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Next stop, Cobourg – Frontenac CAO Savill leaving for Northumberland by Jeff Green t will be more than a sea change for Frontenac County when its Chief Administrative Officer, Liz Savill, leaves next month; it will be a leap into uncharted waters. When interviewed over the phone this week about her decision to leave Frontenac County after 15 years and to take on the job of CAO in Northumberland County, Savill said that her involvement with Frontenac goes back further than the 15 years since the then Frontenac Management Board was set up in 1998. “I went to a meeting in 1995, while I was with Municipal Affairs, to talk about a request by the City of Kingston to take over some Frontenac County townships that bordered the city,” she said. The process that eventually got underway out of that and other meetings led to Kingston and Pittsburgh townships, the two most populated and industrialised townships in the former Frontenac County, joining the Greater City of Kingston. Frontenac County was eliminated in that process, and when Liz Savill (then Liz Fulton) took on the chief administrator role in 1998 it was of the Frontenac Management Board, which was set up to oversee the Fairmount Home for the Aged and mediate the relationship between the townships of Frontenac Islands and North, South and Central Frontenac with the City of Kingston and the Province of Ontario. Six years later, after overseeing the $17 million renovation of Fairmount Home, and the assumption of the responsibility for land ambulance in Kingston and Frontenac, Savill and the mayors from the four townships shepherded Frontenac County back into existence. She has managed the burgeoning staff at the county ever since, and although there has been no shortage of controversy among members of Frontenac County Council over the last two or three years, it came as a surprise when the announcement came out late last Wednesday, October 2, that Savill was leaving her job to take on the vacant CAO position in Northumberland County. Liz Savill was recruited for the Northumberland position earlier this summer. “They called and asked if I was interested and I thought it was a great opportunity for me,” she said. Northumberland had conducted an earlier search for a replacement CAO, after former CAO Bill Pyatt announced in November of 2012 that he intended to retire at the end of June in 2013. No suitable candidate was found after a search in the winter of 2013. When asked, Liz Savill said she does not recall if she was approached at that time. “In this position there are a lot of calls coming in of this nature, and I just don’t recall if their consultant called in the winter.” In any event, this time around, the idea of taking on a county that provides not only long-term care and ambulance services as Frontenac County does, but also transportation, waste management and social services
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for a population of 86,000 people in seven townships was more than she could resist. In anticipation of the need for a new CAO, Northumberland County upped the pay grade for the position late in 2012. The CAO pay now ranges between $139,121 and $172,901. Liz Savill received over $148,000 in pay in 2012 (information courtesy the Ontario Sunshine List for Public Sector employees), which is on the mid to lower end of compensation for county CAOs on the list. “Frontenac County is in great shape,” said Liz Savill as she prepares to leave her position on November 15. “There are very capable people in key positions, and the finances are very solid.” She added that the contract has been awarded for construction of the Robertsville ambulance base and an RFP for the refurbishment of the Fairmount Home auditorium is pending. The County Official Plan is also in a strong position. She said she will be available for the upcoming meeting of Frontenac County Council on October 16, and although she will not be at the following meeting on November 20, she will work for that meeting with the county’s treasurer, Marian Vanbruinessen, who will become the acting CAO when Savill leaves. In announcing the resignation last week, Frontenac County Warden Janet Gutowski said, “Liz has offered the County exemplary service over the past 15 years. She has provided strong leadership and dedication ensuring the citizens and ratepayers of Frontenac have been well served under her administration.” “Liz’s resignation is received with mixed emotions,” said Deputy Warden Bud Clayton. “She will be greatly missed here. Our loss is Northumberland’s gain.”
Kenneth Oppel at Harrowsmith Public School
“Silverwing” author Kenneth Oppel visits Harrowsmith PS by Julie Druker poster taped to the front door of Harrowsmith Public School greeted author Kenneth Oppel with the words, “We love you Ken Oppel and your books!” As part of the Kingston Writers Festival, the famed Canadian children’s author spoke to students at HPS about his books, what inspires them and how he goes about creating them. He spoke extensively about the first book in his trilogy titled Silverwing, which was written in 1997 and is still the best seller of the 28 books he has penned to date. The book’s plot centers around a Canadian silver-haired insectivore bat named Shade, and the adventures he experiences with Marina, an eastern red bat who was booted out of her colony after being banded. The two experience many adventures as they try
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to reunite Shade with his mother and colony. The popularity of the trilogy eventually led to an animated TV series but Oppel explained that he had tried to make his bat characters as real as possible; he did not want them to seem like just cartoon creations. He pointed out some amazing bat facts, like the fact that there are1000 different species; how bats use echo location to find food; how some consume 1000 bugs in a single night and how they catch insects with their tails, then flip them into their wings, and from wing to mouth. He spoke of how he used real life locations as the backdrops in the trilogy, thus investing the books with real place facts and real life landmarks. He spoke of his second trilogy of adventure
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Funding to include K&P trail expansion to Sharbot Lake - Provincial announcement short on details by Jeff Green hen the premier’s office decided to include the completion of the Ontario section of the Trans-Canada Trail as a legacy initiative in conjunction with the 2015 Pan Am games, they didn’t bother to check with anyone in Frontenac County. The initiative includes a funding commitment of $3.5 million to complete the remaining 250 kilometres of the 2,000 kilometre trail, but no details as to how much of that will be earmarked for the remaining piece in Frontenac County. The section of the K&P trail that is earmarked for the funding starts at Craig Road just north of Verona, and extends through farm and swampland, and a number of pieces of private property near Tichborne, before it meets the already completed east-west portion of the trail in the railroad park in Sharbot Lake.
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vate landowners makes it less than certain that the new section of trail can possibly be completed by the time the Pam Am games take place in 2015. Frontenac County, which has been taking on the job of building the K&P trail, has not received any details about the funding, other than receiving a press release from Kingston MPP John Gerretson. “I know the people of Kingston and the surrounding areas will use these trails to get outside and stay active for years to come. The trail expansions will ensure our communities are connected like never before, giving people in the area hiking and recreational opportunities year-round,” Gerretson said in his release.
The Frontenac section of the trail is about 45 kilometres long, almost 1/5 of the uncompleted 250 kilometres, and if the money is doled out on a percentage basis it could mean that almost $700,000 will go to that section of trail. The announcement came just as Frontenac County has finalized the necessary arrangements in order to complete the section of trail that runs from the trailhead in Harrowsmith through Hartington and Verona to the Craig Road. No time frame has been set for the completion of that section, but it could be completed by the spring of next year. Even with a large infusion of provincial money, past experience with pri-
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SFCS seeking municipal support D
avid Townsend, the executive director of Southern Frontenac Community Services (SFCS), took the occasion of his annual report to the South Frontenac Committee of the Whole on Tuesday night, October 8, to point out some of the strides his organization has made to serve seniors and poverty-stricken families in the township, and to talk about the Grace Centre. He also talked about a financial shortfall his agency is facing and asked that Council considering contributing some funding in 2014. “We run 10 programs to help seniors live at home and in 2013 we have served 726 seniors, up from 661 in 2012, a 16.2% increase,” he said. The use of family services, such as low income assistance, homelessness prevention and other services has gone up by over 300% since 2011. In the first nine months of 2013, SFCS has served 194 people who are at risk of homelessness in the township. The food bank that the agency runs has seen an increase of 75% over the last two years, serving 553 households thus far in 2013. All of this has come at a cost to the agency, which ran a deficit of $32,000 in 2012.
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“The Local Health Integration Network recognised the pressure we are under and covered our deficit last year, but they made it clear it was a one-time payment,” said Townsend. He said that in 2013 SFCS is facing a $15,000 shortfall in its transportation budget because of the cost of bringing more and more frail seniors to adult day programs that it runs. There is another $15,000 shortfall in the operation of the program itself, and there are costs associated with the Grace Centre that are proving difficult to cover. “We have explored every avenue for funding and we will continue to look for more, but we are looking for township support in 2014,” said Townsend. “The province says we should use waiting lists but when you put a senior on a waiting list for service you risk seeing them die before you begin to provide service. And the needs of families at risk cannot be put off either.” “There is a lot to take in,” said Mayor Davison to David Townsend, “I commend you on the great work you do. I’m sure as budget comes forward we will take what you have brought to us into account.”
