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by Jeff Green

P Scott Reid has a bit more time available these days than he normally would at this time of year because Parliament has been prorogued.

In what might seem an odd coincidence to those who question the democratic value of prorogation, Reid is using some of that time to talk about what he describes as his major political passion, promoting democracy.

As Scott Reid told a room full of grade 10 students at Granite Ridge Education Centre (GREC) on Tuesday, Sept. 17, Canada does not use the form of democracy that he most favours. He prefers the way the Swiss govern themselves, pointing out that while in Canada citizens vote in a government once every few years, in Switzerland major public issues are settled through referenda. In 2010 Switzerland held six of them; in 2011 only one; in 2012, twelve; and by the time 2013 is finished there will have been nine.

Scott Reid’s comments came about as part of an exercise in democracy organized

by GREC teacher Randy McVety. The students were presented with a proposal, and then asked to move their chairs to one of four corners of the room, the far left if they were strongly opposed, left if they were just opposed, right if they were in favour, and far right if they were strongly in favour. For the purposes of the exercises, two votes were cast for the more emphatic responses, and one for the more moderate.

But before counting the votes up, the students were invited to say why they had

chosen as they had, and a moderated discussion took place. Then Scott Reid went to the corner that represented his vote on the matter and made his case.

The question that precipitated his comments about Switzerland had to do with the minimum voting age in Canada. By a significant, though not overwhelming, majority, the 15 and 16-year-old GREC students supported lowering the voting age to 16.

Students in favour of the change argued that the driving age is 16, and if someone is deemed capable of driving, why not let them vote. As well, they thought that lowering the voting age would help entrench the habit of voting. Another student argued that since voting takes place once every four years, a 17-year-old who is not eligible for the vote has to live with the consequences of the result while they are 18, 19, and 20.

Scott Reid was moderately in favour of the status quo, noting that it is consistent with the age that people are eligible to join military.

The other proposal that was bought forward was about marijuana laws.

For this question, Randy McVety had those students who favour full legalization of marijuana, so that it will be produced and sold in much he same way liquor is now, to sit in the strongly in favour section; those who support decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana were to sit in the in favour section; and those who support

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South Frontenac Council slams draft Frontenac County Official Plan

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indsay Mills, the Township Planner for South Frontenac Township, has weighed in on the Frontenac County draft Official Plan.

In a five-page report that was received by South Frontenac Council on Tuesday night, Sept. 17, Mills praised the general layout of the County OP, which was authored by Joe Gallivan, the Manager of Sustainability Planning with Frontenac County.

“The draft plan is well laid out … each section and subsection includes an introduction that explains the intent of each policy that flows from it … Also the document explains at the start that its policies are structured on the basis of six sustainability themes, namely: economic sustainability, growth management, community building, housing and social services, heritage and culture, and environmental sustainability. These six themes appear to be logical as a general basis on which to accommodate future growth and needs of residents … Joe Gallivan should be commended for his work on the Plan."

Once he had finished praising Joe Gallivan, Mills set out a series of concerns he had with the plan.

Mills said that while the County OP explains that it is intended to be a “high-level” regional plan, “in reality, under the present wording, the document is exactly the opposite.”

He said that the policies in the OP are much too “intrusive into the decision-making authority of the municipalities.”

He uses the example of the definition of agricultural land in the document. Regarding agricultural land, it lists every possible use that may be permitted on the lands. Secondary uses such as carpentry, welding, machine and small engine repair shops are listed.

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Mills says this level of detail has no place in the document. “The Plan should provide the introduction that explains the intent of the section and then simply state that ‘municipalities shall ensure that agriculture and the farming community are supported and protected’ or wording with a similar intent,” Mills wrote.

Mills also expressed concerns over language used in the Daft OP, words such as "shall", "will", "permitted", etc., words that cause Mills to be concerned “that the County will be involved in every aspect of any planning approval”.

While he says that he is not sure that is the intent of the document, Mill says that to make sure the County does not get involved in local matters, the “wording needs to be tightened up”.

He also expressed concerns about the sections in the plan about forestry, regional roads, and regional community improvement plans.

Lindsay Mills concluded his report by saying the draft County Official Plan “attempts to involve the County in all development.

This too much intrusion into the affairs of local municipalities.”

Although he says that the problem may be more one of wording than intent in many cases, he is concerned that the OP “has huge negative implications for the local townships and the Plan should be substantially revised accordingly” Mills recommended that South Frontenac Council endorse his report and forward it to the County as a township position regarding the OP. Before members of South Frontenac

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Sharbot Lake Court report – Sept. 16, 2013 by Jeff Green Break and enter case resolved A break and enter case with multiple defendants has been resolved after several months, at least as far as the Sharbot Lake court is concerned.

Randy Hickey, 23, one of the accused, was facing a break and enter charge and possession of stolen property valued under $5,000. Mr. Hickey has made a charitable contribution of $1,000, and although he did not have a receipt for the donation with him, the Crown agreed to withdraw the charges.

“If the proof is not forthcoming, I will come back to court with obstruction of justice charges against Mr. Hickey,” said the Provincial Crown Solicitor.

Chase Mallen, 20, another accused in the same case, who faced the same charges and a third charge of failure to appear in court, also had his Break and Enter and Possession of Stolen Property charges withdrawn after making a donation. He pleaded guilty to the Failure to Appear in Court charge. He missed his court date on July 16 and a warrant was issued. The Crown reported that Mr. Mallen called police on July 17, saying he had forgotten his court date, and he then turned himself in. Under the circumstance, Judge Wright accepted a joint submission between the crown and the defence for a $100 fine.

A third accused, Jedidiah Hickey, 18, was arrested in Kingston last Friday on another matter. The Crown reported that Mr. Hickey was appearing in bail court in Kingston, and his case was transferred to Kingston, where all of his charges can be dealt with.

- Tree planting diversion delayed Scott Godfrey, who faces two charges of theft under $5,000 over a tree cutting incident, appeared in court asking for an adjournment of another month so he can complete diversion.

In order to complete diversion, Mr. Godfrey is required to plant $250 worth of trees on property owned by Central Frontenac Township. The planting has been delayed, according to his counsel, because of a change in staffing at the township.

The former Chief Administrative Officer at the township was aware of the case, but the new CAO, who came on the job two months ago, was not. This caused a delay, but the planting should be completed before the next court date on October 21, and charges will then be withdrawn.

“You need to complete the planting before freeze up,” the Crown said to Mr. Godfrey “And make sure the trees that are planted are purchased trees,” said Judge Wright.

Ongoing - Ronald McKay, 66, charged with driving while impaired by alcohol, and operating a vehicle with over 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, is being represented by Queen’s Legal Aid. He received a final adjournment until October 21.

- Eugene Vanalstine, 43, who has a prior conviction, is facing a custodial sentence on a charge of failing or refusing to provide a breath sample. He asked for a month’s adjournment in order to settle family matters before commencing his sentence, and will return for an anticipated plea on October 21.

- Richard Vanness, 45, on a first appearance on two charges of possession of an illegal substance and 4 charges of Failure to comply with a probation order, will return on October 21.

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South Frontenac Council - continued from pg 1 Council had their chance to comment on Lindsay Mills' report at their meeting on Tuesday night (September 17th) Mills told them that he has already had a discussion with Joe Gallivan about his concerns, and Gallivan has assured him “that he plans to reduce the second draft of the County OP by one half."

This did not stop members of South Frontenac Council from attacking the County OP, and the County itself as well.

“I don’t agree with where they seem to be going with it,” said Councilor Del Stowe, “they should stay out of it and let us do our own job. This degree of involvement in planning adds another tier, increases waiting time and costs: there is no benefit to it that I can see.”

Councilor Ron Vandewal said he is concerned that the approach the County is taking “could choke off development”, and Councilor Larry York said “the County is too removed from the reality of the individual townships.”

Even Public Works Manager Mark Segsworth had something to say about Frontenac County's role.

“When it comes to roads we have shown that we don’t need an upper tier - we are demonstrating there is another way: collaboration between the townships. In my opinion, our future is in collaboration,” he said.

Mayor Gary Davison said “The octopus gets bigger; they’ll have to pay extra staff to administer this. It’s all part of the issue

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the current laws were to sit in the opposed or strongly opposed sections.

The largest group of students sat in the strongly opposed section, although a number of students sat in the strongly in favour sections as well.

A wide-ranging, animated debate ensued, with some students arguing that marijuana is safe; others that it is dangerous; some saying it is a gateway drug to more dangerous drugs; some saying the current state of affairs is unworkable and should be scrapped; and some calling for more enforcement.

When it came to his turn, Scott Reid bounded down to sit with those in favour of full legalization.

He then took the stage and asked the students to name two things that Barack Obama, George Bush Jr. and Bill Clinton have in common.

“They have all been US presidents, and they have all admitted to smoking marijuana, and they all oppose legalizing marijuana,” Reid said. “I’ve never smoked marijuana, or cigarettes, but I favour legalization.”

Reid went further, saying that drug policies in North America are illogical, wrongheaded, and inconsistent.

“Let’s talk about gateway drugs and dangerous drugs,” Reid added. “The most significant gateway drug is cigarettes, and the drug that does the most damage is alcohol, and they are both legal, and should be in my view.”

He pointed out that an attempt was made to make alcohol illegal, “and it was a disaster.”

On this issue, Scott Reid differed from not only the majority of the students in the room, but with his own Conservative Party as well, which he pointed out has toughened the penalty for possession of marijuana.

“I was the only one in my party who voted against that legislation,” he said.

Reid may have been in the minority at GREC and a lonely figure in his own party, but his views are supported by the many across the country. Polls in recent years have consistently shown that a solid majority of Canadians, up to 66% or more, favour decriminalization of marijuana, and a slim majority favour legalization. And it is not the youth vote

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Council unanimously passed a motion opposing the County’s first draft, and sent the full text of L. Mills’ notes back to County, and to all the other townships.

Lindsay Mills assured Council that the County will make no decision about the Official Plan until they have circulated a second draft to the townships.

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Inclusion of the unanticipated repairs which resulted from an auto accident raised costs above the budgeted $50,000. The overage will be funded from contingency, and the township will seek remuneration from insurance claims.

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that drives these results. Thirty-five to 54-year-olds are as strongly in favour of change as are those under 35.

Using the weighted vote system, Randy McVety determined there were 42 votes in favour of the status quo and 36 for either decriminalization or legalization.

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have just read in the Sept. 12 Frontenac News that Mayor Gutoswki is in a fit of moral indignation, because a member of the council dared to comment on her behaviour which she thought would ruin her future job offers and therefore wages and wishes vengeance through the courts by a punitive amount in damages.

This has two things against it I feel should be aired: 1. This action sends a message to anyone daring to say what they think or feel, that they will be prosecuted through the courts and silenced, as we are all too often hearing nowadays is the normal mode of operation in politics to stop the truth from being heard and cripple your opponent financially.

2. One wonders if Mayor Gutowski, by filing for such a ludicrous inflated amount in damages, thinks she is destined to become some super star of politics. Maybe she is, probably not, but NOT ON MY DIME. Let Mayor Gutowski pay for her own lavish defence law-

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t has been almost 10 months since Frontenac County Warden Janet Gutowski defied the rest of her council and refused to relinquish her position as warden. At the time she argued she was the only one on council with the requisite knowledge and experience necessary to carry out the role properly. She made use of a loophole, which has since been plugged, which allowed her to remain in the post for a second year without seeking re-election.

At that time I wrote that her decision to insist on remaining in the post of warden would lead to unyielding acrimony and political stagnation at Frontenac County.

It is safe to say that prediction has come true, in spades.

Rather than take action to deal with issues of concern to county residents, the county is now conducting two navel-gazing exercises, a service delivery review and a strategic planning exercise. An ill-informed Kingston City Councilor, noting that the county is poorly run, has even felt justified in calling for Frontenac Paramedic Services to be dismantled and turned over to the City.

And now, to top it off, the warden is suing four members of county council for defamation, and is asking for a million dollars in damages.

To a great extent, all of the controversy surrounding Janet Gutowski can be traced back to her unwise decision to hang on to the warden’s position, including the remarks that are the subject of the lawsuit, and to that extent, the responsibility for the entire mess lies on her shoulders.

That being said, I think it is about time that the four members of council named in Gutowski’s defamation suit show some leadership of their own and rescind the motion that precipitated the suit. And yes, they need to apologise as well.

The fact is that Councilor David Jones, in putting forward the motion that led to the suit back in May, did not have any solid backing for his allegation of “influence peddling”.

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The key fact in all this is that the Fairmount Home budget figures that were passed in May were the same as they had been when the budget was rejected in April. Bud Clayton knew the Fairmount budget was the same and he voted for the budget. If the Fairmount cut was going to be the pay-off for Clayton’s vote, there was no pay-off.

As to Jones’ further allegation that Gutowski told Clayton she would resign as warden if he supported the budget, there is no substantive proof of that happening either.

So, why did the majority of county council support Jones’ motion?

All I can figure is that the four who supported the motion did so in order to demonstrate they were still opposed to Gutowski remaining in the position of warden, and not because they really believed in the “influence peddling” nonsense.

The motion that was passed had no effect.

Council had no authority to strip Gutowski of her position as either a member of the council or the warden, and a call to Linda Jeffrey, Minister of Municipal Affairs, to investigate the matter was deftly sidestepped by ministry staff The ministry said Council should consider adopting a code of conduct for its members, and as far as any claim of wrongdoing was concerned, “If Council is of the opinion that something illegal may have occurred, they may wish to consult with the local police services to determine if an investigation is warranted,” wrote Minister Jeffrey.

