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South Frontenac starts talking budget Capital Budget: Public Works ublic Works Manager Mark Segsworth presented the 2014 capital budget for public works, which includes roads and transportation, water, waste management/ environmental services, township buildings and recreational facilities, to a Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday night (October 22) The proposed capital budget runs to almost $10 million. The most debated item was a relatively small one, the $100,000 earmarked in the budget Sydenham’s Point Park football field upgrades. Township CAO Wayne Orr noted that this was not tax money, but money being held in parkland reserves. Several councillors expressed frustration that in spite of negotiations, there still has been no commitment from the Limestone School Board to share the cost of this upgrading. Council seemed to agree that until they had reached an understanding about sharing costs with the school board, the township should not move forward on the field upgrades. Turning to the budget as a whole, Councillor Ron Vandewal said he didn’t like seeing so many projects carried forward from previous years. “Either do them, or take them out of the budget,” he said. Many of the carry-forwards related to recreation. Mayor Davison told Council that recreation still was not fully amalgamated. He also pointed out that the recently hired services manager has been needed for issues related to waste management and sanitation. Next year, Davison said, he will be able to allot more time to coordinating recreation issues. Council meeting: Following the COW, Council reconvened for a brief Council meeting, to endorse a proposal from Public Works Manager Mark Segsworth about the submission of an expression of interest for a provincial funding program. (As usual, the time between announcement of the program and deadline for submission is short.)
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Sharbot Lake CIP funds relegated to signage thus far by Jeff Green he Sharbot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is a year old, and thus far the uptake has been slow. Of $80,000 that has been made available in grants, only $5,395 has been allocated thus far, on two projects. Both of the grants went towards new signage for existing businesses in the hamlet. Two new projects are being considered, and Central Frontenac Planning Co-ordinator Cathy MacMunn, in her monthly report to council, said that one of those is not from a business. Villages Beautiful is looking to put up a new sign at the southern end of the village. Peter Young from Frontenac County, the major funder of the CIP, will be looking at the application from Villages Beautiful to see if it fits the program. Another group, the Frontenac Railway Museum Committee, is considering applying, also for signage to promote the railway park they have developed. “It might take some interesting accounting to make this money available to community groups instead of just businesses,” said Councilor Frances Smith. “The uptake has been slow, that’s true” said Mayor Gutowski, “but it takes time for businesses to make their plans and the CIP does not have an end date.” “Perhaps things would have moved faster if the entire township was eligible for grants, not just Sharbot Lake. Maybe we should open it up,” said Councilor Norman Guntensperger. “There is a CIP being finalised in Marysville this year, and North Frontenac will follow. But there is time for the rest of Central Frontenac because these projects will continue on for years,” said Gutowski. The first Community Improvement Plan in Frontenac County was established in Verona. Sharbot Lake was the second.
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Tipping fees to rise for commercial operators: Waste Management Supervisor Kyle Labbett has proposed a new schedule for tipping fees at Central Frontenac waste sites. For the average homeowner the changes will have little impact. The cost of clear bags will remain the same and a half ton truckload in a 5.5 or 6 foot box will remain at $30. But starting with an 8’ box, where the price will rise to $40 from $30, the fees are headed upwards. There are new prices for trailers of different sizes, and if those trailers have been fitted with 4 or 6 foot sidewalls instead of the standard 2 foot wall, the price will double or triple. A 4 ft. car trailer will cost $30; 6 ft. $40; and 8 ft. $50 provided the side walls are 2 feet high Larger loads in single or double axle dump trucks or roll-off bin containers will be priced according to the standard base price of $25 per cubic yard. The cost for shingles, currently double the regular tipping fee, will be charged at 2.5 times the regular fee. When faced with the proposal, members of Central Frontenac Council wanted to look more closely at the fee schedule, and also wanted to provide an opportunity for public feedback. A motion to defer the proposal, which will be available this week on the township’s website, was approved. Building activity slows: The rate of construction in Central Frontenac has dropped, ever so slightly, below the rate for 2012, which was a slow year. With permits for only $194,000 in construction being taken out in September, as compared to $630,000 a year earlier, the year to date number is now $4.36 million, below the year to date number of $4.44 million last year.
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by Jeff Green t seems everyone at Frontenac County Council is happy to have the County planning department provide planning services to the lower tier townships at a discount rate. Everyone, that is, except for the representatives from the largest of the local townships, South Frontenac, which is large enough to have its own two-member planning department to handle as much as $30 million in annual development in the township. In a report from Joe Gallivan, Manager of Planning for the County, a proposed contract to provide planning services for Central Frontenac Township was described. The contract is identical to the one that is in place with the Township of Frontenac Islands, which provides cost-free service for the townships’ own planning needs, although private applicants and developers continue to be charged for planning permits and approvals. “There would be no charges for any planning questions or consultation with a citizen, developer, or township staff. We will also offer to meet at the township office for face to face meetings at no charge, and to attend any meeting where a planning issue is being reviewed … no charges for any townshipinitiated planning project such as an Official Plan update or a revised Zoning By-law or any other township planning requirement.” Before County Council rubber-stamped the terms of the contract, which has already been accepted by Central Frontenac Council, South Frontenac Mayor Gary Davison took issue with the deal. “I find this amazing. I think planning is a local responsibility. I don’t think the county, all these people here, should be supporting your planning,” he said to the representatives from Central Frontenac. Joe Gallivan said that there is excess capacity in his department to take on the work, and because fees will be charged for service to the public, there will be savings realized in his department’s budget. “To me, unless all the costs are charged back to the lower tier, the county is subsidizing planning for those municipalities, and since South Frontenac pays 60% of the budget, that means South Frontenac ratepayers are paying for their own planning and the planning in the other townships as well. To me that is not cost recovery; that is not a business plan. If you want my support for this, I need to see full cost recovery, including salary, travel time; everything that is done must be paid for,” said Davison. Frontenac Islands Mayor Dennis Doyle said, “The services the county has offered to us have been excellent. I want to say that. Perhaps we can look at the costs, but in reality it is a win-win for all of us. These people are here anyway; we are not talking about reducing staff.” “Maybe you aren’t, but I am,” said Davison. Warden Janet Gutowski removed herself from her position as meeting chair in order to comment on the matter from the perspective of Central Frontenac.
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he digital recording system was a no go at the monthly Sharbot Lake Criminal Court session on Monday. Fortunately the old analog system remains in dust storage at the Sharbot Lake OPP detachment. After retrieving it and opening the box where it was stored, the first really positive sign came when the court reporter called out, “We have cassette tapes.” The ever helpful OPP even provided a thick pad of paper - the reporter had her own pen - to keep a manual record of the recordings. The opening of the session was delayed by around 25 minutes. The news was not so good for four of the accused, who pleaded guilty to their charges and faced sentencing. However, a trial in a case of an unlucky driver turned in his favour. Travis Clark, 30, was driving on Highway 7 on December 5 of last year. Just as he was turning off onto Zealand Road he was spotted by an OPP cruiser. The officer in the cruiser, Kim Stapleton, noticed that the license sticker on the car appeared to be outdated. She ran the number on her on-board MTO (Ministry of Transportation of Ontario) computer and sure enough the sticker had run out at the end of November, five days earlier. She followed Clark’s car down Zealand Road and subsequently signaled for him to pull over. Officer Stapleton approached the car and talked to Clark. She took his identification papers without incident, and returned to her cruiser to write the ticket. When she came back to hand over Clark’s ticket and identification and explain his options, Stapleton noticed that Clark’s breath smelled of alcohol. She made a breath demand for him to blow into a roadside screening device, which registered a fail. Clark was placed under arrest and subsequent blood alcohol tests at the Lanark OPP detachment yielded readings of 100 and 90, with the legal alcohol limit being 80mg/100 ml of blood. However, the issue that tipped the scales of justice in Travis Clark’s favour had to do with timing. Officer Stapleton testified that there was no indication of impairment in Clark’s driving pattern; the entire grounds for suspicion arose from the smell of his breath and the test that followed. In her testimony, Stapleton said that the first time she asked Travis BUSINESS CARD SIZE
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an unusual case, Godfrey was charged with removing trees from a neighbour’s property and township property. The diversion in the case involved planting trees to replace those that had been cut down. - Charges of possession of an illegal substance against Robert Funnel, 52, and Brian Wren, 23, were withdrawn. Both men made charitable donations to satisfy the demands of the federal crown. Trial Date Set – Kirk Davis, 52, charged with mischief to property valued over $5,000, has a trial date set for November 18. The expectation is that the case will not, in the end, go to trial. A resolution meeting between Davis’ lawyer and the Crown is set for later this week. Ronald McKay, 66, charged with driving while impaired by alcohol and driving with blood alcohol over 80 mg/100 ml of blood has a trial set for December 16., with the trial acting as an incentive for the crown and defence to come to terms. Ongoing – Christopher Robinson, 23, is charged with possession of stolen property and failure to comply with a probation order. He received his disclosure package and will return on November 18. Youth – Charges against two young men involved in a case of mischief were withdrawn after the youths had completed a diversion program.
South Frontenac - continued from page 1 If successful, the Township would receive $1million toward next year’s planned upgrading of Rutledge Road through the village of Sydenham: of particular concern are health and safety issues in the area near the schools, and between Sydenham High School and the Hillcrest plaza where there is an additional school-related program. In the area of the schools, there are safety concerns regarding the configuration of the intersection, pedestrian traffic, poor sight lines, collisions, cycling safety, accessibility and parking. Budget to be continued next week Committee of the Whole will meet next week to continue discussion of the capital budget, including a review of the Sydenham water and Township reserves. Open to the public: it’s your money they’re talking about.
Central Frontenac - continued from page 1 “There is an aspect beyond the financial one for us. In terms of inviting business to our community it is very different calling in a consultant,” she said. Davison moved that the matter be deferred until full cost recovery could be included in the contract with Central Frontenac, but that was not supported by Council. “I think we should go ahead and make adjustments as we go along,” said Central Frontenac Councilor John Purdon. “I certainly can provide details about cost recovery if Council wishes,” said Joe Gallivan. In the end the proposed contract with Central Frontenac was approved in its original form. The vote on the motion was passed by 5 votes to 4. The councilors from North and Central Frontenac (four in total) all supported it as did Mayor Doyle from South Frontenac. Gary Davison (who as mayor of South Frontenac has two votes) as well as John McDougall (South Frontenac) and David Jones (Frontenac Islands) voted against it.
