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Granite Ridge opening delayed until January by Jeff Green
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imestone District School Board officials were being optimistic in July when they targeted a November opening for the new Granite Ridge Education Centre (GREC) in Sharbot Lake. That would have required the building to be substantially complete by the end of September to allow six weeks to finish up and co-ordinate moving students into the new building. As late September came and went it became clear that the building was taking longer to complete than had been hoped, and last week the board sent a letter home to parents informing them that the new target for move in is the first day of classes in January, 2014. And even that target is now being called a hope rather than a firm move-in date. In the newsletter that was released last week, the question on all parents’ and students’ minds of when GREC would be ready for students was answered with the following statement: “We hope to have students and staff begin classes in the new building on January 6, 2014. We are still on track to get into the building in November but contractors and facilities services staff will need a few extra weeks for finishing touches, and to completely clean and equip the building before moving in furniture, equipment and resources, and eventually students and staff. We plan to complete the installation of these items in phases throughout early to mid-December.
We then hope to have students and staff tour the new building before the December break.” Initially, the plan had been to move the students in in stages, with the primary students remaining at their temporary quarters at the former Sharbot Lake Public School site until the existing Sharbot Lake High School is demolished and the necessary landscaping can be done in order to create outdoor recreation areas for the exclusive use of primaryaged students. That plan has now been scrapped. If all goes according to the latest plan, all 400 students will move in to the completed Granite Ridge on January 6, but the existing Sharbot Lake High School will still be in place. While the board has acknowledged that “not all elementary play areas can be finished until the demolition is complete … we have revised our plans so that elementary students will have access to the field/wooded area at the east of the school as well as the gym during inclement weather.” The board now expects the demolition will take place sometime in the spring of 2014. In a letter to parents, Granite Ridge Principal Heather Highet said the delayed opening came about because some phases of construction took longer than expected.” The newsletter added a bit more detail, saying “A province-wide roofers’ strike in early spring delayed our progress. Approvals for the new septic system also took longer than anticipated.”
Golden Eagles quash Blazers under the lights at
SHS's annual Bubba Bowl by Julie Druker It came as no great surprise to see the Sydenham Junior Golden Eagles leading the Bayridge Blazers 41 to 0 with just four minutes left in the final quarter of the opening game at the Bubba Bowl last week. It has for years been the tradition of Sydenham’s junior and senior teams to reign su-
preme at their hugely popular home football double header, which is played under the bright lights of the Point Park on Sydenham Lake. The annual event continues to draw thousands of fans, many of whom are former students and players at Sydenham.
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The score-board told the tale as the junior game of the Bubba Bowl wound down. The Senior Golden Eagles also went on to shut out the Bayridge Blazers in the later game.
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here were smiles all around at the groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of the construction phase of the Pine Meadow Nursing Home redevelopment. The target date for the completion of the project is the spring of 2015. Once completed, the home will have two wings, each with capacity to house 32 residents in single and double occupancy rooms. Each wing will have its own nursing station and dining room. Currently, the 20-year-old home has capacity for 60 residents in single, double and four-bed rooms. There is one nursing station and a large dining room for all the residents. “It will be much more homey once the changes are made,” said Barb Ellsworth, a six-year resident of Pine Meadow and the chair of the residents’ council, “especially for those who live in the four-bed rooms. That’s too many people living in one room.” Before the ceremony proceeded, presentations were made that demonstrated two of the major fund-raising commitments that have made the project possible. Doug Bearance, warden of Lennox and Addington County, presented a ceremonial cheque of $250,000 to mark the 10-year commitment of $25,000 per year that the county has made to the project. As well, Marilyn Bolender presented a $50,000 cheque to mark the commitment that the Land O’lakes Lions Club has made. Also on hand were Paul and Martha McLean, summer residents on Mazinaw Lake who have donated $30,000 to the Pine Meadow redevelopment fund. Ernest Lapchinski, along with North Frontenac Mayor Bud Clayton, has been involved with the project as a member of the Pine Meadow Management Committee for the 12 years it has taken for the project to get final approval from the Ministry of Health,
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and financing from Infrastructure Ontario. He thanked a number of people who have been instrumental in bringing the long-anticipated project to this stage. “I would particularly like to thank Land O’Lakes Community Services, the parent body of Pine Meadow Nursing Home, for their trust and confidence in our management committee,” said Lapchinski, "and chairperson Jane Muston. In addition to thanking some of the people who were involved with the project when it was originally conceived in 2001, Lapchinski also thanked the home’s administrator Bonnie George, and committee member Bill Cox. Lapchinski said that Cox, as deputy reeve of Addington Highlands Council, has “given considerable support to our funding proposals at Lennox and Addington County and continuing moral support for the project. “I would also like to thank the local fundraising committees, the special needs committee for Pine Meadow, the annual golf tournament, our local quilting groups and merchants, who have all given so much in time and funding,” said Lapchinski. He also mentioned the support the Home has recevied from the Legion branch over the years. "The whole community takes pride in the home," Lapchinski concluded. Pine Meadow Nursing Home is a community-owned home. It receives funding support from the Province of Ontario on a per patient basis, and patients pay rent as well. It is run on a not-for-profit basis under the umbrella of Land O’Lakes Community Services. Unlike municipally run homes such as the John Parrot Home in Napanee or Fairmount Home in rural Kingston, Pine Meadow does not receive any operating funds from municipal tax dollars.
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Once more, shame on you, Frontenac County Council by Jeff Green esidents of Addington Highlands and North and Central Frontenac will finally have the benefit of a Class “A” Nursing Home, no thanks to Frontenac County. A class “A” home is something that residents of Kingston and the southern portion of Frontenac County have enjoyed for a number of years. That’s because Fairmount Home, which is owned by Frontenac County residents, was the subject of a $17 million upgrade in 2004, an upgrade that we are still paying for through a debenture that remains part of the annual Frontenac County budget to this day. Fairmount Home’s operating costs are also subsidized by municipal tax dollars, in addition to provincial funding and resident fees. And this year Frontenac County Council has decided to go ahead with a $2 million upgrade to the Fairmount Home auditorium, an ancillary building attached to the home. Municipal taxes are spent on many different priorities, from roads to waste to social services and education, and the fact that a relatively small amount goes towards maintaining a comfortable, caring long-term care facility located in rural Kingston just outside the county’s borders is fine by me. The residents of Fairmount Home deserve the best we can offer as a community, and that costs money. If that means some of my tax dollars help someone who lives south of the 401 get better long-term care, that’s ok too. Over a number of years, municipal politicians from North Frontenac Township have asked Frontenac County to contribute to another home that is located just outside of Frontenac County. Pine Meadow Nursing Home is in the hamlet of Northbrook in L&A County. It is a not-for-profit long-term care facility that is community owned. As such, it does not receive operating funds from municipal tax dollars. It must get by solely on provincial funding and resident fees. Land O’Lakes Community Services, the owner of Pine Meadow, does not have the kind of resources that Frontenac or L&A County have. Its reserve funds are measured in the thousands, not the tens of millions. It took a long time for them to get financing in place to upgrade Pine Meadow to the “A” class. L&A County Council recognised this situation several years ago and in addition to handsomely supporting the John Parrot Home, a class “A” home they own in Napanee, they committed a small amount of money, $25,000 per year for ten years, to be put towards the Pine Meadow upgrade. For a half dozen years, politicians from North Frontenac made an annual plea for a 10-year, $25,000 annual commitment to the Pine Meadow redevelopment project from Frontenac County Council, but the request was always refused. The reasons that were offered were never convincing. On one occasion North Frontenac councilors were told that Pine Meadow is not located in Frontenac County - not a really good answer, when you consider that Fairmount Home is not located in Frontenac County either. They were also told Frontenac County was not inclined to support a private sector home, which Pine Meadow is not. Frontenac County Council was also asked to help with the fund-raising for Kingston General Hospital’s capital project several years ago. Noting that KGH is the regional hospital, Frontenac County said yes, and have made an annual payment of $40,000 ever since.
