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ig changes are underway at Sydenham High School as the construction of the brand-new 14,000 sq.ft. state of the art learning facility is nearing completion. Located on the west side of the school with frontage on Rutledge Road and Mill Street, the addition includes a new 5000 sq. ft. gym that has a 26 ft. ceiling and is equipped with wheelchair-accessible men's and women's change rooms, and a bright south-facing computer lab lined with newly milled maple/ walnut counter tops that will house 30 work stations. The addition also includes a wheelchair-accessible drama facility complete with a mini theatre with 90 retractable seats, an attached controls room, plus ample change rooms and a storage room for props. The new space also houses the school's “Foods Program” facility which includes a traditional classroom to which is attached a new state of the art industrial kitchen in a bright room with floor to ceiling south-facing windows. The kitchen boasts ample stainless steel counter tops and a array of shiny new stainless steel appliances, numerous gas stoves, and convection ovens plus a large walk-in fridge and two free-standing freezers. I toured the new facility with Vice-Principal Brent Pickering as the builders continued their work polishing the new terrazzo floors. He said that the project has actually been in the works for six years. Construction began 14 months ago and is slated to be finished before the second semester starts in February. The project was made possible with provincial funding through the capital expenditures
budgets and cost over $3 million. Initially the addition was to include just four new classrooms but thanks to the input of SHS teachers Jeff Sanderson and Leslie Lawlor, who worked closely with the Limestone District School Board's Director of Education, Brenda Hunter, the project was reconfigured with the goal of creating a space that would best fit the needs of the students at Sydenham. A tour of the school's current facilities, which the new facility will be replacing, dem-
onstrates why both students and staff at the school are excited. The drama facility is currently located in an old storage room, a small black 600 sq. ft. space that can barely contain the class that I saw working there. Similarly, the Foods Program facility is presently housed in a cramped old science lab, making instruction and practical work hands on kitchen work difficult at the best of times. The project was designed by Armando Sardinha of H.M. Sardinha Architect Inc of
Frontenac renovates more than Kingston by Jeff Green ingston-Frontenac Renovates is a provincially funded program that provides grants and forgivable loans to low-income homeowners who require upgrades to ensure the long term viability of their homes. The program replaced the long-running Rural Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP), a federally funded program that ran until 2009. Kingston-Frontenac Renovates has a loan limit of $10,000 and a means test, with a family income ceiling of $32,000 per year for a family of two, $45,000 a year for a family of three to four, and $61,500 per year for a family of five. “Of all the programs that we run in both the city and the county, this is one of the few that has had a higher uptake in the county,” Sheldon Laidman told a meeting of Frontenac County Council on November 20. Laidman is the Director of Housing for the City of Kingston. The program has a $200,000 annual bud-
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city. Rural people need new roofs and septic systems and if they can’t get the work done they can end up being forced to leave their communities,” said Councilor John McDougall, who has been the council lead on homelessness and housing initiatives. Laidman pointed out that Kingston-Frontenac Renovates has guaranteed provincial funding available until early in 2015. He also informed council that a portion of monies that the county pays in to a fund to help lower income residents cover some of their
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SF budget set for approval by Jeff Green ased on direction from Council to bring in a budget with an increase of under 3% for properties with an average increase in “programmed assessment” by MPAC (the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation), staff presented a few changes to the 2014 budget after learning that a transfer fund from the Province of Ontario has been cut by $150,000. The main sources of extra funds come from one-time spending programs that will be covered through reserves rather than new taxation.The largest of these is a $25,000 draw from working funds to cover the cost of new fire recruits The only thing left is for the Public Works Department to find $77,000 in savings. Those cuts were not made last week because Public Works Manager Mark Segsworth was on vacation. “I will have the cuts done by Thursday,”
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Kingston and is being constructed by Cupido Construction of Kingston. Pickering says that the new space will offer students a top-notch learning facility and will also give members of the community at large a new space where they can carry out their own events. “The new drama space and the theatre in particular will be a great asset to various groups and organizations in the community. The new foods program space will give students a real leg up when they go looking for jobs in the hospitality industry since they will be learning on equipment used in the industry.” The new addition will also mean that two of the school's three portables will be able to be used for much needed storage space. Also in the works are plans for two new electronic signs, which will let the community know of school events and which will also promote local community events. Tabitha Kirby, who is the lead foods program teacher at the school, said she is looking forward to moving into the new facility. “I am thrilled that the students will have the opportunity to work in an industrial kitchen that reflects real life situations, which will really help their employability. The new space also means that we can do larger caterings than those we are doing right now.” Right now the students prepare the hot lunches at Loughborough Public School and cater SHS's end of year graduation. Pickering said that staff who have had a chance to tour the new addition come out with the same standard response: “It is an amazing space and will be a great new learning facility for the students and a place for the community to take advantage of as well.”
‘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 Tuesday, December 10.
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Countryside not moving to the country after all
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ingston City Councilor Jeff Scott, who represents the Countryside ward in rural Kingston between Highway 401 and the South Frontenac border, has become a controversial figure of late at Kingston City Council. He did so by presenting a notice of motion last week aimed at setting up a referendum for residents in his ward and the Pittsburgh ward in East Kingston that is represented by Brian Reitzel to consider whether the residents of either or both wards are inclined to seek a political affiliation with an alternate municipality than the City of Kingston “I seem to have taken everyone by surprise,” said Scott when contacted by phone on Tuesday morning (November 26). “We had a budget meeting last night and it was very difficult at times because of what happened last week.” Scott said that his notice of motion came about because of a recent ruling by the Ontario Municipal Board. The ruling set aside a proposal for ward distribution within the City, and by counting Queen’s students as residents, assigned more weight on Council to the downtown core of the City. “By accepting the Queen’s students, the OMB gave 20,000 proxy votes to downtown Kingston,” Scott said. According to Scott, the ruling, which cannot be appealed by Kingston City Council, further erodes the political clout of the 8,000 residents in his ward. However, the OMB ruling would not have led him to call for a referendum on its own. “The resentment was already there. Countryside, which is made up of the old Kingston township and rural Pittsburgh township, used to have its own independence, and it became an annex of the City in 1998,” he said. He pointed out that since amalgamation the City of Kingston has spent $150 million on recreation facilities, “but none of that money was spent in Countryside. The spending and the focus has always been with downtown, and that has created this incredible resentment from the periphery.” Although Jeff Scott has not approached any neighbouring BUSINESS CARD SIZE
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townships about finding a place for Countryside residents, he said that Frontenac County is the most natural fit. “With 8,000 residents we would be the second largest township in Frontenac County, roughly the size of North, Central and Frontenac Islands combined, but to me what makes the most sense would be a single tier government for Frontenac County, but that is getting ahead of ourselves,” he said. He said that roadwork and recycling services in Countryside are done by contractors and not City employees, and firefighting is done by volunteer departments.
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.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE WINTER HOURS Winter hours begin on November 14th, 2013. See our website for details.
SANTA CLAUS PARADES The Sydenham Santa Claus Parade takes place on Saturday, November 30th beginning at 10:00 a.m. from Fire Station #5 on Stagecoach Road, Sydenham. The Harrowsmith Santa Claus Parade takes place on Saturday, December 7th beginning at 10:00 a.m. from Centennial Park, Harrowsmith.
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.
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“Administratively it would not be that complicated for us to leave the City,” he said, “but I don’t think Mayor Gerretson will even let our motion come to the floor. He has indicated he will rule it out of order.” Indeed, at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting (November 26), Kingston Mayor Mark Gerretson said that after consulting staff and looking at the Ontario Municipal Act, he had decided to rule the secession motion out of order. Instead he has called for three town hall meetings in the new year to allow rural Kingston residents an opportunity to voice their concerns.
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esidents from the Sunday Lake Association received an early Christmas present this week when Council reversed their long standing refusal to consider providing maintenance on the Sunday Lake Road. The road runs between Road 509 and Sunday Lake, west of Ompah. It was built by the developer of the Sunday Lake subdivision back in 1983. At the time the road was deeded to Palmerston-Canonto Township under an agreement that the maintenance would be covered by the residents who lived on the road and not the township, although the possibility of the township taking over maintenance of Sunday Lake Road was left open. After amalgamation in 1998, the roads department of North Frontenac did do maintenance on Sunday Lake Road without council approval for a time, but in 2005 then Mayor Ron Maguire learned of the practice and put an end to it. Since then Sunday Lake residents have asked at least twice that the road join the regular roster of township-maintained roads. The latest attempt started in the summer of 2012 and has continued on this year. The residents argue that the assessment of properties on the road tops $6,000,000, which leads to over $70,000 in taxation, and that the township also owns a boat launch and beach at the end of the road. The township’s lawyer has advised that the township faces liability if they do not take responsibility for the road leading to a property that they ad-
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vertise as a township asset open to the public. Public Works Manager Jim Phillips said he is preparing a report on the state of repair of un-maintained township roads and will be recommending how and when the township should take them on. The report will be ready in time for the December meeting of Council. Nonetheless a motion was put forward to take on maintenance of the road immediately. Councilors Lonnie Watkins and Gerry Martin both suggested that the motion be deferred until Phillips’ report is presented. “I hate to see this go down because we don’t have enough information and then it can’t come back for a year” said Watkins. The vote went through nonetheless. Four members of Council (Inglis, Hunter, Watkins and Clayton), supported the motion and two (Perry, Martin) voted against it. Electronic voting coming to NF Next year’s municipal election in North Frontenac will feature a new voting system. Joining with townships such as Addington Highlands, Tay Valley and South Frontenac, North Frontenac voters will receive a unique Personal Identification Number (PIN), which give them one time access to Internet or telephone voting.
Planning with the County Council approved, in principle, severing ties with its current planner, Glenn Tunnock, and entering into a service contract with the Frontenac County Planning Department. Negotiations will now begin towards finalizing a formal contract with the County. “This won’t likely take effect until mid-way through next year,” said Clerk/Planning Co-ordinator Jenny Duhamel, “I think we should give Mr. Tunnock several months notice as a courtesy.” Tunnock Planning has provided service for North Frontenac since the township came into existence in 1998.