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Managers to hold ship steady as County seeks new CAO by Jeff Green n the aftermath of the unexpected resignation of Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk Liz Savill, Frontenac County Council has adopted a plan put forward by members of the county’s management team. Treasurer Marian VanBruinessen will add the CAO’s duties to her treasurer’s responsibilities and Deputy Clerk Jeanette Annini will handle the role of county clerk. Angelique Tamblyn, the executive assistant to the CAO, will take on the deputy clerk role. In a report prepared by Human Resources Specialist Colleen Hickey in consultation with VanBruinessen, Fairmount Home Administrator Julie Shillington and Chief of
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he Northbrook base - “provides a vital service for residents of the northern part of our county..”. No! It does not! In fact, Northbrook is geographically near the centre of the county. It is not “northern”. The Northbrook base serves Denbigh about as well as it would Napenee – basically, not at all. Both places are about 30 minutes from Northbrook. An ambulance whose very best response time is 30 minutes is not providing a vital service. The situation is full of rich ironies: - the county executives responsible for the ambulance service are all on the Ontario Sunshine List. Combined they earn $396,046.19. - a group of dedicated volunteers ran the Denbigh Area Ambulance Service for 20 years from 1982 to 2002. - by 2008 the county was hiring consultants, at vast expense, to report that the Denbigh base was not “economically justifiable” Under the capable guidance of the county Sunshine Boys, in just over 5 years the ambulance expenses had blown through the roof. Apparently these worthies couldn’t be trusted to run a lemonade stand. They couldn’t even decide, without spending tens of thousands on consultants, that they had allowed expenses to get out of hand. Now we are asked to believe that the county “provides a vital service”. Balderdash. The volunteers provided a vital service for 20 years. The county is proceeding to methodically destroy it but cynically trying to tell us otherwise. The Sunshine Boys have been outright trying to kill the Denbigh Ambulance since 2008. In 2011 they “recommended” closing the Denbigh base entirely. They only succeeded in having the service cut to 12 hours. Does anyone believe that they won’t be back to finish the job? In 2008 the Denbigh community produced a 25 page position paper that articulated 22
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SINCE 1970 Paramedic Services Paul Charbonneau, the hiring process for a permanent replacement for Savill was also discussed. The report recommended that the firm KPMG, which is currently conducting a Service Delivery Review for the County, be asked to expedite aspects of their review that relate directly the role of the CAO/Clerk. That way a search for a new CAO, which will involve hiring an executive search firm, can commence within the next few weeks. The search, which will ultimately result in an interview process overseen by a threemember council committee and a final decision by the entire council, is expected to take several months.
In discussing the proposals in Hickey’s report, members of Council expressed relative degrees of unease, but the only alternative proposal to the staff plan came from Frontenac Islands Mayor Dennis Doyle. He suggested that, in order to ease the burden, particularly on the treasurer, an interim CAO be sought to cover the post until the search for a full time person can be completed. Colleen Hickey said that it would take 8-12 weeks to find an interim person, time that might be better spent focussing on a permanent solution. David Jones, councilor from Frontenac Islands, said he “did not think it would be wise
Letters to the editor separate positions and requested that the county create a “standing advisory commit- Thanksgiving tee” on emergency services that included members of the public. To show its appreciation of the community’s efforts, the county did not even so much as acknowledge receipt. The county’s mission statement says, in part, “The County of Lennox & Addington is a service-oriented organization, dedicated to respecting and upholding the rights of all individuals, and committed to the delivery of high quality, efficient, courteous and responsive municipal services”. Courteous? Responsive? In a pig’s eye. Paul Isaacs
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ach spring, flowers appear at the cenotaph in Sharbot Lake. These flowers are attended to all year long, making the cenotaph a eye-pleasing site. These flowers are then removed just before Remembrance Day. Until this year, no one knew who was doing this. A little detective work by Larry Chiarot, found that Nick Whalen (no relation) was the individual who was quietly going about making Sharbot Lake a little nicer. He had never told anyone that he was responsible for this, and so I think he deserves a public thank you. David Whalen, President, Branch 425
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to pursue an interim CAO. I think we would be going backwards. I should point out, however, that it surprises me that just months ago we were being told that everyone was overworked and we needed to hire more people, and now there is enough labour capacity to cover for the CAO.” South Frontenac Mayor Gary Davison agreed with Jones, but to Dennis Doyle’s point he said, “I do believe we may need to put a temp person forward for the finance department. More support staff will be needed.” In the end, by a vote of 8-1, the staff proposal was accepted by Council. Dennis Doyle entered the only nay vote.
power; making a god out of nature, or some star. God has communicated to us through the Bible. It tells us of His nature, how to worship Him and how to serve our fellowman, but we have no reliable book to tell us how stars, or nature communicate to us. The worship of stars and nature, because there is no objective information given, must be totally subjective, but we can have confidence in the objective communication from God in the Bible. Whether theist or atheist, I hope you had a happy giving of thanks. John Wallace
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COMMUNITY REPORTERS (613) Arden.....................................Wanda Harrison........335-3186 Cloyne / Northbrook..............Marie Anne Collier.....336-3223 Crow Lake........... .................Marion Ratzinger...................... .................................................marion.ratzinger@gmail.com Denbigh............... .................Angela Bright.............333-1901 Godfrey................ ................ Nicki Gowdy...............374-5708 Harrowsmith..........................Kim Gow....................372-0018 Henderson.............................Jean Brown................336-2516 Maberly-Bolingbroke Karen Prytula.............325-1354 Mississippi.............................Pearl Killingbeck........278-2127 Mountain Grove.....................Marilyn Meeks...........335-4531 Ompah...................................Linda Rush................479-2570 Parham-Tichbome.................Colleen Steele...........375-6219 Christine Teal.............375-6525 Plevna...................................Katie Ohlke................479-2797 Sydenham.............................Anita Alton.................376-6333 Verona...................................Debbie Lingen...........374-2091 Zealand.................................Jean Lewis.................268-2452
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613-374-2091
· The Bellrock Bikers are still active despite the cooler weather. They plan on cycling each Tuesday "until I have so many layers on that I can't bend my knees to cycle", according to one participant. The group ranges from three to seven people and has been going weekly since spring. They cover about 20 km, which usually takes a little over an hour to navigate. Anybody interested in coming along is welcome to give it a try. They can contact Virginia at 374-2344 or Debbie Twiddy at dmtwiddy2002@yahoo.ca to confirm. · There will be a Country Gospel Music Concert featuring the talents of the Piccadilly Pickers, Marilyn Craig and Judy Reynolds at The Portland Community Church. Hartington, Friday October 25 at 7 pm. Free will donations · A flu shot clinic will be held at the Verona Medical Clinic on Wed. Oct. 30 from 1 to 8 pm. If you can’t make this clinic, you can get your flu shot with a regular appointment at your home clinic or at one of the free Public Health clinics. Their schedule is posted at: www.kflapublichealth.ca · The Frontenac Diabetes Education Program will hold a group diabetes education session at the Verona Medical
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Centre on Thurs. Oct. 31, 9 am to noon. Anne MacDonald, Registered Dietician, and Bonnie Sparrow, Nurse Practitioner, will be discuss various aspects of diabetes management. For those interested, there will be a grocery store tour following the session. Call to register or for more information: Anne MacDonald, 613-544-3400 x 3589 · The Annual Craft and Bake Sale sponsored by local crafters and organised by Joyce Casement will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 am to 2 pm. Local crafters will be selling hand knitted, sewn, and crocheted gifts as well as a variety of delightful seasonal pieces. Bake tables. Lunch and snacks will be available. Free admission. Trinity United Church, Verona.
SYDENHAM Anita Alton
613-376-6333 rideauraingutter@yahoo.com
· Get a jump on your Christmas shopping this Sat. Oct 26 as the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church hosts its annual Christmas Craft Sale. Come from 8am - 3pm for a huge selection of vendors, raffles, bake tables and a lunch counter. · Also this Saturday Oct. 26 is the Legion's annual Halloween Dance with music from The Jaywalkers. The fun begins at 8pm so find yourself a costume and head out for a night of dancing. Tickets $20 and available at the Legion. · If you missed this week's free flu clinic - don't despair! Tuesday Nov. 5 there is another free clinic at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church from 4pm - 8pm. Just bring your health card and be protected this flu season. · The ever popular Soup Vision Fundraiser is coming next month and tickets are going fast. This will sell out so if you want to get your hand-made pottery dish and a delicious lunch then get your $20 tickets soon. Trousdale's General Store, Sydenham Vet and Rural Visions will be able to help you for this event. · Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA) will draw down the water level of Sydenham Lake starting today, Oct. 24, as it does every year to create capacity for snowmelt in the spring to minimize spring flooding. Waterfront residents should allow some slack in boat mooring lines to compensate for the falling water level.
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· Thank you to everyone who came out to JACK’s Jam! · This Saturday October 26 is the Plevna Harvest Dinner! It runs from 5-7pm, at the Clar-Mill Hall, $10; 6-12yrs $5; under 5 free. This event is sponsored by the Clar-Mill Community Volunteers. · Get your little guys and ghouls ready for the Plevna children’s Halloween party on Thurs. Oct. 31! The fun takes place at the Clar-Mill Hall, 7pm, prizes for best, most original, funniest costumes; games! Come for a spooktacular time! · The annual Christmas Craft Fair will be held on Sat. No-
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The Conference Board of Canada rated Canadian provinces on how well their citizens looked after themselves. Three criteria were used: overweight, smoking and physical activity. B.C. came out on top and these good results lessened going east! B.C. was given an A; Alberta, Ontario and Quebec a B. Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador rated D while the rest were given a C. If you have diabetes, it is very important that you understand the disease....what it does to your body if it isn’t controlled properly. Knowledge is power and your knowledge of diabetes will help you maintain a healthy life for years to come. Our pharmacists can answer your questions about diabetes. Let our knowledge help increase your knowIedge to better control the disease.
vember 2 at the Clar-Mill Hall from 10am-2pm, with handmade Christmas gifts, stained glass, jewelry, paintings, toys & much more. A soup & sandwich lunch will be available in support of St. Kilian's Church. · Joke of the Week: Igor “Why didn't Dracula have any friends?” Wolfman “Because he was a pain in the neck!”
PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele Christine Teal
613-375-6219 613-375-6525 mrsteal2u@hotmail.com
· A reminder for the 9th Annual Spooktacular Children's Halloween Party on Saturday October 26 from 6 - 8 pm at RKY Camp Grounds for Children Grade 8 and under. There will be Costume Judging, Thrilling Games, Halloween Crafts, Trick or Treating through the spooky forest, Haunted Walk through the enchanted forest and visit the Adventurous Haunted House. This event is sponsored by Central Frontenac Rec. Committee District #4 and RKY Camp. · We have been informed that Sandi Blair's house on Road 38 beside Hope's General Store will not be decorated as usual for Halloween. Instead they will be decorating the IOOF hall so be sure to check it out. · Parham United Church Sunday School starts this Sunday. If you have any children interested this starts at 10 am. All faiths are welcome. · Thinking of you to Charlotte Brown and Gordon Hole. · The Seniors group from Parham and Mountain Grove enjoyed their trip last Friday. · If you missed the Harvest Auction Sale on Saturday you sure missed some terrific deals. Thanks to all who donated or bought things. · Some Moose hunters from this area were successful in their hunt while others are just going on their yearly hunt. Safe hunting to all. · Congratulations to Jacqueline Vinkle on the birth of another boy,.born on September 30. · Congratulations to Brook Neuman and Corey McMunn on the birth of Riley Elaine McMunn, born on October 19 weighing 9lb. 2oz., 18 inches long! · Happy Birthday to Margo McCullough, Austin Baker, Johnny Vinkle, Joel Petersen, Angie Thompson, Joe LaPointe, Tiffany Smith, Charles Steele, Marilyn Mallette, Cassie Lowery, Carlee Ferguson, Riley Teal, Mike Lowery, Debbie Jones, Carl Knapp, Shannon Harper, Lyn Hannah, Jane Kelly, Kristine Drong, Wally Teal, Daryl Kennedy, and Happy 65th Birthday to Alvin Conway.