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Even when it was demonstrated that almost half of the 60 residents of Pine Meadow come from Frontenac County, that same Council turned a deaf ear to a similar argument that Pine Meadow is the regional long-term care facility that serves the northern part of Frontenac County. The bottom line is that Pine Meadow has received no support from Frontenac County for its redevelopment. With a
Federal riding redistribution finalized by Jeff Green
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t took a little longer than planned, but the new federal electoral boundaries for Ontario have been finalized. Last-minute proposals by MPs Scott Reid (Lanark Frontenac Lennox & Addington) and Ted Hsu (Kingston and the Islands) were discounted by the three-member panel that was charged with setting the boundaries, and the draft boundaries affecting a handful of ridings in south-eastern Ontario ended up the same as had been proposed in the second draft report of the panel, which was presented to a parliamentary committee in the spring. Lanark Frontenac Lennox and Addington will be split into two ridings, with Lanark and Frontenac counties remaining together, and the addition of part of rural Kingston. Highway 401 will be the boundary between the Lanark-Frontenac riding and a smaller Kingston and the Islands riding. One of the factors taken into account by the panel was the goal of respecting, as much as possible, county boundaries in the new ridings. To that end, Lanark County will be united in a single riding, and North, South and Central Frontenac will also form part
Bubba Bowl - continued from page 1 The event was named for former grade 12 Sydenham high school student and football player Alex (Bubba) Turcotte, who passed away in his sleep 12 years ago. Bubba Bowl demonstrates how football players at Sydenham High School have flourished under the direction of a host of dedicated coaches. I spoke with Jeff Ryan, educational assistant at SHS, now in his eleventh year of coaching football at the school. This year Ryan stepped in as the head coach of the Sydenham Junior Golden Eagles following an absence due to illness by long-time juniors’ head coach Jim Latimer. Following the juniors’ win Ryan said that the final outcome of the game is one that is never completely predictable. “We knew that our players had more experience playing the game because of the minor system that happens in this area through the Bulldog teams. Unfortunately for Bayridge, they don’t have that feeder.” Ryan continued on to say that he “noticed that the Bayridge team has improved a lot this year and have become very physical.” Following the game Ryan said that Latimer would be
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pleased to hear about the win, and that he would be sending him a text momentarily. With the win the SHS Juniors maintained their undefeated season. Their 3-0 record has them tied for 1st place with Frontenac Secondary School. The two teams will square off on October 24 at Frontenac. They play Holy Cross (2-1) in Sydenham tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 18. In the second Bubba Bowl game, the SHS seniors did not score quite as often as the Juniors, but their defense was equally as impressive. The final score was Sydenham 23, Bayridge 0. With the win, the SHS Seniors improved their record to 2-2, putting them in a tie for 4th place with Holy Cross. The Senior Golden Eagles will need some home town support when they play at The Point this Friday, as they will be facing the leading KASSAA school, Frontenac Secondary School, who are undefeated this season (4-0)
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Too late for 2013, but Big Buck contest will be back
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ate this summer, when members of North Frontenac Township staff found out that they were not in a position to issue licenses for contests where there is any element of skill involved in determining a winner, it caused the Conservationists of Frontenac Addington (COFA) to wonder if their popular Big Buck Deer hunting contest was legal. Since the tickets are generally sold in September and October in the run-up to the deer hunting season in November, COFA ended up cancelling this year’s contest. They are still holding their raffle, and it has been licensed by the township. However, behind the scenes the emails have been flying between municipal officials, Dave Shostal of MPP Randy Hillier’s office, and provincial ministries. The conclusion that was drawn by Dave Shostal, which is being adopted by North Frontenac Township as well, is that skill contests such as fishing derbies, the Big Buck contest, and others, do not require licensing at all. In a report to Council on the issue, Deputy Clerk Tara Mieske, whose duties include the issuing of lottery licenses, outlined research she has done into the matter and made reference to the research done by Dave Shostal, Randy Hillier’s executive assistant. “He [Shostal] advised me that it has been difficult to determine the requirements for a hunting contest because there is no legislation for same. The Attorney General’s Office, being the provincial authority, has advised David this is not regulated by them or the Ministry of Natural Resources; however a
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hen did the coup happen? This week’s news is that Canada’s spy agency CSEC may have monitored communications of Brazil's Mines and Energy Ministry, and then reported the results to the multinational oil companies operating here, at the expense of the people of Brazil. Last week, when Harper was in the US, he said that in regards to the Keystone XL (Tar Sands-toTexas) pipeline, he would not take “No” for an answer. Coincidentally, Obama’s approval of Keystone XL was included in the original list of House Republican demands to avoid Government shutdown. Trans-Canada Pipeline’s latest American advertising campaign clearly suggests that Harper is working hand-inglove to take advantage of the stalemate in Washington, at the expense of the American people. Oh, Canada. Oh Canada. Is this the Canada we want? - Ken Fisher
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SINCE 1970 municipality may choose to require a license for hunting contests. At this time, North Frontenac does not require hunting contests to be licensed.” The upshot is that municipalities, as a licensing authority for the province, cannot issue a provincial license for skilled contests such as fishing derbies, hunting contests, and poker runs. However, since there is no legislation on the books that talks about these kinds of contests, they do not seem to require licensing at all.
True equality
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etters two weeks ago in defense of Mayor Janet Gutowski continue to rest upon the view that every single problem plaguing County Council stems from the rabid male chauvinism of her colleagues. It’s ironic that those complaining about gender discrimination are the very ones who are deciding blame based on whether the people involved are male or female. True equality is represented by the view that integrity and leadership count for more in an elected official than what public restroom society directs them to use. In Canada the population ratio is 0.98 males for every female. Simple math tells you that out of Central Frontenac’s 4556 citizens, roughly 2187 are men and 2369 women. Anyone elected to public office will represent a community where roughly half the population does not share their gender. If this is the measure we use, then no person will ever be fit to be Mayor or Warden. Janet Gutowski is not the first woman to serve as County Warden, but she was the first to trash 148 years of tradition and to treat some of her dissenting colleagues to a visit from a bailiff. Talking about gender is a purposeful distraction on the part of her supporters. If this is all about ‘equality’, then what about the equality of citizens throughout the entire county? Municipal terms last four years, and Frontenac County has four townships. Follow the precedent, and each township gets represented in the Warden’s Chair. By Gutowski refusing to relinquish the Chair, at least one other township will not get to name a Warden. If I lived in one of the other townships, where my representatives were not only frozen out of the Warden’s chair but were being sued for complaining about it, I would be quite annoyed. Gutowski did nothing illegal. Her supporters make a point of mentioning that, and I agree. But is that really a defence? Proroguing Parliament and Queen’s Park wasn't illegal either. Neither Stephen Harper or Dalton McGuinty broke the law. That did not stop a flurry of letters to this paper in complaint. A
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· The annual Halloween Dance at the Sydenham Legion takes place Saturday Oct 26 at 8pm. Scare up a fun costume and dance the night away to the music of the Jaywalkers. There will be a late night buffet and tickets are $20/person. Get yours at the Legion or Sydenham One Stop. · In spite of the glorious weather we have been enjoying it is indeed flu season and time to get your Flu Shot. Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church is hosting free clinics again with the first one being Wednesday Oct 23 from 10am-2pm. Two more in November in the afternoon - times to follow. · The annual Bubba Bowl last week was a roaring success with Sydenham juniors and seniors defeating Bayridge. This was an incredible community event and a great time was had by all.
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· Condolences go out to Eleanor Greer and family on the loss of her husband Ken Greer. Ken was a father of three and grandfather of 10, and past president of the Maberly Agricultural Society. He will be sorely missed by his family and members of the community. · Happy Birthday to Louise Prytula who celebrated Oct. 12. · Happy Fall Astronomy Day, Oct. 13. Yes, that date has gone by too, but keep your eyes to the skies because on the 21st we are supposed to get a meteor shower. · Oct. 19 - Potluck/music jam at ABC Hall on Bolingbroke Rd. Potluck dinner 5 p.m., music 6 to 10 p.m. Contact Glenn Russell if you want more information 613-273-2571. · Nov. 2 - Gluten Free cooking classes are being offered at the ABC Hall, 3166 Bolingbroke Road. This is a series of three Saturday mornings 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., November 2, 16, 30. Adults: $120, Youth (under 15): $90. For registration, call “Purest Natural Products” 613-267-6449. · Nov. 9 is a “Pampered Chef” fundraiser at the ABC Hall on Nov. 9; your chance to shop for Christmas. · Otty Lake Association and Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) are teaming-up to enhance fish habitat on one of the Tay River’s watershed lakes. Using some innovative techniques, the team is looking to enhance spawning, nursery and feeding areas for smallmouth and largemouth bass in Otty Lake. Seventy-five gravel spawning beds will be installed off-shore. The team will also submerge and anchor recycled Christmas trees on the bed of the lake (over 15 feet
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· On Friday Oct. 18 there will be an Open House, sponsored by the MTO, at the Kennebec Community Centre, regarding the replacement of the Salmon River Bridge on Highway 7. The open house will begin at 4pm. There will be a project presentation starting at 6pm and the meeting will end at approximately 7pm. Everyone is encouraged to attend. · Thanks are extended to the Friends of Arden. A group of volunteers took some time and repainted the Cenotaph in preparation for Remembrance Day services on November 11. Another group replanted some wayward plants then winterized the flower beds at the business and services sign. This community group is constantly helping to keep the hamlet looking its best. · Reverend Eric Barr delivered a moving Thanksgiving sermon reminding the congregations of the many things we have to be thankful for. The youth group decorated the church in Fall splendor as the bright sun shone through the windows, creating a spectacular view of the front of the church. The charge welcomes Reverend Robert Thompson to the pulpit October 20. · The Arden Legion’s Sunday darts will be hosting a pizza and wing banquet beginning at 4pm, Sun. Oct. 27. Past and present players will be thanked for their participation. Come out and enjoy the fun; you may decide to become a player. · The Kennebec Recreation Committee will meet at 7pm, Mon. Oct. 21 at the Kennebec Community Centre.
