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by Julie Druker
ards, buffs and behind the scene-ers of the North Frontenac Little Theatre (NFLT) filled the Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake for their first ever lifetime achievement awards ceremony. Like all great awards ceremonies, this one offered up fine food and fancy fashions; a fabulously talented, tuxed and tailed emcee, Brian Robertson; some very off the wall comedy thanks to a few NFLT veterans; and some great live musical entertainment courtesy of Toute Ensemble and Fiddlers and Friends. Add to that six heartfelt speeches, each honoring special members of the community who have shaped the North Frontenac Little Theatre over its 35-year history, and you had one very special night to remember. Town Crier Paddy O’Connor opened up the evening and summed up in a nutshell what the NFLT continues to bring to this community. “Amateur theatre strengthens the cultural environment and provides an emotional and creative outlet for those participating and for those observing. It is indeed time that this special tribute is awarded to the six recipients for their countless hours, days, weeks, and months of dedicated volunteer service to making our community a better place to live”. NFLT president Nina Jenkins spoke of the NFLT’s history, which dates back to 1979 when John Pariselli put an ad in this paper. The ad attracted 15 other thespians and they worked together to assemble a cast and crew of 35, who put on the NFLT’s memorable inaugural performance, “Alice in Wonderland”. The play had a sold out run, which demonstrated the local thirst for live amateur theatre, and which the NFLT hascontinued to quench over the next 35 years in more than 70 shows that included musicals, dramas, comedies, children’s shows and oneact plays. The productions have involved
The six recipients of the NFLT’s lifetime achievement awards: back row, l-r, John Pariselli, John McDougall, Peter Platenius; front row, Marjorie Fossey, Ann McDougall and Dawn Hansen over 200 members of the community.. Michel Alarcon spoke of the importance of seeding the ground for the upcoming next generation of theatre lovers to keep the tradition of NFLT alive and well in the community. Interspersed throughout the evening were the presentations to the six recipients by their long-time NFLT comrades. Margaret Bell, who was one of the organization’s original founding members, presented the first award of the evening to John Pariselli, founder of the NFLT. “The NFLT would not exist as we know it today without John, his vision and his direction,” Bell said. John Pariselli has taken part in dozens of NFLT productions, sometimes simultaneously as director, actor, and producer as well as behind the scenes technician, and has
been a continuous member of the executive for decades. He not only maintains the NFLT’s web page, but has written numerous grant proposals that have allowed the NFLT to acquire much needed materials. He also personally made possible the purchase of the little white church in Tichborne, the NFLT’s permanent home. Pam Giroux presented the second award of the evening to someone she called “the Queen Mum of the NFLT”, Marjorie Fossey, who was another founding member along with her late husband Glen. Fossey has been active in the theatre since its first production and in Pam’s words “had a hand in creating, designing and painting all of the sets during the 1980s and 1990s. Wherever she was needed she was there giving her
Amid MNR changes
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by Jeff Green s the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources completes its latest cycle of changes in an attempt to determine how it can satisfy its mandate while living within its funding parameters, the stewardship councils that the ministry used to support are also working on their long-term viability. For almost 10 years, the Frontenac Stewardship Council has been supporting community-based stewardship projects in Frontenac County, with the support of a full-time administrator who was paid for by the ministry, and also with $10,000 annually that the council received in financial support from the ministry. With both of those elements gone, the council has morphed into a foundation, a not-for-profit charitable corporation. As part of its efforts to determine how it can survive and thrive as an independent entity, the foundation held a day-long session on November 7 at the Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre, located off the North Shore Road near Loughborough Lake in South Frontenac. Frontenac Stewardship Foundation Presi-
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‘Tis the Season Here at the News, we’re gearing up for the production of our annual Christmas issue. Attention Readers: Please send us your stories, poems, memories, crafts, and favourite recipes of Christmas. Attention Clergy: Please let us know the dates and the times of your Christmas services and any special events at your churches. Attention Young Artists: Our annual Christmas art contest is open to all elementary school-aged children. The winning entries will be published on the front pages of our December 19th issue. The judges are looking for entries that will carry a special Christmas message to our readers. Entries must be original artwork, 8½”x11”, done in pencil crayons (no markers) on white paper, and must be clearly marked with the child’s name, age, grade, and school (if applicable). Please mail submissions to: P.O. Box 229, Sharbot Lake, ON. K0H 2P0, or deliver to our office at 1095 Garrett Street in Sharbot Lake. Please send us your submissions, information and art contest entries by Friday, December 6.
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dent Gord Rodgers, a resident of 14 Island Lake, said that the foundation is fortunate to have been able to hire Brett Colman, a former council member who has some time available after recently selling his business, the Desert Lake Resort. Brett is also familiar with the Stewardship Council Program because he is also a former MNR employee who held the stewardship co-ordinator's role in Frontenac County at one time. “Since the spring we have established a legal framework for ourselves as the Frontenac Stewardship Foundation, and also started up a website and continue sponsoring projects,” Colman said. One of the projects that the foundation is working on is a multi-year habitat restoration project on Wolfe Island that is aimed at enhancing the population of bobolinks on the island. The project, which has been spearheaded by foundation member Dr. Barrie Gilbert, will soon be announcing a major grant that will enable it to move forward next year. A number of Ministry of Natural Resources officials were on hand at the meeting, led by Karen Bellamy, the ministry's district
time, selflessly and I don’t think I have ever met a more humble, kind, and generous person than Marjorie.” Lynda Boulter presented the award to Dawn Hansen, who has had a decades-long role as stage manager with NFLT beginning in 1984 and who also volunteered for years on the executive as well as acting and singing in a number of productions. Dawn was honored by Boulter as someone who “loved what she did and who mentored others to learn the role of stage manager at the NFLT.” Doug Boulter presented the awards to John and Ann McDougall, a couple whose extraordinary talents have brought music to countless members of the communities in South, Central and North Frontenac both as music teachers and as members of the NFLT. John made his premiere at the NFLT as Humpty Dumpty in “Alice in Wonderland” and performed in numerous roles over the years. Ann, who is well known near and far for her talents as a piano player and piano teacher, provided piano support at countless rehearsals and also for the staging of a number of NFLT's musical productions. Ann also took to the stage in choral support parts as well as playing the part of Mrs. Pye in “Anne of Green Gables”. Paddy O’Connor had the honor of presenting Peter Platenius with the sixth award and praised Peter with the words, “We know how talented he is, how dedicated he is, how dependable he is, how creative he is, how thoughtful he is, how generous he is, and how he is not afraid to get his hands dirty. He [Platenius] is a perfect choice for this honour.” Peter played many roles on stage including the narrator in “Our Town” and worked behind the scenes for countless productions creating memorable sets and props.
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charge of mischief causing damage over $5,000 in value was withdrawn against Kirk Davis, 52, on the day his trial was scheduled. The Crown’s representative said that Mr. Davis’s lawyer has received $10,000 in trust to be transferred, through the crown’s office, to the Kemp family, who are Mr. Davis’s neighbours near Big Clear Lake. The charges resulted from a call to police from Barbara Kemp, whose family has owned a waterfront cottage on the Price Road near the public beach on Big Clear Lake since
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the 1950s. Up a hill behind the Kemps’ cottage, towards Mr. Davis’ property, over 150 trees had been cut on a 200 by 300 square foot piece of land that is part of the Kemp propertry. “I came to the cottage one day and found that all of those trees, which were clearly on our property, had been cut down and left strewn about everywhere, all so Mr. Davis could have a better view of the lake,” alleged Barbara Kemp, who travelled to Sharbot Lake from Toronto to see how the case would be resolved. The Provincial Crown's office made arrangements with Mr. Davis' lawyer that $10,000 in restitution would be paid to the Kemps and the charge would be withdrawn. Mrs. Kemp said that the $10,000 in restitution will barely cover the cost to clean up and stack the fallen trees in one location, and will still leave the Kemps with a field of stumps. The resolution of the case was held up for a few minutes because the Crown would not withdraw the charges until Mr. Davis’s lawyer could assure the court that the Kemps would be able to access the field for the clean-up by crossing over Mr. Davis’s land. Mr. Davis was not present in court. “I’m 99% sure that Mr. Davis will agree to that,” said the lawyer, “but I have not been able to contact him over the phone.” “He cut down the trees on their property and all he needs to do now is approve their access over his property to clean it up. I think he would want to do that. They could sue him in
civil court for this. You would think he would want to grant the access,” said Judge Wright. The lawyer did contact Mr. Davis and gave assurances regarding access for clean-up and the charge was subsequently dropped by the Crown. Withdrawals – Charges of possession of an illegal substance against Robert Funnel, 26, and Brain Wren, 23, were withdrawn at the request of the crown after each of the accused made a charitable donation. Trial date set – Ronald McKay, 66, charged with driving while impaired by alcohol and driving with blood alcohol over 80 mg/100ml of blood, will be tried on February 24, 2014 First appearance – Brian Young, 30, charged with driving while impaired by alcohol and driving with blood alcohol over 80 mg/100 ml of blood, has retained a lawyer and his case was adjourned until December 16. Ongoing – Christopher Robinson, 23, charged with possession of stolen property and failure to comply with a probation order, received a final adjournment until December 16. Youth court - One youth case was adjourned until January 16 to enable a diversion program to take place. In another case, charges were withdrawn against one male youth after a diversion program had been completed. A second youth, charged in the same case, has not yet completed his diversion program and his case was adjourned until December 16.
