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by Jeff Green s they poured over the details of their 2013 budget last week (January 31) members of Central Frontenac Council took note of a $1,000 annual expenditure on the Parham branch of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL). Councilor John Purdon, who sits on the KFPL Board of directors as the representative for Frontenac County Council, pointed out that if a branch is going to remain in Parham past June 30 of this year, the township will need to act quickly to find an alternative location in time. The Limestone District School Board has hosted the branch for the township, and used it as a school library as well, in a portable classroom attached to Hinchinbrooke Public School. The school is slated to close forever on June 30. “I mentioned this last year. We are coming down to the crunch here, and there still is no money in the library budget. I would believe that if the Parham branch is closed temporarily it may never be re-opened,” said Purdon. He pointed out that the circulation figures for the Parham branch show a higher percentage of youth-oriented material is borrowed than is the case in Sharbot Lake and Arden, which are not attached to the local school. “Thirty to forty percent of the material is from the youth category in Parham, whereas that figure is only 15% in Sharbot Lake and Arden,” said Purdon, suggesting that once the school goes, the circulation figures at any branch that remains in Parham may see a drop. He added, “I don’t know which way we should go, but we did pass a motion in 2011 that says there should be a library branch in each district, so we have to do something or else revisit that motion.” Councilor Wayne Millar asked Purdon if the library board has said anything about closing the branch when the school closes. “There has been no decision or discussion about this at the board,” Purdon responded, “but I’m sure it will come soon.” When no one on council said anything further, Mayor Gutowski said, “The silence speaks to council’s intentions. If there is no motion on the floor, we will move on.” “I think we should put some more money in there,” said Councilor Bill Snyder.” Councillor Norm Guntensperger then proposed that Council direct staff to look into the possibility of moving the branch to the seldom used Piccadilly Hall. Although it is a 15-minute drive from Parham, the hall is in Hinchinbrooke district. Guntensperger’s proposal received no support, but Councilor Jeff Matson proposed that staff investigate the possibility of purchasing the portable classroom that houses the library from the school board and moving it to the Parham fire hall on a temporary basis.“That way we could keep it open and when we build a new fire hall in a few years we can look at including space for a library,” Matson said. Council accepted this proposal, throwing a lifeline to the beleaguered branch.

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by Jeff Green he phone lines were buzzing last week in Snow Road and Mississippi when residents found out about a decision that North Frontenac Council has made at a budget meeting a couple of weeks earlier. After receiving word that a grant application to cover 1/3 of the cost of bringing the kitchens at all of their township halls up to a new safety standard had been successful, Council decided to fore-go over $8,000 of the grant money, thus saving the $17,000 township cost for the upgrade of the Snow Road Hall. At the same time they voted to accept the grant money for the other four halls and commit to upgrading them (Plevna, Harlowe, Ompah, and Cloyne). After an emergency community meeting on Friday, (February 1), Lorie Ryder and Sheila Kittle attended Monday’s regular North Frontenac Council meeting to try to convince the council to change their minds. Part of the reason Coucil decided not to ivest in the Snow Road Hall was its proximity to thje Snow Road Snowmobile Club. However, Lorie Ryder pointed out that “The Snow Road Snowmobile Club is a private entity and their rental rates are unaffordable for the Snow Road community. Also, the club gives priority use to snowmobilers during the winter season, and is in fact open 24/7 for such purpose.” Sheila Kittle said that a number of uses are planned for the Snow Road Hall once the flooring is changed later this year, a project that is being financed through fundraised dollars. “The Snow Road upgrade is also the least expensive and the hall is the least expensive to operate and is in excellent repair,” said Sheila Kittle. Councilor John Inglis was the first to respond. “When we voted on this it was in ignorance of some of the details. I would be in a position of changing my vote. I think perhaps we made a mistake in the vote,” he said. In the end Council voted to reverse their decision and will accept the grant money. The township share of the cost will come from parkland reserve funds that come from the sale of road allowances, etc. so it will not impact the 2013 budget. “It is not true that this is not going to be paid for by taxpayers, however,” said Mayor Clayton. “All the money comes, one way or another, from taxpayers.” Although the township will now be upgrading all of their halls to meet new fire code standards, the future of the halls is anything but secure. Council also passed a motion declaring all of their halls, save the Barrie Hall, surplus in seven years, paving the way for the potential closure at that time. “All these halls are very costly to operate. That’s one of the reasons we started looking at costs. It is sort of a wake up call, we have five and they are very costly to run. We may have to have one central one instead, which would be a lot cheaper to operate in the long run,” said Deputy Mayor Fred Perry.

Hinchinbrooke mural Muralist Maureen Walton of Belleville with grade 5/6 HPS teacher Kathryn Sawdon and some of the students who helped create an Aboriginal-themed mural that they hope to see installed at the new school in Sharbot Lake. See story on page 7

Concern on all sides over Algonquin Land Claim AIP I

f the Algonquin Land Claim Agreement in Principle (AIP) were a great big pot of stew, it might be said that some of the ingredients within the pot have started to bubble over, from all sides. On January 23, the chiefs from the Algonquin communities of Timiskaming, Wolf Lake and Eagle Village, located along the Upper Ottawa River on the Quebec side, put the Ontario, Quebec and federal governments on notice that they are asserting their rights to their traditional territories. The timing of the assertion is no coincidence, since much of the territory involved overlaps with territory included in the AIP between the two levels of government and the Algonquins of Ontario. “Our communities retain un-extinguished Aboriginal title. We have never surrendered our rights, by treaty or otherwise. What we need today is a recognition of those rights, and we are presenting this evidence to ensure effective consultation on matters affecting our interests,” said Chief Terence McBride of Timiskaming. “We want to participate as true partners in the regional economy.” Gilbert Whiteduck, the chief of the Kitigan Zibi First Nation, which is located further inland on the Quebec side, has also said that he is consulting with lawyers to see how the Ontario Algonquin Land Claim can be halted, so that a comprehensive claim on the Ontario and Quebec sides of the border, can be negotiated, and he welcomed the assertion of rights by Timiskaming, Wolf Lake and Eagle Village. There are 10 status Algonquin communities on the Quebec side of the border, and only one, Pikwàkanagàn, on the Ontario side. One of the unique features of the Algonquin Land Claim in Ontario is the inclusion of nine

non-status Algonquin communities in the claim. Recipient status in the claim is not limited to those individuals and communities who fit within the framework of the embattled Canadian Indian Act. Instead of the blood quantum requirements of the Indian Act, any individual who is able to prove they are a direct descendent from a registered Algonquin individual is eligible for inclusion in the claim. This requirement has worked well over the years in bringing more individuals and communities on stream. This week, however, there are proceedings underway at a hotel in Pembroke that could have a major impact on at least one Algonquin community, the Shabot Obaadjiwan. A former Ontario judge will hear the appeal of the Algonquin status of Simon Gene Bedard and Simon Jude Bedard. The two brothers were among the first Algonquin settlers to be established in the vicinity of Sharbot Lake in or around 1840, and about 2/3 of the membership of the Shabot Obaadjiwan trace their Algonquin lineage to them. The appeal intends to settle a question that has dogged the local community ever since the Land Claim talks got underway over 20 years ago. Some members of the Sharbot and Badour families have continually claimed that the families’ roots are Mohawk and not Algonquin. By settling whether the Bedard brothers were Algonquin or Mohawk in a formal hearing, that question may be put to rest. The implications if the judge rules the two men were Mohawk is not clear, but it could potentially shrink the membership of the Shabot Obaadjiwan considerably. While all of these issues have been sort-

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SINCE 1970 individuals or groups in the community who may be looking for an outdoor space to hold events and/or performances. Over 50 students from three different technology programs at the school, manufacturing, construction and communications, will take part in the project, which Mol said he hopes to see completed by mid-May in time for Sydenham High’s annual May Madness celebrations. Mol said this kind of project will benefit students by giving them hands-on experience that they otherwise might not be able to get in the classroom. “Students will be working in the field, as they say, doing various types of design, layout and construction and will be working with a number of different materials that they might not otherwise be exposed to,” Mol said. The fact that this is also a collaborative project between students from various programs will allow students to work together who might not otherwise have a chance to do so. Sydenham High School’s principal, Jessica Silver said that she is thrilled to see the project going forward. “It’s really exciting and I know that the new outdoor facility will not only get great use here at the school but will also be a great added feature for the entire community to use and enjoy.”