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· Sympathy to the family of Freda Bovard (Bryden) wife of the late Henry Bovard. · Happy Birthday to Susan Tanner, Marilyn Mallett, Wayne Reynolds, Theresa Smith, Jean Hole, Harlee Newlove, Grace Wilby, Carlee Ferguson, Sharon McDonald, Jean Larmon, Joe LaPointe, Ken McCullough, Jacob Hawley, yours truly. Four sets of grandparents attended the birthday party of Bridgette Burke-Teal who turned three on October 10. She enjoyed the cake and ice-cream, plus presents! · Arden Pastoral Charge welcomed Rev. Eric Barr to the three charges on Thanksgiving, Oct. 13. Mountain Grove Church welcomed the family of Betty and Stan Pranger to the service. We thank Sharon MacMunn for her lovely window decorations. · The United Church Stewards will be hosting their annual Hunters’ Dinner, Wed. Nov. 6 from 5-6:30 pm at Arden Community Hall; adults $12; children 7-12, $7; under 6, free. · Land O’ Lakes Seniors met on October 9 for a delicious potluck dinner followed by the meeting. Happy Birthday was sung to Jean Hole and yours truly. Everyone enjoyed Jean
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Brown’s contest on Elvis, and Leigh and Lois Scott’s contest on "How many Buttons in the Jar?" · A memorial service will be held on October 24 at Arbour Heights to remember all the residents who have passed away during this past year, 2 p.m. in the Town Hall. · The Sharbot Lake Lions Club will be hosting a Seniors’ Night on October 23 at the Land o’ Lakes School 7:30 p.m. A fun evening of entertainment. Buses will be running so check your paper. · Thanksgiving weekend saw many families enjoying time together. We have so many things to be thankful for.
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· Thinking of you to Charles Lowery and Doris Campsall, also to Betty Badour. · Sympathy to the Kraus family. · Thoughtful prayers to Ford Robinson · Hockey season is now underway. Be sure to check out the Frontenac Arena's website to see what games are playing. Come out and support our kids...there is definitely some great talent! Have you ever started out your day feeling kind of down and then had something unexpected happen that picks you up? Last week that happened to me. Driving to work, I popped in to Tim Horton's. When I pulled up to the window, the cashier informed me that someone had paid for my coffee and to please pay it forward. Surprised, excited and feeling the love, I did pay it forward and paid for the car behind me! You should try it, it gives you a little boost to know that there are still some great, caring people in the world and a small gesture can really brighten someone's day. I have always done this around Christmas time but this made me realize, why wait until then? Any day is a good day to "pay it forward"!
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· Join the Harvest Extravaganza on Sat. Oct. 19 at the Verona Pentecostal Assembly. This is a free event. There will be Pumpkin Painting, a 600 piece Harvest Candy hunt, bobbing for apples, free food, crafts, prizes. The fun starts at 11am. · The Bellrock Schoolhouse Theatre is urgently looking for someone to replace an adult male cast member who became ill. The production is "Miracle on 34th Street - The Musical". Singing is not a requirement for the role but would be helpful for chorus work. Rehearsals (7-9 pm) are predominately on Sunday nights with the occasional rehearsal on a Tuesday or Wednesday. Performance dates are the evenings of Nov. 22, 23, 29, 30 with a matinee on December 1. Anyone interested, please call Doug MacIntyre at 613-900-8115 or doulgasmacintyre@hotmail.com. · BOO! BellRock Hall is hosting a Youth Halloween Dance on Saturday, October 19. Costumes are encouraged but not obligatory. Cost is $5 and the fun starts at 7 p.m. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call Judy Reynolds at 613-374-2036. · Enjoy a Country Gospel Music Concert featuring the Piccadilly Pickers at the Portland Community Church. Hartington, Friday, October 25 at 7 p.m. Free Will donations.
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· The Frontenac Diabetes Education Program will hold a group diabetes education session at the Verona Medical Centre on Thurs. Oct. 31, 9am-noon. Whether you have just learned that you have pre-diabetes or diabetes or have had it for many years, this will be a chance to share your experiences and learn from each other. Anne MacDonald, Registered Dietician, and Bonnie Sparrow, Nurse Practitioner, will discuss various aspects of diabetes management. For those interested, there will be a grocery store tour following the session. Call to register: Anne 613-544-3400 ext. 3589. · Kudos to Martha's Restaurant who stayed open beyond their normal hours on Sunday, October 13 and served free turkey dinners with all the fixings for local residents who might not have family to celebrate Thanksgiving with.
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· A wonderful 80th birthday party was held for Harriet Riddell on Sunday at the Snow Road Community Centre. Lots of family and friends were present to help celebrate and the spread of food and birthday cake was amazing. · Thinking of you to Edith Olmstead. · The breakfast at the Snowmobile Club is this Saturday morning from 8-11 a.m. Also on Saturday is the Elphin Presbyterian Church Fall Beef and Pork Supper from 5-6:30 p.m. Cost is $12 for adults; $6 for those 6-12 years old. Everyone is welcome. · The Mississippi Free Methodist Church services are moving to their winter hours this Sunday evening. The service will be at 4 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. · Also Snow Road Presbyterian church’s last service of the summer season is this Sunday. Throughout the winter there will be one service combined at Elphin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School has started up again at Elphin every second Sunday and they are getting a great turnout. Many thanks go to Janet Gill-Douglas and Jennifer Wheeler for taking this on. You girls are wonderful. · An Oktoberfest Potluck will be held at the Snow Road Community Centre on Wednesday, October 23 at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. · The Elf Inn Express is now closed for the season. Boo. Thanks for keeping us well fed over the summer, Barb. · Condolences to all who have lost their doggies over the last three weeks.
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Jean Brown 613-336-2516 · Comings and goings for Thanksgiving included Sharon Deline, family of the late Freda Sherwood, plus a myriad of duck hunters and folks looking at the splendid leaves. John and Lorraine Newton travelled to Algonquin Park and Huntsville area - reporting that the leaves were spectacular and the scenery out of this world. They also stopped into the Barrie's Bay area to visit Angie Deline who is enjoying her life there, although she does miss all of her friends here at home. The Newtons also enjoyed Thanksgiving with their daughter Heather in the Bowmanville area. · Our Land O' Lakes Seniors got “all shook up” while playing an Elvis Presley trivia contest at our most recent meeting, which featured a potluck lunch and lots of laughs. This week we are going on a bus trip to the Stirling Theatre and future plans include lots of tasty potluck lunches, jokes, Christmas party, and just all-round general home spun fun. · Thanks for all the calls about Halloween and healthy treats, with some suggestions being to give out small containers of pre-packaged play dough, healthy granola bars, tooth paste samples, snack paks of raisins, or quarters and dimes. Also interest was expressed in the obesity crisis in North America. Thankfully measures are coming to contain this crisis including funding for breastfeeding support so kids can get a healthy beginning, marketing bans on unhealthy foods,
North Frontenac star gazing party by Jule Koch
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good number of people attended the star gazing party at the star gazing pad on Highway 506 on Saturday night, October 12. Local astronomer Guy Nason brought his telescope and set it up for everyone to view the skies. He generously shared his knowledge and patiently answered the many questions that were fired at him. The skies were clear and the moon was bright, but although the moon's light made it harder to see the stars, it itself was the “star” of the evening. Being able to view its craters through Guy Nason’s telescope was a thrilling experience. Another highlight of the evening was the International Space Station as it passed overhead twice. Guy pointed out many different stars, among them the star Arcturus, which really did flash red and yellow and green when viewed in binoculars. It does so because of atmospheric refraction, and Guy said that Arcturus has been responsible for many “UFO” sightings. Thanks to his expert help, it was a thoroughly enjoyable and informative evening.
mandatory restaurant menu labelling so folks will know the calories in the food items, and a sincere effort to support families by creating a healthy environment with an emphasis on quality foods. Canada ranks in the top third of countries in their high obesity rates. Also, in the year 2009 the estimated cost of obesity to the health system in Ontario was $4.5 billion. Another startling result estimates that the parents of the current younger generation will out-live their children, whose life spans will be affected by the obesity crisis.
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· The Northbrook Old Tyme Fiddlers Halloween party will be tomorrow, Friday Oct. 18, 7:30pm at the Lions Hall, $6 non-members, $5 members, entertainers $2, lunch, prizes. All are welcome - don’t forget to come in costume. · On Mon. Oct. 21, the Cloyne and District Historical Society meets at 1pm at the Barrie Hall. Ross Reid will speak on the history of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. There will be a draw for the Northern Woods quilt. Everyone is welcome.