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Leaving Kingston not that far-fetched SINCE 1970
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he secession talk from two members of Kingston City Council was never really more than talk, and chances are that talk has now come to an end. It didraise an interesting idea, however. One of the wards involved, Countryside Ward, would be a viable addition to Frontenac County, which it was part of until it was annexed to Kingston in 1998 with municipal amalgamation. Countryside could become the second largest township in Frontenac County, But the simplest and perhaps most viable option, would be for Countryside to join South Frontenac Township. This would save the cost and headache of setting up a new township office, a new council, new bylaws, a works department, official plans, etc. - all the costly trappings of a township.
No one on South Frontenac Council, much less Mayor Gary Davison, has jumped into the debate about the future of the two renegade Kingston City councilors and their wards. South Frontenac has never looked at expansion as an option, and it is not about to press the issue and upset the politicians in the City of Kingston However, when you look at it, Countryside ward could just as easily extend Frontenac County south to the 401 as it expands Kingston to the north of the 401. Social services and land ambulance are already integrated between the city and the county so there would be no change there. Moreover, Frontenac County’s administrative offices and largest piece of infrastructure, the Fairmount Home, are in fact located in Countryside ward, and wouldn’t it be
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bills has not been used, leaving a surplus of $87,000. “The city also has a surplus and that money is being re-directed to two programs that are part of our homelessness initiative,” said Laidman, “but in the county’s case it might be an idea to put the money aside with a view towards keeping the renovation program going should the provincial funding disappear.” A motion to authorize the City of Kingston, as the service manager for social service programs in Frontenac County, to explore the possibility with the County of Frontenac for surplus funds to be similarly reinvested into homelessness programs, KingstonFrontenac Renovates, and poverty reduction initiatives, was put forward. “I would also like to say investing in this is a good thing. I think we would be remiss by stepping away from this program,” said South Frontenac Mayor Gary Davison. The motion was approved. For information on Kingston-Frontenac Renovates, call 613-546-2695, ext. 4949.
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nice if those assets magically moved back into the county. There is no city bus service in Countryside ward, no city water and sewer services except in two small subdivisions, and no other city-owned infrastructure to speak of. But if there would be little for Countryside residents to lose by leaving Kingston, what would there be to gain? Quite a bit, actually, in property tax savings. In 2013, a South Frontenac resident living in a home valued at $200,000 paid about $1,900 in municipal tax. A Countryside resident living in a home valued at $200,000 paid about $2,700. Essentially with little or no difference in municipal services, Countryside residents pay over 40% more in taxes than South
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From the Ompah Community Library - Many people have come in to the library looking for historical information about our area, but sadly we had to refer them to the Plevna library where all our local books were taken. However, there is good news - we have had a generous donation of books of local interest recently. The donor has requested that these stay in the reference section to be read only in the library, and we agree that this is a wise request. We welcome all visitors to use the internet and the book and DVD collection. We also still welcome donations of books in good condition, and particularly books of local historical interest in any condition.
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613-372-0018 kgow63@hotmail.com · There will be a Youth Dance at the Golden Links Hall, November 29 from 7 - 9:30 pm. for ages 9-15. Cost is $6. Call Sharon at 613-539-6676 or Wayne, 613-358-2533. · Rev. Oscar Simpson presents "Christmas Homecoming" at Hartington Community Church on December 6 beginning at 7 p.m. The Old Hims and Chris and Jon (Crooked Wood) will entertain. Freewill offering and refreshments to follow. Call 613-374-2178 for information. · Santa will make his way through Harrowsmith in the annual parade on December 7 beginning at 10 a.m. · St. Paul's will host a complimentary pancake breakfast prior to the parade. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Donations of nonperishable food items will be gratefully accepted. The Sunday school and congregation will also collect these items along the parade route. · On December 7 there will be a Dinner and Silent Auction fundraiser for Relay for Life and Camp Trillium at the Golden Links Hall from 2-7 p.m. Admission is $10. Ham dinner served at 4 p.m. followed by auctions, a 50/50 draw and a quilt draw. Call Brenda at 613-372-2410.
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· A very Happy 50th Birthday going out to Pam! Enjoy your special day! · This Sat Nov 30 is the Matawatchan Christmas Appreciation Market & Lunch from 10 am till 2 pm · Have you been busy decorating? The Denbigh Rec. Committee is having a Home Decoration Contest. Judging will take place on Dec. 4. Anyone who would like their decorations judged, call Susan at 333-9462. The winner will be notified and the prizes given out at the Appreciation Tea that will be held on Sun. Dec. 8 in conjunction with Music in the Hall from 1-3 pm. · It's almost time for The 7th Annual Christmas Lights Parade! On Sat. December 7, the floats will leave Berndt's Garage at 6pm, and arrive at the hall. The children will get to see Santa, followed by some good ole entertainment with the "Redneck Christmas Pageant". Refreshments will be served, and if you would like to donate Christmas baking to the refreshment table it would be appreciated. Food bank donations will be gratefully accepted at the hall. To enter a float in the parade, contact Gail at 333-2224, and to help with entertainment, call Paul at 333-2776. Kids, make sure you bring your letter to Santa and it will be picked up along the
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parade route. · Congratulations to Kandace and Mike Snider on the birth of their daughter, Kadence Klara, born on November 18 · You are invited to the Sunday school Christmas Concert at Vennachar Free Methodist on Sun. Dec. 8 at 11am. Come and enjoy readings, skits and special music. For information call 333-2318. · Denbigh-Griffith Lions: On Sat. Dec. 7, the Lions will have a Christmas Market, 10am to 2pm at the Griffith Hall, with vendors, baked goods, door prizes, and a soup & sandwich lunch. Tues. Dec. 10 is the Lions' Monster Bingo, with Bonanza, and 2 jackpots. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Last chance to get your Crime Stoppers Calendar with 377 chances to win, only $20 – great for gift giving. The Lions' Children's Christmas Party will be Sun. Dec. 15, 1 to 3pm with games, music, crafts, candy, loot bags, snack bar, hot dogs, drinks and cookies, with a special appearance by Santa and his elves. Snow Date – Sunday, December 22.
MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck
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· The community was shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden death of Beryl Stott on Monday afternoon. She will be sorely missed in the community. Beryl’s family are mostly all in England. Our condolences. · Sympathy and prayers to the Duncan family on the death of Herel. Sympathy also to the Tooley family on the death of Charlie. · Snow Road Community Centre news: There was a great potluck supper on Wed. evening. Approximately 33 people attended. The room was beautifully decorated with white carnations and tea lights by Johanna Cumberbirch, who does such a lovely job. The next potluck is Dec. 18 at 5:30 p.m. Birthday girls were Mary Beverly and Sara Fowler. · Don’t forget Keenagers on December 3 from 2 to 3 p.m. · There will be a card and games night on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. · The Gemmill and DeLisle families attended the 40th wedding anniversary of their brother Walter and his wife Marie on Saturday in Perth. Congratulations. · A large crowd attended the “surprise” 65th birthday celebration at the Agricultural Hall at McDonald’s Corners on Saturday night for Phyllis Buchanan, who runs The Hill General Store. It was a great time. Many more, Phyllis. · Smile: In youth we want to change the world. In old age we want to change the youth.
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· Gord Wright and Friends will be entertaining in Tweed, November 30, at the Salvation Army Fundraiser Concert. His group will be joined by the Crusaders for a 7 p.m. start. This is a free-will offering concert. For more information, call 613478-4764 or 613-478-3375. · On December 4, Arden United Church is holding a Pastoral Charge congregational meeting to approve an offer of appointment for ministry. · The Arden Legion will again host their annual Children’s Christmas Party, December 7. The day begins with breakfast with Santa at 9 a.m. Games and crafts will keep the kids amused till 11:30 when Santa magically reappears to distribute gifts. Children must be enrolled for this event by Sunday, December 1 at 6 p.m. at the branch. · The Arden and Community Wesleyan Church host their Christmas Turkey dinner on the 7th at the Community Centre. This free-will offering dinner is a must to attend as it caters the best turkey dinner of the year, with the hall filled to capacity. Get there early to get your seat, 5 to 6:30 p.m. · Santa makes another stop in Arden that same evening, at the Community Centre, where the Kennebec Rec Committee hosts their annual Christmas concert at 7:30, after the turkey dinner. The Ardenaires, the much admired Arden Glee Club, and the Cloggers are just a few of the many featured artists who will perform this year for everyone’s enjoyment. There will be light refreshments at half time. · Legion members are asked to attend the November General Meeting, November 30, 9 a.m. at the branch.
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The Cloyne & District Historical Society invites the community to join them for their Christmas Luncheon on Mon. Dec. 2 at the Pineview Free Methodist Church in Cloyne at noon. The cost is $18 and reservations can be made by calling Sandra Sparks at 336-0157. Donations to the food bank are gratefully accepted. · The Santa Claus Parade is Sat. Nov. 30, leaving Kaladar at 10am. Enjoy hot chocolate, coffee and donuts & visit with Santa in Northbrook after the parade. There are cash prizes for floats: to enter call Alex 336-1573 or Penny 336-9933. · Don't forget about the Community Toy Drive. New or very slightly used toys as well as cash donations 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. The gifts will benefit local families in need of extra support. After Dec. 2 gifts can be dropped off at Through the Roof. For information about the toy drive or becoming a recipient, please contact Rev Bruce Kellar at 3362614, any KBFD firefighter or Sarah 336-9608.