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outh Frontenac Public Works Manager Mark Segsworth outlined a new wrinkle in the continuing efforts the township has made to satisfy the Ontario Ministry of the Environment that the Verona waste site, the largest in the township, is not a source of contamination to surrounding waterways. The wetland surrounding the site has provided a natural buffer for leachate coming from the site, and water tests at the far end of the township-owned wetland have always come up clean. A few years ago, the ministry decided that was not good enough, and have been demanding that the township come up with a plan to ensure that the surface water where the
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waste site slopes down to the wetland come up clean as well. The latest plan that the public works department has come up with, in conjunction with Quinte Conservation, is to establish a five-metre buffer between the toe of the waste site and the wetland, which will hopefully prevent any of the leachate from entering the wetland in the first place. “We do not need ministry approval to try this,” said Segsworth, “ just a permit from Quinte Conservation.” Segsworth added that while he can’t say enough about how much help he has received from Quinte Conservation, he has been frustrated at times by the way the ministry works. “I never seem to get a ministry position to work with. I deal with a number of people and they don’t always say the same thing, but there is no clear ministry position. Nonetheless, Councilor Ron Vandewal pointed to correspondence from Sarah Dick, the senior environmental officer at the Kingston office of the MoE, who talked about how well maintained the site now is, and how much material is being diverted. “That must count for something,” Vandewal said. “Ultimately, we have the same goal as the MoE,” said Segsworth, Council will formally endorse Segsworth’s latest proposal, which he will also share with the MoE, at next week’s Council meeting.
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hank you, Jeff Green, for exposing in your editorial (October 3, 2013) yet another “flawed document” (Vital Signs) purporting to represent a detailed analysis of the quality of life in Kingston and Frontenac County. What a travesty that we citizens have to depend on you reporters to understand and uncover the continued incompetence and dysfunction of the Frontenac County government. Where also is the leadership of our county senior managers and our seasoned Warden (three turns now over two terms) in all of this? Is there no RULAC (who? what?) anymore? Has anybody on Kingston City Council, South Frontenac or Frontenac Islands Township Councils ever been north of Godfrey other than to look at autumn leaves or go hunting? What exactly are seasonal residents anyway, many of them ask, and what do they have to do with the census? Are they not just out-of-sight, out-of-mind, disinterested cottagers that happen to live somewhere else most of the time? What do they have to do with everyday business? Five years ago an expensive study on Homelessness in Kingston and Frontenac County was expressly shown to be in title only and totally bereft of any notion that people outside of the City and suburbs had problems finding a place to live. Oh yes, the report may have noted that there were some subsidized housing projects in Sydenham and as far north as Sharbot Lake, but the clear implication was that homelessness per se was not a rural concept. Oh, really!!! Now county staff have once again blithely persuaded an ignorant, self-absorbed County Council to fund another expensive feel-good study of social wellness in the City of Kingston. They merely tacked the name Frontenac County to the sub-title of the report to add legitimacy to the funding. I don't recall seeing any survey questions myself. Nevertheless, Vital Signs supposedly tells us rubes up here in terra incognita (no man’s land to people in Glenburnie) how high our quality of life is. As one astute reader noted in his letter to the editor (same edition as above), Frontenac County is an organizational mess led by people with no goals, no objectives and no vision! Right on, Sir! Moreover, next year is likely to be a total washout with our new Warden having one foot firmly planted in a long term care facility in another county, his nose in another in the City of Kingston, and facing a lawsuit from his predecessor to boot. Where will his attention be? There is no use complaining about the County to MPP Hillier as he has long since abandoned the idea of removing the redundant county tier of government in Ontario. Nor to MP Reid who is more interested in democratic institutions elsewhere in the world or in asking rhetorical questions about getting tough on crime. Good luck too with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing where ministers there are only interested in deflecting questions long enough until they can change portfolios or secure mayoralties in Toronto and Ottawa. ("Keep the peace out there, people, be nice and get along with each other. We'll be watching you with interest.") Break up Frontenac County before it implodes. It is an antiquated north-south behemoth that will continue to be a depressed, underserved backwater organization under the present set-up. Do it now, Council and Province, before the next election. That gurgling sound that we all hear is your and our money slowly but surely going down the drain. Back to my "cage" with the other lab rats. Ron Maguire
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ingering questions about the future location for a fire hall in Parham, and the future of the existing fire hall, were addressed by Central Frontenac CAO Larry Donaldson at a meeting of Council on Tuesday, Oct. 8. In a verbal report to Council, Donaldson said that he met with Fire Chief Bill Young and Chief Building Official Jeremy Neven in Parham to consider some options. “They both indicated that they did not think the idea of trying to re-purpose the Hinchinbrooke school gym for storage of fire equipment was an optimal use of the space,” said Donaldson. “Bill Young said that the current location of the fire hall or somewhere in that vicinity would be suitable. We also met at the fire hall and it is clear that the existing building is questionable. The building needs to be replaced. It is Bill Young’s recommendation that we build one that is the same or similar to the Mountain Grove Hall. We can even use the same plans.” Donaldson said that he plans to bring the project forward to the 2014 budget deliberations, with a view towards construction taking place in the late 2014 and 2015 time frame. Hinchinbrooke school could take “at least two years” to become available Larry Donaldson also reported that he met with officials from the Limestone School Board to discuss the future of the Hinchinbrooke school building now that it is no longer being used as a school. “The building is going to be used for storage in the short term, but eventually it will become available. They use a prescribed process to sell off the building, using a prioritised list of institutions who will be offered the building at fair market value. The township is number 8 on the list. If none of those institutions are interested, a public tender process will be entered into, and it will be sold to the highest bidder. It will take at least two years to get to that point.” Questions about County Official Plan Councilor Frances Smith wondered whether anyone on Council is concerned, as she is, about the objections to the draft County Official Plan that have been raised by South Frontenac planner Lindsay Mills. “He thinks that the plan might bring the
county into any decision about developSINCE 1970 ment near water, and that means just about everything we deal with,” said Smith. She is concerned that since Central Frontenac will be contracting planning services from Frontenac County as of January 1, the same person who wrote the plan will be tasked with providing commentary on the plan for Central Frontenac. “I think we should have considered this before contracting our planning with the County,” Smith said. Mayor Gutowski said that the real problem that the Official Plan will face is that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs will want it to be more, not less prescriptive. “I do respect South Frontenac’s concerns; however I think there is still great value to the plan and the bigger fight will be with the province to keep
Kenneth Oppel at Harrowsmith Public School stories called Airborn, set in an imaginary past about 100 years ago, which resembles earth prior to the First World War except that in the stories airplanes had not been invented. Instead people travel and live on huge air ships, which Oppel said were inspired by both the airships of the 1930s like the Hindenburg and huge cruise liners like the Titanic. The ship is called Aurora and the hero is a 15-year-old cabin boy (Matt Cruse) who essentially lives in the sky. The stories are about his adventures with his friend, a ship passenger Kate de Vries. Together they explore desert islands, mysterious ghost airships carrying treasures and discover new species of animals. One of Oppel’s more recent works is a book titled “Half Brother”, which was inspired by two experiments done on chimpanzees in the 1970s. Half Brother is about Ben Tomlin, a 13-year-old boy whose scientist parents adopt a nine-day-old chimpanzee named Zan. They bring Zan home as an experiment and undertake to teach him sign language while trying to raise him as a human child.
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the plan as it is. If we can’t agree on a plan in Frontenac County, the ministry might impose one on us and that is not what anyone wants,” Gutowski said. Councilor John Purdon said, “Many of Lindsay Mill’s stated concerns can be dealt with by way of tightened wording. It is a draft plan after all, subject to revision.” Contracts awarded: Winter snow plowing contracts for side roads were awarded for the next two years. Scott’s Snow Plowing received two contracts, for the west and central regions; Robinson Excavating received the contract for the east region, and Scott’s Snow Removal and Lawn Maintenance received the contract for the south region. Greer Galloway group has received the engineering contract for a number of bridges that are slated to be repaired or replaced
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erated a lot of excitement and numerous questions from his young audience, who were captivated by his presentation. Oppel himself said that a personal visit from an author gives young readers “a chance to meet the person who thinks about these subjects and creates these stories. I believe it will further their interest in writing and reading and it also helps to generate interest in my work.” Following his presentation students lined up with books, which Oppel graciously signed.