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ndications are that a fire that severely damaged the recycle bin at the Weslemkoon Waste Site in the north west portion of the township was deliberately set. “It appears the fire started at both sides of the bin at the same time, so it’s not likely a cigarette butt or something like that that caused it,” Public Works Manager Royce Rosenblath told Council at a meeting in Denbigh on Monday night, November 18. The bin will need to be sandblasted and repainted, which will cost “some thousands” Rosenblath said, and will also result in a shorter lifespan for the bin, which will be more subject to rust in the future. He also said that police believe a recent break-in at the site may have been done by the same perpetrator. A fire extinguisher and a box of official Addington Highlands Clear garbage bags were taken in that incident, which took place earlier this fall. The waste site has been closed since the fire took place two weeks ago, but Council is planning to re-open it. “I’m not sure what we can do to secure that site when it is closed,” said Reeve Henry Hogg, “there is no power at the site and no Bell line. I suppose we could put in a camera.” “How far is the site in Tudor and Cashel [township] from our site,” asked Councilor Adam Snider. “Not far” said Hogg. “Maybe we could contract with them to take our waste, just for the winter,” said Snider. “That would involve them getting a change in their Certificate of Approval from the Ministry of the Environment, if they were even interested,” said Rosenblath. The township has a smaller surplus recycle bin that they
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will bring to the site in order to re-open it while the large bin is being repaired. Adam Snider put forward a motion that the township contact Tudor and Cashel to see if there is a possibility that, in the longer run, waste site services for Addington Highlands residents in the area could be taken over by Tudor and Cashel under a contract with Addington Highlands. The motion was seconded by Councilor Helen Yanch and approved. Christmas coming early - Council was in a spending mood this week. When Helen Yanch moved that a pitch for advertising in the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command “Military Service Recognition Book” be received for information, no one stepped forward to second the motion. Instead, a subsequent motion to purchase a 1/10 page business card ad in the book at a cost of $275 was approved unanimously. As well, Council decided to donate $200 to the Land O’Lakes Lions Club for the Santa Claus parade, which will be held on Sat. Nov. 30, leaving from the Kaladar Community Centre at 10 am. Finding money for Streetlight Retrofit Earlier this month, the township committed to putting in new energy-efficient dark sky-friendly lighting on township
Hillier expands his pitch for recalls by Jeff Green ever one to ignore a political opportunity, Lanark, Frontenac Lennox and Addington MPP Randy Hillier wrote to Premier Wynne last week. In his letter, he told the premier that he would be happy to amend the private member’s bill on voter recalls that he has been sponsoring to include not only provincial politicians but municipal politicians as well. Hillier’s bill, If passed, would stipulate the recall of any
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MPP if a petition is signed by 25% of the number of voters who cast ballots in the previous election. If that threshold is met, a recall election would be initiated in which the incumbent would still be allowed to run for re-election. Given the publicity surrounding the current mayor of Toronto and some of the comments Premier Wynne has made about that situation, Hillier thought the premier might be more receptive to recalls than she has been in the past. And he points out that it is not only the voters in Toronto who have concerns. “While voters in Toronto are visibly frustrated, voters in Rockland or London are faced with similar concerns and are receiving far less attention,” said Hillier. “Despite criminal charges laid against the mayors of both these municipalities, voters’ only hope of holding these individuals accountable is either through a conviction or the next election; the delay is disenfranchising,” Hillier said in a media release on Tuesday. The letter to Premier Wynne, which was sent on November 15, concluded by appealing to the premier’s populist stance. “Since you became premier you have stated that, above all else, you are a listener and a conversationalist. I believe that if you listen to the voters across our great province, they will tell you they welcome the opportunity to become more involved in our democracy; it is certainly what they have told me.” As yet, the premier has not responded to MPP Hillier’s letter.
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mong the highlights of the draft 2014 South Frontenac budget is a $700,000 increase in the total levy to ratepayers, an increase of 5.59%. Council went over the budget in detail during a 5 hour meeting on Saturday, November 16, and will meet again to look for potential savings in late November or early December. The impact of the proposed levy increase will vary among ratepayers, based on variations in individual property assessment increases that are determined by MPAC (the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation) The preliminary budget for 2014 can be
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viewed online on the township website under the Council tab. The path is a bit complicated. We will post a direct link in the online version of this article at Frontenacnews.ca. Township Planner to Address County Council agreed that Lindsay Mills, the Township’s planner, should request delegation status at the County’ Council’s December 4th meeting to present his comments on the second draft of the County’s Official Plan. Dog Tag Costs Raised Following discussion at Committee of the Whole, Council voted to raise animal control fees and shorten deadlines: dog tags purchased prior to the last day of February will cost $15: after that the cost will increase
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ast spring I went to council to request that they begin enforcing waterproofing standards passed into law January 1, 1976 which should have been the last year anyone had a wet/damp/cold/mould-infested... cellar. The Code wanted you to have a warm, dry and safe basement (a.k.a. a living space), but the "Municipality is the Authority" and our chief building official, Brian Gass, reported that enforcement of this existing
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ince it is difficult, if not impossible, to get a straight answer, if any at all, from council, perhaps someone "out there" has the answer. We the taxpayers of North Frontenac recently purchased a new tanker truck for the amount of $250,000. This was to replace two tankers which, according to the Fire Chief, were deemed unsafe by the Ontario Fire Marshall. That sounds reasonable - expensive but necessary. Now it seems that one of the "unsafe" trucks (the tanker in Ompah) was acquired by Public Works for their use. It was also learned that this old tanker will be available in emergencies if required. If they were not safe two or three months ago, how is it that they are safe now? Is there a report from the Fire Marshall that clearly states that these tankers were unsafe? Did the Fire Chief mislead Council when he recommended that they replace the "unsafe" tankers in Snow Road and Ompah with the purchase of the new tanker? I understand the importance of the volunteer fire fighters needing safe equipment, but do Public Works employees not deserve the same consideration? If P.W. was able to safety the trucks, why were the trucks not able to be certified safe for the fire department? Is North Frontenac so flush with money that we can afford new equipment rather than repairing the old? Guess "Renew, Reuse and Recycle" only applies to the residents, not council. What's UP? - Mavis Wade
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law "could make South Frontenac a less desirable place to construct new homes". Our CBO's opinion was unanimously supported by our mayor and our council. Now out-of-town "Slash-Builders" ("slash" being a derogatory term meaning as cheap as possible) are buying up our farms in anticipation of Kingston/Amherstview style multi-hundred-piece-of-crap-home sub-divisions, knowing they can make a fast buck with the blessings of council and leave. We residents remain financially responsible for the "cut corners". A reminder: we tax according to the value of the structure, and crappy houses have little value. If I were mayor, I would insist all builders photograph every step of the entire project (including the waterproofing) and make sure that that record was available publicly. How do you tell a good builder from a bad one? Good builders are proud of their work and want people to see it. I agree with the new CBO; enforcement would make South Frontenac a less desirable place to slashconstruct. At the same time, promoting good construction would also make South Frontenac a much more desirable place to buy a house and make a home. P.S. If we have to have them, wouldn't it be wiser to plan large scale subdivisions next to that water tower you built, as opposed to threatening the capacity and quality of existing ground-water supplies? John McEwen
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of issues which would need to be addressed in relation to the proposed 47-unit subdivision which would run from Boyce Road to Petworth Road. In particular, she expressed grave concern about the effects the development might have on water quality and quantity in what seems to be an area with a history of water problems. Mayor Davison said that although final approval of subdivisions lies with Frontenac County Council, the County will require the Township to hold a public meeting to hear residents’ concerns. Davison added that most of Foxton’s questions will be addressed during the processing of the application, by the various agencies that will be consulted.
Re: Government's treatment of veterans
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O! Canada should not eliminate the Senate. We should pick the wealthy and powerful types and give them a six-week course. The first four weeks they should live in the same conditions as the poorest (as in homeless, hungry, hopeless) of this country. The next two weeks book them into a library with food, etc. and make them read some books and magazines. Like is oil really more important than drinking water, and if God created it all, did God intend us to destroy it all? Haven’t we as a species passed our quota in population? Science (that dirty word that religions and politicians hate) says that everything from whales to mice has intelligence and feelings and most even practise the golden rule MORE than do humans. Let the fat cats now clean up this awful mess they have made. - Carmel Gowan
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by Marie White 613-336-2557 · Hope everyone is still stable after the windstorm. We’ve been thankful for the good weather up to now. · We are hoping that Santa and his elves will bring us a big Christmas gift of fixing the potholes and ruts in the road from Harlowe to Henderson. Seems that council does not see them. · As of Jan. 1, 2014, the Olde Tyme Fiddlers will be moving from the Lions Hall in Northbrook to Harlowe. It will be much easier for George and me, not so much packing up and transporting our food and material. We are getting older (Ha ha). · Our Harlowe Christmas Dinner and Dance is December 7 at 6 p.m. The meal is roast beef and pork, with all the trimmings. $12.50 each. If you wish just dinner, only $10. Please call me for tickets if you are interested, as seating is limited for the dance & dinner only. · Our New Year’s Bash is coming too – December 31.