OPP reportS • Oct. 9: police executed a search warrant at a residence on Hwy 41 in Addington Highlands. Officers seized 310 grams of marihuana from inside the residence, 22 pounds of dry marihuana and 106 marihuana plants from the property. The drugs have an estimated street value of $153,100. Officers also seized 4 shotguns that were unsafely stored, a steel expandable baton and compound bow. Charged with production of a controlled substance, possession for the purpose of trafficking, two counts of breach of recognizance and careless storage of firearms is 25 year-old Travis Dennis (a.k.a. Travis Boomhower). Dennis was held in custody and is scheduled for a bail hearing on Oct 24 in Napanee. • South Frontenac OPP have been delivering safety messages to school bus drivers and students. This initiative commenced following an incident in Verona, involving the driver of a school bus making no attempt to stop while driving past another school bus that had its lights flashing and safety arm engaged. The on-coming bus driver has been charged with failing to stop for a school bus, which carries a $490 fine and 6 demerit points. • “Family member arrested” phone scam: (Central Frontenac Township) OPP officers are investigating a number of fraudulent phone requests for “bail money”. The caller identifies themselves as a relative, often a grandchild, stating that they have been arrested and need bail money forwarded to a third party. To increase pressure on the victim the caller often says they have been involved in a collision. The public is advised to be on their guard against such calls.
SENIORS’ NIGHT BUS SCHEDULE: The Sharbot Lake & District Lions Club is pleased to provide free transportation to and from their annual Seniors’ Night on the 23rd of October. Ompah Community Hall - 6:00 p.m., Plevna James Store 6:15 p.m., Ardoch Store - 6:30 p.m., Parham General Store (Hope’s Place) - 6:30 p.m., Sharbot Lake Hotel - 6:45 p.m., Sharbot Lake High School south parking lot - 6:50 p.m., Arden Community Hall - 7:00 p.m. The fun begins at 7:30 P.M. at Land O’Lakes P.S., Mountain Grove. Please join us for exciting entertainment, delicious light lunch and fabulous door prizes. Free admission to all Seniors.
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Home tour celebrates natural building in Ontario T
hose interested in natural alternatives to building got an eyeful on October 6 as three area homeowners opened their doors to the public. The homes were stops on the Ontario Natural Building Coalition’s (formerly the Ontario Straw Bale Building Coalition) annual tour, which took place in regions of Ontario and Quebec. The goal of the tour is to give the public a chance to tour one-of-a-kind custom homes that use innovative, energy saving and sustainable building methods and materials. I toured two homes, one of which was the straw bale/timber frame home of Bruce Bailey located near Maberly on the Old Brooke Road. The home was designed by Geoff Hodgins and built in 2005 by Bruce's son, Kris Bailey. The 2500 square foot home includes a straw bale studio with a planted green roof and was styled after an old barn. It was constructed with three straw bale walls and is framed with exposed reclaimed timbers. It has a large south-facing glass wall in the main living space for passive solar heat, and the primary heat source is a large wood boiler that fuels the radiant floor heating system throughout the home. There is also a small interior stack wall in the open concept living room that is the home's central focus. A study and kitchen branch off of the living room. A main central staircase leads up to a similar open concept second floor with bedrooms and bathrooms branching off of it. Bruce, who along with son Kris led the tours, said “ The basic notion in building in this way is recognizing the fact that we have to be more thoughtful about the amount of nonrenewable resources that we use.” Bruce said he loves living in the house, loves sharing it with others and he particularly enjoys its openness, especially the different types of light that enter it at different times of the day. The round features typical of straw bale construction are another feature that he ranks high. Other interesting features in the home include a butternut post in the study, as well as the copious amounts of natural reclaimed materials, like the hardwood flooring and wooden doors and trim, which all were salvaged from an old house in Ottawa that was being torn down. The home took Kris Bailey a year to build and was the first building project for his eco-building company called Dwellings. To date he has completed seven other homes after graduating from the Heritage Carpentry program at Algonquin College in Perth. He explained his basic philosophy when it comes to building: “It is a tendency towards utilizing natural materials and recycling and reusing whenever possible and whenever it makes sense but also trying to build for comfort and beauty as well. It's having a familiarity and comfort with the materials that are going into a home that make it special for the home owner. The timbers in this house, for example BUSINESS CARD SIZE
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Members of the Ottawa MG Car Club make a pit stop in Maberly
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Lanark and Maberly, then on through Westport, with a stop in Merrickville for lunch at the legion. I spoke with Ivan Wood, past president of the club, and asked what happens in the event of a breakdown while enroute. “We have what we call a roadside technical session. Usually someone will have a spare part and can fix the problem,” Wood said. Asked what kind of person tends to drive an MG, he replied, “You definitely have to be a little bit crazy to own one of these cars. They all leak oil, the roofs leak, and the electrics don't work very well. You have to be dedicated." Wood said some of the members own not just one but sometimes two or even three cars. In the fair weather months, the club makes about two trips per month; one this past year included a trip to Stowe, Vermont.
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ing and efficient. It seats 30 and houses a large film screen and audio visual system, which makes it a great space for holding special community events. Behind the café sits the Elliotts’ former residence, a 700 square foot straw bale building, a curvy, story-book-like abode that will become the office for the couple’s soon to be launched design/build business called 4syte Design/Build. The business will open in 2014 and will serve clients looking to construct super energy-efficient and sustainable homes and buildings. The building was designed around huge old maple trees on the site. Ross later told me that they are able to heat the café, home, straw bale office/studio and greenhouse using about one single bush cord of wood. Behind the café is the 1500 square foot greenhouse, which has a soap bubble insulating system that traps soap bubbles between plastic sheets and which earned its Energy Guide 90 rating. Katherine also created “edible landscape features” all over the property. For those who did not make it out to the tour, the Lively Café, located at 981 Concession Road 11 in McDonalds Corners is a must see and is open throughout the week.
he Coffee Shop in Maberly was the place to be for lovers of British sports cars, specifically lovers of the MG. On October 6, the coffee shop's parking lot was bumper to bumper with an assortment of no fewer than 18 classic MG models spanning decades - the oldest was a 1951 MGTC. They represented just half the total of 36 cars driven by members of the Ottawa MG Car Club (OMGC), a club that boasts 140 members who were out for their annual Fall Colour Run. The tour is the last run of the year for the club and it began in Kemptville where the group split in two and drove a loop from Kemptville through
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$1000+ raised at Thanksgiving LOLPS Cancer Society fundraiser food drive in Sharbot Lake a sweet success T G Liz Bonzer with students: Front row (l-r) Hazuki Ono, Charlotte Hilder, Robbie Wood, Sidney Drew. Back row (l-r) Matthew Barr, Keeley Cox, Cheyenne Thibault, Morgan Cowdy, Teagan Cox.
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rades five and six students at Land O' Lakes Public School in Mountain Grove were thrilled to be able present a cheque for $200 to a representative from the Kingston branch of the Canadian Cancer Society on October 10. The students in Mr. Harding's class held a two-day bake sale on October 2 and 3 and said they got a “great turn out with the line-up for buyers winding
through the school all the way to the pod”. Liz Bonser, volunteer engagement coordinator with the KFL&A branch of the Canadian Cancer Society, was presented with the cheque in the school library. She said she was pleased with the students' efforts and she spoke to them following the presentation. “It's not so much the amount of money but just the fact that the students care
Bellrock goes Broadway J
by Julie Druker
anice Sutton charmed listeners with her repertoire of Golden Oldies and Broadway show tunes at a special fundraising concert at the Bellrock hall on October 5. She was joined on stage by the ever adept Annabelle Twiddy on piano
so much and made such an amazing effort to contribute.” The students sold cream puffs, cupcakes, cheesecake, cookies, pastries and other homemade goodies and were thrilled to be able to present their efforts in person to Bonser. The fundraiser was the brainchild of Hazuki and Keeley, with Charlotte given credit for starting the tradition of a bake sale fundraiser. Some of the students said that their inspiration to help out the CCS came from learning about famed Canadian cancer research fundraiser Terry Fox.
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racy Bamford and Sharon Mathews, both volunteers with the North Frontenac Food Bank, report that the first annual Thanksgiving Food Drive in Sharbot Lake was an overwhelming success. They, along with other volunteers with North Frontenac Food Bank which serves families and individuals north to Plevna and south to Godfrey, teamed up with Mike Dean's Food Store, other local businesses in the area, and students at Granite Ridge Education Centre on Oct. 11 & 12.
Siamese Apples!
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hese are the conjoined fruit we found in Cloyne on Hwy 506. My wife Beccie Snider and I were out looking for apples to feed the deer. We noticed a very large apple tree on Hwy 506. We pulled over and grabbed our basket to gather the apples in. When we started to pick the apples,
we found what appeared to be apples that were joined. Apparently this is very rare but the strange thing is, not only did we find one, but as we kept picking we gathered a total of about 15 of these unique apples. When we did some research, we found that they are called
They raised over $1000 in cash donations plus ample food items for those in need. Sharon Mathews said that because the food banks shelves tend to empty out at this time of year, they wanted to stock up and thought what better time for a drive than at Thanksgiving? “It's not only a great time to raise funds and food for the food bank but it is also a great opportunity to let those in need know that we are here and can offer help. I always worry that there might be people in need who do not know
about this service,” Mathews said when I spoke to her in Sharbot Lake on Saturday. Anyone in need of help can call Northern Frontenac Community Services at 613-2793151. The North Frontenac Food Bank is also looking for volunteers to help out at the food bank in Sharbot Lake for a couple of hours per month in the upcoming winter months, specifically from January through March since many of the volunteers head south for the winter. For more information about volunteering, call 613-279-3151.