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Oppel explained that Ben is expected to be big brother to this baby chimp. The story is about their relationship, how Zan changes Ben’s entire family and what happens when this very strange experiment starts to go “terribly, terribly wrong.” Oppel said that he wrote two of his most recent works, “This Dark Endeavor” and “Such Wicked Intent” as prequels to one of his own most beloved novels, Mary Shelly’s “Frankenstein”. The books tell of a teenage Victor Frankenstein, his weird, dangerous and appalling escapades and his sick twin brother Conrad. There are towers, dungeons and secret passages and of course the adventures as Victor tries to find the elixir of life. HPS Principal Valerie Arsenault was thrilled to have Oppel visit. “It’s great for the students here to have a chance to meet, listen to and ask questions of the author behind the books that they adore and have been reading for years.” Oppel’s visit gen-
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sued if the trip is cancelled. · The Legion is pleased to inform Arden residents that the ceiling and floor repairs have been completed. Repayment for the shares have commenced, and the Legion would like to thank everyone in the community for their support.
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· A quick update to the Co-ed Volleyball every Tuesday night at SHS - this a an adult event and open to those over 17 years old. If you have children looking to play, contact Loughborough Public School as they have a league for kids starting up soon. · Remember to come out tonight, Thursday night for the annual Bubba Bowl. The Sydenham Eagles will take on the Bayridge Blazers with games beginning at 5:30 · A change in the venue for the Sydenham Women's Institute - the meetings will take place at the Sydenham Public Library on the second Monday of each month. · Start thinking about your Halloween costume - the Legion will be holding a dance on Sat Oct 26. More info to follow.
HARROWSMITH Kim Gow
613-372-0018 kgow63@hotmail.com · Youth Dance at the Golden Links Hall, October 11 from 7-9:30 p.m. for ages 9-15. Cost is $6. Call Sharon 613-3721274 or Wayne 613-358-2533. · A cash bingo will be held October 15 at the Golden Links Hall. Early bird 7 p.m. Books $7-15. Call Barb 372-2315. · St. Paul's United Church will be hosting a Harvest dinner featuring roast beef and homemade pie on October 19 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Cost is $12 adults; $6 for youth; under 6 eat free. Family rates and take out are available. · A spaghetti dinner will be held at the Golden Links Hall on Oct. 20, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Cost is $13. Call Barb 372-2315. · Words to live by: Success is not final and failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.
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· Congratulations to David Love and Jodi Bertrim on their recent marriage! Hoping for many years of happiness for you both. · Sharon Snyder, Simon Gowdy, Kevin Gowdy and myself recently returned from a great vacation to Dover, Delaware. We had great weather and enjoyed both the Nationwide and Sprint Cup Nascar races. · Cole Lake Free Methodist Church will be hosting a Ladies’ Night Out on October 21 at 7pm, welcome to everyone. Also, the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox drive is now on. Lots of boxes are available at the church for people to take one and fill for a child. Full boxes need to be returned to the church by November 17. If you have any questions about either event give the church a call at 613-374-5654 or email colelakefmc@gmail.com.
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· This Saturday is the Thanksgiving Market – Matawatchan Community Market from 9am to 1pm. 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. · The Cloyne and District Historical Society meets on Oct. 21, 1pm at the Barrie Hall in Cloyne. The guest speaker is Ross Reid, who will give a presentation on the history of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. There will be a draw for the Northern Woods quilt. Everyone is welcome. · Thanksgiving: “For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, for love and friends, For everything Thy goodness sends” Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)
MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks
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· We extend our deepest sympathy to Frank and Norma Harper on the loss of their son. · Sympathy to the family of Delbert Gibson Sr. and to the family of Howard Hughes · Happy Birthday to Marie Galliah, Shirley Burke, Derek Matson, Judi Montgomery, Marion Goodin, Wanda Knox, Wendy Drew, Don Lee, MacKenzie Antoine, Kimm McManus, Liz Norton. · Thinking of Elaine Flieler, Trudy Conner, Val Beechey, Jean Steele, Terry Robertson. · The ladies of Mountain Grove Church are taking orders for ready-to-bake apple pies at $10 each. Pies will be made on October 10. Phone Nancy 613-335-5715, Judy 613-2795673, Sharon 613-335-2510. · Arden Pastoral charge welcomed Rev Eric Barr to the three charges on Sunday, October 6. · Land o’ Lakes seniors met on October 9 at the Mountain Grove hall for a noon potluck, followed by the meeting. · The senior boys volleyball team from Sharbot Lake played a great game against Frontenac recently. · Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. We have so much to be thankful for, our freedom, health, food, homes, etc. The countryside is lovely with the coloured leaves. The recent sunsets are also beautiful. Enjoy each day
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· Last week we reported that the late Doug Ritchie was Dorothy Verbeek's brother. We were misinformed and apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused Dorothy. · Congratulations to Ken & Ruth Peters on their 60th Wedding Anniversary this month. Family celebrated this milestone earlier at their cottage on Bob's Lake. · Happy Birthday to Paula Corkum, Jess Baker, Ryan Wolfe, Marissa Teal, Donna Clow, Karen Skuce, and Marilyn Meeks · Congratulations to the runners who competed in the 9th Annual Timberwolf Run last week at Land o'Lakes. · It was so nice to hear that the Joe Goodfellow Run was going to be held in Parham again! Thank you to the many organizers and volunteers for keeping the memory of such a fine young man alive and well. The community truly appreciates this as do the participants. Hats off to the young ones for braving the pouring rain to take part - a job well done! · Congratulations to the winners of the Academic Awards held at Granite Ridge Education Center for the previous year's awards. You make us all so proud of your accomplishments - keep up the great work and you can do anything you put your mind too! · A group of 12 ladies travelled to Gananoque on Saturday
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in an annual outing for us as we watched the play “No Great Mischief”, then went out for dinner and on to the casino where a couple ladies had some success! Thanks for organizing, Lisa and Sherry; we look forward to it every year!! · Thank you to all who supported the Supper and Turkey Bingo sponsored by the Relay for Life teams. What a great start in collecting for our walk for Cancer in June next year. · Don't forget the Harvest Auction on Sat.Oct. 19, 7pm at the IOOF Hall. Yes, there will be homemade bread but from a different source. The late Thelma and Jim Clow always made this great item which went for a pretty penny. We all miss their efforts, which helped us raise funds for the lodges, both the Oddfellows and Rebekahs. · May each and every one have a most blessed Thanksgiving. Don't forget to count your many blessings and enjoy this special weekend with family and friends.
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died of natural causes in 1845 at the age of 70. In the photo above: David Taylor biographer, Susan Code historian, Susan Freeman, Deputy Reeve Tay Valley Township, Perth Legion representative, Anglican priest · All yoga classes at ABC Hall have been cancelled due to low attendance, but Games evenings continue Monday evenings at 7pm. There is a nominal fee of $3 to help defray hall expenses. For information call Janice 613-273-2965. · Potluck/music jam at ABC Hall on Bolingbroke Rd. on Oct. 19. Potluck dinner is 5 pm; music 6 to 10 pm. Contact Glenn Russell for more information 273-2571. · Happy Birthday to Blair Des Forges who turned 49 on Saturday. · This is Fire Prevention Week. If you do nothing else today, please check the batteries in your smoke detector by pushing the test button. If there is no beep, change the batteries. Most of us live far away from our volunteer fire department. By the time these brave people get to your burning house, you might be out of luck. · There are two studio tours being held this Thanksgiving weekend, Oct. 12-14: the Westport Fall Colors Studio Tour and the Perth Autumn Studio Tour. All the studios on the Perth Tour are actually in Tay Valley Township. · Oct. 17 – Come out to the Perth Legion, 7:30 pm, and listen to local author and historian Arlene Stafford-Wilson speak about the books she has written and the book that will be released Nov. 2 called “Lanark County Calendar”, in which she reminisces about growing up on a farm over the changing seasons. Arlene grew up on the Christie Lake Rd. The cost is $2.
