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GREC still on tap for Jan. 6 opening by Jeff Green
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fficials with the Limestone District School Board are confident that they will be welcoming Kindergarten to grade 12 students to the brand new Granite Ridge Education Centre on the first day of classes after the Christmas holidays. But it will take a lot of work for a lot of people before and during the holidays for that to happen. A newsletter went home to parents of children who have been attending at the former Sharbot Lake public and high schools this week. It outlined some of the features of the new 65,000 square foot school, and said that the board still hopes that the students will have an opportunity to “tour the new building and become familiar with the new surroundings before the holiday break.” In order for that to happen - indeed in order for the new building to open on January 6 - an occupancy permit needs to be issued by the Central Frontenac Township building department. An inspection is scheduled for Monday, December 16, but Jeremy Neven, Chief Building Official for Central Frontenac Township, said he will make himself available after, even through the holidays, in case all the requirements for an occupancy permit are not met when he does his first formal inspection next Monday. “There are so many details, so much that needs to be in place and fully functional before the health and safety requirements are met for an occupancy permit to be issued,” he said. He also said that he will need the Ministry of the Environment to complete their inspection of the new septic system on the site before he can issue the occupancy permit. School board employees are presently able to enter the site in order to move in equipment and begin setting up the school, but they are wearing hard hats and work boots and working under the supervision of Pre-Eng, the company that is responsible for the construction. Heather Highet, the principal of Granite Ridge, has been
seconded to work directly on the transition to the new building since November 1. She said that all the new furniture for the school is being delivered and put in place this week, and 25 SMART boards, one for each of the classrooms in the new school, have already been installed. Teachers are also well into preparations to move their materials over to the new building as soon as the occupancy permit is issued. “The kids finish on the 19th and the moving is planned for Friday the 20th and the weekend following. Then the board shuts down for a week over Christmas, and we will be back at it on January 2, so we will be ready to welcome students to the new building on January 6.” Among the features of the school that will be popular with students and community members alike is one that young athletes and their fans in North and Central Frontenac have been waiting decades for - a 6,300 square foot gym with bleachers that will hold 150 spectators. There will also be a weight room capable of holding Powerfit classes with all new equipment. And thespians and theatre lovers will have access to a 1,000 square foot stage in the new cafetorium with seating capacity for 250 for concerts and performances. The new building will also include a number of features that should ensure its comfort and efficient operation into the future. Once the students are in place in the new building, work will begin on the demolition of the existing building, a process that will take a couple of months to complete. In the spring, final landscaping work will take place to complete the elementary school sports field and the parking lot. Heather Highet said that a further newsletter is planned for next week to provide parents with details about how to access the school in early January. The board expects to hold public tours of the new building once the dust, and the students, teachers and staff, have settled in the new building.
Limestone Creamery at the Eastern Ontario Food Conference by Julie Druker
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he Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference titled “Innovation Driving Local Food” was held in Kingston on December 2 and 3 at the Ambassador Hotel. One of the three presenters was a local producer from our readership area. Olivia Groenewegen, who is part owner along with her parents and brother of the Limestone Organic Creamery, which is located on Sydenham Road in ÉSouth Frontenac, spoke to the 200 plus crowd about the innovations that she and her family have spearheaded at the family-owned organic dairy farm and creamery, which opened in July 2012. Olivia, who works at the family business and as a dairy educator for South Frontenac, has her Bachelor of Science degree in organic agriculture from the University of Guelph. She was introduced at the conference by Executive Director of the Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation (FCFDC), Anne Prichard.
Olivia spoke of the history of the business and her parents, who both come from dairy farming families in Canada and Holland. The family transitioned to organic agriculture 14 years ago and in 2011 began planning to open their organic dairy farm and processing plant and retail store. With the help of a $237,000 Rural Economic Development (RED) grant and a grant from the Frontenac CFDC their new business is booming. The family gathers and processes the milk from their 30-member herd comprised of Holstein and Jersey cows. They bottle their milk products in glass bottles that are reused an average of 20 times, and sell a wide assortment of products that include skim, 1%, 2%, whole and non-homogenized milk, and a full fat 3.8% chocolate milk, which Olivia advertised as 96.2% fat free. Anne Prichard was just one of many at the conference who expressed their love of the Limestone Creamery’s full fat chocolate milk, saying that her college-aged nephews prefer it to beer as a gift. They also produce non-homogenized milk as well, which harkens back to the old days and Olivia said customers love because they can scrape the cream off the top. The Groenewegens also make and sell their own salted and unsalted butter and they also sell a wide range of cheeses and yogurts produced by Organic Meadows. They process their milk on site three days per week and the process involves high temperature short-term pasteurization. Currently they are also producing their own egg nog, a product that has become very popular and added another processing day to their weekly schedule. Recently they have also begun processing milk for Farm Boy through the Organic Meadow producers.
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Gallivan says province likely to overhaul County OP
by Jeff Green indsay Mills, the lead planner in South Frontenac Township, brought his concerns about the second draft of the Frontenac County Official Plan to a Committee of the Whole meeting of Frontenac County Council last week (December 4). Mills repeated many of the points he had made the previous evening to South Frontenac Council. He acknowledged that a number of issues he had raised with the first draft of the plan had been addressed and said “the lead in to the plan is extremely good, really well done.” However, Mills then said that the plan still oversteps its stated intention to be a “high level document” by getting too heavily involved in matters that are already covered in the
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townships’ own Official Plans. “If this is really a high level plan it should just say that there should be certain policies in place and perhaps outline the process that should be followed by the townships, but this plan sets out the policy in too many cases,” Mills said. He also said that the plan “tends to involve the county in just about everything,” noting renewable energy, forestry, and roads as examples where the townships have always worked independently but now may need to co-ordinate their efforts with county staff. “In my view this plan dances around the point, and in too many cases I can’t see what the point really is. It is okay to have motherhood statements, but they always seem to
want to talk about working collaboratively and adding another layer of bureaucracy. The county plan should leave a lot more up to the local councils; there is too much overlap as it stands” Mills said. He noted, for example, that the county plan refers to a 30-metre setback for any new construction on waterfront properties. “These kinds of specifics should not be in any Official Plan, they rightly only belong in zoning bylaws. By including it here it will mean that many of the minor variances we currently approve internally will require an Official Plan amendment,” said Lindsay Mills. South Frontenac Mayor, Gary Davison and Frontenac Islands Mayor, Dennis Doyle both spoke out in support of Lindsay Mill’s position. However, County Warden Janet Gutowski pointed out that while she appreciates Lindsay Mills’ concerns, “Our real challenge is going to be to satisfy the province. The province
Limestone Creamery The business has been able to employ seven part-time employees. In addition to their extensive dairy line they also have a line of their own organic meats, which Olivia said are in “high demand and hard to keep on the shelves.” She said that 5000-6000 cars pass by the store every day and the location of the farm is what made the decision for the family to start up the business. The creamery also offers home delivery and currently 240 families receive milk deliveries twice a week. “Little kids especially love seeing the milkman come right up to their door.” They also deliver their milk to 18 stores from Belleville to Perth and Olivia said there is also interest from businesses in Toronto and Ottawa but they are trying to stay as local as possible for now. Olivia said they hope to pay off their mortgage in 10 years and they always strive to keep their prices low in an effort to make their products accessible to as many people as possible. “Since we have been able to cut out the middle man and because we are the producer, the processor and the retailer, we can afford to do that.” Olivia said the community support for the business has been exceptional from the get
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go. “From the start we have had huge customer loyalty and we tend to see the same customers coming back. Buyers love to get to know the farmers and to know exactly where their food is coming from, which is really encouraging for all of us producers.” She said that their products have on average less than one single food mile. “Our milk comes from the farm just down our driveway to the store, which is a really good feeling. The fact that we get to be involved in the entire process, from planting the seed that grows the crops to feed the cows that we milk, and the milk that we then process ourselves and bottle here and sell at our store is a pretty amazing process.” She added that the local food movement in Kingston has been very helpful, along with the NFU in encouraging eaters to buy local. She ended by saying that location, diversification and selling direct along with wholesaling have all been important moves in their efforts to help rebuild the local food system, stimulate the local economy and promote food security in the region. The Limestone Organic Creamery is located at 3127 Sydenham Road just 10 minutes north of Kingston.
