magie for her lovely service, for all the donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, for the fruit and vegetable trays, and to everyone for coming to our house for the luncheon after the service. Also many thanks to David Goodfellow. We have lost a beloved husband, father and poppa. God bless you, Gene. You are at rest now. Thank you Leona, Terry Ducharme and granddaughters IN MEMORIAM
Young In loving memory of a dear friend, Bettylou Young, who passed away January 23, 2012 The many fond memories we have of you help ease the pain in our hearts. We know you are now resting in peace. You will always be remembered and missed by Gord, Shirley, Eileen and Lilly and all of your friends and family.
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ime was, the Milk Calendar was as eagerly awaited by home cooks as the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition was by “sports buffs”. Not so now. So many people have migrated to the web for their news, hardly anyone waits around for newspapers any more (the Frontenac News being the notable exception, I hasten to add). So you may have missed the 2013 Milk Calendar, but fear not. All the recipes are available online at milkcalendar.ca. You can even order a couple of hard copies of the calendar for free if you’re quick about it, although the 2013 calendar is now out-of-stock. I was originally going to choose a single recipe from this year’s calendar to print faithfully, but I’m afraid the urge to tweak is irresistible. So below is a recipe that borrows heavily from the Dairy Farmers of Canada version, but I’ve adjusted a few things to my own liking. I do like the idea of sneaking milk into a stir-fry, though. For those who enjoy milk and tolerate it well, it does add high quality protein and important vitamins and minerals (riboflavin, calcium, magnesium), just like the ads say. For those who prefer to avoid cow’s milk, there are many alternatives to choose from, some of them fortified with calcium. If you’re squeamish about handling raw chicken, put it in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes. Though still raw, it’s much easier to slice this way and not nearly so messy. Nevertheless, do be scrupulous about cleanliness and wash all surfaces that have come into contact with the raw chicken with hot, sudsy water (adding a sprinkle of bleach will do no harm, either). A bit of lean pork would work well in this recipe, too, and of course you could always toss in a cup or so of leftover squash or chopped broccoli to up the veggie quotient a bit. The dish is finished with rice vinegar, a gentle vinegar that pairs very nicely with Chinese food. But if you don’t have any, just sprinkle a teaspoon of red wine vinegar or a good squeeze of lemon juice over instead. Any of these will brighten the flavour and round out this healthful – and speedy – weeknight dinner. Bon appétit!
HONEY-GARLIC STIR-FRY Makes 4 servings
Measure 3 tbsp. cornstarch into a 2-cup measuring cup. Add a little milk and whisk with a fork until lump-free. Pour in about 1 c. milk (up to the 1-cup mark); add 1/3 c. reduced sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp. honey; whisk together and set aside.
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Heat a wok or large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tsp. vegetable oil; 3 cloves garlic; let sizzle until fragrant, 15 to 20 seconds. Stir in 500 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut in thin strips; stir-fry until lightly browned. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. To the same skillet, add 2 tsp. butter; 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper and 1 medium onion, thinly sliced. Cook and stir until the onion begins to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1 sweet red pepper and 1 green pepper, thinly sliced; stir-fry until peppers are tender, about 5 minutes. Return the chicken and any juices to the pan to heat through. Reduce the heat to medium.
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Whisk the milk mixture and add all at once to the wok; stir-fry until the mixture is hot and nicely thickened. Finish by stirring in 2 tbsp. rice vinegar. Serve over rice or noodles, with hot pepper sauce on the side, if desired.