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· The Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Plevna suffered vandalism two weeks ago, when all of the outside lights were smashed. Parishioners and village residents are upset by the damage. One parishioner commented, "It is so sad that a church that has served this community for over 100 years should be treated this way. As a small community, we need to look out for one another." Local residents are encouraged to keep an eye out for strange activity. · If you enjoy looking at the stars, don’t miss star gazing at the Star Gazing Pad, 5618 Road 506, this Sat. Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. A group of volunteers will be setting up powerful telescopes for the public to use. You can also bring your own binoculars or telescopes. This is a great family outing. For further info contact Corey Klatt, 613-479-2231 or Councilor Betty Hunter, 613-479-2979. · Happy Thanksgiving! Joke of the Week: Dustin "What's the most musical part of a turkey?" Tollison "The drumstick”
PAGE 5 Judy Reynolds at 613-374-2036. · Gentle Hatha Yoga Classes are held every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Trinity United Church. Newcomers are encouraged to drop by to try out a class. To register, please call Tanya at 613-273-5693. The cost is $12 per class. · The VON SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) exercise class is held every Thursday at Trinity United Church from 10 to 11 a.m. SMART is a gentle fitness class for people 55+ who want to be active and wish to improve their mobility, strength, balance and flexibility regardless of their current activity level. $4 per class. Participants are encouraged to work at their own pace, wear loose comfortable clothing, bring indoor athletic shoes and water. For further information please contact Joanne Irvine at 613-634-0130 ext. 414 or e-mail: joanne.irvine@von.ca. · Verona Walking Club meets inside the Lions Hall every Tuesday and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. All you need is $1 per session and running shoes. Info: Bill at 613-374-3234. · To accompany the exercise, you can also adopt a healthy lifestyle change. TOPS is a non-profit weight-loss support and wellness education organization with more than 10,000 chapters in the United States and Canada. TOPS offers friendship and support to motivate healthy lifestyle change and permanent weight loss. Free introductory meetings. Verona TOPS chapter meets weekly Mondays, 6 - 7:30pm, lower level, Verona Free Methodist Church. www.tops.org.
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· There were 25 at Keenagers last week. The next one will be held the first Tuesday of the month at the Community Centre. More info later. · The first breakfast at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club was held on Saturday morning with 100 people being fed. The next one is on the 19th. · McDonald's Corners Presbyterian Church had a wonderful turnout for a delicious roast beef dinner with all the trim-
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· Cool crisp days and leaves turning brilliant colours (a little Medical Centre Rd, more subdued this year) - it is a time for families to get toSharbot Lake gether. Our son is looking forward to spending the holidays with us, to enjoy some home cooked meals and a weekend All Welcome of fishing. For him, it is a welcome respite from the hectic Toronto life. This is the time of year to reflect and think of all that Breakfast from The Maples Menu we are thankful for. Have a wonderful, happy Thanksgiving! · Stock up at the Frontenac Farmers Market this SaturFor more information call day for your Thanksgiving fixings. The market will be closing for the season on October 26. Shop early and stock up Mayor Janet Gutowski 613-374-1355 or the pantry now for the winter ahead. Verona is very lucky to or Karen McGregor 613-544-5400x1890 have a farmers’ market that brings us superb quality, locally produced, locally grown and locally homemade products every weekend. Verona Lions Club, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. · BOO! BellRock Hall is NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT hosting a Youth Halloween CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Dance on Sat. Oct. 19, 7pm. Costumes are encouraged FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF but not obligatory. Cost is RUTTAN’S BRIDGE $5. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. The Township of Addington Highlands is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental For more information call Assessment for the replacement of Ruttan’s Bridge, located on Glastonbury Road near the community of Northbrook, approximately 1.2km east of Kennebec Road.
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n Sept. 29 lovers of choral music packed Trinity United Church in Verona for a stellar opening concert of the choir season. The Trinity/St. Paul's Choir was joined by the Trenton Men's Chorus and together the two groups performed a very satisfying and diverse program that put the men's chorus, which is directed by George Couperus, front and center. The Trinity/St. Paul’s choir opened the concert with members filing into the aisles of the church sanctuary where they enveloped the listeners as they stood and sang "Hallelujah", setting a tone of warmth for what was to come in the hour-long concert.
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The men's chorus demonstrated their tightknit and pitch-perfect sound, which Couperus said is a result of every singer meaning what he sings. They opened with their own rendition of “My Lord, He is a-coming”, and they shone especially in their selections of more modern hymnology, pieces like “The Power of the Cross”, and “Still”, a contemporary piece by Reuben Morgan. Interspersed throughout the concert were hymns sung by both choirs, with the audience singing along, and the men's chorus added their own harmonies, creating a sound not often heard in the Verona sanctuary. The concert finished with both choirs singing “Here's to Song” which launched a round of generous applause from the listeners. Lynda Boulter, who emceed
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s usual, the phone keeps ringing; truck and car sales to customers from across the province continue to happen; and questions about repairs and parts keep being handled. October 6th, through to October 12th, 2013 The only difference is that years and years of files are being “Prevent Kitchen Fires” moved, and desks are being shuffled around. “On Friday, 10 feet of this building is being torn down, so COUNCIL MEETINGS you might say this is a crazy busy week, ” said Tammy Gaylord from her desk on the second floor of the soon-to-beOctober 8, 2013 at 4p.m. at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, former Bence Motors showroom and office building. 1107 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake, ON. Looking through the door to the back room you can easily October 22, 2013 at 4p.m. at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, see what is happening. First off, all of the furniture has already 1107 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake, ON. been removed from the room and all that is left are stacks of boxed file folders that are being moved out. Through the winCOMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT dow at the rear the reason why this is happening is obvious. A massive new building is literally going to grow into the old October 10, 2013 at 6p.m. at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, one at the end of the week. Then, soon afterwards, hopefully 1107 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake. within about six weeks according to Tammy Bence, the rest of the old building will be torn down when the gleaming new, 1084 Elizabeth Street, PO Box 89, Sharbot Lake ON K0H 2P0 Frontenac613-279-2935 News modern building that will be the home of Bence Motors is www.centralfrontenac.com completed. “This has been a long time coming,” said Tammy. “Our business outgrew this building years ago, and this new building will serve us well into the future.” The project is part of the Ford Canada's Millennium Facility Program, an effort to lower the company’s carbon footprint as dealers build new facilities throughout the country. Accordingly, the new Bence Motors has been built using Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) and early this week another concrete pour was taking place as part of an in-floor heating system installation. As well, the lighting systems in new Ford buildings are designed with efficiency in mind. “We made the final decision to move ahead with construction early this spring,” said Tammy, “and we have been lucky to have hired a construction company that is able and willing to move quickly. The building is now 65% completed.” Specialists in The new Bence Motors will feature all new lifts and Year-Round Comfort six service bays in the repair 85% AFUE, High-Efficiency Since 1948 shop. A lunch counter and ®
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the evening, admitted to having her “first ever choir crush” on the Trenton Men's Chorus, and judging by the reception in the packed sanctuary, she was not alone.
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By Jeff Green other features will be part of the new waiting area, and there will be room for showroom vehicles as well. The grounds will continue to have ample room for the inventory of cars, and particularly Ford trucks, the vehicles that have made Bence Motors known regionally and beyond ever since the business opened at the junction of Highways 7 and 41 in 1946 - some 67 years ago. This latest upgrade is the largest that the family has ever undertaken in that time. The current building replaced the original small office, which is still standing to the east of the car lot as a testament to the history of the business. Today, Bence Motors is run by siblings Tammy, Joe and Robert, under the watchful eye of Bob Bence Sr., who worked with his father when the business was first being started up. With this major upgrade the Bence family, and the Ford Motor Company, are committing themselves to providing the opportunity for the third generation of Bence family members to keep the business alive and kicking well into the future.