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speaks with the provincial policy statement and they are going to say ‘this is what you can do and this is what you cannot do’. Joe has been working to satisfy their requirements.” Joe Gallivan said he has made a number of changes to the first draft of the plan based on Mills’ remarks and the input of others as well, and would be willing to consider wording changes to the second draft as well, but said he expects the Ministry of Municipal Affairs will want more, not less, in the way of detailed, prescriptive language in the document. “Cross-jurisdictional issues are a priority in the plan that I’ve put before you today. The County Official Plan has to have a vision, and it has to have some backbone, or else the province will not approve it,” he said. “I can tell you that Renfrew is working on the update to their plan, and when the ministry responded to their draft plan it was in the form of a 34-page letter with very pre-
South Frontenac Committee of the Whole by Wilma Kenny Save Money: Support Bill 91
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Sydenham Water Rates to Rise
Treasurer Louise Fragnito led council through a slide presentation, which provided a history of the development and funding of the Sydenham water plant, along with proposed rate changes for residential and commercial users, as well as non-users. It breaks the rates down into capital, operating and volumetric costs, and provides a financial forecast for the years 2013 to 2018. This presentation will be part of a public meeting slated for late February.
Committee of Adjustment Pat Barr and Cam Naish will replace Del Stowe and Larry York as Council reps on the Committee of Adjustment: all citizen members will remain the same.
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entral Frontenac was the only township in Frontenac County and vicinity that was still committed to conducting its municipal elections by a postal vote. That all changed this week, when, at their last meeting of the year, Central Frontenac Council decided to switch to an Internet/ telephone voting system. “For consistency and accessibility reasons, I would be in favour of making the change,” said Mayor Janet Gutowski. Councilor John Purdon wondered if paper voting could be kept as an option, along with the electronic system, but Chief Administrative Officer Larry Donaldson said, “My recommendation is that council think long and hard before trying a hybrid system, even if
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and capitalism by Joan Wallace (Nov. 28, 2013) will probably be as confusing as the original stimulus. A good response would require at least one book… Capitalism, as practised in Canada and the U.S. is more likely to promote inequality; children of the wealthy wind up wealthy themselves, without working for it, and children of the poor who “make it” are rare, exceptional, and often lucky. Our present society rewards a few people, usually males, with literally millions per year. Equality of opportunity in hockey does not apply to kids who can’t afford equipment or ice time. For every kid who makes it, there are hundreds of wanna-bees. Every year. Actually the “overtaxing” of the rich goes mainly to the middle class – if nothing else, the salaries of all those who distribute the money, teach the kids, minister to the sick and handicapped, and check to see that the money is spent lawfully. It adds up. Capitalism in essence rewards the boss, who does little work, but reaps the benefits. Ask any farmer. Dependency might be the result of the David J. Orser welfare state, whose cumbersome ways owner/operator promote discouragement. Rewarding people for their efforts just might promote the money-hungry, Orser Farm materialistic society which we seem to be burdened Tank ing with Septic now, to the disgust Pump of truly religious people. 1059848 Ontario Inc We have a socialist government in half 4490 Bellrock RD ourRR#1, provinces, and the universe has not Verona, ON fax/phone: 374-2031 collapsed, and the unemployed are still K0H 2W0 email: delta@kingston.net screaming for work. - Duncan Meikle
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sn't it ironic? Up here in North Frontenac we have a number of people who have worked hard to create a "Dark Sky Preserve" in the county, and that finally came about this past summer. A brand new observing pad was built with electrical supply and its own washrooms. We are told this will be a draw for tourists and astronomers to come to our county. Terrific! We have also waited years and pushed hard to get half decent cell coverage. This past summer cell towers have sprung up like mushrooms all over the place. The one in Plevna dominates the skyline near the hardware store. One of them is within direct line of sight with the new observing pad. Now those who need to be in touch are just days away from much improved service. Great! Unfortunately, each of those new cell towers has the brightest, most piercing strobe light you have ever seen blasting away into the night skies of our lovely "Dark Sky Preserve". Isn't it ironic? - Steve Fryer
township calculated its HST remittances. The first error concerns a shortfall in payments related to insurance premiums, which are one of the holdouts to the provincial sales tax system. This error goes back to 2011, and will cost a total of $23,000. The second error has to do with the fact that as of November 1, 2012, Central Frontenac reached the benchmark of $50,000 per year in sales, meaning that as of that date the township must charge HST. Since the township was not aware of that and did not start charging, it owes over $4,500 to the Canada Revenue Agency. While there is no remedy for the insurance costs, which will simply have to be budgeted for, from now on the township will be charging HST on sales of recycling bins, maps, murals, used equipment, scrap metal, hall & other rentals, marriage fees, and
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by Jeff Green hile the holiday season is a great time to cook and decorate with family and friends, it is also a time to pay extra attention to fire safety. In launching their “12 Days of Fire Safety” campaign, the fire marshall’s office pointed out today that the top five causes of fires in December are from heating equipment, unattended cooking, electrical distribution equipment, cigarettes and appliances. Last year there were 60 injuries and eight fatalities related to home fires in Ontario. The tips in the fire safety campaign inlcude: keeping Christmas trees watered; checking all lights and cords; keeping space heaters away from anything flammable; keeping an eye on cooking fires; keeping matches from children; being careful about smoking and cooking while under the influence of alcohol; and others. For more information on the 12 days of fire safety, go to safeathome.ca or look to the Frontenac News next week.
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613-372-0018 kgow63@hotmail.com · St. Paul's United Church and Sunday school would like to thank the community for their generous support. Food and money donations have been received for the Sunday school's Christmas hamper and Christmas for Kids programs. · There will be a Youth Dance, December 13 from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Golden Links Hall for ages 9-15. Cost is $6. Call Sharon 613-539-6676 or Wayne 613-358-2355. · Please come out Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. to St. Paul's United Church for the annual Children's Christmas program followed by a Christmas party. There will be refreshments and maybe a visit from a certain couple from the North Pole. · On December 31 ring in the New Year at the Golden Links Hall. There will be a DJ, midnight buffet and a bus ride home. Call Brenda 613-372-2410 for tickets and details.
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· The Festival of Trees starts today, Dec 12 and goes until Saturday Dec. 14 at Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake. The theme this year is "Songs of Christmas". Admission is a food bank donation. Don't miss the magic of the trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses, plus the great entertainment. · Happy Birthday to Mya Wolfe, Bruce Teal, Mary Jane Badour, Richard Hartwick, Shelley Hamilton, Viv Lowery, Terri Lynn Ducharme, Cheryl Bertrim, Angela Corkum Whan, Ilona Cox, and Wendy Sproule. · Thinking of you to Ken McGonegal, Charlotte Brown, and Suzanne McGregor. · Thank you to all who came out and watched or partici-
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pated in the Sharbot Lake Santa Claus Parade. · Reminder about the District #4 Recreation Committee's Christmas Party at the CE Building on Saturday from 12 - 2 pm. Come and visit with Santa and grab a bag of candy. · Also the Christmas Carol Service at Sharbot Lake United Church is at 6 pm. This is sponsored by all the local churches and everyone is welcome. · Don your warm coat, hat and mittens and come caroling with the fire department and Oddfellows for a great evening on Saturday Dec 21 at 6 pm. Meet at the Oddfellows’ hall and walk through the village of Parham. Afterward warm up with hot chocolate and goodies. Even if you can’t carry a tune come along and get in the spirit. Please note that there is no charge when we come caroling at your house....we’re not the professional but you can join in the singing too!! · Condolences to the family of the late Madeline Howes. · With the cold weather that we have had the Tichborne Rink is now up and running!!