In loving memory of our dear Mother, who passed away Jan 28, 2012. A year ago we said our goodbyes Our hearts were aching and tears in our eyes I knew you were free from the pain To have you back would be insane I often think of us pulling the slots having some wings and a couple of tots and, yes Mom, I haven't forgot "Be good, Steven, I love you a lot"
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FOR SALE BUILDING LOT, 3 acres, outskirts of Mountain Grove. Driveway, well, hydro on lot, $25,000. Call 613-335-3878 CENTRAL BOILER 2013 Winter Rebate. Factory incentive on the ECL1400, “Limited Quantity”. Call for more information. Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613 Firewood - Seasoned wood. Pick up in Henderson or delivery can be arranged. Contact Ray at 613-336-1857 or cell 613-920-7770 HARROWSMITH TIFFANY GIFT SHOP. Opening for spring season Saturday, February 2 - 9:30 a.m. Sale room is packed with specials. 372-1368. ONE ACRE BUILDING LOT on Upper Flinton Road, Flinton CONC 3 Lot 17 Part 3. Asking $10000. Phone 613-479-2837 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. SNOWBLOWER, good condition, 27”, includes chains, 613-279-2861
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North & Central Frontenac Relay for Life 2013 T By Christine Teal
he North & Central Frontenac Relay for Life 2013 Committee is well on its way in the planning of this year’s event, which is scheduled for June 21. With 11 teams registered to date, the committee is excited about this year’s event!! Again this year, we have a strong committee, with some newbies on board, who are full of new ideas and energy! Our committee consists of: Lesley Merrigan – Chair (lesleysmith181@ hotmail.com). If you have any questions that you aren’t sure who to ask, Lesley will point you in the right direction! Lindsay Fox (lindsay.ann.fox@gmail.com) and Jim MacPherson (jimm77105@gmail. com) are leading the Entertainment & Activities, so if you are an entertainer and would like to take part you can get in touch with either of the above and they will gladly take your information. Recruitment, Registration and Communications is being chaired by Christine Teal. If you are interested in putting a team together but aren’t quite sure how to do it, just call – 613-375-6525 or email mrsteal2u@hotmail. com. Survivors – Vicki Babcock (vickifox20@ hotmail.com) is anxiously awaiting your information to get you registered. Annette Jackson is back as logistics & Facilities Chair as well as co-ordinating our volunteers with the help of Lyann Smith (lyann_smith@hotmail.com) who is also looking after Luminaries. Diane Whan (disit29@hotmail.com) and Alysha Hamilton are working together in Corporate Fundraising so if you haven’t been approached by one of these fine ladies, feel free to get in touch with them to be a sponsor or buy a track sign – it’s great advertising!!! Penny Cota (timandpen@frontenac.net) has switched seats and will be looking after Food & Beverage this year so we look forward to using her expertise in this area. Connie McLellan just couldn’t leave us…or
we wouldn’t let her! So will be staying on as our accountant. The Fight Back Zone will be taken care of by Nicole Power again. This year we are happy to have Melissa Sproule join our team as Youth Ambassador/ Coordinator – she is definitely an asset! As always, we are continuously looking for others who want to help us in our fight against Cancer. So if you are interested in being part of this great group, be sure to get in touch with anyone listed above to find out when the next meeting is and we would love to have you. Watch for the Event kick off coming soon.
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North Frontenac Non Profit Housing Corporation Central Frontenac Housing Corporation Permanent Part Time: 21-25 hrs/week NFNPHC has a portfolio of 18 family units of social housing located throughout the Sharbot Lake area. CFHC has a portfolio of five one bedroom mature living units located on Clement Road in Sharbot Lake. Position Summary: A well organized productive individual is required to manage the above portfolio of housing units. Must be able to deliver property management services, arrange day to day maintenance and ensure property upkeep. Required to lease vacant units, prepare leases and other services as required under the Housing Services Act, and report to the Board of Directors at regularly scheduled meetings. Qualifications: • Individual must have knowledge and related experience in the field of property management. • Experience and knowledge of not for profit organizations • Working knowledge of Quick Books Small Business Accounting System • Familiarity with Budgets, Financial Statements and Accounting Records • Calculate and collect rents; • Liaise and communicate with tenants as required • Basic knowledge of Landlord Tenancies Act and Social Programs • Excellent written and oral communication skills Please send resumés to: The Chairman North/Central Housing P.O. Box 275 Sharbot Lake, ON KOH 2PO Closing Date: 3:00 p.m. Feb. 15, 2013 Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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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Monday February 4 HARROWSMITH - FRONTENAC CFDC WORKSHOP “Communicating your Marketing to the Right Customer”, 9:30am free, registration required, 613-372-1414 OMPAH – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Community hall, call 613-279-3151 for info, appointment:. RAILTON – BINGO, St Patrick’s Church, early bird 6:50pm. SHARBOT LAKE - ADULT RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL, free, 7pm, high school; info Mary 613-375-6431.