Instead of letting the matter slide, Janet Gutowski hired a lawyer. The lawyer sent a letter to the councilors asking them to rescind the motion and apologise, upon threat of a lawsuit. They ignored the letter. Gutowski proceeded with the suit.

Now the councilors are faced with a choice. They can stand their ground, claiming that everything that was said and done by them is protected under the “limited privilege” that exists for statements made within

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even a bit of a humiliation.

But it would put an end to this foolishness.

It might even create an opening for Janet Gutowski to finally do the right thing and resign as Frontenac County warden this fall rather than hanging on until the bitter end of the council’s term a year from now.

(Note – this editorial was written on Tuesday, September 17, the night before the monthly Frontenac County Council meeting. It is possible that something happened to further this story at that meeting, the first time all of the principals in this law-suit will have been together in one room since the suit was launched. Look to our Facebook page, Twitter feed or Frontenacnews.ca for any updates)

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To make this argument, they need to pay lawyers, and this will either cost them money (that would not be good for them) or cost the county money because since they were working for the county at the time they may seek to have the county cover some or all of their legal costs (that would not be good for the rest of us).

Or they could acknowledge that David Jones’ motion was foolhardy. The fact that it was passed was a mistake they made in the heat of the moment. Someone has to end this, in the interest of the county and its ratepayers.

To rescind the motion would be easy. To apologise to Janet Gutowski would be a hard thing to do. It would be a spectacle, perhaps

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Knowing about your family’s health history can help you take preventative measures to keep yourself in good health.

Keeping your eyes healthy is very important. Part of a regular eye exam is to have a dilated eye exam which allows the eye doctor to have a good look at the retina at the back of the eye. Some diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and macular degeneration are often symptomless in the early stages but can be discovered with a dilated eye examination. Have you had your eyes checked recently?

If you drink fat-reduced milk (skim, 1%, 2%), you aren’t missing out on any important nutrients. You will get no less calcium or vitamins in the low-fat versions.

If now is the time you’ve decided to stop smoking, you might be interested to know you can start using nicotine replacement therapy like patches or lozenges while you are still smoking. If you are a heavy smoker, start with the strongest patch and you will find you will automatically adjust your nicotine intake from one source when you add another. Out pharmacists can help you with this.

We’d be happy to help you stop smoking. Drop in and see us soon.

decorations, kitchen supplies and small furniture. Free Admission 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. OR Early Bird Sale 8 to 9 a.m. $5. · The Verona Walking Club will start on Tuesday, October 1. The club will meet for a walk inside the Verona Lions Hall every Tuesday and Friday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. All you need is $1 per session and your running shoes. For more information, contact Bill at 613-374-3234. · Trinity’s Apple Pie Sale! Pre-order your fresh apple pies for pick-up on Friday, October 4 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) or Saturday, October 5 (9 – 10 a.m). At $9 a pie, you can stock your freezer, and take a pie to a neighbour. Just in time for Thanksgiving. To order, call Marilyn at 613-374-2694 by September 29. He who hesitates…goes without pie. · Frontenac Old Time Music Championships will be held Sat. Sept. 21 at the Verona Lions Hall. Come out and compete in Singing, Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle and Keyboard. Cash Prizes. $10 entry fee per category. Competition starts at 9 a.m. Admission: adults $8, seniors $7, family of 4 - $20. Sunday will be an afternoon OPEN MIC session, admission $5. · Chili-in-a-Bowl event. Delicious chili served in a handcrafted bowl made by Tim deRose of Wilton pottery. Saturday, September 21. 6 p.m. at Bell Rock Hall. Tickets: $20 available at Asselstine Hardware, Local Family Farms, Verona Hardware, Verona Drug Mart.

OMPAH Linda Rush lindarush@yahoo.com

613-479-2570

· The Ompah Exercise Group is going to hike to the Lookout on Friday, September 20. Meet at the boat launch/fish hatchery at 9am if you would like to join the hike. It should be about one hour in length. · Another fabulous ATV run will be held in Ompah this coming Saturday the 21st. This is a huge event, and so many community members will be involved in making it a success.

This year the Central Frontenac Fire Department will be joining the team of organizing volunteers. Proceeds will support the Ompah and Snow Road Volunteer Firefighters, Ride for Dad and Relay for Life. Remember to get your Ride for Dad pledge forms! There’ll be $500 for the rider who raises the most pledge $$$$! www.ridefordad.ca.

The Ompah Community Centre Action team suggested to the township that hall committees should be involved in decisions concerning the future of the halls. The mayor and our ward councilors have now asked to meet with us. But we would like to bring community input to that meeting. So if you have ideas or are interested in discussing the future of the Ompah Community Centre, please join us on Friday, September 28 at 7pm.

MABERLY-BOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula

613-325-1354 karenprytula33@gmail.com

· The Perth Historical Society Meeting will be held tonight, Sep. 19 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Perth-Upon-Tay, 7:30 pm. This month's meeting will begin with a tour of the “Legion Hall of Remembrance”. The Legion will report on their “Arctic Star Program”, which researches and organizes the presentation of medals, struck by the British Government, to

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 honour personnel who served in dangerous Arctic Regions during World War II. The Historical Society will be reporting on activity to recognize, by the placing of graveside markers, local veterans of the War of 1812. · The ABC Association Games (and cards) on Thursday afternoons has been changed to Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. · The ABC Association is hosting a roast beef dinner dance on Sep. 21, at the ABC Hall in Bolingbroke, featuring music

by Ron Valiquette’s band…good country music with square dancing. Tickets are limited to 80 for more comfortable seating. Call Marcie to reserve yours at 613-273-5406. · Sharbot Lake & District Lions Club will be holding a Community Breakfast on Sat. Sept. 28 at Oso Hall, 7:30 to 11 am.

“All You Can Eat!, sausages, eggs, and pancakes, $7 per person ages 14 and up, $3 for ages 6-12.

ARDEN Wanda Harrison

· Best wishes are extended to Freda and Russell Gendron.

This wonderful couple celebrated 62 years of wedded bliss on Sept. 17. We all hope you had an enjoyable day and wish you many, many more happy years together. · The Arden seniors “Happy Gang” had a great end of summer BBQ Friday evening with most members attending.

Thanks to the BBQers for another outstanding job. · The Arden and Community Wesleyan Church’s “Kids Camp” begins this Thursday evening Sept. 19. These youth get –togethers start at 6:30pm at the Kennebec Community Centre. Regular Wesleyan Church services are continuing Sunday evening, 6:30pm, again at the community centre. · The new season of diners had a fabulous beginning Tuesday with an excellent turnout. As usual the lunch was warm, plentiful and delicious. Thanks to Paul and Aimee Gosse for catering again, this year, and NFCS for hosting this event. · Tuesday evening Euchre players are reminded about the potluck dinner, 6pm at the Kennebec Community Centre, September 24. Regular euchre will follow the dinner. · Regular General meetings commence Sept. 28, 9am at the Arden Legion. This would be a good time to renew your membership as the 2014 Cards are now available. · The fall/winter Sunday afternoon and Friday evening darts have commenced. Call the Legion at 335-2737 for start times and costs. · On Sat. Oct. 5, the Arden Legion will host a Ladies Doubles Dart Tournament. Breakfast is available 8 to 10am with the tournament beginning at 11am. The cost is $10 pp. · That evening the Kennebec Recreation Committee is hosting an Italian Dinner evening complete with live local entertainment. The evening begins at 6pm at the Kennebec hall. Tickets are $15 per person. For tickets please call Diane at 613-335-2845 or Mardi at 613-335-2445. · Gord Brown would like to thank Patrica Nobbs and Lauder Smith for submitting the great picture of the Cloyne and Arden Senior Ball teams. Gord says his team is ready and up for the challenge. See you next year!! · Even though summer is drawing to a close, don’t forget the Legion will still be carrying groceries, for everyone’s convenience.

HARROWSMITH Kim Gow

613-279-2802

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· Rev. Oscar Simpson presents Country Church, September 20 at the Portland Community Church beginning at 7pm.

The Old Hims and Picket Fences will perform. Free will offering with refreshments to follow. Call 374-2178 for information. · The Harrowsmith Women's Institute's next meeting will be held September 24 at St. Paul's United Church starting at 7pm. New members are always most welcome. · There will be a Youth Dance, September 27 at the Golden Links Hall for ages 9-15. Cost is $6. Please note new time 7 - 9:30pm. Call Sharon 372-1274 or Wayne 358-2533.

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· The Grandmothers By the Lake are hosting an evening of Down Home Country Fun, October 5 at the Verona Lions Club at 6pm. Chili, salads and desserts served at 6:30pm followed by dancing to Sunshine Soul Band. There will be square and line dancing lessons as well. Silent auction. All proceeds to the Steven Lewis Foundation. Tickets $30 per person at Tiffany Gift Shoppe, Sharbot Lake Pharmacy or call Marni 374-9929, Pat 328-1697 or Audrey 375-6457. · Autism Ontario will be hosting a Halloween Dance, October 19 at Zorba's Restaurant from 8pm-1am. Silent Auction, pizza by Domino's, door prize, costume judging, great music and a howling good time. Cost is $15 per person/$25 per couple. To reserve tickets call the office 507-7896 or Pat Lalonde 372-5502. · Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church will be hosting a Fall Fair October 26. Anyone interested in renting a table please contact Brenda at 372-5504 or the church office 372-1238. · Words to live by: You don't need to see the top of the staircase to take that first step. Have a great week.

CLOYNE - NORTHBROOK Marie Anne Collier

613-336-3223

· Last Thursday the Land O’ Lakes Garden Club held its regular meeting with a large attendance. The speaker, from Foxboro, displayed many new and exciting plants, following a plant sale. The October 10 meeting, the second from last of the season, will be held at the usual place, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Hwy. 41, Cloyne at 7 p.m. We expect another great turnout!

GODFREY Nicki Gowdy

613-374-5708 bus524@hotmail.com

· Glenda Cox and Sharon Snyder just returned from their vacation to Las Vegas! Great weather was enjoyed and both are looking forward to next year's trip! · Don't forget about the Frontenac Minor Hockey Golf Tournament this weekend at Rivendell Golf Course. · Congratulations to Don Crone of Cole Lake, who just returned from competing at High Park England at the Try Aton Race, triathalon (Swimming-Biking-Running) in the age group of 70-74 year olds. At the time of writing this I knew that Don had finished the race but not his placing! Congrats again to Don and to his coach, Tim Hartford of Godfrey, as well.

DENBIGH Angela Bright

613-333-1901 bright.a@gmail.com

· A busy family weekend kept me from making it to Countryfest, but I am hearing many good reports. I know the Denbigh Rec. Committee deserves a big round of applause for all the hours they invest in this annual event. · The 2014 Calendars are on sale now from the Denbigh Recreation Committee. Contact Alice Madigan at 613-3339542. · Saturday, October 5 is “Senses of Freshness” at the Matawatchan Community Fall Market, 10 am to 4 pm. Bring your apples (and containers) to have them pressed into cider. See homemade bread made in the outdoor wood fired oven; bring your own dough and make some buns. Fresh produce from the gardens will be available; squash, garlic, potatoes, pumpkins. There will also be fresh cranberries from the bog, fresh Maple Dale cheese, maple syrup, Fair Trade coffee, home baking, preserves, honey & beeswax candles and more. Pickup a gift for someone from the selection of new items and

gently used. Always a Homemade lunch reasonably priced.

Then on Saturday, October 12 will be the Thanksgiving Market – Matawatchan Community Market 9 am to 1 pm. Fresh produce, cheese, maple syrup, home baking, soy candles, preserves, quilts & oven mitts. Pick-up a turned pen made from local wood. Homemade lunch and Fair Trade coffee.

PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele Christine Teal

613-375-6219 613-375-6525 mrsteal2u@hotmail.com

· Don't forget to come to St. James Major Catholic School in Sharbot Lake this Saturday Sept 21 from 11 - 1 for the Mighty Machines and Ray's Reptiles, sponsored by Northern Frontenac Community Services. Free BBQ for all. · Happy 80th birthday to Marg Desroche. · September 21 from 8 - 2 pm there is the "Whale of a Sale" at Verona United Church. · Congratulations to Chad & Allison Roberts on the birth of their daughter Brynn Mara. Grandma Karyn and Great Grandma Mary Cronk are excited about their bundle of joy. · Thinking of you to Melvin LaPointe, who is adjusting nicely to his surroundings at Country View Care in Godfrey. Drop in on him or write him a line; he'd be happy to hear from you. · Congratulations to Judy Scott and George Kitts as they exchanged vows last weekend. Both Judy and George work at Walmart. · Congratulations to Spencer Robinson and Heather Malcolm on their recent engagement. · Happy Birthday to Jim Lowery, Curtis Fox, Mary Joy Neadow, Judy Bertrim, Burt Hannah, Derrill Hannah, Joanne Godfrey, Kristy Babock, Joan Crea, Carol Napier, Brenda Raymond, Savannah Cronk, Keyana Whan, Gavin McCullough, Keegan Love, Rebecca Neadow and Violet and Johnny Skuce. · Happy Anniversary to Jim & Bonnie Lowery and Pete and Rose MacPherson

PAGE 5 Keith Hawley, Lois and Richard Webster · Land o'Lakes seniors met on September 11 at Mountain Grove Community Hall. Everyone enjoyed the delicious potluck dinner at noon. The trip to Stirling was discussed. A minute of silence was observed in memory of Joyce Smith, who recently passed away, as she was a long-time member. David Swann won the quiz given out by John Purdon. · On September 24 there will be a potluck supper at Arden Community hall at 6pm with euchre at 7:30pm. It should be a fun evening · Save your Campbell's soup labels for me as I give them to our local school, who save them to buy sports equipment.