DENBIGH Angela Bright
613-333-1901 bright.a@gmail.com
· Tomorrow evening, Friday, Nov. 22, you are invited to a free Family Movie Night, 6:30pm at the parsonage in Vennachar. The movie is "Christmas with a Capital 'C'", and there will be popcorn, cold drinks, coffee and tea. For info call 333-2318. Then next Wed. Nov. 27 is the Ladies Christmas Craft Night at 7pm. Call Debbie for info at 479-8057. · Sat. Nov. 30 is the Matawatchan Christmas Appreciation Market & Lunch from 10 am till 2 pm - gift baskets, candles, preserves, honey, games & puzzles, cheese, jewelry & pottery, quilts, etc. Donations to the local food bank greatly appreciated. This will also be the last opportunity to make a donation to Cancer Transportation & Grimes Lodge, and the
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• Getting a tan before you go on that winter holiday won’t protect your skin from the intense tropical sun. Be sure to apply a good sunscreen product regularly. Be sure it’s a broad-spectrum lotion, with an SPF of at least 15 and protecting against both UVA and UVB sun rays. Also, don’t be stingy. Use enough each time. • Treating thyroid disease with thyroid hormone first occurred back in 1891 when an English doctor treated a patient’s low thyroid condition with an extract of sheep thyroid gland. For the next half 20th century, pigs’ thyroid glands were the source. In l949, the Glaxo company created a synthetic version of the hormone which is exactly the same as the human hormone. It is used most often today. • Looking for some free health apps for your smart phone? Here are a couple: MyMedRec (available at knowledgeisthebestmedicine.org) is a way to keep track of your medications, blood pressure and cholesterol results and immunizations. Another is >30days (from Heart & Stroke Foundation Canada). Available for iPhones, these apps help you reach your goals to improve your heart health. • After the discovery of penicillin and sulfonamide in the 20s and 30s, the next five decades were sort of a golden age of antibiotic discovery. However, the 90s and 2000s were a wasteland of any new antibiotics. With increasing antibiotic resistance, the slow progress of antibiotic research is a concern for doctors. • As pharmacists, we try to keep up with the research in new drug products. Pharmacy is a life-long learning profession. We are proud to be part of it.
draw for the lovely Victoria Quilt will be made at 1 pm. The 2014 Crime Stoppers Calendar will be available for $20, with 365 chances to win cash prizes. · The Denbigh Recreation Committee is having a "Redneck Christmas Pageant" right after the children's time with Santa on Sat. December 7. So come out for the parade at 6pm and the children's time with Santa in the hall then stay a little longer for some good ol' Redneck entertainment!
GODFREY Nicki Gowdy
613-374-5708 bus524@hotmail.com
· Congratulations to the Sydenham Golden Eagles Junior Football Team on their continued success on the field. This past weekend they successfully defended their EOSSAA title against the Almonte Thunderbolts in Beckwith. They will now proceed on to the National Capital Bowl in Belleville this Saturday, we all wish them continued success. · Bingo players mark your calendars for Wed. Nov. 27 and plan to attend a Turkey Bingo at Prince Charles Public School. Doors open at 6:30pm and games commence at 7pm. Canteen and raffle table will also be available. Proceeds to benefit the grade 8 class year end graduation trip. · Don't forget to drop off a new toy at the Verona Hardware in support of the Verona Christmas for Kids campaign. Help make Christmas morning memorable for area children. · Plan to drop by Prince Charles Public School on Thursday from 2-6:30 pm to take a look at the Discovery Toys Display. A good place to maybe start your Christmas shopping. Proceeds from the sale will benefit activities at the school. For more info contact Alison Williams at 613-374-3019. · Also don't forget about the 101 Nativity Display at Cole Lake Free Methodist Church starting on Friday evening, Nov. 22 until Sun. Nov 24! · Happy 50th Anniversary to Joan and Hugh Cameron.
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novemBER 21, 2013 Kaladar Community Centre at 10 a.m. Enjoy hot chocolate, coffee and donuts & visit with Santa after the parade. There are prizes for floats: 1st prize is $150, 2nd $100, and 3rd, $50. To enter a float, call Alex at 613-336-1573 or Penny at 613-336-9933. · Community Toy Drive: The Kaladar/Barrie fire fighters and the Through The Roof Youth Group are collecting toys (new and very slightly used) for children from ages 1-18, which will be distributed to families in need of support. Monetary donations are also welcome. Gifts can be dropped off until Dec 2 at: Nowell Motors, NAEC school office; Northbrook Petro Canada, Maschke Funeral Home; Through The Roof, River Cottage Café; Bence Motors, and Kaladar Shell. For information about the toy drive or becoming a recipient, please contact Rev Kellar, 336-9466, brucekellar@gmail.com, any KBFD firefighter, Sarah 336-9608; alexus_sl@hotmail.com.
HARROWSMITH Kim Gow
613-372-0018 kgow63@hotmail.com · 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 from 4:30 – 6 pm; cost is $13. Call Brenda 372-2410. · The next meeting of the Harrowsmith Women's Institute will be November 26, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul's United Church. Please note the earlier time as this is the Christmas Potluck Celebration. Members are reminded to bring a friend as well as a donation for the South Frontenac Food Bank. All women in the community are welcome.
MABERLY-BOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula
Linda Rush lindarush@yahoo.com
613-479-2570
· Community Christmas food drive for the North Frontenac Food Bank. There are boxes available for dropping off contributions at the Ompah Community Center, the Ompah Library, Double S Marina, and North of 7. · At the November “Birthday Bash” there was a plentiful and delicious spread for all to enjoy. Birthdays were celebrated by Paige Cousineau, Barb Sproule and Stan Seitz. Three first-time Bash folks came to join in the evening of good food, good chat and good cheer. The next Bash will be Wednesday, December 11 at 5:30pm. Everyone is welcome.
CLOYNE - NORTHBROOK Marie Anne Collier
613-336-3223
· Correction: Last week I reported that on November 28, Through the Roof Ministries in Flinton would host a Ladies Christmas banquet and that there would be a prize for the "best angel contest". That should have read "for the best angel COSTUME". All ladies welcome; dinner is at 6 p.m.; bring a small dessert. · There was a full house for the Land O’ Lakes Garden Club dinner last Thursday. Meetings will resume in the spring. Please notice the beautiful Christmas planter boxes on Hwy 41 from Kaladar to Denbigh. This is the work of the wonder women of the garden club. Winston Churchill said, “The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world”. · The Holiday Gift Shop is coming to North Addington Education Centre on Nov 26, 27 & 28, in the front foyer. This inschool shopping program is set up and supervised by parent volunteers and makes it possible for children to experience the excitement of choosing and wrapping their own gifts for family and friends. The community is invited to shop at the event; open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Sarah at 613336-9608. Donations of wrapping paper and gifts bags are welcome, and can be dropped off at the school office. · The Santa Claus Parade is Sat. Nov. 30, leaving the
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· Last week's Chili Cook-Off in support of the Maberly Agricultural Society was attended by many and there were 10 different chili recipes to choose your favourites from. Congratulations to the prize-winning cooks. The pumpkin pie was good; it deserved a ribbon too! Just remembered I left my two little plates at the hall. · Euchre, Nov. 27, Maberly Hall, 7pm, $3 includes prizes & refreshments. Everyone welcome; for more information call Doris at 613-264-5446, or Lorraine at 613-326-0622. · Tay Valley Township sponsors the Angel Tree, which is now in its 28th year and this year has 580 angels that needs your Christmastime support. The program helps families needing assistance at what should be a joyous time of the year. Tay Valley’s municipal office is one of several places where angels can be picked up. Please visit www. tayvalleytwp.ca for details. Once your Angel Card has been claimed you will have until 4:30 p.m. on December 10, to return your gift, preferably unwrapped or in a gift bag. Please ensure your Angel Card is affixed to the gift and that the gift contents are printed on the back of the card.
VERONA
Debbie Lingen debbie@lingens.com
613-374-2091
· Do you enjoy decorating the Christmas tree? Reserve a tree and decorate it in a festive style at the Christmas in the Village event on Nov. 30. Eleven Christmas trees will be decorated and lit up in a spectacular Tree Lighting ceremony. Hurry, there are just a few trees left. Christmas in the Village is a free daylong celebration. Children can enjoy holiday crafts, games, snacks, music, the Verona Cattail Train and mini-golf; Mr. & Mrs. Claus will provide photo opportunities; and the adults can play card and board games. 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 thousands of Christmas lights and firepits for roasting marshmallows.Verona Lions Centre. To reserve a Christmas tree visit www.yourverona.com
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· Yes, miracles are happening at the Bellrock Schoolhouse Theatre. The theatre is presenting “Miracle on 34th Street – The Musical”, the perennial story of the little girl who doesn’t believe in Santa Claus. There will be several surprise guest appearances to add to this very enjoyable family story. Tickets are available at Verona Hardware, Asselstine Hardware, Local Family Farms and Verona Drug Mart. Show times are Nov. 22, 23, 29, 30 at 7 p.m. and December 1 at 2 p.m. · 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, with entertainment and a guest speaker. Admission is $5; for information call 613-374-1232. · Christmas for Kids is holding a bottle drive on Sat. Nov. 30 at the Verona Foodland starting at 10 a.m. The Christmas for Kids Campaign is in full swing. This Verona Community Association-sponsored program works closely with Prince Charles Public School to make sure that no child is left off Santa's list. Collection jars have been distributed throughout the village in various stores and businesses. Any unwrapped new toys, new books or new clothes can be dropped off at Verona Hardware. Your generosity will help make this a special Christmas for many Verona and area children and their families.
MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck
613-278-2127
· Sympathy to the Gibson family on the death of Gerri. · A baby shower was held at the Elphin hall on Sunday for Ashley Conboy (née Wheeler). · There were 117 people fed for breakfast at the Snowmobile Club on Saturday. Next breakfast is Nov. 30. · Happenings at the Snow Road Community Centre: Fri. Nov. 22 & 29. Coffee Time 10am-noon; Thurs. Nov. 28 Line Dancing 7pm-8.30pm, everyone welcome to come and dance the night away! Fri. Nov. 29. Beginners Bridge 2pm.