CLOYNE - NORTHBROOK Marie Anne Collier
613-336-3223
· The Golden Sunset Seniors' euchre tournament will be held on Oct. 25, 7pm at the Lions Hall in Northbrook. For details call Verna at 613-336-8682. · Pineview Free Methodist Church in Cloyne is hosting its annual Free Clothes Give-Away on Friday, October 25 from 9am to 5pm, and again on Saturday, October 26 from 9 til 2. Please drop off your clean donations of clothes, coats, footwear, and linens only at the church Thursday October 24 or on Friday October 25, 13497 Highway #41. Please
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use the back basement entrance. The church would like to thank in advance those who donate and bless others in our community, who receive the donations with much gratitude. · On Halloween night, Oct 31, high school students from North Addington Education Centre will be canvassing in local communities for donations to the food bank. They will visit houses in Cloyne, Northbrook, Flinton and perhaps also the Kaladar area. For more information call Candice Bovard at 613-336-8991.
DENBIGH Angela Bright
613-333-1901 bright.a@gmail.com
· The Denbigh Rec. Committee will host a children's Halloween Party this Sunday, October 27. It runs from 12:30 to 2:30 with games, crafts, pumpkin carving and a costume contest. Refreshments will be available and the children will receive a coupon for a hotdog, drink & cookie. · Help the Rec. Committee warm more than just the children's hearts during the Santa Claus Parade this year with knitted mitts, toques, scarves, slippers & socks! You can drop off your knitted donation to Brenda at the Denbigh Medical Centre. For further info, please contact Alice at 613333-9542 or ali10madigan@gmail.com. · Charity Bingo for Cancer will be held on Thursdays at the Matawatchan Hall from 1 to 3pm until the end of November when the draw for the Victoria Quilt will take place. 50/50 games, $1 per game and lunch may be available at 12 noon. For more info call 613-333-1932.
MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks
613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca
· Sympathy to the family of Archie Barr, formerly from Mountain Grove. · Happy Birthday to Shannon Scott, Lin Hannah, Mike Lowery, Stephen McCullough, Dale Gray, Don Ritchie, Ralph Smith, Adam and Tiffany Smith, Levi Teal, Carlee Ferguson, Lois Webster, Barbara Kirkland. · On Sat. Oct 26 the Olden Rec Committee is hosting an adult Halloween Dance at the Mountain Grove hall for ages 19 & up at 8pm. There will be a DJ and a light lunch for $10; bus provided for $5. · The Rec Committee is also sponsoring a children's Halloween party on Sunday, October 27, 1-3pm at the Mountain Grove hall. All kids are invited for an afternoon of fun. · Senior boys volleyball team from Sharbot Lake defeated QECVI, a Kingston team. Great game, boys
· Parham Happy Travellers Seniors, along with the Land O'Lakes Seniors travelled to Stirling on Oct. 18 to see the live show "the Grand Old Country Band". Our skilful driver was Mitch Cox. A big thank you to Joan Wyatt and John Purdon for making the arrangements. A great toe-tapping show. · Thinking of Ivan and Velma Porter, Verna Cowdy, Vera Whan, Thelma Smith, Frances Badour, Betty Tarney, Andy Armstrong, Harold and Doreen Warren. I would like to hear from anyone who has had their knee replaced as I have my name down to have one. Does anyone have an exercise bike that they are not using? · I was impressed by Parham's column on "Pay it Forward". · Thank you to all the kind people who sent me birthday greetings · There will not be a service in Mountain Grove United Church next Sunday, October 27. Instead, there will be a Union Service in Arden United Church at 10am. · The Mountain Grove United Church stewards are having a Smorgasbord at the Mountain Grove Community Centre on Saturday, November 2 from 5 to 7 pm. Cost will be $12 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 and Free for children under 6. · Jean Hole's friend from Winnipeg, Winnifred Grief, was visiting her for a while. She was originally from Verona.
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613-335-3186 harrisonwanda@hotmail.com · A small but feisty group of Arden residents gathered at the community centre on Friday evening, Oct. 18 to listen to and disagree with Project Manager Jim Inch, from Morrison Hershfield, as the outline for the new Salmon River Bridge / Highway 7 project was presented. Phase two of this project eliminates the intersection of Arden Road/Henderson Road and Highway 7 as a factor in the future rebuilding. A Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) will be prepared and made available for a 30-day public review. Once this report is available the public will be asked for their comments. Notice will be published when the report is ready for viewing. · Thanks to everyone who travelled to Gananoque for the Legion’s annual casino trip. Some came home richer and some came home poorer but a good time was had by all. · Attention all ghosts and goblins. The annual Children’s Halloween Party will be held Saturday October 26 at the Kennebec Community Centre beginning at 10:30am. Parents, please bring your kids, in costumes, and enjoy games, crafts and other activities, plus special musical guests. Candy bags and lunch will be available for the kids. · That evening, the Arden and Community Wesleyan Church
PAGE 5 hosts Sweetwater, in concert. The performance will begin at 6:30pm at the Kennebec hall, and refreshments will follow the concert. Please have a free will donation as your admission ticket. · Don’t forget the pizza and wing banquet at the Legion, beginning at 4pm, Sunday October 27. Everyone is welcome to this free event. · On Sunday November 2 the Legion will be hosting a men’s only doubles dart tournament. Registration is 10 to 10:45am with a cost of $10.00 pp. The 100% payout tournament begins at 11am. The Ladies Auxiliary will host the breakfast that morning 8 to 10:30am. · Tickets are now available for the Annual Deer contest at the Legion, $10pp. Contact the Legion at 613-335-2737 for detailed information on the dinner and dance at the end of hunting season. · All regular community events are continuing: Line dancing, fit n’ fun and Tai Chi for exercise; Euchre at the hall and at the Legion; cribbage at the Legion and Kids' club at the hall.
MABERLY-BOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula
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· Welcome Kevin and Mary to Maberly Pines area of Tay Valley. Maberly Pines is the area where Red Pine Rd. meets County Rd. 36, south of Highway 7, and south of the old railway bed. · Still working on biographies of War of 1812 veterans buried in our local graveyards. If I have not yet got back to you, I will, just backlogged right now. · Nov. 1 – Bolingbroke Café, 7 to 10 pm at ABC Hall (3166 County Rd. 36). Featured performers: Driftin' Doug Smith and Henry Norwood. $10 at the door, call Mike Erion for
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Saturday November 30, 10 am Starting at the Kaladar Community Centre Enjoy Hot Chocolate, Coffee and Donuts & Visit with Santa after the Parade Prizes for Floats 1st $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $50 To enter a float call Alex at 336-1573 or Penny at 336-9933
Soup and sandwich lunch in support of St. Kilian's Church 16 vendors – a wide variety of handcrafts Stained glass ♦ Jewellery ♦ Toys ♦ Sewn, knit, and crocheted items ♦ Quilted items ♦ Baked goods table ♦ Christmas decorations Paintings ♦ Photos and frames ♦ Tole painted wood items ♦ Upcycled Garden & Decor Creations
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Maberly - from pg. 5 more information 613-273-8718. · Nov. 2 - Gluten Free cooking classes are being offered at the ABC Hall. This is a series of three Saturday mornings 10am to 12:30 pm, November 2, 16, 30. Adults: $120, Youth (under 15): $90. Register: 267-6449. · Nov. 9 – “Pampered Chef” fundraiser for
CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac proposes to enact a By-law to stop up, close and sell part of the 66’ shore road allowance as set out and described as follows: ALL THAT PART of the shoreline road allowance around Big Gull Lake lying adjacent to Part of Lot 7, Concession 6, geographic Township of Clarendon, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac described as Part 12 on the Registered Plan 13R-20738; The proposed By-law will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting at the Clar/Mill Fire Hall, Upstairs Meeting Room, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario, on the 30th day of October, 2013 at 9:00 a.m., and at that time, the Council will hear in person, any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard. DATED THIS 27th day of September, 2013. Jenny Duhamel Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON K0H 1K0 Tel: (613)479-2231 or 1-800-234-3953 Fax: (613)479-2352 Email: clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca
the ABC Hall to be held at the hall from 1 to 4 pm. For info call Pat Hough 613-273-3781. · Nov. 16 – Chili Cook Off at Maberly Hall, 4 to 7 pm, $7 for adults, $5 for kids aged 5 to 12, under 5 yrs of age free. You can enter your famous chili recipe by contacting Nancy Barrett at 613-268-2960. There will be prizes for the top three recipes. Donations of desserts and salads are welcome. · Nov. 16 – Monthly Community Pot Luck and Jam – Bring a dish of food to the ABC Hall, and meet your neighbors while dancing, listening or playing entertainment. 5 pm. Call Glenn for more info 613-273-2571.
GODFREY Nicki Gowdy
613-374-5708 bus524@hotmail.com
· Thinking of you wishes to Bill Snyder. · Christmas is just around the corner and what better way to start but by going on a shopping trip! Verona Minor Ball Association is organizing a Shopping Trip to Ottawa, on Saturday November 9. Departing from Verona at 8:30 am and returning around 9 pm, with stops at Samko Toy Warehouse, the Ottawa Trainyards Shopping Complex and also Ikea. Cost is $30 if you would like to book a seat please call Nicki at 613-374-5708. · Hockey is in full swing at the Frontenac Arena if you have some time to spare stop by and take in a game. We have a lot of wonderful hockey players out there who would love your support!
MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck
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· On Friday Oct. 25 there is a Family Movie night showing "Smurfs 2" at the Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse at 7pm. Bring a blanket; small snack and drink provided, $3. · On Sat. Oct 26 there is a beef stew Harvest Dinner, 4:30-6:30pm, $12, also at the Snowmobile Club. · Seniors Diners is Wednesday Oct 30 at the Maples in Sharbot Lake. · There is a Roast Beef Dinner at Watson’s Corners on Sunday November 3 from 4-6pm, sponsored by the Watson’s Corners Community Hall. · Welcome home to Edith Olmstead. Glad
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to see you back. · Rev. Harriet did a fine job on Sunday morning in the pulpit at Snow Road. Thanks to all who helped out with the Presbyterian Sharing Service in Rev. Karen’s absence. · There is an Aerobics Exercise group started at the Elphin Hall on Tuesday nights at 6:30. Everyone is welcome. Contact Teri Fournier at 613-278-0622 · There were 109 fed at the Skidoo Club breakfast on Saturday. The next one is on Nov. 2 from 8-11am. Everyone is welcome. · Keenagers will be held again on Tuesday November 5, 2-3pm at the Snow Road Community hall. There will be an inspirational speaker, refreshments, and all are welcome. Keeneagers is sponsored by Mississippi Free Methodist Church for information call 613-479-0252.