Siamese apples or conjoined fruit. Each conjoined apple has only one stem and yet it has two cores. They claim that finding one is very rare and we are surprised that we
found so many. Any insight into this would be great. Please email me, Troy Newton, at deerrock_1@hotmail. com, 613-336-9311, or 613243-3998.
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Janice Sutton at the Bellrock Hall and keyboard and cousin Debbie Twiddy on flute. The three performed two diverse sets that opened with a medley of love songs through the ages, among them Pachelbel’s Cannon and Elvis’ Love Me Tender. Later in the evening Janice brought grace and tenderness to well known and beloved Broadway tunes like “Sunrise, Sunset” from Fiddler on the Roof and Sutton had a chance to show off her chops in famed torch songs like “Cry Me River”, “What I Did for Love” and the snappy upbeat jazz classic “Frim Fram Sauce”. Janice and Annabelle have been performing their show for over a decade now, and together with flautist Debbie brought a touch of class to the Bellrock community hall. Proceeds from the concert went to the Bellrock community hall fund.
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Privately nestled along the shoreline of Kennebec Lake rest this well-maintained 4-season, 3 bedroom family cottage or home. Vaulted ceilings, large master with walkout to lakeside deck, 3-season bonus room to dine, entertain or relax. Enjoy 1.39 acres of park-like grounds and 196’ of clean, deep shoreline. Cottage sits close to water’s edge taking advantage of the scenic views. 5 lots all 1+ acres with 150+ feet of shoreline. Driveways, hydro to back of lot lines & docks installed. Build a getaway cabin, dream cottage, or park your camper!
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SOCIAL NOTES OBITUARY Harper, Steven In Arden, on Thursday, October 3, 2013. Steven Lloyd Harper at age 59. Dear son of Frank and Norma Harper of Arden and brother of Sylvia Vander Voet of Lansdowne and Darlene Plomp of Edmonton, Alta. Cremation has taken place, no service. If desired, memorial donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. In the care of Hannah Funeral Home, in Tamworth. (613-379-2997). Online condolences at www.hannahfuneralhome.com
In Memoriam
obituary
Halloween
Lemke, Amos
FREDA MAY BOVARD (BRYDEN) Joined her friends and family in heaven on October 4, 2013, at the age of 85 at Country View Care in Godfrey. Freda was predeceased by her husband – Henry and her children Fern (Bill), Betty and John (Wendy). She will be missed by her children Diane (Larry) of Alberta, Leona (Garry) of Godfrey, Sandra (Barry) of Ottawa, Damon (Florence) of Kingston, Shirley of Belleville and Judy (Mike) of Kanata. Bea will be missed by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family would like to thank Jennifer and the staff at Country View for the care and support they provided Mom. We would also like to thank the staff at Napanee Hospital for ensuring her last few days were comfortable. Freda will be remembered for her adventurous spirit, her quilts and embroidery work, and her love of family and friends. At her request we will be having a celebration of her life on November 9, 2013 at Thirty Island Lake in Godrey. As expressions of sympathy, memorial contributions in Freda's memory may be made to Lennox and Addington Hospital or Trinity United Church, Verona Benevolent Fund. Arrangements: McConnell Funeral Home, Tweed (www.mcconnellfuneralhome.ca)
Buck ‘N Doe
March 1936 - October 22, 2005 You are forever in our hearts. Loving wife Shirley & families.
Lloyd, Clifford Oct 21, 2012 “We’ll never take for granted the love in Daddy´s hands!” Missing you Dad. Love always, Di, Joanne, Steve, Paulette & families.
OBITUARY LYONS: The family of the late Gladys
Robert John Rosenblath - born on July 19, 1925 in Vennachar, Ontario, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side at the home of his daughter Noreen and husband Robert Moore in Northbrook on Saturday, October 12, 2013. Loving husband of 68 wonderful years to the late Hilda Rosenblath (nee Rose) who pre-deceased him on August 17, 2013. Dear father of Garry, Noreen Moore (Robert) and Maedine Rosenblath (Andy Bonnell). Cherished grandfather of Debbie (Rick) Neale, Troy (Amanda), Avery (Tanya) Rosenblath, Tanya (Craig) Quesnelle, Arlen, John, Ross (Sarah) Rosenblath, Matthew Knox. Step-grandfather of Brian Moore (Michelle), Glenn Moore (Sherry), the late Robbie Moore and Tim Bonnell. Great-grandfather of Megan, Kaitlyn, Shannon, Robin, Emma, Denver, Christian, Aletha, Abigail, Cassandra Rosenblath, Austin Quesnelle. He will be sadly missed by his sister Hilda Gregg (Joe). Pre-deceased by his parents Archibald & Sarah “Ellie” Rosenblath (nee Jackson) and his brothers Jimmy, Elridge, and Charlie Rosenblath, and sisters Florence Thompson, Cora Rose, Nora Teeple, Sarah Presley. Fondly remembered by “Big John” Knox and his nieces, nephews and friends. The family received friends at the Maschke Funeral Home, 11928 Hwy# 41 Northbrook, Ont. K0H 2G0 (613336-6873) on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9pm. The Funeral Service was in the Chapel on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 11:00am. Interment followed at the Vennachar Cemetery. Friends desiring may contribute in his memory toward the funeral expenses with much appreciation by the family.
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Lyons wish to express their heartfelt appreciation for the outpouring of support and comfort during this difficult time. Thanks to the L and A County Hospital and the emergency transfer team for the special care they gave our Mom during her several visits and stays these past few months. To the wonderful staff at Wartmans Funeral Home thank you. Your ability to lead people through the hardest of times with such respect and ease really is remarkable. Thanks to Rev David Tubby for the beautiful service. Our Mom would be so pleased to know that you were there to help lay her to rest. A special thank you to Ann, Natalie Kerr and Shannon Rowntree and the organist Judy Lasher for the lovely music and songs preformed so beautifully. We are grateful to our amazing group of family and friends, neighbours and co-workers for the food, phone calls, visits, flowers, cards and charitable donations. To her precious grandchildren Mitch, Cindy, Shelley, Tim, Tony, Rob and Justin, who proudly carried her to her final resting place, thank you. Our Mother suffered from Alzheimer’s and we were very fortunate the disease progressed so slowly and she was still able to enjoy her life and family, if only one moment at a time. Geraldine, Roger (Sharon), Paul, Barb (Paul) and family.
O P P rep o r t S • South Frontenac OPP have recently investigated several incidents of “driveway pavement scams”, which involve suspects identifying themselves as pavement contractors and arranging to provide service. Unsuspecting victims then provide payment for work that is never completed. There are many legitimate contractors in Ontario; however, police urge residents to verify the employment credentials of anyone offering to provide services. Paving business owners are also urged to ensure subcontractors are legitimate by taking the time to verify individual credentials.
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Morgan Alcock & Christine Pellerin Saturday, October 26th Flinton Hall 8pm-1am. Tickets $10 Door prizes, food, games, silent auction, early bird drink specials, bus route for rides home & prizes for best costumes!
The Township of North Frontenac LAUNCH OF A MASTER FIRE PLAN TASK FORCE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS Council invites Volunteers to submit an application for consideration, from stakeholders with knowledge of drafting a Master Fire Plan; and/or having a genuine interest and related expertise, to represent the community in drafting the Plan by June 30, 2014 for Council’s consideration. If interested, please send a detailed letter by Noon local time on Monday, October 28, 2013 to: Cheryl Robson, A.M.C.T. Chief Administrative Officer By mail or email to cao@northfrontenac.ca
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands intends to consider: A Zoning By-law Amendment to Zoning By-law No. 0212/2006. Pursuant to Section 34(12) of the Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13 as amended) Council will hold a public meeting on November 18, 2013 to outline the content and effect of the Zoning By-law Amendment. All those interested are hereby invited to attend the meeting and express their view on the Zoning By-law Amendment. PURPOSE OF THE BY-LAW: An application was received from Linda Brumbill on behalf of Eleonore Kaltner to rezone a parcel of land located in Part of Lots 28 and 29, Concession 7, on the west side of Addington Road 2 in the Hamlet of Northbrook, in the geographic Township of Kaladar. The subject land is more specifically described by way of Reference Plan 29R-8232 as deposited in the Land Registry Office. The lands are on the west side of Addington Road 2 and Highway No. 41 with frontage on Addington Road 2. The purpose of this application is to permit a place of worship on the subject lands. The intent is to change the existing dwelling into a place of worship. The subject land is designated Rural (RU) in the Official Plan and is zoned Hamlet Residential (HR) in the Zoning By-law. The zoning application requests the land be placed in the Community Facility (CF) Zone, to permit the use of the site as a place of worship. EFFECT OF THE BY-LAW REQUEST: The by-law would rezone the subject lands to the Community Facility (CF) Zone and thereby permit the proposed use of a place of worship. LOCATION OF PROPERTY: The property is in Part of Lots 28 and 29, Concession 7, along the west of Addington Road 2, in the geographic Township of Kaladar, Township of Addington Highlands. The subject lands are more specifically described as parts 1 to 4 by way of Reference Plan 29R-8232 as deposited in the Land Registry Office. OTHER APPLICATIONS: There are no other applications. NOTICE OF APPEAL: If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Addington Highlands before the zoning by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of Council for the Township of Addington Highlands to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of Addington Highlands before the zoning by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. PUBLIC MEETING PLACE: Township of Addington Highlands, Township Hall, 222 Hwy 28, Denbigh ON, November 18, 2013, 20:15 p.m.