Save also your pop can tabs, and bread ties · The Arden Pastoral Charge welcomed back student minister Robert Lawson on September 15 and on September 22 Stephanie Klaassen will be returning · Quote: You may be only one person in the world, but you may be the world to one person.

MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck

613-278-2127

· Congratulations to Olive Allen and Bonnie Donelly, who passed their driver’s tests again. No more anxiety for another two years. · Don’t forget first Diner’s of the year. Wednesday, September 25. See you there. · There will be no coffee mornings at Snow Road Community Centre on September 20 or September 27 due to

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C F RAILWAY HERITAGE SOCIETY Gala Fundraiser

MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks

613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca

· Sympathy to Jean Hamilton on the recent loss of her daughter, Donna Martin · Happy September birthdays to Dustin Meeks, Fran McDonald, Cindy Cox, Walter Barker, Rachael Hertendy, Stuart Mitchell, Brian Scott, Vernon Scott, Justin Young, Bruce Scott, Ken Brown, Freida Deline, Carol Hawley · Happy Anniversary to Doreen and Glen Cox, Irene and

Sharbot Lake Seniors’ Residence Notice to Families of Former Residents You are requested to contact Bonnie Beattie at Sharbot Lake Medical Centre (613-279-2100) to arrange for the removal of any remaining family belongings prior to the end of September 2013.

Dinner & Dance Sat., Oct. 26th

Oso Hall, Sharbot Lake 6 – 11 pm TICKETS - $50 per person

includes music by Center Stage Café House Band food catered by Seed to Sausage one complimentary drink & gift beer stein cash bar - silent auction $25 charitable tax receipt

Tickets available from CFRHS Board Members or by phoning 613-279-2777.

EASTERN ONTARIO DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM The Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP) gives money to businesses, community associations, and municipalities for projects that support:

&

Roaring Reptiles A fun family event to be enjoyed by kids of all ages! Come see your favourite reptiles with Lil’ Ray's Reptiles and see all the mighty machines like; fire engine, police car, motorcycles, construction vehicles, and much more.

Saturday, September 21, 2013

from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

St. James Major Catholic School, Sharbot Lake.

Free BBQ serving Hot Dogs, pop & chips This event is presented in partnership by: Northern Frontenac Community Services and Community Living North Frontenac.

• Access to skills training & development • Innovation • The use of technology such as e-commerce or equipment that will benefit business productivity • The diversification of local economies This may be the last round of applications until the spring!

Application deadline Oct. 1, 2013 For guidelines and application forms visit http://tinyurl.comc28hfsu or call 1-888-372-9962 Federal Economic Development Agency For Southern Ontario

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kitchen renovations. They should resume on October 4. If there’s a change, I’ll let you know. · On Tues. Oct. 1 a Keenagers (Never Too Old to Be Keen) group will be starting up at the Snow Road Community Centre. Come out and fellowship with friends and neighbors for coffee, tea, laughter, special music and an encouraging message. Sponsored by the Mississippi Free Methodist Church. · The batteries in my memory stick are dead or low! Cole Gemmill will be attending Loyalist College in Bellville. (Sorry, Cole) · Ann and Allan Massey returned home Thursday from their two-week holiday. They drove through Vermont and Maine. Dry camped all the way. Went to see Blue Nose in Lunenburg. Halifax was disappointing – construction, narrow streets, etc. Lobster in Lunenburg was $28 a pound; in Maine $4.50 a pound. Went across ferry from Nova Scotia to New Brunswick. Great holiday, but great to be back home. · Smile – It’s nice that wrinkles don’t hurt.

Katie Ohlke ohlkek@limestone.on.ca

· The Clar-Mill Volunteer Firefighters’ bingo fundraiser is Friday, Sept. 20, 7-9 p.m. at the Clar-Mill hall. There will be cash prizes. · The first Jack’s Jam of the season is happening on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 2-9 p.m. at the Clar-Mill Hall. All musicians, singers, dancers are welcome. There is a potluck supper at 5:30 p.m. For information, call Ed, 613-479-9909.

Sponsored by the Clar-Mill Community Volunteers. · The Ompah Volunteers Fall ATV Ride is also set to go on Saturday Sept 21. The three main benefactors of the Ride are the Ompah Volunteer Firefighters, Ride for Dad and Relay for Life. This falls ride will take you on an 80km tour through Crown Land pine and hardwood forest. This is not the same trail as the Spring Ride. The trail lunch will be provided by Relay for Life; the supper is provided by the Snow Road FLAGS volunteers and the Snow Road Fire Fighters, and the ATV Wash is provided by the students and teachers at the Clarendon Central Public School in Plevna with

HENDERSON Jean Brown

613-336-2516

the proceeds going towards the school. Groups will begin departing at 9am. The registration and the ride starts at the Double S Sports and Marina in Ompah; pre-register by calling 1-866-661-4939 or emailing doubles211@gmail.com. All proceeds of the pledges go to Ride for Dad and Prostate Cancer Research. Get your pledge forms at www.ridefordad. ca or by emailing doubles211@gmail.com. Prizes: $500 to the rider who raises the most pledge money for Ride for Dad, $500 to the winning rider. Also there are lots of door prizes.

A pork roast or chicken dinner with all the fix-ins and dessert will be served at the community hall in Ompah between 4pm and 7pm after your ride. · The River of Life Christian Fellowship invites all ladies to "Ignite", a ladies ministry night that will be held at the Clar-Mill hall on Friday Sept. 27 at 7pm. There will be stories of God's Preparation, Provision and Possibility, plus refreshments and a small gift for each lady attending. Freewill offering. For information call Marjorie Klatt, 613-479-0333 or Darla Maiuri 613-479-2003. · Plevna Joke of the Week: Maggie "Why was the music teacher not able to open her class room?" Tollison "Because her keys were on the piano."

Inappropriate photos pose dangers for teens - OPP works to combat teen victimization Y

· Great to see Gerry and Linda (Hayes) Scanlon from Barrie as they passed through our area on route to the Maritimes, visiting at Pine Meadow Nursing Home and various area folks. · Trudy Conner is home now. She surely appreciated all the prayers, cards, flowers and encouragement from family and friends. · Mike and Ann McFadden of Kingston visited the Marble Lake area, enjoying visiting friends in the area and at a local coffee shop. · Tom and Anna Jean Thompson celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary at a wonderful outdoor celebration featuring visiting, potluck lunch, and fellowship. The weather surely co-operated splendidly. · One of our postal people, Marg Clark, celebrated a significant birthday and lots of folks left cards and goodies in their mailbox for her. · Hunters are coming in and getting ready for those “family vacations” called hunting season. We are all counting on everyone to please respect all the property and surrounding waterway boundaries. · Kaladar Pentecostal Church members welcome their new Pastor Robb Heyman, his spouse and four children. They served many years in missionary work overseas and are now living in Flinton. Welcome to our area, folks. · Bill and Barbara Kidd from Sarnia enjoyed visiting friends and family in the area and also stopping in at the Henderson Cemetery to view grave sites of their departed loved ones, placing flowers and paying their respects. · All classes of Sunday School begin on Sunday, Sept. 22 at the Harlowe Wesleyan and Standard Church. All are welcome.

Thanks for the many responses to my plea about the road from Henderson to Harlowe and the potential sink hole situation just below the former Marie Deline house. Several people volunteered baling twine and snare wire for fractured mufflers, and another offered Lifesavers candy to be passed out to motorists to calm their nerves when driving these precarious roads, along with some bubble gum to boot. All suggestions are pondered and appreciated with thanks.

oung people who create and send sexual images through social media can often find themselves overwhelmed by the circumstances. Teens can experience fear, despair and victimization after engaging in self-peer exploitation or ‘sexting’ and cyber bullying.

A website has been developed to help young people manage the helplessness they feel when they realize the negative consequences that can occur when they create and send sexual images through social media.

The Canadian Centre for Child Protection (CCCP) has created a web-based, bilingual resource at www.NeedHelpNow. ca . This website is a place where teens can turn to find out how to regain control over what can quickly become a frightening and overwhelming experience. The website provides young people with practical advice and helpful information to manage the harassment they might feel over what they may have done online.

The Ontario Provincial Police are supporting this important initiative to enhance safety and help reduce fear and despair among young people. NeedHelpNow.ca provides strategies to empower youth to take action to protect themselves.

NeedHelpNow posters are being distributed by OPP detachments for schools to display. The OPP is also distributing a business card with information in communities across the province to promote this program.

“As a public safety organization, we have great concern for the safety of any teen victimized by the distribution of photographs on the internet and we will provide support in any way we can. The OPP will use every avenue available to promote NeedHelpNow.ca as a potential resource for teens.” said OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis.

“Teens need to realize the short and long term risks of sending out inappropriate or illegal photographs. Those who distribute such photos also need to be aware of the possible criminal ramifications of doing so. The OPP strongly supports any initiative to enhance awareness of this issue, and possibly prevent tragic outcomes in the future.” said Inspector Scott Naylor, OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, Police Advisor to the Canadian Centre for Child Protection.

NeedHelpNow can be followed on Twitter (@CdnChildProtect) and Facebook.

YEF – new acronym, better youth job

program Y

by Jeff Green

EF stands for Youth Employment Fund. It is a $195 million, two-year initiative of the Government of Ontario designed to find permanent full-time employment for 25,000 Ontarians under the age of 30.

On the local level, the program is available through the St. Lawrence College Employment Services offices in Sharbot Lake and Kingston, and the itinerant Sydenham office as well. It offers four months of full-time employment for participants, who must be Ontario residents between 15 and 29, out of school, and not working full time. For employers, it offers a wage and training subsidy of up to $7,800 per eligible participant.

“The great thing about YEF is that it offers employers the ability to bring an employee on for four months of full-time work with no cost other than WSIB costs. That gives time for an employee to get up to speed with the job requirements and demonstrate their value to the employer, who will hopefully keep them on. In four months someone can become indispensable, and for employers there is little risk because the costs are covered,” said Karen McGregor, the co-ordinator of the St. Lawrence College Employment Service office in Sharbot Lake.

McGregor is looking for employers and participants who are interested in the program, and has a limited number of spots available. Potential employees are invited to an information session at the Sharbot Lake Employment Centre office between 4 and 5 pm on Wednesday, September 25. Call

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In the Sydenham/ Harrowsmith area, call the Sydenham office at 613-376-1053, extension 105. The office is open on Tuesdays, but calls are monitored and returned throughout the business week.

Photo: At the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce Leaders Breakfast on September 17, Kyle Andrews, Owner of Hubby’s House Cleaning Services, was presented with an award of appreciation of his partnership with Employment Service, St. Lawrence College 2013. Kyle is a progressive employer who is keen to provide opportunities and training for job seekers.

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Bidding farewell at Cloyne United Church I

n a special service held on September 15, members of the Land O' Lakes Emmanuel United Church remembered and celebrated the many decades they shared together at the Cloyne United Church. The church represents the last of the four properties to be sold by the Land O’ Lakes Emmanuel Pastoral Charge. A decision was made by the congregation in May of 2011 to sell all of their buildings and to relocate to a new, single central site, which at this time is yet to be determined. In December 2011 the Harlowe church was sold, as was the Flinton manse in February 2012, followed by the Flinton Riverside church in June 2012.

Reverend Judith M. Evenden headed up the

Legion Week T

By David Whalen, President, Branch 425 his is Legion Week, so I thought I would take this opportunity to tell you what the Legion is and what it does in the community as well as the province.

Many people think we are a bar where old soldiers go to drink. Yes we have a bar and we do have a lot of veterans, but it is much more than that.

We are a community-based group that uses our entire funds that we have raised for local and provincial charities. The only money that we keep is what is necessary to keep the branch running. We provide meals on wheels program every Friday, sponsor a public speaking contest for the school students, a poem and essay completion every November to promote remembrance and allow students to show off their creativity. We

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n Wed. September 25 an Alzheimer’s Education event, “Responsive Behaviour”, will be held at the United Church hall in Sharbot Lake at 1 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Contact Caitlin at 613-544-3078 to register.

often very emotional service and she opened with the words, “We are here today to commemorate a church building that has been a place of sanctuary for many, many years.

We are here to give thanks to those who built, maintained, renovated and nurtured this place as a place of worship and other activities. We are here to remember, to tell stories and sing songs of praise....and to pray with words and in silence that the many memories of this place will never be forgotten.”

Thirty-eight-year member of the church congregation, Louise Hogg, also spoke and reflected on the church's rich history, which was gleaned partly from the book, “The Oxen and the Axe”, and from the wealth of also provide two bursaries a year to students who graduate from Sharbot Lake.

None of the items listed above require anyone to be a member of the Legion. Anyone may take advantage of what the Legion offers. The only monies which are strictly for veterans are the funds raised by the Poppy Campaign. This is held in a trust and can only be used for those who have served this country and need our assistance.