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· Santa arrives in Sydenham this Saturday! Bundle up and come out to the annual Santa Claus Parade, which starts at 10:30am. The 1st Sydenham Girl Guides will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Southern Frontenac Community Services food bank at the parade on Saturday morning. Please bring your items and/or cash donations and the Guides will collect them along the parade route. The 1st Sydenhyam Guiding Unit (Sparks, Brownies & Guides) have been collecting food items all month in lieu of dues to support the local food bank · Monday Dec. 2 St Patrick's Church in Railton is holding another Turkey Bingo with the games beginning at 7pm. Come earlier and enjoy a bowl of stew for $5
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· If you prefer cards then head over to the S&A Club in Harrowsmith every Monday night for some euchre at 7pm. Everyone is welcome and admission is only $5 · Wing Night is on tonight 5-8pm. Everyone is welcome. · Remember to get your tickets for Dinner Theatre on Saturday night, Nov 30, featuring a spaghetti dinner and a performance by John Quick and his cast of marionettes. Tickets are $20 each and dinner is served at 6pm. · The Sydenham Family of Schools is proud to present renowned motivational speaker Dr. Karyn Gordon speaking on Ways to Achieve Balance and Wellness in Family Life. This free event is being held at Loughborough Public School on Thurs Dec 5 at 7pm. There will be refreshments and child care available. This is open to everyone. · The Mill Street Gallery/Cafe is showing the work of fabric artists, Susan Farber, Wilma Kenny, and Bev VanderSchoor through December and into 2014. Open Tues. - Sat. 11am3pm, 613 376-1533. millstreetgallery.blogspot.ca/
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Old Hims and Chris & Jon (Crooked Wood). Friday December 6, 7 pm. Free will offering & refreshments. 374-2178 · Enjoy the sounds of Christmas! The Christmas Choir Concert will be held at Trinity United Church. Dec 6, 7:30 pm. Free admission. · The Frontenac Women’s Chorus presents "For Love at Christmas", a selection of Christmas music to open our hearts to the magic of this season. Join them on Sun. Dec. 8, 7:30pm, Bellrock Community Hall. Admission by freewill donation with a food bank item. · Christmas for Kids is holding a bottle drive on Saturday, November 30 at the Verona Foodland from 10 am. · The Bellrock Schoolhouse Theatre presents Miracle on 34th Street the Musical on Nov. 29, 30 at 7pm and Dec. 1 at 2 pm. Adults $15 and children $10 (10 and under) Tickets can be purchased at Asselstine Hardware, Verona Hardware, Local Family Farms and Verona Drug Mart. · Play Euchre in Harrowsmith every Monday night, 7 pm at the S&A Club. $5 per person. For more information contact June White 613-540-1485.
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Many of the light displays are absolutely stunning! What could be more Christmassy and lovely than coming across a wonderfully lit up home in our quiet and beautiful countryside?
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PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele Christine Teal
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· Our sincerest sympathy to the family of the late Jeff Allen, who passed away suddenly on the weekend. Thinking of his family at this sad time. · Thank you to Micheline Montreuil for conducting our hour of worship. Lunch was enjoyed by all after the service. · The Gospel Sing at Parham Free Methodist Church is Sat. Nov. 30 at 7 o'clock. Featured guests are Gary and Denise Frizzell; also taking part will be local talent. There will be refreshments and fellowship afterwards and all are welcome.
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· Remember the Santa Claus Parade running from Tichborne to Parham on Sunday December 1 at 1 pm. Join in the parade or come out and watch and enjoy the chili at the fire hall after. · Also the Lions Club Santa Claus Parade in Sharbot Lake is 1 pm on Saturday Dec. 7. · The Christmas Party for Kids is on Dec. 14, sponsored by District #4 Recreation Committee. · Dawn Hansen is once again selling the yummy Christmas Cake and cookies for the Lions Club. These make great gifts and remember, Christmas is less than a month away. · Thinking of you to Dale (Ziggy) Hartwick. · Congratulations to the six lifetime achievers of the North Frontenac Little Theatre who received awards for their efforts in bringing theatre to our area. You have brought entertainment to new heights for all those who enjoyed music, mysteries or comedies. Kudos to all of you and to the others who make plays possible. · While driving to Perth we enjoyed watching two beautiful graceful white swans swimming with some ducks. What a sight! · Tuesday Dec. 10 the UCW in Sharbot Lake are holding a
Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands, at its meeting to be held in the Township Hall, 222 Hwy #28., Denbigh ON at 19:00 on December 16, 2013, proposes to enact a by-law to Close and Stop up and Sell parts of the Road allowances, described as follows and which are deemed to be surplus to the Township’s requirements: Part of the Road Allowance between Concessions 8 & 9; Part of the Road Allowance between Lots 20 & 21 Concession 8; Part of the Road Allowance between Lots 20 & 21 Concession 9, all in the Geographic Township of Denbigh, now in the Township of Addington Highlands, County of Lennox & Addington Being more fully described as Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 inclusive on Plan 29R-10076 The purpose of the by-law is to affirm the closure of certain road allowances/and or portions thereof, herein before referenced, and to authorize a Quit Claim Transfer/ Deed to Dwayne Petzold, reputed owner thereof. And Further Take Notice that the Council of the Township of Addington Highlands, at the aforementioned meeting, will hear any person who claims that his/her lands will be prejudicially affected by this by-law and who applies to be heard. Dated at Flinton, ON, November 19, 2013 Jack Pauhl, Clerk Treasurer Township of Addington Highlands 72 Edward St., P.O. Box 89, Flinton, ON, K0H 1P0 Tel (613) 336-2286 Fax (613) 336-2847 EM: jpauhl@mazinaw.on.ca
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Potluck dinner at 12:15. · Sunday December 1 is White Gift Sunday at 11:30 at Parham United Church · Happy Birthday to Glenn Fox, Joel Gray, Sharon Quinn, Lisa Hamilton, Josh Neadow, Steven Steele, Lisa McLellan, Evan Pyle, Derrick Hole, Jen MacPherson and Jodi Allen.
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613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca · Our sympathy to the family of Jeff Allen who unexpectedly passed away . · Happy birthday to Glen Fox, Lisa Hamilton, Sammy Fox, Amanda Veley, Jean Steele · Happy 50 Anniversary to Wayne and Marcella Sully (Raymond). · Thinking of Dale Hartwick, Dale Cooke, Allan Thompson, Doreen Warren, Harold Gray, Thelma Smith, Leo Arney, Doris Forbes, Val Beechey, Terry Robertson, Elaine Flieler, Marylynn Thompson, Vera Steele, Trudy Conner. · The Arden Pastoral Charge welcomed Janelle Shaw to the pulpit on Nov. 24 and on Dec. 1 Rev Eric Barr will have communion · There will be a gospel sing on November 30 at Parham Free Methodist church, 7pm with Denise & Gary Frizzell along with local talent. A free will offering will be taken. Our sympathy to Gary Frizzell on the passing of his mother. · On December 7, there will be a Santa Claus parade in Sharbot Lake at 1pm. Following the parade the Lions Club will be offering hotdogs and hot chocolate in the hall. If you wish to purchase a fruit cake or cookies, etc. please contact Dawn Hansen at 613-375-6318. · The Happy Travellers club held their meeting on November 20 with members enjoying a lunch of homemade soup and sandwiches. Happy birthday was sung to Velma McIntosh Each member brought a gift bag to be auctioned off; Archie Meeks was the auctioneer. Members voted to keep the same people in their office for another year such as secretary, president, etc. The Christmas dinner is planned for December 18.
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· Dec. 6 – Althorpe Bolingbroke Community Association presents “Bolingbroke Café” at the ABC Hall, 7 to 10 pm, featuring “Bob Spelled Backwards”. Admission is $10 at the door. For more information contact Mike 613-273-8718 · The Tay Valley Community Choir's Christmas concert is on Dec. 7, 7pm, Maberly Hall - “Christmas is Coming”. Special guests are 11-year-old Jessica Wedden, fiddler, and Murray’s House, a folk-singing trio of high school students from PCDI. You might remember Jessica from the Chili-Cook Off. Murray’s House placed second in Carleton Place’s “Our Town’s Got Talent” contest, held earlier this year. Admission is by donation at the door, and food bank items are welcome. Refreshments will be served after the concert and you can mingle with all the singers.
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TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS NOTICE OF TENDER FOR THE DESIGN - CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTHBROOK MUNICIPAL FIRE HALL SEALED TENDERS on the forms supplied will be received in envelopes plainly marked as to contents by the Township Clerk at the Township of Addington Highlands Municipal Office located at 72 Edward Street, Flinton, Ontario until: 10:00 a.m., local time, Thursday, December 19th, 2013 for the design and construction of the Northbrook Municipal Fire Hall located at 11905 Highway 41 in Northbrook, Ontario. The Work includes, but is not necessarily limited to the following: The design and construction of a building that is approximately 5,900 sq.ft. in total area and includes 4 truck bays and approximately 2,250 sq. ft. of office space. The overall scope of the project includes the design, supply and construction for the new building, all site works including storm water management control, installation of a right turn lane, and well and septic installation for the site.
Guest Speaker Joe Mazza Thursday, December 5, 2013 from 7-9 p.m. LDSB Education Centre, 220 Portsmouth Ave., Kingston Free admission ~ Everyone welcome Please RSVP to ldsbcomms@limestone.on.ca or 613-544-6925 ext. 319 Joe is principal and lead learner at Knapp Elementary School in Pennsylvania. He has spent his career working with students and families as a technology integration coach, teacher and principal. His passion is sharing ways educators can use innovative tools to complement face-to-face learning & communications between home and school in a collaborative way with a focus on technology & social media. For more information about Joe, visit http://www.leadlearner.com
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The scope of the new building includes new footings and foundation walls, reinforced concrete floor slab, structural framing, man doors and vehicle doors, interior partitions, offices and washrooms and associated electrical, HVAC and mechanical systems. Tender documents may be obtained at the office of the Engineer between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. local time Monday to Friday commencing November 19, 2013. There is a one-time charge of $50.00 (including H.S.T.) per copy (non-refundable) for the Tender Documents. If further information is required, please contact Chris Bent, Project Manager, G.D. Jewell Engineering Inc. at (613) 969-1111. Tender documents will be available for viewing at the Kingston and Belleville Construction Associations. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. If you are interested in receiving further information on this project, please contact the following: ENGINEER G.D. Jewell Engineering Inc. 71 Millennium Parkway, Unit 1 Belleville, Ontario K8N 4Z5 Telephone: (613) 969-1111 Fax: (613) 969-8988
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by Julie Druker ollowing the opening performance of the Bellrock Schoolhouse Theatre's production of "Miracle on 34th Street" on November 22, Doug MacIntyre's beaming smile said it all. MacIntyre is the play's director and “Miracle on 34th Street” is his first ever musical. It was very well received by the sold out crowd at the first of its five performances. The play tells the tale of one Kris Kringle, who manages to re-ignite the flame of faith and love in a bunch of unbelieving, consumer-crazy small-town shop keepers. It is the perfect choice for a holiday production and with the addition of music nothing can better put the excitement of the upcoming holiday season into the hearts of theatre goers. Kudos to MacIntyre for choosing the perfect cast to bring the charming
decades-old tale to life and for adding some exceptional songs to its charming script. Who better to play Kris Kringle than Paddy O'Connor, with his magical mix of spark, humbleness and knack for singing. Connie Shibley as always charmed in the role of Doris Walker, the naysayer - the all-business woman whose cold heart eventually melts by the play's end. Shibley's talents both as an actor and a golden-voiced singer made for a very memorable performance. Astrid Tanton was perfect as Doris' incorrigible daughter Susie and her temper tantrum scene showed she is a newcomer to the stage to be watched. Micheal Andrew, who played Fred Gaily, brought the humorous love element of the play to life and his straightfaced, coy one-liners made for some great guffaws. Also of note were Beth
Freeland's portrayal of the hilarious Ms. Shellhammer; Fred Barrett's impressive and very believable portrayal as the shaky and neurotic Mr. Sawyer; Dick Miller's villainous portrayal of the doubting District Attorney, Thomas Mara; and the also goldenvoiced Ralph McInnes as Mr. Macy. Jeanette Pixley played the perfect, no-nonsense tight-lipped judge. Add to that a talented group of youngsters, some very memorable bit part players, and a special appearance by South Frontenac Mayor Gary Davison, and you have a perfect holiday theatre treat that can be enjoyed by the whole family. The music of pianist Kate van Allen, who plays regularly with the Frontenac Women's Chorus, shone especially bright and tied the entire production into a festive holiday bow. The play included a cast of
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PLEVNA Katie Ohlke 613-479-2797 ohlkek@limestone.on.ca · Condolences are extend18 and a total of 18 scenes, which might seem to be a logistical nightmare for the behind the scenes crew. However, the simple and cleverly designed sets made for amazingly quick scene changes, which kept the pace of the show flowing. Congratulations to the entire cast and crew for what will long be remembered as one of the Bellrock Theatre's finest moments to date. The play will be performed three more times: on Fri. & Sat. Nov. 29 & 30 at 7pm, and on Sun. Dec. 1 at 2pm.
