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The Battle for Hill 187 - a Korean vet remembers

by Jeff Green he battle for Hill 187 took place on May 2 and 3, 1953 in Korea. It resulted in the deaths of 26 Canadian soldiers. Twenty-seven more were injured and seven were taken prisoner. It was the worst engagement of the entire war for the Royal Canadian Regiment.

The losses were suffered by the regiment’s neophyte Third Battalion, whose numbers were beefed up with soldiers from other regiments who had not yet served enough time to be sent home.

According to an account of the battle in the Korea Veterans Association website, this particular battle has never received its due, a forgotten battle from Canada’s forgotten war.

“This unfortunate tragedy, the Battle of Hill 187 – which should be an unforgettable incident in the Korean War - was not even properly reported in Canadian newspapers.

Censors in Korea wanted to keep the enormity of the losses covered up during the last months of the peace talks,” (Korean Veterans Association Newsletter, May 3, 2011) One of the soldiers who were wounded at the Battle of Hill 187 was Bill Robinson, who is well known locally as the long-serving, sometimes combative, Portland District councilor in the South Frontenac Council.

On May 2, 1953, Bill Robinson was one of the soldiers in the trenches during the Battle of Hill 187. Although most of the soldiers in his regiment had only arrived in Korea weeks earlier, he had already been fighting for eight months with the First Battalion and had been assigned to reinforce the undermanned Third Battalion.

He recalls that the attack was the fiercest he experienced in Korea. At one point a shell blast hit in the corner of his trench, sending him flying. He suffered a concussion and an injury to his ear, and has never recovered his hearing in that ear.

The battle itself raged on for two days. The account published by the Korean War Veteran Association describes in some detail how

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the Third Battalion was under-manned and, in the writer’s view, unnecessarily exposed to enemy fire at the time. And the battle has never been talked about very much in the intervening 60 years.

“How must this horrid battle have haunted the hearts and the minds of those caught up in it? Not just for weeks or months or even years, but for decades?

“There were no definitive news reports about this battle. There was a terribly inept article, diced and scratched by censors, that appeared in a few Canadian papers two months later. It told no story; only gave an impression that a company of the newly arrived Royal Canadian Regiment had been attacked.

Through the years, tales told by those who were there on the nights of May 2/3, 1953 have fallen on deaf ears. Those willing to talk about it finally gave up and went silent. Nobody was interested. Anyone with a vague interest believed the war had pretty much ended long before the spring of 1953 and those on the ground in Korea were mostly a symbolic force, not actually fighting. So the story of the brave 3rd Royals who fought their enemy in pitched battle soon after arriving in Korea, is not only forgotten; it was not even told.” (KVA newsletter, May 3, 2011) As for Bill Robinson, the war did not end after the Battle of Hill 187. Rather than being sent back home, he continued on in Korea until the end of the war.

“A doctor cleaned the blood out of my ear and said I was ok. It was only after that I found out he was a psychiatrist, not an MD.” He remained with the battalion, and on patrol, for three more months. July 27, 1953 was the day the fighting ended.

Robinson said his battalion only found out on the morning that the armistice had been signed. But the peace did not take effect until after midnight, and the Chinese fighters kept firing all day and all night. “That was a long patrol, none of us wanted to go down on the last day before the whole thing was going to

Bill Robinson heading towards the ramp at the Sydenham Cenotaph be over,” he said.

Bill was 18 when he joined the army in Kingston in 1952.

“It was just an adventure in my mind at the time,” he said.

Sixty years after the end of the Korean War, as Bill Robinson laid a wreath at the Sydenham Cenotaph on behalf of Korean War veterans for the 38th time, and joined the procession of veterans who pinned their poppy to a wreath at the end of the ceremony, Bill said he still remembers “all the bad parts of the war; all the memories are still there, and they come back from time to time, when there is a sudden noise, something like that."

He said that the recognition of the con-

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uild it and they will come. That phrase at St. Paul’s and at this point in time she is good thing,” Janet said when I Interviewed wasn’t coined to refer to a free homerelying on her own funds to provide the food her at St. Paul’s on the day of the launch. made lunch program for students but judging for the meals.

Janet was assisted by a cheerful group of by the turn out at St. Paul’s Anglican Church After speaking with Lisa Taylor, who heads volunteers, all members of the congregation in Sydenham on Noup the hospitality program vember 12, it might at Sydenham High School, have well have been.

Taylor offered to have her That was when Lunch4students prepare the meal.

Teens launched its first The meal included homefree lunchtime meal for made squash or chicken Sydenham High School noodle soup, egg salad and students and no one ham and cheese sandwichwas more pleased to es, home-made cookies see close to 40 stuand a box of juice, and was dents file through the enjoyed by the students, side door at St. Paul’s who arrived en masse at the than Janet Knights. church. Janet invited each Knights founded of them to complete a surand leads the program vey that asked what soups and said that for her it and sandwiches they would is a way of providing like for a lunch time meal. a healthy home-made The program will continue lunch to students while weekly every Tuesday at also giving them a the church from 12:30-1:30 chance to get out into p.m. Janet said that in the the community. “I don’t hopes of continuing the proremember exactly what gram into the future and in inspired me to start it Sydenham High School students line up for their first free Lunch4Teens meal at St. - continued on page 2 but I knew it would be a Paul’s Anglican Church in Sydenham

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by Jeff Green e don’t know who it will be, but we do know how much they will be paid and when they will be hired. We also know where the consultant, who could be paid as much as $30,000, will be looking.

The search for a replacement for Frontenac County CAO Liz Savill, who will be leaving the county at the end of this week, was at the top of the agenda of a Committee of the Whole meeting in Glenburnie last Wednesday, November 6.

Jim Peaver, from the consulting firm KPMG, was already in the late stages of preparing a service delivery review for the county when he was asked to prioritize his recommendations regarding the CAO position, and to provide a separate report on the

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tribution of Korean War veterans has been overlooked until now, and that naming 2013 as the Year of the Korean War Veteran was a long overdue gesture by Veterans Affairs.

He does not, however, think his own particular service swhould be over-stated.

"Don't go making a hero out of me," he said at the end of the interview for this article, "I just followed orders and ended up in the line of fire.

Bill Robinson remained in the military until 1969. He then worked for the prison service in various capacities until he retired in 1988.

He has served on South Frontenac Council as the Portland Rep since amalgamation in 1998.

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South Frontenac Township Committee of the Whole - November 12

Petworth Road subdivision emerges from the shadows F

or months Hartington residents living in the vicinity of Petworth Road have been raising alarm bells about what they thought was coming, a proposed subdivision on Petworth Road that they say will affect the delicate water table in the area. And for months Mayor Davison and other members of Council have said Council can’t respond until an application for subdivision approval is brought to the township.

Now, that has happened.

Township Planner Lindsay Mills informed Council that he has received a 49 lot proposal that would connect Boyce Road To Petworth Road, and run along the west side of the K&P trail line has . Mills emphasized that there are still a number of issues to be resolved before the plan can be considered for formal approval: Mayor Davison advised the local residents who were attending the meeting that there will be a public meeting for their comments before any decisions are made.

Mills also brought forward preliminary information about a proposal for 16 lots in Inverary.

Sydenham Water: Rates to Rise Treasurer Louise Fragnito quoted the Sustainable Water and Sewage System Act (SWSSA) which “seeks to introduce the principle that having consumers pay the full cost of providing water…services will promote water conservation and greater awareness of water and environmental protection.”

However Sydenham residents are using, on average, only 3/4 of the volume that they are paying for, and a raise in rates

will be an unlikely incentive to use even less. (35 cubic metres actually used per quarter, vs the 54 cubic metres per quarter for which residents are being charged a base rate of $125.28) Nonetheless Fragnito argued that in order to bank some reserves toward the calculated annual depreciation of $165,423, and to cover the estimated inflation of operating rates, water rates will need to increase.

Most councillors leaned toward a plan which would see commercial rates set higher than household ones (commercial use is almost three times higher than residential). Councillor McDougall said that classing the two seniors’ non-profit apartments in Sydenham as commercial might jeopardize affordable housing. Council was also divided on the question of whether those Sydenham residents who have not connected to municipal water should pay a penalty for non-use of the system.

None of the proposed rate increases would be enough to cover all projected eventual major repair costs. Councillor Vandewal said he was not too concerned about the projected shortfall, as long as current running costs could be covered, with some reserves set aside.

“Even the city of Kingston goes to the (higher levels of government) for help with infrastructure repairs,” Vandewal said.

The next step in the water rates saga will be a public meeting with Sydenham residents.

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Humane Society have “dramatically increased” in the past two years, while at the same time the voluntary purchase of dog tags has decreased, resulting in a shortfall that has to be covered from general taxation. As a result, Orr recommended an increase in dog tag and kennel license fees, and in the charge for reclaiming dogs from the KHS, as well as shortening the present five days for reclaiming dogs to the legally required three.

Council seemed to favour these changes, but did not agree with Orr’s recommendation that the deadline for purchase at the least expensive rate be moved forward so it would not coincide so closely with the property tax due date.

Although this would have relieved pressure on the township office staff, many people, as Councillor Barr pointed out, would prefer not to have to make two separate trips to the municipal offices.

CAO Orr took advantage of this opening to make a plea for residents to pay their taxes directly through the bank: “Some people get their tax money from the bank, and carry it over to us, so we can carry it back to the bank.”

Budget Note Saturday November 17, Council is holding a special allday meeting to work their way through next year’s budget: Orr distributed the proposed budget developed so far: as it stands, it would represent a tax increase to the ‘average property’ of 2.91%.

CAO Orr reported that the fees charged by the Kingston

CAO hiring in Frontenac County - continued from page 1 hiring process.

The first thing Peaver did was recommend that the current position that Savill holds, that of Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk, be changed.

Peaver recommended hiving off the clerk function and upgrading the position of deputy clerk, currently held by Jeanette Amini, to that of clerk. Since these changes would affect current staff, the discussion over Peaver’s proposal took place in an in-camera session.

In terms of the hiring of a new CAO, Peaver said first off that “I have already talked to this council about the ‘one employee’ principle.” Peaver said what “one employee” means is that Council essentially hires only the CAO, and then gives policy direction directly to the CAO on the expectation that the CAO will implement those policies effectively throughout the organisation.

“To that end, the CAO hiring is a crucial task for Council,” he said.

Candidates for the CAO position should be limited, he said, to individuals who have experience as a CAO of a lower-tier municipality such as a township or at the county level. “I do not think you would be looking for someone who is going to be a first time CAO, unless they are already in a major role at a larger institution.”

He also said that priority should be given to someone who is familiar with a two-tier system.

“You need someone who is sensitive to that relationship, who looks upon the lower tiers as a partner in the delivery of

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The best way to find such a person, Peaver said, is to hire one of a few consulting firms that are familiar with the terrain, who “understand the municipal environment” in Ontario well enough to narrow down the limited field and approach the right individuals for the job. He even suggested that the right consultants would know the people who are already in leadership roles in Eastern Ontario and vicinity and are ready to make a change.