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Katie Ohlke ohlkek@limestone.on.ca
613-479-2797
· The Plevna Tree Lighting will happen tomorrow night, Friday Nov. 22, 7pm at Hwy 509 & Buckshot Lake Rd. (the Klatts' home), weather permitting. All are welcome to enjoy hot chocolate & carols and visit with friends and neighbors. · Friday Nov. 29 is the next Bingo fundraiser for the Clar-Mill
Volunteer Firefighters, 7-9pm at the Clar-Mill hall. · Get your floats ready for the North Frontenac Christmas Parade on Sat. Nov. 30 at 6pm. Also, please note that the children's party will be from 1 to 4pm. Please pre-register your child for a gift by calling Rose at 613-479-2176. · The 2nd Annual Clarendon Central P.S Christmas Market is happening Saturday, December 7th at Clarendon Central Public School! 10am - 2pm With over 20 vendors, you will be sure to find that special, one of a kind gift for the holidays! There will also be a bake table and lunch will be available. · Thanks to all who came out to the Jack's JAM!
SYDENHAM Anita Alton
613-376-6333 rideauraingutter@yahoo.com
· First off - I need to apologize for sending out mis-information last week. The Sydenham Legion is NOT having Wing Night this week - but next Thursday Nov 28. They ran the popular night two weeks on a row to get on the right schedule - so next week it is - and then every other week after that. · Vision Soup Fundraiser is this Saturday Nov. 23 at the Grace Center. Possibly a couple of tickets left - hopefully you have yours already. · Saturday night at 7pm the Legion is holding a Euchre Tournament - this is open to everyone and will wrap up by 9pm. This fun event will begin with a potluck at 6pm so whip up some treats and head over for some cards. · The Sydenham Legion is excited to present a Dinner Theatre on Saturday Nov 30 at 6pm featuring a spaghetti dinner and "One of a Kind Entertainment" by John Quick and his cast of marionettes. Tickets are only $20 each and available at the One Stop and the Legion. This should be a really fun night - and something different to enjoy. · Don't forget as you start your Christmas shopping that we are so fortunate to have so many talented local vendors offering such a wide assortment of wares, right here in the village - please be sure and check them out while your are assembling your shopping list. · Operation RedNose kicks off this week - offering you and your vehicle a ride home for a donation should you have too much to drink while out celebrating the season.
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Wanda Harrison
PAGE 5 Fri. Nov. 29, and decorated with lights the same day. Come out on Saturday night and be part of the countdown, sing Christmas carols and indulge in cookies and hot chocolate. · Anyone wishing to participate in the annual Christmas concert should call Diane at 613-335-2845 or Wanda at 613335-3186. There is a spot for anyone wishing to participate. Concert date is December 7. · The dart team of Dawn Squibb and Beth Sampson, winning at District Finals in Renfew, will advance to the Provincials, held in Toronto next April. Good luck to the Arden team. · There will be a Pastoral Charge Congregational Meeting on Wed. Dec. 4, to approve an offer of appointment for ministry. · Branch 334, Arden Legion will hold their next general meeting on Saturday, November 30 at 9 a.m. Members are urged to attend. · Kennebec Community Centre is now up and running after needed repairs were made to the basement.
HENDERSON Jean Brown
613-336-2516
· Harlowe Wesleyan and Standard Church praised God with a service of Remembrance this past week. · Pine Meadow Nursing Home's own Mallory (York) Wionzek and spouse Peter thanked God for the gift of their son Emmett in a moving service of infant baptism at Selby United Church. Mallory, who is on maternity leave, continues to visit at Pine Meadow and keeps in touch with her friends. · Our Land O' Lakes Seniors had a lot of laughs at our recent November potluck lunch and meeting. We made lots of plans for the future, and heard a few good jokes.
PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele Christine Teal
613-375-6219 613-375-6525 mrsteal2u@hotmail.com
· Congratulations to Julia and Bob Gyszkiewicky on the birth of baby girl Kathleen on October 31, 2013. Congratulations to grandparents Dave & Kathy King! · Do you have your float and theme all ready for the annual Santa Claus Parade in Tichborne/Parham?? The date is December 1st - at 1 pm; for more information please contact Bernie or Jess Quinn or any member of the fire department.
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· The Arden Legion would like to express their thanks to everyone who participated in the many events held the last Let us help you plan your next holiday! two weeks. There were many winners for the random draws Flights • Cruises • Hotels • Insurance • Car Rentals and, as usual, prizes were given out for the largest buck, the Packages • Rail Passes • Tours • Weddings • Honeymoons biggest rack and the largest doe. Wings were consumed by the hundreds as guests enjoyed Pickled Chicken, the band “CUBA CRUISE NIGHT”, THURS Nov 28, 7-9pm from Denbigh. The kitchen staff were fabulous. St Lawrence College 1099 Garrett Street, Sharbot Lake · The Legion Kid’s Christmas Party is on December 7. Anyone wishing to bring their child please register at the branch 613 279 3995 by December 1. Carrie Cell: 613 305 3151 Erik Cell: 613 572 3151 · Tuesday night Euchre at Kennebec Hall begins at 7 p.m. carrie.borer@flightcentreassociates.com · Rideau Lakes’ Artists Assoc. is hosting a $100 and under erik.zierer@flightcentreassociates.com art show and sale, featuring our own artisans Sarah Hale, Aileen Merriam and Judith Versavel. The sale takes place Nov. 22, 23 and 24 at TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS the Smiths Falls Community Centre. Please bring a food NOTICE OF TENDER bank donation. More inforFOR THE DESIGN - CONSTRUCTION OF THE mation is available at www. rideaulakesartists.com. NORTHBROOK MUNICIPAL FIRE HALL · The Arden and CommuSEALED TENDERS on the forms supplied will be received in envelopes plainly marked nity Wesleyan Church are as to contents by the Township Clerk at the Township of Addington Highlands Municipal hosting a potluck dinner and Office located at 72 Edward Street, Flinton, Ontario until: Gospel Sing, with special musical guests Jeff and Brad 10:00 a.m., local time, Thursday, December 19th, 2013 Young, on Sunday, Novemfor the design and construction of the Northbrook Municipal Fire Hall ber 24. The dinner begins at located at 11905 Highway 41 in Northbrook, Ontario. 5:30 p.m. at Kennebec Community Centre. A free will ofThe Work includes, but is not necessarily limited to the following: fering and your favourite potThe design and construction of a building that is approximately 5,900 sq.ft. in total area luck dish is your ticket to a and includes 4 truck bays and approximately 2,250 sq. ft. of office space. The overall great evening of good food, music and fellowship. scope of the project includes the design, supply and construction for the new building, all · Do you have Kennebec site works including storm water management control, installation of a right turn lane, and memorabilia stored in your well and septic installation for the site. attic or basement and you The scope of the new building includes new footings and foundation walls, reinforced don’t know who would be inconcrete floor slab, structural framing, man doors and vehicle doors, interior partitions, terested in it? The Kennebec offices and washrooms and associated electrical, HVAC and mechanical systems. and District Historical Society is now accepting larger items Tender documents may be obtained at the office of the Engineer between 8:00 a.m. of significance. Please call and 5:00 p.m. local time Monday to Friday commencing November 19, 2013. There is Sarah Hale at 613-335-2073 a one-time charge of $50.00 (including H.S.T.) per copy (non-refundable) for the Tender or Reg Peterson at 613-336Documents. If further information is required, please contact Chris Bent, Project 2238 for more details. Manager, G.D. Jewell Engineering Inc. at (613) 969-1111. · On Sat., Nov. 30, the Arden Stewards are hosting Tender documents will be available for viewing at the Kingston and Belleville a Christmas “Soup & SandConstruction Associations. wich” luncheon and Silent Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Auction, 11:30 am to 2 pm at Arden United Church. If you are interested in receiving further information on this project, please contact the · The Friends of Arden have following: scheduled their 2nd Annual ENGINEER OWNER Christmas Tree lighting at G.D. Jewell Engineering Inc. Township of Addington Highlands the Mill Pond, November 71 Millennium Parkway, Unit 1 72 Edward Street 30, at 7 p.m. The tree this Belleville, Ontario Flinton, Ontario year has been donated by the McKinstry family, new K8N 4Z5 K0H 1P0 residents to the hamlet. The Telephone: (613) 969-1111 Telephone: (613) 336-2286 tree will be erected at the Mill Fax: (613) 969-8988 Fax: (613) 336-2847 Pond, weather permitting, on
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novemBER 21, 2013
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Photo by Amey Sauvageau
Breakdancing at NAEC O by Valerie Allan
n Nov. 12, North Addington Education Centre students attended breakdancing workshops with professional dancers Melly Mel and Rahime. The Grade 5/6, 6/7, 7/8, and Restart classes, as well as nearly 30 Secondary students, took to the floor in a high energy dance workout. Melly Mel and Rahime took students through a series of moves, slowly at first, and then at an increased pace. They then put the moves together, so that students were performing a full dance sequence. The workshops were geared to the ages of the students, so Rahime and Melly Mel had students doing dif-
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC
by Valerie Allan group of paratroopers from Mike Company, 3rd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, based at CFB Petawawa, were special guests at North Addington Education Centre’s Remembrance Day assembly were The assembly featured several students. Breanna Tryon and Cassandra Parks-Delyea were the emcees. Ms. Buck’s Grade 5/6 class recited “In Flanders Field”, and Sierra Baldacchin, Camille Cote and Madi Lessard recited it in French. Mrs. Fuller’s Grade 1 class sang “It’s a Small World”, and Mrs. Snider’s Kindergarten class recited a poem called “Poppy, poppy”. Sgt. Cornish introduced the paratroopers to the assembly, and a short video outlined the history of the Canadian Armed Forces. As in previous years, the visiting paratroopers ate lunch with the secondary and elementary students, played with them, and visited classes to talk to them about life ferent moves and routines.The students really enjoyed the high energy workshop, and felt they had really worked hard. The next day student Josie Chaisson remarked on how much work it had been. “It was really fun, but my legs are really stiff today,” she said. “Imagine how they must have felt after doing a whole day of dancing!” The workshop was one of the many offered by MASC, an arts organization based in Ottawa. The workshop was subsidized by a generous donation from The Crabtree Foundation, which made it possible for NAEC to afford a full-day workshop. It was also subsidized by The North Addington Guild, which helps NAEC students experience arts opportunities they would otherwise not be able to. For information visit www.masconline.ca and www.bboyizm.ca
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in the Armed Forces. Students had a variety of questions prepared for the visitors, ranging from personal interests to skills needed in the Armed Forces. As well as chatting with students about life in the forces, the visitors also watched Ms. Buck and Ms. Cuthill's classes performing a "cup song" (above), which involved a coordinated, rhythmic performance in which students clapped and banged cups on the floor.