NAEC empty bowls raises money for food bank
by Valerie Allan North Addington Education Centre’s Empty Bowls Project raised $300 for the Food Bank this year – up from the
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11 and 12 Art students made the bowls, and the Grade 11/12 Hospitality students made the soups and buns to go with them. Students didn’t just contribute with the food and the bowls: students volunteered their time to stay until 6 p.m. to sell the products. NAEC students and staff have made the Food Bank a priority for the last few years, and the community has supported them very strongly. There have been food drives, the Empty Bowls Project, and Trick or Eat.
ed to the family and friends of Charles Tooley, who passed away on Saturday in his 93rd year. · Photo above: The Annual Plevna Tree Lighting on Nov. 22 was a great success, with a large turnout, hot refreshments and carol singing. · Friday Nov.29 is the next Bingo fundraiser for the ClarMill Volunteer Firefighters, 7-9pm at the Clar-Mill hall. · The North Frontenac Christmas Parade is this
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World Freestyle Frisbee champ inspires youth at LOLPS G ary Auerbach uses his skills as both a former world freestyle Frisbee champion and as an inspirational speaker to help young people learn the tools they need to be successful. Auerbach, who won the World Freestyle Frisbee Championship in 1995 while living in Toronto, has been speaking to youth at school assembly programs for close to two decades. He made a special visit to Land O'Lakes Public School in Mountain Grove on November 21, where he engaged the entire school in an assembly and conducted small workshops focused around Frisbee skills. “It's not so much about showing them what I can do with a Frisbee but showing them what they can do with one,” Auberbach said. “Frisbee is the perfect life-long physical activity that they can do with family and friends and it gets them outside, away from all the little screened boxes and puts a fun circle in their hands.” Auerbach was invited to the school after LOLPS student support teacher Kathy Bateman saw Auerbach years ago at an Ontario Physical and Health Educators' Association conference. “I loved what he did and have wanted to get him to come to Mountain Grove for years now,” Bateman said. Auerbach, who is a citizen of both Canada and the United States, now works and lives in Winchester, Virginia but comes to Canada often to visit family and friends. Mountain Grove was just one of the two Canadian stops on this trip and he captured the atten-
tion of the LOLPS students from the get go. He demonstrated the many ways to throw, roll, balance, juggle, flip and handle a huge assortment of Frisbees in all shapes, colours and sizes. He told of the history of the Frisbee and how it was modeled after tin pie pans made at the Frisbee Pie Company in Connecticut, where workers liked to toss the tin plates around on their breaks. After plastic was later invented, the first Frisbees, which were then called flying saucers, were made from it. Later they would be named Frisbees after the owners of the Connecticut pie company. Auerbach delivered a polished performance and his lively sense of humor and friendly delivery had students smiling, laughing, and generally falling in love with the game. What staff liked most about him was his underlying message. LOLPS Principal Emily Yanch said Auerbach's presentation fit in perfectly with the school board's focus on the development of “growth mind set” in students. “The idea is to encourage effort and perseverance in students and to show them how both pay off in terms of becoming lifelong learners,” Yanch said. Auerbach's presentation reinforced those ideas. When he demonstrated one “next to impossible” under the leg move but did not succeed, he quipped, “It's okay to mess up but not to give up." He then tried the move again with the words “Take two!”. He had the students mesmerized with the huge assortment of Frisbees he performed with: a yo-yo
style Frisbee, a long-tailed Frisbee, a tiny baby one, a kite-tailed one, a huge oversized yellow one, a pizza Frisbee, a feather-tailed Frisbee, one ninja, one Elvis and a recycled plastic Frisbee, a flying saucer, and one with raised markers, which is used by the visually impaired. He spoke of initially being scared of Frisbees but gradually overcoming his fear. After a lot of practice he became good at it and later on a world champion. He likened the
A new face at St. Paul’s in Sydenham A t just 25 years of age Rev. Giuseppe Gagliano is already making his friendly bearded face known around Sydenham. Rev. Gagliano is the minister at St. Paul’s Anglican Church and he was one of many volunteers who served Sydenham High School students their first free Lunch4Teens meal in the church's basement last week. Rev. Gagliano took the helm at St. Paul's on July 1. Regarding his age he said, “I'm roughly the same age as John the Baptist was when he started and he did a pretty decent job...but he had a bad ending.... [laughing]. Hopefully it won't come to that for me.” Rev.
Gagliano is serving at his Sydenham post as assistant curate (with the Rev. Blair Peever as incumbent) in a shared ministry between the Parish of Christ Church, Cataraqui and the Parish of Lougborough. He said so far he is enjoying the Sydenham community. He recently graduated from Yale University's Divinity School in May, where he completed a three-year Master of Divinity program along with Anglican studies. His Bachelor's degree was from Queen's University in Kingston where he studied religion and politics. Gagliano is originally from Alma, Ontario
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flight of a Frisbee to the way an airplane wing works. "Throw it straight - it goes straight; tilt it upwards and it flies upwards.” He showed how to angle or blank its flight, and how to fly it upside down. Auerbach invited any students with new Frisbee ideas to let him know. The students I spoke to said the presentation inspired them to play the game and some even said they planned on making their own yo-yo style Frisbee at home.
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near Guelph and also lived in Fergus. Raised in the Mennonite church, he was baptized as a Roman Catholic. “I guess I began with a kind of broad sense of what religion is, which fueled my own desire to pursue faith and it was when I was at school at Queen's that I came to the Anglican church.” Asked if his congregation seems surprised by his age, he said, “I know that my age has no bearing on the way that I can lead my congregation. I feel that the church has placed this responsibility in my hands and I know that I am capable to carry it out.” Asked about the challenges of having his first parish he said that falling into the rhythm of parish life poses the greatest challenge. “Especially in the Anglican tradition, parish life has a certain rhythm to it. And because it is my first time through that rhythm, that alone is something to get used to. That and the fact that this is my first time in a new parish makes it doubly challenging.” Gagliano strikes one as an up beat person with great energy, an easy smile and a sense of humour. Asked how he brings those qualities to his congregation he replied, “I think in this job you just have to be yourself. I have been given the responsibility and the opportunity by my church, my fellow believers, to lead others in their pursuit of God.” Asked if he could describe his preaching style he laughed, took a moment and then said he had never been asked to articulate that before. “Reverent joy. Always be reverent and always be serious but always remember that life can also be a really funny place.” He thought again, paused and then said, “Be joyful but you've also got to know that life also has some really horrible sides to it. I think that that's where the reverence comes into it.” Earlier he mused about the idea that the church needn't be a dour place. “The one thing that the church brings to the world is certain facts of life. In the Christian tradition for example the crucifixion is not at all a pleasant thing; it's in fact a horrific thing. So
church does have a place for seriousness, for tragedy, for death in a very honest way but that doesn't mean that we have to be dour in a superficially pious sense. There are times when we ought to be very serious and a smile on our face might not be the thing that we bring to the door and that's okay. On the other hand it is the resurrection of Christ that we get excited about and why not share that feeling as well?“ Gagliano says he has been enjoying the people in the community and their willingness to help each other. “It's not a struggle for me to encourage people to want to do that; it seems to come naturally to people in this area.“ He omitted to say that he is leading the way by doing so himself. There are numerous services happening at St. Paul’s. Traditional services that include a church choir and a children's service are held every Sunday morning at 10am. A weekly contemporary service called The Crossing is held every Saturday evening at 6pm and includes a live modern worship band. A youth group/Bible study takes place on Tuesdays at 5pm, led by the reverend and adult volunteers. Every Thursday at 12:45pm is a simple, contemplative service of morning prayer in the old Anglican tradition. The church also holds a group gathering especially for seniors at the Maple Ridge Apartments in Sydenham every Tuesday at 11am. St. Paul's Anglican church is located at 4336 Mill Street in Sydenham. Anyone wanting more information can contact Rev. Giuseppe Gagliano at 613-376-3003.