Tuesday February 5 GLENBURNIE - STEWARDSHIP NIGHT, topics: migratory birds, Algonquin to Adirondacks Conservation Initiative; free, 7-9pm, United Church, info 613-389-0418 x131
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 &
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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 RED CROSS BABYSITTERS COURSE, Child Centre, Sharbot Lake; 9am-4pm, for ages 11 +; $30; register 613-279-2244. SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7 pm, Roast Beef SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Meeting 7:30pm, 1106 Gemmills Rd SOUTHERN FRONTENAC COMMUNITY SERVICES Speaker Series topic: “Step Safely Mobility Services”, 9am–noon, Grace Centre, free, reserve: Lorraine 376-6477
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Saturday February 9 ARDEN LEGION - VALENTINE’S DINNER, 5-7pm, $15pp, hosted by Ladies Auxiliary FOLEY MOUNTAIN - FAMILY SNOWSHOE CLINIC, 10-11:30am; $15 adult; 16 or under $10, includes snowshoe rental; family $40; pre-registration required Rebecca 613-2733255, rebecca.whitman@rvca.ca RAILTON - SPAGHETTI SUPPER St Patrick’s Church, 5-7pm, $8, over 12yrs $4, under 12 free, sponsor: Knights of Columbus SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Sweetheart Poker Run, breakfast 8-11am; dinner 4-6:30pm, 1106 Gemmills Rd. non-snowmobilers also welcome VERONA – BREAKFAST, Trinity United Church, 9-11am, eggs, bacon, potatoes, toast only $5, beverages & muffins $1.
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Wednesday February 13 HARROWSMITH - FRONTENAC CFDC WORKSHOP “How to use Facebook Ads for your Business” 9:30-11am; free, registration required, 613-372-1414 or email krista@frontenaccfdc.com
Thursday February 14 ARDEN – BINGO, community hall, doors open 5:30pm, info 279-2244, sponsor: Northern Frontenac Community Services, ARDEN - VALENTINE’S DINNER, roast Beef, 6pm, door prizes, Circle Square Ranch, $15pp; 613-335-5403 SHARBOT LAKE - CHURCH OF PRAISE Coffee House, 14675 Rd. 38, 7-9pm, free coffee, entertainment, all welcome, info: Jim Smith 613-279-3118 SYDENHAM DINERS, noon, Grace Centre, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations 613-376-6477
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HARROWSMITH - FRONTENAC CFDC WORKSHOP “Business Basics”, 5-7pm, free, registration required, 613-372-1414 or email krista@frontenaccfdc.com LIVING WITH ADHD? Parent support group; Elginburg Public School, 6-8pm www.adhdsupportgroup.ca PLEVNA - NORTHERN 5 DINERS, noon, For those 50+, $10, reservations 613-279-3151 SYDENHAM - CAREGIVER SUPPORT DROP-IN, 9–10:30am, Grace Centre, info 613-376-6477, 1-800-763-9610 SYDENHAM – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Grace Centre 1-4pm. For appointment call Bob: 613376-6477; 1-800-763-9610 SYDENHAM - PANCAKE SUPPER, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 5-7pm; $7; children $4, all welcome VERONA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, medical centre 9am-noon. For appointment call Bob: 613-376-6477 VILLAGES BEAUTIFUL/FESTIVAL OF TREES 2013 Planning Meeting: 9:30am, Seniors Building, 1096B Clement Rd. New