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For further information, contact Jack Pauhl Clerk Treasurer Township of Addington Highlands P.O. Box 89, 72 Edward Street Flinton, Ontario K0H 1P0 or phone (613) 336-2286 during regular business hours.
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The Classifieds Ad Rates: Classified Text ads: $8.85 + HST per insertion for 20 words & under; 20¢ each extra word. Deadline: 4 pm Monday; Ph: 613-279-3150, Fx: 613-279-3172; nfnews@frontenac.net
AUTOMOTIVE KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. We sell cars for under $1990 safetied & E-tested, low kilometres. We have good winter tires. We take trade-ins. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.
EMBROIDERY & ENGRAVING UPPER FRONTENAC GRAPHICS – Custom Embroidery, Imprinting, Trophies, Awards & Engraving. Caps, jackets, golf shirts, hoodies, teamwear & more. 613-539-6340; dwedden@ aol.com; ufg@hotmail.ca
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 in Arden, ground floor, all inclusive $900. Call Robert Hawley 613-3353878 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 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
NEW AND USED APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS
Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers. 3 months old and up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridges $100 and up.
NEW APPLIANCES
At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from. We Sell Gas Refrigerators
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For good used appliances in working order or not, but no junk please. VISA and MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors and then come see for yourself quality at low prices.
“KING of APPLIANCES”
Open Evenings & Seven Days a Week - River Road Corbyville, Just North of Corby’s (613) 969-0287
GARAGE SALE MOVING / GARAGE SALE, 65 Riders Lane, Sunset Campground, Green Bay Rd., Bobs Lake, October 26th, 9am-5pm. Rain or shine, 613-375-6529 SPYGLASS COVE, 1016 Schoolhouse Rd. Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues – Sat. 9am5pm. Antique chair; white tiger; Avon soap and perfume; artificial silver Christmas tree; Avon perfumed locket; Halloween costumes; cookie jars; Evenflo baby’s playpen; electric kitchen knife; etc.
HALL RENTALS ST. JAMES MAJOR CHURCH HALL RENTALS - For rental information please contact Ilona Cox, Hall Manager, at 613-335-3818.
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: ROOFING CREWS with own truck and tools. Call 613-268-2033
HUNTING & FISHING
2007 DODGE CALIBER, 120,000 km, mint condition, standard transmission, great for winter driving, asking $5000. Please call 613540-2113. 2007 FREESTAR SEL VAN, totally loaded, leather seats, Stow N Go, power windows, doors, 6CD & DVD player, Lumbar seat, 166,000km $5300, 613-279-2812 CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES 2013 Fall Rebate Sale. Save up to $300. 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 - SEASONED HARDWOOD, $275 cubic cord or $500 for 2, call 613-3743464 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’. Financing available OAC. 1-866-775-8268 www.frontenacmodularhomes.com FURNACE & HEATING OIL, 800 litres fuel, 200 gal. oil tank, 60¢ per litre, must take both. Stove also for sale, negotiable, Napoleon oil stove, gravity feed, 613-374-2273 HUGE YARD SALE October 19 & 20, 10am4pm. Firearms, furniture, boat motor and trailer, camping equipment and painting, clothes, tools and much, much more. Rain or shine, everything must go, 1222 Struthadam Rd., Ompah. For info or directions call 613-479-2898 MOBILE HOMES, 4 season, several sizes, different prices, great for cottages. Also several camper trailers, 613-218-5070
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MUSIC LESSONS
PIANO LESSONS. Joy, confidence, creativity, increased mental focus; these are some of the benefits of learning keyboard. To register for lessons at Loughborough Public School or my home studio please call Carolyn at 613-3766207 or visit www.carolynscreative.com 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
ue to the continuing construction at the new Granite Ridge Education Centre, the 37th Annual Seniors Night, put on each year by the Sharbot Lake & District Lions Club, has had to be relocated to Mountain Grove. Last year, the high school cafetorium was still available but alternate parking arrangements had to be made because of the construction. This year there are too many uncertainties and the Lions were told that it
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BLACK CAT with some white on chest, young female, around Garrett St., Sharbot Lake, please call 613-279-3150
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First Aid Training The Township of North Frontenac is organizing a First Aid course including CPR at the Clar-Mill Fire Hall Upstairs Meeting Room, 6648 Road 506, Plevna on November 30, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Cost is $65.00 + Hst per person. Payment in advance required, at the municipal office no later than November 1 – spaces are limited. Bring your own lunch, snacks and drinks Please call Brooke at (613) 479-2231 ext. 239 for any inquiries.
The draw for the 2013 Friends of Bon Echo Park Raffle took place on October 12 at 2:00pm. The winners are: Original watercolour painting, “Oxtongue Rapids” donated by artist Donna Bonin: Kathy Ivany, Katrine ON Paluski Fastwater 16 Canoe donated by Bruce White (Bon Echo Canoe): Traci Reardon, Oxford Mills ON Kelly Kettle donated by KellyKettle USA.com: Chris Smart Cowan, Oshawa ON Marsh Muckers Boatworks Paddle donated by Betty Pearce: Barb Waterworth, Plevna ON Winners of Early Bird prizes At Amphitheatre - Mugs sets: Graham Rose, Karen Goodfellow, Rick & Marie Barrette, Elizabeth Warren, Ralph McInnes, Joanne Berry (2), Doug Crough, Larry Ash. At Art Show - Mug sets: Jo-Anne Darling, Paul Becker, Stephanie Hendricks. Afghans: Anna Burke, Lisa AllicockNorton, Ross Boden (lap quilt) BBQs - CDs: Laurie Armstrong, Philippe de Grandpre, Kelly Burger, Ross Howard, Joanna Brown, Christine Zaporzan, Tim Hodgins, Jennifer Cleary, Keith Hillier, Brenda Walker, Karen Scurr, C.Brooks, Martin Cowley Congratulations to all the winners. All winners are resident in Ontario or Quebec. The Friends of Bon Echo would like to thank all who contributed by buying tickets and by donating prizes. Lottery Licence No. M524287
Steve Riddell Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief
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
NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT
SERVICES DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing. Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201. FINE CONSTRUCTION prop. John St. Aubin experienced renovator. For free estimate call 613-375-6582. Web site www.mindspan.net/ construction 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 NEED HELP TO RAKE LEAVES? Clean and rototill your garden. Call Ken Gorham 613-4790252 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.
The Township of North Frontenac
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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.
SALES & SERVICE
Lions' seniors night relocates
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FOR SALE
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CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF RUTTAN’S BRIDGE The Township of Addington Highlands is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the replacement of Ruttan’s Bridge, located on Glastonbury Road near the community of Northbrook, approximately 1.2km east of Kennebec Road. The project is being initiated in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, dated June 2000. The Municipal Class EA applies to municipal infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, water and wastewater projects. This project is designated as a Schedule ‘B’ undertaking, under the Environmental Assessment Act. As part of the process, public and agency consultation is an important component of the Environmental Assessment process. Public and agency input are invited for incorporation into the planning and design of the project. Subject to comments received and the receipt of necessary approvals, the Township of Addington Highlands intends to proceed with the planning, design, and construction of this project. If you are interested in receiving further information on this project, please contact the following individuals: ENGINEER
OWNER
Mr. Chris Bent, P.Eng Project Manager, G.D. Jewell Engineering Inc., 1 – 71 Millennium Parkway Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5 Telephone: (613) 969-1111 Fax: (613) 969-8988 Email: chris@jewelleng.ca
Mr. Royce Rosenblath Roads Supervisor #179 Hwy 28 Denbigh, ON K0H 1K0 Telephone: (613) 333-2363 Fax: (613) 333-2363 Email: addingtonhighlandsroads@hotmail.com
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Donations to offset the cost of publication would be appreciated. Thursday October 17 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
ARDEN - MTO OPEN HOUSE re Salmon River Bridge replacement, community center 4-7pm. NORTHBROOK - NEW OLD TYME FIDDLERS, come in costume, 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 SHARBOT LAKE - EUCHRE, noon, Anglican Church hall, $5 includes lunch, proceeds to church SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7 pm, chicken dinner 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 ASAP; 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; family rates avail; 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 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 VERONA - HARVEST EXTRAVAGANZA, 11am, Pentecostal Assembly, free, Pumpkin Painting, 600 piece Harvest Candy hunt, bobbing for apples, free food, crafts, prizes; all welcome.