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hame on Central Frontenac Council for even considering asking Central Frontenac ratepayers for a property tax increase. Before council makes any more decisions on the budget they should ask themselves the following questions: How can we ask for a property tax increase when: we gave LDSB such a high cut in cost for a building permit; we used so many hours of staff time changing every policy & procedure so the school could be built in Sharbot Lake (on a swamp of all places); we hire Crains’ Construction when we have our own equipment & road staff; we tender jobs that are not necessary; we purchase new equipment when it's not necessary Council, you need to sharpen your pencils and go back and take a good hard look at how much money you could have collected/ saved towards the 2013 budget. I'm sure the tax increase would be zero, or very little. - Brenda Price

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am the grandson of the Chambers family of Sharbot Lake. My great grandfather, Austin Chambers, knew Francis Sharbot. Some people may remember hearing of my grandmother, Ann Chambers, who taught school on her family’s own property, I’m seeking family information to pass on to my grandchildren and great grandchildren. The older members of the community, those raised and schooled in the old school house, please contact me if you can at 1-705-6961687 or by email dlchambers@eastlink.ca - Dave Chambers

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Township of Lanark Highlands TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Township of Lanark Highlands proposes to enact a By-law to stop-up, close and sell that part of the allowance for road (or street) set out and described as follows: Part Lot 4, Concession 13, Part 2, 26R2114 in the geographic Township of Lavant now in the Township of Lanark Highlands. The proposed By-law will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting on the 19th day of February 2013 at the hour of 7:00 o’clock p.m. and at that time, the Council will hear in person or by his/her counsel, solicitor or agent, any person who claims that his/ her land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard. To apply to be heard, please contact the undersigned by February 8th, 2013. Dated at the Township of Lanark Highlands, this 29th day of January, 2013. For further information contact: Township of Lanark Highlands Rob Wittkie, Planning Administrator/ Deputy Clerk 75 George Street, Lanark, ON K0G 1K0 T: 613-259-2398 ext. 231 F: 613-259-2291 E: rwittkie@lanarkhighlands.ca www.lanarkhighlands.ca

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Township of Central Frontenac RECYCLING UPDATE Corrugated Cardboard Paper and boxboard is now being separated from Corrugated Cardboard and has its own bin at the waste sites. Corrugated Cardboard has the wafer layer between the two outer layers. If there is not a wafer layer in the cardboard it continues to go in with regular paper. Corrugated Cardboard is used in large boxes for moving and is usually brown. All cereal boxes, granola bar boxes, etc. do not have the wafer layer and continue to go with regular paper. If residents are unclear please ask the site attendants for help before placing their material in the bins. At the request of many Residents the Township is now able to recycle the following: Styrofoam The Township is now accepting all Styrofoam with a Recycling logo on it including Meat Trays, Take-out Dishes, Styrofoam Cups and Plates, etc. All material must be clean and free of dirt, cardboard or wood. With Meat Tray the absorbent pads and Saran Wrap must be removed. Styrofoam has its own recycling bin at the waste site and must be separate from other materials.

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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

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· On Monday February 18, Family Day, please join the Bedford Historical Research Centre on opening their office at Glendower Hall, 1381 Westport Rd to the public. A great place to begin your family research. Also there will be displays from other township groups as well as a display from the Portland District Historical group. For farther information email stinson@rideau.net. Plan to stop by for a visit! · Verona/Hartington Minor Ball is organizing a trip to the Toronto Blue Jays to watch the Jays take on the New York Yankees on Sat. April 20. Cost is $60 a person which includes your 200 level seat at the game and transportation, travelling by coach bus. All proceeds of the trip will be used for new uniforms for the children. If interested please give me a call. · Happy Birthday to Jordan Cox and Blair Cox, both celebrating over the next week.

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· As of Tuesday, February 12 the Land O’Lakes Community Services ADULT DROP IN will be moving to the Flinton Recreation Centre. Please come and join us for activities, visiting with friends, etc. There is no cost for activities; small fee for delicious, nutritious home cooked hot meals prepared by volunteers from our community. – submitted by LOLCS · Calling All Artisans and Crafters, Writers and Other Creatives! Wouldn't it be great to have a place in the community to meet, exchange ideas, learn new skills, display and sell our art? We are having an inaugural "meeting of the minds" on February 13, 1:00 pm, at Cloyne United Church, to brainstorm our options. Let's bring artists and learners together in this awesome adventure to enhance both our experience and the community as a whole. Please come and bring your best ideas with you! Call Lynn (613-336-8080) for more details. -submitted by Eleanor Belfry-Lyttle

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· Our love and prayers go out to the families of Lucy Mieske, Lawrence Rosenblath and Francis Chatson. May God wrap you in His arms and comfort you during this time. · It seems that in a short period of time we as a community have had to say goodbye to a number of family members and friends. Because it is a small community, everyone is touched by each passing. The light in the shadows are those who have helped out by sending cards or calling, serving at luncheons, stopping by with food, praying for those needing to be comforted and just being there when needed.

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· There will be a "Theme" Youth Dance at the Golden Links Hall February 15 from 7-10pm for ages 9-15. Cost is $6. A $25 gift card for the best King and Queen of Hearts. Information: Sharon 372-1274 or Wayne 358-2533. · The Blue Grass Show is being presented at the Christian Fellowship Church on February 12 starting at 7pm with performances by Jerry Butler and the Blue Jays and Bill White and White Pine. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. For information and tickets please call June White 540-1485 or Ken Rowlson 372-2625. · The next meeting of the Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club will be February 11 at the Hall on Colebrook Rd starting at 7:30pm. All are welcome. For information about the club or membership call Kim 372-0018. · There will be a Roast Beef Supper at the Golden Links Hall February 17 from 4:30-6pm. Cost is $13. For information call Barb 372-2315. · Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club Family Movie Day on February 18 from 12:30-3pm. Bring pillows, blankets and enjoy a movie with friends and family. Admission is by donation. You will receive a ticket for every donation. At the end of the movie there will be a draw and the winner goes home with a copy of the movie. Combos (hot dogs, popcorn, drink) for $3. Movie to be announced. For info call Kim 372-0018.