The timeline that he laid out involved setting out a request for proposal for a consulting firm almost immediately, followed by hiring a firm by the end of the year. The search would commence at the beginning of January, and lead to a long list to be presented to Council, who would then whittle down the names to about six. Interviews would take place in March. A short, short list of three names would then be determined, followed by a second series of interviews, and the final candidate would be brought back for a last interview.

Based on the pay scale in neighbouring counties, Jim Peaver recommended a six-tier pay grid, with increments of 2.5% at each, setting the minimum starting pay at $142,000 and the maximum at about $157,000. Cost of living increases, which average about 2% per year in Frontenac County, will also apply to the CAO. Councilor John Inglis, from North Frontenac, took issue with the proposed salary. “I adhere to the principle that the highest paid person in an organisation should not make more than six times the pay of the lowest paid, and this would be about eight times what the lowest paid at the county makes.

So I’m not sure how I’ll vote on this,” he said.

However, according to the county’s human resources

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an effort to make it sustainable, she is planning to approach local businesses, churches, service groups and other organizations and will be asking them to help by donating funds to secure the food costs for the program. Individuals can make donations as well.

So far she is getting a lot of community support and the Sydenham Legion has already committed to providing a lunch and volunteers to serve it up. She also said that two chance meetings at the Foodland grocery store in Sydenham, one with famed NHL’er Doug Gilmore and a second with Canadian comedian Dan Ackroyd, led to both gentleman offering up their support for the program. Janet is also looking for volunteers to help serve the meals.

She said that the program affords enough to feed roughly 50 students and that the meals are given out first-come, first-serve. Anyone wanting to make a donation or to volunteer can contact Janet Knights at 613-379-6948 or 613545-7039.

appreciated the glimpse into the thinking of a White Folks Champion. Would be interested to hear Mr. Kennedy’s views on other social policies, such as Native land claims, Refugee Immigration, etc. Do his views represent conservatism at its purest, or something else masquerading as such?

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specialist, Colleen Hickey, the CAO salary will only be 3.8 times that of the lowest paid non-unionized employee of the township (many of the employees at Fairmount Home and Frontenac Paramedic Services are unionized).

The cost of a consultant, Peaver said, “will likely range from $25,000 to $30,000, plus expenses”.

“Having gone through the process recently when hiring a CAO for Frontenac Islands, I can say the cost is well worth it.

It opens up a much broader range of people to choose from,” said Frontenac Islands Mayor Dennis Doyle.

Council decided to go ahead and search for a hiring consultant, and also to hire KPMG to prepare a request for proposal to that end, at an additional cost of $7,000.

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by Jeff Green

et me see if I have this right.

Frontenac County Council has decided to pay a consulting firm $7,000 to help them hire another consulting firm for $25,000 to $30,000 plus expenses. The second firm will have the task of recruiting someone whose salary they have already announced will be $157,000.

That $157,000 person will be the CAO of the County. Nice work if you can get it.

Oh, the salary goes up another 2% each year as the cost of living rises, which is only fair.

I have an alternative proposal. First, make the salary a little more vague. After all, I imagine a number of people might have considered doing the job for less, but now that the cat is out of the bag, every single candidate will expect to see at least $150,000 in the first year.

As to the $40,000 or more in consulting fees, there is a cheaper way.

Listing under Help Wanted: “CAO NEEDED, pay commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information, contact Frontenac County, 613-544-9400.”

There, that’s less than 20 words. We can run that for $10 a week, HST included. Even if the County needs to run it for 10 weeks, it only comes to $100.

That leaves about $39,900 in savings.

The County can put that towards its reserve funds, which have reportedly dipped below $14 million.

Or maybe the money can be put towards commissioning a bronze statue of Louis de Buade, Comte de Frontenac, the governor of New France for which the County is named, and its installation at the junction of the Cataraqui and K&P Trails in Harrowsmith.

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hank you kindly for your postcard encouraging my attendance at a local memorial ceremony this coming Monday. Since you showed such interest, I thought I should let you know that I will be travelling to my hometown of South Porcupine, Ontario, to commemorate Remembrance Day. I'll explain further into this message, why that may be a prudent decision on my part.

Lest We Forget - Let me first suggest that as a member of the government of the day, I believe that you and your colleagues have already succeeded in forgetting the debt owed to our veterans young and old alike.

I'm sure I don't need to attach a copy of the video produced by the Rick Mercer Report program this past Tuesday (5 Nov). If you haven't watched the video at least once, and thought about how you could rationalize such deplorable and shameful treatment to our young Afghanistan veterans, you have many more problems than even I am aware of. Forcibly releasing damaged veterans in order to avoid paying them an indexed pension of 2% per year for 10 years of service is absolutely shameful. Let me just briefly remind you of your fully indexed pension that you qualified for after 6 years and which you shall receive at 3% for every year served.

Shame on you and your colleagues.

It becomes a target rich environment as I seek other similar injustices perpetrated on veterans young and old. Let me remind you of a letter I wrote to you a few years ago, requesting that you support a private members Bill to reverse an injustice that has long been levied on aging veterans. All Canadian citizens who have supported the CPP, when they attain the age of 65, qualify to draw a CPP cheque. Veterans can also draw a CPP

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cheque; however, the government claws an equal amount of money back from their pensions. You were diligent enough to respond to my request but your letter advised that you do not support my position and you would not be supporting the Bill. Shame on you, Mr. Reid.

The last major injustice that I'll lay out on the table, I won't have to explain for you either. You will have heard the same song from several other veterans. "The New Charter" for injured veterans virtually takes thousands and sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars off the table for veterans who can afford it the least. To simplify for this forum, the bottom line is the fact that the New Charter replaced the old method of providing veterans with a lifetime pension compensation for injuries. The New Charter only benefited the public purse and certainly not the injured veterans. Of course, in recent days we have witnessed how those dollars saved were simply channeled into the same trough where political hacks feed to excess. Shame on you and your colleagues, Mr. Reid.

I promised an explanation for why it's probably prudent that I leave this jurisdiction to commemorate Remembrance Day. I believe that November 11 is all about veterans who have served admirably and honourably. It's not a time to make a political statement, no matter how badly that statement needs to be made. I fear that if I were to encounter you or your colleagues at a ceremony, I would feel hard pressed to shake your hands knowing that you have long since abandoned the veterans you so callously sent into harm's way.

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This month, they charged us for exactly TWICE as much electricity as we actually used. The Hydro guys on the ground and up the poles are terrific, but Hydro management is so venal, they make senators look like honest citizens. If we consider that they accept that a 100% inaccuracy on a simple thing like figuring out how much electricity has gone through their lines is quite OK, can we really act surprised when over 2/3 of our bills go toward paying for their ineptitude regarding supply and delivery? Forget “Smart” meters; get us some “smart” Hydro managers who might dump these business practices that are more suited to a banana republic than Canada.

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t is unfortunate that Mr. Kennedy does not see the difference between a discussion about political scandals and a discussion about the future of the Senate. If he did, he would not make irrelevant comments about death threats to Caucasians in the U.S.A. in response to Mr. Green's editorial about the future of the Senate. Intelligent participation

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Gordon Gaylord Branch # 334 Arden hosted another successful Remembrance Day Service and reception this past November 11th. It would be remiss not to mention that events such as this would not be possible without the hard work and support of members of our community. Our branch would like to recognize the efforts of the following people who made this a day to remember: Shirley Dewey, Beth Sampson, Ronda Noble, Judy Cardwell, Jeannet MacPherson, Angie Knight, Lois Scott, Barb Kirkland, Chris Scott, Glenys Coffin and Cheryl Mills. Thank you for getting the kitchen working as superbly as it did. Thanks also to Ken Scobie and Jason Tryon for getting the wreaths to the cenotaphs and back.

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· Clarendon Central School Council will host their annual Turkey Bingo on Wed. Nov. 20, 7pm at the Clar-Mill Hall. Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy a great evening!

You may even win a turkey! · Happy Birthday to Mona Perry who celebrates on the 19th!

Wishing you many more happy and healthy years! · Saturday, November 16 is Jack's JAM time again at the Clar-Mill hall! 2-9pm; potluck supper 5:30pm; musicians, singers, dancers and spectators are all welcome! Sponsored by the Clar-Mill Community Volunteers. · Don't miss the Northern Highlights Arts & Crafts show at North Addington Education Centre on Tuesday November 19 from 1pm to 6pm. A portion of the proceeds go to various school groups. · The show went on: What happened when 17 artisan/ crafters and eight lunch staff arrived for the Christmas Craft Show at the Clar-Mill Hall on Nov. 2 and found that they had no power? Artisans from as far away as Ottawa and Belleville, as well as local crafters who had been crafting, sewing and knitting for years, like Bernice Gunsinger and June Watkins, were arriving. There had been hours of preparation, including making several large pots of soup, and baking quantities of bread and treats. “How in the world are we going to pull this off?” One person said, “I have a portable generator and hotplates at home that I can go get.” Another said, “I have extension cords and work lights that we can spread around the room.” The soup ladies said, “We can heat the soup and make coffee at a friend's home. She has hydro.” Add some bottled water and buckets of water next to the toilets and people's needs were well taken care of. Even though the hall was a little chilly, several people commented on the nice

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Eat fewer calories than you burn.

• One of the problems with drug treatment of malaria is the malaria parasite becomes resistant to the drugs. One group of researchers is using vitamin B-1 (thiamine) which the parasite needs for energy to grow and multiply. The group is using a molecule that looks like thiamine but isn’t. The mosquito takes this false thiamine into its body but it won’t work for them. It just might work.

• A good motivator to get you walking for exercise is to buy a pedometer. Set a beginning goal of 5000 steps per day and gradually work up to 10,000. There’s something about having that little gismo that keeps people walking.

• Just a reminder that when you are treating your children for a cough, codeine-containing products are no longer recommended for children under the age of 12. This Health Canada directive came as a result of some children receiving codeine either via a cough syrup or breast milk. Codeine is metabolized in the body to morphine and some people are “fast metabolizers” which could cause problems.

• If you are looking for cough remedies for your child, you can try some honey first. That often soothes the throat and calms the cough. You can also check with our pharmacists for other suggestions. We are here for you.

atmosphere and the resourcefulness of the group. Shoppers came from Denbigh, Cloyne, and Parham as well as many local people. Thanks to all who contributed to the success of this event. - submitted by Debbie Emery

CLOYNE - NORTHBROOK Marie Anne Collier

613-336-3223

· On November 28, Through the Roof Ministries in Flinton will host a Ladies Christmas banquet at 5:30 and dinner at 6 p.m. Bring a small dessert. There will be a prize for the best Angel Contest. Please enter two times (Thanks) ! · Before dawn, on Sat. Nov. 9, the Wildlife & Game Branch of the MNR set up a “check point”, slowing traffic on Hwy 41, outside of Northbrook. This was to monitor illegal hunting. · The Cloyne & District Historical Society welcomes historian Des Corran, complete with musket and uniform, to tell us why the Americans didn’t return to the eastern end of Lake Ontario in 1814. The meeting takes place on Mon. Nov. 18, 1pm in the Barrie Hall. Everyone is welcome. · The Northern Highlights Arts & Crafts show will be held at NAEC on Tues. Nov. 19 from 1- 6pm.