AA & AL-ANON 41 GROUP - Cloyne Hall. Wednesdays 8 pm. All welcome 336-9221. AA MEETINGS - SHARBOT LAKE, every Monday, 8:30 pm, United Church C.E. Bldg. AL-ANON: Hope & help for families of alcoholics, 12 weekly meetings in greater Kingston area. Please call 384-2134 for meeting information. We care. ARDEN - Community hall: LINE DANCING Mondays 9:30-10:30am; FIT & FUN exercise class, Tuesdays 9-10am (April 10 - late June), TAI CHI Wednesdays, beginners class 9:15am, advanced 10am. Sponsor: Kennebec Rec. Committee; info 613-335-2845 BABY TALK DROP-INS, Sharbot Lake, Child Centre, 2nd Wed, 10:30 – 11:30 am. Sydenham, 3rd Thursday, 9 – 11 am. Advice & information on infant & child care. 549-1154, 1-800-267-7875. BINGO ■Kaladar: Community Centre, Tuesdays, 7pm, doors open 6:15 pm ■Northbrook: Thursdays, Lions Club, 7pm, doors open 6 pm, sponsor: Land O’Lakes Lions ■Parham: Fridays, IOOF Hall, early-bird: 6:45 pm, sponsor: Mayflower Lodge. BOLINGBROKE DINERS, ABC Hall, noon, for seniors or anyone with disabilities, reservations: Barb 273-6307 monthly 3rd Tues. CANCER PATIENTS requiring rides to treatments, contact Claire Macfarlane, FL&A Unit, Canadian Cancer Society, 279-1133. CLOTHING /BOUTIQUE – NORTHBROOK, in former United Church next to cemetery Tues, Thurs, Sat, 10am-2pm; ½ price sale first week of month. CLOTHING – HARTINGTON, COMMUNITY CARING, Princess Ann Community Centre, Mon 9-12, Tues 9-4, and Fri 9-12 CLOTHING - TREASURE TRUNK, Sharbot Lake, 1171 Cannon Rd.. “New & Second Tyme Around Clothing” Donations welcome. 279-2113. CLOYNE – YOGA; every Tuesday 5pm, Barrie Hall; sponsor: Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church; suggested donation $5. COMMUNITY DROP-IN – Sharbot Lake Every Wednesday, 10am – 2pm, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. All welcome! 279-3151. GOLDEN SUNSET CLUB meets 1st Monday of month, Northbrook Lions Hall, noon. Info: 336-2570. Join us for potluck HARROWSMITH - TUESDAY LUNCHES, St. Paul’s United Church, 11:30-1pm, $5, soup, sandwich, beverage, dessert LAND O’LAKES FOOD BANK needs food & cash donations and community involvement. Contact Land o’Lakes Community Services, 613-336-8934 LENNOX & ADDINGTON RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN/EARLY YEARS PLAY-
councils [Ed. note - township and county] have expressed a desire to keep tax increases as low as possible, there is a recognition that annual budgets must be approached….” Such a comment at the start of the budgetary process can only indicate a too ready willingness to increase taxes. None of this bodes well for our avoiding yet another large Central Frontenac tax increase well above the rate of inflation. However, there is a bright light on the horizon. Councillors Norm Guntensperger and
Bill Snyder are on record as saying they would like to see a decrease in the tax rate this year. While this does not necessarily mean they are asking for taxes to remain at last year’s level, it does indicate that they are seeking to keep any increase commensurate with the rate of inflation. We can only hope that they can convince their colleagues on council of the reasonableness of this objective; that due consideration must be given to the taxpayer’s ability to pay. - Michael Wise
Sunday February 10 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 DENBIGH - MUSIC-IN-THE-HALL, 1pm, community hall MCDONALDS CORNERS – JAMBOREE, Agricultural Hall, music begins 1pm, dinner @ 5pm, $14; info: 613-278-2427 MCDONALDS CORNERS - LONG SAULT TRIO, MERA Schoolhouse, 2pm. $15 or pay what you can, proceeds to MERA, 613-2682376 shakeyacres@hotmail.com.