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· The Mill Street Gallery Cafe starts the 2013 season with lunches Tues-Sat. 11:30-2:30pm. On display are mixed media works by Frankie Lemonde-Meunier, and paintings by Vera Donefer and Sally Chupick. For info call 376-1533. · Next Thursday is Valentine’s Day. Take your Sweetie - and the whole family to the Sydenham Legion for Wing Night. A

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Eating Disorder Awareness Week is held each February to educate the public on the relationship between dieting, body dissatisfaction and eating disorders. The goal is to increase awareness of the factors that cause people, particularly women, to develop eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia. It’s been over 13 years since a new weight-loss drug has come on the market. A new one was just OK’d in the U.S. It’s called Belviq and it works on a brain chemical that controls appetite. Weight-loss drugs have had a rather shaky history and it’s not sure how good this new one will be. The drug is still under review in Canada. It may be available to pharmacies within the year. Losing weight is big business. However, there is no magic answer to the problem. To make weightloss permanent, one must simply eat fewer calories or burn more calories. In fact, for better results, do both. Research in Israel has produced a strain of marijuana that can ease pain and discomfort symptoms but without the part of the plant that makes people “high”. Perhaps this altered product might make access easier for those with chronic diseases like MS, Parkinson’s and post-traumatic stress disorder. There is so much occurring in the world of medications. We do our utmost to keep current on any new advances to enable us to serve you better.

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february 7, 2013 great meal and a nice way to shop local. You will be pleasantly surprised to see the changes at the Legion Lounge including new flooring, bright bar lights and a warm and inviting coat of paint. Support your local Legion and become a member for $45/year. Information available at the bar. · St Paul's Anglican Church in Sydenham invites you to join them for a Pancake Supper on Feb 12 from 5-7pm. Cost is $7 for adults and children are just $4. Meal includes pancakes, sausage, dessert and tea or coffee and juice.

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· Foley Mountain is offering half-day sessions for families to try out snowshoeing, a sport the whole family can enjoy. The cost is $15 per adult and $10 per child (aged 16 and under) which includes snowshoe rental. An economical family rate of $40 is available for up to five related people. Pre-registration is required. Sat. Feb. 9, 10-11:30am. Contact Rebecca Whitman at 613-273-3255 or rebecca.whitman@rvca.ca · Euchre Party followed by a home-made Ham & Bean Supper, Sat. Feb. 16, at the Maberly Hall. Euchre is 2–4 pm, $3. For $11 play Euchre and have dinner too, 4:40 – 6 pm: Ham & Bean Supper. Dinner only $10, children 6-12 $5, under 5, Free. There will also be a silent auction 1:30 to 5:45 pm. Contact Joe 268-2895 for info on the silent auction; Kathy 268-2730 for the supper; Sue 268-2507 for the euchre.

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Jean Brown 613-336-2516 Georgina Wathen 613-336-9641 · Our community was saddened by the death of Bill Kessler, an ardent fisherman, who with his wife the late Betty Kessler cottaged in our area for years. Bill will be remembered for his kindness in visiting people, baking cookies at Christmas time, taking maple cookies from Canada to give out at home in U.S.A, famous rice crispy treats (Kessler Krispies), and for his courageous battle with esophageal cancer. They also gave this reporter a prized Elvis Presley bag and some memorabilia, which I highly treasure. · We also mourned and thanked God for the life of Francis Chatson, who was well known all over the area as he played with Gilbert Whan's Christian music group “The Country Church”. We had enjoyed that group playing in the autumn at the Ompah United Church and had fond memories of Francis, spouse Antonia and daughter Irene all arriving with their musical instruments to praise God. · Shirley Cuddy reports a good return to health and mobility. Thanks to everyone for prayers and calls. · Valentine's Day is coming up and our postal delivery people among many others need a Valentine of thanks and a special treat in their mail box. - Jean · I'm facing eye surgery but Gord and I are doing well. We all miss Dale White. - Georgina

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· Our sympathy to the family of Elizabeth (Betty) Garnett, beloved wife of Gary Garnett. · We were saddened to hear that our cousin, Ray Smith, had passed away. He leaves his beloved wife, Jean (McGinnis) and his family to mourn for him · Sympathy also to the family of the late Ken Hollywood, 95, husband of the late Ada Stevenson · We are sorry to hear that Hilda Cunningham passed away and also our sympathies to the family of Francis Chatson, who was a talented musician with the Country Church band · Happy birthday to Ken Knox, Sharon Meeks, Valerie Beechey, Brock Goodberry, Karen Burton, Roseanne Burke, Frank Teal, Sylvia Hill, JoAnne Abrams, Stacey Barr, Cleo Price, Connie Howes, Kayson Antoine, Sheena Price, Rick Steele · Thinking of Phyllis Allen, Jean Smith, Leo Arney, Eric Cummingham, Marjorie Swain, Shirley Coutts, Don Delyea, Vera Steele, Terry Robertson, Joyce Smith, Bruce Scott, Ross Shorts, Thelma Smith · On February 14, 6:30pm Circle Square Ranch will be hosting a Valentine Supper of roast beef, $15 adults; children $5. There will also be contests, music - a good evening · Arden Youth Group will be hosting a Shrove Tuesday pancake supper February 12 at the Arden Hall, 5pm. Euchre to follow at 7:30pm · Some terrific hockey games are played at the Frontenac Arena, both on Saturday and Sunday. It is always nice to see the children score goals.

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Hinchinbrooke Public School's 2012-2013 Student Council. Our student council consists of students from Grade 4 to Grade 8 who are interested in organizing theme days, carnivals, dances and whatever else may come up throughout the year. Through their hard work and imaginations, they make our school days more enjoyable. Many of these students give up their free time to work towards a school spirit event. This year's student council opted for pink t-shirts to show their opposition against bullying. Each student council member designed their own logo for the shirt. Arden will be abuzz especially on Sat. Feb. 16 beginning with the Arden United Church Eggs as you Like Them breakfast & silent auction at the Kennebec hallm from 8-11am. Then head over to the Henderson Road boat launch where the Kennebec Lake Association will be hosting their Winter Fun Day. Participate in skating, hockey, snow shoeing, pitch & toss, then warm up with hot chocolate, cider, and chili, 11am3pm. A free will donation to help with the costs would be appreciated. Rain day is Feb 17. If Ice Fishing is your fare, then register at the Arden Legion by February 15 for their Ice Fishing Derby, Fish Fry & Dance. Tickets are: Derby $12, Dinner $12, Dance $7; all three $20. Fish eligible are Pike, Pickerel and Splake on local lakes only. Cash prizes for first and second plus kids perch. Fish weigh in is from 10am to 7pm. Dinner begins at 5pm and the dance at 9pm. Skate at the Kennebec rink all weekend. · Thinking of you to Eric Cunningham, Gary Garnett, Ralph Steele, Reg Peterson, Barb Kirkland and Dorothy Proctor.