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Legalese: anti-terrorism law A column of general information and opinion on legal topics by the lawyers of Rural Legal Services, Box 359, Sharbot Lake, ON, K0H2P0, 613-279-3252, or 1-888-777-8916. This column is not intended to provide legal advice. You should contact a lawyer to determine your legal rights and obligations. Anti-terrorism law expands police powers Community Legal Education Ontario produces a monthly email bulletin called On the Radar. This month's On the Radar, reproduced for Legalese, looks at some of the laws that apply when the police decide to stop people on the street and question them. Under the federal Combating Terrorism Act, which came into effect earlier this year, police also have the power to detain someone to prevent a terrorist activity. Can the police stop and question someone? The police can approach someone and ask them questions but they must let them go on their way, unless they arrest them or have grounds (valid reasons) to detain them. For example, if the police are investigating a crime and they have a reasonable suspicion that a person is connected to the crime, they could prevent that person from continuing on their way. In most cases, people don't have to answer questions, but it is a good idea to be polite. They can tell the police that they don't want to say anything until they speak to a lawyer. Can the police arrest someone to prevent a terrorist
activity? Yes, if they have reasonable grounds to suspect that to prevent the terrorist activity they need to arrest someone or have certain conditions put on them. If a judge then finds that the police have reasonable grounds for their suspicion, the judge can order the person to agree to certain conditions. For example, the judge might tell the person that they must agree not to possess guns or explosives. If the person doesn't agree, they could be held in jail for up to a year. What if someone is detained or arrested and doesn't want to answer questions? The police should stop their questioning as soon as the person asks for a lawyer. It's enough to say, "I want to speak to a lawyer." If the police continue to ask questions, the person doesn't have to say anything. They should just ask again to speak to their lawyer. What if someone doesn't have a lawyer? Legal Aid Ontario pays lawyers known as "duty counsel" to give free legal advice, 24 hours a day. People can ask the police for the toll-free telephone number for duty counsel. In most cases, a lawyer will advise the person not to talk to the police. This is usually the best advice. If someone chooses to talk to the police, they should keep in mind that giving false
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PAGE 11 information can be a crime. And if they lie to the police, this might be used as evidence against them. Can the police continue to ask questions after someone speaks to a lawyer? Yes. Even if the person says that they don't want to answer, the police can continue to ask questions. But people have the right to remain silent and don't have to say anything. What rights does someone have if they are arrested or detained? The police must: - tell the person why they've been arrested or detained, - tell them immediately that they have the right to a lawyer, - tell them about Legal Aid Ontario and their right to free legal advice, and -blet them speak to a lawyer, in private, as soon as possible, if they ask to do this. People who are younger than 18 have the right to contact and have a parent or guardian with them when the police question them. The police can search someone they have arrested: - to protect their own safety, - to find evidence of the crime for which they arrested the person, or - if the person gives "informed consent" to be searched. To get legal help, contact Legal Aid Ontario at 1-800-6688258 or www.legalaid.on.ca. Contact the Law Society Referral Service at 1-800-268-8326 for a free half-hour with a lawyer. Visit the website of the Criminal Lawyers Association at http://www.criminallawyers.ca/index.cfm for a list of criminal lawyers. In the second half of the concert the trio played a piece by famed Canadian composer John Williams, who composed the sound track for Harry Potter and other famous films .They played the concert arrangement of the music Williams wrote for the film "The Terminal", in which the clarinet plays the main theme for the film's character Victor. The piece has a klezmer-sounding feel and is loaded with many minor key changes; it was an enjoyable foray into the more modern compositions written for lead clarinet. The trio also played "The Swan", from Camille SaintSaens' "Carnival of the Animals", a piece that opens with a gorgeous cello line. One of the most memorable pieces was their final offering, a very early Beethoven piece that he wrote as teenager. It was originally written for violin but Capriccio has transposed it for clarinet. The piece brought the audience to its feet in an overwhelming standing ovation. The final concert in the Blue Jeans Classical Concert series will be a performance on Sun. Dec. 8 at 2pm by the duo Athenais, with Virginia Dunsby on taverso and Richard Maurel on viola da gamba. Tickets are available at 613-485-6434 or ticketsplease.ca. Visit meraschoolhouse.org
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Suddenly at home on Saturday November 23, 2013 in his 48th Year. Beloved son of Phyllis Allen and the late Sid Allen. Will be missed by the love of his life Janice Cowen and best buddy Oscar. Dear brother of Anita Allen (Stuart), Terry (Jodi). Sadly missed by nieces and nephews Branden, Hollie, Andrew, David, Matthew, Sydney, Carter and Ella. Will be missed by many aunts and uncles, cousins and co-workers and extended families. Resting at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham. Friends will be received on Friday November 29, from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral service will be held in the Funeral Home on Saturday November 30, 2013 at 1 pm. Interment Wagarville Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com
At the Belleville General Hospital, on Thursday, November 21, 2013. Ann Florence Arney (Brunke) of Arden at age 82. Beloved wife of the late Merrick Arney. Dear mother of Basil (Ella) of Armstrong; Mike (Patsy) of Kingston; Linda of Utah, USA; Bert (Arlene) and Doug of Arden; Sharon (Roger) of Orangeville; Karen of Ottawa and Ken (Ardith) of Henderson and the late Jack; Pat; Rosie; Brenda and Allen. Dear sister of Pat (Velida) of Golden Lake; Frank of Bruce Mines; and Marg (Jack) of Calabogie. Sister-in-law of Kathleen (Kitty) of Mount St. Patrick; the late Mike and the late Marie. Also remembered by many grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service will be held at the Henderson Cemetery. Memorial donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. In the care of Hannah Funeral Home in Tamworth (613-379-2997) Online condolences at www.hannahfuneralhome.com
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Clyde Thompson In loving memory of a dear brother who passed away November 29, 2012. No one knows how much we miss you. No one knows our pain. There’s not a day, dear brother, That we do not think of you. Always remembered by Charlotte, Allan & family
CARD OF THANKS Thank You - Mika We would like to thank every one for their condolences and cards, especially Sandra Moase for the beautiful obituary about a beautiful lady. Stan Mika & family
W.W.II Veteran WHITFIELD, ARTHUR H. passed away at the L&A County General Hospital on Sunday, November 24, 2013 in his 87th year. Loving husband of 53 years to Pearl (nee Kelsey). Sadly missed by his step-son Raymond Johnston. Pre-deceased by his brothers Murray, Kenneth, Allan and his twin sister Constance (Connie). Art Served in the Infantry during W.W.11 then returned to CPR telecommunications in the late 1940’s. He left to spend time with his family in California where he worked with the Southern Pacific Telecommunications in San Francisco. Upon his return to Canada in the late 1950’s he met and married his beloved wife Pearl. Arthur suffered from heart failure for many years. He will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends at the Maschke Funeral Home, 11928 Hwy# 41 Northbrook, Ont. K0H 2G0 (613-336-6873) on Wednesday from 6-8pm & Thursday from 10-11am. The Funeral Service will be in the Chapel on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at 11:00am. Interment will follow at the Henderson United Church Cemetery. Friends desiring may contribute in his memory to the Canadian Red Cross or the Salvation Army. Online condolences available to the family at www.maschkefuneralhome.com.
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Fred Smith October 30, 1917-November 27, 2012 In loving memory of our beloved dad, grandpa, best friend, a true gentleman who left this earthly world one year ago on Nov 27, 2012. Unseen and unheard, but always near, So loved, so missed and so very dear. Love, Marilyn, Archie & all your family
Jesse Hillier July 30 1987- Nov 29, 2011 Jess, I write this while thinking of your family and friends. Those of us who think and talk about you with a smile on our lips and sometimes tears in our eyes. Your brothers and sisters are always telling a story or two. Your nieces and nephews miss you lots. I know your friends have missed you on those fishing trips and in the duck blinds. Another hunt has come and gone, and although it comes with excitement, it also brings a sadness that your not here. Your coat has been worn, and your guns have been shot. Don’t be mad we used some of your ammo. It makes me feel happy when your old friends drop by, and I know when they have been to your grave. I appreciate they haven’t forgotten you. Every day is another day without you, but yet it’s another day closer to being with you again. Love, Mom & Dad
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We wish to thank everyone who made our anniversary special. Family and friends made for a happy celebration for our 50th wedding anniversary. A thank you to Joan, Candace, Karen, and Mac Stienburg for their contributions. To our son Brent Cameron, Jodi, Ethan and Sloane who hosted this event, we thank you for all of your love and support. Joan and Hugh
Kellar The family of the late Annabel Kellar would like to express their sincere appreciation of family & friends for the phone calls, flowers, cards, donations and food brought to our home. A very special thank you to the staff at Pine Meadow for taking such good care of Mom. Special thanks to Bruce Kellar for the lovely service and to Cecil for arranging the Legion service for Mom. Special thanks to the Maschke Funeral Home for everything and the lovely lunch. Sincerely, the Kellar Family Cecil & Sheila Hawley and family
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· December 10 – Bethel Women’s Institute meeting, Maberly Community Hall, 1:30 pm. Bring your favourite dish for a pot luck. Convenor: Rosetta McInnes. · Looking for a musical group to play at your upcoming community event? A local band, the “Ever Hopeful String Band", has come upon Tay Valley’s music scene. This five-member band promises to supply contra dance music and fun to all. One of their fiddlers is an experienced contra dance caller who will lead the dancers through the steps, so no experience is needed. For information call Bruce at 613-268-2285. · The last Euchre of the year in support of the Maberly Agricultural Society will be held Dec. 11, 7 pm at the Maberly Hall. Cost is $3 and includes prizes and refreshments. The games will not resume until March 2014. Call Sue 268-2507 · Friends of Murphy’s Point Park are holding a “Christmas Celtic Kitchen Ceilidh” on Friday Dec. 6, 7:30pm at the Perth Museum & Visitor Centre. You are invited to wear your best Celtic garb, Christmas finery if you wish, or just come as you are. The cost is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets available at www.heritagemicadays.ca or 613-267-5340. This is a fundraiser to support Heritage Mica Days. · St. Bridget’s Church Group invites you to Tay Valley Township’s First Community PotLuck Dinner, Dec. 8, 5pm at the BVM Hall, 844 Stanley Rd, Stanleyville. Bring your favourite dish and join friends, family and neighbours. There will be local talent to entertain you, a nativity scene, and carol singing. If you have talent to share, please call Tim at 613-264-4668.