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· The mayor and councilors from Ward 3 will be meeting to with our Community Centre Committees to discuss the future of the halls. Residents are invited to observe the discussions on Monday, October 28 at 1 pm at the Snow Road Community Centre and at 3 pm at the Ompah Community Centre. · At the Birthday Bash we celebrated Marie Laramee’s October birthday. As usual, the potluck food was plentiful and scrumptious. Everyone is welcome to come to the next Bash on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 5:30pm.
HENDERSON Jean Brown 613-336-2516 Georgina Wathen 613-336-9641 · On Sunday October 27 the Harlowe Wesleyan Standard Church will be having special music by local musicians at 11am, with lunch following the service. All are welcome · Our Land O'Lakes Seniors really “rocked” on a recent bus trip with our neighbouring Parham Seniors to the Stirling Theatre to see “Grand Old Country” with Bill Cayley. We really enjoyed his country and western tunes and ability to sing like Johnny Cash, and so many country singers. We really bopped and tapped our toes to the music, just like teenagers of yester-year even. Then, on the way home we sang tunes and looked at the moon
The Township of North Frontenac 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. Steve Riddell Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief
out the bus window - it was magical. Thanks everyone for all the fun times we had. · Visitors to Henderson included Eleanor and Brian Richman of Staffa and their 6-month-old puppies, who were a real hit. Unfortunately their 3-year-old dog had died. · We've all taken to going “the long way” around to Northbrook- figuring that the 8 extra miles are worth avoiding the pot-holes in that one particularly bad area.
HARROWSMITH Kim Gow
613-372-0018 kgow63@hotmail.com · The Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church will be hosting its 3rd Annual Fall Fair on Sat. Oct. 26 from 9am-3pm. There will be a bake sale, chili luncheon and over 40 vendors. This is a rain for shine event. Admission is free or by a donation to the food bank. · The Harrowsmith S and A Club will be having a Halloween Family Games Day, October 26 from 11am-1pm. Wear your costumes and enjoy games, prizes and lots of fun. Canteen. Admission by donation. · The next meeting of the Harrowsmith Women's Institute will be October 29 at St. Paul's United Church starting at 7pm. "The Bee Lady", Kathy MacRow, will be the guest speaker. Come dressed in your Halloween costume. A lunch will follow. All women in the community are welcome to attend and new members are most welcome.
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arham resident, Madeliene Tarasick, and her colleague Marg Stewart, will be making a presentation about their recent trip to Afghanistan as well as providing information updates about the organization. Madeliene, who is the national president of Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan, and Marg, who is the national treasurer, made the trip to mark the 10th year anniversary of the Kingston chapter, Canadians for Women in Afghanistan, and to visit the many projects supported by the organization. The registered Canadian charity has collectively raised over 5 million dollars, with $153,000 raised by the Kingston and area chapter. The Kingston Chapter will host a Community Appreciation and Information night on Thursday, October 24 at 7 pm, at Bayridge Secondary School, 1059 Taylor-Kidd Blvd., Kingston. The evening, with free admission, will feature the presentation, light refreshments, and the sale of books and Afghan goods. Donations, of course, will be welcome. The duo is also accepting invitations to present to schools, churches and service groups upon request. Information: tarasick@frontenac.net - submitted by Madeliene Tarasick
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he Arthritis Society is offering a free workshop for individuals with osteoarthritis of the hands. Learn about the latest treatment options and how exercise can help reduce symptoms, and try out some devices to ease stress on your hands. The workshop will be held on Wed. Nov. 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team. To register, or for more information, please call 1-800-321-1433, ext. 1601. Please register early, as space is limited.
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Egyptian pastor visits local churches O
by Jule Koch n October 21, Rev. Atef Sedhom Kalaf, Superintendent of the Wesleyan Church of Egypt, was the guest speaker at a special breakfast at Bethel Pentecostal Church in Kaladar that was attended by members of several local churches. Rev. Atef was invited to Canada by the Wesleyan Standard Church to speak at a missions conference that will take place next weekend at the Roblin Wesleyan Church, on October 25 & 26, and to share with churches in the US and Canada how the church in Egypt is faring during the recent violence and upheavals in the country. In Kaladar, while he spoke of the many difficulties faced by the Egyptian church, Rev. Atef's message was very positive. Out of Egypt's population of 90 million, approximately 15 million are Christians. Speaking through an interpreter, Rev. Atef said that in the past the goal of extremist Muslims has been to exterminate the Christian church in Egypt, to force them to either convert or die, but that has not happened. He acknowledged that recent violence has been great. As examples, just last Sunday a Christian wedding was targeted by a terrorist attack and many people were injured and killed. Also, eighty-five churches have been burned down in the past few years. However, the attacks have been met by a spirit of nonretaliation that has caused the Egyptian media to take notice. Large posters were made by the members of the destroyed churches proclaiming, "You burn our churches but Jesus tells us to love you." Rev. Atef said that the churches also became hospitals in which doctors and nurses ministered to every-
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one regardless of whether they were Christian or Muslim. The violence has also produced great unity in the churches, which in the past were scattered. However, now for the first time they are all working together, and especially, praying together in extended night-long vigils. Rev. Atef said that approximately a million Egyptian Muslims have left Islam because of the extremist violence and turned to Christianity, and that the new converts are not afraid. Normally converts face dire consequences and they usually change their names to downplay the fact that they have con- Front, Yousef Al Sarras; back l-r: Pastor Scott, Elton Thompson, Rev. Atef Sedhom Kalaf, verted, but the new converts have not Paul Gosse, Pastor Rob, Lourice Abu Awad, Pastor Thomas, Nabil Al Sarras only kept their names but have publihold them. Rev. Atef shared that one of his dreams is to build cized them on the internet. Rev Atef stressed that extremists only comprise about 10% a ministry, conference and training centre to serve all the of the population; the vast majority of Egyptian Muslims try to churches in the country. Rev. Atef's address was ably interpreted by Yousef Al Sarget along with Christians and many are helping to rebuild the ras, a young man originally from Palestine who now lives in churches. The military is also helping in the rebuilding. When asked by a member of the audience if the crisis is Tweed. Yousef's father, Nabil, and his mother Lourice, who over, Rev Atef replied that they foresee about five more years recently moved to Tweed to live with him, also attended the breakfast and helped with the interpreting. of hard times before things settle down. During his visit to Canada, Rev. Atef is being hosted by As the Egyptian church is a minority it has very limited infrastructure. Presently, churches have to spend a lot of Rev. Vernon Scott of the Arden & Community Wesleyan money to rent space for events, and often cannot afford to Church, who has made eight missions trips to Egypt. The first was in 1985 and it was on that trip that he first met Atef, who was then a young student minister. Over the years Scott has seen many changes and improvements in Egypt, especially in their agricultural and working methods. In spite of the darkness in the present days, both he and Rev. Atef are hopeful for a brighter future for Egypt For more information call Rev. Scott at 613-335-3772.
by Dianne Lake
n October 19, 2013 the Christian Education Centre at Sharbot Lake United Church was a-buzz for the ribbon cutting ceremony to rededicate the centre after extensive renovations. We received an Ontario Trillium Grant in 2012 to install two new fire exit doors, a new steel roof and insulation for walls, floor and ceiling; the total grant money was $23,400. Our first application early in 2011 was turned down because of lack of funding, but we were encouraged to reapply, and we did receive the grant on our second try. Some of what is now the Education Centre started out as the drive shed, wood shed, and stable for the manse when it was built in 1895. In the early 1940's more space was needed for the women's group, the Sunday school, and a growing youth group, so these three sheds were made into a small usable building. But fuel was cheap and no insulation was added to the walls. In 1965 an addition had been completed at Sharbot Lake High School and the portables that had been in use at the high school came up for sale. The United Church bought one and had it added on to the small building that was being used. The building housed the public library for years until the present township office and library were built. We have many groups that use our building, including Weight Watchers, Tai Chi, line dancing, the Masonic Lodge, Liberal Association, Alcoholics Anonymous, Alzheimer Society, as well as other churches who need the space for dinners, showers, funeral lunches. The volunteer man hours to see this project complete totalled over 500, as well as the two contractors that where hired to do the exterior work and insulation. With the work complete we feel we are now economically viable with our heating bills as well as being energy efficient. The steering committee for this project are George Conboy, Dianne Lake, Colleen Allison, Bill Raeburn, Cathy MacMunn.