DENBIGH Angela Bright

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

· There will be a Ladies Christmas Craft Night at the parsonage in Vennachar on Wednesday, November 27 at 7pm. It will be a good evening of fun and fellowship. Refreshments will be served. For information, contact Debbie at 479-8057. · It's time to get out your lights and decorations! The Denbigh Rec. Committee is having a Home Decoration Contest. Judging will take place on December 4th. Anyone who would like their decorations judged, call Susan at 333-9462.

The winner will be notified and the prizes given out at the Appreciation Tea that will be held on Sunday, December 8th, in conjunction with Music in the Hall from 1-3 pm. · The 7th Annual Christmas Lights Parade will be held Sat Dec. 7, leaving Berndt's Garage at 6pm, and arriving at the hall, where the children will get to see Santa. There will also be entertainment and refreshments. Donations of Christmas baking would be appreciated for the refreshment table. Kids, get your letter to Santa ready and it will be picked up along the parade route. Food bank donations will be gratefully accepted at the hall. To enter a float in the parade, contact Gail, 3332224, and to help with entertainment, call Paul, 333-2776. · If you have community events or news you would like to share here in the column, please call or email me by Monday morning of the week you would like it to appear.

GODFREY Nicki Gowdy

613-374-5708 bus524@hotmail.com

· Happy Belated Birthday wishes to Meredith Peters and Molly Clow! · Welcome home to Bill Snyder after a extended stay in the hospital, Piccadilly hasn't been the same without you! · A great group of ladies travelled to Ottawa on the weekend shopping in support of Verona Minor Ball! Thank you to Mitch Cox for the great driving! A great time was had by all. · On Friday night plan on heading to Nicole's Gifts in Verona to do some Christmas shopping. Nicole is sponsoring a night of shopping with 10% of her sales being donated to the Christmas for Kids Campaign! Many great gifts to choose from as well as some great specials and some wonderful food samples! She will be open till 9pm. · On Sun. November 17, 9am -3pm at Piccadilly Hall in Godfrey there will be a fundraiser for the Relay of Life Team Timeless Memories Cleaning up Cancer Team. It will be a Christmas Extravaganza with crafts, bake table, etc. · Plan to attend this Sunday's Bedford's Country/Bluegrass/Gospel Open Mic, Nov. 17 from 1-5pm and meet the charming, talented guest, "Mr. Wallace Wayne McEves" from County Angus, Scotland. Mr. McEves will join our fiddle players, Vivian Mattice and Len LeBlanc for some shenani-

novemBER 14, 2013 gans & Scottish music. Special thanks to Brent Cameron of Godfrey for the loan of his kilt to Mr. McEves, so good old "Wally" can feel right at home. A donation of $2 will be gratefully accepted at the door, we might need to get “Wally” back to Scotland! · The popular 101 Nativities Exhibit will be held again at the Cole Lake Free Methodist Church from Fri. Nov 22 - Sun. Nov. 24. The hours are Fri. 6:30-8:30 p.m; Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. Admission is free and there will be refreshments. Also, every child can make their very own nativity to take home. All are welcome, · Start saving your empties!! The Verona Christmas for Kids Committee is holding a bottle drive on Sat. Nov. 30 at the Verona Foodland! Drop by and help support a worthy cause.

SYDENHAM Anita Alton

613-376-6333 rideauraingutter@yahoo.com

· Come out Sun. Nov. 17, 7:30pm to the Glenburnie United Church for a violin concert - Triola...We 3 Strings. Enjoy a diverse repertoire from popular music to sacred, classical, waltzes, movies and more; $15, call 542-4773 or 547-8169. · Tickets are almost sold out for the Vision Soup Fundraiser being held on Sat. Nov. 23. Get your tickets at the Grace Centre, Trousdale's General or Rural Visions. · If you enjoy Euchre then come out to the Legion on Sat. Nov. 23 for some Progressive Euchre beginning at 6pm. · Come and join local bands Saggy Bottom Boyz, Whiskey Avenue and guitarist/singer George Reynolds for an evening of fun, music and dancing At the Sydenham Legion on Sat. Nov. 23 at 8pm. Tickets are $15 each and include a late buffet along with raffles and silent auctions. All proceeds will be donated to children-related charities. Tickets are available at the Legion or call Dave Sheldrick at 376-6987. · Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church is holding its final free Flu Clinic on Tues. Nov. 19 from 4-8pm. Bring your Health Card and protect yourself from the flu this winter. · Wing Night is Nov 21 at the Legion, 5-8pm. This is a popular night out for young & old alike so bring the whole family. · Please join Southern Frontenac Community Services on Fri. Nov. 29 from 5-7pm at the Grace Centre for their Chairs for Charity Auction featuring a selection of original Adirondack chairs and benches painted by 20 local artists.

The evening includes a silent auction and there will also be tastings from local artisan and organic producers including wine, beer, cheese, meats, breads, hors d’oeuvres, chocolates, desserts. Tickets are $40 and include a $20 charitable receipt. They are available at the Rural VISIONS Centre.

ARDEN

Wanda Harrison

613-335-3186 harrisonwanda@hotmail.com

· Congratulations to the Ladies Dart team of Beth Sampson and Elly Peterson who returned home champions from the Sharbot Lake Dart Tournament November 9. · With the Deer Hunt coming to an end, the Arden Legion invites everyone to their Annual Deer Hunters Ball, November 16. Pickled Chicken will perform 6 - 8 p.m. then give way to tribute artists Steve and Suzanne Roberts. Listen to your favourite Johnny and June Carter Cash hits beginning at 9 p.m. Suzanne also performs the songs of Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton and Patsy Cline. Be at the Legion 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. and enjoy wings at $.50 and fries $1 per order. · NFCS provides their November hot lunch catered by Servants Heart Catering Nov. 19. Lasagna, green beans, Caesar salad and garlic bread are on the menu as well as friendly faces and lots of laughs. Call me at 613-335-3186 to reserve your place at the table and join the group. Bring your appetite to the Kennebec Community Centre at noon. · The Kennebec Recreation Committee will meet at the hall at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18. This is election month so all members are urged to attend. · On Sun. Nov. 24 the Arden & Community Wesleyn Church is hosting a potluck dinner with a Gospel sing following dinner. Musical guests are Jeff and Brad Young. Bring one of

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your favourite dishes to the community centre for a 5:30 dinner; then stay for the Gospel sing. Everyone is welcome. A freewill offering is your admission to a wonderful evening. · The Arden Legion extends thanks to everyone who purchased shares for the ceiling repair at the branch. Early bird renewal for the 2014 membership ends November 30.

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613-372-0018 kgow63@hotmail.com · There will be a Youth Dance, November 15, at the Golden Links Hall from 7-9:30 p.m. for ages 9-15. Cost is $6. Call Sharon 613-539-6676 or Wayne 613-358-2533. · The Harrowsmith S and A Club's Chinese Auction will be held November 16. Members $12/non-members $14. Advance tickets only. For information or tickets, call Pam 613372-1578, Heather 613-372-2007 or Pat 613-372-2896. · A Cash Bingo will be held at the Golden Links Hall on Nov. 19; Early Bird 7 p.m. Books $7-15. · Princess Elizabeth Rebekah Lodge is holding an open meeting November 21 at 7:30 p.m. No pressure, no obligation! Come out and see what this organization does for your community. Call Brenda at 613-372-2410. · The Golden Links Hall will be hosting a Beef Supper, Nov. 24, 4:30 – 6 p.m. Cost is $13. Call Brenda 613-372-2410.

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613-278-2127

· Keenagers had a very good turnout on November 5. · A good crowd came to the first line dancing at Snow Road on Nov. 7 and had a very good time. Lorraine will be away but line dancing will still go on tonight, Nov. 14, 7–8:30pm.

Come and see! · Unfortunately there was a very poor turnout for the Harvest supper put on by F.L.A.G.S. · The hall at Watson’s Corners is the place to be next Sun. Nov 17 for the Christmas Shopping Party. · Don’t forget the potluck supper at Snow Road Community Centre on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 5:30 p.m. · The Christmas shoe boxes have to be turned in at church on Sunday, Nov. 17. Also that Sunday is Food Bank Day. · Sympathy and prayers to the Laura Hermer family.

MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks

613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca · Sympathy to Bill and Sylvia Powers on the passing of Bill's nephew, Fred. · Our sympathy to the family of Sandra Asseltine, a retired school teacher. She was the wife of the late William Asseltine · Sympathy also to the family of Marjorie Reeves, who had resided at the Country View Home. · Happy Birthday to Edith St Pierre, Jesse Antoine, Freda Burke, Andrew Hole, David Hole, Wanda Harrison, Zilpha Brown, Kim Pringle, Amy Thompson, Louise Meeks, Robert Scott, Art Shaw. · Happy Anniversary to Ronnie & Elva Price, Norman & Velma McIntosh · Rev. Eric Barr delivered the Remembrance Day Service at the Arden Pastoral charge. On November 17 Robert Lawson will deliver the message. Presbytery has appointed Rev Eric Barr as the Pastoral Charge Supervisor. All emergency calls will be handled by Rev Eric. Call the church, 613-335-2474 · On behalf of the Land O' Lakes seniors club in Mountain Grove, Jean Hole presented the wreath. · On Sun. November 17, 9am -3pm at Piccadilly Hall in Godfrey there will be a fundraiser for the Relay of Life Team Timeless Memories Cleaning up Cancer Team. It will be a Christmas Extravaganza with crafts, bake table, etc. · Thinking of Vernon Scott, Harold Gray, Bob Hawley, Vera Steele, Ford Robinson, Dale Cooke, Frances Badour, Ivan and Velma Porter, Harold and Doreen Warren. Give me a call if you know someone who needs a "Thinking of You" · The Frontenac Bantam Hockey Team 4-12 played a great game against Amherstview on Nov. 9. Terrific goal tending by Nothern Fontenac Community Services

LIT Training Youth Grades 7 and Up

The youth program is hosting a Leader in Training Course for youth grades 7 and up.

This is geared towards fostering leadership styles and skills. For more information or how to register contact the Youth Department at 613-279-2244

Saturday, November 16th, 2013 Sharbot Lake Child Centre 8:30am - 4:30 pm This is a great way to get Volunteer Hours for high school!

Bring a packed lunch

both teams. · Thanks to everyone who has been saving can tabs, Campbell soup labels, bread ties. I am also saving the plastic bags that our milk comes in; they are sent to Africa to be made into mats for people to sleep on. · I hope everyone remembered our brave and fallen soldiers on Nov. 11. Thanks to them we live in a war-free country.

PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele Christine Teal

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· Sympathy to the Green family formerly of Parham on the loss of Barb. · Happy Birthday to Charles Lowery, Diane Whan, Pete MacPherson, Erin Fox, Wesley Hartwick, Darrell Walker, jenna Mosher, Brandi Hamilton, Kelly Baker, Niki Putnam, Tyler Gordon, Claire Alarcon-Belanger, Nancy Thompson and Christina Wotherspoon. · Thinking of you to Glen Wagar and Charlotte Brown. · The construction on the bridge on the Wagarville Road looks real good now and is safer. The new steel guard rails will not be as forgiving! · Have you got you got your idea for your float for the Santa Claus Parade? It's coming up soon...Parham on Dec. 1 - for more information call Bernie or Jess Quinn or ask any of District #4 Firefighters. · Congratulations to the Junior and Senior Boys Volleyball teams as they head to EOSSA this week. Give it your all and remember teamwork!!

VERONA

Debbie Lingen debbie@lingens.com

613-374-2091

· 101 Nativity Scenes is back by popular demand. You will be delighted with the beautiful nativity scenes and every child can make their own nativity to take home. Fri Nov. 22, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, and Sat. & Sun. Nov. 23 & 24, 1 to 3 p.m. Free admission, refreshments. Every 20th guest will receive a prize.

Cole Lake Free Methodist Church, Rd 38 & White Lake Rd. · Sisters by Heart invite us to a Ladies Night Out to enjoy "Winter Wonderland", Mon. Nov. 25, 7 p.m. at Verona Free Methodist Church. There will be entertainment by Jillian and Carol Kenny; guest speaker will be Nancy Turner. Admission is $5. For more information, please contact 613-374-1232. · Nicole's Gifts in Verona will be hosting the 3rd Annual Christmas for Kids Shopping Night on Fri. Nov. 15 from 5 to 9 p.m. They will be offering food tasting, one night only specials, and free draws. 10% of the evening’s sales will be donated to the Verona Christmas for Kids Committee. · Christmas for Kids is holding a bottle drive on Sat. Nov. 30 at the Verona Foodland from 10 a.m. You can drop off your empties with them (wine, beer, or cooler empties) and be assured that the funds are going to a very worthwhile cause. · The Bellrock Schoolhouse Theatre presents "Miracle on 34th Street - the Musical" on Nov. 22, 23, 29, 30 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. Adults $15 and children $10 (10 & under) Tickets are available at Asselstine Hardware, Verona

PAGE 5 Hardware, Local Family Farms and Verona Drug Mart. · The Verona Community Association presents “Christmas in the Village” on Sat. Nov. 30. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of free events. Watch as 11 Christmas trees are gaily decorated and then lit up in a spectacular Tree Lighting Ceremony. Everyone will enjoy the Christmas atmosphere as children create holiday crafts and play games while enjoying snacks and holiday music. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will drop by. The adults can keep busy with card and board games. Outside, the Verona Cattail Train will be running as well as mini-golf. The VCA will serve a delicious chili dinner and hot dogs. In the evening Crooked Wood will provide the indoor entertainment and outside there will be fire pits for roasting marshmallows. Verona Lions Centre. For information visit www.yourverona.com or call me at 613-374-2091.

MABERLY-BOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula

613-325-1354 karenprytula33@gmail.com

· If you are a small business owner who is considering purchasing a computer system, you might want to attend the Business at Breakfast seminar put on by the Perth & District Chamber of Commerce. “Small & Medium Computer Systems Basics” will be held Nov. 20, 7:30–9:30am at the Masonry Restaurant & Market in Perth, but you must register by the 15th. The cost is $15 and includes a full breakfast. To register: 613-267-3200; welcome@perthchamber.com. · Do you think of yourself as an inventor? Register by Nov. 15 for the Innovation Expo and Funders Forum on Nov. 21, 1–5 p.m. at the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, 10970 Hwy. 7, Carleton Place. This is a place to network, and will be of interest to all businesses implementing new technologies, new equipment and procedures, new products, and learn about government funding programs and other businesses. Contact Mary Ellen Cote to register, 613283-7002 x101; Maryellen.cote@valleycfdc.com. · Happy Birthday to me (Karen Prytula) who celebrates 49 years of age, again! · Nov. 16, 5-7pm - Chili Cook Off at the Maberly Hall! To enter your famous chili, contact Nancy Barrett at 268-2960 or Ann Downs at 273-5069. Cost to eat the Chili will be $7 per person; children under 12, $5; children under 5 free! Please join the Maberly Agricultural Society for great chili cooked by your neighbours and entertainment by young fiddler Jessica Wedden and local superstar Tony Leduc.

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United Way Fundraiser

Saturday, Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. in Sharbot Lake Village All businesses, community groups and residents in the area are encouraged to enter a float or display, or march in the parade.

Parade marshalling at 12:00 noon on Elizabeth St. For more information contact Bill at 613-539-8190 Parade Organization by Sharbot Lake & District Lions Club on behalf of the Central Frontenac Recreation Committee

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Northern Frontenac Community Services along with The Maples Restaurant will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on Monday November 18, 2013

$10.00 per plate includes: Spaghetti, Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread Dinner will be served from 5:00pm to 7:00pm For more information call: The Child Centre @613-279-2244 NFCS @613-279-3151 Desserts available by donation

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Leaving a long-time Legion family behind

by Julie Druker n November 11, Peter Brugmans' eyes welled up with tears at the Sharbot Lake Legion following the Remembrance Day service at the Soldiers Memorial Hall. Brugmans and his wife Marion just recently sold their house on Bobs Lake and will be moving to Collingwood in order to be closer to their three children and two grand children. The tears he said are the result of looking both back and forward; back in remembrance of those he has loved and lost, and to this community of people who have become almost family to him and whom he will soon be leaving. “When we moved here we thought that it would be our last move. But that changed since we have found it increasingly hard to get together with our children and grandchildren and often only see them once or twice a year. That and the fact that I am getting older is the reason that we have decided to move closer to them”, Brugmans said.

He was born in Holland in 1936 and moved with Marion to Bobs Lake in 1995. He joined the Sharbot Lake Legion as an associate member at that time, and since then he has made some very close friends in the community as a Legion member, as a volunteer at Northern Frontenac Community Services, as a member of the Bedford Catholic church and as a volunteer with the OPP's Cottage Watch program.

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Peter Brugmans, Dave Whalen, Sandy Hallam, Mike Gauvin Brugmans said that the last few weeks have been especially emotional for him both due to the upcoming move and also because of the feelings that Remembrance Day always brings. Brugmans spoke about his father, who fought in the Dutch Army and later in the British Infantry. In between those services his father, who at the time was already married

Fresh and bright, Hartington branch re-opens T he Hartington branch of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) is a small rural branch located in the Princess Margaret Building on Road 38. A library restructuring report, written several years ago, called for the branch to be closed and replaced by a larger branch in nearby Verona.

However, the Township of South Frontenac, which is responsible for library facilities, while the KFPL handles operations, built a library in Sydenham to augment the branches in Hartington and Storrington and has no plans to build one in Verona.

And now, thanks to a $35,000 Trillium Foundation grant and some money from the township, the Hartington Branch has been re-energized.

Laura Carter, manager of branch operations with KFPL,

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FINANCIAL AUDIT SERVICES The Township of south Frontenac is requesting proposals from interested parties for Financial Audit Services. For more information, please visit our website.

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE WINTER HOURS Winter hours begin on November 14th, 2013. See our website for details.

SANTA CLAUS PARADES The Sydenham Santa Claus Parade takes place on Saturday, November 30th beginning at 10:00 a.m. from Fire Station #5 on Stagecoach Road, Sydenham.

The Harrowsmith Santa Claus Parade takes place on Saturday, December 7th beginning at 10:00 a.m. from Centennial Park, Harrowsmith.

101 Nativities Exhibit

Cole Lake Free Methodist Church 20 White Lake Rd, off Rd., #38

Fri., Nov. 22, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m Sat., Nov. 23, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m Sun., Nov. 24, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m

Refreshments. Free Admission Every child can make their very own nativity to take home

Township Of Central Frontenac

RECYCLING COLLECTION CALENDAR

COUNCIL MEETINGS

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

November 26, 2013 at 4p.m. at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake, ON. December 10, 2013 at 4p.m. at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake, ON.

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L-r: Katia Jacobs, Laura Carter, Barbara Love better and will be better for the public to use.”

The message Jacobs is most keen to get out to patrons of the Hartington branch is there is now no need to travel to Sydenham or into Kingston to pick up holds, browse the stacks, or to order materials in person.

The Hartington branch is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-5 and 6-8 and Saturdays from 1-4.

NAEC students fill Empty Bowls S

by Valerie Allan

tudents at NAEC are working hard to help the local Food Bank again this year, with a repeat of the Empty Bowls Project. The Empty Bowls Project will culminate in a supper on November 19 at the Northern Highlights craft show, combining bowls and food produced by NAEC students and sold for $6. All proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank.

Grade 9, 11 and 12 Art students are making bowls in an array of styles and shapes. While each bowl is clearly individual, students have made an effort to keep the sizes comparable. They are decorating them in a variety of glazes, to make them even more unique works of art. It is estimated that there will be 50 of these one-of-a-kind bowls available.

Meanwhile, members of the Grade 12 Hospitality class are roasting, chopping and simmering to produce soup to go into the bowls. There is a choice of French Onion or Turkey Noodle soup. In addition to the bowl of hearty soup, diners will have a student-made dinner roll as an accompaniment, to make a satisfying fall dinner.

Last time this project ran at NAEC (in 2011), over $250 was donated to the Food Bank as a result of the community’s generosity. As previously, the bowls will be on display at the school in advance, so that interested community members can pre-purchase their bowls.

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The next Council Meeting will be on November 19th, 2013 at 7:00 pm.

Tuesday November 19th, 2013 from 9:00 A.M. through to 2:00 P.M.

The next Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled for November 26th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.

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with three sons, was picked up by the Germans and went to work in a German munitions factory until, when granted one week's leave, he left the factory never to return. Instead, he went underground, assisting people fleeing the Germans.

Peter recalled his father hiding one Canadian paratrooper named Jim O'Brien in the attic of the family home in St. Oedenrode, Holland.

In 1952 Brugmans' family moved to Canada, first to a farm in Manitoba, where his father worked, and later to Athens, Ontario. They would finally settle in Morrisburg, and it was there that a long-time neighbor recognized the picture of the paratrooper, Jim O'Brien, which led to the family having a chance to meet him again.

Brugmans and his father worked together helping to construct the St. Lawrence Seaway but his father unfortunately died of cancer in 1957. "It was sad because things were just starting to pick up for the family before he passed away,” Brugmans said.

He continued to work at the seaway until 1961 and then married Marion. Together they had a family of their own and it is that family that he and his wife now feel needs their attention most. And so on November 20, they will be saying their final good byes to the members of the community, whom they have come to know and love over the last two decades. “It's hard to say goodbye because we have made so many good friends here but we hope that we will be back to visit soon.”

Peter said the plans to join the Legion in Collingwood.