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by Marily Seitz t is not news that Christmas is coming. But it is coming early to Maberly Hall as the Tay Valley Community Choir presents their annual concert “Christmas is Coming”. The choir is well known for its rich tone, warm harmonies and cozy, country concert. Choir members have fun making beautiful music together and sharing their love of music with the audience. The audience is an integral part of the evening as they are invited to join in and sing along. The choir is delighted to share the stage with special guests Jessica Wedden, fiddler, and Murray’s House, a folk singing trio. Eleven-year-old Jessica has been playing the fiddle for only two years but she plays traditional fiddle tunes at an amazing speed and also does trick fiddling. Murray’s House placed second in the Carleton Place “Our Town’s Got Talent” contest this year. The trio of Isaac Mathews Hanna, Tyler Wilkinson and Wednesday Parnell, sing in three-part harmonies and also write and arrange their own music. The three PDCI students are former music students of choir director Grace Armstrong. “Christmas is Coming” concert takes place at the Maberly Hall on Sat. Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation, and food bank items are welcomed. Refreshments will be served following the concert as the audience and performers mingle to share in this celebration of community and the season.
Largest Buck - Brian Kirkpatrick (240 lb) Largest Rack - Jason Salmond (23”) Largest Doe - Murray Gray (155 lb) Largest Buck (Novice) - David Scott (90 lb) Largest Doe (Novice) - Cash Matson (60 lb) Random draw pizes were also awarded to: Dwayne Riddell, Peter Scott, Wilf Deline, Donnie Oliver and Allen Scott. The Legion would like to thank all the people who participated and all the members and supporters who helped.
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A Promise for You "It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, since that is the end of all mankind, and the living should take it to heart." Ecclesiastes 7: 2
he Land O’Lakes Community Services – Adult Drop-In annual Christmas Luncheon will be held on December 17 starting at 10 a.m. at the Flinton Hall. Lunch will be served at noon. Please call Pam @ 613336-8934 to reserve your spot. A small fee applies. We will be selling gift certificates for Diners, Drop-In, Homemaking/Home Maintenance and Meals on Wheels – for that hard to buy for special person.
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AUTOMOTIVE KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. We sell cars for under $1990 safetied & E-tested, low kilometres. We have good winter tires. We take trade-ins. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.
EMBROIDERY & ENGRAVING
UPPER FRONTENAC GRAPHICS – Custom Embroidery, Imprinting, Trophies, Awards & Engraving. Caps, jackets, golf shirts, hoodies, teamwear & more. 613-539-6340; dwedden@ aol.com; ufg@hotmail.ca
FLEA MARKET
TONI’S AND JP’S FLEA MARKET - 6107 Hwy. 506 at Ardoch Road. Open Saturdays. 613-479-0341.
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2 BEDROOM APT. in Arden, ground floor, all inclusive $800. 3 bedroom house in Mountain Grove, $700 plus utilities. Call Robert Hawley 613-335-3878 2 BEDROOM APT $850. 1 bedroom apt. $750; hydro included, first & last, 1857 Crow Lake Rd., 613-547-3413 GROUND FLOOR 1 BEDROOM APT. waterfront, good fishing, pool, north of Sydenham, smoke / pet free. Lease required. 613-376-9815 KALADAR THREE BEDROOM APT., fridge & stove, utilities extra, $550 per month, first & last required, call 613-336-9429
FOR SALE 2005 TRITON ELITE TRAILER, enclosed, excellent condition, $2000 or best offer, 613479-2171 or 613-479-2303 ANTIQUE SLEIGH AND WOODEN CHEST for sale. Call 613-372-1231 CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES 2014 Winter Rebate. Save up to $700.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 DOVRE OIL STOVE, gravity feed, $300 or best offer, 613-372-1293 FIREWOOD, DRY MIXED HARDWOOD, cut, split and delivered, full cubic cord starting at $300. Phone 613-279-2048 FRESH CUT CHRISTMAS TREES, $24.99 ea. at Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St. Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851 FRONTENAC MODULAR HOMES. Buy a house before December 31, 2013 and receive an iPad - PLUS a $1000 Visa Gift Card! Custom built. New 1280 sq.ft. 28’x52’ home, 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, delivered and on your basement or foundation, oak cabinets available. ‘More home for a lot less money’. Financing available OAC. 1-866-775-8268 www.frontenacmodularhomes.com MOBILE HOMES: Instant homes, instant cottages, for farm help. $5000 to $20,000. We deliver, 613-657-1114; 613-218-5070 PROPANE HEATER, Rinnai Energy Saver, 35,000 BTU and Drolet wood stove. $500 each OBO. Tel. 613-273-2500 WOODSTOVE - free for the taking, 1st comer, 613-335-3469
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GARAGE / YARD SALES
SPYGLASS COVE, 1016 Schoolhouse Rd. Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues – Sat. 9am5pm. Brand-new silver Christmas tree; dining room table, earphones; glass chess set; blender; computer stand, winter boots; decorative glass bowls; knick knacks; collectibles; etc.
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HALL RENTAL
S&A CLUB HALL, Harrowsmith. Air conditioned, capacity 90, $25/hr up to 3 hours; $125 for more than 3 hours. For hall rental please contact Linda Stewart (613) 372-3797 and for membership, Tricia Evans (613) 3720343 VERONA LIONS BANQUET HALL AND BOARD MEETING ROOM (Lions’ Den). Reasonable rates in a convenient location. Air conditioned. Full kitchen and bar facility. Weddings, anniversaries, parties, conferences. 613-374-2821
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.
MUSIC LESSONS
TOM’S MUSIC STUDIO is now accepting students for drums, guitar, bass guitar, piano, beginner banjo and theory; repairs to all stringed instruments. Tom 613-539-4659
SERVICES DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing. Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201. HOMESTYLE WEDDINGS. Minister Judie Diamond helps design your ceremony and performs the marriage at location of your choice. 613-375-6772 KEVIN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. Lawn Maintenance, Trees Cut, Woodsplitting, Snow Removal, Winter Roof Cleaning, Junk Pick-up & Disposal, Minor Building Repairs. Call Kevin 9am - 5pm, Monday-Friday. Please Leave a Message, 613-279-1901; 613-453-5896 PET SITTING in Mountain Grove. Going away? Let us help. Dogs, Cats, etc. Spacious, individual accommodations. Long walks. By appointment only. Laura Mills 613-335-3658. Evenings are best or leave a message. PHOTOCOPY, FAX & LAMINATION SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, the Annex (rear building), 1095 Garrett St., Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½“ x 11” - Black & White, 1-10 copies: 15¢ ea; 11-25 copies: 10¢ ea; 26100 copies 8¢ ea. Color copies 65¢ each (25¢ for 50+). Taxes extra. Call 613-279-3150 for information. RESPITE CARE FOR YOUR LOVED ONE. Private Home setting. Certified PSW / Hairdresser / Chef / Advanced First Aid & CPR. Walk-in bath, private room. Enquiries: 613-3363067; ohhunnychild@hotmail.com SEWING ALTERATIONS, HEMMING, ETC. This And That Thrift Shop, 32 Peterson Rd., (turn at lights in Northbrook). Call 613-3360656.
TOWING
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Giroux at Center Stage M
ark Giroux joined the Center Stage Café Band for the wrap up of their fall series of shows at the Sharbot Lake Legion on November 14. Giroux, who hails from Sharbot Lake, is a powerful vocalist who showcased his talents in a rich repertoire of cover tunes that had the band and an enthusiastic gang of dancers rising and grooving to the occasion. I caught the last few songs of the evening and witnessed the force of Giroux's gifts as a vocalist in covers that effectively showcased his talents. Songs like Blue Rodeo's "Lost Together", Steve Earl's "Copperhead Road", and The Band's "The Weight" were all sung with un-
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bridled heart and soul. Best of all by far was his cover of Radiohead's classic "Creep", a tune that perfectly matches Giroux's incredible range and power, and his performance of it never fails to send tingles up my spine. It was a fitting end to what was another great Center Stage series at the Legion. Let's hope a winter series is in the works.
CF Council supports grant proposal for HPS Centre By Julie Druker and Jeff Green he Central Frontenac Community Recreation Centre sub-committee is looking into the viability of turning Hinchinbrooke Public School in Parham into a community recreation centre to be used by various agencies and groups in the area. On Tuesday afternoon, (Nov. 27) a delegation led by Sue Leslie came to request council's support for an application to the County of Frontenac for a grant to have an architect create conceptual drawings for the proposed centre. The drawings would accompany a business plan. Leslie requested that council approve a motion to support their grant proposal. She also wanted Council to make a $5,000 cash contribution and to direct staff to prepare a Request for Proposal should the grant application to the County be accepted. Lastly, she requested a commitment by council members to continue to be a part of the subcommittee. CAO Larry Donaldson pointed out that the school would not likely be put up for sale until 2015 and that the township is seventh or eighth in line in a list of about 15 potential buyers. After some discussion about $5,000 that was already set aside in the township budget for an earlier unsuccessful grant proposal to the Frontenac CFDC by the Hinchinbrooke School group, council agreed to Leslie’s requests and passed a motion granting the group $5,000. Mandatory septic inspection - lake association members to do the heavy lifting over septic re-inspection Members of a number of the more active lake associations in Central Frontenac will
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TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC COUNCIL MEETING DATES TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac will be holding their 2014 Regular Council meetings as follows: January 13, 2014 9:00 am February 3, 2014 9:00 am February 24, 2014 9:00 am March 17, 2014 9:00 am April 7, 2014 9:00 am April 28, 2014 9:00 am May 20, 2014 (Tuesday) 9:00 am June 9, 2014 9:00 am July 2, 2014 (Wednesday) 9:00 am July 21, 2014 9:00 am August 11, 2014 9:00 am September 2, 2014 (Tuesday) 9:00 am September 22, 2014 9:00 am October 14, 2014 (Tuesday) 9:00 am November 3, 2014 9:00 am November 24, 2014 9:00 am December 15, 2014 (Inaugural) 9:00 am All meetings to be held on Mondays (unless noted differently) at the Clar-Mill Fire Hall Upstairs Meeting Room, Plevna, ON. Jenny Duhamel Clerk/Planning Manager
be joining an ad hoc committee of Central Frontenac Council in the new year. The committee is expected to report back to Council early next summer with a proposed design of a mandatory septic re-inspection program that will likely focus on waterfront properties in the township. Jeremy Neven, the township's Chief Building Official, will sit on the committee as the staff representative and will bring his knowledge of the Ontario Building Code to the process since it is under the building code that the inspections are permitted. Terry Kennedy from the Kennebec Lake Association and Ken Waller from the Sharbot Lake Association attended the meeting. “On behalf of our associations, we are willing to do a lot of the research into how this
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Need Fitness Instructors to work with seniors in Central Frontenac region. SFIC or Can Fit Pro older adult certification or equivalent preferred. Paid position for 2 one hour classes per week for 48 weeks per year. Call Carol at 1-800-301-0076 or 613-634-0130 at extension 401 for more details.