Due to the fact that we are a small branch as are many others in the province, we pool our funds in central accounts to enable use to help various groups and communities.

Some examples of this are during 2012 the Legion helped get 159 homeless veterans of the street, giving them shelter, medical and other help needed. Last year the various legions raised over a million dollars for this cause.

In addition to our two bursaries the Ontario Legion handed out 900 bursaries, which students from Sharbot Lake can apply for. Our Charitable Foundation raised $1,155,220 last year. This money is used to give grants to hospitals, nursing homes and other organizations. Last year 109 requests for funds were received. The Legion also provides funding for our youth to participate in sports such as track and field.

This is a small example of the support we provide not only to our veterans, but also the community. LEST WE FORGET.

The Treasure Trunk

Royal Canadian Legion

Gordon Gaylord Branch # 334 Arden

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Women’s Only Doubles Dart Tournament

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613-279-2113

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Open Mon - Fri. 9-4 Sat: 9-3

The Store will be staying open every day until 4pm and every Saturday until 3pm until Christmas!

Quality New & Used Clothing at Affordable Prices!

For furniture drop off, please call ahead.

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Saturday Oct. 5/13 Entry Fee: $10 per person Register: 10:00 - 10:45 Darts Fly: 11:00 $7 Buffet Breakfast 8 am to 10am

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memories of various members of the congregation. I have included some of that history here.

On December 17, 1872, a one-half acre of land, a parsonage lot, was purchased for $25 from Charles MacDonald by trustees of the Methodist Church.

Construction began on the church 11 years later in 1883 when Reverend Howard organized work bees and volunteers cut logs on the north shore of Marble Lake. The logs were then taken to John Perry's water-powered saw mill.

On Nov. 8, 1884, a mortgage of $100 was signed by trustees. The next year another eighth of an acre of land was purchased and six years later, on November 20, 1901, a new mortgage of $200 was held by the Methodist Church and given to trustees of the parsonage and to three trustees at Harlowe.

Hogg said that information about the church in the early 1900s was “pretty sketchy” due to the fact that all church records were lost as a result of a lightning strike on the minister’s study. In 1951 one minister was appointed to take care of the churches at Cloyne, Harlowe, Flinton, Northbrook and Kaladar. The minister resided at the Flinton parsonage. Then, in 1965 the Cloyne parsonage was sold and converted into two apartments. In the late 1960s the Kaladar and Cloyne churches were closed and in 1967 the congregations of Cloyne, Northbrook and Kaladar combined to worship at the Northbrook site, which is now the home of their clothing boutique. The Cloyne church did remain open during this time in the summer months only for cottagers, but soon after congregants felt the need for the church to remain open on a regular basis due to the increasing number of congregants in the Cloyne and surrounding area. In 1977 the Northbrook church was closed and the Cloyne church reopened with volunteers redoing the pews, insulating and re-paneling the main sanctuary, lowering its ceiling, re-en-

forcing and redoing the floors, and building its main floor cabinets. As the number of children attending the church began to increase, an addition was added that included a Sunday school space, a kitchen and washroom facilities, a choir loft and a space for the organist. The addition project was headed up by Stan Patterson and a number of local volunteers also assisted. Later the new stained glass windows were built and installed and a new steel roof was added.

An expansion at the front of the church was also added later and the bell tower was improved.

Reverend Hugh Rose, who helped with the summer supply at the church, spoke of his first time attending the church with his wife 49 years ago. He recalled being “welcomed so completely”, especially by Gerald and Bernice Wise and Ora Wickware. He stressed that “This congregation has always had the gift of making people feel so very welcome.” Members of the congregation then had a chance to share some of their personal memories of the church, after which Rev. Evenden played a video she made commemorating the building and its many members.

Special guests who also presided at the service were Michelle Brotherton, president of the Bay of Quinte Conference, and Ruth Wood, chair of the Four Winds Presbytery, who both spoke of the importance of the people who make up the church community, and who wherever they may find themselves, are what make the heart and soul of the church community. Long-time organist at the church, Mary Ann Tryon, also played at the service.

Following the service Reverend Evenden said that the day had been a long time coming. “Somehow though, it still does not feel real yet.” She and her group are actively looking to purchase a new site to worship.

In the meantime services will be held weekly on Sundays at the Northbrook Lions Hall at 10 a.m. after September 22 until a new location can be found.

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Oct 2: Small Business Workshop Starting a business? Want to be your own boss? This session will help you plan for a successful business start-up, discuss business structure, your business plan, financing and where to obtain additional information.

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Oct 30: Facebook Next Steps: Strategy, Content & Promotion Congratulations! You’ve successfully set-up your Facebook business page, but now what? This seminar will discuss steps to develop a simple social media strategy for your business Facebook page, including content curation, fan engagement, and page promotion, both on and offline.

Presented by Jennifer Baker Consulting. 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Sydenham Library.

Nov 13: Excel Spreadsheets Workshop Presented by BH Porter Bookkeeping and Tax Services. 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Frontenac CFDC office 5062 Hwy 38 Harrowsmith.

Nov 19: Tradeshow Marketing This workshop is designed to go back to the basics of engaging a prospective customer and making a sale. The workshop will cover pre-show planning, what to do at the tradeshow to enhance the selling opportunity, and after show follow-up tips. This is a great opportunity to put your business face to face with a potential customer. Presented by Rachelle Hardesty, General Manager, Land O Lakes Tourist Association. 9:30am to 11:00am at the North Frontenac Telephone Company Board Room, 1019 Windwood Dr. Sharbot Lake ON Registration is required for all workshops and seating is limited. Call 613-372-1414 or email info@frontenaccfdc.com to register.

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Taoist Tai Chi grows in Sharbot Lake - Wednesday beginners’ class added T

by Jeff Green

hey line up in three rows, taking up most of the room in the Oso Hall, to begin their 108-move set. Those who have been doing Tai Chi for five months, as well as the instructor, Dennis Dong from Kingston, who has been doing it for 27 years and has done it every day of many of them, do the same moves.

“A lot of Tai Chi is letting go,” said Dong during the tea break at the weekly Sharbot Lake class on Monday, as the class gathered to recount their experience with Taoist Tai Chi. Some touted its health benefits, particularly in relation to back pain and other agerelated ailments, while others talked about the mood-altering effects of the practice. “I always feel good after the classes,” said one woman, “no matter how I feel coming in.”

“I used to think Tai Chi was for wusses,” said one man,

who started doing Tai Chi eight years ago to encourage his wife to exercise but hasn’t stopped, “and I still think that, but after eight years I realize that I must be a wuss myself."

The “human side” of the Middle East conflict S ometimes it is only through the fresh eyes, open hearts and keen minds of younger folk that any kind of sense at all can be made of decades-old global conflicts that have consumed thousands of lives, negatively affected ordinary people over many generations, and which have yet to come to any kind of lasting resolution or peace.

NAEC graduate Jory Bolton, who just completed her undergraduate studies in international development and Spanish at Trent University, recently returned from a trip to the Middle East, where she was a backpacktavist and participant in Operation Groundswell.

Operation Groundswell is a not-for-profit volunteer travel organization whose goal is to immerse like-minded young students in areas of global conflict while introducing to them members of all the parties involved. The hope is that their new ideas will “swell out” into the world and make positive change in these war-torn regions.

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC MUNICIPAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CORPORATION Representative On October 10, 2013, Jack Tyhuis, Municipal Relations Representative from MPAC will be spending the day at our Municipal Office, located at 4432 George Street in Sydenham, and will be available to meet with the public.

If you would like to meet with Jack, please contact the Tax Department at 613-376-3027 Ext 2200 to make an appointment.

RECYCLING COLLECTION SCHEDULE CHANGE Effective September 1, 2013 the recycling collection schedule will change for some South Frontenac residents.

The change involves the alternating schedule in which there will be two consecutive ‘Yellow – Paper etc.’ weeks.

The August schedule for the ‘Central’ side of the Recycling calendar ends on a ‘Yellow’ week and then the new September schedule begins on a ‘Yellow’ week as well.

This change will simplify and make the recycling schedule more efficient for our residents.

So, as of September 1st all South Frontenac residents will be on the same schedule and this should eliminate any confusion residents may have about which side of the calendar they should be viewing.

The new 2013-2014 Recycling Calendar is viewable on our website and also can be picked up at our Public Works office at 2490 Keeley Rd during business hours.

Bolton, who wisely kept a journal during her six-week trip there this summer, said that instead of trying to understand the conflict solely in political terms, she instead came at it from the human side.

Her observations, experiences and understanding made for an exceptional account of life both in Israel and Palestine.

It was through formal meetings with politicians that included members of the Knesset, Hamas, and Fatah, meetings with activists, soldiers, freedom fighters, military people, Bedouin chiefs and villagers, lawyers, and with those living and working in refugee camps as well as many conversations with everyday people on the street both in Israel and Palestine that she came away with what proved to be a mature, wise and broad understanding of a part of the world that tends to baffle most people.

Bolton said that the main goal of her group was to “stand in solidarity with those oppressed regardless of race, gender and age ... I really tried to not pick sides, not to be pro-Palestinian or pro-Israeli no matter what situation I was in. It's really important to try to sit back and listen to what both sides have to say; to support both sides even if you don't support some of their specific policies. You have to think that these people

by Julie Druker are just like me except that they have to live every day with these policies.”

She recalled how she and her group tried to behave always with the quote in mind: “Never doubt that it is small groups of thoughtful, committed citizens that change the world. It is the only thing that ever has.” Bolton added, “ It's not the big corporations or the presidents or the big political parties that make the change. For me it was the people I met in the Palestinian refugee camps delivering grass roots activism who were making the change, as well as the Israeli soldier who said he didn't want to fight but chose to in order to make sure that Palestinians' human rights were not being abused.”

Many of Bolton's insights seemed wise beyond her 22 years. “A lot of the misconceptions we have come from what we see on TV - like the radical Muslim man with the rocket launcher on his back - because that is what sells. I never once saw that - ever.”

She said that being there, she came to understand how, “There is this constant battle between the influences of the radicals on both sides who are a tiny minority compared to the much larger mama

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“Country Quilter” at Art in the Sawmill

by Julie Druker n Sept. 8, local quilter Judy Skeggs opened up her century-old sawmill in Verona to the art buying and viewing public in what was her first official art show. Judy has been producing high quality quilts for over 30 years. She has been sewing all her life and got into quilting in her 30s. She said that it is the creativity and sewing aspects of quilting that kept her coming back to it. “I just love sitting at my machine and getting lost in my own little world. That and the fact that quilting is something that you can pick up and put down whenever you are doing other things around the house.”

Judy had on display at the Art in the Sawmill show eight of her large quilts along with a few examples of her quilted jackets and pillows and her custom machine embroidery. One of her personal favorites is her large “Latte” quilt, which she made using silk and satin materials in mocha/coffee-colored tones. The frames are meticulously decorated with her very artful machine embroidery. “The only thing about the Latte quilt - which is one that I really love - is that I can't use it because I have two cats,” she said.

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Local artists / artisans Elaine Farragher, Judy Skeggs, David Gilmore, Jill Harris, Gina Ritchie and Sharon Sole exhibited thier work at Art at the Sawmill; photo courtesy of Sharon Sole ing it for sale though she did say that if someone offered her the right price, she might consider parting with it. She also had on display her “Professional Cats” quilt, which depicts individual squares of cats dressed in the outfits of different professions. There is a cat doctor, a cat artist, etc. and it is a quilt that she created for one of her quilting classes, which she taught locally for nine years.

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Many others said that at this point they think they “are lifers”.

One of the attractive features of classes sponsored by the Tai Chi Society is that the moves are the same all around the world, so people who are travelling can join a group no matter where they are and will be able to fit right in.

Although there are enrolment fees for the classes, the money does not go to the instructors, who are all volunteers. “I volunteer to teach because I want to meet people, to help others, and because of what Tai Chi has done for me,” said Dennis Dong, who is now coming up from Kingston to teach in Sharbot Lake.

The Sharbot Lake class has been so successful that a beginners' class is being set up. The class was introduced at an Open House that was held at Oso Hall yesterday, September 18.

Classes will start up on Wed. Sept. 25, 10-11:30am. For further information, call John Pariselli at 613-279-2662 of go to www.taoist.org/kingston

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Pre-construction students gussy up Central Frontenac S tudents of the Skills Link Blossoms Pre- Construction Program, an eight-week program offered through the St. Lawrence College Employment Centre in Sharbot Lake through Services Canada, have strapped on their tool belts and hard hats and have been bettering the local community while putting their new skills to the test. Under the tutelage of Central Frontenac Fire Chief Bill Young, the students in the program have been tackling a number of projects in and around Central Frontenac to fulfill the practical element of the course, which also includes two weeks of in-class studies.

I visited the students at the Treasure Trunk in Sharbot Lake last week where they were in the process of erecting a new portable 10 x 12 ft double-door storage shed, complete with vinyl siding and a shingled roof. They designed the project on paper first and Bill Young compared it to “designing a house, only smaller.”

Prior to this project the students had completed an earlier project at the ice rink in Arden where they replaced all of the rink boards. After completing the shed the students will be putting in a new stair well at the new basement access entrance at North Frontenac-Community Living.

Students who complete the course will receive a diploma and Young said the course is “a great way to impart construction skills, prepare them for the work force, and give

them hands-on experience.” For one student, Cody Massey, it was the first time he has had the chance to learn how to use tools he had never used before and his first time doing any kind of construction work. After completing the program he will working in construction up north in Resolute Bay, where he landed his first construction job. Katie Hoadley also enjoyed the course.