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Harlowe’s own tattoo parlour T here are no statistics to go by, but it’s a safe bet there aren’t many full-time paramedics who moonlight as tattoo artists. Sean Baldacchin is certainly the only one in the Frontenac and L&A region and for him the transition to what is his third career came about naturally. “I got my first tattoo when I was 16 and I have been interested in tattoos ever since,” he said from Pegasus Tattoos in Harlowe earlier this week. Baldacchin served in the Canadian Armed Forces, and when he retired from the military he moved with his wife Pat and six children to a home in Harlowe. He began working as a paramedic in Northbrook shortly after that and is now employed full time as a paramedic by Lennox and Addington County. Throughout his adult life, Sean Baldacchin has continued to accumulate tattoos. Two and a half years ago the opportunity arose to begin an apprenticeship with an artist from Ajax and he took it on.He has completed a course with the On-
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tario Tattoo Association and has been certified by the Canadian Piercing College. This year Sean put in a bright, well-lit tattoo shop in the front room of his house and after his shop was approved by KFL&A Public Health, Pegasus Ink Tattoos was born. “It is very important to me that my work is done in a neat and clean environment; that the needles I use are sterile; and that people are given all the information they need so their new tattoos can heal properly,” said Baldacchin. Indeed, on his website pegasusinktattoo.com, there is a detailed section about the care of fresh tattoos. In addition to providing options for a wide variety of tattoos, from common stencil tattoos to original drawings, Sean has done a lot of work repairing and rejuvenating faded tattoos or
Salmon River bridge to be shifted north T he second of three planned public input sessions on the replacement of the Salmon River bridge was held by the Ministry of Transportation and the Morrison Hershfield design firm on October 18 at the Kennebec Hall. Arden area residents had a chance to review the preliminary design and environmental assessment study of the bridge, which is located west of the intersection of Highway 7 and the Arden/ Henderson roads. The existing bridge was originally built in 1932 and was rehabilitated in 1977 and in 2004, but it has since been deemed “at the end of its service life” due to cracking in its concrete, concrete abutments, retaining walls and pavement, and corrosion in its reinforcing steel. At the information session residents perused numerous display boards and also heard a presentation by Chris Kardassis, project manager with the Ministry of Transportation for Eastern Ontario, and representatives from Morrison Hershfield Ltd., who designed the plan. The plan highlighted three replacement options for a new bridge: A) replacing it where it currently stands; B) shifting it to the north of its current location; or C) shifting it south of its existing location. The study opted for the northern shift, option B, and cited numerous reasons for their choice. The criteria included road alignment and profile; impacts on traffic/abutting properties and the Arden/Henderson Road intersection; environmental concerns; hydrology; navigable waters; constructabilty; construction staging; and foundation concerns. Option B will see “a new concrete girder bridge
octoBER 24, 2013 ones that clients either don’t like anymore or have never been happy with. “I can do any kind of work people want done, but I do tell people to think about what they are doing. For myself, I have avoided tattoos above the shirt line and on my hands, so if I put on a suit there are no tattoos showing. But that’s only me. When a teenager wants a tattoo on their neck or face I tell them I can do that, but they should think about what they plan on doing in the future and whether they are going to make trouble for themselves,” Baldacchin said. Most of his business since opening his shop has come about through word of mouth. In his career as a paramedic his tattoos have never raised a concern with anyone he has served. “People are generally pretty happy to see someone when they call an ambulance. They are more worried about their loved one than the appearance of the paramedic. But since I started Pegasus people have started saying to me, when I’m going around Northbrook or even on calls, ‘Are you the tattoo guy? I want something done’”. Down the road, Sean might want to move Pegasus to Northbrook to take advantage of the walk-in and drive-by traffic, but for now he is happy to book appointments in Harlowe. To contact Pegasus Ink Tattos, call 613-827-1883 or 613-336-1971; email Pegasus.ink.tattoos@gmail.com
picnic area will be closed. The study also included the environmental impacts and mitigation and this section forbids any in water work from taking place between March 15 and June 30. It on a new alignment shifted to the also calls for the installation and north as the technically preferred maintenance of specific erosion option”. The plan reasons that control measures and the proOption B will: improve foundation tection, maintenance and regenconditions of the bridge since the eration of any affected land and northern shift will enable more of wetlands. Measures will be put in the foundation to be built on bedplace to protect all affected vegrock rather than on clay silt; imetative and wildlife ecosystems, prove roadway geometrics and specifically nesting birds and sight lines at the Arden/Henderson turtles, by excluding them from Road intersection on Highway 7; the project site during their nestreduce construction time by one ing seasons. Lastly, measures less stage; minimize impacts on will also be taken to minimize the the floodplain and existing surrounding wetlands; and minimize MTO project manager Chris Kardassis speaks with Arden impact of the construction on the community and local emergency impacts to existing entrances and resident Sarah Hale at the information session services. other area properties. The next steps in the planning process will be a final reConstruction is projected to take place over two construction seasons (two years) and is projected to start in 2015. view and assessment of the plan, with the planning team and The construction will take place in three stages. The first will MTO addressing all comments received by the public. After include the partial removal of the existing bridge; the second that, the recommended plan and the Environmental Assessis construction of the new bridge and the new highway align- ment Study will be finalized. A Transportation Environmental ment; and the final stage will involve the demolition of the Study Report (TESR) will be completed and will be posted at remainder of the old bridge. During construction traffic will three locations for the public to review. The three locations be reduced to a single lane and will be managed by tempo- are the township offices of Central Frontenac in Sharbot rary traffic lights. Accesses to nearby entrances will be main- Lake, and the public libraries in Arden and Mountain Grove. tained, although access to the Salmon River boat launch and The TESR will be posted for one month by Julie Druker
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Tracey Jackson, manager
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October 20 – 26, 2013
Entrepreneurs first
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Located at the corner of Cement Rd and Road 38, formerly known as Cottage Country Landscape & Design. This property was purchased by Nedow Construction Inc. in the winter of 2011. Nedows have been in business for over 40 years. 1010 is currently being managed by Tracey Jackson, who has been involved with this operation since 2001. We have a bulk landscape product yard where we offer landscape material by the bag
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or bulk. Onsite loading as well as a delivery service. Our onsite greenhouse stocks annuals, vegetable plants, perennials, shrubs hanging baskets & a retail centre that carries bulk grass seed, packaged seeds, and much more. We strive on customer service and it is a very important part of our operation. We now have an email address that we are hoping that our customers will take advantage of this for next spring for pre-orders. We want to be able to have the stock on hand that they require & when they need it. I would personally like to say “thank you to all our old and existing clients for all of your support during this transition”.
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Owned by Tim Heney, Alternative Energy opened in June 2003 offering a full line of wood, gas, pellet and propane stoves, fireplaces and inserts by Regency, Hampton, Excalibur, Quadra-Fire and Lennox, as well as Security Fireplaces. Their showroom has 41 models on display and helpful staff can answer all your heating questions. With over 31 years of experience, Tim, who is WETT certified, has the knowledge to be able to correctly assess what your home will need to heat it safely and efficiently. Home visits, at no charge, can be arranged to give you a personalized assessment of your needs. From 1979 to 2002, Tim installed woodstoves, fireplaces, inserts and chimneys for Wood'n Energy located in Ottawa, Kingston and McDonald's Corners. Since that time, he has also operated Clean Sweep, a chimney sweeping business serving Perth, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, Calabogie, Merrickville, Sharbot Lake and Ompah. For sales, service or sweeping appointment call 613-267-7981 or 1-877-247-9337.
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4400 Mill St. Sydenham  613-376-1533 In the early 80’s Rick and Pat Dawson were homesteading near Desert Lake where they still live and farm today. Initially, they shared produce grown organically with their neighbours, but by the end of the decade they had expanded their distribution throughout the Kingston area. Pat and Rick’s commitment to organic production has increased demand for their lovingly created foods like soups, meals and for organic meats. In 2006 they opened the Mill St. CafĂŠ in Sydenham which fulfils their commitment to “Farm to Tableâ€? fare. Mill St. CafĂŠ is open for lunch Thurs. to Saturday. Their daughter Lia manages the growing demand for catering services, including business functions and special occasions.
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On February 28, 2010, Clint and Andrea Reid purchased the IGA grocery store in Verona. Several years have passed and what a busy time it has been. The store has undertaken many changes. The store is now known as Reid’s Verona Foodland, and along with the name change came several changes to the interior. The store was totally relined (which we know had people confused for a short time as they found their grocery items in new locations!!) We installed new equipment in our departments, a totally new front end system was installed and all new decor and fixtures throughout the entire store. We have introduced new lines of product and have focused on producing all new freshly made unique products in our Bakery, Deli,
For over forty years, Gerald Howes, owner of Frontenac Modular Home Sales, has been a trusted business man in Southeastern Ontario. Gerald’s philosophy of honest, haggle-free sales and his dedication to customer satisfaction has resulted in many satisfied clients. Gerald’s background in realty sales and financing can also assist you in finding the perfect location and financing to fit your budget. Gerald is now teamed with one of Canada’s leading modular home builders to provide high quality, affordable, Canadian built homes to Frontenac County and surrounding areas. Today the number manufacturers we represent has expanded and so has the selection of homes and the distance we are able to cover. Frontenac Modular Homes homes are assembled by our skilled crews, giving you peace of mind that
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www.hartingtonequipment.com Hartington Equipment is proud to be family owned and operated since 1958. We have two locations to serve our customers, with our main store on Hwy 38 in Hartington, Ontario and our second store on Hwy 43 in Perth, Ontario. Our main lines of equipment are KUBOTA (Tractors & Construction), CaseCE, Farm Fleet and Woods. Our experienced Sales Department includes Rod Pritchard, Sales Manager, Stephen Pritchard and Shawn Gardiner at our Hartington location, and at our Perth location Doug Foley and Glen Moore. Both locations Service What We Sell! We offer PICK-UP & DELIVERY service as well as mobile on-site repairs when required. We have on-line service for faster access to
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Goodfellow’s Funeral Home has been a family operated business for four generations. In 1860 two brothers John and James Goodfellow arrived in Montreal from Ireland. From there they moved to Wilton and later to Piccadilly, Ontario. John had two sons David and John who settled in Parham and became farmers, with David branching out into undertaking. The business was run from the homestead in Parham along with the farming. David and his wife had two sons. After David Sr.’s death David Jr. remained on the farm and his brother William moved the undertaking business to the present location of the Funeral Home. Funerals were held in the deceased family home or at the Funeral Home which at that time had large rooms that would serve the purpose for services. After World War II William’s son Arthur received his license in 1947 and worked for the Cullen Funeral Home in Kingston as well
Hinton Dodge Chrysler Jeep is proud to be Perth and area’s newly appointed full line Dodge dealer. At Hinton Dodge Chrysler we strive to include the best possible customer service with first-rate repair and maintenance work and one of the best selections of new and used vehicles in the area. We aim to make the purchase of your new Dodge, Chrysler or Jeep vehicle as enjoyable as possible. Our team members will work one on one with you to find the vehicle that best suits your needs and budget. Stop by and see the new 2014 models arriving daily or go to our website hintondodge.ca and browse our online inventory, schedule a test drive or investigate financing options – it’s that easy. At Hinton Dodge Chrysler we have a state of the art showroom and repair facility and we take pride in getting your vehicle serviced in
as with his father at home. Arthur and his wife Roberta raised 5 children. In 1960 Arthur added a chapel to the existing home to better serve the community. He also operated an ambulance service until the mid 1970’s. Arthur’s son David received his license in 1976 and moved home from Toronto in 1978 with his wife Ann. Goodfellow’s Funeral Home web site makes it possible for families and communities to see arrangements of services, death notice, send condolences, make donation’s and the ability to add pictures or stories in the book of memories section. The Funeral Home is still owned and operated by David and Ann.
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Mazinaw Lakeside Resort and Eatery is a year round business located on Upper Mazinaw Lake, Hwy. 41 just north of Bon Echo Provincial Park. This business features a 28 seat Eatery that offers up a wide selection of breakfast and lunch entrees plus a regular hot daily special. The Eatery is open from 8 to 3 weekdays and 9 to 3 weekends. (Closed Wed.) The business aims to provide delicious, simple fare using fresh ingredients in a casual and friendly setting. Mazinaw Lakeside Resort also offers accommodations for visitors to Mazinaw Country and a small grocery store.
6709 Main St. Verona, 613-374-2323 Welcome to Nicole’s Gifts in Verona. We are located across the street from the Bank of Montreal. Nicole’s Gifts offer a wide selection of home décor items such as metal wall art, photo frames and locally made candles. New items for 2013 include Canadian made items such as locally crafted Water’s Edge Pottery, fun and inspirational signs by K.D. Rooster and the Canadian designed “Fairy Fastener”, which won the award for most innovative new product at the 2013 CGTA Gift show. We also have an excellent assortment of the popular Willow Tree figurines, sterling silver jewellery, baby items and Christmas decorations. Saturday October 26, 2013 is Canada’s Small Business Saturday. To celebrate, we are giving away a free gift with every purchase (while
Owners: Maureen Marlin and Lori Ellerbeck Visit this business at www.mazinawlakesideresort.com Mazinaw Lakeside Resort and Eatery 17370 Hwy. 41, Cloyne, On. K0H 1K0 613-336-1760 mazinawlakesideresort@gmail.com
Leonard Fuels is more than a small business; it is the bedrock of the local community. It’s a business that has been run by the same family for over 70 years, employs local people, and provides the kind of reliable, caring service that larger, more distant companies can’t match. The business was started by Keith Leonard in 1936, “using a flatbed truck and 5 gallon cans that he would haul up customers’ stairs and bring into their houses,” said Rozanne LeonardStewart, who is Keith’s grand daughter and the manager of the business today. After a hiatus during WWII, when Keith Leonard enlisted in the army, Leonard Fuels reopened upon his return, in 1948. When Keith’s son Roy Leonard got his oil burner mechanic’s license in 1962, he started Leonard Heating, which later was amalgamated with his father’s business.