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· Do you still have shopping to do before the big day? Shop local. With the wintry weather and the price of gas, it is convenient to stay in Verona and enjoy shopping at our local merchants. All your holiday needs are covered - from stocking stuffers and presents to all the fixings for Christmas dinner. And for those who are impossible to buy for, gift certificates are available from local merchants and restaurants. Have fun with your imagination this holiday and give the gift of Verona shopping. · Stuff the Cruiser for the food bank this Sat. Dec. 14 from 10am-3pm at Reid’s Foodland in Verona. · Join the Frontenac Farmers Market for their Annual Christmas Market and Customer Appreciation day on Sat. Dec. 14, 9am-2pm at the Verona Lions Hall. All your favourite market vendors will be there along with a few guests. Light refreshments will be served. · Verona Pentecostal Assembly presents a Winter Wonderland Celebration on Sat. Dec. 14. 11am. There will be Christmas crafts and games, hay wagon ride, bobbing for apples, hot chocolate, prizes and food. Santa Claus will also be on hand. Fun for the whole family, all ages welcomed. · The Verona bridge is looking quite festive with colourful holiday flags, thanks to the donations from the Verona Community Association and a private donor. The VCA also placed solar lights on the entry signs coming into Verona. It all looks quite lovely. · Join us Christmas Day for a delicious Christmas feast. This is a free event open to Verona and area residents. The fun starts at 10:30am with the Verona Cattail Express running and lots of crafts for the kiddies. Turkey dinner with all the trimmings will be served at noon. Come early and enjoy the Verona Christmas spirit. If you need transportation to the event, call Joyce, 374-3406. Verona Lions Hall. · There will be a New Year's Eve Dance at the Verona Lions Hall; tickets $15pp advance, $20 at door, available at Verona Hardware, Sandra 374-2799. Proceeds to Christmas for Kids
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· Thank you for the snowplowing, Travis. If we ever do meet I will thank you in person. · Come one, come all to an early Christmas Eve carol service on Monday, Dec. 23 at 7 pm at the Maberly Hall. Sing Christmas carols and hear stories of hope, peace and joy, recited by special guest, Robert Lawson who wrote these wonderful stories for the Centenary Pastoral Charge of the United Church. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments follow.
MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks
613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca · Sympathy to the family of Madeline Howes, beloved wife of the late Arthur Howes. Sympathy also to the family of Gwen Ferguson (Newton), who recently passed away; to the family of Fred Newlove of Arden; to the family of Robert Bertrim; also to the family of Ken Roloson, a regular at the Bedford Jam. · Happy December birthday to Heather Fox, Ian Tryon, Shirley Kellar, Miranda Cowdy, Blayne Thompson, Jean Hamilton, Don Abrams · Happy Anniversary to Leigh and Lois Scott · The Arden Pastoral charge welcomed student minister Robert Lawson to the pulpit on Dec. 8.This was Robert's last Sunday for supply as he will be returning to his studies · Thinking of Verna Cowdy, Dorothy Knight, Elaine Flieler, Val Beechey, Trudy Conner, Terry Robertson, Laurielle Chabeaux, Doreen Warren, Thelma Smith, Velma & Ivan Porter · The Frontenac Bantam hockey Team 4-12 played a great, fast game with Gananoque at Piccadilly, which ended in a tie · A welcome back to Sylvia & Bill Powers from their trip to Virgina. They spent US Thanksgiving there and visited their daughter Elizabeth and family . · A big thank you to everyone who helped with the Wesleyan church’s delicious Christmas dinner on Dec. 7. A concert followed with music, readings, and clogging by various persons. · The Community Church of God in Petworth held their Christmas sing-a-long on December 8. Pastor Ruth Ann Paul and husband Ron welcomed the people to their church
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"Corvus and me: The Endless Jewel” on December 14 at Snow Road Community Centre, 9am – 3p. This is the day of Beth Webster’s Bazaar. · Happenings at Snow Road Community Centre: Fri. Dec. 13 & 20 - Coffee Time 10am-noon; Beginners Bridge 2pm. Wed. Dec. 18: Potluck supper with a Christmas theme, beginning at 5:30pm, donations for the Sharbot Lake Food Cupboard appreciated. Thurs. Dec. 19 Line Dancing is 2pm this week. There will be no line dancing on Dec 26. · A lovely baby shower was held for Lesley (DeLisle) Syme at the home of her cousin Monica Dando in Perth on Sunday. Lesley received many beautiful things for the new baby and Nanny is getting pretty excited. · Thinking of you to Dale Gemmill.
HENDERSON Jean Brown
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· Deepest sympathy to the family of the late Gwen (Newton) Ferguson, spouse of Gerald Ferguson, of Napanee. In our area, Gwen is survived by her brothers Lyle, and John (Lorraine), and their daughter Heather. · Henderson United Church's Christmas Eve candlelight worship will be held at 7pm, one half hour earlier than usual. A warm welcome awaits one and all to this cheery spiritual service of praise. · The Harlowe Wesleyan and Standard Church thank God for their new bell, installed in their vestibule roof and ringing out tributes to God. As well new lighting for the sanctuary is happening soon, so folks can catch up with all of these improvements at this Friday's (Dec. 13) Christmas concert at 7pm. It will feature younger worshipers praising God, telling the good news of the birth of Jesus Christ and also musicians Ron Clark, Dick Fraser and Doreen Black. · All of the action is in Harlowe - with their most recent pork dinner and Christmas party evening. It was right over the top in tastiness and tunes to inspire us all. Thanks to George and Marie White and friends. · A student minister, Darin MacKinnon, will soon be serving the three United Churches of Arden, Henderson and Mountain Grove and living in the manse starting in 2014. Darin completed his studies in June of 2013, and has experience and enthusiasm for rural multi-point charges.
ARDEN Wanda Harrison
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· The Arden Seniors “Happy Gang” completed their year with an excellent Christmas dinner complete with entertainment. Christmas carols led by the Ardenaires, a hilarious skit on “The 12 Senior Days of Christmas” performed by the “Not So Ready, for Prime Time Seniors”, and a scrumptious turkey dinner catered by Tim & Penny Cota was the agenda for the evening. Members and guests had a fabulous time. The “Happy Gang” welcomes new members 55+ years old. They meet the first Tuesday of the month at the community centre. · The Legion’s annual Children’s Christmas Party was hugely successful this year with 40 children having breakfast with Santa. After breakfast, arts and crafts, organized by the Legion Ladies, held the attention of the kids until everyone was treated to new residents Brian and Marge Skillon's arrival with their miniature horses. Marge played carols while the children admired the horses, which were a huge hit. Santa arrived around 11 a.m. distributing gifts. Kids and parents enjoyed the entire morning. · As predicted, the turn out for the Arden & Community Wesleyan Church’s turkey dinner was a large one. Vernon Scott thanked the volunteers and those who attended. He also reminded everyone that they are welcome to his informal but poignant Sunday services at 9 am at the community centre. · After the dinner, many stayed at the Hall for the Annual
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Christmas Concert hosted by the Kennebec Rec Committee. Guests were entertained by the Land O’ Lakes Country Cloggers, the Glee Club, the Ardenaires, Sheila Duthie, Sarah Hale and new comer Lionel Grimard. Santa must have smelt the cookies baking that afternoon, as he miraculously made an appearance at break time. Thanks from the Rec Committee to all of the entertainers and the guests. · On Sunday, Dec. 8, the Legion hosted a Zone Cribbage tournament which consisted of 12 four-person teams. Our local two winning teams will proceed to Chalk River, to district finals, next May. · On Sunday, Dec. 15 the Sunday Dart League will host a potluck dinner at 4:30pm. Everyone is invited. · Dec 17 is the last NFCS sponsored Diners for 2013. Roast Beef & Gravy, mashed potatoes, squash, peas and apple crisp for dessert is the hot lunch the Gosse family will cater. If you would like to join us at the Community Centre on December 17, please call me at 613-335-3186 and I will make sure you have a seat at the table. · Arden was saddened by the loss of long time resident Fred Newlove, after his valiant battle. Condolences are extended to Steve and Vikki and the rest of his family. · Everyone is urged to support your hamlet by attending Festival of Trees December 11, 12 and 13 at Oso Hall. The Festival is the sole fundraiser for Villages Beautiful and your community. Entertainment of all kinds and from many areas is provided for your pleasure, but the stars of the show are the trees, wreaths and other Christmas decorations, all skilfully created for your pleasure. Bring a food bank donation and enjoy the festival. · Please let me know about your holiday news as this is the last week of reporting before Christmas deadlines.