“You are working at something different every day, which makes it enjoyable, challenging and interesting,” she said. She is also hoping to land a job in the field in the near future.

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Josh Loney, Deanne Jarvis, Katie Hoadley, Katelyn Harpell, Bradley Bain, Devon Loney, Cody Massey

Looking forward and back at the Sydenham Legion ple by a bullet that lodged itself part way into his skull and on December 31, he was struck off the regimental strength and repatriated to Canada. Deemed to be inoperable, the lump on his forehead was visible until the time of his death.

While remaining proud of Legion president John Pickernell (in red) with fellow Sydenham Legion Branch 496 members its history, the hough many Royal Canadian Legion branches across Sydenham Lethe country are finding it difficult to make ends meet due gion’s executive are actively striving to debunk the idea that to declining memberships and lack of funds, the Sydenham Legions are dark, somber places where only those associLegion Branch 496 is one example of a rural Legion striv- ated with war veterans are apt to gather. ing and finding success in its goal to offer Sydenham and I recently met with John Pickernell at the Sydenham its surrounding communities a family-friendly place to meet, branch, now in his tenth year as Legion president, and he lounge, play games and enjoy a meal and/or a beverage. explained how he and his executive are actively striving to First began as an organization solely to help veterans, their attract newcomers and younger members who may in the families and dependents, many Royal Canadian Legions like past have stayed away. The Sydenham Legion offers up the Sydenham Legion have expanded their membership to what Pickernell describes as a friendly, “Cheers”-like enviinclude all members of the community. ronment where people go to meet up with friends and/or That being said, history still holds a special place at the family on a regular basis and enjoy a game of cards, pool Legion in Sydenham. Hanging on the back wall of the down- or shuffle board free of charge. Every day of the week, staff, stairs meeting area in a wooden oval frame is a photo of members and volunteers offer visitors and members a wide Robert Miles Richardson, for whom the branch was named.

A note beside the photo tells of Bob Richardson, who was born March 18, 1875 and died May 31, 1949. He served in the First World War and went overseas with the 146 overseas battalion before joining the 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles on November 3, 1916 while serving there in the field. He served both at Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele and on December 21 his regiment occupied the trenches in Loos, France and remained there for one month.

On December 22, 1917, Richardson was struck in the tem-

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Art at the Sawmill - continued from pg 8 retired from St. Mary's in 2002 and started quilting full time then.

While she is well known and respected locally as a quilter, Judy said that she has never formally sold or shown her quilts in art shows, or entered them in contests. “I make them for me. It makes me happy and I prefer not to have them judged.”

Art in the Sawmill, which included the work of five other local artists, was Judy's first official showing of her work and judging by the positive feedback and the constant flow of traffic at the show it looks as though it will definitely not be the last time that quilt lovers will have a chance to see the wonderful talent of this local master quilter. For more information, contact Judy at 613-374-3420.

traditional nature. One such quilt is her “Drunkard's Path” quilt, which is from a design made in the 1930s. She saw it in a magazine, and “fell in love with it and just had to make it”. The name comes from the optical pattern created by large balloon-like flowers floating on top of a linear background pattern, which gives it that feeling of a drunkard's unfocused bliss. Her “Basket” quilt is another traditional style quilt, which Judy sewed by hand and which took her over a year to make.

Prior to quilting full time, Judy ran the Xray department at St. Mary's of the Lake Hospital in Kingston (now Providence Care) for 31 years. She recalled how she used to hang her quilts at the hospital, which was something that the patients really loved. She

Sydenham Legion - continued from pg 9 cal league of six teams get together to shoot a friendly game of eight ball. Every second Thursday is Wing Nite, when hungry folk can enjoy a pound of wings in a flavor of their choice for $8.99.

When I was visiting many groups were gathered downstairs, some chatting at tables and chairs and others leaning on the central bar, where long-time bartender Cindy Van Luven was serving up beverages to a number of regular customers.

The Sydenham Legion, like many other Legions, also strives to assist an array of local charity groups and organizations in the community. Last year alone they offered up the hall for free 81 times for various local fundraisers, which included events for the Canadian Cancer Society. They have also held Tai Chi classes in the past, as well as meetings for the local Girl Guides.

Membership over the years has continued to remain strong and currently there are 177 paid members. In their particular zone, the Sydenham Legion is the fourth largest. Pickernell says that is the case because, “We strive to attract younger people by offering our games free of charge, free music picks on Friday nights and free WIFI for those looking for free internet access … Basically we try not to be too strict. We have an open door policy here, unlike some other branches, where members are required to sign their guests in. We chose not to do that and feel

that if people want to come and check us out first before they join up, they can.” Kids are also welcome.

Pickernell says also that part of the Legion’s success is because the building is entirely paid off, which makes the costs of running it much less than it would be otherwise. The Legion also boasts a “stellar executive board”, many of whom have longtime professional experience in their fields of expertise. One example is their financial officer, Jay Sheff, who has been a chartered accountant for over 40 years. Other long-time members like Marv Ostopovich, owner of Eskerod Signs, donates all of the organization’s event signage free of charge. Member Derrick Anderson, who is the entertainment director, is able to attract big name entertainment to the branch, like the band Ambush, who will be playing at their upcoming Halloween Dance on October 26 at 8pm.

Also upcoming is the Legion’s Car Rally/ Dinner and Dance event, which will take place on October 5 (please register as soon as possible). For more information about membership or about any of the upcoming events contact Cindy Van Luven or Phil Somers at 613-376-6808. The Sydenham Legion is located at 4376 William Street in Sydenham and the hours are Monday to Thursday from 3 – 11pm; Fridays from noon till closing (which varies depending on the turnout) and Saturdays from noon to 8pm.

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Human side of Middle East conflict - continued from pg 8 majority of people on both sides who are moderate and who want to stay that way.” She continued, “People often ask me about the fanaticism there. Yes, there are fanatics but what people don't realize is that they are the very small minority who are getting pushed out by the everyday activists and people just living their lives, who want nothing to do with fanaticism.”

Bolton also spoke of the volunteer work that she did with her team. One stint was at Al Noor, a school for special needs children of Palestinian descent located in Jerusalem and funded wholly by the Israeli government. There Bolton spoke to one woman who has continued to work at the same job even though the separation wall that was built in 2006 turned the woman's 30-second walk to work into a three-hour commute each way. Asked by Bolton why she chose to keep her job, the woman told Bolton, “To exist is to resist.”

Bolton said she heard this phrase often during her trip and said it explained how everyday people are resisting government policies by continuing to live their lives. Bolton's in-depth presentation demonstrated that young people exposed to the highly conflicted regions of the world and determined to make a positive impact on them often come away from the experience understanding that the majority of those affected by the conflict, on both sides, are ordinary people hoping and striving to live their lives in peace. It's inspiring to know that one motivated student whose mind and heart are in the right place is hoping to make changes in places where positive changes are both needed and wanted.

Bolton will travel to Spain this week, where she will teach for a year, and then she will resume her academic studies in this country, with a focus on refugee studies.

“You need to hear these guys sing”Men’s Chorus of Trenton in Verona Sept. 29 By Julie Druker

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o says Annabelle Twiddy, Choir and Music Director of the Trinity / St. Paul's choir after hearing the Trenton Men's Chorus under the direction of George Couperus at the 63rd Stirling Festival of Sacred Praise earlier this year. She was so inspired by their sound (they took away first in every category they entered at the competition) that she invited the group to perform with the Trinity/ St. Paul's choir in Verona at a special onetime concert. “You don't often get a chance to hear men's voices on their own and this group’s sound was so unbelievable, so disciplined and so clean, I thought it would great to invite them to perform with us,” Twiddy said when I spoke to her by phone earlier this week. The concert titled “Here's to Song” will take place at the Trinity United Church in Verona on Sunday September 29 at 7pm.

Admission is by free-will donation, with all proceeds going to the Canadian Food Grains Bank. The one-hour long program will include songs by both groups along with a few combined numbers. The audience will also have a chance to sing hymns along with both choirs. The concert will finish with a postlude performance of renowned Cape Breton composer/musician Allister MacGillvray's “Here's

to Song” which includes the lyrics, “We have friends and songs no wealth can buy.” This special concert kick starts the choral season for Trinity/St. Paul’s and is a definite must hear for lovers of fine choral music.

OPP reportS “Emergency” scam: On Aug. 29 a Loyalist Township woman became the latest victim of the “Emergency Scam”. The woman received a telephone call from a male claiming to be her son, saying he was in Quebec, had been arrested for impaired driving, and was involved in an accident.

The victim attended her bank and sent the money through Western Union. Then an additional $1900 was requested but luckily a bank teller questioned the woman about the second withdrawal she was attempting to make and the money was not sent. If you receive a call of this nature, take your time, calm yourself and ask questions of the caller.

Always call a trusted family member or friend before responding to any request like this. If you have been a victim of this type of fraud, please report the matter to the OPP

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is killing ash trees throughout Ontario and Quebec.

Help protect our trees!

est en train de tuer des frênes d’un bout à l’autre de l’Ontario et au Québec.

Aidez-nous à protéger nos arbres!

EAB has been confirmed in eastern Ontario and western Quebec.

The following counties are in the regulated area: Frontenac (1), Leeds and Grenville (2), Ottawa (3), Prescott and Russell (4), Gatineau (5), Les Collines-de-l’Outaouais (6) and Papineau (7).

La présence de l’agrile du frêne est confirmée dans l’est de l’Ontario et l’ouest du Québec. Cette zone réglementée englobe les comtés suivants : Frontenac (1), Leeds et Grenville (2), Ottawa (3), Prescott et Russell (4), Gatineau (5), Les Collines-de-l’Outaouais (6) et Papineau (7).

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By federal regulation, anyone moving ash tree materials or firewood out of this regulated area without written permission from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency may be fined or prosecuted.

En vertu de la réglementation fédérale, toute personne sortant des produits du frêne ou du bois de chauffage de cette zone réglementée, sans la permission écrite de l’Agence canadienne d’inspection des aliments, est passible d’amende ou s’expose à des poursuites judiciaires.

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Aftermath - Birthday Surprises This column by retired mathematician and seasonal Maberly resident, Edward Barbeau, is for your mathematical amusement. Its author is very happy to correspond with readers about mathematical matters, and hopes that the column will turn out to be a dialogue with readers of the Frontenac News. His email address is barbeau@math.utoronto.ca.

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uppose that you are in a movie theatre with 400 other people. Then there are bound to be two patrons with exactly the same birthday. After all, there are only 366 dates available for such a happy event. So it is natural to ask how many people have to be in a gathering before there is a better than even chance that two among them will have the same birthday.

The surprising answer is that if you have a group of at least 23 people, then it is more likely than not that two of them will have the same birthday.

Let me invite the readers to conduct their own experiments.

Whenever you are in a group of about that many people, find out if two have the same birthday and keep track of how of-

ten this does, or does not, happen.

Of course, the more people you have, the higher the chance of having matching birthdays. For thirty people, there is over a 70% chance of matching birthdays, and for fifty people, 97%. If you are a betting person, this may be a good chance to pick up some money. But perhaps I should not be counselling vice.

For there to be a better than even chance that two people in a group will have birthdays at most one day apart, you need only 14 people. And in a group of seven people, there is a better than even chance that two will have birthdays within a week of each other.

There is another striking fact about age that I would like to show you. Let us clarify that a person’s age is the largest whole number of years that that person has lived, what we call the age last birthday. So we keep our age for one year, and it increases by 1 on our birthday. The age of a baby not yet twelve months old is zero.

Consider any two people. It may be yourself and a relative, for example. It turns out, assuming that both live suf-

PAGE 11 ficiently long, that the age of the older will be twice the age of the younger for periods of time that total exactly one year.

Check it out.

To understand why, let us look at the example of two people: Primus, born on April 19, 1969 and Secundus, born on June 30, 1993. When Secundus is born, Primus is 24 years old, so the difference in ages between the two is 24 between June 30, 1993 and April 19, 1994. Then between April 19, 1994 and June 30, 1994, the age difference is 25. At that point, the age difference reverts to 24, and as long as both live, the age difference between the two will switch between 24 and 25.

The only way Primus can be twice the age of Secundus is when Primus is 48 and Secundus is 24, and when Primus is 50 and Secundus is 25. This will occur during the periods June 30, 2017 - April 19, 2018 and April 19, 2019 - June 30, 2019.

You can make a similar calculation for your own choice of two people. If it happens that both have the same birthday, then the older has twice the age of the younger for a single stretch of one year.

What happens in the case of twins? The proposition still holds, since during their first year of life, both have age 0, and twice zero is zero.

NAEC grad makes her mark in the world of digital marketing N AEC grad Misty Meeks has been chosen for Marketing Magazine’s prestigious 30 under Thirty list for 2013. Every year the national magazine names “the 30 smartest young thinkers in marketing today” When Meeks graduated from North Addington Education Centre in 2000, there was little in the way of digital capacity in the region. Cell service and High Speed Internet were not even on the radar for the area, and the concept of online marketing was in the far distant future.

Not so at Centennial College, where Meeks went to study Creative Advertising after leaving NAEC. After graduating from Centennial she went on to an internship as a copywriter at Hamilton-based Wishart, an ad agency that focuses on the public sector. She began moving away from traditional writing and eventually became Wishart’s webmaster.