M.K. Card Designs All Occasion Greeting Cards
M.K. Card Designs is a new on-line business that offers beautiful handmade all occasion photo greeting cards. Marleen is a local photographer who uses the pictures she takes of nature, the surrounding lakes and wildlife as well as from her travels to create her photo cards. The website is continually changing and additions are made as holidays approach (watch for Christmas card photo additons in early November). The idea for my website was born after my passion for photography & nature led to a very large pile of photographs and me wondering what to do with them all. I started making homemade cards for Christmas, birthdays, weddings, new babies Marleen Keenan, Owner and any other special occasion that happened along the way. My thinking was that in these busy times when everything is done electronically (emails, ecards, texting) it was especially important to stay connected to one another. What better way to do this than by giving something personal to family, friends & co-workers to show how much we care? Sit with your coffee or tea, browse and order. It’s that simple. I hope you enjoy giving these little gems as much as I enjoy designing them. Orders are taken on-line at http://www.mkcarddesigns.com, or contact me via email at mmkeenan@frontenac.net.
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supplies last) as well as offering 10% off one regular priced item! This is a great time to get a jump on Christmas shopping. Please mark the evening of November 15th on your calendar for the Third Annual Christmas for Kids Shopping Night. We will be open until 9 p.m. and a portion of the evenings sales will go to the Verona Christmas for Kids Campaign. At Nicole’s, we aim to have gifts and decorations to fit every budget. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. www.nicolesgifts.ca
The business has expanded to include servicing of furnaces, air conditioners and heat exchangers, as well as the provision of fuel and lubricants to homes and businesses throughout the region and into Kingston. Our facilities have been recently renovated in order to better service our customers. We are able to provide a constant supply of oil for winter heating, and servicing of furnaces to comply with the increasingly rigorous government regulations faced by homeowners. We carry new Brock furnaces that are 98.5% efficient. “For us, it’s all about being a part of the community, and providing good service to our customers. Everything else changes, but that stays the same,” said Leonard-Stewart. And for 65 years, plus 5 before the war, that has been the source of Leonard Fuels’ success.
The Fall is always a good time to reflect on real estate sales in the Land o’ Lakes. As one of 26 waterfront regions in Ontario, typically in the bottom three to five in pricing, our sales season is usually a good reflection of the state of the economy in Ontario’s cottage regions. Results indicate that 2013 was not a banner year for waterfront sales. The recession hit the Land o’ Lakes vacation region in 2011 & we have yet to recover. With many listings & fewer buyers (Supply & Demand) from this season’s get-go, it was clearly going to be a Buyer’s Market. If lakefront properties were to sell, they had to be well-priced with excellent shorelines & three to five bedrooms. Access had to be year-round even if the cottage was only going to be used seasonally. Additionally, the property had to be perceived as rentable. So why does this occur? Why are cottage sales not consistent from year to
year? My theory is that there are several factors that determine - as early as the first spring cottage trade show -how the market will develop. Those factors include: the price of gas, the value of the Canadian dollar, world economies & especially the US economy, whether or not our Finance Minister & our Governor of the Bank of Canada direct optimistic postings to Canadian taxpayers, & finally, the weather (& bugs!). Into this mix, add the taxpayer’s perception of our government, its competence & transparency…this year was disappointing for most Canadians watching the PMO. Our 2013 season began with the cottage trade shows in Toronto & Ottawa where I display my listings & present seminars on cottage ownership topics. It still felt like winter but city folks were eager to plan their summer activities on the water. Winter lapsed into a wet, cold spring & gas prices rose. When summer arrived, it was really hot for a 10-day run in July, then temperatures cooled & summer drifted into a fantastic fall. The bugs were plentiful & never-ending until the end of September. Cottage owners came to their family retreats but buyers stayed away except for the few that wanted to take advantage of the buyer’s market. Fortunately, it turned out to be the year of the glorious fall making it easy to be grateful at Thanksgiving for our changing Canadian seasons that bring so much variety to our lives. We look forward with hope to a better cottage season in 2014, things can only get better, eh?
Verona Hardware Limited
6723 Main St., Verona 613-374-2851 Verona Hardware Limited has been a fixture in Verona since opening in 1929, making us Verona’s oldest retailer. “The Hardware” as it is locally known, was originally located on the south side of Revell Ford. It was moved to its’ present location in 1994. Owners Chad and Nicki Van Camp invite you to stop by “The Hardware” where you will find a full line of CIL paints, window and screen repair, key cutting and years of experience. We also offer an extensive line of appliances. Our price includes free delivery within 30 kms and free removal of your old appliance. We also have a certified appliance repair person on staff. Remember, Verona Hardware Limited is an affiliated RONA dealer offering Airmiles Reward Miles as well as custom windows, doors and lumber. Check out www.rona.ca for a full selection of hardware and household items, delivered to your local store.
Nicole & Chad Van Camp, Owners
Please join us on Saturday October 26, 2013 for Small Business Saturday. Receive a $30.00 gift certificate to Verona Hardware when you spend $100.00 or more (before tax), plus many other in store specials. See you Saturday!
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by Julie Druker he Salmon River Bridge plan and study, which included an assessment of the intersection of the Arden and Henderson roads at Highway 7, left many Arden area residents with concerns. An information session was presented by project managers from the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and the design firm Morrison Hershfield Ltd. on October 18 at the Kennebec Hall, and many residents said they felt that the study failed to satisfactorily address their long-time concerns about the intersection. While the proposed plan for the bridge replacement was overwhelmingly met with support, the fact that the Arden/ Henderson Road intersection at Highway 7 is not going to be reconfigured was very disappointing to some residents. For a number of years many residents have deemed the intersection to be dangerous; they say that numerous serious accidents and fatalities have occurred there over the years. Gord Brown, who resides on Kennebec Lake just north of the project area, said that he and other residents have
been pushing the MTO for improvements to the intersection for years - specifically for the installation of left turn lanes. "They [the MTO] told us that the traffic and accident data at the intersection does not warrant the installation of left turn lanes but my position is - if they are going to spend time and money building the new bridge just west of the intersection, they should also take the time and spend the extra money that it will take to widen the highway and add left turn lanes to make it safer,” he said. Brown said that the intersection is dangerous for drivers traveling west on Highway 7 who want to turn left onto the Arden Road but have nowhere to go when traffic is bearing down on them from behind. “The situation is extremely dangerous and it encourages drivers to rush what is already a very sharp left turn.” Brown said he and other residents put their improvement suggestions to the MTO in writing one year ago and a number of times since, which resulted in the MTO including a formal assessment of the intersection in the Salmon River Bridge replacement plan and study. The as-
Tony Dekker floats solo in Sharbot Lake by Julie Druker
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self-proclaimed nerd is how Tony Dekker introduced himself to a capacity crowd that packed the Sharbot Lake Country Inn for an out of the ordinary Monday night show, which was, not surprisingly, sold out. Dekker is the front man and singer/song writer for the Great Lake Swimmers, a band that was named a national treasure by the CBC, has won numerous awards, and was invited to open for Feist, and The Tragically Hip, to name just a few. The geek reference Dekker made was regarding a circa 1918 cylindrical phonograph, which he set on stage at the show and upon which he broadcast to listeners a rousing 1920's rendition of the Maple Leaf Forever. Dekker explained how he acquired the cylinders at a yard sale in Regina, Sask and fell in love with their sound. Following that opening act, Dekker took to the stage for an intimate two-set show that made it apparent how he not only attracted other like-minded swimmer/musicians to his wake but also demonstrated that he is more than capable of swimming very beautifully and buoyantly on his own. What makes Dekker so special is his singing and songwriting prowess; he is a gifted poet that can put to music the personal workings of his heart and mind, both of which he sings with a voice that is oh- so lovely. He played a wide selection of the many new songs from his first solo recording titled "Prayer of the Woods", a collection of songs that demonstrate his love and wonder of nature, as in "Somewhere Near Thunder Bay", a song about love in the landscape that he sings in a voice that is both taut and loose, youthful and wise. The song he said came from a cross country encounter when he nearly drove into a herd of deer on the highway near Thunder Bay. Luckily he stopped within inches of them and recalled how they “fanned out in front of me and I could see the mist coming from their
breath.” He played from his solo album "Final Song", a tune about his personal “existential crisis”, a haunting, fragile tune that sounds biblical, a bit like Leonard Cohen's best, especially when Dekker speaks of his “head rejecting his body and his arms not knowing his legs". Dekker did not disappoint fans of the Great Lake Swimmers and he played a number of older band tunes like “I Saw You in the Wild" from the band's second album, a song he introduced as “creepy things that happen”. He sang “The Great Exhale", a tune from his band's latest album and “tried his best not to screw it up". He spoke of what inspired the title of his solo album “Prayer of the Woods", a hand carved wooden sign he came across while hiking the Bruce Trail. The sign had a poem, an inspiration that he decided to put to music. “I thought it was amazing to see a piece of poetry out there in the woods like that and I got home and did some research and found out that the poem has been used in forest preserves all over North America.” Dekker also showed some of his musical influences. In “Where in the World are You” he seems to lean to Neil Young's "After the Goldrush" and his guitar intro was definitely one of his best. Similarly his boat song titled “On the Water”, in which he sees his own body in the body of water that surrounds the boat he is lost in, sounds reminiscent of Lyle Lovett's “If I Had a Boat". Dekker proved by his show at the Sharbot Lake Country Inn, that it is no great wonder that he is the leader of one of Canada's most acclaimed bands and one who is taking a brave and solo plunge into unknown waters.
sessment included additional traffic counts that were made in the summer of 2012. In the plan/study that was presented in Arden on October 18, it was stated that the intersection will remain as is and no changes are proposed for the intersection. The study states that “intersection modifications such as turning lanes or traffic signals are not warranted based on current and forecasted traffic volumes” but that the alignment shift of the proposed new bridge will “improve geometrics and sight lines on Highway 7.” Right now the intersection has right hand turn lanes and a yellow flashing overhead light. Another resident I spoke to was similarly dissatisfied with the decision and said that traffic is heavy on Highway 7 on Fridays and Sundays and that is when the danger is most prevalent. “That's when 30 or 40 cars are all rushing along behind you when you are wanting to turn left onto the Arden Road. Ideally all of the cars behind you should come to a stop but instead they continue speeding along and instead of stopping, cross into the opposing right turn lane to get around you which makes things really bad.” He added that traffic will increase as a result of the new development slated to take place on Kennebec Lake this year. Thirty-year Arden resident Sarah Hale, though impressed with the new Salmon River bridge plan, also expressed concern that no changes will be made at the intersection. “I understand that there has been a very thorough assessment regarding the bridge replacement and I think that they have come up with a very good plan that seems very logical. My only concern is about them not making improvements to the intersection to make it safer.” Hale said she did not know if the topography at the intersection could allow for anything different regarding the hairpin turn from Highway 7 onto the Arden Road. “Nobody likes it (the intersection) but I would like to see something that does not require drivers to have to make sudden choices that can be quite uncomfortable and unsafe.” Hale said she knows at least two people from the area who were killed at the intersection and has heard of “several others who have either been killed or badly injured there.” She said that although highway improvements are always “a hassle no matter what you do; still, they have to be done.” I questioned MTO project manager Chris Kardassis about why no changes are proposed for the intersection. He replied that the intersection is out of range of the study area, which he said lies west of the intersection and which concerns primarily the bridge site. He added, “We know there is concern about the intersection but the volumes [of traffic] don't warrant improvements at this time.”