Monday February 11 CLOYNE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY meets 9:30am Barrie Hall to plan for the future; everyone is welcome SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151 SYDENHAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE meet 7pm, Meadowbrook Apartments rec room, new members welcome
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GROUPS & DROP-INS - Tamworth Playgroup: Mondays 9:30 am-noon, Sheffield Arena; Northbrook Drop-In: Wednesdays 10:00 am-1:00 pm, Lions Hall; Flinton DropIn: Thursdays 10:00 am-1:00pm, Township Hall; Info: 613-336-8934 ext. 257. LENNOX & ADDINGTON STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL, local volunteer agency identifies & supports environmental, education, woodlot management, wildlife habitat, watershed issues and projects in L&A. All welcome. 5315723 MEALS ON WHEELS. Serving the North Lennox & Addington area, a hot nutritious meal will be delivered to your door every Thursday at noon, For more information please contact 613-336-8934 or 613-333-5216. Cost: $5.50 MERA: McDonalds Corners Elphin Recreation & Arts at the Schoolhouse: Quilting, Fibrearts, Weaving & more www.meraschoolhouse.org NORTH FRONTENAC FOOD BANK needs food & cash donations. Drop box at Sharbot Lake Freshmart, or mail donations to: NF Food Bank, c/o NFCS, Box 250, Sharbot Lake, K0H2P0. 613-279-3151 NORTH FRONTENAC GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP CLUB meets 1st Tuesday of the month, 1:30pm between Plevna & Ompah halls, all welcome NORTHBROOK – ADULT COMMUNITY DROP-IN, Tuesdays, Lions hall, 9am-3pm, home-cooked style noon meals, all welcome, info: LOLCS, Pam 336-8934 x 229 NORTHBROOK – CRAFT & SOCIAL GROUP FOR WOMEN, Wednesdays, Land O’ Lakes Community Services, 9:30-11:30am. Free. Info: Jeannie, 613-336-8934 or 1-877679-6636 OMPAH - DROP-IN MORNING COFFEE CLUB, Community Centre, every Wednesday 9 – 11 am. All welcome ONTARIO EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS (9:30am-11:30am): Monday- Harrowsmith, Sharbot Lake Playgroups; Tuesday – Verona, Perth Road Playgroups; Wed.- Sharbot Lake BABY GROUP birth-18month; Wed.2nd & 4th Plevna Playgroup; Wed.- 1st & 3rd Sydenham BABY GROUP birth-18months; Thurs.- Storrington Playgroup PARHAM SENIORS meet every third Wed. at Free Methodist Church in Parham. Potluck, noon-2:30. All seniors welcome OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS. Do you obsess about weight? Go on eating binges or starve yourself? We are a self-help, non-profit group meeting in Kingston. Call us at 6342159 PARKINSON SOCIETY MEETINGS, first Tuesday of month, Ongwanada, 191 Portsmouth Ave. Kingston, info 613-379-2012. PLEVNA CRAFT LADIES – every Thursday, Clar-Mill Hall, 10-4, all welcome, call Lois 613479-2562 RECREATIONAL BADMINTON, Thursdays, 7-9pm, Sharbot Lake High School; $5 semester, fun & exercise for all ages; under 18 with parental supervision SHARBOT LAKE - ADULT RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL, free, every Monday except holidays, 7pm, high school; info Mary 613375-6431.