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was planning to investigate another interesting area of our Solar System in this column but as I was taking my dog Maggie for a walk about 11pm Friday night my eyes were immediately drawn, like iron to a magnet, by a spectacular sight in the south. No I don’t mean Canis Major and Canis Minor, in Latin, the Big Dog and Small Dog constellations. Even though Maggie, whom I have taught to take an interest in stars (I swear!), was looking at them. My attention on this crisp and clear night was taken up by one of the largest constellations in the sky. It is to the right of the Dog constellations and it fair took my breath away – Orion the Hunter! The Hunter is accompanied by his trusty Dogs and is fighting Taurus the Bull. I knew then that I had to grab your attention and, as I have done in previous times, beg you to go out on the next clear night and see its glorious sight before it sinks too close to the western horizon in March. Orion is large – about 30 degrees high by almost 20 de-

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grees wide. It is a splendid sight! Its main body has an hourglass shape and at its waist, 3 stars that are called the Belt of Orion. It’s pretty hard to miss. Hanging from the left side of the Belt is Orion’s sword. It is a series of vertical stars with the Orion Nebula near the end. Two brilliant stars in Orion are especially noticeable. Betelgeuse at the top left of the hourglass and Rigel at the bottom right. It’s a sky view that takes your breath away. Betelgeuse is a huge red supergiant star that is near the end of its life. It’s burning the last of its fuel and it swells and expands unpredictably. Its energy output varies and it brightens and dims irregularly. It is called a semi-regular variable star. It has a diameter of 400 million kilometers and could easily contain the entire orbit of Earth within itself. Its output is a match for 15,000 Suns. It lies about 530 light years away. Remember that a light year is the distance light travels in one year, about 10 trillion kilometers. Rigel is 117,000 times more luminous than the Sun and sits about 860 light years away. It is a variable blue supergiant star and is burning up its hydrogen fuel at a prodigious rate. It won’t last in its present form for more than a few million years. Its mass is 18 times that of the Sun and is 70 times wider. It will probably explode as a supernova. Let’s hope that our Solar System moves farther away from it as it orbits around the Milky Way! About 10 degrees (1 fist width at arm’s length) up and to the right of Orion is the Hyades star cluster in the constellation Taurus. The baleful eye of Taurus the Bull, the red giant Aldebaran, can be found in the cluster. A little higher and 10 degrees farther to the right, is the Pleiades star cluster. Between these 2 beauties is Jupiter. Get out there with your eyes, binoculars or telescope and have a look at the Orion nebula. With our dark skies, it is magnificent view even with eyes only and, with binoculars, a treasure to behold. Don’t forget to let your eyes get dark adapted once away from light sources. On February 15th an asteroid, designated as 2012 DA14, and about ½ the size of a football field will pass within 28,000 kilometers of Earth. It won’t hit us but the mile-wide Meteor Crater in Arizona that hit about 50,000 years ago, is an example of what it could do if it did. An object that size passes Earth about every 40 years and actually crashes to Earth every 1200 years or so. This year offers the opportunity to see 3 comets. They are comets Lemmon, ISON and PAN-STARRS. They are all predicted to be naked eye objects and then some! I will brief

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back of the school, transplanting shades trees, and planting a variety of low maintenance vegetables in a garden plot. The program not only teaches students to care for the environment by reducing their material and energy consumption and reducing landfill waste, but also to care for others in the community by reaching out to those who might not be able to afford basic necessities. “The community outreach part of Panthers’ Pride is an awareness program that invites the students to take action. It's symbolic of the greater need that people around the world have and it opens up the students’ eyes to those needs,” said Wenkoff. The Eco team at the school will also be starting their boomerang lunches, which aim to minimize food and packaging waste in students’ lunches. “The environmental issues of the program of course are huge”, said Wenkoff, “and while we are aiming to conserve energy and minimize waste, the ultimate goal here is to plant the seeds that enable the students to make choices in the future as they get older.” Wenkoff has seen a difference in the students attitudes towards waste this year. “But really, what we have to keep in mind is that this is a long range project. Where at first I thought that we could make a huge impact on land fill, I now see that what we are making here at the school is a small impact. But we need to remember how that can snow ball into something bigger down the road as the students' imaginations run with it,” he said. Olivia Minifie and Jack Revell, both grade 6 students at PCPS and part of the Eco team expressed their thoughts on the program.

“I like working with the worms,” Jack said. “The program is great because we are helping to keep the planet greener. We have a garden at our house and have worms and plant vegetables and my sister and I have been ones feeding the worms here at the school, which has been really fun.” Asked what the program has taught her, Olivia said, “I've learned a lot about recycling and never knew before that milk bags could be used to make sleeping mats.” Both students said that they hope this year to earn a gold certificate in the EcoSchool program at PCPS.

Mural project highlights Aboriginal curriculum at Hinchinbrooke I n an effort to bring Aboriginal education to students at Hinchinbrooke Public School in Parham, grade 5/6 teacher Kathryn Sawdon enlisted the talents of professional mural artist Maureen Walton of Belleville. Walton, who has been working as a fine artist for decades and as a professional mural artist for 13 years, is no stranger to area schools. She has worked at a number of different schools creating permanent murals, which she said “bring warmth, colour and a sense of student pride into their daily environments”. She has worked with students to create permanent murals at St. Thomas Catholic School in Kingston and at the Quinte Mohawk School in the Tyendinaga Territory. Kathryn Sawdon became aware of Walton's work thanks to Kevin Reed of the Limestone District School Board, who suggested that she contact Maureen Walton to see if she might be available to work with students at Hinchinbrooke. Once it was confirmed, students in Sawdon's class looked at Walton’s portfolio online and together with her came up with an idea for the mural. The project, which took one week to complete, also included much discussion about current Aboriginal issues, as

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Cunningham, Hilda Margaret Peacefully at Perth Hospital on Saturday February 2, 2013. Hilda Margaret Jarman in her 90th year, of Arden. Dear mother of Karen McNeely (Glen), Eric, Norman (Shirley). Beloved Nannie to Brad (Laura), Steve (Christine), Spencer (Catherine) and Rebecca (Chris). Great Nannie to Makenna, Cooper, William and Chloe. Survived by many nieces and nephews and friends. Hilda was a devoted member of Arden Legion Branch 334 and will be missed by members and the Ladies Auxiliary. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at the Arden Legion on February 23, 2013 from 14 pm. Arrangements in care of Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham. Donations can be sent to Goodfellow’s Funeral Home for the Arden Legion Branch 334 Poppy Fund or Heart and Stroke Foundations. On line condolence at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com

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Rosenblath: Lawrence Gerald At Bonnechere Manor Renfrew, on Thursday January 31, 2013. Lawrence Rosenblath of Denbigh in his 89th year. Son of the late Charles & Laura (Jackson) Rosenblath. Husband of the late Helen (Ball). Father of Floyd (Kathy), Denbigh; Dale (Denise), Denbigh; Ralph (Frances), Denbigh; Rodger (Sharon), Denbigh; Sharon (Cecil) Keller, Palmer Rapids; Ronnie (Pam), Denbigh & Mark (Tammy), Denbigh. Brother of the late Ken, Beatrice Vilneff & Roy. Loved by his 14 grandchildren,11 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. The family received friends at the Denbigh United Church on Sunday February 3, 2013 from 2-4 & 7-9 where funeral service was held on Monday February 4, at 11:00 a.m. Interment: Vennachar Cemetery. Donations: Canadian Cancer Society or Denbigh United Church. Arrangements: McConnell Funeral Home, Tweed (www.mcconnellfuneralhome.ca)