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octoBER 24, 2013
Juanita
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SOCIAL NOTES In Memoriam Lowery Hubert and Adeline Oct. 10 & Oct. 20, 2006 Always remembered and always missed. Families and Friends. In Loving Memory of Daddy
ELWOOD COX
In Memoriam In Memory
KELLAR - In loving memory of our dear grandson, Andrew, who passed away 22nd Oct. 1995. Sadly missed by Grandma Brash and Francis.
Kirkham ~ Warren In loving memory of my dear husband Don, (Oct. 23, 1993) and my father Jimmy (Nov. 10, 1990). To have them here in the same old way, would be my greatest wish today. Loved forever, Doreen
Elwood M. Cox
Its a year since you've been gone, I look for you everyday to drive in the yard, I still miss the 5 calls a day and the hey guess what at the end of the call, where you say I love You. There is a emptiness in my heart that will never be filled. I miss you now and forever. Love you always. Until I see you again. Love, Chrissy and John
OBITUARY CAMPBELL, Denver Hugh
1944-2013 Peacefully at home on Saturday, October 19th, 2013 in his 70th year. Beloved father of Tommy (Mary), Victor (Jane), Jason (Adrienne) and Hope. Loving Poppa of Elisha, Connie, Jason, Joshua, and Catherine. Denver will always be remembered by his siblings Muriel and Bruce. Also survived by his wife Leona Campbell; although separated they remained goods friends over the years. Predeceased by his parents Franklin & Lottie Campbell and siblings Willa, Wilbird, Leo and Glen. At Denver’s request Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at TROUSDALE FUNERAL HOME, 4374 Mill St., Sydenham, on Monday, October 28th, 2013 from 5-8pm for fellowship. For those who wish, donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Denver. ARRANGMENTS ENTRUSTED TO LIMESTONE CREMATION SERVICE 200-184 Wellington Street Kingston, Ontario (613) 507-5727 Messages of condolence may be sent online @ www.trousdalefuneralhome.com FUNERAL SERVICES
Maschke Funeral Home Northbrook
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October 27, 2012 We cried when you passed away, We still cry today. Although we loved you dearly, Daddy, We couldn’t make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Your hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. We miss you every day, we will love you forever Gladys, Polly, Chrissy, Angie, April & families.
CARD OF THANKS THANK YOU
A special thank you to the Ontario Fur Managers Federation for inviting us to entertain at your 2013 Rendezvous and Convention hosted by the Central Region. The O’Donnell family band, “Bordertown”
Riddell
A sincere thak you to all my family for a fabulous birthday party. It was great to have family and friends together for the day. The food and decorations were fantastic. Thanks to all for the best wishes, cards, gifts and phone calls. It was a super day and much appreciated. Love to all, Harriet a.k.a. Mom
Thank you - Harper
Frank and I wish to thank Central Frontenac Emergency Teams, Betty Matson, the OPP from Sharbot Lake and Perth for all their kindness and help. Thanks to all our dear friends and neighbours for cards, visits and goodies they brought; also Rev. Eric Barr and Rev. Barbara Mahood Young. The Harper family
A Promise for You "That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Cor 12: 10
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CARD OF THANKS
Anniversary
Thank You
Forty Years & Counting
Some people come into our lives and quickly go... Some people become friends and stay awhile... Leaving beautiful footprints on our hearts... And we are never quite the same because we have made good friends! Thank you to all of our good friends for our beautiful Farewell Party. Your footprints will always remain in our hearts. Gary and Ruby Malcolm.
Please join us on Saturday November 2 from 1-4 pm at the Sharbot Lake Legion to celebrate our 40th Anniversary. Best wishes only Sincerely, James and Janet Gutowski
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT
BIRTHDAY
Shh, it’s a Surprise! Sharon Shepherd’s
50th Birthday Celebration
Please join us at the Verona Lions Hall on Sun. November 3rd, 3 - 7pm
If you would like, please bring a dish for a pot luck dinner at 4:30 pm. Please call Valerie, 613-354-9584.
Matthew & Kareese Defosse Married July 6, 2013, Lots of Love, from your Family & Friends.
EMERY ROBSON Happy
st 1 Birthday
October 27 Lots of Love, Mommy, Daddy and big brother Reed; Grandparents Marlene & Dave Dacuk and Dan & Cheryl Robson; Great Grandparents Don & Helen Yearwood and Tee Robson And all your family and friends!
Addington Highlands Council by Jeff Green Flinton Hall retrofit: The township received a provincial grant to retrofit the heating and cooling system at the Flinton Recreation Centre. The township originally talked to the consruction firm Black and McDonald about designing the new system, but since Council could not guarantee that the entire contract would be headed their way, the company lost interest. A search for a contractor to do the work proved difficult, but a contractor was found. However last week, that contractor pulled out. Facing the end of the year and the need to spend the grant money in time, Chris Pulfer, an engineer working for the township on the project, asked that he be permitted to pay Black and McDonald $2,000 to complete specifications for the project and quote on the entire job, on the understanding that “if the quote is acceptable, the township will contract with them to have the work completed.” Council accepted Pulfer's plan, and allocated $2,000 to get the ball rolling with Black and McDonald. Royce to get a truck: Royce Rosenblath, the township's road superintendent, has been using his own truck and charging the township mileage for 20 years. He has done an analysis of his costs, and concluded that it costs him 61 cents per kilometre to cover operating and replacement costs for his truck, but his current rate of compensation from the township is 45 cents per kilometre. In a report to Council, Rosenblath said that “on 36,000 kilometres per year that would equal a $5,760 loss. I cannot continue to operate in this manner." He gave three options: that the township up the mileage paid, lease a truck, or buy a truck for him to use. Council decided to purchase a 4x4 full sized truck for Rosenblath's use at work, at a cost of between $45,000 and $60,000. No to boat house – The township said no to a proposal by Fritz and Ursula Nussberger to build a boat house at their waterfront property, because the township owns the shoreline and the boat-house would be located on township property.
Drop-in 17th by M Procter anniversary ver 30 people showed up on Wed. Oc-
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tober 16 to celebrate the 17th anniversary of the Community Drop In. Held at St. Andrew's Anglican Church hall in Sharbot Lak, every Wednesday, the Drop In has become a weekly meeting point for many in the area. People come from various points in North and Central Frontenac to enjoy coffee, games, conversation and a delicious, inexpensive noon meal. Many thanks to the parishioners of St. Andrews for their continued support and to the many wonderful people who regularly attend. Happy Anniversary! Halloween celebrations are now being finalized and costumed ghouls will be hitting the streets a day early in Sharbot Lake. Drop by the drop in and enjoy the fun.
NFCS Notes:
What’s Happening at Northern Frontenac Community Services by Don Amos • United Way Campaign: NFCS will be holding two events in November to support our United Way campaign this year. Our first event is a cash bingo on Thurs. Nov. 7, at the Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake. The doors open at 5:30 with the bingo starting at 6:30 pm. Our second event is on November 28 in partnership with the Maples restaurant, when we will be holding a spaghetti dinner. For $10 you will get a Caesar salad, garlic bread and a plate of spaghetti. Also on site for a small donation will be baked goods made by the staff. Doors open at the Maples at 5 p.m. with the dinner concluding at 7 p.m. • Clothing for Kids: Applications for Clothing for Kids are now being taken; deadline is November 8, 2013 by noon. Completion of the forms does not guarantee sponsorship. If you are interested in applying for a coat or interested in purchasing a coat for someone else please call: Jan MacPherson at The Child Centre 613-279-2244. • Youth Dance: Friday, November 1, 6-9pm at the Oso hall in Sharbot Lake, Northern Frontenac Community Services is holding a youth dance for grades 5 to 9; cost is $6 per person. Sound on Sound Productions has been hired for a great light show along with awesome music. A canteen will be on site.
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Arden Legion Hunters' Ball by Malcolm Sampson
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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.
CHILD CARE BABY SITTING AVAILABLE: Country Kidz Childcare Centre, two daycare spaces available. Please call Stephanie, 613-279-2735
CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALES ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE, Saturday November 2, 9am-2pm, Trinity United Church Hall, Verona. Free admission, lunch available. Sponsored by local crafters
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
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.
Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver
Smitty’s “KING of APPLIANCES”
Open Evenings & Seven Days a Week - River Road Corbyville, Just North of Corby’s (613) 969-0287
HALL RENTALS VERONA LIONS BANQUET HALL AND BOARD MEETING ROOM (Lions’ Den). Reasonable rates in a convenient location. Air conditioned. Full kitchen and bar facility. Weddings, anniversaries, parties, conferences. 613-374-2821
HELP WANTED
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
HELP WANTED: ROOFING CREWS with own truck and tools. Call 613-268-2033
FOR RENT
FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Harrowsmith: Firearms Course – November 29 - 30, Hunter Education Course – December 13 - 14. 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.
1 BEDROOM APT. in 4-plex, Kaladar area, first, last and references, $475 + hydro /month; avail. November 1, please call 416-554-9746 1 BEDROOM APT. ground floor, $1000 inclusive. No smoking or pets, good fishing. Available Nov. 1st, Sydenham area 613-3769815, message returned. 2 BEDROOM APT. in Arden, ground floor, all inclusive $900. 3 bedroom house in Mountain Grove, $800 plus utilities. Call Robert Hawley 613-335-3878 2 BEDROOM HOUSE, near Parham / Bobs Lake area, $800 month plus utilities; references, 1st & last; no smoking, no pets, 613-335-4303 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 STORAGE- U-LOCK, monthly: 6 x 10 - $35; 8 x 10 - $50; 15 x 32 - $150; Outdoors $30. Fenced/secure; 613-336-2641, Northbrook.
FOR SALE 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 17 face cords, $1,300 to be picked up – 613-3332303 GENERATOR GENERAC 7000 EXL, gently used, asking $800 – 613-333-2303 SHIH TZU PUPPIES for adoption, 1 male, 1 female, 9 weeks old, ready to go, $500 each, 613-479-0252
FOUND
2 SETS OF KEYS, left at Post Office in Sharbot Lake. Have been there since summer. Please call 613-279-3150
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. Men’s overalls size 40; Halloween costumes; new selection of jewelry; bicycles; Christmas decorations; quartz kitchen wall clock; hand-crafted mystery novels; pine table, etc.