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC THANKSGIVING DAY GARBAGE PICK UP CHANGES Residents who would normally have their Garbage picked up on Monday October 14th (Thanksgiving Day), will have their pick up rescheduled for Tuesday October 15th. Residents are advised to follow their regular scheduled day for Garbage and Recycling pick-ups for the remainder of the week.
RECYCLING COLLECTION SCHEDULE CHANGE The new 2013-2014 Recycling Calendar is viewable on our website and can also be picked up at our Public Works office at 2490 Keeley Rd during business hours.
Questions or Concerns? Call Facilities & Solid Waste at 613-376-3900 X4330
COUNCIL MEETING The next Council Meeting will be on October 15th 2013 at 7:00 pm. The next Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled for October 22nd, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. 4432 George Street, Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0 1-800-559-5862 Website: www.township.southfrontenac.on.ca
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Grandmothers go country at Verona fundraiser F by Julie Druker
or their third fundraiser of the year, members and supporters (photo above) of Grandmothers by the Lake, the local chapter of the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s
Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, donned cowboy hats and kicked up their heels in support of their African grandmother counterparts at a country-style
fundraiser at the Verona Lions hall on October 5. Chair of the group, Adele Colby, recently returned from a special tribunal host-
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Barbara Sproule of Ompah extinguishes a fire with the help of North Frontenac Fire Chief Steve Riddell
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n an open house at the Ompah fire hall on October 8, staff and volunteer firefighters with the North Frontenac Fire Department educated visitors through a number of hands-on demonstrations after feeding them barbequed burgers and dogs. North Frontenac Fire Chief Steve Riddell demonstrated the proper way of using a fire extinguisher
and stressed the fact that when doing so to never put the fire between yourself and your planned escape route. At a second location volunteer fire fighters put out a live kitchen grease fire that they started. Riddell said the focus this year was on preventing kitchen fires and one tip he stressed was that people should never leave a pot cooking in the kitchen unat-
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tended. Specials guests at the event included Melinda Hamill and Ed Lehovich of Embers in Perth, sellers and installers of wood stoves who were promoting chimney cleaning, how to properly process the wood you burn and the importance of the safe and proper installation of wood burning devices in residences in order to prevent chimney fires. Ed highlighted the fact that 85% of house fires attributed to wood stoves are in fact a result of the improper handling of ashes. “Ashes and coals can stay active for up to 48 hours. They should be put in a double bottomed, metal lidded, metal container, never a cardboard box or plastic con-
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tudents and staff at NAEC rose to a challenge this past week. The school learned in September that the shelves were nearly empty at the food bank. The Grade 10 Careers and Civ-
tainer. The container should be placed outside on a noncombustible surface, either on a cement pad or a patio stone and then left for 2 days until the ashes are out and cold - and then just to be really sure... left for another two days before they are dumped out,” Ed explained. Ompah resident Barbara Sproule had a chance to douse a fire using an ABC extinguisher. Along with the free burgers and hot dogs, lucky visitors left knowing more about the nature of fire, and some like me, left knowing a lot more about fire prevention. The North Frontenac Fire Department will host a second open house, also with a free BBQ and demonstrations, at the Clar-Mill fire hall tonight, Oct 10 from 6-8pm.
ics classes responded by organizing and promoting an elementary and secondary Thanksgiving food drive. Elementary and secondary classes (and their teachers) competed over who could bring in the most items. Ms. Cuthill’s grade 6/7 class was the generous elementary winner, with Ms. Randle’s grade 10 English bringing in the most items in secondary. A total of 500 items were collected. Cathy Ballar of the Land o’ Lakes Food Bank
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was there to accept the items, and expressed the overwhelming need that the food bank is experiencing. NAEC secondary students will be participating in the annual Trick or Eat event in their Campbell’s soup costumes. Students will be canvassing Flinton, Northbrook, Cloyne, and as many back roads as possible, for non-perishable items on Hallowe’en night. The students will have
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SOCIAL NOTES CARD OF THANKS
anniversarY
Layfield I would like to thank all my children and their spouses for the beautiful 80th birthday celebration they held for me on Sept. 15 at the Verona Lions Hall; also all my friends and relatives who came and made it a special day, and for all the cards & gifts; also the friends who phoned and sent cards, it was appreciated. Another big thank you goes out to all my wonderful children and nephews for all the help they have given me and are still giving in the remodelling, painting and decorating in my new home. What a wonderful family I have, I couldn’t have done it without them. I love you all. Also thanks to my sister & her family. Thanks again, Janet Layfield.
Addington Highlands Council
By Jeff Green Clean audit: At the Addington Highlands Council meeting in Flinton on Oct. 7, auditors from Seckler Ross and Perry presented the audited financial statements for 2012. Their message was that everything seemed in order and the financial position of the township is substantially unchanged from the 2011 audit. In addition, they reported that the 2012 audit is considered a “clean audit” in the sense that whatever information they required for the audit had been forthcoming from township financial staff. A surplus of $564,000 led to an increase in reserve funds and in the working fund reserve. Some help, but road will remain unmaintained: Council agreed to provide two loads of gravel to the Gardiner family on Beatty’s Curve road to help keep the road in a passable state, provided the Gardiners kick in half of the $1,000 cost. In a letter to Council, Sue Gardiner, who lives on the road, asked for about $3,000 to $5,000 worth of work as an interim measure “until such time as the township can address the road issue properly.” “We need to be clear,” said Reeve Henry Hogg, “that we are not about to assume the maintenance on Beatty’s Curve Road. We can help in a minor way, with a similar commitment from the ratepayer, but that road is not on our list of maintained roadways.” Although Beatty’s Curve is technically not a private laneway, it is what the township calls an ‘un-maintained township road’, and it seems, Council is committed to it remaining that way. Fire hall site plan almost complete, meeting set for Nov. 17: The long-awaited Northbrook fire hall may take a step forward next month. A meeting has been set as a prelude to a Request for Proposal process being initiated for the project. Fire hall funding will not come from
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Audrey and John Sortberg are celebrating their 60th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY on Saturday, October 26th. Please join us from 1-4 at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith as we celebrate this special occasion with them. Congratulations Mom & Dad! Love, your family!! No gifts, please, but donations to the South Frontenac Community Service would be greatly appreciated. provincial granting program. The deadline is Nov. 1 for applications to the Provincial Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative (MIII). The criteria for projects that was included in the announcement about the fund included roads and bridges, but not fire halls or other new buildings. The township is likely to submit an application for roadwork in Bridge Street in Denbigh. “The engineering work was all done for that project for another grant that we did not get, so it is the only one that we have that is really ready to go,” said Public Works Manager, Royce Rosenblath, who added that the Bridge Street project is priced at around $600,000. “It’ a shame that road wasn’t fixed 30 years ago,” said Reeve Hogg, “I’ve had to rive over those bumps twice a day for all that time.” Flinton Recreation Club pulls away from rink: The township received a letter from the Flinton Recreation Club, announcing that they are no longer interested in doing the hiring of a rink attendant for the Flinton rink, which is located on the recreation centre grounds. The township will now do the hiring themselves, as they do for the Denbigh rink.
Hunter's Creek raises $600 for food bank O
n Sept. 21 Hunter's Creek Golf Club hosted the Fall Fling in support of the Food Bank. Thirty-four hardy souls braved a constant deluge of rain and completed the 9-hole best ball tournament to raise over $600 for the food bank. The Ladies and Men's League generously donated non-perishable food items to add to the cash donation. Many thanks to all who participated and contributed. Winners of the tourney were Dan Myers and Ross Geen, runners up Don Brown and Don Fobert. Marg Bowers was the winner of the longest drive for ladies, Darren McDonald for the men.
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Dale Gemmill and Greg Bulloch were ordained as Ruling Elders at Snow Road Presbyterian Church on Sunday with Rev. Karen Hincke, Geri Frechette and Harriet Riddell, the other two Elders.