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TAYLOR, Ryan Andrew It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Ryan Andrew Taylor, on the morning of Tuesday January 29th 2013. A man of many talents and many laughs, Ryan was a warm burning light which sparked life into the hearts of all he met. Born to Robert Taylor and Bernadette (Brunelle), June 27, 1978, Ryan was always taught to push the boundaries of life and to listen to his heart no matter what obstacles he faced. With the love and encouragement of his family and friends, Ryan accomplished more than can be written in words. He was a focused student, successfully studying at both Queen’s University (2000-2004) and St. Lawrence College (2010-2013). He achieved over 30+ awards in both his studies and social activism including the Governor General Caring Canadian Award and the Queen’s Tricolour Award. He was an aspiring business man, successfully managing and hosting the SIFE Kingston 2012 World Business Forum and doing extensive work for numerous charities including the March of Dimes and the Alzheimer’s Society. He was a culinary guru, building 20+ pound cake castles, perfecting the art of Christmas turkey cooking and was an expert judge on the different qualities of crushed ice. He loved life and behind every hobby or success was a man surrounded by family and friends who loved and supported him. He will be deeply missed and forever cherished in our hearts. He is survived by his wife and “love of his life”, Sara McHattie, parents; Robert Taylor and Bernadette (Brunelle); siblings John, Robert and Kelly Taylor, nephews; A.J., Ryan, Miles, Shane and Robert Jr., nieces; Sarah and Patsy, mother-in-law; Leslie McHattie, sister-inlaw; Laura McHattie and countless friends, extended family and attendants. A Celebration of Ryan’s Life was held in a visitation at the James Reid Funeral Home, 1900 John Counter Blvd., Kingston on Friday, February, 1st from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and a service in the chapel on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 11:00 am. For those who wish, donations in Ryan’s memory may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

IN MEMORIAM Korin Marissa Howes October 15, 1988-Feburary 6, 2012

I’m Free Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free I’m following the path God has laid you see. I took His hand when I heard him call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way I found that peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Oh yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savored much Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and peace to thee God wanted me now; He set me free. Forever Missed Love Mom & Robb, Shelby & Trevor, Jeremy & Erica, Carissa & Owen, Katelyn & Curtis

CARD OF THANKS

Thank You – Peterson

I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who held me up in prayer, and for all the visits, get well cards and phone calls during my hospital stay and after returning home. Reg Peterson

ARMSTRONG, Ken Sr. The family of the late Ken Armstrong Sr., who passed away January 20th 2013, would like to extend their sincere appreciation to all relatives, friends and neighbors’ for their support during this time of grief. Thank you for your prayers, cards, food, flowers and donations. We are sending out a special thanks to Rev Judith Evenden and the members of the Flinton Community Club for the lunch provided at the reception. Sincere thanks to all from the Armstrong family. IN MEMORIAM In memory of

Maurice O’Connor - February 6, 2008 Nelson Badour - March 7, 1999. What they missed along life’s highway, May they find in God’s eternal garden of rest. Frances, Theresa, Trevor and families

LONGMIRE, Edmund Ernest In loving memory of a dear husband, father, and grandfather who passed away February 11, 1993. Gone are the days we used to share, But in our hearts you are always there, The gates of memory will never close, We miss you more than anyone knows, With tender love and deep regret, We who love you will never forget. Love, wife Alice, Bruce & Samantha, Barbara, Chris & Tammy, Donna & Ty, and family

In loving memory of

Ena Millar February 7, 2012, Wife, mother, grandmother God knew that she was suffering, That the hills were hard to climb, So He closed her weary eyelids, And whispered, Peace be thine, Away in the beautiful hills of God, By the Valley of Rest so fair, Some day, we know not when, We will meet our loved one there. Love always, Wayne, Jodi, Stephen and families

Powley In loving memory of our parents who passed away: Dad - Mike Sr., January 24th, 2012 Mom – Dixie, February 26th, 2009 A million times we needed you both, A million times we have cried! If Love could have saved you both You never would have died! Things we feel most deeply, Are the hardest things to say! Our dearest ones we loved you both, In a special way! If we could have one lifetime wish, One dream that could come true! We would pray to God with all our hearts For yesterday and you both! Lovingly remembered by Mike Jr. and Laura

february 7, 2013

SOCIAL NOTES BIRTHDAY Happy 65th Birthday

Helene Riddell Love, Gilbert and family and Aunt Anne CARD OF THANKS

Thank You – Cota Our family would like to thank all who gave donations of food and flowers, and the many who phoned and sent cards. To Reverend David Smith for the lovely service and to the ladies for the luncheon after. Also to David Goodfellow and helper. We would like to give a special thank you to the staff of Country View Care for the compassion and great care given to Chris during his stay. You are now at peace. Rita, the Herold and Reynolds families

The Treasure Trunk Second Tyme Around Clothing

1171 Cannon Rd., Sharbot Lake

613-279-2113 Hours: Mon - Fri: 9am-3pm and first Saturday of Each Month 9am-3pm

5 Bag Days Every Day

Quality New & Used Clothing at Affordable Prices! For furniture drop off, please call ahead. 279-2113 ask for Janet.

North Frontenac

is recruiting Family Home Share and/or Respite Homes in the Central/North Frontenac area. Community Living North Frontenac (CLNF) is re-establishing a Family Home Share Program. Family Home Share is a flexible service that matches individuals who have an intellectual disability with people who can provide a caring, stable family environment on a full - time basis or for respite. The supports offered are tailored to each individual and take into consideration the qualities and needs of everyone involved. These arrangements often see people becoming extensions of each other’s families; sharing special moments, milestones and personal accomplishments. The goal is to provide an individual the opportunity for belonging, learn social and living skills under the direct auspices of CL-NF mission statement and guiding principles. For some individual this home environment will be an end in itself and for some it will be a stepping stone to a more independent lifestyle. As potential provider coming in with diverse backgrounds and a variety of experiences will be considered an asset. Providers will receive renumeration. Please call and asked for a Family Home Share Application at 613-279-3731

A Promise for You "And deliver us from evil" Matthew 6: 13

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Local businesses provide services and jobs

Ad Rates: Classified Text ads: $8.20 + HST per insertion for 20 words & under; 20¢ each extra word. Deadline: 4 pm Monday; Ph: 613-279-3150, Fx: 613-279-3172; nfnews@frontenac.net

AUTOMOTIVE KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. We sell cars for under $1990 safetied & E-tested, low kilometres. We have good winter tires. We take trade-ins. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

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

FOR RENT 3 BEDROOM APT. Heat included, Village of Harrowsmith, $1000 per month, 613-372-2302 APARTMENT, village of Crow Lake, 1 bedroom, hydro included, $850 /month, 1st & last, references. 613-547-3413 KALADAR: 1 BEDROOM APT. Fridge, stove. Available March 1, 2013; 613-336-9429. 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. 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 FRONTENAC MODULAR HOMES. Custom built. New 1280 sq.ft. 28’x52’ home, 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, delivered and on your basement or foundation, oak cabinets available. ‘More home for a lot less money’. Financing available OAC. 1-866-775-8268 www.frontenacmodularhomes.com 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.

DOUG’S ANTENNA SALES & SERVICE We are your full service dealer for both BELL TV and SHAW DIRECT Satellite. 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. Follow the Garage Sale signs. Jumbo Valentine cards, etc. $1 each; boy’s snowsuit $2; wooden dining room table $40; CD player $10; red exercise ball $4; laundry basket $10; oval mirror $5; hand-crafted novels $1 - $2 each. New items every week. THIS AND THAT THRIFT SHOP, 32 Peterson Rd., Northbrook (turn at lights in Northbrook). Open 9 am to 7 pm, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Something for everyone.

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

Support your local businesses

NEW AND USED APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers. 3 months old and up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridges $100 and up.

NEW APPLIANCES

At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from. We Sell Gas Refrigerators

PAYS CASH $$$

For good used appliances in working order or not, but no junk please. VISA and MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors and then come see for yourself quality at low prices.

Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver

Smitty’s “KING of APPLIANCES”

Open Evenings & Seven Days a Week - River Road Corbyville, Just North of Corby’s (613) 969-0287

PETS BOXER/ AUSSIE SHEPHERD CROSS, 6 year fully vetted female. Obedience trained and protective of home. Healthy, lively, loves all children, even toddlers. Dominant with other pets. Please call 613-376-6900 to discuss.