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Two lives lived in “Love Letters” at Bellrock Theatre
by Julie Druker he seats filled up quickly at the Bellrock Schoolhouse Theatre on January 26 for a special production of the Pulitzer Prize nominated play “Love Letters”, written by A. R. Gurney. Fred Colwell, whom some may remember for his remarkable portrayal of Scrooge in the theatre’s holiday production of “A Christmas Carol”, introduced the play, and his two longtime pals, well-known Canadian veteran actors Carolyn Hetherington and Fred Euringer played the roles of Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd. Carolyn Hetherington appeared as Eliza in Sarah Polley's feature film “Away From Her” and in other TV and movies roles in addition to spending decades as a stage actor. The two actors have performed the play numerous times in their careers. Both seated in arm chairs, they read the script, which was
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written in epistolary form, more commonly found in novels. The play consists of a series of back and forth letters that span over 50 years. While it is a very simple premise, “Love Letters” touchingly reveals the relationship and the love that develops between the two very different characters. Melissa is a well to do, free and highly spirited person, first a girl then later a mature artist and painter who comes from a wealthy and very dysfunctional and broken family. Alan, on the other hand, is more driven by common sense - a hard working and conservative type from a loving, close-knit family. The script reveals their relationship first as young, carefree school children with an emphasis on their comical family and everyday school lives, and then moves forward delving into and the more complicated thoughts and feelings that their young adulthood brings. The play takes on a serious undercurrent that is developed more fully in the second half of the play as the two continue to correspond, even as their lives enter onto more unsure and shaky ground. The play as a whole is a homage to the lost art of letter writing and its ability to reveal the beauty, depth, humour and tragedy that is contained in seemingly ordinary people's lives. Though some might anticipate that over an hour and a half of listening to two seated characters read a written correspondence
from centre stage could be a trial, both actors brought their own expertise and emotional depth to the performances and managed to create an entirely believable world based solely on words. Their correspondence, while often very humorous, also portrayed the heart felt, personal trials and tribulations each character faces as their lives, though remaining connected, go in two very separate ways. While the two did make several attempts over the years to create a romantic relationship between themselves, for a variety of reasons that proved unattainable, though the correspondence is always kept up. Not to reveal the cathartic ending of the play; “Love Letters” speaks of how written correspondence can contain the most intimate feelings and thoughts of two separate individuals who still manage to stay connected even after one of those lives comes to an end.
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Obstructing conservation officer proves costly
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Sydenham area man has been fined $750 for obstructing a conservation officer. Terry Babcock was convicted of unlawfully obstructing a fishery officer while in the performance of his duties. The court heard that on April 21, 2012, Babcock was angling on North Otter Lake, just outside Frontenac Provincial Park. Babcock was asked to come to shore so conservation officers could inspect his fishing licence and vessel for compliance. Babcock then started his motor and began to flee in the opposite direction. Babcock was eventually tracked down by the officers and issued a summons to appear in court. In addition to the fine, Babcock received a one-year fishing licence suspension and prohibition order. Judge D. Kent Kirkland heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Kingston, on January 11, 2013.
Rinkwatch: "Backyard skating meets environmental science"
submitted by Angela Bright utdoor rinks in Canada are as much a part of winter life as black flies are to spring here in our region - just that no one would miss the black flies if they disappeared. But the loss of backyard and community rinks would be a blow to many a Canadian’s winter. Professor Robert McLeman,
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Assistant Professor Colin Robertson and Master of Science student Haydn Lawrence from Wilfred Laurier’s Department of Geography and Environmental Studies created www.RinkWatch.org, a user-friendly website where “backyard skating meets environmental science.” “Our hope is that Canadians from coast to coast will help us track changes in skating conditions, not just this year, but for many years to come,” said McLeman. “This data will help us determine the impact of climate change on winter in terms of length of season and average temperatures. We want to see what is actually happening.” There are over 600 rinks registered and they would love to have some from Addington Highlands and North Frontenac. If you would like to become a part of this cross-Canada study and report your rink’s conditions over the winter, or have a look to see what it is all about, visit www.RinkWatch.org.
Frontenac CFDC Winter Workshop Schedule Communicating your Marketing to the Right Customer Feb 4 at 9:30am Getting a return on your investment of marketing dollars is as important as getting sales. This workshop will help you look at simple communications to reach a targeted customer in your marketplace and discuss marketing opportunities best suited for you and your business that work with your budget. 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. Facebook Management for Business Feb 20, 9:30am to 11am You took the first step and created a Facebook page for your business, now learn how to effectively and efficiently manage your page. Joins us as we discuss creating and executing a social media strategy, how to schedule updates, include links and page tags, upload photos, how to pin and highlight posts and the best times to engage. Building a LinkedIn Profile for Business Owners Feb 27, 9:30am to 11am Are you new to LinkedIn and wondering what it is all about? Join us for this workshop and learn about the benefits of developing and maintaining a LinkedIn profile. 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 All workshops are free. Registration is required 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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