Northern Frontenac Community Services Regular Part-time Employment
Community Support Coordinator 15 hours, 3 days per week Job Summary: • Oversee Respite Services • Administrative Tasks & Data Input • Conduct In-Home Assessments Requirements: • 2 years experience with supervision and assessment • Sound knowledge of Excel and Word • Demonstrated organizational skills • 2 Years experience working with Seniors • Knowledge of the issues facing caregivers of the elderly • Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle, with clear driving record • CPR and First Aid Certification preferred • Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check • Nursing experience an asset Closing Date: April 26, 2013 Applicants may send or fax a resume to: Catherine Tysick, Manager of Community Support Services Northern Frontenac Community Services Box 250, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 613-279-2565 (fax)
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Church w/ the Frizzells &, local talent, 7pm, refreshments, all welcome Authorized For: PERTH ROAD - Agent CHRISTMAS BAKE & CRAFT SALE, United Church Sunday School Hall 9am-noon, 16 vendors. SHARBOT LAKE - CHRISTMAS FARMERS MARKET, 10am–4pm OPEN at Oso Hall; also a CRAFT FAIR at the Mon-Thurs, Sat: Anglican 8am-8pm Church 10amDonations to offset the cost of 4pm. Come shop for Christmas and enjoy the Fri: 8am-9pm publication would be appreciated. season!Sun: Grocery 9am-6pm; SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB BreakLCBO 11am-6pm Thursday November 28 fast 8-11am, 1106 Gemmills Rd. Everyone CLOYNE – HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP, North welcome. Addington Education Centre 8:30-4:30pm, SYDENHAM - SANTA CLAUS PARADE, Hwy 38 public Verona (613)to 374-2112 welcome shop. leaves 10am from Fire Station #5, Stagecoach SHARBOT LAKE - TURKEY BINGO, doors Road. Girl Guides will be collecting food bank open 5:30pm, first game 6:30pm, Oso hall, donations along parade route must be 18yrs & over, sponsored by NFCS SYDENHAM - SOUP & SANDWICHES, St. Authorized Agent For: SNOW ROAD REID’S - LINE DANCING, community Paul’s Anglican Church, 11am-2pm; all welcentre 7-8.30pm, all welcome come; $6; children $3 Friday November 29 SYDENHAM - DINNER THEATER, 6pm; spaHARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE, Golden ghetti dinner & entertainment by John Quick & Links Hall 7-9:30, for ages 9-15; $6; Sharon his hand-carved OPEN marionettes, at Legion, $20 12 Pack Coke or 539-6676 or Wayne 358-2533 Mon-Fri: 8am CROSSING, - 8pm SYDENHAM - THE contempoPLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for Products Clar- rary praise Sat: Pepsi 8am - 6pm & worship service, 6pm St. Paul’s Frozen Grade A Mill volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Anglican Sun:Church, Groceryall9am-6pm; welcome $ .97 Clar-Mill hall 11am-6pm FOR KIDS bottle VERONA - LCBO CHRISTMAS SHARBOT LAKE - FAMILY MOVIE Oct.NIGHT 4-10/13 drive at the Foodland from 10am on october 4,5,6 2013 onLY “The Croods”, Oso hall 7pm; canteen; under VERONA - CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE, 12yrs must be accompanied by adult. Sponsored Lions hall, free, all day starts 9am; Christmas Hwy 38 Verona (613) 374-2112 by NFCS, donations welcome; 613-279-2244 tree decorating, crafts, games, train rides, SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. food, music, Santa; Chili dinner & hot dogs 5:30–7 pm. Roast Beef 5pm; 6:30pm tree lighting; music by Crooked SNOW ROAD COMMUNITY CENTER, Cof- Wood 7-9pm;Authorized all welcome; sponsor: Verona Agent For: REID’S fee Time 10am-noon; Beginners Bridge 2pm, Community Association; all welcome. Sunday December 1 SOUTHERN FRONTENAC COMMUNITY BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, BedSERVICES Auction & artisan food fundrais- ford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, CounOPEN er, Grace Hall 5pm; $40 ticket includes $20 try, Gospel & more, $2,8am-8pm 613-374-2614 Mon-Thurs, Sat: charitable receipt, chairsforcharityauction. TICHBORNE-PARHAM Fri: 8am-9pmSANTA CLAUS PAeventbrite.ca RADE, sponsored by Central Frontenac Fire
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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, 1-4pm 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 breast cancer survivors. PARHAM - GOSPEL SING, Free Methodist
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is being done elsewhere and how it can be done here,” said Terry Kennedy. “In addition to ourselves, we recommend that someone who does not live on the water be asked to join the committee to provide an alternate perspective,” said Ken Waller. Two Council reps will also be sought for the committee, which received the go-ahead from Council. Surprising data about Crow Lake After delivering a brief update on the activities of the public works department, Mike
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rant, 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. SNOW ROAD – LINE DANCING, Community Centre 7-8:30pm SYDENHAM - motivational speaker Dr. Karyn Gordon on “Ways to Achieve Balance and Wellness in Family Life”, free, Loughborough Public School 7pm; refreshments, child care available, all welcome. WESTPORT CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR; 6 festive tours 1-5pm; $15; registration 11am-1pm at the Cove; westportartscouncil.ca; 2739195
Friday December 6 BOLINGBROKE CAFÉ 7pm, ABC Hall w/ Bob Spelled Backwards. $10; info Mike 2738718 HARTINGTON - “CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING” w/ Old Hims, Chris & Jon (Crooked Wood) Community Church 7pm; free will offering, refreshments; info 374-2178 SNOW ROAD - COFFEE TIME 10am-noon community centre, come & join us. VERONA - CHRISTMAS CHOIR CONCERT, Trinity United Church, 7:30pm; free admission, refreshments, all welcome
Saturday December 7
NORTHBROOK - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS: Luncheon at Addison’s Restau-
Richardson was asked by Councilor Wayne Millar if he had looked into some of the concerns that were brought to Council last month by Karen Lahey of the Oaks Resort in Crow Lake. “Surprisingly, the results of a speed study showed that the average speed of vehicles passing through Crow Lake is 23 km per hour, and the 85th percentile speed was 47 km per hour. I drive that road every day and would have thought the speeds were higher than that,” Richardson said. Among other measures aimed at safety within Crow Lake is the installation of guide rails, which Richardson will look at. “There used to be rails there, but they have been
broken by vehicles that went off the road,” Richardson said. Building activity lags Building activity sat at just over $5 million in value, 10 months into the year, according to a report by Jeremy Neven of the building department. Twenty-one new seasonal or residential units have been started this year. At the same point in 2012, 24 new units had been started and the total value of construction was $5.9 million. As of the end of October 2011, 28 units were underway and the total construction value was over $7 million. New tipping fees finalized A new tipping fee schedule for township
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Monday December 2 CLOYNE & DISTRICT SOCIETY Christmas Luncheon, Free Methodist Church, noon, $18, reserve: Sandra Sparks 336-0157, everyone is welcome; food bank donations accepted. COPING WITH GRIEF DURING THE HOLIDAYS, information session, 7pm, Maples Restaurant, Sharbot Lake. You are welcome to decorate the Community Christmas Tree of Remembrance. OMPAH – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Community hall, call 613-279-3151 for info, appointment. RAILTON - TURKEY BINGO, St Patrick’s Church 7pm; come earlier and enjoy some stew for $5
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
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ARDEN LEGION KID’S CHRISTMAS PARTY; breakfast w/ Santa 9am; games, crafts, gift-giving; please pre-register 335-2737 ARDEN COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 7:30pm; Kennebec Hall, anyone wishing to participate please call Diane 335-2845, Wanda 335-3186. ARDEN - TURKEY DINNER, Kennebec hall, 5 to 6:30 pm, free will offering to Arden & Community Wesleyan Church, all welcome DENBIGH - SANTA CLAUS PARADE leaves Berndt’s Garage at 6pm, visits w/ Santa after at community hall. DENBIGH-GRIFFITH LIONS Christmas Market 10am-2pm, Griffith Hall, vendors, baked goods, door prizes, soup & sandwich lunch. ENTERPRISE - POTLUCK DINNER, 5:30pm, Stone Mills Pentecostal Church special guest music, freewill offering, 613-358-2637 HARLOWE CHRISTMAS DINNER & DANCE, Harlowe Hall, advance tickets please, dinner only $10; dinner & dance $12.50; reserve: Marie 336-2557 HARROWSMITH - PANCAKE BREAKFAST, free, St. Paul’s United Church, 8:30-10am; donations of non-perishable food or money for Christmas Hampers welcome HARROWSMITH SANTA CLAUS PARADE, leaves 10am from Centennial Park, visits w/ Santa after; donations collected for Christmas hampers during parade. HARRROWSMITH – HAM DINNER & SILENT AUCTION fundraiser for Relay for Life & Camp Trillium, Golden Links Hall, 2-7pm (dinner 4pm) $10; Brenda 372-2410 MABERLY - TAY VALLEY COMMUNITY CHOIR “Christmas is Coming” concert w/ guests fiddler Jessica Wedden, and Murray’s House, community hall 7pm, by donation, food bank items welcome NICK OF TIME artisan show 10am–4pm, McMartin House, 125 Gore St. E. Perth, 2830755; sites.google.com/site/nickoftimeinperth PERTH ROAD - CHRISTMAS CONCERT w/ Chris Murphy & Jon McLurg, Sunday School Hall, 7-9pm, freewill offering, refreshments PLEVNA - CHRISTMAS MARKET, Clarendon
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Central Public School, 10am-2pm; over 20 vendors; bake table; lunch avail. SHARBOT LAKE – SANTA CLAUS PARADE, 1pm, free hot dogs, hot chocolate; visits w/ Santa after in Oso Hall, info: Bill 613-539-8190 SHARBOT LAKE - CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE, Child Centre, crafts, visit w/ Santa, free children’s shopping
Sunday December 8 BELLROCK - FRONTENAC WOMEN’S CHORUS “For Love at Christmas”; 7:30pm, community hall, freewill donation with food bank item. DENBIGH - MUSIC IN THE HALL, 1-3pm MCDONALDS CORNERS – JAMBOREE, Agricultural Hall, music begins 1pm, dinner @ 5pm, $14; info: 613-278-2427 MCDONALDS CORNERS - CONCERT by Athenais (Virginia Dunsby on taverso and Richard Maurel on viola da gamba), Blue Jeans Classical Concert series, MERA Schoolhouse 2pm SYDENHAM - QIGONG PRESENTATION by AMHO U Fitness Centre’s Senior Iron Maidens, 10-11am; 2529 Freeman Rd., bake sale; proceeds to New Leaf Link; newleaflink.ca. VENNACHAR - CHRISTMAS CONCERT, Free Methodist 11am, all welcome; 333-2318. WILTON – GOSPEL SING, local talent, Standard Church 7pm, freewill offering, refreshments, all welcome; 613-386-3405
Monday December 9 SYDENHAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE potluck – feel free to attend, at Library 7-9pm, new members welcome
Tuesday December 10 DENBIGH-GRIFFITH LIONS Monster Bingo, Griffith Hall, doors open 6:30pm. FLINTON – CHRISTMAS TURKEY BINGO, doors open 5:30pm, Twp Rec Centre, sponsored by the Rec. Club HARRROWSMITH - TURKEY BINGO Golden Links Hall, early bird 7pm; Brenda 372-2410 MABERLY – BETHEL WOMEN’S INSTITUTE meeting, community hall, 1:30pm. Bring favorite dish for a potluck. PLEVNA - NORTHERN 5 DINERS, noon, For those 50+, $10, reservations 613-279-3151 SYDENHAM – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Grace Centre 1-4pm. For appointment call Bob: 613376-6477; 1-800-763-9610 VERONA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, medical centre 9am-noon. For appointment call Bob: 613-376-6477
Wednesday, December 11 OMPAH - BIRTHDAY BASH & COMMUNITY POTLUCK, 5:30PM, community hall, all welcome. SHARBOT LAKE – BLOOD DONOR CLINIC, 3-6pm, St. James Major Catholic Church, appointments encouraged 1-888-2-DONATE
Thurs – Sat. December 12 - 14 FESTIVAL OF TREES “The Songs of Christmas”; Trees, Crafts, Decorations, Entertainment and fun! Oso Hall Sharbot Lake; admission is a food bank donation; for information or to help: Ann Howitt (279-2706), Linda West (279-2576); villagesbeautiful@yahoo.ca
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.