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· Graeme Gemmill named Top Goalie! On Saturday Dec. 7, Kingston Jr. Frontenac's AAA Major Midget goalie and Godfrey resident, Graeme Gemmill, was chosen as one of the top goalies in his division to the Eastern Ontario AAA All Skills Competition & Game in Barrie. Graeme was presented with a goalie stick and also won "Top Goalie" in the skills competition. He played a great game under the watchful eye of many spectators including OMHA officials, coaches and OHL scouts. Kudos to Graeme! He has also enjoyed a fabulous regular season so far with 8 games played 6 wins with 1 loss and a tie, helping to make his GAA 1.69!!! We should also mention that two of those wins were shut outs. Keep up the great work, Graeme! · At the 101 Nativities held at the Cole Lake Free Methodist Church about 150 people visited. We want to thank those from the church and community who loaned their nativities to make this event a success. Also, we want to thank those who
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PAGE 5 helped in other ways. All your help was much appreciated. · Also from the Cole Lake Free Methodist Church, their recent trip to Upper Canada Village on Saturday night was a great success. The bus load of travelers enjoyed a wonderful time taking in the beautiful lights! · The many festive lights in the area are helping to make Godfrey quite beautiful. If you have any spare time, I highly recommend you take a short trip around the area. · Happy Birthday wishes to Kevin Gowdy and Skylar Clow!
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· On Sun. Dec. 15, Jerry & Bonnie Wallace, artist, singer & songwriter, will be presenting "A Family Christmas", the story of the First Christmas, 6 p.m. at the River of Life Christian Fellowship. All welcome. For information, call 479-0333. · Friday, Dec 20 is the next bingo fundraiser for the ClarMill volunteer firefighters, 7-9 p.m. at the Clar-Mill hall; cash prizes. · The Clar-Mill Community Volunteers are again sponsoring the Christmas Eve visits from Santa. To have Santa visit your house, please call Bernice 479-2270 or Ed at 613-4799909 by December 20. You must make a reservation with Bernice or Ed for Santa to visit! If you do not book a visit, he will not visit you.
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· Come out and celebrate the season this Saturday night as the Legion hosts a dance in support of the Sydenham Toy Drive. Door prizes, raffle, silent auction and a light buffet are included in your $15 ticket. Doors open at 8pm. · Stuff the Cruiser for the food bank this Sat. Dec. 14 from 10am-3pm at Trousdale’s Foodland in Sydenham and also at Reid’s Foodland in Verona. · If the holiday cheer gets the better of you and you find yourself in need of a ride home after too many drinks call 544-7447. Operation RedNose will get you AND your vehicle home safely. · I will be hosting the annual Cookie Exchange at my home this year on Sunday Dec 22. If you are interested in trading off some Christmas treats please email me and I will give you the details.
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Cloyne - Northbrook - continued from pg. 5 party for all ages, sponsored by the Cloyne & District Historical Society. It will be in Barrie Community Hall on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 1-4 p.m. Entrance is a toonie and there will be entertainment, refreshments and a visit from Santa. · There will be a Blue Christmas Service on Mon. Dec. 16, 7pm at the Lions Hall in Northbrook, sponsored by Land O’ Lakes Emmanuel United Church. This service is for anyone, from any or from no church, who feels alone with their pain in the midst of all the festive reminders around us. Your heart may be tender because of a death, a broken relationship, loneliness, poor health, or a myriad of other ways that our lives can feel “blue” in contrast to the rest of the colourful preparations of Christmas around us. If this is not you, then please consider issuing this invitation to anyone you know who is struggling with the notion of Christmas this year. All are welcome. For information call 613-336-2655.
DENBIGH Angela Bright
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· A great crowd came out Sunday for Music in the Hall and the Volunteer Appreciation Tea. The Christmas Light contest winners were Don & Christine Laundrie, who took their $20 prize, matched it and donated it to the Lions' Christmas Hamper Fund. Thank you to everyone who was part of the contest. A huge thank you to all of the musicians who came out and played for the crowd. · The Lions' Children's Christmas Party will be Sun. Dec. 15 at the Griffith Lions hall, with games, contests, music, crafts, candy, loot bags, snack bar, hot dogs, drinks and cookies, with a special appearance by Santa and his elves. Please note: the party is from 11am-1pm. Snow Date Dec. 22. · The Sunday School Christmas Concert at Vennachar Free Methodist Church has been moved to this Sun. Dec. 15 at 11am. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy skits and special music. For information call 333-2318. · The 7th annual Parade of Lights was a great success. The LCBO float won first prize, with Griffith General Store 2nd
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Sydenham H. S. students lay down their tracks I by Julie Druker
n a special project, students in Ms. Snider's grade nine Academic English class at Sydenham High School (SHS) were given the opportunity to experience recording their own original songs at Crooked Bush recording studio in Sydenham. The project was part of an oral skills project that had the students choose from a number of themes related to current teen issues, which included technology addiction, violence, body image, romantic relationships, bullying, smoking, peer pressure, language, friendship, future choices, violence and racism and more. The students were required to create and present to their peers an oral presentation in the form of a monologue, skit, dialogue, narrative, story, advertisement, song or soundtrack, demonstrating their understanding of
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skilled speaking strategies. The project was designed to allow students to explore the various media available to them and to encourage them to identify their skills, strengths and weaknesses by doing their own presentations and also by listening to and helping others in the class and in their group. The group that I met with chose the theme of what others think of them. I met them at the home recording studio of Jason Silver in Sydenham. Silver himself is a graduate of SHS and in fact began recording music while a student at SHS. He is a self-employed computer programmer and records and teaches music in his off hours. Since moving back to Sydenham he has wanted to share with students some of his musical know-how and studio tools. Prior to these sessions with the students Silver was invited by Ms. Snider to teach a song-writing class at the school and he offered students a chance to record their songs. At the studio, Melanie Kennedy was in the process of recording her original song "Beauty" and was joined at the microphone by students in her group, Violet Skuce and Hanna Smail. The song tells of a girl who feels ugly because of what people and the media say to her and it tells of her overcoming those feelings after accepting herself for who she is and coming to her own personal understanding of beauty. The song is a mature reflection on the peer and media pressure regarding issues of beauty. In the song Melanie writes, “I had to change my appearance, I wore make up and changed my hair and changed my clothes; this was not fair. I've woken up
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Iron Maidens and New Leaf Linkers benefit from Qigong G ood things happen when community groups and organizations link up. That has been the case over the last year with participants in New Leaf Link (NeLL), a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to the community inclusion of adults with developmental disabilities. NeLL offers their students a special education program that includes functional skills and literacy, arts and crafts, and health and recreation programming in the local community. Dr. Karin Steiner, who is the organization's founder and executive director, connected with Marilyn Picard, owner of the AMHO U Fitness gym in Sydenham, over a year ago, and since then Marilyn has been running Power Fit and Qigong classes at the gym every Thursday for NeLL students. On December 8 she and her group of senior Iron Maidens, a group of 28 women who range in age from 47 to 83 and work out regularly with Marilyn at the gym, banded together to hold a special fundraiser there for NeLL. The event included a special Qigong presentation, following which guests and participants purchased copious amounts of baked goods, all baked and donated by the senior Iron Maidens. Marilyn said that Qigong, which is an ancient martial art, is an especially great exercise for all ages. “The word Qigong literally means 'breath work' and the whole idea is to accumulate and circulate energy in the body so that people can heal,” Marilyn explained. She said that she has seen incredible changes in NeLL participants especially as a result of the Qigong classes. One NeLL participant, Amy, who entered the gym on the first
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14152 Hwy 38, Sharbot Lake (613) 279-2198 www.sharbotlakeinn.com
Land O’Lakes Real Estate
ProAlliance Realty, Brokerage Direct Line: 613.336.1737 Toll Free: 1-866-969-0998 Email: chriswinney1@aol.com www.landolakesproperty.com 12309 Hwy 41, Northbrook, ON K0H 2G0
Chris Winney Broker
Real Estate Brokerage PO Box 285 Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0
613
Mimi Antoine Broker of Record
Fax - (613) 279-2657 Email –mantoine@frontenac.net www.antoinerealestate.com
279-2657
Country Classics Ltd. Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated
Suzanne Regan SALES REPRESENTATIVE Bus. 613.336.3000
Toll Free. 1.877.336.6453 Direct: 613.336.8000
www.LandOLakesRealEstate.ca 12245 Hwy 41, Northbrook K0H 2G0
Your spring cottage on Sharbot Lake! Private & wooded waterfront lot located in a quiet bay. 3 bedroom bungalow cottage with basic interior ready for new owners to custom finish. 4-season access; 235’ of shoreline on the East Basin of desirable lake. Enjoy excellent fishing and many miles of Crown Land to swim, camp and picnic. Affordably priced.