North Frontenac launches new website N by Jeff Green
orth Frontenac Township’s new website has spent several months in the development stages, and the township's resident Information Technologist, Evan Sepa, made the switchover on Sunday night, bringing a new look and new functionality to the site. The new website has a clean, metro look and provides instant access to a wealth of information about township initiatives and services, as well as
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The South Frontenac Police Services Board Annual Public Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2013, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Sydenham. This is your opportunity to meet the members of your Police Services Board and to discuss policing priorities for the year 2014.
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Anderson Road will be closed to traffic at the train track on November 25th and 26th, 2013, reopening before 5:00 p.m. on November 26th, 2013. See our website for details.
CRAFT & INFORMATION DAY
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Township of South Frontenac is accepting applications for the position of Technical Assistant who will provide technical and analytical expertise to the Public Works Department. Please see website for details.
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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.
RECYCLING COLLECTION CALENDAR 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.
COUNCIL MEETING The next Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled for November 26th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. The next Council Meeting will be on December 3rd, 2013 at 7:00 pm. 4432 George Street, Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0 1-800-559-5862 Website: www.township.southfrontenac.on.ca
Christmas in the Village! At the Uerona Lions Centre Saturday. November 30 An all day - Free event !
9am-1pm Tree Decorating 1-5pm Games, Crafts, Santa and Mrs. Claus, Cattail train (weather permitting) • 5pm Chili dinner, Hot dogs for the Kids 6:30pm Tree lighting ceremony • 7-9pm Entertainment, Marshmallow Roast The beginning of a new Verona tradition, the day will start with a Christmas Tree Decorating Event. Trees will be provided by the VCA and set up in the Donna Clarke Pavilion on the Lions club grounds. Groups, families ond organizations will decorate their trees and visitors will vote for their favourites and prizes will be awarded. Afternoon: Christmas crafts and games for the kids with snacks and holiday music. Card and board games for the adults. Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus. Evening: Christmas Tree Lighting, fire pits for roasting marshmallows while Crooked Wood plays Dance and Holiday Music indoors Sponsored through the generosity of Revell Ford Lincoln, The Uerona Lions Club & other private sponsors
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Live fire demonstration photo. Fire fighters: Gary Fleming and Jonathon Tooley. North Frontenac Township participated in Fire Prevention week from October 6 – 12. This year’s theme was “Prevent Kitchen Fires!” During this year's fire safety campaign, the fire department demonstrated the dangers of kitchen fires, with a live show on what happens when water is used to extinguish a grease fire. The fire departments also discussed with local residents the result from unattended cooking and taught how to prevent kitchen fires from starting in the first place. The fire fighters used a live fire trainer to demonstrate the correct procedure for using a fire extinguisher. Around 100 residents attended the two open houses at Ompah and Clarendon Miller Stations on October 8th and 10th. Embers of Perth and Hearth and Home of Cloyne were also in attendance to discuss wood stoves and proper chimney cleaning and installations. The Ontario Fire Marshalls office was represented by John Doucet, the advisor for North Frontenac at the Clarendon Miller open house. A pleasant evening was enjoyed by all. Yours in Prevention and Protection, Eric Korhonen Fire Prevention Officer North Frontenac Township
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“Homing Instinct” opens in Perth F
riends, family and holiday shoppers made the trek to Perth to attend the latest entrepreneurial endeavor by Cheryl Matson and Janina Fisher on November 15. The two ladies, both residents of Sharbot Lake, attracted a sizable following from Central Frontenac along with a number of Perthites for the gala opening of their brand new housewares store, Homing Instinct. The elegant 1400 square foot store is located in a brick heritage building in downtown Perth on Gore Street, where Matson and Fisher put on quite a celebration and served guests Kir Royales, a juicy baked ham, and delicious cheeses while Toute Ensemble's Anne Archer and Melanie Fyfe entertained with their classical flute repertoire. Both Matson and Fisher have a wealth of retail background under their belts: Matson as an interior designer and former owner of the 1980s era store Heirlooms in Sharbot Lake, and Fisher as the co-owner of a New Age book store and conference centre in Toronto for seven years. Cheryl Matson takes the lead as the business's visual
North Frontenac website - from pg. 6 a business directory and photo gallery. It also includes full detailed agendas of upcoming and past council meetings, including all administrative reports and communications and minutes going back as far as 2007, giving residents unprecedented access to the decisions made by Council and the background information that those decisions are based on. The site is also fully scale-able for use on tablets and smartphones as well as desktop and laptop computers. The site is being launched in conjunction with International GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Day, which was celebrated by township staff yesterday. GIS is a key component of the new website, which contains a directory with 10 different instantly download-able maps showing various aspects of the township. “GIS day is about bringing awareness to the essential technology, which improves your ability to answer questions and solve problems by looking at your data in a way that is quickly understood and easily shared,” said Evan Sepa. GIS also plays a key role in pre-incident planning for a variety of potential emergency situations, on a local and regional scale. Starting this week, the township is selling large format maps of North Frontenac (36” by 44”) for $8. They are now available at the township office.
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stylist and curator and she headed up the renovations after the two took possession on October 1. She is also offering customers her interior design know how and is available for consultations. She described the store as “housing all the feathers for your nest - all of the great things that make a house a home.” Cheryl is a firm believer in “making every day a special occasion" and is always “warmed by the fact that people love their homes yet sometimes feel the need to seek out permission to do something new and exciting. I think the exuberance of our store and the things in it will inspire those people.” Janina Fisher's role is as the business's people/paper person and her smile and financial know how is a definite asset. She manned the front desk when I did my interview and assisted the 10 or 12 customers over the hour that I was there. The prices are very reasonable and Janina points out that they have something for everyone. On the wall is a 6x6 foot tapestry from France that is a consignment piece with a price tag of $1500. On the less expensive range is the great Stuart Weitzman bag for $12, the $20 woven "stair” basket and a great assortment of candle holders starting at $2. A framed engraving by Edward Finden is a find at just $50. Their selection of inventory is both new and used, antique and modern and includes elegant table and flat ware, linens, art work, fashion accessories, (scarves, hand bags, men's ties, princess dresses), jewelry, lamps, mirrors, books (including a great selection of vintage cookbooks), clothing, quilts, duvets, tons of antique silver, vases, urns, vintage Christmas decorations, and much more. The inventory is gorgeously displayed in the beautiful lit store that boasts big bright front windows, high tin ceilings, and original wood molding. The
Janina Fisher (left) and Cheryl Matson store is spacious and guests can browse and even lounge with a complimentary cup of tea or cider. Janina Fisher said the goal is to make people feel at home. “We really love to take care of our customers and we both really enjoy meeting and connecting with people. It's all about is romancing the home and helping people get away from cheap, poorly made stuff and replacing those things instead with older, nicer objects that are well made, have character and are beautiful.” Homing Instinct is located at 87 Gore Street East (just across from Peter's Restaurant and the old Town hall) and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am - 6pm. From now until Christmas the store will also be open on Sundays from 10-6. For more information call 613-267-0000.