RETIREMENT RESIDENCE HIDDEN ACRES RETIREMENT RESIDENCE, home-cooked meals. Rooms available, longterm and short stay, near Northbrook, staffed 24/7, reasonable rates. Call 613-336-0999

SERVICES DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing. Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201. FINE CONSTRUCTION prop. John St. Aubin experienced renovator. For free estimate call 613-375-6582. Web site www.mindspan.net/ construction PET SITTING in Mountain Grove. Going away? Let us help. Dogs, Cats, etc. Spacious, individual accommodations. Long walks. By appointment only. Laura Mills 613-335-3658. Evenings are best or leave a message.

WANTED TO BUY

STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.

WANTED TO RENT SENIOR NEEDS SOME SPACE IN THE SHARBOT LAKE AREA. One bedroom apartment with stove and fridge; heat, A/C and hydro all inclusive. Clean and responsible. Call 613-279-3106 daytime and evenings until 9:00 p.m. and ask for Wyn.

Notice Desert Lake Cemetery has submitted ByLaws to the Registrar of the Cemetery Act (revised) for Desert Lake Cemetery, Loughborough Township of Frontenac County. Any interested parties may contact for information or to make copies: Desert Lake Cemetery, C/O Loretta Hole, 12 Sperling Lane, RR #2 Godfrey ON, K0H 1T0 or by phone: 613-227-7065. These By-Laws are subject to the approval of the Registrar, Cemeteries Act (Revised).

TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS PUBLIC NOTICE 2013 Budget The Township Council will hold its inaugural Budget meeting at 09:00 on Friday, March 1, 2013, at # 72 Edward St., Flinton, ON. Ratepayers are welcome to attend. Notice of further budget meetings will be posted, from time to time, at www.addingtonhighlands.ca Further information may be obtained by calling (613) 336-2286 or emailing to: info@addingtonhighlands.ca

Canadian Firearms Safety Course & Hunter Education Courses Parham Fire Hall. 20 Hours of Instruction Feb. 21, 22, 23 & Mar. 7, 8, 9 Contact Dave Hansen at 613-375-6318 Pre-registration required. Be ready for 2013 hunting seasons.

HELP WANTED

Yourway Home Centre is accepting applications for the following positions: Cashier and Inside Sales Staff. Prior retail experience and product knowledge is an asset. Must be willing to learn and become a team player. Please send resume to Yourway Home Centre, PO Box 312, Northbrook ON K0H 2G0; or email to: yourway@bellnet.ca.

PINE MEADOW NURSING HOME Immediate Positions For: Full-Time RN Casual Call-In Personal Support Workers & RPN’s Benefits: Including, EHC, RSP, Dental, Life, Vision, and WI. Please send resumé to: Elizabeth Palmateer DOC epalmateeggqextendicare.com #124 Lloyd St, Box # 100, Northbrook, Ontario K0H 2G0 Fax: 613-336-9144

PROPERTY MANAGER

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.

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Come in out of the cold See flyer or go online for details. Lookout Home Hardware Building Centre 7617 Hwy. 509 Plevna www.homehardware.ca

T 613 479 5579 F 613 479 2699

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Northern Happenings Northern Happenings listings are free for community groups, and will be published for two weeks. Other listings are paid or are taken from paid ads elsewhere in the paper. The News makes every effort to be accurate but events should be independently verified by readers.

Friday February 8 SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7 pm, sausage penne SOUTHERN FRONTENAC COMMUNITY SERVICES Speaker Series, topic: “Anti Fraud and Elder Abuse”, 9am–noon, Grace Centre, free, reserve: Lorraine 376-6477 SYDENHAM – LESLIE MYLES shares story of climb to base camp Mt. Everest, at legion, 5:30-10:30pm

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 MCDONALDS CORNERS - SEED SWAP, MERA Schoolhouse 10am-2pm, info: Kristine 613-278-1226. 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.

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; all welcome FLINTON - VALENTINE BINGO, Rec Centre, doors open 5:30pm, sponsored by Flinton Rec. Club. SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151 SYDENHAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE meet 7pm, Meadowbrook Apartments rec room, new members welcome

Tuesday February 12

Verona - continuedfrom page 5 barbecue will offer free hot dogs and beverages. There will be free skating, sleigh rides, kids’ games with prizes and snowshoes for the kids to try out. A South Frontenac Community Volunteer draw will take place. The Draw is open to all volunteers from every community group and organization. Ballots can be filled out and dropped off at the entrance of the arena or by calling Dan Bell 613-372-1910. · Drop by Trinity United Church on Saturday, Feb 9 and 16 for the latest gossip while enjoying a delicious Winter Weekend WakeUp breakfast, 9 to 11 a.m. Scrambled eggs, bacon, toast and fried potatoes for only $5, and your choice of beverage or muffin for $1 more. · The Verona Walking Club meets for a walk inside the Verona Lions Hall every Tuesday and Friday morning from 10 am to 11 am. All you need is $1 per session and your running

ARDEN - SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER hosted by Youth Group, community hall, 5pm. Euchre 7pm FLINTON - ADULT DROP IN, Rec Centre, sponsor: Land O’Lakes Community Services 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 PLEVNA – PANCAKE SUPPER, 5-7pm, ClarMill Hall, $8; 5-12yrs $4; under 5 free; sponsor: Clar-Mill Community Volunteers SHARBOT LAKE – PANCAKE SUPPER, St. James Major Catholic Church hall, 5-7pm, $5, proceeds to food bank 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 members welcome. (613-279-2576)

Wednesday February 13 CLOYNE - CALLING ALL ARTISANS, CRAFTERS, WRITERS, CREATIVES! Inaugural meeting to brainstorm options for a Community Creativity Centre on Hwy 41 Corridor, at United Church, 1pm; info: Lynn (613336-8080. FLINTON – RELAY FOR LIFE Committee Meeting, 7pm, Rec. Centre HARROWSMITH - FRONTENAC CFDC WORKSHOP “How to use Facebook Ads for your Business” 9:30-11am; free, registration required, 613-372-1414, 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

Friday February 15 HARROWSMITH - “THEME” YOUTH DANCE for ages 9-15, Golden Links Hall, $25

shoes. For more information contact Bill at 613-374-3234. · Play euchre on Thursday, Feb. 14. Lunch is at noon, euchre at 1 pm. Cash prizes and lunch all included for $2.00 Bellrock Community Centre. For more information call Nancy Wagar 613-358-2368 or Tillie Koshowski 613-374-2850. · There will be a Foot Care Clinic at the Verona Medical Center on Tuesday, Feb 12 from 9 am to noon. For an appointment call 613-376-6477. · In January, Frontenac Paramedic Services recognized its paramedics for outstanding service accomplishments in 2012. 22 FPS paramedics were acknowledged for saving nine lives during emergency response calls. · Lots of excitement for local fisherman and businesses for this summer. Land O’Lakes Tourist Association has announced the five lakes that have been chosen for the 1st Annual Live Release Large & Smallmouth Bass Fishing Tournament that will be taking place on August 17. Kashwakamak and Big Gull

& warm up with some of our hot specials!