She left Wishart to take a job with the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) where she helped build up the social networking practice for the society and mentored colleagues from 10 countries around the world.

Working with WSPA enabled Misty Meeks to work towards social and behavioural change.

In 2010, she took a job with Argyle Communications in Toronto, at a time when the agency was “building out its digital practice”. Meeks was chosen to lead and grow the digital media team at Argyle. One of her most successful campaigns thus far at Argyle was a campaign to promote the Crosstown, a transit line across the Eglinton corridor in Toronto. Using an online public meeting approach to achieve 19,000 plus views on Youtube, over 1,000 fans on Facebook, and over 89,000 website visits, the Crosstown campaign won national and international awards. “Misty has thrived at Argyle

by Jeff Green because she exemplifies the two most critical things about our corporate culture,” said Argyle President Daniel Tisch, “setting high standards and treating people well.”

Misty Meeks has been promoted to the director level at Argyle, at the age of 29 the youngest ever to attain that position. Back in Addington Highlands, her parents Sharon and Roger are understandably proud of their daughter’s achievements.

(Material for this article was taken from the August 23rd edition of Marketing Magazine)

Addington Highlands Council, Sept. 16

by Jule Koch Brison · The County of Lennox and Addington will be holding a Public Information Centre on their Transportation Master Plan. The purpose of the meeting is to present and gain public input on the master plan. It will be held on Monday September 23 at the Northbrook Lions Hall from 5 to 7pm. (see also the ad on page 16) · The township will be installing a secure dropbox for residents to drop off their tax payments at the new Addington Highlands Community Centre in Denbigh. · Council approved a motion to hire Posterity Consulting

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If the township is approved for funding, the province would contribute 50% up to a maximum of $90,000 towards developing the MEP.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

SOCIAL NOTES CARD OF THANKS

CARD OF THANKS

Thompson

Crawford

We would like to thank our daughter Beverly and family, our family & friends for making our 50th Anniversary party a surprise with good food and a good time.

Thank you for the gifts and best wishes and to Allen Breese for getting us to the church on time.

Richard & Wanda Thompson

Thank you for the gifts, phone calls, and birthday cards, and to all who came to help celebrate my 85th Birthday.

Shirley Crawford

Rosenblath On behalf of Robert Rosenblath and the family of the Late Hilda Rosenblath, we wish to express our sincere thanks to everyone for all of your love, prayers and support throughout Grandma's illness and afterwards. Thank you for the many acts of kindness through donations, food and flowers. Thanks to the Vennachar Free Methodist Church for providing the luncheon and to Rev Raymond Klatt for the beautiful service. Thank you to Wilbert Kauffeldt for singing and playing for Grandma. Thanks to Derek Maschke at Maschke Funeral Home for the excellent services provided and for accomodating special wishes for Grandpa. Thank you to Dr. Tobia and his medical team for the wonderful care provided to Grandma and Grandpa throughout the years. Thanks to the Palliative Care Unit at L&A County General Hospital for the care provided and the wonderful consideration for the family, and to the ministers who dropped by to pray with us. Thank you to all of the family and friends who visited to offer their continued support and love, and especially to some very special famiy members who were there for us night and day. We will be forever grateful for your love and support.

Grandma was a loving wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt and Grandmother. She will be sadly missed, but we will cherish our memories of her, and she will remain forever in our hearts. She is with her Lord and will someday be reunited with the love of her life, her husband of 68 years, Bobby. We will take care of Grandpa until we can all be reunited again. We love you and miss you Grandma, enjoy Heaven.

With sincere thanks from Debbie Neale on behalf of the family of the Late Hilda Rosenblath.

Hughes Thank you to each and every one for your prayers and cards that restored me back to good health again. Also to Dr. Fraser Saunders, and staff at Kidd 7 while I was a patient at K.G.H., and to Dr. Kenndry, Dr. Smith and staff while at St. Mary’s on the Lake for Rehab.

Thomas E. Hughes

Price friends for making my 50th birthday celebration on Sept 1st a memorable occasion.

Thanks to everyone for all the food & many thoughtful cards & gifts and to all the people who helped set & clean up.

Special thanks to Rob, my children Robert/Sarah, Sheena/Devon, Zack/ Melissa and my grandchildren Maddy, Blake, Chloe, Taylor & Austin.

Special thanks to my brother Gary for an excellent job on cooking the pig.

Brenda

Hope Swim – Thank You Thank you to all who supported the fifth annual Sharbot Lake Hope Swim.

With your help, over $1,600 was raised for the Canadian Cancer Society, which provides education, supports those with cancer and their families, and funds research projects. Over the past five years, the Sharbot Lake Hope Swim has raised more than $6000, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Together we are improving the lives of those touched by cancer and we are one “stroke” closer to the cure. Thank you!

Theresa Procter

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Sabra Lovegrove and John Greenough were married Sept 7th, 2013 at Rustle Free Methodist Church in Kingston.

Pastor Al Doseger performed the doublering ceremony. The brides dress was princess styled white brocade silk with a full length train, hand crafted by her mother. Her bouquet was of wildflowers and holly. The bride is the daughter of Deborah and Doug Lovegrove of Verona. The groom is the son of Molly Wolf of Gananoque and Joe Greenough of Ottawa. The newlyweds will reside in Kingston, Ontario.

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Sept. 21/13 Love & Best Wishes Florence, Darlene & George & Family, Kevin & Peggy & Family

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CARD OF THANKS

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A Sincere Thank You Ducharme - The family of the late

September 13, 2002 In memory of a wonderful daughter, sister, sister-in-law and “auntie”.

Sadly missed and always remembered

by Mom, Dad & family.

Garnet Sproule September 20, 2011 Two years have gone by since you left us. Not a day goes by that we don’t think of you. Sadly missed by your family.

Barbara, Darwyn, Angel, Dalton, Karen, and families.

James In memory of Louise James September 23, 2001 We often think of days gone by When we were all together A shadow o’er our lives has been cast Our friend has gone forever We miss you always Sandy and R.J. (Puck)

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Please come and help her celebrate on Sunday, October 13, 2013.

Light lunch and refreshments served and of course birthday cake.

Meet and greet. Best wishes only.

Come join us at the Snow Road Community Hall.

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I would like to thank my family &

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Harriet Riddell Is Turning 80 Years Young.

Thank You - Miller Thank you for celebrating our 50th anniversary with us by phone calls, cards, best wishes, donations to the Lions Club, and food and monetary donations to the Land of Lakes Food Bank. All was greatly appreciated.

Wayne and Shirley Miller, Cloyne

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arolyn Johnston, Grants Manager at the Land O’ Lakes Curling Club, reports that the club has recently been approved for $7318 incentive funding from Hydro One Save on Energy retrofit program and Small Business lighting program. These programs provide financial incentives to encourage the replacement of older equipment with new energy efficient equipment to reduce future energy consumption.

The club (through its contractor Hamilton Smith) has installed a new ice system, replacing a 45-year-old compressor with two smaller, more energy efficient ones. Replacement of other components of the system will also result in future energy savings for the club. Additional funding was approved to replace all old lights on the rink area and in the locker rooms downstairs with new energy efficient lights.

The purchase and installation of a new ice system was made possible by the receipt of a Trillium grant last year and the retrofit incentive funding will certainly assist the club in covering some of the remaining costs of this project. With the new ice plant, members can continue to enjoy the great ice that the club is known for throughout the area.

We look forward to a great season ahead and hope that new community members will take up the sport of curling along with the

Levi Ducharme of Oconto wishes to express their appreciation to relatives, neighbours and friends for food, telephone calls, visits, charitable donations, flowers and cards. Our thanks to the pallbearers Jason Stewart, Jennifer Ducharme, Vernon Benn, Terry Ducharme, Tom Veley and Tiffany Ducharme. Thank you to long time friend Gilbert Whan for the Eulogy and singing of Heaven and Amazing Grace, to Sarah Magie for officiating the service, Goodfellow’s Funeral Home of Parham for their guidance and kindness and the Women of Parham United Church for the luncheon after the service.

Sincerely, Lois and family.

DesRoche I would like to thank Sharon and Mike for opening their home to about 40 family members on the occasion of my 80th birthday. My thanks to all my family for arranging everything - abundant food, birthday cake, decorations, surprise video, party favors, a lovely toast to me and gifts. Thank you for the beautiful cards I received and thank you to everyone who came to celebrate with me. It was a lovely surprise party and a well kept secret!

On the same day, after Mass at St. James I was surprised with a lovely cake, flowers and Father Don’s blessing. Thanks to Jean Patterson and Mike Procter for arranging this and anyone else who helped; again a well kept secret.

Lastly, I would like to thank Wayne Robinson for the surprise write up in the Frontenac News (I didn’t get to proof read that!)

Again, thank you everyone.

Marg DesRoche friendship and fellowship we enjoy on and off the ice. We have an exciting new afterschool program and we encourage students in the area to check us out. Registration and information dates are Sunday, September 29, 12-4 p.m. and Wednesday, October 2, 7-9 p.m. You can try curling for free on Sunday, October 20 at our Rock the House event. Drop by and find out more about our facilities and programs. You can also visit our website at www.curltweed.ca or contact Irwin Lindsay, 613-336-2864, or linda.lindsay@sympatico.ca.

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FLEA MARKET 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 TONI’S AND JP’S FLEA MARKET - 6107 Hwy. 506 at Ardoch Road. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 613-479-0341.

FOR RENT 1 BEDROOM APT in 4-plex, Kaladar area, first, last and references, $475 + hydro /month; avail. November 1, please call 416-554-9746 2 BEDROOM APT heated, fridge & stove, 75 Station Rd. Kaladar, $450 per month, available October 1, 2013. 613-336-9429 2 BEDROOM APT $900. 1 bedroom $850; hydro included, first & last, 1857 Crow Lake Rd., 613-547-3413 2 BEDROOM APT in Arden, ground floor, all inclusive $950. 2 bedroom house in Mountain Grove, all inclusive, $950. Call Robert Hawley 613-335-3878 HOUSE - SHARBOT LAKE, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, $900 per month plus utilities. First and last and references, no dogs, call Mark 613-929-2961 OUTDOOR STORAGE available for boats and trailers, $3 per foot per month 613-279-2706

FOR SALE 1990 SUZUKI 250 4WD ATV, $2000, 613-4795543 2009 “KZ SPREE” 34-foot travel trailer, lightly used. Queen-size and 4-bunk bedrooms, sofa, dining area, propane stove, propane/electric fridge, many other extras. 613-377-6436.

BUY ONE, GET ONE HALF PRICE on all single picture photo frames. Collage frames not included. Only at Nicole’s Gifts, 6709 Main St. Verona. 613-374-2323 CAMOFLAGE T-SHIRT, 100% cotton, $9.99 at Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St. Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851 CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES 2013 Harvest the Savings with a rebate up to $750. Sale ends Oct 15/13!! Call for more information. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca FIREWOOD, DRY MIXED HARDWOOD, cut, split and delivered, full cubic cord starting at $300. Phone 613-279-2048 FIREWOOD TOP QUALITY, SEASONED, hardwood. Delivered $300 Verona area; $325 to Kingston area. Call after 5pm 613-374-2439 FRONTENAC MODULAR HOMES. Buy a house now and receive a $2000 Visa Gift Card!

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’.

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DOUG’S ANTENNA SALES & SERVICE LAST CHANCE. Extended until September 30 – SHAW DIRECT 2 HD receivers for $50 and programming packages starting At $29.95. Limited time offer.

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

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FOR SALE MOBILE HOME, 12 ft x 60 ft., 3 bedrooms, best offer, 613-268-2258 OIL STOVE AND STEEL CHIMNEY. Asking $500. Howard Raymo, 1060 Elizabeth Street.

Call 613-279-2979.

GARAGE/YARD SALES SPYGLASS COVE, 1016 Schoolhouse Rd. Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues – Sat. 8am7pm. Boy’s good winter coat size 8; new selection of DVDs and VHS; party platters; dish set; wooden table and chairs; punch bowl set; collectible thimbles; ladies watch, etc. Free gift with any purchase.

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: ROOFING CREWS with own truck and tools. Call 613-268-2033 MALE SEEKS LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER in exchange for room & board, call Donny, 613622-5887, leave message

HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Harrowsmith: Firearms Course – September 20 and 21, Hunter Education Course – September 27 and 28. Wild Turkey license examinations.

Call Bill at 613-335-2786 HUNTER SAFETY AND FIREARMS COURSES. Turkey Examinations.

Please call for course dates and details. Call Richard 613-336-9875.

MUSIC LESSONS TOM’S MUSIC STUDIO is now accepting students for drums, guitar, bass guitar, piano, beginner banjo and theory; repairs to all stringed instruments. Tom 613-539-4659

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

Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201.

DYNAMIC DIGGING - We have for hire a small Kubota tractor which comes with an operator.

Perfect for landscaping, drainage and clearing.

Let us know your needs and we will fulfill them.

Steve @ 613-539-8015 FINE CONSTRUCTION prop. John St. Aubin experienced renovator. For free estimate call 613-375-6582. Web site www.mindspan.net/ construction HOUSECLEANING - mature woman looking for more clients in Sharbot Lake/Arden area, to do weekly housecleaning, Angie, 613-3354408

Cranberries Pick Your Own No Chemicals

Open Sept 22nd - Oct 6th 10:00 am to 4:00 pm $1.25/lb U Pick. $2.50/lb Pre-picked.