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Holiday Challenge
SOCIAL NOTES OBITUARY
IN MEMORIAM
HOWES, Madeline Ethel
In loving memory of
After a hard battle, Madeline passed away at the age of 84 at Trillium Ridge, Kingston, on Saturday December 7, 2013. Madeline was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ethel Wagar. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Arthur Howes. Loving mother of Garry (Rhoda), George (Charlotte), Lorrie Stevens (Joe Reid). Cherished grandmother of Sarah (Bert Aulis), Rachel Stevens (Patrick Nolan), Megan Stevens and Travis Howes and great grandmother of Caley, Hayden, Adolyn and Aurora. Sister of Irene Campsall (Glenn). Predeceased by sister Margaret. Rested at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham. Friends were received on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service was held in the Funeral Home on Wednesday December 11, 2013 at 1 pm. Interment Parham Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
DUSHARM Gracie Elizabeth Doreen (née Bedore) Peacefully at John M Parrott Nursing Home in Napanee on December 2nd, 2013 in her 85th year. Loving mother of Linda Bertrim (David), Perth Road, George (Irene) of Napanee and Rose Marie Linton (Robert), of Hillier. Beloved sister of Goldie Sly of Sudbury and Morley (Bud) Bedore (Marion) of Kingston. She will always be remembered by her grandchildren Michael Bertrim (Jenn), Daniel Dusharm (Carolyn), Sarah Dusharm, Derrick Dusharm, Emiline and James Linton (Becky). Great grandmother of Noah and Logan Bertrim, Nathan, Heidi, Holly and Natasha Bertrim, Destiny Dusharm, Hanna and Jake Linton, Sebastion and Dominick Dusharm and Hailey Dusharm. Predeceased by her husband Everton, mother and father Hilda and Herbert Bedore, her brothers George, Leslie Herbert, Gerald and sister Kathleen (Kay) Snider (Wesley). Her beloved grandson Robert (Rob) Bertrim followed his grandma on December 3rd, 2013. She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews, friends and extended family. The family will receive friends at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home Parham on Friday December 13, 2013 from 11 am to 1 pm. Funeral service will be held in the Funeral Home at 1 pm. Interment in Oconto Cemetery. Donations to the Kingston Humane Society would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com FUNERAL SERVICES
Maschke Funeral Home Northbrook
(613) 336-6873 1-888-336-3725 www.maschkefuneralhome.com
David Wilber Brison
Sydenham, On 613-376-3022
www.trousdalefuneralhome.com
H appy 30 th Bi rthday
Catherine! Dec. 10, 2013 Love, Mom xoxo
May 27, 1934 ~ December 11, 2002
We miss you, Jule; Sue, Bill, David and Darla; Karen, Steve and Jeffrey; Jeffrey & Lynda; Catherine; Ed & Chris.
In Loving Memory of our son, brother and uncle
Jeff Sergeant July 1, 1968 - Dec. 13, 2008 Five years ago you were called home, Our thoughts are ever of you. You are dearly loved and sadly missed, God willing, we will meet again. Dad and Mom Dennis, Karen & Meg Kathy, Glenn & Jake
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FL&A Public Health wants to help residents to take back their holidays with the Holiday Challenge. Each week, participants receive two challenges along with tips to support a healthy body and mind throughout the holidays. Participants are encouraged to submit their own holiday tips and share the Holiday Challenge with friends for chances to win weekly prizes. This free, online challenge runs until December 20 and residents can sign up at any time. To take part, simply sign up at www.kflapublichealth.ca/holidaychallenge and the challenges will be sent directly to your inbox.
NORTH FRONTENAC FOOD BANK
The NFFB would like to thank each and every one of you who have donated to us this past year. Every donation is important and greatly appreciated. Special thank you to those in our community who help us all year. Northern Frontenac Community Services St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Mike Dean's Grocery Store W.A. Robinson Asset Management Sharbot Lake Pharmacy Granite Ridge Education Center LCBO Sharbot Lake Stuff the Cruiser – OPP Jeremy Saunders Community Living-North Frontenac Sharbot Lake Child Center Villages Beautiful Sharbot Lake District Lions Club Arden Seniors Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation Taoist Tai Chi Club Sharbot Lake Village Courtyard Sharbot Lake Marina Eagle Lake Property Owners Assoc. Bowes and Cocks Ltd. Brokerage Anglican Parish of Parham & Sharbot Lake Sharbot Lake United Church Henderson United Church Pentecostal Church Sharbot Lake Area Churches Poverty Lunches St. James Catholic Women's League
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE!
Fox, Ada Marie In loving memory of our dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who passed away December 17th, 2008. In our hearts your memory lingers Sweetly tender, fond and true There is not a day dear Mom That we do not think of you. Forever loved, Doug & Heather, Debbie & Jim, Steve & Cathy and families
THANK you Leland (Joe) Teal
June 23, 1934 - November 27, 2013 The family of the late Joe Teal would like to express their sincere gratitude to family and friends for the support, kind words, flowers, cards, donations and food. Special thanks to David Goodfellow, Gordon Beattie, Bruce Lawson and Rev. Sarah Magie for the touching and memorable service. Also a thank you to the volunteers at the IOOF Hall and Rebekah Lodge for organizing the luncheon. Sincerely, Joe's family
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Notice of PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION For The Replacement Of The Mississippi River Bridge On Road 509 December 19th, 2013, from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at Snow Road Hall The Township of North Frontenac has initiated a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for the replacement of Mississippi River Bridge on Road 509. AECOM has been retained to assist with this assessment, which will follow the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Schedule B undertakings. The Township of North Frontenac has identified improvements to Mississippi River Bridge to be of highest priority. The bridge has not seen significant repair since it was last rehabilitated in 1982, and a recent assessment has identified immediate needs. Over the long term, the bridge has deficiencies that can only be addressed by replacement. Several options for replacement have been evaluated. At this time, the technically preferred alternative is: • A new two lane bridge on an alignment to the west of the current bridge • 2 metre height above water to allow for navigability and to minimize ice damage This option is safer for the road user, allows the current bridge to remain in service during construction and permits larger boats to pass under the bridge. A Public Information Session has been planned to present the public with information regarding the project and to show how alternatives were evaluated. This session will include displays boards and be an open house format with a short presentation at 7:00pm. The public is invited to attend and to provide input on the project prior to the detailed design phase. The Public Information Centre will be held at: Snow Road Hall 14073 Road 509, Snow Road Station ON KOH 2R0 December 19th, 2013, from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm with a formal presentation at 7:00 pm.
"And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth" John 1: 14
Work completed on the Class EA to date has been documented in a Draft Phase 1 and 2 Report. A copy of the report is available for download from the Township web site at www. northfrontenac.ca. Public input and comment is invited for incorporation into the planning and design of this project at any time. The finished Phase 1 and 2 Report will include comments received up to December 31st, 2013.
FUNERAL SERVICES
If you would like to be included on the study mailing list, view a copy of the Draft Phase 1 and 2 Report, or request further information, please contact:
Trousdale Funeral home Proudly serving all faiths Pre-Arranged Funeral Plans
BIRTHDAY
Serving the area for over 100 years.
David Goodfellow Owner/Managing Director
Parham, Ontario
613-375-6254
Guy Laporte, P.Eng. or Project Manager AECOM Canada Ltd. 654 Norris Court Kingston, ON K7P 2R9 Tel: (613) 389-3703 Email: Guy.Laporte@aecom.com
Jim Phillips, P.Eng. Public Works Manager Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna ON K0H 2M0 (613) 479-2231 Ext.230 Email publicworks@northfrontenac.ca
Notice Dated December 5th, 2013 Personal information collected as a result of this environmental assessment is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act and will be used to assist in making a decision on this matter. Comments may be included in documents that are made available for public review. Personal information, as defined by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, will remain confidential unless prior consent to disclose it is obtained. For more information on the collection and use of the personal information, please contact Guy Laporte at the above address/phone.