"101 Nativity Exhibit" at Cole Lake Church by Lynne Tebo hinking of Christmas? Think Nativity, which refers to the birth of Jesus Christ. Nativity scenes or crèche are displayed at Christmas depicting the birth of Christ. Begin your Christmas celebrations with a visit to the third annual “101 Nativity Exhibit”, being held this weekend at Cole Lake Free Methodist Church off Rd. #38 on Friday, Nov. 22, 6:30 to 8:30 pm and Sat. & Sun. Nov. 23 & 24 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. At 101 Nativities there will be nativities from all over the world on display, One of last year's nativities made of metal, wood, glass, ceramic or plastic. Nativities that children can handle and play with will also be on display. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. Each child will be given an opportunity to make a nativity that they can take home with them, along with a special gift. Gifts will also be presented to every 20th person in attendance, gift giving being symbolic of the gift that God gave us in His son Jesus Christ. The nativities have become a tradition at Cole Lake Free Methodist Church. The tradition began three years ago as a result of one of the ladies at the church hearing about a nativity exhibit in another area where a church organized one as a way of recognizing and celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. "101 Nativities" has grown since that first nativity exhibit in 2011 - in the number of nativities on display, the number of community members who have participated in the event, and
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the number of persons attending the exhibit. Ladies from the church and community have contributed to the exhibit by bringing their nativities to the church for display, contributed their time and talents in the setup of the nativity exhibit, and contributed their time during the actual event. This year a six-foot "Nativity Christmas Tree.” decorated with handmade nativities has been added to the exhibit. These were made by over 60 ladies and children from the church and community who gathered together for an evening and an afternoon to prepare for this special event. This has brought women of our community together from a variety of faiths and backgrounds and the nativity exhibit has truly become a community effort. You will not want to miss out on this amazing event. Gather your family and friends together and come to the exhibit! “For unto us a child is born…” Isaiah 9:6
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SOCIAL NOTES CARD OF THANKS Mallett-Reeves The family of the late Marjorie MallettReeves (née Burke) would like to thank our relatives and friends for their many acts of kindness, cards, flowers and donations. A special thank you to Jennifer Clow and the staff of Country View Care Seniors Home for the excellent care they provided for our mom, to Dr. L. Dempsey for her medical care, and to Janet, Mom’s nurse from CCAC. Our appreciation goes out to Goodfellow’s Funeral Home. Thank you to Rev. Shawn Craven for the wonderful funeral service and also to the Ladies of Cole Lake Church for the luncheon afterwards.
OBITUARY
In Memoriam Marjorie Kellar
August 28, 1921 - November 22, 2010 Forever remembered, forever loved. Karen, Rick, Terry, Janet, Rod, Rudy and their families.
Arthur Tichawa
June 14, 1929 - November 20, 2012 Gone but not forgotten Memories to last forever; of your smile, laugh, whistle, history lessons and your love of story telling Always to be in my heart, Jan In loving memory of a dear sister
Donna Wilson We hold her close within our hearts And there she will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, One day we will meet again. Love always, Dawson (Penny) Dale (Alex) Neil McLuckie (retired MTO) passed away peacefully at the L&A County General Hospital with his family by his side on Friday, November 15, 2013 in his 68th year. Loving husband of 49 wonderful years to Joan (née Dion) of Flinton. Dear father of Perry (Anita) McLuckie of Brooklyn and Robbie (Sonia) McLuckie of Cloyne. Grampa will always be cherished in the hearts of his grandchildren Brady, Amy, Erika, Brysen and Charlotte. He will be sadly missed by his sisters Mary (Bernard) Lessard of Peterborough, Ida (Don) Brough, Catherine (Frank) Thompson, Margaret (the late Gordon) Wood, and his brothers Don (Lois) McLuckie and Alec (Diane) McLuckie, all of Flinton. Pre-deceased by his parents Randolph & Clara McLuckie, his brothers Harold, Robert, Floyd, Ralph and his sisters Doris Glenn, Norma Lucas and Eva Beatty. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and friends. The family received friends at the Maschke Funeral Home, 11928 Hwy# 41 Northbrook, Ont. K0H 2G0 (613-336-6873) on Tuesday evening from 6-8pm & Wednesday from 10am. A Celebration of Neil’s Life was held in the Chapel on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 11:00am. Friends desiring may contribute in his memory to the L&A Hospital Palliative Care Unit or the Belleville Oncology Unit. Online condolences to the family available at www.maschkefuneralhome.com
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Dec. 27, 1959 to Nov 22, 2012 If roses grow in Heaven, Lord, please pick a bunch for me, And place them in my daughter’s arms And tell her they’re from me. Please tell her we miss and love her And we’ll meet again some day. Gone but not forgotten, Love, Mom Charlotte & Step-father Garnet
OBITUARY Elsa Haenni passed away at the Pine Meadow Nursing Home on Thursday, November 12, 2013 in her 90th year. Predeceased by her husband Rudolf in 2009. Dear mother of Susan Lauper, Edward & Mariann Haenni, Ursula & Fritz Nussberger and Andres Haenni & Ruth. She will be missed by her grandchildren and her greatgrandchildren. Following cremation, a Memorial Service was held at the Pine Meadow Nursing Home, 124 Lloyd St. Northbrook on Monday, November 18, 2013 at 2:00pm. Friends desiring may contribute in her memory to Pine Meadow Nursing Home. Online condolences available at maschkefuneralhome.com
50 Wedding Anniversary Sunday November 24, from 1-4 Piccadilly Hall 1025 Oak Flats Road, Godfrey Well Wishes Only
CARD OF THANKS Clark I wish to express a sincere thank you to my family & friends for the lovely cards, gifts and best wishes on the occasion of my 80th Birthday. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. Ethel Clark
Thank You - Young I would like to thank everyone for their prayers, cards, visits and telephone calls while I was in the hospital and since I came home. Thank you to Reverend Tim Kuhlmann for his prayers and visits. Special thanks to my family for all their love and support. God bless you all. Doreen Young IN MEMORIAM
Jean Middleton
November 23, 2003 In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. Our hearts still ache from that fateful day When the dear Lord took you away Ten years have passed, time has moved on But a void still remains because you are gone. Love always, Vera, Tony, Anna, Casie, Cody, Jersey, Emma & Logan
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by Sharon Matthews he annual “HungerCount 2013" report was released last week and to no one’s surprise it highlighted that over 800,000 Canadians were helped by food banks in the month of March 2013. 36% of these people were children and almost 80,000 of them were first time users of a food bank. The numbers are staggering. Families across this country, including many in our own community are going hungry. That’s why the volunteers of the North Frontenac Food Bank, with your generous ongoing support, are doing what they can to help. The North Frontenac Food Bank serves our community as far north as Plevna, south to Godfrey, west to Arden and just east of Sharbot Lake. At this most busy time, with the holidays looming and everyone’s dollars being stretched even more than usual, we are very pleased to welcome and thank our latest community business partner; the Sharbot Lake Liquor Store. From now through the holidays, you’ll be able to drop off food items or make a cash donation to support the local food bank at the Liquor Store at the corner of Highways 7 and 38. We also know many people in our community are continuing to struggle on their own and have not reached out and asked for help. Some may not know we’re here and can help; some may think they won’t qualify or that others need it more so they don’t ask; some may not have a way to come in and pick up the occasional hamper. Whatever the reason that has stopped you from asking for help, it really doesn't matter. If you need food assistance, please call us and let us see if we can help. We can be reached by leaving a message at NFCS at 613 279-3151.
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by Sheri Chatson. nce again Lorraine McDonald and Sheri Chatson are having their Dinner, Dance and Silent Auction to benefit the Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Foundation at the Northbrook Lions Hall on Nov. 30 starting with a full home-cooked meal at 6 pm, and they are hoping you will come out for a great night of fun for a great cause! The dance will start around 8 p.m. with a DJ, and their famous silent auction will end at 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person for the dance, or $25 per person for the dinner and dance, available from Sheri Chatson 613336-9662 or Lorraine at Tim's Auto Body 613-336-2038. Please note that dinner tickets must be purchased in advance. On Feb 7-9, 2014 they will take the money raised at the fundraiser to an all-women snowmobile event to raise funds for women with breast cancer. The Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Foundation was established to help Canadian women/men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. There are many unforeseen expenses they may face, and which their health insurance program may not cover. Our mission is to provide financial assistance to women/men across Canada in these situations in order to make their fight with cancer a little less challenging. The Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Foundation raised $420,000 this past year at the 14th annual event! ALL monies go directly to cancer survivors. The money raised has assisted with the purchase of prosthetic breasts, special bras, wigs, hats, prescriptions, housing, childcare, and many other items that relate directly to breast cancer. Contributions are also made to cancer centres across the country to help assist with their breast cancer programs. These funds are crucial in helping women with breast cancer in their fight against the disease. The Snow Run is a weekend event that anyone should be proud to support, to be part of something so unique and so rewarding. We raise money that goes directly to breast cancer patients, not research – DIRECTLY TO THOSE WHO NEED IT NOW!!
Hwy 41 MNR check leads to numerous charges
(MNR Release) Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officers and a canine unit conducted an enforcement road check along Highway 41 in the village of Northbrook during the regular deer hunt. Conservation officers checked more than 200 resident and non-resident anglers and hunters traveling along Hwy. 41 on November 8 and 9. The officers focused on compliance with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act and the Ontario Fishery Regulations. The check resulted in 10 charges and 18 warnings for violations relating to fishing and hunting. Violations included: packing fish so that the number or species could not be identified; enabling someone to unlawfully use another person’s deer seal; transporting an unmarked container of fish or wildlife; unlawfully possessing another person’s seal; unlawfully possessing an unencased and/or loaded firearm at night; failing to properly attach a seal to deer; transporting deer without the seal attached; failing to provide the information required on the seal; failing to produce a licence for a conservation officer. Several investigations are ongoing related to the illegal harvest of both fish and wildlife. Staff from the Ministry’s Wildlife Research and Development Section were also in attendance sampling deer for Chronic Wasting Disease. This is part of an annual surveillance program to monitor Ontario deer for Chronic Wasting Disease.
A Promise for You "They called the apostles in and had them flogged... The apostles left the Sanhedrin rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name." Acts 5: 40b, 41b
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Parham Tichborne - from pg. 5
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FLEA MARKET TONI’S AND JP’S FLEA MARKET - 6107 Hwy. 506 at Ardoch Road. Open Saturdays. 613-479-0341.