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Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of lands and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on November 20, 2013. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 4432 George Street, Sydenham. See website for details.

described how the branch, which was closed for the month of October, has been brightened. It has all new shelving, which is not as tall, giving much needed brightness to the room. The room has also been painted; new flooring has been installed, and two new public access computers have replaced one old one. Comfortable chairs, fitted with laptop shelves, have been loaned to the branch from the Central Branch in Kingston because the Hartington chairs are on order. A small room adjacent to the main room, has been outfitted as a media room with magazines, DVDs and CDs. The Hartington branch is also the first location in the 16branch library to have an express service for DVDs. Select copies of a selection of popular DVDs, mostly recent movie releases, which can take a long time to access if put on hold at the branch or through the Internet ordering system the library offers, are available only through the branch and cannot be put on hold.

“Some of these popular movies can take months to get on hold, so people can come to the branch and get them on a first-come, first-served basis,” said Laura Carter, “it’s something we have already done in all the branches with books, but this is the first location for DVDs.” The book return at the branch has also been moved to the south end of the building, where it can be reached from the outside, a more accessible location. Previously the book return was inside the building When the branch opened at 1pm on Monday, patrons starting streaming in. Most did a double take when they entered the room.

“It is really wonderful that this has happened,” said Katia Jacobs, who operates the branch, “everything is so much

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At left, students from Land O’ Lakes Public School follow in the official parade to the cenotaph in Mountain Grove

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Central Frontenac Council - Nov 12, 2013

by Jeff Green Cost of medical calls sparks discussion at Council: In considering the monthly report by Fire Chief Bill Young and Deputy Chief Art Cowdy, members of Central Frontenac Council noted that the department is called out twice as often for medical calls as it is for fire calls.

“Most of those medicals come from the Arden area,” said Chief Young, “because when the ambulance is not in Parham the estimated ambulance response time is greater than 15 minutes and that’s when dispatch calls us.”

“Our crews answer the calls, and we take on the cost, but there is no financial support from any source for those calls. The County runs the ambulance service.

Shouldn’t they pay us for not having the service available, or at least the province should pay something?” asked Councilor Frances Smith.

“I get emails from the paramedic union saying we shouldn’t answer those calls,” said Councilor Jeff Matson, who is also a volunteer firefighter out of the Arden fire hall.

“In some cases we shouldn’t be there,” said Chief Young, "but sometimes we are needed.”

Jeff Matson said there is an added cost to these calls, beyond labour costs. Sometimes when paramedics arrive and fire department equipment, such as stretchers, are already being used, the paramedics keep the patient on the same stretcher in order not to disturb the patient, but the department then has a difficult time getting the stretcher back. “It’s easier to get them back when it is the L&A ambulance out of Northbrook that answers the call. It’s harder with Frontenac County,” said Matson.

While no decision was

made about how to approach the issue, council will consider setting up an ad hoc committee to look further at it.

“The first thing we need to do is look at our bylaws to see what our own rules are about medical calls,” said Bill Young.

Policing cost reform could hurt Central Frontenac: Treasurer Michael McGovern attended a meeting in Peterborough with OPP finance officials to hear the initial proposals for changing the way municipalities are billed for OPP services.

“One thing they are looking at is standardising the way municipalities are billed,” said McGovern. “The cost per resident ranges from $100 to $900, depending on the amount of crime and other factors. They propose to set a standard rate, based on average costs, of $260 per resident, plus extra based on crime rate, etc. That sounds fine, but we are now paying $180 all in for our policing, so we could be looking at an increase of at least $80 per resident.

“This may be a service that will have to be provided provincially,” said Frances Smith. “Say it goes to $300 per resident. We can’t raise taxes like that just to pay for policing.”

Township CAO Larry Donaldson said that in his previous position as CAO of Arnprior he learned “a lot more than I wanted to about how the OPP bills for their services.

“They can be very difficult to deal with over finances,” he said. “It would be nice if they did explain how they billed. I’ve known seasoned financial people who could not figure it out. But they tend to make up their own pricing, which municipalities can’t afford.”

McGovern will be attend-

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ing further meetings with the OPP as a new pricing regime is developed for 2015.

Traffic concerns in Crow Lake: A delegate to the meeting, Karen Lahey from The Oaks cottages in the hamlet of Crow Lake, listed a number of issues she and eight other residents who attended the meeting said negatively affected road safety in the village of Crow Lake. She cited speeding, inadequate signage, numerous hidden driveways, a narrow road with no existing shoulders, eroded pavement, inadequate brushing and the lack of guard rails as her main concerns. She and other residents had brought these issues up to council at an earlier June meeting but have yet to see any changes made or to hear back from council. Crow Lake resident Chuck Belcher said, “One day someone is going to get killed and it's going to be sooner rather than later.”

Councilor Tom Dewey, who was chairing the meeting, said that he would in-

ach year, Canadians of all ages commemorate Veterans' Week by attending events and ceremonies.

On November 11, we come together as a nation. We honour and remember Canada's Veterans. We commemorate the brave men and women ho made the ultimate sacrifice.

The Hon. Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, writes, "It is difficult to express in these few words the scope of what Canada's military has accomplished through the years. Canadians, though, continue to acknowledge the courage of the men and women who have served and defended our values. Such conflicts have tested our nation's resolve, and every time, Canada's service men and women have proven themselves.

Citizens can take pride in the service and sacrifice of those who have served their nation and the world. During Veterans' Week and all year long we will remember them."

Our nation's enduring freedom has come at a great price. Of the more than 650,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders who served during the First World War, more than 66,000 gave their lives and another 170,000 were wounded. In the Second World War, more than one million brave men and women served to fight struct staff to look into the issues and have township staff investigate any changes that could be made to improve the issues of safety.

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against tyranny; more than 45,000 lost their lives and another 55,000 were wounded.

Many veterans who may not have suffered any physical injuries returned home from these wars deeply impacted by the loss and devastation they had witnessed and experienced.

This year we recognize 2013 as the Year of the Korean War Veteran to pay tribute to the 60th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice. In honour of this important milestone, events and ceremonies are being held during Veterans' Week to recognize the tremendous contributions of the more than 26,000 Canadians who served in the Korean War and the 516 who lost their lives during the conflict.

- taken from "The Salute", Veterans Affairs Canada

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otes from Don Antoine: Local Korean War veterans are Al Hardiman and Lloyd Arnold. Donald Denny returned to Canada and died of his wounds.

Just a short note on the Italian Gala, which they called "Peace through Valour".

The event was a commemorative dinner held on October 16, 2013 to remember the sacrifice of the Canadian soldier during the Italian Campaign of WWII. Six hundred veterans attended this event - many in wheelchairs or walking with aid.

There were two days of socializing prior to the event - you could feel the comradeship coming back to us, which made us feel like we belong to something great again.

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George Simmonds, who served in the air force for 30 years, lays a wreath for the Pine Meadow Nursing Home at the Remembrance Day service in Flinton on November 10

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SOCIAL NOTES In Memoriam

In Memoriam

In loving memory of a dear wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother

Ralph Teal

Orlene Grant May 5, 1942 to Nov 20, 2010 We thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new, We thought about you yesterday, And the day before that too; We think of you in silence, And often speak your name; All we have now are memories, And your picture in a frame, In life, we loved you dearly, In death, we love you still; In our hearts you hold a place No one will ever fill.

It broke our hearts to lose you The day God called you home.

Gone but not forgotten.

Forever loved and sadly missed by her husband Eythel, and her children Curtis (Loretta) Grant, Shawna (Jim) Brooks, Charlene (Mike) Cripps, Carmel (Brent) Lessard, and her grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

OBITUARY KELLAR, ANNABEL VICTORIA (nee Palmateer) passed away peacefully at the Pine Meadow Nursing Home in Northbrook with her family by her side the morning of Thursday, November 7, 2013 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Mervon Kellar.

Dear mother of Harvey (Jacqueline) of Tweed, Sheila (Cecil) Hawley of Northbrook, Linda (Mike) Warren of Perth, Bryan (Sandra) of Kaladar, Richard (Marine) of Vancouver, Alfred (Barbara) of Tweed, Donald (Catherine) of Tweed and Stephen (Corine) of Flinton.

Pre-deceased by her son Gary. Gramma will always be cherished and never forgotten by her several grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Sadly missed by her brothers Mervin (Ilene) Palmateer of Bloomfield, Ronald (Donna) Palmateer of Picton and her sisters Elizabeth Machula of Calgary, Doreen Thompson of Arden, Liza (Joe) Wagner of B.C. and Carol (Joe) Wood of Flinton. Pre-deceased by her brothers Lorne, Gerald, Edward, Royce, her sisters Laura, Lilian and parents John & Ethel Palmateer. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews and friends. The family received friends at the Maschke Funeral Home, 11928 Hwy# 41 Northbrook, Ont. K0H 2G0 (613-336-6873) on Friday from 2-4 & 6-8pm. The Funeral Service was in the Chapel on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 11:00am. Interment at Northbrook United Church Cemetery. Friends desiring may contribute in her memory to the Pine Meadow Nursing Home. Online condolences to the family at www.maschkefuneralhome.com

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Always missed and forever in our hearts I know you're taking care of Mom and Granny Love, your brother Douglas

Bertrim, Lena In loving memory of our dear mother, who left us November 15, 1999 Fourteen years ago, on this day The one we loved was called away They say it’s a beautiful journey From the old world to the new Some day we’ll make that journey Which will lead us back to you And when we reach that garden In which there is no pain We’ll put our arms around you And never part again.

Remembered always with love, your children: Ken, Dorothy, Ada, Ruby, Jerry, Elsie, Delbert, Audrey, Bill and Howard.

CARD OF THANKS Sortberg Thank you to each and every one who attended our 60th Anniversary celebration; you made our day very special for us. To those who remembered us with monetary gifts, telephone calls & beautiful cards, thank you. Many thanks to our family for all the help in planning, baking & arranging the food; it is appreciated very, very much.

John & Audrey Sortberg

Steele The family of the late Ralph Steele would like to thank our relatives, friends, neighbours and colleagues for their many acts of kindness, food, cards, flowers and charitable donations. A special Thank You to the Matson family, June Hughes and Jocelyne Lemke who assisted above and beyond the call of duty. Thank You to those who assisted with refreshments at Arden United Church and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #334 who provided a lovely reception luncheon. Our appreciation goes out to Hannah Funeral Home and Lindsey Hannah for his compassionate care.

Thank You Rev. Barbara Mahood and Rev. Eric Barr for the uplifting funeral service, those who provided music and the family members who spoke of their father and grandfather. Gratitude to the grandsons who were pallbearers. Jason Lemke, Chris Steele, Jeremy Shorts, Brandon Shorts, Michael Steele, Nathan Steele and Mark Ford. A sincere Thank You to the staff at Village Green for 4 years of caring for Dad. The Steele Family

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OBITUARY SHIRLEY BARBARA MIKA May 15, 1936 - November 11, 2013 Shirley Barbara Mika of Sharbot Lake passed away peacefully, in her 78th year, at St. Mary’s of the Lake Hospital, Kingston, Ontario on November 11, 2013 with her loved ones at her side.