Sunday October 20
BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 HARROWSMITH - SPAGHETTI DINNER, Golden Links Hall; $13; 4:30-6pm; 372-2315 HARROWSMITH - ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH 164th anniversary celebration, 11am; speaker Rev. Dr. Pamela Holmes from Queen’s University School of Religion; potluck lunch to follow, all welcome PLEVNA - RIVER OF LIFE Christian Fellowship; 10:30am, Tom & Cheryl Martin (Helping Cope Through Hope) will talk about ministry in Peru, Uganda & Zambia; all welcome.
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. 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, Pin-
Assorted Halloween Candy Available for All Your Trick-or-Treaters
eview 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 HARROWSMITH - FLU SHOTS, Free Methodist Church 10am-2pm; provided by Sydenham Medical Center for anyone over 6 months old; bring health card 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, free bus pick up at Parham, Arden, Ompah, Plevna, Ardoch; info: www.sharbotlions.com SNOW ROAD - OKTOBERFEST POTLUCK, community centre, 5:30pm
Thursday October 24 SHARBOT LAKE - BUSINESS OVER BREAKFAST; topic: Youth Employment Initiatives, 8am Maples Restaurant, all welcome, breakfast from Maples Menu; presented by Central Frontenac Economic Development
Friday October 25
HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE, Golden Links Hall, 7-9:30pm; for 9-15yrs; $6; Sharon 372-1274; Wayne 358-2533 HARTINGTON - COUNTRY GOSPEL MUSIC CONCERT w/ Piccadilly Pickers, Portland Community Church, 7pm, freewill donations SNOW ROAD FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT (Smurfs 2) Snowmobile Club 7pm; $3, snack & drink, bring blanket if you wish.
Saturday October 26
ARDEN - HALLOWEEN PARTY community centre, 10:30am-1pm; games, prizes, lunch, hosted by Kennebec Rec Committee ARDEN – GOSPEL SING with Sweetwater 6:30pm, at community centre, hosted by Arden & Community Wesleyan Church, refreshments, free will offering. HARLOWE DANCE, come in costume, 8pm, w/ Country Band, community centre, $8, lunch, prizes, info: Marie 613-336-2557 HARROWSMITH - FALL FAIR, Free Methodist Church, 9am-3pm, 40+ vendors, bake sale, chili luncheon, free admission, donation to food bank appreciated. MOUNTAIN GROVE - ADULT HALLOWEEN DANCE, ages 19 & up, community hall 8pm, DJ, light lunch $10; bus provided for $5; sponsor: Olden Rec Committee PLEVNA – HARVEST DINNER, 5-7pm, Clar-
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Every whole number can be factored as a product of primes. For example, 711 is the product of 3, 3 and 79. The right side of the last equation can be rewritten as the product 26 × 56 × 32 × 79.
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ometimes a problem arises that makes you wonder how anyone ever thought of it. The Seven-Eleven problem that appeared on a Swedish mathematical competition some years ago is one of these. A patron walks into a Seven-Eleven store and makes four purchases. The sales clerk pulls out his pocket calculator, computes the total cost and announces that $7.11 has to be paid. However, the patron notices, to his horror, that instead of adding the prices together, the clerk multiplied them. When he points this out, the clerk apologizes and recalculates, adding the four amounts this time. The answer was again $7.11. What did each of the four items cost? If you want to wrestle with this for a while, do not proceed beyond the starry curtain un-
til you want some support. ************************************************** ************************************************** Expressing the price in dollars and cents involves a decimal point, which is a complicating factor. So let us begin by expressing the prices in cents alone; let them be a, b, c and d. These are whole numbers that satisfy the two equations a + b + c + d = 711 and (a/100) × (b/100) × (c/100) × (d/100) = (711/100). The last equation can be rewritten as a × b × c × d = 711 × 1000000.
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Since 79 is a prime, it must divide one of the numbers a, b, c and d. Suppose it divides a. Then a must be one of the available multiples of 79: 79, 158, 237, 316, 395, 474, 553, 632. Since not all of a, b, c and d can be multiples of 5 (otherwise their sum would be), either three of them are divisible by 25 or at least one of them is divisible by 125. If three of them are divisible by 25, they must be b, c, or d, as a is too small to be divisible by both 25 and 79. But then b + c + d is a multiple of 25; you can check that it is not possible to write 711 as the sum of a multiple of 79 and a multiple of 25. Therefore, one of the numbers, say b, must be a multiple of 125. This should narrow down the search for you to proceed apace. Solvers are welcome to submit their solutions.
Mill Hall, $10; 6-12yrs $5; under 5 free; sponsor: Clar-Mill Community Volunteers. SHARBOT LAKE - OKTOBERFEST DINNER & DANCE, fundraiser for CF Railway Heritage Society, Oso Hall, 6–11pm; $50pp ($25 tax receipt); music by Center Stage Café House Band; tickets 613-279-2777. SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Harvest Supper, 4:40-6:30pm at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Rd. all welcome. SYDENHAM - HALLOWEEN DANCE w/ the Jaywalkers, at Legion 8pm; $20pp includes buffet WESTPORT - CHICKEN & RIB NIGHT, public library fundraiser; 5:30-7:30pm, at Legion; $15; tickets at the library 613-273-3223. YOUTH TRIP - PUTT & BLAST, $25; leaves Child Centre, Sharbot Lake 10am, returns 3pm, ages 10 & up, register 613-279-2244
Sunday October 27 FLINTON - THROUGH THE ROOF MINISTRY CENTER, 6:30pm, open mic, all welcome MCDONALDS CORNERS - CONCERT SERIES Kate Weekes & Grant Simson; MERA schoolhouse, $22 advance; 613-485-6434; ticketsplease.ca.
Monday October 28 SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151.
Tuesday October 29 HARROWSMITH WOMEN’S INSTITUTE meet at St. Paul’s United Church, 7:30pm, new members welcome
Wednesday October 30 FRONTENAC CFDC WORKSHOP - “Facebook Next Steps: Strategy, Content & Promotion”, 6:30-8pm, Sydenham Library; registration requ'd: 372-1414, info@frontenaccfdc.com RURAL WOMEN’S GROUP, 1:30-3pm, Southern Frontenac Community Services, 4419 George St.; free transportation: 613-3766477; 1-800-763-9610, all women welcome SHARBOT LAKE DINERS, noon, for those 50+, $10, reservations requ’d: 613-279-3151 VILLAGES BEAUTIFUL / FESTIVAL OF TREES 2013 Planning Meeting, 10am, seniors building, 1096B Clement Rd., all welcome! (613-279-2576)
Thursday October 31 PLEVNA - CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PARTY, Clar-Mill Hall, 7pm, prizes for best, most original, funniest costumes; games VERONA - DIABETES EDUCATION PROGRAM, Medical Centre, 9am-12noon; also grocery store tour 1pm; registration/info: Anne MacDonald, 613-544-3400 x 3589
Lions seniors' night - from pg 10 would not be available. They had to scramble to find a suitable venue for their popular evening of fun and music, which this year will be held on Wed. Oct. 23. It was only a few weeks ago that Lion President Linda Zwier was informed that the Land O’ Lakes Public School auditorium could be used for Seniors' Night. That school is within a reasonable distance and it is equipped with a kitchen, a large auditorium similar to the S.L. High School and it has ample parking. The biggest problem facing the Lions was transportation. In the past, two school buses have been rented to bring the folks in from the Plevna/Ompah area and from Arden. A third bus will be needed this year to transport the folks from Sharbot Lake. The bus will start at Country View Seniors Home and make its way through Parham, Tichborne and Sharbot Lake before arriving at Mountain Grove. The bus schedule can be found in this issue of the Frontenac News (see the ad on page 5). For several years now, W. A. Robinson & Associates have provided financial support for this Lions project, and in light of the need for an extra bus, they have increased their donation to cover the additional cost. It is hoped that this event can be held in the new Granite Ridge building next year. The Sharbot Lake & District Lions want to thank everyone who has helped to make this evening a success, and they invite all local seniors to a free evening of great music, good fun, fabulous door prizes and a delicious lunch on October 23 in Mountain Grove.