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The Classifieds SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS AND MONITORS WANTED
Ad Rates: Classified Text ads: $8.85 + HST per insertion for 20 words & under; 20¢ each extra word. Deadline: 4 pm Monday; Ph: 613-279-3150, Fx: 613-279-3172; nfnews@frontenac.net
AUTOMOTIVE KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. We sell cars for under $1990 safetied & E-tested, low kilometres. We have good winter tires. We take trade-ins. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.
EMBROIDERY & ENGRAVING
UPPER FRONTENAC GRAPHICS – Custom Embroidery, Imprinting, Trophies, Awards & Engraving. Caps, jackets, golf shirts, hoodies, teamwear & more. 613-539-6340; dwedden@ aol.com; ufg@hotmail.ca
FLEA MARKET THIS AND THAT THRIFT SHOP, 32 Peterson Rd., (turn at lights in Northbrook). December hours: Open 9am-6pm Fri Dec. 13, Wed Dec. 18, Thurs Dec. 19. All items half price. Call 613336-0656.
FOR RENT
2 BEDROOM APT $850. 1 bedroom apt. $750; hydro included, first & last, 1857 Crow Lake Rd., 613-547-3413 2 BEDROOM HOUSE with appliances, single car garage, large lot, $650.00 plus utilities. Thompson Road, Mountain Grove, Ont. Please call 613 335 3878. 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE, Northbrook area, newly painted - $825 plus utilities 1st and last required. 613-336-8378 GROUND FLOOR 1 BEDROOM APT. waterfront, good fishing, pool, north of Sydenham, smoke / pet free. Lease required. 613-376-9815 KALADAR ONE BEDROOM APT., fridge & stove, $375 per month, utilities extra, first & last required, call 613-336-9429 KALADAR THREE BEDROOM APT., fridge & stove, utilities extra, $550 per month, first & last required, call 613-336-9429
FOR SALE 6 ft X 7 ft TILT TRAILER with hand winch, new lights, 1” steel tubing with 3/4” plywood, $650. Call 613-893-3281 or 613-484-1310 BOMBER-STYLE WORK COATS, hooded, insulated. Limited supply, $29.99. At Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St. Verona. Ph. 613-3742851 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 CHRISTMAS PUPPIES. Mama’s Little Treasures has Shih-tzus and Bichzus up for adoption. $500 each, 613-479-0252 FIREWOOD, DRY MIXED HARDWOOD, cut, split and delivered, full cubic cord starting at $300. Phone 613-279-2048 FOUR SNOW TIRES, 2 are brand new, P175/65/R14, on Toyota Corolla rims. $100, Phone 613-479-2353 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
DOUG’S ANTENNA SALES & SERVICE Shaw Direct Rental Option: Get up to 3 free receiver rentals for 6 months. No Contract! Any combination of HDPVR and HD receivers! Call 613-374-3305 for enquiries.
We are your full service dealer for both BELL TV and SHAW DIRECT Satellite. www.dougsantenna.com
GARAGE / YARD SALES FINAL AVON SALES. Saturday and Sunday, December 14 and 15, 2013 from 10 am to 4 pm at 5990 Arden road in beautiful downtown Arden. Come and bring a friend. 613-3352940
NEW AND USED APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS
Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers. 3 months old and up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridges $100 and up.
NEW APPLIANCES
At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from. We Sell Gas Refrigerators
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.
PAYS CASH $$$
For good used appliances in working order or not, but no junk please. VISA and MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors and then come see for yourself quality at low prices.
Opening For Part Time Meat Cutter
Smitty’s
Required 2-3 days a week
Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver
“KING of APPLIANCES”
Open Evenings & Seven Days a Week - River Road Corbyville, Just North of Corby’s (613) 969-0287
GARAGE / YARD SALES SPYGLASS COVE, 1016 Schoolhouse Rd. Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues – Sat. 9am5pm. Follow red Garage Sale signs. Crystal candlestick holders; antique rocking chair; Christmas tree, brass collection; Thermos mug; kitchen utensils; knick knacks, etc.
HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Tamworth: Firearms Course – January 17 & 18, Hunter Education Course – January 24 & 25. 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. 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 RYAN’S TREE SERVICE. Free estimates. Pruning, dead wood, selective branch removal, tree removal, hedge trimming, brush chipping, stump grinding. 613-888-1412; 613-374-2347. SEWING ALTERATIONS, HEMMING, ETC. This And That Thrift Shop, 32 Peterson Rd., (turn at lights in Northbrook). Call 613-3360656.
TOWING
B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery. James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050
WANTED TO BUY
STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.
The position requires sound knowledge of meat operations, meat cutting, sanitation, food safety and Health and Safety practices. If you have the skills and experience we’re seeking, please mail or fax your resumé in confidence to: Northbrook Foodland Attention: Charlene 12258 Hwy 41; PO Box 166 Northbrook, On. K0H 2G0 Phone: (613) 336-2647 Fax: (613) 336-9492
TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS Applications are invited for the position of library trustee (1 to be selected) on the Addington Highlands Public Library Board. This appointment will fill a vacancy and be for a term concurrent with the appointing Council, or until a successor is appointed. Candidates must be 18 years of age, Canadian citizens and must reside within the Township of Addington Highlands. Please submit a written application to: the Municipal Clerk, P. O. Box 89, Flinton, ON K0H 1P0 no later than January 2, 2014.
Martin’s Bus Service is looking for school bus drivers and school bus monitors. We are looking to train interested individuals over the coming weeks for openings in the Sharbot Lake area. Interested individuals should apply by mail or in person to 106 Advance Ave., Napanee, Ontario, K7K 3Y5. You can also email your resumé to us directly. We require dependable, caring individuals, who are passionate about what they do, and are dedicated to transporting the most precious cargo there is – our children!!! Martin’s Bus Service Limited is a family owned and operated business in operation since 1947. We put an emphasis on safety – and offering the best possible environment to the children we transport to and from school each and every day! If you are a recent retiree, stay-at-home Mom or Dad, or have some flexibility in your daytime schedule, let’s talk! You must enjoy children and interacting with them. As a School Bus Driver, you are a critical part of the education system! Experience is not necessary, it is provided to you in a positive, professional environment. We have current openings for full size school buses, but we also have smaller buses, as well as some passenger vans. This is a part-time opportunity that would be perfect for a qualified person who is looking to supplement their income. Qualifications • Must enjoy working and interacting with children. • Must have an appreciation safety, and realize the importance of customer service. • A current “B” license is a definite asset, but we will train. • Bilingual in French and English would be an asset. If you are looking for a part-time opportunity that is both rewarding and interesting, please contact us. Email your resumé today!!!!!
Form 6 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 15 January, 2014 at the Central Frontenac Township Office, 1084 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Township Office, 1084 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake. Description of Lands: Roll No. 10 39 020 010 15700 0000; 29200 Highway 7, Sharbot Lake; PIN 36168-0080(LT) Part Lots 17 and 18 Concession 8 Kennebec as in FR372296; Central Frontenac. File 10-13 Minimum Tender Amount: $2,781.08 Roll No. 10 39 010 010 00510 0000; PIN 36164-0243(LT) Part Lot 8 Concession 5 Kennebec designated Part 45 Plan 13R117 T/W FR553849; Central Frontenac. File 10-14 Minimum Tender Amount: $2,698.65
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. Except as follows, 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. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.
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For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender visit www.OntarioTaxSales.ca, or if there is no internet available contact: J. Michael McGovern Treasurer The Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth Street, P.O. Box 89, Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 613-279-2935 ext 224 www.centralfrontenac.com
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Donations to offset the cost of publication would be appreciated. Thurs – Sat. December 12 - 14 FESTIVAL OF TREES “The Songs of Christmas”; Thurs 1-8pm; Friday 9am-8pm; Sat. 10am-4pm. Trees, Crafts, Decorations, Entertainment and fun! Oso Hall Sharbot Lake; admission is a food bank donation; information or to help, call Ann 279-2706, Linda 279-2576 or e-mail: villagesbeautiful@yahoo.ca
Thursday December 12 ARDEN - COMMUNITY DINNER, Circle Square Ranch, $15/person, door prizes, proceeds to bring children to camp who could not afford it otherwise. SNOW ROAD - LINE DANCING 7pm community centre all welcome
Friday December 13 HARLOWE - CHRISTMAS CONCERT, Wesleyan & Standard Church, 7pm, all welcome HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE, Golden Links Hall 7-9:30pm for ages 9-15; $6; Sharon 539-6676 or Wayne 358-2355 SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7 pm, chicken pot pie SNOW ROAD - COFFEE TIME, community Centre 10am-noon.