Beloved wife and best friend for 61 years of Stanley Edward Mika Jr. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Jerry (M.J.), Jamie (Shelley) and Cindy Mika (Wilf). Supportive and caring Grandma to Christina, Danny (Jess) Warren, Lianna (Mike) Johnson, Brandon, Casidhe and Dana Mika and an amazing Great Grandma to two very special twin boys, Ethan and Alex Warren. She will be greatly missed by extended family members.

Predeceased by her father, Bill Burton, her brother, Kenneth Burton, her mother, Elsie Neilsen and in-laws, Lucille and Stanley Mika Sr. Shirley was born in Toronto and lived with her mom, Elsie, cousin Sandra and Sandra’s mom, Dorothy, during the Second World War years. It was a difficult time but they stuck together. At the age of 12, Shirley and her mom moved to Sharbot Lake as Elsie had found employment through an advertisement in a Toronto newspaper. Shirley attended school in Sharbot Lake. Studies came easily to her and as a very bright girl she managed to skip some grades. After graduating at age 14, Shirley and best friend Pat Rose (Whan) moved to Toronto to take up employment as Bell Telephone operators. Within a short time they were able to transfer to the Kingston office which enabled them to spend much more time in Sharbot Lake where Shirley met the love of her life, Stan.

At age 16, Shirley married Stan at the Sharbot Lake United Church and they began their life together on a hope and prayer, but with determination to succeed and a tremendous amount of hard work, managed to create a comfortable lifestyle for their three children. Life was busy but very rewarding and eventually they were able to spend winters in Florida and enjoy ventures of their choice.

In recent years, they became interested in tournament poker at which Shirley excelled and consequently gained the respect of all levels of players who were known to her.

Shirley will be remembered by many for her love of life, her sense of humour (which stayed with her to the end), the amazing way she accepted and handled her illness and the strong guidance and direction she gave to those she loved which will stay with them throughout their lives.

Thank you to family and friends, Palliative Care, Red Cross, St. Mary’s of the Lake Hospital and all community services especially Dr. Peter Bell and Nurse Practitioner, Brenda Bonner.

Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date. Tributes may be made through Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham, Ontario.

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· Our hunters are braving the cold and snow. Lots of deer are hanging and the odd bear has also bit the dust. I heard of a four-point buck that was a tasty treat, and of course “the one that got away” seemed to get away again this year. We all breathe a sigh of relief when hunting season is safely over and the freezers are full for winter.

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Please join us for the 75th birthday in honour of

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on Saturday November 30, 2013 from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club 4041 Colebrook Road, Harrowsmith, ON. Light refreshments will be served.

No gifts please... your presence is the gift she will treasure!

CONGRATULATIONS 2013 – Master of Science (Cell and Molecular Biology)

Travis Howes Arthur (1919-1993) and Madeline Howes, Homer and Wilhelmine Card proudly announce their Grandson’s achievements.

2011 – University of Western Ontario Gold Medal (Genetics) 2011 – Bachelor of Science (Hons): Genetics, Medical Cell Biology 2009-2011 – Dean’s Honor List Travis is presently employed at Western University in London, Ont. · Pine Meadow Nursing Home featured a memorable Remembrance Day celebration that was well attended and very moving as so many of the residents were a vital part of the war years. It is thanks to their efforts that we live in a free country today, so thanks, folks, from the bottom of our hearts. As well, Pine Meadow has many fantastic musical groups planned and also a euchre tournament in the works.

Area churches and groups are setting dates for Christmas, and the Harlowe Christmas Dinner and Dance is set for Saturday, Dec. 7 at the ever popular Harlowe Hall, home of the famously tasty dinners cooked

by Marie and George White and friends. This year they are cooking roast beef and pork and all the fixings that go with it. Advance tickets are needed as there is limited seating. The dinner only is $10; the dinner and dance is $12.50. So give Marie a call so you are sure to have a space.

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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.

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2 BEDROOM APT. in Arden, ground floor, all inclusive $800. 3 bedroom house in Mountain Grove, $700 plus utilities. Call Robert Hawley 613-335-3878 (rent reduced this week) Apartment, newly built, 1250 sq ft. 2 bdrm, 5 appliances, handicap accessible, ideal for retirees, driveway w\ shed & yard, no smokers/ pets; inquire @ 613-279-2085 Kaladar Home For Rent, 3 bedrooms, quiet, clean, $650 month plus utilities. Available December 1st, call (613) 542-7373 x 114 KALADAR THREE BEDROOM APT., fridge & stove, utilities extra, $550 per month, first & last required, call 613-336-9429 PORTABLE NEW HOT TUB RENTALS, weekend, week or month rentals available.

Delivered and all set up for you to enjoy, low rates, call for more details 613-335-5333. Nov fall special: $299 weekend SHORT AND LONG TERM RENTALS, 2 or 4 bedrooms available, furnished or not. Start at $950 a month plus, Henderson Rd Arden.

Pleases call for more details 613-335-5333 STORAGE- U-LOCK, monthly: 6 x 10 - $35; 8 x 10 - $50; 15 x 32 - $150; Outdoors $30.

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FOR SALE 1 LIFT CHAIR FOR SALE, $500. Call 613335-2631 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 FRONTENAC MODULAR HOMES. Buy a house before December 31, 2013 and receive an iPad - PLUS a $1000 Visa Gift Card!

Custom built. New 1280 sq.ft. 28’x52’ home, 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, delivered and on your basement or foundation, oak cabinets available. ‘More home for a lot less money’.

Financing available OAC. 1-866-775-8268 www.frontenacmodularhomes.com MIXED SEASONED FIRE WOOD delivered.

Logs 2, 3, 4, 5 foot long, 1.5 cubic cord $250.

Call 613-335-5333 MOBILE HOMES, instant homes, instant cottages, for farm help. $5000 to $20,000. We deliver, 613-657-1114; 613-218-5070 POLLED LIMOUSIN BULLS, 22 months old, registered with papers, call evenings 6-9pm, 613-268-2258

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Shaw Direct Rental Option: Get up to 3 free receiver rentals for 6 months. No Contract! Any combination of HDPVR and HD receivers! Call 613-374-3305 for enquiries.

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FOUND KEY, found on railway track bed between Sharbot Lake and Highway 7. Call 613-2793150 WHITE FEMALE HOUND, found in area of Highway 509 and Lavant Rd. Please call 613479-2389.

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NEW AND USED APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

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

· Nov. 16 is the Community Potluck & Jam. Bring a dish of food to the ABC Hall (3166 County Rd. 36), and meet your neighbours while dancing, listening or playing entertainment. 5 pm. Call Glenn 613-273-2571. · Dark Skies: a bylaw was passed by Tay Valley Township to regulate outdoor illumi-

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Flinton Rink Attendant

PAYS CASH $$$

The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands seeks one individual to fill the position of “Rink Attendant” for the Flinton Rink.

Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver

Tenders must be received at the Township office, Flinton, ON, on or before 16:00 on November 29, 2013.

“KING of APPLIANCES”

Interested parties must submit a contract proposal on the appropriate form, available at the Township Office in Flinton to the address below.

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

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GARAGE YARD SALES SPYGLASS COVE, 1016 Schoolhouse Rd. Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues – Sat. 9am5pm. New selection of recipe books; window catchers; Agatha Christie mystery book collection; Christmas decorations; cymbals; desk; Royal Family collectibles; brand new puzzle; etc. New items every week.

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: ROOFING CREWS with own truck and tools. Call 613-268-2033

HUNTING & FISHING 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.

LOST FOUND/LOST CAT in Sharbot Lake. If you are the person who took home a black cat from the Frontenac News office on October 21st, please call 613-279-3150 – the original owner has come forward.

LOST DOG, Huskie Shepherd mix, since Friday, November 1. Black/grey colour - 12 year old female. Canonto Road area. Call 613479-2389 if you have seen her.

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.

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.

PROFESSIONAL CAT GROOMING: serving Maberly, Sharbot Lake and proximity. Dematting, nail clipping, etc. reasonable rates; home visits, 613-268-2995 SEWING ALTERATIONS, HEMMING, ETC. This And That Thrift Shop, 32 Peterson Rd., (turn at lights in Northbrook). Open 9 am to 7 pm, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

TOWING B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery.

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Information gathered relative to this position is done so in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for candidate selection purposes.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in applying for this position but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands P. O. Box 89, 72 Edward Street, Flinton, ON K0H 1P0 (613) 336-2286 ph; (613) 336-2847fax; deputyclerk@addingtonhighlands.ca

nation to ensure the continued astronomical importance of the night skies in the township, especially where existing astronomy clusters exist, like in Maberly Pines, and probably elsewhere in the township. This will only affect you if you were planning on installing a rotating search light like the RCMP might use when searching for an escaped convict! However, you can obtain a copy of bylaw no. 2013-07 from the township office, 1-800-810-0161, which comes with diagrams of acceptable and non-acceptable outdoor lighting fixtures. This is good news for the astronomers in the township who are always so eager to show us, and teach us, what they have learned from the night skies. · Volunteer position for Glen Tay outdoor ice rink: Tay Valley Township is currently seeking an additional volunteer to assist with snow blowing/clearing and flooding activities at the rink. A few hours each week are all that is required, and you would have the satisfaction of helping to contribute to our Canadian heritage, and the tradition of our outdoor rinks. Call 1-800-810-0161 if you are interested.

OPP reportS Air miles scam - Lanark County OPP would like to make the public aware of a telemarketing scam where an automated message says the person has won Air Miles. If the person follows the instructions to claim the reward miles, they are put in contact with a person who will then ask for personal information including Air Miles account and credit card information. If one receives this type of call they should simply hang up the phone.

Air Miles does not use automated messaging to contact their collectors. If you believe you are a victim of a fraud, don’t be embarrassed - you are not alone. To report a fraud, call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre toll free at 1-888-495-8501.

Sale of land for Tax Arrears

By Public Tender MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on the 5th day of December, 2013. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at 3:00 p.m. local time at the Municipal Office.