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FOR SALE ANTIQUE SLEIGH AND WOODEN CHEST for sale. Call 613-372-1231 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 CHEST FREEZER, 42 x 22; excellent condition. Call 613-336-2699 EDUCATORS APPRECIATION NIGHT, 5 8pm. Save 15% on one item! Nicole’s Gifts, 6709 Main St. Verona. 613-374-2323 ELECTRIC TYPE HOSPITAL BED, $600.00 firm. Call 613-279-2242 FIREWOOD, DRY MIXED HARDWOOD, cut, split and delivered, full cubic cord starting at $300. Phone 613-279-2048 MAVERICK 12 GAUGE PUMP SHOT GUN model 88, mossy oak camouflage skin cover, barrel 28”, can fire 2¾ and 3” shells; box of rifle slugs with gun; hits target every time, perfect gun for turkey, geese, ducks, deer; asking $200; Tony 613-335-4770 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 WOODSTOVE, AIRTIGHT “Lakewood Logger”. Decorative door, heat control valves, like new, $200. 613-542-1176
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FOUND KEY with "Rudy Project" band, found on railway track bed between Sharbot Lake and Highway 7. Call 613-279-3150 WHITE FEMALE HOUND, found area of Highway 509 and Lavant Rd. Please call 613479-2389.
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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 LOST DOG named Duke, 75lb. black & tan bloodhound/ German Shepherd cross, lost Wed. October 16, Flinton/Tweed municipality, Elzevir Rd. 613-336-6871 LOST BEAGLES, white & tan male. “Barnaby” wine colored collar. Female black and tan, “Daisy” timid, north of Bell Line Road, 613-3352730
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
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SERVICES DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing. Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201. 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. SEWING ALTERATIONS, HEMMING, ETC. This And That Thrift Shop, 32 Peterson Rd., (turn at lights in Northbrook). Call 613-3360656. SYLVIA’S FOOT CARE. Providing Nursing foot care in the privacy of your own home. Registered with Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs to provide foot care to veterans who qualify. For further information call Sylvia at 613-3352940.
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· Condolences to the family of Shirley Mika of Sharbot Lake. · On November 23 don’t miss Soup ‘n sandwich and bake table at the IOOF Hall in Parham from 11am - 1pm, sponsored by Ivy Leaf Rebekah Lodge. Then from 5 - 7 there is a Turkey Supper at the CE Building sponsored by the Parham United Church. · Congratulations to Travis Howes on his great achievements in biology and being on the Dean’s List- from 2009 - 2011. Travis is the grandson of Madeline (late Art Howes) and Wilhelmine & Homer Card from the Verona area. · It was so interesting to read about the Sumac Center between Parham and Mountain Grove. What a great place for conventions, workshops or weddings. · The Christmas Train will be coming through Parham on Nov. 27 at 10 pm. Definitely a sight to take in. · Thinking of you to Glen Fox, Charlotte Brown, Vivian Hannah and Anna Young. · Remember to wear your PINK proudly this week as it’s Anti-Bullying Week. Stand up for yourself or your friend. · We apologize to those whose event didn’t make our column last week, it was an omission. We do try our best to report all functions. · Happy Birthday to Kirsten Emmert, Sharon Haaksman, Amy Thompson, Sandy Hallam, Angie Sargeant, Holly Raymond, Stuart and Ron Howes, Meagan Kehoe, Gail McEwen, Mary Cronk, Art Shaw, Velma McIntosh, and Dorothy Kehoe. · Destruction has happened at the track at the Parham ball field once again. Please remember that the community uses this track as a means of exercise, with this “senseless act” it makes it impossible to walk the track due to the mess that was left behind · Happy Birthday to Patricia Humphrey of
Long Lake, Parham - welcome to the area glad you are enjoying the country life.
MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks 613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca · Our deepest sympathy to Eldon and Betty Lindsey (Prosser) whose son, Mark, was tragically killed in a farm accident on November 13 at Kars. (My cousin) · Our sympathy to the family of Annabel Kellar who recently passed away. Also our sympathy to the family of Shirley Mika. · Happy Birthday to Niki Hallam, Alex Ouimet, Allan Gurnesy, Lorne Hiltz, Velma McIntosh, Ricky Scott, Cindy Pringle, Carter Pringle, Mary Burke. · Thinking of Sarah Morton, Doreen Warren, Thelma Smith, Verna Cowdy, Barbara Ellsworth, Dorothy Proctor, Dorothy Knight, Betty Tarney. · A big thank you to Arlene Uens who kept the village of Mountain Grove looking beautiful with her colourful pots of various flowers that were sitting on coloured lawn chairs throughout the village. · The volleyball senior boys team from Sharbot Lake returned home with a "Silver" from the games the team played in Renfrew on November 14. The final game was 25-23. Wow! Congratulations, team! We are proud of each of you. · On November 17 the Frontenac Bantam team 4-12 won the "B" side in a tournament in Westport. Great teamwork. Congratulations to each of you! Many attended the Hunters’ Ball on November 16 at Arden Legion. Everyone enjoyed the music of "Pickled Chicken" and the "Johnny Cash and June Carter" tribute artists. Prizes for the many deer entries were given out. Everyone also enjoyed the delicious lunch.
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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Donations to offset the cost of publication would be appreciated. Thursday November 21 SHARBOT LAKE – CENTER STAGE CAFÉ musical entertainment at Legion; guest Marc Giroux, hosted by Center Stage House Band, 7-9:30pm; $4.
Friday November 22 PLEVNA - COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, 7pm, Hwy 509 & Buckshot Lake Rd. SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7 pm, Salisbury steak 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. 8am–4:30pm. Knights of Columbus Hall, $30; 613-391-9034, info@hastingsstewardship.ca VENNACHAR - FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, “Christmas with a Capital ‘C’”, 6:30pm, Free Methodist parsonage
Fri. Nov 22 – Sun. Dec 1 BELLROCK – MIRACLE ON 34TH ST. – A musical, community hall, Nov. 22, 23, 29, 30 7:30pm; Dec 1 - 2pm; $15; children $10 101 NATIVITIES EXHIBIT, Cole Lake Free Methodist Church, Fri. 6:30-8:30pm; Sat & Sun. 1-3pm; refreshments, all welcome
Saturday November 23 HARLOWE DANCE, 8pm, w/ Country Band, community centre, $8, lunch, prizes, info: Marie 613-336-2557 PARHAM - SOUP & SANDWICH & BAKE SALE, 11am-1pm; IOOF hall, sponsored by the Ivy Leaf Rebekah Lodge PARHAM - TURKEY SUPPER, UNITED CHURCH, 5-7pm; $12; 6-12yrs $4; under 6 free; family $25; sponsor: Board of Stewards SHABOT OBAADJIWAN CRAFT & INFORMATION DAY, 9am-4pm, St. James Major Catholic Church hall, crafts, food, information, all welcome SYDENHAM - VISIONSOUP, Grace Centre, 11:30am-1:30pm, $20, eat soup & keep handmade pottery bowl; proceeds to SFCSC and Loughborough Christmas & Emergency Relief Committee. SYDENHAM - THE CROSSING, contemporary praise & worship service, 6pm St. Paul’s Anglican Church, all welcome SYDENHAM - POTLUCK & EUCHRE Tournament at Legion 6pm
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 by Corin Raymond. MERA schoolhouse, $22 advance; 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.
Monday November 25 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.
Tuesday, November 26 HARROWSMITH WOMEN’S INSTITUTE meet at St. Paul’s United Church, 6pm 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
Tues - Thurs Nov 26, 27 & 28 CLOYNE - HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP, North Addington Education Centre, 8:30-4:30pm, inschool shopping program for students & the community; for info or to volunteer, call Sarah 613-336-9608; donations of wrapping paper & gifts bags welcome.
Wednesday November 27 CP CHRISTMAS TRAIN will be coming through Parham at 10pm. MABERLY - EUCHRE, community hall, 7pm, $3 includes prizes and refreshments. 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 VERONA - TURKEY BINGO, Prince Charles Public School; doors open 6:30pm; proceeds to grade 8 graduation trip 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
Aftermath - Frog Jump This column by retired mathematician and seasonal Maberly resident, Edward Barbeau, is for your mathematical amusement. Its author is very happy to correspond with readers about mathematical matters, and hopes that the column will turn out to be a dialogue with readers of the Frontenac News. His email address is barbeau@math. utoronto.ca.
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ach year, there are tours in which the local artisans can display their wares. For the woodworkers among them, one possibility is to create games and puzzles that have a mathematical flair. One such game is the solitaire Frog Jump. It is played on a block of wood into which eleven holes are sunk along a straight line; there are also ten pegs that will fit into the holes. To set it up, put five white pegs into the five leftmost holes and five black pegs into the five rightmost holes,
leaving the middle hole blank:
The object of the game is to perform a series of moves that will interchange the positions of the black and white pegs. You are permitted to move any peg into an adjacent unoccupied hole, and to allow any peg to jump over one of its neighbours into an unoccupied hole. Thus, your first move can be only to move either the white or the black peg next to the centre into the central hole. Suppose that you have moved the white peg. Then one possibility for the second move is to allow the black peg next to it to jump over it into the vacant hole. No peg is ever removed from the board.