dumps was brought to Council a month ago. At the time Council directed that the new schedule be posted for comment on the township's web site. “I did not receive any comments from the public," said Waste Site Co-ordinator Kyle Labbett, "and I’m bringing back the identical schedule for Council to consider." “I think we should bite the bullet and approve this,” said Councilor Norm Guntensperger. A bylaw will be brought to the next Council meeting for approval, and the new schedule will come into effect on January 1.
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Pine Meadow boys have lunch at “Hunting Camp”
Stucco artists transform Simmonett building Rob Moore (far right) of KAR Construction of Sharbot Lake and his team of stucco masters, l-r Josh Loney, and father and son Vezir and Onder Kabam, recently unveiled the newly stuccoed front facade of the W. A. Robinson and Associates building on Road
38 in Sharbot Lake. The side and back of the building will soon be completed and will bring to a finish the renovation project, which took place both inside and outside the building.
Artists' talks at Grace Centre Chairs for Charity Auction: A by Julie Druker
t an art s h o w This fundraiser for Southern Frontenac held in the Community Services, which includes a wine, Grace hall in beer and artisan food tasting, will take place Sydenham on on Friday Nov. 29 beginning at 5pm, with the Nov. 8, three auction starting at 7pm. local artists spoke about their work and what inspires them. The event was organized by the Grace Arts CommitAnn Barlow tee in conjunction with the South Frontenac Community Services. The artists displaying works in the show included artist and teacher Cathy Owen of Red Dragon Studio in Malcolm Lake, who offered up a selection of her wildly varied watercolors. Nancy McRae (Bell) also displayed and she spoke about the natural local scenes that inspire her landscape paintings. Ann Barlow explained how her more con- Some of the chairs painted by local artists, ceptual and dream-like pieces come from a which will be up for auction on Nov. 29. place of ideas and mystery. As each artist informed the guests about the inspiration for their pieces, they led listeners to a better understanding of how differently artists approach, define and execute their art. The event was hosted by the SFCSC's Kathryn O' Hara and those who missed the talks can still view the works at the centre, where they will be on display until December 13. Following the artists' talks I spoke with Grace Arts Committee member Wilma Kenny about what these kinds of events bring to the community. ”The benefits are that these events draw people into the centre. They also help raise money for the organization since many of these local artists 50 single fold cards measuring 4.25” x 5.5” are those that contribute art $50.00 + HST including envelopes works to fundraisers like the painted chairs and benches Contact the Frontenac News that are coming up for aucat 613-279-3150 or nfnews@frontenac.net tion at the Chairs for Charity Auction.”
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n the last Friday of deer hunting season, Pine Meadow’s activity room was recreated into the “hunting camp”, a familiar place for this group of men to be, at this time of year. Pictures were passed around the table to reminisce as well as a stuffed bear head and sets of antlers were brought in by staff for the residents to see. While dressed
in their hunter’s orange, they enjoyed a hot home-cooked venison stew. The stories around the table were of the days when you could buy a hunting license for $2 and boasting of their dead-eye shot, with only a slight bit of embellishment with each story. It was a truly remarkable day, one not soon forgotten. - submitted by Pine Meadows Nursing Home
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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Shabot Obaadjiwan craft show wraps up program
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embers of the Shabot Obaadjiwan First nation along with other local artists and crafts people participated in a celebratory art and craft show on November 23. The show marked the end of a special two-year workshop program put on by the Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation and the Northern Connections Adult Learning Centre in Sharbot Lake. The program, which was funded by the Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation, included a number of workshops, most of which took place at St. Andrew's Anglican Church in Sharbot Lake over the past two years. The workshops included mitten, moccasin and jewelry making, leather work, beading, a medicinal herb walk and workshop, and more. Jenny Tryon, who is the events and programs coordinator with Shabot Obaadjiwan, said the art and craft show was a way to thank the many crafts people who shared their knowledge and skills at the workshops. Tryon said the program was unique and successful and was “a great opportunity for people to learn traditional native art and craft making”. As a result, many who participated in the workshops went on to make and sell their own work. Tryon said that she is hoping to see funding for the program continue. “These programs and workshops are a great way for people in the community to benefit from learning each other's cultures and they encourage people to get together, to laugh, share and learn in a very relaxed environment.” The art & craft show, which took place at St. James Major Catholic Church, included
musicians and many makers of traditional native crafts that included bead and leather work, traditional ceremonial regalia, moccasins drums, rattles, jewelry and more. Judi Montgomery of Napanee, who was selling her traditional ceremonial regalia at the show, was one of the artisans who headed up a decorative moccasin workshop earlier this year. She said it is important to keep these native crafts and knowledge alive. “Ours is a culture that is being lost. The people that know how to do these things are
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outh Frontenac is one of the few remaining townships whose halls have remained in the hands of local committees, which impose their own billing systems, but that is about to change. A report by Angela Maddocks, acting Recreation Co-ordinator, calls for all three township halls - Bedford (Glendower), Storrington, and Harris Park (Perth Road) – to charge the same fees and use a standardized booking form. The suggested fees are $50 for four hours for residents ($70 with the use of the kitchen/bar) and $85 for non-residents ($110 with kitchen/bar) “Will this still allow us to have standard agreements with long term users?” asked Councilor Cam Naish. “Do you mean waiving fees?” asked Mayor Davison “Yes” said Naish “Other than official committees of council,
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getting older and dying off so we as younger people need to pick up these traditions and pass them on to the younger generations that come after us. If we don't continue and pass it on, it will be like the language and will eventually disappear.” Linda Clarke, who regularly caters for Shabot Obaadjiwan events, put on a traditional lunch that included moose burgers, bannock, wild rice pudding and pilaf. Proceeds from the lunch were donated to the Sharbot Lake Food Bank.
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this applies to everyone,” said Chief Administrative Officer Wayne Orr. “What about the church that donated all the cutlery and dishes for the Storrington Hall; we will have to reconcile that,” said Naish. “This was brought to the local recreation committees; everyone should know it is coming,” said Orr. Fire Master Plan Fire Chief Rick Chesebrough made a comprehensive presentation of the preliminary fire hall implementation plan and proposals for a township fire master plan. Highlights included consideration of the future of Fire Hall #9, which is located on Burnt Hills Road in the far eastern portion of the township in Storrington District. The fire hall study recommends either moving the hall or closing it. When pressed as to what he would recommend, Chesebrough said he thought it best to leave the hall where it is for at least a year, to give the fire service an opportunity to gather comprehensive data about one year’s service calls. “This will give us a baseline to see exactly what staffing levels we need, what kind of equipment we need and what demands there are on each of our halls” said Chesebrough. The Perth Road Hall is slated to be replaced in 2015, and upgrades, mainly to the electrical and fire separation doors, are planned at a number of the other halls. South Frontenac is not alone in not yet having a Fire Master Plan in place, but Cheseborough said the department has a solid base in the level of training and commitment of its firefighters. “Our staff is made up of some of the most highly trained individuals in the business. We are one of the most highly recommended departments anywhere in the Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington region. I would put them up against any other depart-
Judi Montgomery, a member of the Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation,from Napannee, was selling an assortment of her ceremonial regalia along with the decorative moccasins that she taught in a workshop earlier this year in Sharbot Lake ment. A lot of times we take our firefighters for granted, but we should appreciate what we have,” he said. In summing up, he said in some respects the background consultant reports for the South Frontenac master plan call for the department to conform to certain protocols that do not fit the reality in South Frontenac, but South Frontenac is not bound to follow those recommendations in all cases. “We are not going to be measured by the standard of any other department. We are going to be measured by a standard that we set for ourselves,” Cheseborough concluded. Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network Earlier in the meeting Don Ross from the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network made a presentation to Council outllning some of the programs that his organization has developed. Among them are a well developed network of food producers, restaurants and consumers throughout Frontenac, Leeds and Grenville, and Kingston. An artisan network, with 600 artists, is under development as well.
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