Mississippi - continued from pg. 5 ftrimming and pies galore. They fed over 300 and had lots left. A big thank you to all who helped out. · This Friday the Coffee Hour at the Snow Road Community Centre will be an Alzheimer's Coffee Break from 10-12 with all proceeds going to the Alzheimer's Society. After, there is a community centre information meeting about the renovations and what is happening with the centre. · Elphin Presbyterian Church Fall Pork and Beef supper is on Oct. 19, 5 - 6:30pm. · Our Pearl the Girl is doing great. Her surgery went well and she got home on Saturday. Thanks to her sister June for taking such good care of her. The new knee is working great, but still lots of pain. She still needs your prayers. · Get well wishes and prayers going out also to Sharon Dowdall and Terry St. Pierre. · Dale and Mary Gemmill got home Thursday from a wonderful trip to Manitoba and Saskatchewan. There were excellent crops with an abundance of grain. They went to rodeos, toured museums and the Al Capone tunnels in Moose Jaw called the Chicago
Connection. In Manitoba they met a woman in a general store who had had some of their maple syrup when they used to ship it west. · Has anyone noticed the new signs on #7 at Maberly? Bit of a spelling mistake on both. Didn't notice if it is the same going east.
HENDERSON
Jean Brown 613-336-2516 Georgina Wathen 613-336-9641 · Special Happy Anniversary greetings to Howard and Nadine Clark who recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. · Deepest sympathy to the Harper family of Arden in the loss of their son on the weekend. · Comings and going this week included Richard Thornton, Scott Hopkinson, Mitchell Gurnsey, · Hope everyone has a fantastic Thanksgiving with some of the Henderson cranberries which are so yummy in the tummy. Halloween is coming - let's think of healthy giving options that will ward off the North American obesity crisis. Any ideas of nonfood items that could be shared would be welcome.
Cranberry Pumpkin Loaf - submitted by Debbie Deline 1 cup cranberries 2¼ cups flour 1 cup sugar 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp ginger ¼ tsp cloves ¼ tsp nutmeg 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baling soda ½ tsp salt 1 cup mashed pumpkin 1 beaten egg ¼ cup oil ½ cup milk Coarsely chop cranberries and set aside.
Combine flour, sugar, spices, baking powder, soda and salt. In another bowl combine pumpkin, egg, oil and milk. Make a well in dry ingredients and pour in liquid mixture, stirring just enough to moisten the flour. Fold in the cranberries. Spoon into a well greased and lined 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 F for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in the pan before turning onto a wire rack. (Editor's note: from personal experience, local Henderson cranberries are very different from store-bought ones and are the best!)
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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 in Arden, ground floor, all inclusive $950. 2 bedroom house in Mountain Grove, all inclusive, $950. Call Robert Hawley 613-335-3878 3 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS APT., newly renovated, available Nov 1st. $1100 per month all inclusive, Mountain Grove. Private entrance, laundry on site. Contact 613-483-8678 APARTMENT - SHARBOT LAKE, 1 bedroom, in village, heat & air condition included, nonsmoker please. 613-279-2657 BOAT & VEHICLE STORAGE – Boats $250 indoors; outdoor storage $30/month, gated and security fence, call 613-336-2641 HOUSE FOR RENT Mountain Grove, 3 bedroom, all appliances, $800 plus utilities, call 613-335-3878 OUTDOOR STORAGE available for boats and trailers, $3 per foot per month 613-279-2706 REMODELLED ONE BEDROOM HOUSE on Fish Creek Rd, suited for young couple starting out, or older couple downsizing, or a parent and child call Bryan / Lin at 613-375- 6380; $700 month plus hydro; references required
FOR SALE 2007 DODGE CALIBER, 120,000 km, mint condition, standard transmission, great for winter driving, asking $5000. Please call 613540-2113. 10 x 20 GARAGE, never used. Metal drop down tail gate. Iron patio set table and four chairs, rocking chair $10; round ornament stands $2 each; lounge chair $5; two-seater outdoor chair $20. 613-279-2861 ALL GARDEN FLAGS: Buy one get one half price. Only at Nicole’s Gifts, 6709 Main St. Verona. 613-374-2323 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 ELMIRA COOKSTOVE, Heartland Oval model, white enamel and chrome detail, 48 in W X 62 in H. Call 613-374-3384 after 5:00 pm. FIREWOOD, DRY MIXED HARDWOOD, cut, split and delivered, full cubic cord starting at $300. Phone 613-279-2048 GARAGE EQUIPMENT AND AUTOPARTS, large compressor, wheel balancer, tire changer, engine hoist, and much more; call 613-3361358 MOBILE HOMES, 4 season, several sizes, different prices, great for cottages. Also several camper trailers, 613-218-5070
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HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: ROOFING CREWS with own truck and tools. Call 613-268-2033 MALE SEEKS LIVE IN HOUSEKEEPER in exchange for room and board, call Donny 613622-5887, leave message.
HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Tamworth: Firearms Course – October 25 and 26, Hunter Education Course – November 1 and 2. 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.
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Grandmothers' fundraiser - continued from pg 7
hosted by the Stephen Lewis Foundation in Victoria, B.C., where six African grandmothers told their stories. Together with two expert witnesses from projects on the ground in Africa, they made their demands known to the four tribunal judges, who included Gloria Steinem, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Joy Phumaphi and Theo Sowa. They stressed the fact that important changes need to be made at all levels of government in their countries so that their rights can be “promoted, respected and protected ” as they continue, often with the odds stacked against them, to care for the generation of African children orphaned by Africa’s HIV/ Aids pandemic. The African grandmothers are demanding their rights to “property, bodily integrity, income security, freedom from violence and quality health care” and are aiming to see “improved laws, funding policies, consultations, cultural practices, greater access to justice as well as freedom from discrimination based on their sex, age, and HIV status”. The tribunal resulted in a “call for action” in the hopes that the necessary remedies be “secured as an urgent priority for the grandmothers at the local, national and international levels.” In her speech Colby expressed the continued inspiration she gains from hearing the stories of these African grandmothers. “I feel very excited about these women that I met. They are a representation of the new woman in Africa and let’s not forget that it is these women who are raising the future generation in Africa. It is therefore incumbent upon us to support them and give them what they need in order to carry on.” To date over 8000 grandmothers from all across Canada have raised over $19 million for The Stephen Lewis Foundation who have in turn funded over 300 projects on the ground in Africa. The Verona fundraiser included a homemade chili dinner with all the fixings, a lesson in square dancing from Ottawa’s Graham Ingram, and live musical entertainment courtesy of the Sunshine Soul Band as well as a silent auction. Anyone interested in finding out more about Grandmothers by the Lake can contact Adele Colby at 613-375-8845.
SERVICES CLEAN AND ROTOTILL GARDENS; rake lawns. Call Ken Gorham 613-479-0252 DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing. Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201. FINE CONSTRUCTION prop. John St. Aubin experienced renovator. For free estimate call 613-375-6582. Web site www.mindspan.net/ construction 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; 613-453-5896 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.
Local businesses give back to the community
Northern Frontenac Community Services Like to work with youth? Looking for CASUAL employment? Our Youth Services Department is looking for supply staff for youth programs This includes occasional work at afterschool sites, KidsFit Sports Program, dances and outings. We welcome student applicants Deadline for applications is Friday, October 18, 2013 Send a resumé to: The Ontario Early Years Centre RR1 Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 To the Attention of: Maribeth Scott mbscott@frontenac.net Fax: 613-279-3355
Pine Meadow visits O’Hara Mill O
submitted by Pine Meadow n September 25, Pine Meadow Nursing Home residents loaded into the school bus for another fun-packed adventure. The picnic was packed, and the residents were on their way to Madoc for a trip down Memory Lane. Once they arrived at this beautiful Pioneer Village they were greeted by the most gracious volunteers, dressed in oldfashioned gowns and bonnets and were led on a tour of the old school house first. Many of the residents recreated fond memories of their old school days and told stories of such. Then they moved on to visit the old homestead where some stated “they felt at home again”. The men ventured off to look at the blacksmith and woodworking shops and were reminded of their working days while the women admired the beautiful flower gardens. It was a day we won’t soon forget.
TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS Sale of Surplus Equipment Interested parties are hereby advised that the Township of Addington Highlands will accept sealed quotes, on personal letterhead, for the sale of the following surplus item: Sears Craftsman 30” two-stage snow blower. Model 1550. 342 cc Briggs & Stratton Engine. Year of Purchase 2007. As is where is. It can be viewed at the AHCC, #31 Central St., Denbigh, ON by contacting Tony Fritsch 613 333 2224 or George Ross 613 333 9296. Quotes should be sent to the Township office in Flinton, ON on or before 16:00 on Oct 30, 2013.