For pre-picked call ahead with order before 10am or after 4pm.

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KEVIN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. Lawn Maintenance, Trees Cut, Woodsplitting, Snow Removal, Winter Roof Cleaning, Junk Pick-up & Disposal, Minor Building Repairs. Call Kevin 9am - 5pm, Monday-Friday. Please Leave a Message, 613-279-1901 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.

PHOTOCOPY, FAX & LAMINATION SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, the Annex (rear building), 1095 Garrett St., Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½“ x 11” - Black & White, 1-10 copies: 15¢ ea; 11-25 copies: 10¢ ea; 26-100 copies 8¢ ea. Color copies 65¢ each (25¢ for 50+). Taxes extra.

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MERA launches new concert series S

inger-songwriter, beat-box harmonica, hip-hop blues, spoken word, Canadiana, gypsy jazz, Dixieland, Klezmer, vaudeville, ragtime, stride and boogie-woogie piano, instrumental, world music, country blues, feminist historical, fingerstyle guitar, urban folk...

These are just some of the musical genres that will be presented in the 2013-2014 Sunday Schoolhouse Concert Series at MERA Schoolhouse in McDonalds Corners.

The concert series is divided into three segments of three-concerts each, beginning September 29, with CR Avery; October 27, Kate Weekes & Grant Simson; and November 24, Corin Raymond. In the winter and spring segments, the series will present Evalyn Parry, Terry Tufts, The Boxcar Boys, Garnet Rogers, Trent Severn and others. Tickets will be available in three-concert packages and for individual shows, and MERA members will be entitled to a discount on admission to all concerts.

Tickets for the Sunday Schoolhouse Series are $55 for three concerts. Single concert advance tickets are $22. MERA members are entitled to a discount on ticket fees.

All tickets are available from Tickets Please at 39 Foster St. in Perth (Jo’s Clothes), by phone at 613-485-6434 or online at www. ticketsplease.ca. Tickets can be reserved at Tickets Please and held for pick-up at the door. For more information, contact shakeyacres@hotmail.com or 613-268-2376

Sharbot Lake Family Health Team P.O. Box 70 1005 Medical Centre Road Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 Tel: 613.279.2100 Fax: 613.279.2872

The Sharbot Lake Family Health Team is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to deliver a Seniors Exercise and Lifestyle program one day a week.

Qualifications and skills: • Experience in delivery of community based healthy lifestyle programming or similar relevant experience • CPR/First Aid certification • CanFit pro certification • Seniors Fitness Instructor Certification or relevant experience • Degree in Health Promotion, Kinesiology or relevant field is an asset Please send letter of application with CV to Bonita Beattie at PO Box 70, 1005 Medical Centre Road. Sharbot Lake, K0H 2P0 slmc@frontenac.net

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Initiative in Drug Education being offered again in Sharbot Lake

submitted by the Sharbot Lake Legion he Royal Canadian Legion Br 425 is once again presenting a Drug Safety Education initiative to local grade 1-8 students.

The Legion will be providing each student with a copy of the 112-page handbook, Drug Safety: Smart choices for LIFE. This valuable resource is widely used to educate and increase awareness of substance abuse. It is produced by Community Safety Net, whose mission is “Protecting kids for LIFE”.

In addition to educating youth, Drug Safety: Smart choices for LIFE is a comprehensive family resource. Children learn effective ways to resist peer pressure, while parents receive tips on how to help their kids stay drug-free, along with important resource contacts and information. Included in the handbook is an award-winning, educational DVD featuring a teenage host and an interactive quiz. The DVD connects to the Community Safety Net website where kids can enter online contests and win great prizes!

The kids received this resource through the generous support of local businesses and organizations.

A recent study found that drug use (particularly cocaine) among youth has steadily increased over the past decade. Around the country, law enforcement groups and community organizations are implementing youth education programs in an effort to prevent drug abuse before it starts.

Community Safety net is a family-run, values-oriented organization that produces a series of educational safety resources created especially for kids. To date, more than three million children in communities across North America have benefited from CSN materials.

For more information contact the Royal Canadian Legion, Sharbot Lake at 613-2792659, or Peggy Muldoon, Branch 425 Youth and Education Chairman 613-279-1983.

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Invest in your community Support your local businesses Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation requires a

Family Services Worker This is a full time position contracted to March 31, 2014, with a possibility of extension, located in Sydenham, ON. Duties: Provides case management, direct service intakes, assessments and coordination of supports, communications and administrative support to our client families requiring housing support. This may include supporting the homeless, providing financial support for rent or utilities, food security and/or referral services. The incumbent must maintain detailed client files and record monthly statistics. Works closely to identify families at imminent risk of homelessness and in need of case management and advocacy. To receive a more detailed job description, please call David Townsend at 613-376-6477 or go to www.sfcsc.ca Requirements: Preference will be given to applicants holding a SSW diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge of short term crisis intervention strategies and community resources preferred. Current police records check required.

Resumés with cover letter should be submitted to SFCSC, Attn: David Townsend, Box 43, Sydenham, K0H 2T0 by September 23, 2013 4:00 pm est. or via email to david.townsend@sfcsc.ca We thank all applicants however only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

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Thursday September 19 MCDONALDS CORNERS - DAVID FRANCEY fundraising concert for MERA, tickets $25, www.ticketsplease.ca, 613-485-6434.

SHARBOT LAKE – CENTER STAGE CAFÉ musical entertainment at Legion; guest Tom Revell, hosted by Center Stage House Band, 7-9:30pm; $4.

Friday September 20 HARTINGTON - GOSPEL MUSIC NIGHT w/ The Old Hims & Picket Fences, Portland Community Church, 7pm; free will offering, refreshments; info 613-374-2178 NORTHBROOK - NEW OLE TYME FIDDLERS, 7:30pm, Lions Hall, $6 non-members, $5 members, entertainers $2, lunch, prizes. info: Marie 613-336-2557 PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for ClarMill volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall

Saturday Sept 21 BOLINGBROKE - ROAST BEEF DINNER & DANCE w/ music by Ron Valiquette’s band, square dancing, ABC Hall, 6pm $22.50pp. hosted by ABC Association; reserve: Marcie 613-273-5406.

BELLROCK CHILI-IN-A-BOWL, 6pm, eat chili, keep handmade pottery bowl, community hall, tickets $20 pp avail. Local Family Farms, Verona Hardware, Asselstine Hardware.

FARMERS’ MARKETS – Local farmers’ markets held every Saturday, 9am-1pm at: McDonalds Corners MERA schoolhouse; Sharbot Lake Oso beach; Verona Lions Club.

Fresh produce, crafts, baked goods & much more. All markets feature local fresh produce, crafts, baked goods & much more.

NORTH FRONTENAC MINOR HOCKEY GOLF TOURNAMENT, 1pm; scramble format $90pp includes dinner at Rivendell Golf Course register: pixley.allan@ont.sysco.com NORTHBROOK - HUNTERS’ CREEK FALL FLING, registration 1:30pm; proceeds to food bank; $25pp includes golf, dinner, prizes; dinner only $10; all welcome. : 336-2587 OMPAH VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS FALL ATV POKER RUN, 9am-4pm, $40 includes ride, dinner, prizes; $25 ride & prizes; $15 dinner; will benefit firefighters, Ride for Dad, Relay for Life; Double S Sports & Marina, 1-866661-4939; doubles211@gmail.com PAT MAHONEY MEMORIAL FISHING DERBY, Big Gull Lake (Gull Lake Cottages), 7am6pm; tickets $10 includes BBQ, avail. from local OPP stations or Geraldine 613-3962611; proceeds to Princess Margaret Hospital PLEVNA – JACK’S JAM Clar-Mill Hall, 2-9 pm, potluck supper 5:30pm; musicians, singers, dancers welcome Ed, 479-9909; sponsor: Clar-Mill Community Volunteers SHARBOT LAKE - MIGHTY MACHINES & ROARING REPTILES: fire engine, construction vehicles, Li’l Ray’s Reptiles, BBQ & more, 11am-1pm, St. James Major Catholic School; sponsors: Northern Frontenac Community

Services, Community Living-North Frontenac VERONA - “WHALE OF A SALE”, Trinity United Church, $5 Early Bird Sale 8–9am; free admission 9am–2pm, books, jewelry, crafts, Christmas decorations, & more; info 613-3742516 john.mcdougall@xplornet.ca WILTON - HARVEST SWAP & SALE noon-2pm community hall, veggies, flowers, canned foods, home baking, crafts, $5 participation fee; ejane@xplornet.com, 613-386-3673

Sat & Sun Sept 21 & 22 FRONTENAC OLD TIME MUSIC CHAMPIONSHIP, Verona Lions Hall; singing contest as well as fiddle, guitar, banjo & keyboard competitions, Sat. (competition) $8; seniors $7; family $20; under 12 free (except for contestants); Sunday Open Mic Jam; $5; door prizes. frontenacoldtimemusic.com Cliff Rines 1-613-358-5370.

Sunday September 22 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 SHARBOT LAKE LEGION - darts, 1pm

Monday, September 23 BOLINGBROKE - GAMES AFTERNOONS, ABC hall 7:30pm, board, card games FRIENDS OF SALMON RIVER AGM - Shoreline& Backyard Naturalization plus Shoreline Restoration Program; doors open 6:30pm; talk 7pm, Selby Public School, 1623 Cnty Rd 41; free, info, Susan 379-5958 or susan@ moorepartners.ca.

FRONTENAC HERITAGE FESTIVAL MEETING at Northern Frontenac Community Services building, Sharbot Lake, 6-8 pm, new members welcome INVERARY - 8TH FIRE Episode – “It’s Time!”, CBC film series on improving relationships with Canada’s Aboriginal peoples; 7pm, United Church, free, all welcome, info: Cheryl 613-353-7303 SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ center, appointment: 613-279-3151 SYDENHAM - SPEAKER SERIES, Grace Centre 1:15-3pm; presentations on AntiFraud, Poverty & Aging; free, all welcome, register: SFCS, Lorraine 613-376-6477 x 306

Tuesday September 24 ARDEN - COMMUNITY POTLUCK dinner 6pm followed by Euchre, community center; sponsor: Kennebec Recreation Committee HARROWSMITH WOMEN’S INSTITUTE meet at St. Paul’s United Church, 7:30pm, new members welcome LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS meet 9am, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne (lower level). new quilters welcome; lolqinfo@gmail. com; lolqinfo.blogspot.ca SHARBOT LAKE - DIABETES EDUCATION PROGRAM, 1:30-3pm, Family Health Team Community Room; free, register 279-2100 SHARBOT LAKE - LOCAL FOOD COOKING WORKSHOP, “Flavours of Fall” w/ cooking instructor Andrea Dickinson, 7-9pm Oso Hall; free, pre-register: info@handsonharvest.ca

Wednesday September 25 HARROWSMITH - IT WORKSHOP, Frontenac CFDC office, on protecting your computer; 9:30-11am; registration required: 372-1414, info@frontenaccfdc.com KINGSTON & PEMBROKE (K&P) SNOW TRAILS ASSOCIATION Meeting, 7:30pm, Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmill Rd. All welcome

Yes, in my backyard!

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ouldn’t you like to live in a natural landscape with scores of birds and butterflies right there in your yard? On Mon. Sept.

23 at 7 p.m. Terry Sprague, local naturalist, will show property owners how to naturalize all kinds of properties. Friends of the Salmon River invite the general public to Selby School for expert tips and a slide show on the naturalization process. (Doors are open at 6:30 pm) The naturalization evening will include suggestions for native trees and shrubs - which ones work best at attracting

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wildlife, and which types are best for your property. For example, ground covers are a no-maintenance, healthy alternative to a monoculture grass lawn, while native wildflowers provide habitat and food for butterflies and other beneficial insects. Find out how to take care of shorelines using Mother Nature and how to foster the best wildlife habitat. Learn about bird feeding "mythconceptions," and what works for bird feed and feeders.

Landowners in Roblin will be interested in

Watch for the Fall Colours

Open Mon-Thurs, Sat: 8am-8pm Fri: 8am-9pm Sun: Grocery 9am-6pm;

LCBO 11am-6pm

Hwy 38 Verona (613) 374-2112 RURAL WOMEN’S GROUP, 1:30-3pm, Southern Frontenac Community Services, 4419 George St.; free transportation avail: 1-800-763-9610, all women welcome SHARBOT LAKE DINERS, noon, for those 50+, $10, reservations requ’d: 613-279-3151 SHARBOT LAKE – TOAIST TAI CHI Beginners’ classes start, 10-11:30am, Oso hall; info John 613-279-2662; www.taoist.org/kingston SHARBOT LAKE - ALZHEIMER SOCIETY EDUCATION EVENT “Responsive Behaviour”, United Church hall 1pm; pre-registration required: Caitlin 613-544-3078.

SHARBOT LAKE - St. James Major Catholic School Open House & BBQ, 5-7pm, all welcome VERONA - BLOOD DONOR CLINIC, Lions Club 3:30-6:30pm; appointments recommended: 1-888-236-6283; blood.ca VILLAGES BEAUTIFUL/FESTIVAL OF TREES 2013 Planning Meeting, 7pm; Seniors Building 1096B Clement Rd. Sharbot Lake; all welcome! (613-279-2576)

Thursday September 26 HARROWSMITH DINERS, noon, Free Methodist Church, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477.