Saturday December 14 CLOYNE - TOONIE CHRISTMAS PARTY community hall 1-4pm sponsored by Cloyne & District Historical Society; entertainment, refreshments, Santa; admission: a toonie. ENTERPRISE - CHRISTMAS DANCE w/ Land o’ Lakes Cruisers, community hall 8pm, lunch after; $12.50pp; sonsored by Tamworth & Distr. Lions; 379-2952 or 613-358-2720. LANARK - SANTA CLAUS PARADE, leaves Civitan Hall 1pm, no need to pre-register; info: Bob Mingie 613-256-7881 PARHAM - CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY, noon-2pm, United Church CE Building, crafts, Santa, refreshments sponsor: District #4 Rec Committee. PLEVNA - COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS POTLUCK, 4pm, Clar-Mill hall TAMWORTH - KELLI TROTTIER BAND Concert at the Legion, 8pm; admission is “Pay
What You May”; Lions Food basket items appreciated; 613-379-2808 SHARBOT LAKE - CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE, United Church, 6pm, everyone is welcome; sponsored by the Ministerial Committee SNOW ROAD - CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, 9am3pm, community centeer STUFF THE CRUISER for the food bank; at Trousdale’s Foodland in Sydenham & Reid’s Foodland, Verona; 10am-3pm. VERONA - FRONTENAC FARMERS MARKET Christmas Market & Customer Appreciation day, Lions Hall, 9am-2pm VERONA - WINTER WONDERLAND, 11am, Pentecostal Church, a winter party w/ games, food, crafts, prizes, all welcome.
Sunday December 15 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 DENBIGH - COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS SING-A-LONG, 3pm, New Apostolic Church, refreshments, food bank donations appreciated. GRIFFITH - CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY, 11am-1pm, Hwy #41, games, contests, music, crafts, Santa; snow date Dec. 22. HARROWSMITH - CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM, 11am, St. Paul’s United Church, followed by Christmas party, all welcome. PLEVNA - FAMILY CHRISTMAS w/ Jerry & Bonnie Wallace, Chalk Artist, Singer & Songwriter, 6pm, River of Life Christian Fellowship, “The First Christmas”, info: 613-479-0333 SHARBOT LAKE - FREE FILM “The Nativity Story”, Pentecostal Church, 6:30pm, all welcome SHARBOT LAKE - Service of 9 Lessons & Christmas Carols, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 7pm. SYDENHAM - BENEFIT CONCERT w/ Kingston Capital Men’s Chorus for Loughborough Christmas & Emergency Fund, 7pm, Grace Centre, freewill offering, refreshments, all welcome; sponsor: Sydenham Holiness Church 613-376-6454 VENNACHAR - CHRISTMAS CONCERT, Free Methodist Church, 11am, skits, special music, all welcome
Monday December 16 NORTHBROOK - BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE, 7pm, Lions Hall, sponsored by Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church; all wel-
Community Christmas Day Dinners O by Jule Koch Brison
n Christmas Day all members of the community are invited to three free dinners in our readership area. Once again this year, community volunteers will be happily cooking and serving up delicious Christmas feasts on Wed. Dec. 25. Their only request is that they have people to cook for! Community Christmas dinners are a great way to meet new people, to enjoy Christmas Day without all the work of cooking, and to just plainly have fun. Everyone is invited and welcome. If you have guests, bring them along and let us cook for them too. NORTHBROOK: The Northbrook dinner will be served at the Lions Hall at 12:30 p.m. on Christmas Day. Volunteers are needed to help prepare the dinner, and they should come to the hall from 10 a.m. on. Dinner deliveries are also available; please call Marylin Bolender at 613-336-1573 to arrange. SHARBOT LAKE - The 10th annual Sharbot Lake Christmas dinner will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the St. James Major Catholic Church hall on Road 38. This is a turkey and ham dinner with all the trimmings. Transportation to the dinner is available, and also delivery of Christmas dinners to anyone who is unable to attend. Please call by December 23 to arrange: Jule at 613-279-
2687 or Wayne 613-375-6633. VERONA – The 4th annual Verona Christmas dinner will be held at the Lions Hall. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and dinner will be served at 12 noon. For more information call Joyce at 613-374-3406. (see also the Verona column)
Mon-Wed, 8am-7pm; Thurs-Fri: 8am-8pm; Sat: 8am-6pm Sun: Grocery 9am-6pm; LCBO 11am-6pm
Hwy 38 Verona (613) 374-2112 come; info 336-2655. PLEVNA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Clar-Mill Hall, appointment: 613-279-3151
Tuesday December 17 FLINTON – LOLCS ADULT DROP-IN, Christmas Luncheon 10am, Flinton Hall (lunch at noon); please reserve Pam at Land O’Lakes Community Services, 336-8934; small fee applies KENNEBEC DINERS, noon, Arden community hall, for those 50+, $10, reservations required: 613-279-3151
Wednesday December 18 BEDFORD DINERS, noon, community hall, for those 50+. $10, reservations requ’d: 613279-3151 RURAL WOMEN’S GROUP, Christmas party, 1:30-3pm, Southern Frontenac Community Services, 4419 George St.; free transportation avail: 613-376-6477; 1-800-763-9610, all women welcome SHARBOT LAKE AREA - COMMUNITY CAROLING, 6:30pm, all are welcome to join the carolers. To have carolers visit your home please call Pastor Mark at 613-279-2267 SNOW ROAD POTLUCK, 5.30pm, community centre, food bank donations appreciated.
Thursday December 19th SNOW ROAD - LINE DANCING, community centre, 2pm, all welcome.
Friday December 20 PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for ClarMill volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151 SHARBOT LAKE - EUCHRE, 12 noon Anglican church hall, $5 includes lunch. SNOW ROAD COMMUNITY CENTRE - Coffee Time 10am-noon; beginners bridge 2pm
Saturday December 21 CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT Napanee, meet at Tammy’s Country Kitchen 7am; birders of all skill levels & feeder watchers welcome. Anne Brown, 613-542-8790. PARHAM - CAROLING with the fire department and Oddfellows, meet 6pm at IOOF hall, all welcome to join in. SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Christmas Dinner 6pm, 1106 Gemmills Rd. open to everyone; Ruth 278-0477, Alice 278-1020
Sunday December 22 KALADAR - Bethel Pentecostal Church “Mayhem in Bethlehem” children’s musical, 6:30pm, all welcome
Christmas Day, December 25 COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNERS, free, all welcome: Northbrook Lions hall, 12:30pm,
info Marylin Bolender 336-1573; Sharbot Lake – St. James Major Catholic Church hall, 2-4pm, info Jule 279-2687; Verona Lions Hall, 12 noon, info Joyce Casement 374-3406.