The Township of North Frontenac Public Notice TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac has changed the date of the November 4, 2013 Regular Council Meeting to October 30, 2013, beginning at 9:00 am, at the Clar-Mill Fire Hall, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario. AND THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac will hold a Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 7:00 pm, at the Clar-Mill Fire Hall, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario. PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the Special Council Meeting: To discuss a possible Five (5) Year Draft Strategic Plan for Economic Development; Ministry of Municipal Housing and Affairs (MMAH) and Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) will be presenting information to Council. If you have any questions, please contact the undersigned. Dated this 26th of September, 2013. Jenny Duhamel Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North Frontenac 613-479-2231 Ext. 225 clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca
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Donations to offset the cost of publication would be appreciated. Thursday October 10 LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB, 7pm, Pine View Free Methodist Church in Cloyne NORTH FRONTENAC FIRE DEPARTMENT open house, Clar-Mill Fire Hall, Plevna, 6-8pm, BBQ, & demonstrations, all welcome SYDENHAM - BUBBA BOWL at the football field, canteen available, games begin at 5:30pm.
Friday Oct. 11 HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE, Golden Links Hall, 7-9:30pm; for 9-15yrs; $6; Sharon 372-1274; Wayne 358-2533 SHARBOT LAKE - FIRST AID & CPR for ages 12 & up, Child Centre 8:30am-4:30pm; $40, register 613-279-2244 SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151. SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7 pm, roast beef SNOW ROAD - COFFEE TIME, Community Centre 10am-noon; potluck in support of Alzheimer’s.
Fri & Sat October 11 & 12 SHARBOT LAKE – FOOD DRIVE at Mike Dean’s store, collecting food & cash donations for the food bank
Saturday October 12 ARDEN - CANADIAN ARMY VETERAN BIKE RIDERS at the Legion approx. 1:30pm, fundraising for disabled vets, all welcome to visit with CAV. FARMERS’ MARKETS – Thanksgiving markets 9am-1pm at: Matawatchan community center; McDonalds Corners MERA schoolhouse; Sharbot Lake Oso beach; Verona Lions Club. All markets feature local fresh produce, crafts, baked goods & much more
Thursday October 17
FLINTON - TURKEY SUPPER, Township Rec. Centre, 4-7pm, $12; 6-12yrs $5; under 6 free; sponsor: Flinton Community Club. MABERLY - CONTRA DANCE, community hall, music by “Wolfe Island Revellers”, 7:30pm beginners’ lesson, 8pm dance; info: Maike 613-264-1993. STAR GAZING IN NORTH FRONTENAC sponsored by Township of North Frontenac, Star Gazing Pad; 5618 Road 506 – between Fernleigh and Plevna; 7pm; all welcome.
Sat – Mon October 12 - 14 PERTH STUDIO TOUR 10am-5pm daily, 22 artists at 7 studios. www.perthstudiotour.com WESTPORT FALL COLOURS STUDIO TOUR, 10am-5pm daily; 35 artist at 9 studios; info Loretta 613-273-8347; westportstudiotours.ca.
Sunday October 13 MCDONALDS CORNERS – JAMBOREE, Agricultural Hall, music begins 1pm, dinner @ 5pm, $14; info: 613-278-2427
Monday October 14 SNOW ROAD CRAFT GROUP, Community Centre, 7-9pm; have fun & learn new ideas, all welcome.
Tuesday October 15 HARROWSMITH - CASH BINGO, Golden Links Hall; early bird 7pm; Barb 372-2315. KENNEBEC DINERS, noon, Arden community hall, for those 50+, $10, reservations required: 613-279-3151 PLEVNA - CLAR-MILL COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS meet 7:30pm Clar-Mill Hall, all welcome to attend.
Wednesday October 16
ARDEN LEGION - CRIBBAGE begins, 2-5pm, $3pp, all welcome. BEDFORD DINERS, noon, community hall, for those 50+. $10, reservations: 279-3151 KALADAR - LOLTA WORKSHOP on Search Engine Optimization (SEO), 10am, community center, register by Oct. 11, sponsor: Land o’Lakes Tourist Assoc; members free, $20 non-members: jcuddy@travellandolakes.com PORTLAND DISTRICT & AREA HERITAGE SOCIETY General meeting, Old stone School, Hartington 7pm; all welcome.
HARROWSMITH - MARKETING YOUR MESSAGE ON A BUDGET, Communication with customers to fit your budget; 9:30-11am, Frontenac CFDC office; registration required: 372-1414, info@frontenaccfdc.com SHARBOT LAKE - Fundraising Bingo for United Way **Please note that this has been postponed to November 7 SHARBOT LAKE – CENTER STAGE CAFÉ musical entertainment at Legion; guest James Keith (fiddle), hosted by Center Stage House Band, 7-9:30pm; $4.
Friday October 18 NORTHBROOK - NEW OLD TYME FIDDLERS, 7:30pm, Lions Hall, $6 non-members, $5 members, entertainers $2, lunch, prizes. All welcome PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for ClarMill volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall SNOW ROAD COFFEE TIME, community centre 10am-noon, come and meet with your neighbours
Saturday October 19 ARDEN - GANANOQUE CASINO TRIP sponsored by Legion, bus leaves 9am, returns 4:30pm, $25pp includes $20 casino voucher, register by Oct. 14. 335-3664; 335-3727 BELLROCK - YOUTH HALLOWE’EN DANCE 7pm, community hall, $5; info: Judy 374-2036; under 10yrs must be accompanied by adult. BOLINGBROKE - POTLUCK/MUSIC JAM, ABC Hall; potluck 5pm; music 6pm; Glenn Russell 273-2571. ELPHIN – BEEF & PORK DINNER, Presbyterian Church, 5-6:30pm; $12; 6-12yrs $5; proceeds to church ENTERPRISE - DANCE w/ Land o’Lakes Cruisers, community hall, 8pm, $12.50pp; tickets at door; sponsor: Tamworth Lions; 3582720; 379-2952 HARROWSMITH- ROAST BEEF HARVEST DINNER, St. Paul’s United Church, 4:30-6:30pm; $12, Youth $6; under 6 free. LAKE LINKS WORKSHOP, Perth Civitan hall, 8:30-3:30pm; $15 includes lunch, register 613-264-1244 PARHAM - HARVEST AUCTION, 7pm IOOF Hall sponsored by Mayflower Lodge, all welcome
New ramp graces the Grace Centre T
hanks to a $50,000 grant from the federal government's Enabling/Accessibility Fund, clients and the community at large who use wheelchairs can now access the
Sharbot Lake Curling Club T
by Mike Proctor he Sharbot Lake Curling Club is gearing up for another fun year at the Perth Curling Club every Sunday evening from 7 till 9. The season begins October 20 and continues to March, 2014. There is space for one more full time curler and spares are needed as well. Please contact Claire Graves at 613-279-2980. See you on the ice.
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main entrance at the Southern Frontenac Community Services' Grace Centre via an extensive new ramp, which was officially opened during Culture Days on September 29. The SFCSC will have to raise another $20,000 to cover its total cost. Kepler Bell Contracting built the ramp with the help of Colbourne and Kembel Architects Inc. Prior to its construction those in wheelchairs had to enter the center through the rear entrance from a smaller ramp and take an elevator in order to access the main hall. Joan Cameron, board chair at SFCSC, said that using the rear access entrance was often cumbersome and time consuming, especially when larger events were being held in the hall. “We always wanted to have a ramp at the center's main entrance but did not have the funds to build one. This grant thankfully al-
Sunday October 20 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 HARROWSMITH - ST. PAUL'S UNITED CHURCH 164th anniversary celebration, 11am; speaker Rev. Dr. Pamela Holmes from Queen's University School of Religion; potluck lunch follows, all welcome HARROWSMITH - SPAGHETTI DINNER, Golden Links Hall; $13; 4:30-6pm; Barb 3722315
Monday October 21 CLOYNE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY 1pm, Barrie Hall; guest Ross Reid on history of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; quilt draw, all welcome LADIES NIGHT OUT Cole Lake Free Methodist Church, 7pm, all ladies welcome. PLEVNA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Clar-Mill Hall, appointment: 613-279-3151. VERONA CARD MAKING: create hand made cards, 1st & 3rd Mondays of month, Trinity United Church Hall 1pm; $6 for supplies, $2 for hall use: info: Angie 613-372-3609.