NORTHERN FRONTENAC COMMUNITY SERVICES Annual General Meeting, United Church, Parham, refreshments 6pm; meeting 6:30pm; all welcome SYDENHAM – “ENERGIZE YOUR FAMILY TREE”, tools for discovering ancestors, at library, 1:30pm; RSVP 613-549-8888, x 1590, all welcome

Friday September 27 HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE Golden Links Hall, new time 7-9:30pm for ages 9-15yrs $6; Sharon 372-1274, Wayne 358-2533 PLEVNA - IGNITE, Ladies Ministry Night, on God’s Preparation, Provision, Possibility, sponsored by River of Life Fellowship, 7pm, Clar-Mill Hall, freewill offering, refreshments, info: 479-0333, 479-2003 SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion.

5:30–7 pm, BBQ chicken SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Meeting 7:30pm at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Rd.

Saturday September 28 HARLOWE DANCE, 8pm, w/ Country Band, community centre, $8, lunch, prizes, info: Marie 613-336-2557 MATAWATCHAN HARVEST SUPPER St. Andrew’s United Church, 5-7pm turkey dinner $12; 6-12yrs $6; 5 & under free, all welcome MCDONALDS CORNERS FALL FAIR, 160th edition, grounds open 8am; Bird Show, Light & Heavy Horse Shows, Sheep, Crafts, Baked Goods, Maple Syrup, Vegetables, Kids Games, Turkey Supper 4pm; info 259-3480.

PARHAM - ROAST BEEF SUPPER, United Church 5-7pm; $12; 6-12yrs $4; under 6 free; family $25 PARHAM - GOSPEL SING. Free Methodist Church, 7pm w/ Jim Dopkins and local talent.

PERTH ROAD - TURKEY SUPPER $15; under 12yrs $7; under 3 free; sittings 5pm & 6:15pm; please reserve- Vera: 613-353-2470, hosted by Sunday School Hall Board SHARBOT LAKE - COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, sponsored by Lions Club, Oso Hall, 7:30-11am “All You Can Eat” sausages, eggs, pancakes, $7; ages 6-12 $3

FLINTON - THROUGH THE ROOF MINISTRY, Open mic 6:30pm, all welcome, free will offering towards new sound board MCDONALDS CORNERS - CONCERT SERIES Sept 29 CR Avery; MERA schoolhouse, single concert $22 advance; $55 three concerts; tickets 613-485-6434; ticketsplease.ca. info shakeyacres@hotmail.com; 268-2376.

SYDENHAM - CULTURE DAYS, 1-5pm, Grace Centre; artist talks, art exhibit, music

by LaSalle Causeway Swing Band, Gary Rasberry and Bellisemo; greenhouse opening; free, all welcome VERONA – CONCERT w/ Trenton Men’s Choir and the Trinity & St Paul’s Chorus, Trinity United Church 7-8pm; free-will donation, proceeds to Canadian Food Grains Bank.·

Monday, September 30 BATTERSEA - 8TH FIRE Episode – “At the Crossroads“, CBC film series on improving relationships with Canada’s Aboriginal peoples; 7pm, United Church, free, all welcome, info: Cheryl 613-353-7303 SNOW ROAD CRAFT GROUP, community centre 7-9pm, start your Christmas crafts now, all welcome.

SYDENHAM - SPEAKER SERIES, Grace Centre 1:15-3pm; presentations on falls prevention, heart & stroke; free, all welcome, register: SFCS 613-376-6477 ext. 306 VERONA - SISTERS BY HEART, Free Methodist Church, w/ guest speaker Karen Bandy, music, 7pm, admission $5; info 374-1232, all ladies welcome.·

Tuesday October 1 SHARBOT LAKE 39ers, potluck 12 noon w/ music by Jessica Wedden, North Frontenac Telephone downstairs, anyone 50 & over welcome; info Shirley 613-279-2990 or djfraser@ frontenac.net SHARBOT LAKE - DIABETES EDUCATION PROGRAM, 1:30-3pm, Family Health Team Community Room; free, please register 613279-2100 SNOW ROAD - MOMS & TOTS, community center 10am-noon; all welcome SNOW ROAD - KEENAGERS (Never Too Old to be Keen), community center, 2-3pm, coffee, tea, music, message; sponsor: Mississippi Free Methodist Church

Wednesday October 2 HARROWSMITH - SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP; successful business start-up, planning, financing, 6:30-8pm, Frontenac CFDC office; registration required: 372-1414, info@frontenaccfdc.com PLEVNA - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS: Luncheon at North of 7 Restaurant, 11:30am; to reserve phone 613-2792098 by Sept. 26.

SHARBOT LAKE - ALZHEIMER SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP, 1-3 pm, United Church hall, 613-544-3078 ext 203

Thursday October 3 LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS evening group meets 7pm, Barrie Hall, Cloyne, new quilters welcome; Lynn at 613-336-8080; MABERLY - ST. STEPHEN’S DINNER & EUCHRE, noon, community hall VERONA - DIABETES EDUCATION PROGRAM, Medical Centre, 9am-12noon; also grocery store tour 1pm; registration/info: Anne MacDonald, 613-544-3400 x 3589

Sunday September 29

Saturday, October 5

ENTERPRISE - GOSPEL SING, Free Methodist Church 6:30pm w/ the Frizzells; Vernon Scott & Friends; Nick & Gwen Chajkowski.

Fellowship to follow.

SYDENHAM LEGION CAR RALLY, Register at branch by Sept. 21, 613-376-6808; $50pp includes lunch, prizes, dinner & dance w/ Still Standing; info Bob Leggitt @ bob@leggetts.ca

a new shoreline restoration program beginning this fall in their area. The partners in this program: Friends of the Salmon River, Centre for Sustainable Watersheds, Quinte Conservation and the Eastern Ontario Stewardship Collaborative will be on hand to give you all the dirt on shoreline assessments, plantings, and how to sign up.

Friends of the Salmon River (FSR) is a community group dedicated to preserving and celebrating the Salmon River watershed, its communities and its natural treasures. The meeting will also be a forum for their Annual General Meeting and elections

to the board.

The evening is a triple-header: a presentation on property naturalization, news of the Shoreline Restoration Program, and the FSR AGM. Come and join the group for stimulating discussion, networking with good folks, and homemade refreshments. There is no charge and families are welcome. Note that doors are open at 6:30 p.m. for coffee/ tea and FSR membership renewal. Selby Public School is at 1623 County Road 41 in Selby, just north of Napanee. For more details, contact Susan Moore at 613-379-5958 or susan@moorepartners.ca.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

THE FRONTENAC NEWS

Knox Presbyterian Church fall beef supper

By Deb Galloway he Knox Presbyterian Church fall beef supper is back! Reserve October 6 and enjoy the always popular supper, which features a menu of succulent roast beef and mashed potatoes with gravy, several autumn-harvest vegetable dishes, fresh-baked buns, and delectable home-baked pies and cheesecakes.

For the last 168 years, Knox Presbyterian Church has played a vibrant spiritual and community role in McDonalds Corners and surrounding area, but sustaining that enduring service role requires continual attention to the many maintenance needs of the century-old church building. The annual dinner, begun approximately 25 years ago by the church’s Women’s Missionary Society, helps fund those upkeep and repair needs.

Over the years, Rita Duncan and the late Phyllis McLellan could be relied upon to organize the dinner, coordinating the efforts of many church volunteers. Initially featuring a ham and scallop potatoes menu, the supper has evolved into a well-attended beef supper located at McDonalds Corners Agricultural Hall to accommodate the 350+ patrons attending.

In the many years that Rita has acted as one of the primary organizers of the sup-

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per, she has also generously contributed all the vegetables for the meal from her own garden, harvesting and preparing the vegetables with the help of her family just in time to serve fresh. Along with harvesting, the coordination activities of Rita and Phyllis would ramp up in September, seeking and assigning the many volunteers for the various advertising, setup, baking, cooking, serving, and cleanup details. Dependable volunteers would descend on the hall to set up on Saturday evening and cook and serve the dinner on Sunday. Some of the church children would enjoy participating in serving and cleanup while benefiting from the occasional tip for a job well done with a smile!

This year, a small group of volunteer coordinators have agreed to organize and plan the Fall Beef Supper, glad to know that Rita will happily continue as chief consultant, contributing her wealth of organizational expertise and years of experience. She is happy to pass the torch to family members and other volunteers in the congregation excited to continue the success of this popular supper.

As Rita explained, church family is important too! The supper has always been a very successful fundraiser, not to mention a very delicious and affordable meal. As an annual event it provides a great sense of community; it keeps people involved, in touch with one another, and interested in the church!

So celebrate the autumn harvest by at-

Scenes from Denbigh Countryfest submitted by the Denbigh Recreation Committee Countryfest was held last weekend, Sept. 13 - 15 tending this wonderful supper on Sunday, October 6 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Meals are affordably priced at $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 6 to 12. Children under 6 are free. And meals for shut-in folk can be provided by phoning 613-278-0696 in advance of the day.

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In the studio of a master printmaker T

here is nothing more inspiring than gaining access to the studio of a master artist and seeing first hand great art in the place where it is created. That was the case for those who visited studio #10 on the Inroads Studio Tour, the home and studio of Martina Field.

Field is one of the founding members of the 21-year-old studio tour, which took place on Labour Day weekend in and around Central Frontenac.

She has been printmaking for almost as long as she has been walking. As the daughter of two artist parents, Saul Field and Jean Townsend, both printmakers, Martina recalled making her first print when she was just three years old. “My parents used to give me a little corner in their studio and they put me to work on my own stuff to keep me out of their hair. I made my first plate when I was three years old and printed it when I was four.” That first print, called “Mummy and Daddy”, shows her dad sporting his goatee and her mom with her long braid pointed vertically straight up in the frame.

As a young printmaker Field entered and won numerous art contests and was included in feature articles in various publications, including the Globe and Mail Magazine. Some of her first works were also included in the Chatelaine Home exhibit at Expo 67. At 12 years old she began assisting her parents in

their studio and she recalled her dad paying her $1 for every “good” print she pulled for him. Later she became her parents’ master printer, and in that role she trained new apprentices and pulled many of her parents print editions.

In 1963 her parents invented and developed a nontoxic method of printmaking using a material they named compotina, an acrylic based substance.

Field uses the technique in Oh Lovely Goat - recent her own printmaking, which allows her to both build up and engrave into the surface of the plate, resulting in a multi-textured print.

On display in her studio, located in her 100-year-old farmhouse, are numerous framed prints demonstrating subject matter that is based on both literary and mythological themes, often producing a series of

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prints that explore aspects of one theme. In one series, “Zodiac”, she studied and researched the myths that underpin the zodiac system. In another, called “The Garden series”, her husband Jeff Green wrote poems about the garden season as seen through a child’s eyes. In one print from that series the text reads “Sunflower Sunflower show us your face, before summer ends and fall takes its place” and the image depicts work by Martina Field their daughters’ elf-like faces peeking out from behind dark green sunflower stalks that stand in an opaque and azure blue sky upon a willowy, wheat yellow dry late summer grass. These prints often have a light and airy feel with multiple textured surfaces that somehow resemble impasto, plaster or pitted rock-like surfaces with mixtures of both opaque and transparent layers of colour. They recall the works of

painters like Marc Chagall in the whimsical and child-like innocence of the imagery and composition.

At the other end of the spectrum prints like “Heron” and others from the Zodiac series offer up heavier, more strongly defined images printed in more opaque colors.

Martina Field’s most recent prints, such as “First Run”, which shows the stark, dark trunks of a line of early spring maple trees hung with sap buckets, demonstrate her latest foray into landscapes, some real and others imagined.

“I am awestruck by the way that light changes the mood of the landscape at different times of the day and the year” she said.

In “Little Shady Grove” she has imagined a section of shady forest in which she depicts a series of tree trunks that stand in a dimly lit and magical looking forest.

Field said that printmaking is the perfect medium for her. “It’s magic. You never know what you are going to have in the end. You have an image in your head and you work away at it on the plate and a very long time goes by before you see the finished result.

There are many trials you go through before you finally work it all out and that is what makes the whole process really exciting.”

For those who missed the Inroads tour, Martina Field will be showing her work at the Fall Colours Studio Tour, which takes place in and around Westport on October 12, 13 & 14. She will be a guest at Studio #7, the Red Door Studio located at 2024 Crozier Road.

Master print maker Martina Field in her studio on Bender Road near Sharbot Lake

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Flavours of Fall Local Food Cooking Workshop Oso/Soldiers Memorial Hall

1107 Garrett Street, Sharbot Lake

7-9 pm

Come cook with Andrea Dickinson, former owner/chef of Sunsets Restaurant, food blogger, and cooking instructor. Learn to make the most of local available products and have fun learning new recipes and techniques. Pre-register: info@handsonharvest.ca Andrea brings the cooking indoors for this last in the series of FREE local food cooking workshops sponsored by Sharbot Lake Farmers Market and funded by the County of Frontenac. Discover the best that the September harvest has to offer and explore how local available ingredients can invigorate your late summer/fall menus.

What’s cooking at this workshop? These fall culinary delights presented to you by Andrea: Sweet Potato Coconut Milk Soup with Coriander & Lime, Fresh Corn Salad with Smoky Bacon and Feta Cheese, and Double-Crusted Butternut Squash Pie with Cinnamon Ice Cream.