Open Mon-Fri: 8am - 8pm Sat: 8am - 6pm Sun: Grocery 9am-6pm; LCBO 11am-6pm

Hwy 38 Verona (613) 374-2112 prize, 7-10pm; 372-1274, 358-2533 NORTHBROOK - NEW OLD TYME FIDDLERS, 7:30pm, Lions Hall, $6 non-members, $5 members, entertainers $2, lunch, prizes. All welcome PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for ClarMill volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall

Friday – Monday February 15-18 FRONTENAC HERITAGE FESTIVAL, www.centralfrontenac.com * Snow Sculpture Contest (see ad pg. 2); * Photo Contest (deadline Feb. 14) FRIDAY: Sharbot Lake *Breakfast 8am, $8, St. James Major Catholic Church; *Dinner at the Legion, 5pm $11; *Variety Show w/ Roger James, 7-9:30pm at St. James Major Hall. *Overnight Winter Campout at Crow Lake. SATURDAY: Arden *Winter Fun Day 11am-3pm, *Ice Fishing Tournament, weigh in at Legion; Dinner, Dance. *Crow Lake 10am-4pm Pioneer activities, demonstrations, Heritage lunch at Schoolhouse; Sharbot Lake *Snow Drags start 10:30am; *SL Winter Farmers Market 9am-12:30pm & music at Oso Hall, Sisters of the Drum until 1:30pm; *Caboose open 11am-3pm; * At Legion, Jam session 2pm, Chili Fest 5pm. SAT & SUN Fall River Road Pioneer Log Home open 10am-3pm; SUNDAY: Sharbot Lake, *Polar Bear Plunge 10am at Marina; *Photo, snow sculpture results, 6pm at Maples Restaurant; *Fireworks at beach 7pm; Tichborne rink - activities start at noon, games, wagon rides MONDAY: Sharbot Lake: *Family Fun Day starts noon, games, wagon rides; *Walk/Run & Family Relay, register 12:30pm Medical Center; 2k, 5k, 10k; $10pp, $20 family

Saturday February 16 GRIFFITH - VALENTINE’S DINNER & DANCE w/ Douglas Connection, dinner 6pm, dance 8pm, Lions Hall, $20pp; proceeds to build seniors’ housing; tickets: Griffith Building Supply, General Store, Pine Valley Restaurant; info 333-1229, 333-1352 MABERLY – EUCHRE & HAM & BEAN SUPPER, community hall; Euchre 2–4pm, $3; Euchre & dinner $11; Dinner only $10; 6-12yrs $5, under 5 free 4:40-6pm; sponsor: Agricultural Society, Joe 268-2895; Kathy 268-2730. PERTH ROAD UNITED CHURCH “Homer Card & The Mill Creek Bluegrass Band”, 7-9pm, refreshment, freewill offering, proceeds to Benevolent Fund, www.pruc.ca PLEVNA - JACK’S JAM, Clar-Mill hall, 2-9pm; potluck supper 5:30pm; musicians, singers, dancers welcome; sponsors: Clar-Mill Community Volunteers VERONA – BREAKFAST, Trinity United Church, 9-11am, eggs, bacon, potatoes, toast only $5, beverages & muffins $1.

Sunday February 17 HARROWSMITH - BEEF SUPPER Golden Links Hall, 4:30-6pm, $13; Barb 372-2315. MCDONALDS CORNERS - BLUE JEANS CLASSICAL SERIES CONCERT w/ bassoonist Richard Hoenich and pianist Scott Richardson, 2pm, MERA schoolhouse; at

lakes have been chosen for North Frontenac, Sharbot Lake for Central Frontenac, and Loughborough and Desert lakes for South Frontenac. This plus the exciting news that

door $25; Ticketsplease.ca; 613-485-6434; teenagers free; meraschoolhouse.org

Monday February 18 BEDFORD HISTORICAL RESEARCH CENTRE is opening their office at Glendower Hall, 1381 Westport Rd to the public; a great place to begin your family research. Also displays from township groups & Portland District Historical Society. Info: stinson@rideau.net. CLOYNE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY - “The Dentist, The Whitemanite, and the Writer: The personalities that shaped Bon Echo”; 1pm, Barrie Hall, all welcome FRONTENAC COMMUNITY ARENA (Piccadilly) Family Day Celebration, 10am–2pm, free hot dogs, drinks, skating, sleigh rides, snowshoeing kids games w/ prizes; info, Dan Bell 613-372-1910. sponsor: SFC Rec Committee HARROWSMITH - FAMILY FUN MOVIE DAY, S&A Club, 12:30-3pm, Admission by donation, movie to be announced; Kim 372-0018.

Tuesday February 19 CLOYNE – CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH FAIR, North Addington Education Centre, 1-3pm, public welcome HARROWSMITH - CASH BINGO, Golden Links Hall, early bird 7:15pm, call Barb 3722315 KENNEBEC DINERS, noon, Arden community hall, for those 50+, $10, reservations required: 613-279-3151 PLEVNA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Clar-Mill Hall, appointment: 613-279-3151. PLEVNA - CLAR-MILL COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS meet 7:30pm Clar-Mill Hall, all welcome to attend.

Wednesday February 20 BEDFORD DINERS, noon, community hall, for those 50+. $10, reservations requ’d: 613279-3151 FILM NIGHT INTERNATIONAL “And If We All Lived Together”, Full Circle Theatre, Perth, 2pm & 7pm, $10 at door; proceeds to library; filmnightinternational.blogspot.ca; HARROWSMITH - FRONTENAC CFDC WORKSHOP “Facebook Management for Business” free, 9:30-11am; registration required, 372-1414;krista@frontenaccfdc.com KALADAR - MOTORCYCLE MARKET READINESS WORKSHOP, free, 10am-1pm; sponsor: Ontario Highlands Tourism; info: Kristin 519-370-2309; kristin@bchughes.ca SHARBOT LAKE - POVERTY LUNCHEON & LENT DEVOTIONS noon-1pm, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church; free will offering for food bank, all welcome SHARBOT LAKE - BLOOD DONOR CLINIC, St. James Major Catholic Church, 2:30-5:30pm, appointments: 1-800-2-DONATE

Thursday, February 21 SHARBOT LAKE - CENTER STAGE CAFÉ at Legion; live music w/ Craig Bakay, Brian Robertson, Center Stage band, 7–9:30pm, $2, proceeds to Legion community projects. SYDENHAM - RETIRED TEACHERS AND FRIENDS: Luncheon at Mill Street Café, 11:30am; to attend phone 613-279-2098 by Feb. 19 at noon.

Fish TV is coming to the Land of Lakes Tourist Region to film eight shows over the next two years should help bolster local recognition and tourism in our region.