Tuesday October 22 LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS meet 9am, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne (lower level). new quilters welcome; lolqinfo@gmail. com; lolqinfo.blogspot.ca
Mon – Wed October 21 - 23 FLINTON - RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE Township Rec Centre. Mon 5-8:30pm; Tues 9am-8pm; Wed. 9am-1pm; sponsor: Flinton Community Club.
Wednesday October 23 LIONS SENIORS’ NIGHT – in Mountain Grove, 7:30pm at Land O’Lakes Public School, entertainment, prizes, light lunch, free, hosted by Sharbot Lake & District Lions, bus pick up in local communities; www.sharbotlions.com
by Julie Druker
lowed us to get it done.” The SFCSC staff provide a number of programs and activities to their clients along with their partners in the community and currently the hall is used for Yoga, Tai Chi, Girl Guides and Brownies, and the VON's Smart exercise program as well as for special events and fundraisers. SFCSC's executive director David Townsend also spoke at the ceremony and thanked all involved, (L-r) Kathryn O'Hara, Joan Cameron, David Townsend and Alan Mcincluding their 160+ volun- Donald at the official ribbon cutting for the new wheelchair ramp teers. He stressed that the Canada and Home Depot Canada and the center's recent new additions were all made Homelessness Partnering Strategy of the possible through grants from Green Shield United Way of Simcoe County.
NFCS Volunteer of the Year T
heresa Ferguson is the 2013 recipient of the Northern Frontenac Community Services Volunteer of the Year Award. She has been a long time volunteer for many of the agencies services, including the transportation service and meals on wheels. She has also been a lifetime volunteer throughout the local community. Theresa received her award at a meeting of the NFCS Board in September because she was not able to attend the NFCS Annual General Meeting due to a travel commitment.
PLEVNA - JACK’S JAM, Clar-Mill hall, 2-9pm; potluck supper 5:30pm; musicians, singers, dancers welcome; sponsors: Clar-Mill Community Volunteers SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB fundraiser breakfast 8-11am at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Rd. all welcome. TAMWORTH - “DARK SKIES OF L&A COUNTY” with astronomer Terrence Dickinson, 8pm at Legion, free will donation, proceeds to telescope for Library
Board member Ilona Cox presented the award to Theresa
OPP reportS • Oct. 3: Police executed a search warrant at a cottage in Verona that had been rented for the summer. An indoor marihuana grow operation was discovered and a quantity of the drug and other paraphernalia was seized by police. A resident of Pickering, Ontario was charged with the production of marihuana, possession for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of cannabis oil. • Oct. 4: Police received anonymous information regarding a large outdoor marihuana grow operation located on the rural property of an uninvolved third party in South Frontenac Township. Approximately 40 large marihuana plants were eradicated. The suspected proprietors of the grow operation are currently under investigation.
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Alzheimer’s education event – coping with challenging behaviors by Jule Koch n Sept. 25, Caitlin Norwich-Stevenson of the Alzheimer’s Society gave a valuable seminar in Sharbot Lake on coping with the challenging behaviors that are sometimes exhibited by people with Alzheimer’s. Although Alzheimer’s sufferers may look normal outwardly, dramatic changes and cell death have occurred in their brains. The disease is fatal, though its progression can be from 2 to 20 years (average 7 – 8 years), and people will often die from other causes. The first thing Caitlin stressed is that all behavior has meaning. What caregivers see as random, irrational and confusing behavior usually has a cause - it can be from emotional or physical, internal or external causes, or it is an attempt to communicate. She gave several examples of things that can be irritating to someone with Alzheimer’s, but which caregivers can be unaware of, such as the itching caused by tags on the back of clothes, or the flickering of fluorescent lights. The person may also be suffering from fear or anxiety caused by something in their past. She told of a man who had been in a concentration camp, who freaked out whenever he saw someone in green scrubs, because that is what
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camp staff wore. Also, because the person is reverting to things from their youth, even their family can be unaware of the reasons for their behavior. She gave another example of a woman who when she became an adult had completely rejected her ethnicity, so much so that her family was astonished when their mother started to feel a strong need of certain cultural and religious traditions. As people lose their language skills and ability to communicate, behavior is often the only way left to them to express their preferences and needs. For example, normally adults make their own decisions about eating and showering, but someone who is being cared for doesn’t have those options, and the only way they can express their feelings is by physically refusing to cooperate, which causes extreme frustration for caregivers. The world of an Alzheimer’s sufferer is very confusing and if anxiety is not dealt with, it escalates into agitation, which can manifest itself as: hiding objects; inappropriate dressing or undressing; repetitive mannerisms or vocalization; or physical aggression, screaming, cursing, or violent outbursts. Caitlin said that such catastrophic reactions can be anticiEducation Centre has been having fun. They used their math skills to design and construct some mini-putt holes. Each student designed a mini-putt hole, then the class voted on the five designs they wanted to make. Students worked as a class to construct their mini-putt holes. The whole process took five days, to the accompaniment of a lot of hammering, and by October 1, the students were ready to test their projects out. They laid them out on the playground, and took turns trying to sink a ball. The designs proved very challenging, and the chances of a hole-in-one seemed to be nil. Ms. Shepherd hopes to have the miniputt course laid out for Parent’s Night on October 10, so that the students’ parents can admire the workmanship and try to sink a ball.
NAEC Halloween Drive for Food Bank - continued from page 7 NAEC identification tags and will be canvassing until approximately 8 p.m. Students will attempt to visit as many houses as possible, but if your house is overlooked, please drop the items off at NAEC, or have the items picked up (please call Candice Bovard at 613-336-8991). For families requiring assistance or more information about local services, please call Land o’ Lakes Community Services at 613-336-8934.
pated when anxiety, agitation or misperceptions are not relieved. She called these behaviours “responsive” behaviors – meaning that they are in response to something. The challenge for caregivers is how to respond to these behaviors and Caitlin outlined several strategies: Caregivers must go slowly, as Alzheimer’s sufferers are surprised by every movement, often despite being told in advance. Redirection – giving the person something to do, eat or drink - is often all that needs to be done to relieve anxiety. Caregivers need to constantly reassure the person that they are safe and that the caregivers are there to help them. They can also use the “out of sight, out of mind” tactic, such as removing shoes and clothes from view to help prevent wandering, and covering IVs with flesh-colored bandages to prevent patients from tearing them out. One creative approach that was employed by an institution was to cover an exit door with a mural to prevent assaults by patients on the door. Caregivers also need to be flexible – if there is resistance and a test can be run later or questions asked later, then they should wait. Caregivers should not attempt to argue or drag Alzheimer’s patients back into the “real world”; it is not necessarily better unless the hallucination or delusion is causing the person to harm themselves or others. Attempts to physically restrain the person should also be avoided unless they are in imminent physical danger, as this can lead to violent outbursts. Caitlin summarized by stressing that each Alzheimer’s patient has unique physical, emotional and social needs that can only be met by an individualized approach. It is up to caregivers to gather as much information as they can to try to understand the behavior, and to use creative strategies – often by trial and error – to try to meet the person’s needs and calm them down. It is exhausting and stressful in the extreme to cope with the challenging behaviors caused by Alzheimer’s disease, and caregivers often experience burnout, but there are different strategies that can help. The Alzheimer’s Society runs monthly support groups, in Sharbot Lake on the first Wednesday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the United Church hall, and in Sydenham on the last Thursday of the month, 7-9 p.m. at the Grace Centre. Anyone who needs help in coping with a loved one, friend or family member with Alzheimer’s, please contact Caitlin at 613-544-3078, ext 202; toll free: 1-800-266-7516; cnorwichstevenson@alzking.com.
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