Cancer Transportation & Grimes Lodge, community hall 1-3pm; info: 613-333-1932 SHARBOT LAKE - TURKEY BINGO, doors open 5:30pm, first game 6:30pm, Oso hall, must be over 18yrs, sponsored by NFCS SNOW ROAD - LINE DANCING, community centre 7-8.30pm, all welcome VERONA - DIABETES EDUCATION PROGRAM, Medical Centre, 9am-12noon; also grocery store tour 1pm for those interested; registration/info: Anne MacDonald, 613-5443400 x 3589
Friday November 29 HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE, Golden Links Hall 7-9:30, for ages 9-15; $6; Sharon 539-6676 or Wayne 358-2533 PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for ClarMill volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall SHARBOT LAKE - FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT “The Croods”, Oso hall 7pm; canteen; under 12yrs must be accompanied by adult. Sponsored by NFCS, donations welcome; 613-279-2244 SNOW ROAD COMMUNITY CENTER, Coffee Time 10am-noon; Beginners Bridge 2pm, all welcome. SOUTHERN FRONTENAC COMMUNITY SERVICES Auction & artisan food fundraiser, Grace Hall 5pm; $40 ticket includes $20 charitable receipt, chairsforcharityauction. eventbrite.ca
Saturday, November 30 ARDEN - CHRISTMAS SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCHEON & Silent Auction, 11:30am-2pm, United Church, sponsored by the Stewards ARDEN - CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, Mill Pond 7pm; carols, cookies, hot chocolate; sponsor: the Friends of Arden KALADAR / NORTHBROOK SANTA CLAUS PARADE, leaves Kaladar Community Centre 10am, visits w/ Santa after, prizes; to enter float call 613-336-1573; 336-9933 MATAWATCHAN CHRISTMAS MARKET & LUNCH, 10am-2pm; candles, preserves, honey, games & puzzles, jewelry, pottery & more; donations to food bank welcome MCDONALDS CORNERS - MERA CHRISTMAS FAIR, 10am-5pm, MERA Schoolhouse; weaving, painting, hand-made chocolate, jewelry, pottery, bake table, children’s activities & more. meraschoolhouse.org. NORTH FRONTENAC CHRISTMAS PARADE, leaves Ompah 6pm, visits w/ Santa at Clar-Mill Hall, Plevna, 7pm NORTHBROOK - DINNER, DANCE & SILENT AUCTION, Lions Hall 6pm $25 dinner & dance (advance dinner tickets only); $10 dance only; Sheri 336-9662 or Lorraine 3362038; proceeds to Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Foundation to help survivors. PARHAM - GOSPEL SING, Free Methodist Church w/ the Frizzells &, local talent, 7pm, refreshments, all welcome PERTH ROAD - CHRISTMAS BAKE & CRAFT SALE, United Church Sunday School Hall 9am-noon, 16 vendors. SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Breakfast 8-11am, 1106 Gemmills Rd. Everyone welcome.
What makes this puzzle of mathematical interest? At its root, mathematics is the systematic analysis of structure. There are mathematical questions to be asked, foremost among them whether there exists a solution to this solitaire puzzle. If so, what is a solution that requires the fewest moves? How do we know this? Can we detect any patterns that seem to be developing as we solve this problem? In particular, what happens if we pose the puzzle with some different equal number of pegs on both sides of the middle hole? Can we describe an algorithm that will allow us to solve the problem with a million white and a million black pegs, or at least program a computer to do the job for us? Finally, can we still solve the problem if we impose more restrictions, for example, that the white pegs always have to move to the right and the black always to the left. Let me turn this problem over to the reader. You might want to try it on a sheet of paper with five nickels and five dimes;
SYDENHAM - SANTA CLAUS PARADE, leaves 10am from Fire Station #5, Stagecoach Road. SYDENHAM - SOUP & SANDWICHES, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 11am-2pm; all welcome; $6; children $3 SYDENHAM - DINNER THEATER, 6pm; spaghetti dinner & entertainment by John Quick & his hand-carved marionettes, at Legion, $20 VERONA - CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS bottle drive at the Foodland from 10am on VERONA - CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE, Lions hall, free, all day starts 9am; Christmas tree decorating, crafts, games, train rides, food, music, Santa; Chili dinner & hot dogs 5pm; 6:30pm tree lighting; music by Crooked Wood 7-9pm; all welcome; sponsor: Verona Community Association; yourverona.com.
Sunday December 1 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 TICHBORNE-PARHAM SANTA CLAUS PARADE, sponsored by Central Frontenac Fire Department District #4, departs Hampton’s Landing, Tichborne, 1pm, free hot dogs, hot chocolate for kids at Parham Fire Station; chili $1 for adults; 613-375-6341.
Monday December 2 COPING WITH GRIEF DURING THE HOLIDAYS, information session, 7pm, Maples Restaurant, Sharbot Lake. You are welcome to decorate the Community Christmas Tree of Remembrance.
Wednesday December 4 SHARBOT LAKE - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS: Luncheon at The Maples Restaurant, 11:30am. To attend phone 613-2792098 by Dec. 3 at noon. SHARBOT LAKE - ALZHEIMER SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP, 1-3 pm, United Church hall, 613-544-3078 ext 203 SNOW ROAD - CARDS & GAMES NIGHT, community centre 7pm, all welcome
Thursday December 5 NORTHBROOK - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS: Luncheon at Addison’s Restaurant, 11:30am. To attend phone 613-479-2837 by Dec. 3 at noon. SNOW ROAD - SOCIAL BINGO, Snowmobile Club, 1106 Gemmills Rd. 6:45pm, refreshments. WESTPORT CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR; 6 festive tours 1-5pm; $15; registration 11am-1pm at the Cove; westportartscouncil.ca; 2739195
Regular Happenings AA & AL-ANON 41 GROUP - Cloyne Hall. Wednesdays 8 pm. All welcome 336-9221. AA MEETINGS - SHARBOT LAKE, every Monday, 8:30 pm, United Church C.E. Bldg. AL-ANON: Hope & help for families of alcoholics, 12 weekly meetings in greater Kingston area. Please call 384-2134 for meeting information. We care. ARDEN LEGION: Sunday Darts 1pm; Mon. Wed & Fri Darts 7pm; Wed Cribbage 2pm; Thurs Euchre 7:30pm. ARDEN - Community hall: LINE DANCING
you will need only seventy-five cents to get started. If you find it a little bit formidable, solve the problem with fewer pegs on each side. Start with one, then two, then three, and see if there is some routine that you can glom onto.
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n Thurs. Nov. 28 from 7-9pm there will be a Cuba Cruise Information Night, sponsored by The Flight Centre Associates, at St Lawrence College, 1099 Garrett Street in Sharbot Lake. The guest presenter will be Rebecca Seeds of The Kai Group, a major Canadian Travel and Tourism Marketing Company. There will be light refreshments and door prizes. This is a first for Sharbot Lake and promises to be an exciting night as Rebecca shares her passion for travel. Please RSVP to Carrie Borer, 613-305-3151
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Climate Vigil in Sharbot Lake A small group of those concerned about global climate change gathered at the Railway Heritage Park in Sharbot Lake on November 16. The vigil was organized by Sharbot Lake resident Ken Fisher and it was one of over 130 Defend Our Climate/ Defend Our Communities rallies that took place across the country on the same day. The rallies involved 10,000 people. Fisher spoke first of his frustration about the “apocalyptic repercussions” of climate change and the thousands who recently perished in Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. “In the space of 2 million years, we have managed to pollute the earth, the ocean and the air and right now we have a government that is committed to increasing the pollution with pipe lines.” He cited the fact that the survivors of Hurricane Sandy in New York are now required, in certain areas, to build their homes 10 feet higher in order to get insurance. “A long time ago we existed as children of the earth and we need to get back to that," Fisher said. “We are the progeny of this
phenomenal experiment within the Milky Way...we are the people of this planet, this earth and are the result of a three billion year experiment and it is incumbent upon us to find a joyful way of continuing on.” Tom Clarke, the founder of the Guatemalan Stove Project, also spoke and said protest against the current Canadian government is important and stressed how the repercussions of climate change have already started and are here to stay. He spoke about Guatemalans farmers who have been growing stable corn and bean crops for the last 9000 years and who in the last 12 years have not been able to do so. "Those farmers now have two choices- they can starve or leave or else try to do other creative and amazing things like building earth ships out of garbage.” He said that though climate change has not been as fast and furious here in Canada, “it is coming and coming much faster than we think.” He suggested to “not put your head in the sand but to think of ways to be able to
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survive in what will be a very different future, in a very different world.” Michel Alarcon also spoke and cited what he called his more “pragmatic perspective”, more specifically his involvement with alternative energy and his work concerning developing hydrogen derived from water to improve fuel efficiency in automobiles and diesel engines. Alarcon said his approach is more capitalistic and more about making and saving money. He cited statics like the fact that 40% of carbon in the atmosphere is derived from the transportation industry. He relayed how 21 cities had to be shut down recently on account of pollution. He is currently working to continue to develop this new technology. Danka Brewer of the Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation spoke of the importance of traditional food sources and preserving the natural environment to allow for that tradition to continue. “Of the noxious weeds that the Government of Ontario
Mark Powell, his daughter Sarah and her grandparents Dee and Norm Riddell with NFCS staff Mike Procter, Marybeth Scott, Don Amos and Jan McPherson
Raising forks and knives for the United Way A by Julie Druker
full house of pasta lovers jammed into the Maples restaurant in Sharbot Lake for the annual United Way Spaghetti dinner fundraiser. The event, which is a collaboration between The Maples restaurant and Northern Frontenac Community Services, included a three course meal of Caesar
salad, spaghetti and a wide selection of home-made desserts. Funds raised at help the local community by supporting two departments at NFCS that receive support from the United Way - the family counseling and the organization's youth services. Don Amos, who was one of the many NFCS
has on their list, most have a purpose for being here. I think we need to get back to embracing and understanding traditional knowledge of the environment because before colonization we had everything that we required to be here. We need to quit clear cutting, we need to plant more trees and we need to quit digging things up out of the ground that we have no business touching.” Pam Giroux, who had her young grand-daughter in
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