Description of Lands: Part Lot 25, Concession 1, Oso, as in FR502671, Central Frontenac, and Part Lot 25, Concession 1, Oso, Part 2, Plan 13R7837, Central Frontenac (File No. 12986-199) Roll No. 10.39.080.020.00210 PINs: 36228-0072 (LT) and 36228-0127(LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $13,761.54 Part Lot 12, Concession 1, Hinchinbrooke, as in FR422842, S/T FR105396, HII6078, Central Frontenac (File No. 12986-201) Roll No. 10.39.040.010.02100 PIN: 36150-0077(LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $13,491.45 Part Lot 4-6, Block 4, Plan 45, Part 1, Plan 13R8941, S/T interest in FR476822, Central Frontenac, and Part King Street, Plan 45, Central Frontenac (File No. 12986-203) Roll No. 10.39.030.010.38900 PINs: 36167-0454(LT) and 36167-0455(R) Minimum Tender Amount: $16,744.96 Part Lot 15, Concession 9, Kennebec, Part 15, Plan 13R157, Central Frontenac (File No. 12986-204) Roll No.10.39.030.010.43915 PIN 36167-0078(LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $16,565.87 Island J in Sharbot Lake, Oso, Central Frontenac (File No. 12986-205) Roll No. 10.39.090.010.27900 PIN 36232-0278(LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $19,667.15 Part Lot 2, Concession 6, Olden, Part 1, Plan 13R8871, s/t Execution 95-0001094, if enforceable, Central Frontenac (File No. 12986-207) Roll No. 10.39.060.020.07100 PIN 36222-0049(LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $20,138.53

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

The municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

The land does not include the mobile homes situate on the land, if applicable.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001, Chapter 25 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, the relevant land transfer tax and Harmonized Sales Tax, if applicable.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchasers.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender please visit www.ontariotaxsales.ca or contact: J. Michael McGovern Treasurer The Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth Street, P.O. Box 89, Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 613-279-2935 ext 224 www.centralfrontenac.com

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Friday November 15 HARROWSMITH YOUTH DANCE, Golden Links Hall 7-9:30, for ages 9-15; $6; Sharon 539-6676 or Wayne 358-2533 NORTHBROOK - NEW OLD TYME FIDDLERS, 7:30pm, Lions Hall, $6 non-members, $5 members, entertainers $2, lunch, prizes. All welcome SHARBOT LAKE - EUCHRE, Anglican Church hall, noon, $5 includes lunch SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion.

5:30–7 pm, pork chops in mushroom sauce SNOW ROAD COFFEE TIME, community centre 10am-noon, come and meet with your neighbours.

Saturday November 16 ARDEN LEGION DEER HUNTERS’ BALL, music by “Pickled Chicken” 6-8pm; 9pm Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash (played by Steve & Suzanne Roberts) BOLINGBROKE - COMMUNITY POTLUCK & MUSIC JAM, ABC Hall, potluck 5 pm; info: Glenn 613-273-2571 HARROWSMITH - CHINESE AUCTION, S&A Club, advance tickets only; members - $12; non-members - $14. Pam 372-1578, Heather 372-2007, Pat 372-2896 MABERLY - CHILI COOK OFF, 4-7pm, community hall; $7; under 12 $5; under 5 free; to enter chili call Nancy 268-2960; prizes; fundraiser for Maberly Agricultural Society.

NORTH FRONTENAC LITTLE THEATRE Lifetime Recognition Awards, Oso Hall, Sharbot Lake 7pm, (semi)-formal; entertainment, refreshments, all welcome, freewill offering and/or donation to food bank.

PLEVNA - JACK’S JAM, Clar-Mill hall, 2-9pm; potluck supper 5:30pm; musicians, singers, dancers welcome; sponsors: Clar-Mill Community Volunteers RIDEAU PASTORAL CHARGE bazaar & lunch. North Crosby Hall, 10am-2pm; Soup & sandwich w/ dessert $10, children $5.

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VIGIL, 11am-11:30am, Railway Heritage Park, info Ken Fisher 613-279-1902 SHARBOT LAKE – HOCKEY & WING NIGHT at the Legion. 7pm.

SNOW ROAD - FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST Snowmobile Club 8-11am, 1106 Gemmills Rd., all welcome.

Sunday November 17 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 PICCADILLY - RELAY FOR LIFE Christmas Extravaganza by Team Timeless Memories, community hall 9am-3pm, photography, jewelry, Pampered Chef, craft, bake tables; cookie decorating for kids SHARBOT LAKE - FIDDLERS & FRIENDS concert, 2pm Oso hall; $10; children $5, under 5 free; info: Lois 375-6332; sponsor: St. James Anglican Church WILTON - CRIMSON RIVER GOSPEL SING 7pm, Standard Church, all welcome, freewill offering; info 613-386-3405

Monday November 18 CLOYNE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 1pm Barrie Hall w/ historian Des Corran, all welcome.

PLEVNA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Clar-Mill Hall, appointment: 613-279-3151.

UNITED WAY SPAGHETTI DINNER, Maples Restaurant, Sharbot Lake, $10, 5-7pm, sponsored by NFCS & the Maples VERONA CARD MAKING: create hand made cards, 1st & 3rd Mondays, Trinity United Hall 1pm; $6 for supplies, $2 for hall: 372-2205.

Tuesday November 19 FRONTENAC CFDC WORKSHOP - “Tradeshow Marketing” 9:30-11am, North Frontenac Telephone Co. Sharbot Lake; registration required: 372-1414, info@frontenaccfdc.com HARROWSMITH - CASH BINGO Golden Links Hall, early bird 7pm; Brenda 372-2410 HARROWSMITH - FLU SHOTS, 4-8pm Free Methodist Church, provided by Sydenham Medical Center for anyone over 6 months old; bring health card.

KENNEBEC DINERS, noon, Arden community hall, for those 50+, $10, reservations required: 613-279-3151 NORTHERN HIGHLIGHTS ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW at North Addington Education Centre, 1-6pm, also “Empty Bowls” - eat soup & keep pottery bowls made by students, proceeds to food bank.

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NORTHBROOK - ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA, education session by the Alzheimer’s Society, Pine Meadow Nursing Home, 2pm PLEVNA - TURKEY BINGO, 7pm, Clar-Mill Hall (hosted by Clarendon Central School Council) SNOW ROAD - COMMUNITY POTLUCK, 5:30pm, community center, all welcome WESTPORT - CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOP using discarded books, at library; pre-registration requ'd; $10. 273-3223.

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I have mentioned Comet ISON in several previous columns and wrote that it had the potential to be the “Comet of the Century”.

It’s not looking so good. It didn’t brighten in the spring and summer anywhere near what planetary astronomers expected it to. Even so, it’s always worth going out to find and observe a comet. As the month ages, ISON will appear closer to the horizon in the east southeast at morning twilight. Binoculars might do the trick but a modest telescope would be better. On the 16th, about an hour before sunrise, ISON is just above the star Spica. On the 19th, it has passed Spica and is just below it. There is another comet in the sky, Comet ENCHE. ISON passes just below ENCHE at dawn on the 24th. This sight of two comets in the same field of view of my telescope’s eyepiece is well worth the effort needed to find them. Being so close to sunrise will make it extra challenging. I may even attempt to get a picture. Wish me luck!

ISON is approaching the Sun from above the plane of the ecliptic and will be at perihelion, its closest approach to the Sun, on November 28. It will whip around the Sun within one solar diameter of the Sun’s surface and be heated to thousands of degrees Celsius.

Hopefully it will not disintegrate. It will then start to recede away from the Sun below

Sunday November 24 ARDEN - GOSPEL SING & POTLUCK DINNER w/ Jeff & Brad Young; community hall, dinner 5:30pm; music 6:30, sponsored by Arden& Community Wesleyan Church, all welcome; free will offering HARROWSMITH - BEEF SUPPER Golden Links Hall; $13; 4:30-6pm; call Brenda 3722410 MCDONALDS CORNERS - CONCERT SERIES Corin Raymond. MERA schoolhouse, $22 advance; tickets 613-485-6434; ticketsplease.ca.

SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB - Snow Vehicle Driver Training Clinic for age 12 & up, 9am-3pm, 1106 Gemmills Rd., 259-2698; 259-5517.

SYDENHAM - “LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS” candle lighting service for those grieving losses at Christmas time; 7pm Grace Centre, all welcome; Bereavement Support services, Mary at 613-376-6477.

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MATAWATCHAN - CHARITY BINGO for Cancer Transportation & Grimes Lodge, community hall 1-3pm; info: 613-333-1932 SHARBOT LAKE – CENTER STAGE CAFÉ musical entertainment at Legion; guest Marc Giroux, hosted by Center Stage House Band, 7-9:30pm; $4.

SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151 VERONA - SISTERS BY HEART Ladies Night Out, 7pm, Free Methodist Church “Winter Wonderland”; $5, info 613-374-1232.

Friday November 22 SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB meeting 7:30pm, 1106 Gemmills Rd TAMWORTH LEGION – CONCERT w/ fiddler & dancer Stephanie Cadman, Daniel Lapp, 8pm; $20; 613-379-2808 TRENTON WOODLOT CONFERENCE; hosted by Hastings Stewardship Council.

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Saturday November 23, HARLOWE DANCE, 8pm, w/ Country Band, community centre, $8, lunch, prizes, info: Marie 613-336-2557 PARHAM - TURKEY SUPPER, UNITED CHURCH, 5-7pm; $12; 6-12yrs $4; under 6 free; family $25; sponsor: Board of Stewards SYDENHAM - VISIONSOUP, Grace Centre, $20, eat soup & keep handmade pottery bowl; in support of SFCSC and Loughborough Christmas & Emergency Relief Committee.

What’s Up in the Night Sky - November 2013 by Fred Barrett W

atch for these two beautiful constellations this month: Cygnus and Orion.

About 9 a.m. in the evening you can find Cygnus just west of the zenith fairly high in the sky. Take this opportunity to have a good look at the Swan because it is sinking down into the western horizon and will be difficult to observe by late December. The Swan is very prominent and one of the largest and most beautiful constellations in the sky. Binoculars are all you need to see some of its most spectacular deep space objects (DSOs). I have named my observatory Cygnus Hill in its honour and I have a special feeling for this dazzling piece of the sky.

The constellation looks like a crucifix and is about 20 degrees by 20 degrees. At the top part of the cross is the bright star Deneb, one of the three stars of the summer triangle that I have described in previous columns.

It faces the zenith and is actually the tail of the Swan. Moving west we pass the wings and then there is the long neck that ends at Albirio. Point your binoculars from head to tail and wingtip to wingtip to discover some very amazing sights. Rising up in the east at the same time is glorious Orion. It has an hourglass shape and it is difficult to miss the three stars at its middle that make up what is called the belt of Orion. Just below the leftmost star of the belt is the Orion Nebula. It is easily found and seen through binoculars.

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the plane of the ecliptic. Perhaps this close approach to the Sun and the high stresses placed on it will bring out a rebirth and it will abruptly become much brighter. Only December will tell. Stay tuned!

There is another comet in the sky now, Comet LOVEJOY C/2013 R1. It was newly discovered on September 9. It’s brighter than ISON! It can be found near the Beehive cluster, M44, in the constellation Cancer. M44 is a naked eye object and binoculars should bring out comet LOVEJOY nicely. Cancer rises above the eastern horizon around 12 a.m. and Earth’s rotation brings it above the southern horizon by about 5 a.m. When Cancer is in the east, Cancer is below and a bit east of Gemini. When it has swung to the south, Cancer is to the left of Gemini.

On the 12th, the N Taurid meteor shower occurs. It is a weak shower with a ZHR of 5.

The higher the ZHR number, the more meteors you can expect to appear in the sky.

Later on the 17th, a much stronger shower occurs. This is the Leonid shower and it has a ZHR of 15! Unfortunately, the 17th is also the night of a full Moon. This will seriously interfere with seeing all but the strongest meteors. Still, because of the high numbers of meteors in this shower, it is worth going out for a look.