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by Julie Druker
raditional rail fence building has long been considered a dying art but those who visited Susie Osler's studio on the Perth Autumn Studio Tour this past weekend found that one Smiths Falls resident is doing his job in keeping the tradition alive. Scott Dobson has been building traditional oldstyle fencing for 15 years. He grew up on a farm in Smiths Falls and first began building fences as a teenager. “Our neighbor Bus Craig needed help repairing our farm fences and needed a laborer to help. I was picked and so ended up learning a few tricks of the trade from him, but also found out that I was pretty good at it.” Dobson worked at numerous jobs between that time and now but eventually came back to fence building, something that suits his many loves, namely working creatively with his hands in the great outdoors, plus a keen fascination with antiques and local history. “Thankfully for me, there is still a demand for the old traditional style of fencing where you do not have to dig holes into the ground due to the rocky landscape in the area,” Scott said when I interviewed him at Susie Osler’s. On site was one of Dobson’s creations, a long, free-standing Indian-style fence that Osler commissioned for a section of her property. The fence exudes a powerful grace in its long, shapely lean and the economy of materials with which it was constructed. Its main rails spring up from the ground on the
diagonal and rest on V-shaped cross sections. Dobson not only loves the actual hands-on craftsmanship involved in building fences, and the sourcing out of materials, but also delving into the history of local fence building traditions in the area. Included in his display was a collection of small models of the numerous historical styles of fencing in the Lanark area, which came to him via Alex Bowes, another lover of traditional fencing. The collection shows fences through the ages, the earliest from the mid 18th century when settlers were first clearing their 100-acre plots of land and used uprooted tree stumps and stone for their fences. Later in the 1800s, cedar became the chosen material because it was plentiful and bug resistant, and various styles evolved over the decades. The zigzag fence, block and snake Scott Dobson with one of his sculptural creations. The sheep fence is behind him fences were all examples of early cedar designs that required a substantial amount of lumber to patented in the 1890s, would later, with a slight variation, becreate. come the Batton Fence invented in Clayton around the same The styles continued to evolve as builders looked for ways time period. Over 12 types of similar styles would evolve in to use less material and also to avoid paying the permit fees Lanark County alone, including the Indian fence, which is demanded by the designers of the earlier patented models. designed specifically to contain sheep by utilizing a diagonal So the John Closs fence, which was invented in Lanark and configuration that confuses the sheep, thus making it difficult for them to penetrate. Similarly the goat fence was designed so that its interior side tilts inward, making it impossible for them to climb. by Wilma Kenny Aside from traditional fencing, Dobson also makes sculptural one-of-a-kind pieces, more whimsical outdoor ornaThe company has been in business for 20 months, and ments all built from salvaged materials - mostly pieces of currently is serving 19 fire departments. Chesebrough em- wood but also other old relics that Dobson is forever collectphasized that collecting against the peril clause has no effect ing in his travels. This tendency of his, he said, was likely on the homeowner’s coverage: it does not affect their policy, inspired by his parents, both of whom were antique dealers. reduce their coverage or increase their premiums. “I have a real strong sense of history and materials and that Based on 2012 township fire statistics, last year’s revenue is where a lot of this kind of work comes from.” One example would have been $9374. The Public Services Committee re- is a large swinging gate door made from a pair of huge old viewed the proposal and recommended that Council pass a wooden shutters that Dobson mounted on posts; another is by-law to enter into a contract agreement with Fire Marque a long spine-like construction made from numerous pieces for this service. Chesebrough also suggested that any rev- of wood circling a central horizontal post, creating a form that enue from this be placed in the fire department's capital re- brings to mind both the skeletal remains of a huge serpent serve fund. and a double helix. Councillor Vandewal said that although he liked the proDobson said his typical customers are approximately a posal, he did not agree with the revenue going into capital "50/50 split between property owners and farmers wanting to reserve, which already received 1% from taxes: he would define their property lines in keeping with old traditional style prefer it be used to offset operating costs of the fire depart- fencing, and creative backyard gardeners who are looking ment. for aesthetically pleasing structures to either enclose, decoCouncillor York asked whether the fund would be locked rate or grow their gardens upon.” in to facilities. Wayne Orr replied that his main concern was Scott Dobson is currently creating a website and also that the actual amount in any given year would be unpredict- shows his work regularly at the annual Kiwi Gardens “Art in able; it was important not to come to depend on it. the Garden” show in Perth on Father's Day Weekend. For Councillor Bill Robinson said it felt like council was ‘los- more information, contact him at 613-284-2171. ing control’ and asked why an outside agency needed to be involved in the process. Orr replied that township staff did not have the resources or in-depth knowledge of the various insurance companies to be able to access the peril funds. Council voted to proceed with a contract with Fire Marque, although Councillors Vandewal and Robinson voted against the proposal. Council then went into camera to discuss a litigation issue.
South Frontenac Council - Oct. 15 2012 Year End Audit Breanne Bradshaw of the accounting firm KPMP reported on her firm’s audit of the township’s 2012 financial statements. She said taxes receivable were down slightly as a percentage of total revenue (a good thing), although overall property taxes had risen, largely as a result of increased assessment. Township assets of $6.6 million were offset by $6.3 million in amortization. Roads expenses had gone down slightly, due to a mild winter, and the township had received more gas tax money than had been budgeted for. “Luckily there is not much to report: no control deficiencies, illegality, fraud, or abnormal transactions,” Bradshaw said. She thanked treasurer Louise Fragnito and the staff for their full cooperation during the review process. “Found Money”: Fire Chief Rick Chesebrough reported that in September he and CAO Wayne Orr had met with a company called Fire Marque, which is in the business of recovering costs from insurance companies for fire services provided by the municipality. The business is based on the fact that each insurance company includes a clause in its policy for “peril” coverage: either $1,000 or $5,000 for residential properties or $25,000 for commercial. Evidently this portion of insurance is rarely collected, for the amount is small, and the regulations and procedures for doing so vary from company to company. Fire Marque would invoice the insurance company on behalf of the township, based on the standard incident report. They would then retain 30% of the amount, and pay the township the remaining 70%.
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NF Council - October 15 Tanker Purchase n a split vote, North Frontenac Council decided to purchase a 2013 Watermaster Vacuum Tanker for $262,000. The vehicle will be located at either the Snow Road or Clarendon and Miller Fire Station, at the discretion of the fire chief. By approving the purchase, Council also committed itself to removing the existing tanker truck from the Ompah fire station, leaving it with only a mini-tanker. In debating whether to go ahead with the purchase, Councilor Lonnie Watkins raised the issue of size. “That’s an awfully big truck. How will it do on the back roads?” he asked. Fire Chief Steve Riddell said that Central Frontenac has been using the same vehicle for a number of years with good success. “They have similar roads to ours, and don’t seem to have had a problem,” he said. “The other thing that I can add is about water. If you are going to put out a fire you have to do it in the first five minutes. This truck has a large tank and a 2.5 inch hose. It can put out a huge amount of water in a short time, and that’s what is required.” Councilor John Inglis said he would be voting against the purchase because of his previously stated opposition to removing the existing tanker truck from the Ompah station. “I also think that if we are just starting to look at a Fire Services Master Plan, we should wait until it is completed before spending this kind of money,” he said. In a recorded vote, Deputy Mayor Perry, and Councilors Good, Martin and Hunter supported the purchase, while Mayor Clayton joined Watkins and Inglis in voting no. Fire Master Plan As mentioned, North Frontenac Council has appointed a task force with the responsibility to create a Fire Master Plan for the township. The task force will be chaired by Councilor Gerry Martin, and Deputy Mayor Fred Perry and Councilor John Inglis will serve on it as well. CAO Cheryl Robson and Fire Chief Riddell, and at least one member of the public, will join them. (See ad on page 8 for details). Under the Joint Fire Board agreement between Addington Highlands and North Frontenac townships, Addington Highlands Fire Chief Casey Cuddy has responsibility for fire in Barrie Ward, the largest ward in North Frontenac. When asked if Cuddy would be asked to join the task force, Fred Perry said it would not be necessary. “We can bring him in to consult, and the fire marshal’s office as well,” said Perry. Township seeks $364,000 grant.
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The latest incarnation of the Ontario MIII (Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative) includes a $24 million fund that is earmarked for small rural municipalities, those with a population of under 5,000. North Frontenac will apply for $364,000, which represents 90% of the cost of new large culverts at the location where Black Creek runs under Road 509. “It is identified as a priority project by our asset management plan and our road needs study,” said Mayor Clayton. Council holds the line on fees for Frontenac Parklands Council rejected a proposal to raise fees for campsites and road usage in areas covered under the Crown Land Stewardship Program, which is marketed as the Frontenac Parklands by the township. In line with recommendations from the services review the township recently had completed, the fees were set to rise by 2%. This would have put campsites to $22.50 from $22; weekly road permits to $22.50 from $22, and annual road permits to $45 from $44. Recreation Co-ordinator Cory Klatt, who oversees the program, said that it has been growing steadily in recent years and he is wary of increasing the cost, saying it might disturb that positive trend. Council decided to keep the prices the same for next year. Building tops $5 million for the year. Statistics provided by Chief Building Official George Gorrie show that even though the September numbers are down by almost $1 million from last year, the year’s total to date is $5.8 million, up from $4.9 million in 2012. Permit fees sit at $91,000 for 2013, up from $76,000 at the same time last year. Canonto Lake Plan presented Jim Holton and Steve Sunderland formally presented the Canonto Lake Stewardship Plan for Council’s consideration. They invited Council to review the plan and consider adopting it as an amendment or an appendix to the township’s Official Plan. The Canonto Lake Association, which spent three years developing the plan, has been approached by both the Malcolm and Kashwakamak Lake Associations to advise them on how to put their own plans together. “All lakes are different, and that should be taken into account when development is being considered,” said Sunderland. “For example, Canonto Lake drains three times a year, and Palmerston drains once every six years. That makes water quality issues very different on the two lakes.”
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