HALL RENTALS S&A CLUB HALL, Harrowsmith. Air conditioned, capacity 90, $25/hr up to 3 hours; $125 for more than 3 hours. For hall rental please contact Linda Stewart (613) 372-3797 and for membership, Tricia Evans (613) 3720343
octoBER 24, 2013
HUNTING & FISHING
LOST LOST DOG named Duke, 75lb. black & tan bloodhound/ German Shepherd cross, lost Wed. October 16, Flinton/Tweed municipality, Elzevir Rd. 613-336-6871
MUSIC LESSONS TOM’S MUSIC STUDIO is now accepting students for drums, guitar, bass guitar, piano, beginner banjo and theory; repairs to all stringed instruments. Tom 613-539-4659
SERVICES DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing. Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201. FINE CONSTRUCTION prop. John St. Aubin experienced renovator. For free estimate call 613-375-6582. Web site www.mindspan.net/ construction HOMESTYLE WEDDINGS. Minister Judie Diamond helps design your ceremony and performs the marriage at location of your choice. 613-375-6772 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. ROTOTILLING & YARD WORK, call Ken Gorham, 613-479-0252 SYLVIA’S FOOT CARE. Providing Nursing foot care in the privacy of your own home. Registered with Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs to provide foot care to veterans who qualify. For further information call Sylvia at 613-3352940.
TOWING B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery. James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050
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and any form of dancing that he Arden Legion Annual fits the songs. Deer Hunters' Ball will At 9 p.m. the stage will be be held this year on Novemtaken over by Tribute Artists ber 16. For 2013 it has been Steve and Suzanne Roberts, decided to follow a new forwho play as Johnny Cash and mat: Entertainment will be June Carter Cash. They will supplied by two groups of present three shows over the artists; one will play from balance of the evening per6-8 p.m. and the second forming the hits we all rememfrom 9 p.m. on. From 3:30ber so well of the late Johnny 7:30 p.m. the Legion will ofand June. fer “All you can eat" chicken Steve and Suzanne have wings for 50¢ each and fries performed in Tribute shows all for only $1. Accompanyover Canada over the past 6-7 ing the food special from 6 years. They also take requests to 8 p.m. will be a group of with Suzanne handling most musicians from the Denbigh songs by Patsy Cline, Dolly area called “Pickled ChickParton and Shania Twain. en". This group supplies a Entry to this fun-filled night unique blend of Country, of good food, entertainment, Blue Grass, Rock & Roll, great music and the chance to Blues and Folk music plus Steve & Suzanne Roberts win cash prizes is included in some original presentathe $10 Deer Hunter Ball tickets. Ball tickets tions. Pickled Chicken has been playing to- are now on sale at the Legion. The draws for gether for 2-3 years and two members of all prizes will be held at approximately 10:15 the band, Mark Rowe and Joe Grant, have p.m. and winners of awards announced at been playing for more years than they care the same time. Cut-off of tickets for the Deer to remember. This unique band, consisting Contest will be 6 p.m. November 3 and tickof all retirees, stress fun and relaxation in ets sold after that will be eligible for entry into the presentation of their music, playing any the draw for the $500 and $200 cash prizes requests they are familiar with. They also en- only. So, please make a point to come to courage toe-tapping, clapping, singing along the Legion for some good food and a lively time.
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Donations to offset the cost of publication would be appreciated. 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 NORTHBROOK - EUCHRE TOURNAMENT by Golden Sunset Seniors, 7pm, Lions Hall; info: Verna 613-336-8682 SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7 pm, meatloaf SNOW ROAD - COFFEE TIME at the community centre 10am-noon, all welcome SNOW ROAD FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT (Smurfs 2) Snowmobile Club 7pm; $3, snack & drink, bring blanket if you wish.
Fri & Sat October 25 & 26 CLOYNE - FREE CLOTHES GIVE-AWAY, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Fri 9am-5pm; Sat 9am-2pm; please drop off donations of clean clothes on Thurs or Fri.
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 HALLOWEEN DANCE, come in costume, 8pm, w/ Country Band, community centre, $8, lunch, prizes, info: Marie 613-3362557 HARROWSMITH - FALL FAIR, Free Methodist Church, 9am-3pm, 40+ vendors, bake sale, chili luncheon, free admission, donation to food bank appreciated. HARROWSMITH - HALLOWEEN FAMILY GAMES DAY, S&A Club 11am-1pm, games, prizes, admission by donation. MOUNTAIN GROVE - ADULT HALLOWEEN DANCE, ages 19 & up, community hall 8pm, DJ, light lunch $10; bus provided for $5; sponsor: Olden Rec Committee PARHAM - CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PARTY 6-8pm, RKY Camp for Grade 8 & under, costume judging, games, crafts, & more;
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• Diners in November: Come and join us for a Seniors’ Noon-Time Lasagna Dinner at one of the following locations. - The Maples in Sharbot Lake – Oct. 30 - Ompah Community Hall – Nov. 12th - Kennebec Hall, Arden – Nov. 19th
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sponsors: Rec Committee & RKY Camp PLEVNA – HARVEST DINNER, 5-7pm, ClarMill 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. SHARBOT LAKE - HALLOWEEN DANCE at Legion, 8pm; $10 at door; music by Anne Banks & Redneck Blvd.; prize for best costume; DD available. 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
book Next Steps: Strategy, Content & Promotion”, 6:30-8pm at Sydenham Library; registration required: 372-1414, info@frontenaccfdc.com RURAL WOMEN’S GROUP, 1:30-3pm, Southern Frontenac Community Services, 4419 George St.; free transportation avail: 613-376-6477; 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 TRICK OR EAT – North Addington Education Centre students will be canvassing the Flinton, Northbrook, Cloyne area for food bank donations. For info or to contribute call Candice Bovard, 613-336-8991 VERONA - DIABETES EDUCATION PROGRAM, Medical Centre, 9am-12noon; also grocery store tour 1pm for those interested; registration/info: Anne MacDonald, 613-5443400 x 3589
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Friday November 1
DENBIGH - CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PARTY, 12:30-2:30pm, games, crafts, pumpkin carving, costume contest; sponsor: Rec. Committee FLINTON - THROUGH THE ROOF MINISTRY CENTER, 6:30pm, open mic, all welcome HARLOWE WESLEYAN STANDARD CHURCH, 11am, special music with local musicians, lunch following service, all welcome MCDONALDS CORNERS - CONCERT SERIES Kate Weekes & Grant Simson; MERA schoolhouse, $22 advance; 613-485-6434; ticketsplease.ca. MOUNTAIN GROVE - CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PARTY, 1-3pm at the hall. snacks, crafts, costume judging, games PLEVNA - K&P SNOW TRAILS GENERAL MEETING, 1:30pm at Clar-Mill Hall in If you are interested in the snowmobile trails in the Plevna / Ompah area please attend.
BOLINGBROKE CAFÉ, 7-10 pm at ABC Hall w/ Driftin` Doug Smith & Henry Norwood, $10 at door; info: Mike 613-273-8718. SHARBOT LAKE - YOUTH DANCE for grades 5-9, Oso hall 6-9pm; $6, sponsored by NFCS SNOW ROAD COMMUNITY CENTRE - Coffee Time 10am-noon; Cards & Games Night 7.30pm, bring your favorite game.
Monday October 28 SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151. SNOW ROAD - CRAFT GROUP, community centre, 7-9pm.
Tuesday October 29 HARROWSMITH WOMEN’S INSTITUTE meet at St. Paul’s United Church, 7:30pm, new members welcome
Saturday, November 2 MOUNTAIN GROVE - SMORGASBORD, community hall, 5-7pm; $12, children $5; sponsor: United Church stewards. PERTH ROAD - CRAFT & BAKE SALE, 9am–2pm; Harris Memorial Community Hall, Christmas gifts, crafts, preserves, chili lunch avail. PLEVNA – CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW, Clar-Mill Hall 10am-2pm, handmade Christmas gifts, stained glass, jewelry, paintings, toys & more; soup & sandwich lunch in support of St. Kilian’s Church, SNOW ROAD – BREAKFAST, 8-11am Snowmobile Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. Everyone welcome. VERONA CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE, 9am2pm, Trinity United Church, free admission, lunch available; sponsored by local crafters WESTPORT - LUNCHEON & BAKE SALE, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 11am-1pm, lunch $10
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Sunday November 3
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ford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 WATSONS CORNERS - ROAST BEEF SUPPER, community hall 4-6pm in support of the hall.
Monday November 4 SNOW ROAD CRAFT GROUP, community center 7pm-9pm have fun & learn some new ideas, all welcome VERONA CARD MAKING: create hand made cards, , Trinity United Church Hall 1pm; $6 for supplies, $2 for hall use: info: Angie 613-3723609.
Tuesday, November 5 HARROWSMITH - FLU SHOTS, Free Methodist Church 4-8pm, provided by Sydenham Medical Center for anyone over 6 months old; bring health card. SHARBOT LAKE 39ers, potluck lunch noon, NF Telephone office, downstairs, anyone 50 & over welcome; meeting & games follow lunch; info: Shirley Crawford 613-279-2990 or djfraser@frontenac.net SNOW ROAD - KEENAGERS, 2-3pm, community hall, inspirational speaker, refreshments, all welcome; sponsored by Mississippi Free Methodist Church; info: 613-479-0252
Wednesday November 6 ARDEN - HUNTERS DINNER, 5-6:30pm, community centre $12, 7-12yrs $7; under 6 free sponsor: Arden United Church Stewards OMPAH - HUNTERS’ ROAST BEEF DINNER, 5-7pm, community center, $12; under 12 $5; family $25, all welcome, proceeds to community center SHARBOT LAKE - ALZHEIMER SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP, 1-3 pm, United Church hall, 613-544-3078 ext 203 SHARBOT LAKE - HELP FOR HANDS, free workshop by the Arthritis Society for individuals with osteoarthritis of the hands, 1-3pm, Medical Centre; register 1-800-321-1433 x 1601. SNOW ROAD – FOOT CARE CLINIC, community hall, appointment 613-279-3151 WESTPORT LIBRARY - tutorial on internet use of Ancestry Library Edition, 1-3pm; preregister: 613-273-3223.
Thursday November 7 SHARBOT LAKE - FUNDRAISING BINGO for United Way, Oso Hall, doors open 5:30pm, sponsored by NFCS SNOW ROAD - LINE DANCING, community centre 7-8.30pm, all welcome to come & learn. SNOW ROAD – SOCIAL BINGO, Snowmobile Club, 6:45pm, 1106 Gemmills Rd. refreshments, all welcome. VERONA - ONTARIO TRILLIUM FOUNDATION information session on Community Grants Program, Lions hall, 5-7pm; register by November 4: sattwood@otf.ca; 1-866-5303863
team building activities of low and high rope courses, then challenged themselves with archery, climbing wall and kayaking. The Grade 9 trip is a tradition at NAEC to help with the transition into high school. - Bedford Hall, Westport Rd. – Nov. 20 Next month we are having roast beef or a turkey dinner, depending on the location you choose. If you are over the age of 50 join us for not only a hot nutritious noon meal but for some fun with friends; cost - $10. Call ahead to make your reservation (279-3151)
Ottawa Valley ATV Club The Ottawa Valley ATV Club, which boasts close to 100 members, took a pit stop in Sharbot Lake last weekend. The club, which claims to be the biggest ATV club in Ontario,
has members from as far away as the Quebec border, Trenton, and Pembroke. They took a trip down the K & P Trail from Snow Road Station just north of Sharbot Lake and back.
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