This month’s full Moon on the 17th is the

Tuesday, November 26 HARROWSMITH WOMEN’S INSTITUTE meet at St. Paul’s United Church, 6 pm Christmas potluck, all welcome LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS meet 9am, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne (lower level). new quilters welcome; lolqinfo@gmail. com; lolqinfo.blogspot.ca

Wednesday November 27 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 VENNACHAR - LADIES CHRISTMAS CRAFT NIGHT, Free Methodist Church 7pm, info: Debbie at 479-8057 VILLAGES BEAUTIFUL/FESTIVAL OF TREES 2013 planning meeting: 10am, seniors building 1096B Clement Rd. Everyone welcome! (613-279-2576)

Thursday November 28.

MATAWATCHAN - CHARITY BINGO for Cancer Transportation & Grimes Lodge, community hall 1-3pm; info: 613-333-1932 VERONA - DIABETES EDUCATION PROGRAM, Medical Centre, 9am-12noon; registration'info: Anne 544-3400 x 3589

Full Beaver Moon. In times past it was the time of year to set beaver traps before the ponds froze over. Also, the beavers are active now as they prepare for winter.

Venus is in the southwest soon after sunset this month but low to the horizon. It will be very bright. Jupiter rises earlier in the evening as November progresses. By Nov. 30, it comes up about 7 p.m. EST. It will be in the constellation Gemini, to the left of Orion, near the stars Castor and Pollux. Mars rises about 1 a.m. during November and will brighten as the month progresses. It can be found in the constellation Leo. Saturn and Mercury are very close in the east southeast about a half hour before dawn on the 24th, 25th and 26th. Comet ISON is just below them on the 24th.

“The Beginner’s Observing Guide” by Leo Enright is an invaluable companion for adventures in the sky. It contains star charts and is available at the Sharbot Lake Pharmacy. It can also be ordered from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at www. rasc.ca/publications. A subscription to our very own excellent Canadian astronomy magazine “SkyNews”, with its centerfold sky chart, can be arranged at the RASC website as well. Let me know how your observing has gone this month, especially anything unusual. I enjoy the feedback. If you have any questions or suggestions you can email me at fred.barrett2@sympatico.ca.

Clear Skies! Fred.

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Legalese - Pay attention to your Hydro bills A column of general information and opinion on legal topics by the lawyers of Rural Legal Services, Box 359, Sharbot Lake, ON, K0H2P0, 613-279-3252, or 1-888-777-8916. This column is not intended to provide legal advice. You should contact a lawyer to determine your legal rights and obligations.

By Anne-Marie Langan, staff lawyer ately Rural Legal Services has had a rash of complaints from seniors, clients with disabilities and persons on a fixed income, about their Hydro Bills. These complaints have included:

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Letter to the editor The following is a copy of an email exchange that I had with the Customer Communications Department of Hydro One that exemplifies problems with billing practices covered in this week’s Legalese Column.

To: CustomerCommunications@HydroOne.com Date October 22, 2013 I was shocked when I opened two billing notices yesterday. Both bills were estimates and concerned meter xxxxx at the home of Jim and Susan Irwin. The first bill was for the period June 25, 2013 to August 24, 2013 and estimated electricity used per day at 467 kWh resulting in total electricity charges before application of the Ontario Clean Energy Benefit of $4,930.53. The amount due and payable by November 10, 2013 is $4,877.04 The second bill contained no estimate of electricity used per day for the period August 24, 2013 to September 25, 2013 but estimated our service delivery charge at $33.19 resulting in a total amount due on November 10, 2013 of $4,911.05.

I believe a serious error has occurred in your estimate of our hydro usage for August 24, 2013 to September 25, 2013, which was confirmed by your service representative, Emily, whom I spoke with today. She confirmed that both bills have been cancelled and replaced by a new bill for the period February 7, 2013 -September 25, 2013 which I should receive in a few days. The new balance owing is apparently $647.31.

Obviously I am relieved that the error has been corrected, but I am very concerned that the error occurred in the first place. It was explained to me that in low population density rural areas, an interruption of service can occur with the new smart meters. When that occurs, electricity usage is based upon an estimate. One would anticipate that estimates are based upon usage history but that clearly did not occur in my case. Even in the winter months my usage was only 67 kWh per day and not the 467 kWh estimated in my October 22, 2013 billing. Accordingly I would very much appreciate if you would respond to the following: How did such a gross estimation error occur?

What policies, procedures or safeguards are you putting in place to prevent similar errors from occurring?

Usage has been grossly underestimated for months and then the customer receives a large bill showing that they are owing hundreds, or even thousands of dollars for prior months’ usage even though the customer has faithfully paid their bill by the due date.

Usage has been overestimated and charges added to the bill that don’t seem to make any sense for past due amounts that have already been paid.

People are receiving several bills in one month, all indicating different amounts owing and do not know how much to pay.

What measures are you taking to caution rural customers about the potential for error with smart meters? My October 22nd billing was very distressing to me and my husband but I expect that it would be devastating for seniors and the disabled on fixed incomes of which there are many in the rural areas of Ontario.

What measures are you taking to better ensure the accuracy of your smart meters?

Susan Irwin, Executive Director, Rural Legal Services Reply from Hyrdo One: Dear Ms. Irwin, Thank you for your email. Please be advised that the grossly estimated bill was indeed an error on our part. Usually, we stop such an incorrect bill from being mailed. If a smart meter had produced an estimate bill, our system automatically requests a review of the usage and attempts to retrieve the actual consumption. Estimated bills are a regular part of our billing process and payment is expected on estimated statements. However, in such cases where it is evident that the estimation is clearly incorrect, payment is not expected in the full amount. Measurements Canada requires us to periodically measure the accuracy of our meters and includes random replacement of meters as part of their quality standards. On behalf of everyone at Hydro One Networks Inc, we apologize for any inconvenience this may caused. Your patience and understanding is appreciated.

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People are being sent disconnection notices when they are on a “budget billing plan” and have religiously been making their payments.

It is therefore very important to carefully check your hydro bill and to compare the bill to the meter reading to ensure that you are being billed for the accurate amount of usage. The new “smart meters” are being read by satellite, and there are many pockets in our area where Hydro One is finding it difficult or impossible to pick up the signal. As a result, the usage is being estimated. However, Hydro One does not appear to be using patterns of usage in prior years to estimate current usage and how they are coming up with their estimates remains unclear. You can call Hydro One at 1-888-664-9376 to report your meter reading and Hydro One will adjust your account accordingly.

Rural Legal Services has sent several letters to Hydro One on behalf of our clients, outlining billing concerns and we have copied this correspondence to the Provincial Ombudsman. Hydro One has addressed some of our clients’ specific issues by agreeing to a payment plan for arrears for a period of six months, on an interest free basis. However, Hydro One has not addressed the more global problems we have identified with their billing system and how it is affecting the lower income members of our community.

An agent from the Ontario Ombudsman’s office has encouraged us to continue to copy their office on all correspondence with Hydro One as they are trying to work with Hydro One to find a more comprehensive solution.

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by Jule Koch hen Guan Ming is passionately committed to promoting three causes: the Olympic spirit, world peace, and environmental protection, and he has lived out that commitment by traversing 140,000 kilometres over half the world almost completely by human power - riding or

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pulling his rickshaw in order to spread the message.

For most of his life, Chen was a rice farmer in China, but when Beijing won the bid for the 2008 Olympics, he was so inspired that he felt he had to do something to promote the event. All he had was his rickshaw, so in 2001 he left his home town

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and by the time he arrived in Beijing in 2008, he had travelled 90,000 kilometres all over China, visiting over 1700 towns.

Then a new dream was born – to reach London in time for the 2012 Olympics.

So again he set out on his rickshaw.

The route Chen took is posted at www.chenolympicrickshaw.com and it is astounding. He deliberately chose a longer route to bring his message to as many countries as possible. He first headed through Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, and he rode through Thailand during the severe floods. After an already long journey he was turned away by Singapore and later by Myanmar, but instead of being discouraged he just chose another route each time. He rode through some of the world’s most difficult regions including Afghanistan, Iran and the Himalayas. He almost froze to death in Turkey, but he made it, arriving in London on July 9, 2012.

However, because he doesn’t speak English, he couldn’t tell anyone his story when he got there.

By chance he met a man named John Beeston, who, after learning about the journey, alerted the media to his presence.

Chen Guan Ming and his long distance rickshaw on Highway 7 near Sharbot Lake Chen is now 58 and after a brief return to China, he embarked on a new dream – to travel to Brazil for the 2016 Olympics. With the help of supporters, who were able to secure shipping for his rickshaw and a flight for him, he arrived in Canada to begin his next epic journey.

Chen left Halifax on September 19 and passed through Sharbot Lake on November 9, but he isn’t

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headed south yet; he’s headed to Vancouver first.

Compared to the 140,000 kilometres he’s already travelled, the 6122 kilometres to Vancouver doesn’t seem like much – except for the Canadian winter, which makes us hardy Canucks tremble for him.

Chen doesn’t seem to accept hosting. When I took his picture on Highway 7, I asked by gestures about sleeping. He indicated his old sleeping bag and motioned that he draws the curtains around the seat of the rickshaw. It was a raw day, when most of us seek the comfort of a home fire and I asked if he was cold. He laughed and shook his head.

Then he busied himself re-

pairing the rickshaw chain.

Chen’s supporters in Canada have created a website and facebook page for him.

Anyone who would like more information or to donate to the journey, please visit chenguanming.com/news/ default.html or facebook.com/guanming. chen.58 (Notes: Because of the language barrier we could not interview Mr. Chen, so this article is gleaned from other articles on the internet.

However, Sheila Spanchak of Maberly speaks Mandarin and when she and her husband Simon visited Chen on the highway, he told her that he will take a break from his travels during the worst of the winter weather)

Nov. 1st until Dec. 2nd The Kaladar/Barrie Fire Fighters and the TTR Youth Group have teamed up to help provide toys for youths in our area. Toys (New and Slightly Used) are being collected for children from ages 1-18. Gifts can be dropped off at any location listed below until Dec 2nd.

Cloyne: Nowell Motors, NAEC School office NorthBrook: Petro Canada, Maschke Funeral Home Flinton: Through The Roof Ministry, River Cottage Café Kaladar: Bence Ford, Shell Canada Gifts received after December 2nd can be dropped off at Through The Roof Ministry. Monetary donations are welcomed to help with some costs to this project All gifts collected will be wrapped and clearly marked with Boy or Girl and a suggested age range, and distributed to families in need of additional support that live in our community’s response area.

For more information about the toy drive or becoming a recipient, please contact Rev Bruce Kellar (home 336-9466) (office 336-2614), brucekellar@gmail.com, any KBFD firefighter, or Sarah 336-9608 or alexus_sl@hotmail.com.

Sharbot Lake Pharmacy 1036 Elizabeth Street 613.279.2901

Up To

75% Off Nov. 21 Nov. 22

11:00 - 5:00 9:00 - 3:00

United Church Hall, Sharbot Lake All proceeds to support local Community Christmas Dinner