Frontenac CFDC Winter Workshop Schedule Basic Tax Preparation for Sole Proprietorships by BH Porter Bookkeeping & Tax Services Feb 15, 9am to 10am This will be an interactive presentation to familiarize business owners with the T2125 – Statement of Business Activity. We will go step by step through the form, discussing such topics as: Business expenses, in-home office expenses, person vehicle used for business purposes, payment and reporting deadlines, and much more. This workshop is 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

FRONTENAC Community Futures Development Corporation Building business – growing communities

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Outdoors in the Land O’ Lakes - The Redpoll Invasion

ow that we are just past polls are circumpolar in distributhe midpoint of winter, it tion – they are found throughout looks like the stars of the winthe arctic in North America, Euter birding show are the imrope and Asia. pressive numbers of redpolls Redpolls got their name from being seen throughout the the red patch on their heads. area. These little finches are “Poll” is an old English word plentiful at feeders, in weedy meaning “head”. One of our sumfields and in trees in many mer birds, the Blackpoll Warbler, parts of southern Ontario was named in the same way – in and beyond this winter. Last what should come as no surprise weekend my wife and I were these highly migratory wood warout in the Sharbot Lake area Male Common Redpoll, pho- blers have black patches on their and there were plenty about to by Cephas heads. – one flock on the Crow Lake There are two species of redRoad must have numbered over a hundred. polls in Canada – Common Redpolls and Redpolls are about the size of our familiar the much scarcer Hoary Redpoll. The two Black-capped Chickadee, with black chins, species are not easy to tell apart, but clues red crowns, deeply forked tails and an un- to help distinguish Hoaries are that they are dulating flight pattern. Adult male Common much paler overall with a slightly smaller bill Redpolls have a rosy-pink breast, compared and an unstreaked rump. Frankly, I have to the much paler breast of the female. Red- never been able to positively identify a Hoary

in search of good food supplies. During such by Steve Blight irruption years, redpolls often congregate at bird feeders – particularly those stocked with among a flock of redpolls with all the natural nyjer and black oil sunflower seed – allowing variations present among males, females delightfully close looks through binoculars. This year it was expected that there would and immatures. Redpolls nest in low trees and shrubs be a good southward flight because the in the far north. Their breeding range just white birch seed crop was poor to fair across barely extends southward into Ontario, the north. Sure enough, beginning in early where they breed along the Ontario shore of winter the redpolls began being observed Hudson’s Bay. In summer they feed on a in large numbers. Some observers have mix of insects and seeds, including seeds of noticed that numbers have begun to fall off grasses, sedges, and trees like alders and slightly from peaks earlier this winter, perhaps as a result of movement further south birches. Redpolls are active foragers that travel in search of food. Their erratic movements make it hard to acin busy, chatty flocks. They migrate erratically, and they occasionally show up in large curately determine the conservation status of numbers as far south as the central U.S. redpolls. However, there doesn’t appear to be Common Redpolls are White Birch special- any significant movement either up or down ists. White Birch has good seed crops about in their numbers. I think it safe to say that every two years with some seed most years. these gregarious little finches will continue to When birch catkins are loaded with seeds brighten our winters for years to come. Send your observations to Lorraine Juacross the north, redpolls remain in the boreal forest. When the birch seed crop is poor lien at naturewatching@gmail.com or Steve in the north they move out in huge numbers Blight, natureobservations@rogers.com

Speak of the devil and he appears!

t's Art Holloway coming on strong and ready to defeat again Mark Montagano in the 3rd annual Polar Bear Plunge. Art has taken on the challenge to make the plunge again this year. Community Living North Frontenac's Treasure Trunk is pleased to match $500 of Art's fundraising efforts. We would like to thank Art and all of his sponsors for their help with raising funds for three very worthwhile groups: Children's and Youth Programs at the Child Centre, Sharbot Lake High School Council and the Alzheimer's Society. Feel free to email the pledges to Art directly at art.holloway@hotmail.com and he will come to you to collect. Community Living located at 1025 Elizabeth St as well as the Treasure Trunk will continue to accept your pledges.

McDonalds Corners Seed Swap I

t’s free, informal and fun - the second annual Seed Swap at the MERA Schoolhouse in McDonalds Corners, this Sat. Feb 9, 10am-2pm. Bring seeds plus containers for the new-to-you seeds that you’ll take

home. Café MERA offers full barista service, lunches and sweet things, including Sean’s exclusive Highlands Maple Sticky Buns.You will want to stay for a while to share gardening tips as well as seeds. More info: call Kristine Swaren 613-278-1226.

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here will be one less old warrior in Sharbot Lake next November 11. Ken Hollywood was more than a fixture at the Sharbot Lake Legion, and when it came time to mark Remembrance Day his medals covered both sides of his chest. However, those medals don’t tell the whole story of his service in some of the most dangerous battles of the Second World War, starting with the landing on Juno Beach on D-Day. Ken Hollywood was working in a gold mine near Timmins when he was called up in 1942, and by the time he landed with his comrades on the Normandy coast he was an anti tankcommander. Although Ken was loathe to discuss the details of his war service when he was alive, Dave Whalen of his Legion branch gave this account at a memorial service for him at the Legion on Feb. 2: “The battle of the Falaise Pocket, fought during the Second World War from 12 August 1944, was the decisive engagement of the Battle of Normandy. The battle resulted in the destruction of the bulk of Germany’s forces west of the River Seine and opened the way to Paris and the German border. In those days anti-tank weapons were short range. If the guns did not succeed in

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just down from where the Hollywood farm is located today, in a schoolhouse located on the property where Nick and Jocelyn Whalen of Sharbot Lake Pharmacy now live. He married Ada May Stevenson in 1939 and they moved to Timmins and had two children, Charlotte and Lorne. After the war, Ken returned to Timmins and the couple had a second son, Rudy. When Ken’s father Thomas decided to retire from farming in 1952, Ken agreed to take on the farm and the family moved back to Sharbot Lake. He worked at Mallard Electric in Perth in addition to keeping up the farm, until his eyesight, badly affected by a bullet in the war, eventually became too poor to keep working out. He stuck with farming after that. His marriage with Ada lasted for almost 70 years until Ada died in 2008. He continued living in the farmhouse where he was born until last November, when he moved to Country View Care Home in Parham. Legion Branch 425, the Hollowood Legion (which is named after him despite the spelling error) will never be the same.

South Frontenac Council February 5

by Wilma Kenny Revised Committee Structure For the past year, Council has used a committee structure to guide and streamline discussion at Committee of the Whole: following recent assessment, the Development Services Committee has been discontinued. Council approved the following appointees for the remaining two standing committees: Public Services, Al McPhail, John McDougall, and Cam Naish; Corporate Services, Ron Vandewal, Mark Tinlin, Larry York and Bill Robinson. Committee of Adjustment continues to have two representatives from each district: councillors Tinlin, Vandewal, Robinson and York, and citizen appointees David Hahn, Len McCullough, Larry Redden and Ken Gee. Public Works Council approved several tenders recommended by Public Works Manager Segsworth: a half ton extended cab truck from Edwards Ford for $32, 798; consulting engineering services for the James Wilson Road culvert from the Greer Galloway Group, for $29,201; and Smiths Construction Company for supply and application of the Township’s surface treatment in the amount of $447,933. These expenditures were all part of the 2013 budget. Council endorsed the new Waste Disposal Sites Operational Plan, to be implemented on May 1 of this year. The Public Works Department will be hosting public information sessions over the next few months to communicate and promote these changes. Cemetery Rates Amended Perpetual care charges have been reduced from $750 to $300 for traditional lots, and from $375 to $150 for cremation lots.

South Frontenac Family Day Winter Carnival Monday February 18, 10a.m. - 2 p.m. Frontenac Community Arena (4299 Arena Boundary Road, Piccadilly) Come out and enjoy Family Day and celebrate with your community volunteers Prizes Drawn for volunteers only (from any non-profit organization such as Girl Guides, churches, volunteer fire depts., etc.) (Ballots will be available at the door) All events are free: Ice skating • Horse drawn wagon rides • Games & prizes • Snowshoe races • Snowman building • Outdoor BBQ supplied by Pine Ridge Catering Free hotdogs • Free hot chocolate • coffee • water Pam Morey 613-3721578, Dan Bell 613-372-1910 Sponsored by the South Frontenac Central Recreation Committee