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. NORTH FRONTENAC FOOD BANK: food & cash donations can be made through contacting NFCS, 613-279-3151; Box 250, Sharbot Lake, K0H2P0. NORTHBROOK – CRAFT & SOCIAL GROUP FOR WOMEN, Wednesdays, Land O’ Lakes Community Services, 9:30-11:30am. Free. Info: Jeannie, 613-336-8934 OMPAH - DROP-IN MORNING COFFEE CLUB, Community Centre, every Wednesday 9 – 11 am. All welcome ONTARIO EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS Mon - Harrowsmith & Sharbot Lake 9:30-11:30am; Tues - Snow Road, Verona & Perth Road 9:30-11:30am; Wed. Healthy Beginnings Prenatal/Baby Group 10-noon; ThursStorrington 9:30-11:30am PARHAM SENIORS meet every third Wed. at Free Methodist Church in Parham. Potluck, noon-2:30. All seniors welcome PARKINSON SOCIETY MEETINGS, first Tuesday of month, Ongwanada, 191 Portsmouth Ave. Kingston, info 613-379-2012. PLEVNA CRAFT LADIES – every Thursday, Clar-Mill Hall, 10-4, all welcome, call Lois 613479-2562 PLEVNA - FITNESS CLASS, Clar-Mill Hall, every Tuesday 6:30pm, $2; 613-479-2447 SMOKE-FREE FOR GOOD. Support group. Mondays 7 pm, KFL&A Health Unit, 221 Portsmouth, Kingston. 531-U WIN. SYDENHAM - FUN DARTS, every Tuesday, 7 pm, Royal Canadian Legion. Mixed teams, $2 per person. All welcome TAMWORTH LEGION – Shuffleboard Sundays 2 pm $2pp; Tuesday Night Darts - 8 pm $2pp; Thursday Night League Darts $2pp; Seniors’ bridge & euchre Fridays1:30pm VERONA CARD MAKING: create hand made cards, 1st & 3rd Mondays of month, Trinity United Church Hall 1pm; $6 for supplies, $2 for hall use: info: 372-2205. VOLUNTEER DRIVERS WANTED by the Canadian Cancer Society, please call 613-3842361 or 1-866-877-0309.
Frontenac Farmers Market celebrates Christmas this week by Jeff Green he Verona Lions Hall will be filled with food and craft vendors this Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm as members of the Frontenac Farmers Market present their annual indoor
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Sydenham High School students - continued from page 6 hair and changed my clothes; this was not fair. I've woken up from this nightmare that they made, I've woken up and here's a price that I paid for beauty. “ It continues, “Now who decides what's beautiful? ...Beauty is more than one thing. Don't be afraid by what they say; Stay confident and be yourself and do this every single day. That is what beauty should be." Earlier in the day students Alec Asselstine, Troy Speek and Dakota Jost had a chance to record their rap song, which addressed the issue of an unknown future and the dangers of negative behaviors and habits while on the path to it. I spoke with Ms. Snider at SHS and she said that the project goes a long way in focusing on student collaboration while also teaching skilled speaking, active listening and how to interpret media. The goal is for the stu-
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dents to choose the media that best suit their interests and learning styles in order to create their own original products. “What was really interesting to watch was the students helping each other through the creative process. They'd rally around each other and give lots of feedback, which made for a very rich learning process.” She said the project allows students a chance to be “emerging creators of media and through the process they will better understand and interpret media messages.” She added that collaboration was also an important part of the project. “Collaboration is a learned skill. When students are engaged they learn how to collaborate. This kind of project allowed me to step back and let the students collaborate with one another to create the best solutions for their final products.”
Christmas market and customer appreciation day. Although the fresh produce that was so abundant in the summer and fall markets will be less available, fresh meat, jams and jellies, and Christmas baked goods will more than take up the slack, as well as hand-crafted items suitable for Christmas gifts. And as they present their wares for the last time in 2013, market vendors are already planning for some major improvements to the market in 2014. Chief among those will be the Friday afternoon market at the Trailhead in Harrowsmith. A pilot project of the afternoon market was undertaken this past September and it proved successful enough that it is full steam ahead this coming spring and summer. “Two aspects of the Friday market that we are looking forward to,” said vendor Kathy Edgar of Kats Kraft (painted wood crafts and fresh home-made bread) “are the opportunity to attract weekend visitors on their way up to the cottage on Fridays, and to promote the Saturday morning market in Verona as well.” However, spring 2014 is a long way off still. For now, market vendors are getting ready to welcome pre-Christmas shoppers at the Lions Hall on Saturday.
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NFU Local 316 promotes regional branding, NF volunteer food sovereignty firefighters honored
to benefit from this new Local Food Act and new Local Food by Julie Druker Fund, the government has to promote regional branding and put in regulations or minimal requirements that buyers must buy within their own regions”. The Local Food Act was approved in November and currently defines “local food” as grown in the province of Ontario. “We want to add onto that and have the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Ministry of Rural Affairs work towards more regional branding, which will help create jobs at a local level and create more demand for local products while also keeping money in local economies instead of sending it out of the area.” Dowling said she thinks the minhe National Farmers Union (NFU) Local 316's continuing istries are listening to these concerns, which is why they are efforts to promote the local food movement in the area holding the consultations. have garnered them much-deserved attention and respect Asked how people can help to support regional desigover the last decade and a half, when the local food move- nations Dowling said that people can comment online and ment in and around KLF&A started gaining momentum. contact their MPPs and also the Eastern Ontario County In an effort to learn more about how to continue to build Wardens' group. A numbers of groups, like Savour Ottawa, the system in Eastern Ontario and to acquaint people with Kawartha Flavours and Frontenac Arch Biosphere Flavours, what they have been doing, namely building at the farm and are some examples of producers who have already been producers level and encouraging interest in processing and branding regionally. “We think the government should build retailing, Local 316 had a booth at the Eastern Ontario Local on what has already been started and is already growing Food Conference in Kingston on Dec. 2 & 3. The booth was and working.” Dowling said she personally feels that the manned by their president, Diane Dowling. current challenge facing local producers is to find ways to Local 316's recent projects have included sponsoring aggregate [bring their products together] for processing and "Feast of Fields" events from 2004 to 2006, and "Food Down distribution. "Right now what we need are processing facilithe Road" activities in 2007. Its members have shone a spot- ties, distributors and entrepreneurs to help bring producers' light on local farmers while getting consumers excited about products to market.” She added that there is also a need to what is available locally and garnering support from the non- help existing farmers and new farmers develop the skills and farming populations as well. the means to produce and sell their products. Prior to the Kingston conference Dowling said she had atRegarding food sovereignty, Dowling said that the NFU has tended a consultation put on by the Ministry of Agriculture for years been concerned about food sovereignty and their and Food regarding developing regional branding and des- most recent publication titled "Growing Food Sovereignty: ignations. “The position that we (the NFU) are holding is that Healthy Food, Ecological Sustainability, Democratic Control" if the provincial legislation defines 'local' merely as 'Ontario', highlights this issue. “We want people locally to have a say this will disadvantage eastern Ontario since large-scale buy- over the food that is produced and consumed in their area. ers in the area will continue to buy from the Ontario Food It should not be somebody in a big company boardroom in Terminal, where the food comes from south-western Ontar- Rome or London or New York deciding what kind of milk io,” Dowling explained. “If the eastern Ontario producers are to sell in any town, village, city or province. It's the people within the jurisdiction, whatever its size, who should be able to decide what is being grown, how it is being grown, and it is they who should be able to control what kind of food is (MNR release) Two men have been fined a total of $3,500 available to them.” for a number of hunting-related offences. Kevin Camilleri of Dowling said that overseas, big companies are buying up Sharbot Lake pleaded guilty and was fined $3,000 for tres- farmland, growing, crops like cotton or coffee for export and passing to hunt, abandoning flesh suitable for food, and denying local growers the right to grow food to feed themmaking false statements to a conservation officer. In addi- selves. “In Canada what we are seeing is too much control tion, Camilleri’s hunting licence was suspended for one year. over the products that farmers are able to use. For instance Daniel Teal of Napanee pleaded guilty and was fined $500 for seed varieties are being discontinued so that farmers cannot trespassing to hunt and abandoning flesh suitable for food. even choose exactly what they can grow because the seeds On Jan. 14, 2013, Ministry of Natural Resources conserva- are no longer made available or no longer exist. These tion officers and a canine unit investigated a complaint of a are the kinds of decisions that are being made in far away bull elk being shot on private property and then abandoned. boardrooms.” Dowling said that in order to see the necesThe investigation revealed that Camilleri and Teal were hunt- sary changes made concerning food sovereignty, people ing elk near the village of McArthur’s Mills, when Teal pulled first need to be made aware it's an issue, then speak up and his truck over on the side of Highway 28. Camilleri exited the work toward the opportunities that will allow them to make vehicle and shot an elk on private property, where neither the decisions. “People need to understand that these decimen had permission to hunt. Camilleri and Teal then fled the sions being made by others far away are not inevitable. We area and abandoned the carcass. do have a choice.” For more information visit www.nfu.ca
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